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Unique African Hand-Carved Tribal Totem – Spiritual Sculpture, mid-20th century
Unique African Hand-Carved Tribal Totem – Spiritual Sculpture, mid-20th century

Unique African Hand-Carved Tribal Totem – Spiritual Sculpture, mid-20th century

Located in DE KWAKEL, NL

A tall, hand-carved wooden totem rich in symbolic meaning and craftsmanship. This unique sculpture

Category

Mid-20th Century Central African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique African Tribal Carved Bone TOTEM Ceremonial Pipe
Antique African Tribal Carved Bone TOTEM Ceremonial Pipe

Antique African Tribal Carved Bone TOTEM Ceremonial Pipe

Located in Forney, TX

An unusual and whimsical figural TOTEM carved bone ceremonial pipe, displayed raised on a custom

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bone, Wood

Vintage Totemic Figure, South American, Carved Crystal, Gilt Metal, Tribal Art
Vintage Totemic Figure, South American, Carved Crystal, Gilt Metal, Tribal Art

Vintage Totemic Figure, South American, Carved Crystal, Gilt Metal, Tribal Art

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage totemic figure. A South American, carved crystal and gilt metal decorative

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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Tall Vintage Tribal Figure, South American Crystal, Totem, Ornament, Mid Century
Tall Vintage Tribal Figure, South American Crystal, Totem, Ornament, Mid Century

Tall Vintage Tribal Figure, South American Crystal, Totem, Ornament, Mid Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

totemic ornament, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Distinctive tribal figure in the Inca or

Category

Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cedar Wood Totem Kwakiutl Eagle.
Vintage Cedar Wood Totem Kwakiutl Eagle.

Vintage Cedar Wood Totem Kwakiutl Eagle.

$475

H 8.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in

Vintage Cedar Wood Totem Kwakiutl Eagle.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Vintage Wooden Totem Kwakiutl Eagle Cedar Wood. Early 20th Century hand carved cedar wood

Category

Early 20th Century American Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Cedar

Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance
Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance

Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance

Located in Atlanta, GA

A yam ancestor TOTEM pole from the mid-Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea. Carved out of a

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century
Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century

Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century

$8,500

H 90.56 in W 27.56 in D 7.88 in

Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century

Located in Mexico City, MX

have a strong warrior tradition and are recognized as expert artisans. Traditionally, totems have

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 3 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 3 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 3 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood

Located in Paris, FR

TOTEM 3 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood

Located in Paris, FR

TOTEM 2 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopia TOTEM 1 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopia TOTEM 1 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopia TOTEM 1 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood

Located in Paris, FR

TOTEM 1 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia

Category

Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

8x11 Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Linear Totem Tribal Modern Carpet Rug
8x11 Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Linear Totem Tribal Modern Carpet Rug

8x11 Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Linear Totem Tribal Modern Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

the floor. The surface displays a contemporary allover pattern characterized by linear tribal totems

Category

2010s Pakistani Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kazak Persian Rug, Red with Large Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Antique Kazak Persian Rug, Red with Large Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Antique Kazak Persian Rug, Red with Large Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

totems, including diamonds, stars, and angular patterns, delightfully reinforce the tribal nature of this

Category

Vintage 1910s Persian Kazak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1900's Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Tribal Style
1900's Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Tribal Style

1900's Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

odyssey is a dynamic border of hexagonal and diamond shapes, alive with rustic florals and tribal totems

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Sculptural Modern Brutalist Terracotta Tribal-Inspired Decorative Totem 3
Sculptural Modern Brutalist Terracotta Tribal-Inspired Decorative Totem 3

Sculptural Modern Brutalist Terracotta Tribal-Inspired Decorative Totem 3

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

This modern sculptural Brutalist decorative totem by Egg Designs merges sculptural form with

Category

2010s South African Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Sculptural Modern Brutalist Terracotta Tribal-Inspired Decorative Totem 2
Sculptural Modern Brutalist Terracotta Tribal-Inspired Decorative Totem 2

Sculptural Modern Brutalist Terracotta Tribal-Inspired Decorative Totem 2

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

This modern sculptural Brutalist decorative totem by Egg Designs merges sculptural form with

Category

2010s South African Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Sculptural Modern Brutalist Terracotta Tribal-Inspired Decorative Totem 1
Sculptural Modern Brutalist Terracotta Tribal-Inspired Decorative Totem 1

Sculptural Modern Brutalist Terracotta Tribal-Inspired Decorative Totem 1

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

This modern sculptural Brutalist decorative totem by Egg Designs merges sculptural form with

Category

2010s South African Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Sculptural Modern Brutalist Terracotta Tribal-Inspired Decorative Totem Trio Set
Sculptural Modern Brutalist Terracotta Tribal-Inspired Decorative Totem Trio Set

Sculptural Modern Brutalist Terracotta Tribal-Inspired Decorative Totem Trio Set

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

This modern sculptural Brutalist decorative totem set by Egg Designs merges sculptural form with

Category

2010s South African Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Persian Small Rug - Zanjan Design - Navy & Red
Persian Small Rug - Zanjan Design - Navy & Red

Persian Small Rug - Zanjan Design - Navy & Red

Located in Dallas, TX

Authentic Zanjan Persian Rug - Bold Tribal Totem Design in Red & Navy Embrace the raw, expressive

Category

20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1960's Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style
1960's Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style

1960's Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

corner spandrels bring a sense of earth-bound harmony, while the border, adorned with tribal totem-like

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1980's Pakistani Shirvan Carpet with Modern Style
1980's Pakistani Shirvan Carpet with Modern Style

1980's Pakistani Shirvan Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

talismans march with regal poise down the field, surrounded by tribal totems and latch-hook figures. These

Category

Late 20th Century Pakistani Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Malayer Carpet with Traditional Style
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Malayer Carpet with Traditional Style

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Malayer Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

corner elements, with their tribal totems and checkerboard motifs, speak to the nomadic and regional

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Persian Heriz Carpet with Traditional Style
1950's Persian Heriz Carpet with Traditional Style

1950's Persian Heriz Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

the weaver’s deep reverence for nature. Throughout the field, protective amulets and tribal totems are

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century
Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century

Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century

$12,500

H 115.36 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century

Located in Mexico City, MX

have a strong warrior tradition and are recognized as expert artisans. Traditionally, totems have

Category

Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Cameroon 20th-Century Beaded Totem Walking Stick on Base
African Cameroon 20th-Century Beaded Totem Walking Stick on Base

African Cameroon 20th-Century Beaded Totem Walking Stick on Base

Located in Queens, NY

African Cameroon 20th-Century red, black, white and yellow beaded totem walking stick with a black

Category

20th Century African Tribal Antiquities

One-of-Kind "Totem" Chair by Paolo Rossi
One-of-Kind "Totem" Chair by Paolo Rossi

One-of-Kind "Totem" Chair by Paolo Rossi

$4,348

H 80.71 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in

One-of-Kind "Totem" Chair by Paolo Rossi

Located in Roma, RM

tribal, where the totem reigns supreme in perfect harmony with the elements of nature. Paolo does not

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Wrought Iron

One-of-Kind "Totem" Chair by Paolo Rossi
One-of-Kind "Totem" Chair by Paolo Rossi

One-of-Kind "Totem" Chair by Paolo Rossi

$4,348

H 79.93 in W 15.75 in D 14.57 in

One-of-Kind "Totem" Chair by Paolo Rossi

Located in Roma, RM

tribal, where the totem reigns supreme in perfect harmony with the elements of nature. Paolo does not

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

The Totemic Axis: Late 19th Century Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Qashqai Power
The Totemic Axis: Late 19th Century Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Qashqai Power

The Totemic Axis: Late 19th Century Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Qashqai Power

Located in Dallas, TX

carries the unmistakable authority of tribal Iran—where weaving was both cultural record and spiritual

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Vintage 3.3 Feet Tall African Hand Carved Wood Wall Masks, Set of Three
Large Vintage 3.3 Feet Tall African Hand Carved Wood Wall Masks, Set of Three

Large Vintage 3.3 Feet Tall African Hand Carved Wood Wall Masks, Set of Three

$531Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 38.98 in W 7.88 in D 2.37 in

Large Vintage 3.3 Feet Tall African Hand Carved Wood Wall Masks, Set of Three

Located in Bochum, NRW

Set of 3 vintage hand-carved wood African wall masks, richly decorated with intricate tribal motifs

Category

1990s Ghanaian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Taupe with Colorful Animal Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Taupe with Colorful Animal Pictorials - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Taupe with Colorful Animal Pictorials - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

of tribal symbols and totemic figures anchors the bottom edge like a narrative footer—hinting at myth

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Bessarabian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkmen Rug Ersari Snake Design
Turkmen Rug Ersari Snake Design

Turkmen Rug Ersari Snake Design

$16,909

W 66.93 in L 148.82 in

Turkmen Rug Ersari Snake Design

Located in Ferrara, IT

, indigo blue, and burnt orange, are punctuated with totemic tribal symbols, small hooked diamonds, amulets

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Leather Sculpture, Tabou 1 by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Contemporary Leather Sculpture, Tabou 1 by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara

Contemporary Leather Sculpture, Tabou 1 by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara

By Stephane Parmentier

Located in Warsaw, PL

-age design and tribal art, these contemporary totems are great decorative pieces able to create a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Leather Sculpture, Tabou 3 by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Contemporary Leather Sculpture, Tabou 3 by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara

Contemporary Leather Sculpture, Tabou 3 by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara

By Stephane Parmentier

Located in Warsaw, PL

-age design and tribal art, these contemporary totems are great decorative pieces able to create a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Leather Sculpture, Tabou 4 by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Contemporary Leather Sculpture, Tabou 4 by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara

Contemporary Leather Sculpture, Tabou 4 by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara

By Stephane Parmentier

Located in Warsaw, PL

space-age design and tribal art, these contemporary totems are great decorative pieces able to create a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Leather Sculpture, Tabou 5 by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Contemporary Leather Sculpture, Tabou 5 by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara

Contemporary Leather Sculpture, Tabou 5 by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara

By Stephane Parmentier

Located in Warsaw, PL

space-age design and tribal art, these contemporary totems are great decorative pieces able to create a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Leather Sculpture, Tabou 2 by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Contemporary Leather Sculpture, Tabou 2 by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara

Contemporary Leather Sculpture, Tabou 2 by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara

By Stephane Parmentier

Located in Warsaw, PL

-age design and tribal art, these contemporary totems are great decorative pieces able to create a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Abstract Sculpture Like Brancusi, Signed Adriano Tolomei, Italy, 1970's
Abstract Sculpture Like Brancusi, Signed Adriano Tolomei, Italy, 1970's

Abstract Sculpture Like Brancusi, Signed Adriano Tolomei, Italy, 1970's

By Brancusi

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Brancusi, Giacometti, or African tribal arts and totems. Adriano Tolomei is an Italian architect, furniture

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Brown Stoneware Table Lamp, Model number 59617, by Scheurich West Germany 1960s
Brown Stoneware Table Lamp, Model number 59617, by Scheurich West Germany 1960s

Brown Stoneware Table Lamp, Model number 59617, by Scheurich West Germany 1960s

By Wallåkra, Scheurich Keramik

Located in Grythyttan, SE

lamp a subtle tribal or totemic character and reminds of the sublime art works by Wallåkra pottery in

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

1900's Persian Shiraz Carpet with Modern Style
1900's Persian Shiraz Carpet with Modern Style

1900's Persian Shiraz Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

lozenge a talisman, edged in latch-hooks to shield and guide. Scattered between them are cryptic tribal

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Foam-stone Inspired Handmade Ceramic Vases (Set of 3 )-  Rustic Textured Surface
Foam-stone Inspired Handmade Ceramic Vases (Set of 3 )-  Rustic Textured Surface

Foam-stone Inspired Handmade Ceramic Vases (Set of 3 )- Rustic Textured Surface

By Midnight Sun

Located in 景德镇市, CN

silhouette, evoking the presence of ancient stone monuments or primitive tribal totems. The contrasting

Category

2010s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Foam-stone Inspired Handmade Ceramic Vases (Set of 3 )-  Rustic Textured Surface
Foam-stone Inspired Handmade Ceramic Vases (Set of 3 )-  Rustic Textured Surface

Foam-stone Inspired Handmade Ceramic Vases (Set of 3 )- Rustic Textured Surface

By Midnight Sun

Located in 景德镇市, CN

silhouette, evoking the presence of ancient stone monuments or primitive tribal totems. The contrasting

Category

2010s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Sculptural Wood Totem Geometric Black & Orange Tribal Marquetry
Contemporary Sculptural Wood Totem Geometric Black & Orange Tribal Marquetry

Contemporary Sculptural Wood Totem Geometric Black & Orange Tribal Marquetry

By Hommes Studio

Located in Porto, PT

The Jacarta Totem is an abstract home accessory design that beautifully balances different sizes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ash, Birdseye Maple, Maple, Walnut, Lacquer

Modern Sculptural Wood Totem Geometric Blocks Black & White Tribal Print
Modern Sculptural Wood Totem Geometric Blocks Black & White Tribal Print

Modern Sculptural Wood Totem Geometric Blocks Black & White Tribal Print

By Hommes Studio

Located in Porto, PT

The Madame Totem is a one-of-a-kind design piece featuring an expressive black and white tribal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ash, Birdseye Maple, Maple, Walnut, Lacquer

Modern Sculptural Wood Totem Geometric Shape Black & White Tribal Marquetry
Modern Sculptural Wood Totem Geometric Shape Black & White Tribal Marquetry

Modern Sculptural Wood Totem Geometric Shape Black & White Tribal Marquetry

By Hommes Studio

Located in Porto, PT

The Amalia Totem is a force of nature, a modern home accessory that can elevate any interior. It

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ash, Birdseye Maple, Maple, Walnut, Lacquer

Berber Red, Black, Brown Vintage Rectangular Wool Tribal Tapestry, TOTEM
Berber Red, Black, Brown Vintage Rectangular Wool Tribal Tapestry, TOTEM

Berber Red, Black, Brown Vintage Rectangular Wool Tribal Tapestry, TOTEM

Located in Paris, FR

Berber tribal artwork handmade by women of the Atlas Mountains originally for domestic use, this

Category

Late 20th Century Maghreb Arts and Crafts Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Tabou 05 Decorative TOTEM HAP085
Tabou 05 Decorative TOTEM HAP085

Tabou 05 Decorative TOTEM HAP085

Unavailable

H 21.26 in W 28.35 in D 7.09 in

Tabou 05 Decorative TOTEM HAP085

By Stephane Parmentier, Giobagnara

Located in Genoa, IT

A mix of Space Age design and tribal art, this contemporary totem is a great decorative piece able

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Suede

Tabou 02 Decorative TOTEM HAP082
Tabou 02 Decorative TOTEM HAP082

Tabou 02 Decorative TOTEM HAP082

Unavailable

H 20.48 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in

Tabou 02 Decorative TOTEM HAP082

By Stephane Parmentier, Giobagnara

Located in Genoa, IT

A mix of space age design and tribal art, this contemporary totem is a great decorative piece able

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Suede

Tabou 01 Decorative TOTEM HAP081
Tabou 01 Decorative TOTEM HAP081

Tabou 01 Decorative TOTEM HAP081

Unavailable

H 21.66 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in

Tabou 01 Decorative TOTEM HAP081

By Stephane Parmentier, Giobagnara

Located in Genoa, IT

A mix of Space Age design and tribal art, this contemporary totem is a great decorative piece able

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Suede

EAST AFRICAN TOTEM
EAST AFRICAN TOTEM

EAST AFRICAN TOTEM

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H 57.5 in W 10.5 in D 8.5 in

EAST AFRICAN TOTEM

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A large carved wooden totem from East Africa.

Category

20th Century African Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century
Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century

Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century

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H 75.6 in W 26.78 in D 6.7 in

Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century

Located in Mexico City, MX

demonstrates. Traditionally, totems have been associated with divine and magic powers attributed to a sacred

Category

Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Pacific Northwest Totem Pole
Pacific Northwest Totem Pole

Pacific Northwest Totem Pole

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H 25.75 in W 6.5 in D 5.25 in

Pacific Northwest Totem Pole

Located in Asheville, NC

Genuine Indian Made Totem Pole Signed FL Rhinehart #9

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Tribal Art

Exotic Decorated Totem, Mid-20th Century
Exotic Decorated Totem, Mid-20th Century

Exotic Decorated Totem, Mid-20th Century

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H 12.6 in W 2.37 in D 1.19 in

Exotic Decorated Totem, Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Exotic Decorated Totem is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Tall East African Totem Signed Saorzi
Tall East African Totem Signed Saorzi

Tall East African Totem Signed Saorzi

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H 80 in W 8 in D 9 in

Tall East African Totem Signed Saorzi

Located in Pasadena, CA

Totemic african sculpture.

Category

Vintage 1960s African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Rare Floor Lamp Attributed to Ico Parisi
Rare Floor Lamp Attributed to Ico Parisi

Rare Floor Lamp Attributed to Ico Parisi

By Ico Parisi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unusual Tribal totem like tantalizing light

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethipian TOTEM in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethipian TOTEM in Solid Natural Cedar Wood

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethipian TOTEM in Solid Natural Cedar Wood

Located in Paris, FR

TOTEM sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic Goragué, South / South West Ethiopia

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

8 1/2 Feet Tall New Guinea  Totem/Ladder ( African style )
8 1/2 Feet Tall New Guinea  Totem/Ladder ( African style )

8 1/2 Feet Tall New Guinea Totem/Ladder ( African style )

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very unusual large ladder from new guinea, from the upper sepick river, very heavy wood ( around 175 to 200 pounds ), they use theses ladder to go inside they huts, most of the tri...

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Vintage 1970s Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Antique Caucasian Lori Pambak Rug
Antique Caucasian Lori Pambak Rug

Antique Caucasian Lori Pambak Rug

Located in Atlanta, GA

-floating tribal totems, including charming, naively-rendered animal forms, delightfully reinforce the

Category

Antique 1880s Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Female Figure Sculpture by Leo de Beer, ca. 1965

Female Figure Sculpture by Leo de Beer, ca. 1965

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

sculpture evokes Neolithic standing stones or tribal totems, linking contemporary art to humanity’s enduring

Category

20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

First Nation TOTEM Style Painted Wood Mask Wall Sculpture Tribal
First Nation TOTEM Style Painted Wood Mask Wall Sculpture Tribal

First Nation TOTEM Style Painted Wood Mask Wall Sculpture Tribal

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a wonderful, carved and painted wood wall art sculpture, of a totem style

Category

20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Tribal Cast Bronze Elephant TOTEM Figure, Kondh People, India
Late 19th Century Tribal Cast Bronze Elephant TOTEM Figure, Kondh People, India

Late 19th Century Tribal Cast Bronze Elephant TOTEM Figure, Kondh People, India

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th century tribal cast bronze elephant TOTEM figure, Kondh people, Orissa, India A bridal

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Totem Form Wood Sculpture by Italo Scanga
Totem Form Wood Sculpture by Italo Scanga

Totem Form Wood Sculpture by Italo Scanga

By Italo Scanga

Located in New York, NY

10 ft Totem-form sculpture by Italo Scanga.

Category

20th Century American Tribal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Wooden Sculpture of Totemic Figures from Timor Island, Indonesia, circa 1970s
Wooden Sculpture of Totemic Figures from Timor Island, Indonesia, circa 1970s

Wooden Sculpture of Totemic Figures from Timor Island, Indonesia, circa 1970s

Located in London, GB

. Similarly guardian spirits, ancestor figures or totemic spirits are all captured in wood, to be passed down

Category

Vintage 1970s Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Azilal Berber Moroccan Rug with Two Red Totems
Vintage Azilal Berber Moroccan Rug with Two Red Totems

Vintage Azilal Berber Moroccan Rug with Two Red Totems

Located in Milan, IT

Two parallel blocks of red dominate the white background of this unusual Azilal rug. What are we looking at? The ancient standing stones found in the Palaeolithic temples of eastern ...

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1990s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

James Prestini Sculptures
James Prestini Sculptures

James Prestini Sculptures

By James Prestini

Located in Chicago, IL

, featured by Edgar Kaufman for MOMA. Prestini, in this series of totemic, almost tribal like sculptures

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

7' x 9' Antique Caucasian Konaghend Soumak Rug with Tri-Medallions, 19th Century
7' x 9' Antique Caucasian Konaghend Soumak Rug with Tri-Medallions, 19th Century

7' x 9' Antique Caucasian Konaghend Soumak Rug with Tri-Medallions, 19th Century

Located in Spring Valley, NY

these octagonal medallions are accompanied on each side by two totem-like tribal motifs, creating a well

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Sumak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gianni Pinna Table Lamp in Wood with Glazed Ceramic Decoration, Italy 1970s
Gianni Pinna Table Lamp in Wood with Glazed Ceramic Decoration, Italy 1970s

Gianni Pinna Table Lamp in Wood with Glazed Ceramic Decoration, Italy 1970s

By Gianni Pinna

Located in Hellouw, NL

deep recesses and curved voids that call to mind tribal mask forms or abstracted totems. The opposing

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Maori New Zealand Large Carved Wood TOTEM Tribal Figure
Maori New Zealand Large Carved Wood TOTEM Tribal Figure

Maori New Zealand Large Carved Wood TOTEM Tribal Figure

Located in Studio City, CA

A rather engaging and scarce Maori carved TOTEM figure. Very finely done with the traditional

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Vintage 1960s New Zealand Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

Super Tall Impressive Hand Carved and Painted Winged TOTEM Pole
Super Tall Impressive Hand Carved and Painted Winged TOTEM Pole

Super Tall Impressive Hand Carved and Painted Winged TOTEM Pole

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An eye-catching hand carved tribal TOTEM pole having bold color palette in black, red, green and

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Vintage 1970s American Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

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Mossi Katanga Ceremonial "Totemic" Mask, Burkina Faso Africa, circa Early 1900s
Mossi Katanga Ceremonial "Totemic" Mask, Burkina Faso Africa, circa Early 1900s

Mossi Katanga Ceremonial "Totemic" Mask, Burkina Faso Africa, circa Early 1900s

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

or a human figure surmounted by a plank, representing a totemic animal or an important ancestor

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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

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Antique TOTEM Pole Relic, Eagle or Thunderbird Beak
Antique TOTEM Pole Relic, Eagle or Thunderbird Beak

Antique TOTEM Pole Relic, Eagle or Thunderbird Beak

Located in Nantucket, MA

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Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Tribal Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

The Crimson Legacy: A Vintage Persian Karaja Heriz Rug of Enduring Prestige
The Crimson Legacy: A Vintage Persian Karaja Heriz Rug of Enduring Prestige

The Crimson Legacy: A Vintage Persian Karaja Heriz Rug of Enduring Prestige

Located in Dallas, TX

rosettes, serrated leaves, and tribal totems—speaks the language of protection and prosperity, carrying

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Luri Rug
Antique Luri Rug

Antique Luri Rug

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W 58 in L 115 in

Antique Luri Rug

Located in New York, NY

An indigenous tribal rug from Iran by the Luri people. Great tribal design with almost totemic

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Totem
Vintage Totem

Vintage Totem

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H 8 in W 10.5 in D 11 in

Vintage Totem

Located in Pasadena, CA

Fantastic Vintage Totem done in cedar circa 1930's . Great color and imagery, just the best. Large

Category

Vintage 1930s Tribal Art

Materials

Cedar

timor island totem
timor island totem

timor island totem

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H 77 in W 16 in D 16 in

timor island totem

Located in st. helena, napa valley, CA

totem used as protection, buried mid way in ground in front of home / shelter. on brushed

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Naga totem panel
Naga totem panel

Naga totem panel

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H 49.61 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in

Naga totem panel

Located in BORDEAUX, FR

Totem panel from Nagaland The Naga people lives on Indo-Burmese border. They was head cutter Hunter

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Anglo-Indian Tribal Art

Materials

Teak

Pacific Northwest Carved Totem Pole
Pacific Northwest Carved Totem Pole

Pacific Northwest Carved Totem Pole

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Totem poles were employed by native tribes in the Northern Alaska and Canadian areas to tell

Category

Vintage 1950s Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Rare Northwest Coast polychromed Walrus tusk totem
Rare Northwest Coast polychromed Walrus tusk totem

Rare Northwest Coast polychromed Walrus tusk totem

Located in New York, NY

This Totem is an incredible example of the work that came out of the Northwest Coast at the

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Early 20th Century American Tribal Art

North West Coast Tlingit Wood Totem with Potlatch Rings
North West Coast Tlingit Wood Totem with Potlatch Rings

North West Coast Tlingit Wood Totem with Potlatch Rings

Located in New York, NY

Carved cedar wood totem with a squatting beaver shaman holding a rattle in each hand, the ends

Category

Antique 19th Century Canadian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Pigment

Pair of Hand Crafted Vintage Spanish Wall Hanging Shelves
Pair of Hand Crafted Vintage Spanish Wall Hanging Shelves

Pair of Hand Crafted Vintage Spanish Wall Hanging Shelves

Located in Pasadena, CA

reminiscent of architectural corbels or tribal totems.

Category

20th Century Spanish Shelves

Materials

Wood

Gabriel Shaffer (b.1975- ) | "Kavmure"

Gabriel Shaffer (b.1975- ) | "Kavmure"

Located in Wyomissing, PA

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Gabriel Shaffer (b.1975- ) | Egg Head With Tiny Eyes

Gabriel Shaffer (b.1975- ) | Egg Head With Tiny Eyes

Located in Wyomissing, PA

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Canvas

Gabriel Shaffer (b.1975- ) | Oh Silent Blind Creatures

Gabriel Shaffer (b.1975- ) | Oh Silent Blind Creatures

Located in Wyomissing, PA

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Totemic Figural Sculpture
Totemic Figural Sculpture

Totemic Figural Sculpture

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H 70.5 in W 8 in D 9 in

Totemic Figural Sculpture

Located in Southampton, NY

An African carved wood figurative sculpture in black and white.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Tribal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Totems pair in carved and painted wood, Vietnam, circa 1950
Totems pair in carved and painted wood, Vietnam, circa 1950

Totems pair in carved and painted wood, Vietnam, circa 1950

Located in Ramatuelle, IDF

Pair of Vietnamese totems, high semi-circular pieces of wood, carved with tribal patterns. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Vietnamese Tribal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

South Pacific Tiki Totem Pole Table Lamp
South Pacific Tiki Totem Pole Table Lamp

South Pacific Tiki Totem Pole Table Lamp

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H 20 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in

South Pacific Tiki Totem Pole Table Lamp

Located in Fulton, CA

Exotic hand carved wood table lamp made of Monkeypod wood. South Pacific origin attributed to Hawaii. Shade is new, circa 1950s-1960s. New shade.

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Mid-20th Century American Tribal Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Wood Northwest Totem Pole, circa 1930
Wood Northwest Totem Pole, circa 1930

Wood Northwest Totem Pole, circa 1930

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H 26.75 in W 4 in D 3.5 in

Wood Northwest Totem Pole, circa 1930

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1930 wood hand made Northwest totem pole with folk art figural animals and human faces, all

Category

Vintage 1930s Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Tabou 03 Decorative TOTEM HAP083
Tabou 03 Decorative TOTEM HAP083

Tabou 03 Decorative TOTEM HAP083

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H 28.35 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in

Tabou 03 Decorative TOTEM HAP083

By Stephane Parmentier, Giobagnara

Located in Genoa, IT

A mix of Space Age design and tribal art, this contemporary totem is a great decorative piece able

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Suede

Tabou 04 Decorative TOTEM HAP084
Tabou 04 Decorative TOTEM HAP084

Tabou 04 Decorative TOTEM HAP084

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H 22.84 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in

Tabou 04 Decorative TOTEM HAP084

By Stephane Parmentier, Giobagnara

Located in Genoa, IT

A mix of Space Age design and tribal art, this contemporary totem is a great decorative piece able

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Suede

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Located in London, GB

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$150 / item

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Contemporary black Stag T Stool / Side Table by Rick Owens

Contemporary black Stag T Stool / Side Table by Rick Owens

$7,850 / item

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$975

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Located in Rochester, NY

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Tribal Totem For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tribal totem for your home. Each tribal totem for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and wool. If you’re shopping for a tribal totem, we have 61 options in-stock, while there are 19 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a tribal totem — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right tribal totem, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and folk art styles are of considerable interest. Stephane Parmentier, Giobagnara and Egg Designs each produced at least one beautiful tribal totem that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tribal Totem?

The average selling price for a tribal totem at 1stDibs is $3,000, while they’re typically $242 on the low end and $95,000 for the highest priced.