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Old Antique Lobi Wooden Female Figure Sculpture Produced in Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century Lobi folk tribal art female figure wooden sculpture produced in Burkina Faso
Category

Vintage 1940s Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Organic Handmade African Tribal Art Folk Art Hand Carved Wood Stool Ivory Coast
By Senufo
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Andrianna Shamaris Senufo Style African tribal art very unique wood stool, bench, side
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Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Wood

Tribal Plank Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique tribal plank art with metal base. The piece features a 5.5' tall wooden plank with a colored
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20th Century Unknown Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Tribal Plank Art
Tribal Plank Art
H 65.5 in W 4.5 in D 1 in
Rare Old Himalayan Tibetan Carved Wood Folk art figure Tribal Art Asian Antiques
Located in London, GB
A rare and interesting old Himalayan / Tibetan folk art figure of a soldier or warrior. The
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Handpainted Parchment Folk Art Wall Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African tribal art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Handpainted Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Wall Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage Peruvian Folk Art Framed Negreria Dance Cape
Located in Forney, TX
to the mid-20th century, the rare large size South American textile folk art hand-crafted of bright
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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Sequins

Parchment Vintage African Tribal Art Wall Decor
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African tribal art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage Parchment Tribal Art Wall Sconce North African
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Tribal Art, Fertility Symbol, Borneo
Located in Kastrup, DK
Tribal art from Borneo (Indonesia) approx. 1920 Fertility symbol of carved wood, untouched
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Tribal Art, Fertility Symbol, Borneo
Tribal Art, Fertility Symbol, Borneo
H 37.8 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Moroccan Parchment Handpainted Folk Art Wall Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Ashanti tribal headrest
Located in London, GB
A good example of an African Ashanti tribal headrest. Ghana. Early to mid-twentieth century.
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ashanti tribal headrest
Ashanti tribal headrest
H 6.7 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
African Tribal Art Fine Baule figure
Located in London, GB
A fine Baule female figure Standing leaning forward with serene expression with hands on abdomen Period: early 20th century Condition: Old Insect holes and minor damage Measures: H ...
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Baule figure
African Tribal Art Fine Baule figure
H 12.6 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Set of Two Original painted African Tribal Carved and Painted Art Pieces
Located in Markington, GB
Set of two African tribal carved out of solid wood and painted art pieces.
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Vintage 1980s African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Traditional Wooden Bongo Drum Hand Painted Boho Tribal Art
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
-painted with a vibrant tribal colourway. Lovely wear and colour to the wood. In Excellent original
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African tribal Baule mask
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
It stands as a collector's piece, representing the richness of African art. A massive wooden
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Early 20th Century Unknown Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African tribal Baule mask
African tribal Baule mask
H 12.6 in W 6.3 in D 3.55 in
North African Tribal Art Parchment Wall Decor
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African tribal art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Moroccan Tribal Berber Wooden Sugar Hammer
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
wood with tribal design, this folk art instrument is a sugar hammer. Sugar in Morocco was sold in block
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Vintage Berber Tribal Ethnic Cuff
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan Berber tribal bracelet from the High Atlas of Morocco. Handcrafted by Berber
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Ashanti tribal stool Ghana
By Akan Ashanti
Located in London, GB
An early to mid 20th century Ashanti tribal stool. An original piece which has been well used and
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ashanti tribal stool Ghana
Ashanti tribal stool Ghana
H 12.21 in W 18.51 in D 10.04 in
Antique Moroccan Tribal Berber Wool Comb
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Moroccan tribal Folk Art Berber wool comb. 19th century, nice patina, Museum collector
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Antique 1870s Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art

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Metal

Small Ashanti tribal headrest stool
By Akan Ashanti
Located in London, GB
A wonderful small early 20th century Ashanti tribal stool, headrest. Carved from a single piece of
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Vintage 1920s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Small Ashanti tribal headrest stool
Small Ashanti tribal headrest stool
H 10.24 in W 9.06 in D 14.97 in
Vintage Ethiopian Painting Madonna Child Christian Folk Art African
Located in London, GB
A charming vintage Ethiopian painting of the Madonna with baby Jesus flanked by angels. The Ethiopian iconography of the Virgin and Child draws on the Byzantine iconic tradition, go...
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Materials

Paint

Vintage Parchment Moroccan African Tribal Art Wall Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Very large Elongated Tribal Fang Mask Gabon Wall Hanging Tribal Mask
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful, very large elongated Tribal fang mask from Gabon. Hand carved and hand painted using
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20th Century Gabonese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matching rare pair of stocky male twin figures "Ibeji" from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Africa, created in the early 20th century. Dressed with matching glass bead necklace and bra...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Woven African Tribal Bogalan Mud Cloth Textile
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handwoven Bogolan mud cloth textile from Mali, Africa, Bambara. It is a handwoven tribal cotton
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20th Century Malian Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Late 19 Century Tribal Baule Male Figure with Period Mount African Art
By Baule Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
A brass tag was nailed to the back. This interesting and slightly shocking means of identification, tells us more about the artistic disdain and ethnographic interest of the Europea...
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Antique Late 19th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique African Bronze Bracelet Currency Bangle Tribal Artifact
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique African bronze bracelet currency bangle Tribal art. High quality bronze currency bracelet
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Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Kusu wooden ancestor fetish ca 1900 DR Congo Africa Central African Tribal Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Nicely carved Kusu / Congo statue with beautiful face / almond shaped eyes and triangular face with beard. Top of the head is a big hole to charche the powerful statue and has patina...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Moroccan Berber Table with Carved Tribal African Designs
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Berber cable hand-carved with tribal African designs. Rectangular wooden coffee table
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Batak Ritual Mortar Sumatra Indonesia Oceanic Asian Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
with Sinhga head A impressive and rare object of collection or authentic Tribal art for Interior
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag, Sculpture, West Africa
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag West Africa early-mid 20th century. leather and shell details.
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Vintage 1950s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Antique Tribal Cameroon Walking Stick
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Walking or Ceremonial stick Bamileke People Cameroon 20th century Wood, hand cast metal tip Measures: 33 1/2" x 8 1/4" (85.5 x 20.5 cm).
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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Tribal Cameroon Walking Stick
Antique Tribal Cameroon Walking Stick
H 33.5 in W 1 in D 8.25 in
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
African tribal art. Fine old male and female pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures from the Igbuke carving
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
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H 11.03 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
African Tribal Art Fine Shona Neck Rest Head Rest
Located in London, GB
carved headrests, long recognized as masterpieces of Tribal art.  
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Antique 19th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Shona Neck Rest Head Rest
African Tribal Art Fine Shona Neck Rest Head Rest
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H 4.93 in W 5.91 in D 2.76 in
Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier Kalimantan Borneo
Located in Chonburi, TH
arranged in intricate patterns that are unique to Dayak tribal art. The use of beads in the carrier's
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Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Beads

Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier Kalimantan Borneo
Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier Kalimantan Borneo
H 11.62 in W 11.74 in D 5.12 in
Kuba Ceremonial Raffia Textile Panel with a Hat from Lesotho Tribal Art Drc
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Kuba ceremonial raffia textile panel Together with a hat from Lesotho Ceremonial textile panel, Woven raffia-velvet cloth square panel with geometrical motif. Democratic Republ...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

Papua new Guinea Presentation Axe Oceanic Asian Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
for the bride dowry price . A beautiful object for collection or Art display. Size x 70 x 52 4 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Slate

Aboriginal Carved Wood Woomera Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Fine Large Aboriginal woomera carved in hard mulga wood with pleasing curved chip carved interior with gum handle and possum tooth barb Beautiful piece for collection or interior d...
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Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Baule Sling Shots
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of Baule figurative sling shots / catapults. Nicely Carved with figurative detail. Hard wood with matured patina. Period: mid-20th century Condition: Fine Measures: ...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art A rare exceptionally large
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Tribal Ethiopian Ceremonial Coffee Stands
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Grouping of Ceremonial coffee stands Ethiopia Early 20th century Wood Largest: 8" high x 6" diameter (20 x 15 cm) Smallest: 6.75" x 3.50" ( 17 x 9 cm) These little known Branc...
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Aboriginal Fine Antique Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Located in London, GB
historical Tribal artefact this Shield makes a great object for a Interior design element. Location: Central
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Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Ulo Tribal Akha Woman's Headdress with Framework of Bamboo and Beads
Located in Yonkers, NY
modern home, this Ulo Akha tribal headdress serves as a stunning and meaningful piece of art. It can be
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Early 20th Century Thai Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Beads

Antique Aboriginal Carved Wood Boomerang Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Located in London, GB
chip design on back, red pigment Central desert region Australia Original Tribal piece Period early
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Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tutsi Ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural pigment Measures: 20” long x 7 1/4” wide x 4” deep (50.5 x 18 x 10 cm). Provenance: Col...
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Vintage 1940s Rwandan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old Copper Coins of Congo, Africa / Rare Objects / Folk Art/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
are various tribal coins, but this coin in particular has a beautiful design. It's simple and thinly
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20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tutsi ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural pigment Provenance: Colonial period collection, Belgium (before 1959).
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Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
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H 15.25 in W 5.25 in D 3 in
Early 20th Century African Tribal Chair
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low slung African stargazer chair carved from one piece of wood, having three (3) legs.
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa
Located in London, GB
Zulu are well known for their finely carved headrests, long recognized as masterpieces of Tribal art.
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Antique 19th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Tribal Wooden Nepalese Beaker Milk Pot with Handle
By Kuba
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large hand carved tribal wooden beaker Nepalese milk pot with handle. Early 20th century antique
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Antique Ancient Koma Terracotta Ghana Abstract Sculpture
Located in London, GB
red pigment A splendid and rare example of ancient abstract art. Size: H 8.5 " W 5 W 2.5 . 22x12
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Ghanaian Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved and painted wood with an openwork tiered bucket form back. The top tier with female figures, the bottom row with horsemen holding small-scale figures on top of the horses' hea...
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20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Antique Zulu Nguni Pipe Group South Africa
Located in London, GB
Zulu /  Nguni Pipe Group South Africa Carved wood with metal liners, one rare very large sized pipe Lengths 14, 8, 7 inches  36, 20, 17.5 cm Period Late 19th early 20th century.
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Antique 19th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Akan Terracotta Commemorative Memorial Portrait Head Ghana Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
West African Akan Terracotta Commemorative memorial portrait Head Ghana Terracotta with red slip 8 1/2 x 7 inches, 21.5 x 18 cm, Period 19th century or earlier. Provence : jean Dave...
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Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Abeokuta African Tribal Art Primitiv Africain
Located in London, GB
A fine Pair or Yoruba Ere Ibeji Figures Nigeria A male and female pair of Ibeji Figures with Islamic Tirah necklaces Period Early 20th Century Height 11 inches 28 cm Ex Germ...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Maori Hand Carved Tribal Sculpture of Hunter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Hand carved Maori sculpture of a hunter carrying a crocodile and fish.
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Vintage 1940s New Zealand Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Tribal Textile, Kuba Shoowa 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An example of the continuation of the Kuba design tradition into the late 20th century. Technically superb, an amalgamation of traditional patterns interpreted by contemporary artist...
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Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Tribal Textile, Kuba Shoowa 20th Century
Tribal Textile, Kuba Shoowa 20th Century
H 18.75 in W 21.75 in D 0.07 in
Tribal Textile, Kuba Shoowa 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An outstanding example of an early 20th century Kuba Prestige cloth, with variations of the endless knot motif, called Imbol by the Kuba.
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Natural Fiber, Raffia

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How Much is a Folk Tribal Art?

Prices for a piece of folk tribal art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $67,455, while the average can fetch as much as $1,338.
Questions About Folk Tribal Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mexican folk art can be characterized by vibrant colored paintings and jewelry designed with floral motifs. Lush forests and animals, especially birds, are featured in Mexican folk art, which is a blend of Indigenous and European methods and skills. You’ll find a variety of Mexican folk art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose paintings often reflected his Indian roots. Roy combined imagery from Indian folk art with Western motifs to create his unique modern works. Subjects ranged from paintings of legendary figures to everyday life in rural Bengal. His goal was to make art affordable to everyone. Browse a selection of Jamini Roy paintings on 1stDibs.