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Period: 20th Century
Rare Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Stunning 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

Indonesian Other Vintage 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Yarn

Rare Tutsi Prestige Bottle — Museum-Quality Weaving (Rwanda, 20th Century)
Located in Bilzen, BE
Rare Tutsi Prestige Bottle — Museum-Quality Weaving (Rwanda, 20th Century) Origin: Tutsi people, Rwanda Period: Early 20th century Material: Woven vegetal fibre (likely raffia or gra...
Category

Rwandan Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass

African Stool from Cameroon Bamoun or Bamileke
Located in PARIS, FR
African stool with caryatid from Cameroon, Bamoun or Bamileke, probably around 1920, carved wood and dark patina, oval seat decorated with geometric notches, support in the shape of ...
Category

Cameroonian Primitive 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Aztec Inspired Sterling Silver Brooch/Pendant, Mexico, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Aztec god of death Miclantecuhtli inspired pendant/brooch in sterling silver. Marked: FV México, Sterling 925.
Category

Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Silver

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

South African Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton, Grasscloth

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 features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rod...
Category

Indonesian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional set of 3 You Rings from Papua New Guinea decorated with shells and cords, used as exchange objects made of the Tridacna Gigas Shell, ...
Category

Asian Vintage 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

A Voodo African Object
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An exceptional Voodoo Objet fro Africa, Uganda ,Buganda Kingdom, the object is decorated with Shells, Beads, Fiber,seeds and iron, a Royal fetish used by higher Royalty, ex-collecti...
Category

Ugandan Vintage 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Wood

Ethnical Pair of Bracelets, Oceania
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Pair of Bracelets in Tridacna Gigas Shell, Oceanie, Collection of Dutch Monks, Pater Maristen, great, good old patina, very decorative pair of ob...
Category

Asian Vintage 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Mid-20th Century Tribal Tapa Cloth, Fiji
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tapa cloth made from mulberry fiber with natural pigments, Fiji, mid-20th century.
Category

Fijian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Genuine wooden carved spoon from the Zulu tribe, South Africa, early 1900
By Zulu s
Located in Bilzen, BE
Zulu people are a native people of Southern Africa of the Nguni. The Zulu people are the largest ethnic group and nation in South Africa, living mainly in the province of KwaZulu-Nat...
Category

Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Papua New Guinea Necklaces
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An elegant pair of Necklaces from Papua New Guinea, made of Mother of Pearl Shell, good, old patina and shine of the shells, nice decorations with small shells and fibres, nice colle...
Category

Asian Vintage 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Large African Bronze Currency from Benin Tribe of Nigeria on Base
Located in Chicago, IL
This African bronze currency forms an incomplete circle, its open ends leaning toward one another like a conversation paused mid-breath. The surface bears the quiet authority of age:...
Category

20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Genuine Snuffbox/container from the Luluwa / Lulua / Bena Lulua tribe Dr Congo
Located in Bilzen, BE
A rare Luluwa / Lulua / Bena Lulua Snuffbox/container, from the first half of the 20th century Tribal aged patina Small piece missing on the rigth foot, see pictures Height 15 cm
Category

Congolese Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kuba Palm Wine Cup – DR Congo, Early to Mid 20th Century
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
Kuba Palm Wine Cup – DR Congo, Early to Mid 20th Century Height: 12 cm A finely hand-carved wooden palm wine cup from the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The vessel...
Category

Congolese Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Oceanic Schouten islands Pounder Papua New Guinea Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Oceanic Schouten islands Pounder Papua New Guinea A Fine old hard wood Pounder or pestle with a standing female figure from the schouten islands off the north coast of Papua new Gui...
Category

Papua New Guinean 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Noblewoman s Ceremonial Overskirt, Kuba People
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Noblewoman’s Ceremonial Overskirt Shoowa People, DR Congo Mid 20th century Raffia, palm fiber, stem stitch and cut pile embroidery 42.5 x 2 ins. (108 x 51 cm) An unusual overskirt ...
Category

Congolese Tribal Vintage 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

Antique Tutsi Baskets, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Group of Tutsi Prestige Basketry Rwanda First half, 20th century Grass and other plant fibers, natural dye, coiling technique Measures: Height, left to right: 7 1/4”; 8”; 9 1/...
Category

Rwandan Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad. These rare currencies have a wonderfully minimalist anthropomorphic form, but were inspired...
Category

Chadian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Old Tribal Stone Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Tribal stone squatting spring figure with hands raised in namaste position, traces of clay and incrustation, expressive carved face. These were protective figures used in Nepal. ...
Category

Nepalese Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Stone

Lozi Milk Jug
Located in Richmond, VA
The Loss people of Zambia are known for their basketry and rarely work in wood, but their wooden milk jugs are sought after objects from collectors. Originally used to collect milk f...
Category

Zambian 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Rope, Wood

Miao Tribe Interlaced Massed Rings Silver Pectoral Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Miao Tribe Interlaced & Massed Rings Silver Pectoral Necklace Miao Tribe, Northern Vietnam, Laos & Southwest China, Mid 20th Century An exquisite Miao Tribe Interlaced & Massed Ri...
Category

Chinese Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Early to Mid-20th Century Beaded Cache-Sexe, Kirdi People, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to Mid-20th Century Beaded Cache-Sexe, Kirdi People, Cameroon An unusual cache-sexe from the Kirdi tribe of Cameroon made of colorful glass trade beads, fiber string, and cowr...
Category

Cameroonian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber, Beads

Carved Drum (ngoma) – Luba-maniema / Zela, Democratic Republic Of Congo
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Carved Drum (ngoma) – Luba-maniema / Zela, Democratic Republic Of Congo" Carved Drum (Ngoma) – Luba-Maniema / Zela, Democratic Republic of Congo Wood, hide Height: 34 cm A finely c...
Category

Congolese Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old or Antique Trobriand Islands Carved Wooden Crouching Tree Kangaroo Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, older Melanesian ebony wood carving. From the Trobriand Islands. In the form of a crouching tree kangaroo (black dorcopsis) with geometric...
Category

Papua New Guinean 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Striking Makonde Animal Helmet Mask, Dog or Hyena, Tanzania, Early 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Striking Makonde animal helmet mask, dog or hyena, Tanzania. Early 20th century with dark patina from traditional tribal use, wear inside from being used. Finely carved features, wit...
Category

Tanzanian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

South African Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Papua New Guinea Bridal Shell Money
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A very exceptional bridal money as well in shape as in dimensions.
Category

Papua New Guinean 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Tall Antique Flower basket Decorative Arts Interior design Asian Laos 中国古董
Located in London, GB
Tall Antique Flower basket Laos A superbly intricately crafted elegant bamboo flower basket with long handle from Laos South East Asia Period e...
Category

Laotian 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Genuine wooden carved Statue / Bust Of The Yaka Tribe, Dr Congo, 1900-1920
Located in Bilzen, BE
Genuine Statue / bust Of The Yaka Tribe - Dr Congo, Early 20th century Tribal aged patina Mounted on a wooden base Total height 22 cm, figure height 15.5 cm
Category

Congolese Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Prestige Stool – Zambia (bemba/lunda), Mid-20th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
"African Prestige Stool – Zambia (bemba/lunda), Mid-20th Century" African Prestige Stool – Zambia (Bemba/Lunda), Mid-20th Century A finely carved four-legged prestige stool from Zam...
Category

Zambian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Chinese Folk Wood Dance Mask with Open Eyes Red Lips Traces of Paint China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved hard wood dance mask from China with powerful expression, open eyes. Traces of many layers of paint, including red, green, black and white pigments. Ex- private collection in...
Category

Chinese Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

20th Century Presentation Tray, Agakoko, Tutsi People, Burundi or Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century Presentation Tray, Agakoko, Tutsi People, Burundi or Rwanda A wonderfully graphic miniature presentation tray for gifts, this one rectangular with rounded edges. Ex. pr...
Category

Burundian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Genuine brass figure from thje Songye tribe, DR Congo, first half 20th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A genuine figure from the Songye tribe DR Congo cast in brass dating from the beginning to the middle of the 20th century. The casting is done in sand and the figure has never been c...
Category

Congolese Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Genuine copper mask from the Dinga / Ding tribe DR Congo, early 1900
Located in Bilzen, BE
A genuine mask hammered in copper from the Dinga / Ding tribe from the south of DR Congo Early 1900, but probably older This kind of anthropomorphic masks are called "ngongo munene"...
Category

Congolese Tribal Vintage 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Stunning 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

Indonesian Other Vintage 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Yarn

Old Yaka Slit Drum, Deep Patina, Original Striker Congo Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old early Yaka slit drum, deep patina wear and polish from years of use, with original striker. From the Yaka people, Democratic Republic of Congo, early 20t...
Category

Congolese Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Abstract Tonga Tapa Cloth Aboriginal Art Of South Pacific
Located in Barrington, IL
This striking early 20th century tapa bark cloth from Western Samoa and the greater Tongan cultural sphere is a rare and powerful example of Pacific Island textile artistry. Hand-pai...
Category

Tongan 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Important Statue Of The Yaka Tribe, Dr Congo, early 1900
Located in Bilzen, BE
Important statue of the Yaka tribe, DR Congo from the beginning of the 20th century with a strong expression Fair tribal patina Height 35.5 cm Provenance: Rob Vervoort (Belgium)
Category

Congolese Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Small Papua New Guinea Sepik River Bird Mask Strong Face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small carved darkened wood bird faced mask with long nose/beak. Smaller squatting figure with curled arms carved on forehead. From Sepik River Area of Papua New Guinea. Signs of ...
Category

Papua New Guinean Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Small Salampasu Warrior s Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood small Salampasu Warrior's Mask, Zaire, Africa early 20th century, remains of black and white pigments, on custom stand. Mask 10", height on stand 14" strong angul...
Category

Congolese Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Classic Dayak Wood Calendar Board with Aso or Dragon Motifs, Borneo Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Classic Dayak carved flat wood calendar board with Aso or Dragon Motifs, Borneo, Indonesia. Traditional very dark wood with carving in relief and incised...
Category

Indonesian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Benin Carved Coconut with Provenance, Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unique antique African Benin carved coconut box presented to Mr Morris by J Morford, Education Nigeria. The coconut is relief carved with vario...
Category

Beninese Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Coconut

African Tribal Art Large Madonna figure Makonde Vintage Folk Art
Located in London, GB
African Tribal folk Art Makonde Madonna figure A very finely executed large sculpture of a African Christian Madonna, the standing figure wearing a l...
Category

Mozambican 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Stunning 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

Indonesian Other Vintage 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Yarn

Pendant in Shell from Papua-New-Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful pendant made out of 3 different Shell species, from Papua-New-Guinea from the 1960 ies, the shells have a good and old patina and shine, the pendant was used during ceremon...
Category

Papua New Guinean Vintage 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Set of Three Rare Fang Wood Spoons, Gabon, Africa old collection provenance
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Set of three rare Fang carved wood spoons, from Gabon, Africa. Each with unique shape, wear and encrustations from traditional tribal use. They are in good condition, appropriate f...
Category

Malian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old weathered tribal squatting spring figure with hands raised in namaste position, traces of clay and incrustation, expressive carved open mouth and eyes. These were protective figu...
Category

Nepalese Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Tribal Raffia Hat from Africa
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Tribal Art piece, an African ceremonial hat made out of hand-woven Raffia,the raffia has a nice warm and natural Brown color and has hand-painted African decorations and ...
Category

Congolese 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

Mid-20th Century Ife-Style Bronze Royal Head, Benin
Located in NICE, FR
This rare and unique Ife-style bronze head, dating from the mid-20th century, draws inspiration from the great sculptural traditions of West Africa’s royal arts. Echoing the prestigious effigies of the kingdoms of Ife and Benin, these works embody the symbolic language associated with sovereign authority, lineage, and ancestral commemoration. Crafted using the refined lost-wax casting technique, it demonstrates remarkable precision and mastery—harmonious proportions, finely worked surfaces, and a dignified presence. The style evokes the renowned Ife heads...
Category

Beninese Tribal Vintage 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Genuine Papua New Guinea Sepik area Maternity figure , middle 20th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A genuine statue from Papua New Guinea depicting a meternity (child on shoulders) The Sepik are a people who live along the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea. The peoples who bear the ...
Category

Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Lobi Tribal Chair – Burkina Faso
Located in Bilzen, BE
A rare and beautifully aged Lobi tribal chair from Burkina Faso, dating to the early 1900s. Hand-carved from a single piece of hardwood, this sculptural piece reflects the refined mi...
Category

Burkinabe Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Aboriginal Desert Shield Red Pigment Fine Incised Lines Australia on Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century Aboriginal Desert Shield of lightweight wood with finely incised carved vertical lines on front and back, encrusted red pigment, simple curved oval shape, b...
Category

Australian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Nigeria Yoruba Agere Ifa Divination Cup, first half 20th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Ritual cup for divination and/or medicine the cup rests on 2 figures of stylized birds Beautiful dark patina, partly crisp and shiny The Yoruba of Nigeria consult Ifa on all question...
Category

Nigerian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Framed Riga Gound from Nigeria With Tribal Motifs
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A framed Riga Gound from Nigeria. Elite Nigerian men wore grand, flowing garments known by various names: riga (Hausa), agbádá (Yorùbá), boubou (French), and mbubb (Wolof). This particular strip-woven riga features a off-white, very light grey tone with silk accents adding contrast. Skilled embroiderers—often trained in Arabic calligraphy—incorporated motifs once imbued with protective Islamic symbolism. Central to the textile is a leaf (gambiya) motif, linked to the Nupe people. A spiral design symbolizes the wearer’s spiritual journey toward God. The hem is lined with magenta silk, imported via trans-Saharan trade routes. Historically admired across cultures, the riga remains a cornerstone of pan-Nigerian male national dress today. This framed Riga Gound has a unique back story. Having owned a prominent antiques shop in Hong-Kong for more than two decades it was common for antique dealers to sometimes come to the shop and present items to sell...
Category

Nigerian Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Ancient carved Make-up Box From The Kuba Tribe, Dr Congo
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
A very old wooden make-up box Circa: early 20th century Origin: DR Congo from the Kuba tribe Material: wood, Condition of item: age appropriate w...
Category

Congolese Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large Etched Brass Tray / Scalloped Edges Decorative Heart Motif
Located in Malibu, CA
Polished brass Moorish style tray finely hand-hammered edge etching in a pattern of linked hearts foliage. In very good condition. Good size to easily move in or outdoors...
Category

Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Very beautiful mask with large pronounced eyes with the circular cavity shape. The mask depicts a nocturnal bird that can see in the darkness and manifest the presence of divinities ...
Category

Nigerian Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in London, GB
For sale is this wonderful vintage African hand-carved Kifwebe association Figure (or "N'kishi"), originating from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly the...
Category

Congolese Tribal 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

20th Century Naga People s Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This 20th-century chair, hand-carved from a single piece of wood by the Naga people of India, is a remarkable blend of primitive charm and modern spirit. The Naga people, known for t...
Category

Indian Primitive 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood