Tribal Art

Basket, Wounaan Tribe Panama Darien Rainforest, gold, black, red, white

This Pre-Columbian bowl featuers red marks on a light orange ground. It is 9" in diameter and has been previously repaired.

"Nail Fetish Bacongo-Zaire" is a sculpture made of glass, wood, and metal created circa 1910. He has a top hat upon his head and face paint. Their right ha...

lithograph 20" high x 15" wide unframed signed and numbered...

'Flower' is an original fruit serpentine sculpture signed by the Zimbabwean artist Josphat Makenzi. Makenzi was trained in the contemporary Shona stone...

This wooden half mask features slanted eyes and a deep black/olive color. It was created by an unknown Indonesian artist and is approximately 7" high by 6" w...

Provocative watercolor, gouache on paper Balinese tribal artwork. Not signed. Circa 1950. Condition is very good. No issues. Finely painted and meticulously detailed artwork of a ta...

"Kota Reliquary Figure Nigeria" is a wood and copper sculpture created in Nigeria circa 1970. A head is made with wide red eyes. Their hair is in...

"Fire Spiter's Mask/Senufo Mask of Worship Ceremonies" is made of wood and was created in the Ivory Coast circa 1930. This mask has to heads on either side...

"Secret Society Mask-Sierra Leone W. Africa," is a wood sculpture of a woman's head. The hair has been sculpted with intricate detail, and metal hair adornments...

Panamanian Guna Animal Mola Textile, with four animals on red ground, wood frame. Image: 15.25" H x 23.5" W; frame: 27.75" H x 31.5" W x 1.25" D. Provenance: A Sutton Place Collect...

"Mossi Head dress Mas ceremonies Rep Upper Volta" is a wood sculpture that includes various other materials such as fabric, and fibers. An abstracted animal with a hump and a bird on it's back make up the top of the headdress. 27" x 6" x 1" The Mossi states were created about 1500 A.D., when bands of horsemen rode north from what is now northern Ghana into the basin of the Volta River and conquered several less powerful peoples, including Dogon, Lela, Nuna, and Kurumba. These were integrated into a new society call Mossi, with the invaders as chiefs and the conquered as commoners. The Mossi make both political art and spiritual art. Figures are used by the ruling class to validate political power, and masks are used by the conquered peoples to control the forces of nature. The several mask styles reflect the diversity of the population before the 15th century invasion. Long tall masks...

A late 20th century watercolour on silk on handmade paper of an antique Caucasian 'Kuba' rug by French artist La Roche Laffitte. Faintly signed to the bottom right. This is one of a ...

A late 20th century watercolour on silk on handmade paper of an antique Caucasian 'Kuba' rug by French artist La Roche Laffitte. Faintly signed to the bottom right. This is one of a ...

Signed/inscribed by the Artist on the bronze base of the sculpture with an edition number. 6/15

41x25x10" Ceramic Steven Kemenyffy (born 1943) is an American ceramic artist living and working in Pennsylvania. He is most recognized for his contributions to the development of the American ceramic raku tradition. He has served as a Professor of Ceramic Art at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (formerly Edinboro State College) since 1969. He Has retired from teaching, but continues to produce artwork at his home studio in McKean, Pennsylvania. Kemenyffy is often characterized in regard to his contributions to American experimental ceramics of the late 1960s and early 1970s. More specifically, Kemenyffy’s contributions to American raku techniques are often cited. Kemenyffy has stated that his interest in raku came out of practical considerations: “We [Steven and Susan] were doing a variety of workshops in a variety of different media. Raku was always an official way of making pieces in a short period of time…In raku it seems to compress all the firings into one.” Kemenyffy, himself, describes his early work as “Biomorphic forms alluding to old ceramic traditions such as tiles, vases, and containers.” These works were often in excess of six feet tall and many times included mixed media elements. In 1974, Kemenyffy wrote about the work he was producing; “For several years now, my work has dealt with certain formal considerations. Chief among these is using clay in such a way as to crystallize the moment and permanentize the impermanent. These have been among the primary concerns of all potters since the earliest times.” Today, Kemenyffy continues his pursuit of biomorphic imagery and themes. He writes, “Personally I am most challenged by the business of transforming porous organics into porcelain.” For much of Kemenyffy’s career, he has worked in tandem with his wife, Susan Hale Kemenyffy. In 1987 Susan stated about their collaborative works: “Steven is the [sculptor], I am the drawer. These works would not exist if it weren’t for the sculpture; if it weren’t for the clay. The clay entity comes first and my drawings come second.” James Paul Thompson further clarifies this relationship (as observed in 1987): “Steven Kemenyffy uses patterns as a point of departure for his work, while Susan Kemenyffy...

"Toma Mask, Guinea" is a carved wooden mask from Africa and created in c. 1900. The painting has worn away, but around the eyes the painting is easier to see...

"Senufo Mask of Ceremonies (from Republic Ivory Coast)" is an carved wood artifact from the Senufo people of Africa, in the northeastern cote d'Ivoire. The...

Sculpture, Serpentine

"Nkondi Bakongo Fetish - Zaire" is a sculpture created out of wood, cloth, nails, and twine in circa 1930. This statue is large and formidable. The figure's limbs are wrapped up in a...

Carved serpentine sculpture from the Shona tribe of Zimbabwe

These cast figures and objects express status, prestige, and power. This cast metal figure exhibits the technical skill and artistry that Dogon blacksmiths brought to their work. Mad...

Rare Guardian Dog Figure, Kalimantan Island 19th Century, this figure was carved from one piece of very strong and hard Ironwood. The statue of a dog was to protect the house agains...

Antique Polychrome Wood Carving Igbo Nigeria Africa, Staff decorated with two figures, mounted as a finial on the shaft terminating in a triang...

Signed/inscribed by Artist on bronze base of sculpture with an edition number. 4/15

Vintage Tiki Candle Holder, Bowl, or Chalice Warriors A vintage Tiki-style candle holder, bowl, or chalice cast stone features a sculptural pedestal supported by a ring of styliz...

Signed/inscribed by the Artist on the bronze base of the sculpture with an edition number. 6/9

Abie Loy Kemarre (born 1972) Acrylic on canvas size: 201x296 cm year: 2015 Contemporary Aboriginal Australian Artist – Dreaming Painting and Desert Art Abie Loy Kemarre is an Abori...

Thai Bronze Head of Buddha (Original) 17th c.

"Laughing Sisters" bronze sculpture on wooden base by artist R. C. Gorman. Signed R.C. Gorman, dated '81 and annotated E.P.I. near base. Artist's proof Edition Press Impression aside...

A pair of African carved wood and cloth ancestral figures from Nigeria. Meant to be sold as a pair, these ancestral figures are meant to convey the achievements of those they represe...

5x4x4-1/2 Bronze Reuben Kadish was an American artist, specializing as a sculptor, draughtsman, muralist, painter, and printmaker. In his later career he also taught art history and sculpture in New York...

"Bobo Mask Burkina Fasso-Upper Volta" is a wood carved sculpture with painted details. It features the image of an abstracted face with a large almost elepha...

"Bambara Queen, Rep. Mali" is a carved wood sculpture with abstracted human and animal figures. 20" x 6" x 3" The Bambara are a Mande ethnic group native to West Africa, primarily ...

African Wood c1930 Ceremonial Figure w/Vessel For Offering. Nigeria-Yoruba 32 1/2 x 16 x 10"

"Jokwe Maternity, Angola" is a wood sculpture from Africa created circa 1910. The figure kneels on the ground holding a baby in her arms. Her eyes are closed and she is wearing a com...

"Senufo (Gbon) Statute of Royalty" is a sculpture by thr Senufo peoples of Gabon. It is wood, mixed fiber, textiles, and cowry shells. 14" x 8" x 3" The...

Gable like symbol of authority Ibibio, Nigeria, c1940

"Idgo Nigeria Female Standing" is a wooden statue with blue and white pigment created in Nigeria circa 1930. This figure stands up right with arms out slightly in front of her. A st...

This mask, depicting a western character with only partly slanted eyes and a mustache, was created by an unknown Indonesian artist. It is a deep mustard green and is about 7" tall by...

"Bobo Mask of Dance" is a wood sculpture with painted accents. A human face with two protruding shapes make up the mask, while a long structure sit atop. 37...

Untitled . Offset Lithograph by Izumi Kato Printed in 2020 for the Exhibition at Perrotin Gallery Paris Sheet size: 72 × 39 cm (Framed 77 x 43 cm)

Ancient Woodland All the elements used were collected from the first walk with my Mum and stepdad between lockdowns. All from a small woodland in North Norfolk. Ancient Woodland, 2020 Series: Detritus Archival Pigment Print, Mounted on Dibond in custom made Frame; with Black Stained Oak and antireflective UV protective museum standard Art Glass Print 60 x 60 cm / Framed: 62 x 62 cm/ 24.5 x 24.5 inches approx. Edition of 8 + 2AP About the project: "Detritus' series was born from the twin frustrations of lockdown halting all planned projects, yet litter still somehow being dropped in abundance on my street. With no idea of the final output, or indeed the hygiene implications, I started to collect, scan, and record what I found. When I realised these colourful misshapen objects could be turned into something beautiful, the frustrations left me and I began looking for other sources of Detritus. These collages gave me purpose during the pandemic and allowed me to grow something beautiful from a place of frustration. My aim is to simply give viewers of the work a fleeting moment of calm. Unable to shoot anything, I’ve been making collections of things I find on the ground and scanning them to create composite images of otherwise ignored or discarded objects." - George McLeod...

Mother Goddess Figurine Early Indus Valley Civilization (circa 3500 - 2800 BC) Handmade pottery, 140 mm x 45 mm, 60 g Provenance: Prince Collection, 1990s-2014; Pierre Bergé Colle...

Signed/inscribed by the Artist on the bronze base of the sculpture with an edition number. 3/21

Signed/inscribed by the Artist on the bronze base of the sculpture with an edition number. 3/15

Untitled . Offset Lithograph by Izumi Kato Printed in 2020 for the Exhibition at Perrotin Gallery Paris Sheet size: 58.5 × 39 cm (Framed 63 x 43 cm)

Untitled . Offset Lithograph by Izumi Kato Printed in 2020 for the Exhibition at Perrotin Gallery Paris Sheet size: 58.5 × 39 cm (Framed 63 x 43 cm)

Exceptional Zela Couple with shiny patina. The sculptures' cap-like hairstyles are typical for the Zela; as are the ritual scarification's on the front and back of their bodies. Apar...

Signed/inscribed by Artist on bronze base of sculpture with an edition number. 7/21

Mangbetu People, DRC, Very Early Male Statue with Snake Vertebrae Belt and Necklace.

Standing Fang Mabea Maternity of Museum quality, holding a pestle with both her hands. The mother's head is slightly turned to the left, while the child, which she carries on her bac...

Signed/inscribed by Artist on bronze base of sculpture with an edition number. 7/10

Gary Goldberg Animal Figure, 2023 Dry wool needle felting 32 x 48 in Edition of 3 One of Gary Goldberg’s photographs from his Mesa Prieta Petroglyphs (in New Mexico) series has been...

Most Mambilla or Mambila people live in East-Nigeria; a small fraction migrated across the Cameroon border. They are famous for the originality of their sculptures, especially the so...

Hunter Barnes has documented his stay when joining the Tamkaliks Powwow in Wallowa, Oregon. This work is an artist proof, archival silver gelatin, handprinted by the artist and signed on verso. Directly acquired from the artist. The framing is 100% archival, with the use of only acid frame materials. Glazing, Optium non glare museum plexi. Hand finished wooden frame. Hunter Barnes is a documentary photographer whose work captures aspects of culture and communities ignored by the mainstream and often misrepresented in the modern American narrative. Hunter trained in photochemistry and traditional photographic techniques. At a young age, he began a nomadic life on the road. In his early twenties, Hunter self published his first book, Redneck Roundup, documenting the dying communities of the Old West. Other projects followed: four years spent with the Nez Perce tribe; months with a serpent handling congregation in the Appalachain mountains; bikers, lowriders, and street gangs...

Originally from Cherán, Michoacán, Pahuamba works from collective knowledge and the tradition of embroidery learned within his family. The figure of the devil—far from being maliciou...

Signed/inscribed by Artist on bronze base of sculpture with an edition number. 3/35

Signed/inscribed by the Artist on the bronze base of the sculpture with an edition number. 21/35

Signed/inscribed by the Artist on the bronze base of the sculpture with an edition number. 1/10