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Style: Tribal
Benin Iron Striker Bell
Benin Iron Striker Bell

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Vintage Handmade Painted Mask
Vintage Handmade Painted Mask

Vintage Handmade Painted Mask

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This painted mask is a striking, expressive piece—boldly sculpted and vividly colored, likely inspired by traditional South or Southeast Asian theatrical or ritual designs. The face,...

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Late 20th Century American Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper

Pair of Papua New Guinea "Yam Festival" Masks
Pair of Papua New Guinea "Yam Festival" Masks

Pair of Papua New Guinea "Yam Festival" Masks

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Papua New Guinea yam festival masks from the mid 20th century. These vintage ceremonial masks, also referred to as a baba mask, originate from the Abelam people, along the ...

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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Asian Small Bronze and Enamel Painted Vase
Asian Small Bronze and Enamel Painted Vase

Asian Small Bronze and Enamel Painted Vase

Located in Queens, NY

Vintage Asian small multicolored enamel decorated vase with flowers and a cloisonné design

Category

20th Century Unknown Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Carved-Stone 'Hear No Evil' Sculpture
Carved-Stone 'Hear No Evil' Sculpture

Carved-Stone 'Hear No Evil' Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tribal Carved-Stone ‘Hear No Evil’ Sculpture. Republic of Congo, circa late 19th Century.

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Late 19th Century Congolese Antique Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Afo Bridal-Currency from Nigeria
Afo Bridal-Currency from Nigeria

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base
Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Multicolored Enameled Bronze Bowl Centerpiece Manufactured in 1972 Mario Marè
Multicolored Enameled Bronze Bowl Centerpiece Manufactured in 1972 Mario Marè

Multicolored Enameled Bronze Bowl Centerpiece Manufactured in 1972 Mario Marè

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This valuable bowl is made from massive bronze totally decorated with black, red, yellow and blue enamel. It is signed next to the edge by artist "Marè" and remains in perfect condit...

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1970s Italian Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Western Mongo Shield from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Bronze Stand
Western Mongo Shield from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Bronze Stand

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...

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Terracotta Djenne Vase, 14th-17th Century, Tribal Style, Mali Origin
Terracotta Djenne Vase, 14th-17th Century, Tribal Style, Mali Origin

Terracotta Djenne Vase, 14th-17th Century, Tribal Style, Mali Origin

Located in PARIS, FR

Probably 14th-17th century. Djenne from Mali (Africa), beautiful terracotta slip, collar ending in a flared lip, beautiful example. Tomb object from an ancient Djenne site. This ev...

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17th Century Malian Antique Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Congolese Fang Carved Mask Sculpture
Congolese Fang Carved Mask Sculpture

Congolese Fang Carved Mask Sculpture

Located in Long Island City, NY

Congolese Fang Carved Mask Sculpture on a metal base. A "fang mask" refers to a type of ceremonial mask created by the Fang people, an ethnic group from Central Africa, primarily fo...

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Boho Tribal-Inspired Bronze Sculpture
Boho Tribal-Inspired Bronze Sculpture

Boho Tribal-Inspired Bronze Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This powerful sculptural object blends ceremonial mystique with brutalist craftsmanship. Cast in heavy metal with a rich mottled patina, the piece features a bold, stylized face on i...

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Late 20th Century American Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tribal decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Tribal decorative 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 decorative 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 wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Tribal decorative 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Andrianna Shamaris, Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zougei, and Benin 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $64 and tops out at $274,500 while the average work can sell for $1,500.