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Period: 20th Century
Nepalese Sandalwood Buddha Tree, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The sculpture, expertly carved from fragrant Nepalese sandalwood, stands as a testament to the rich tradition of wood carving in Nepal. The medium itself adds a sensory dimension to ...
Category
Nepalese Folk Art 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Sandalwood
Berber Stone Necklace, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Berber necklace, hand-crafted with stone beads and wool clasp, with a pair of copal amber center stones. Morocco, early 20th Century.
Green and blue amazonite, turquoise, red cor...
Category
Moroccan Tribal Vintage 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Stone
Genuine woven fiber ring support for a container from the Tutsi tribe, Rwanda
By Tutsi People
Located in Bilzen, BE
Basketry base for a ceramic pot called "INGATA" from the Tutsi people, Rwanda and Burundi
Fine weaving quality from the beginning of the 20th century
Outside diameter 12.5 cm
Provena...
Category
Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
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
Indonesian Other 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Yarn
Early 20th Century Prestige Cloth, Dida People, Ivory Coast
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century prestige cloth, Dida people, Ivory Coast
Raffia, natural dyes
An engaging example of resist-dyed prestige cloths, this raffia fragment is professionally mounted o...
Category
Ivorian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Early 20th Century Wrought Iron Yoruba Ọ̀sanyìn Staff
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century Yoruba Ọ̀sanyìn staff, meticulously crafted from wrought iron, features a prominent central bird surrounded by several stylized avian figures, symbolizing spi...
Category
Nigerian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
circa 1900 Bolivian Alpaca Wool Poncho
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Circa 1900 Bolivian Alpaca wool poncho
Woven of alpaca wool and dyed with natural dyes, this small poncho from the highlands of Bolivia is patterned with two simple wide stripes i...
Category
Bolivian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Terracotta Bottle, Djenne Area, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-Early 20th century tribal terracotta bottle, Djenne Area, Mali
A handsome terracotta bottle from the Djenne area of Mali with incised geometric patterns on the globular ...
Category
Malian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Terracotta
Large Papua New Guinea Sepik River Mask Strong Face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large dark reddish brown carved wood mask with underlying traces of red pigment, from New Guinea Sepik River Area. Strong downward looking expression, carved fringe edges. Signs of...
Category
Papua New Guinean Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
1960's Kuna Mola Tapestry with Appliqued Archangels Michael Gabriel & Raphael
Located in New York, NY
1960's Kuna , Central American native cotton applique tapestry of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael heralding with celestial trumpets...
Category
Panamanian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Mask Long Tongue Ex M. Hamson
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea painted Maprik carved hard wood mask with long curved tongue. Mid-20th century, ex Michael Hamson, CA with label on back.
Classic Maprik colors with faded po...
Category
Papua New Guinean Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
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
Rwandan Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Ilorrin African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
A pair of Ibeji figures from lIorin region Nigeria
A male and female pair with purple brown patination and encrusted with cam wood powder
Fine carvings from early 20th century
Siz...
Category
Nigerian 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Zulu Wood Double Head Rest Stylized Human Figure, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu carved wood double headrest with stylized human figure in middle, from South Africa.
In stylized human form within a pair of vertical columns, with triangle arms and legs and he...
Category
South African Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Stencil-Dyed Han-Juban With Fan Motif
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Stencil-Dyed Han-Juban With Fan Motif
Han-juban are short, waist length garments that are worn under kimono. It’s not uncommon for older examples to be missing thei...
Category
Japanese Taisho 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Futon Cover
This early 20th century indigo-dyed futon cover displays a large, graphically compelling lattice design created by warp and weft...
Category
Japanese Taisho 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Fine Hardwood Drum
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An authentic Tribal drum in all original condition. The Hardwood body of the Drum features fine Graining and has substantial weight. The very tight constru...
Category
Unknown Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Lote de 6 figuras tribales
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Lote de 6 figuras tribales Circa 1.950, realizadas en madera frutal y con decoraciones étnicas.
Medidas:
Figura 1
Alto 50cm
Ancho 15cm
Fondo 10cm
.
Figura 2
Alto 27cm
Ancho 9cm
Fondo...
Category
Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Small Wrapped Bundled Yaka Fetish on stand, DRC Congo, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Classic Yaka fetish of darkened wood with polished and worn patina, wearing a conical hat, and enclosed by wrapped fetish bundle. Typical Yaka face with strong lines on face outlini...
Category
Congolese Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Man’s Ceremonial Beaded Vest (Kuton), Gadding, Philippines
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Man’s Ceremonial Beaded Vest (Kuton), Gadding, Philippines
This Gaddang man’s ceremonial vest is from the Cordillera region in northern Luzon, Philippines. It’s composed of ...
Category
Philippine Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
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
Rwandan Tribal Antique 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Antique Flower basket Decorative Arts Interior design Asian Laos 中国古董
Located in London, GB
Antique Flower basket Laos
A superbly intricately crafted elegant bamboo flower basket with handle from Laos South East Asia
Period early 20th ...
Category
Laotian 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Bamboo
African Tribal Benin Brass Armlets Nigeria Antique Jewelry
Located in London, GB
Benin brass Armlets or Anklets
A pair of heavy Brass armlets with three rows of cowrie shells, Certainly a well worn pair
one slightly twisted. They have been cleaned at some point.
Rare pieces. Benin 19th century and earlier.
For similar pair see re thinking pit Pitt Rivers pit rivers museum online collection Oxford UK.
Category
Congolese 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Solid Brass Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Gurma People, Burkina Faso, Early 20th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Early 20th-century brass currency bracelet / Manilla in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Hand-stamped and shaped graphical motives and the ti...
Category
Burkinabe Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Brass
Antique Lower Sepik brag type mask Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic
Located in Leuven, BE
Ancient and exceptional mask of the brag type, Murik Lakes , Mouth Of The Lower Sepik / Ramu Papua New Guinea
A lovely patina and traces of red/brown ochres.
Length: 47 cm
Very good ...
Category
Papua New Guinean Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
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
Indonesian Other 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Ashanti Mother and Child Maternity Figure Carved by Osei Bonsu, Ghana
By Osei Bonsu
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Ashanti maternity figure by the master carver Osei Bonsu. The mother figure is seated on a simple backless chair. An infant lays calmly in her la...
Category
Ghanaian Tribal Vintage 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Kenyan Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Australian Aboriginal Art Janet Forrester Ngala Painting Snake & Milky Way Dream
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, unique, and quite engaging original painting titled "Snake And Milky Way Dreaming" by indigenous Australian Aboriginal artist Janet ...
Category
Australian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Paint
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad.
These rare currencies have a wonderfully minimalist anthropomorphic form, but were inspired...
Category
Chadian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price
Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea
Hand carved from a clam shell
Measures: 7.5 x 8.5 in / 19 x 22 cm
Height on c...
Category
Papua New Guinean Other 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Early Afikpo Stylized Geometric Mask, with Long Face Nigeria, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved African Afikpo mask with stylized geometric abstract long face.
From Nigeria close to the Cross River.
From an old collection in the Southwest.
Overall dimensi...
Category
Nigerian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Felt for the Japanese Market
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Felt for the Japanese Market
This unique Chinese felt was imported into Japan in the early 1900s. Little in known about their specific use, or who or might have owne...
Category
Chinese Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island 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
Indonesian Other Vintage 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Yarn
Large Buyu Protection Figure Democratic Republic Congo Africa
Located in Rochester, NY
Old Buyu male ancestral protection power figure showing good signs of genuine age w/ beautiful old color patina. Democratic Republic Congo, Africa. Mid 20th. Measures 32" h x 10" w x...
Category
Congolese Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ashanti Bronze Figurine, Asante People, Ghana, 1950s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Akan Ashanti cast bronze figurine. The Ashanti or Asante People from Ghana have a rich tradition of crafting bronze pieces to commemorate important figures from their culture or peop...
Category
Ghanaian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
African Wooden Decorative Tribal Art Drum with Hide & Rope Produced Early 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare African tribal wooden decorative drum with hide and rope produced in Africa early 1900s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 38 cm / 14.95" Diameter: 17 cm / 6.70"
Category
Burkinabe Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Hide, Wood
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Wood Tribal Mask from Atoni Tribe Timor
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This very flat mask originates from the Atoni people of Timor. For the Timorese people masks portray both male and female ancestors, worn by warriors to scare off enemies or during c...
Category
Indonesian Other 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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
Indonesian Other Vintage 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Yarn
Antique African Carved Toma Landai Tribal Ceremonial Mask Guinea Art Horns
Located in Dayton, OH
Early antique hand carved Toma or Landai mask from Guinea, Africa. “These brooding, often quite large, masks represent a forest spirit, Landai. Masks lik...
Category
Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Leather Shield, Taposa/Turkana, South Sudan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Leather Shield, South Sudan
A small leather shield typical of the region known as an upwal, concave hide is attached to a reed spine with plaiting to form a strong grip. Mounted on ...
Category
Sudanese Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Leather
Gelede Headdress, Yoruba People, Nigeria, circa 1950s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Gelede festivals honor the creative and dangerous power of women elders, female ancestors and goddesses known as "our mothers". The Gelede headdress often consists of two parts, a lo...
Category
Nigerian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Mexican Star Wool Serape Blanket
Located in New York, NY
Handwoven antique Mexican serape blanket with central star design and traditional Native symbols in natural pigment dyed wool on natural brown w...
Category
Mexican Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Antique South American Native Hand Woven Geometric Design Sling Bag
Located in New York, NY
South American native geometric design sling bag with shoulder strap.
Finely woven with natural dyed and undyed natural cactus fiber.
It has been stored impeccably over the years an...
Category
South American Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Woman Sacrificing Holding Offering Bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 1940s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Carved wooden sculpture depicting a woman sacrificing holding an offering bowl, Yoruba People,
Nigeria, 1940s
There is a small old chip on the top, please refer to the photos.
The numbers are the inventory numbers from Pennsylvania State University and Lehigh University.
Exhibited: The Pennsylvania State University - Museum of Art permanent collection;
The Lehigh University - Art Galleries permanent collection and the
Provenance: The collection of Dr and Mrs. John E. Swanson.
Dr John Swanson and his wife Marian lived from 1966 - 1981 in Lagos, Nigeria where Dr Swanson was the Advisor to the National Universities Commission and later on the Chief Planning Officer of the University Of Ibadan, Nigeria.
During their time in Africa the Swansons started to collect African art. In 1973 a part of their collection, circa 120 pieces went on loan to The Pennsylvania State University Museum of Art, where they remained until 1978.
In 1981 Dr Swanson passed away and his wife Marian never returned to Africa.
In 1982 Mrs. Swanson lent 130 pieces to the Lehigh University Art Gallery where they remained until 1987. A few pieces were also lent to Lafayette College...
Category
Nigerian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Powerful Carved and Painted Figural Sculpture/ New Guinea
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Powerful and haunting carved figural sculpture of a standing female figure in close embrace with an animal attendant, possibly a crocodile. The Sculpture is very worn and distresse...
Category
Asian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ironwood Root Carved War Club
Located in London, GB
Gunstock shaped war club ‘Sali’. Ironwood root carved with traditional motifs. An excellent example, mounted on a custom stand in patinated bronze.
Measure...
Category
Fijian Vintage 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Mid-20th Century Dance Skirt Panel, Kuba, D.R.Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Dance Skirt Panel, Kuba, D.R.Congo
A wonderful, almost op-art Kuba dance skirt panel with an appliqued design of four squared spirals. Th...
Category
Congolese Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Modernist Dan Peoples Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic modernist early 20th century Dan Peoples stool from Ivory Coast, carved from one piece of wood with a simple hourglass form, and the most wonderful p...
Category
Ivorian Modern 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Old Australian Aboriginal Peoples Throwing Club
Located in South Burlington, VT
A monumental Australian aboriginal throwing club, crafted from a very hard wood and it dates to the early 20th century.
Incised longitudinal fluted design with a pitch coated handle.
Condition: Very good condition. Display base not included.
Dimensions: 26.5 inches in length.
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. Red base not included.
History:
The throwing stick...
Category
Australian 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Large Madonna figure Makonde Vintage Folk Art
Located in London, GB
African Tribal folk Art Makonde Madonna figure
A very finely executed large sculpture of a African Christian Madonna, the standing figure wearing a l...
Category
Mozambican 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Carved Wood Storage Chest Box
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved wooden Indian tribal storage chest box with hand-wrought iron hinges and straps, and handle. Early 20th century, Northern India.
Category
Indian Anglo-Indian 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Brass & Iron Jeweler's Torch, Karnataka, South India
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 20th Century Brass & Iron Jeweler's Torch, Karnataka, South India
Experience the history and craftsmanship of South India with this early 20th Century brass & iron jeweler's t...
Category
Indian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
Old And Exceptional Ax Songye / Songe / Nsapo tribe DR Congo
Located in Leuven, BE
Old And Exceptional Ax Songye / Songe / Nsapo Dr Congo
Tribe : Songye Nsapo
Country DR Congo
Period: late 19th - early 20th century
Total length = 36 cm blade 2 iron heads / Wooden h...
Category
20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Early 20th Century Traditional Toy Kitchen Reproduction, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage iron toy kitchen figure of a traditional antique kitchen representation. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1930. In original con...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Brass
Vintage West African Tunic with Geometric Design
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage West African Tunic with Geometric Design
This vibrant West African tunic was likely made in either Cameroon (Bamum people) or Nigeria (Yoruba people). The indigenous cotton ...
Category
Nigerian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Antique Thai Shells Necklace Found In Germany
Located in Chicago, IL
The arrangement of these antique shells, meticulously strung together, creates a harmonious symphony of textures and tones. Their timeless elegance and natural radiance make this nec...
Category
Thai 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Antique Yao Shaman's Mask
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yao Shaman's Mask
Guizhou Province, China
Early 20th Century
Wood,horse hair, printed paper, nails
Size: 13 1/2" x 8" (34 x 20 cm)
On a custom made metal stand.
Covered inside and o...
Category
Chinese Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Organic Material, Wood, Paper
