Tribal Art

A hand-carved hunting mask, Borneo, Early to Mid 20th Century. Hand-carved light-colored wood, with red and black enamel accents for the eyes and lips. A patina is present throughout...

Native American Nice vintage Mata Ortiz pottery pot with superbly executed super fine geometric designs. Stunning piece, unsigned Circa 1970. H 18 W 16 cm 7 x 6 inch approx.

Antique Silver Pumpkin Betel Box Asian Cambodian Very nice fine high quality piece in 900 silver 8 x 6 x 6 cm weight 52 grams approx. good Condition Fine PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FO...

Pre-Columbian Tairona Double-Chambered Vessel — Colombia Circa 800 to 1500 AD A striking Pre-Columbian Tairona double-chambered ceramic vessel, from northern Colombia. Formed wit...

Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Bowl South Coast Peru, Nazca Culture, c. 200–600 AD A fine hand-coiled pottery bowl decorated in classic Nazca polychrome pigments—cream, black, red,...

Vintage iron toy kitchen figure of a traditional antique kitchen representation. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, wear consistent with ...

Fine Aboriginal Wunda shield in carved with Zigzag Geometric fluted design colored with red and cream pigment. As well as a collectible historical Tribal artefact this Shield makes ...

Antique Māori Carved Hardwood Architectural Panel – Tiki Design A Rare and finely carved antique Māori hardwood architectural element, likely originati...

Absolutely unique very large creole 'Penca De Balangandan' from Brazil from around 1960. Tin base, possibly silver plated. Traditional slave amule...

Rare large Zacatecas seated Figure Pre-Columbian, West Mexico ca. 200 BCE – 300 CE A striking large terracotta figure from the Zacatecas culture, depicting a standing female with ...

A superb elegant example of a Ethiopian head rest from the Oromo tribe. Carved in hard wood in Crescent shape with cut sections Matured aged used patina height 15 cm Period: Early-...

Yoruba female figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved with very worn face, large eyes. A finely carved Yoruba female Ibeji figure with pointed headdress, large ...

A Pre Columbian Jalisco seated figure Jalisco West Mexico circa B.C. 100-300 A.D, A Male pottery figure with red slip with elongated head and linear delineated hair wearing ear and nose ornaments, the slim body finely modelled with hands on chest seated...

Ancient Cypriot Bichrome Ware Amphora –  Cypro-Archaic, ca. 750-400 BC A beautifully preserved Large ancient Cypriot bichrome ware amphora dating to the Cypro-Archaic period (ca. 75...

A monumental, rare and important Oceanic Papuan Asmat People tribal carved war shield from the first half of the 20th century, collected from the coast of the headhunting tribe in Papua New Guinea, a Provincial Indonesian island in the mid 20th century. Among the Asmat, war shields are the most powerful symbolic element of a warrior's equipment, and have many layers of meaning. Traditionally, they were functional items used to protect warriors in battle by deflecting an enemy's spears and arrows. The carved and painted images on the surface of the shields were also intended to frighten the enemy and symbolize the power of the ancestors. Ancestral imagery appears on multiple forms of Asmat art...

A rare and important Oceanic Papuan Asmat tribal carved ancestral sago bowl (also known as a platter, serving shield and tray) crafted in the likes of the...

A very rare carved wood mask from Brazil. From the Waura people who live in Rio Xingu, in the Amazon Jungle. Made of carved hard wood and painted with black natural pigments, remnan...

Two old Kuba cloths - a type of raffia cloth made from woven natural palm leaf fibers unique to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. Previously one long cloth measuring 206...

Monumental Amazonian Shipibo-Conibo Anthropomorphic Pottery Vessel with Kené Patterning, Peru A rare and visually commanding 20th century pottery vessel from the Shipibo-Conibo cult...

South American native geometric design sling bag with shoulder strap. Finely woven with natural pigment dyed and undyed natural cactus fiber. It has been stored impeccably over the ...

Very rare African Dagara mask Ngbaka people. Africa, Congo, early to mid 20th century A beautiful early to mid 20th century African so called 'Dagara’ mask from the Ngbaka and Mbanj...

Pre Columbian Rare Central Mexican Terracotta Figure with Bowl A Pre-Columbian terracotta figure from the Central Highlands of Mexico, depicting a standing figure holding a large bow...

Miao Tribe Interlaced & Massed Rings Silver Pectoral Necklace Miao Tribe, Northern Vietnam, Laos & Southwest China, Mid 20th Century An exquisite Miao Tribe Interlaced & Massed Ri...

Handled Wooden Bowl West Africa Carved hardwood with metal repair Hand-carved from a single block of dense hardwood, this utilitarian bowl features an integral handle and a deep, op...

A Pre Columbian Jalisco warrior figure Jalisco West Mexico circa B.C. 100-300 A.D, A stunning large pottery warrior figure wearing a banded headdress with disco arm ornaments , ...

A superbly executed carved and painted Crocodile Headrest from the Sepik region of Papua new Guinea The crocodile image finely carved in linear form with serrated tail with the cane Legs, the crocodile is revered and is a important part of the mythology of the Sepik region and features heavily in Sepik art...

Yoruba weathered and worn old female figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved heavy patina. Strong face with open eyes, domed hat or hair style with carved decora...

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...

This African bronze currency forms an incomplete circle, its open ends leaning toward one another like a conversation paused mid-breath. The su...

Small used Senufo stylized bird beak face weaving heddle pulley, Ivory Coast Africa I Deep patina and polish from traditional use, circular wear inside from weaving bobbin, now absen...

Yoruba male figure, rare example dressed in old cowrie covered cloak. an Ibeji or twin figure, rare example dressed in old cowrie covered cloak, Nigeria, Africa, well loved with very...

Antique Pyramidal Hmong Hill Tribe Silver Hairpin – Asian art antiques This striking large pyramidal antique silver hairpin was handcrafted by the Hmong people of northern Laos, dat...

Mid-century Kuna native Mola cotton applique tapestry depicting angels, one holding a chalice. Mola, a Kuna word, has several meanings: fabric or cloth, shirt or upper garment for me...

A well crafted wooden Folk Art Mortar and Pestle. The piece is used for crushing everything from herbs and spices, to medicines. While the piece is practical, the wooden craftsmans...

From the Akan or Ashanti peoples, Ghana, shrine figure, a standing female figure with black hair and details, remains of white pigment, with arms out holding a bottle, includes custo...

Geometric Barmbara Sukuru Animal Mask with horns, teeth, from Mali, West Africa. Inserted wood teeth, abstract face with open eyes, with raised eyebrows and framed face. Old native...

This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Sumba, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array...

Early 20th century Ceremonial Cloth / Tampan, Paminggir, Lampung region, South Sumatra, Indonesia Commonly referred to as ship cloths, these ceremonial tampan would have been used as gifts, wrappers, cushions or pillows in any number of life-transition ceremonies, including children’s first hair cutting...

Brazilian Amazonian Marajoara Style Art Pottery Vessel Brazil R Cardoso An original signed work by R. Cardoso, produced in the renowned ceramic center of Icoaraci, Pará. This hand-c...

Pair Male and Female Dayak Paddy Marker Guardian Figures, Borneo, Indonesia. Carved wood set of male and female Dayak paddy marker guardian figures with expressive faces and large c...

Rare Antique Woman’s Abaca Fiber Tube-Skirt, Philippines The Subanen are an indigenous people living in the mountainous interior of Zamboanga del Sur on the Zamboanga Peninsula in w...

Early and rare mask from Gabon, Central Africa, created by the Tsogho peoples. Powerful large mask with carved open eyes, and black painted eyes above, below heavy carved eyebrows. ...

A 10-strand necklace hand-crafted from red-orange Naga beads from the early 20th century and strung with natural fibers. Necklaces such as these were a stat...

Small used Senufo stylized bird faced weaving heddle pulley, Ivory Coast Africa I Deep patina and polish from traditional use, circular wear inside from weaving bobbin, now absent. 6...

A wonderful example of a Tibetan Coral Bead mala / neckpiece with a stunning mix of orange & red colours that have aged beautifully over the decades....

Ancient Cubist Kuba Dance Mask Black Patina, Cone Shaped Eyes, from the Congo, Africa. It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for it...

Vintage Tibetan Gau Box Necklace in Silver with 18K Gold Detail This striking vintage Tibetan gau box necklace is a beautifully crafted statement piece that blends cultural heritage...

A Pre Columbian Jalisco warrior figure Jalisco West Mexico circa B.C. 100-300 A.D, A Fine small solid body standing figure with accented pointed nose modelled in grey clay with a w...

Pair of hand-carved hardwood stools attributed to the Oromo people of Ethiopia, 1970s. Each stool is sculpted from a single block of dense wood, with a broad concave seat supported b...

Vintage 1960's Kuna Mola, a traditional multi layered cotton applique tapestry hand sewn by Central American Kuna native women. Mounted on cardboard, for eas...

A fine vintage Acoma bowl with classic geometric signed indistinct on base Size Bowl 5 x 4 inches 13 x 10 cm Condition: Minor rubbing Good

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 ...

Pre Columbian  Calima vessel Colombia ancient South America  A Calima vessel featuring double spouted stirrup vessel with incised design in red clay   Calima circa 200 BC- 400 AD Col...

This wooden stool is carved with quiet assurance, its low, circular seat resting on four stout legs shaped by hand rather than rule. The surface bears the soft abrasions of use—subtl...

PRE COLUMBIAN ANCIENT SOUTH AMERICAN FINE NARINO CARCHI PEDESTAL BOWL CIRCA 1100-1400 COLOMBIA  ECUADOR A HAND MODELED POTTERY BOWL FROM THE CARCHI / NARINO  BORDER REGIONS OF  ECUAD...

Abaca Tapis Skirt Bagobo people, Mindanao, Philippines Mid-20th century Hemp family Measures: H 23.25 in x W 27.5 in Fully opened: H: 46.5 in x W: 55 in Abaca is a textile unique to...

Handled Wooden Bowl West Africa, late 19th–or 20th century Carved hardwood Hand-carved from a single block of dense hardwood, this utilitarian bowl features an integral handle and a...

Vintage Nupe of Nigeria thinly cast hollow bronze purse or container, probably created by the lost wax process with attached bronze bells and rings. Hollow with fine overlaid designs...

Handcrafted Moroccan Berber Tribal Bracelet, Silver, 1950s Moroccan Berber ethnic bracelet from the High Atlas of Morocco. Handcrafted ...

Large Early Papua New Guinea Carved Coconut Scoop or Spoon with Figure Scoop is 3 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4", on custom wood and metal base total height 7 1/2 ...