Photograph of a mural of a dancing celebration.

Photograph of mural depicting the Congolese landscape.

Photograph taken behind the deks of Congolese hostesses stamping passports.

Photograph of Congolese hostesses stamping passports.

Photograph of a bright Congolese painting above copper artistry.

Photograph of the Congo Pavilion exterior (lot 462). The Congo pavilion featured a lively atmosphere of music and art. Frescos of dancers, warriors, forests, and animals adorned the walls. Samples of gold, silver and copper were also on display as Congo then produced 1.5th of the world's copper supply. Craftsmen and artists painted portraits and skillfully manipulated copper into masks.