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Style: Tribal
Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo

Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo

$3,400

Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Late 19th/ early 20th Century Large Red Lacquer Offering Bowl, Burma
Late 19th/ early 20th Century Large Red Lacquer Offering Bowl, Burma

Late 19th/ early 20th Century Large Red Lacquer Offering Bowl, Burma

$1,450

Late 19th/ early 20th Century Large Red Lacquer Offering Bowl, Burma

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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 ...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Urns

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

17th/18th Century Wood, Embossed Leather and Brass, Storage Box with Lid, Tibet
17th/18th Century Wood, Embossed Leather and Brass, Storage Box with Lid, Tibet

17th/18th Century Wood, Embossed Leather and Brass, Storage Box with Lid, Tibet

$3,800

17th/18th Century Wood, Embossed Leather and Brass, Storage Box with Lid, Tibet

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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...

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17th Century Tibetan Antique Tribal Urns

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Lacquer and Bamboo Offering Vessel, Hsun Ok, Pagan, Burma
Early 20th Century Lacquer and Bamboo Offering Vessel, Hsun Ok, Pagan, Burma

Early 20th Century Lacquer and Bamboo Offering Vessel, Hsun Ok, Pagan, Burma

$3,400

Early 20th Century Lacquer and Bamboo Offering Vessel, Hsun Ok, Pagan, Burma

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Urns

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

17th/18th Century Wood, Leather and Metal Trunk, Tibet
17th/18th Century Wood, Leather and Metal Trunk, Tibet

17th/18th Century Wood, Leather and Metal Trunk, Tibet

$3,500

17th/18th Century Wood, Leather and Metal Trunk, Tibet

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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...

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17th Century Tibetan Antique Tribal Urns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Moroccan Glazed Decorated Pottery Lidded Jars
Pair of Moroccan Glazed Decorated Pottery Lidded Jars

Pair of Moroccan Glazed Decorated Pottery Lidded Jars

$1,200 / set

Pair of Moroccan Glazed Decorated Pottery Lidded Jars

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Urns

Materials

Pottery

Early 20th Century Lacquer & Bamboo Food Offering Vessel, Burma
Early 20th Century Lacquer & Bamboo Food Offering Vessel, Burma

Early 20th Century Lacquer & Bamboo Food Offering Vessel, Burma

$1,450

Early 20th Century Lacquer & Bamboo Food Offering Vessel, Burma

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Food offering vessel, Ok-Kwet Burma Early 20th century Bamboo, lacquer Measures: H: 11 in x D: 11 in :: 28 cm x 28 cm The black lacquered exterior and red interior Ok-Kwet, consis...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Urns

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Large Ancient Khmer Urn or Vase
Large Ancient Khmer Urn or Vase

Large Ancient Khmer Urn or Vase

$2,490

Large Ancient Khmer Urn or Vase

Located in New York, NY

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...

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15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Tribal Urns

Two Ancient Khmer Urns or Vases
Two Ancient Khmer Urns or Vases

Two Ancient Khmer Urns or Vases

$1,870 / item

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, ...

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15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Tribal Urns

Ancient Classic Form Khmer Urn or Vase
Ancient Classic Form Khmer Urn or Vase

Ancient Classic Form Khmer Urn or Vase

$2,970

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...

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15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Tribal Urns

Materials

Clay

Early 20th Century Lacquer & Bamboo Food Offering Vessel, Burma
Early 20th Century Lacquer & Bamboo Food Offering Vessel, Burma

Early 20th Century Lacquer & Bamboo Food Offering Vessel, Burma

$1,850

Early 20th Century Lacquer & Bamboo Food Offering Vessel, Burma

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Urns

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Large Organic Lidded African Gourd Vessel Urn
Large Organic Lidded African Gourd Vessel Urn

Large Organic Lidded African Gourd Vessel Urn

$850

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”

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1950s Botswanan Vintage Tribal Urns

Materials

Wood

19th Century Bronze White Rabbit Hand Warmer/Censer, Japan
19th Century Bronze White Rabbit Hand Warmer/Censer, Japan

19th Century Bronze White Rabbit Hand Warmer/Censer, Japan

$800Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Bronze White Rabbit Hand Warmer/Censer, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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! ...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Tribal Urns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

16th Century Ceremonial Urn from Burkina Faso, Africa
16th Century Ceremonial Urn from Burkina Faso, Africa

16th Century Ceremonial Urn from Burkina Faso, Africa

$2,605

16th Century Ceremonial Urn from Burkina Faso, Africa

Located in NICE, FR

Beautiful funerary terracotta urn called from the Bura region (Niger) in West Africa. This cylindrical anthropomorphic sculpture is adorned with geometric designs. It depicts a human...

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16th Century Burkinabe Antique Tribal Urns

Materials

Terracotta

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Ethiopian Milk Vessel
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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...

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H 24.02 in Dm 12.6 in

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Located in London, GB

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Cobalt Geometric Pattern Fez Pottery Urn of Grand Scale

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H 21.66 in Dm 21.66 in

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Located in London, GB

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Tribal urns for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Tribal urns for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage urns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, bamboo and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Tribal urns made in a specific country, there are Asia, Southeast Asia, and Cambodia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 urns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,000 and tops out at $4,780 while the average work can sell for $2,490.

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