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Style: Tribal
Southwestern Mata Ortiz Pottery Mini Pot Signed RRR by Reydesel Reyes Roque
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage Southwestern Mata Ortiz pottery mini pot signed RRR Reydesel Reyes Roque. Small in stature, beautiful composition and colors.
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Tribal Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Two Antique Khmer Pottery Vases or Urns
Located in New York, NY
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.
Category

15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Tribal Vases

Materials

Terracotta

West African Drum, Decorative Sculpture
Located in Clermont, FL
A vintage sculpture drum with connected to the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. Measure: 10 inch tall.
Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vases

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Early 20th Century Palm Wine Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
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 ...
Category

Early 20th Century Zambian Tribal Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Natural Fiber

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...
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1920s Moroccan Vintage Tribal Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Vintage Handcrafted Tribal-Inspired Ceramic Vase with Geometric Motifs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your space with this stunning vintage handcrafted ceramic vase, adorned with intricate tribal-inspired geometric patterns. The bold yet harmonious design features a mix of ea...
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Mid-20th Century South American Tribal Vases

Materials

Ceramic

African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Vases

Materials

Terracotta

African Mangbetu Ceremonial Jug
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Vases

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 ...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vases

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 Vases

Materials

Terracotta

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 Vases

Materials

Clay

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 Vases

Materials

Bronze

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 Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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 Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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 Vases

Terracotta Djenne (Mali, Africa)
Located in PARIS, FR
Probably 12th-15th century. Djenne from Mali (Africa), beautiful terracotta slip, collar ending in a flared lip, beautiful example. Tomb object from an ancient Djenne site. This ev...
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17th Century Malian Antique Tribal Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Moroccan Pottery Yellow Vase
Located in Plainview, NY
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...
Category

1990s Moroccan Tribal Vases

Materials

Pottery

Central African Tribal Pot or Wooden Vase Neutral Brown
Located in Miami, FL
A Central African wood pot, vase or vessel. This vintage decorative object from Central Africa is created from a single piece of mahogany acc...
Category

20th Century Central African Tribal Vases

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mexican Handmade Pottery Multicolor Three -Legged Vase
Located in Plainview, NY
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. ...
Category

20th Century Mexican Tribal Vases

Materials

Pottery

African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. This ceremonial jug seamlessly transitions between figurative and abstract forms, from the spout formed to look like hair, ...
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Hand-Painted Tribal Pottery Vase – Geometric Motifs & Aged Patina
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A stunning vintage ceramic vase with an elongated neck and a beautifully rounded body, adorned with intricate hand-painted tribal motifs. The geometric patterns, reminiscent of indig...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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 Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antique Tribal Vases

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 Vases

Materials

Clay

Asian Small Bronze and Enamel Painted Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Asian small multicolored enamel decorated vase with flowers and a cloisonné design
Category

20th Century Unknown Tribal Vases

Materials

Enamel

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African Lobi Terracotta Spiked Vase
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West African, Lobi people of Burkina Faso, terracotta pottery vessel with spike covered surface and waisted form. Dimensions: 11.5" H x 7" diameter. Dealer: S138XX
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Vases

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Ceramic and Inlaid Brass Tamegroute Berber Vase, c1920
Located in London, GB
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Large Scale Hand Painted Tripod Urn from Guerrero, Mexico, c1800
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Tribal vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Tribal vases 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 vases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, clay and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Tribal vases 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 vases, popular names associated with this style include and Birdman’s Home. 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 vases 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 $4,280 while the average work can sell for $1,480.

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