Tribal Decorative Objects

A Kissi Nomoli carved stone figure, a male with his hands wrapped around his knees, on a base; from the Kissi people of Sierra Leone. Greyish brown patina, snout-like mouth, large no...

Two ancient khmer urns or vases. Dimensions: H 10.38 x D 8.5 and H 7.5 x D 9 Priced and sold individually. References: Pottery, ceramics, tribal, ...

A rare and magnificent antique Tuareg peoples mixed metal mounted wooden chest / coffer / monumental table box. Most impressive size, hand-crafted in ...

A unique tofu grinder sculpture, hand-carved out of a single large piece of reclaimed wood. From Indonesia, circa 1950. Original untouched color.

This exquisite 19th-century Moroccan ceramic bowl from Fez showcases traditional craftsmanship with its vibrant polychrome decoration. The bowl features an intricate geometric and floral design rendered in shades of deep blue, green, and yellow, characteristic of Fez pottery...

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

A striking early to mid-20th century cast bronze figure depicting a standing warrior, executed in the traditional lost-wax casting technique associated with the historic Kingdom of B...

Rooted in North African tradition and sculpted through a contemporary lens, the Berber Algerian Bowl by Maison Lamiè is a quiet ode to memory, material, and Mediterranean soul. Craft...

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...

Decorative sculpture depicting a stylized couple, crafted from solid wood and finished with a deep black patina with dark brown undertones. The two seated figures, closely linked, ex...

A unique old carved wood door latch that was created by the Dogon people in Mali, Africa. At some point in time it was salvaged and mounted on a custom modern metal stand. The carvin...

A figurative sculpture representing a stylized male figure, made of solid wood and displaying an antique dark brown to black patina, evidence of long aging. The figure is distinguish...

A Khmer urn or vase with a sober, classic form from the Khmer region of ancient Cambodia. Classic form, sober pieces such as these compliment sober, m...

Princess Yenenga, founder of the Mossi Empire, from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, bronze West African sculpture from the late 20th century This is a contemporary piece, not historical ...

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...

A unique and interesting hand carved antique Indian architectural remnant, part of a corbel, that was salvaged at some point in time. The forms in the carving are a Naga (dragon), hu...

Carved Wooden Bowl Africa, possibly East Africa Late 19th–early 20th century Carved hardwood This hand-carved wooden bowl presents a strong, rounded form defined by subtle geometric...

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...

A large antique hand carved tribal 19th century sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa with painted accents. Attracting our eye with its charismatic presence, this large hand carved shield from the Indonesian island of Sumatra is one of the most iconic images of the Batak tradition. Called a Singa Singa, it was placed in the exterior corners of the traditional houses adorned with boat-shaped roofs, to disperse fear. Presenting a high forehead and angular traits, this Singa Singa sculpture is accented with faint traces of black for the eyes and a nicely distressed patina revealing its life spent outdoors. The back is flat with a small hole. Perfect to decorate any wall or perhaps to be mounted on a base depending on your needs, its riveting presence and delicate scrolling décor will make this Batak Singa...

This memorial statue is an example of traditional African metalwork from the Benin Kingdom, present-day Nigeria, known for its historic bronze and brass sculptures made using the los...

African Cameroon Contemporary carved wood figure features a flattened head with elliptical eyes, short arms with long fingers extending over the belly, protruding navel, string neckl...

Ancient Cubist Kuba Dance Mask Black Patina, Cone Shaped Eyes, from the Congo, Africa. It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for it...

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...

Vintage hand carved Blackwood statue / sculpture - the bust of a male head with elongated neck and high crop of hair, face decorated with tribal / warrior designs. Dimensions: 6" x...

A timeworn and authentic utilitarian African Wood Bowl with incised decoration. The Bowl with good size, balance and deep brown age patina has incised decoration in two bands to the ...

Large ancient Khmer Urn or Vase in a sober, Classic form. The piece has varied and beautiful coloration due to the effect of time, humidity and weather on th...

African Gabon / Congo 20th Century Kota Mahangwe carved wood reliquary guardian figure in flattened geometric form with protruding eyes and nose, a rope-wrapped finial, decorative te...

Two ancient tribal urns / amphora / pottery / vases / pitchers / ceramics from the ancient khmer region (present day cambodia).

Two ancient terra cotta pottery vessels, Urns or Vases from the Khmer region of South East Asia. Sober forms that provides a complement to a Mid-Century or modern environment.

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/...

A rare repuse shield with natural fiber wraped handle from the Kirdi tribe Cameroon. Now on a patinated Bronze Stand. For a similar example please see- Benitez-Johannot, Purissim...

Peruvian exotic wood box with nickel framed ancient Nazca textile top.

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...

MAGNIFICENT! BENIN OBA 19TH CENTURY BRONZE WARRIOR SCULPTURE! SUPERB EXAMPLE OF OBA METALWORK! DIMENSIONS: APPROXIMATELY 13" TALL CIRCA 1860-1900 Offered is a rare 19th cen...

A Pair of Copper Currencies: “Katanga Crosses” Central African Copper Belt (DR Congo, Zambia or Zimbabwe) Cast copper, archaeological patina Size each:...

This impressive century year old rose wood with incredible patina and character has been hand carved whilst respecting the natural organic shape. Set on a minimalist black steel base...

A sculpted object of a deer with sculpture. A sculpture of a complex pattern directs a slightly different atmosphere.

A true embodiment of the Artist's style of combining different mediums, this wall sculpture echoes a festive moment in time, Drawing inspiration from the Artist's moroccan roots. This sculpture is an hommage to the talented women weavers of Morocco that the artist got to meet on her last weaving in retreat in Marrakech. This wall hanging shaped out of hand wrapped manila rope using naturally dyed recycled silk yarn, sisal and. raffia. The ceramic face...

African Guinea Contemporary (Late 1990s) carved wood iconic Baga sculpture titled “Rearing Snake” depicts a serpent representing the spirit A-Mantsho-nga-Tshol, painted green and whi...

A sculptural iron throwing knife attributed to the Marghi, Mofu, or Kapsiki peoples of northeastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon. Known broadly as a hunga munga, this form transcend...

Large round hand-turned, and hand-painted lidded antique tribal wooden spice box, likely from Pakistan, made around 1900.

2 African iron Bandaka hoe currency, Mabila and Chamba Peoples, Nigeria and Cameroon. The iron, hammered into the form of a hoe, was used as currency. Mounted they are wonderful pie...

An old and authentic votive board representing the spirit of water, Shamanic, Primitive Arts, Tribal Art, Brutalist, Shabby-Chic, in carved wood and painted with patina due to use, characteristic work of the creations of the Kwoma people , Washkuk Mountains, Upper Sepik region, Papua New Guinea, 1950. This votive board comes from the former collection of a French diplomat...

James Tandi African Wild Boar Green Carved Verdite Hardstone Sculpture Figure. Item features an impressive carved verdite hardstone sculpture of a mother w...

This helmet mask created by the Mende people of Sierra Leone was made for the women of their tribe to wear while dancing. Commissioned by women for their ...

A sculptural iron form once used as currency among the Mambila and Chamba peoples of northeastern Nigeria and the Cameroon highlands, this forged hoe-shaped object embodies the inter...

Wooden sculpture depicting a stylized female bust, created in France around the 1980s. The work is distinguished by its organic and fluid forms, intentionally refined and abstract. T...

Pair of large copper ankle bracelets, used as currency, Mbole People, Democratic Republic of Congo. Mounted on custom steel bases. Slightly different in size, these bracelets are obj...

African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood male nail fetish guardian figure (\"Yombe Nkisi Nkonde\") with inlaid glass over painted eyes, a human head in its b...

Early 20th Century Granary Door Lock, Bamana Peoples, Mali A figurative wood door lock from the Bamana (Bambara) people of Mali. This probably depic...

Carved grotesque wood mask with pierced eyes, very hooked nose, cigar between very crooked bone teeth. Label on verso reads, “Willi Huggler (Swiss, 1925...

A wonderful hand-carved panel from a balinese temple with a jungle landscape and elephants. The mixture of shades and age-related patina add to this pi...

This striking brass plaque depicts Virabhadra, a personification of the god Shiva, created by him to fight in his quarrel with Daksha. Here with 4 arms and hands, Virabhadra holds a ...

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Four rows of large polished white cowrie shells in two sizes, seamlessly sewn onto a cotton macramé base, which has been ha...

Vintage Croatian shepherd hand carved olive wood sculpture creamer and sugar bowl set. Solid olive wood, with gracefully curved handles and tradition...

After the original Benin bronzes, this statue depicts a large standing leopard with an upturned tail and unusually long legs, from the mid-20th century made in the same casting metho...

A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE CARVED STATUE OF A MAASAI HUNTER Circa 1950 Kenya. Almost a lifesize figure of a sitting Maasai hunter holding his spear impressively capturing his character...

Gabonese 20th c. Reliquary hand made by the Kota people depicting a 2-sided / faced abstract figure with domed eyes and hooked noses, crafted from carved wood, copper and bronze

African Ivory Coast 20th Century carved and painted wood Baule statue depicting a colonial (\"colon\") male policeman in official uniform with white hat, shirt and gray pants, standi...

A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited with its truncated almond-shaped face, is made of wound copper, hammered brass and wood. Reliquary figures were used as guardians to protect the revered bones of venerated family ancestors and leaders and ward off unwanted spirits. These figures are meant to embody intense powers and were also commonly used in communal rites and ritual performances. This particular piece came from an American collector who traveled the African continent and collected African artifacts for over 50 years. This piece has a beautiful, organically aged patina acquired naturally over time and use. It is mounted on a custom wooden display stand. We believe it dates back to the early to mid-1900s but could be older. We are listing as 20th century because we did not have it appraised. This African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota (Bakota) Mohongwe Peoples decorative art would clearly stand out as part of a collection or by itself in any setting. Truly unique, eye-catching and engaging. Dimensions on stand: 25 3/4" High, 7" Wide, 5 1/2" Deep Kota Reliquary...