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Chokwe people, DRC, Wooden Drum with inlaid Decorative motifs
Located in Leuven , BE
An authentic wooden decorated drum from the Chokwe people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The
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20th Century Congolese Musical Instruments

Materials

Rope, Wood

African Coffee Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
African coffee table.
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Animal Skin, Rope, Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Luba Figurative Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This stool by the Luba people of Zaire beautifully illustrates their storied craft. A single tree trunk was carved down to a column, then carefully taken in further until the form of...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Painted African Pende Altar Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Pende diviners interpreted messages from the spirit realm to determine which of their ancestors would provide aid in return for sacrifices. This figure would have been carved for the...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hammered Copper Wall Relief Sculpture Panel with African Woman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hugh, lighted wall picture or object with Africa woman. This unique object is made by the Congolese artist Mutepa in 1981 and is in very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Copper

African Chokwe People Chief Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
Republic of the Congo ( formerly Zaire ) hand-carved wood with copper brass metal fittings and rivets. This
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20th Century Angolan Tribal Tribal Art

Le Soir Illustre Mai 1949 to Le Soir Illustre August 1949 French Magazines Paris
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO totshi wood, fibre, cowrie shells Height 72 cm Provenance Gustave E. De
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Books

Materials

Paper

Congo Wicker Shield, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Congo shield is a splendid example of a classic woven type. Cleverly constructed to
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Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Tribal Luba Headrest Pillow, D.R. Congo
Located in New York, NY
A stately, exalted quality of form marks this gorgeous Luba headrest. At just over six inches in height, the piece achieves an almost monumental stature with its strong, upreaching s...
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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Tribal Sundi or Teke Head, D.R. Congo
Located in New York, NY
Smooth, rounded features mark this darkly patinated bust. Ghostly applications of kaolin bring an irresistible focus to the eyes, which seem to faintly radiate in their sockets. Turn...
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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Busts

Materials

Metal

African Wooden Stool Covered in Brass Tacks
Located in New York, NY
Its practical use virtually obscured by the sheer minimalism of its form, this beautiful, saddle-shaped stool stands as much an abstract work of sculpture as a place to take one's re...
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Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Female Mask "Pwo" Chokwe, Angola / Democratic Republic of Congo, Museum Quality
Located in Encino, CA
Museum quality Amazing female mask "Pwo", Chokwe, Tshokwe Angola / Democratic Republic of Congo
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Early 20th Century Angolan Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Tribal Kuba or Binji Pipe, D.R. Congo
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful interplay of raised planes and clustered incisions structures this impressive cephalomorphic Congolese pipe. Flowing line work textures the head, which joins with the bri...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

African Congo Warrior Shield
Located in Bridport, CT
Dramatic African tribal warrior shield, Congo origin. One-piece with handle.   
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Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Art Wenge Wood Sculpture Signed Joachim Baba Damana, Congo 1970s
Located in Brussels , BE
African art wenge wood Sculpture signed Joachim Baba Damana - Congo 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Fine Holo Buffalo Mask From Dem. Republic Of Congo
Located in Bedford, NY
HOLO MASKS ARE RARE.CULTURALLY RELATED TO THE YAKA , THEY MAKE MASKS THAT DEPICT ANTELOPE OR BUFFALO. THIS IS A SPIRIT MASK, A FUSION BETWEEN WILD ANIMAL AND ANCESTRAL SOUL
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20th Century Congolese Masks

Materials

Wood, Raffia

Lounge Chair in 1960s Congo Style, 1960
Located in Brussels, BE
Completely original, made from cognac-colored thick neck leather. Look at the beautiful details on this chair, white leather crosses, etc. It's a beauty to look at it, and it's sti...
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Vintage 1950s Congolese French Provincial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Horn, Hide

Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Teke Culture, Ancient Ancestor Fetish
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
on the top of the skull in a clever bun. Wood, fabrics, vegetable fibers Signs of use Measures
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kifwebe Style Ceremonial Mask of the Songye People in the Republic of Congo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Democratic Republic of Congo. Similar to the traditional Kifwebe masks, the piece has a long protruding mouth
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20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Teke Culture, Old Fetish with Magic Charge
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
, the top of the skull receiving a high elaborate hairstyle. Wood, fabric, plant fibers Signs of use
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Fabric, Natural Fiber, Wood

Mid Century Sculpture African Bust in Wenge, Congo, 1960s
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid century sculpture African bust in wenge - Congo 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Pair of Theo Ruth Congo Chairs for Artifort, 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Schagen, NL
Beautiful set of two Congo chairs designed by Theo Ruth during the 1950s. The chairs feature a
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

African Carved Wood Luwa Luwa Mask
Located in Long Island City, NY
Angular Luwa Luwa face mask with woven netted fabric on back of mask.
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Early 20th Century Congolese Masks

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Chimpanzee Sculpture by the Hemba Tribe
Located in Long Island City, NY
a ball. By the Hemba Tribe of the South Eastern Congo Region.
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20th Century Congolese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Low Chairs "Congo" Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, circa 1950
By Theo Ruth
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Congo" chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Birch wood, new upholstery with new foam and
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 Safari Congo Chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara pour Hagafors, 1950 s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Hagafors Stolfabrik 1
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Hagafors factory dating from the early 1950s. “Safari Congo Chair” model not reissued. Probably made of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century Kifwebe Femal Wood Mask
Located in Paris, FR
Kifwebe Femal Mask Sculpted Wood & Naturals Pigments Democratic Republic Of Congo, Songye Nation
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20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Benoit Konongo Sculpture in Wenge Wood Dyed Black African Head
Located in Brussels , BE
Benoit Konongo (1919-2008) sculpture in wenge wood dyed black "African man's head" - Congo 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Wood Hand-Carved Artisanal Tribal Bowl with Handle
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage African Wood Hand-carved Artisanal Tribal Tray Hand-carved vintage African wood medium size
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Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Serving Bowls

Materials

Wood

Colonial coffee table of generous proportions, 1960 s Africa , Tropical wood
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Colonial coffee table of generous proportions, 1960's Africa , Tropical wood
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Vintage 1960s Congolese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Acacia Wood Side Table/Stool
Located in New York, NY
Congo Ethnic Loft Solid Acacia Wood Curved Shaped Side Table 16" x 22" H
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21st Century and Contemporary American End Tables

African Yombe Fetish Figure
Located in Montecito, CA
This is a power figure made by the Yombe tribe. The nails in this statue were pounded in to activate the power and magical qualities held by the figure. The eyes are inset pieces of ...
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Pende Royal Cup
Located in London, GB
African tribal art A fine early 20th century Royal pende cup. Carved hard wood in the form of a
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kuba "Pwoom" Mask
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kuba " pwoom" mask . Central Congo. Provenance : Dentist Bergt Bengtsson was born 1925 . Lives in
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Vintage 1940s Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta, Textile, Wood

Mbete Mask
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century wooden Mbete mask. Painted wood with pedestal.
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Late 20th Century Congolese Masks

Materials

Wood

African Mask by the Hemba People
Located in Long Island City, NY
Carved African Mask Made by the Hemba People of the African Congo
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20th Century Congolese Masks

Materials

Wood

African Konda Parade Knife
By Konda Tribe
Located in New York, NY
This early twentieth century African parade knife is from the Konda tribe of the Congo. Made of
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

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
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Collection of Antique Bash African Drinking Cups
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rare collection of bash African drinking cups, Eastern Congo, circa 1900. There are 15 currently
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Sheet Metal

African High Back Chair with Womans Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
African High Back Chair with woman's details. Carved from one piece of wood. Beautiful detailed
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
African coffee table from Kandondo of DR Congo with highly detailed carvings. Wood indigenous of
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20th Century Congolese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Lega Mask
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lega Mask in the form of a stylized monkey
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20th Century Congolese Masks

Materials

Wood

Tribal Mask Zaire
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional tribal mask from Zaire.
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Vintage 1930s Congolese Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Carved Hemba Ancestral Figure
Located in Long Island City, NY
Carved Wooden Ancestral Figure by the Hemba People of Zaire
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Kuba Ritual Dagger and Sheath
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ritual ceremonial dagger and sheath from the Kuba Tribe. The Dagger is iron with a wood and brass
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Antique 19th Century Congolese Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron, Brass

Mask-helmet. Zaire, Kuba, Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Wood, leather, brass, money cowry, colored glassware beads, fiber, vegetation and fabric. Zaire
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Bembe Power Figure, Unganya, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Provenance: Private collection, Boston; with old label attached: "Image carved in wood Unganya 1922
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Lega Post
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wood carved totem pole with face carvings standing 83.5" tall
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Antique 19th Century Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1970s Bronze Abstract Figure Sculpture by African Artist Francois Tamba Ndembe
By François Tamba Ndembe
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
1970s sculpture by African artist Francois Tamba Ndembe. Abstract male and female figurative bronze form. Circular wooden plinth. Measures: H 44 cm x L 13 cm x D 8 cm.
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Vintage 1970s Congolese Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1970s Bronze Figurative Sculpture by Francois Tamba Ndembe
By François Tamba Ndembe
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
1970s sculpture by African artist Francois Tamba Ndembe. Abstract female figurative bronze form. Circular wooden plinth. Measures: H 22 cm x L 6 cm x D 6 cm.     
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Vintage 1970s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Unique Old African Mask, Chokwe, Congo, Solid Wood, Hand Carved, Antique
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful old African Mask, Chokwe, Congo. Good condition, hand carved, solid wood. Mask dimensions
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Early 20th Century Congolese Modern Masks

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Framed Lega Mask Early 20th Century Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A sweetly carved early wood mask from the Lega in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Lighter wood
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Elegant Cubistic Pende Tribal African Mask, Congo
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Small elegant expressionist tribal Pende mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. With red
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kuba Large Figural Tribal African Palm Wine Cup, Congo, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A tall Kuba palm wine cup of carved wood with large face and stylized body with hands of chest
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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.