Tribal Sculptures

Intriguing good looking mask artistically made of combination of hand crafted beads ,shells , and hand painted wood. To make such a exceptional object of art for display. Custom-mad...

This exquisite Babylonian stele in sandstone is a decorative reproduction inspired by the treasures of Mesopotamia from the 3rd millennium BCE. Finely hand-carved and patinated, it f...

Carved wood large female Songye Kifwebe mask with classic white lines, blackened ridge down crest of forehead, nose and mouth. Worn holes around back edge of mask from attachment of...

Bronze Ife Woman Head Oba Edo Benin City Yoruba. The Bronze Head from Ife, or Ife Head, is one of eighteen copper alloy sculptures that were unearthed in 1938...

Beautiful hand carved bust head African sculpture circa 1950's, nice clean condition.

Powerful portrait of a Makonde man with a traditional lip plug in his upper lip, high carved cheek bones in the form of a finely carved helmet mask, with attached hair on top from Ta...

Outstanding Benin Oba and his Queen, Lost Wax 'Bronze' Sculptures from the late 20th century Superbly cast and highly decorative contemporary pieces, not historical The centuries ol...

Large Kabylie Ceramic Dish Kabylie Berber People Algeria Late 19th to early 20th century Hand molded ceramic, painted designs Diameter: 17" and 17.75" Depth: 2 3/4" and...

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 ...

Late 19th Century Ceremonial Wood and Coconut Ladle, Bali Indonesia This is a rare coconut shell holy water dipper from the Bali Aga people of the Kintamani region of Bali, Indonesi...

20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by unknown jeweler Kina shells were traditionally worn in the western highlands of Papua New Guinea as pectorals, either with a fibe...

A striking pair of hand-carved solid ebony sculptural bookends depicting stylized male and female busts, executed in a refined African Modernist manner, circa 1970s. Carved from sin...

A unique intricately detailed hand-hammered bronze of a fish. Bursting with character, this marine life mythical decorative object would enhance any shelf or tabletop. This object form is one of the best-known examples of Benin art, created from the thirteenth century onwards, by the Edo people, which also included other sculptures in brass, including some famous portrait heads and smaller pieces of art. Tribal African Art...

This Pre-Columbian style terracotta sculpture is a remarkable representation of early Mesoamerican artistic traditions, handcrafted in a primitive yet evocative manner. The figure, d...

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...

Weighing Worlds Sculptural bench Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything, these woods...

Stunning Silver Miao Minority Tribe Necklace mounted on a custom base. Meticulously designed to add a touch of cultural charm to your space, this captivating piece serves as a decora...

Cardinal #9 Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anythin...

Late 19th Century Ceremonial Wood and Coconut Ladle, Bali Indonesia This is a rare coconut shell holy water dipper from the Bali Aga people of the Kintamani region of Bali, Indonesi...

A finely carved Lwalwa maternity figure holding a baby from Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa circa 20th century. The statue was acquired in 2006 from the collection of Jean-Pierre Hallet Collection of African Art. The figure, with her robust body and a strong stand, wears a classic Lwalwa mask...

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural of the Mbole people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with this exquisite pair of 20th-century Mbole copper currency cuffs. Mounted on cus...

Signed African Madonna and Child – Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture by Makengo B, Congo, circa 1950 A powerful hand-carved wooden sculpture from Congo, signed “Par Makengo B”, dating to...

A superb quality and palatial pair of French 19th century lifesize cast-iron sculptures - torcheres of Native American Indians titled "L’ Indienne" designed by Jules Salmson (French, 1823-1902) and Cast by Le Fonderies d'Art du Val d'Osne, each standing figure representing a Native American Indian male and a female scantily dressed in their native robes, one arm raised holding a light-torch with an opaline glass globe, both wearing earrings, seashell necklaces and arm-braces, raised on cylindrical cast-iron stand. Signed/cast on each pedestal: “VAL D’OSNE”. (Electrified). Paris, circa 1870-1880. Overall hHeight: 127 inches (322.6 cm) Pedestal height: 39 inches (99.1 cm) Indian man's width: 22 inches (55.9 cm) Indian man's depth: 26 3/4 inches (68 cm) Indian woman's width: 28 inches (71.1 cm) Indian woman's depth: 25 inches (63.5 cm) These fantastic and impressive pair of cast-iron sculptures, most likely representing Hiawatha and Minnehaha, were probably comissioned to Le Fonderies d'Art du Val d'Osne for export to the America's to decorate governmental buildings and parks which makes these pair a rare find and now available for a private collection. Iron sculptures were preferred over bronze for outdoor park and building decorations for their long lasting resistance to all types of weather conditions. An identical pair of sculptures, also by Val d' Osne, are currently exhibited at the National Garden of Congress in Santiago, Chile. View Pages No. 87, 88, 89. Another identical pair are also currently exhibited at The Musée de la Ville - Indian Museum "O Indio do Museo da Cidade" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Another identical pair decorate the front of the Ópera Teatro Amazonas, Manaús, Brazil. A single figure of the female Indian...

This bronze standing Buddha mounted on a turned wood base has his right palm held outward in the abhaya mudra position, a gesture of fearlessness and reassurance.

A fantastic large fifteen inch tall Benin patinated bronze head from an estate sale in Phoenixville. Weighs approximately 10 pounds.

20th Century African Cameroon Namji Doll for Prosperity, Health & Fertility Offered for sale in a 20th-century African Namji doll from the Namji tribe of ...

Bark painting of Three Fish by Bobby Bardjaray Ngainjmirra, Northern Territory, Australia Bobby Bajjarai, better known as Bobby Bardjaray Ngainjmirra, (c. 1915–1992) was a Kunwinjku...

A ritual artifact from the tribe of the Asmat poeple, an ethnic group of New Guinea living in the Papua province of Indonesia and South-western regions of Papua New Guinea, bis or bisj pole is carved out of a wild Mangrove tree and can reach a stunning height Their carvings depict stacked human and animal figures standing and on top always phallic symbols, in the shape of a canoe prow. Bis poles...

Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...

Shelf by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Now we have three pieces in stock. Due to artist style, each piece is a little different size, please contact us for more information. This work is carv...

Very large powerful Dan Guere or We mask from the Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing collection. Strong mask with projecting tubular eyes, projecting carved wood tusks over forehead, lar...

A matched pair of Ogboni figures with finely modeled heads and abstracted bodies, with iron post at bottom of each. Each face with "x" scarification mark between eyes and elaborate ...

This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood. Headrests held great value to North Western nomadic pastoral tribes of Kenya as they have ...

Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga serpent sculptures on Custom Iron Stands Offered for sale is a pair of outstanding Western African (Guinea) Baga society carved and painted wood serpent...

Amazing pair of imposing West African Baga Nimba fertility shoulder mask sculptures or statues carved from teak. The headdresses depict busts of women on fo...

Large cast Benin bronze rooster. Finely cast detailed plumage and definition. Good overall condition with overall verdi gris patina. Structurally sound and sturdy. Some minor holes t...

A pair of large Late 20th Century Thai hand carved wooden horse sculptures. Circa 1980s Feature two horses trotting, carved from single piec...

Papua New Guinea standing male ancestral figure. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. Beautiful old pigmented surface w/ finely decorated facial features and shell eyes. Good sig...

Bark painting of Namarrkon, Northern Territory, Australia A bark painting of Namarrkon, the lightning spirit. Wearing axes in his belt, he holds another in his hand, which he uses t...

Name: Cardinal and Mr.Tower Sculptural stool by Zougei carved furniture Material: osmanthus This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura...

Baule Standing Female Figure with finely carved raised scarifications, hands on side of stomach with long figures. From Ivory Coast, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polis...

African Benin Bronze Sculpture, Africa, circa mid 20th Century. Beautiful casting with wonderful attention to detail. Solid, heavyweight...

A pair of wonderfully sculptural early 20th century handwoven wicker shields from the Tamberma people of Togo, mounted on custom steel stands.

On offer is an African wooden and metal sculptural work called Boho na bwete from Northern part of Gabon made by Mahongwe people. Boho na bwete means Face of Ancestors in local language and the statue represents the deceased family members in an abstract way and was used as a reliquary figure fixed on top of the basket that contains the bundles of the ancestor's bones and remains, serving as a public shrine for worshipping. The style of the Kota figure...

An exquisite Benin bronze sculpture in shape of a bell depicting an Oba. Oba translates to "ruler" in the Yoruba and Bini languages of contempor...

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 t...

An African currency bracelet on a custom black steel mount. Bracelet alone measures 4.5"W x 1.5"D x 4.75"H.  

Very large fierce Dan Guere or We mask from the Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing collection. Strong mask with recessed slit eyes, projecting carved wood tusks which frame face, large w...

Vintage Indian hardwood Shiva Trimurti sculpture is intricately hand carved with three sides of the face of Lord Shiva, one of the 3 major Gods of the Hindu...

This is a Tibetan Monkey skull. it's made of wood and has silver metal accents. the metal is etched on the underside and when you remove the cap. It has beaded skulls on its borders.

19th Century Gilded Wood Mandalay Standing Buddha, Myanmar Gilded and jeweled robe with a serene expression standing in a lotus shaped pedestal. The gilt and the jewels show some m...

This sculptural metal form is a Mbole currency anklet from the early 20th century. Worn by both men and women, this type of leg ornament (ambi) was worn at the ankle as ceremonial at...

The smooth, dark patina of this small, carefully shaped, male, wooden initiation statue from the early 20th century, by the Lega people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, reflects ...

A finely cast bronze portrait head in the style of the ancient Yoruba kingdom of Ife, Nigeria. This dignified bust exhibits hallmark features of c...

19th Century Wood Pipe, Zulu People, South Africa A wonderfully carved abstract pipe from the Zulu people of South Africa. It measures 5.5 high as mounted on the custom metal base, ...

Highly decorative African hand carved mask, in the style of a Goli tribal mask, Baule People, Ivory Coast. Mounted on a custom steel base. Measures: 23.75 inches high (including sta...

An expressively carved African wood female kneeling figure on staff with a display wood stand circa mid 20th century. The figural sculpture was an Ose Sango staff from Yoruba communi...

Tribal Early 20th Century Ceremonial Pipe, Bamoun People, Cameroon A ceremonial tobacco pipe fashioned of hardened clay depicting three bearded men, the center figure with arms on c...

This bronze plaque representation of Shiva with a human face was intended to serve as a lingam cover. This examples has an elaborate mustache, a cap rimmed with coiled cobras, almo...

A pair of West African incised iron and copper wire axe form currency pieces or may have used as dance wands. On custom mounts. In the form of a ritual axe, which in many parts of A...