Tribal Decorative Objects

Sculptural tribal chair from Ethiopia in the early 20th century. Made up of pieces of wood joined by archaic fasteners of the same wood and animal (probably goat) leather strips on t...

19th century hammer currency, Ensuba, Bafia People, Cameroon Sometimes referred to as potato masher currency, but known to the Bafia people as ensuba,...

A beautiful soapstone hand-carved head of an African tribe-woman circa 1940.

Oblong wooden box with inlaid shells. Created from bamboo or other similar material, this decorative box features white seashells in a tribal black and white design. At the top, blac...

African Nigeria 20th Century carved wood & terra cotta Yoruba female figure seated on 2 posts, with crosshatched hair, holding a large ceremonial bowl with incised decoration, suppor...

Kenya tribal wood headrest, stylized natural animal form, early 20th century, African. Early Rendille or Borana Headrest from Kenya. Using naturally found branch connections to form a stylized three legged animal form, these headrests were a treasured personal item...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A small Thai cast seated bronze figure of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni, Northern Thailand, Ayutthaya period, 16th century. This sculpture captures the m...

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...

Antique male statue hand carved from a single wood log from West Borneo. Originally used to protect the home from evil spirits. The wood base was placed into the ground in front of t...

This African Tribal hand carved bowl is a traditional vessel made entirely by skilled artisans using natural hardwoods such as African mahogany, ironwood, sheesham, or ebony. These ...

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...

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...

This rare and visually captivating multi-spouted terracotta vessel is a striking example of ritual-inspired pottery, blending sculptural artistry with historical influence. Elevated ...

African Southeastern Ghana 20th Century carved wood Adan miniature ancestor figures in a minimalist style, placed on family altars for consultation with the ancestors, mounted on a f...

Nigerian 20th c. female guardian figure hand carved in wood by the Ibibio people with a base made of a rope and fabric wrapped basket

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...

African Gabon / Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood figural reliquary staff in flattened geometric form features a curved head with inlaid textured copper, 2 co...

Gabonese 20th c. wooden wishbone shaped heddle pulley, hand carved by the Tsogo people with the scarified head of man at the top and wrapped burlap around an elongated neck

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...

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...

These are three finely crafted and hand painted Oaxacan folk art sculptures of rabbits.

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...

African Congo 20th-Century hand carved Teke male figure wrapped in a raffia burlap Good/Fair, showing patina including rubbing and variations to finish, soiling to fabric, hairlines...

Gabonese 20th century fetish statue of a standing male figure with a raised and open left hand and nails driven into the abdomen, hand carved from a single piece of wood

A antique hand carved tribal sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa. This antique hand-carved tribal sculpture from the Batak People of Northern Suma...

A finely woven berry basket (k̲ákw) by Tlingit people circa late 19th century. The first nation people traditionally lived in southeastern Alaska (USA) and the adjacent parts of Brit...

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.

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...

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, ...

Unusual dramatic and large ceremonial female figure from New Guinea hand made with carved wood and mixed media.

This Piece is very primitive. Its a mid to early 20th century piece. Its carved from ironwood and depicts a family tree of a family from Tanzania. The carving is very detailed.

Old Used African carved wood mbira or sanza finger or thumb piano, made of wood with metal strips, from the Tabwa people of Congo with head projecting from top. Nice shape with smal...

Old Used African carved wood Mbira or Sanza Finger Piano made of wood and metal from the Luba people of Congo, with projecting head. Nice shape with projecting detailed head at top,...

1950s Ceramic Stoneware Sculpture of Tribal Woman The charcoal coloring and patina is unique and would ground and add richness to a neutral interior setting Piece missing bottom of b...

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...

This graceful sculpture of a long-necked bird is a headdress known as "a-Bamp," worn during ritual masquerades of Baga adolescents in Guinea. With strong themes of defiance, these ma...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

A large antique hand carved tribal sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa. Behold the striking allure of this large antique hand-carved Singa Singa, ...

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

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...

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...

Striking in form, of light highly textured wood, two highly stylized anthropomorphic figures carved by the Moba people in Togo, West Africa. These forms most probably we owned by a f...

Blacked wood helmet mask (Gelede), large human head surmounted by a dog eating a snake which curves around the head. No perforation for attachment to costu...

Hand carved with a figurative design, this TOTEM-like wooden post was crafted by an artisan of the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria. Resembling the tall houseposts used to support the roof of a home, this shorter post would have been placed on a veranda courtyard as a symbolic and decorative element and did not bear weight. This veranda post...

2 Asian glazed earthenware jardinieres/cache pot with flower and animal decorations on an octagonal base (PRICED EACH)

Ashanti Bronze Ceremonial Offering Bowl with Mudfish and Adinkra Symbols Ghana Finely worked Ashanti ceremonial brass plate with hammered designs of a ...

African iron wood carved bust of a bald man

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 ...

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 ...

Vintage abstract tribal figure depicting a snake descending a torso

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

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, these iron...