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Large standing male Teke figure with expressive face, beard, Congo, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early large standing male Teke figure with classic darkened beard and hair. Small stylized arms and hands on chest.
ex- CA collection, acquired in 1998 from San Francisco Gallery.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in Forney, TX
Kuba Peoples, Kasai region, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, Mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Shell, Wood, Beads
Antique Luba Tribe Ceremonial Knife With Carved Mask Handle, Congo
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique African ritual dagger
An undulating metal dagger blade with a carved wooden handle in the form of a head.
Bags of character and hugely decorative.
Stood on a custom ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Fine Kuba Kete Face Mask Striking Square Eyes, Mouth Congo, Africa Custom Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
scarification mark on forehead, interesting backwards facing ears. From Democratic Republic of Congo, early 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Cubist Large Lwalwa Tribal African Mask, DRC
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Cubist large Lwalwa Tribal African mask, DRC.
Large, powerful cubist mask with a dark patina, from
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Tribal Textile, Kuba Shoowa 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An example of the continuation of the Kuba design tradition into the late 20th century. Technically superb, an amalgamation of traditional patterns interpreted by contemporary artist...
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Tribal Textile, Kuba Shoowa 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An outstanding example of an early 20th century Kuba Prestige cloth, with variations of the endless knot motif, called Imbol by the Kuba.
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Raffia
Decorative War Shield from the Azande People in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in Leuven , BE
This finely woven wicker shield is in excellent condition with a good patina from age and use. The original large circular wooden handle is intact, including the wicker stitching, th...
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Organic Material
Fine Kuba Wood Figural Tribal African Pipe, early 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Kuba Wood Figural Tribal African Pipe, early 20th century
Kuba pipe with squatting figure on
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Boa Ceremonial Knives
By Balboa
Located in Glasgow, GB
A fine collection of 3 Ceremonial knives from the Boa people of Congo . These knives were placed at
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Steel
Vintage West African Lidded Leather Milk Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous piece of African Tribal Art, namely, a vintage West African lidded leather
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather
African Songye Male Kifwebe Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized Wall Hanging
Located in Torquay, GB
Large sized Songye Male Kifwebe mask from The Congo circa 1910s.
Traditionally, the Kifwebe mask is
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Old African Songye Female Kifwebe Wall Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized
Located in Torquay, GB
Large sized Songye Female Kifwebe mask from The Congo circa 1920s.
Traditionally, the Kifwebe mask
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina and shape on this
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique African Kuba Cloth
Located in Rochester, NY
Tribal African Kuba cloth from the congo of handstitched raffia with beautiful naturally aged pale
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
1930
s Mbole Woven Bark Fibre Decorative Panels
Located in London, GB
the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These woven decorative Mbole panels are made from woven bark
Category
Vintage 1930s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
East African Wooden Headrest
Located in Long Island City, NY
A small wooden headrest, most likely by the Kuba people of Congo, with detailed geometric carving
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mfunte Iron Currency on Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
peoples of what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and is shaped in a flat, waisted form meant
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Pende
Mbangu
Mask from a Private Collection, First of the Half 20th Century
Located in London, GB
symbolizes this struggle. It is very rare in Africa to find any work of art that depicts an individual
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Kuba Lidded Wooden Container – DRC, Early to Mid-20th Century
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
lid from the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This authentic piece exemplifies the
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt
Located in Point Richmond, CA
largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and have long been
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
"Female" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Songye Tribe of Zaire Africa circa Early 1900s
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A "Female" Kifwebe mask from the Songye Tribe in the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Paint, Wood
African Poto Tribe Iron Currency Knife, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
the Congo, 20th century.
Of traditional form, with an iron blade and a wood and brass-clad handle
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Brass, Steel
African Showa Kuba Vintage Textile Panel
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, or to make a large pillow.
Hand-woven and hand-dyed raffia fabric -
B/1566-3.
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Stylish African Mask on Museum Stand Mount
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Republic of Congo.
Typical Kifwebe masks have a strong sculptural large headdress embellishment and a
Category
Vintage 1960s Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art
African Nkisi NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, Kongo
Located in London, GB
For sale is a wonderful vintage African hand-carved NKISI NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, originating from the area previously known as the Kingdom of Kongo (now DRC), and dating from cir...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
African Kuba Cloth, Mounted on Canvas
Located in Dallas, TX
African Kuba cloth. Woven raffia cloth and embroidered.
Mounted on canvas.
Provenance: W. Norton Grubb.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Vintage African Kuba Textile Panel for Wall or Table
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, a long table or to make pillows -
B/1660.
Category
Vintage 1950s Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Lega People, DRC. Ceremonial Headdresses Collection
Located in Leuven , BE
The Lega People live in the Eastern part of Democratic Republic of Congo. The initiation society
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Organic Material
African textile Kuba Zaire, suitable for table or Wall Hanging
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/1567/5 - African textile from Zaire by Kuba people
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia, Cotton
Antique Illuminated Ethiopian Coptic Magic / Healing Scroll
Located in London, GB
A antique illuminated Ethiopian coptic magic/healing scroll.
A traditional Coptic Christian scroll painted on Animal sections of skin vellum sewn together in sections, the text i...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Leather
Songye Kifwebe Mask – Hand-Carved – DR Congo – Tribal African Art
Located in Ljubljana, SI
collector or just starting your journey into tribal African art, this piece brings authentic character and
Category
Vintage 1950s Congolese Masks
Materials
Hardwood
Tribal Style Songye Kifwebe Mask, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Republic of Congo, central Africa. There are holes around rim for attachments and white pigment on eye lids
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
African Pygmy Mask from the Congo
Located in New York, NY
A rare pygmy mask from the Ituri Forest in the Congo. This mask has a very special feeling about it.
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
African Sognye Mask, Congo
Located in Astoria, NY
African Tribal mask, likely Sognye peoples of the Democratic Republic of Congo, with square mouth
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Haunting Open Square Eyed Kumu Wood Mask, Congo, Early 20th Century, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
from tribal use. Early 20th century from the Kumu of Democratic Republic of Congo. Mask is 11 x 7 x 2 1
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Large Classic Songye Kifwebe Mask, Ex Laeremans, Davy Early 20th Century Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
originally purchased from the Brussels art dealer Philip Laeremans. The mask is 17" high, on custom wood and
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Antique African Currency Ring Mounted on Custom Metal Stand
Located in New York, NY
An antique African copper currency ring mounted on custom metal stand. Early 20th century.
Originating from Zaire, these rings represented currency and were made of copper, brass or...
Category
Vintage 1920s Congolese Tribal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
African Kuba Helmet Mask on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Congo, Central Africa circa mid-20th century. The carved wood mask was decorated with copper plates on
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Copper
Old Worn Small Songye Kifwebe Mask with Fine Striations Around Face Cubist Mouth
Located in Point Richmond, CA
mouth and triangular nose. An early 20th century mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo, central
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Large Songye Mask, Circa 1960-1970
Located in Rochester, NY
Songye mask in nicely worn original old surface. Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Circa
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Songye Basangwe Mask DRC Wall Hanging Mask Circa 1950s
Located in Torquay, GB
On offer is a Basangwe mask from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mounted Kuba Shoowa Embroidered Cloth
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Kuba Shoowa flat-weave multi-colored embroidered raffia cloth panel with a fantastic all-over geometric motif. Sometimes multiple panels are stitched tog...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Art
Materials
Raffia
19th Century Tribal Luba Headrest Pillow, D.R. Congo
Located in New York, NY
beautiful headrest was owned by Lauren Bacall. Lauren Bacall's interest in African art developed while on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Tribal Teke Necklace, D.R. Congo
Located in New York, NY
This is a fine Teke necklace known as mulua u a mpu, which denotes chiefly status. Hand cast in circular form, the whole is decorated with linear designs both incised and embossed. T...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mongo Spoon, D.R. Congo
Located in New York, NY
Prestige spoons are an artistic convention across Africa, and not least in the Congo, where this
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Brass
Congo Wicker Shield, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
feeling to a most traditional object.
Tribal art is our specialty. If you are interested in more of
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Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Wooden Stool Covered in Brass Tacks
Located in New York, NY
, Minimalist in concept yet marvelously and subtly detailed to the senses.
Tribal art is our specialty. If
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Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Kuba Beaded Hat
Located in New York, NY
of costly imported glass beads and cowrie shells are signs of wealth and high status.
Tribal art
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Fabric
$2,000
African Congo Warrior Shield
Located in Bridport, CT
Dramatic African tribal warrior shield, Congo origin. One-piece with handle.
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Carved Congo Shield
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Wonderful graphic carved Congo shield.
Exceptional patina and form.
The design consists of a
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Kuba Kingdom Drum Lele or Kuba People Old and Used DR Congo Central African Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A fine old drum from the Kuba kingdom, possibly Lele or Kuba People, Democratic Republic of Congo
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
calabash gourd goats milk bottles from the Congo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a good pair of calabash gourds from the Congo. Leather / rawhide straps and lid holders with sea
Category
Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Shell
Assortment of Five African Tribal Shields
Located in New York, NY
Assortment of five African carved wood shields with unique decorative pattern carved in to the front. There are handles carved in to the backs of the shields. Sold individually, see ...
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Congo Cuff CURRENCY
Located in Sarasota, FL
Iron Cuff Currency hand forged aged patina, from a private collection open at the top
Category
Antique 19th Century Tribal Art
African Songye Figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in Long Island City, NY
A good quality Songye Male Power Figure. The large angular head with a horn inset in the crown and set with geometric features. The on large square shoulders with fists at sides of...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Horn, Hide
Colorful Beaded Chest Ornament from DR Congo, Early 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Glass beads and fibre chest ornament handmade in DR Congo during the early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Beads
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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.
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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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