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Style: Tribal
African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century Offered for sale is a 20th century African Yoruba hand-carved wood fertility doll made in the Tribal style. These d...
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Shell, Beads

Ngombe Throwing Knife, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With its many blades and dramatic form, this impressive throwing knife would have been a status symbol and a form of currency among the Ngombe peoples o...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

African Luba Mboko Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Receiving guidance from tribal ancestors was a central aspect of the Luba people's spiritual practices. This ceramic spiritually significant vessel is topped with a crossed leg figure whose head has an opening critical for a divination ritual. Known as an mboko, this handled vessel would have been filled with items like antelope horns, shells, dried beetles, human teeth...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Yoruba Painted Veranda Post
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved with a figurative design, this TOTEM-like wooden post was crafted by an artisan of the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria. Resembling the tall houseposts used to support the roof of a home, this shorter post would have been placed on a veranda courtyard as a symbolic and decorative element and did not bear weight. This veranda post...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Tribal Live Edge African Sculptural Panels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of exotic hard wood panels with hand carved wood tribal male and female figures. Each panel with three hand carvings spaced evenly on the panels, mid-20th century. 53.5 inches...
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1950s African Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Wooden Spice Box, Tribal Engravings Sliding Top, Nias, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This spice box comes for the Island of Nias, Indonesia. Dating to the early 20th Century it was crafted from a single block of wood. It features a sliding lid, has an elegant wood te...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Early to Mid-20th Century Bamboo Rooster Effigy, Terai, Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century bamboo rooster effigy, Terai, Nepal. A charming rooster made from the root of a bamboo from the Rai people of Terai, Nepal. He stands 8" high and his form ...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Hand-Crafted African Tribal Geometric Calabash Gourd Bowl #2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved and beautifully crafted natural Calabash gourd bowl, made by artisans in West Africa with gorgeous tribal geometric pattern. The calabash gourd ...
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Late 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper

Large Organic Lidded African Gourd Vessel Urn
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive in scale, large hand made organic hollowed out dried gourd vessel with lid and wood. Visible stitching and fabulous mottled reddish brown patina. Opening is 9.75”
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1950s Botswanan Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staff, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, this iron ...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

1950s Stoneware Sculpture of Tribal Woman
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Ceramic Stoneware Sculpture of Tribal Woman The charcoal coloring and patina is unique and would ground and add richness to a neutral interior setting Piece missing bottom of b...
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1950s Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Decorative Folk Art Carving of a Human
Located in Odense, DK
Fine hand carved Scandinavian wood sculpture / figure. Made by an unknown carpenter in 1960s. Great patina and overall good vintage con...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood, Wood

Betel Nut Box from Java with Polychromed Finish, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Betel Nut is consumed on a daily basis in a large portion of the Indonesian Archipelago. In Java, betel nut was offered as a sign of respect and hospitality when people would visit o...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Oblong Tribal Sea Shell Box with Removable Top and Geometric Design
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Oblong wooden box with inlaid shells. Created from bamboo or other similar material, this decorative box features white seashells in a tribal black and white design. At the top, blac...
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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Bamboo, Wood, Paint

Large Senegalese Hand-Woven Basket/Hamper with Top
Located in Miami, FL
Large Senegalese Hand-Woven Basket/Hamper with Top Offered for sale is a large and colorful geometrically designed hand woven basked from Senegal. The basket is made from coiled re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Senegalese Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Reed, Acrylic

Pair of African Spear Currencies on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon custom m...
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

19th Cenury Burmese Seated Mandalay Buddha in gilded Wood and Lacquer, ca. 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted around 1890, the 19th-century Burmese Seated Mandalay Buddha stands as an exquisite embodiment of spiritual devotion and artistic finesse. Carved from gilded wood and adorned...
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1890s Burmese Antique Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Tribal Pierced African Panel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very Decorative Carved and Pierced African Tribal Panel depicting a Female Ancestor. The powerful Female Figure supports a multitude of Stylized Carved Animals carved in three Band...
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20th Century African Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand-Carved Stone Sculptural Vase with Metal Display Stand
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking antique hand-carved stone vase is a highly sculptural decorative object, notable for its dramatic elongated form and organic spiral-carved surface. Crafted from solid d...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

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...
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Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Betel Nut Box from Sumba Island with Tribal Engravings, Indonesia, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Betel Nut is consumed on a daily basis in a large portion of the Indonesian Archipelago. In Sumba, like many parts of Indonesia betel nut was offered as a sign of respect and hospita...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Betel Nut Box from Java with Polychromed Finish, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Betel Nut is consumed on a daily basis in a large portion of the Indonesian Archipelago. In Java, betel nut was offered as a sign of respect and hospitality when people would visit o...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Riccardo Scarpa : Portrait of an African kid, black patinated terracota - C.1950
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Riccardo SCARPA (1905-1999, Italy) : "Portrait of a young African" Black varnished patinated terracota showing a cute portrait of a young african kid hairdressed with typical tribal...
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1950s French Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Yoruba Omo Bell, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This four-sided brass face bell, known as omo, was created by an artisan of the Ijebu Yoruba People of Southern Nigeria. A mark of the wearer's rank and power, the bell would have be...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Miniature Baule Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Noted for its individualistic, egalitarian, and progressive society, the Baule of Cote D'Ivoire were master craftspeople. This chair features their characteristically well polished w...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Miniature Baule Chair
Miniature Baule Chair
$624 Sale Price
57% Off
19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Rudder on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century vintage boat rudder, hand-crafted in Bali, Indonesia. Preserved almost intact, with its original paint and construction, naturally weathered by its age and use. Mo...
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1880s Balinese Antique Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Coconut Shell Engraved Tribal Bowl from Nias, Mentawai Islands, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand crafted and tribal engraved bowl originates from Nias Island Indonesia. It features tribal motifs along the rim and a beautiful hand hewn texture along its basin. It is cra...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Coconut

Antique African Tray Side Table or Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this African small tray side table hand carved from a single block of wood. Celebrating the cracks and crevices and all the other marks that time and loving use h...
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Early 1900s Antique Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Terracotta Jar from Java, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A terracotta jar from the island of Java, Indonesia with an elongated spout. Jugs such as these would have been used to store, water, oil and other liquids. The age related markings ...
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Early 1900s Indonesian Antique Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-Century Baoule Tribal Mask in Yellow-Black with Antelope Head Decoration
Located in Salzburg, AT
Expressive, interesting African Baoulé mask from Cote d'Ivoire from last third of the last century, carved from wood painted polychrome. The face is narrow & elegant and has a though...
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1970s Ivorian Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This tribal panel originates from the Batak tribe of Sumatra. The Batak are known for the elaborate decoration of their buildings and these decorative panel additions would have been...
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Indonesian Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal 19th century sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa with painted accents. Attracting our eye with its charismatic presence, this large hand carved shield from the Indonesian island of Sumatra is one of the most iconic images of the Batak tradition. Called a Singa Singa, it was placed in the exterior corners of the traditional houses adorned with boat-shaped roofs, to disperse fear. Presenting a high forehead and angular traits, this Singa Singa sculpture is accented with faint traces of black for the eyes and a nicely distressed patina revealing its life spent outdoors. The back is flat with a small hole. Perfect to decorate any wall or perhaps to be mounted on a base depending on your needs, its riveting presence and delicate scrolling décor will make this Batak Singa...
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tribal Figural Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage abstract tribal figure depicting a snake descending a torso
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20th Century Unknown Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Tribal Plank Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique tribal plank art with metal base. The piece features a 5.5' tall wooden plank with a colored ornate fish design. Great conversation piece for any space.
Category

20th Century Unknown Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa. Behold the striking allure of this large antique hand-carved Singa Singa, ...
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Rare Child Size Ceremonial Kanaga Masks, Dogon Peoples
Located in Buffalo, NY
Kananga masks form geometric patterns. These masks represent the first human beings and are normally made by carvers of the Awa society. The masks are worn during the Dama dancing ce...
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1930s Malian Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint, Wood

Vintage Tribal Figural Box
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage abstract tribal figure in the form of a container
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20th Century Unknown Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Bambara Ci Wara Headdress Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved to honor the mythical being Ci Wara, a Bambara deity that’s half mortal and half animal, this wooden headdress combines the graceful head and horns of a...
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tribal Figural Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage carved figure of a male dancer with cross hatched ear design
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20th Century Unknown Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Dayak "Mother and Child" Ironwood Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A hand-carved effigy of mother and child from the Dayak tribe in Borneo, mounted on a black metal stand. Ancestral figures were important in Dayak culture as a means of spiritual p...
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1910s Indonesian Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Beautifully Aged Vintage Tamegroute Pitcher / Vase C1920s
Located in London, GB
Original Tamegroute eathernware pitcher with vivid iconic deep green glaze specific to this small town on the edge of the Sahara. This version showing the qualities of earlier pieces...
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1920s Moroccan Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Asian Small Bronze and Enamel Painted Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage Asian small multicolored enamel decorated vase with flowers and a cloisonné design
Category

20th Century Unknown Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique Hand - Painted Russian Round Trinket Box
Located in Pasadena, TX
A small round red, yellow and black trinket box. This vintage hand - painted box will be glamourous on a dresser, nightstand, or coffee table. Large eno...
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Late 20th Century Russian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Maternal Fertility Figure
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is an Ashanti female fertility figure from Ghana, West Africa, circa Mid-20th century. Carved from a single block of wood, the statue depicts a female with typical coiffure ...
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Ashanti Maternal Fertility Figure
Ashanti Maternal Fertility Figure
$2,000 Sale Price
33% Off
Rustic Hand-Painted Terracotta Storage Jar with Green Abstract Motif
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking, large-scale terracotta storage jar captivates with its raw, elemental presence and authentic aged surface. Handcrafted with traditional techniques, its robust, rounded...
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Mid-20th Century European Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Australian Aboriginal Painting on Hollow Log
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lorrkon hollow log. Artist: Bronwyn Kelly. Year of birth: 1974. Nationality: Australian. Region: West Central Arnhem Land. Language group: Kuninjku. M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Embosed Metal Kirdi Shield from Cameroon on Bronze Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare repuse shield with natural fiber wraped handle from the Kirdi tribe Cameroon. Now on a patinated Bronze Stand. For a similar example please see- Benitez-Johannot, Purissim...
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20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Baule Wood Fertility Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Piece is very primitive. Its a mid to early 2oth century piece. Its carved from wood and has lots of character and patina.
Category

20th Century Ivorian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

1965 Handmade Vintage Art Studio Pottery Bowl Sculpture, Argentina
Located in North Miami, FL
Handmade fired clay decorative bowl with central eye motif and labyrinth pattern throughout. The rough textured surface and exterior of bowl is a wonderful and unique display of thi...
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1960s Argentine Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

1965 Handmade Vintage Art Studio Pottery Bowl Sculpture w/ Rich Coloring
Located in North Miami, FL
Handmade fired clay decorative bowl with rough textured surface. Abstract design with molded patterns in a two-tone glaze (earthy tones and turquoise accents) to bowl is a wonderful ...
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1960s Argentine Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Authentic Nigerian Igbo Mask
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Experience the beauty and authenticity of a 19th Century Nigerian Igbo Mask, a true cultural treasure. This stunning piece features intricate carvings and striking facial features th...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Paint

Ethiopian Milk Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Borana Oromo people of southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya are historically a cattle-keeping culture, and each household keeps a number of traditional vessels for storing and ch...
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

African Red Green Painted Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
Abstract and sculptural, this wooden form demonstrates the timeless appeal of African art. Hand-carved to an hourglass shape, the unusual figure is actually a grinding mortar, compri...
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20th Century African Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Handcrafted Tribal-Inspired Ceramic Vase with Geometric Motifs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your space with this stunning vintage handcrafted ceramic vase, adorned with intricate tribal-inspired geometric patterns. The bold yet harmonious design features a mix of ea...
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Mid-20th Century South American Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Miao Minority Tribe Necklace of Interlocking Chains Terminating in Dragons
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Silver Miao Minority Tribe Necklace featuring an arrangement of interlocking chains and dragon motifs mounted on a custom base. Meticulously designed to add a touch of cultu...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Wise Mirror Bikita, Modern Tribal Mask, black base, Brown solid Walnut wood
Located in Milan, Lombardy
A functional mirror for a dressing room, or wooden masks and sculpture for your living or your entrance. The drop-shaped mask Bikita is made of solid beech wood stained Canaletto walnut, with a brass element on the mirror. The base is an iron stand black lacquered, but upon request it is possible to have a metal wall hook. The project Wise Mirrors recalls the 3 Wise Men...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Enameled 16.5"L Bronze Roaring Tiger Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautifully enameled sculpture of a Tiger. The Tiger is made of bronze and is enameled. A nice addition to any home or workspace.
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Late 20th Century Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood. Headrests held great value to North Western nomadic pastoral tribes of Kenya as they have ...
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20th Century Kenyan Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood

Stunning Antique Burmese Architectural Pole on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Served as an architectural pole in a Burmese temple in its previous life, this impressively large pole was carved out of a single trunk of teak wood and is now displayed as an object...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Tribal Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Tribal decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Tribal decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Tribal decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Andrianna Shamaris, Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zougei, and Benin People. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $64 and tops out at $274,500 while the average work can sell for $1,500.

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