Tribal Vases and Vessels

Two-handled hand-coiled terracotta jar from southern Morocco, the colour of burnt umber, with a pinched, stitched seam circling the shoulder. Decades of oil and smoke in a village ki...

Hand-coiled terracotta amphora from the pre-Sahara of southern Morocco, its twin looped handles rising to a neck darkened by decades of smoke. The pale body carries crossed motifs an...

Large hand-coiled terracotta water jar from the pre-Sahara of southern Morocco, painted in natural slip with crossed motifs and fan devices set between incised lines, and a hatched b...

The Borana Oromo people of southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya are historically a cattle-keeping culture, and each household keeps a number of traditional vessels for storing and ch...

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...

Trunk Tibet 17th/18th century Wood, leather, metal H: 8 in x W: 8.5 in x D 8.5 in :: 20.3 x 21.6 x 21.6 cm A slightly domed top hinged trunk with brass handles, closures and sculpte...

Vintage Southwestern Mata Ortiz pottery mini pot signed RRR Reydesel Reyes Roque. Small in stature, beautiful composition and colors.

Large Red Offering Bowl Burma Late 19th/early 20th century Bamboo, lacquer D: 21 in x H: 7.5 in :: 78.7 cm x 19 cm Traditionally used to bring offerings to an altar, and to present ...

Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo An unusually large and striking non-figurative vessel from the Mangbetu people, comprised of six lobes joined to a c...

Round-bodied hand-coiled terracotta jar from southern Morocco, encircled by a single applied rope cord, with two small lug handles and a tall flared neck. The proportions are unusual...

Late 19th or early 20th century lacquer and bamboo offering vessel, Hsun Ok, Pagan, Burma A large offering vessel composed of four pieces, a base, a large food bowl with lid and the...

Bulbous shaped pottery lidded vessels tapering to the base. Decorated with blue and turquoise bands with scrolled vines and long stemmed flowers in yellow, white and brown. With comp...

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

Food offering vessel, Ok-Kwet Burma Early 20th century Bamboo, lacquer Measures: H: 11.5 in x D: 14 in Ceremonially, the stupa-shaped vessel was used to present food as an offeri...

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...

A Mexican tribal Handmade pottery small vase. The beautiful vase shows geometrical tribal motifs and is hand-painted in a beautiful electric dark blue, light green, beige and brown. ...

Tribal Drink Vessel African Leather Milk Jug 1 10 x 6.5 diameter Original vintage condition Refer to images listed

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...

Early 20th century Mangbetu chief's pot, from DR Congo, a distinctive and beautiful anthropomorphic sculpture. This style of terracotta pot m...

A Central African wood pot, vase or vessel. This vintage decorative object from Central Africa is created from a single piece of mahogany acc...

Handwarmer/Censer Japan circa 19th century Bronze Measures: H: 5.5 in x D: 8 in :: 14 cm x 20.3 cm Happy Tibetan New Year of the Water Rabbit! ...

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 ...

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...

Storage Box with Lid Tibet 17th/18th century Wood, embossed leather, brass H: 9.25 in x D: 12.5 in :: 24 cm x 31.75 cm An exceptional round wood and leather-bound box. The top havin...

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...

The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. From the spout formed to look like hair, through the face, and down to the gourd shaped base, this jug seamlessly transitio...

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

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...

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.

This remarkable yellow vase by French designer Vanessa Mitrani exemplifies her celebrated approach to glass as a living, experimental material. Hand-blown directly over an authentic ...

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, ...

Very large hand-coiled terracotta storage jar from southern Morocco, its ovoid body rising to a single applied rope cord set high under the rim. Vessels of this scale were sunk into ...

A wide bowl raised on three stout clay legs. Hand-thrown terracotta finished in a reactive drip glaze, made by hand in southern Morocco. Each piece is made to order: colour, glaze r...

A smooth bulbous vase on a narrow flared neck, unribbed and handle-less. Hand-thrown terracotta finished in a reactive drip glaze, made by hand in southern Morocco. Each piece is ma...

A tall bottle-form vase, its narrow neck rising from a broad vertically-ribbed body. Hand-thrown terracotta finished in a reactive drip glaze, made by hand in southern Morocco. Each...

A wide-rimmed storage jar with a vertically ribbed body and four small loop handles at the shoulder. Hand-thrown terracotta finished in a reactive drip glaze, made by hand in southe...

A wide-mouthed jar with no distinct neck, its body covered edge to edge in dense raised bosses. Hand-thrown terracotta finished in a reactive drip glaze, made by hand in southern Mo...

A wide-mouthed urn banded in a twisted rope collar, its belly ringed with raised bosses. Hand-thrown terracotta finished in a reactive drip glaze, made by hand in southern Morocco. ...

A plain-bodied round pot with a small rolled rim and no handle — form reduced to its essentials. Hand-thrown terracotta finished in a reactive drip glaze, made by hand in southern M...

A spherical jar on a tall cylindrical neck, its rounded body dense with raised studs from shoulder to base. Hand-thrown terracotta finished in a reactive drip glaze, made by hand in...

A strap-handled amphora banded in a twisted rope collar, its shoulder set with a ring of raised studs. Hand-thrown terracotta finished in a reactive drip glaze, made by hand in sout...

A generously rounded jug with a single strap handle and a softly rolled rim, left unglazed. A plain silhouette, simply turned. Hand-thrown terracotta finished in a reactive drip gla...

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Contemporary Chinese black and white tribal pattern vase. Decorative tribal dot within circle pattern.

Vintage Hand-Carved African Hardwood Storage Vessel with Geometric Tribal Decoration A substantial hand-carved African hardwood storage vessel featuring a beautifully rounded form a...

Hand-Painted French Ceramic Jug – Tribal Geometric Motifs – 20th Century Description: This is a ceramic jug made in France during the 20th century, featuring a rich brown patina and...

Largly Sized Hand painted Studio Pottery Vase by The Uncedo Project South Africa. Dated 2002 Features bold, colorful hand painted African tribal Art motifs. In excellent original C...

Decorative Tribal Vessel African Leather Milk Jug 2 8 h x 5 d x 7 w Original vintage condition Refer to images listed

Large Red Offering Tray, Burma Late 19th/early 20th century Bamboo, lacquer ...

This remarkable set of two monoxyl wooden vessels originates from Nagaland, in northeastern India. Each piece was individually hand-carved from a single block of solid wood, resultin...

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 ...

An incredible early 20th century Makenge hand-built ceramic palm wine pot with a graceful shape including a narrow neck and a wide belly. The pot is covered ...

Moroccan vintage, 1960's green olive jar, or planter with handles. 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...

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...

Primitive, raw, and completely spellbinding. This vintage boho terracotta vase is crowned with a circle of sculpted heads—each one expressive, haunting, and full of ancient mystique....

Slender ovoid hand-coiled terracotta jar from southern Morocco, with a narrow neck and a skin finely pitted by a century of weather. The mineral bloom and the pockmarked surface make...

Round-bodied hand-coiled jar in deep orange clay from southern Morocco, with a pinched cord circling the shoulder, two small lug handles and faint combed striping at the neck. The co...

Egg-shaped hand-coiled terracotta water jar from southern Morocco, with a single looped handle at the neck and no decoration at all. Reduced to essentials: form, clay and light. Vess...

Hand-coiled terracotta storage jar from the Ouarzazate region of southern Morocco, its broad shoulder carrying applied clay lizards over a deep, fire-crusted patina. In the Amazigh t...

With its intriguing cone-shaped design, absorbing rustic colors of yellow, orange and black, and an elaborately ornate pattern, this visually potent handcrafted vintage vase is the i...