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Culture: Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Songye-style maker (75)
Culture: Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Songye-style maker (75)
Mask (Kifwebe)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Songye-style maker
1972.2©
No image available
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
2004.85.aCCCC0
No image available
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
2004.85.bCCCC0
Male Figure (Nkisi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Vili-style maker
2010.433CCCC0
Figure (Nkishi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
1974.212CCCC0
Male Figure (Nkisi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker
2010.434CCCC0
Man's Bwami Prestige Cap (sawamazembe)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lega-style maker
1995.211CCCC0
Lamellophone (chisanji)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Angola, Chokwe-style maker
1915.495CCCC0
Figure (iginga)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lega-style maker
2005.3CCCC0
Pendant
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
2010.456CCCC0
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Hungaan-style maker
2003.36CCCC0
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo or Democratic Republic of the Congo, Teke-style maker
2010.431CCCC0
Divination Implement
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
2010.455CCCC0
Prestige Cap (mpu ngola)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, or Cabinda (Angola), Kongo-style maker, possibly Yombe subgroup
1997.180CCCC0
Bwami Prestige Cap (Mukuba or Nkumbu)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lega-style maker
2005.56CCCC0
Mask (Emangungu)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bembe-style maker
2006.116CCCC0
Female Mask (Gambanda or Kambanda)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Pende-style maker
2008.150CCCC0
Royal Belt (yet)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kuba Kingdom, Kuba-style maker
1994.87CCCC0
Hat (Kalyeem)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1998.29CCCC0
Janus Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hemba-style maker
2010.458CCCC0
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo (most likely) or Democratic Republic of the Congo, Teke-style maker
2010.430CCCC0
Half-Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, probably Kusu-style maker
2010.457CCCC0
Oliphant (Side-Blown Trumpet)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker
2010.448CCCC0
Mother-and-Child Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Pende-style maker
1931.426CCCC0
Female Figurine
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker
2010.449CCCC0
Pair of Figures
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Central African Republic (most likely), possibly Monzombo-style maker
2010.460CCCC0
Figure of a Pair
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Central African Republic (most likely), possibly Monzombo-style maker
2010.460.1CCCC0
Figure of a Pair
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Central African Republic (most likely), possibly Monzombo-style maker
2010.460.2CCCC0
Flywhisk
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker
2010.435CCCC0
Figure (iginga)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lega-style maker
1977.192©
Stool
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker
1929.320CCCC0
Shrine Figure (misi or mishi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, pre-Bembe style or Boyo-style maker
1969.10CCCC0
Knife
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bangala-style maker
1916.743CCCC0
Whistle (kasengosengo)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Pende-style maker
1954.376CCCC0
Mother and Child Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker
1997.149CCCC0
Mother and Child Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kongo-style maker
1969.7©
Pipe
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pyaang-style maker
1976.181©
Cap
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1994.88CCCC0
Mask (mwana pwo)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Angola, Chokwe-style maker
1978.27©
Whistle
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Angola, Chokwe-style maker
1915.442CCCC0
Hat (laket) with Pin
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1915.465CCCC0
Hat (laket)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1915.465.aCCCC0
Pin (ndwong angwoong) for a Hat
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1915.465.bCCCC0
Sifting Basket
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Angola, possibly Chokwe-style maker
1915.464CCCC0
Knife
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1916.721©
Carved Tooth
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Vili-style maker
1969.137CCCC0
Bowharp
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker
1929.344CCCC0
Bell
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, probably Kongo-style maker
1975.190©
Bowl
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1994.89CCCC0
Bracelet
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1916.538CCCC0
Hat with Pin
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1915.468.aCCCC0
Pin (ndwong angwoong) for Hat
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1915.468.bCCCC0
Lamellophone "thumb piano"
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bushoong-style maker
1918.373CCCC0
Knife
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bangala-style maker
1916.742CCCC0
Hat with a pin
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1915.466CCCC0
Hat
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1915.466.aCCCC0
Pin for a Hat
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1915.466.bCCCC0
Dagger
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker
1929.335CCCC0
Dagger
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker
1929.335.aCCCC0
Knife
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ngbandi-style maker
1916.1021CCCC0
Knife
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ngbandi-style maker
1916.1021.aCCCC0
Sheath
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ngbandi-style maker
1916.1021.bCCCC0
Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ndengesh-style maker
1962.351©
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yaka-style maker
1970.34CCCC0
Hat
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1915.467CCCC0
No image available
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1915.467.aCCCC0
No image available
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1915.467.bCCCC0
Box
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1975.192CCCC0
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luluwa-style or Luntu-style maker
1974.210CCCC0
Throwing Knife / Prestige Scepter (pingha)
Africa, Central or Eastern Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, and Sudan, Zande-style maker
2015.156CCCC0
Bell
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, or Republic of the Congo, Kongo-style or Vili-style maker
1975.166CCCC0
Comb
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
1915.452CCCC0
Scepter
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
1915.450CCCC0
Knife
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker
1929.366CCCC0
Hat
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker
1929.356CCCC0
Ceremonial Sword (ngulu)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ngombe-style, Doko-style, or Iboko-style maker
2015.157CCCC0
Sword (byongi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ekonda-style or Kundu-style maker
2015.159CCCC0
Hair Ornament
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
1915.500CCCC0
Hair Ornament
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
1915.501CCCC0
Harp
African, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zande-style maker
1929.346CCCC0
 Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo or Democratic Republic of the Congo, Teke-style maker
2008.59CCCC0
Cup
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1954.374CCCC0
Basket
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker
1929.326CCCC0
Divination Implement (itombwa)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1969.550CCCC0
Back Skirt / Sitting Pad (negbe)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker
1929.355CCCC0
Hat
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker
1929.358CCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Mask (Kifwebe)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Songye-style maker
1972.2Wood and paintOverall: 71.2 cm (28 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund©
No image available
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
2004.85.aWoodOverall: 170 cm (66 15/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
No image available
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
2004.85.bIronOverall: 170 cm (66 15/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Male Figure (Nkisi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Vili-style maker
2010.433Wood, cloth, resin, organic material, feathers, natural fibers, antelope horn, seashells (including cowrie shells), glass beads, metalized glass, and plant fiberOverall: 42 x 11.8 x 23 cm (16 9/16 x 4 5/8 x 9 1/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Figure (Nkishi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
1974.212Wood, organic materials (including resin and soil), plant fiber, and glass beadsOverall: 22.4 x 10.7 x 12.4 cm (8 13/16 x 4 3/16 x 4 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin N. HaasCCCC0
Male Figure (Nkisi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker
2010.434Wood, organic material (including resin), metalized glass, and clothOverall: 17 x 5.3 x 7 cm (6 11/16 x 2 1/16 x 2 3/4 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Man's Bwami Prestige Cap (sawamazembe)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lega-style maker
1995.211Plant fiber, seashells, seeds, pods, buttons, and probably cottonOverall: 35.8 x 26.7 x 19.2 cm (14 1/8 x 10 1/2 x 7 9/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Lamellophone (chisanji)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Angola, Chokwe-style maker
1915.495Wood, iron, and wireOverall: 19.1 x 10.2 x 6.4 cm (7 1/2 x 4 x 2 1/2 in.)The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension FundCCCC0
Figure (iginga)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lega-style maker
2005.3Elephant ivory, tukula, and oilOverall: 16.7 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm (6 9/16 x 2 3/16 x 1 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Pendant
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
2010.456IvoryOverall: 8.6 x 2.3 x 4.5 cm (3 3/8 x 7/8 x 1 3/4 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Hungaan-style maker
2003.36Wood and colorantOverall: 68 cm (26 3/4 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo or Democratic Republic of the Congo, Teke-style maker
2010.431Wood, cloth, organic material, and copper alloyOverall: 23.5 x 7.5 x 8 cm (9 1/4 x 2 15/16 x 3 1/8 in.); without base: 23.3 cm (9 3/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Divination Implement
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
2010.455Wood, glass beads, and natural fiberOverall: 11.4 x 3.4 x 4.8 cm (4 1/2 x 1 5/16 x 1 7/8 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Prestige Cap (mpu ngola)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, or Cabinda (Angola), Kongo-style maker, possibly Yombe subgroup
1997.180Raffia palm fiber (Raphia ruffia or R. vinifera) and leopard clawsOverall: 42 x 19.3 x 19 cm (16 9/16 x 7 5/8 x 7 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Bwami Prestige Cap (Mukuba or Nkumbu)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lega-style maker
2005.56Plant fibers, elephant rawhide and hair, cowrie shells, glass beads, and cordOverall: 52.1 x 21.6 x 39.4 cm (20 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 15 1/2 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Mask (Emangungu)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bembe-style maker
2006.116Wood, kaolin, colorant, and ironOverall: 46 cm (18 1/8 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Female Mask (Gambanda or Kambanda)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Pende-style maker
2008.150Wood, plant fiber, and colorantOverall: 27 x 22 x 28.5 cm (10 5/8 x 8 11/16 x 11 1/4 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Royal Belt (yet)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kuba Kingdom, Kuba-style maker
1994.87Plant fiber, rawhide or leather, glass beads, seashells, cowrie shells, cloth, and colorantOverall: 139.5 cm (54 15/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Hat (Kalyeem)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1998.29Raffia, glass beads, cowrie shells, cloth (including wool), thread, and copper alloyOverall: 29 x 23 x 23 cm (11 7/16 x 9 1/16 x 9 1/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Janus Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hemba-style maker
2010.458WoodOverall: 30.8 x 7.9 x 7.3 cm (12 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 2 7/8 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo (most likely) or Democratic Republic of the Congo, Teke-style maker
2010.430Wood, resin, iron, copper, plant fiber, cloth, glass beads, coins, antelope horns, and cowrie shellsOverall: 97.1 cm (38 1/4 in.); without base: 91.5 x 16 x 16.3 cm (36 x 6 5/16 x 6 7/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Half-Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, probably Kusu-style maker
2010.457Wood and ironOverall: 20 x 6.8 x 8.5 cm (7 7/8 x 2 11/16 x 3 3/8 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Oliphant (Side-Blown Trumpet)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker
2010.448IvoryOverall: 32 x 4 x 6 cm (12 5/8 x 1 9/16 x 2 3/8 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Mother-and-Child Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Pende-style maker
1931.426Wood, glass beads, upholstery studs, natural fiber, and pigmentOverall: 53.4 x 13.1 x 14.6 cm (21 x 5 3/16 x 5 3/4 in.)Gift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu HouseCCCC0
Female Figurine
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker
2010.449IvoryOverall: 12 x 2.5 x 4.5 cm (4 3/4 x 1 x 1 3/4 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Pair of Figures
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Central African Republic (most likely), possibly Monzombo-style maker
2010.460Wood and ironPart 1: 145 x 31.8 x 23.2 cm (57 1/16 x 12 1/2 x 9 1/8 in.); Part 2: 145 x 26.8 x 23.3 cm (57 1/16 x 10 9/16 x 9 3/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Flywhisk
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker
2010.435Wood and animal hairOverall: 30 x 16 x 18 cm (11 13/16 x 6 5/16 x 7 1/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Figure (iginga)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lega-style maker
1977.192ivoryOverall: 17.8 cm (7 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Stool
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker
1929.320woodDiameter: 39.1 cm (15 3/8 in.); Overall: 28.6 cm (11 1/4 in.)Gift of the Gilpin Players of Karamu HouseCCCC0
Shrine Figure (misi or mishi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, pre-Bembe style or Boyo-style maker
1969.10Wood and cottonOverall: 48.6 x 15.6 x 17.2 cm (19 1/8 x 6 1/8 x 6 3/4 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Knife
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bangala-style maker
1916.743Iron, wood, copper alloy, upholstery studs, plant fibers, and rawhideOverall: 57.2 cm (22 1/2 in.); Blade: 41.4 cm (16 5/16 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
Whistle (kasengosengo)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Pende-style maker
1954.376woodOverall: 9.6 x 4.8 cm (3 3/4 x 1 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. Louise M. Dunn in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Russell JelliffeCCCC0
Mother and Child Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker
1997.149Wood and paintOverall: 64.7 cm (25 1/2 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Mother and Child Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kongo-style maker
1969.7Wood and colorantOverall: 33 cm (13 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Pipe
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pyaang-style maker
1976.181Wood, copper alloy, iron alloy, and organic materialsOverall: 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Cap
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1994.88Plant fibers, cloth, glass beads, cowrie shells, and copper alloyDiameter: 17.8 cm (7 in.); Overall: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Mask (mwana pwo)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Angola, Chokwe-style maker
1978.27Wood, reeds, plant fiber, burlap, natural fiber (possibly cotton), and colorantOverall: 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Whistle
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Angola, Chokwe-style maker
1915.442Probably hippopotamus ivoryOverall: 5.7 x 3.2 cm (2 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Hat (laket) with Pin
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1915.465Raffia, dye, and metalOverall: 11.4 x 16.2 x 16.2 cm (4 1/2 x 6 3/8 x 6 3/8 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Sifting Basket
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Angola, possibly Chokwe-style maker
1915.464Plant fibers and dyeOverall: 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in.); Outside: 39.4 x 20.7 cm (15 1/2 x 8 1/8 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Knife
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1916.721Iron, wood, and copper alloyOverall: 36.1 cm (14 3/16 in.); Blade: 24.7 cm (9 3/4 in.)Gift of J. H. Wade©
Carved Tooth
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Vili-style maker
1969.137Hippopotamus ivory and organic materialOverall: 33 cm (13 in.)Gift of Mrs. Charles E. RosemanCCCC0
Bowharp
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker
1929.344Wood, rawhide, plant fiber, metal, and glass beadHandle: 36.9 cm (14 1/2 in.); Drum: 18.2 cm (7 3/16 in.)Gift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu HouseCCCC0
Bell
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, probably Kongo-style maker
1975.190Wood and plant fiberOverall: 25.4 cm (10 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Bowl
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1994.89EarthenwareDiameter: 26.4 cm (10 3/8 in.); Overall: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Bracelet
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1916.538Ivory and wireDiameter: 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in.); Overall: 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Hat with Pin
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1915.468.aRaffia and dyeWidth at bottom: 12.1 x 12.7 cm (4 3/4 x 5 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Pin (ndwong angwoong) for Hat
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1915.468.bMetalOverall: 17.8 cm (7 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Lamellophone "thumb piano"
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bushoong-style maker
1918.373Wood, iron, and upholstery studsOverall: 16.2 cm (6 3/8 in.)The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Knife
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bangala-style maker
1916.742Iron, copper alloy, wood, and clothOverall: 57.2 cm (22 1/2 in.); Blade: 36.2 cm (14 1/4 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
Hat with a pin
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1915.466Raffia, metal, and dyeOverall: 10.8 x 16.8 cm (4 1/4 x 6 5/8 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Dagger
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker
1929.335Iron, elephant ivory, leather, and tinKnife including handle: 19.5 cm (7 11/16 in.)Gift of the Gilpin Players of Karamu HouseCCCC0
Knife
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ngbandi-style maker
1916.1021Iron, copper alloy, and rawhideOverall: 40.2 cm (15 13/16 in.); Tang: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.); Blade: 15.8 cm (6 1/4 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ndengesh-style maker
1962.351Wood, colorant, and probably kaolinOverall: 73.7 cm (29 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yaka-style maker
1970.34woodOverall: 61 cm (24 in.)James Albert and Mary Gardiner Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Hat
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1915.467Raffia and dyePin: 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.); Width at bottom: 11.4 x 15.9 cm (4 1/2 x 6 1/4 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Box
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1975.192WoodOverall: 25.4 cm (10 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luluwa-style or Luntu-style maker
1974.210Wood, iron, and organic materialOverall: 39.3 cm (15 1/2 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Throwing Knife / Prestige Scepter (pingha)
Africa, Central or Eastern Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, and Sudan, Zande-style maker
2015.156Iron alloy and plant fiberOverall: 45.5 cm (17 15/16 in.)Gift of Donna L. and Robert H. JacksonCCCC0
Bell
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, or Republic of the Congo, Kongo-style or Vili-style maker
1975.166Wood and plant fiberOverall: 24.7 cm (9 3/4 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Comb
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
1915.452Wood and wireOverall: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Scepter
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
1915.450WoodOverall: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Knife
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker
1929.366Iron, leather, and woodGift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu HouseCCCC0
Hat
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker
1929.356Plant fibers and dyeOverall: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.); Diameter of top: 17.1 cm (6 3/4 in.)Gift of the African Art SponsersCCCC0
Ceremonial Sword (ngulu)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ngombe-style, Doko-style, or Iboko-style maker
2015.157Iron alloy, wood, copper alloy, and pigmentOverall: 54.6 cm (21 1/2 in.)Gift of Donna L. and Robert H. JacksonCCCC0
Sword (byongi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ekonda-style or Kundu-style maker
2015.159Iron alloy and woodOverall: 53.9 cm (21 1/4 in.)Gift of Donna L. and Robert H. JacksonCCCC0
Hair Ornament
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
1915.500IronOverall: 11.3 cm (4 7/16 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Hair Ornament
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
1915.501IronOverall: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.)Educational Purchase FundCCCC0
Harp
African, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zande-style maker
1929.346Wood, snakeskin, pelt, cloth, and natural fiberDiameter: 31.8 cm (12 1/2 in.); Overall: 43.2 cm (17 in.)Gift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu HouseCCCC0
 Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo or Democratic Republic of the Congo, Teke-style maker
2008.59Wood and organic materialswith base: 44 x 7 x 7 cm (17 5/16 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)The Nina M. Traub TrustCCCC0
Cup
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1954.374WoodDiameter: 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.); Overall: 14.2 cm (5 9/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. Louise M. Dunn in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Russell JelliffeCCCC0
Basket
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker
1929.326Plant fibers and dyeOverall: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.); Diameter of top: 31.6 cm (12 7/16 in.)Gift of the Gilpin Players of Karamu HouseCCCC0
Divination Implement (itombwa)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1969.550Wood and plant fiberOverall: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.)Gift of various donors by exchangeCCCC0
Back Skirt / Sitting Pad (negbe)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker
1929.355Plant fibers and dyeOverall: 24.1 x 30.5 x 7.6 cm (9 1/2 x 12 x 3 in.)Gift of the African Art SponsersCCCC0
Hat
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker
1929.358Plant fibers and dyeOverall: 9.4 cm (3 11/16 in.); Diameter of top: 15.8 cm (6 1/4 in.)Gift of the African Art SponsersCCCC0