1940's - 1950's Zulu Milk Pail ('Ithunga'), South Africa
Located in London, GB
This early-twentieth-century tall, narrow vessel, from the Zulu culture in South Africa, would have
Hardwood
African Zulu Ukhamba Beer Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Zulu people of South Africa create ceramic works of unrivaled balance and weightlessness. This
Terracotta
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding 20th century tribally-used Zulu hand-built ceramic beer pot with hundreds of applied
Earthenware
19th C Finely Incised Zulu Beer Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection pays homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they ...
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Zulu Ceramic Beer Pot, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by ZENA KRUZICK Mid-20th Century Zulu Ceramic Beer Pot, South Africa This large beer
Clay
Ceramic Zulu Pattern Vase , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
The Design Vase by Senzo Duma Ceramics, crafted by Lefu Thebe and adorned with intricate hand-painted designs by Zinhle Nene, stands as a testament to South African artistic heritage...
Ceramic
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding 20th century tribally-used Zulu hand-built ceramic beer pot with hundreds of applied
Earthenware
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding 20th century tribally-used Zulu hand-built ceramic beer pot with hundreds of applied
Earthenware
19th Century Tribal Zulu Prestige Vessel, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
This early Zulu vessel is part of a small group of highly decorative vessels, made in the mid-to
Wood
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Pot, Zulu Ukhamba, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
Mphise Area, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa.
Ceramic
Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Arch Etchings
Located in Amarillo, TX
White clay zulu pot with intricate arch carvings.
Clay
Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Triangle Etchings
Located in Amarillo, TX
White clay zulu pot with intricate triangle carvings.
Clay
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H 7 in W 7 in D 7 in
Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Diamond Shaped Etchings
Located in Amarillo, TX
White clay zulu pot with intricate diamond carvings.
Clay
Circa 1915 Pueblo Old Pawn Turquoise Cuff Bracelet in Stamped Ingot Silver
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
This vintage Southwestern Native American cuff bracelet, crafted by a Pueblo artisan circa 1915, is a striking example of early Old Pawn jewelry. Made from heavy, hand-worked ingot s...
Multi-gemstone, Silver
Kuba Shoowa Textile 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Shoowa Prestige Cloth Kuba Shoowa peoples DR Congo, Kasai Region Raffia palm fiber, natural and chemical dyes, cut-pile and stem stitch embroidery 24.5 x 24.5 inches (62 x 62 cm) ...
Natural Fiber
$545
H 15.75 in W 13.39 in D 0.02 in
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rod...
Leather, Wood
$326
H 1.97 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Rare Tiger's Eye Stone Style Ashtray South Africa Circa 1955 Caramel Color
By Luigi Cervone
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rare Tiger's Eye Stone Style Ashtray South Africa Circa 1955 Caramel Color
Stone, Marble
Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall and narrow parrying shield from the Aboriginal people living in the Western Australia. The piece was carved out of a single block of hard wood that is dense and heavy. Of a cl...
Wood
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.5 in W 7 in D 0.5 in
Classic Dayak Wood Calendar Board with Aso or Dragon Motifs, Borneo Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Classic Dayak carved flat wood calendar board with Aso or Dragon Motifs, Borneo, Indonesia. Traditional very dark wood with carving in relief and incised numbers/calendar marks, and ...
Wood
1950s South African Branded Produce Crate
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s South African Branded Produce Crate 1950s South African Branded Produce Crate. Good honest produce crate with distinct branding. WORKSHOP REPORT Our workshop team inspect ...
Wood
$975Sale Price|50% Off
H 17 in W 16 in D 2.5 in
Fine Tribal Bambara Cubist Figurative Wood Door Lock Early 20th c Mali Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Tribal Bambara cubist figurative wood door lock, early 20th century Mali, Africa great abstract figure with strong cubist stylized elegant face. The Bambara of Mali use decorat...
Wood
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.5 in W 17.5 in D 1.25 in
Early Yoruba Wood Circular Divination Board Face & Figures, Early 20th C round
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Very early large Yoruba divination board, a classic form round board with face at top, figures, couples, snakes, cowrie shells and other items around the edge of the board. Heavy woo...
Wood
African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bring a piece of African heritage into your space with this authentic vintage Katanda mask from the Lega people of DR Congo. Hand-carved in the mid-20th century, this tribal mask is ...
Hardwood
Australian Aboriginal Yawkyawk Fiber Sculpture
By Allison Guwanjguwanj
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fiber art by contemporary aboriginal artist Allison Guwanjguwanj. It depicts a dreamtime creature called "Yawkyawk" which is the ancestor of the clan. It is a mermaid-like creature ...
Natural Fiber
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Guardian Figure, Northwest Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century tribal guardian figure, Northwest Nepal The mere essence of a protector figure remains in this weathered fragment, with hands clasped in front of ches...
Wood
Australian Aboriginal Yawkyawk Fiber Sculpture
By Allison Guwanjguwanj
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fiber art by contemporary aboriginal artist Allison Guwanjguwanj. It depicts a dreamtime creature called "Yawkyawk" which is the ancestor of the clan. It is a mermaid-like creature ...
Natural Fiber
Pair of Papua New Guinea "Yam Festival" Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea yam festival masks from the mid 20th century. These vintage ceremonial masks, also referred to as a baba mask, originate from the Abelam people, along the ...
Iron
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