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Style: Tribal
Carved Wood Tribal Panel from Timor Island, Indonesia, Early 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 20th century carved wood door panel from Timor Island in the Indonesian archipelago. This antique wall panel from Timor Island (an isl...
Category

20th Century Indonesian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Tribal Plank Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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.
Category

20th Century Unknown Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Wandala Shield from Chad
Located in Stamford, CT
Wandalà shield, from Cameroon/Chad. Made with cowhide and natural pigments. For a similar example see- Benitez-Johannot, Purissima and Jean Paul Barbier, Shields: Africa, Southea...
Category

20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Cowhide

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural lamp Tribal Style
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
El Nido Sculptural lamp. Material: Japanese yew 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 a...
Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Indian Style Hindu Goddess Bronze Statue
Located in Queens, NY
Indian style bronze statue of a Hindu goddess with gilt accents having intricately patterned attire and headdress Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category

20th Century Unknown Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Zougei wold wood Sculpture Shelf Bookcase K1
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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...
Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Lot of Three Indian Terracotta Processional Figures
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lot of three Indian terracotta processional figures. Krishnanagar, Bengal, 19th Century. Painted terracotta figures, depicting two males and one female musician...
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19th Century Indian Antique Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Willi Huggler Brutalist Style Carved Wood Mask
By Willi Huggler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved grotesque wood mask with pierced eyes, very hooked nose, cigar between very crooked bone teeth. Label on verso reads, “Willi Huggler (Swiss, 1925...
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20th Century Swiss Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Wood

Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool16 Tribal Glamping
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: A thread windings Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Machilus This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of woo...
Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Small Carved Wood 'Luba' Statue, Congo
Located in Washington, DC
Hand-Carved Wood 'Luba' Fertility Statue. Democratic Republic of the Congo, circa 1970.
Category

1970s Congolese Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Bronze Ceremonial Staff Top Hoe with 3 Turtles, Ghana
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ashanti cast bronze ceremonial staff top in the shape of a hoe with 3 cast turtles, from Ghana. It is in good condition with a deep patina and polish from traditional use, appropria...
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Wise Mirror Bikita, Modern Tribal Mask, black base, Brown solid Walnut wood
Located in Milan, Lombardy
A functional mirror for a dressing room, or wooden masks and sculpture for your living or your entrance. The drop-shaped mask Bikita is made of solid beech wood stained Canaletto walnut, with a brass element on the mirror. The base is an iron stand black lacquered, but upon request it is possible to have a metal wall hook. The project Wise Mirrors recalls the 3 Wise Men...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea Mendi wooden war shields on custom stands from the mid-20th century. This pair of war shields originate from the Mendi region, within the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. These oceanic war shields were not only created for protecting oneself for tribal warfare, but also in ancestral and ritual worship. They are adorn in various motifs, coloring and symbolism, intended to protect the carrier from magic and bring fear to the opponent. The shields are displayed upright on a custom black iron Stand, with the tallest of the set standing at a height of over 4.5 ft tall. This pair of Papua New Guinea shields...
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Miao Minority Tribe Silver Necklace 11.5"H
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Moroccan Vintage Tamgroute Green Olive Jar with Handles
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan vintage, 1960's green olive jar, or planter with handles. Handcrafted by the berber people in Tamgroute Morocco. Great glazed earthenware with different hues of green and black. A pair is available, slightly different glaze, Top diameter is 10" inside opening is 7" D. Jar is 38" H x 20" D in the widest part. Wonderful green and brown shimmering that can be found only in south Morocco in the village of Tamgroute. The color and texture is a result of the particular alchemy created by the potters of Tamegroute and remains a family affair handed down through the generations. Each pottery piece is completely unique and no two are ever the same. Please note that the traditional method in which the plates are fired involves stacking which result in tiny ‘scars’ inside the plate and in the glaze making, each bowl is unique the beauty is found in the imperfection of each piece. Tamegroute pottery are true showpieces showing that even imperfect can be perfect. Tamegroute remains the only rural pottery in Morocco using oxidized copper which creates its famous green color. Its potteries are also the only location where you will find their unique forms. The process however remains much the same. Clay is dug up from the local Draa river banks, thrown by hand & fired inkilns built into steep slopes using a single firing. Vintage green glazed pottery...
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Fine Sculptural African Mortar and Pestle
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Reminiscent of the Elemental sculpture of Constantin Brancusi, this Hardwood African Mortar and Pestle has a fantastic paper smooth age patin...
Category

20th Century African Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of West African Cast Bronze Birds
Located in Chicago, IL
An arresting pair of 20th century West African cast bronze bird sculptures, each with incised feathers, raised eyes, and standing on two legs, resting on flat bases. Perfect for deco...
Category

20th Century African Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Teak Ozi Goblet Shaped Drum with Black and Red Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Burmese tribal Ozi goblet shaped teak drum from the late 19th century, with red and black lacquer and calf skin top. Created in Burma during the later years of the 19th century, this tribal drum...
Category

Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Vintage Moroccan Tamgroute Green Olive Jar with Handles
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Tamgroute vintage, 1960's green olive jar with handles, or planter. Handcrafted by the Berber people in Tamgroute Morocco. Great glazed earthenware with different hues of green and black. A pair is available, slightly different glaze Top diameter is 10" inside opening is 7" D. Jar is 38" H x 20" D in the widest part. Wonderful green and brown shimmering that can be found only in south Morocco in the village of Tamgroute. The color and texture is a result of the particular alchemy created by the potters of Tamegroute and remains a family affair handed down through the generations. Each pottery piece is completely unique and no two are ever the same. Please note that the traditional method in which the plates are fired involves stacking which result in tiny ‘scars’ inside the plate and in the glaze making, each bowl is unique the beauty is found in the imperfection of each piece. Tamegroute pottery are true showpieces showing that even imperfect can be perfect. Tamegroute remains the only rural pottery in Morocco using oxidized copper which creates its famous green color. Its potteries are also the only location where you will find their unique forms. The process however remains much the same. Clay is dug up from the local Draa river banks, thrown by hand & fired inkilns built into steep slopes using a single firing. Vintage green glazed pottery...
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Miao Minority Tribe Necklace of Interlocking Chains Terminating in Dragons
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Silver Miao Minority Tribe Necklace featuring an arrangement of interlocking chains and dragon motifs mounted on a custom base. Meticulously designed to add a touch of cultu...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Pre-Colombian Stone Bust
Located in Queens, NY
Pre-Colombian style stone bust on black lacquered wood base (20th Cent)
Category

20th Century Unknown Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Wood Trough, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
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, ...
Category

1940s Tanzanian Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique bowl hand carved from a single piece of teak wood. This bowl was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfecti...
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak, Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Lao Folk Art Buddha Statue
Located in New York, NY
19th century Lao Buddha statue. Folk Art figure representation of Buddha. A solid wood block carving with remnants of pigments. To collectors Lao Buddha figures are coveted and sought after for their individual none refined quality. Lao Folk Art Buddha...
Category

1890s Laotian Antique Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Spear Currencies on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon custom m...
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Lega Bwami Society Mask on Display Stand with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a Lega Bwami society wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo. It was likely from the first half of the 20th century and an authentic in-field piece. The mask di...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Tutsi Baskets, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Group of Tutsi Prestige Basketry Rwanda First half, 20th century Grass and other plant fibers, natural dye, coiling technique Measures: Height, left to right: 7 1/4”; 8”; 9 1/...
Category

Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Massive Yanomami Gathering Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
The largest Yanomami basket we've ever seen! The Yanomami are an indigenous people to the Amazonian regions of Brazil and Venezuela. This monumental ba...
Category

20th Century Brazilian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Three Decorative Wood Batons, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Three wooden batons, hand-carved in Indonesia, late 20th Century. Two of the batons are made in two-tone Suar wood, dark at the lower part, and lighter on the top part, ending in a...
Category

1980s Indonesian Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Wood

19th Century Bronze White Rabbit Hand Warmer/Censer, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Handwarmer/Censer Japan circa 19th century Bronze Measures: H: 5.5 in x D: 8 in :: 14 cm x 20.3 cm Happy Tibetan New Year of the Water Rabbit! ...
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Caribbean Carved Wood Painted Sculptures
Located in Miami, FL
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...
Category

Late 20th Century Caribbean Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Baule Male Ndoma Portrait Mask on Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
To relieve stress and uplift their Community, the Baule people of modern-day Côte d'Ivoire engage in a daylong masquerade known as the Mblo. A series of dances that escalate in compl...
Category

20th Century Ivorian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A yam ancestor TOTEM pole from the mid-Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea. Carved out of a solid wood by the Abelam people, who cultivated yams as their main crop, the pole featu...
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Small African Wooden Dough Bowl
Located in Long Island City, NY
A small African wooden dough bowl with a flat opening on one side.
Category

20th Century Ivorian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

Mid-19th Century Nigerian Antique Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Steel

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 ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

African Sculpture of a Figure Standing on a Leopard
Located in Queens, NY
Wooden African sculpture of a human figure standing on the back of a leopard.  
Category

20th Century African Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Angola Chokwe Mask Revisited by Bomber Bax
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful classic Chokwe mask genre that honours female founding ancestors. Such representations are particularly significant as the Chokwe trace the descent through the lines of their mothers. This is thought to be a dance mask with a net and wood hairstyle, from the Batshokwe people skilled in the art of carving and of very ancient origin belonging to the culture of the divine monarchy. The Batshokwe sculptors were the most famous in the region, masters in geometric decorations such as the depiction of scarifications and tooth deformations, the surfaces of their works were carefully smoothed and polished. On the forehead of the mask, the classic chinge-lyengelye scarification is clearly visible, commonly interpreted as a variant of the Portuguese cross...
Category

Early 1900s Angolan Antique Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Baoulé Wooden Statues Africa Ivory Coast, Set of 2
Located in Tilburg, NL
Baoulé, Wooden statue Africa Ivory Coast The Baoulé (or Baule) are an Akan people and one of the largest groups in the ivory coast. The Baoulé are farme...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Beautifully Aged Vintage Tamegroute Pitcher / Vase C1920s
Located in London, GB
Original Tamegroute eathernware pitcher with vivid iconic deep green glaze specific to this small town on the edge of the Sahara. This version showing the qualities of earlier pieces...
Category

1920s Moroccan Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Vintage Handcrafted Tribal-Inspired Ceramic Vase with Geometric Motifs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your space with this stunning vintage handcrafted ceramic vase, adorned with intricate tribal-inspired geometric patterns. The bold yet harmonious design features a mix of ea...
Category

Mid-20th Century South American Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Giraffe Iron Sculpture, with Use of Tools and Other Objects C20
Located in Coimbra, PT
Giraffe by José Jerónimo single piece of art Iron sculpture with use of tools and other objects Signed Measures: 81 x 41 x 15 cm. Private collection.
Category

Late 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

Reclaimed Wood Tofu Grinder Sculpture, Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A unique tofu grinder sculpture, hand-carved out of a single large piece of reclaimed wood. From Indonesia, circa 1950. Original untouched color. The hole...
Category

1950s Indonesian Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. Two aspects of the tribe's traditional culture can be seen in this handled jug—the allusion to tall coiffured hair, and the...
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Africain Mid-Century Wooden Tribal Wall-Sculpture Mali-Dogon Golden Frame 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Hand carved solid wooden doors of an African cabinet (Mali/Dogon). fixed on a white colored wooden plate, gold framed. The object shows typical African symbols...
Category

1960s Malian Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Maternal Fertility Figure
Located in Atlanta, GA
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 ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Tribal Pierced African Panel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very Decorative Carved and Pierced African Tribal Panel depicting a Female Ancestor. The powerful Female Figure supports a multitude of Stylized Carved Animals carved in three Band...
Category

20th Century African Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tribal Figural Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage abstract tribal figure depicting a snake descending a torso
Category

20th Century Unknown Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Old Papua New Guinea Male Ancestral Figure
Located in Rochester, NY
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

African Mangbetu Ceremonial Jug
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. From the spout formed to look like hair, through the face, and down to the gourd shaped base, this jug seamlessly transitio...
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Teak Wood Sculptural Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful grain on this minimalist teak bowl, hand carved from a single piece of reclaimed teak wood. This bowl or tray was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosop...
Category

2010s Indonesian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak, Wood, Reclaimed Wood

16th Century Ceremonial Urn from Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in NICE, FR
Beautiful funerary terracotta urn called from the Bura region (Niger) in West Africa. This cylindrical anthropomorphic sculpture is adorned with geometric designs. It depicts a human...
Category

16th Century Burkinabe Antique Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Old family tree of the Makonde tribe, Tanzania, 1960s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Old family tree of the Makonde tribe, Tanzania, 1960s An ancient sculpture called “Family Tree” hand carved by an artist from the Makonde tribe living in Tanzania. The sculpture is m...
Category

Late 20th Century African Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Nigerian Nupe Gourd-Form Water Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the natural world, Nupe ceramicists fired this water vessel in the shape of a gourd. The vessel's varied surface textures and colors come from its functional design. The ...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Rare Gabon Mask From Tsogho Peoples with Character, Central Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early and rare mask from Gabon, Central Africa, created by the Tsogho peoples. Powerful large mask with carved open eyes, and black painted eyes above, below heavy carved eyebrows. ...
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Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Bronze Mukhalingam in the form of a Head, India, 18th-19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This bronze plaque representation of Shiva with a human face was intended to serve as a lingam cover. This example has an elaborate mustache, a bell shaped cap with an oil lamp on ...
Category

19th Century Indian Antique Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Old wooden hut door from Cameroon, decorated with carved crocodile, bird, snake and a knife within geometric ornament in the traditional ethnic style. Superb old door African sculpt...
Category

20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

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.

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