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Place of Origin: Rwandan
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Rwandan Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Large Tutsi Prestige Basket
Located in London, GB
The distinctive sculptural form of this large Tutsi fibre basket from Rwanda - woven with the same double-layer 'igihisi' structure used to create Tutsi wall screens - is an expressi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Rwandan Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
An antique Tutsi Basketry Woven Screen, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Insika (Screen or Wall Panel)
Rwanda-Burundi, Tutsi people
Circa 1900 or earlier
Natural fibers and dyes
H 23 ins (58.5 cm)
W 16 ins (40.5 cm)
Depth 3 1/2 ins (9 cm)
This superb ...
Category
Early 1900s Tribal Antique Rwandan Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Tutsi Beaded Prestige Bottles
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Prestige display bottles
Tutsi People
Rwanda and Burundi
First half of 20th century
European glass bottles, glass beads, cotton net stringing
Height: tallest is 11.25 inches.
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Rwandan Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton, Glass, Beads
$3,500 / set
Antique Tutsi Baskets, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Group of Tutsi Prestige Basketry
Rwanda
First half, 20th century
Grass and other plant fibers, natural dye, coiling technique
Measures: Height, left to right: 7 1/4”; 8”; 9 1/...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Rwandan Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
$3,500 / set
A pair of Tutsi Prestige baskets, Rwanda, mid 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Pair of Inkangara Prestige Baskets
Rwanda or Burundi, Tutsi and Hutu peoples
20th century (1960s/1970s)
Left H 13 ins (33 cm); D 7 ins (17.5 cm)
Right H 13.5 ins (34...
Category
1960s Tribal Vintage Rwandan Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Rare Tutsi Prestige Bottle — Museum-Quality Weaving (Rwanda, 20th Century)
Located in Bilzen, BE
Rare Tutsi Prestige Bottle — Museum-Quality Weaving (Rwanda, 20th Century)
Origin: Tutsi people, Rwanda
Period: Early 20th century
Material: Woven vegetal fibre (likely raffia or gra...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Rwandan Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass
Tutsi Beaded Prestige Staffs
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A group of six beaded wood Tutsi and Hutu ceremonial objects, the green striped one second from right is a knife, the others were used as staffs by elite members of the Tutsi and Hu...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Rwandan Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton, Glass, Beads, Wood
$3,500 / set
Antique Tribal wooden Dance Shield, from the Tutsi tribe, Rwanda
By Tutsi People
Located in Bilzen, BE
A early 20th century wooden dancing shield of the Tutsi, Rwanda, painted with earth pigments
The shield is in good condition with traces of tribal use
Straight line height 30 cm, wid...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Rwandan Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tutsi Ceremonial dance shield.
Rwanda-Burundi
Second quarter, 20th century.
Wood, natural pigment
Measures: 20” long x 7 1/4” wide x 4” deep (50.5 x 1...
Category
1940s Tribal Vintage Rwandan Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Traditional African Sculpture of Mursi Woman with Lip Plate - Ethiopia
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
This stunning bronze golden-colored sculpture, crafted in Ethiopia, represents a Mursi woman, embodying Ethiopian craftsmanship's rich cultural heritage and artistic expression. The piece is striking and thought-provoking, featuring a meticulously sculpted bust with distinctive cultural elements. The sculpture pays homage to the Mursi women of Ethiopia, encapsulating their strength, resilience, and beauty.
The sculpture presents a fascinating fusion of realism and abstraction, with finely detailed facial features and textured elements. The golden finish adds a regal quality, making it an eye-catching centerpiece in any collection. It showcases traditional craftsmanship with a modern interpretation, making it a rare and valuable piece of African art.
Background and History
Like many indigenous groups across Africa, Mursi women have played vital roles in shaping their societies. Ethiopian art...
Category
20th Century Rwandan Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Finely Woven Tutsi Grass Fibre Screen ('Inyeqamo'), Rwanda
Located in London, GB
Rare to find, screens such as this would have been rolled down to separate the sleeping area and alcove in a traditional Tutsi household. The weaving, made from fine strands of grass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Rwandan Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
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