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Tribal Art For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopia TOTEM 1 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
TOTEM 1 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic
Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia. Different ridges
are intended to evacuate the bad vibes from the fireplace
to the top h...
Category
19th Century Ethiopian Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Coming from the area of influence of the Naga people, this stunning piece is an extraordinary example of their cultural views. The Nagas are a conglomeration of different tribes nati...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
1960s Moroccan Vintage Ethnic Orange Organic Wool Rug Africa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s authentic Moroccan vintage tribal organic wo rug, earth orange tone cors, Handwoven by the Berber women of the Middle Atlas of Morocco. Geometrical abstract designs, great clector pile ethnic carpet...
Category
1960s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Incised Copper Currency Anklet
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
Mid-19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Copper, Steel
Wood and Brass Antique 19th Century Middle Eastern Camel Seat Saddle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique, 19th century Asian Middle Eastern collector two person wooden camel saddle with ornate brass mountings and iron reinforcements.
19th Century Midd...
Category
Late 19th Century Egyptian Arts and Crafts Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A beautiful stylized antelope head used as headdress on ceremonial dances. Retains the old painting and patina over the carved wood. Traded by a professor working in Africa in the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
South African Tribal Carved Wooden Figure of Naked Lady by G. Tandi, circa 1960s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
South African Tribal carved wooden figure of naked lady by G. Tandi, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s South African Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Nautical Wood Sculptures
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of three tall early rustic painted ships rudder transformed into artistic sculptures.
Measure: Grey D 16.50, D 2.50", H 58"
Brown D 17", D 2", H 68".
Category
19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Yao Silver Chain Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains above Thailand, Laos and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Yao people are skilled silversmiths who ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Laotian Tribal Art
Materials
Silver
Yao Silver Chain Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains above Thailand, Laos and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Yao people are skilled silversmiths who ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Laotian Tribal Art
Materials
Silver
Antique Uzbek Lakai Tribe Silk Belt in Cross Stitch Embroidery Technique
Located in Istanbul, TR
19th century antique Uzbek Lakai tribe silk belt in cross stitch embroidery technique. A great textile from Central Asia.
Category
19th Century Uzbek Tribal Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Silk
Shepherd's Tulu Hand Knotted Wool Rug Coat
Located in Milan, IT
An original Anatolian Tulu pile rug hand knotted with natural, undyed wool and tailored into a coat. This was used by the shepherds inhabiting the area of Karapinar, in central Anato...
Category
1930s Turkish Tribal Vintage Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Coming from the area of influence of the Naga people, this monolithic piece is a marvelous example of their cultural views. A conglomeration of tribes native to the northeastern part...
Category
19th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Silk Ikat Uzbekistan Tribal Weaving
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous handwoven silk Ikat weaving in rich magenta, gold and purple color, circa late 19th-early 20th century, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, on the ancient...
Category
Late 19th Century Uzbek Tribal Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Silk
Vintage Central Asian Felt Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Felts are among the first woolen structures made by mankind. Some of the earliest we know date from the 5th century B.C. and were found under ground in the frozen kurgans of Siberia....
Category
1930s Kyrgyzstani Tribal Vintage Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Beshir Turkmen Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Beshir Turkmen rug. A highly collectible antique rug, attributed to the Ersari Turkmen tribes in Central Asia, in a more ornate style often refe...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkmen Tribal Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
A Kerala Hand-Carved Wood Boat Prow with Lovely Curved Fleur-de-Lis Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A South Indian (Kerala) wooden boat prow from the mid-20th century. This exquisite example of a hand-carved boat prow from Kerala features a steeply pointe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique Native American Dolls, Athapaskan, Alaska, 19th Century
Located in Denver, CO
Created in the late 19th century, these authentic Northwest Coast Native American Indian dolls are depicted wearing traditional Athapas...
Category
19th Century American Native American Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Hide
Ashanti Mother and Child Maternity Figure Carved by Osei Bonsu, Ghana
By Osei Bonsu
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Ashanti maternity figure by the master carver Osei Bonsu. The mother figure is seated on a simple backless chair. An infant lays calmly in her la...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Judaica Moroccan Berber Carpet with Stars of David
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and unusual Berber carpet from the Rehamna area, located in the plains near Marrakesh, distinguished by an orange background decorated uniquely by two vertical arrangements of conjoined diamond placed at the extreme sides of the field. What is quite unusual is the presence of three stars of David embellishing the center of the field, indicating that the carpet was possibly woven for a Moroccan Jewish...
Category
1950s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Framed Akha Tribe Hand Embroidered Shoulder Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand embroidered shoulder is from the Akha tribe and has been framed for display on a wall. The Akha are an indigenous hill tribe who live in small villages at higher elevations...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Glass, Wood, Hemp
African Mother and Daughter Tribal Figures
Located in Asheville, NC
Graceful pair of sleek carved standing African female figures poised upon discs of contrasting dark hardwood most likely from the Ivory Coast.
Category
19th Century South African Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Bone, Hardwood
Carved Aftican Wood Sculpture from Togo
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, carved wood sculpture representing the human figure from Togo, Africa.
A large, dramatic piece for a tribal art collection and creating a rare, unique and special presence.
Category
19th Century Togolese Primitive Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Nigerian Iron Shield/Currency
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 19th century Nigerian Shield/Currency. Actual currency from Nigeria used to buy livestock, businesses and homes. Beautifully mounted to display the Shape and scale of the piec...
Category
Early 19th Century Nigerian Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
TOTEM 2 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic
Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia. Different ridges
are intended to evacuate the bad vibes from the fireplace
to the top h...
Category
Late 19th Century Ethiopian Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Embroidered Central Asian Felt Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Felts are among the first woollen structures made by mankind. Some of the earliest we know date from the 5th century B.C. and were found under ground in the frozen kurgans of Siberia...
Category
1930s Kyrgyzstani Tribal Vintage Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Kirghiz Embroidered Tent Band
Located in Milan, IT
A rare complete tent band, embroidered in wool on a felt background, embellished at its bottom by polychrome tassels. The Kirghiz people of Central Asia empl...
Category
1930s Kyrgyzstani Tribal Vintage Tribal Art
Vintage Moroccan tribal Azilal carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Very beautiful vintage Moroccan tribal carpet. Hand knotted by tribal women in the Moroccan mountains. Joyful colors and design.
The Djoharian Design Collection is located in German...
Category
1960s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Indonesian Tribal Anteater Form Headrest, Irian Jaya, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A whimsical and intriguing headrest carved from a single piece of hardwood in the form of an anteater. The curved back of the animal would have supported the neck and displays a wonderfully warm patina from tribal use.
The anteater's over sized head has been carved in a charming manner.
Found in Sumatra, but most likely traded from Irian Jaya.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Red Turkmen Tekke Flat-Woven Main Carpet, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Red Turkmen Tekke Flat-Woven Main Carpet Rug, Late 19th Century
The Turkmen are mainly known for their pile-weaving tradition. This said, several Turkmen groups have produced often...
Category
19th Century Turkmen Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Old Moroccan Saddle or Saddle Pad
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 1166 - I found this nomadic saddle among the various Moroccan carpets i bought many years ago from a young traveller, who sold me all his collection...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Archaistic Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Saddle or Saddle Pad Moroccan Carpet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 1095 - I found this nomadic saddle among the various Moroccan carpets I bought from a young traveller, who sold me all his collection many years ago...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Archaistic Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
A pair of Tutsi Prestige baskets, Rwanda, mid 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Pair of Inkangara Prestige Baskets
Rwanda or Burundi, Tutsi and Hutu peoples
20th century (1960s/1970s)
Left H 16 1⁄2 ins (42 cm); D 8 1⁄2 ins (21.5 cm)
Right H 16 ins (40.5 c...
Category
1960s Rwandan Tribal Vintage Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Grouping of Ashanti Bronze Figurines, Asante People, Ghana, 1970s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Grouping of Akan Ashanti cast bronze figurines. The Ashanti or Asante People from Ghana have a rich tradition of crafting bronze pieces to commemorate important figures from their cu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Cast Bronze Bell, Benin, 1940s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Heavy traditional Benin cast bronze bell with fine decorative bead ornaments on the shoulder and a nice deep and full sound. These bells were used to summon palace slaves. The bell h...
Category
1940s Beninese Tribal Vintage Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Tsonga / Shona headrest
Located in London, GB
Tsonga / Shona headrest
South Africa / Zimbabwe
Wood
late 19th - early 20th C
13.5cm x 12cm
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
1930's Mbole Woven Bark Fibre Decorative Panels
Located in London, GB
Woven panels such as this would have decorated the walls of a traditional Mbole meeting house in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These woven decorative Mbole panels are made fr...
Category
1930s Congolese Tribal Vintage Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Pair of Antique Shahsavan Sumak Bags, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Antique Shahsavan Sumak Bags, 19th Century
This pair of sumak bags was most likely woven in the Karabagh region of the South Caucasus. A central medallion, composed of sever...
Category
19th Century Caucasian Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Shahsevan Sumak Bagface, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Caucasian Shahsevan Sumak Bagface Rug, 19th Century
From the Collection of Dr. Charles Whitfield.
Additional Information:
Dimensions: 2'5" W x 2'5" L
Origin: Caucasus
Perio...
Category
19th Century Caucasian Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Mongolian Buddhist Vase in copper with Brass decoration
Located in London, GB
A fine Antique Mongolian Buddhist Vase in copper with Brass decoration with moving circular top piece
Period 19th century
Condition : Minor damages to base
Category
Late 19th Century Mongolian Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
Antique Mapuche Chief's Poncho, Chile or Argentina
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chief’s Poncho; trarican macuñ
Mapuche, Chile or Argentina
Late 19th century
Indigo dyed wool, ikat technique
This poncho has the brilliance for which Mapuche weavings are pri...
Category
1890s Chilean Tribal Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Masai Shield, Kenya/Tanzania
Located in Schagen, NL
Masai Shield hand painted with pigments on (Cow)hide. This stunning elliptical graphic shield was probably owned by a warrior herder as younger warriors w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Hide
19th Century African Zulu War Club "Knobkerrie" Killing Stick
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Zulu war club known as a Knobkerrie made from the wood of a root ball or wad and carried by Zulu warriors in South Africa. Made from the har...
Category
19th Century South African Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Three African Coiled Basket Trays, Hausa, Nigeria, 20th Century, Tribal Art
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Three African coiled basket trays
Hausa, Nigeria
20th century.
Three fine coiled basket trays.
Attractive geometrical pattern weave in earth tone ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Rattan
Maori New Zealand Hand Carved Wood Hand Club Patu
Located in Studio City, CA
Great piece made by the Maori People of New Zealand. Hand carved and decorated.
A patu is a club or pounder and was originally designed and carved from wood by the Maori people a...
Category
Mid-20th Century New Zealand Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
