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Item Ships From: Bay Area
Small early Kuba Cup With Sweet Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small early Kuba Cup With Sweet Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa Finely carved hair in tight geometric form, small projecting ears. Some damage and wear t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Small early Kuba Cup With Sweet Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
Small early Kuba Cup With Sweet Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa

Small early Kuba Cup With Sweet Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa

20th Century Tribal Bamboo Comb, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid to late 20th century incised bamboo comb, Huon Gulf, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea This large incised comb is typical of the bamboo combs of the Huon Gulf area. This parti...
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Late 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Bamboo

20th Century Tribal Bamboo Comb, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
20th Century Tribal Bamboo Comb, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

20th Century Tribal Bamboo Comb, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

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 costu...
Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria
African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria

African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria

Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Well-used wood door lock used by the Bambara people, Mali, Africa, with crosspiece. The top is an animal head with horns possibly an antelope. Includes...
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece
Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece

Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece

Antique Prestige Basket, Tanzania
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Prestige open top basket Sukuma People (?) Tanzania Circa 1900 Coiled and woven basketry, natural fibers and dye 8 x 6 1/2 inches (21 x 16.5 cm) Provenance: ex private collection U...
Category

Early 1900s Tanzanian Tribal Antique Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Antique Prestige Basket, Tanzania
Antique Prestige Basket, Tanzania

Antique Prestige Basket, Tanzania

Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old weathered tribal squatting spring figure with hands raised in namaste position, traces of clay and incrustation, expressive carved open mouth and eyes. These were protective figu...
Category

Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying
Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying

Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying

Lively Standing Mumuye Figure with Expressive Face, Open Hair, Crest, Published
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early standing Mumuye stylized figure with crested hair and open work details. Classic rounded cubist forms that the Mumuye sculptors are known for. Nort...
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Lively Standing Mumuye Figure with Expressive Face, Open Hair, Crest, Published
Lively Standing Mumuye Figure with Expressive Face, Open Hair, Crest, Published

Lively Standing Mumuye Figure with Expressive Face, Open Hair, Crest, Published

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 angul...
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Small Salampasu Warrior's Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century
Early Small Salampasu Warrior's Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century

Early Small Salampasu Warrior's Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century

Strong Cubist Lobi Standing Figure One Arm Out Ghana, Africa Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Finely carved large geometric figure from the Lobi, of Ghana and Burkina Faso, dating from the early to mid-20th century. It has a captivating intense gaze and one arm folded on ches...
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Strong Cubist Lobi Standing Figure One Arm Out Ghana, Africa Early 20th Century
Strong Cubist Lobi Standing Figure One Arm Out Ghana, Africa Early 20th Century

Strong Cubist Lobi Standing Figure One Arm Out Ghana, Africa Early 20th Century

20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by Unknown Jeweler
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by unknown jeweler Kina shells were traditionally worn in the western highlands of Papua New Guinea as pectorals, either with a fibe...
Category

Late 20th Century American Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by Unknown Jeweler
20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by Unknown Jeweler

20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by Unknown Jeweler

Large Polychrome Fruitera Pedestal Dish, Cocle Culture, Panama
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Polychrome Fruitera Pedestal Dish, Cocle Culture, Panama A large pedestal dish with two hammerhead shark-like sea creatures in plum, ochre and b...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Panamanian Tribal Antique Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

Large Polychrome Fruitera Pedestal Dish, Cocle Culture, Panama
Large Polychrome Fruitera Pedestal Dish, Cocle Culture, Panama

Large Polychrome Fruitera Pedestal Dish, Cocle Culture, Panama

Set of Six Early 20th Century Carved Wood Knobkerries, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Six Knobkerries from South Africa A group of six knobkerries from South Africa, mounted together on a wooden base. These were originally used as weapons during battle but have evolv...
Category

Early 20th Century South African Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Early 20th Century Carved Wood Knobkerries, South Africa
Set of Six Early 20th Century Carved Wood Knobkerries, South Africa

Set of Six Early 20th Century Carved Wood Knobkerries, South Africa

Ancient Fiji Islands Flat Serving Bowl or Platter 19th century Polynesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ancient Fiji Islands Flat Serving Bowl or Platter 19th century, made of very dense hardwood with deep patina, and expected wear on bottom. Two small opposing holes for suspension. B...
Category

Late 19th Century Fijian Tribal Antique Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ancient Fiji Islands Flat Serving Bowl or Platter 19th century Polynesia
Ancient Fiji Islands Flat Serving Bowl or Platter 19th century Polynesia

Ancient Fiji Islands Flat Serving Bowl or Platter 19th century Polynesia

Old Pende giwoyo Red Mask with Beard and Woven Raffia Hair Cap Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Pende giwoyo mask with red pigments, black and white beard with carved triangles and woven black raffia hair cap The mask is 13 1/4 inches high, on custom...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Old Pende giwoyo Red Mask with Beard and Woven Raffia Hair Cap Congo Africa
Old Pende giwoyo Red Mask with Beard and Woven Raffia Hair Cap Congo Africa

Old Pende giwoyo Red Mask with Beard and Woven Raffia Hair Cap Congo Africa

Early Hardwood Mexican Mask, Man With Moustache and Beard early 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early hardwood Mexican mask, representing a man with moustache and beard with curly hair on forehead. Strong, sharp carving with high relief detaisl. Heavy staining and wear inside...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Early Hardwood Mexican Mask, Man With Moustache and Beard early 20th century
Early Hardwood Mexican Mask, Man With Moustache and Beard early 20th century

Early Hardwood Mexican Mask, Man With Moustache and Beard early 20th century

Old Toraja Group of three Basketry Wrapped Coconut Containers, Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Group of three pieces. Two old used finely wrapped basketry enclosed coconut containers and one cup from the island of Toraja, Indonesia. The tall one has a flat wood stopper with classic Toraja designs, Early to mid 20th century or earlier, with deep dark patina from traditional use. Evidence of wear and use, smaller container with carved wood top attached by string. Last view...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Old Toraja Group of three Basketry Wrapped Coconut Containers, Indonesia
Old Toraja Group of three Basketry Wrapped Coconut Containers, Indonesia

Old Toraja Group of three Basketry Wrapped Coconut Containers, Indonesia

Early Pende Giwoyo Mask with Strong Face and Woven Black Raffia Hair Cap
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Pende giwoyo mask with traces of yellow, black and red pigments and woven black raffia hair cap. Strong face with tight expression, weathered surface, goo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Early Pende Giwoyo Mask with Strong Face and Woven Black Raffia Hair Cap
Early Pende Giwoyo Mask with Strong Face and Woven Black Raffia Hair Cap

Early Pende Giwoyo Mask with Strong Face and Woven Black Raffia Hair Cap

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 Tribal Antique Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Guardian Figure, Northwest Nepal
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Guardian Figure, Northwest Nepal

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Guardian Figure, Northwest Nepal

Old Weathered Hardwood Kuna Indian Abstract Figure, Panama, Ina Sua Wood
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old well weathered hardwood Kuna Indian abstract figure, Panama, Provenance, old CA state collection. Body abstracted down to two forms for shoulders and hips, with small fine head....
Category

Early 20th Century Panamanian Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old Weathered Hardwood Kuna Indian Abstract Figure, Panama, Ina Sua Wood
Old Weathered Hardwood Kuna Indian Abstract Figure, Panama, Ina Sua Wood

Old Weathered Hardwood Kuna Indian Abstract Figure, Panama, Ina Sua Wood

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 Tribal Antique Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Hammer Currency, Ensuba, Bafia People, Cameroon
19th Century Hammer Currency, Ensuba, Bafia People, Cameroon

19th Century Hammer Currency, Ensuba, Bafia People, Cameroon

Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Patina
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old carved wood handle from Nepal, North India or other Himalayan culture. A butter churn handle called a ghurra. Created in the early 20th century. The handle with finely carved...
Category

Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Patina
Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Patina

Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Patina

19th or Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Snake Currency Sculpture Zaire Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th or early 20th century copper snake currency sculpture Zaire Africa Ngelima culture, Zaire, hand-forged, copper rod in an anthropomorphic styli...
Category

Late 19th Century Congolese Other Antique Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

19th or Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Snake Currency Sculpture Zaire Africa
19th or Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Snake Currency Sculpture Zaire Africa

19th or Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Snake Currency Sculpture Zaire Africa

Old and Well Used Luba Wood Medicine Mortar with Classic Face, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old and well used Luba wood medicine mortar with classic carved Luba face, DRC Africa. The mortar is heavily worn and polished outside from many years of use, and the inside shows de...
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old and Well Used Luba Wood Medicine Mortar with Classic Face, DRC Africa
Old and Well Used Luba Wood Medicine Mortar with Classic Face, DRC Africa

Old and Well Used Luba Wood Medicine Mortar with Classic Face, DRC Africa

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 Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Clay

Contemporary Raku Ceramic Tribal Mask with Antlers by Argon
Contemporary Raku Ceramic Tribal Mask with Antlers by Argon

Contemporary Raku Ceramic Tribal Mask with Antlers by Argon

Old Tribal Stone Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Tribal stone squatting spring figure with hands raised in namaste position, traces of clay and incrustation, expressive carved face. These were protective figures used in Nepal. ...
Category

Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Stone

Old Tribal Stone Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste
Old Tribal Stone Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste

Old Tribal Stone Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste

Small Used Senufo Bird Beak Face Weaving Heddle Pulley, Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small used Senufo stylized bird beak face weaving heddle pulley, Ivory Coast Africa I Deep patina and polish from traditional use, circular wear inside from weaving bobbin, now absen...
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Small Used Senufo Bird Beak Face Weaving Heddle Pulley, Ivory Coast Africa
Small Used Senufo Bird Beak Face Weaving Heddle Pulley, Ivory Coast Africa

Small Used Senufo Bird Beak Face Weaving Heddle Pulley, Ivory Coast Africa

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 Tribal Antique Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

19th Century Large Buffalo Statue from Burma
19th Century Large Buffalo Statue from Burma

19th Century Large Buffalo Statue from Burma

Nepal Wood Dance Mask with Open Mouth Teeth, Late 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Oval dance mask from Nepal with powerful expression, open eyes and oval mouth with finely carved teeth, nicely carved ears. Heavy black encrusted patina inside and out from tradition...
Category

Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Nepal Wood Dance Mask with Open Mouth Teeth, Late 19th Century
Nepal Wood Dance Mask with Open Mouth Teeth, Late 19th Century

Nepal Wood Dance Mask with Open Mouth Teeth, Late 19th Century

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 Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Nepal Himalayan Butter Churn Handle, Early 20th Century with Heart Shape
Nepal Himalayan Butter Churn Handle, Early 20th Century with Heart Shape

Nepal Himalayan Butter Churn Handle, Early 20th Century with Heart Shape

Antique Greek Pair of Silk/Metal Thread Embroideries, 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Greek Pair Silk/Metal Thread Embroideries, 18th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 0'11" L x 0'6" W Origin: Greece Period: 18th Cen...
Category

18th Century Greek Antique Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Greek Pair of Silk/Metal Thread Embroideries, 18th Century
Antique Greek Pair of Silk/Metal Thread Embroideries, 18th Century

Antique Greek Pair of Silk/Metal Thread Embroideries, 18th Century

Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sexe Modesty Apron, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century tribal beaded cache-sexe modesty apron (pikuran), Bana Guili people, Mandara Mountains, Cameroon An unusual cache-sexe made of blue and yellow beads so scattered ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Beads

Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sexe Modesty Apron, Cameroon
Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sexe Modesty Apron, Cameroon

Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sexe Modesty Apron, Cameroon

Beaded Betel Bag, Sumatra, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sumatran beaded betel bag made of glass trade beads from early to mid-20th century.
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Beads

Beaded Betel Bag, Sumatra, Early to Mid-20th Century
Beaded Betel Bag, Sumatra, Early to Mid-20th Century

Beaded Betel Bag, Sumatra, Early to Mid-20th Century

Aboriginal Desert Shield Red Pigment Fine Incised Lines Australia on Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century Aboriginal Desert Shield of lightweight wood with finely incised carved vertical lines on front and back, encrusted red pigment, simple curved oval shape, b...
Category

Mid-20th Century Australian Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Aboriginal Desert Shield Red Pigment Fine Incised Lines Australia on Stand
Aboriginal Desert Shield Red Pigment Fine Incised Lines Australia on Stand

Aboriginal Desert Shield Red Pigment Fine Incised Lines Australia on Stand

Namji Doll with Beads, Cowries, Coins and Metal Rings, Cameroon Mid 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sometimes referred to as dolls, this is a highly abstract figure with conical head, arms and legs held out from body, long columnar neck wrapped with mulitple strands of different si...
Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Namji Doll with Beads, Cowries, Coins and Metal Rings, Cameroon Mid 20th century
Namji Doll with Beads, Cowries, Coins and Metal Rings, Cameroon Mid 20th century

Namji Doll with Beads, Cowries, Coins and Metal Rings, Cameroon Mid 20th century

Noblewoman's Ceremonial Overskirt, Kuba People
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Noblewoman’s Ceremonial Overskirt Shoowa People, DR Congo Mid 20th century Raffia, palm fiber, stem stitch and cut pile embroidery 42.5 x 2 ins. (108 x 51 cm) An unusual overskirt ...
Category

1950s Congolese Tribal Vintage Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

Noblewoman's Ceremonial Overskirt, Kuba People
Noblewoman's Ceremonial Overskirt, Kuba People

Noblewoman's Ceremonial Overskirt, Kuba People

Rare Gabon Mask From Tsogho Peoples with Character, Central Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early and rare mask from Gabon, Central Africa, created by the Tsogho peoples. Powerful large mask with carved open eyes, and black painted eyes above, below heavy carved eyebrows. ...
Category

Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Rare Gabon Mask From Tsogho Peoples with Character, Central Africa
Rare Gabon Mask From Tsogho Peoples with Character, Central Africa

Rare Gabon Mask From Tsogho Peoples with Character, Central Africa

Adire Eleko Yoruba Textile
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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 ...
Category

1960s Nigerian Tribal Vintage Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Adire Eleko Yoruba Textile
Adire Eleko Yoruba Textile

Adire Eleko Yoruba Textile

Early Danced Black Wood Mask From the Guro Peoples Ivory Coast Bird on top
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Danced Black Wood Mask From the Guro Peoples Ivory Coast Bird on top. Finely carved mask with carved open eyes, and pointed nose and slightly smiling mouth. It is in good co...
Category

Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Danced Black Wood Mask From the Guro Peoples Ivory Coast Bird on top
Early Danced Black Wood Mask From the Guro Peoples Ivory Coast Bird on top

Early Danced Black Wood Mask From the Guro Peoples Ivory Coast Bird on top

Strong Cubist Lobi Standing Figure Ghana Burkina Faso Africa Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Finely carved large geometric figure from the Lobi, of Ghana and Burkina Faso, dating from the early to mid-20th century. It has a large head with projecting eyes, nose and mouth cre...
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Strong Cubist Lobi Standing Figure Ghana Burkina Faso Africa Early 20th Century
Strong Cubist Lobi Standing Figure Ghana Burkina Faso Africa Early 20th Century

Strong Cubist Lobi Standing Figure Ghana Burkina Faso Africa Early 20th Century

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam shell Measures: 7.5 x 8.5 in / 19 x 22 cm Height on c...
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea

Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea

Antique Dogon Forged Iron Horse and Rider Figure, Mali, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Dogon forged iron horse with figure. figure wears a crested hat and has one hand on reins, the other curved up in the air for balance. It is in good condition, appropriate for its a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Antique Dogon Forged Iron Horse and Rider Figure, Mali, Africa
Antique Dogon Forged Iron Horse and Rider Figure, Mali, Africa

Antique Dogon Forged Iron Horse and Rider Figure, Mali, Africa

Small Used Senufo Bird Faced Weaving Heddle Pulley, Ivory Coast Africa I
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small used Senufo stylized bird faced weaving heddle pulley, Ivory Coast Africa I Deep patina and polish from traditional use, circular wear inside from weaving bobbin, now absent. 6...
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Small Used Senufo Bird Faced Weaving Heddle Pulley, Ivory Coast Africa I
Small Used Senufo Bird Faced Weaving Heddle Pulley, Ivory Coast Africa I

Small Used Senufo Bird Faced Weaving Heddle Pulley, Ivory Coast Africa I

Woven Mat, Kuba People
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Kuba mat from the Kasai region of the D.R.Congo These were used on the ground, there are photos showing the Kuba King seated on similar ones. Raffia cord is wrapped around the thic...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia, Palmwood

Woven Mat, Kuba People
Woven Mat, Kuba People

Woven Mat, Kuba People

Small Wrapped Bundled Yaka Fetish on stand, DRC Congo, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Classic Yaka fetish of darkened wood with polished and worn patina, wearing a conical hat, and enclosed by wrapped fetish bundle. Typical Yaka face with strong lines on face outlini...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Small Wrapped Bundled Yaka Fetish on stand, DRC Congo, Africa
Small Wrapped Bundled Yaka Fetish on stand, DRC Congo, Africa

Small Wrapped Bundled Yaka Fetish on stand, DRC Congo, Africa

Early 20th Century Prestige Cloth, Dida People, Ivory Coast
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century prestige cloth, Dida people, Ivory Coast Raffia, natural dyes An engaging example of resist-dyed prestige cloths, this raffia fragment is professionally mounted o...
Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

Early 20th Century Prestige Cloth, Dida People, Ivory Coast
Early 20th Century Prestige Cloth, Dida People, Ivory Coast

Early 20th Century Prestige Cloth, Dida People, Ivory Coast

Pair West African Incised Iron and Copper Axe Form Currency Pieces Custom Mounts
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A pair of West African incised iron and copper wire axe form currency pieces. On custom mounts. In the form of a ritual axe, which in many parts of Africa was carried over the shoul...
Category

Mid-20th Century North African Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Pair West African Incised Iron and Copper Axe Form Currency Pieces Custom Mounts
Pair West African Incised Iron and Copper Axe Form Currency Pieces Custom Mounts

Pair West African Incised Iron and Copper Axe Form Currency Pieces Custom Mounts

Noblewoman's Ceremonial Overskirt, Kuba People
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Noblewoman’s Ceremonial Overskirt Shoowa People, DR Congo First half 20th century Raffia, palm fiber, stem stitch and cut pile embroidery 49 x 23 ins. (124.5 x 58.5 cm) The eroded ...
Category

Early 1900s Congolese Tribal Antique Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

Noblewoman's Ceremonial Overskirt, Kuba People
Noblewoman's Ceremonial Overskirt, Kuba People

Noblewoman's Ceremonial Overskirt, Kuba People

Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest
Located in San Mateo, CA
Anglo Indian hardwood campaign or dowry chest. This has brass straps, handles and large hinges on the interior. The lock has the original key. The chest is in good condition. It show...
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest
Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest

Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest

Fon Carved Wood Ceremonial Seat with Multiple Figures, Benin, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fon carved heavy hard wood ceremonial seat with multiple figures, from Benin, Africa. Dark stained wood with worn areas from use, "U" shaped seat supported by four caryatid figures, ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fon Carved Wood Ceremonial Seat with Multiple Figures, Benin, Africa
Fon Carved Wood Ceremonial Seat with Multiple Figures, Benin, Africa

Fon Carved Wood Ceremonial Seat with Multiple Figures, Benin, Africa

Old Stone Axe With Carved Face, Pierced Nose, Papua New Guinea on custom Base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early hand carved stone axe with face, long nose with pierced nostrils, framed by loose oval form. Round eyes and slit mouth. Old worn surface. 8 1/2 inches high, early to mid 20th...
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Stone

Old Stone Axe With Carved Face, Pierced Nose, Papua New Guinea on custom Base
Old Stone Axe With Carved Face, Pierced Nose, Papua New Guinea on custom Base

Old Stone Axe With Carved Face, Pierced Nose, Papua New Guinea on custom Base

Early Standing Bambara or Malinke Female Figure Deep Patina, Mali West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Bambara or Malinke standing female figure with arms at sides, heavy wear and polish from handling and use. Possibly cut from the top of prestige staff. Fine refined abstract ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Standing Bambara or Malinke Female Figure Deep Patina, Mali West Africa
Early Standing Bambara or Malinke Female Figure Deep Patina, Mali West Africa

Early Standing Bambara or Malinke Female Figure Deep Patina, Mali West Africa

Pair of Iron Spatulate Currencies, Chamba or Mambila, Cameroon or Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of iron flat spatulate currency pieces, made by the Chamba or Mambila peoples of Cameroon or Nigeria. Mid 20th century or older. 10 1/2 inches high for larger currency. Pair ...
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Pair of Iron Spatulate Currencies, Chamba or Mambila, Cameroon or Nigeria
Pair of Iron Spatulate Currencies, Chamba or Mambila, Cameroon or Nigeria

Pair of Iron Spatulate Currencies, Chamba or Mambila, Cameroon or Nigeria

Early 20th Century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana 'Bambara' People, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana (Bambara) People, Mali Chiwara headcrests represent the antelope spirit who taught the Bamana people ...
Category

Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana 'Bambara' People, Mali
Early 20th Century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana 'Bambara' People, Mali

Early 20th Century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana 'Bambara' People, Mali

Early Carved Wood Bamum or Bafut Ceremonial Bowl with Lizards, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Well used and loved Bamum or Bafut ceremonial carved wood bowl with openwork geometric design of pair of lizards with geometric heads winding around bowl. Band of geometric shapes a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Carved Wood Bamum or Bafut Ceremonial Bowl with Lizards, Cameroon
Early Carved Wood Bamum or Bafut Ceremonial Bowl with Lizards, Cameroon

Early Carved Wood Bamum or Bafut Ceremonial Bowl with Lizards, Cameroon

Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich patina. In the form of a stylized face with the base of the cup a foot. Great incised classic Kuba crisscross design for hair. Deep patina from extensive use, early 20th century. Small chips to top rim. Great stylized heart shaped face with expressive eyes. Measures 6 1/5 x 3 1/2 x 5 inches. Kuba palm wine cups...
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot
Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot

Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot

Abron Drum Attendant Standing Figure Arms Out, Ghana, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Abron Drum Attendant standing figure with both arms out front. From Ghana, early 20th century. Rich, dark patina to the surface. A wonderful streamlined (really Art Deco in feeling) or cubist style dancing male...
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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Abron Drum Attendant Standing Figure Arms Out, Ghana, Early 20th Century
Abron Drum Attendant Standing Figure Arms Out, Ghana, Early 20th Century

Abron Drum Attendant Standing Figure Arms Out, Ghana, Early 20th Century

Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century male baule figure, ivory coast, Africa A stylistically pleasing sculpture of a spiritual spouse (blolo bian) from the Baule culture....
Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Other Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa
Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa

Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa

Tribal Mid-20th Century Zulu Women's Red Cotton Hat, Isicholo, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century Tribal Zulu women's woven red cotton hat, Isicholo, from South Africa This woman's cotton Isicholo hat is a beautiful example of the hats worn during special ceremo...
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Bay Area - Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Tribal Mid-20th Century Zulu Women's Red Cotton Hat, Isicholo, South Africa
Tribal Mid-20th Century Zulu Women's Red Cotton Hat, Isicholo, South Africa

Tribal Mid-20th Century Zulu Women's Red Cotton Hat, Isicholo, South Africa

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