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Item Ships From: USA
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 USA - 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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Ethiopian Leather Shield on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Ethiopian tribal shield on custom iron stand. This vintage shield, originating from Ethiopia, has an overall convexly rounded-shape, and is made of a rich brown animal hide with wonderful patina. The leather shield...
Category
20th Century Ethiopian USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
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 South African Folk Art USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$686 Sale Price
30% Off
Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricately-constructed colorful train was painstakingly created by Yoruba artisans in Nigeria in the mid-20th century. Recent designs such as this were based upon sashes that s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Shell, Fabric, Beads
Djerma Painted Water Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Djerma people of Niger are well-known for their gracefully shaped and delicately painted water containers. The surface paintings are applied after firing with all natural pigment...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Terracotta
Nigerian Nupe Vessel Support
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 f...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Primitive USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Terracotta
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$216 Sale Price
20% Off
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 USA - 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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Terracotta
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
Fang Kefwebi Mask
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a Fang Tribal Mask.
Category
20th Century African USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Terracotta
Tribal Shelter
Located in Long Island City, NY
A small shelter of woven palm leaves and twine.
Category
20th Century USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Rattan
$2,700
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
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 USA - 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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Ceramic
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 USA - 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 USA - 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 USA - 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 USA - 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 USA - 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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
$3,090 / set
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 USA - 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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
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 USA - 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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Canvas
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Clay
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Terracotta
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Stone
$780 Sale Price / set
37% Off
Antique Persian Baluch Bagface, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persian Baluch Bagface Rug, Late 19th Century
Additional information:
Dimension: 2'9" W x 3'0" L
Origin: Persia
Period: Late 19th Century
Condition: Good condition with a s...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Fabric
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Persian Shahsevan Sumak Bagface, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persian Shahsevan Sumak Bagface, 19th Century
Using a saturated and subtly modulated medium-blue ground this large Shahsevan sumak bag face draws a creative reinterpretation...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
$3,360 Sale Price
30% Off
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Paint
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Shell, Twine, Beads
African Decorative Armchair
Located in Montreal, QC
A Chowke wood chair with figural carvings Africa, Angola
Category
1970s Angolan Vintage USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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 USA - 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 USA - Tribal Art
$2,975 / set
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 USA - 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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
$3,090 / set
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Makonde Comb From Zimbabwe Bantu Tribe
Smaller
Located in Dallas, TX
This comb was fashioned in the hand carved, traditional Makonde style. This fertility comb features a pregnant woman. Generally, local carvers make only a belly and breast comb to be...
Category
Early 20th Century Zimbabwean USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
$1,180 / set
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 USA - 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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Linen
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 USA - 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 USA - 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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
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 USA - Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
