A Songye kifwebe mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo, carved wood with black and white pigment. Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs collection, length 98 cm
Congo Wooden Sword with Brass Binding
Long sword with wooden scabbard and brass binding, Congo, 77 cm
Tetela and Kuba Blades: Congo's Ceremonial Knives
Tetela ceremonial blade with Kuba knife, Congo, 46.5 cm & 43.5 cm
Extra Large Mbole Copper Currency from Congo
Mbole tribe, Democratic Republic of Congo Currency, cast copper, extra large size, 26.5 cm diameter
Ekonda/Kuta Kota Brass Currency/Anklet from Congo
19th century brass Currency/Anklet Ekonda, Kuta Kota tribes, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Cast from heavy brass, 25 cm length
Saka Tribe Knife with Wooden Scabbard from Congo
Saka tribe knife, Congo, steel with a wood handle and original wooden scabbard. Collected in Nairobi, Kenya in the early 2000s, 58 cm length (knife)
Male-Female Congo Dagger with Carved Wood Handle
An African dagger shaped knife, Congo, steel blade with carved wood handle displaying opposing male and female faces. Surface rust and heavy pitting. Collected in Nairobi, Kenya in the early 2000s, 56 cm length
Mangbetu Ceremonial Knife with Elaborate Bird Blade
Mangbetu tribe ceremonial knife, Congo, steel knife with eloborate blade with bird and smaller blades in the shape of a tree. Carved wood handle. Collected in Nairobi, Kenya in the early 2000s, 51 cm length
Luba Fertility Figure with Hardwood Grain Pounder
Impressive hardwood grain pounder, Democratic Republic of Congo, surmounted by a female fertility figure, rich dark surface patina. Luba tribe, 115 cm length
Mbole Currency Anklet from Congo
Mbole currency anklet, copper alloy from the Democratic Republic of Congo, displayed on stand, height 27 cm
Congo Tribal Weaving Stick Tops on Metal Stands
Tribal weaving stick tops, carved wood and trade bead, Congo origin, both mounted on metal stands, the larger 31 cm high overall
Framed Kuba Textile from Congo
A framed Kuba textile, Democratic Republic of Congo, made from woven raffia. Used for dance skirts, prestige, or currency. Framed behind glass. Textile 56 cm x 520 mm, frame 71 cm x 70 cm
Framed Kuba Raffia Textile from Congo
A framed Kuba textile, Democratic Republic of Congo, made from woven raffia. Used for dance skirts, prestige, or currency. Framed behind glass. Textile 36 cm x 67 cm, frame 54.5 cm x 83 cm
Kuba Raffia Textile in Glass Frame
A framed Kuba textile, Democratic Republic of Congo, made from woven raffia. Used for dance skirts, prestige, or currency. Framed behind glass. Textile 49.5 cm x 55 cm, frame 71 cm x 70 cm
Loba Headrest from Congo
A Loba headrest, Democratic Republic of Congo, this headrest would have been used by the owner to elevate the head and protect the hairstyle of the wearer. Carved from a single piece of wood. This headrest has a concave rectangular top that is supported…
Loba Headrest with Scarified Female Figure
A Loba headrest, Democratic Republic of Congo, this headrest would have been used by the owner to elevate the head and protect the hairstyle of the wearer. Carved from a single piece of wood. A concave rectangular top with metal nails around the edges.…
Crested Wood Songye Mask from Congo
A crested helmet wood Songye mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, the antique mask with high sagittal crest, light engraving and bands of natural pigment, on display stand, 47 cm high (mask only)
Congo Fetish Sculpture
A tribal fetish sculpture, carved wood with nails, shell and fibre, Congo origin, 80 cm high
Lega Tribal Sculpture from Congo, Brossett Collection
A Lega figural tribal sculpture, carved wood, Congo region, ex Brossett Collection, 55 cm high
Kuba Ceremonial Mask with Polychrome Finish
A Kuba ceremonial mask, carved wood, shell, glass beads, metal, fibre and hair, with remains of polychrome finish, South Eastern Congo, 45 cm high
Congo Fetish Sculpture: Tribal Art Masterpiece
A tribal fetish sculpture of carved wood, shell, nails and fibre, Congo origin, 74 cm high
Ngabaka Bird Mask from Congo
A Ngabaka bird mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, 19th century. Used in rite of passage ceremonies. Carved from a lightwood, this mask depicts a bird with a large hooked beak. The mask has a rounded head and a wide neck, the neck features two chevrons,…
Songye Female Moon Mask
A Western Songye kifwebe mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo. This female kifwebe mask is carved from a single piece of wood with heavy linear incisions. Female masks are associated with the moon and are worn for moon rituals as well as during funerals…
Bembe Initiation Mask from Congo
A Bembe mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, likely used during the initiation period for adolescent boys who must go through a series of rituals and tasks inorder to become a man. The mask is made from a single piece of wood and comprises of four planes.…
Luba Kifwebe Mask from DRC
A Luba kifwebe mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, kifwebe masks are used in initiations and played a role in establishing order in society, they were also used to cleanse the village from benevolent spirits. This mask is carved from wood and has a small…
Bena Lulua Maternity Figure
A Bena Lulua maternity figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, carved from a single piece of wood. This figure depicts a kneeling woman holding her child at her side. Her stomach is large and round and she has an exagerated bellybutton. A yonic symbol…
Ngbaka Mask from Democratic Republic of Congo
A Ngbaka mask, Democratic Republic of Congo. The Ngbaka or Mbaka are a small ethnic group of roughly 300,000 people. This mask is captivating in both its artistry and presence. A short and rounded forehead leads into long and concave orbital plane with…
Lega Wood Mask with Pigment and Kaolin
Lega mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo, wood, pigment, kaolin. 37 cm height
Bakongo Bound Figure with Knife and Vessel
Bakongo figure, finely carved, heavily bound stanging figure with raised facial features baring teeth, holding a knife and vessel. Mid brown patina with traces of Kaolin. Democratic Republic of Congo. 14 cm height
Kuba Kingdom Ceremonial Spear
A figurative ceremonial spear, Bacouba, Democratic Republic of Congo, polished wood and iron, made by the Kuba kingdom, 152 cm long. Provenance: Sidewalk Gallery
Congo Wood Mask with Swollen Eyes
An African Congo carved wood mask, with white pigment painted face, swollen 'coffee bean' eyes. With display stand, height 27 cm.
Luba Hemba Carved Wood Figure with Chevroned Beard
An African Congo, Luba Hemba carved wood figure, with chevroned beard and cruciform motif to back of coiffure, height 31 cm
Lele African Double Sided Face Mask with Stand
A fine African double sided face mask, carved wood, natural woven fibre, shell and beads, Lele tribe, Democratic Republic of Congo, with stand, 57 cm high
African Tribal Paddle Form Figural Staff
African Tribal Ceremonial Paddle Form Figural Staff, possibly Luba, Dr Congo. Loss to female figure's breasts. Length 139 cm
Yaka Kholuka Mask with Gun-Toting Figure & Feathers
Yaka People Kholuka Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Painted wood, plant fibre & feathers, human face surrounded by raffia, high rising cap surmounted by figure of a man holding a gun & topped with feathers. Height 95 cm. Provenance: Estate Of Ray…
Lega Initiation Mask from Congo
A Lega mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, used in initiation ceremonies in the Bwami society. Lega masks are not often worn on the face, they are adorned on different parts of the body or hung for display. Carved from wood and coloured with white and…
Songye Mounted Mask with Miniature Ornaments
Songye tribe Bantu ethnic group ritual mounted mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, the miniature mounted mask mounted on woven cane and surrounded by cowrie shells, bone and gourds and miniature amulets, 34 cm diameter
Mangbetu Currency Knife
Mangbetu Democratic Republic of Congo Currency knife - Trombash, early 20th century. Iron, bone, surface rust and some pitting. 38 cm length
Ngombe Poto Currency Sword Knife - 70cm
Ngombe Poto tribe Democratic Republic of Congo. Currency sword knife. Blade in good and untouched condition. 70 cm length
Zande Congo Sabre Knife with Ebonised Handle - 46cm
Zande tribe Congo sickle shaped sabre knife. Ebonised wooden handle. Blade in good condition.46 cm length
Mangbetu Currency Knife, Early 20th Century
Mangbetu Democratic Republic of Congo Currency knife - Trombash, early 20th century. Iron, bone. Heavy rust and pitting. Early replacement of handle in bone with strapping. 45 cm long
Ngombe Bantu Executioner's Sword
Ngombe Bantu tribe, Democratic Republic of Congo, Executioner's sword. 20th century. Primarily used in ceremonies. 65 cm long
Konda Double-Edged Sword with Heavy Pitting - 53cm
Konda tribe Democratic Republic of Congo sword, double edge blade. Rust and some heavy pitting. 53 cm length
Hemba Fertility Figure with Beads
A Hemba fertility figure Democratic Republic of Congo, the standing naked figure with angular face with hands placed on the breasts. Embellished with a strand of yellow beads, 26 cm height
Pende Mask: Triangulated Face with Woven Raffia Coiffure
Pende mask Democratic Republic of Congo, with high forehead and triangulated face with downcast eyes and open mouth barring teeth and woven raffia coiffure, 26 x 20 cm
Songye Bantu Shield with Carved Mask and Painted Bands
Songye tribe Bantu ethnic group, Democratic Republic of Congo wooden shield, the oval waisted shield with small mask carved in relief and with painted and incised bands in white, red and black, 67 x 32 cm
Kuba Mask with Geometric Patterns and Feathered Coiffure
A Kuba mask Democratic Republic of Congo, the oval face painted with geometric patterns and with circular pierced eyes. Elaborately woven coiffure with attached feathers, 38 x 24 cm
Ekonda Botolo Chief's Woven Hat with Brass Disk
Ekonda 'Botolo' chiefs hat, Democratic Republic of the Congo, woven, layered conical form with central brass disk, height 33 cm. Provenance: Estate of ray Hughes.
Worlley Game Board from Yacouba Tribe, DRC
A Worlley game board, Yacouba tribe, Democratic Republic of Congo. Carved from wood, this games board has a grid of 32 square compartments, at the bottom of the board is one large raised square dish. The top of the board has a carved head. Length 75 cm,…
Lega Mask with Minimalistic Carving and Plant Fibers
A Lega mask, Democratic Republic of Congo. Lega masks are not often worn on the face, they are adorned on different parts of the body or hung for display. A minimalistic mask carved from wood. The face is a rectangular shape with the widest point at the…
Hemba Ancestral Male Figure
A Hemba ancestral figure, Democratic Republic of Congo. Hemba figures are typically devoted to the representation of male ancestors. Hemba people understand that ancestors live in a realm separate from the living but are able to watch over the living in…
Songye Fetish Figure with Horn and Red Beads
A Songye fetish figure, Democratic Republic of Congo. Carved from wood, the figure is depicted holding its large stomach and its feet form a circular base. The figure has a single horn to the upper and wears a necklace of red beads and a skirt of red…
Sikasingo Male Figure from DR Congo
A Sikasingo figure, Democratic Republic of Congo. Carved from wood in a smooth dark patina. The figure depicts a standing male with an oval face, a long neck, square shoulders, a short body and bent knees. The figure stands on a small square base. Height…
Lega Initiation Mask from Congo
A Lega mask, Democratic Republic of Congo. Used in initiation ceremonies in the Bwami society. The Bwami society is a centuries old voluntary society which promotes peace among the Lega who have no centralised state or regional authoritative roles. Lega…
Yombe Maternity Figure with Child on Lap
A Phemba maternity figure, Democratic Republic of Congo. Yombe figures were often placed upon shrines to honour ancestral mothers. This figure is carved from wood and has a rich brown patina. The female figure is bare-breasted, she sits with her legs…
Luba Headrest from Democratic Republic of Congo
A Luba headrest, Democratic Republic of Congo. The Luba are a Bantu speaking people located in the south central Democratic Republic of the Congo. This headrest would have been used by the owner to elevate the head and protect the hairstyle of the wearer.…
Hemba Figure on Calabash
A Hemba figure, Democratic Republic of Congo. Carved from wood. Torso resting on a calabash and is held to place with fibre cord and bitumen. Height 26 cm, width 13 cm, depth 12.5 cm
Kumu Initiation Mask from Congo Rainforest
A Kumu mask, Democratic Republic of Congo. The Kumu people inhabit the Ituri rainforests in the eastern part of the Congo. Masks in Kumu society are used in initiation ceremonies for coming of age. Carved from wood this mask in an oval shape with blocking…
Lega Bwami Initiation Mask
A Lega mask, Democratic Republic of Congo. Used in initiation ceremonies for the Bwami society. The Bwami society is a centuries old voluntary society which promotes peace among the Lega who have no centralised state or regional authoritative roles. Lega…
African Dan Bird Mask for Protection
An African Dan bird mask, from the Congo and used for protection, on metal and wood stand. Height 43 cm.
Engraved Teke Ancestor Figure from Congo
A Teke ancestor figure Congo. Carved and engraved hardwood (with custom stand). Approx. length 33 cm
Yaka Hardwood Mask with Engravings
A finely carved Yaka mask, Congo. Carved and engraved hardwood (with custom stand). Provenance: Old collection number on the back. Approx. length 74 x 22 cm
Yaka Ancestor Figure with Beads
A fine Yaka ancestor figure Congo. Carved and engraved hardwood and beads (with custom stand). Approx. length 42 cm
Songye Fetish Figure with Carved Body and Cap
Early African Congo fetish figure. Songye wood figure with hatch carved body and cap. Losses to fibre adornments of head and shoulders. Green pigment traces. Height 70 cm
Luba Kneeling Caryatid Stool with Age Patina
Early Central African stool. Congo Luba stool. Seat supported by kneeling caryatid. Age patina. Height 32 cm
Pende Wood Mask with Ochre Pigments
Pende mask, Dr Congo. Carved wood with ochre pigments. Height 42 cm
Songye Kifwebe Mask: Carved Wood with Pigments
Songye Kifwebe mask. Dr Congo. Carved wood with ohre pigments. Height 43 cm
Carved Tribal Headdress from Congo
An African tribal headdress, carved wood with earth pigment decoration, Democratic Republic of Congo, 118 cm wide
Kongo Nail Power Figure: Mystical Art from Congo
Kongo Nail Power Figure, carved wood, iron and glass, Democratic Republic of Congo, 31 cm high
Pende Tribal Mask: African Wood Carving
A Pende tribal mask, carved wood and fibre, Congo, African origin, 122 cm high
Vintage Bembe Congo Ancestor Figure with Pronounced Facial Features
A vintage 'Bembe' Congo ancestor figure, pronounced facial features and old paint pigment to eyes. Height 28 cm.
Jens Quistgaard Teak Ice Bucket with Lid
A Congo lidded ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, in teak with plastic insert, designed by Quistgaard in 1955. Manufacturers stamp to base, height 50 cm, diameter 22 cm
Kuba Kete Mask from Meneghelli Collection
Kete mask, Kuba people, South East Democratic Republic of Congo, Ex Vittorino Meneghelli collection
Teke Fetish Figure with Scarification and Textile Wrapping
A Teke fetish figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo, old painted textile wrapping and scarification to the face, height 48 cm.
Luba-Kasai Headrest with Kneeling Female Figure
An African Luba-Kasai (Congo DRC) headrest, supported by a kneeling female figure, width 24 cm.
Vintage Hemba Dance Mask on Custom Base
Vintage Hemba dance mask. Congo, Africa. On custom-made base of high quality, height 21 cm (each)
Elaborate Chokwe Ancestor Figure from Congo
Chokwe ancestor figure. Congo. Finely carved with elaborate hairdo. Ex Kurt Hoesli collection, Switzerland, height 39 cm
Tabwa Ancestor Figure from Congo
Tabwa ancestor figure. Congo, Africa (1928-2006). Ex Kurt Hoesli collection, Switzerland, height 36 cm
Lega Bird Mask with Old Paint Remains
A Lega bird mask, long hook beak type beard, pronounced nose, eyes and forehead. Old paint remains to the eyes. (Lega peoples are situated in the Congo). 17 cm x 36 cm.
Teke Male Figure with Pronounced Features
A carved Teke male figure, depicting holding his belly, pronounced facial features (the Teke peoples situated in the Congo). Height 32 cm
Congo Fetish Figure with Snake and Nails
An African carved wood fetish figure, standing man with snake, painted face and studded with nails. Congo. Height 55 cm
Hemba Male Ancestor Figure: Symbol of Authority and Continuity
Small Hemba male ancestor figure or Singiti, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Hemba sculptural tradition is devoted mainly to representation of male ancestors and the style and pose of this example is typical - hands on hips and stomach protruding.…
Ekonda Botolo Chief's Hat
Ekonda 'Botolo' Chief's hat, Democratic Republic of Congo, in a layered conical form with a central brass disc, height 33 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes
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