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Period: Late 19th Century
A monkeytooth bracelet from the Philippines
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Philippines, late 19th/early 20th century
Provenance:
Sammlung Rinck-Hollnberger, Munich (purchased the 1980s-1990s)
Category
Philippine Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Teeth
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...
Category
Solomon Islands Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Feathers
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...
Category
Papua New Guinean Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Bone
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 Urama people, late 19th–early 20th century
Attached to the back are several 'b...
Category
Papua New Guinean Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 3 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
TOTEM 3 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 Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
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
Burmese Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Silk
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 Urama people, late 19th–early 20th century
H. 114 x W. 27 cm
Provenance:
- Co...
Category
Papua New Guinean Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Unique and extremely rare Songye Nsapo ritual or ceremonial kilonda axe DR Congo
Located in Leuven, BE
ART Gallery Decoster Belgium
Unique and very rare Songye Nsapo ritual or ceremonial kilonda axe from DR Congo
Of this type of axe only a few are known in collections because 3 heads...
Category
Congolese Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Copper, Iron
Antique Tapestry-Woven Carriage Cushion Cover (rölakan), Skåne County, Sweden
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Tapestry-Woven Carriage Cushion Cover (rölakan), Sweden
This finely woven, nine-color rölakan displays a detailed yet balanced composition of three large eight-pointed stars...
Category
Swedish Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
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 shades of pink, mauve, cream, light blue and indi...
Category
Burmese Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Silk
A delicate tortoiseshell 'armband' from the Lower Sepik River Province
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sepik River Province, Papua New Guinea, probably late 19th century
Tortoiseshell bracelets are frequently more than just ornaments in Sepik River civilizations; they are representat...
Category
Papua New Guinean Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Ancient Nomadic Belts
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Ancient nomadic belts, covered with embroidery and ancient coins.
Purchased by a young oriental man in a European market.
they can also be used as blinds for curtains.
nr. 1 - cm. 5...
Category
Afghan Other Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
An Asmat headdress decorated with cassowary feathers
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Asmat, Papua Province, Indonesia, Late 19th century
Provenance:
- Collection Rinck Hollnberger, Munich (purchased in the 1980s or 1990s)
Category
Indonesian Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Feathers
Antique Tibetan Sitting Rug or Runner
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Tibetan Sitting Rug or Runner
This unique Tibetan carpet is somewhat unusual, both in size and design layout. It’s narrower and shorter than most classic khaden sleeping rug...
Category
Tibetan Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
19th century African wicker shield from the Ngombe/Doko tribe, Ubangi area DRC
Located in Bilzen, BE
A rare wicker war shield with a fine woven and dyed natural pigment patern from the Ngombe/Doko tribe from the Ubangi area DR Congo
Late 19th century
The shield is intense used in ba...
Category
Congolese Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Antique Woman’s Shoulder Cloth (Mantita) or Head Covering (Phullo), Bolivia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Woman’s Shoulder Cloth (Mantita) or Head Covering (Phullo), Bolivia
This finely woven minimalist mantle or head covering is composed of two panels with a cochineal-dyed mono...
Category
Bolivian Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century
Located in Leuven, BE
Very old and exceptional Fang short sword
People: Fang
Gabon - Cameroon - Equitorial Guinea
Period: Mid 19th Century - 1880
Length: 59 cm with scabbard / 54 cm without scabbard
Very ...
Category
Gabonese Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century Crow Beaded Tepee Bag, Plains Indian Antique, Circa 1860-1875
Located in Denver, CO
This exquisite 19th-century Crow (Plains Indian) beaded Tepee bag, dating from circa 1860-1875, is a rare and authentic example of Native American artistry. The bag is expertly const...
Category
American Native American Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Hide, Beads
A tip stool / seat backrest from the Kuba tribe DR Congo, late 19th century
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
A genuine tip stool / backrest carved in wood with a rich tribal using aged patina with geometrical motifs
this stool is dating from the end of the 19th century
Heigth in the middle...
Category
Congolese Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Statue Nkishi People Songye / Songe - Dr Congo African Art Late 19th century
Located in Leuven, BE
Old / Authentic And Rare Nkishi Statue Songye / Dream People - Dr Congo African Art
Period: Late 19th century
Height: 17 cm
Very beautiful red patina...
Category
Congolese Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Trio of Puppets, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century Trio of puppets, China
Two puppet torsos and one puppet head from China, all mounted on custom bases. The heights are 16, 9 and 13.5 inches (40.6, 23...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Congolese Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Old Exceptional Rare Knife From The Dogon Tribe Mali Bandiagara African Art 19th
Located in Leuven, BE
Old Exceptional Rare Circumcision Knife From The Dogon Tribe Mali Bandiagara African Art 19th century Anthropomorphic Figure
People: Dogon
Country: Mali
Period: 19th century / Early ...
Category
Malian Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Beshir Turkmen Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Beshir Turkmen rug. A highly collectible antique rug, attributed to the Ersari Turkmen tribes in Central Asia, in a more ornate style often refe...
Category
Turkmen Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
African Kuba Cup Bryce Holcomb Pace Primitive Provenance
By Kuba
Located in Sharon, CT
A Kuba Head as a cup. Rich dark patina. Mount included. From The Late Bryce Holcombe Collection. Bryce was the founding director of Pace Primitive, and a personal friend.
Category
Congolese Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Wooden Make-up Box From The Kuba Tribe, Dr Congo, late 19th century
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
A very old wooden make-up box Circa: late 19th century
Origin: DR Congo
Very rich tribal aged patina and traces
9.5 x 15.5 cm, height 9 cm
Category
Congolese Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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 Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
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 Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Indian Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Naga Warrior's Ceremonial Headdress, 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Man’s Ceremonial Headdress
Naga people, Northeast India
Probably 19th century
Cane, yellow orchard fiber, dyed goat hair plume
A handwritten...
Category
Indian Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Bamboo, Natural Fiber
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 Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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 Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Congolese Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
Ethiopian Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Beninese Bronze and Rope Bust
Located in Miami, FL
Created in Benin some time during the late 19th Century, and acquired at the Albert F. Gordon Tribal Arts Gallery in New York in the early 1970s, this is a bronze cast bust embellish...
Category
Beninese Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Caucasian Kazak Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool
A Powerful Female ‘Bakorozai’ Initiation Mask
Located in London, GB
A Powerful Female ‘Bakorozai’ Initiation Mask
The brown patina testifies to the ritual use and great age of this rare mask
Wood
Loma / Guerze-Kpelle, Liberia
Late 19th Century
...
Category
Liberian Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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 Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Teak
Antique Persian Baluch Bagface, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persian Baluch Bagface Rug, Late 19th Century
Additional information:
Dimension: 2'9" W x 3'0" L
Origin: Persia
Period: Late 19th Century
Condition: Good condition with a s...
Category
Persian Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Wooden Pende Antropomorphic Statue Congo Region Kasaï -19th century African Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Very rare Ancient And Exceptional Anthropomorphic Statue From The Pende Tribe
Country : DRCongo Kasaï Region
Age : late 19th century
Height : 48 cm
Excellent condition / missing t...
Category
Congolese Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia, Hardwood
Superb museum quality Holo mvunzi wooden statue late 19th century Congo
Located in Leuven, BE
Superb and rare museum quality Holo mvunzi wooden statue late 19th/early 20 th century DR Congo / Angola
For sale at Art Gallery Decoster Belgium
Tribe :...
Category
Congolese Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Superb museum quality Antique Lobi or Bwa stool Burkina Faso / Mali
Located in Leuven, BE
Antique superb rare Lobi or Bwa stool Burkina Faso / Mali region
Available at Art Gallery Decoster Belgium
Tribe : Bwa or Lobi
Country : Burkina Faso / Mali
Late 19th / Early 20th ...
Category
Burkinabe Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Jewish Velvet and Goldthread Cape
Located in Brecht, BE
A rare find this 19th century green velvet and goldthread ceremonial jewish cape,
from Morocco.
Category
Moroccan Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Velvet
Rare 19th Century Zulu Studded Knobkerrie, South Africa
Located in London, GB
The large, mushroom-shaped bulbous head of this rare 19th century Zulu knobkerrie from South Africa has been decorated with an array of early metal tac...
Category
Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Fine 19th Century Bronze Arm Adornment, Cameroon
Located in London, GB
This finely cast bronze late 19th century arm adornment from Cameroon is possibly Kirdi in origin. Displays a beautiful form, the adornment features a prominent central ridge, and ov...
Category
Cameroonian Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
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 Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Two spearheads used as currency by the Bangala people of the Congo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Democratic Republic of Congo, late 19th century
These spearheads looked like weapons, yet they were hardly ever used in battle. Rather, they functioned as a kind of money that was u...
Category
Congolese Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Impressive Old Yoruba or Fon Cup Carrier - Nigeria - Benin - Before 1920
Located in Leuven, BE
Antique Cup Bearer of the Fon people - Benin / Kingdom of Dahomey
Period: 19th Century / before 1920.
Beautiful patina of use !!!
Length: 29 cm (without the base)
Very good condition...
Category
Beninese Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Metal Iron African Antique Currency from Congo
Located in New York, NY
African antique currency from the Congo, most likely Iron. Beatufil decorative piece, includes a stand. This Currency piece was circulated as a mean...
Category
Congolese Tribal Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
A male ceremonial armband made with bat-teeth
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Papua New Guinea, late 19th/early 20th century
Male ceremonial 'armband' made of bat teeth drilled and tied in a double row to a woven band of palm fibre.
Category
Papua New Guinean Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Beads, Teeth
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 Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Teak
Antique Persian Baluch Bagface, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persian Baluch Bagface Bag, Late 19th Century
Additional information:
Dimension: 2'6" W x 2'6" L
Condition: Good, minor moth damage.
Origin: Persia
Period: Late 19th Centur...
Category
Persian Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Senufo Stool Senoufo Ivory Coast Côte d'Ivoire African Tribal Art - 19th century
Located in Leuven, BE
A very big 19th century Senufo Stool
Tribe : Senufo / Senoufo
Country : Ivory Coast / Côte d'Ivoire
A very big Senufo stool carved from a single block of wood. The wood is tough, de...
Category
Ivorian Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
A beautiful black-and-white beaded necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bonda people, Orissa, early 20th century
The Bonda people are an indigenous tribal group predominantly found in the hilly areas of Malkangiri district in Odisha (Orissa), India. Recognized as one of the oldest and most traditional tribes in the country, they are often regarded as part of the "Adivasi," or the original inhabitants of the region.
Bonda women are renowned for their distinctive traditional attire and adornments. They wear a minimal garment called nala around their waist and embellish themselves with heavy jewelry crafted from beads, metal, and coins. Their hair is typically styled into a bun and covered with a beaded headpiece...
Category
Indian Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Beads
An Asmat head ornament made from Cuscus fur
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Asmat, Papua Province, Indonesia, Late 19th century
Made from a long piece of Cuscus fur decorated on the sides with shell beads and strings of natural fiber.
Provenance:
- Collec...
Category
Indonesian Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Fur, Shell, Natural Fiber
Antique Persian Afshar Bagface, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persian Afshar Bagface Bag, Late 19th Century
This charming Afshar bag face uses rich saturated vegetable colors and soft glossy wool, with rows of alternating flowers and b...
Category
Persian Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Red Afshar Sumak Salt Bag, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Red Afshar Sumak Salt Bag, Late 19th Century
A central white diamond is highlighted in white cotton on this Afshar salt bag. Throughout the field, geometric scarab-like elements ar...
Category
Persian Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Anatolian Bergama Heybe Bags, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Anatolian Turkish Bergama Heybe Bags Rug, Late 19th Century
Additional Information:
Dimensions: 1'8" W x 4'2" L
Origin: Anatolia (Turkey)
Period: Late 19th Century
Rug ID: 1...
Category
Persian Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
