African artefacts, Congo - price guide and values

Kuba Mask: Carved Wood, Shell, Copper, Bead, Sisal, Congo

A Kuba mask, carved wood, shell, bead cooper and sisal, Congo origin, 18.11 in. high

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

West Congo Pende Mask with Copper and Fibre Accents

Pende mask, carved wood, fibre and copper, Kasai and Kwango, West Congo origin, 18.11 in. high overall, Provenance: totem Meneghelli collection, South Africa

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

African Congo Carved Wood Tribal Shield

Tribal shield, perhaps African Congo, carved wood painted with pigments 40.16 in. (height) x 32 (width)

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Songye Kifwebe Mask: Dame Jenny Gibbs Collection, DRC, 98cm

A Songye kifwebe mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo, carved wood with black and white pigment. Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs collection, length 38.58 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Luba Congo Ceremonial Staff - 45cm

Luba ceremonial staff, Congo, 17.72 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Long sword with wooden scabbard and brass binding, Congo, 77 cm

Congo Wooden Sword with Brass Binding

Long sword with wooden scabbard and brass binding, Congo, 30.31 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Tetela ceremonial blade with Kuba knife, Congo, 46.5 cm & 43.5…

Tetela and Kuba Blades: Congo's Ceremonial Knives

Tetela ceremonial blade with Kuba knife, Congo, 18.31 in. & 17.13 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Hatchet with sword, Congo, 34 cm & 39 cm

Congo Hatchet-Sword Duo, 34 & 39 cm

Hatchet with sword, Congo, 13.39 in. & 15.35 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Extra Large Mbole Copper Currency from Congo

Mbole tribe, Democratic Republic of Congo Currency, cast copper, extra large size, 10.43 in. diameter

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Bapende Axe: Ancient Weapon from Congo

Old Bapende axe from the Democratic Republic of Congo

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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, 9.84 in. length

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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, 22.83 in. length (knife)

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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, 22.05 in. length

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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, 20.08 in. length

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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, 45.28 in. length

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Mbole Currency Anklet from Congo

Mbole currency anklet, copper alloy from the Democratic Republic of Congo, displayed on stand, height 10.63 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 12.20 in. high overall

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 22.05 in. x 20.47 in., frame 27.95 in. x 27.56 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 14.17 in. x 26.38 in., frame 14.17 in. x 26.38 in. x 21.46 in. x 32.68 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 19.49 in. x 21.65 in., frame 19.49 in. x 21.65 in. x 27.95 in. x 27.56 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 by

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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. The

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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, 18.50 in. high (mask only)

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Congo Fetish Sculpture

A tribal fetish sculpture, carved wood with nails, shell and fibre, Congo origin, 31.50 in. high

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Lega Tribal Sculpture from Congo, Brossett Collection

A Lega figural tribal sculpture, carved wood, Congo region, ex Brossett Collection, 21.65 in. high

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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, 17.72 in. high

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Congo Fetish Sculpture: Tribal Art Masterpiece

A tribal fetish sculpture of carved wood, shell, nails and fibre, Congo origin, 29.13 in. high

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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, th

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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. I

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 c

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 repres

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 sma

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Lega Wood Mask with Pigment and Kaolin

Lega mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo, wood, pigment, kaolin. 14.57 in. height

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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. 5.51 in. height

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Kuba Kingdom Ceremonial Spear

A figurative ceremonial spear, Bacouba, Democratic Republic of Congo, polished wood and iron, made by the Kuba kingdom, 59.84 in. long. Provenance: Sidewalk Gallery

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 10.63 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 12.20 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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, 22.44 in. high

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

African Tribal Paddle Form Figural Staff

African Tribal Ceremonial Paddle Form Figural Staff, possibly Luba, Dr Congo. Loss to female figure's breasts. Length 54.72 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 37.40 in. Provenance: Estate Of…

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 blac

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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, 13.39 in. diameter

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Mangbetu Currency Knife

Mangbetu Democratic Republic of Congo Currency knife - Trombash, early 20th century. Iron, bone, surface rust and some pitting. 14.96 in. length

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Ngombe Poto Currency Sword Knife - 70cm

Ngombe Poto tribe Democratic Republic of Congo. Currency sword knife. Blade in good and untouched condition. 27.56 in. length

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Zande Congo Sabre Knife with Ebonised Handle - 46cm

Zande tribe Congo sickle shaped sabre knife. Ebonised wooden handle. Blade in good condition.18.11 in. length

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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. 17.72 in. long

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Ngombe Bantu Executioner's Sword

Ngombe Bantu tribe, Democratic Republic of Congo, Executioner's sword. 20th century. Primarily used in ceremonies. 25.59 in. long

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Konda Double-Edged Sword with Heavy Pitting - 53cm

Konda tribe Democratic Republic of Congo sword, double edge blade. Rust and some heavy pitting. 20.87 in. length

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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, 10.24 in. height

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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, 10.24 in. x 7.87 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

A Luba head rest Democratic Republic of Congo, 14 cm height

Luba Head Rest from DR Congo

A Luba head rest Democratic Republic of Congo, 5.51 in. height

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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, 26.38 in. x 12.60 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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, 14.96 in. x 9.45 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 12.99 in. Provenance: Estate of ray Hughes.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 29.53 in…

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 br

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 th

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 fabri

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 2

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 ma

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 cross

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 10.24 in., width 5.12 in., depth 4.92 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 m

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

African Dan Bird Mask for Protection

An African Dan bird mask, from the Congo and used for protection, on metal and wood stand. Height 16.93 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Engraved Teke Ancestor Figure from Congo

A Teke ancestor figure Congo. Carved and engraved hardwood (with custom stand). Approx. length 12.99 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 29.13 in. x 8.66 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Yaka Ancestor Figure with Beads

A fine Yaka ancestor figure Congo. Carved and engraved hardwood and beads (with custom stand). Approx. length 16.54 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 27.56 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Luba Kneeling Caryatid Stool with Age Patina

Early Central African stool. Congo Luba stool. Seat supported by kneeling caryatid. Age patina. Height 12.60 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Pende Wood Mask with Ochre Pigments

Pende mask, Dr Congo. Carved wood with ochre pigments. Height 16.54 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Songye Kifwebe Mask

Songye Kifwebe mask. Dr Congo. Carved wood with ochre pigments. Height 14.17 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Songye Kifwebe Mask: Carved Wood with Pigments

Songye Kifwebe mask. Dr Congo. Carved wood with ohre pigments. Height 16.93 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Carved Tribal Headdress from Congo

An African tribal headdress, carved wood with earth pigment decoration, Democratic Republic of Congo, 46.46 in. wide

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Kongo Nail Power Figure: Mystical Art from Congo

Kongo Nail Power Figure, carved wood, iron and glass, Democratic Republic of Congo, 12.20 in. high

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Pende Tribal Mask: African Wood Carving

A Pende tribal mask, carved wood and fibre, Congo, African origin, 48.03 in. high

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 11.02 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

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 19.69 in., diameter 8.66 in.

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.