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Style: Tribal
Large Middle Eastern Round Lidded Spice Box, c. 1900
Located in Ross, CA
Large round hand-turned, and hand-painted lidded antique tribal wooden spice box, likely from Pakistan, made around 1900.
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Early 20th Century Pakistani Tribal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Scarce Antique Tuareg Mauritania North Africa Mixed Metal Mounted Wood Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and magnificent antique Tuareg peoples mixed metal mounted wooden chest / coffer / monumental table box. Most impressive size, hand-crafted in ...
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Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Boho Chic Moroccan Inlaid Bone Jewelry Chest or Box with Brass Inlay
Located in Plainview, NY
A decorative handmade orange bone and black tribal design chest or jewelry box. The chest interior is leather and features gorgeous brass inlay design with natural decorative stones.
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1980s Moroccan Vintage Tribal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

A Mindanao silver inlaid bronze betal nut box, Islamic, mid to late 19th century
Located in Central England, GB
This highly decorative box is a betal nut box. The habit of chewing was relevant in the southern Philippines and much of southeast Asia. Wealthy Maraneo families on the island of Mi...
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Late 19th Century Philippine Antique Tribal Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Beautiful Wooden Box with Silver Rim and Chancay Textile Fragment from Peru
Located in Mexico, DF
This beautiful box was hand carved into two pieces from Cumarú wood (also known as Brasilian teak), there are no screws or nails and no assemblies. The wood is brown with visible gra...
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Late 20th Century Peruvian Tribal Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Tessellated Faux Horn & Wood Round Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Round tessellated faux horn box with wood lining. No makers mark or signature
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1980s American Vintage Tribal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Carved Green Soapstone Elephant Motif Decorative Box
Located in Stamford, CT
1980s green carved soapstone decorative box. Carved elephant motif across the lid of the box. No makers mark or signature.
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1980s Indian Vintage Tribal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

Oblong Tribal Sea Shell Box with Removable Top and Geometric Design
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Oblong wooden box with inlaid shells. Created from bamboo or other similar material, this decorative box features white seashells in a tribal black and white design. At the top, blac...
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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Bamboo, Wood, Paint

Antique Brass and Copper Betel Nut Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Philippine Brass and Copper Betel Nut Box. The top lifts to reveal 2 hinged compartments that held the betel leaf and areca nut. Inlaid in c...
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Late 19th Century Philippine Antique Tribal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Hill Tribe Betel Nut Box
Located in New York, NY
A betel nut box. Hill Tribe Betel Nut Box, from the Hill Tribes that live amongst Thailand and Loa borders in the mountain hills. Hand made of hard wood ...
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20th Century Tribal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Wooden Spice Box, Tribal Engravings & Sliding Top, Nias, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This spice box comes for the Island of Nias, Indonesia. Dating to the early 20th Century it was crafted from a single block of wood. It features a sliding lid, has an elegant wood te...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Betel Nut Box from Java with Polychromed Finish, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Betel Nut is consumed on a daily basis in a large portion of the Indonesian Archipelago. In Java, betel nut was offered as a sign of respect and hospitality when people would visit o...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Betel Nut Box from Java with Polychromed Finish, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Betel Nut is consumed on a daily basis in a large portion of the Indonesian Archipelago. In Java, betel nut was offered as a sign of respect and hospitality when people would visit o...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Betel Nut Box from Sumba Island with Tribal Engravings, Indonesia, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Betel Nut is consumed on a daily basis in a large portion of the Indonesian Archipelago. In Sumba, like many parts of Indonesia betel nut was offered as a sign of respect and hospita...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Betel Nut Box from Java with Polychromed Finish, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Betel Nut is consumed on a daily basis in a large portion of the Indonesian Archipelago. In Java, betel nut was offered as a sign of respect and hospitality when people would visit o...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

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Marquetry Wood Box with Mosaic Bone Inlays, Middle East. c. 1970's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Located in Bradenton, FL
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Moroccan Silver Metal Coin Purse
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Moroccan silver coin purse. Attached hanging coin detailing. As found condition with light overall wear from age and use.
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Metal

Moroccan Silver Metal Coin Purse
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H 5.5 in W 4.5 in D 1.25 in
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Located in San Mateo, CA
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Mid-20th Century Zanzibari Tribal Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Teak and Brass Zanzibar Chest
Teak and Brass Zanzibar Chest
H 8.5 in W 20 in D 8.25 in
African Mid-Century Bronze Box with Allegorical Decorative Motivs, Mali 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Bronze Dogon Box in wonderful original condition (Ex-collection of French African art) The frequent representations of horsemen in the African art of the Dogon of Mali refer to their...
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Tribal decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Tribal decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Tribal decorative boxes made in a specific country, there are Asia, Southeast Asia, and Indonesia 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 decorative boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $3,350 while the average work can sell for $408.

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