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African D.R. Congo 20th Century Wood String Nkisi Male Nail Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century male nail fetish guardian figure (\"Yombe
Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Didactical dancing Dolls Songye People - DR Congo
Located in Leuven , BE
Two Songye dolls, reductions of the ritual costume of the masked dancers, painted wooden head and body covered with animal skin, feathers and braided fibers. Private collection Brus...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Fabric

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Mirror Nkisi Nail Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood 2-headed nail fetish guardian
Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Nkisi Male Nail Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood male nail fetish guardian figure
Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Female Kifwebe Mask with old collection label, Luba-Songye People, DR Congo
Located in Leuven , BE
Bwa Kifwebe, of the Luba and the Songye People living in the central part of the Congo. They danced
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye 2-Headed Janus Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood Songye 2-headed Janus guardian
Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Lwalwa Mother Figure Holding Baby DR Congo Africa with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely carved Lwalwa maternity figure holding a baby from Democratic Republic of Congo in Central
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Luba Kabeja Janus Double Figure with Skirt, ex Irwin Hersey DRC Congo, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Classic Luba Kabeja Janus Double Figure or fetish with Skirt fetish of darkened wood with polished
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Tapa (barkcloth) by the Mbuti of the Republic of the Congo, Africa / Tapestry
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
live in the Ituri Forest, which stretches from northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo in central
Category

20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Madonna and Child Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture by Makengo B, Congo
By Par Makengo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Signed African Madonna and Child – Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture by Makengo B, Congo, circa 1950 A
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Genuine wooden carved Statue / Bust Of The Yaka Tribe, Dr Congo, 1900-1920
Located in Bilzen, BE
Genuine Statue / bust Of The Yaka Tribe - Dr Congo, Early 20th century Tribal aged patina Mounted
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Wooden Make-up Box From The Kuba Tribe, Dr Congo, late 19th century
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
A very old wooden make-up box Circa: late 19th century Origin: DR Congo Very rich tribal aged
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old Yaka Slit Drum, Deep Patina, Original Striker Congo Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
. From the Yaka people, Democratic Republic of Congo, early 20th century, on custom base. 13 1/2 inches
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Genuine Snuffbox/container from the Luluwa / Lulua / Bena Lulua tribe Dr Congo
Located in Bilzen, BE
A rare Luluwa / Lulua / Bena Lulua Snuffbox/container, from the first half of the 20th century Tribal aged patina Small piece missing on the rigth foot, see pictures Height 15 cm
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old Worn Kuba Tribal Platter Incised Design, Early 20th Century, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sweet worn, polished and smoothed Kuba ceremonial serving platter with handle and incised Classic royal Kuba knot pattern on one side. Cracks and one insect hole, but in very nice co...
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Genuine Slit Drum from the Yaka tribe DR Congo Early 20th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
An early 20 th century Yaka one-piece hand carved ‘Diviner’s’ slit drum depicting a head, that when struck is said to serve as the mouth of the oracle’s voice. Among the Yaka People ...
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Mukinka Mask from the Salampasu tribe, DR Congo, middle 20th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A wooden mask from the Salampasu tribe called Mukinka. The mask is covered with copper pieces from 1 x 2 cm and has a beard in vegetal fiber, the top of the head is also covered with...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Guine Statue Of The Kusu Tribe, DR Congo, First Half Of The 20th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Genuine carved wooden statue of the Kusu tribe DR Congo, first half of the 20th century with a
Category

Vintage 1930s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Nkisi 2-Headed Nail Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood 2-headed nail fetish guardian
Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Early Ghost Like Kumu Mask With Kaolin Open Eyes Mouth Teeth Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Ghost Like Kumu Mask With Kaolin Open Eyes Mouth Teeth, Congo, Africa It is in good
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Hammered Copper Wall Relief of African Pots, Congo 1960s, in the Style of Baruti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant hammered copper wall panel from Congo, depicting a rhythmic arrangement of traditional
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chair
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Hagafors Stolfabrik 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Hagafors, Sweden. Solid wood construction with black
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Western Mongo Shield from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Bronze Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
A Western Mongo tribal shield (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Carved hardwood with white
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Rubbing Oracle Of The Kuba/Bushoong Tribe, Dr Congo, 1st Half Of The 20th Centur
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
A rubbing oracle from the Kuba tribe DR Congo carved in wood with a strong expression Patina tribal
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

A tip stool / seat backrest from the Kuba tribe DR Congo, late 19th century
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
A genuine tip stool / backrest carved in wood with a rich tribal using aged patina with geometrical
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Genuine wooden figure in frame from the Holo tribe DR Congo, first haf 20 th C.
Located in Bilzen, BE
called "Nzambi". Upper Kwango area DR Congo Tribal aged using patina Heigth 24 cm, width 18.7 cm, heigth
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Traditional sculpture originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Traditional sculpture originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo Tribal Art - Congo
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Old Pende giwoyo Red Mask with Beard and Woven Raffia Hair Cap Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
black raffia hair cap The mask is 13 1/4 inches high, on custom wood base total height 14 inches.
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Congo Chair, designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Iconic Dutch design
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for ARTIFORT, Netherlands – 1952
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Iconic Congo chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands - 1952. Designer: Theo Ruth Manufacturer
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Each chair measures 22.5" wide, 27" deep and 28
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Set of 4 Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chairs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Munich, DE
Made by Hagafors / Sweden. Two in natural wood, clear lacquered. One with removed lacquer and one
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Set of 4 Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chairs
Rare Set of 4 Tapiovaara Congo Lounge Chairs
$4,960 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Carved-Wood Bembe Statue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved-Wood 'Bembe' Statue. Republic of Congo, circa 1970.
Category

Vintage 1970s Congolese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Verre Soufflé - Masque Kuba-Congo - Bois, perles, cauris - Circa 1975
By Vanessa Mitrani
Located in PANTIN, FR
to glass as a living, experimental material. Hand-blown directly over an authentic Kuba–Congo mask
Category

Vintage 1970s French Tribal Vases

Materials

Shell, Blown Glass, Wood, Beads

Congo Ice Bucket by Jens Harald Quistgaard, Denmark, 1960 s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Barcelona, ES
Congo ice bucket designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, Denmark, 1960's. Teak wood
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic, Wood, Teak

Genuine wooden palmwine cup from the Kuba / Lele tribe DR Congo
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
A genuine carved wooden palmwine cup from the Kuba / Lele tribe DR Congo. First half 20th century
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Genuine carved wooden statuefrom the Teke tribe, DR Congo, early 1900
Located in Bilzen, BE
A genuine carved wooden statue from the Teke (Bateke) tribe DR Congo Early 1900 Rich tribal used
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

"Congo" Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, The Netherlands 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Utrecht, NL
Congo that enjoyed great success. This ‘Congo’ chair is a representative example of Ruth’s
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Wood

Genuine wooden carved cup from the Pende tribe, DR Congo, early 1900
Located in Bilzen, BE
A carved wooden cup from the Pende tribe (Bapende) DR Congo The Pende people (singular: Mupende
Category

Vintage 1910s Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Original 1950 s Theo Ruth Congo Chair in Citrine and Black
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Theo Ruth Congo chair with unique tension set construction. The back and seat are 2
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Congo Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, in new tan tweed upholstery
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Denver, CO
Designed by Theo Ruth, this Congo Chair was produced for Artifort furniture in the 1950s. This
Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

Theo Ruth for Artifort Congo Easy Chairs in Patterned Fabric
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, ‘Congo’ lounge chairs, wood, fabric, The Netherlands, 1952 Set of iconic
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Carved Wooden Mpwuu Statue, Yanzi People, Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in CA, CA
This wooden male statue, of the Yanzi people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is carved in wood
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Rugged Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage rugged petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Petrified Wood

Polished Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage polished petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Petrified Wood

Genuine ax with copper blade from the Songye tribe DR Congo, early 1900
By Songye Tribe
Located in Bilzen, BE
A genuine ax from the Songye tribe DR Congo, copper around wooden handle and with a heavy copper
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Petrified Wood

Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Petrified Wood

Highly Decorative Wood African Mask
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Highly Decorative Wood African Mask
Category

20th Century Congolese Dutch Colonial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Petrified Wood

African mask “Kuba Babuka” in wood and pigments. 20th century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
African mask “Kuba Babuka” in wood and pigments held by a rope. Work from the Democratic Republic
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

African old vitrine in noble wood circa 1800
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible African old vitrine in noble wood circa 1800.
Category

Antique 17th Century Congolese International Style Vitrines

Materials

Wood

Important pair of 1st edition early Congo Arm Chairs by Theo Ruth, Artifort 1948
By Theo Ruth
Located in Den Haag, NL
Important pair of 1st edition early Congo Arm Chairs by Theo Ruth, Artifort 'Art and Comfort
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Nkisi Koso 2-Headed Dog Nail Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of Congo 20th Century carved wood nail fetish figure in 2-headed dog
Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Anthropomorphic Lele Or Kuba Cup In Carved Wood, Mid-20th Century
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
Lele or Kuba Anthropomorphic Palm Wine Vessel Democratic Republic of Congo, Mid-20th Century Wood
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Songye Female Large Wood Kifwebe Mask with White, Black, Provenance, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved wood large female Songye Kifwebe mask with classic white lines, blackened ridge down crest
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Carved Stained Wood low Stool, Africa 1950 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Midcentury African Handcrafted Carved and Stained Wood Low Stool or Side Table. Made in Central
Category

Vintage 1950s Congolese Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

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Congo Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Congo wood available at 1stDibs. A Congo wood — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Congo wood — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Congo wood made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. A well-made Congo wood has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Artifort, Julian Marshall and Songye People are consistently popular.

How Much is a Congo Wood?

A Congo wood can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,202, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.