Tribal Decorative Objects

Betel Nut is consumed on a daily basis in a large portion of the Indonesian Archipelago. In Java, betel nut was offered as a sign of respect and hospitality when people would visit o...

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...

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...

West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in turquoise, orange, green, yellow red, blue ...

"Ancient / Pre-Columbian-style terracotta figure (possibly Costa Rican Guanacaste/Nicoya in style) with two side loops and a fish emerging from its chest, painted with polychromed pa...

This is a beautifully enameled sculpture of a Tiger. The Tiger is made of bronze and is enameled. A nice addition to any home or workspace.

Handcrafted carved wooden object from Benin, dating from the 1950s. This cylindrical piece is richly decorated with figurative scenes depicting figures and tropical vegetation, finel...

The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this water vessel, received detailed attention. The vessel's varied texture...

This Tuareg leather box presents a refined and understated interpretation of traditional Saharan craftsmanship. Created by a Malian artisan now based in the United States, the work i...

Name: Porter Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. it's sculpture and also displaying shelf...

An ode to inversion, the Reversed Nabatean Bowl by Maison Lamiè turns ancient form on its head—literally. Inspired by the ceramic language of the Nabatean tribes of the 4th century B...

This currency sword, like most African trade currency items, was used as a way to transfer wealth for the purpose of buying land or animals but is most ...

Large Yap Island Rai Stone (Fei), Pre-O’Keefe Type, 19th Century or Earlier, Mounted An authentic and highly compelling example of traditional Yapese stone ...

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...

Antique Tlaquepaque Mexican redware pottery centrepiece bowl, c. 1930's. Hand painted with Art Deco floral design, with overglaze.

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

A 19th Century vintage boat rudder, hand-crafted in Bali, Indonesia. Preserved almost intact, with its original paint and construction, naturally weathered by its age and use. Mo...

Old Bronze and Wood Figurative Pipe from the Bamum peoples, Cameroon, Africa Early 20th Century. Cast bronze seated figure with expressive face and beard. Long carved attached wood...

A tall and arresting Hand-Carved wood Sculpture of of an inverted woman. Strongly carved with only acceptable age-related wear including some stable checking to the wood. Signed on b...

This petite cone-shaped cap, known as laket, was created by an artisan of the Kuba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The base is made of a simple woven raffia fabric, ...

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...

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 ...

Large Polychrome Fruitera Pedestal Dish, Cocle Culture, Panama A large pedestal dish with two hammerhead shark-like sea creatures in plum, ochre and b...

This Tuareg leather box is a finely crafted circular container created by a Malian artisan now living and working in the United States. Contemporary in its production yet grounded in...

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 small round red, yellow and black trinket box. This vintage hand - painted box will be glamourous on a dresser, nightstand, or coffee table. Large eno...

With its many blades and dramatic form, this impressive throwing knife would have been a status symbol and a form of currency among the Ngombe peoples o...

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...

Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga serpent sculptures on Custom Iron Stands Offered for sale is a pair of outstanding Western African (Guinea) Baga society carved and painted wood serpent...

Elegant Dan Mask with large eyes from the Ivory Coast, Africa. Fairly flat tear drop shaped face with outlined eyes, small tight projecting nose and mouth with expressive lips. It i...

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...

An exquisite Benin bronze sculpture in shape of a bell depicting an Oba. Oba translates to "ruler" in the Yoruba and Bini languages of contempor...

Collected in Tiwi Island off the coast of Northern Australia, this Bima Figure Carving was carved and painted by Myra Ann Tipiloura out of Iron wood. It w...

Sometimes referred to as dolls, this is a highly abstract figure with conical head, arms and legs held out from body, long columnar neck wrapped with mulitple strands of different si...

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/...

This nomadic object has been diverted from its original use. It is a unique genuine old piece with undeniable authentic charm. The signs of wear, scars and repairs testify to the ric...

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.

19th century throwing club, ula, Fiji A heavy throwing club made of dense hardwood with the handle finely carved with geometric motifs and an unexpected detail on the ball head - se...

This Tuareg leather box is a finely crafted circular container created by a Malian artisan now living and working in the United States. Contemporary in its production yet grounded in...

This impressive collection of four carved wood figures are from the landlocked African country of Burkina Faso. This nation bordered by 6 other countries ...

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...

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

Large tight ring of a group of many old African bells with clappers in a group, West Africa. Green oxidized finish. About three pounds, thirteen ounces o...

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 striking pair of hand-carved solid ebony sculptural bookends depicting stylized male and female busts, executed in a refined African Modernist manner, circa 1970s. Carved from sin...

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

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

Name: Nomad Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. it's sculpture and also displaying shelf ...

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 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...

African Nigeria 20th Century Yoruba carved wood male figure with the head and body wrapped in rope. He is standing on a tripod stool, holding a staff to his chin in pensive contempla...

Studio Pottery Brown & off White Vase w Tribal-Inspired Geometric Motifs Signed This distinctive studio pottery vase, signed by the artist and dated 2004 on the underside, features ...

This Tuareg leather box is a finely crafted oval container created by a Malian artisan now living and working in the United States. Contemporary in its production yet grounded in cen...

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

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...

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...

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...

Baule Standing Female Figure with finely carved raised scarifications, hands on side of stomach with long figures. From Ivory Coast, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polis...

A matched pair of Ogboni figures with finely modeled heads and abstracted bodies, with iron post at bottom of each. Each face with "x" scarification mark between eyes and elaborate ...