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Title
Ngbaka Throwing Knife
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire)
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1998/1.69
Medium and Support
metal blade with fabric and cord covered wood handle
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
descriptors
edged weapons
northern democratic republic of congo styles
northwest democratic republic of congo styles
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
people and culture
projectile weapons
projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant
projectiles with nonexplosive propellant
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
weapons
weapons and ammunition
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Throwing Knife
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Bandja
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1998/1.87
Medium and Support
metal blade with leather grip
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
edged weapons
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
projectile weapons
projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant
projectiles with nonexplosive propellant
weapons
weapons and ammunition
Title
Prestige Axe
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Bandja
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1998/1.107
Medium and Support
metal blade with wood handle
Secondary Keywords
ceremonial weapons
cutting equipment
cutting tools
descriptors
edged weapons
equipment
equipment by process
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
tools and equipment
weapons
weapons and ammunition
Title
Figure
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Bekalebwe
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890
Accession Number
2005/1.227
Medium and Support
wood, copper, metal tacks, leather, snakeskin, raffia, vegetable fiber cloth
Secondary Keywords
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
physical activities
physical activities by general context
visual works
visual works by subject type
Title
Curved Saber
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Binja
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1998/1.84
Medium and Support
metal blade with brass wrapped wood handle with brass tacks
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
swords
swords by form
weapons and ammunition
Title
Architectural Element - Post
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
Possibly 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1900
Accession Number
1985/1.169
Medium and Support
carved wood
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
materials
materials by origin
object genres
objects we use
plant material
wood and wood products
Title
Textile skirt panel
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1940
Accession Number
1985/2.43
Medium and Support
woven and appliqued raffia and natural dye
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
design elements
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
ornament areas
Title
Textile Fragment
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1920
Accession Number
1986/2.94
Medium and Support
Raffia and velour
Secondary Keywords
components
components and systems
components by specific context
coverings and hangings components
descriptors
furnishings components
object genres
object genres by form
object genres by material
quilt components
Title
Jar
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1983/2.172
Medium and Support
ceramic with incised design
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by form
descriptors
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Flywhisk
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
Possibly 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1900
Accession Number
1984/2.26
Medium and Support
carved wood, copper, fiber and animal hair
Secondary Keywords
animal material
descriptors
hair and hair components
keratinous material
materials
materials by origin
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by technique
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Twol
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
1984/2.28
Medium and Support
carved redwood
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by technique
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Razor Box
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1984/2.29
Medium and Support
carved wood, brass, natural fiber, patination and red wood
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
descriptors
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by technique
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Cup
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
late 19th century
Accession Number
1984/2.31
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
drinking vessels
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels
vessels for serving and consuming food
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Cup
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
1984/2.32
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
drinking vessels
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
sculpture
sculpture by technique
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels
vessels for serving and consuming food
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Knife
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
Possibly 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1900
Accession Number
1984/2.34
Medium and Support
carved wood, patination and red wood powder
Secondary Keywords
cutting equipment
cutting tools
descriptors
edged weapons
equipment
equipment by process
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by technique
tools and equipment
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
weapons
weapons and ammunition
Title
Embroidered Raffia Cloth Panel with Geometric Design
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1940
Accession Number
1984/2.56
Medium and Support
Raffia
Secondary Keywords
aegean
aegean periods
descriptors
early western world
greek
mediterranean
needleworking
needleworking and needleworking techniques
object genres
object genres by material
panels
people and culture
processes and techniques
processes and techniques by material
processes and techniques by specific type
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
textile processes and techniques
textile working processes and techniques
visual and tactile
Title
Panel with Geometric Design
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1900
Accession Number
1984/2.73
Medium and Support
raffia
Secondary Keywords
aegean
aegean periods
associated concepts
descriptors
early western world
geometric concepts
greek
mathematical concepts
mediterranean
object genres
object genres by material
panels
people and culture
scientific concepts
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual and tactile
Title
Panel with Geometric Design
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
Possibly 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1900
Accession Number
1984/2.74
Medium and Support
raffia
Secondary Keywords
aegean
aegean periods
associated concepts
descriptors
early western world
geometric concepts
greek
mathematical concepts
mediterranean
object genres
object genres by material
panels
people and culture
scientific concepts
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual and tactile
Title
Panel with Geometric Design
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
Possibly 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1900
Accession Number
1984/2.75
Medium and Support
raffia
Secondary Keywords
aegean
aegean periods
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
descriptors
design elements
early western world
greek
mediterranean
object genres
object genres by material
panels
patterns (design elements)
patterns by specific type
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual and tactile
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Panel with Geometric Design
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1920-1940
Accession Number
1984/2.80
Medium and Support
raffia
Secondary Keywords
aegean
aegean periods
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
descriptors
design elements
early western world
greek
mediterranean
object genres
object genres by material
panels
patterns (design elements)
patterns by specific type
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual and tactile
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Skirt
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1985
Accession Number
1985/1.142
Medium and Support
raffia cloth
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
costume by form
descriptors
main garments
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Mask (mwaash aMbooy)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Physical Description
Mask of a human figure. Embellished with presitious materials: dyed cloth, leopard skin, cowry shells, glass beads.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1985
Accession Number
1985/1.143
Medium and Support
wood, paint, wool cloth, fiber cloth, cowrie shell, glass beads and leopa
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
beads and sets of beads
beadwork
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
costume
costume by function
descriptors
monarchs
object genres
object genres by form
objects
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
people by occupation
people in government and administration
political figures
rulers (people)
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Covered Food Basket
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1985/1.159
Medium and Support
natural fiber
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
containers by function or context
containers for cooking food
containers for storing or transporting food
culinary containers
descriptors
materials
materials by function
object genres
object genres by function
objects
objects we use
vessels
Title
Covered Box in the Shape of a Stacked Basket (Lid)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1930
Accession Number
1985/1.162A
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by form
descriptors
object genres
object genres by function
objects
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Covered Box in the Shape of a Stacked Basket (Base)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1930
Accession Number
1985/1.162B
Medium and Support
carved wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by form
descriptors
object genres
object genres by function
objects
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Bowl
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890
Accession Number
1985/1.170
Medium and Support
ceramic, red wood powder and fiber
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by form
descriptors
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Cup
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1875
Accession Number
1985/2.44
Medium and Support
carved wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
drinking vessels
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
sculpture
sculpture by technique
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels
vessels for serving and consuming food
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Basket with cover
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1985/2.5
Medium and Support
woven raffia and wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by form
descriptors
object genres
object genres by function
object genres by material
object-making processes and techniques
objects
objects we use
people and culture
processes and techniques
processes and techniques by specific type
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Mask and costume (bwoom)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Physical Description
A full-body costume and mask depicting a human figure.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1960
Accession Number
1986/2.5A
Medium and Support
bark cloth, woven raffia, wood, copper, glass beads, kola nuts, kola, animal ski
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
costume by function
costumes
descriptors
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
people and culture
people and occupations
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Skirt
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1986/2.95
Medium and Support
raffia, beads, cowrie shells and fiber
Secondary Keywords
aegean
aegean periods
costume by form
descriptors
early western world
greek
mediterranean
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual and tactile
Title
Hairpin
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1925
Accession Number
1984/2.23
Medium and Support
brass
Secondary Keywords
accessories worn on the head
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
descriptors
hair accessories
metalwork
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
Title
Box
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890
Accession Number
1984/2.24
Medium and Support
wood,, plant fibers and tkoola powder
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by form
descriptors
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Hairpin
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1925
Accession Number
1984/2.36
Medium and Support
brass
Secondary Keywords
accessories worn on the head
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
descriptors
hair accessories
metalwork
object genres
object genres by function
object genres by material
objects we use
Title
Textile Storage Box
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
1983/2.169
Medium and Support
wood and rattan fiber
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
descriptors
merchant vessels
merchant vessels by cargo type
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
transportation vehicles
vehicles
watercraft
watercraft by function
watercraft by specific type
Title
Necklace
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1984/2.25
Medium and Support
glass beads, shells, cloth, natural fibers and pigment
Secondary Keywords
beads and sets of beads
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
descriptors
jewelry
jewelry by location
jewelry worn around the neck or on the upper body
materials
materials by composition
object genres
object genres by form
objects we use
shell and shell material
Title
Headband
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1940
Accession Number
1985/1.167
Medium and Support
cotton, natural dyes, shells, raffia, glass beads
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
descriptors
materials
materials by composition
object genres
object genres by material
people and culture
shell and shell material
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Belt
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1920
Accession Number
1985/1.168
Medium and Support
raffia cloth, thread, cowrie shells and glass beads
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
beads and sets of beads
beadwork
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
descriptors
materials
materials by composition
object genres
object genres by form
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
people and culture
shell and shell material
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Belt Ornament in the Form of a Ram's Head
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1986/1.212
Medium and Support
glass beads, shells and leather
Secondary Keywords
animals
beads and sets of beads
beadwork
biological components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
descriptors
design elements
figure- and animal-derived motifs
mammals
motifs
object genres
object genres by form
objects
objects we use
ornamental
sheep
the human body
the natural world
upper body
Title
Kuba raffia panel
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1975
Accession Number
1985/1.155
Medium and Support
raffia cloth and vegetable dye
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
descriptors
object genres
object genres by material
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Beaded Miniature Hat
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1985/1.164
Medium and Support
wool cloth, raffia, leather, glass beads and shells
Secondary Keywords
accessories worn on the head
african
african styles by region
beads and sets of beads
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
descriptors
headgear
object genres
object genres by form
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Friction Oracle (Itombwa)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Physical Description
Carved wood figure of a quadraped, probably a dog. The figure's back is concave and smooth from use. The figure's back was rubbed with a stick, dowel, or cloth to create friction. A small bell or gong hangs from the figure's neck. Details of the face (nose, mouth eyes) are carved in.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1997/1.358
Medium and Support
carved wood, metal, glass beads and cowrie shell
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
object genres
object genres by function
people and occupations
religious figures
the natural world
Title
Bwoom type mask
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba, Kasai Province
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890-1910
Accession Number
1982/2.52
Medium and Support
wood and paint
Secondary Keywords
costume
costume by function
descriptors
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
Title
Prestige Axe
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Lunda Circle Lwena?
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1998/1.51
Medium and Support
iron or steel blade with wood handle
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
cutting equipment
cutting tools
descriptors
equipment
equipment by process
inorganic material
iron and iron alloy
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
social science concepts
social status
sociological concepts
tools and equipment
Title
Staff
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Lunda Circle Lwena?
Accession Number
2001/2.24
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
equipment
equipment by context
equipment for personal use
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
people and occupations
tools and equipment
visual works
visual works by subject type
walking sticks
Title
Textile panel
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Ndengese
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950-1965
Accession Number
1987/2.54
Medium and Support
woven and dyed raffia
Secondary Keywords
architectural elements
components
components and systems
components by specific context
descriptors
design elements
motifs
natural element motifs
object genres
object genres by material
surface element components
surface elements and surface element components
visual and tactile
Title
Vessel
Artist
African, Congo (Zaire), Songye
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1925-1940
Accession Number
1987/2.53
Medium and Support
earthenware
Secondary Keywords
ceramics
containers
containers by form
descriptors
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
pottery (object genre)
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
Title
Comb with Head
Artist
African, Congo (Zaire), Songye
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1983
Accession Number
1983/1.155
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
grooming, hygiene and health car
biological components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
descriptors
equipment
equipment by context
equipment for personal use
figures (representations)
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
the human body
tools and equipment
upper body
visual works
visual works by subject type
Title
Staff
Artist
African, Congo (Zaire), Songye
Accession Number
2001/2.6
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
descriptors
equipment
equipment by context
equipment for personal use
luba region
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
people and culture
people and occupations
standing
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
tools and equipment
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Half-figure Fetish
Artist
African, Congo (Zaire), Tabwa
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1900-1920
Accession Number
1982/1.263
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
figures
figures (representations)
object genres
object genres by function
objects we use
people and culture
people and occupations
physical activities
physical activities by general context
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Title
Textile Panel
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire)?
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
1930.29
Medium and Support
woven palm fiber
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
needleworking
needleworking and needleworking techniques
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
panels
processes and techniques
processes and techniques by material
processes and techniques by specific type
textile processes and techniques
textile working processes and techniques
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