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Period: 19th Century
Warrior ax, adze from the Fang tribe, Gabon, 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
An warior axe from the Fang tribe (Gabon) with a rich aged using patina from the 19th century Totally uncleaned blade Length wooden handle 49 cm, iron blade 15.5 x 10.5 cm Tribal pat...
Category

Gabonese Tribal Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Warrior ax, adze from the Fang tribe, Gabon, 19th century
Warrior ax, adze from the Fang tribe, Gabon, 19th century

Warrior ax, adze from the Fang tribe, Gabon, 19th century

Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Ngiri DR Congo 1880-1900 African Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka DR Congo Ca 1880-1900 Tribe : Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Country : DR Congo Length: 61 cm Very good condition From an old Belgian colonial collection
Category

Congolese Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Ngiri DR Congo 1880-1900 African Art
Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Ngiri DR Congo 1880-1900 African Art

Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Ngiri DR Congo 1880-1900 African Art

19th Century, Copper Crosses Called Handa, Katanga Region, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Copper crosses called Handa, Katanga region, Republic of Congo, 19th century. Cast copper in the shape of an equal-armed cross used as a form of curren...
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Congolese Tribal Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

19th Century, Copper Crosses Called Handa, Katanga Region, D. R. Congo
19th Century, Copper Crosses Called Handa, Katanga Region, D. R. Congo

19th Century, Copper Crosses Called Handa, Katanga Region, D. R. Congo

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

Balinese Other Antique 19th Century 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

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...
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Tongan Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

An Unusual Polynesian Fighting Club
An Unusual Polynesian Fighting Club

An Unusual Polynesian Fighting Club

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

Balinese Other Antique 19th Century 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'

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 ...
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Indonesian Tribal Antique 19th Century 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...
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Fijian Tribal Antique 19th Century 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

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...
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Ethiopian Antique 19th Century 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...
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Congolese Antique 19th Century 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

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

Nepalese Tribal Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle.

19th Century Igbo Spiral Copper Alloy Arm Adornment/Currency, Nigeria
Located in London, GB
Cast into a beautiful coiled form, this copper alloy Igbo woman's arm adornment from Nigeria was also used as a form of currency. This 19th century piece has developed a lovely green...
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Nigerian Tribal Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

19th Century Igbo Spiral Copper Alloy Arm Adornment/Currency, Nigeria
19th Century Igbo Spiral Copper Alloy Arm Adornment/Currency, Nigeria

19th Century Igbo Spiral Copper Alloy Arm Adornment/Currency, Nigeria

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...
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Indian Tribal Antique 19th Century 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

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

Nepalese Tribal Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle
Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle

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...
Category

Moroccan Islamic Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

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

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...
Category

African Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

Ubangian Female Statue Late 19th Century

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...
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Indonesian Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Bone, Natural Fiber

An Asmat ceremonial trophy necklace
An Asmat ceremonial trophy necklace

An Asmat ceremonial trophy necklace

Art Gallery Decoster Bamana female statue Bambara Mali African ART Malinke Marka
Located in Leuven, BE
A superb antique 19th century Bamana / Bambara female statue from Mali People : Bamana / Bambara Country : Mali Age : 19th century The anthropomorf jonyelini / jo female statue has...
Category

Malian Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Art Gallery Decoster Bamana female statue Bambara Mali African ART Malinke Marka
Art Gallery Decoster Bamana female statue Bambara Mali African ART Malinke Marka

Art Gallery Decoster Bamana female statue Bambara Mali African ART Malinke Marka

Hardwood Chokwe Bench, Angola, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A fine and elegant hardwood Chokwe (Angola) bench, carved all-over with geometric patterns, human and animal motifs. The front rain supported with caryatids in the form of male figu...
Category

Angolan Tribal Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hardwood Chokwe Bench, Angola, 19th Century
Hardwood Chokwe Bench, Angola, 19th Century

Hardwood Chokwe Bench, Angola, 19th Century

19th Century Hammer Currency, Ensuba, Bafia People, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century hammer currency, Ensuba, Bafia People, Cameroon Sometimes referred to as potato masher currency, but known to the Bafia people as ensuba,...
Category

Cameroonian Tribal Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Hammer Currency, Ensuba, Bafia People, Cameroon
19th Century Hammer Currency, Ensuba, Bafia People, Cameroon

19th Century Hammer Currency, Ensuba, Bafia People, Cameroon

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
TOTEM 2 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia. Different ridges are intended to evacuate the bad vibes from the fireplace to the top hous...
Category

Ethiopian Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood

19th or Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Snake Currency Sculpture Zaire Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th or early 20th century copper snake currency sculpture Zaire Africa Ngelima culture, Zaire, hand-forged, copper rod in an anthropomorphic styli...
Category

Congolese Other Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

19th or Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Snake Currency Sculpture Zaire Africa
19th or Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Snake Currency Sculpture Zaire Africa

19th or Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Snake Currency Sculpture Zaire Africa

African Wooden Cup Kuba/ndengese Kingdom, Dr Congo, Late 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A palm wine cup from the Kuba Kingdom DR Congo with a beautiful tribal patina of use, late 19th century height 13 cm, Cup diameter 10.5 cm Good condition
Category

Congolese Tribal Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Wooden Cup Kuba/ndengese Kingdom, Dr Congo, Late 19th Century
African Wooden Cup Kuba/ndengese Kingdom, Dr Congo, Late 19th Century

African Wooden Cup Kuba/ndengese Kingdom, Dr Congo, Late 19th Century

An engraved Sepik cassowary bone dagger
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Papua New Guinea, Sepik Region, Abelam people, early 20th century Bone daggers in the Sepik region are traditionally crafted from the thigh bone of the ca...
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Papua New Guinean Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Bone

An engraved Sepik cassowary bone dagger
An engraved Sepik cassowary bone dagger

An engraved Sepik cassowary bone dagger

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 century "Dulang" has lost mos...
Category

Balinese Other Antique 19th Century 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'

19th Century Gurage Headrest With Double-Tiered Structure, Ethiopia
Located in London, GB
Dating to the late 19th century, this is a fine and rarer form of Ethiopian headrest with a double-tiered, cone-shaped base. Decorating the base ar...
Category

Ethiopian Tribal Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Gurage Headrest With Double-Tiered Structure, Ethiopia
19th Century Gurage Headrest With Double-Tiered Structure, Ethiopia

19th Century Gurage Headrest With Double-Tiered Structure, Ethiopia

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...
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Burmese Tribal Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

19th Century Large Buffalo Statue from Burma
19th Century Large Buffalo Statue from Burma

19th Century Large Buffalo Statue from Burma

Antique African Tribal Sculpted Statue
Located in Miami, FL
Interesting African tribal sculpted statue made of iron or lead. It almost appears that the materials used were taken from a sunken ship. Look closely at...
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Congolese Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Antique African Tribal Sculpted Statue
Antique African Tribal Sculpted Statue

Antique African Tribal Sculpted Statue

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga
Located in Leuven, BE
Exceptional and rare throwing knife from the MBUGBU / BANDA people Region: Central African Republic / DR CONGO Length = 40 cm Period: 19th century-1900 Perfect condition A superb an...
Category

Congolese Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga
Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

19th Century Ethiopian Saddle-Shaped Stool
Located in London, GB
This stool is a beautiful example of an Arsi saddle-shaped stool from the Oromia region of Ethiopia. Finely carved into this form from dense, heavy brown wood, this stool has developed a lovely rich surface patina as a result of use over time. ‍Estimated Period: Late 19th/Early 20th Century Ex Private Collection, Addis Ababa...
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Ethiopian Tribal Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Ethiopian Saddle-Shaped Stool
19th Century Ethiopian Saddle-Shaped Stool

19th Century Ethiopian Saddle-Shaped Stool

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

Balinese Other Antique 19th Century 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'

19th Century Mumuye Iron Currency, Nigeria
Located in London, GB
This tall, elegant iron currency, from the Mumuye culture in Nigeria, dates back to the nineteenth-century. The currency displays a long, spoon-shaped form, with attractive spiral fe...
Category

Nigerian Tribal Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

19th Century Mumuye Iron Currency, Nigeria
19th Century Mumuye Iron Currency, Nigeria

19th Century Mumuye Iron Currency, Nigeria

Exceptional Short Sword From The Tetela Tribe Dr Congo Africa Ca 1880-1900 Kasai
Located in Leuven, BE
Superb and very Rare Short Sword From The Tetela Kasai Tribe Dr Congo Ca1880-1900 Tribe : Tetela Country : DR Congo Height: 39.5 cm Very good condition Coming from a Belgian collection
Category

Congolese Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Exceptional Short Sword From The Tetela Tribe Dr Congo Africa Ca 1880-1900 Kasai
Exceptional Short Sword From The Tetela Tribe Dr Congo Africa Ca 1880-1900 Kasai

Exceptional Short Sword From The Tetela Tribe Dr Congo Africa Ca 1880-1900 Kasai

Late 19th Century Mumuye Iron Flat Spiral Currency, Nigeria
Located in London, GB
A fine incised iron flat spiral currency from the Mumuye in Nigeria. A similar example of iron currency can be found in the Ghysels Collection, as published in 'A World of Belts' (20...
Category

Nigerian Tribal Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Mumuye Iron Flat Spiral Currency, Nigeria
Late 19th Century Mumuye Iron Flat Spiral Currency, Nigeria

Late 19th Century Mumuye Iron Flat Spiral Currency, Nigeria

19th Century Akan 'Cast From Life' Beetle Gold Weight, Ghana
Located in London, GB
Every detail and feature of the beetle has been finely preserved in bronze, from its tiny claws to the pattern of striations on the insect's shell. Having been 'cast from life' by an Akan gold...
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Ghanaian Tribal Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Akan 'Cast From Life' Beetle Gold Weight, Ghana
19th Century Akan 'Cast From Life' Beetle Gold Weight, Ghana

19th Century Akan 'Cast From Life' Beetle Gold Weight, Ghana

Slender 19th Century High-Backed Ethiopian Chair
Located in London, GB
This late nineteenth-century chair, from the Gindabarat in the Oromia region of Ethiopia, has been finely carved from a single piece of dense, heavy wood. The circular, narrow-in-siz...
Category

Ethiopian Tribal Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Slender 19th Century High-Backed Ethiopian Chair
Slender 19th Century High-Backed Ethiopian Chair

Slender 19th Century High-Backed Ethiopian Chair

An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'
Located in London, GB
A Rare and Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master’ Depicting a Zulu elder wearing a head-ring Superb silky reddish brown patina Late 19th Century ...
Category

South African Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'
An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'

An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'

Senufo Copper Reeds Currency Bracelet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The traditional form of the Senufo currency bracelet is stripped down in this more minimalistic version. Two gracefully upswept bands join to form a ...
Category

Nigerian Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Senufo Copper Reeds Currency Bracelet, c. 1850
Senufo Copper Reeds Currency Bracelet, c. 1850

Senufo Copper Reeds Currency Bracelet, c. 1850

Old And Exceptional Ngombe/ Poto / Doko Sword - Dr Congo - Museum Quality - 1900
Located in Leuven, BE
Old And Exceptional Ngombe / Poto / Doko Sword - Dr Congo Tribe : Ngombe / Poto / Doko Period: 1900 - before 1930 Length: 69 cm (with scabbard). Without scabbard: 62 cm Very good / P...
Category

Congolese Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Old And Exceptional Ngombe/ Poto / Doko Sword - Dr Congo - Museum Quality - 1900
Old And Exceptional Ngombe/ Poto / Doko Sword - Dr Congo - Museum Quality - 1900

Old And Exceptional Ngombe/ Poto / Doko Sword - Dr Congo - Museum Quality - 1900

19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang' with Bali Hindu Motifs
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 m...
Category

Balinese Other Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang' with Bali Hindu Motifs
19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang' with Bali Hindu Motifs

19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang' with Bali Hindu Motifs

A Superbly Carved Lime Spatula Representing Two Figures
Located in London, GB
A Superbly Carved Lime Spatula Representing Two Figures Wood (ebony) Northern (?) Massim, New Guinea 19th Century Size: 31cm long - 12¼ ins long Provenance: Ex Anthony Meyer G...
Category

Papua New Guinean Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Ebony

A Superbly Carved Lime Spatula Representing Two Figures
A Superbly Carved Lime Spatula Representing Two Figures

A Superbly Carved Lime Spatula Representing Two Figures

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...
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Turkmen Other Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Canvas

Rare Silk Antique Suzani from and For Private Collection
Rare Silk Antique Suzani from and For Private Collection

Rare Silk Antique Suzani from and For Private Collection

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga
Located in Leuven, BE
Exceptional and rare throwing knife from the YAKPA / MBUGBU / BANDA people Ethnic group: YAKPA / MBUGBU / BANDA Region: Central African Republic / DR CONGO Length = 39 cm Period: 19t...
Category

Congolese Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga
Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

19th Century Ethiopian Headrest
Located in London, GB
This late nineteenth-century headrest, from the Oromo culture in Ethiopia, displays a rare form. Above a triangular-shaped base, the curved, crescent-shaped neck rest features four c...
Category

Ethiopian Tribal Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Ethiopian Headrest
19th Century Ethiopian Headrest

19th Century Ethiopian Headrest

Carved Aftican Wood Sculpture from Togo
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, carved wood sculpture representing the human figure from Togo, Africa. A large, dramatic piece for a tribal art collection and creating a rare, unique and special presence.
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Togolese Primitive Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Aftican Wood Sculpture from Togo
Carved Aftican Wood Sculpture from Togo

Carved Aftican Wood Sculpture from Togo

An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem
Located in London, GB
An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem  Wood, metal Old inscription and dated: ‘1892’  South Africa  19th Century  Size: 45.5cm long - 18 ins long  Provenance: Taylo...
Category

South African Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem
An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem

An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem

An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem
Located in London, GB
An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem Wood, metal Old inscription and dated: ‘1892’ South Africa 19th Century Size: 45.5cm long - 18 ins long Published: ‘The ...
Category

South African Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem
An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem

An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem

Vanuatu War club pierces sternum Vanuatu/New Hebrides - Oceanic Art - Melanesia
Located in Leuven, BE
Rare Vanuatu War club pierces sternum Vanuatu/New Hebrides - Art Oceania - Melanesia - Pentecost Island Museum piece!!! Vanuatu Pentecost Island Period: 19th Century ca 1800 Length: ...
Category

Vanuatuan Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Vanuatu War club pierces sternum Vanuatu/New Hebrides - Oceanic Art - Melanesia
Vanuatu War club pierces sternum Vanuatu/New Hebrides - Oceanic Art - Melanesia

Vanuatu War club pierces sternum Vanuatu/New Hebrides - Oceanic Art - Melanesia

Antique Rugs Blue Caucasian Kazak Rugs, Geometric Carpet Livingroom Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Kazak rugs have primarily been produced as village productions rather than city pieces. Made from materials particular to individual tribal provinces and the rugs of the Caucasus typically display bold geometric designs in primary colours. Kazak rugs are a type of Armenian rug...
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Caucasian Kazak Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool

Antique Rugs Blue Caucasian Kazak Rugs, Geometric Carpet Livingroom Rug
Antique Rugs Blue Caucasian Kazak Rugs, Geometric Carpet Livingroom Rug

Antique Rugs Blue Caucasian Kazak Rugs, Geometric Carpet Livingroom Rug

A beaded Naga 'Headhunter' trophy necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Nagaland, North-east India, early 20th century A necklace comprised of glass beads, two dog tooth and a brass face pendant. The four headed pendant symbolises decapitated head-troph...
Category

Indian Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

A beaded Naga 'Headhunter' trophy necklace
A beaded Naga 'Headhunter' trophy necklace

A beaded Naga 'Headhunter' trophy necklace

Teak Burl Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia, Late 19th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A teak burl wood bowl crafted on the island of Java, Indonesia. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of burl wood and maintains an organic shape and natural texture. It has aged ...
Category

Indonesian Other Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Teak

Teak Burl Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia, Late 19th Century
Teak Burl Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia, Late 19th Century

Teak Burl Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia, Late 19th Century

Antique superb Pende mbuya mask DR Congo late 19th century
Located in Leuven, BE
Antique superb Pende mbuya mask DR Congo late 19th century Mask with filed teeth ! Available at art Gallery Decoster Belgium Tribe : Pende Country : DR Congo Age: late 19th / early...
Category

Congolese Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique superb Pende mbuya mask DR Congo late 19th century
Antique superb Pende mbuya mask DR Congo late 19th century

Antique superb Pende mbuya mask DR Congo late 19th century

19th Century Bronze Gold Weight Depicting a Traditional Hunter. Akan, Ghana
Located in London, GB
This Akan gold weight depicts a traditional hunter, smoking a pipe. He is shown holding a knife, with a second knife secured in his belt. A musket is balanced over his shoulder, and ...
Category

Ghanaian Tribal Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Gold Weight Depicting a Traditional Hunter. Akan, Ghana
19th Century Bronze Gold Weight Depicting a Traditional Hunter. Akan, Ghana

19th Century Bronze Gold Weight Depicting a Traditional Hunter. Akan, Ghana

19th Century Balinese Temple Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang'
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; "Dulangs" served two main purpose, one purpose was to carry offerings atop woman’s heads during ceremonies. The present dulang was used exclusively in temples to display offerings. This dulang has faded polychrome and chipped wood...
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Balinese Other Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

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

A Solomon Islands red feather money coil or 'Tevau'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Santa Cruz, Nendö, late 19th/early 20th century Retaining an original leaf in which these coils were wrapped. L. 72 cm (stretched out) Diam. 34 cm (roll) One of the most remarkabl...
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Solomon Islands Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Feathers

A Solomon Islands red feather money coil or 'Tevau'
A Solomon Islands red feather money coil or 'Tevau'

A Solomon Islands red feather money coil or 'Tevau'

Antique Mangbetu tribe female Statue - DR Congo Region Uele - 19th century
Located in Leuven, BE
Refined Mangbetu female figurine, Democratic Republic of Congo. Red-brown patina and fine carved scarifications on torso. Late 19th century. 30 cm high Note : The Mangbetu people of...
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Congolese Tribal Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Antique Mangbetu tribe female Statue - DR Congo Region Uele - 19th century
Antique Mangbetu tribe female Statue - DR Congo Region Uele - 19th century

Antique Mangbetu tribe female Statue - DR Congo Region Uele - 19th century

A rare Papua 'Gope' Spirit board from the Schulze Westrum collection
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare Papua 'Gope' Spirit board from the Schulze Westrum collection New Guinea, Papua Gulf, probably Minagoiravi, Wapo River, late 19th–early 20th century H. 130 x W. 24.5 cm Pro...
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Papua New Guinean Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

A rare Papua 'Gope' Spirit board from the Schulze Westrum collection
A rare Papua 'Gope' Spirit board from the Schulze Westrum collection

A rare Papua 'Gope' Spirit board from the Schulze Westrum collection

19th Century Igbo Iron Spiral Currency (Manilla), Nigeria
Located in London, GB
This nineteenth-century spiral currency (Manilla), from the Igbo culture in Nigeria, is impressive in its size and exhibits a wonderfully exaggerated twisted, spiral form. Spiral ir...
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Nigerian Tribal Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

19th Century Igbo Iron Spiral Currency (Manilla), Nigeria
19th Century Igbo Iron Spiral Currency (Manilla), Nigeria

19th Century Igbo Iron Spiral Currency (Manilla), Nigeria

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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.

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