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Tribal Art For Sale
Vintage African Tapestry of Ethiopian "Lion of Judah" in Cream, Red, Black
Located in Barrington, IL
This striking vintage African tapestry from Ethiopia features a symbolic rendering of the "Lion of Judah" alongside traditional hut motifs in a rich palette of cream, red, black, and brown. Expertly hand-woven, the elongated tapestry is composed of eight distinct panels—three showcasing the iconic Lion of Judah and five displaying African hut designs—reflecting Ethiopian cultural and spiritual heritage. The textile's versatile form allows it to be used as a bold table runner or carefully divided and framed as individual works of wall art. A beautiful fusion of symbolism and craftsmanship, this piece is ideal for collectors, interior designers, and those seeking unique, meaningful décor.
Dimensions: 12” x 98”
Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Botswana, Africa
Material: Wool
Condition: Good
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 2051
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Category
Mid-20th Century Botswanan Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Kuba Palm Wine Bowl with Handle Geometric Motifs All Around
Located in Miami, FL
Yak milk Jar with handle, finely carved with geometric motifs all around the piece. Tribal Art from North Nepal beginning of 20th century, from the Himalaya c...
Category
20th Century Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Painted Ibibio Polychrome Face Mask with Figure on Top, Nigeria Africa colorful
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Painted Ibibio Polychrome Mask with Figure on Top, Nigeria Africa. Expressive small figure on top with one hand on top of head, other holding stom...
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency
Angas, Nigeria
Early 20th century
Iron
25.25 x 17.5 in. / 64 x 44 cm
Height on custom display stand: 29.75 in. / 76 cm
Weight: 12.8 pounds / 5.8 kg
Combined weight with base: 20.6 pounds / 9.3 kg
The large currency forms are comprised of a heavy sheet of iron forged into the shape of a curved hoe. They were customary gifts for a bride’s father as well as having a function during wedding celebrations (Ballarini, The Perfect Form...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Other Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Kyonoshiki Hand Embroidered Folding Desktop Screen
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Kyonoshiki Folding screen is hand woven. It's done in the traditional style of the famous looms of Kyoto, Japan. It's embroidered using gold and silver thread on silk. It depict...
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Tribal Art
Materials
Silk
Headrest / Neckrest From Gurage Tribe Ethiopia late 19th Century African Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Superb antique tribal Headrest / Neckrest From The Gurage/ Gorague Tribe Somalia Late 19th Century
Tribe : Gurage/ Gorague
Country : Ethiopia
Superb tribal headrest with the Coptic c...
Category
Late 19th Century Ethiopian Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Large Teak Burl Wood Bowl, East Java or Madura, 18th/19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A beautiful bowl, originally a musical frame drum called Terbang, which was used in ecstatic devotional music. The drum was hewn from a single piece of teak...
Category
Late 18th Century Javanese Organic Modern Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Teak
Carved Wood Miniature Baule Bush cow Mask Stand Ivory Coast Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old carved miniature wood mask with traces of red and green pigment, from the Baule people of Ivory Coast, Africa. Representing a bushcow, and dating from the early 20th century. Mas...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Wooden Tribal Tray / Bowl from the Nias Island, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved tray comes from the Nias, Mentawai Islands off the west coast, Sumatra, Indonesia. It is hand-carved from a single block of wood. Trays such as these were used to di...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Tribal Style Clay Bust Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Tribal style clay bust sculpture.
Unusual tribal style / African style artist clay bust from the 20th century. This unique colorful artist sculpture depicts a tribal figure.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Clay
Ubangian Female Statue Late 19th Century
Located in CA, CA
Female Ubangian statue in carved wood represented standing, the body of anthropomorphic type and zoomorphic head. Late 19th Century. Good patina. Past restorations.
Provenance : Pr...
Category
Late 19th Century African Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Tabwa Staff with Female Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand carved 20th century wooden staff, was crafted in the style of the Tabwa people located along the southwestern shores of Lake Tanganyika. The handle is finely decorated with...
Category
20th Century South African Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Nias 'Kalabubu' Coconut & Brass Headhunter Necklace
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This 'Kalabubu' necklace, also known as the 'head-hunter' necklace made out of coconut and brass is the most important ornament for the men of Southern Nias Island, North Sumatra...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Brass
Kutu Anklet-Ekonda Culture, African Art
By Ekonda Culture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kutu Anklet-Ekonda culture, Democratic Republic of Congo. Puddle cast, forged and engraved copper alloy. The beautiful ankle cuff sculpture, is hand-forged, very heavy and a great tr...
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Copper, Metal
Impressive Baule Statue Ivory Coast Type Blolo Bla - Burkina Faso - Early 20th
Located in Leuven, BE
Impressive Baule Statue Ivory Coast Type Blolo Bla - Burkina Faso
Tribe : Baule
Country : Ivory Coast
Length: 33 cm
Early 20th Century
Perfect condition
Beautiful patina of use / red...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Thai Shells Necklace Found In Germany
Located in Chicago, IL
The arrangement of these antique shells, meticulously strung together, creates a harmonious symphony of textures and tones. Their timeless elegance and natural radiance make this nec...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Berber Stone Necklace, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A long Berber necklace, hand-crafted with stone beads and wool, with a round filigree silver accent. Morocco, early 20th Century.
Green and blue amazonite, red coral, glass and sto...
Category
1920s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Tribal Art
Materials
Stone, Silver
Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle. Known as a Ghurra, individually carved from a single piece of wood having different forms, a circle, a stem and a f...
Category
19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century East African Carved Headrest, Ethiopia (Kambatta People)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Showing a crescent shaped headrest braced by flattened 'V' shaped supports rising from a cupped base, decorated overall with hand carved linear motifs and exhibiting an old rubbed su...
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Baule Lost Wax Cast Bronze Circular Discs Butterfly Ivory Coast Africa Based
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Circular Lost Wax Cast Bronze Discs or pendants, one with beautiful butterfly in low relief. The other has abstract design, both have finely modeled rings as background to the design...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Oceanian Mask made of Vegetal Fibers
Located in Miami, FL
Ceremonial Oceanian Mask made of Vegetal fibers covered with colored clay in certain parts probably used for ceremonial events .
The organic and strange shape is well known in these ...
Category
1950s New Zealand Folk Art Vintage Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Anatolian Ornate Design Handwoven Wool Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Ornate handwoven flat-weave kilim rug with natural pigment dyed wool. The designs woven in to the rug are all symbolic that have been passed done through generations of weavers for h...
Category
20th Century Turkish Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Balinese Temple Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang' Floral Motifs & Red Polychrome
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; "Dulangs" served two main purpose, one purpose was to carry offerings atop woman’s heads during ceremonies. The present Dulang was used exclusively in temples...
Category
Mid-20th Century Balinese Other Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Set of Five Iron Phallus Fertility Figures
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful set of five early 20th century iron phallus figures from Togo. Fertility figures like these were planted in the ground of a farmer's fiel...
Category
Early 20th Century Togolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Luba Kifwebe Sandals
Located in Sharon, CT
Rare pair of African sandals, with beautifully articulated little Luba
'Kifwebe' (mask) heads as toe holds. Wonderful aged 'footprints'
produced from great use.
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang'
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; these trays known as "Dulangs" were used to carry offerings atop Balinese women’s heads during ceremonial processions. This 19th ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Balinese Other Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Mangbetu tribe female Statue - DR Congo Region Uele - 19th century
Located in Leuven, BE
Refined Mangbetu female figurine, Democratic Republic of Congo. Red-brown patina and fine carved scarifications on torso. Late 19th century. 30 cm high
Note : The Mangbetu people of...
Category
Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Navajo Chief Blanket
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sometimes categorized as the fourth-phase chief blanket, this wonderful piece of Navajo textile art is well preserved and can be dated to 1890-1910. Wov...
Category
1890s American Navajo Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Painting from a Kwoma Ceremonial House Ceiling
Located in Chicago, IL
A painting from a Kwoma ceremonial house ceiling depicting an abstract polychrome pattern on a sago palm spathe.
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art:
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Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Antique Tribal wooden Dance Shield, from the Tutsi tribe, Rwanda
By Tutsi People
Located in Bilzen, BE
A early 20th century wooden dancing shield of the Tutsi, Rwanda, painted with earth pigments
The shield is in good condition with traces of tribal use
Straight line height 30 cm, wid...
Category
Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique Bergama Kiz Rug Turkey Red Grey
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
This is an example of the rare and hard to find tribal Turkish Bergama Kiz rugs. The color is often referred to as Turkish red. The condition is very good with vibrant colors.
Berga...
Category
20th Century Turkish Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Two Naga hunting trophy chains
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Nagaland, North-east India, early 20th century
Probably made from dogteeth.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Art
Materials
Shell, Beads, Teeth
Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African mask Toussiana bird Burkina Faso Mid XXem
Located in Paris, FR
Toussiana Plank Bird from Burkina Faso Mid XXem
Provenance: private Swedish collection , auction
The TOUSSIAN live in the Southwest of Burkina Faso. The mask presented here is a Loni...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Afro Caribbean Wood Carving Male Ancestral Figure
Located in Rochester, NY
Exceptionally beautiful museum quality wood carving of a male ancestral type figure with perfectly aged original surface color patina. Ink stamped on underside West Indies and old pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Art Vase
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
African art vase, wood, 20th century.
Measures: H: 29 cm, D: 17 cm.
Category
20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Dida Tie-Dyed Ceremonial Kerchief
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and rare mid-20th century Dida (Ivory Coast) hand-plated Shibori tie-dyed raffia ceremonial kerchief mounted on a linen stretched frame. This kerchief was not woven on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century
Located in Leuven, BE
Very old and exceptional Fang short sword
People: Fang
Gabon - Cameroon - Equitorial Guinea
Period: Mid 19th Century - 1880
Length: 59 cm with scabbard / 54 cm without scabbard
Very ...
Category
Late 19th Century Gabonese Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
1960's Himba Head Adornment
Located in London, GB
The Himba of Northern Namibia are immediately recognisable by their distinctive hairstyles, which are determined by their age, gender and marital status. Both Himba men and women wea...
Category
1960s Namibian Tribal Vintage Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Beads
19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang'
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; these trays known as "Dulangs" were used to carry offerings atop Balinese women’s heads during ceremonial processions. This 19th ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Balinese Other Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Wooden Tray / Bowl Mentawai Tribe of Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved tray comes from the Mentawai tribe found on the Mentawai Islands off the west coast, Sumatra, Indonesia. They are hand-carved from a single block of wood. Sought aft...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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
19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
Senufo helmet mask of the kponyugu type Senufo Senoufo Ivory Coast Côte d'Ivoire
Located in Leuven, BE
Senufo helmet mask of the kponyugu type / Early 20th century
Tribe : Senufo / Senoufo
Country : Ivory Coast / Côte d'Ivoire
Type mask : wanyugu / kponyugu / wabele
Length mask : ...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
African Stool from Cameroon Bamoun or Bamileke
Located in PARIS, FR
African stool with caryatid from Cameroon, Bamoun or Bamileke, probably around 1920, carved wood and dark patina, oval seat decorated with geometric notches, support in the shape of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Indian Phulkari Wedding Textile, Silk & Cotton Embroidery, Punjab, 1900s
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This strikingly coloured Phulkari is from Punjab, India. It was hand-crafted from silk and cotton, with silk being used for the embroidery. Phulkari’s are a form of wedding shawl and...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Other Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricately-constructed colorful train was painstakingly created by Yoruba artisans in Nigeria in the mid-20th century. Recent designs such as this were based upon...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Shell, Fabric, Beads
Old Exceptional Rare Knife From The Dogon Tribe Mali Bandiagara African Art 19th
Located in Leuven, BE
Old Exceptional Rare Circumcision Knife From The Dogon Tribe Mali Bandiagara African Art 19th century Anthropomorphic Figure
People: Dogon
Country: Mali
Period: 19th century / Early ...
Category
Late 19th Century Malian Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Set of 4 Ndebele Mapoto Beaded Aprons from South Africa Canvas Backed
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of four Ndebele Mapoto beaded aprons from South Africa. They are canvas backed and in awesome condition. We have not detected any loose beads...
Category
Late 20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Canvas, Beads
Toraja Wood Ceremonial Bowl, Sulawesi, Indonesia Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wood ceremonial bowl was crafted by the Toraja tribes people of the mountain highlands of Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is hand-crafted using 3 separate...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Standing Iron Figure. Bambara, Mali
Located in London, GB
Ex Private Collection, Belgium
Estimated Period: First Half of 20th Century
Width of Iron Figure at Widest Point: 5.5cm
Depth (Incl. Stand): 5.5cm
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Dida Tie-Dyed Ceremonial Kerchief
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and rare mid-20th century Dida hand-plated Shibori tie-dyed raffia ceremonial kerchief mounted on a linen stretched board. This kerchief was not woven on a loom, but ra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Mounted Dida Tie-Dyed Ceremonial Kerchief
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and rare mid-20th century Dida hand-plated Shibori tie-dyed raffia ceremonial kerchief mounted on a linen stretched board that floats off the wall in the shape of the k...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
African Urembo Beaded Vintage Necklace Choker by the Maasai Tribe Kenya
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage African Urembo beaded necklace choker.
Handmade in Kenya by the maasai tribe.
Urembo means “beauty” and the handmade pattern and unique ...
Category
Late 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Beads
Pair of Katanga Crosses
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional pair of 2 Katanga Crosses from the South East part of Congo,
the 2 crosses have the right patina and shine of the metal,
used as a currency and bridal money,
mounted on m...
Category
1960s Vintage Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
Vintage Rattan Basket Dayak Tribe Hand-Woven from Kalimantan, Borneo
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This vintage hand-woven basket originates from the Dayak tribe of Borneo crafted with rattan fibres and an ironwood frame and rim. These baskets are used to carry leaves, fruit, grai...
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Tribal Art
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Dida Tie-Dyed Ceremonial Kerchief
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and rare mid-20th century Dida (Ivory Coast) hand-plated Shibori tie-dyed raffia ceremonial kerchief mounted on a linen stretched frame. This kerchief was not woven on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
African Fulani Currency Bracelet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Characterized by its open shape capped with geometric ends, this bracelet is but one form of the many types of body adornments favored the Fulani people of West Africa. The thick des...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Brass
Massim Food Bowl Trobriand Islands Papua New Guinea
Located in Sharon, CT
Ornately decorated rim, with abstract carvings on bottom. Beautiful rich patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Oceanic Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
