Tribal Decorative Objects

Zulu carved wood double headrest with stylized human figure in middle, from South Africa. In stylized human form within a pair of vertical columns, with triangle arms and legs and he...

Well used and loved Nupe carved hardwood wood stool with four legs and central post, openwork geometric design, with stylized multiple dancing animal or lizard forms. Large conical ...

African Congo 20th Century carved wood Songye ceremonial fetish figure made with inlaid horn and various materials to promote fertility, vanquish enemies or protect the village. Wea...

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...

Pende or Kwese black wood small mask heavy eyelids, open mouth with carved teeth, curved scarification marks on cheeks. Heavy black patina on front and inside from years of traditio...

African Ivory Coast 20th Century Baule carved wood \"Spirit Spouse\" seated female figure (\"Blolo Bla\") with incised hair, symmetric face, hands at her sides, featuring crosshatche...

African Ghana Contemporary carved wood Ashanti fertility doll in a minimalist style features a flattened ovoid head, incised hair texture, shall...

Trunk Tibet 17th/18th century Wood, leather, metal H: 8 in x W: 8.5 in x D 8.5 in :: 20.3 x 21.6 x 21.6 cm A slightly domed top hinged trunk with brass handles, closures and sculpte...

A small bronze male tribal warrior figure sculpture piece, in the style of Hagenauer, Tribal style, circa 20th century. A male bronze tribal figure holdi...

Beautiful and attractive sculpture from ethnical origin and with a clear african influenced design. Signed by the artist Peter Munetsi. The happy looking sculpture would be great s...

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,...

This 20th-century Emberá-Wounaan basket is a masterpiece of indigenous artistry, exemplifying the extraordinary craftsmanship of the Emberá-Wounaan peop...

Tribal Drink Vessel African Leather Milk Jug 1 10 x 6.5 diameter Original vintage condition Refer to images listed

Old well weathered hardwood Kuna Indian abstract figure, Panama, Provenance, old CA state collection. Body abstracted down to two forms for shoulders and hips, with small fine head....

A terracotta jar from the island of Java once used for storing dyes used for crafting traditional batik textiles. The jar dates to the early 20th century. There is visible wear to th...

Carved blackened wood horned antelope - human mask Dan People Ivory Coast, Africa. Two vertical horns probably representing a young antelope, large open round eyes and projecting li...

Old Used African carved wood Mbira or Sanza Finger Piano Wood Metal from the Luba people of Congo, carved wood in the form of an open box with large projecting head coming forward fr...

Nigerian mid 20th c. wooden figure hand carved and pigmented by the Eshu people depicting a standing woman wearing a 5-point crown and ringed jewelry around the wrists and ankles, wi...

Lot of two Indian terracotta figures. Lucknow, India, 19th Century. Painted terracotta figures, depicting a female pottery seller and a male flow...

Six Knobkerries from South Africa A group of six knobkerries from South Africa, mounted together on a wooden base. These were originally used as weapons during battle but have evolv...

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...

Fine Tribal Bambara cubist figurative wood door lock, early 20th century Mali, Africa great abstract figure with strong cubist stylized elegant face. The Bambara of Mali use decorated door locks sliding horizontal bar and with a removable key (missing here) to secure the doors to houses or millet granary. This door lock shows a stylized human body with strongly sculpted face and carved notch in back to hold the movable cross bar. The rectangular body is decorated with fine, geometric line...

Late 19th-early 20th Bailer shell pectoral, Highlands, possibly Mendi People, Papua New Guinea These large shell pectorals were worn ceremonially by men and women in Papua New Guine...

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...

A terracotta jar from the island of Java, Indonesia with an elongated spout. Jugs such as these would have been used to store, water, oil and other liquids. The age related markings ...

With its intriguing cone-shaped design, absorbing rustic colors of yellow, orange and black, and an elaborately ornate pattern, this visually potent handcrafted vintage vase is the i...

This bronze is a bust that depicts a pious Buddhist . Its wonderfully made and cast in a thick, heavy bronze. The piece has a very nice patina.

Finely carved portrait kpwan mask with tall, braided hair design, dark to black patina, from the Baule People, Ivory Coast, Africa, ex Fearing. Well carved features, curved slit eyes...

An old well used Ethiopian head rest with attached oxidized silver or white metal beads and dangles. It is in good condition with wear, polish and eros...

A South African two handled carved wood meat tray Zulu, 20th century Measures: Approximate 3 1/4" in. high x 10 1/2" in. long x 8 1/2" in. wide (8.2 x...

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Large cone shells in concentric rows, seamlessly sewn onto a cotton macrame base, which has been hand-knotted around a sem...

Old Jar-shaped rice storage basket (Ulbung), Philippines, early to mid-20th Century This basket comes from Ifugao, Philippines. Made by hand from bamboo ...

Broad Bean Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable...

African tribal Dogon hand forged spear & chain sculpted warrior toy 6.75 x 2.75 w x 2.5 Original vintage unrestored condition. Refer to images.  

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...

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...

Food offering vessel, Ok-Kwet Burma Early 20th century Bamboo, lacquer Measures: H: 11.5 in x D: 14 in Ceremonially, the stupa-shaped vessel was used to present food as an offeri...

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...

Vintage 5 Graduated Finely Woven African Tutsi Cone Lidded Nesting Baskets ethnic furniture - wabi sabi decoration Measures : L: Ø 11cm H:23cm XS : Ø 4,5cm H:9,5cm Style: Early Ar...

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...

Early 20th Century Copper 'Mbole' Currency Measure : 25x13cm H:45cm Ø 23cm Materials and Techniques: Copper Place of Origin: Congo Period: Early 20th Century A stylistic distillati...

Small Pende carved wood mask with red, black and white pigments, DRC Congo Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. 5 1/2 inches high, Mounted on metal and wood base...

Old well used carved wood Luba divination or ceremonial smoothing tool from the Luba people of the Congo. Very polished and worn base. Heavy patina from age, use and wear, see imag...

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...

Large Red Offering Bowl Burma Late 19th/early 20th century Bamboo, lacquer D: 21 in x H: 7.5 in :: 78.7 cm x 19 cm Traditionally used to bring offerings to an altar, and to present ...

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...

Large Early 20th Century Willow Grain Basket, China Traditionally used to carry rice or other grains, this basket is strong and sturdy. 24 inches (60.96 cm) high by 16 inches (40.64...

Ceramic Votive Plaque, Chucu Culture, Araquipa, Southern Andes, Peru, circa 14th Century A curved ceramic plaque painted with anthropomorphic figures and stylized animals (presumabl...

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...

Gabonese late 20th century reliquary figure hand carved by the Kota Mahongwe people depicting a smiling faced figure in hammered / shaped brass, copper strips and ebonized wood (Matc...

An African iron currency blade or sword from Nkutshu, the Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire), of the Topoke, Songo and Meno peoples, which is nicely presented upon a custom metal stand. Such blades were used by various tribal groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a form of currency. They were used to close a variety of important transactions such as land deals or the proposal of marriage. This African sword...

An ornately carved bowl from Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. Circa 1950, possibly earlier. One of a kind. Fully hand-carved from a solid piece of burl Ironwood, this bowl exhibits the ...

African Democratic Republic of Congo 20th Century carved wood nail fetish figure in 2-headed dog form (\"Nkisi Koso\"), its torso wrapped with rope entwined around embedded metal nai...

French Modern Glazed Terracotta Face Mask Sculpture This 20th Century French Modern tribal style glazed terra cotta face mask sculpture is well exe...

This African sculpture is carved from wood. It has Lapis colored beads.

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...

This is a Thai Holy Water bronze vessel. It is finely crafted and detailed. It's 11.75"h x 7" dia

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Large Money Cowrie shells (used in earlier times as currency) seamlessly sewn in concentric rows onto a white cotton macra...

Pre-Colombian style stone bust on black lacquered wood base (20th Cent)

A Mexican tribal Handmade pottery small vase. The beautiful vase shows geometrical tribal motifs and is hand-painted in a beautiful electric dark blue, light green, beige and brown. ...