Tribal Tribal Art
Style: Tribal
Color: Gray
Nomoli - Carved Stone Figurine, Kissi People, Sierra Leone, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A Nomoli is a carved stone figurine native to Sierra Leone and Liberia. They are usually made of soapstone, limestone, or granite.
The carving depicts a woman in a dress and choker,...
Category
19th Century Sierra Leonean Antique Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Stone, Soapstone
Kuduo - Bronze Gold Dust Vessel, Asante People, Ghana, 1940s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A beautiful bronze vessel, lidded pot on three legs, made by the Asante People, Ghana. Nicely cast lid with 4 reptiles and a bird. Several faces are depicted on the side of the vesse...
Category
1940s Ghanaian Vintage Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Early 1800s Wrought Iron Mbili African Currenzy on Metal Stand
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mbili currency used in the Ngbaka, Lobala and Bangala tribes in Congo. Circa Early 1800s, this spear point form is made in iron. It was used as a ma...
Category
Early 19th Century Congolese Antique Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this example by the Kuba People of Central Africa was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-coloniza...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Akan Ceremonial Brass Bronze Lidded Container with Figures Ghana Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine repousse and cut sheet brass or bronze lidded treasure box from the Akan people of Ghana, West Africa, 20th century. Images include human figures, sandals, swords, and animals. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Brass
African Incised Copper Currency Anklet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Time honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
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
Early 20th Century Bolivian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Fiber Polychrome Mask Yam Ancestor Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A well preserved Yam Ancestor mask professionally presented on a museum quality acrylic display stand. The mask was a classic tribal art piece from Abela...
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Acrylic
Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Poto African sword, Congo Africa on stand.
A forged iron sword with fine incised design, inlaid brass dots, overlaid brass strips, finely carved wood ha...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
Yoruba (Nigeria) Early 20th Century Cloth
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 20th Century hand spun indigo cotton and Trans-Sahara silk cloth.
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Mid-20th Century Tribal Tapa Cloth, Fiji
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tapa cloth made from mulberry fiber with natural pigments, Fiji, mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Fijian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria.
This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in turquoise, orange, green, yellow red, blue ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Bamun Copper Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Composed of fifteen miniature heads welded onto a circular form, this intricate necklace is styled after the prestige collars worn by royalty of the Kingdom of Bamum, a pre-colonial ...
Category
20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
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
Painting from a Kwoma Ceremonial House Ceiling
Located in Chicago, IL
A painting from a Kwoma ceremonial house ceiling depicting an abstract polychrome pattern on a sago palm spathe.
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art:
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Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, this iron ...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Steel, Iron
Kutu Anklet-Ekonda Culture, African Art
By Ekonda Culture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kutu Anklet-Ekonda culture, Democratic Republic of Congo. Puddle cast, forged and engraved copper alloy. The beautiful ankle cuff sculpture, is hand-forged, very heavy and a great tr...
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Copper, Metal
Incised Copper Currency Anklet
Located in Chicago, IL
Time-honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...
Category
Mid-19th Century Nigerian Antique Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Copper, Steel
Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, this iron ...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Steel, Iron
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
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Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, 517grams
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An exceptionally large Akha Tribe woven silver bracelet with spiral design. This Tribal bracelet encompasses tradition Hill tribe silversmithing techniques ...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Silver
African 'Oromo' Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Ethiopian and other African-influenced furniture had been made from the 1850s, the most famous being Adolf Loos's "Theban stool" designed around 1903 in t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Comb, Luba People, Zaire, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ceremonial comb, Luba People, Zaire, D. R. Congo
Made of palm leaf midribs, this large, graphic comb has a pinched waist and is held together with finely wrapped wire. Presented o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wire
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
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Nigeria African Red Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria.
This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in ivory, red and black colors with faces bird...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Ceremonial Ashanti Ghana African Queens Wooden Stool mmaa dwa
Located in London, GB
An antique Ashanti ceremonial stool, carved from a single piece of wood. The up-curved seat stands on five supports, the central one pierced with small semi circles and the outer four supports carved, fretted.
In very good condition
Length 46cm
Height 34cm
Width 24cm
The origin of the Ashante culture can be found in the Akan ethnic groups that inhabited West Africa around Lake Volta and the Gulf of Guinea. The Asante formed a strong confederation that developed from the late 17th century, with the founding of the city of Kumasi, and whose economy was based on trade, gold mining and slave traffic. They are the most important and larger ethnic group in Ghana and was one of the few African states capable of resisting European imperialism.
Within the material heritage and furniture of the Ashante people, some of the most outstanding pieces are the ceremonial stools, being the Golden Stool...
Category
Early 1900s Ghanaian Antique Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 13.39 in W 18.12 in D 9.45 in
Early Classic Wood Ashanti Stool Circle Supporting Top, Ghana Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A well-loved traditional stool or seat from the Akan people of Ghana. The supports for Akan stools take many forms, they can be purely geometric or architectural with simple posts a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 11.5 in W 17 in D 9 in
African Currency, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This set of 3 pieces of African currency is very interesting. Looking like some sort of ancient maraca, these 19th century pieces jingle and noise-make with each step. The dimensions...
Category
19th Century African Antique Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Mounted Kuba Shoowa Embroidered Cloth
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Kuba Shoowa flat-weave multi-colored embroidered raffia cloth panel with a fantastic all-over geometric motif. Sometimes multiple panels are stitched tog...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Ethiopian Milk Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Borana Oromo people of southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya are historically a cattle-keeping culture, and each household keeps a number of traditional vessels for storing and ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Other
Seated Female Figure on Stool Holding a Sword Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Seated female figure on classic Akan stool holding a sword. From the Ewe people of Ghana, West Africa. Created as three separate pieces that fit together for display, figure, stool ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria
Located in San Francisco, CA
Blacked wood helmet mask (Gelede), large human head surmounted by a dog eating a snake which curves around the head. No perforation for attachment to costume from Yoruba, Nigeria. Pu...
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Previously Available Items
Anklet Currency "Konga" Democratic Republic of Congo Africa Set of Three
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Anklet Currency "Konga" Democratic Republic of Congo Africa Set of Three
Puddle-cast brass
Sizes - from left to right:
6 l x 5 h x 5.5 d, height on custom display stand 8"
8 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Brass
Rare 19th Century Samoan Tapa Cloth
Located in Rochester, NY
An antique Samoa Siapo (tapa cloth) made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree / free hand paint decorated ( Siapo Mamanu ) with the natural dyes from pl...
Category
Late 19th Century Samoan Antique Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Earthenware Pot with Tribal Motifs from Sumba Island, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old Earthenware Pot from the Island of Sumba in Indonesia. A unique piece to add to a pottery collection or home decor. It features tribal motifs on its exterior depicting ...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Earthenware
Earthenware Pot with Tribal Motifs from Sumba Island, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old Earthenware Pot from the Island of Sumba in Indonesia. A unique piece to add to a pottery collection or home decor. It features tribal motifs on its exterior. The pot h...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Earthenware
Earthenware Pot with Tribal Motifs from Sumba Island, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An elaborate and visibly old Earthenware Pot from the Island of Sumba in Indonesia. A unique piece to add to a pottery collection or home decor. It features a range of tribal motifs ...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Bamboo Hat from Thailand, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage bamboo hat from Thailand, mid-20th century
This strongly constructed hat is hand made of bamboo and is imbued with a fine dark patina.
Conditions: The hat is in good condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bamboo
19th Century Samoan Tapa Cloth
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Samoa Siapo ( tapa cloth ) made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree. Free hand paint decorated ( Siapo Mamanu ) with the natural dyes from plan...
Category
Late 19th Century Samoan Antique Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bronze Currency
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina on this rare solid piece that could also be put on a stand.
This...
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Rustic Tribal Storage Basket with Lid from the Tamang of Nepal, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rustic tribal storage basket with lid from the Tamang of Nepal, mid-20th century.
This rugged bamboo basket comes from the Himalayan Foothills o...
Category
1960s Nepalese Vintage Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bamboo
H 11.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Charming Folk Art "farm scene" Chain Stitch Embroidery Wall Tapestry
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A charming folk art “farm scene”
chain stitch embroidery wall tapestry
Kashmir, mid-20th century.
Wonderful arrangement of farmers til...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Women's Jacket, Miao of Guizhou, China, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Women's Jacket. Miao of Da Yun county, south central Guizhou, China, mid-20th century.
Worn on festive occasions, this distinctive jacket is decorated with a batik wax-resis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Dogon Stone Bracelets on Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of prehistoric, Neolithic Period, Dogon carved stone bracelets with heavy quarts veins running throughout, and mounted on custom steel stands. Some argue that these were used ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malian Antique Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Stone
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.