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Style: Tribal
African Namji Fertility Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Doted on like an actual child, this carved doll was once owned by a young girl among the Namji people of northwest Cameroon. Carted around by its owner wherever she went and lovingly...
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Tribal iron currency sculpture
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A fine example of a early 20th century iron currency from the Afo tribe in Nigeria. Also called a hoe currency the abstract shape refers to the blade of a hoe as to symbolise the con...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This tribal panel originates from the Batak tribe of Sumatra. The Batak are known for the elaborate decoration of their buildings and these decorative panel additions would have been...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Australian Aboriginal Yawkyawk Fiber Sculpture
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 cl...
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Early 2000s Australian Tribal Mounted Objects

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Natural Fiber

Incised Copper Currency Anklet
Located in Chicago, IL
Time-honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...
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19th Century Nigerian Antique Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Antique Wood Diamond Pan from Borneo, on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century diamond pan from West Kalimantan, in the island of Borneo. At the heart of the Dayak territory, the rivers produced diamonds known for their singular colors. Ho...
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1890s Indonesian Antique Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original handmade Kenyan Turkana leather and iron bound fighting shield which has been expertly mounted to a Gillows quality hardwood a...
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1880s Kenyan Antique Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Abelam "Yam Festival" Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Papua New Guinea yam festival mask of a horn-billed bird from the mid-20th century. This vintage ceremonial mask, also referred to as a baba mask, originates from the Abelam people...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Afo Bridal-Currency from Nigeria
Located in Stamford, CT
The Afo Bridal Currency was used in Nigeria until the early 1940s. This is also known as a "Chenkrom." Now mounted on a bronze stand.
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

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...
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20th Century Fijian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Benin Iron Striker Bell
Located in Culver City, CA
An elegant Benin Iron Striker Bell with a double spiral finial on the top, and a lovely bell-shaped body. This is an extremely fine example of the African blacksmiths artistry. Kingd...
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Late 19th Century African Antique Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Kiakavo Wooden Clubs from the Fiji Islands on Custom Black 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...
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20th Century Fijian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Western Mongo Shield from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Bronze Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
A Western Mongo tribal shield (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Carved hardwood with white pigement decoration. Now mounted on a patinated bronze Stand. A similar example can be...
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Fulani Currency
Located in Dallas, TX
Nigerian currency crafted by the Fulani tribe. Outlawed in the 19th century by Colonel Phelps. The unusual forms and sizes of ethnographic currencies...
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19th Century Nigerian Antique Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Tribal mounted objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Tribal mounted objects 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 mounted objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Tribal mounted objects made in a specific country, there are Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mounted objects, popular names associated with this style include Allison Guwanjguwanj, NONO, and Tikar people. 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 mounted objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $275 and tops out at $12,700 while the average work can sell for $2,283.

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