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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
Category

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
Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier Kalimantan Borneo
Located in Chonburi, TH
This Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier from Kalimantan, Borneo, is a stunning example of traditional
Category

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
15th Century Tribal Wood Panel with Mahakala, Tibet
Located in Point Richmond, CA
15th century tribal wood panel with Mahakala, Tibet A dramatic wood panel from the front of an
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Old Tribal Stone Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Tribal stone squatting spring figure with hands raised in namaste position, traces of clay and
Category

Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Stone

Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old weathered tribal squatting spring figure with hands raised in namaste position, traces of clay
Category

Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Zulu Tribal Carved Wood Snuff Container, South Africa Finely Carved Incised
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu Tribal carved wood Snuff Container, South Africa A finely carved snuff container with finely
Category

Early 20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old Tribal Cubist Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste Asia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old weathered cubist squatting tribal carved wood Spring Figure with hands raised in namaste
Category

Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Stone

Standing Akan Ghana Tribal Female Figure Early 20th Century Africa, Black Hair
Located in Point Richmond, CA
pigment, with arms out holding a bottle, includes custom metal base. Probably a figure representing an
Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood tribal Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich patina. In the form of a
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Late 19 Century Tribal Baule Male Figure with Period Mount African Art
By Baule Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
anything else. The base is also more 'ethnographic' than 'artistic'.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kusu wooden ancestor fetish ca 1900 DR Congo Africa Central African Tribal Art
Located in Leuven, BE
past, nevertheless developed workshops based on their own traditions, at the confluence of these
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Baule Lost Wax Cast Bronze Circular Discs Butterfly Ivory Coast Africa Based
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Circular Lost Wax Cast Bronze Discs or pendants, one with beautiful butterfly in low relief. The other has abstract design, both have finely modeled rings as background to the design...
Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Yam Mask Yellow Pigments on Custom Base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
metal base total height 11 inches.
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask With Pigments Custom Base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
included. Mask is 13 inches high, on custom metal base total height 15 inches.
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot
Located in Point Richmond, CA
face with the base of the cup a foot. Great incised classic Kuba crisscross design for hair. Deep
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Wood Yam Mask Yellow Red and Black on Custom Base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
. Expressive face. Mask is 8 1/2 inches high, on custom metal base total height 12 inches.
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Ulo Tribal Akha Woman's Headdress with Framework of Bamboo and Beads
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ulo Akha woman's Tribal headdress adorned with framework of bamboo, beads, pompons, seeds and
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Beads

African Akan Terracotta Commemorative Memorial Portrait Head Ghana Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Provided with custom base Since the late sixteenth century, Akan potters created ceramic heads to
Category

Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-20th Century Tami Islands Papua New Guinea Tribal Wooden Feast Bowl
Located in Point Richmond, CA
along the sides. Overall excellent patina, on a custom base. Collected in the Huon Gulf area of Papua
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Kaolin, Wood

Important and Rare Igbo Prestige Stool
Located in London, GB
seat and base are connected by a series of beautifully curved supporting legs, which adjoin at the
Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Ceremonial Ashanti Ghana African Queens Wooden Stool mmaa dwa
Located in London, GB
founding of the city of Kumasi, and whose economy was based on trade, gold mining and slave traffic. They
Category

Antique Early 1900s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Mid-Twentieth Century Black Madonna
Located in London, GB
head covering is depicted draping over her shoulders to touch the circular base that she stands on. Her
Category

Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Twentieth Century Black Madonna
Mid-Twentieth Century Black Madonna
H 15.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Mid-Twentieth Century Tanzanian Maternity Figure
Located in London, GB
Period: 1940s/1950s Height Including Custom Base: 46.5cm (18.3 inches) Width Including Custom Base: 13cm
Category

Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Twentieth Century Tall Female Figure With Bead Decoration
Located in London, GB
touched and handled over time. Height Including Custom Base: 69cm Width Including Custom Base: 14.5cm
Category

Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Exceptional Kota Reliquary collected in situ in 1925, Gabon
Located in Paris, FR
. The Mahogwe are part of the Kota ethnic group based in the North-East of Gabon. This sculpture is
Category

Vintage 1920s Gabonese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Mid-Twentieth Century Finely Carved Food Bowl Depicting Two Ducks
Located in London, GB
traditionally used to serve and store food. The bowl's base has been made from a single piece of wood, and two
Category

Mid-20th Century Zambian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Slender 19th Century High-Backed Ethiopian Chair
Located in London, GB
three legs, which each feature an upright stilt which adjoins to the seat's base. Above the seat is an
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Collection of Dagari Spirit Figures From Burkina Faso
Located in Hudson, NY
based on oral traditions and continues in tribal life to this day. The area contains large artistic
Category

Vintage 1930s Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Bembe Bearded Male Figure Bust with Beard Staff Top DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Bembe form, on tapering square base, probably cut from the top of a prestige staff. Nice wear, age and
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Ibibio Standing Wood Male Shrine Figure, powerful, Nigeria, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, Africa. Old label on base which mentions being part of a pair, the whereabouts of the other figure is
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African 'Oromo' Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
being Adolf Loos's "Theban stool" designed around 1903 in the Egyptian revival style. Based on its
Category

Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old Toraja Tall Bamboo Rice Container with Wood Top, Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
cracks at base. Separately carved and attached by string wood top. Fine braided design around container
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Ashanti Wood Linguist Staff with Bird and Twisted Knots, Ghana 66 inches Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
which fit tightly but easily together. See last image. 66 1/2 inches high on custom metal base. Wear
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large Tutsi Prestige Basket
Located in London, GB
base bears testament to the basket’s status as a prestige item, where it would have been traditionally
Category

Mid-20th Century Rwandan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Tutsi Prestige Basket
Large Tutsi Prestige Basket
H 16 in W 10 in D 10 in
Large Etched Brass Tray / Scalloped Edges Decorative Heart Motif
Located in Malibu, CA
. Base is available for an additional charge.
Category

20th Century Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Mid-Twentieth Century 'Zakpai' Mask
Located in London, GB
Collection, The Netherlands Estimated Period: Mid-20th Century Height Including Custom Base: 30.5cm (12
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th Century East African Carved Headrest, Ethiopia (Kambatta People)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
base, decorated overall with hand carved linear motifs and exhibiting an old rubbed surface with a fine
Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Cubist Ibibio Puppet Head Brass Eyes Nigeria Early 20th Century stern gaze stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
eyes. With wood tenon mounted in custom base. Total height on base 11 1/4 inches Field collected in
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
custom steel base.
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Steel, Iron

Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
H 24.75 in W 16 in D 15 in
Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
steel base.
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Steel, Iron

Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
H 24.75 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
custom steel base.
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Steel, Iron

Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
H 24 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
Strong Standing Female figure with Braided Hair Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
nicks here and there. 12" high on wood block base. Early to mid 20th century, ex James Willis, San
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Small Dancing Lobi Figure With Arms Out, Cubist Face Ghana West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, and medium. Scuffs and nicks here and there. Presented on custom base. Early to mid 20th century, ex
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Papuan Gulf New Guinea Bioma Standing Red/White Figure T. Barlin col
Located in Point Richmond, CA
face in stomach. Mounted on custom metal and wood base. Created mid 20th century or earlier
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Sculpture, Lobi Male Figure, Burkina Faso, Mid/Late-1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
excl. base 13 cm. Total height 15 cm. Patina, signs of age. Provenance: Dealer and collector Peter
Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Sculpture, Lobi Male Figure, Burkina Faso, Mid/Late-1900s
Sculpture, Lobi Male Figure, Burkina Faso, Mid/Late-1900s
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H 5.12 in W 1.58 in D 1.97 in
Large Early Papua New Guinea Carved Coconut Scoop or Spoon with Figure
Located in Point Richmond, CA
", on custom wood and metal base total height 7 1/2 inches. Large carved expressive face above a series
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Old Weathered Hardwood Kuna Indian Abstract Figure, Panama, Ina Sua Wood
Located in Point Richmond, CA
the patient's body. Rare and old. Measures: 14 inches high, with base total height is 15 inches.  
Category

Early 20th Century Panamanian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Papua New Guinea Weathered Sepik Stylized Hook Figure Mask
Located in Point Richmond, CA
aged surface. Mask is 26 3/4 inches high, on custom wood and metal base total height 37 inches. Ex
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Shona Stone Sculpture "Sheltering Soul" Norbert Shamuyarira (Zimbabwe, b. 1962)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
upright hairstyle. Incised with name of sculptor near base N. Sha. Museum Number: 2018,2007.5 Height: 16
Category

Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Stone

Set of Six Early 20th Century Carved Wood Knobkerries, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
on a wooden base. These were originally used as weapons during battle but have evolved into items of
Category

Early 20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask Red Pigments ex Hamson
Located in Point Richmond, CA
custom wood and metal base total height 18 3/4 inches. Ex-Michael Hamson, CA
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Early 20th Century Leather Shield, Taposa/Turkana, South Sudan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, concave hide is attached to a reed spine with plaiting to form a strong grip. Mounted on a custom base. Ex
Category

Early 20th Century Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Leather

Early 20th Century Fine Cast White Metal Bracelet Classic Sculpture Form
Located in Point Richmond, CA
locked together with a pin. 6 inches high, on custom metal base, total 9 1/4 height inches.
Category

Early 20th Century Zambian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Fine Female 'Biteki' Figure (Ex Romy Rey Collection)
Located in London, GB
(1938-2020), a Swiss-born, London-based artist. Rey's paintings drew inspiration from her extensive
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Dark Patina
Located in Point Richmond, CA
. With a thick polished patina and wear from extensive use. With a custom wood and metal base. Measures
Category

Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Patina
Located in Point Richmond, CA
. With a thick polished patina and wear from extensive use. With a custom wood and metal base. Measures
Category

Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Nepal Himalayan Butter Churn Handle, Early 20th Century with Heart Shape
Located in Point Richmond, CA
extensive use. With a custom wood and metal base. Measures: 9 1/4 inches high, on base it is 11 inches high
Category

Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Strong Cubist Lobi Standing Figure One Arm Out Ghana, Africa Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
custom base, measures: 22 1/2" high x 9" wide x 4" deep. ex- Michael Sorafine, Los Angeles, CA
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Chieftain Chair from Oromo People in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
cost to ship out to you based on destinations of the greatest distance. We would love to find you a
Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Decorative Vintage Mexican Painted Dance Masks Lizard & a Mermaid
Located in Point Richmond, CA
mask is 10.5 inches high, on custom wood base, total height 15 inches. Lizard mask is 9.5 inches high
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

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Tribal Base For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tribal base for your home. A tribal base — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a tribal base, we have 26 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a tribal base — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each tribal base bearing hallmarks is very popular. A well-made tribal base has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Lorenza Bozzoli are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tribal Base?

Prices for a tribal base start at $300 and top out at $3,840 with the average selling for $923.