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Item Ships From: Continental US
Tribal Shelter
Located in Long Island City, NY
A small shelter of woven palm leaves and twine.
Category

20th Century Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Moroccan African Ethnic Art Wall Decor
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface. These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp sha...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage Parchment Moroccan African Tribal Art Wall Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface. These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp sha...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Parchment Moroccan African Art Wall Curved Sconce - 1
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface. These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp shad...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Senufo Locking Currency Bracelet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Time honored texture and form define this Senufo sculptural object. The abstract etchings were achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan meticulously traced and ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Ivorian Antique Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Large African Tribal Art Metal and Parchment Wall Shade Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface. These ethnic Art pieces could be used as wall lamp shade or decorative wall hanging. Great folk art African...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Moroccan Folk Art Metal and Parchment Wall Shade Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface. These Art pieces could...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage Australian 18" Niyaan Boomerang
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a hand crafted boomerang from the Outback. This boomerang is beautiful tribal art. It's carved and crafted out of an indigenous wood of Australia. It's burnished saying Niyaa...
Category

20th Century Australian Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Collection of Ndebele Fertility Dolls
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A group of six collected Ndebele hand beaded fertility dolls of various sizes and designs. The dolls are made in secret by the maternal grandmother of ...
Category

20th Century African Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Beads

Yoruba Osanyin 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 ...
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Steel, Iron

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...
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Senufo "Wanyugo" Firespitter Helmet Mask, 19th C.
Located in Astoria, NY
Senufo "Wanyugo" Firespitter Helmet Mask, 19th century, with double-sided mythical beasts, mounted on patinated black metal stand. 20" H x 27" W x 12" D. Provenance: From a 35 East 7...
Category

19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Antique Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Tribal Ceremonial Silver Ornament/Neckrings, Sculpture, Miao, Guizhou, Plus Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great and important ceremonial neck rings ware by the people of the Minorities of China, the Golden triangle ,Mongolia and Tibet. These pieces were made of low content of s...
Category

20th Century Chinese Modern Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Incised Copper Currency Anklet
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

19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

African Currency of the AFO People from Nigeria on a Metal Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful, museum quality display stand of a late 19th century Hoe or Shovel currency. Four available for individual purchase.
Category

19th Century African Antique Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Buried with their flared mouths facing down, these cylindrical storage vessels protected the deceased's possessions as they transitioned to the afterl...
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

Fang Kefwebi Mask
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a Fang Tribal Mask.
Category

20th Century African Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fang Kefwebi Mask
Fang Kefwebi Mask
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
African Seated Luba Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Artisans from the Luba tribe were renowned for the organic flow of their carving style. This example clearly shows the smooth transition from aspect to aspect, maintaining a singular...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Collection of Dagari Spirit Figures From Burkina Faso
Located in Hudson, NY
This impressive collection of four carved wood figures are from the landlocked African country of Burkina Faso. This nation bordered by 6 other countries ...
Category

1930s Burkinabe Tribal Vintage Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Aboriginal Body Painting Terrence Gurruwiwi Elcho Island, Australia
Located in Atlanta, GA
Title: Gumatj Ceremonial chest paint Medium: Acrylic on canvas Size: 32" H x 28.5" W Date created: November 2006 Artist: Terrence Gaypamany Gurruwiwi Language: Glapu Date of birth: 06/09/1984 The painting depicts the traditional body paint onto the chest during ceremonies of the local aboriginal communities. It is signed by the artist on verso as shown and also retains a stamp from Elcho Island Art...
Category

Early 2000s Australian Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Canvas

Mossi Incised Currency Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
The blacksmiths and sculptors of the Mossi People were held in special regard by the tribe's ruling class. Their ability to shape bronze and other precious metals into currency and status symbols made them valuable members of the powerful tribe. The intricate design of this currency bracelet...
Category

Mid-20th Century Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

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...
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

Nigerian Nupe Gourd-Form Water Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the natural world, Nupe ceramicists fired this water vessel in the shape of a gourd. The vessel's varied surface textures and colors come from its functional design. The ...
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

Bamileke Storage Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Like other African everyday ceramics, Bamileke storage pots are revered for their simple forms yet astonishing beauty. Each is hand shaped and fired in the open. They are generally s...
Category

Early 20th Century Cameroonian Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Ceramic

Carved Wood Senufo Statue on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-Carved Wood 'Senufo’' Fertility Statue, West Africa. Ivory Coast, circa 1970.
Category

1970s African Vintage Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Indonesian Tribal Anteater Form Headrest, Irian Jaya, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A whimsical and intriguing headrest carved from a single piece of hardwood in the form of an anteater. The curved back of the animal would have supported the neck and displays a wonderfully warm patina from tribal use. The anteater's over sized head has been carved in a charming manner. Found in Sumatra, but most likely traded from Irian Jaya.
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Baga a-Bamp Bird Headdress with Canoe
Located in Chicago, IL
This graceful sculpture of a long-necked bird is a headdress known as "a-Bamp," worn during ritual masquerades of Baga adolescents in Guinea. With strong themes of defiance, these ma...
Category

Mid-20th Century Guinean Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Nupe Terracotta Vessel Support, c. 1900
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this elegant, cylindrical vessel support, received detailed attention. This flaring terra cotta form would have been buried halfway in the ground, in a Nupe home, and used as a stable base for a stack of traditional round pots...
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terracotta form would have been a critical component of burial rituals of the Bura people of Niger. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerien Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

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 ...
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Minimalist Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Toussian Storage Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Ovoid pots were an elegant storage solution in African tribal life. This beautifully balanced example is attributed to the Toussian people of Western Burkina Faso. Masterfully made to protect its contents from the elements, pots such as this one were coiled by female ceramists to hold food or personal...
Category

Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Ceramic

Lake Sentani Carved Feasting Platter
Located in Austin, TX
A well carved festival feasting platter. One end featuring a long billed water bird head. The exterior carved with a traditional complex interlocking motif. The interior plain and di...
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Blanco Nobilis Spina Garland
By George Lamiè
Located in Atlanta, GA
Inspired by the tribal bone garlands worn by the Vajrayana Buddhists of Tibet, this garland is a striking statement in sculptural minimalism, this hand-formed clay garland drapes ele...
Category

2010s American Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Clay

Two Eskimo Inuit Carvings Youtie Sudloo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
2 signed Eskimo Inuit carvings of 2 women wearing amauti - a specialized jacket for carrying babies. They are signed by YOUTIE SUDLOO (1946-) The taller...
Category

20th Century Canadian Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Stone

Two Eskimo Inuit Carvings Youtie Sudloo
Two Eskimo Inuit Carvings Youtie Sudloo
$780 Sale Price / set
37% Off
Studded African Mask by Brian Stanziale
By Brian Stanziale
Located in Chicago, IL
In an exclusive collaboration with Pagoda Red, Chicago artist the bms. adds a contemporary twist to our collection of one-of-a-kind African art objects. Embellishing with silver and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Nigerian Nupe Storage Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were known as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this storage vessel, received detailed attenti...
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Primitive Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

20th Century Fante Asafo Flag, Ghana
Located in New York, NY
A large and graphically stunning Fante asafo flag. Fante flags represent the merger of two cultural traditions, the Akan tradition of combining pro...
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Fabric

19th Century Small Wooden/Metal Mortar from Yemen/Saudi Border
Located in Wainscott, NY
19th century small wooden/metal Mortar from Yemen/Saudi Border.
Category

19th Century Yemeni Antique Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Pair of Papua New Guinea "Yam Festival" Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea yam festival masks from the mid 20th century. These vintage ceremonial masks, also referred to as a baba mask, originate from the Abelam people, along the ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

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 Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Indian Carnival God Figure, Polychrome Paint on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Interesting 19th century carved figure with polychrome decoration. Unique coloration and dance position with arm raised. Considerable losses consistent with age, but flaking seems ...
Category

19th Century Indian Primitive Antique Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Baule Chair 19th Century from the Ivory Coast
By Baule Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
Important and rare with beautiful heads as finials, fully formed with 'deco' touches and finely carved surface patterns. Beautiful untouched rich patina. For similar examples see Sot...
Category

Late 19th Century Ivorian Tribal Antique Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Bush Myths by Eunice Painting on Canvas.
Located in New York, NY
Bush Myths Aboriginal Art Painting on Canvas. Dimensions: Height: 27.5 inches, Width: 15 inches
Category

2010s Unknown Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Paint

Aboriginal Contemporary Fiber Art Camp Dog
By Yolanda Rostron
Located in Atlanta, GA
Aboriginal fiber art camp dog, known as Jamu. Artist: Yolanda Rostron. Year of birth: 1979. Nationality: Australian. Region: South Central Arnhem Land. Language group: Rembarrng...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

African Decorative Armchair
Located in Montreal, QC
A Chowke wood chair with figural carvings Africa, Angola
Category

1970s Angolan Vintage Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Aboriginal Contemporary Fiber Art Camp Dog
By Lena Yarinkura
Located in Atlanta, GA
Known as Jamu in Bolkdjam, Northern Territory, Australia, the camp dog was woven Pandanus fibers and painted with earth pigment and ochre. The ears and legs are from found wood and s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Bamana Wood Reliquary Guardian Figure West Africa, Mali
Located in Montreal, QC
A Bamana Wood Reliquary Guardian Figure West Africa, Mali Property from the Estate of Paul B. Dombrowski, Monona, Wisconsin.
Category

1970s Malian Vintage Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Bib Necklace on Metal Stands, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
The highly decorative bib beaded necklaces are treated as works of art displayed on their black metal stands as sculptural works of art. Near the necks are bent poles wrapped with tw...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Twine, Beads

Pair of Carved Wood Catfish Head Boat Prows on Custom Stands--New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of carved wood catfish head boat prows from Papua New Guinea. This pair of mid-20th century Papua New Guinean boat prows has been carved out of wood and features the head of a...
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Pair of Asian Temple goddess.
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Asian Temple goddess. Items dimensions: 47.13", 6.38", 6.25" 41.13", 7.13", 7.13"
Category

18th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Continental US - Tribal Art

Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea Mendi wooden war shields on custom stands from the mid-20th century. This pair of war shields originate from the Mendi region, within the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. These oceanic war shields were not only created for protecting oneself for tribal warfare, but also in ancestral and ritual worship. They are adorn in various motifs, coloring and symbolism, intended to protect the carrier from magic and bring fear to the opponent. The shields are displayed upright on a custom black iron Stand, with the tallest of the set standing at a height of over 4.5 ft tall. This pair of Papua New Guinea shields...
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

African Spear Currency 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...
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Persian Luri Bakhtiari Flatwoven Salt Bag in Cotton, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Southwest Persian Luri Bakhtiari Flatwoven Cotton Salt Bag, c. 1900 This Luri-Bakhtiari salt bag is a graphic delight. A central cruciform element is drawn in white cotton a...
Category

19th Century Persian Antique Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Pair of African Mumuye Rain Wands on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of African Mumuye rain wands on custom stands. This pair of vintage tribal rain wands originate from the Mumuye peoples of West Africa, Nigeria. These forged-iron wands were utilized by the Mumuye shamans in rain-making ceremonies where they would place the bottom ends in small holes dug into the earth, and symbolically petition the gods for rain. This pair of Mumuye rain wands are each presented upon custom black iron stands, making a great pair of decorative objects...
Category

20th Century Nigerian Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

A Kerala Hand-Carved Wood Boat Prow with Lovely Curved Fleur-de-Lis Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A South Indian (Kerala) wooden boat prow from the mid-20th century. This exquisite example of a hand-carved boat prow from Kerala features a steeply pointe...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Belgium Linen Covered Blue and Yellow Throw Pillow
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage handwoven Belgium linen throw pillow. The front and the back are made from a different color, front is plain blue and back is plain canary...
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Organic Modern Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Linen

African Kenyan Bells with 3 Kisi Metal Tally Sticks / Provenance Douglas Dawson
Located in Chicago, IL
African Kenyan bells with 3 Kisi metal tally sticks provenance Douglas Dawson. Came from the Goldberg Family Collection. Dims are of a single bell.
Category

19th Century African Antique Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage Moroccan African Ethnic Art
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
African tribal art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface. These Moroccan art pieces could be used as wall lamp sha...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Moroccan Parchment Handpainted Folk Art Wall Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface. These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp sh...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Exceptional Antique Persian Bakhtiari Sumak Bagface, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional Antique Persian Bakhtiari Sumak Bagface, 19th Century Flat woven bags executed in various sumak techniques were crucial items for Persian and Caucasian nomads as they tr...
Category

19th Century Persian Antique Continental US - Tribal Art

Materials

Wool

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