Congolese Collection

Giant Baobab Tree - Congo, Central Africa. Date: circa 1906

Fantastic Rope Bridge - Belgian Congo, Central Africa
Fantastic Rope Bridge (made of Liana vines) over the River Kwilu - Belgian Congo, Central Africa. Date: circa 1908

A mountain gorilla plays with a young gorilla in a clearing in Virunga national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, near the border town of Bunagana October 21, 2012

De Brazzas exploration in the French Congo
3785294 De Brazzas exploration in the French Congo; (add.info.: De Brazzas exploration in the French Congo, 1875- 1886. Showing Congolese youths carrying de Brazza in a stretcher. Published in 1891)

Fabulous traditional Houses - Upper Congo, Africa
Fabulous traditional Houses in a Village - Upper Congo, Africa. Date: circa 1903

A mountain gorilla looks out of a clearing in Virunga national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, near the border town of Bunagana October 21, 2012

Africa. The Congo. Bangala indigenous
History of Africa. 19th century. The Congo. Bangala indigenous. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Africa. Panorama of Lake Stanley from Mount Leopold
History of Africa. 19th century. Panorama of Stanley Pool from Mount Leopold. Engraving by W. Meyer. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Steamship Stanley - E. A. Tilly
History of Africa. Steamship Stanley. It was built for the journey of Henry Morton Stanley on the Congo River. Engraving by E. A. Tilly

Panorama of the Kassai landscape
History of Africa. 19th century. Panoramic view of the Kasai River landscape. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

The Congo - First main Colonial Post established in Kinshasa
History of Africa. 19th century. The Congo. The first main Colonial Post established in Kinshasa (near Stanley Pool). Henry Morton Stanley established a trading post on the shore of Ngaliema Bay in

History of Africa. The Congo. Leopoldville station
History of Africa. 19th century. The Congo. Leopoldville station. Panoramic view of the trading post and port from Ngaliema Bay in 1884. It was the first main Colonial Post near Stanley Pool

Congo. Fishermen Wagenya preparing their wooden tripods
History of Africa. 19th century. Fishermen Wagenya preparing their wooden tripods across the river rapids at Stanley Falls. Engraving by W. Meyer

Warriors in a canoe navigating the Aruwimi River
History of Africa. 19th century. Warriors in a canoe navigating the Aruwimi River. Engraving by Hildibrand. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

The Congo, Leopoldville. Indigenous women in the city market
History of Africa. 19th century. The Congo. Leopoldville. Indigenous women in the city market. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

History of Africa. The Congo. Chieftain of Kimpoko
History of Africa. 19th century. Chieftain of Kimpoko (on the northeast shore of the Stanley Pool). Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

History of Africa. The Congo. Indigenous armed for warfare
History of Africa. 19th century. Indigenous armed for warfare. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Africa. The Congo. Village of Ndua
History of Africa. 19th century. Village of Ndua. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Africa. Congo. Man of the Bateke tribe (High Alima)
History of Africa. 19th century. Man from the Bateke tribe (upper course of the Alima River). Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Africa. Lower Congo woman - W. Meyer
History of Africa. 19th century. Lower Congo woman. Engraving by W. Meyer. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

History of Africa. Congo. 19th century. A palaver (speech). Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Congo. Portrait of Ngalyema, chief of Kintamo
Ngalyema, chief of Kintamo (a village on the southern bank of the Congo River). Portrait. Engraving by Pedro Mullor. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Africa. Congo. Ivory porters
History of Africa. 19th century. Ivory porters. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Africa. The Congo. Indigenous with double burden
History of Africa. 19th century. The Congo. Indigenous with double burden. Engraving by Pedro Mullor. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Africa. Congo. Yellala Falls, views of the left bank
History of Africa. 19th century. Yellala Falls, views of the left bank. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

The Congo. Climbing a slope in the Mpagassa Gorge
History of Africa. 19th century. Climbing a slope in the Mpagassa Gorge. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

History of Africa. Congo. Vivi station. Landscape
History of Africa. 19th century. Congo. Vivi station. Landscape. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Africa. Pilot-boat in tow of a steamship, on the Congo River
History of Africa. 19th century. Pilot-boat in tow of a steamship, on the Congo River. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Vegetation on the right bank of the Congo River at Chionzo
History of Africa. 19th century. Vegetation on the right bank of the Congo River at Chionzo, at the foot of the Bembandek mountain. Engraving

Africa. Congo. Fauna of the Congo river
History of Africa. 19th century. The Congo. Fauna of the Congo river. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Africa. Arthington Waterfall on the M'Brische River
History of Africa. 19th century. View of the Arthington Waterfall on the M'Brische River. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Car transported across the Lufira River, Lubumbashi, Congo
A car (an Austin) being transported by raft/rope ferry across the Lufira River, a tributary of the Lualaba River near Lubumbashi (Elisabethville, Elisabethstad)

Eastern Congo Fisherman
A fisherman on Lake Edward in the Eastern Congo, using a basket to fish in the shallows. Date: circa 1925

Kota Bwete Figure, Mindassa or Mindumu Culture, from Gabon or Republic of Congo (copper & wood)
HSC193979 Kota Bwete Figure, Mindassa or Mindumu Culture, from Gabon or Republic of Congo (copper & wood) by African School; height:63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Standing figure, possibly Gbaya people, 19th-20th century (wood & fibre)
1068157 Standing figure, possibly Gbaya people, 19th-20th century (wood & fibre) by African School; 29.9x7.3x7.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Spoon, Lega or Bwa Culture, from Democratic Republic of Congo (ivory)
HSC194617 Spoon, Lega or Bwa Culture, from Democratic Republic of Congo (ivory) by African School; height:15.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Kifwebe Mask, Songye Culture, from Democratic Republic of Congo (wood)
HSC194621 Kifwebe Mask, Songye Culture, from Democratic Republic of Congo (wood) by African School; height:39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Kongo Maternity Figure, from Cabinda Region, Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola (wood)
HSC193984 Kongo Maternity Figure, from Cabinda Region, Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola (wood) by African School; height:32 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Group of figures (wood)
956820 Group of figures (wood) by African School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Left, Suku female figure pendant, Congolese, brown-red patina, 13.5cm high ETH200606189 01 Centre)

Janus mask, Kwele Population, Congo (painted wood)
XIR254913 Janus mask, Kwele Population, Congo (painted wood) by African School; height: 29 cm; Musee du Quai Branly et des Arts Premiers, Paris, France

Nkishi Figure, Luba Culture, Shandaki, from Democratic Republic of Congo (wood, iron)
HSC193993 Nkishi Figure, Luba Culture, Shandaki, from Democratic Republic of Congo (wood, iron, beads & antelope horn) (see also 193994) by African School; height

Spoon, Kongo Culture, from Cabinda Region, Angola or Democratic Republic of Congo (wood & copper)
HSC193992 Spoon, Kongo Culture, from Cabinda Region, Angola or Democratic Republic of Congo (wood & copper) by African School; height:49.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Luba Stool, from Democratic Republic of Congo (wood) (see also 193996-997)
HSC193998 Luba Stool, from Democratic Republic of Congo (wood) (see also 193996-997) by African School; height:41.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Mask, Lega culture, from Democratic Republic of Congo (wood & fibre)
HSC194604 Mask, Lega culture, from Democratic Republic of Congo (wood & fibre) by African School; height:25.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: probably an idimu mask)

Kifwebe Mask, Luba Culture, from Democratic Republic of Congo (wood)
HSC193999 Kifwebe Mask, Luba Culture, from Democratic Republic of Congo (wood) by African School; height:52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: bwadi bwa kifwebe society)

Lake Kivu, Congo, c. 1920 (print)
7292907 Lake Kivu, Congo, c.1920 (print) by Allard L Olivier, Fernand (1883-1933); (add.info.: Geography. Democratic Republic of Congo)

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Discover the enchanting beauty of Congo, a land filled with captivating wonders and rich cultural heritage. Marvel at the majestic Giant Baobab Tree, standing tall in the heart of Central Africa's lush jungles. Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of the Bangala indigenous people, who have called this land home for centuries. Gaze upon the breathtaking panorama of Lake Stanley from Mount Leopold, where nature's splendor unfolds before your eyes. Step aboard the iconic Steamship Stanley - E. A. Tilly and embark on a journey through time along the mystical rivers that crisscross this magnificent country. Behold the awe-inspiring Kassai landscape as it stretches out endlessly, painting an indelible picture of raw wilderness untouched by time. Explore The Congo, where history was made with its first main Colonial Post established in Kinshasa – a testament to its significance as a melting pot of cultures and civilizations. Witness Leopoldville station unfold its story as you delve into Africa's past; feel its pulse echoing through time. Observe Fishermen Wagenya skillfully preparing their wooden tripods for their bountiful catch amidst tranquil waters teeming with life. Experience true bravery as Warriors navigate treacherous waters on canoes along Aruwimi River – a testament to their resilience and connection to nature's elements. Encounter Indigenous women bustling about in Leopoldville city market, showcasing their vibrant culture through colorful fabrics and exotic spices. Uncover tales from ancient times when Chieftains ruled over Kimpoko – guardians of tradition and wisdom passed down through generations. Witness Indigenous warriors armed for warfare - fierce protectors defending their ancestral lands against all odds. Congo beckons adventurers seeking untamed beauty intertwined with profound history; come discover this extraordinary tapestry woven by Mother Nature herself alongside resilient Congolese communities preserving age-old customs amidst ever-changing times.