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Style: Tribal
18th Century Berber Algerian Bowl
By George Lamiè
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
Category
2010s American Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Plaster, Paper
Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This tribal panel originates from the Batak tribe of Sumatra. The Batak are known for the elaborate decoration of their buildings and these decorative panel additions would have been...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Cenury Burmese Seated Mandalay Buddha in gilded Wood and Lacquer, ca. 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted around 1890, the 19th-century Burmese Seated Mandalay Buddha stands as an exquisite embodiment of spiritual devotion and artistic finesse. Carved from gilded wood and adorned...
Category
1890s Burmese Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
African Red & Green Painted Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
Abstract and sculptural, this wooden form demonstrates the timeless appeal of African art. Hand-carved to an hourglass shape, the unusual figure is actually a grinding mortar, compri...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Bamileke Throne Stool with Leopard
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Bamileke throne made with wood, coated with jute, embroidered with polychrome glass beads, cowrie snails, embroidery with glass beads that are missing in some areas. In the Grassfiel...
Category
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Decorative Objects
An Unusually Large 19th Century Topoke Tribe Currency Sword
Located in Hudson, NY
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 ...
Category
19th Century Congolese Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Batik Dye Terracotta Jar from Java, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
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...
Category
Early 1900s Indonesian Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
$696 Sale Price
20% Off
African Incised Copper Currency Anklet, c. 1900
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
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Terracotta Jar from Java, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
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 ...
Category
Early 1900s Indonesian Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
$420 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
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
Tall African Ibibio Head Mask with Polychrome Nigeria Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall Ibibio wood mask from Nigeria, Africa, circa 20th century. The head mask was carved in with a frontal face with pierced eyes and a gapping mouth. On his head, a stylized hat ...
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Selection of Brass Planters
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Brass Planters, circa 1950s, or perhaps much earlier. They are priced at $750 each.
From left to right, they measure: 1) 15.5"H x 19.5"W, 2) SOLD 3) SOLD and 4) 6.25"H x...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
$750 / item
Early 20th Century West African Tribal Figurine in Cast Brass
Located in Meer, VAN
Early 20th Century West African Tribal Figurine in Cast Brass.
Very distinct early to mid 20th century tribal figurine in cast brass from the west of Africa. Great and very typical ...
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Tribal Figural Box
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage abstract tribal figure in the form of a container
Category
20th Century Unknown Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the Bura tribe's burial ritual. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Indonesian Majapahit Terracotta Head of a Male, circa 14th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming head of a young male, Majapahit Empire, region of Trowulan, Eastern Java, Indonesia, 13th-14th century.
The head well sculpted as a smiling, youthful male with buck teet...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Javanese Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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
$5,620 / set
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
$315 Sale Price
30% Off
Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the Bura tribe's burial ritual. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood. Headrests held great value to North Western nomadic pastoral tribes of Kenya as they have ...
Category
20th Century Kenyan Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood
Nupe Gourd 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 textures and colors come from its utilitarian design. The paralle...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
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
$758 Sale Price
46% Off
Australian Aboriginal Yawkyawk Fiber Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fiber art by contemporary aboriginal artist
Allison Guwanjguwanj. It depicts a dreamtime creature called "Yawkyawk" which is the ancestor of the cl...
Category
Early 2000s Australian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Two Ancient Khmer Tribal Urns / Amphoras
Located in New York, NY
Two ancient tribal urns / amphora / pottery / vases / pitchers / ceramics from the ancient khmer region (present day cambodia).
Category
18th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
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
Tribal iron currency sculpture
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A fine example of a early 20th century iron currency from the Afo tribe in Nigeria. Also called a hoe currency the abstract shape refers to the blade of a hoe as to symbolise the con...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Toussian Storage Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Ovoid pots were an elegant storage solution in African tribal life. This beautifully balanced example is attributed to the Toussian people of Western Burkina Faso. Masterfully made to protect its contents from the elements, pots such as this one were coiled by female ceramists to hold food or personal...
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Prestige and Tradition: The Mounted Ashetu Hat of the Bamum and Bamileke People
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with spiked braids, this prestigious custom mounted Ashetu hat embodies the cultural significance of the Bamum and Bamileke people of Cameroon, Central Africa, who revered th...
Category
20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Ancient Wood Torso
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
2010s Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Steel
Miniature Baule Chair
By Baule Tribe
Located in Chicago, IL
Noted for its individualistic, egalitarian, and progressive society, the Baule of Cote D'Ivoire were master craftspeople. This chair features their characteristically well polished w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$624 Sale Price
57% Off
Yoruba Omo Bell, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This four-sided brass face bell, known as omo, was created by an artisan of the Ijebu Yoruba People of Southern Nigeria. A mark of the wearer's rank and power, the bell would have be...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$1,880
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
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Double Kuro Jade Māori Sculpture from New Zealand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressively large jade sculpture for table or desktop. In Māori style from New Zealand, the heavy jade Nephrite slab (also known as “pounamu”)...
Category
1990s New Zealand Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Jade
Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Buried with their flared mouths facing down, these cylindrical storage vessels protected the deceased's possessions as they transitioned to the afterl...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Hand Carved Wood Cone from Ethiopia, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A single piece of solid mango wood, hand carved into a standing cone, circa 1960. Use it as door stoppers, or in a group for an eye-catching accent in any rustic or eclectic decor, i...
Category
1960s Ethiopian Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$200 Sale Price
50% Off
Carved Wooden Bamana Tribe Style Post
Located in Chicago, IL
Bamana tribe art is known for masks, textiles and architectural elements. This Y-shaped post supported a heavy roof timber and acted as a welcoming symbol...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$5,200 Sale Price
54% Off
Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staff, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, this iron ...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
African Namji Fertility Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Doted on like an actual child, this carved doll was once owned by a young girl among the Namji people of northwest Cameroon. Carted around by its owner wherever she went and lovingly...
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Bambara Ci Wara Headdress Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved to honor the mythical being Ci Wara, a Bambara deity that’s half mortal and half animal, this wooden headdress combines the graceful head and horns of a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian 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
$1,870 / item
Antique African Head Rest
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful museum quality, wooden head rest. Stunning patina on this rare piece of art from Sudan. Hand carved from a single block of wood by the Dinka tribe....
Category
Early 1900s African Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
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
$980 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Fulani Currency
Located in Dallas, TX
Nigerian currency crafted by the Fulani tribe. Outlawed in the 19th century by Colonel Phelps. The unusual forms and sizes of ethnographic currencies...
Category
19th Century Nigerian Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$1,656
Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the Bura tribe's burial ritual. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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
Australian Aboriginal Painting on Hollow Log
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lorrkon hollow log.
Artist: Bronwyn Kelly.
Year of birth: 1974.
Nationality: Australian.
Region: West Central Arnhem Land.
Language group: Kuninjku.
M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Benin Iron Striker Bell
Located in Culver City, CA
An elegant Benin Iron Striker Bell with a double spiral finial on the top, and a lovely bell-shaped body. This is an extremely fine example of the African blacksmiths artistry. Kingd...
Category
Late 19th Century African Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$1,500
Equestrian figure Koma-Bulsa, Ghana, 14th-15th century
Located in Paris, FR
Terracotta, 14th-15th century (thermoluminescence test: Interexpert 388317 from March 18, 1988).
Koma-Bulsa motifs (Ghana), including a concave hairstyle with braided frontal ornamen...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Ghanaian Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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
Vintage Boho Patinated Sun God Statues - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These sculptural metal heads radiate character and cultural presence with their intricate headdresses, expressive faces, and finely patterned cone bases. The symmetrical pairing sugg...
Category
Late 20th Century American Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Bambara puppet figurine, African tribal art, circa 1950
Located in LYON, FR
TRIBAL ART
Large traditional puppet figurine with articulated arms. Polychrome hardwood resting on its steel base.
A favorite for this old puppet figurin...
Category
1950s Malian Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Ebony
$967 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare African Aduno Koro, 'Ark of the World' Ceremonial Vessel, Dogon Peoples
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The Aduno Koro (ark of the world) is a trough-like vessel used to hold the raw and cooked meat of sheep and / or goats that are sacrificed at a family altar during the annual ritual ...
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
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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