Tribal Dolls

Unique piece of tribal art. Small doll with mask and robe used to intitiate young people to the

Striking carved wood Mossi doll figure (biga) with rare leather covering. The head slightly tilted

doll. Like most tribes, the Fanti hold fertility in extremely high regard; those societies that do not

An Asante wooden aku’aba fertility doll, published as part of the Ladislas Segy collection and

Burmese 'Nat Pre' Spirit Dolls on Stands. Circa 19th Century. Represent animist icons coexisting

Wood Marapachi doll from Tamil Nadu, mid-20th century, hand-carved of a dense dark wood, mounted on

Fali Doll and percussion instrument Tanzania, beginning of the 20th century. Calabash and shells

American Indian girl's toy cradleboard with a doll laced inside. Constructed of native tanned hide

Disc-headed Acua'ba figures such as this one served an important role in Ashanti society. They began as a promise for a beautiful child, and in the event that the child disappeared, ...

This hand-carved fertility doll is from the Ashanti Tribe in Ghana. The Ashanti tribe, located in

Native North American carved wood and painted effigy figure, Hopi Katsina or Kachina doll. This is

Native North American carved wood and painted effigy figure, Hopi Katsina or Kachina doll. This is

Native North American carved wood and painted effigy figure, Hopi Katsina or Kachina doll. This is

Native North American carved wood and painted effigy figure, Hopi Katsina or Kachina doll. This is

Kachina dolls. Four wonderfully playful, brightly coloured and highly individual Hopi Katsina dolls

Tribal wood carved dancing doll set Tharu southern Nepal. Mid-late 20th century. Set of hand

A fine Old Ashanti fertility Doll Akua'ba figure.   A aged figure with honey patina disc shaped

Wood Marapachi doll from Tamil Nadu, mid-20th century, hand-carved and blackened. Offered by Bruce

A pair of kachina/katsina dolls. As shown together, overall measurements are 12 inches, height x 10

20th century eight doll like ancestor figure sculptures Adan culture Ghana Africa A collection of

A beautiful unusual antique tribal Fali doll, Cameroon, Africa, richly decorated with chains of

Presenting a stunning piece of west African Tribal Art, namely, a mid-20th century Ghanayan Akuba

encrusts the surface of the doll and suggesting from a distance the appearance of stone.

A beautiful Ntwane initiation doll, circa 1970s, from South Africa. The Ntwane people are of

A very rare and important Sotho fertility figure. The earliest accounts of South Sotho dolls

Ndebele beaded fertility dolls are given to young girls when they attend initiation school. The

A splendid large multi colored beaded fertility doll from the Fali of Cameroon The doll

A pair of hand carved wooden African dolls, with beaded clothing, male and female, from Nigeria, 80

These fertility dolls from East Africa are marvellously stylized abstract sculptures, with a highly

Eskimo doll finely sewn of seal hide with remains of fur. The jacket has delicate stitching at

characters consist of old legends, angels, protectors, tribal totems, dolls, puppets, flying houses

characters consist of old legends, angels, protectors, tribal totems, dolls, puppets, flying houses

characters consist of old legends, angels, protectors, tribal totems, dolls, puppets, flying houses

"Residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Kuba people are true artisans whose craftsmanship fueled traditional rituals, performances, and storytelling. Natural materials, in...

Six Knobkerries from South Africa A group of six knobkerries from South Africa, mounted together on a wooden base. These were originally used as weapons during battle but have evolv...

A Moroccan Moorish style drinks table from the early 20th century, with star-shaped top, octagonal body, polychrome décor and carved flaming feet. Created in Morocco during the first...

Discover the fascinating world of exotic animals once hidden within the Sultan’s palaces, often gifted by foreign dignitaries and treasured as symbols of wonder and prestige. La Mena...

This ceremonial mask was created by an unknown Senufo artist from the Ivory Coast. It depicts an abstracted human face with horns and other protrusions. The wood is dark. 13" x 7" ...

Large sized Dan Mask ('Deangle', 'Dan Gle') from Côte d’Ivoire W.Affrica, circa early 20th century. To the Dan people, the 'Deangle' embodies the spirit of an individual ancestor d...

A highly decorative African Lobi chair, crafted in Burkina Faso during the 1940s. This type of stool / chair was for individual use and marked the social rank of its owner. Carved f...

Gorgeous handwrought torchère candle holder, Spain, 1940s This medieval style floor candleholder stands up on three legs tripod base. It has a terrific aged patina. It has a clean de...

This is a hand spun, hand woven and hand painted cotton cloth for which an entire village takes part in its creation. Women of the Korhoga Tribe spin the cotton, while the men weave ...

A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted b...

Intriguing cast bronze relief plaque from Benin, showing three guardians. The plaque was modeled after ancient Benin bronzes but was made in the 20th century. The plaque is cast in b...

Billy Joe McCarroll and David Gillespie Bronze Brutalist Heroic Sunburst Doors 1970's Forms and Surfaces, Inc. These stunning doors, designed by Billy Joe McCarroll and David Gillesp...

Gunstock shaped war club ‘Sali’. Ironwood root carved with traditional motifs. An excellent example, mounted on a custom stand in patinated bronze. Measures: Height 44cms on stand...

African Shona art sculpture from Zimbabwe's Shona tribe signed Masoka and carved from serpentine stone.

Late 19th or early 20th-century brass or copper alloy with higher nickel content. Bracelet in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Pierced design with rectangular shapes and carved swi...

African shield Wallaïta from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Base: 40 x 17cm.