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Tribal Art For Sale
New Guinea Asmat Large Serving Platter with Ancestor Head on top
Located in Point Richmond, CA
New Guinea, Indonesia from the Asmat people a large serving platter with ancestor head on top, crested with bird head. Scooped out inside with coating of white pigments. Outside wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
With one of the highest rates of twin births in the world, Yoruba cultures place special social and religious significance on twins, referred to as "emi alagbara" or "powerful spirit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Seated Luba Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Artisans from the Luba tribe were renowned for the organic flow of their carving style. This example clearly shows the smooth transition from aspect to aspect, maintaining a singular...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Dogon Tribe Hardwood Carved Rhythm Pounder from Mali, Africa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Museum quality Dogon tribe ironwood percussion pounder reportedly collected from a Tellem cave in the Bandiagara Escarpment in Mali. Collected in the late 1970’s with approximate age...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Kurtis Antone (Coast Salish, B. 1970) Signed Raven Ceremonial Dance Mask, Canada
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A powerfully carved mask representing the Raven, culture hero and trickster of Northwest Coast tribal legend. Kurtis was born on the Capilano reservation in North Vancouver, British ...
Category
20th Century Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Lance Joseph (Squamish, Salish B. 1957) Carved & Hand Painted Figural Column
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A strongly carved Figural Column by noted Coast Salish artist, Lance Joseph Joseph was born in 1957 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This carved figural totem, larger than l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Native American Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
An Unusually Large and Fine Tsonga ‘Antelope’ Headrest
Located in London, GB
An Unusually Large and Fine Tsonga ‘Antelope’ Headrest
Wood, pigment, glass beads
Zimbabwe
19th Century
SIZE: 20cm high, 32cm wide - 8 ins high, 12½ ins wide
PROVENANCE:
Ex Private UK collection
Sold through auction and purchased through Finch and Co...
Category
19th Century Zimbabwean Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
A Very Fine and Rare Headrest ‘Kali’ or ‘Kalimasi’ / ‘Kali Toloni’
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine and Rare Headrest ‘Kali’ or ‘Kalimasi’ / ‘Kali Toloni’
Bamboo, wood, coconut ‘sennet’ fibre
The ‘cross-bar’ (rest) engraved with triangular design reminiscent of ‘Tapa Cloth’
Two old paper labels, one stating African origin
Superb colour and patina from age and use
Tonga
18th - early 19th Century
SIZE: 12.5cm high, 44cm long - 5 ins high, 17¼ ins long
PROVENANCE:
Tennant’s Auction Rooms, Yorkshire, July 2009, lot 314, entered privately from the grand daughter and descendant of an eccentric antiques dealer from Harrogate, who used to ride around the town in a ‘trap’ pulled by a zebra ! to the amusement of the townsfolk
William Young (auctioneer, dealer, collector) died 1930’s
Miss Young (grand-daughter)
Ex Finch and Co...
Category
Early 19th Century Tongan Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Bamboo, Natural Fiber, Wood, Coconut
A Rare and Exceptional Carved Headrest ‘Kali Hahapo’
Located in London, GB
A Rare and Exceptional Carved Headrest ‘Kali Hahapo’
Excellent colour and patina
Wood, sennet (coconut fibre), glass beads
Tonga
Late 18th / Early 19th Century
SIZE: 19cm high, 5...
Category
Early 19th Century Tongan Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Wood, Coconut
Wooden Pende Antropomorphic Statue Congo Region Kasaï -19th century African Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Very rare Ancient And Exceptional Anthropomorphic Statue From The Pende Tribe
Country : DRCongo Kasaï Region
Age : late 19th century
Height : 48 cm
Excellent condition / missing t...
Category
Late 19th Century Congolese Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia, Hardwood
ARKO Rice Straw Art Wall 20 Sculpture Contemporary Art Japanese Craft
By ARKO
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Hand-sewed rice straw art by ARKO.
Title: Composition Marcato D Red Shadow
This is one of the series named "Composition XX"
The works that is mixed natural rice straw and red dyed...
Category
2010s Japanese Organic Modern Tribal Art
Materials
Canvas, Thread, Straw
Decorative and Mid Century African Hand Made Wooden and Hide Tribal Drum, 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and beautiful handmade drum in painted wood and hide produced i Africa early 1900s / 20th century. In original condition.
Very decorative and genuine and works well with many c...
Category
Early 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Hide, Wood
Set of three Kusu (Tribal) currency from Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in Chicago, IL
Three Kuso Currency pieces known as Boloko are from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They are made from forged iron and were used as currency in commerce. Today, they are sculp...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Vanuatu Fernwood Grade Ritual Figure, Ambrym Island
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vanuatu Fernwood Grade Ritual Figure, Ambrym Island. A sculpture carved from a solid section of the fibrous trunk of a tree fern composed of aerial roots surrounding a woody core, in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Vanuatuan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Organic Material
Vintage Ewe Ceremonial Raffia Dance Skirt with Shells, Ghana, 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Ghana, Vintage
Ewe ceremonial dance skirt made of raffia, textile and decorated with shells.
H 45 x W 65 cm
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art
Materials
Shell, Textile, Raffia
Painted Baule Blolo Bla Figure
By Baule Tribe
Located in Chicago, IL
The figurative sculptures of the Baule peoples of Cote d'Ivoire are recognizable by their strong, gently curving forms and serene composure. This figure of a woman was carved to repr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
20th Century Emberá-Wounaan Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary 20th century Emberá-Wounaan basket is a testament to the remarkable craftsmanship of the indigenous Emberá-Wounaan people of Panama a...
Category
20th Century Panamanian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Art Gallery Decoster Bamana female statue Bambara Mali African ART Malinke Marka
Located in Leuven, BE
A superb antique 19th century Bamana / Bambara female statue from Mali
People : Bamana / Bambara
Country : Mali
Age : 19th century
The anthropomorf jonyelini / jo female statue has...
Category
19th Century Malian Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the Bura tribe's burial ritual. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Terracotta
Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Buried with their flared mouths facing down, these cylindrical storage vessels protected the deceased's possessions as they transitioned to the afterl...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Terracotta
Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the Bura tribe's burial ritual. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Terracotta
Old African wooden bowl
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Wooden bowl handcrafted in Africa in the 1950s.
With its raw shape and organic hue, it will be perfect in a natural, refined and delicate decoration. Ideal in a wabi-sabi decoration...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
"Tenderness" Native American Painting by Carol Theroux (USA 1930-2021)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing "Tenderness" Native American Painting by Carol Theroux (USA 1930-2021), a captivating piece of art that encapsulates the profound ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
African Dogon antique wooden ladder/wooden object/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden ladder made by the Dogon tribe of West Africa.
With a unique history and culture, they live at the foot of cliffs, with about 700 villages and a population of about ...
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Other Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited with its truncated almond-shaped face, is made of wound copper, hammered brass and wood. Reliquary figures were used as guardians to protect the revered bones of venerated family ancestors and leaders and ward off unwanted spirits. These figures are meant to embody intense powers and were also commonly used in communal rites and ritual performances.
This particular piece came from an American collector who traveled the African continent and collected African artifacts for over 50 years. This piece has a beautiful, organically aged patina acquired naturally over time and use. It is mounted on a custom wooden display stand. We believe it dates back to the early to mid-1900s but could be older. We are listing as 20th century because we did not have it appraised.
This African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota (Bakota) Mohongwe Peoples decorative art would clearly stand out as part of a collection or by itself in any setting. Truly unique, eye-catching and engaging.
Dimensions on stand: 25 3/4" High, 7" Wide, 5 1/2" Deep
Kota Reliquary...
Category
Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
20th Century Navajo Silversmith Sadie Calvin Jasper and Silver Cuff
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th century Navajo silversmith Sadie Calvin Jasper and Silver bracelet
Four gorgeous red jasper cabochons are set in this nicely stamped silver bracelet...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Tribal Art
Materials
Silver
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 Art
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Trivet by David Marshall, Spain, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and large brutalist trivet designed and created by the artist David Marshall in the 70s in Spain. Brass and aluminum structure. Rare design object that will decorate your inte...
Category
1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Tribal Art
Materials
Brass
Beaded Yoruba Staff
Located in Chicago, IL
The Yoruba people reserve the use of glass beads for royalty, priests and priestesses, as well as embellishing ritual and ceremonial objects. Though only kings are allowed to use bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
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 Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ewe Kente
By Ewe People
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a fine piecevof Kente Textile from the Ewe people of the Volta region of Ghana. Woven from handspun cotton and natural dyes. This is a prestige cloth worn by a high ranking Elder of the Ewe people. The pattern denotes the individuals high status within the community with the dark blue background indicating the wisdom and knowledge of the owner. This piece will date from the 1930's and is in very fine condition. Ewe Kente...
Category
1930s Ghanaian Tribal Vintage Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Gucci sneakers
Located in Нұр-Сұлтан, KZ
Black Gucci sneakers were previously used in size 7, black color of the product in the photo
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tribal Art
Materials
Leather
1960s Antique Large Penca De Balangandan Afro-American Amulet Tinplate, Brazil
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolutely unique very large creole 'Penca De Balangandan' from Brazil from around 1960.
Tin base, possibly silver plated.
Traditional slave amule...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian American Colonial Tribal Art
Materials
Tin
Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art
A rare exceptionally large male Cup bearer ritual shrine figure standing upright holding a cup in front
carv...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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 Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Old African wooden bowl
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Wooden bowl handcrafted in Africa in the 1950s.
With its raw shape and organic hue, it will be perfect in a natural, refined and delicate decoration. Ideal in a wabi-sabi decoration...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Statue 'Boli' Bambara Mali C1950
Located in Paris, FR
African Statue 'Boli' Bambara Mali C1950 Zoomorphic altar statuette (Boli). Kono tribe.
Provenance: Swedish private collection, inherited with the Fam...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Earthenware
Early 20th Century Leather Shield, Taposa/Turkana, South Sudan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Leather Shield, South Sudan
A small leather shield typical of the region known as an upwal, concave hide is attached to a reed spine with plaiting to form a strong grip. Mounted on ...
Category
Early 20th Century Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Leather
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 Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Zulu Milk Jug
Located in Richmond, VA
The Zulu people have traditionally been pastoral people, relying on cows for meat and milk. The daily practice of milking was preceded with singing and dancing, along with the royal milkers holding the wooden pails...
Category
20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand.
A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space!
Dimensions: (approx)
Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep;
Mask only: 15" Tall;
7 lbs total
Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas.
Excellent Condition:
Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example
Primitive Arts Of Africa:
Among the Suku of the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks plays crucial role in protecting boys during initiation, the vulnerable period between boyhood and manhood. The power contained in Hemba masks...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Early Afikpo Stylized Geometric Mask, with Long Face West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved African Afikpo mask with stylized geometric long face.
From Nigeria close to the Cross River.
From an old collection in the Southwest.
Overall dimensions 15 x 4 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-Twentieth Century Granary Door Lock in the Form of a Crocodile
Located in London, GB
This mid-twentieth century Bambara door lock from Mali has been carved into the form of a crocodile, a symbol of protection in the Bambara culture. The crocodile-shaped door lock, ad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Sculpture, Lobi Male Figure, Burkina Faso, Mid/Late-1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture, Lobi Male Figure with one hand pointing upwards, Burkina Faso. Mid/late-1900s.
Height excl. base 13 cm. Total height 15 cm. Patina, signs of age.
Provenance: Dealer and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Collection of Tibetan Money
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional collection of Tibetan Money, exchange currency in shell
all of them with little holes to adjust them to a belt or object to hold them togeth...
Category
1920s Tibetan Vintage Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Mid-20th Century Zuni Triple Strand Fetish Native American Necklace
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century Zuni triple strand Fetish native American necklace
A dramatic triple-strand fetish necklace is festooned with birds, fish, b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Tribal Art
Materials
Stone, Silver
Antique Anatolian Bergama Heybe Bags, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Anatolian Turkish Bergama Heybe Bags Rug, Late 19th Century
Additional Information:
Dimensions: 1'8" W x 4'2" L
Origin: Anatolia (Turkey)
Period: Late 19th Century
Rug ID: 1...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Shahsevan Sumak Bagface, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Shahsevan Sumak Bagface, 19th Century
Against a deep modulated indigo ground, rows of delicate flowering shrubs are elegantly drawn in the field of this Northwest Persian su...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Bakhtiari Sumak Bagface, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persia Bakhtiari Sumak Bagface, 19th Century
Flat woven bags executed in various sumak techniques were crucial items for Persian and Caucasian nomads as they traveled with t...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Silver Cuffs, Hazara Triba, Afghanistan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century silver tribal cuffs, Hazara tribe, Afghanistan
A pair of silver cuffs worn by women of the Hazara tribe in Afghanistan. Very good workmanship and condition. Weight ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Silver
African Art Statue "Fetish Fertility Figure"
Located in Norton, MA
A precious African Art Statue with oven balls for hair, basket weave texture on the face, and wearing a loin cloth. The brass panels are applied on ...
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Asafo Banner
By Fante People
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very rare example of an Asafo Banner from the Fante people of the Cape Coast of Ghana . The Asafo have been a highly militarised society long before the Europeans set foot ...
Category
1940s Ghanaian British Colonial Vintage Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
African mask Toussiana bird Burkina Faso Mid XXem
Located in Paris, FR
Toussiana Plank Bird from Burkina Faso Mid XXem
Provenance: private Swedish collection , auction
The TOUSSIAN live in the Southwest of Burkina Faso. The mask presented here is a Loni...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Dogon Peoples (Mali) Pigment, Fiber, Hardwood Walu Antelope Mask
Located in Nottingham, GB
There are nearly eighty styles of Dogon masks, and for the most part they all utilize the use of various geometric shapes in their design, independent of the
various animals they are...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Hardwood
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Sumba, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array...
Category
1950s Indonesian Other Vintage Tribal Art
Materials
Yarn
Early Twentieth-Century Prestige Elephant Stool
Located in London, GB
This impressive early twentieth-century stool, from the Ashanti culture in Ghana, depicts an elephant - an Ashanti symbol of power and strength. Finely carved from a heavy brown wood...
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Persian Afshar Bagface, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persian Afshar Bagface Bag, c. 1900
This highly graphic Afshar bag face draws a large central indigo-blue hexagon against a complimentary contrasting terra cotta field. Both...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Shahsevan Sumak Bagface, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persian Shahsevan Sumak Bagface, 19th Century
Using a saturated and subtly modulated medium-blue ground this large Shahsevan sumak bag face draws a creative reinterpretation...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
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