Congolese Folk Art

Place of Origin: Congolese

Yombe Power Figure Completely Covered with Original Fabrics, Yombe People, DRC.

Located in Leuven , BE

The statue is standing on a rectangular base, the body covered with bundles of knotted cloth from feet to chin, the rounded, ovoid head with tight mouth baring teeth and a slender no...

Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Yombe Power Figure Completely Covered with Original Fabrics, Yombe People, DRC.

$12,761

Portrait of a Kongo Chief with Feather Headdress, Plant Material on Jute, Framed

Located in Leuven , BE

Portrait of a Kongo Chief with feather headdress, plant material on Jute, Frameda Patchwork of bark and raphia finished with feathered headdress. This is was made for export and it i...

Category

Late 20th Century Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Burlap, Grasscloth, Faux Fur, Beads

Portrait of a Kongo Chief with Feather Headdress, Plant Material on Jute, Framed

$657

African Bantu Art, Expressive, Surrealistic Gouache by Marcel Gotène

By Marcel Gotène

Located in Salzburg, AT

The famous painter, Marcel Gotène (Icon of the contemporary Bantu art) combines surrealistic impressions with modern tapisserie elements. Born in 1935 in Yaba, Republic of Kongo, di...

Category

1980s Modern Vintage Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Silver Leaf

African Bantu Art, Expressive, Surrealistic Gouache by Marcel Gotène

$3,466

Carved-Wood Bembe Statue

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carved-Wood 'Bembe' Statue. Republic of Congo, circa 1970.

Category

1970s Vintage Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Carved-Wood Bembe Statue

$735

African Bantu Art, Expressive, Surrealistic Gouache by Marcel Gotène 1980s

By Marcel Gotène

Located in Salzburg, AT

The famous painter, Marcel Gotène (Icon of the contemporary Bantu art) combines surrealistic impressions with modern tapisserie elements. Born in 1935 in Yaba, Republic of Kongo - d...

Category

1980s Modern Vintage Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Silver Leaf

African Bantu Art, Expressive, Surrealistic Gouache by Marcel Gotène 1980s

$3,466

Early 20th Century African Calabash

Located in Wainscott, NY

Small leather Calabash from Africa Dimensions: 10 in. height x 6 in. diameter with a 4.24 in. diameter opening.

Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 20th Century African Calabash

$600 Sale Price

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A Large Finely Carved ‘Cup Carrier’ of a Women with Child

Located in London, GB

A Large Finely Carved ‘Cup Carrier’ of a Women with Child Superb colour and rich patina  Wood Tschokwe, Democratic Republic of Congo Early 20th Century Size: 42cm high - 16½ ins ...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

A Large Finely Carved ‘Cup Carrier’ of a Women with Child

$37,750

C.P. Initials, Portait of African Girl, Charcoal on Paper, Signed Banzyville 1944

Located in Leuven , BE

C.P. Initials,Portait of African Girl,Charcoal on Paper,Signed Banzyville 1944,Framed,Signed and Dated

Category

1940s Vintage Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Paper

C.P. Initials, Portait of African Girl, Charcoal on Paper, Signed Banzyville 1944

$705

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 Archaistic Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Raffia

African Textile Showa Kuba

$1,554

African Spear Currency on Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon custom m...

Category

20th Century Tribal Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

African Spear Currency on Stands

$3,090 / set

Selection of Three Yaka/Suku Monocyclic Ceremonial Drinking Cups, DRC

Located in Leuven , BE

Yaka community leaders have a number of items that form part of their royal collection. One of these items is the kopa ceremonial cup (also called koopa...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Selection of Three Yaka/Suku Monocyclic Ceremonial Drinking Cups, DRC

$1,434 / set

Lega People, DRC, Two Ceremonial Bone Hairpins from the Lega People in DRC

Located in Leuven , BE

Lega people, DRC, two ceremonial bone hairpins from the Lega people in DRC.

Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Lega People, DRC, Two Ceremonial Bone Hairpins from the Lega People in DRC

$4,064 / set

Lega People, DRC, Two Ceremonial Bone Hairpins from the Lega People in DRC

Located in Leuven , BE

Lega People, DRC. Two ceremonial bone Hairpins from the Lega people in DRC.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Bone

Lega People, DRC, Two Ceremonial Bone Hairpins from the Lega People in DRC

$1,315 / set

Decorated Wooden Backrest Sculptured in One Piece

Located in Leuven , BE

These backrests were exclusively used by Dignitaries of the Mongo people in DRC. The diamond design on the seat can also be found on the Kuba tissues called "Velours du Kasai.".

Category

1940s Vintage Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Decorated Wooden Backrest Sculptured in One Piece

$1,906

Ethnic Design-Anthromorphic Figural Vessel in Blackened Terracotta

Located in Leuven , BE

This fine, round, dark grey vessel depicts a complete figure which is rare. It was made by the Mangbetu People. The Mangbetu ethnic group lives deep in the...

Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

Ethnic Design-Anthromorphic Figural Vessel in Blackened Terracotta

$3,586

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: ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Raffia

African Textile Showa Kuba also for Backrest Cover or Bedspread

$1,315

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 Folk Art Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Raffia, Cotton

African Textile by Kuba, Zaire - for Backrest Cover

$645

Antique African Stool, Congo

Located in Schellebelle, BE

African stool with a great patina, Decorated with African Tribal Figures, Good great old patina of the wood,warm finish and glanze, Dates fro...

Category

1960s Vintage Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique African Stool, Congo

$1,972

Mbuti Ituri traditional handpainted Pygmee bark cloth

By Icons

Located in Zemst, BE

Mbuti Ituri (Congo) traditional handpainted Pygmee bark cloth. +/- 1920 These cloths we're made from the inside of the bark of the Ficus latex tree. After been prepared and dryed, ...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Mbuti Ituri traditional handpainted Pygmee bark cloth

$1,434

Kuba People, DRC, Leather Whip with Turned Handle

Located in Leuven , BE

Beautifully hand-crafted leather whip with turned handle.

Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Glass

Kuba People, DRC, Leather Whip with Turned Handle

$1,069

A Giant Wedding Cake Has Us Looking at Portuguese Tiles in a New Light

At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.

Why Jules Chéret Was the King of the Modern Poster

The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.

Why the American Flag Has Had So Many Different Star Patterns

Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.

Peggy Guggenheim Loved Modernism, but She Also Collected Tribal Art

The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.