Mali Tribal Art

It is a powerful and striking piece of African art.

Bambara female figure

Superb and rare museum quality seated female wooden statue from the Kurumba tribe Mali/Burkina Faso Statues from the Kurumba people are rare ! For sale at Art Gallery Decoster Belg...

Old Exceptional Rare Circumcision Knife From The Dogon Tribe Mali Bandiagara African Art 19th century Anthropomorphic Figure People: Dogon Country: Mali Period: 19th century / Early ...

This mid-twentieth century Bambara door lock from Mali has been carved into the form of a crocodile, a symbol of protection in the Bambara culture. The crocodile-shaped door lock, ad...

Bamana antelope headdress with articulated puppet figure. String through back makes arms and legs move up and down. Can be hung on wall, laid flat on surface, or be put on base(not...

Berber traders bag from the nomadic tribes of the sahara with brightly coloured beads and metal decoration

Hand carved wood bird with metal triangles over fabric nailed. Unique piece

One of a kind early 19th century African hand carved Dogon wooden mask from Mali was worn during the dances performed by tribe. Custom museum iron support stand is included. Actual ...

Antique superb rare Lobi or Bwa stool Burkina Faso / Mali region Available at Art Gallery Decoster Belgium Tribe : Bwa or Lobi Country : Burkina Faso / Mali Late 19th / Early 20th ...

Excerpt From "Africa: The Art of Continent":
"Boliw (sing. boli) have become widely known in the West although ironically they are considered by Mande people to be secret obje...

Among the Mande peoples, including the Bamana, these headdresses were worn for protection in the forest during their hunt. They were believed to ritually protect and fortify hunters...

This early twentieth-century miniature ladder, from the Dogon culture in Mali, replicates the form of full-size granary ladder, however, unlike its larger, practical counterparts, th...

5 various African wooden carved figurative door lock parts from Mali, also called Bambara, all in a reasonable and used condition with a beautiful patina, first half of the 20th cent...

A large and graphic abstract angular light brown wood mask; with a high forehead with raised middle ridge merging into a triangular nose, flanked by open worked rectangular eyes, a p...

Beautifully worn and heavily used Djenne clay vessel with painted designs. Amazing depth of surface and exceptional wear.

Revered by the Bamana peoples of West Africa, these zoomorphic quadraped forms are believed to have magical powers and hold the secrets of their cosmology.

The two horns from Mali are unique and rare. They were used to play music during the circumcision ceremonies . One is made of wood: H 25'' and Diam 3'' The smaller is wood covere...

A group of three African Dogan hand forged iron oil lamps. These oil lamps are made to stick in the ground and fill with oil and a floating wick for ceremonial use. We have had the ...

Amyas Naegele Dogon/Tellem headrest with twin sun bursts in wood Dogon/Tellem headrest with incised sun burst designs on the saddle ca.16th century or earlier. This piece is simil...

Large late 19th century coiled copper currency, Dogon People, Mali An unusual large coiled copper currency from the Dogon people, about the size of an anklet, with wonderful Verdi...

WEST AFRICAN FIGURE Depicting a male figure with wonderful character, possibly relating to fertility and masculinity due to his genitalia. It would have originally been the top ...

Large Dogon ladder, Mali Wood Early to mid-20th century Measures: 75.5 x 16 in. / 192 x 41 cm With a textured, eroded patina, this ladder was originally used outdoors. Ca...

Large Dogon Ladder, Mali Wood Early to mid-20th century Measures: 100 x 17 x 8 in. / 254 x 43 x 20 cm Mounted on a custom display stand that measures 18 x 18 in. / 46 x 4...

Small African pharmacy cabinet made of wood of the Dogon ethnic group. This small cabinet with two movable flaps on three legs was designed to store medicinal preparations made accor...

A nice mounted figural altar staff from the Dogon tribe of Mali. Mounted in an iron holder on a wood base. The staff is rusted and the wood painted base has some losses. These were a...

Mask of the Bamana in Mali, which is used in the initiation ceremonies of the ‘N’tomo society’. Initiates are taught survival skills, social customs, and religious principles. Of...

A nice early Bamana figurative metal staff from Mali, with three bells. I assume one is missing as the handle is there but the fourth bell is missing. It is mounted on a wood base an...

Hand carved statue of a woman breastfeeding. It was created by the people of the Bamana tribe originating from Mali, West-Africa. It is a so called fertility statue. The folklore is ...

A nice mounted figural altar staff from the Dogon tribe of Mali. Mounted in an iron holder on a wood base. The staff is rusted and the wood painted base has some losses.These were ac...

While the purpose for which it was created is not entirely clear, this Dogon figural group suggests a ritual. Composed of a set of four female figures arrayed around a central core a...

African bird Danse puppet Bozo from Mali, middle 20th century. Base L 24 x P 30 x H 140cm.

I bought this when I was collecting back in the 1970s. I believe it's from Mali and attributed to the Bambara tribe. it has great primitive character. The statue is all original incl...

This wooden mask is made by the Bamana Kore society in Mali. It has very pronounced features, like the long, straight nose and the broad forehead protruding from the mask. Next to th...

Fine Bambara Bamana hand forged iron equestrian figure, which inspired Alberto Giacometti horseman sculpture. Mounted on a custom made acrylic base. Provenance: Estate of Audrey Gol...

The colourful decoration uses natural dyes. great to hang as a decorative collectible tribal piece of art. Circa 1940 Mali Africa. Dimensions: Handle: 24in . 24 in.

This is a very rare string of 'Moon and Star ' beads from the Dogon people of Mali. The Dogon History and lineage are designated by the stars hence the iconography of the beadwork. T...

This Tuareg leather box is a finely crafted circular container created by a Malian artisan now living and working in the United States. Contemporary in its production yet grounded in...

This textile is made from strips of indigo dye resist fabric sewn together and embroidered with colored yarns.

African granary wooden shutter door with low relief hand-carved figures and animals. Tribal geometric symbolic designs in naïf style. Each wife has is own Granary with one of a kin...

Hand-carved Hey Hey Posts from Mali. Whitewashed, indigenous sculpture. Dimensions of larger item shown below. Sold separately.

Terracotta storage Urn, Bura culture, Niger River Valley, Niger/Mali/Burkina Faso. These urns were found during excavations in the Niger River Valley and are attributed to the myste...

Created by the Dogon people of central Mali, this expressively carved stool continues a tradition of using stools as symbols of authority. Owning a finely made stool represented one'...

Bamana Mask, Suruku Mali, 1940s.  

A stunning Kanaga mask from the Dogon tribe of Mali, West Africa. Gallery display stand is included. One of the most popular types of masks in the Sanga region is the type known a...

The old technique made this bronze mask of lost wax casting or (cire perdue). A coating of clay surrounds the mask or wax model that is hand-shaped; it is then heated and hardened, w...

An impressive large hand carved wooden granary door from the Dogon Tribe in Mali. The Dogon symbols are believed to invoke ancestral spirits wich guard the stored grain. Each door is...

The Marka fashion their masks with very small mouths with raised lips at the bottom of an elongated face. The nose is usually extremely long and elegantly thin and the eyes are cast ...

Formed by pounding flattened clay around a convex mold, this oblong footed vessel is a water storage jar known as a jidaga, created by women of the Bambara people of Mali. The body o...

Very big African mask from Mali. It is a ceremonial mask, from the Kono society and the Bambara ethnic group. It measures 140cm high or 55.11inch and can be placed on the floor or fi...

This ceremonial headdress was handmade from a single piece of wood by the skillful hands of a member of the Bamana tribe originating from Mali, West Africa. It was brought to The Net...

Bamana mask from Mali with deep set eyes, small highly placed ears, head crest extending down joining long prominent nose and the face with zig-zag patterns. Beautifully aged origina...

African Statue 'Boli' Bambara Mali C1950 Zoomorphic altar statuette (Boli). Kono tribe. Provenance: Swedish private collection, inherited with the Familly. Sacred object reserved fo...

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...

An elegant pair of French bergères or wingback chairs from France, showcasing timeless appeal and refined proportions. These comfortable lounge chairs feature classic high backs with...

Chi wara is a ritual headdress used by the Bambara people in Mali. Portrayed as both male or female figures Chi ware is associated with agriculture. This large male example has a str...

A late 19th or early 20th century Kuba Prestige cloth, mostly embroidered with cut pile borders.

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 b...

Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...

Early 20th century male baule figure, ivory coast, Africa A stylistically pleasing sculpture of a spiritual spouse (blolo bian) from the Baule culture. This excellent example is p...

A wonderful example of a Tibetan Coral Bead mala / neckpiece with a stunning mix of orange & red colours that have aged beautifully over the decades. Tibetans believe that coral hold...

From the Akan or Ashanti peoples, Ghana, shrine figure, a standing female figure with black hair and details, remains of white pigment, with arms out holding a bottle, includes custo...

Very important “Nwantamtay” dance African mask, consisting of three sections: The upper in plain rectangular shape surmounted by a crescent shape moon, the middle with beautiful geom...

Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head From the Chokwe Culture of Angola. A fine, old, much used comb with a glossy, glasslike patina. Of traditional form with...

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...