Antique Tapa Tribal Dance Shield, New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tapa dance shield. Baining People, New Britain, Papua New Guinea. First half, 20th century Pounded mulberry bark painted with natural pigments Measure...
Bamboo, Natural Fiber
Early 20th Century Conus Shell Ornaments, Solomon Islands
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century Conus Shell Ornaments, Solomon Islands Three spiral conus shells from the Solomon Islands. These were laboriously sliced with sand and bamboo, which contributed t...
Shell
Late 19th Century Throwing Club, Ula, Fiji
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century throwing club, ula, Fiji A heavy throwing club made of dense hardwood with the handle finely carved with geometric motifs and an unexpected detail on the ball head - se...
Wood
Early 20th Century Sago Peg, Abelam/Wosera People, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sago peg, tapak, Abelam/Wosera people, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea Sago pegs are used to secure a screen mesh during the preparation of sago flour. This example depicts a ...
Shell
Early 20th Century Dance Wand, Napa, Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Napa dance wand, Nendo people, Temotu Province, Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands An unusually large napa dance wand in the form of a highly stylized canoe, tapering to a point at...
Wood
Early Large Food Bowl, Tami Islands, Huon Gulf, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Large Food Bowl, Tami Islands, Huon Gulf, Papua New Guinea This large food bowl exhibits a pleasing asymmetry in the raised relief carving of the t...
Wood
Garra Hook Sculpture on Display Stand Mid-Sepik River Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Garra hook by Bahinemo People of Hustein Mountains from Mid-Sepik River region in Papua New Guinea. The highly sculptural mask is one of the most iconic and mysterious designs from...
Wood
Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Early 20th century shell money ring mounted on a custom made stand, Papua New Guinea.
Shell
Pair of Kiakavo Wooden Clubs from the Fiji Islands on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Kiakavo wooden clubs from the Fiji Islands on custom stands. These vintage tribal wood clubs, carved by stone, are a beautiful example of the dis...
Metal
Papua New Guinea Carved-Wood Lumi Shield on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Papua New Guinea carved-wood Lumi shield from the mid-20th century. This vintage war shield from the West Sepik region, the northwestern most province of...
Iron
Pair of Kiakavo Wooden Clubs from Fiji on Custom Metal Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Kiakavo wooden clubs from the Fijian Islands of Oceania on custom stands. These vintage tribal wood clubs, carved by stone, are a beautiful examp...
Metal
$156,000
Rockefeller Irivake Figure
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Abstract and anthropomorphic large figure from the Pie River, located to the east of the Era River. Abstract, anthropomorphic form stands on separate legs with dynamic varying outline, wide hips, and torso leading straight to a rounded head. Figure represents Irivake, the ancestor hero who is considered as the founder of headhunting, also believed to have climbed to the sky and to command lightning. It is enlivened with various curvilinear details highlighted with red and white pigments. The back appears with a collection number in red, and the following: Ipigau (village), Upper Pie River, Papua, P63.20. This is a 'later example', not a first generation piece with several age cracks. It has likely seen field use, but not extensive field use. Provenance: Private New Jersey Collection, ex. Michael Rockefeller...
Wood
Early 20th Century Bronze by J. Rispal
By Jules Louis Rispal
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage 19th century work of art is an exceptionally detailed richly patinated bronze sculpture in the Art Nouveau style. It represents the goddess Persephone, Queen of the Underworld, awakening from her earthly sleep. Her head is adorned with a floral headband...
Bronze
$3,200
H 25.75 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited with its truncated almond-shaped face, is made of wound copper, hammered brass and wood. Reliquary figures were used as guardians to protect the revered bones of venerated family ancestors and leaders and ward off unwanted spirits. These figures are meant to embody intense powers and were also commonly used in communal rites and ritual performances. This particular piece came from an American collector who traveled the African continent and collected African artifacts for over 50 years. This piece has a beautiful, organically aged patina acquired naturally over time and use. It is mounted on a custom wooden display stand. We believe it dates back to the early to mid-1900s but could be older. We are listing as 20th century because we did not have it appraised. This African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota (Bakota) Mohongwe Peoples decorative art would clearly stand out as part of a collection or by itself in any setting. Truly unique, eye-catching and engaging. Dimensions on stand: 25 3/4" High, 7" Wide, 5 1/2" Deep Kota Reliquary...
Brass, Copper
Tribal Plank Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique tribal plank art with metal base. The piece features a 5.5' tall wooden plank with a colored ornate fish design. Great conversation piece for any space.
Metal
Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
Bronze
African Currency, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This set of 3 pieces of African currency is very interesting. Looking like some sort of ancient maraca, these 19th century pieces jingle and noise-make with each step. The dimensions...
Metal
Art Deco Bronze Dancer Sculpture on Marble Base, Early 20th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
A beautiful Art Deco European bronze figure of a female dancer on a black marble base. Early 20th century, signed illegibly on the base. Most probably from France. This elegant bronz...
Marble, Bronze
$2,600
H 26 in W 9 in D 10.25 in
Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
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 by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand. A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space! Dimensions: (approx) Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep; Mask only: 15" Tall; 7 lbs total Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. Excellent Condition: Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example Primitive Arts Of Africa: Among the Suku of the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks plays crucial role in protecting boys during initiation, the vulnerable period between boyhood and manhood. The power contained in Hemba masks...
Raffia, Wood
Early 20th Century Porcelain Pig
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century porcelain pig. Beautifully patinated and crackled creamy white glaze. Quite possibly an old piggy bank, fed through bottom since slot ...
Porcelain
19th Century Lobi Stool
By Lobi People
Located in Glasgow, GB
A beautifully sculptured stool from the Lobi people of Burkina Faso . This beautiful piece of sculpture will date fromntge late 19th century Simple but practical in form this stool...
Wood
Australian boomerang, 19th century
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A 19th century boomerang from Australia. Good patina and presented on a stand.
Wood
Ethiopian Leather and Shell Necklace, Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A decorative wedding necklace from Ethiopia, circa 1980. Stitched in leather with bead and money cowry shells, plus metal trimmings. Mounted on a bespoke black metal stand.
Metal
Handcrafted Tribal Shell Necklace on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Four rows of large polished white cowrie shells in two sizes, seamlessly sewn onto a cotton macramé base, which has been ha...
Shell, Cotton, Bamboo
Late 19th Century War Club, Samoa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th Century Fa’alautalinga War Club, Samoa A short cylindrical handle flares and flattens into a paddle form tapering to an edge, with a raised medial ridge on both sides. Fin...
Wood
Hand carved / decorated Fiji war club. modernist sculpture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Hand carved / decorated Fiji war club. modernist sculpture..beautiful color, patina ,proportion..inlay bone detailing..custom made stand.
Bone, Wood
Rare Post Modern Female Plaster Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and enigmatic plaster sculpture of a sitting woman. This stylized rendering presents a female form that is long limbed but concentric around itself. The visage mesmerizes w...
Plaster
Vintage Sea Shell, Pink, Large
Located in New York, NY
Decorative pink sea shell in a large group. Very good condition.
Shell
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H 8.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in
19th-20th Century Collection of Tobacco Lime Containers from Papua New Guinea
Located in Wainscott, NY
19th-20th century collection of lime and tobacco containers from Papua New Guinea 38 total containers in various sizes ranging from: Skinniest and tallest - 8.25"L 1.25&q...
Bamboo, Wood
Vintage Wood Splash Board from Papua New Guinea on Custom Black Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage carved wood splash board from Papua New Guinea. This decorative carved wood splash board (also commonly referred to as a wave splitter) from Pap...
Metal
Large Basketry Gable Mask from Papua New Guinea
Located in London, GB
A monumental mask from the gable of a middle Sepik ceremonial building, composed of woven rattan cane, red, white and black natural pigments, sago leaf fibre and carved wood. In the tribal villages around the Sepik river in Papua New Guinea the ceremonial house is arguably the most important building. It is a place for initiated men and represents the primordial woman masks such as this represent her head and are fixed to the gable, whereas her body is the house itself. Often made in exquisite basketwork, these huge masks represent some of the finest examples of Sepik art...
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H 15 in W 13 in D 13 in
Early to Mid-20th Century Tribal Abelam Bapa Helmet Mask, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick. Early to Mid-20th century tribal Abelam Bapa helmet mask, Papua New Guinea. Coiled cane, natural pigments. Measures: 15" (38 cm) high by 13" (33 c...
Cane
20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinea Shell Ring Currency Group Set of 6
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Callie Morgan Oakes 20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinea Yua Shell Ring Currency Group Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea. Laboriously carved from the Tridacna Gigas Shell...
Shell, Natural Fiber
Modernist Carved Ifit Wood Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic abstract carving from the 1970s made from Ifit wood, native to Guam. Large and solid object with a biomorphic form. Artist unknown. Captivating from...
Wood
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H 10.75 in W 10.75 in D 0.5 in
Early 20th Century Tribal Shell Currency Ring from Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by CALLIE MORGAN OAKES Early 20th Century Shell Currency from Papua New Guinea Made from a giant clam shell and from the Abelam culture. T...
Shell
Dobbs Miniature Highball Hat Group
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Collection of eight miniature straw banded hats with a fun vibe sewn right into them. Originally used as highball toppers and now an instant collection. All with tags inside "Andrade...