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Style: Tribal
Trio of Tribal Drums Carved Wood and Animal Hide
Located in Topeka, KS
Intriguing trio of differing size tribal drums of carved wood and animal hide. They are in wonderful condition. Priced as a set. Circa 20th century. We ar...
Category

20th Century Tribal Musical Instruments

Materials

Hide, Zebra Hide, Wood

Trio of Tribal Drums Carved Wood and Animal Hide
Trio of Tribal Drums Carved Wood and Animal Hide

Trio of Tribal Drums Carved Wood and Animal Hide

$995 / set
Late 19th Century Teak Ozi Goblet Shaped Drum with Black and Red Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Burmese tribal Ozi goblet shaped teak drum from the late 19th century, with red and black lacquer and calf skin top. Created in Burma during the later years of the 19th century, this tribal drum...
Category

Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Tribal Musical Instruments

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Late 19th Century Teak Ozi Goblet Shaped Drum with Black and Red Lacquer
Late 19th Century Teak Ozi Goblet Shaped Drum with Black and Red Lacquer

Late 19th Century Teak Ozi Goblet Shaped Drum with Black and Red Lacquer

$860
Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood
Located in Buffalo, NY
Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a work of sculpture significant in many ceremonial functions, including dance, ritual...
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Musical Instruments

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood
Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood

Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood

$550
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

Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Musical Instruments

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Fine Hardwood Drum
Fine Hardwood Drum

Fine Hardwood Drum

$550
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H 21.25 in Dm 21.75 in
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Wood, Giltwood

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H 24.81 in W 19.3 in D 15.36 in
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Materials

Wood

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Modern Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Drum Side Table

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H 17.25 in Dm 18 in
Early 20th Century Hand Carved Wood Plaster Sculpture Of Our Lady Of Monserrat
Located in Guaynabo, PR
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20th Century American Tribal Musical Instruments

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Wood, Plaster

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Wood Plaster Sculpture Of Our Lady Of Monserrat
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Mid-Late 19th c. Carved Horse c.1850-1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Tribal Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Mid-Late 19th c. Carved Horse c.1850-1890
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$575
H 16 in W 19 in D 4.5 in
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Materials

Wood, Paint

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H 4.5 in W 8 in D 2.25 in
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Located in New York, NY
This charming 19th-century English regimental drum was fitted with a glass top to serve as a table. It bears the painted arms of the Royal Dublin Fusil...
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Materials

Brass

British 19th Century Drum Table
British 19th Century Drum Table

British 19th Century Drum Table

$5,000
H 14 in Dm 14.75 in
Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Round Wood Drum Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Round Wood Drum Side Table Offered for sale is a Chinese mother of pearl finely and intricately inlaid r...
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Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Round Wood Drum Side Table
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Pair of Carved Wood Pineapple Stands
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Mid century round marble top stands featuring conspicuous carved mahogany stylized pineapples over leaves on round wood bases.
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20th Century Italian Tribal Musical Instruments

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Mahogany

Pair of Carved Wood Pineapple Stands
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Hand-Wound Nagaland "Coral Glass" 10 Strand Beaded Necklace, India c. 1900
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Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Musical Instruments

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Glass

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Hand-Wound Nagaland "Coral Glass" 10 Strand Beaded Necklace, India c. 1900

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West African Djembe Antelope Skin Drum Table with Glass Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Materials

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West African Djembe Antelope Skin Drum Table with Glass Top
West African Djembe Antelope Skin Drum Table with Glass Top

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Tribal Hand Carved Lute or Sarangi, the Santal of North India, Mid-20th Century
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Terracotta Rattle, Colima, West Mexico, circa 100 B.C.-250 A.D.
Terracotta Rattle, Colima, West Mexico, circa 100 B.C.-250 A.D.

Terracotta Rattle, Colima, West Mexico, circa 100 B.C.-250 A.D.

H 8 in W 4 in D 2 in
Tribal Hand-Carved Lute or Sarangi, Gaine of Nepal Himal, Early 20th Century.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal hand-carved Lute or Sarangi. Likely from the Gaine caste of wandering musicians from the Nepal Himalaya region, early 20th century. This form of the lute with this particular ...
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Tribal Hand-Carved Lute or Sarangi, Gaine of Nepal Himal, Early 20th Century.
Tribal Hand-Carved Lute or Sarangi, Gaine of Nepal Himal, Early 20th Century.

Tribal Hand-Carved Lute or Sarangi, Gaine of Nepal Himal, Early 20th Century.

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Tribal Hand Carved Lute or Sarangi, the Santal of North India, Mid-20th Century
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Pair Midcentury Cuban Conga Drums
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Tribal musical instruments for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Tribal musical instruments for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage musical instruments created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with animal skin, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Tribal musical instruments made in a specific country, there are Africa, Asia, and Congo pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 musical instruments differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $1,150 while the average work can sell for $928.

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