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Place of Origin: African
Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo An unusually large and striking non-figurative vessel from the Mangbetu people, comprised of six lobes joined to a c...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Ceramic

  • Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
  • Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
  • Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
  • Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo

Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo

Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 21 inches tall including the custom made iron base this Shona head is carved in Serpentine stone originating in Zimbabwe. It is carved in a strikingly modern way stylizing a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern African Tribal Art

Materials

Stone

  • Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe
  • Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe
  • Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe
  • Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe

Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe

19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The price is for an individual currency and includes a stand. The custom stands can display the currencies horizontally with the rounded point facing to the left or right or mount...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique African Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

  • 19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon
  • 19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon
  • 19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon
  • 19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon

19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon

Senufo Bird Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A lovely little hand carved Senufo Sejen bird sculpture from the early to mid 20th century, Africa, Ivory Coast.
Category

Early 20th Century Primitive African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Senufo Bird Sculpture
  • Senufo Bird Sculpture
  • Senufo Bird Sculpture
  • Senufo Bird Sculpture

Senufo Bird Sculpture

Songye Nkisi Power Figure
Located in London, GB
A rare and large hand carved horned Songye Nkisi power figure. A ‘Nkisi’ is a protective power figure of the Songye, southeastern Congo. Such sculptures are used as a major role in t...
Category

Early 20th Century Primitive African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Songye Nkisi Power Figure
  • Songye Nkisi Power Figure
  • Songye Nkisi Power Figure
  • Songye Nkisi Power Figure

Songye Nkisi Power Figure

African 'Oromo' Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Ethiopian and other African-influenced furniture had been made from the 1850s, the most famous being Adolf Loos's "Theban stool" designed around 1903 in t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • African 'Oromo' Stool, Early 20th Century
  • African 'Oromo' Stool, Early 20th Century
  • African 'Oromo' Stool, Early 20th Century
  • African 'Oromo' Stool, Early 20th Century

African 'Oromo' Stool, Early 20th Century

Old African Wooden Mortar
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Solid wood mortar produced in Africa in the 1950s. With its raw shape and organic hue, it will be perfect in a natural, refined and delicate decoration. We simply imagine it plac...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Old African Wooden Mortar
  • Old African Wooden Mortar
  • Old African Wooden Mortar
  • Old African Wooden Mortar

Old African Wooden Mortar

Hand Carved Wooden Makonde Mask from Mozambique, Tanzania, circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved wooden Makonde Mask From Mozambique, Tanzania Circa 1950s. Mozambican Makonde masks represent ancestral spirits who temporarily return to earth to appear in dances that c...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Hand Carved Wooden Makonde Mask from Mozambique, Tanzania, circa 1950s
  • Hand Carved Wooden Makonde Mask from Mozambique, Tanzania, circa 1950s
  • Hand Carved Wooden Makonde Mask from Mozambique, Tanzania, circa 1950s
  • Hand Carved Wooden Makonde Mask from Mozambique, Tanzania, circa 1950s

Hand Carved Wooden Makonde Mask from Mozambique, Tanzania, circa 1950s

19th Century African Woven War Shield
By african people
Located in San Rafael, CA
A finely woven Banda war shield from Zaire. The black and yellow rattan and wicker is tightly woven to make a visually striking pattern, and is in fine condition. The original handle...
Category

Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique African Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker, Wood

  • 19th Century African Woven War Shield
  • 19th Century African Woven War Shield
  • 19th Century African Woven War Shield
  • 19th Century African Woven War Shield

19th Century African Woven War Shield

Early 1800s Wrought Iron Mbili African Currenzy on Metal Stand
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mbili currency used in the Ngbaka, Lobala and Bangala tribes in Congo. Circa Early 1800s, this spear point form is made in iron. It was used as a marriage contract payment. The ...
Category

Early 19th Century Tribal Antique African Tribal Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

  • Early 1800s Wrought Iron Mbili African Currenzy on Metal Stand
  • Early 1800s Wrought Iron Mbili African Currenzy on Metal Stand
  • Early 1800s Wrought Iron Mbili African Currenzy on Metal Stand
  • Early 1800s Wrought Iron Mbili African Currenzy on Metal Stand

Early 1800s Wrought Iron Mbili African Currenzy on Metal Stand

Large African Mbole Copper Currency, Mid to Late 20th Century, D.R. Congo
Located in Austin, TX
A unusually large and impressive Mbole people hammered copper currency piece, mounted on a custom black metal stand, mid to late 20th century, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The large copper currency piece of striking form. The compressed spherical shape with a wedge cut out, and large hole in the center, is typical of Mbole currency pieces. This example is remarkable for its size, measuring 11 inches in diameter. The surface of the currency piece has a wonderful texture and patina. The hammered surface bearing dimples and scratches from manufacture, use, and general handling. The complex patina is overall a deep copper brown, with lighter copper, red cuprite, and even green blue malachite...
Category

1970s Tribal Vintage African Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

  • Large African Mbole Copper Currency, Mid to Late 20th Century, D.R. Congo
  • Large African Mbole Copper Currency, Mid to Late 20th Century, D.R. Congo
  • Large African Mbole Copper Currency, Mid to Late 20th Century, D.R. Congo
  • Large African Mbole Copper Currency, Mid to Late 20th Century, D.R. Congo

Large African Mbole Copper Currency, Mid to Late 20th Century, D.R. Congo

Pair of Male and Female Lobi Bateba Statues, Burkina Faso, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
These paired statues, one male and one female figure, show a beautiful patina of use to the hard and dense wood. Made by the Lobi Birifor people of Burkin...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Pair of Male and Female Lobi Bateba Statues, Burkina Faso, Early 20th Century
  • Pair of Male and Female Lobi Bateba Statues, Burkina Faso, Early 20th Century
  • Pair of Male and Female Lobi Bateba Statues, Burkina Faso, Early 20th Century
  • Pair of Male and Female Lobi Bateba Statues, Burkina Faso, Early 20th Century

Pair of Male and Female Lobi Bateba Statues, Burkina Faso, Early 20th Century

Koulango Female Ancestral Statue, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
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 Tribal African 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
  • Koulango Female Ancestral Statue, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century

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

Chamba Statue, Nigeria, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A small columnar, spiked statue in the form of a male figure, known as a ‘Tau-Wandoa’ (female statues are known as ‘Tau-Kendoa’), made from hard wood and a crafted iron stake allowin...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Chamba Statue, Nigeria, Early 20th Century
  • Chamba Statue, Nigeria, Early 20th Century
  • Chamba Statue, Nigeria, Early 20th Century
  • Chamba Statue, Nigeria, Early 20th Century

Chamba Statue, Nigeria, Early 20th Century

Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
With a beautiful dark patina, this early 20th century wooden mask shows a naturalistic human face, flattened, with the forehead, open mouth and stylised teeth in light relief; the ri...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century
  • Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century
  • Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century
  • Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century

Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century

Hand Tooled Moroccan Etched Large Brass Oval Tray
Located in Malibu, CA
Fabulous very large handcrafted oval decorative brass tray. Very fine metalwork, hand-hammered & embossed with a floral pattern & center medallion. Afluted edge. Great to use on a ...
Category

20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

  • Hand Tooled Moroccan Etched Large Brass Oval Tray
  • Hand Tooled Moroccan Etched Large Brass Oval Tray
  • Hand Tooled Moroccan Etched Large Brass Oval Tray
  • Hand Tooled Moroccan Etched Large Brass Oval Tray

Hand Tooled Moroccan Etched Large Brass Oval Tray

Gurage Ethiopian House Post, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
With a beautiful dark patina of regular use, and dating from the late 19th or early 20th century, this thick board with its deeply inscribed vertical lines, is of the type used by the Gurage people of Ethiopia. Planted upright in the ground, as seen by the lower section, lighter and less exposed to the elements, ‘house posts...
Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Gurage Ethiopian House Post, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
  • Gurage Ethiopian House Post, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
  • Gurage Ethiopian House Post, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
  • Gurage Ethiopian House Post, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Gurage Ethiopian House Post, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Fine Sculptural African Mortar and Pestle
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Reminiscent of the Elemental sculpture of Constantin Brancusi, this Hardwood African Mortar and Pestle has a fantastic paper smooth age patin...
Category

20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

  • Fine Sculptural African Mortar and Pestle
  • Fine Sculptural African Mortar and Pestle
  • Fine Sculptural African Mortar and Pestle
  • Fine Sculptural African Mortar and Pestle

Fine Sculptural African Mortar and Pestle

Early 20th Century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana 'Bambara' People, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana (Bambara) People, Mali Chiwara headcrests represent the antelope spirit who taught the Bamana people the fundamentals of agriculture. ...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Early 20th Century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana 'Bambara' People, Mali
  • Early 20th Century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana 'Bambara' People, Mali
  • Early 20th Century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana 'Bambara' People, Mali
  • Early 20th Century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana 'Bambara' People, Mali

Early 20th Century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana 'Bambara' People, Mali

African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in Forney, TX
Kuba Peoples, Kasai region, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, Mid-20th Century A exceptional vintage African hand-carved wood Bwoom helmet mask, the Kuba peoples,...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood, Beads

  • African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo

African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo

Wooden Ethiopian Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles, tribal leaders would rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and concave rest gives these function...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Wooden Ethiopian Headrest
  • Wooden Ethiopian Headrest
  • Wooden Ethiopian Headrest
  • Wooden Ethiopian Headrest

Wooden Ethiopian Headrest

African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved and painted wood with an openwork tiered bucket form back. The top tier with female figures, the bottom row with horsemen holding small-scale figures on top of the horses' heads. The shaped back with a dentated top border and two carved panels with birds. Panels with snakes frame...
Category

20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair
  • African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair
  • African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair
  • African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair

African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair

Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Teke Culture, Old Fetish with Magic Charge
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
Old anthropomorphic fetish with magic charge, shiny patina DRC (ex Zaire), Teke people Middle of the 20th century Fetish representing a man standing on slightly bent legs and ...
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Fabric, Natural Fiber, Wood

  • Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Teke Culture, Old Fetish with Magic Charge
  • Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Teke Culture, Old Fetish with Magic Charge
  • Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Teke Culture, Old Fetish with Magic Charge
  • Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Teke Culture, Old Fetish with Magic Charge

Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Teke Culture, Old Fetish with Magic Charge

Mid-20th Century, Tanzania, Nyamwezi Culture, Old Fetish with Traces of Libation
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
Old anthropomorphic fetish with traces of libations DRC (ex Zaire) First half of the 20th century Fetish representing a standing man, his legs slightly bent resting on large f...
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Horn, Wood

  • Mid-20th Century, Tanzania, Nyamwezi Culture, Old Fetish with Traces of Libation
  • Mid-20th Century, Tanzania, Nyamwezi Culture, Old Fetish with Traces of Libation
  • Mid-20th Century, Tanzania, Nyamwezi Culture, Old Fetish with Traces of Libation
  • Mid-20th Century, Tanzania, Nyamwezi Culture, Old Fetish with Traces of Libation

Mid-20th Century, Tanzania, Nyamwezi Culture, Old Fetish with Traces of Libation

Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Tabwa Culture, Ancient Anthropomorphic Fetish
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
Old anthropomorphic statuette with shiny patina DRC (ex Zaire), Tabwa people Mid-20th Century The statuette represents a standing female character, the feet symbolically repre...
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Tabwa Culture, Ancient Anthropomorphic Fetish
  • Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Tabwa Culture, Ancient Anthropomorphic Fetish
  • Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Tabwa Culture, Ancient Anthropomorphic Fetish
  • Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Tabwa Culture, Ancient Anthropomorphic Fetish

Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Tabwa Culture, Ancient Anthropomorphic Fetish

Old African Songye Female Kifwebe Wall Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized
Located in Torquay, GB
Large sized Songye Female Kifwebe mask from The Congo circa 1920s. Traditionally, the Kifwebe mask is very symbolic in the Bantu culture of central Africa. Its striking colours and carving symbolise the battle between good and evil. Female Kifwebe masks represent femininity, the continuation of life and a good omen. These masks were used for wedding ceremonies, reproduction rituals and other such occasions. This large mask...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Old African Songye Female Kifwebe Wall Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized
  • Old African Songye Female Kifwebe Wall Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized
  • Old African Songye Female Kifwebe Wall Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized
  • Old African Songye Female Kifwebe Wall Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized

Old African Songye Female Kifwebe Wall Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized

Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand. A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space! Dimensions: (approx) Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep; Mask only: 15" Tall; 7 lbs total Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. Excellent Condition: Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example Primitive Arts Of Africa: Among the Suku of the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks plays crucial role in protecting boys during initiation, the vulnerable period between boyhood and manhood. The power contained in Hemba masks...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia, Wood

  • Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
  • Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
  • Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
  • Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples

Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples

Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Teke Culture, Ancient Ancestor Fetish
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
Ancient protective ancestor fetish DRC (ex Zaire), Teke people Middle of the 20th century Ancient fetish representing a standing male figure, camped on slightly bent legs and ...
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Teke Culture, Ancient Ancestor Fetish
  • Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Teke Culture, Ancient Ancestor Fetish
  • Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Teke Culture, Ancient Ancestor Fetish
  • Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Teke Culture, Ancient Ancestor Fetish

Mid-20th Century, Dem. Rep. Congo, Teke Culture, Ancient Ancestor Fetish

Mid-20th Century, Dem, Rep, Congo, Songye People, Ancient Nkisi Janiform Fetish
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
DRC (ex Zaire), Songye People, Mid-20th century, Nkisi janiform fetish with shiny patina The fetish represents two pairs of janiform faces in opposition resting on a large circula...
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Mid-20th Century, Dem, Rep, Congo, Songye People, Ancient Nkisi Janiform Fetish
  • Mid-20th Century, Dem, Rep, Congo, Songye People, Ancient Nkisi Janiform Fetish
  • Mid-20th Century, Dem, Rep, Congo, Songye People, Ancient Nkisi Janiform Fetish
  • Mid-20th Century, Dem, Rep, Congo, Songye People, Ancient Nkisi Janiform Fetish

Mid-20th Century, Dem, Rep, Congo, Songye People, Ancient Nkisi Janiform Fetish

Early 20th Century, Dem Rep. Congo, Lega Culture Bwami Society, Old Janus Fetish
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
Old Samatwemabili janus fetish with old patina DRC (ex Zaire), Lega people, Bwami society Early 20th century Rare janus fetish resting on a tapered base. The two heart-shaped faces...
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Early 20th Century, Dem Rep. Congo, Lega Culture Bwami Society, Old Janus Fetish
  • Early 20th Century, Dem Rep. Congo, Lega Culture Bwami Society, Old Janus Fetish
  • Early 20th Century, Dem Rep. Congo, Lega Culture Bwami Society, Old Janus Fetish
  • Early 20th Century, Dem Rep. Congo, Lega Culture Bwami Society, Old Janus Fetish

Early 20th Century, Dem Rep. Congo, Lega Culture Bwami Society, Old Janus Fetish

African Tribal Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown Altar Headdress
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce large vintage African tribal beaded ceremonial crown altar headdress, the Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, Mid-20th Century, featuring intricate sculptural form decorat...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Beads

  • African Tribal Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown Altar Headdress
  • African Tribal Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown Altar Headdress
  • African Tribal Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown Altar Headdress
  • African Tribal Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown Altar Headdress

African Tribal Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown Altar Headdress

Mid-20th Century, Tanzania, Zigua Culture, Ancient Fetish with Crusty Patina
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
Tanzania, Zigua people, Mid-20th Century, Ancient anthropomorphic fetish with crusty patina The fetish represents a seated man, legs bent, arms pressed against the body, atrophied...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Mid-20th Century, Tanzania, Zigua Culture, Ancient Fetish with Crusty Patina
  • Mid-20th Century, Tanzania, Zigua Culture, Ancient Fetish with Crusty Patina
  • Mid-20th Century, Tanzania, Zigua Culture, Ancient Fetish with Crusty Patina
  • Mid-20th Century, Tanzania, Zigua Culture, Ancient Fetish with Crusty Patina

Mid-20th Century, Tanzania, Zigua Culture, Ancient Fetish with Crusty Patina

Large Old Fang Gabon Ngil Ngontang Mask African Art Wall Decor
Located in Torquay, GB
Large sized Fang Ngil mask from Gabon Africa circa 1910s. The Ngil were a powerful 'Male Only' secret society originating within the Fang people of Gabon. They were tasked with admin...
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Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Large Old Fang Gabon Ngil Ngontang Mask African Art Wall Decor
  • Large Old Fang Gabon Ngil Ngontang Mask African Art Wall Decor
  • Large Old Fang Gabon Ngil Ngontang Mask African Art Wall Decor
  • Large Old Fang Gabon Ngil Ngontang Mask African Art Wall Decor

Large Old Fang Gabon Ngil Ngontang Mask African Art Wall Decor

Folk Art Handcrafted Tribal Art from Swaziland Africa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handwoven Folk Art handcrafted Tribal Art from Swaziland Africa - The piece is very organic and intricately woven on a course field of wool the fabrication is quite interesting and, ...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Tribal Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Stained Glass

  • Folk Art Handcrafted Tribal Art from Swaziland Africa
  • Folk Art Handcrafted Tribal Art from Swaziland Africa
  • Folk Art Handcrafted Tribal Art from Swaziland Africa
  • Folk Art Handcrafted Tribal Art from Swaziland Africa

Folk Art Handcrafted Tribal Art from Swaziland Africa

African Songye Male Kifwebe Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized Wall Hanging
Located in Torquay, GB
Large sized Songye Male Kifwebe mask from The Congo circa 1910s. Traditionally, the Kifwebe mask is very symbolic in the Bantu culture of central Africa. Male Kifwebe masks were main...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • African Songye Male Kifwebe Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized Wall Hanging
  • African Songye Male Kifwebe Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized Wall Hanging
  • African Songye Male Kifwebe Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized Wall Hanging
  • African Songye Male Kifwebe Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized Wall Hanging

African Songye Male Kifwebe Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized Wall Hanging

Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Turkana tribal wood headrest, stylized human form, early 20th century, Kenya, African. Headrest from Kenya with attached leather, beads, buttons and a metal finger knife. Great sculpture...
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Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments
  • Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments
  • Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments
  • Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments

Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments

Group of Three Older African Bracelets
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From the Collection of noted Multidisciplinary Artist Norma Flanagan. A very Sculptural and well-crafted Brass and Bronze Bracelets. Collected in the 1960’s and all having an excelle...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Brass, Bronze

  • Group of Three Older African Bracelets
  • Group of Three Older African Bracelets
  • Group of Three Older African Bracelets
  • Group of Three Older African Bracelets

Group of Three Older African Bracelets

Tribal Art Carved Presentation Staff Boni Somalia Sculpture Interior Design
Located in London, GB
This is a Carved wedding presentation staff from the Boni people of Somalia Carved all over with complex geometrical designs It has a powerful abstract sculptural quality. mounte...
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Tribal Art Carved Presentation Staff Boni Somalia Sculpture Interior Design
  • Tribal Art Carved Presentation Staff Boni Somalia Sculpture Interior Design
  • Tribal Art Carved Presentation Staff Boni Somalia Sculpture Interior Design
  • Tribal Art Carved Presentation Staff Boni Somalia Sculpture Interior Design

Tribal Art Carved Presentation Staff Boni Somalia Sculpture Interior Design

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Saddle or Saddle Pad Moroccan Carpet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
I found this nomadic saddle among the various Moroccan carpets I bought from a young traveller, who sold me all his collection many years ago. I washed ...
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Mid-20th Century Archaistic African Tribal Art

Materials

Wool

  • Saddle or Saddle Pad Moroccan Carpet
  • Saddle or Saddle Pad Moroccan Carpet
  • Saddle or Saddle Pad Moroccan Carpet
  • Saddle or Saddle Pad Moroccan Carpet

Saddle or Saddle Pad Moroccan Carpet

Early Carved Wood Tribal Mangbetu Ritual Vessel Pitcher Congo Africa Provenance
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood tribal Mangbetu ritual vessel, from the Congo, Africa. Ritual vessel in the form of a wood pitcher with handle, expressive face with scarifications, organic dry ma...
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Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Early Carved Wood Tribal Mangbetu Ritual Vessel Pitcher Congo Africa Provenance
  • Early Carved Wood Tribal Mangbetu Ritual Vessel Pitcher Congo Africa Provenance
  • Early Carved Wood Tribal Mangbetu Ritual Vessel Pitcher Congo Africa Provenance
  • Early Carved Wood Tribal Mangbetu Ritual Vessel Pitcher Congo Africa Provenance

Early Carved Wood Tribal Mangbetu Ritual Vessel Pitcher Congo Africa Provenance

Group of Three Older African Bronze Bracelets/ Anklets
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From the Collection of noted Multidisciplinary Artist Norma Flanagan and collected in the 1960’s-1970’s. An authentic and well-made group of three very Sculptural Ethnographic Jewelr...
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20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Brass, Bronze

  • Group of Three Older African Bronze Bracelets/ Anklets
  • Group of Three Older African Bronze Bracelets/ Anklets
  • Group of Three Older African Bronze Bracelets/ Anklets
  • Group of Three Older African Bronze Bracelets/ Anklets

Group of Three Older African Bronze Bracelets/ Anklets

Tribal Textile, Kuba Shoowa 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An example of the continuation of the Kuba design tradition into the late 20th century. Technically superb, an amalgamation of traditional patterns interpreted by contemporary artist...
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Late 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

  • Tribal Textile, Kuba Shoowa 20th Century
  • Tribal Textile, Kuba Shoowa 20th Century
  • Tribal Textile, Kuba Shoowa 20th Century
  • Tribal Textile, Kuba Shoowa 20th Century

Tribal Textile, Kuba Shoowa 20th Century

Antique African Bronze Bracelet Currency Bangle Tribal Artifact
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique African bronze bracelet currency bangle Tribal art. High quality bronze currency bracelet from west Africa. Traditionally used in monetary fu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

  • Antique African Bronze Bracelet Currency Bangle Tribal Artifact
  • Antique African Bronze Bracelet Currency Bangle Tribal Artifact
  • Antique African Bronze Bracelet Currency Bangle Tribal Artifact
  • Antique African Bronze Bracelet Currency Bangle Tribal Artifact

Antique African Bronze Bracelet Currency Bangle Tribal Artifact

Old and Well Used Luba Medicine Mortar with Classic Face, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old and well used Luba medicine mortar with classic Luba face, DRC Africa. The mortar is heavily worn and polished outside from many years of use, and the inside shows deep wear. Ol...
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Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Old and Well Used Luba Medicine Mortar with Classic Face, DRC Africa
  • Old and Well Used Luba Medicine Mortar with Classic Face, DRC Africa
  • Old and Well Used Luba Medicine Mortar with Classic Face, DRC Africa
  • Old and Well Used Luba Medicine Mortar with Classic Face, DRC Africa

Old and Well Used Luba Medicine Mortar with Classic Face, DRC Africa

Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tutsi ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural pigment Provenance: Colonial period collection, Belgium...
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Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
  • Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
  • Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
  • Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda

Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda

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Antique Congo Ceremonial Textile
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ceremonial Wrapper Maniema or Tetela peoples, DR Congo 19th century Raffia, resist dye, plant derived dyes A chief or elite person’s mantle or waist wrapper from the remote ...
Category

1880s Tribal Antique African Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

  • Antique Congo Ceremonial Textile
  • Antique Congo Ceremonial Textile
  • Antique Congo Ceremonial Textile
  • Antique Congo Ceremonial Textile

Antique Congo Ceremonial Textile

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Stone Mortar and Pestle, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Stone mortar and pestle Nigeria 20th century Measures: Mortar: 21 x 15.5 x 2 in. / 53 x 39 x 5 cm Height on custom display stand: 26...
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20th Century Other African Tribal Art

Materials

Stone

  • Stone Mortar and Pestle, Nigeria
  • Stone Mortar and Pestle, Nigeria
  • Stone Mortar and Pestle, Nigeria
  • Stone Mortar and Pestle, Nigeria

Stone Mortar and Pestle, Nigeria

Songye Luba Kifwebe Wood Mask Shield with White, Red and Black, Africa, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Songye or luba kifwebe wood mask or shield, designed to be hung on the wall, with traces of white, red and black pigments. Africa, Congo This early to Mid-20th Century mask shows ...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Songye Luba Kifwebe Wood Mask Shield with White, Red and Black, Africa, Congo
  • Songye Luba Kifwebe Wood Mask Shield with White, Red and Black, Africa, Congo
  • Songye Luba Kifwebe Wood Mask Shield with White, Red and Black, Africa, Congo
  • Songye Luba Kifwebe Wood Mask Shield with White, Red and Black, Africa, Congo

Songye Luba Kifwebe Wood Mask Shield with White, Red and Black, Africa, Congo

Antique Tetela Textile, DR Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Congolese Textile Tetela DR Congo 19th century Measures: 68 x 41 inches (172 x 104 cm) Provenance: Ambre-Congo gallery, Brussels $5,000. A very rare ...
Category

1880s Tribal Antique African Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

  • Antique Tetela Textile, DR Congo
  • Antique Tetela Textile, DR Congo
  • Antique Tetela Textile, DR Congo
  • Antique Tetela Textile, DR Congo

Antique Tetela Textile, DR Congo

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Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood tribal Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich patina. In the form of a stylized Male face with finely carved beard. Wonderful asymmetrical incised classic Ku...
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Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard
  • Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard
  • Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard
  • Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard

Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard

Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kenya tribal wood headrest, stylized natural animal form, early 20th century, African. Early Rendille or Borana Headrest from Kenya. Using naturally found branch connections to form a stylized three legged animal form, these headrests were a treasured personal item...
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Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn
  • Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn
  • Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn
  • Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn

Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn

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

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

  • Early Pende Giwoyo Mask with Strong Face and Woven Raffia Hair CAP
  • Early Pende Giwoyo Mask with Strong Face and Woven Raffia Hair CAP
  • Early Pende Giwoyo Mask with Strong Face and Woven Raffia Hair CAP
  • Early Pende Giwoyo Mask with Strong Face and Woven Raffia Hair CAP

Early Pende Giwoyo Mask with Strong Face and Woven Raffia Hair CAP

Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich patina. In the form of a stylized face with the base of the cup a foot. Great incised classic Kuba crisscross design f...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot
  • Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot
  • Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot
  • Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot

Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot

Very Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich and deep patina. In the form of a naturalistic sweet face and handle on back. Wonderful asymmetrical incised classic K...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Very Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face
  • Very Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face
  • Very Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face
  • Very Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face

Very Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face

Expressive Early Classic Cubist Dan Mask Early 20th Century Liberia, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Expressive early classic cubist Dan mask with refined expressive look, narrow open eyes and mouth and fine line scarification marks around outside of face. Created early 20th century by the Dan People...
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Early 20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

  • Expressive Early Classic Cubist Dan Mask Early 20th Century Liberia, Africa
  • Expressive Early Classic Cubist Dan Mask Early 20th Century Liberia, Africa
  • Expressive Early Classic Cubist Dan Mask Early 20th Century Liberia, Africa
  • Expressive Early Classic Cubist Dan Mask Early 20th Century Liberia, Africa

Expressive Early Classic Cubist Dan Mask Early 20th Century Liberia, Africa

Tuareg Tent Poles, Mid Century
Located in Wien, AT
These big wooden beams from bedouin tents from the Sahara were Mid-20 Century made. The rich carving gives information about the respective tribal affilia...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Cedar

  • Tuareg Tent Poles, Mid Century
  • Tuareg Tent Poles, Mid Century
  • Tuareg Tent Poles, Mid Century
  • Tuareg Tent Poles, Mid Century

Tuareg Tent Poles, Mid Century

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

Materials

Wood

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

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

Tuareg Tent Poles Mid-Century
Located in Wien, AT
These big wooden beams from bedouin tents from the Sahara were Mid-20 century made. The rich carving gives information about the respective tribal affilia...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Tribal Art

Materials

Cedar

  • Tuareg Tent Poles Mid-Century
  • Tuareg Tent Poles Mid-Century
  • Tuareg Tent Poles Mid-Century
  • Tuareg Tent Poles Mid-Century

Tuareg Tent Poles Mid-Century

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Peggy Guggenheim Loved Modernism, but She Also Collected Tribal Art

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