Tribal Art

A vibrant patchwork of strip-woven fabric, this antique blue kente cloth is a beautiful example of West African weaving tradition. Attributed to Ashanti or Ewe artists of Ghana and t...

Early to mid-19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in circle form. Intricate graphical geometrical. This type of bracelet was worn/used by the Zaghawa People also called Bé...

A striking pair of tall African beaded textile panels, intricately hand-worked with delicate floral and vine motifs. Thousands of tiny white beads create a subtle raised pattern acro...

Ancient nomadic belts, covered with embroidery and ancient coins. Purchased by a young oriental man in a European market. they can also be used as blinds for curtains. nr. 1 - cm. 5...

Sometimes referred to as dolls, this is a highly abstract figure with conical head, arms and legs held out from body, long columnar neck wrapped with mulitple strands of different si...

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 ...

Large Tribal Mask/Sculpture (Adoné), crafted as originally naturalistic Antelope, Kurumba people, Burkina Faso , early 20th cent. Note :Adoné Headdress was used as portable altars ...

Bamileke throne made with wood, coated with jute, embroidered with polychrome glass beads, cowrie snails, embroidery with glass beads that are missing in some areas. In the Grassfiel...

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...

Bush Myths Aboriginal Art Painting on Canvas. Dimensions: Height: 27.5 inches, Width: 15 inches

Antique Japanese Nabeshima Carpet (Dantsu) Nabeshima dantsu (carpets) are some of the earliest examples of rug making in Japan. The original weavers learned their craft from Chinese...

This is a very fine Chiefs robe from the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire on the coast of West Africa. Woven from high quality hand spun cotton and all natural indigo. Whilst dating from...

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 ...

A fantastic pair of large African gourd storage vessels with native repairs, early to mid 20th century, Ethiopia or Kenya. This pair of dried and hollowed gourd vessels would origin...

Doll, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S. Dakota A wonderful "No Face Doll", made by an unknown artist. The green wool dress is adorned with small glass beads on the front and back of...

Hand-sewed rice straw art by ARKO. Title: The Hole of Burning Sand Her works have the feelings of contemporary tribal art, contemporary Craft art, created with the respect for wil...

A Chowke wood chair with figural carvings Africa, Angola

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...

SUPERB Pair of Native American "Pima" Baskets These are early Native American baskets. The are woven very tightly. Diameters of both are 6 inches and 3 inches.

The Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea has long been recognised as one of the great centres of Oceanic art, renowned for its extraordinary diversity of sculptural traditions. Stretching through remote villages connected by waterways and shared ceremonial practices, the region fostered distinctive artistic languages that gave visual form to ancestry, spirituality and communal identity. Carved figures depicting ancestors, protective spirits and mythological beings served as intermediaries between the visible and unseen worlds, occupying an essential place within ritual life. Styles vary considerably between communities, from the flowing forms associated with Iatmul carving to the dramatic hooked silhouettes of yipwon figures. Despite these differences, Sepik sculpture is united by its expressive power and its role in maintaining relationships between the living, their ancestors and the forces that shaped the world around them. This compelling ancestral figure originates from the Middle Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea and dates to the early to mid-twentieth century. Carved from dense hardwood, it embodies the dramatic abstraction and spiritual intensity for which Sepik sculpture is celebrated. The figure stands in a dynamic posture with sharply bent knees and angular arms, its hands splayed and feet flattened in a manner that conveys both tension and authority. The body has been deeply incised and enriched with natural earth pigments in red, white and black, creating a striking interplay between carved texture and painted surface. Blackened pigment defines the principal forms, while contrasting colours emphasise the limbs, facial features and other key details, heightening the visual impact of the composition. The head is particularly arresting. Elongated and mask-like in appearance, it features a pronounced brow and a dramatic beak-like hooked nose that projects confidently from the face. Set within hollowed sockets are a pair of inlaid cowrie shell eyes, their luminous surfaces animating the figure with an intense and watchful presence. This combination of angular anatomy, exaggerated facial structure and shell ornamentation is consistent with the carving traditions of the Iatmul peoples and related communities of the Middle Sepik, where ancestral imagery occupied a central role in ceremonial life. Figures of this type were often displayed within ceremonial structures or brought into ritual contexts to invoke the guidance, protection and authority of ancestral spirits. They acted as powerful reminders of lineage and continuity, reinforcing the bonds between generations while maintaining connections with the supernatural realm. Rich in character and sculptural strength, this figure exemplifies the expressive sophistication of Sepik art...

A wonderful 20th Century Samoan/Fijian circular wooden kava bowl called a tanoa fai'ava and carved from a single piece of wood and standing on seventeen round legs. Made of a native ...

Pre-Columbian Carchi–Nariño Pedestal Bowl, c. AD 1100–1400 Fine large ancient pottery bowl from the Carchi–Nariño cultural region of present-day ...

Hand-sewed rice straw art by ARKO. Title: Untitled Her works have the feelings of contemporary tribal art, contemporary Craft art, created with the respect for wild nature. ARKO...

Handwoven antique Mexican serape blanket with central star design and traditional Native symbols in natural pigment dyed wool on natural brown w...

A superb elegant example of a Ethiopian head rest from the Oromo tribe. Carved in hard wood in Crescent shape with cut sections Matured aged used patina height 15 cm Period: Early-...

A generously sized wooden tribal mask. Hand-carved and painted this decorative mask that would look great in a western or country themed setting. Measures: 39" High x 5 1/2" Wide...

This impressive collection of four carved wood figures are from the landlocked African country of Burkina Faso. This nation bordered by 6 other countries ...

Antique Greek Pair Silk/Metal Thread Embroideries, 18th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 0'11" L x 0'6" W Origin: Greece Period: 18th Cen...

Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...

Yoruba weathered and worn old female figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved heavy very dark/black encrusted patina. Strong face with horizontal scarification ma...

Gorgeous original Tibetan Buddhist Ghanta (ritual bell) of superior quality and generous size. Made of bronze alloy with hand-crafted casting, this bell is not a simple decorative ...

The Shi peoples are agriculturalists living on the shores of Lake Kivu in D.R. Congo. Artistically they are best known for their distinctively carved cups and pitchers...

The sculpture, expertly carved from fragrant Nepalese sandalwood, stands as a testament to the rich tradition of wood carving in Nepal. The medium itself adds a sensory dimension to ...

Rare Antique Woman's Silk Ceremonial Headscarf (Kiet), Cambodia This traditional head cloth or veil was made by the Cham people of Cambodia, a Muslim group with historic ties to Mal...

Moroccan Berber ethnic handwoven tribal throw pillow made from a vintage rug. The front and the back are made from a different rug, front is more...

A pair of Akua´ba (Akuba/Akwaba) fertility dolls from Ghana. 20th century. 2 disc-headed carved figures, similar but not identical. Good condition. Signs of wear consistent with age.

This extraordinary 20th century Emberá-Wounaan basket is a testament to the remarkable craftsmanship of the indigenous Emberá-Wounaan people of Panama a...

Early 20th century leather Afghani bag.

19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Intricate graphical swirled rope work design and tips are shaped with large flat ends with geome...

This carved Senufo Pombia figure originates from Côte d'Ivoire and represents a sculptural tradition closely associated with the Senufo people's Poro society, an important institutio...

A striking pair of carved female figures from Tanzania, dating to the 1940s–1950s. Finely sculpted with delicate facial features, both figures are shown in a kneeling, ceremonial po...

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 ...

The double-headed snake is the symbol of the Bamum Kingdom. Initially, the King was the only person to wear the belt made of a raffia woven strip covered with cloth and beads. After ...

A beautiful example of a Dogon, hardwood grain door still equipped with its lock and engraved with a sober decoration in connection with the Dogon cosmogony. Beginning of the 20th ce...

Yoruba weathered and worn old female figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved heavy patina. Strong face with coffee bean eyes. A finely carved Yoruba female Ibej...

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...

Ashanti footstool, Ghana West-Africa Handcut and handcarved Fine condtion Period: probably post 1945

A West African Senufo bed hand carved from a single tree having four tapered legs with a raised headrest and decorative scallop detail.

Himalayan Tibetan Buddhist Brass Container with Lotus Lid A finely crafted brass container from the Himalayan region, featuring a domed lotus lid and graceful handle. Its simple yet...

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...

Mola, a Kuna word, has several meanings: fabric or cloth, shirt or upper garment for men or women, brightly decorated women's blouses, or colorful layers of fabric, cut and hand-sewn...

The Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo are renowned for some of Central Africa's most sophisticated artistic traditions. From intricately woven raffia textiles and prest...

Hand-sewed rice straw art by ARKO. Title: Composition Crescendo This is one of the series named "Composition XX" Her works have the feelings of contemporary tribal art, contempora...

Vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, on a long table or to make pillows. Handwoven and hand-dyed raffia fabric - An IDEA: ...

Beautifully crafted Kuna tribe Mola cotton tapestry with tropical toucan bird family motif. Mounted on cardboard, as found, for framing. Traditionally made by the natives of Panama, ...

This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon custom m...

Vintage Tuareg Woven Rush Mat – Saharan Decorative Arts A striking vintage Tuareg woven mat featuring bold geometric symbolism in dark indigo and natural straw tones. Handwoven in t...

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...

Authentic tribal piece, early 20th century.

Moroccan Berber hand-carved wooden sugar hammer "Deggaga". Handcrafted by the Berber women of Morocco, hand-carved and hand painted wood with tribal desig...