Leather Tribal Art

This Tuareg leather box is a finely crafted circular container created by a Malian artisan now living and working in the United States. Contemporary in its production yet grounded in...

Leather Shield, South Sudan A small leather shield typical of the region known as an upwal, concave hide is attached to a reed spine with plaiting to form a strong grip. Mounted on ...

African Tribal Fine Large Somalian Gashan Shield Fine old hide shield with hammered etched geometric design on front and back A Historic collectable and great Interior design ele...

Leather and straw Conical Fulani hat Mali west Africa conical leather and straw Tribal Fulani hat. The hat has a weave of the straw and the patterns woven ...

This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rods (however this puppet lost one of its bamboo rods over the years due to age) It was used in Wayang puppet...

In this listing you sill find a spectacular Tuareg leather tribal camel saddle from the Sahara region of Africa. This beautiful room accent is perfect for those of you who are seekin...

This Tuareg leather box is a finely crafted circular container created by a Malian artisan now living and working in the United States. Contemporary in its production yet grounded in...

Tuareg leather tribal camel saddle from Agadez, Niger Africa. Finely handcrafted camel saddle formed by stitching brightly colored leather embossed onto a forked wooden base. The sa...

This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rod...

This magnificent leather bag is covered entirely with old coins on the front, as was often the case with these kind of bags. The strap might have b...

This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rods. It was used in Wayang...

African shield Wallaïta from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Base: 40 x 17cm.

This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet...

This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rods (however this puppet lost one of its bamboo rods over the years due to age) It was used in Wayang puppet...

An authentic Tribal drum in all original condition. The Hardwood body of the Drum features fine Graining and has substantial weight. The very tight constru...

This Tuareg leather box is a finely crafted circular container created by a Malian artisan now living and working in the United States. Contemporary in its production yet grounded in...

Among the Lobi peoples of Burkina Faso and northern Côte d'Ivoire, diviners known as thil-kina occupied an essential role within community life. Acting as intermediaries between the ...

African shield Oromo from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Base 34 x 20cm.

A rare antique Indian infant cradle, handcrafted circa 1900 and most likely originating from a rural community in western or northwestern India. The carved geometric decoration, dark hardwood construction, arched rocking supports, and woven sleeping platform suggest an association with the vernacular furniture traditions of Rajasthan or Gujarat. The cradle is composed of two tall, curved end frames joined by substantial horizontal wooden rails. Its narrow central bed retains an early woven lattice made from natural fiber, rope, or possibly rawhide. A textile or thin padded covering would originally have been laid over this suspended foundation before an infant was placed inside. The curved lower ends allowed the cradle to be rocked gently from side to side, while the elevated upper rails provided enclosure and protection. Incised geometric patterns decorate the arched wooden standards and lower rails, bringing visual rhythm to an otherwise functional household object. These hand-worked motifs, together with the exposed joinery and straightforward construction, reflect the practical artistry associated with rural Indian furniture. The suspended weave follows the same basic principle found in traditional Indian rope beds, or charpais, adapted here to a compact infant-sized form. Generations of handling and domestic use have given the hardwood a deep brown-black surface with considerable warmth and character. Scratches, softened edges, abrasions, color variations, and irregularities in the carving contribute to its authentic folk-art presence. The natural-fiber bed is distressed, with visible dryness, loosening, breaks, and losses consistent with its age and original use. Measuring approximately 26 inches high, 26 inches wide, and 12 inches deep, the cradle has a compact yet highly sculptural silhouette. Today, it can be appreciated as an ethnographic collectible, an example of Indian vernacular furniture, or a distinctive decorative object in an eclectic interior. It could also be displayed as a low textile or blanket holder, provided no weight is placed on the surviving antique weave. The precise Indian state and community of origin cannot be confirmed without documented provenance. Rajasthan or Gujarat is offered as a qualified attribution based on comparable cradle forms, geometric carving, and woven construction. Because of its age, distressed fiber lattice, and antique construction, this cradle is offered strictly as a collectible decorative object. It is not represented as compliant with contemporary nursery standards and should not be used for an infant, child, or animal. A compelling survivor of Indian domestic life, combining sculptural form, hand-incised decoration, woven craftsmanship, and a richly aged surface. Creator: Unknown Indian Artisan Attribution: Probably Rajasthan or Gujarat Style: Folk Art — Of the Period Secondary Style: Tribal, Primitive, Vernacular Materials: Hardwood, Natural Fiber, Rope Techniques: Hand-Carved, Incised, Hand-Woven, Hand-Crafted Place of Origin: India Period: Early 20th Century Date of Manufacture: Circa 1900 Condition: Distressed Dimensions: 26 in H × 26 in W × 12 in D Sold As: Single item Category: More Furniture and Collectibles → Children’s Furniture Distressed antique condition with substantial wear consistent with age and original domestic use. The hardwood displays scratches, abrasions, softened edges, surface variations, and a dark, time-worn patina. The woven natural-fiber bed is dry and fragile, with visible loosening, breaks, and losses. Please examine all photographs carefully. Offered strictly as a decorative and collectible object; not suitable for use by an infant, child, or animal. Antique Indian cradle, Indian baby cradle, tribal infant cradle, carved wood cradle, woven rope cradle, Indian folk furniture, Rajasthan folk art, Gujarat furniture, antique children’s furniture...

A wonderfully sculptural Kirdi leather shield from Cameroon, with a beautiful geometric pattern that's been 'stamped' into the leather resulting a raise...

An authentic African goblet-form pedestal drum, skillfully hand-carved from a single section of dense hardwood, attributed to the Kuba peoples of the Kasai region, Democratic Republi...

Large African Tuareg hand tooled leather pillow. Great colors, hand painted with tribal geometric design with long leather fringes on each side. Handcrafted in Africa with pieces of ...

This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet...

Native American Antique Beaded Gauntlets Buck skin Gauntlets with Fine moose hair floral decoration probably Ojibwe Period Late 19th Early 20th century Condition used with some dis...

A striking African pedestal drum attributed to the Kuba peoples of the Kasai region in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating from the first half of the 20th century. Carved f...

A fabulous and exquisitely made traditional leather wallet pouch, produced by Tuareg people. Likely for the tourist market in the mid 20th century. The Tuareg people are part of th...

A decorative wedding necklace from Ethiopia, circa 1980. Stitched in leather with bead and money cowry shells, plus metal trimmings. Mounted on a bespoke black metal stand.

19th Century Somali Gashan Shield – East Africa Hand-Worked Hide with Raised Central Boss A striking and authentic 19th century Somali Gashan shield from Somalia, showcasing a rare...

Traditional North African camel saddle handcrafted in stitched and hand-dyed leather with distinctive geometric black decoration and braided leather edging. The sculptural form with...

An early 20th Century Chieftain's chair, hand-crafted in Ethiopia, circa 1930, possibly earlier. Carved wood with turned legs, plank armrests and woven leather seat, with carved de...

Handcrafted Moroccan horse saddle cover made for a ceremonial Festival and shows. Elaborately embroidered overall in gold threads, comprising of a saddl...

African Moroccan Tuareg tribal Khoumya arm dagger in dark brown leather sheath. great to use as a paper cutter on desk. Handcrafted by Artisans in south Morocco, very fine quality craftsmanship with a stamped leather engraved with Moroccan Tuareg geometric tribal designs. The arm dagger was a weapon widely used by people across Africa in the Sahara and Sudanic Africa, from the central Sahara to North Cameroon, from Nigeria to Somalia. It was worn in a sheath attached to the inner side of the left forearm by a loop, Metal steel blade shows some rust, leather in very good condition. Size: 13 inches length x widest part 1.5 inches. Blade is 1 inch. Africa, Morocco circa 1940s. Great Islamic antique Nomadic Tuareg knife dagger...

An early 20th century animal hide, wood and leather tops shield from Southern Sudan.

Large African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface. These Art pieces could...

A fine and elegant hardwood Chokwe (Angola) bench, carved all-over with geometric patterns, human and animal motifs. The front rain supported with caryatids in the form of male figu...

Tuareg nomadic people leather boots.

Early 20th century leather Afghani bag.

African decorative object, gourd, early 20th century. Measures: H 11 cm, L 57 cm, W 13 cm. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.