Tribal Wall Decorations

Late 19th Century Hide Shield, Amarro People, Ethiopia A shield from the Amarro people of Ethiopia, this is a more unusual type with raised bumps over the entire surface. The rolled...

A riot of color and pattern, this 19th-century Uzbeki Suzani is the kind of textile that stops you in your tracks. Hand-stitched in brilliant shades of fuchsia, indigo, green, orange...

This exquisite antique wooden panel originates from the island of Madura, Java, Indonesia, and was once an architectural element of a traditional home. Entirely hand-carved by skille...

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...

Rare Antique Woman’s Abaca Fiber Tube-Skirt, Philippines The Subanen are an indigenous people living in the mountainous interior of Zamboanga del Sur on the Zamboanga Peninsula in w...

First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. Mid 20th C. Mali. Ready to go on a wall. Framed I...

Mid-20th century black dance mask, Guerrero, Mexico A nice old mask from Guererro, Mexico, used in the Tlacololero Dance of the Tlactapa and probably fr...

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...

Light masks like these represented the spirit of an ancestor and were used for social control by Ngil, the judiciary association. The facial markings, abstract features and strong, e...

Early 20th century Ceremonial Cloth / Tampan, Paminggir, Lampung region, South Sumatra, Indonesia Commonly referred to as ship cloths, these ceremonial tampan would have been used as gifts, wrappers, cushions or pillows in any number of life-transition ceremonies, including children’s first hair cutting...

Shoowa Prestige Cloth Kuba Shoowa peoples DR Congo, Kasai Region Raffia palm fiber, natural and chemical dyes, cut-pile and stem stitch embroidery 24.5 x 24.5 inches (62 x 62 cm) ...

A late 19th or early 20th century Kuba Prestige cloth, mostly embroidered with cut pile borders.

Large Vintage Hand-Painted Tribal African Wall Hanging Tapestry, signed by the artist. Circa 1990s Country of Origin: Zambia Features earthy tone...

First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. Mid 20th C. Mali Ready to go on a wall. Framed I...

Very beautiful mid century Egyptian tapestry probably by Wissa Wassef school, with beautiful native design and beautiful colors, handwoven tapestry with wool on cotton foundation, fe...

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...

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...

Handsome set of four Ndebele Mapoto beaded aprons from South Africa. They are canvas backed and in awesome condition. We have not detected any loose beads...

Rare to find raincoat made of braided palm leaves. Of pre-Hispanic origin, it is a woven garment that protects against the rain. Also known as Capisayo in or Capote in other parts of...

Adire “Oniko” Cloth with spiral pattern Yoruba People, Nigeria Circa 1970s Two panel cotton, Shibori technique, Indigo Dyed 71 3/4 x 48 1/2 inches

First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. Early 20th C. Kazakstan, ( silk embroidery on silk...

19th Century or Earlier Ritual Buddhist Mask, Japan Ex Collection of Charles Smith, University of Washington A masterly carved ritual mask used in Shinto Festival ceremonies, most ...

Adire Eleko “Spinning Tops" Woman’s Wrapper Yoruba People Nigeria Circa 1960s-1970s Cotton brocade (bazin cloth) (3 panels), starch-resist and stencil dyed with indigo 76 ¼ x 66 ½ ...

Antique Tribal Kachin Woman’s Jacket with Shells, Myanmar (Burma) A small, intricately woven woman’s jacket from the Kachin (Maru) tribal group located in the far northeast of Myanm...

A mid-19th-century Caucasian Kuba rug hand-stitched onto a canvas like Linen Fabric. This item can be used preferably as a wall piece or floor covering, and it can be walked on if de...

A wonderfully sculptural Kirdi leather shield from Cameroon, with a beautiful geometric pattern that's been 'stamped' into the leather resulting a raise...

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...

Noblewoman's Skirt. Kuba People, DR Congo. Raffia palm fiber, appliqué, embroidery. Measures: 146 x 31 inches (371 x 79 cm).

Mid-20th century tribal beaded cache-sexe modesty apron (pikuran), Mandara Mountains, Cameroon These colorful cache-sexe were worn for celebrations, rit...

First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. Mid 20th C. Mali Ready to go on a wall. Framed It...

Set of 3 vintage hand-carved wood African wall masks, richly decorated with intricate tribal motifs and totemic animals (scorpion, salamander, owl). Unusual hand painted in shades o...

Antique Aymara Woman’s Mantle (Ahuayo), Bolivia A large, finely woven and intricately patterned woman’s mantle from the Pacajes region of Bolivia displaying three wide vertical sect...

Nice tribal Baluch Afghan rug with geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.

Early to mid-20th century embroidered tribal horse head cover, Rajasthan, India This is an ornate ceremonial embroidered head cover for a camel or horse. T...

Chief’s Poncho; trarican macuñ Mapuche, Chile or Argentina Cica 1900 Indigo dyed wool, ikat technique Size: 52 x 58 inches 125 x 145 cm This poncho has the brilliance for which M...

Rare and Vintage embroidered Tunisian Ouedzem carpet or tissue - from private collection - IDEA: use this item on Your bed or on wall, like a tapestry. There is a pillow to comple...

African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century Kuba cloth made of woven and dyed raffia palm fronds features a black, beige and brown zigzag lattice embroidery. (Similar items...

Large tribal style Polynesian tapa or barkcloth from the South Pacific Island nation of Tonga. The cloth measures over 12 feet wide and over 8 feet high. Handcrafted from the bark of...

Congolese Textile Tetela DR Congo 19th century Measures: 68 x 41 inches (172 x 104 cm) Provenance: Ambre-Congo gallery, Brussels $5,000. A very rare ...

Mid-20th century tribal beaded cache-sex modesty apron (Pikuran), Mandara Mountains, Cameroon These colorful cache-sex were worn for celebrations, rituals...

Very beautiful mid century Egyptian tapestry probably from Wissa Wassef school, with beautiful native design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation....

Fine Antique Woman’s Mantle (Awayo), Bolivia This exceptionally fine woman’s awayo, or mantle, displays three groups of tightly patterned vertical bands and colored stripes separate...

Late 19th century silk tribal Ikat weaving panel from Uzbekistan, Central Asia. Luxurious over saturated magenta, purple, gold, green and pink. Reverse s...

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 ...

The Khmers History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization by Stefano Vecchia. This is a history of the Khmers, the p...

Early 20th Century Woven Ceremonial Royal Fan, Chokwe People, D. R. Congo A rare and finely woven fan attributed to the Chokwe ethnic group of Angola, southwestern D. R. Congo and n...

Gorgeous handwoven silk Ikat weaving in rich magenta, gold and purple color, circa late 19th-early 20th century, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, on the ancient...

Beautiful naive Egyptian tapestry with a childish design of the town and animals, entirely handwoven with wool.

This striking antique tribal door hails from the remote Mentawai Islands of Indonesia, an archipelago known for its rich animist traditions and deeply symbolic artistry. Carved from ...

First the fragment has been hand backed on a linen fabric, then stretched over a wooden stretcher and finished with a wooden frame. Mid 20th C. Mali Ready to go on a wall. Framed It...

A striking Indonesian silk kain lawon with a central diamond pattern, Sumatra, Indonesia, late 19th or early 20th century. The ceremonial shawl, call...

Set of 10 African women's heads carved in wood in a tribal style. Great decorative effect in any decor. Some of them with metal ornaments in their hair or around their necks. Earring...

Immerse yourself in the artistry of the Chancay civilization with this extraordinary 12th-14th century handwoven and knotted textile. Echoing the mastery of a culture known for its i...

Beaded Collar South Africa, South Nguni, Mfengu. Late 19th / early 20th century. Glass beads, leather strips. The colors are a symbolic language, poetic and intimate.

Adire Eleko Woman's Wrapper Yoruba People Nigeria Circa 1960s-1970s Cotton) (2 panels), starch-resist and stencil dyed with indigo 74 x 67 3/4 ins (188 x 172 cm) "IRANA RDLEN " w...

This 19th-century Ainu Attus (bark fiber) robe is a remarkable testament to the cultural heritage and resilience of the Ainu people. Crafted with meticulous care, it stands as an exc...

Antique Tribal Dayak Plaited Rattan Longhouse Mat (Tikar), Kalimantan The tightly woven longhouse sleeping mats of Kalimantan are almost exclusively constructed by women, who begin ...

Nice new Kilim with beautiful tribal design of Turkish Kilims and nice colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.

Tapa cloth made from mulberry fiber with natural pigments, Fiji, mid-20th century.