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Material: Wood
Genuine wooden carved Statue / Bust Of The Yaka Tribe, Dr Congo, 1900-1920
Located in Bilzen, BE
Genuine Statue / bust Of The Yaka Tribe - Dr Congo, Early 20th century Tribal aged patina Mounted on a wooden base Total height 22 cm, figure height 15.5 cm
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Genuine wooden carved Statue / Bust Of The Yaka Tribe, Dr Congo, 1900-1920
Genuine wooden carved Statue / Bust Of The Yaka Tribe, Dr Congo, 1900-1920

Genuine wooden carved Statue / Bust Of The Yaka Tribe, Dr Congo, 1900-1920

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 Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Tabwa Staff with Female Figure
Tabwa Staff with Female Figure

Tabwa Staff with Female Figure

Early Twentieth-Century South African Headrest
Located in London, GB
This fine early twentieth-century headrest, from the Zulu culture in South Africa, was previously part of a selection of exceptional Southern African art in the Terence and Bernice P...
Category

Early 20th Century South African Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Early Twentieth-Century South African Headrest
Early Twentieth-Century South African Headrest

Early Twentieth-Century South African Headrest

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 Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Nias 'Kalabubu' Coconut & Brass Headhunter Necklace
Nias 'Kalabubu' Coconut & Brass Headhunter Necklace

Nias 'Kalabubu' Coconut & Brass Headhunter Necklace

Bamana Wood Reliquary Guardian Figure West Africa, Mali
Located in Montreal, QC
A Bamana Wood Reliquary Guardian Figure West Africa, Mali Property from the Estate of Paul B. Dombrowski, Monona, Wisconsin.
Category

1970s Malian Vintage Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Bamana Wood Reliquary Guardian Figure West Africa, Mali
Bamana Wood Reliquary Guardian Figure West Africa, Mali

Bamana Wood Reliquary Guardian Figure West Africa, Mali

Antique Tribal Ethiopian Ceremonial Coffee Stands
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Grouping of Ceremonial coffee stands Ethiopia Early 20th century Wood Largest: 8" high x 6" diameter (20 x 15 cm) Smallest: 6.75" x 3.50" ( 17 x 9 cm) These little known Branc...
Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Tribal Ethiopian Ceremonial Coffee Stands
Antique Tribal Ethiopian Ceremonial Coffee Stands

Antique Tribal Ethiopian Ceremonial Coffee Stands

Midcentury Carved Inuit TOTEM in Birch with Circular Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in New York, NY
This handcrafted birchwood totem offers a stylized depiction of an inuit man. The facial features, consistent with native carving of this region, recall the style of Japanese kabuki masks...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Stone

Midcentury Carved Inuit TOTEM in Birch with Circular Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Midcentury Carved Inuit TOTEM in Birch with Circular Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Midcentury Carved Inuit TOTEM in Birch with Circular Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Early 20th Century Indonesian Carved Wooden Seated Gentleman
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a glorious early 20th century Indonesian carved wooden seated gentleman. This is Beautiful bit of ‘treen’ carved most likel...
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th Century Indonesian Carved Wooden Seated Gentleman
Early 20th Century Indonesian Carved Wooden Seated Gentleman

Early 20th Century Indonesian Carved Wooden Seated Gentleman

Fine Kuba Cup with Incised Textile Designs, early 20th century Central Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Kuba wood cup with incised designs similar to the famous Kuba textiles, 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

Fine Kuba Cup with Incised Textile Designs, early 20th century Central Africa
Fine Kuba Cup with Incised Textile Designs, early 20th century Central Africa

Fine Kuba Cup with Incised Textile Designs, early 20th century Central Africa

Rare French 16th century primitive wool comb
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 16th century / wool comb / wood, metal / Rustic / Mid-century A rare to find primitive wool comb from the 16th century. Hand-crafted in France in wood with iron spikes. This antique comb...
Category

16th Century French Rustic Antique Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Rare French 16th century primitive wool comb
Rare French 16th century primitive wool comb

Rare French 16th century primitive wool comb

Old Igbo "Izzi" Elephant Mask, Nigeria, African Sculpture
By Igbo People
Located in Sharon, CT
Important mask with beautiful a patina over paint and sculpting note, heads on both sides. Acquired from an old private collection. An almost identical mask was exhibited in "African...
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old Igbo "Izzi" Elephant Mask, Nigeria, African Sculpture
Old Igbo "Izzi" Elephant Mask, Nigeria, African Sculpture

Old Igbo "Izzi" Elephant Mask, Nigeria, African Sculpture

19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang' with Floral Motif
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 century "Dulang" features a f...
Category

Mid-19th Century Balinese Other Antique Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang' with Floral Motif
19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang' with Floral Motif

19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang' with Floral Motif

Early Ibibio Standing Wood Male Shrine Figure, powerful, Nigeria, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Ibibio standing carved wood male figure, powerful expression with hands on sides of stomach, exposed teeth and vertical raised scarification marks on sides of face. From a shr...
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Ibibio Standing Wood Male Shrine Figure, powerful, Nigeria, Africa
Early Ibibio Standing Wood Male Shrine Figure, powerful, Nigeria, Africa

Early Ibibio Standing Wood Male Shrine Figure, powerful, Nigeria, Africa

Asmat Tribe Handled Drum New Guinea
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sculptural Dance Drum hand-carved by the Asmat Tribe Papua, New Guinea. The fine Hourglass form Drum with handle on one side and flange on the other with traditional incised Mask d...
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Asmat Tribe Handled Drum New Guinea
Asmat Tribe Handled Drum New Guinea

Asmat Tribe Handled Drum New Guinea

African Wooden Female Igbo Agbogo Tribal Mask Brown-Red-Beige Nigeria 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Tribal African Igbo Agbogo mwo mask This African Igbo mask, known as a "young girl", is decorated with a tangle of thick braids and fulfils the mos...
Category

1970s Nigerian Tribal Vintage Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

African Wooden Female Igbo Agbogo Tribal Mask Brown-Red-Beige Nigeria 1970s
African Wooden Female Igbo Agbogo Tribal Mask Brown-Red-Beige Nigeria 1970s

African Wooden Female Igbo Agbogo Tribal Mask Brown-Red-Beige Nigeria 1970s

Koulango Female Ancestral Statue, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century
Located in CA, CA
The hard wood of this female Koulango statue, from the Ivory Coast in the early 20th century, has developed a beautiful black patina. With hands resting on the abdomen, and the neck ...
Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Koulango Female Ancestral Statue, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century
Koulango Female Ancestral Statue, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century

Koulango Female Ancestral Statue, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century

Pair of Mentawai Tribe Hand-Carved Wooden Bowls with Handles, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Crafted from ironwood these Mentawai tribal bowls feature handles and subtle wood detailing. Wonderful decorative bowls or table centrepieces certain to invoke conversation. The Ment...
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mentawai Tribe Hand-Carved Wooden Bowls with Handles, c. 1900
Pair of Mentawai Tribe Hand-Carved Wooden Bowls with Handles, c. 1900

Pair of Mentawai Tribe Hand-Carved Wooden Bowls with Handles, c. 1900

African Primitive Wood Carving Torso Body Mask with Phallus
Located in Chiba, JP
Primitive wood carving torso with phallus (like a body mask, though no displaying hole), originally flown out from a collector of African tribal art in Japan, though its details unkn...
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Primitive Wood Carving Torso Body Mask with Phallus
African Primitive Wood Carving Torso Body Mask with Phallus

African Primitive Wood Carving Torso Body Mask with Phallus

Lively Standing Mumuye Figure with Expressive Face, Open Hair, Crest, Published
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early standing Mumuye stylized figure with crested hair and open work details. Classic rounded cubist forms that the Mumuye sculptors are known for. Nort...
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Lively Standing Mumuye Figure with Expressive Face, Open Hair, Crest, Published
Lively Standing Mumuye Figure with Expressive Face, Open Hair, Crest, Published

Lively Standing Mumuye Figure with Expressive Face, Open Hair, Crest, Published

Two Ceremonial Weapon from Highlands of Papua New Guinea Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two Oceanic ceremonial weapons from PNG highlands circa 20th century. It consists of two pieces. The first is an ax with a wood shaft and a flat elongated he...
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Two Ceremonial Weapon from Highlands of Papua New Guinea Provenance
Two Ceremonial Weapon from Highlands of Papua New Guinea Provenance

Two Ceremonial Weapon from Highlands of Papua New Guinea Provenance

An Unusual Polynesian Fighting Club
Located in London, GB
An Unusual Polynesian Fighting Club With a superb geometric upper section and unusual spiral twist grip Dark glossy patina and excellent colour, with a lug to the butt and ‘old’ pa...
Category

Early 19th Century Tongan Antique Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

An Unusual Polynesian Fighting Club
An Unusual Polynesian Fighting Club

An Unusual Polynesian Fighting Club

Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles while sleeping, Ethiopian women would traditionally rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and con...
Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest
Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest

Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest

Senufo Bed from Ivory Coast
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A West African Senufo bed hand carved from a single tree having four tapered legs with a raised headrest and decorative scallop detail.
Category

20th Century Ivorian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Senufo Bed from Ivory Coast

Senufo Bed from Ivory Coast

Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old weathered tribal squatting spring figure with hands raised in namaste position, traces of clay and incrustation, expressive carved open mouth and eyes. These were protective figu...
Category

Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying
Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying

Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying

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 Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang'
19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang'

19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang'

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 Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Luba Kifwebe Sandals
Luba Kifwebe Sandals

Luba Kifwebe Sandals

Kusu wooden ancestor ca 1900 DR Congo Africa Central African Tribal Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Nicely carved Kusu / Congo statue with beautiful face / almond shaped eyes and triangular face with beard. Top of the head is a big hole to charche the po...
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Kusu wooden ancestor ca 1900 DR Congo Africa Central African Tribal Art
Kusu wooden ancestor ca 1900 DR Congo Africa Central African Tribal Art

Kusu wooden ancestor ca 1900 DR Congo Africa Central African Tribal Art

Tall Slender Seated Wood Figure, Carribean Islands Mid 20th century Polynesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tall slender seated wood figure with long slender legs clasped at chest, holding fruit by feet. Carribean Islands or French Polynesia, Mid 20th century It is in good condition with ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Polynesian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Tall Slender Seated Wood Figure, Carribean Islands Mid 20th century Polynesia
Tall Slender Seated Wood Figure, Carribean Islands Mid 20th century Polynesia

Tall Slender Seated Wood Figure, Carribean Islands Mid 20th century Polynesia

Fine Jelutong Wood Borneo Dayak Kliau or Shield, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Jelutong wood Dayak Kliau or shield Indonesia, Borneo, Kalimantan, first half of the 19th century Measures: H. 126 x W. 36 cm The kliau or klebit is the most popular ...
Category

19th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Jelutong Wood Borneo Dayak Kliau or Shield, First Half of the 19th Century
Fine Jelutong Wood Borneo Dayak Kliau or Shield, First Half of the 19th Century

Fine Jelutong Wood Borneo Dayak Kliau or Shield, First Half of the 19th Century

Ancient Fiji Islands Flat Serving Bowl or Platter 19th century Polynesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ancient Fiji Islands Flat Serving Bowl or Platter 19th century, made of very dense hardwood with deep patina, and expected wear on bottom. Two small opposing holes for suspension. B...
Category

Late 19th Century Fijian Tribal Antique Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ancient Fiji Islands Flat Serving Bowl or Platter 19th century Polynesia
Ancient Fiji Islands Flat Serving Bowl or Platter 19th century Polynesia

Ancient Fiji Islands Flat Serving Bowl or Platter 19th century Polynesia

Batak Tribe Wood Ceremonial Bowl, Sumatra, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Batak tribe wood ceremonial bowl, early 20th century Dimensions: Diameter 56cm x height 24cm.
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Fruitwood

Batak Tribe Wood Ceremonial Bowl, Sumatra, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Batak Tribe Wood Ceremonial Bowl, Sumatra, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Batak Tribe Wood Ceremonial Bowl, Sumatra, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

A Polynesian war-club or 'Gata waka'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Fiji, probably early 20th century Polynesian culture is traditionally a culture of power and prestige, and there was a fine line between battle and ceremony. Warrior people par exce...
Category

Early 20th Century Fijian Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

A Polynesian war-club or 'Gata waka'
A Polynesian war-club or 'Gata waka'

A Polynesian war-club or 'Gata waka'

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 Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Vintage Rattan Basket Dayak Tribe Hand-Woven from Kalimantan, Borneo
Vintage Rattan Basket Dayak Tribe Hand-Woven from Kalimantan, Borneo

Vintage Rattan Basket Dayak Tribe Hand-Woven from Kalimantan, Borneo

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 Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Headrest / Neckrest From Gurage Tribe Ethiopia late 19th Century African Art
Headrest / Neckrest From Gurage Tribe Ethiopia late 19th Century African Art

Headrest / Neckrest From Gurage Tribe Ethiopia late 19th Century African Art

Old And Exceptional Anthropomorphic Statue Yombe Woyo Kongo Tribe Dr Congo 19th
Located in Leuven, BE
Old and exceptional funerary anthropomorphic statue from the Yombe / Kongo tribe DR Congo Tribe : Yombe / Woyo / Kongo Country of origin : DR Congo / Angola Period: late 19th century...
Category

Late 19th Century Congolese Antique Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old And Exceptional Anthropomorphic Statue Yombe Woyo Kongo Tribe Dr Congo 19th
Old And Exceptional Anthropomorphic Statue Yombe Woyo Kongo Tribe Dr Congo 19th

Old And Exceptional Anthropomorphic Statue Yombe Woyo Kongo Tribe Dr Congo 19th

Dayak Mango Wood Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
An Indonesian low stool or seat, hand-carved from a single piece of dense and heavy mango wood, circa 1930. Dayak Benuaq tribe, Southeast Sulawesi. Presents age patina throughout. ...
Category

1920s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Dayak Mango Wood Stool, Early 20th Century
Dayak Mango Wood Stool, Early 20th Century

Dayak Mango Wood Stool, Early 20th Century

Mid Century Sculpture African bust in wenge - Congo
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid Century Sculpture African bust in wenge - Congo Bimbulu Signed - Ethnic African Measures : 24x16cm H:47cm Weight : ~5kg
Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Sculpture African bust in wenge - Congo
Mid Century Sculpture African bust in wenge - Congo

Mid Century Sculpture African bust in wenge - Congo

Bambara Granary Door Lock in the Form of a Crocodile, Mali
Located in London, GB
This mid-twentieth century Bambara door lock from Mali has been carved into the form of a crocodile, a symbol of protection in the Bambara culture. The crocodile-shaped door lock, ad...
Category

Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Bambara Granary Door Lock in the Form of a Crocodile, Mali
Bambara Granary Door Lock in the Form of a Crocodile, Mali

Bambara Granary Door Lock in the Form of a Crocodile, Mali

Sweet Bird Topped Carved Wood Bambara Wood Door Lock, Mali Africa Mounted
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A very sweet small sized carved wood bird topped door lock from the Bambara people of Mali Africa. Originally would have had a horizontal sliding cross bar lock, now missing. Mount...
Category

Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Sweet Bird Topped Carved Wood Bambara Wood Door Lock, Mali Africa Mounted
Sweet Bird Topped Carved Wood Bambara Wood Door Lock, Mali Africa Mounted

Sweet Bird Topped Carved Wood Bambara Wood Door Lock, Mali Africa Mounted

Powerful Early Classic Cubist Wood Standing Bobo Fing Figure Africa Ex J. Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Powerful early cubist carved wood standing female figure from the Bobo-Fing of Burkina Faso, Africa. Created early 20th century. Ex private collection Texas, originally acquired from James Willis...
Category

Early 20th Century Liberian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Powerful Early Classic Cubist Wood Standing Bobo Fing Figure Africa Ex J. Willis
Powerful Early Classic Cubist Wood Standing Bobo Fing Figure Africa Ex J. Willis

Powerful Early Classic Cubist Wood Standing Bobo Fing Figure Africa Ex J. Willis

Old Pende giwoyo Red Mask with Beard and Woven Raffia Hair Cap Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Pende giwoyo mask with red pigments, black and white beard with carved triangles and woven black raffia hair cap The mask is 13 1/4 inches high, on custom...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Old Pende giwoyo Red Mask with Beard and Woven Raffia Hair Cap Congo Africa
Old Pende giwoyo Red Mask with Beard and Woven Raffia Hair Cap Congo Africa

Old Pende giwoyo Red Mask with Beard and Woven Raffia Hair Cap Congo Africa

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Stool with Phallic Form
Located in London, GB
Finely carved from a single piece of wood, this stool from the Sidamo region of Ethiopia displays a wonderful sculptural quality. Four cone-shaped legs support the stool's slightly-c...
Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Stool with Phallic Form
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Stool with Phallic Form

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Stool with Phallic Form

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 Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle.
Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle.

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle.

Zulu Tribal Carved Wood Snuff Container, South Africa Finely Carved Incised
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu Tribal carved wood Snuff Container, South Africa A finely carved snuff container with finely carved incised great geometric designs, a great example of the detailed work the Zu...
Category

Early 20th Century South African Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Zulu Tribal Carved Wood Snuff Container, South Africa Finely Carved Incised
Zulu Tribal Carved Wood Snuff Container, South Africa Finely Carved Incised

Zulu Tribal Carved Wood Snuff Container, South Africa Finely Carved Incised

Framed Akha Tribe Hand Embroidered Shoulder Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand embroidered shoulder is from the Akha tribe and has been framed for display on a wall. The Akha are an indigenous hill tribe who live in small villages at higher elevations...
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Hemp, Cotton, Silk, Glass, Wood

Framed Akha Tribe Hand Embroidered Shoulder Bag
Framed Akha Tribe Hand Embroidered Shoulder Bag

Framed Akha Tribe Hand Embroidered Shoulder Bag

Early Pende Giwoyo Mask with Strong Face and Woven Black Raffia Hair Cap
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Pende giwoyo mask with traces of yellow, black and red pigments and woven black raffia hair cap. Strong face with tight expression, weathered surface, goo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Early Pende Giwoyo Mask with Strong Face and Woven Black Raffia Hair Cap
Early Pende Giwoyo Mask with Strong Face and Woven Black Raffia Hair Cap

Early Pende Giwoyo Mask with Strong Face and Woven Black Raffia Hair Cap

Helmet Crest Ngoin Mask from Cameroon Africa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Helmet Crest mask is categorized as a “Babanki” style Ngoin mask from Northwestern provinces of Cameroon circa first half of 20th century. In part of highland area called “Camer...
Category

20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Helmet Crest Ngoin Mask from Cameroon Africa
Helmet Crest Ngoin Mask from Cameroon Africa

Helmet Crest Ngoin Mask from Cameroon Africa

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Wood Paduka Sandals, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century tribal wood paduka sandals, India A sculptural pair of Indian paduka (khadau chappals) sandals with a simple scale pattern and nice encrusted patin...
Category

Late 19th Century Indian Tribal Antique Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Wood Paduka Sandals, India
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Wood Paduka Sandals, India

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Wood Paduka Sandals, India

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 Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Painted Ibibio Polychrome Face Mask with Figure on Top, Nigeria Africa colorful
Painted Ibibio Polychrome Face Mask with Figure on Top, Nigeria Africa colorful

Painted Ibibio Polychrome Face Mask with Figure on Top, Nigeria Africa colorful

Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Comb, Luba People, Zaire, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ceremonial comb, Luba People, Zaire, D. R. Congo Made of palm leaf midribs, this large, graphic comb has a pinched waist and is held together with finely wrapped wire. Presented o...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wire

Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Comb, Luba People, Zaire, D. R. Congo
Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Comb, Luba People, Zaire, D. R. Congo

Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Comb, Luba People, Zaire, D. R. Congo

Makonde Male Figure in European Dress African Art
Located in Sharon, CT
A beautiful modern piece of sculpture of a distinguished gentleman. Executed by a Makonde master carver in ebony. Well dressed, complete with cuffs, creases and shoes.
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Ebony

Makonde Male Figure in European Dress African Art
Makonde Male Figure in European Dress African Art

Makonde Male Figure in European Dress African Art

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 geometric forms, a circle, a rec...
Category

19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle
Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle

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 Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kuba Palm Wine Bowl with Handle Geometric Motifs All Around
Kuba Palm Wine Bowl with Handle Geometric Motifs All Around

Kuba Palm Wine Bowl with Handle Geometric Motifs All Around

Antique Thai Freestanding Ceremonial Drum with Natural Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall antique Thai freestanding ceremonial drum from the early 20th century, with natural finish, reeded accents and circular flaring base. Born in Th...
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Thai Freestanding Ceremonial Drum with Natural Patina
Antique Thai Freestanding Ceremonial Drum with Natural Patina

Antique Thai Freestanding Ceremonial Drum with Natural Patina

Figura Tribal Cenefo
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Figura tribal Cenefo realizada en madera y de origen Senegal
Category

1920s Senegalese Tribal Vintage Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Figura Tribal Cenefo
Figura Tribal Cenefo

Figura Tribal Cenefo

Moroccan Berber Wooden Sugar Hammer Marteau a Sucre Deggaga
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Berber hand-carved wooden sugar hammer "Deggaga". Handcrafted by the Berber women of Morocco, hand-carved and hand painted wood with tribal desig...
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Early 19th Century Moroccan Islamic Antique Wood Tribal Art

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Wood

Moroccan Berber Wooden Sugar Hammer Marteau a Sucre Deggaga
Moroccan Berber Wooden Sugar Hammer Marteau a Sucre Deggaga

Moroccan Berber Wooden Sugar Hammer Marteau a Sucre Deggaga

Javanese Hand-Crafted Wayang Topeng Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances. Measures: Height with stand 47cm; Height 18cm x Width 14cm...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Wood Tribal Art

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Wood

Javanese Hand-Crafted Wayang Topeng Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Javanese Hand-Crafted Wayang Topeng Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

Javanese Hand-Crafted Wayang Topeng Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century

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...
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Late 19th Century African Antique Wood Tribal Art

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Wood

Ubangian Female Statue Late 19th Century
Ubangian Female Statue Late 19th Century

Ubangian Female Statue Late 19th Century

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