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...

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...

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...

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.

Tutsi ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural pigment Provenance: Colonial period collection, Belgium (before 1959).

An Ethiopian tribal shield on custom iron stand. This vintage shield, originating from Ethiopia, has an overall convexly rounded-shape, and is made of a rich brown animal hide with w...

Early finely carved African Afikpo mask with stylized geometric abstract long face. From Nigeria close to the Cross River. From an old collection in the Southwest. Overall dimensi...

This exceptional Kota reliquary comes from the Mahogwe tribe, which lives along the Ogooué River in Gabon. The Mahogwe are part of the Kota ethnic group located in the northeastern r...

Authentic old piece, retaining some of the original painted surface. Art from the Cameroon tribes played a great role in influencing and inspiring the German Expressionists. Though ...

The African Kuba Bwoom tribal mask is the oldest known mask, the Kuba bwoom mask. The materials used for the realization of the Mask are: Wood, colors and vibrates plants, caures, be...

Striking Makonde animal helmet mask, dog or hyena, Tanzania. Early 20th century with dark patina from traditional tribal use, wear inside from being used. Finely carved features, wit...

This mid-20th century hand-woven basket originates from the Dayak tribe of Borneo crafted with rattan fibres and an iron wood frame. These baskets were used to carry leaves, fruit, g...

Ancient Cubist Kuba Dance Mask Black Patina, Cone Shaped Eyes, from the Congo, Africa. It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for it...