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Style: Tribal
Bamileke Mask With Attached Original Sotheby's Receipt from 1979, Cameroon
Located in London, GB
This fine and early Bamileke mask, carved from a heavy hardwood, features a vibrant expression. The surface of the mask exhibits a deep, well-worn patina...
Category
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Nkisi NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, Kongo
Located in London, GB
For sale is a wonderful vintage African hand-carved NKISI NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, originating from the area previously known as the Kingdom of Kongo (now DRC), and dating from cir...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
African Wooden Female Igbo Agbogo Tribal Mask Brown-Red-Beige Nigeria 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Tribal African Igbo Agbogo mwo mask
This African Igbo mask, known as a "young girl", is decorated with a tangle of thick braids and fulfils the mos...
Category
1970s Nigerian Vintage Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Late 19th Century Cameroonian Antique Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Ceramic
Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Patina
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 finely carved knots rising to...
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Nepal Wood Dance Mask Oval Face with Open Mouth Teeth, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Oval dance mask from Nepal with strong expression, open eyes and oval mouth with finely carved teeth, nicely carved ears. Heavy black encrusted patina inside and out from traditional...
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Mask with Sculptural Bird Face, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early woven painted basketry yam mask from Papua New Guinea. Bug eyed or bird faced mask with heavy incrustation from many years of use, a striking mask that ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Organic Material
Striking Makonde Animal Helmet Mask, Dog or Hyena, Tanzania, Early 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Striking Makonde animal helmet mask, dog or hyena, Tanzania. Early 20th century with dark patina from traditional tribal use, wear inside from being used. Finely carved features, wit...
Category
Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Dark Patina
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 finely carved knots rising to...
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Art of Africa Treasures from the Congo Hardcover Table Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Reference book on the art of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire).
180 mounted color illustrations + numerous b&w illustrations.
large heavy book, weight: 8 lbs
Art of Africa: Treasures from the Congo
Cornet, Joseph
Published by Phaidon Press, Ltd., London (1971...
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Paper
Kuba Ceremonial Raffia Textile Panel with a Hat from Lesotho Tribal Art Drc
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Kuba ceremonial raffia textile panel
Together with a hat from Lesotho
Ceremonial textile panel,
Woven raffia-velvet cloth square panel with geo...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Mounted Dida Tie-Dyed Ceremonial Kerchief
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and rare mid-20th century Dida hand-plated Shibori tie-dyed raffia ceremonial kerchief mounted on a linen stretched board that floats off the wall in the shape of the k...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Large 19th Century Wooden Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
A large 19th century Central American wooden mortar with a beautifully hand-hewn texture and a well worn finish. Mortars like these were used to crush grains, spices, herbs, and othe...
Category
19th Century Central American Antique Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Raku Ceramic Tribal Mask with Antlers by Argon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Contemporary Raku ceramic tribal mask with antlers by Argon
A raku fired ceramic mask by the artist Argon, purchased in the 1980s at Galleria de la Raza in San Francisco. The expression is one of wonder, with pupils of African trade beads...
Category
Late 20th Century American Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Clay
Rare Antique Bergama Kiz Rug Turkey Red Grey
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
This is an example of the rare and hard to find tribal Turkish Bergama Kiz rugs. The color is often referred to as Turkish red. The condition is very good with vibrant colors.
Berga...
Category
20th Century Turkish Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Rare Vintage Mohair Blanket Kilim Rug Turkey Beige Brown Grey Black
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
This is an example of the rare and hard to find tribal Mohair blankets. The bottom side is straight woven like a Kilim, the upper side has wool standing out of the blanket. This keep...
Category
20th Century Turkish Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Mohair
Old Chokwe Chair Back Carved Standing Figure, Early 20th Century, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Chokwe chair back with standing figure, early 20th century, Congo
An early Chokwe carved wood section from a ceremonial chair with masks and a stan...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Terracotta Sculptures Massai Woman & Massai Warrior by H. Dullo 'Kenya' Tribal
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
H. DULLO (KENYA),
20th century.
A pair of terracotta sculptures
Massai Woman and Massai Warrior.
Both signed and dated “Dullo H. Eak 79”
Modelled i...
Category
1970s Kenyan Vintage Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Terracotta
Massim Food Bowl Trobriand Islands Papua New Guinea
Located in Sharon, CT
Ornately decorated rim, with abstract carvings on bottom. Beautiful rich patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Oceanic Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Aboriginal Contemporary Fiber Art Camp Dog
By Lena Yarinkura
Located in Atlanta, GA
Known as Jamu in Bolkdjam, Northern Territory, Australia, the camp dog was woven Pandanus fibers and painted with earth pigment and ochre. The ears and legs are from found wood and s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
African Decorative Object, Gourd
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
African decorative object, gourd, early 20th century.
Measures: H 11 cm, L 57 cm, W 13 cm.
Category
20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather
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
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Terracotta
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 Nepalese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Dida Tie-Dyed Ceremonial Kerchief
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and rare mid-20th century Dida hand-plated Shibori tie-dyed raffia ceremonial kerchief mounted on a linen stretched board. This kerchief was not woven on a loom, but ra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Dida Tie-Dyed Ceremonial Kerchief
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and rare mid-20th century Dida (Ivory Coast) hand-plated Shibori tie-dyed raffia ceremonial kerchief mounted on a linen stretched frame. This kerchief was not woven on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Antique Fine Central Asian Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very fine and beautiful antique embroidery probably for a cloth sleeve. Entirely hand embroidered with silk.
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Category
Late 19th Century Armenian Antique Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Silk
Abelam "Yam Festival" Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Papua New Guinea yam festival mask of a horn-billed bird from the mid-20th century. This vintage ceremonial mask, also referred to as a baba mask, originates from the Abelam people...
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Massim Food Bowl Trobriand Islands Papua New Guinea
Located in Sharon, CT
Ornately decorated rim, with abstract carving on bottom. Beautiful rich patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Oceanic Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Makonde Male Figure in European Dress African Art
Located in Sharon, CT
A beautiful modern piece of sculpture of a distinguished gentleman. Executed by a Makonde master carver in ebony. Well dressed, complete with cuffs, creases and shoes.
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Ebony
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
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
South African Zulu Two Handled Carved Wood Meat Tray
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A South African two handled carved wood meat tray
Zulu, 20th century
Measures: Approximate 3 1/4" in. high x 10 1/2" in. long x 8 1/2" in. wide
(8.2 x...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Set of Five Iron Phallus Fertility Figures
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful set of five early 20th century iron phallus figures from Togo. Fertility figures like these were planted in the ground of a farmer's fiel...
Category
Early 20th Century Togolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Carved Wood Miniature Baule Bush cow Mask Stand Ivory Coast Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old carved miniature wood mask with traces of red and green pigment, from the Baule people of Ivory Coast, Africa. Representing a bushcow, and dating from the early 20th century. Mas...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Guardian Figure, Northwest Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century tribal guardian figure, Northwest Nepal
The mere essence of a protector figure remains in this weathered fragmen...
Category
Late 19th Century Nepalese Antique Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Papua New Guinea "Yam Festival" Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea yam festival masks from the mid 20th century. These vintage ceremonial masks, also referred to as a baba mask, originate from the Abelam people, along the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Large Mali Terracotta Tribal Bead Necklace by Claire Ginioux, Paris, France
By Claire Ginioux
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick
Large Mali terracotta tribal bead necklace by Claire Ginioux, Paris, France.
Mali terracotta beads from the 19th centu...
Category
Late 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Beads
Early 20th Century Silver Apron Counter Weight, Miao or Dong Culture, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century silver apron counter weight, Miao or Dong culture, Hunan or Guangxi province, China
A sinuous silver counterweight worn at the back ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Silver
Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
An unusually large and striking non-figurative vessel from the Mangbetu people, comprised of six lobes joined to a c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Ceramic
Tongue-in-Cheek Mounted Kuba Cloth Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
A provocative late 20th century Kuba cloth panel with a bold zigzag and diamond pattern woven in black and natural cut pile raffia surrounding a tongu...
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Zulu Tribal Carved Wood Snuff Container, South Africa Finely Carved Incised
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu Tribal carved wood Snuff Container, South Africa
A finely carved snuff container with finely carved incised great geometric designs, a great example of the detailed work the Zu...
Category
Early 20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Carved New Guinean Wood Catfish Head Boat Prows on Custom Black Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of carved wood catfish head boat prows from Papua New Guinea. This pair of mid-20th century Papua New Guinean boat prows has been carved out of wood and features the head of a...
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matching rare pair of stocky male twin figures "Ibeji" from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Africa, created in the early 20th century. Dressed with matching glass bead necklace and bra...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ivory Coast Hand Spun Cotton Natural Indigo Cloth
Located in Greenwich, CT
Ivory Coast hand spun cotton natural indigo cloth, circa 1930-1950.
Category
1940s Ivorian Vintage Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Bamileke Throne Stool with Leopard
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Bamileke throne made with wood, coated with jute, embroidered with polychrome glass beads, cowrie snails, embroidery with glass beads that are missing in some areas. In the Grassfiel...
Category
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art
Tooled Brown Leather African Tuareg Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand tooled chocolate brown leather box from Africa.
Very fine workmanship with tribal traditional West African symbols on dark brown leather.
Tuareg s...
Category
Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather
Aboriginal Body Painting Terrence Gurruwiwi Elcho Island, Australia
Located in Atlanta, GA
Title: Gumatj Ceremonial chest paint
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 32" H x 28.5" W
Date created: November 2006
Artist: Terrence Gaypamany Gurruwiwi
Language: Glapu
Date of birth: 06/09/1984
The painting depicts the traditional body paint onto the chest during ceremonies of the local aboriginal communities. It is
signed by the artist on verso as shown and also retains a stamp from Elcho Island Art...
Category
Early 2000s Australian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Canvas
Early 20th Century Sanggori Brass/Copper Head Ornament, Toraja People, Sulawesi
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick
Early 20th century tribal sanggori brass or copper alloy head ornament, Toraja people, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
These sinuous brass and copper alloy head piec...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea Mendi wooden war shields on custom stands from the mid-20th century. This pair of war shields originate from the Mendi region, within the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. These oceanic war shields were not only created for protecting oneself for tribal warfare, but also in ancestral and ritual worship. They are adorn in various motifs, coloring and symbolism, intended to protect the carrier from magic and bring fear to the opponent. The shields are displayed upright on a custom black iron Stand, with the tallest of the set standing at a height of over 4.5 ft tall. This pair of Papua New Guinea shields...
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Six Early 20th Century Hair Detanglers, Kerala, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Six early 20th century hair detanglers from Kerala and South Karnataka, India.
An unusual group of six hair detanglers found exclusively in Southern India. The carved wooden example...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century Tribal Head Wrap, Northern Laos
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century tribal head wrap, tai daeng ethnic group, northern laos
This head wrap is silk supplementary weft patterned panels stitched to a length...
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Silk, Cotton
Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Papua New Guinea: Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region
Northern Papua New Guinea, 20th Century
A fine example of the rich cultural heritage of Papua New ...
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Shell, Paint, Feathers, Wicker
Kirdi Leather Shield on Custom Wall Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully sculptural Kirdi leather shield from Cameroon, with a beautiful geometric pattern that's been 'stamped' into the leather resulting a raise...
Category
20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather
Mid-20th Century Tribal Baknough Woman's Head Covering, Tunisia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century tribal baknough (woman's head covering), Chott Oulad Amar, Tunisia.
This is an unusual baknough from a very small area on the Tunisian ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tunisian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
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 Burmese Antique Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Carved Wood Miniature Baule Mask of Bush cow Stand Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old carved miniature mask by the Baule of Ivory Coast, West Africa, representing a bushcow with horns (tip of one missing), dark encrusted patina from e...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Early Small Salampasu Warrior's Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood small Salampasu Warrior's Mask, Zaire, Africa early 20th century, remains of black and white pigments, on custom stand. Mask 10", height on stand 14" strong angular...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ceremonial Camel Cover Rug
Located in New York, NY
Ceremonial camel cover rug. A large animal trapping, most probably a ceremonial cover for a camel made of felted wool and decorated with embroidered motif...
Category
1930s Turkmen Vintage Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Felt
Vintage Moroccan tribal Azilal carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Very beautiful vintage Moroccan tribal carpet. Hand knotted by tribal women in the Moroccan mountains. Joyful colors and design.
The Djoharian Design Collection is located in German...
Category
1960s Moroccan Vintage Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Tribal tribal art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Tribal tribal art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage tribal art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Tribal tribal art made in a specific country, there are Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tribal art, popular names associated with this style include Yoruba People, Berber Tribes of Morocco, Baule Tribe, and Igbo People. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for tribal art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $104,031 while the average work can sell for $1,750.