Tribal Art

Mid-20th Century Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art

Wood

A good example of an early to mid-20th century Ashanti or Asante Tribal stool used by the Akua Ba tribe, with intricate carving. Some damage which is apparent in the photos. Has been...

Antique 19th Century Central African Tribal Art

19th century pair of distinctive ebonized wood head rests ('carved pillows') with mother-of-pearl inlay design, with classical nicely shaped turned pedestal, lovely aged patina and ...

Early 20th Century Malian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Wood

The Dogon people of Mali lived a vertical life. With homes set into cliff faces and orchards to harvest, tree ladders were integral tools of daily life. Adding depth and texture, a p...

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Rope, Wood, Paint

The Igbo tribe uses thousands of masks to incarnate unspecified souls of the dead, forming a vast community of ancestral spirits. The chalk white painted face is a common Igbo repres...

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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Hardwood

Offered by Zena Kruzick Mid-20th century large tribal wood food bowl, Tami Island, Huon Gulf, Papua New Guinea. Tami Islanders created intricately carved hardwood bowls, which fo...

Early 20th Century South African Tribal Art

Wood

A fine Tsonga figurative staff South Africa, A typical Tsonga staff in hard wood with carved standing tribal figure with hat and loin cloth Tsonga South Africa Measures: Height 8...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Wicker, Cane

An attractive old African woven cane shield from the Congo, probably Poto tribe. The front and back applied with bold black patterns, the rear with a carved wooden handle, circa 1930.

Antique Early 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Art

Wood

Himalayan west Nepal tribal house post figure A very old hard wood post the front with standing primitive figure surmounted by a carved finial, the back with carved tantric symbols ...

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Wood

African tribal BaCongo Bakongo colonial staff head A 19th century BaCongo colonial staff or fly whisk head. Depicting a African caricature of a Colonial captain or Official Deep ma...

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art

Wood

African tribal art A fine Yoruba Eshu figure with cowrie shell decorations Eshu is the Embodiment of the principle of uncertainty in the Yoruba pantheon, He has the attributes o...

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art

Wood

A fine rare pair of ere Ibeji figures from Ibarapa region Nigeria A pair of hard wood male Ibeji with facial and scarification with crown type headdresses Showing fine aged pa...

Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Wood

A fine antique/vintage South African tribal pipe with a carved ox-bone mouthpiece and carved wooden pipe bowl the long shaft bound with copper wire work, beaded decoration and hangin...

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antiquities

Pottery

A pre Columbian ancient Mexico Nayarit figure, BC 200–AD 200 A male seated solid body pottery figure with head band and earrings Measures: Height 16 cm Condition: good E...

Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Historical Memorabilia

Wood

This wood mask from the Dogon tribe of Mali was worn during the dances performed to encourage abundant crops. The raw surface of wood can be put in contrast with a modern or classic...

Antique 1890s South African Tribal Art

Wood

African tribal fine rare Zulu Staff knobkerrie  A fine hard wood wire wound staff with dual colored disc head Period 19th century. Condition: Fine Measures: Length 79 cm.

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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Wood

19th century Indonesian Batek tribal wall hanging.

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Vintage 1930s Balinese Tribal Tribal Art

Wood, Paint

Vintage lamp holder. Bali. For the Wayang Kulit shadow puppet theatre, early to mid-20th century. Offered by Bruce Hughes. This carved lamp holder was used to hold a spouted oil po...

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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Designed and produced in the mid-20th century Cotton, human hair over a grass-fiber basketry frame Excellent condition Measures: 31.25" H x 21.25" W Provenance: Ethnic Gallery.

Antique Early 19th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Wool

A stunning early Kilim from Central Anatolia distinguished by a rare apricot background, by a spectacular array of early colors including aubergine and by a bottom compartment decora...

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Mid-20th Century Javanese Rustic Decorative Bowls

Teak

Large rustic teak burl bowl / feed trough. Madura Island, Java, early to mid-20th century. Offered by Bruce Hughes. Madura is famous in Indonesia for the rugged, gnarly quality of ...

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Vintage 1930s Indonesian Tribal Decorative Bowls

Wood

Tribal hand hewn wooden tray Mentawai Island, early to mid-20th century. Offered by Bruce Hughes. Fashioned by hand from a single piece of local hardwood, this oval wooden tray was u...

Mid-20th Century Peruvian Tribal Jars

Ceramic

Offered by Callie Morgan Oakes. Mid-20th century large tribal double faced figurative ceramic pot Shipibo culture Peruvian Amazon. Natural pigments and bold, unique, geometric de...

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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Tribal Lacquer

Wood, Lacquer

Offered by Vicki Shiba Late 19th-early 20th century lacquered offering vessel, Hsun-ok, Burma A red lacquered 12-ribbed container with cover designed to carry meals for monks and...

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Mounted Objects

Leather

Offered by Callie Morgan Oakes. Late 19th century Native American tribal beaded bag. Sioux, Northern Great Plains, USA. A tipi (catch-all) bag In Classic Sioux blue. This type o...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

Cotton

Offered by John Ruddy Late 19th century stencil-dyed futon cover, Japan Known as Kumano-zome, this cotton futon cover was dyed with natural indigo. The pattern is composed of ver...

Moroccan Artist

20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art

Leather

Vintage Moroccan white and brown colors round pouf hand tooled and embroidered in Marrakesh. Beautiful geometrical designs are hand-stitched on this Moroccan stool by expert Artisan...

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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art

Shell, Beads

Offered by Zena Kruzick Early to mid-20th century tribal glass-beaded modesty apron cache-sexe, Bana Guili people, Mandara Mountains, Cameroon A colorful example of the modesty a...

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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Decorative Bowls

Wood

Tribal wooden bowl. Handhewn, from Mali, mid-20th century. Offered by Bruce Hughes. This rustic wooden bowl was fashioned by hand using very basic tools. The hand adzed texture of th...

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Wood

In traditional Ashanti culture, stools indicated power, status, and lines of succession. The flat base, curved seat, and ridged supports of this piece reference the Ashanti King Stoo...

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art

Wood

The Poro society of the Senufo people employs a diverse range of helmet masks and headdresses performed at initiation and funeral rites. Whereas the main responsibility of the Poro c...

Antique Mid-19th Century Guinea-Bissauan Tribal Art

Steel, Wood, Paint

With sinuous curves and reptilian form, this large wooden carving represents the Baga Snake, or Bansonyi, a protective spirit that presides over male initiation rites of the Baga peo...

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Ceramic

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 functional design. The dimpling...

Antique Mid-19th Century Cameroonian Tribal Art

Metal

Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this pair of sculptural double bells served multiple purposes for the tribe. They were ceremonial instruments, status symbols, and ...

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Steel, Wood, Paint

The Kongo people were renowned for dozens of art forms, however, unlike most tribes, mask making was extremely rare. Few occasions warranted such intricate, sculptural work. The seal...

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art

Wood

Old wooden hut door from Cameroon, decorated with carved ibis turtle, antilope and hunting scene within geometric ornament in the traditional ethnic style. Superb old door African s...

Vintage 1930s Mexican Tribal Art

Hector Aguilar Mexican silver necklace, circa 1930. Stamped HA 925 Mexico verso. Beautiful simple elegant design by one of Mexicos greatest jewelry designer silversmiths.

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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tribal Tribal Art

Wood

Tribal marking posts from West Nepal. Set of three, early to mid-20th century. Mounted on a metal plate. Offered by Bruce Hughes. These marking posts, called Maulas, come from West...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Tribal Tribal Art

Copper

Finely crafted with teak wood, copper alloy and iron this was used to ride camels in the Dhar desert in India. This seat will be placed over a thick mattress on the camel back and t...

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Mid-20th Century Thai Tribal Tribal Art

Teak, Paint

Architectural Element. Chofa roof finial from a Thai Temple, with remnants of original color, mid-20th century. On a metal base. Offered by Bruce Hughes. This Chofa comes from an old...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Tribal Tribal Art

Wood

Tribal house panel from Nagaland with mithun motif. Mid-20th century. Mounted on a steel base. Offered by Bruce Hughes. This commemorative house panel from Nagaland, most probably fr...

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Mid-20th Century Rwandan Tribal Tribal Art

Natural Fiber

Offered by Zena Kruzick Mid-20th century woven presentation plates (agakoko), Tutsi people, Rwanda These small, finely woven plates were presented as gifts at weddings and other ...

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Mid-20th Century Rwandan Tribal Tribal Art

Natural Fiber

Offered by Zena Kruzick Mid-20th century woven presentation plates (agakoko), Tutsi people, Rwanda These small, finely woven plates were presented as gifts at weddings and other ...

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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Natural Fiber, Beads

Offered by Zena Kruzick Mid-20th century beer pot cover (Imbengi) Zulu People, South Africa These beaded covers were used over the mouth of a traditional ceramic beet pot, Ukhamb...

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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Cotton

This vintage African Kente textile is from Ghana and is from, circa 1940-1950. This Kente textile is sumptuous in color and has various geometric shapes. Kente textile's are characte...

Artisan

Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Tribal Art

Brass, Copper, Pewter

Mid-20th century Tuareg teapot Mauritania, Africa. Handcrafted of pewter, copper and brass decorations. The care, attention to detail and goldsmith techniques, used by the Tuareg t...

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Mid-20th Century Laotian Tribal Tribal Art

Bronze

Bronze lime container from Laos, mid-20th century. Offered by Bruce Hughes. This bronze lime container is from the Lao Theung of Laos, a collection of Mon-Khumer speaking peoples w...

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Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Cotton

A lovely Ewe man's size wrap which would make a wonderful bedspread, throw or wall hanging. The rainbow colors are very delightful and the weaving is fine and skilled. It is made fro...

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets

Straw

An impressive and seldom Nigerian large basket garment and cover, with dyed patterned band. Those baskets where used to preserve grains. Tall colorful handwoven lidded basket from ...

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Vintage 1950s Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art

Raffia

Unusual vintage African Kuba textile for a modern wall panel - B/1660.

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Early 20th Century North African Tribal Tribal Art

Silver

Offered by Zena Kruzick Early to mid-20th century silver cuff tribal bracelet, Rashaida People, North Africa The Rashaida are nomads in Eritrea, north east Sudan and South of Egy...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Metal

West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in ivory, red, blue, green, yellow and black c...

20th Century Ivorian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Wood

Interesting maternity figure in a hieratic pose presenting a young adolescent. Beautiful facial expression, showing wisdom and knowledge. She is sitting on a chair. Hard wood with an...

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Masks

Wood

Very beautiful mask with large pronounced eyes with the circular cavity shape. The mask depicts a nocturnal bird that can see in the darkness and manifest the presence of divinities ...

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Vintage 1980s Panamanian Tribal Tribal Art

Cotton, Linen, Wood

Vintage framed Mola tapestry depicting birds Mola embroidery and applique tapestry depicting birds with small black wood frame and soft yellow linen mat. Size: 20 x 22 x ½.  

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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Decorative Bowls

Hardwood

Large ironwood trough / tray from Borneo, mid-20th century. Offered by Bruce Hughes. This bowl is hand hewn from a single piece of very dense ironwood. There is some erosion near t...

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Metal

A large specimen of African iron money currency from the early 20th century on custom stand. This antique iron monetary piece is often referred to as "shovel" currency, was once used...

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Vintage 1960s Nepalese Folk Art Tribal Art

Wrought Iron

Metal oil lamp from Himalaya Nepal. Rooster motif, mid-late 20th century. Offered by Bruce Hughes. Charming folk art lamp fashioned of wrought iron by a village blacksmith using ba...

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Mid-20th Century Cambodian Tribal Tribal Art

Bamboo

Old tribal market basket from Cambodia, mid-20th century Offered by Bruce Hughes. This is a rustic yet surprisingly graceful basket, very strongly made and used to transport and di...