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Style: Tribal
Large Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).
Bronze with bordered silver inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral tendril vine pattern referred to as “the okir ...
Category
19th Century Philippine Antique Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).
Bronze with bordered silver inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral tendril vine pattern referred to as “the okir ...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Small Burmese Karen 4 Frog Drum, 18th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Burmese Karen Frog Drum, a small bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze Pond” (Cooler - ...
Category
18th Century Burmese Antique Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Handcrafted Decorative Round Pierced Copper Server With Lid
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique large pierced Indian nut/food warmer of brass, copper and iron construction. Hand-made with lovely piercing and embossing giving an otherwise utilitarian object a highly ...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
Medium Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Medium Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).
Bronze/Brass with bordered silver inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral tendril vine pattern referred to as “th...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Brass
Personal size Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Personal size Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).
A mixed metal box having a brass body with bordered silver inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral tendril...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Brass
Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).
A mixed metal box having a bronze/brass body with bordered silver/copper inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral t...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
Deluxe Betel Nut Box Set, Maranao Culture, Southern Philippines
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Deluxe Betel Nut Box Set, Maranao Culture, Southern Philippines (Mindanao). Two bronze rectangular boxes decorated with symmetrical silver inlay in the tendril vine pattern referred ...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Brass
Antique Large Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).
Bronze with bordered silver inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral tendril vine pattern referred to as “the okir ...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Indian Mughal Silver Inlaid Bidri Spittoon
Located in New Orleans, LA
This antique, Indian bidri spitoon (Peekdaan or Thookadaan) is cast as an opposing double bell-shape, with the exterior decorated with oval reserves of stylized, poppies, a common mo...
Category
18th Century Indian Antique Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Philippines 19th Century Panabas Iron Sword With Carved Wood And Rattan Handle
Located in Miami, FL
Panabas short sword from the Philippines.
A rare late 18th early 19th century Panabas short sword from the Mindanao, Malabang and the Moro cultures in Lanao Del Sur, the southern p...
Category
19th Century Philippine Antique Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum or Drinks Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Patinated bronze Southeast Asian rain drum or frog drum that could also serve as a drinks table. The drum has a tall tapered, waisted form. The drums are typ...
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Lisu Tribe Silver Collar Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains of southeast China, Thailand and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Lisu people are know for their v...
Category
20th Century Thai Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum or Drinks Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large and rare Shan style Southeast Asian patinated cast bronze rain drum or frog drum that could serve as a side or drink table. The bronze drum has a taper...
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Southeast Asian Rain Drum
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a large example of an early 20th century Southeast Asia ceremonial Rain Drum. The cast bronze drum has acquired a deep desirable patina. The bronze is detailed with abstract designs with a central star. The body of the drum contains tiny sculptures...
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Collection of H’Mong Tribe Silver Spirit Locks
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains of southeast China, Laos, Thailand and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Hmong people are know for ...
Category
20th Century Laotian Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Yao Tribe Silver Torc
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains above Thailand, Laos and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Yao people are skilled silversmiths who ...
Category
20th Century Laotian Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Silver
H’mong Tribe Silver Spirit Lock Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains of Southeast China, Laos, Thailand and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Hmong people are known for...
Category
20th Century Laotian Tribal Metalwork
Materials
Silver
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Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box.
Handcrafted decorative North India round metal Asian copper Mughal Raj, Indian lidded , spice, pandan betel box with latch and a top handle.
Of dome form with lotus-shaped finial, with spiralling bosse designs,
Delicately and intricately hand-chased and hammered with geometric Anglo-Indian designs.
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Located in Hamburg, PA
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18th Century Buckler Parrying Shield, Santal Region, Northern India
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Vintage Bronze Oil Lamp with Shaman Figure from West Nepal, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage bronze oil lamp with Shaman figure from West Nepal. Mid-20th Century. 11 inches tall.
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tribal Metalwork
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Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Tribal metalwork for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Tribal metalwork for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage metalwork created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Tribal metalwork made in a specific country, there are Asia, Southeast Asia, and Philippines pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for metalwork differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $11,250 while the average work can sell for $2,050.
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