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Place of Origin: South African
Vintage Set of 4 Ndebele Mapoto Beaded Aprons from South Africa Canvas Backed
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of four Ndebele Mapoto beaded aprons from South Africa. They are canvas backed and in awesome condition. We have not detected any loose beads...
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Canvas, Beads
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
This woman's cotton Isicholo hat is a beautiful example of the hats worn during special ceremo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
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 Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Wood Pipe, Zulu People, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th Century Wood Pipe, Zulu People, South Africa
A wonderfully carved abstract pipe from the Zulu people of South Africa. It measures 5.5 high as mounted on the custom metal base, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Tribal Antique South African Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master
Located in London, GB
A Rare and Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master’
Depicting a Zulu elder wearing a head-ring
Superb silky reddish brown patina
Late 19th Century ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem
Located in London, GB
An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem
Wood, metal
Old inscription and dated: ‘1892’
South Africa
19th Century
Size: 45.5cm long - 18 ins long
Published:
‘The ...
Category
19th Century Antique South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
South African Zulu Two Handled Carved Wood Meat Tray
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A South African two handled carved wood meat tray
Zulu, 20th century
Measures: Approximate 3 1/4" in. high x 10 1/2" in. long x 8 1/2" in. wide
(8.2 x...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Fine Vintage Pair Zulu figures South Africa
Located in London, GB
Fine Pair of Vintage Zulu Tribal Figures – Baboon Master School, South Africa
A finely carved pair of traditional Zulu figures from South Africa, attributed to the Baboon Master Sc...
Category
19th Century Antique South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem
Located in London, GB
An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem
Wood, metal
Old inscription and dated: ‘1892’
South Africa
19th Century
Size: 45.5cm long - 18 ins long
Provenance:
Taylo...
Category
19th Century Antique South African Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
A Carved Ebony Prestige Staff Depicting an Important Elder or Leader
Located in London, GB
A Carved Ebony Prestige Staff Depicting an Important Elder or Leader wearing a Head-Ring ‘Isicoco’
His waistband neck-ring and eyes inlaid with brass studs, his hands carved to his s...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique South African Tribal Art
Materials
Ebony
Single Ethnic Isicholo Bridal Red-Ocher Hat from South Africa, Zulu People
Located in Atlanta, GA
One Isicholo African Hats. This red-ochre dyed women's hat is from the Zulu people, South Africa, and is made of a combination of cotton, human hair over a...
Category
20th Century Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton, Grasscloth
Zulu Tribal Carved Wood Snuff Container, South Africa Finely Carved Incised
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu Tribal carved wood Snuff Container, South Africa
A finely carved snuff container with finely carved incised great geometric designs, a great example of the detailed work the Zu...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
$1,360 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Zulu Wood Double Head Rest Stylized Human Figure, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu carved wood double headrest with stylized human figure in middle, from South Africa.
In stylized human form within a pair of vertical columns, with triangle arms and legs and he...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
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, ...
Category
20th Century Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Early Twentieth-Century South African Headrest
Located in London, GB
This fine early twentieth-century headrest, from the Zulu culture in South Africa, was previously part of a selection of exceptional Southern African art in the Terence and Bernice P...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
1940
s - 1950
s Zulu Milk Pail (
Ithunga
), South Africa
Located in London, GB
This early-twentieth-century tall, narrow vessel, from the Zulu culture in South Africa, would have traditionally served as a milk pail.
Known as an 'ithunga', the vessel exhibits ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Circle of Honor: Ceremonial Hat (Isicholo), Zulu People
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Isicholo Zulu Hat
South Africa, Mid-20th Century
A striking circular Isicholo hat, traditionally worn by married Zulu women as a symbol of respect, status, and identity....
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
1930
s Beaded Snuff Container. Zulu, Southern Africa
Located in London, GB
This intimately-sized 1930's Zulu snuff container has been beautifully decorated with glass beads. A circular opening features on one side, and on the other side, overlapping blue-an...
Category
1930s Tribal Vintage South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Beads
Tabwa Staff with Female Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand carved 20th century wooden staff, was crafted in the style of the Tabwa people located along the southwestern shores of Lake Tanganyika. The handle is finely decorated with...
Category
20th Century Folk Art South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$686 Sale Price
30% Off
South African Tribal Carved Wooden Figure of Naked Lady by G. Tandi, circa 1960s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
South African Tribal carved wooden figure of naked lady by G. Tandi, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South African Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
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
$170
African Mother and Daughter Tribal Figures
Located in Asheville, NC
Graceful pair of sleek carved standing African female figures poised upon discs of contrasting dark hardwood most likely from the Ivory Coast.
Category
19th Century Antique South African Tribal Art
Materials
Bone, Hardwood
$1,440 / set
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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 Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
$3,200
H 25.75 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Other South African Tribal Art
Materials
Teak
19th Century Pipe Head
Located in Vosselaar, BE
You just got to love this guy! A wacky looking bearded Indian pipe head. Probably 19th century France. Beautifully carved by a artisan with a sense of humor.
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
From the Rush Limbaugh Collection Korhogo Cloth from Ivory Coast of Africa
By Korhogo Tribe
Located in Asheville, NC
This is a hand spun, hand woven and hand painted cotton cloth for which an entire village takes part in its creation. Women of the Korhoga Tribe spin the cotton, while the men weave ...
Category
19th Century Primitive Antique South African Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
$5,100
H 64.75 in W 101.25 in D 2.5 in
African Tribal Art Fine Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa
Located in London, GB
A fine Zulu head rest neck rest South Africa
Raised on central pillars with geometric lozenge shaped carving all over.
Measures: 22 x 14 x 5 cm approx.
Period Early 20th century
Ex U...
Category
19th Century Antique South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Incised Copper Currency Anklet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Time honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
A Rare Papua New Guinea Kukukuku
Pineapple
Stone War Club, Eastern Highlands
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
This rare antique Kukukuku (pronounced "cookah-cookah") war club is from the remote Morobe Province located within the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea.
The head is carved from...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Stone
$2,200
H 4.5 in W 26 in D 4.5 in
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Female Pair African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Good of female Yoruba Ibeji Figures
Finely carved in dense wood with linear decoration to the body
Nigeria Period Early 20th century
Size: 27 and 25 cm Condition: Good
Fine...
Category
Early 20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
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 Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia, Wood
$2,600
H 26 in W 9 in D 10.25 in
African Goli Style Tribal Mask Mounted on a Custom Steel Base
By Baule Tribe
Located in Stamford, CT
Highly decorative African hand carved mask, in the style of a Goli tribal mask, Baule People, Ivory Coast. Mounted on a custom steel base.
Measures: 23.75 inches high (including sta...
Category
20th Century Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
ARKO Wall Art14 Contemporary Art Japanese Craft Rice Straw Art Wall Sculpture
By ARKO
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Hand-sewed rice straw art by ARKO.
Title: Composition Marcato (B)
This is one of the series named "Composition XX"
Her works have the feelings of...
Category
2010s Organic Modern South African Tribal Art
Materials
Canvas, Thread, Straw
$2,600
H 28.75 in W 12.21 in D 3.94 in
Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria.
This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in turquoise, orange, green, yellow red, blue ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Previously Available Items
Tribal Mid-20th Century Zulu Women
s Ochre Hat, Isicholo, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century Tribal Zulu women's ochre human hair hat, Isicholo, from South Africa.
Inspired by traditional married women’s hairstyles, hats like this began being worn in the 20...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
South West Africa Large Zebra And Giraffes Pyrography Art, 1980
Located in South Burlington, VT
First We've seen
This is a superb and substantial work of art executed in pyrography on Kudu (antelope) leather and mounted on board of Etosha Game Park in South West Africa about 1...
Category
20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Leather
1960
s Zulu Fired Earth Storage Pot, South Africa (Ex Romy Rey Collection)
Located in London, GB
Made from fired earth, this 1960's Zulu storage pot has been attractively decorated with deep red house paint in chevron patterns around the rim.
Formerly part of the London-based a...
Category
1960s Tribal Vintage South African Tribal Art
Materials
Earthenware
H 10.24 in W 10.63 in D 10.83 in
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 Folk Art South African Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
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 Folk Art South African Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
Two-Toned Early 20th Century Zulu Milk Pail (
Ithunga
), South Africa
Located in London, GB
This fine early twentieth-century milk pail - known as an 'ithunga' - comes from the Zulu culture in South Africa. The milk pail displays a striking two-toned appearance, in which a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
African Tribal Art Antique Zulu Studded Knobkerrie Club South Africa War Clubs
Located in London, GB
Zulu
Carved wood with metal liners, one rare very large sized pipe
Measures: Lengths 14, 8, 7 inches 36, 20, 17.5 cm
Period Late 19th Century.
Category
19th Century Antique South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
African Zulu Cowhide Shield
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
African Zulu cowhide shield, South Africa
Of oval form the cow hide shield with front with interwoven hairy strips, complete with pole at the back in for...
Category
20th Century Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Terracotta Ceramic Pot
Located in New York, NY
Hlabisa, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa.
Potter: Busisiwe Ngobese.
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Ceramic
Large African Shona Thumb Piano
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old African thumb piano or "sanza" from the Shona people of South Africa composed of wood, iron, shells and glass beads. From the collection of A. Naegele,...
Category
Early 20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Queen
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand carved tribal African Art wooden Zulu bust, very nicely carved black African lady bust with gold embellished jewelry and traditional hair style...
Category
20th Century Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Beer Pot Cover ‘Imbengi’ Zulu People, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century beer pot cover (Imbengi) Zulu People, South Africa
These beaded covers were used over the mouth of a traditional ceramic beet pot, Ukhamba, to protect the sorghum...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal South African Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Beads
