Tribal Decorative Objects

Selection of Brass Planters, circa 1950s, or perhaps much earlier. They are priced at $750 each. From left to right, they measure: 1) 15.5"H x 19.5"W, 2) SOLD 3) SOLD and 4) 6.25"H x...

A vintage Tanzanian wooden trough, circa 1940. Hand-carved out of blonde wood. Contains a metal patch. Can be used as an indoor decorative object, ...

This vintage handcrafted ceramic vase features a striking tribal-inspired design highlighted by meticulously hand-painted geometric striping. The vase has a classic rounded bulb form...

Hand carved Maori sculpture of a hunter carrying a crocodile and fish.

Abstract and sculptural, this wooden form demonstrates the timeless appeal of African art. Hand-carved to an hourglass shape, the unusual figure is actually a grinding mortar, compri...

A Batak architectural carved-wood house panel from Northern Sumatra (Sumatera Utara) in the Indonesian Malay archipelago. This vintage carved house fragment from the Batak peoples of...

Wooden African sculpture of a human figure standing on the back of a leopard.  

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...

African carved wooden Kafigueledio Senoufo fetish figure with face and body concealed with coarse cloth and raffia Good, showing patina including soiled cloth, scattered nicks, scra...

Noted for its individualistic, egalitarian, and progressive society, the Baule of Cote D'Ivoire were master craftspeople. This chair features their characteristically well polished w...

African Togo / Benin Coast 20th Century carved and painted wood Mami Wata figure, in cylindrical form with an incised hair pattern, beckoning arms and coilin...

African Cote d’Ivoire 20th Century Baule large textile heddle pulley / female figure carved from a single piece of wood with an elaborately incised headdress and symmetric face forki...

Gabonese 20th c. fetish figure hand carved and pigmented wood by the Ambete people of Gabon, with a cowrie shell necklace and raffia grass skirt

Gabonese 20th c. blacksmiths bellows hand crafted by the Tsogo people, depicting an anthropomorphic figure with a white pigmented and carved face, with 2 drum bellows in the abdomen ...

Gabonese 20th c. wooden wishbone shaped heddle pulley, hand carved by the Tsogo people with the scarified head of man at the top and wrapped burlap around an elongated neck

African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century male nail fetish guardian figure (\"Yombe Nkisi Nkonde\") carved from a single piece of wood, encased and hidden beneath a netwo...

A pair of carved wood catfish head boat prows from Papua New Guinea. This pair of mid-20th century Papua New Guinean boat prows has been carved out of wood and features the head of a...

In an exclusive collaboration with pagoda red, Chicago artist the bms. adds a contemporary twist to our collection of one-of-a-kind African art objects. Guided by its geometric line work, the bms. uses...

This four-sided brass face bell, known as omo, was created by an artisan of the Ijebu Yoruba People of Southern Nigeria. A mark of the wearer's rank and power, the bell would have be...

Handmade fired clay decorative bowl with central eye motif and labyrinth pattern throughout. The rough textured surface and exterior of bowl is a wonderful and unique display of thi...

Crafted by a blacksmith of the Bambara people of West Africa, this iron lamp once illuminated nighttime rituals and mask performances. Burning Tulu oil made from tree nuts, the lamp ...

Buried with their flared mouths facing down, these cylindrical storage vessels protected the deceased's possessions as they transitioned to the afterl...

Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the Bura tribe's burial ritual. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...

This striking, large-scale terracotta storage jar captivates with its raw, elemental presence and authentic aged surface. Handcrafted with traditional techniques, its robust, rounded...

A wonderful Punu wooden door panel (one of the original pair) with the iconic carved female figure circa mid-20th century. These door panels were used for granary in Gabon. The door ...

Antique container from Borneo made from aged buffalo hide with a natural organic rim. We discovered a beautiful patina after polishing. Great for holding ...

Beautiful museum quality, wooden head rest. Stunning patina on this rare piece of art from Sudan. Hand carved from a single block of wood by the Dinka tribe....

Cardinal #7 Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Cypress This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anythin...

Cardinal #8 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...

Receiving guidance from tribal ancestors was a central aspect of the Luba people's spiritual practices. This ceramic spiritually significant vessel is topped with a crossed leg figure whose head has an opening critical for a divination ritual. Known as an mboko, this handled vessel would have been filled with items like antelope horns, shells, dried beetles, human teeth...

African Congo 20th-Century hand carved Teke male figure wrapped in a raffia burlap Good/Fair, showing patina including rubbing and variations to finish, soiling to fabric, hairlines...

Ghanaian 20th century mirrored fertility doll hand carved by the Ashanti people depicting a figure with exaggerated brows, serpentine shapes over the head and upper body and a mirror...

A single piece of solid mango wood, hand carved into a standing cone, circa 1960. Use it as door stoppers, or in a group for an eye-catching accent in any rustic or eclectic decor, i...

This remarkable yellow vase by French designer Vanessa Mitrani exemplifies her celebrated approach to glass as a living, experimental material. Hand-blown directly over an authentic ...

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.

The Luba people of Zaire believed that ancestors visited them through dreams. This belief led to elaborately worked headrests, known as "seats of dreams." Such headrests were used to...

After oxen were introduced to Guinea Bissau by Portuguese sailors in the 15th century, its strength, aggression, and nobility quickly became integrated i...

The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this elegant, cylindrical vessel support, received detailed attention. This flaring terra cotta form would have been buried halfway in the ground, in a Nupe home, and used as a stable base for a stack of traditional round pots...

This graceful sculpture of a long-necked bird is a headdress known as "a-Bamp," worn during ritual masquerades of Baga adolescents in Guinea. With strong themes of defiance, these ma...

Antique container from Borneo made from aged buffalo hide with a natural organic live edge rim. We discovered a beautiful patina after polishing. Great fo...

Bronze relief plaque from the Kingdom of Benin, Nigeria, cast using the traditional lost-wax technique typical of Edo royal workshops. Depicting two warriors in ceremonial armour, standing side by side and wearing conical headdresses — the symbol of palace rank and military authority. The background shows interlaced floral motifs representing cosmic order and royal hierarchy. The brown-green oxidation and natural surface encrustation indicate a long period of ageing consistent with a pre-1920 casting. Visible casting seams, manual tool marks, and the non-industrial porosity on the reverse confirm traditional Edo craftsmanship rather than later reproductions. The rectangular perforations along the edges were used to attach the plaque to wooden pillars inside the Royal Palace of Benin City, where such reliefs celebrated the Oba’s lineage and military victories. Comparable plaques are held in: The British Museum, London (Af1898,0105.1–3) Weltmuseum, Vienna (inv. 35.456) Ethnologisches Museum, Berlin (Benin bronze plaques...

Primitive, raw, and completely spellbinding. This vintage boho terracotta vase is crowned with a circle of sculpted heads—each one expressive, haunting, and full of ancient mystique....

Caribbean Carved Wood Painted Sculptures Offered for sale is a pair of carved wood and painted Caribbean sculptures of elongated women. These 20th-century carvings show the Afro-Car...

This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon custom m...

An Epa helmet mask, Nigeria, Africa. Fully carved mother and child; painted red and black with touches of white; Provenance: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis; The Eiteljorg Mu...

Nigerian currency crafted by the Fulani tribe. Outlawed in the 19th century by Colonel Phelps. The unusual forms and sizes of ethnographic currencies...

Stunning Mid to Late 20th Century South American Tribal gourd bowls with hand carved floral details, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new s...

On offer is an Ashanti female fertility figure from Ghana, West Africa, circa Mid-20th century. Carved from a single block of wood, the statue depicts a female with typical coiffure ...

TRIBAL ART Large traditional puppet figurine with articulated arms. Polychrome hardwood resting on its steel base. A favorite for this old puppet figurin...

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...

Showing a crescent shaped headrest braced by flattened 'V' shaped supports rising from a cupped base, decorated overall with hand carved linear motifs and exhibiting an old rubbed su...

Pair of hand-carved wooden woman/man bust statues - 20th bookend - Art - Tribal Measures : 23,5x15cm H:44,5cm Wear consistent with age and use : see photos

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...

Lorrkon hollow log. Artist: Bronwyn Kelly. Year of birth: 1974. Nationality: Australian. Region: West Central Arnhem Land. Language group: Kuninjku. M...

An early 20th century carved wood door panel from Timor Island in the Indonesian archipelago. This antique wall panel from Timor Island (an isl...

1950s Ceramic Stoneware Sculpture of Tribal Woman The charcoal coloring and patina is unique and would ground and add richness to a neutral interior setting Piece missing bottom of b...

This jug reflects the practical artistry and cultural traditions of African domestic life. Both functional and decorative, it serves as a striking vessel or standalone object.

Served as an architectural pole in a Burmese temple in its previous life, this impressively large pole was carved out of a single trunk of teak wood and is now displayed as an object...

A pair of vintage Chinese winter boots on stand. This is a pair of Chinese leather winter boots that have been displayed on a custom black iron Stand. The boots are from the people b...

Chic bronze Brutalist tribal sculpture. A depiction of a tribal king. Rough hewn and signs of the hand work. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate