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Kuba Anthropomorphic Palm Wine Cup, 19th century - provenance Didier Claes
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
Democratic Republic of Congo, Late 19th Century
Wood, glass bead (inlay)
Provenance: Didier Claes
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Noblewoman
s Ceremonial Overskirt, Kuba People
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Noblewoman’s Ceremonial Overskirt
Shoowa People, DR Congo
Mid 20th century
Raffia, palm fiber, stem
Category
Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Ngombe Throwing Knife, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Congo. Demonstrating the skill of the blacksmith who crafted it, the knife features razor-thin blades
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Custom-Mounted Wide-Brimmed Woven Fibre Hat, Kasaï Region, DRC
Located in London, GB
Republic of the Congo was collected in the 1930's. This wide-brimmed hat was likely made for the early
Category
Vintage 1930s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Rare Raffia Fibre Pygmy Baby Sling or Carrier, DRC
Located in London, GB
This baby sling or carrier from the equatorial forest region of north-eastern DRC has an amazing contemporary appearance.
The carrier is made from multiple strands of twisted and kn...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Kuba Shoowa Textile 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Shoowa Prestige Cloth
Kuba Shoowa peoples
DR Congo, Kasai Region
Raffia palm fiber, natural and
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Kuba Shoowa Textile 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Shoowa Prestige Cloth
D.R.Congo, Kuba (Shoowa) People
Mid 20th century
Raffia, natural dyes, cut
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Kuba Palm Wine Bowl with Handle Geometric Motifs All Around
Located in Miami, FL
Yak milk Jar with handle, finely carved with geometric motifs all around the piece. Tribal Art from
Category
20th Century Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Two Mounted Mbole Woven Bark Fibre Panels, DRC
Located in London, GB
Woven panels such as this would have decorated the walls of a traditional meeting house.
The panels are made from woven bark fibre decorated with striking geometric designs. The da...
Category
Vintage 1930s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Woven Mat, Kuba People
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Kuba mat from the Kasai region of the D.R.Congo
These were used on the ground, there are photos
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia, Palmwood
$1,250
A Kidoumou Mask by Teke Tsayi Tribe Africa 1980
s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
Congo
Report : Base is not included
Category
Vintage 1980s Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Kuba Woman
s Prestige Hat (Mpaan)
Located in London, GB
In Kuba society, title holding is dominated by men; there are only two titles held by women. Headdresses were and are the most visible expression of one’s standing within the intrica...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Shell, Beads
African Seated Luba Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Artisans from the Luba tribe were renowned for the organic flow of their carving style. This example clearly shows the smooth transition from aspect to aspect, maintaining a singular...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Kuba Ceremonial Palm Wine Cup (
Mbwoongntey
), DRC
Located in London, GB
The decorative details adorning this ceremonial cup reflected the owner’s wealth, status and influence within the Kuba Kingdom. This anthropomorphic Kuba cup depicts a carved head, w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Early small Kuba Cup With Refined Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small sweet early Kuba Cup with refinedf face, finely carved hair, with a handle, from the DRC, Africa
Finely incised hair in tight geometric form, small projecting ears. Some damag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$1,440 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Small early Kuba Cup With Sweet Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small early Kuba Cup With Sweet Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
Finely carved hair in tight geometric form, small projecting ears. Some damage and wear to lips, and keloid on pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Tongue-in-Cheek Mounted Kuba Cloth Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
in tribal arts of this type.
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Old and Well Used Luba Wood Medicine Mortar with Classic Face, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old and well used Luba wood medicine mortar with classic carved Luba face, DRC Africa.
The mortar is heavily worn and polished outside from many years of use, and the inside shows de...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$825 Sale Price
44% Off
Early Small Salampasu Warrior
s Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood small Salampasu Warrior's Mask, Zaire, Africa early 20th century, remains of black and white pigments, on custom stand.
Mask 10", height on stand 14" strong angul...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$2,200 Sale Price
44% Off
African Textile Showa Kuba also for Backrest Cover or Bedspread
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, on a long table or to make pillows.
Handwoven and hand-dyed raffia fabric -
An IDEA: use this item as backrest coveri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
African Textile SHOWA KUBA, also for Backrest Cover or Bedspread
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, on a long table or to make pillows.
an IDEA: use this item as backrest covering of a sofa or a bedspread.
Handmade and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Fine Early Prestige Kuba Chieftain
s Cap (Laket Mishiing)
Located in London, GB
Traditionally worn as a symbol of rank and title, this beautiful Kuba chieftain's cap (laket mishiing) is embellished with cowrie shells and rows of blue, white and black glass beads...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Shell, Natural Fiber, Beads
Early Pende Giwoyo Mask with Strong Face and Woven Black Raffia Hair Cap
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Pende giwoyo mask with traces of yellow, black and red pigments and woven black raffia hair cap. Strong face with tight expression, weathered surface, good age.
From private co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
$3,150 Sale Price
30% Off
Ancient African Wooden Stool
Located in Soho, London, GB
Ancient wooden stool with four feet dating to the 19th century. From Congo, Africa.
Provenance
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Kuba Ceremonial Dance Outfit
By Kuba
Located in Sharon, CT
Painted bark with traditional Kuba patterns. This is a dance outfit, the wearer would be masked.
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Art Deco Tribal Art
Materials
Fabric
A Powerful Kongo Fetish Figure
Located in London, GB
, USA
Ex Private collection, Los Angeles, USA
Ex Mark Eglinton Tribal Art, New York, USA
Ex Private
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
African Stool-Headrest
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful African headrest-stool from Congo, Luba tribe,
correct and good patina and shine of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
A Large Finely Carved ‘Cup Carrier’ of a Women with Child
Located in London, GB
Tschokwe, Democratic Republic of Congo
Early 20th Century
Size: 42cm high - 16½ ins high
Provenance
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Copper Konga Legband from, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
, from Mongo Peoples of the Congo. These legbands were both currency and status symbols for the Mongo
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
African Metal Currency Exchange Object
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional African Currency Object in Patinated Metal,
Congo from around 1970,
the metal has a
Category
Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure
Located in London, GB
feet
Democratic Republic of Congo
19th Century
Size: 23cm high - 9 ins high
The Michel Gaud
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$16,500
Mbole Yela Face mask with original Raphia and Cloth
Located in Leuven , BE
This rare, almost circular-shaped masks, belongs to the Ekanga secret society and would have been kept in baskets at the heart of their sanctuaries. The minimalist style and the whit...
Category
Vintage 1920s Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Textile by Kuba, Zaire - for Backrest Cover
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/874/1 - Vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for Wall hanging or table -
An IDEA: use this item as backrest covering of a sofa !
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia, Cotton
Songye Nkisi Power Figure
Located in London, GB
figure of the Songye, southeastern Congo. Such sculptures are used as a major role in the healing of the
Category
20th Century Congolese Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Female Caryatid standing Figure on a circular base, DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
A standing female figure with prominent breasts below a columnar neck resting between broad shoulders that lead to elongated arms which bend at the elbows to support the seat above. ...
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ethno Design Mbole People, DRC, Chief Scepters Collection Made of Palmtree Leaf
Located in Leuven , BE
The Sceptres are made of the Midrib of Palm tree leaves. They were uses by the members of the Lilwaa Secret Society of the Mbole Tribe that live in the South -Western part of Kongo. ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Organic Material
Ibibio Anthropomorphic Standing Male Janus Figure, Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
This elaborate Janus statue is a rare example of an Ibibio free-standing figure to recall a well-defined ancestor in what seems a European outfit .The Ibibios lend supernatural power...
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Sculpture Zaire Antique Copper Coin
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
That's a true antique copper coin from Zaire, very rare: a modern simple sculpture !
I saw only another one like this, but it was not authentic: done for tourists in another part of...
Category
Vintage 1920s Congolese Archaistic Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
African Textile Showa Kuba
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare vintage African Kuba Textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, on a long table ; perfect as headboard.
Handwoven and hand dyed raffia fabric.
An IDEA: use this item as backrest...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Archaistic Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Salampasu Mask – DR Congo – Mid 20th Century – African Tribal Art
Located in Ljubljana, SI
confirmation
Ideal for collectors, curators, or anyone who appreciates African tribal art and the mystique of
Category
Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Hardwood
Expressive Tribal Congo Mask in Patinated Wood – Figurative African Art
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This authentic Congo figurative mask is a striking example of African tribal art, carved by hand in
Category
20th Century Congolese Primitive Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
The Songye Shield is a striking example of African tribal art from the Congo, dating back to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Primitive Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Lega - Kwele Mask from Congo Africa, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A hand-carved partially painted (natural pigments) Lega/kwele/bakwele mask. Artisan made in Congo
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Fruitwood
African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Lega people of DR Congo. Hand-carved in the mid-20th century, this tribal mask is rich in cultural
Category
Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Hardwood
African Futurist Black Tribal Mask by Bomber Bax
Located in Milano, IT
living rooms where art and tribal-style décor take centre stage.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Congolese Tribal Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
$2,402 Sale Price
20% Off
African Lwalwa Tribal Mask
Located in Montreal, QC
African Lwalwa tribal mask enhanced with white pigment on the mouth and ears.
Category
Vintage 1960s Congolese Masks
Materials
Wood
Art of Africa Treasures from the Congo Hardcover Table Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Reference book on the art of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire).
180 mounted color
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Books
Materials
Paper
African tribal art side table, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage ethnic/tribal side table with a round carved wooden top and a foldable tripod base
Category
Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Side Tables
Materials
Wood
"Maternity-Bacongo, Zaire, " created in the Democratic Republic of Congo c. 1940
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Democratic Republic of Congo circa 1940. The nude, woman figure rests on her knees. In her lap sits a child
Category
1940s Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Statue Songye, Republic of Congo, Misangu Glass Beads
Chiefly Raffia Skirt
Located in Cotignac, FR
A Songye Male Power Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the male figure with openwork arms
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$11,531 Sale Price
20% Off
African Congo Early 20th Century Carved
Painted Wood Pende Facial Mask
Located in Queens, NY
African Congo Early 20th Century carved and painted Pende facial mask (for healing or preventing
Category
20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paint
African Congo 20th Century Carved
Painted Wood Songye Kfwebe Face Mask
Located in Queens, NY
African Congo 20th Century wood Songye Kfwebe Face Mask (to ward off supernatural threats) carved
Category
20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paint
Africa D.R. Congo Late 20th Century Carved Teke Circular Disc Mask Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo Late 20th Century carved & painted Teke disc mask plaque
Category
20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paint
Congolese Kuba Bwoon Helmet Mask
Located in Pasadena, TX
This piece is called a Kuba mask.
It was made in Congo.
Its a helmet and a mask.
Its decorated with
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood, Beads
African Basuku Helmet Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
During their five hundred year history in the Southern Congo, the Basuku tribe developed a series
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Knife From The Momvu Meje Mangbetu Tribe - Dr Congo Uele Region - 19th African
Located in Linkebeek, BE
with age and use
Tribal Art - Congo - African
Measures : 6cmx4,5cm H:31cm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Arts and Crafts Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
Pende-Style Antelope Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
Masks from the Pende people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are considered some of the most
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Congo tribal art you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, natural fiber and metal, every item from our selection of Congo tribal art was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of Congo tribal art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of Congo tribal art bearing Folk Art, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of Congo tribal art over the years, but those crafted by Kuba People, Songye People and Andrianna Shamaris are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Congo Tribal Art?
A piece of Congo tribal art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.
Finding the Right Folk-art for You
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
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