Tribal Folk Art

Style: Tribal

Exploratory Medieval Blue Thyme 240x300 cm Handknotted Rug

Located in Milano, IT

Where do timeless traditions meet the spirit of exploration? This exquisite, hand-knotted rug by is a captivating answer. Drawing inspiration from the artistic heritage of diverse cu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Exploratory Medieval Blue Thyme 240x300 cm Handknotted Rug

$4,241 Sale Price

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Moody Navy, Spring Green Camel Over-sized Runner, c.1940 s

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Moody Navy, Spring Green & Camel Over-sized Runner About: Absolutely stunning over-sized long tribal runner that has so many unusual and noteworthy elements it's not even funny! Fir...

Category

20th Century Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Moody Navy, Spring Green Camel Over-sized Runner, c.1940 s

$5,850

Tunisian Embroidered Pillow

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare vintage Tunisian embroidered pillow (only ONE), to combine with old Tunisian tissue or carpet LU1379213196871 or LU1379213196841 - SN/FS.

Category

Mid-20th Century Tunisian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Tunisian Embroidered Pillow

$714 / set

Beninese Bronze and Rope Bust

Located in Miami, FL

Created in Benin some time during the late 19th Century, and acquired at the Albert F. Gordon Tribal Arts Gallery in New York in the early 1970s, this is a bronze cast bust embellish...

Category

Late 19th Century Beninese Antique Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Beninese Bronze and Rope Bust

$1,800

Collection of Kriss Handles, Java, Indonesia, Late 18th / Early 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

A set of thirteen kriss handles originating from Java, Indonesia, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century. Beautiful aged patina in dark or amber tones. Exquisite carving wo...

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1790s Indonesian Antique Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Collection of Kriss Handles, Java, Indonesia, Late 18th / Early 19th Century

$2,144 / set

Ciwara Bambara headdress in carved wood and basketry, Mali, Early 20th century

Located in NICE, FR

A very pleasing Ciwara crest, singularly small and accompanied by its original headdress, depicting a stylized antelope leaning on a pangolin. The antelope is ridden by a woman, and white horsehair has been added to the tips of the horns. The piece is carefully sculpted, with notches decorating the bodies of the antelope and the pangolin. Rattan, plant fiber, cowries, wood Very fine velvety mat patina, Circa 1950 An animal called Ciwara is said to have taught the Bambara how to cultivate the land, and during agrarian ceremonies, they recall the myth through the stylized representation of an antelope whose name ci wara...

Category

Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Ciwara Bambara headdress in carved wood and basketry, Mali, Early 20th century

$2,037

Ndoma Baule Portrait Mask, Ivory Coast, Wood, lacquered patina, Circa 1930

Located in NICE, FR

"Ndoma” Baule Portrait Mask, Ivory Coast, Circa 1930 Wood, heavy wood with deep brown-black lacquered patina. A superb old hardwood dance mask featuring an ...

Category

1930s Vintage Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Ndoma Baule Portrait Mask, Ivory Coast, Wood, lacquered patina, Circa 1930

$4,574 Sale Price

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Nigerian 19th Century Gold and bronze trade currency Bracelet

Located in NICE, FR

We present you an 19th century antique Nigerian high quality bronze GOLD PLATED bracelet currency traditionally used in monetary functions ...

Category

19th Century African Antique Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Bronze, Gold Plate

Nigerian 19th Century Gold and bronze trade currency Bracelet

$1,429

Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950

Located in NICE, FR

This very elegant Dan mask is well-proportioned with a long protruding mouth from Ivory Coast, Africa. It dates back to the 1950s. The base is included in the price. Dan masks have...

Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950

$2,477 Sale Price

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Shell Plaque (Barava) from Solomon Islands, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

Objects crafted from the shell of the giant Tridacna clam, also known as the fossilized giant clam, held great value among numerous Melanesian peoples. The artistry of working with f...

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19th Century Solomon Islands Antique Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Shell Plaque (Barava) from Solomon Islands, 19th Century

$8,315

Tribal Stool from Africa

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A large scale, hand carved and silver painted Ashanti tribal stool. Likely painted silver in the 1920s to compliment metallic trend of the Art Dec...

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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Tribal Stool from Africa

$4,800

Tribal Chair from Nigeria

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A low slung African stargazer chair carved from one piece of wood, having three (3) legs.

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Tribal Chair from Nigeria

$3,200

Luba, Hemba People, DRC, Helmet Mask, Provenance Collection Sulsenti, 1930s

Located in Leuven , BE

This unusual mask reproduces the feature of the sculpture of the north-eastern Hemba. The mask was collected at Karambare in the 1930s by Dr. R. Sulsenti, at the time practicing in t...

Category

1920s Congolese Vintage Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Luba, Hemba People, DRC, Helmet Mask, Provenance Collection Sulsenti, 1930s

$5,897

Senufo Bed from Ivory Coast

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A West African Senufo bed hand carved from a single tree having four tapered legs with a raised headrest and decorative scallop detail.

Category

20th Century Ivorian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Senufo Bed from Ivory Coast

$11,000

Tribal folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Tribal folk art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Tribal folk art 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 folk art, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Yoruba People, Baule Tribe, 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 folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $104,031 while the average work can sell for $1,853.