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Material: Wood
Indonesian Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl Dulang
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; these trays known as "Dulangs" were used to carry offerings atop Balinese women’s heads during ceremonial processions. This 19th ...
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Mid-19th Century Balinese Other Antique Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kuba Church Challice
By Kuba
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very fine Church Chalice carved by a Master Carver from the Kuba people of Congo. This exceptional piece demostrates not only the Christian Ec...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Luba Kifwebe Sandals
Located in Sharon, CT
Rare pair of African sandals, with beautifully articulated little Luba 'Kifwebe' (mask) heads as toe holds. Wonderful aged 'footprints' produced from great use.
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Wood Tribal Art

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Wood

Ere Ibeji Male Commemorative Figure, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Dayak Tribe Ironwood Bowl, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Crafted from ironwood this Dayak tribe ceremonial bowl features a wonderful smooth texture and subtle wood patterns all around. A wonderful decorative bowl...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Wood Tribal Art

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Wood

African wooden food bowl
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Very decorative African wooden food bowl. It will fit in any interior.
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1940s African Tribal Vintage Wood Tribal Art

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Wood

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle. Known as a Ghurra, individually carved from a single piece of wood having different forms, a circle, a stem and a f...
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19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Wood Tribal Art

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Wood

A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure
Located in London, GB
A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure Open aperture to the head and stomach Fine overall patina, loss to feet Democratic Republic of Congo 19th Century Size: 23cm high - 9 ins high The ...
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19th Century Congolese Antique Wood Tribal Art

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Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Tray / Bowl Mentawai Tribe of Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved tray comes from the Mentawai tribe found on the Mentawai Islands off the west coast, Sumatra, Indonesia. They are hand-carved from a single block of wood. Sought aft...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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...
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Wood Tribal Art

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Wood

African Baule statue Mother with Childs, Ivory Coast mid XXem
Located in Paris, FR
African Baule statue Mother with child, Ivory Coast mid XXem Provenance: Swedish private collection, from the 1980s. Then inherited within the family. B...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

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...
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19th Century Burmese Tribal Antique Wood Tribal Art

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Metal

Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Abeokuta, Yoruba People Nigeria, 20th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood tribal Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich patina. In the form of a stylized male face with finely carved beard. Wonderful asymmetrical incised classic Kuba crisscross design for hair. Deep patina from extensive use, early 20th century. Chips to top rim. Decorated rim to base. Measures 7 x 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches. Kuba palm wine cups...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Wood Tribal Art

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Wood

Female Head statue - Ejagham People, Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
Considered to be the originators of this accomplished leather-on-wood technique, which is also used by their neighbours Idoma, Boki, Igala and Bangwa, the Ejagham wanted to achieve a...
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20th Century Nigerian Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Seated Female Figure on Stool Holding a Sword Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Seated female figure on classic Akan stool holding a sword. From the Ewe people of Ghana, West Africa. Created as three separate carved pieces of wood that fit together for display,...
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

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Wood

Small Dancing Lobi Figure With Arms Out, Cubist Face Ghana West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small dancing Lobi figure with arms out, and cubist face from Ghana, West Africa. ex James Willis, San Francisco, CA. Damage to proper right hand, fingers absent. Heavy encrusted p...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

A Kidoumou Mask by Teke Tsayi Tribe Africa 1980 s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Kidoumou Mask by Teke Tsayi Tribe Africa 1980's Beautiful colours and patina. Late work from Congo Report : Base is not included
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1980s Congolese Vintage Wood Tribal Art

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Wood

Swazi Headrest With Old Label Attached, Southern Africa
Located in London, GB
The form of this Swazi headrest consists of an upper section supported by two tapering legs, fluted with vertical grooves. A central lug features on the underside of the headrest, ...
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20th Century South African Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Sweet Bird Topped Carved Wood Bambara Wood Door Lock, Mali Africa Mounted
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A very sweet small sized carved wood bird topped door lock from the Bambara people of Mali Africa. Originally would have had a horizontal sliding cross bar lock, now missing. Mount...
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Head or Mask, Strong Expression
Located in Point Richmond, CA
From Papua New Guinea an early painted Maprik carved wood head sculpture or mask, intense expression showing teeth, and two opposing stylize...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Carved Wooden Statue of a Ju Ju Man, Egba People, Abeokuta, 1940s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Tall hand-carved wooden statue of a Ju Ju Man crafted by the Egba People in Abeokuta, Ogun State (part of Nigeria), circa 1940s. The pupils are made from nails, which intensifies the...
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1940s African Tribal Vintage Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Zulu Walking stick
By Zulu s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A beautiful example of a Colonial Walking stick by the Zulu people of South Africa . Carved from local wood in the form of a Cricket Ball caught in the hand of the owner. A beautif...
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1920s British Colonial Vintage Wood Tribal Art

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Wood

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 3 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
TOTEM 3 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia. Different ridges are intended to evacuate the bad vibes from the fireplace to the top hous...
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Late 19th Century Ethiopian Antique Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Mambila Large Female Figure African Sculpture
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic old piece, retaining some of the original painted surface. Art from the Cameroon tribes played a great role in influencing and inspiring the German Expressionists. Though ...
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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Modern Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kuba Palm Wine Cup
By Kuba
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very rare Palm Wine Cup from the Kuba people of Congo . Carved from very dense hardwood and a glorious patina formed by decades of use . The piece would have been used to ...
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

DAN Spoon, Ivory Coast, Early 20th.C. Ex Collection Paolo Morigi of Lugano.
Located in Encino, CA
Tribal Art - African Art Dan Spoon, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Wood, early 20th century H.17" x W.4" x D.2" without the stand H.20" x 3"1/4 x D.4"1/8 with ...
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Early 20th Century Wood 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Native American Wood 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 Wood Tribal Art

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Wood

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 ...
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Sculptural African Mortar and Pestle
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Reminiscent of the Elemental sculpture of Constantin Brancusi, this Hardwood African Mortar and Pestle has a fantastic paper smooth age patin...
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20th Century African Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Early Carved Wood Tribal Mangbetu Ritual Vessel Pitcher Congo Africa Provenance
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood tribally used Mangbetu ritual vessel, from the Congo, Africa. Ritual vessel in the form of a wood pitcher with handle, expressive face with scarifications, organic ...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Pende mask Congo
Located in Haaltert, BE
Authentic Pende mask from Democratic Republic of the Congo. Panya ngombe, the anthropo-zoomorphic face with elongated slit eyes, short overhanging forehead, slender nose, and carved,...
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Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kuba Palm Wine Bowl with Handle Geometric Motifs All Around
Located in Miami, FL
Yak milk Jar with handle, finely carved with geometric motifs all around the piece. Tribal Art from North Nepal beginning of 20th century, from the Himalaya c...
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20th Century Congolese Folk Art Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ancient African Wooden Stool
Located in Soho, London, GB
Ancient wooden stool with four feet dating to the 19th century. From Congo, Africa. Provenance: Galerie Démons et Merveilles, Paris; Private Collection, United Kingdom.
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19th Century Congolese Antique Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Mask Long Tongue Ex M. Hamson
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea painted Maprik carved hard wood mask with long curved tongue. Mid-20th century, ex Michael Hamson, CA with label on back. Classic Maprik colors with faded po...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matching rare pair of stocky male twin figures "Ibeji" from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Africa, created in the early 20th century. Dressed with matching glass bead necklace and bra...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Bamileke Figurative Round Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Marked by the telltale Bamileke rounded disc seat and base, this stool features a group of pondering human figures as its vertical supports instead of the more common abstract carvin...
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Collector Moroccan Ceremonial Gold Horse Saddle Cover
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan horse saddle cover made for a ceremonial Festival and shows. Elaborately embroidered overall in gold threads, comprising of a saddl...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

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 Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Group of Three Traditional Medicine Containers. Luguru, Tanzania
Located in London, GB
Sold as a collection each of these medicine containers displays their own distinctive characteristics. One of the gourd containers features a carved wooden stopper depicting a male h...
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Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber, Wood, Beads

Koulango Female Ancestral Statue, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century
Located in CA, CA
The hard wood of this female Koulango statue, from the Ivory Coast in the early 20th century, has developed a beautiful black patina. With hands resting on the abdomen, and the neck ...
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Tribal Cameroon Walking Stick
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Walking or Ceremonial stick Bamileke People Cameroon 20th century Wood, hand cast metal tip Measures: 33 1/2" x 8 1/4" (85.5 x 20.5 cm).
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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Teak Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A teak wood bowl crafted on the island of Java, Indonesia. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of wood and maintains a minimalist design.
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Teak

Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden headdress was created by the Yoruba People of western Nigeria, and was worn during a masquerade known as egungun. A widespread Yoruba ritual, egungun performances honor a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Rattan Basket Dayak Tribe Hand-Woven from Kalimantan, Borneo
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This vintage hand-woven basket originates from the Dayak tribe of Borneo crafted with rattan fibres and an ironwood frame and rim. These baskets are used to carry leaves, fruit, grai...
Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Hand-Carved Wood Borneo Dayak Tribe Mask, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved wooden mask is from Central Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. It features bulging eyes and a mouth emphasised by a full set of teeth and small nose. These masks we...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Low Reclining Ethiopian Chair
Located in London, GB
Carved from a single piece of dense, heavy wood, this nineteenth-century Gurage low-set chair from Ethiopia exhibits an unusual, rare form. Consisting of a circular double-tiered seat with an angled, reclining back-support, the chair exhibits a deep glossy surface patina, particularly on the back-support and seat as a result of use. The chair is functional, and is reasonably comfortable to sit on. ‍Estimated Period: 19th Century Ex Private Family Collection, Addis Ababa...
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19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Lombok Tribal Tray / Bowl Dulang / Small Table
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This is a large 'Dulang' from Lombok. Dulangs amid Indonesia serve a number of purposes depending on the region they originate from. In Lombok 'Dulang' Tray were used as small tables...
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Mid-19th Century Balinese Other Antique Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Balinese Temple Offering Tray / Bowl Dulang
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; "Dulangs" served two main purpose, one purpose was to carry offerings atop woman’s heads during ceremonies. The present dulang was used exclusively in temples to display offerings. This dulang has faded polychrome and chipped wood...
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Mid-19th Century Balinese Other Antique Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Old Worn Kuba Tribal Platter Incised Design, Early 20th Century, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sweet worn, polished and smoothed Kuba ceremonial serving platter with handle and incised Classic royal Kuba knot pattern on one side. Cra...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Colonial Police Officer Bust
Located in Glasgow, GB
A very rare bust of a Colonial Officer from the Makonde people of Mozambique. The carving of a Colonial Officer is of exceptional quality. Dating from the early 20th century and carv...
Category

Early 1900s Mozambican Tribal Antique Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Tribal Art, Fertility Symbol, Borneo
Located in Kastrup, DK
Tribal art from Borneo (Indonesia) approx. 1920 Fertility symbol of carved wood, untouched original beach. Artistic and naïve in its expression. On stand of black painted iron.  
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

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...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Rattan Basket Dayak Tribe Hand-Woven from Kalimantan, Borneo, Mid 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mid-20th century hand-woven basket originates from the Dayak tribe of Borneo crafted with rattan fibres. These baskets were used to carry leaves, fruit, grain and wood and featu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Wood Paduka Sandals, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century tribal wood paduka sandals, India A sculptural pair of Indian paduka (khadau chappals) sandals with a simple scale pattern and nice encrusted patin...
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Late 19th Century Indian Tribal Antique Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

A Large Finely Carved ‘Cup Carrier’ of a Women with Child
Located in London, GB
A Large Finely Carved ‘Cup Carrier’ of a Women with Child Superb colour and rich patina 
Wood Tschokwe, Democratic Republic of Congo Early 20th Century Size: 42cm high - 16½ ins ...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Hand Crafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A well crafted wooden Folk Art Mortar and Pestle. The piece is used for crushing everything from herbs and spices, to medicines. While the piece is practical, the wooden craftsmans...
Category

20th Century Folk Art Wood Tribal Art

Materials

Wood