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Title
Prestige Axe
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Angola, Chokwe
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1998/1.108
Medium and Support
metal blade with wood handle
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
chokwe-lunda
cutting equipment
cutting tools
descriptors
equipment
equipment by process
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
tools and equipment
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Staff
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Angola, Chokwe
Accession Number
2001/2.50
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
chokwe-lunda
descriptors
equipment
equipment by context
equipment for personal use
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
tools and equipment
walking sticks
western democratic republic of congo styles
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
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
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
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
Pot
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
Possibly 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1900
Accession Number
1985/1.158
Medium and Support
Pottery, brass holder, and fiber attachment
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by form
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Bowl in the shape of a ceramic vessel
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890
Accession Number
1985/1.161
Medium and Support
wood, fiber, brass tacks and pigment
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by form
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
western democratic republic of congo styles
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
Royal Attendant Hat
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1985/1.163
Medium and Support
natural fiber and string
Secondary Keywords
accessories worn on the head
african
african styles by region
aristocracy
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
groups of people
headgear
nobility
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
political figures
social classes
social classes by specific type
social groups
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
upper class
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
Neckrest
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1985/2.2
Medium and Support
carved wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Vessel with four faces carved on rim
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1940
Accession Number
1985/2.3
Medium and Support
carved wood and tkoola powder residue
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
biological components
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
components
components and systems
components by specific context
containers
containers by form
heads
objects we use
people and culture
sculpture
sculpture by technique
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
the human body
upper body
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Jar
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
Possibly 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1900
Accession Number
1985/2.4
Medium and Support
terracotta, fiber, wood, and red wood powder
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by form
objects
objects we use
people and culture
sculpture
sculpture by material
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
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
Scarification knife
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1935
Accession Number
1985/2.68
Medium and Support
iron and copper wire
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
ceremonial weapons
cutting equipment
cutting tools
edged weapons
equipment
equipment by process
objects
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
tools and equipment
weapons
weapons and ammunition
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Scarification knife
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1935
Accession Number
1985/2.69
Medium and Support
steel and copper wire
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
ceremonial weapons
cutting equipment
cutting tools
edged weapons
equipment
equipment by process
objects
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
tools and equipment
weapons
weapons and ammunition
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Royal Attendant Hat
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
1985/2.71
Medium and Support
natural fiber and string
Secondary Keywords
accessories worn on the head
african
african styles by region
aristocracy
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
clothing
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
groups of people
headgear
nobility
objects
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
political figures
social classes
social classes by specific type
social groups
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
upper class
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Hat
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
1985/2.72
Medium and Support
natural fiber
Secondary Keywords
accessories worn on the head
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
clothing
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
headgear
objects
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
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
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
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
Royal Sword
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
Possibly 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1900
Accession Number
1985/2.56
Medium and Support
iron, wood and copper
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
aristocracy
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
groups of people
nobility
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
political figures
social classes
social classes by specific type
social groups
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
upper class
weapons
weapons and ammunition
western democratic republic of congo styles
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
Hairpin
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Mangbetu
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1985
Accession Number
1985/2.40
Medium and Support
bronze
Secondary Keywords
accessories worn on the head
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
descriptors
hair accessories
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
metal
metal and metal products
metal by composition or origin
nonferrous metal
northeast democratic republic of congo styles
northern democratic republic of congo styles
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
western democratic republic of congo styles
zande-mangbetu region
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
Female half-figure
Artist
African, Congo (Zaire), Tabwa
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1925
Accession Number
1986/2.108
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
human body
luba region
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
people by gender
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual works
visual works by subject type
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Ancestor figure (female in Manda style)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Tabwa
Physical Description
Carved wooden figure of a human. The torso, neck and head make an elongated cylinder along the certical axis. The hands rest at its sides near the umbilicus. The hair, face, hands, genitals, and feet are detailed.
Object Creation Date
circa 1920
Accession Number
1987/1.157.1
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
luba region
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
people by gender
physical activities
physical activities by general context
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual works
visual works by subject type
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Ancestor figure (female in Manda style)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Tabwa
Physical Description
Carved wooden figure of a human. The torso, neck and head make an elongated cylinder along the certical axis. The hands rest at its sides near the umbilicus. The hair, face, hands, genitals, and feet are detailed.
Object Creation Date
circa 1920
Accession Number
1987/1.157.2
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
luba region
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
people by gender
physical activities
physical activities by general context
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual works
visual works by subject type
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Ancestor figure (male in Manda style)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Tabwa
Physical Description
Carved wood figure of a human. The figure's torso, neck, and head are cyclindrical and elongated on the vertical axis. The figure's arms rest by its umbilicus, which protrudes slightly. Details of the hair, face, hands, genitals, and feet are carved in. The figure is incised with symmetrical, zigzag-ing lines.
Object Creation Date
circa 1920
Accession Number
1987/1.157.3
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
luba region
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
people by gender
physical activities
physical activities by general context
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual works
visual works by subject type
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Male Figure
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, French Congo, Teke
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1925
Accession Number
1984/1.263
Medium and Support
carved wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
clothing
figures
kwango-kwilu
objects
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
people by gender
physical activities
physical activities by general context
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual works
visual works by subject type
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Staff
Artist
African, Congo (Zaire), Hemba
Accession Number
2001/2.70
Medium and Support
wood with metal
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
descriptors
equipment
equipment by context
equipment for personal use
luba
luba region
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
tools and equipment
walking sticks
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Staff
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Republic of the Congo, Kongo, Solongo
Accession Number
2001/2.53
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
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
people and culture
southwestern democratic republic of congo styles
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
tools and equipment
walking sticks
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Staff
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Shango
Accession Number
2001/2.37
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
equatorial guinea, gabon, southern cameroon region styles
equipment
equipment by context
equipment for personal use
objects
objects we use
ogowe river area
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
tools and equipment
Title
Knife with wooden scabbard
Artist
African, Southern Songye
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1985/2.123A-B
Medium and Support
iron, wood, copper and twine
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
cases (containers)
central and equatorial african styles
containers
containers by form
edged weapons
luba region
objects
objects we use
people and culture
sheaths
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
weapons and ammunition
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Staff
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Zambia, Lozi
Accession Number
2001/2.62
Medium and Support
wood with metal
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
descriptors
equipment
equipment by context
equipment for personal use
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
tools and equipment
upper zambezi river region styles
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