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Material: Wood
Marroquin Arab 1870 Koummya Dagger With Sheath In Wood Silver And Brass
Located in Miami, FL
Marroquin forged steel dagger with sheath.
Beautiful koummya dagger with a sheath from the region of Morocco, circa 1870. The blade was created with forged steel, mounted in wood an...
Category
1870s Moroccan Islamic Antique Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Steel
Ibibio Anthropomorphic Standing Male Janus Figure, Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
This elaborate Janus statue is a rare example of an Ibibio free-standing figure to recall a well-defined ancestor in what seems a European outfit .The Ibibios lend supernatural power...
Category
20th Century Congolese Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Baule colonial figure
Located in London, GB
Baule colonial figure from Ivory Coast
26.5cm tall
ex German collection
Category
Mid-20th Century Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Mask 'Kanaga' Dogon tribe, Mali C 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Mask 'Kanaga' Dogon tribe, Mali Circa 1950
Provenance: Swedish private collection, from the 1970s. Then inherited within the family
One of the most popular types of masks in the Sang...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Nepalese Sandalwood Buddha Tree, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The sculpture, expertly carved from fragrant Nepalese sandalwood, stands as a testament to the rich tradition of wood carving in Nepal. The medium itself adds a sensory dimension to ...
Category
20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Sandalwood
A Very Rare Long Maori Paddle ‘Hoe’
Located in London, GB
A Very Rare Long Maori Paddle ‘Hoe’
Superb colour and patina
Wood
Maori / New Zealand
Late 18th / early 19th Century
Size: 217cm long - 85½ ins long
Provenance:
W.D. Webster, B...
Category
Late 18th Century New Zealand Antique Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Rattan Basket Dayak Tribe Hand-Woven from Kalimantan, Borneo, Mid 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mid-20th century hand-woven basket originates from the Dayak tribe of Borneo crafted with rattan fibres. These baskets were used to carry leaves, fruit, grain and wood and featu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Rattan, Wood
An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem
Located in London, GB
An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem
Wood, metal
Old inscription and dated: ‘1892’
South Africa
19th Century
Size: 45.5cm long - 18 ins long
Published:
‘The ...
Category
19th Century South African Antique Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure
Located in London, GB
A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure
Open aperture to the head and stomach
Fine overall patina, loss to feet
Democratic Republic of Congo
19th Century
Size: 23cm high - 9 ins high
The ...
Category
19th Century Congolese Antique Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'
Located in London, GB
A Rare and Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master’
Depicting a Zulu elder wearing a head-ring
Superb silky reddish brown patina
Late 19th Century ...
Category
Late 19th Century South African Antique Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
A Rare Wood Ear Ornament
Located in London, GB
A Rare Wood Ear Ornament
With old collectors label ‘Ear Wood. Paraquay’
Wood
Paraguay
19th Century
Size: 6cm dia., 3.5cm deep - 2¼ ins dia., 1¼ ins deep
Published:
Steven Phe...
Category
19th Century Paraguayan Antique Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal
A mask from West Nepal with slanted almond shaped eyes, very small ears and an oval mouth showing carved upper and lower teeth o...
Category
Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Fine Kuba Cup with Incised Textile Designs, early 20th century Central Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Kuba wood cup with incised textile designs, early 20th century, from Central Africa.
The woven cris cross designs that are typical of the Kuba currency...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Kholuka Yaka Mask, DR Congo
Located in Paris, FR
Kholuka Yaka Mask, DR Congo.
Wood, basketry, textile, raffia.
Typical African mask of the Yaka in the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Kholuka Yaka Mask was used in th...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Textile, Raffia, Wood
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal
A mask from West Nepal with a sharp straight nose, squinting eyes and a square mouth showing upper and lower teeth. There are re...
Category
Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Magical Barbara Antelope Mask Mirrors Seeds Cowries Mali, Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood antelope mask, with many horns, applied glass mirrors, cowries and seeds. Old native repair to one horn.
It is in good condition wear and erosion from tradition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Hand Crafted Zebra Hide Zulu Shield with Leather Lashing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original Zulu Shield made of Zebra Hide and lashed with woven leather. The inside back is made of wood, and handle portion was cured, covered and painted red - there are some con...
Category
20th Century African Folk Art Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Zebra Hide, Wood, Paint
Northwest Coast Mask
Located in Sharon, CT
A midcentury hand crafted wood mask in traditional NorthWest Indian
Style.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Classic Danced Deep Red-Black Baule mask, Ivory Coast, Africa, mid 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Classic danced deep red-black Baule mask, with raised three part finely incised hair, small facial scarifications on the forehead. From Ivory Coast, Africa, mid 20th century
It is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Native American Antique Beaded Gauntlets Indian Beadwork
Located in London, GB
Native American Antique Beaded Gauntlets
Buck skin Gauntlets Finely beaded with floral design probably Cree
Period Early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century American Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Willow
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal
A large mask from West Nepal with a small grin and bared teeth surrounded with pink powder, faint traces of which can also be se...
Category
Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Dan Janus Double Face Protective Kinde Charm, Ivory Coast, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Dan Janus double faced protective Kinde charm, from the Dan people of Ivory Coast, West Africa. Used as a charm for protection, with two different faces to show the duality of the w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal
A mask from West Nepal with a rather heart shaped facial plane. There are three large iron staples, two of which may have secure...
Category
Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African tribal Baule mask
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
It stands as a collector's piece, representing the richness of African art. A massive wooden, handcrafted Baule mask, used in tribal dances and various traditional ceremonies. The ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Dramatic Tribal Pierced African Panel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very Decorative Carved and Pierced African Tribal Panel depicting a Female Ancestor. The powerful Female Figure supports a multitude of Stylized Carved Animals carved in three Band...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Aboriginal Bark Painting by Emmanuel Wurrkidj, Australia
Located in NICE, FR
This impressive large aboriginal painting was crafted on eucalyptus bark from the Arnhem Land region in the Northern Territory of Australia. It was made by Emmanuel Wurrkidj who is a...
Category
20th Century Australian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Aboriginal Bark Painting by Betty Guymatala, Australia
Located in NICE, FR
This aboriginal painting crafted on a piece of bark uses predominantly earthly colours, which are said to be the most often featured colour schemes in traditional aboriginal painting...
Category
20th Century Australian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ere Ibeji Male Commemorative Figure, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Yao Shaman's Mask
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yao Shaman's Mask
Guizhou Province, China
Early 20th Century
Wood,horse hair, printed paper, nails
Size: 13 1/2" x 8" (34 x 20 cm)
On a custom made metal stand.
Covered inside and o...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Organic Material, Wood, Paper
Small Ashanti tribal headrest stool
By Akan Ashanti
Located in London, GB
A wonderful small early 20th century Ashanti tribal stool, headrest. Carved from a single piece of wood. Well worn and genuine tribal stool or headrest.
Category
1920s Ghanaian Tribal Vintage Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ashanti tribal stool Ghana
By Akan Ashanti
Located in London, GB
An early to mid 20th century Ashanti tribal stool. An original piece which has been well used and not produced for the tourist industry. Carved from a single piece of wood.
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Seated Female Figure on Stool Holding a Sword Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Seated female figure on classic Akan stool holding a sword. From the Ewe people of Ghana, West Africa. Created as three separate pieces that fit together for display, figure, stool ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Small Dancing Lobi Figure With Arms Out, Cubist Face Ghana West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small dancing Lobi figure with arms out, and cubist face from Ghana, West Africa. ex James Willis, San Francisco, CA. Damage to proper right hand, fingers absent. Heavy encrusted p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Abeokuta, Yoruba People Nigeria, 20th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Strong Standing Female figure with Braided Hair Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Strong standing female figure with wonderful black braided hair style. From the Ewe people of Ghana, West Africa. Powerful muscular body and wide open eyed expression. Nice patina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Abeokuta, Yoruba People Nigeria, 20th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier Kalimantan Borneo
Located in Chonburi, TH
This Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier from Kalimantan, Borneo, is a stunning example of traditional indigenous craftsmanship. Made from a combination of beads, rattan, and wood, this carrie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Beads
Dogon abstract primitive head sculpture
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A beautifully patined Dogon head sculpture. Because of its natural wear perhaps even being more abstract and natural. As African art inspired the European modernist movement their ge...
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Primitive Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Oshogbo, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category
1960s Nigerian Tribal Vintage Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Egba, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Opon Igede Ifa - Divination Bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Early 20th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hand-carved Opon Igede Ifa or divination bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th Century.
A Babalawo ("diviner") of the West African Yoruba people uses an Opon Igede Ifa to store th...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Ife, Yoruba People Nigeria early 20th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ere Ibeji Female Commemorative Figure, Egba, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Ogbomosho, Yoruba People Nigeria 20th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Ogbomosho, Yoruba People Nigeria 20th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Female Kifwebe Mask with old collection label, Luba-Songye People, DR Congo
Located in Leuven , BE
Traditionally, Kifwebe masks were created and worn by members of the secret masking society, Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe, of the Luba and the Songye People living in the central part of the Co...
Category
20th Century Congolese Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Oyo, Yoruba People Nigeria, late 19th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category
1890s Nigerian Tribal Antique Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Abeokuta, Yoruba People Nigeria, 20th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ere Ibeji Female Commemorative Figure, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Nupe Stool with 8 Legs, Nigeria, 1950s
By Nupe
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A hand-carved wooden "Nupe stool", made by the Nupe People, a tribe who lives by the Niger River in Nigeria.
This kind of 8-legged stool was used during important meetings or market...
Category
1950s Nigerian Tribal Vintage Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Standing Carved Wooden Figural Spoon, Yoruba People, 1960s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Large carved wooden spoon in the shape of a standing female figure, with a round bowl over her head, Yoruba People, circa 1960s.
The numbers are the inventory numbers from Penn Stat...
Category
1960s Nigerian Tribal Vintage Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Fine Baule figure
Located in London, GB
A fine Baule female figure
Standing leaning forward with serene expression with hands on abdomen
Period: early 20th century
Condition: Old Insect holes and minor damage
Measures: H ...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Statue of a Ju Ju Man, Egba People, Abeokuta, 1940s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Tall hand-carved wooden statue of a Ju Ju Man crafted by the Egba People in Abeokuta, Ogun State (part of Nigeria), circa 1940s.
The pupils are made from nails, which intensifies the...
Category
1940s African Tribal Vintage Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Tall Carved Wooden Oracle or Divination Tapper "Iroke Ifa", Yoruba People, 1930s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Tall hand-carved wooden oracle or divination tapper "Iroke Ifa" statue, showing a kneeling woman holding her breasts. Yoruba, Nigeria, circa 1930s.
Yoruba belief specifies that each ...
Category
1930s Nigerian Tribal Vintage Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood 'Senufo' Statue on Stand
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Hand-Carved Wood 'Senufo’' Fertility Statue, West Africa. Ivory Coast, circa 1970.
Category
1970s African Vintage Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Statue of a Dancer "Queen Dancer", Egba People, Abeokuta, 1950s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A tall hand-carved statue of a dancer "Queen Dancer" crafted by the Egba People, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, circa 1950s.
The statue is hand-carved in a rather rough way, not very...
Category
1950s Nigerian Tribal Vintage Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Fine Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa
Located in London, GB
A fine Zulu head rest neck rest South Africa
Raised on central pillars with geometric lozenge shaped carving all over.
Measures: 22 x 14 x 5 cm approx.
Period Early 20th century
Ex U...
Category
19th Century Zimbabwean Antique Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Ibeji pair
Located in London, GB
Ibeji pair
Ajasse
Nigeria
Wood, beads, pigment, offering remains
26.5cm and 25cm
ex Beatrice Leutert and Marcel Plüss collection, Thurgau, Switzerland
Category
Early 20th Century Wood Tribal Art
Materials
Wood