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Large Buyu Protection Figure Democratic Republic Congo Africa
Located in Rochester, NY
Old Buyu male ancestral protection power figure showing good signs of genuine age w/ beautiful old
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large Buyu Protection Figure Democratic Republic Congo Africa
Large Buyu Protection Figure Democratic Republic Congo Africa

Large Buyu Protection Figure Democratic Republic Congo Africa

H 32 in W 10 in D 10 in
Salampasu Ritual Wood Boat with Four Masked Figure & Attendants Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, the second wears the classic mask of the Salampasu people, of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Salampasu Ritual Wood Boat with Four Masked Figure & Attendants Congo
Salampasu Ritual Wood Boat with Four Masked Figure & Attendants Congo

Salampasu Ritual Wood Boat with Four Masked Figure & Attendants Congo

H 8 in W 29 in D 3 in
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

Lwalwa Mother Figure Holding Baby DR Congo Africa with Provenance
Lwalwa Mother Figure Holding Baby DR Congo Africa with Provenance

Lwalwa Mother Figure Holding Baby DR Congo Africa with Provenance

H 18 in W 5 in D 4 in
Yaka Standing Wood Janus Male/Female Divination Figure DRC Congo, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yaka Carved wood standing Janus back to back male/female divination figure DRC Congo, Africa. Male
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yaka Standing Wood Janus Male/Female Divination Figure DRC Congo, Africa
Yaka Standing Wood Janus Male/Female Divination Figure DRC Congo, Africa

Yaka Standing Wood Janus Male/Female Divination Figure DRC Congo, Africa

H 17.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.5 in
20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in London, GB
For sale is this wonderful vintage African hand-carved Kifwebe association Figure (or "N'kishi
Category

Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo
20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo

20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo

H 11.42 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood tribal Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich patina. In the form of a
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard
Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard

Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard

H 7 in W 3.5 in D 4.25 in
Standing Female Pende Wood Figure with Arms at Sides Cascading Hair Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
downturned Pende style face, feet absent. Democratic Republic of Congo, early to mid-20th century. Figure
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Standing Female Pende Wood Figure with Arms at Sides Cascading Hair Congo
Standing Female Pende Wood Figure with Arms at Sides Cascading Hair Congo

Standing Female Pende Wood Figure with Arms at Sides Cascading Hair Congo

H 12 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in
Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich patina. In the form of a stylized
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot
Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot

Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot

H 6.25 in W 3.5 in D 5 in
A Powerful Kongo Fetish Figure
Located in London, GB
A Powerful Kongo Fetish Figure Wood, metal, cloth, nails, glass Areas of dark, black lacquered
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

A Powerful Kongo Fetish Figure
A Powerful Kongo Fetish Figure

A Powerful Kongo Fetish Figure

H 13 in W 4 in D 4 in
Songye Nkisi Power Figure
Located in London, GB
figure of the Songye, southeastern Congo. Such sculptures are used as a major role in the healing of the
Category

20th Century Congolese Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Songye Nkisi Power Figure
Songye Nkisi Power Figure

Songye Nkisi Power Figure

H 18.9 in W 5.12 in D 6.3 in
A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure
Located in London, GB
A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure Open aperture to the head and stomach Fine overall patina, loss to
Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure
A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure

A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure

H 9 in W 5 in D 5 in
African Seated Luba Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Artisans from the Luba tribe were renowned for the organic flow of their carving style. This example clearly shows the smooth transition from aspect to aspect, maintaining a singular...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Seated Luba Figure
African Seated Luba Figure

African Seated Luba Figure

H 13 in W 4.5 in D 5.5 in
Ibibio Anthropomorphic Standing Male Janus Figure, Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
This elaborate Janus statue is a rare example of an Ibibio free-standing figure to recall a well
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ibibio Anthropomorphic Standing Male Janus Figure, Nigeria
Ibibio Anthropomorphic Standing Male Janus Figure, Nigeria

Ibibio Anthropomorphic Standing Male Janus Figure, Nigeria

H 23.23 in W 7.49 in D 5.52 in
Fine Female 'Biteki' Figure (Ex Romy Rey Collection)
Located in London, GB
Congo, depicts a female crowned with a large, abstracted coiffure. The figure exhibits a wonderful
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Female 'Biteki' Figure (Ex Romy Rey Collection)
Fine Female 'Biteki' Figure (Ex Romy Rey Collection)

Fine Female 'Biteki' Figure (Ex Romy Rey Collection)

H 16.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
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
Category

20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Anthromorphic Figural Vessel in Blackened Terracotta
Anthromorphic Figural Vessel in Blackened Terracotta

Anthromorphic Figural Vessel in Blackened Terracotta

H 14.18 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Fine 19th/Early 20th Century Luba/Kusu Fetish Figure
Located in London, GB
This fine figure, from the Luba/Kusu culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dates back to
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine 19th/Early 20th Century Luba/Kusu Fetish Figure
Fine 19th/Early 20th Century Luba/Kusu Fetish Figure

Fine 19th/Early 20th Century Luba/Kusu Fetish Figure

H 14.38 in W 5.32 in D 5.91 in
Female Caryatid standing Figure on a circular base, DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
A standing female figure with prominent breasts below a columnar neck resting between broad
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Female Caryatid standing Figure on a circular base, DRC
Female Caryatid standing Figure on a circular base, DRC

Female Caryatid standing Figure on a circular base, DRC

H 22.45 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Songye Female Wood Figure with horn and brass hair ex Sothebys
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved wood standing female figure with projecting stomach, attached horn on top of head, and hair
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Songye Female Wood Figure with horn and brass hair ex Sothebys
Songye Female Wood Figure with horn and brass hair ex Sothebys

Songye Female Wood Figure with horn and brass hair ex Sothebys

H 23 in W 3.5 in D 4.5 in
Fine Congo Mbala carved wood figure, Early 20th century, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
For collectors of African art. Finely carved Congo wood figure with hands on stomach with carved
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Congo Mbala carved wood figure, Early 20th century, Africa
Fine Congo Mbala carved wood figure, Early 20th century, Africa

Fine Congo Mbala carved wood figure, Early 20th century, Africa

H 8.75 in W 3 in D 3 in
African Yombe Fetish Figure
Located in Montecito, CA
This Bakongo power figure is adorned with feathers, shells, nails and raffia. The eyes of the
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Feathers, Raffia, Wood

African Yombe Fetish Figure
African Yombe Fetish Figure

African Yombe Fetish Figure

H 26 in W 9 in D 10 in
Luba Kukudji Figure
Located in London, GB
Luba Figure Kakudji D.R. Congo Wood, fibre, beads, textile 28 cm On a professional wooden
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Beads, Textile, Natural Fiber

Luba Kukudji Figure
Luba Kukudji Figure

Luba Kukudji Figure

H 11.03 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
African Tribal Teke Figure Ex Sothebys
Located in London, GB
This is a fine Teke Mutinu Bamba magic figure, The Teke use this type of cylindrical bodied figure
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Teke Figure Ex Sothebys
African Tribal Teke Figure Ex Sothebys

African Tribal Teke Figure Ex Sothebys

H 9.85 in W 1.58 in D 1.97 in
Fine Large Teke Figure
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Early 20th century Democratic Republic of Congo. former Zaire Measures: High 50 cm. Provenance
Category

Vintage 1930s Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Large Teke Figure
Fine Large Teke Figure

Fine Large Teke Figure

H 19.69 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Songye power figure Nkisi
Located in London, GB
Songye Power Figure NKISI Provenance: - Private collection, London, United Kingdom Songye
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia, Wood

Songye power figure Nkisi
Songye power figure Nkisi

Songye power figure Nkisi

H 10.24 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Hemba Carved Wood Male Ancestor Figure
Located in Cambridge, MA
A hand-carved wood singiti or ancestor figure from the Hemba people, Democratic Republic of Congo
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Hemba Carved Wood Male Ancestor Figure
Hemba Carved Wood Male Ancestor Figure

Hemba Carved Wood Male Ancestor Figure

H 23 in W 7 in D 8 in
Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Deep Dark Patina
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved wood tribal Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich dark patina. In the form of a
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Deep Dark Patina
Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Deep Dark Patina

Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Deep Dark Patina

H 8 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Terracotta Zande Figure with Provenance
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Terracotta Zande figure (from Congo) Provenance: Alain de Monbrison collection.
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Zande Figure with Provenance
Terracotta Zande Figure with Provenance

Terracotta Zande Figure with Provenance

H 5.52 in W 1.97 in D 4.73 in
Mid-20th Century Hand Carved African Figure
Located in London, GB
“Can I please go toilet sir” A very cool and unique hand carved amusing wooden African figure
Category

Vintage 1950s Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Hand Carved African Figure
Mid-20th Century Hand Carved African Figure

Mid-20th Century Hand Carved African Figure

H 63 in W 12 in L 63 in
Central African Tribal Wooden Bembe Figure, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A finely carved female Bembe figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo, dating to the early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Central African Tribal Wooden Bembe Figure, Early 20th Century
Central African Tribal Wooden Bembe Figure, Early 20th Century

Central African Tribal Wooden Bembe Figure, Early 20th Century

H 5.5 in
African Ambete Mbete Tribe Brass Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
Congo. Made of wood and hammered brass. The Ambete tribe figures are recognizable by their short
Category

20th Century Congolese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

African Ambete Mbete Tribe Brass Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure
African Ambete Mbete Tribe Brass Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure

African Ambete Mbete Tribe Brass Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure

H 24 in W 6 in D 6 in
African Ambete 'Mbete' Tribe Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure On Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
Congo. The Ambete Tribe figures are recognizable by their short legs, elongated torsos, somewhat
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Ambete 'Mbete' Tribe Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure On Stand
African Ambete 'Mbete' Tribe Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure On Stand

African Ambete 'Mbete' Tribe Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure On Stand

H 29.5 in W 6 in D 7 in
Geometric Painted Standing Mbole Figure, DRC, Early 20th Century Cubist Form
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Geometric painted red, white and black standing Mbole figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Geometric Painted Standing Mbole Figure, DRC, Early 20th Century Cubist Form
Geometric Painted Standing Mbole Figure, DRC, Early 20th Century Cubist Form

Geometric Painted Standing Mbole Figure, DRC, Early 20th Century Cubist Form

H 11.75 in W 5 in D 4 in
African Tribal Art Fine Teke Figure Congo Schleger Ex Sothebys
Located in London, GB
Fine Teke figure Congo Schleger Ex Sothebys A Teke Magic standing figure Congo early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

African Tribal Art Fine Teke Figure Congo Schleger Ex Sothebys
African Tribal Art Fine Teke Figure Congo Schleger Ex Sothebys

African Tribal Art Fine Teke Figure Congo Schleger Ex Sothebys

H 9.85 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Old Chokwe Chair Back Carved Standing Figure, Early 20th Century, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Chokwe chair back with standing figure, early 20th century, Congo An early Chokwe carved
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old Chokwe Chair Back Carved Standing Figure, Early 20th Century, Congo
Old Chokwe Chair Back Carved Standing Figure, Early 20th Century, Congo

Old Chokwe Chair Back Carved Standing Figure, Early 20th Century, Congo

H 5.75 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
Very Early Used Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich and deep patina. In the form of a
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Very Early Used Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face
Very Early Used Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face

Very Early Used Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face

H 7.5 in W 4 in D 5.5 in
Large standing male Teke figure with expressive face, beard, Congo, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early large standing male Teke figure with classic darkened beard and hair. Small stylized arms
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large standing male Teke figure with expressive face, beard, Congo, DRC Africa
Large standing male Teke figure with expressive face, beard, Congo, DRC Africa

Large standing male Teke figure with expressive face, beard, Congo, DRC Africa

H 28.5 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Carved Luba Figure
Located in New York, NY
A carved Luba figure from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Believed charged with healing
Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Carved Luba Figure
Carved Luba Figure

Carved Luba Figure

H 12 in W 4 in D 4 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

African Nkisi NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, Kongo
African Nkisi NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, Kongo

African Nkisi NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, Kongo

H 11.03 in W 7.09 in D 6.7 in
Painted African Pende Altar Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
would provide aid in return for sacrifices. This figure would have been carved for the recipient of such
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Painted African Pende Altar Figure, c. 1900
Painted African Pende Altar Figure, c. 1900

Painted African Pende Altar Figure, c. 1900

H 34.25 in W 9.25 in D 6 in
Fine Kuba Wood Figural Tribal African Pipe, early 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Kuba Wood Figural Tribal African Pipe, early 20th century Kuba pipe with squatting figure on
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Kuba Wood Figural Tribal African Pipe, early 20th century
Fine Kuba Wood Figural Tribal African Pipe, early 20th century

Fine Kuba Wood Figural Tribal African Pipe, early 20th century

H 7.5 in W 17.5 in D 2.75 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Horn, Hide

African Songye Figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo
African Songye Figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo

African Songye Figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo

H 46.5 in W 8.5 in
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
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Yombe Fetish Figure
African Yombe Fetish Figure

African Yombe Fetish Figure

H 27 in W 9 in D 10 in
Carved Hemba Ancestral Figure
Located in Long Island City, NY
Carved Wooden Ancestral Figure by the Hemba People of Zaire
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Hemba Ancestral Figure
Carved Hemba Ancestral Figure

Carved Hemba Ancestral Figure

H 28 in
Bembe Power Figure, Unganya, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mrs. Wm H. Allen." Measures: High 19 cm. Bembe power figure, Unganya, circa 1920, seated figure
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Bembe Power Figure, Unganya, circa 1920
Bembe Power Figure, Unganya, circa 1920

Bembe Power Figure, Unganya, circa 1920

H 7.49 in W 2.76 in D 3.94 in
African Art- Luba Standing Hunter Figure from Zaire
Located in Chicago, IL
Hunter figure in carved wood, incised markings represent hair-do
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

African Art- Luba Standing Hunter Figure from Zaire
African Art- Luba Standing Hunter Figure from Zaire

African Art- Luba Standing Hunter Figure from Zaire

H 23 in Dm 8 in
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.
Category

Vintage 1970s Congolese Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1970s Bronze Abstract Figure Sculpture by African Artist Francois Tamba Ndembe

1970s Bronze Abstract Figure Sculpture by African Artist Francois Tamba Ndembe

H 17.33 in W 5.12 in D 0.79 in
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, handle and spouted top. 12 1/2 inches high, old stable repair to lip. Expressive face ...
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kuba Large Figural Tribal African Palm Wine Cup, Congo, Africa
Kuba Large Figural Tribal African Palm Wine Cup, Congo, Africa

Kuba Large Figural Tribal African Palm Wine Cup, Congo, Africa

H 12.5 in W 4.75 in D 6.5 in
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Congo Figure For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Congo figure for your home. A Congo figure — often made from wood, ceramic and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Congo figure — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Congo figure, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Congo figure over the years, but those crafted by François Tamba Ndembe are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Congo Figure?

A Congo figure can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,199, while the lowest priced sells for $237 and the highest can go for as much as $16,645.