West African Artifacts
Framed Riga Gound from Nigeria With Tribal Motifs
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
with the hopes of selling some artifacts from West Africa. He was in fact wearing this very Riga Gound
Category
Vintage 1980s Nigerian Folk Art Paintings and Screens
Materials
Cotton, Silk
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Bronze Leopard Sculpture from Benin, West Africa
Located in New York, NY
A highly detailed cast bronze sculpture of a leopard from the Yoruba people of Benin, West Africa
Category
20th Century Beninese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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Sculptural Side Table Solid Mango Wood, Hand-Hewn Detailing, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An elegantly rounded, sculptural side table crafted from a single block of mango wood. This table is elevated by 6 shallow legs that blend with the overall form. Unique to this table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
$1,400 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 23.63 in
Mens Robe, Agbada, your, Nigeria, mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
A mid 20th C. Yoruba men's robe in rather good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Tree Trunk Side Table Solid Teak Wood Bleached Finish Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully organic round side table. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it perfect for any space. This table was crafted from a solid trunk of teak wood. To achieve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
$1,500
H 20.08 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
Side Table Solid Lychee Wood Bleached Finish Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully organic round side table. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it perfect for any space. This table was crafted from a solid trunk of lychee wood. To achie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Sculptural Side Table Crafted from Mango Wood, Burnt Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural side table. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece. This table was crafted fro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
Set of Large Antique Javanese Teak Column Base Lamps, Modern Organic
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This striking pair of table lamps is crafted from antique Javanese column bases, thoughtfully repurposed to bring timeless character and sculptural elegance to contemporary interiors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
$3,318 / set
H 25.4 in Dm 17.72 in
Handmade Cast Dark Patina Bronze Decorative Snail Large Paperweight
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Each of these exquisite solid bronze snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, the noble material is aged unveiling a beautiful ...
Category
2010s Indian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$131 / item
H 2.76 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in
Hand-Carved Teak Wood Sculpture Panel Depicting Dayak Mythology
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This unique teak carved panel depicts Dayak Tribal mythology. The Dayak people are some hundreds of various native groups found in the interior rainforests of Borneo. This carving de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Wall-mounted Scu...
Materials
Teak
$5,200
H 30.32 in W 61.42 in D 1.19 in
Striking Mentawai Tribal Door Panel Bilou Gibbon Carving c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This striking antique door panel hails from the remote Mentawai Islands off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Expertly hand-carved from a single slab of aged tropical hardwood, the pi...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$8,400
H 42.92 in W 95.28 in D 5.91 in
Set of Solid Teak Sugar Cane Crushers / Grinders from Java, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This set of rare antique sugar cane presses stand as a striking example of early agricultural craftsmanship, preserved in their true, unrestored form. Made from solid teakwood, they ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Other Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
$3,000 / set
H 19.49 in Dm 13 in
Antique Javanese Teak Wood Panel Wayang Mythology c. 1920
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This exquisite antique teak wood panel hails from the culturally rich island of Java, Indonesia, and features a meticulously hand-carved and hand-painted depiction of a Wayang scene ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak, Paint
Sculptural Side Table Crafted from Ulin Iron Wood, Burnt Finish, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Crafted from decades-old reclaimed Ulin—also known as ironwood—this side table is a striking fusion of natural strength and sculptural elegance. Revered for its exceptional durabilit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$1,500
H 19.69 in Dm 13.98 in
Sculptural Side Table Crafted from Ulin Iron Wood, Burnt Finish, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Crafted from decades-old reclaimed Ulin—also known as ironwood—this side table is a striking fusion of natural strength and sculptural elegance. Revered for its exceptional durabilit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$1,500
H 19.69 in Dm 13.98 in
Side Table Solid Lychee Wood Natural Finish Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully organic round side table. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it perfect for any space. This table was crafted from a solid trunk of lychee wood. The wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Mango Wood Table Hand-Hewn Detailing Espresso Finish, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Elevate your living space with this handcrafted mango wood coffee table, finished in a rich, dark brown espresso tone. Each piece is uniquely burned multiple times to achieve its dee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood
$4,000 / item
H 13.78 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Ancient Majapahit Temple Stone Block from Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Worn by time and whispering centuries of forgotten devotion, this weathered block of stone once stood proudly as part of a sacred Majapahit temple in the heart of Java. Carved in the...
Category
Antique 16th Century Indonesian Empire Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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