$3,090 / set
African Spear Currency on Stands
Located in East Point, GA
This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon custom metal stands.
Metal, Iron
$3,090 / set
Pair of African Spear Currencies on Stands
Located in East Point, GA
This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon custom metal stands.
Metal
African Iron Spear-Form Currency Mounted On A Custom Steel Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful spear form currency with spiral loops below the spear head festooned with three 'bells' on each side. An appealing design executed by a master craftsman. Beautifully mounte...
Iron
Unavailable
H 70.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Pair of Monumental Topoke African Currency Spears on Museum Stands, Late 19th C.
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive pair of late 19th century extra-long African currency spears—properly referred to as liganda or ngbele—from the Topoke, Turumbu, or Lokele peoples and related cultures ...
Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron
African Iron Spear Currency from the D.R. Congo
Located in Dallas, TX
This sculptural spear like form is actually currency, used in the Kisangani region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Topoke, Lokele, or Turumbu Large African Currency Spear, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive 19th century African currency spear—properly referred to as a “liganda”—from the Topoke, Lokele, or Turumbu cultures of the Isangi and Kisangani regions in what is now ...
Iron
$3,200
H 25.75 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited w...
Brass, Copper
Tall African figure
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An african carved wood Senufo Rhythm Pounder
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 ornate fish design. Great conversation piece for any space.
Metal
African Currency, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This set of 3 pieces of African currency is very interesting. Looking like some sort of ancient maraca, these 19th century pieces jingle and noise-make with each step. The dimensions...
Metal
An Unusually Large 19th Century Topoke Tribe Currency Sword
Located in Hudson, NY
This currency sword, like most African trade currency items, was used as a way to transfer wealth for the purpose of buying land or animals but is most often associated with the sign...
Iron
Pair of 20th Century Mbole Currency Pieces on Custom Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural of the Mbole people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with this exquisite pair of 20th-century Mbole copper currency cuffs. Mounted on cus...
Copper
$750
H 18.5 in W 3.75 in D 2.25 in
Congo African Iron Sword, on Stand Finely Carved Wood Hilt Leaf Blade
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Congo African Iron Sword, on stand with finely carved wood hilt, leaf shaped blade A forged iron sword with hammered leaf shaped blade, old, oxidized surface, finely carved wood han...
Wrought Iron
Gbaya Sword from Congo
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very rare early 20th century sword from the Gbaya people of Congo. An impressive example of metalwork in the form of a Cockerel demostrating the owners status and masculini...
Steel
Tuareg Tent Poles Mid-Century
Located in Wien, AT
These big wooden beams from bedouin tents from the Sahara were Mid-20 century made. The rich carving gives information about the respective tribal affiliation.
Cedar
African Topoke Currency Sword on Custom Metal Stand
Located in East Point, GA
An African iron currency blade or sword from Nkutshu, the Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire), of the Topoke, Songo and Meno peoples, which is nicely presented upon a custom metal s...
Iron
Very Tall Bronze Ndebele Sculpture, Original Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful sculpture by an unknown artist, depicting a Ndebele. Despite of occasionally mistakenly attributed to Carl Hagenauer is it undoubtedly a masterpiece. In earlier times,...
Bronze
African Topoke Iron Currency Blade, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron sword blade was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were...
Iron
19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The price is for an individual currency and includes the custom made stand. The shape of a Mfunte currency has a seemingly simple yet complex design. The forged iron surface was scr...
Iron
Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron example was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were mod...
Iron
Pair of African Iron Sword Currencies on Custom Stands
Located in East Point, GA
This is a pair of African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) which are nicely presented upon cu...
Metal, Iron
Makonde Tanzanian Carved Warrior Female Spear
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Warrior woman hunting spear of the African Makonde tribe. Traditionally, Makonde wood carving has served as a means of storytelling, preserving their history and traditions through ...
Wood
Art Deco sculpture bronze panther signed by Charles Conrad.
By Charles Conrad
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture bronze panther signed by Charles Conrad. Foundry seal of Deroyaume fondeur. Model designed ca. 1935. Cast in 2008. Bronze with black patina. Literature: Dictio...
Bronze
Italian Renaissance Style Wooden Architectural Model of Domed Church
Located in Bradenton, FL
Italian Renaissance Style Architectural Wooden Model of a Domed Church. This hand-crafted model combines symmetry and classical proportions of Italian Renaissance architecture with d...
Wood
$2,277
H 15.75 in W 12 in D 9 in
A natural history cabinet stuffed armadillo, Italy late 18th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from a cabinet of curiosities. A taxidermy stuffed armadillo: Nine-banded Armadillo - Dasypus novemcinctus (Linnaeus, 1757), resting on metal pins under its legs on ...
Metal, Berlin Iron
$25,000
H 9.5 in W 8 in D 2.5 in
Egyptian Wooden Mummy Mask, Third Intermediate Period, 21st - 25th Dynasty
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This stunning mummy mask, although showing clear signs of age, retains a breath-taking aura, with dark rich patina, and sparkling inlaid eyes. As per the custom it is comprised of wo...
Wood
$2,950 / set
H 4.13 in W 2 in D 1 in
Collection of Six Dan and Bassa Passport Miniature Masks Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Collection of Six Dan and Bassa Passport Miniature Masks Ivory Coast Africa Dan and Bassa passport masks were small masks for individuals carried as charms for protection and healin...
Wood
Japanese Meiji Four Panel Screen Ducks and Geese in Flight
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Serene late 19th century Japanese Meiji Period four-panel screen capturing ducks and geese mid-flight across a tranquil, dreamlike landscape with clouds. The large size screen measur...
Brass
$2,950
H 12.5 in W 6 in D 7 in
Early Salampasu Warrior's Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood Salampasu Warrior's Mask with black finish, Zaire, Africa early 20th century, remains of black and white pigments, on custom stand. Strong angular cubist mask wit...
Wood
$2,950
H 12 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in
Fine Senufo Kepelie Dance Mask with Bird Figure on Top, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Finely carved and worn Senufo Kepelie dance mask with refined stylized face and small bird figure with beak connecting to forehead of mask. Worn and polished areas, curved shaped sc...
Wood
Fossil Bone Fragment, Pleistocene Epoch, Curved Shape, , 12.5 cm
Located in Kastrup, DK
Fossil bone fragment from a larger prehistoric animal. Estimated to date from the Pleistocene epoch, approximately 1–2 million years old. The piece has been shaped in modern times, ...
Bone
Fossil Bone Fragment (Stegodon) – Pleistocene, approx. 24 cm
Located in Kastrup, DK
Impressive fossil bone fragment from Stegodon, a prehistoric genus related to modern elephants. The fragment dates to the Pleistocene epoch and is estimated to be approximately 1–2 m...
Bone
Antique Real Skull of a Badger, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Badger, Germany ca. 1900s An antique taxidermied skull of the badger (Meles) mounted on an ebonized wooden turned base. This article contains parts of anim...
Other
$1,974 / set
H 8.86 in W 8.47 in D 8.47 in
STUNNiNG PAIR OF ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVED HARDWOOD MINIATURE VASE DISPLAY STANDS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Miniature Vase Display Stands A charming and unusually decorat...
Hardwood
Iron Spear Currency, Topoke, DR Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Topoke, DR Congo, Africa Iron Early 20th century 36 x 6 in. / 91 x 15 cm. Height on custom display stand: 38.25 in. / 97 cm. These big iron spear points were made by groups livi...
Iron
$1,746Sale Price|30% Off
H 43 in W 36 in D 19 in
Greater Sage Grouse Male & Female Taxidermy Game Bird Wall Mount 43"
Located in Dayton, OH
A very large and impressive wall mount game bird taxidermy featuring two Greater Sage Grouses flying out from the grasses. Dimensions: 36" x 19" x 43" (Width x Depth x Height)
Fabric
Guro Mask
Located in Camarate, PT
An elegant and refined mask representing the ideal beauty of a female ancestor. The face, surmounted by an elongated element of coiffure, is long and stylized. The nose is long and t...
Wood
Pair of African Mumuye Rain Wands on Stands
Located in East Point, GA
A pair of African Mumuye rain wands on custom stands. This pair of vintage tribal rain wands originate from the Mumuye peoples of West Africa, Nigeria. These forged-iron wands were u...
Iron
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
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