Asian Tribal Art

Place of Origin: Asian

Tribal Wooden mask from Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

A tribal Wooden mask from Papua New Guinea, Sepik region, good patina and wear of the mask, the mask is decorated with small shells and shell parts, powerful object

Category

1970s Vintage Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Tribal Wooden mask from Papua New Guinea

Bamboo & Rattan Basket from Dayak Tribe, Hand-Crafted Borneo, Indonesia, c. 1950

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This mid-20th century hand-woven basket originates from the Dayak tribe of Borneo crafted with bamboo & rattan fibres. The frame is crafted from bamboo and the combination of weaving...

Category

Mid-20th Century Other Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Bamboo & Rattan Basket from Dayak Tribe, Hand-Crafted Borneo, Indonesia, c. 1950

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 Tribal Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Nias 'Kalabubu' Coconut & Brass Headhunter Necklace

Old Toraja Group of three Basketry Wrapped Coconut Containers, Indonesia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Group of three pieces. Two old used finely wrapped basketry enclosed coconut containers and one cup from the island of Toraja, Indonesia. The tall one has a flat wood stopper with classic Toraja designs, Early to mid 20th century or earlier, with deep dark patina from traditional use. Evidence of wear and use, smaller container with carved wood top attached by string. Last view...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Old Toraja Group of three Basketry Wrapped Coconut Containers, Indonesia

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 Tribal Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

Tribal Art, Fertility Symbol, Borneo

Located in Kastrup, DK

Tribal art from Borneo (Indonesia) approx. 1920 Fertility symbol of carved wood, untouched original beach. Artistic and naïve in its expression. On stand of black painted iron.

Category

Early 20th Century Other Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Tribal Art, Fertility Symbol, Borneo

ARKO Rice Straw Art Wall 20 Sculpture Contemporary Art Japanese Craft

By ARKO

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Hand-sewed rice straw art by ARKO. Title: Composition Marcato D Red Shadow This is one of the series named "Composition XX" The works that is mixed natur...

Category

2010s Organic Modern Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Canvas, Thread, Straw

ARKO Rice Straw Art Wall 20 Sculpture Contemporary Art Japanese Craft

Vintage Vietnamese Front Pack Basket

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vintage Vietnamese Front Pack Basket. Cleverly woven with three open compartments and two shoulder straps with a variation of weave patterns and well finished trim. To be worn on the...

Category

Late 20th Century Tribal Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Vietnamese Front Pack Basket

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This exquisite ikat textile from Sumba Island, Indonesia, is a handwoven treasure that speaks to centuries of tradition, artistry, and cultural...

Category

1950s Other Vintage Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia

Ikat Textile from Timor Island, Indonesia

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Timor, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. The dark blue foreground bri...

Category

Mid-20th Century Other Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Timor Island, Indonesia

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 Other Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

Tibetan Coral Necklace with Silver Painted Wooden Beads c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

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. Tib...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Coral, Silver

Tibetan Coral Necklace with Silver Painted Wooden Beads c. 1900

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 Other Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Fruitwood

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

Antique Rare Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth (Kain Nyulam), South Sumatra

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Rare Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth (Kain Nyulam), South Sumatra This fully embellished and intricately embroidered shoulder cloth (kain nyulam) is a rare and unique example of t...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Sequins

Antique Rare Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth (Kain Nyulam), South Sumatra

ARKO Wall Art13 Contemporary Art Japanese Craft Rice Straw Art Wall Sculpture

By ARKO

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Hand-sewed rice straw art by ARKO. Title: Composition Allargando This is one of the series named "Composition XX" Her works have the feelings of ...

Category

2010s Organic Modern Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Canvas, Thread, Straw

ARKO Wall Art13 Contemporary Art Japanese Craft Rice Straw Art Wall Sculpture

Dayak Iban Shield

Located in London, GB

A rare hand carved Dayak tribal shield from Kalimantan/Borneo, Indonesia. These shields were made by the Dayak Iban tribes for real fighting use and ceremonial rites. Wonderfully car...

Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Dayak Iban Shield

ARKO Wall Art11 Contemporary Art Japanese Craft Rice Straw Art Wall Sculpture

By ARKO

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Hand-sewed rice straw art by ARKO. Title: Composition Rubato This is one of the series named "Composition XX" Her works have the feelings of cont...

Category

2010s Organic Modern Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Canvas, Thread, Straw

ARKO Wall Art11 Contemporary Art Japanese Craft Rice Straw Art Wall Sculpture

ARKO Wall Art16 Contemporary Art Japanese Craft Rice Straw Art Wall Sculpture

By ARKO

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Hand-sewed rice straw art by ARKO. Title: Composition Sostenuto This is one of the series named "Composition XX" Her works have the feelings of c...

Category

2010s Organic Modern Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Canvas, Thread, Straw

ARKO Wall Art16 Contemporary Art Japanese Craft Rice Straw Art Wall Sculpture

Old Tribal Stone Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Old Tribal stone squatting spring figure with hands raised in namaste position, traces of clay and incrustation, expressive carved face. These were protective figures used in Nepal. ...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Stone

Old Tribal Stone Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste

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 and an iron wood frame and rim. These baskets were used to carry leaves, ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Other Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Rattan Basket Dayak Tribe Hand-Woven from Kalimantan, Borneo, Mid 20th Century

Antique Ainu Sword Holder (Emushat), Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Ainu Sword Holder (Emushat), Japan Emushats were worn over the shoulder and served to limit movement of a short sword and keep it in place. Mostly constructed of linden fibe...

Category

Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Antique Ainu Sword Holder (Emushat), Japan

A Philippine Carved Wooden Maternity Figure From The Ifugao Tribe, Early 20th C

Located in Bilzen, BE

Ifugao, northern Luzon, early 20th century, a standing female figure carrying a baby on her back, the head abstracted in typical Ifugao style Tribal patina Height 18.5 cm

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

A Philippine Carved Wooden Maternity Figure From The Ifugao Tribe, Early 20th C

Hand-Carved Wood Borneo Dayak Tribe Mask, Indonesia c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This hand-carved wooden mask is from Central Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. It features bulging eyes and a mouth emphasised by a full set of teeth and small nose. These masks we...

Category

Early 20th Century Other Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Wood Borneo Dayak Tribe Mask, Indonesia c. 1900

Vintage Teak Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A teak wood bowl crafted on the island of Java, Indonesia. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of wood and maintains a minimalist design.

Category

Late 20th Century Other Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Teak

Vintage Teak Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia

Large Teak Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A large teak wood bowl crafted on the island of Java, Indonesia. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of teak wood and maintains an organic shape and ...

Category

Early 1900s Other Antique Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Teak

Large Teak Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia c. 1900

19th Century Large Buffalo Statue from Burma

Located in Point Richmond, CA

19th century exceptionally large buffalo mold from Burma Materials: wood, metal Measures: H 23 in x L 18.5 in, 58.4 cm x 47 cm. Wooden buffalo mold for making papier mâché toy...

Category

19th Century Tribal Antique Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

19th Century Large Buffalo Statue from Burma

Nepal Himalayan Butter Churn Handle, Early 20th Century with Heart Shape

Located in Point Richmond, CA

An old carved wood Nepal, North India or other Himalayan culture butter churn handle called a ghurra. Created in the early 20th century. The handle with braided columns rising to a h...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Nepal Himalayan Butter Churn Handle, Early 20th Century with Heart Shape

Ikat Textile from Dayak Tribe, Kalimantan, Indonesia

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations amid the Dayak Tribes...

Category

Mid-20th Century Other Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Dayak Tribe, Kalimantan, Indonesia

Beaded Betel Bag, Sumatra, Early to Mid-20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Sumatran beaded betel bag made of glass trade beads from early to mid-20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Beads

Beaded Betel Bag, Sumatra, Early to Mid-20th Century

Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People in Sumatra

Located in Yonkers, NY

A antique hand carved tribal carving from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa with traces of green and yellow polychromy and nicely weathered appearance. Attract...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People in Sumatra

Rare Antique Woman's Silk Ceremonial Headscarf (Kiet), Cambodia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Rare Antique Woman's Silk Ceremonial Headscarf (Kiet), Cambodia This traditional head cloth or veil was made by the Cham people of Cambodia, a Muslim group with historic ties to Mal...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Silk

Rare Antique Woman's Silk Ceremonial Headscarf (Kiet), Cambodia

Shell Ceremonial Object from Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

A remarkable Ceremonial Object from Papua New Guinea, made of small shells mounted on fabric, very decorative item, used for ceremonies, good patina and shine of the object, nice obj...

Category

1970s Vintage Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric

Shell Ceremonial Object from Papua New Guinea

An Asmat ceremonial trophy necklace

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Asmat People, South Papua, Indonesia, probably late 19th century The Asmat people of Papua are known for creating "trophy necklaces," intricate pieces often made from human bones an...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Bone, Natural Fiber

An Asmat ceremonial trophy necklace

Very Large Ikat Textile from Sumba Island with Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Other Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Yarn

Very Large Ikat Textile from Sumba Island with Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia

Hand-Carved Wooden Tray from the Mentawai Tribe of Indonesia, Mid-20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This hand-carved tray comes from the Mentawai tribe found on the Mentawai Islands off the west coast, Sumatra, Indonesia. It is hand-carved from a single block of wood. These trays a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Other Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Tray from the Mentawai Tribe of Indonesia, Mid-20th Century

Amulet from Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptional amulet - necklace from Papua New Guinea, made out of different sorts off shells and fabric, good, old patina and shine of the object, powerful and decorative object

Category

1950s Vintage Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric

Amulet from Papua New Guinea

Set of 5 Tribal Art Knives from Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

An exceptional set of Tribal Knives from Papua New Guinea,Sepik Region, made of Bone and carved with typical Sepik decorations, great patina and color of the Bone, very decorative it...

Category

1970s Vintage Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Bone

Set of 5 Tribal Art Knives from Papua New Guinea

Lombok Tribal Serving Tray 'Dulang' / Small Table in White

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This is a large 'Dulang' from Lombok. Dulangs amid Indonesia serve a number of purposes depending on the region they originate from. In Lombok 'Dulang' Tray were used as small tables...

Category

1950s Other Vintage Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Lombok Tribal Serving Tray 'Dulang' / Small Table in White

Hand-Carved Wooden Tray / Bowl Mentawai Tribe of Indonesia, Mid-20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This hand-carved tray comes from the Mentawai tribe found on the Mentawai Islands off the west coast, Sumatra, Indonesia. They are hand-carved from a single block of wood. Sought aft...

Category

Mid-20th Century Other Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Tray / Bowl Mentawai Tribe of Indonesia, Mid-20th Century

Coconut Shell Engraved Tribal Bowl from Nias, Mentawai Islands, Indonesia

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This hand crafted and tribal engraved bowl originates from Nias Island Indonesia. It features tribal motifs along the rim and a beautiful hand hewn texture along its basin. It is cra...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Coconut

Coconut Shell Engraved Tribal Bowl from Nias, Mentawai Islands, Indonesia

Vintage Embroidered Central Asian Felt Rug

Located in Milan, IT

Felts are among the first woollen structures made by mankind. Some of the earliest we know date from the 5th century B.C. and were found under ground in the frozen kurgans of Siberia...

Category

1930s Tribal Vintage Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wool

Vintage Embroidered Central Asian Felt Rug

Set of 3 Shell Bracelets from Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Beautiful set of 3 Bracelets from Papua New Guinea made out of the Tridacna Gigas Shell, these bracelets were hand sawn and decorated with refined notching,...

Category

1970s Vintage Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Set of 3 Shell Bracelets from Papua New Guinea

Rare Silk Antique Suzani from and For Private Collection

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

This is not a simple beautiful embroidered Susani: it's a museum specimen, from private collection. This ancient piece was embroidered in the surroundings of the ancient central cit...

Category

Late 19th Century Other Antique Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Canvas

Rare Silk Antique Suzani from and For Private Collection

Antique Beaded Ceremonial Dance Sarong (Lawo Butu) East Flores, Indonesia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Beaded Ceremonial Dance Sarong (Lawo Butu) East Flores, Indonesia A rare beaded tube sarong from the Lio people in south eastern Flores, Indonesia, reportedly worn by young ...

Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton, Beads

Antique Beaded Ceremonial Dance Sarong (Lawo Butu) East Flores, Indonesia

Kain Limar Songket, Silk Ikat, Metallic Thread, circa 1900, Palembang, Sumatra

Located in Austin, TX

A rich and luxurious kain limar songket, shoulder cloth for a woman, ikat dyed and woven silk (limar) with supplementary weft woven metallic gold thread brocade (songket), circa 1900...

Category

Early 1900s Tribal Antique Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Metallic Thread

Kain Limar Songket, Silk Ikat, Metallic Thread, circa 1900, Palembang, Sumatra

Antique Panel from Young Girl’s Skirt, Myanmar (Burma)

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Panel from Young Girl’s Luntaya-Acheiq Hta-mein (skirt), Myanmar (Burma) Skirt panel of interlocking-tapestry woven silk in three shades of jade green, purple, reddish pink,...

Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Silk

Antique Panel from Young Girl’s Skirt, Myanmar (Burma)

Large Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

A beautiful Necklace made out of Shell from Papua New Guinea, decorated with a long chain of seeds and a metal coin, great old and used patina of the shell, very decorative object

Category

1960s Vintage Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Large Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Double Shell Amulet from Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

A double shell Amulet from Papua New Guinea, good old patina and wear of the shell, decorated with shells and teeth,fibres very decorative item with a lot of character

Category

1970s Vintage Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Double Shell Amulet from Papua New Guinea

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 Tribal Antique Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century

Located in Mexico City, MX

Coming from the area of influence of the Naga people, this stunning piece is an extraordinary example of their cultural views. The Nagas are a conglomeration of different tribes nati...

Category

19th Century Antique Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century

Rare Antique Formal Japanese Silk Tsutsugaki Futon Cover

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Rare Antique Formal Japanese Silk Tsutsugaki Futon Cover An exceptional example of tsutsugaki from the late Meiji period. The abstract rendering of the auspicious phoenix and paulo...

Category

Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Rare Antique Formal Japanese Silk Tsutsugaki Futon Cover

Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptional necklace from Papua New Guinea, made out of 5 pieces of Shell, made of fibres and small shells, used for ceremonies, very decorative object

Category

1960s Vintage Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Necklace from Papua New Guinea

Antique Wood Diamond Pan from Borneo, on Stand

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th century diamond pan from West Kalimantan, in the island of Borneo. At the heart of the Dayak territory, the rivers produced diamonds known for their singular colors. Ho...

Category

1890s Tribal Antique Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Wood Diamond Pan from Borneo, on Stand

Antique Japanese Recycled Zanshi-Ori Futon Cover

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Recycled Zanshi-Ori Futon Cover Zanshi-ori cloth is woven from leftover or repurposed threads, either from commercial kimono production or home produced recycled co...

Category

Early 19th Century Taisho Antique Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Japanese Recycled Zanshi-Ori Futon Cover

Rare Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

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...

Category

1920s Other Vintage Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Yarn

Rare Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia

Ikat Textile from Timor Island with Stunning Naturally Coloured Dye, Indonesia

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Timor, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. The dark background brings to life the array of coloured detailing and distinct tribal patterns. This textile is know as a "Tais" – meaning woman’s skirt...

Category

1940s Other Vintage Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Timor Island with Stunning Naturally Coloured Dye, Indonesia

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island with Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Other Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Yarn

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island with Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia

19th Century Small Wooden/Metal Mortar from Yemen/Saudi Border

Located in Chicago, IL

19th century small wooden/metal Mortar from Yemen/Saudi Border.

Category

19th Century Antique Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

19th Century Small Wooden/Metal Mortar from Yemen/Saudi Border

Peggy Guggenheim Loved Modernism, but She Also Collected Tribal Art

The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.