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Style: Tribal
Extra Large Haitian Carved Wooden Figures
Located in Westport, CT
Artist made by Famous Brothers Haiti ,circa 1940's
Category
1940s Haitian Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Standing Buddha Thailand, Ayuthaya Period, Early 18th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This bronze standing Buddha mounted on a turned wood base has his right palm held outward in the abhaya mudra position, a gesture of fearlessness and reassurance.
Category
Early 18th Century Thai Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Coconut Shell Engraved Tribal Bowl from Nias, Mentawai Islands, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand crafted and tribal engraved bowl originates from Nias Island Indonesia. It features tribal motifs along the rim and a beautiful hand hewn texture along its basin. It is cra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Coconut
Antique Wood Diamond Pan from Borneo, on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century diamond pan from West Kalimantan, in the island of Borneo.
At the heart of the Dayak territory, the rivers produced diamonds known for their singular colors. Ho...
Category
1890s Indonesian Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ancient Classic Form Khmer Urn or Vase
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
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
Indonesian 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.
Category
1950s Indonesian Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Reclaimed 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
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
Djerma Painted Water Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Djerma people of Niger are well-known for their gracefully shaped and delicately painted water containers. The surface paintings are applied after firing with all natural pigment...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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
Dayak "Mother and Child" Ironwood Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A hand-carved effigy of mother and child from the Dayak tribe in Borneo, mounted on a black metal stand.
Ancestral figures were important in Dayak culture as a means of spiritual p...
Category
1910s Indonesian Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Mende Women's Helmet Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
Antique Indo Peersian Cast Bronze Vase
Located in Madrid, ES
Antique bronze vase with animal, vegetal and alphabetic decoration "urdu" (not specified period).
Category
Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of African Tribal Live Edge African Sculptural Panels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of exotic hard wood panels with hand carved wood tribal male and female figures. Each panel with three hand carvings spaced evenly on the panels, mid-20th century. 53.5 inches...
Category
1950s African Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Benin King Oba and Queen, Pair of Hand Carved Seated Ebony Figures West African
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Charming Benin King Oba and his Queen. Terrific pair of Benin hand carved ebony hardwood figures.
Intricate detailing on each of these super West African carvings
Circa Mid 20th c...
Category
Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Ebony
Metallic Studded Bambara Figure by Brian Stanziale
Located in Chicago, IL
In an exclusive collaboration with pagoda red, Chicago artist the bms. adds a contemporary twist to our collection of one-of-a-kind African art objects. Guided by its geometric line work, the bms. uses...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
African Luba Mboko Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Receiving guidance from tribal ancestors was a central aspect of the Luba people's spiritual practices. This ceramic spiritually significant vessel is topped with a crossed leg figure whose head has an opening critical for a divination ritual. Known as an mboko, this handled vessel would have been filled with items like antelope horns, shells, dried beetles, human teeth...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ngombe Throwing Knife, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap
By Kuba
Located in Chicago, IL
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, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Fabric
Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A compatible pair of superbly crafted African busts in an extraordinary exotic hardwood. Nzambu East African sculptures, hand carved, solid and heavy depicting the busts of two tribe...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Collection of Dagari Spirit Figures From Burkina Faso
Located in Hudson, NY
This impressive collection of four carved wood figures are from the landlocked African country of Burkina Faso. This nation bordered by 6 other countries ...
Category
1930s Burkinabe Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Polished Buffalo Hide Container
Located in New York, NY
Antique container from Borneo made from aged buffalo hide with a natural organic live edge rim. We discovered a beautiful patina after polishing. Great fo...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Hide
Nupe Incised Water Vessel
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th Cent. Kuba Drum W Honey Brown Patina - Harry Franklin Collection
Located in Culver City, CA
A tall and elegant wood pedestal drum with a fully-carved face on the side, and two registers of incised linear designs above and below. It has an absolutely gorgeous honey-brown pa...
Category
Late 19th Century Congolese Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
African Congo Fetish Statue, Houses Spirits for Protection, Late 20th- Century
Located in Miami, FL
African Congo Fetish Statue, Houses Spirits for Protection 20th- Century
Offered for sale is a late 20th-century African tribal fetish statue of a doubl...
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Powerful Carved and Painted Figural Sculpture/ New Guinea
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Powerful and haunting carved figural sculpture of a standing female figure in close embrace with an animal attendant, possibly a crocodile. The Sculpture is very worn and distresse...
Category
20th Century Asian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique African Tray Side Table or Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this African small tray side table hand carved from a single block of wood. Celebrating the cracks and crevices and all the other marks that time and loving use h...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of Papua New Guinea Wooden Oceanic War Shields on Custom Iron Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea wooden shields on custom stands from the mid-20th century. 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 shorter shield is from the Mendi area within the Southern Highlands. The taller shield originates from the Melpa tribe of the Western Highlands (Mount Hagen and Wahgi Valley), an area which was not discovered by the outside world until three Australian gold prospectors entered the region during their explorations in 1934. These shields are displayed upright on a custom black iron stand, with the tallest of the set standing at a height of over 5.5 ft tall. This pair of Papua New Guinea shields...
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Australian Aboriginal Carved and Painted Spear from Melville Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
Title: A ceremonial spear with clan design paint
Artist: John Martin Tipungwuti
DOB: 18/01/1969
Medium: Ocher paint on wood carvin
DOC: 2006
Provenance: COA from Jilamara Arts a...
Category
Early 2000s Australian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Miao Minority Tribe Ceremonial Geometric Mounted Necklace/Collar
Located in New York, NY
Experience the grandeur of the Asian Miao Minority Tribe with this exquisite silver ceremonial necklace/collar. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this stunning piece showcases intricate geometric patterns that reflect the rich cultural heritage of the Miao Tribe. Its impressive size and mounted design make it a true statement piece, perfect for those who appreciate the artistry and history behind traditional jewelry.
Category
20th Century Chinese Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Very Unusual Large Nut Shell with Tribal Elephant Carving
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A rare and unusually large nut shell, skillfully etched with elephant figures and objects.
Despite extensive research, we have limited information on the origin and age of this piece. The etched detail suggests African origin...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Nutwood
Mid-Century Baoule Tribal Mask in Yellow-Black with Antelope Head Decoration
Located in Salzburg, AT
Expressive, interesting African Baoulé mask from Cote d'Ivoire from last third of the last century, carved from wood painted polychrome.
The face is narrow & elegant and has a though...
Category
1970s Ivorian Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century Gilded Wood Mandalay Standing Buddha, Burmese
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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...
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Organic Lidded African Gourd Vessel Urn
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive in scale, large hand made organic hollowed out dried gourd vessel with lid and wood. Visible stitching and fabulous mottled reddish brown patina. Opening is 9.75”
Category
1950s Botswanan Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Set of 9 Ethiopian Pilgrim Walking Sticks
Located in San Marino, CA
Ethiopian pilgrim staffs, each showing a well worn patina and mounted on a custom black steel base. Painted hardwood, each mounted on a custom black steel base, excellent antique condition. Create an instant collection or large installation...
Category
20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Two Ancient Khmer Urns or Vases
Located in New York, NY
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, ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Late 19th Century Lacquer and Bamboo Betel Box, Burma
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Betel Box, Kun It
Burma
Late 19th/early 20th century
Bamboo, lacquer
H: 7.5 in x D: 8.5 in :: 19 cm x 21.5 cm
Intricately painted motifs (including chili seed pattern, Nga Y...
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
Tribal Early 20th Century Ceremonial Pipe, Bamoun People, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal Early 20th Century Ceremonial Pipe, Bamoun People, Cameroon
A ceremonial tobacco pipe fashioned of hardened clay depicting three bearded men, the center figure with arms on c...
Category
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Broad Bean Tribal Style Bookcase
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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...
Category
2010s Japanese Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Papua New Guinean Polychromed Carved Figure
Located in Queens, NY
Papua New Guinean carved polychromed ancestral figure with fiber and shell detail
Category
20th Century Unknown Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Kiakavo Wooden Clubs from the Fiji Islands on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
Category
20th Century Fijian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Leather Tribal Chinese Winter Boots on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage Chinese winter boots on stand. This is a pair of Chinese leather winter boots that have been displayed on a custom black iron Stand. The boots are from the people b...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
African Tribal Figure
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mounted African tribal figure, used as a door latch in the early 20th century.
Category
20th Century Ivorian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana 'Bambara' People, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana (Bambara) People, Mali
Chiwara headcrests represent the antelope spirit who taught the Bamana people ...
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mounted Copper Ankle Bracelets, Currency Pieces, Mbole People, Congo
Located in Stamford, CT
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...
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Embosed Metal Kirdi Shield from Cameroon on Bronze Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
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...
Category
20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
African, Likely Cote D'ivoire, Wood Feline Mask
Located in Astoria, NY
African mask, likely Ivory Coast or Cote d'Ivoire, early 20th century or later, with feline-like abstracted geometric style face with pointed ears and tusks.
Dimensions: 26" H x 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Wooden Box with Silver Rim and Chancay Textile Fragment from Peru
Located in Mexico, DF
This beautiful box was hand carved into two pieces from Cumarú wood (also known as Brasilian teak), there are no screws or nails and no assemblies. The wood is brown with visible gra...
Category
Late 20th Century Peruvian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Wooden Baoule Maternity Figure, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Interesting maternity figure in a hieratic pose presenting a young adolescent. Beautiful facial expression, showing wisdom and knowledge. She is sitti...
Category
20th Century Ivorian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of Iron Spatulate Currencies, Chamba or Mambila, Cameroon or Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of iron flat spatulate currency pieces, made by the Chamba or Mambila peoples of Cameroon or Nigeria
Mid 20th century or older.
10 1/2 inches high for larger currency. Pair mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Early Carved Wood Bamum or Bafut Ceremonial Bowl with Lizards, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Well used and loved Bamum or Bafut ceremonial carved wood bowl with openwork geometric design of two lizards winding around bowl. Band of geometric shapes around the top.
It is in ...
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Primitive Bowl.
Located in Long Island City, NY
Carved Wooden Primitive Bowl.
Category
20th Century Unknown Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Riccardo Scarpa : Portrait of an African kid, black patinated terracota - C.1950
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Riccardo SCARPA (1905-1999, Italy) : "Portrait of a young African"
Black varnished patinated terracota showing a cute portrait of a young african kid hairdressed with typical tribal...
Category
1950s French Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Ashanti Mother and Child Maternity Figure Carved by Osei Bonsu, Ghana
By Osei Bonsu
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Ashanti maternity figure by the master carver Osei Bonsu. The mother figure is seated on a simple backless chair. An infant lays calmly in her la...
Category
1930s Ghanaian Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
A Mindanao silver inlaid bronze betal nut box, Islamic, mid to late 19th century
Located in Central England, GB
This highly decorative box is a betal nut box. The habit of chewing was relevant in the southern Philippines and much of southeast Asia. Wealthy Maraneo families on the island of Mi...
Category
Late 19th Century Philippine Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
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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