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Item Ships From: California
Early 20th Century Abstract Tapa Headdress, Santa Cruz Island, Solomon Islands
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tapa Headdress, Lepau, Santa Cruz Island, East Solomon Islands Paper mulberry tree inner bark, natural dye Late 19th to early 20th century 67.5 by 18 inches (171.4 by 45.7 cm) Ex pri...
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Early 20th Century Solomon Islands Tribal California - Tribal Art

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Natural Fiber

Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century animal hide, wood and leather tops shield from Southern Sudan.
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Early 20th Century Sudanese California - Tribal Art

Materials

Hide, Leather, Wood

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.
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Early 20th Century Indonesian California - Tribal Art

Materials

Beads

Stone Mortar and Pestle, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Stone mortar and pestle Nigeria 20th century Measures: Mortar: 21 x 15.5 x 2 in. / 53 x 39 x 5 cm Height on custom display stand: 26...
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20th Century Nigerian Other California - Tribal Art

Materials

Stone

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 ...
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1950s Congolese Tribal Vintage California - Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

Dan Janus Double Face Protective Kinde Charm, Ivory Coast, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Dan Janus double faced protective Kinde charm, from the Dan people of Ivory Coast, West Africa. Used as a charm for protection, with two different faces to show the duality of the w...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Ethnic Brass Traditional Anklet Bracelet from India Vide Poche
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Dhokra art old ethnic tribal brass traditional ankle bracelet from India, repurposed as ashtrays ,catchall, or vide poche. Handcrafted of a hollow band of heavy brass decorated with chevron repoussé banding and lost wax granulation. The brass inner plate was later added to use the bracelet as a small ashtray. The closure was a push pin mechanism that was closed. India, circa 1920s. Measure: 7"5 D x 2" H. "Dhokra is an ancient folk art tradition prevalent in India in the eastern states of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Dhokra craft objects are made through the process of non-ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique, which is one of the earliest and most advanced methods of metal casting known to human civilization. Its roots can be traced back 4500 years to the ancient city of Mohenjodaro in the Indus Valley Civilization. The name Dokra or Dhokra was used to indicate a group of craftsmen of nomadic type from the Dhokra Damar tribe, scattered over the regions of Bengal, Orisa and Madhya Pradash, whose wares were identified by their beautifully shaped and decorated metal products. The enchanting Dhokra art objects have motifs inspired by indigenous folk...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj California - Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tutsi Ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural pigment Measures: 20” long x 7 1/4” wide x 4” deep (50.5 x 1...
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1940s Rwandan Tribal Vintage California - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

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. ...
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Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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 California - Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Large Teak Burl Wood Bowl, East Java or Madura, 18th/19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A beautiful bowl, originally a musical frame drum called Terbang, which was used in ecstatic devotional music. The drum was hewn from a single piece of teak...
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Late 18th Century Javanese Organic Modern Antique California - Tribal Art

Materials

Teak

20th Century Oceanic Wood Feast Platter with Stylized Flying Fox Motif
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century Oceanic Wood Feast Platter with Stylized Flying Fox Motif Boiken Peoples, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea The platter's rich dark brown ...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Other California - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Painted White Woven Cane Fabric Beater from the Lega People of D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th century woven cane fabric beater from the Lega People of D. R. Congo A sculptural piece of African utilitarian ware used to beat the dust out of fabric as it would hang on a ...
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Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Aluminum

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. The unusual spiral weave on this cotton Isicholo makes this a beautiful and rare example of t...
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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

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,...
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Late 19th Century Cameroonian Tribal Antique California - Tribal Art

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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Late 19th Century Fijian Tribal Antique California - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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...
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Late 20th Century American Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

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 ...
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

Painted Ibibio Polychrome Face Mask with Figure on Top, Nigeria Africa colorful
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Painted Ibibio Polychrome Mask with Figure on Top, Nigeria Africa. Expressive small figure on top with one hand on top of head, other holding stom...
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Australian Aboriginal Art Barbara Charles Napaltjarri Hunting Dreaming Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, unique, and very engaging original acrylic on canvas painting titled "Hunting Dreaming" by indigenous Australian Aboriginal artist B...
Category

1980s Australian Tribal Vintage California - Tribal Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Paint

Decorative Horn with Brass Closure and Brass Tip for Storage, Drinking, 420
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful horn - typically used as a drinking cup on the camp, or storage of anything from gunpowder to tobacco - today, with the addition of a beaurtiful brass hinged top and adde...
Category

20th Century English Rustic California - Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Tribal Early to Mid-20th C. Offering Bowl Lid in the Shape of a Bird, Yoruba
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century Tribal Offering bowl lid in the form of a bird, Yoruba people This wonderful carved wood offering bowl lid is shaped like a bird, traditionally considered messenger...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Cut-Pile Raffia Panel, Shoowa People, Kuba, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Cut-Pile Raffia Panel, Shoowa People, a northern group of the Kuba, D.R. Congo A fascinating example of a cut-pile prestige cloth from the Shoowa people,...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Group of Four Toraja Wood Offering Bowls, Sulawesi, Indonesia Dark Patina
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Group of four Toraja wood offering bowls, from Sulawesi, Indonesia with dark deep patina from use. Created from native hardwood and with horn rings in the center portion (except on t...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kuba Woman's Ceremonial Skirt, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Noblewoman's Skirt. Kuba People, DR Congo. Raffia palm fiber, appliqué, embroidery. Measures: 146 x 31 inches (371 x 79 cm).
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Light Wood Yam Mask Elegant Flame Shaped Form
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik light wood yam mask. Elegant flame shaped form, old, oxidized wood with black accents, traces of yellow and white pigments. Small...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Woven Floral Vintage Textile
Located in San Diego, CA
Textile Art This is a beautiful remnant of a vintage floral textile. The design is woven on lightweight cotton and runs lengthwise as in the fi...
Category

20th Century Unknown California - Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Woven Floral Vintage Textile
Woven Floral Vintage Textile
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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...
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Other California - Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

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...
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Late 20th Century Malian Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Beads

Pair of African Igbo Open-Sided Cast Copper Cuff Bracelets
By Igbo People
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of African Igbo open-sided cast copper cuff bracelets, circa 1980s. The pair are a fine example of an open-sided cast copper cuff bracelet...
Category

Late 20th Century Nigerian Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Tutsi Beaded Prestige Staffs
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A group of six beaded wood Tutsi and Hutu ceremonial objects, the green striped one second from right is a knife, the others were used as staffs by elite members of the Tutsi and Hu...
Category

Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton, Glass, Beads, Wood

Group of Three Toraja Wood Offering Bowls, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Group of three Toraja wood offering bowls, from Sulawesi, Indonesia. Sweet abstract mid-century forms. Created from native hardwood and with horn rings, these strikingly sculptural w...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Papua New Guinea Weathered Sepik Stylized Hook Figure Mask
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea abstract hook figure or mask with two opposing hooks, and central looped design, Sepik River area. Some chips missing to central loops. Small hole at top for s...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

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...
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Makonde Tanzanian Carved Warrior Female Spear
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Warrior woman hunting spear of the African Makonde tribe. Traditionally, Makonde wood carving has served as a means of storytelling, preserving their hi...
Category

1950s Vintage California - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The price is for an individual currency and includes a stand. The custom stands can display the currencies horizontally with the rounded point facing to the left or right or mounted vertically. Please specify your preference. The shape of a Mfunte currency has a seemingly simple yet complex design. The forged iron surface was scratched in an end-to-end direction to create a visually interesting surface, a central raised vein to create two sections, and swelling was incorporated on the front at the straight end. The aging of the iron has further added to the texture and attractiveness of the design. Colonial coinage replaced Africa's traditional iron currencies...
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Late 19th Century Nigerian Antique California - Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Conical Leather and Straw Tribal Fulani Hat, Mali West Africa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Conical leather and straw tribal Fulani hat, Mali West Africa Folk Art organic fiber hat with leather applications that comes from the Fulani people in West Africa. It is typically worn by the Wodaabe, a nomadic cattle-herder subgroup of the Fulani. The organic straw is covered in leather straps both at the brim and top and with decorative leather elements in the middle. At the very top of the hat there is a knob which is covered in leather. At the base of the hat there is a chinstrap. The hats were featured on dancers in the 2018 music video "All the Stars" by the artist Kendrick Lamar...
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20th Century Malian Folk Art California - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Berber Wooden Sugar Hammer Marteau a Sucre Deggaga
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Berber hand-carved wooden sugar hammer "Deggaga". Handcrafted by the Berber women of Morocco, hand-carved and hand painted wood with tribal desig...
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Early 19th Century Moroccan Islamic Antique California - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Wood and Shell Inlay Scoop, Solomon Islands
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century Wood and Shell Scoop, Solomon Islands A small scoop in the shape of a whale, with three rows of inlaid notched shell triangles and three circular shell eyes. Nice...
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Early 20th Century Solomon Islands Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

Old Yaka Slit Drum, Deep Patina, Original Striker Congo Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old early Yaka slit drum, deep patina wear and polish from years of use, with original striker. From the Yaka people, Democratic Republic of Congo, early 20t...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

A pair of Tutsi Prestige baskets, Rwanda, mid 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Pair of Inkangara Prestige Baskets Rwanda or Burundi, Tutsi and Hutu peoples 20th century (1960s/1970s) Left H 13 ins (33 cm); D 7 ins (17.5 cm) Right H 13.5 ins (34...
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1960s Rwandan Tribal Vintage California - Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Ethiopian Wood Head Rest With Silver White Metal Beads and Dangles, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old well used Ethiopian head rest with attached oxidized silver or white metal beads and dangles. It is in good condition with wear, polish and eros...
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Moroccan Berber Ethnic Silver Bracelets
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Moroccan Berber Tribal bracelets. Moroccan Tribal bracelets from the High Atlas of Morocco. Handcrafted by Berber women using Moroccan silver nickel. The ethnic Nomadic and Bedouin jewelry...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Silver

Three Early Miniature Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Yam Masks on Custom Bases
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Group of three early Papua New Guinea Sepik miniature tightly woven raffia yam mask with areas of heavy yellow and black pigments. Different Bird imagery in...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Ivory Coast Zoomorphic Dance Mask, Gouro People
Located in CA, CA
A beautifully painted, stylised ritual dance mask with an assertive presence, used by the Gouro people of the Ivory Coast. The mask is in the form of an African wild dog...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian California - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Tuareg African Pewter Tea Pot from Mauritania
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage African Tuareg teapot Mauritania Mid-20th century Tuareg teapot from Mauritania, Africa, Western Sahara. Handcrafted of pewter, copper and brass ...
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Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Folk Art California - Tribal Art

Materials

Brass, Copper, Pewter

Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This piece is an excellent example of an adornment used by Abelam warriors to frighten their enemies. They are held in a warrior’s mouth for courage and to intimidate their adversary...
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Other California - Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber

Senoufo Ivory Coast 'Kpelié' Initiation Dance Mask, 1st Half of the 20th Century
Located in CA, CA
A strikingly darkly patinated and geometrically inscribed ritual mask made by the Senoufo people of the Ivory Coast. This delicately carved mask, with its characteristic arched eyebrows, oval head and narrow eyes represents a beauteous female spirit, with desirable dark skin, facial scarification to the sides of the mouth, and at the edges of the mask the elaborate rounded and rectangular hairstyles worn by women in Senoufo society. However, a mask of this sort, known as a ‘Kpelié’ mask...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian California - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kenya tribal wood headrest, stylized natural animal form, early 20th century, African. Early Rendille or Borana Headrest from Kenya. Using naturally found branch connections to form a stylized three legged animal form, these headrests were a treasured personal item...
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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...
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Silk, Cotton

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask With Pigments Custom Base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik tightly woven raffia mask from a talipun bride price currency. Areas of white, black and red pigments. Wonderful heart shaped face with open eyes and mouth. This mask or face would have been tied to a large shell which was the currency used...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

The Fabric of Moroccan Life Book by Ivo Grammet and Niloo Imami Paydar
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Fabric of Moroccan Life Book by Ivo Grammet and Niloo Imami Paydar. By Indianapolis Museum of Art. For centuries, the people of Morocco have been producing magnificent embroide...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Folk Art California - Tribal Art

Materials

Paper

Tall Slender Seated Wood Figure, Carribean Islands Mid 20th century Polynesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tall slender seated wood figure with long slender legs clasped at chest, holding fruit by feet. Carribean Islands or French Polynesia, Mid 20th century It is in good condition with ...
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Mid-20th Century Polynesian Tribal California - 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...
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique California - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Australian Aboriginal Art Janet Forrester Ngala Painting Snake & Milky Way Dream
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, unique, and quite engaging original painting titled "Snake And Milky Way Dreaming" by indigenous Australian Aboriginal artist Janet ...
Category

20th Century Australian Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Paint

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 ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Silver

Set of Three Vintage Zulu Long Wood Pipes on Custom Stands Beads South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Set of three vintage Zulu long carved wood pipes on custom metal stands, South Africa. Each on separate stand so can be arranged in multiple ways for great ...
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Ibibio Standing Wood Male Shrine Figure, powerful, Nigeria, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Ibibio standing carved wood male figure, powerful expression with hands on sides of stomach, exposed teeth and vertical raised scarification marks on sides of face. From a shr...
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal California - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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