Mid-20th Century Tribal Art

Two old Kuba cloths - a type of raffia cloth made from woven natural palm leaf fibers unique to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. Previously one long cloth measuring 206...

A fine vintage Acoma bowl with classic geometric signed indistinct on base Size Bowl 5 x 4 inches 13 x 10 cm Condition: Minor rubbing Good

Vintage iron toy kitchen figure of a traditional antique kitchen representation. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, wear consistent with ...

A finely carved decorated headrest with solid hourglass shaped base, attached decorations of seed pods shell and beads. Fine worn patina. Created by the Tsonga peoples of South Afr...

Very rare African Dagara mask Ngbaka people. Africa, Congo, early to mid 20th century A beautiful early to mid 20th century African so called 'Dagara’ mask from the Ngbaka and Mbanj...

Absolutely unique very large creole 'Penca De Balangandan' from Brazil from around 1960. Tin base, possibly silver plated. Traditional slave amule...

Monumental Amazonian Shipibo-Conibo Anthropomorphic Pottery Vessel with Kené Patterning, Peru A rare and visually commanding 20th century pottery vessel from the Shipibo-Conibo cult...

Old Used African carved wood Mbira or Sanza Finger Piano made of wood and metal from the Luba people of Congo, with projecting head. Nice shape with projecting detailed head at top,...

Vintage Papua New Guinea Tribal Tapa Cloth A striking vintage tapa cloth from Papua New Guinea, handcrafted from natural barkcloth and decorated with traditional tribal motifs. Made...

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...

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...

Geometric Barmbara Sukuru Animal Mask with horns, teeth, from Mali, West Africa. Inserted wood teeth, abstract face with open eyes, with raised eyebrows and framed face. Old native...

Antique Pyramidal Hmong Hill Tribe Silver Hairpin – Asian art antiques This striking large pyramidal antique silver hairpin was handcrafted by the Hmong people of northern Laos, dat...

Ancient Cubist Kuba Dance Mask Black Patina, Cone Shaped Eyes, from the Congo, Africa. It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for it...

Large Early Papua New Guinea Carved Coconut Scoop or Spoon with Figure Scoop is 3 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4", on custom wood and metal base total height 7 1/2 ...

Abaca Tapis Skirt Bagobo people, Mindanao, Philippines Mid-20th century Hemp family Measures: H 23.25 in x W 27.5 in Fully opened: H: 46.5 in x W: 55 in Abaca is a textile unique to...

Large African Tuareg hand tooled leather pillow. Great colors, hand painted with tribal geometric design with long leather fringes on each side. Handcrafted in Africa with pieces of ...

This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Timor, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a predominantly ...

Pair Male and Female Dayak Paddy Marker Guardian Figures, Borneo, Indonesia. Carved wood set of male and female Dayak paddy marker guardian figures with expressive faces and large c...

Mid-20th century Tribal Zulu women's woven red cotton hat, Isicholo, from South Africa. The unusual spiral weave on this cotton Isicholo makes this a beautiful and rare example of t...

Impressively carved from a single block of wood, this monumental male spirit or ancestor figure originates from the Middle Sepik region of Papua New Guinea. The figure combines stron...

Carved wood powerful portrait of a Makonde man with a traditional lip plug in his upper lip, high carved cheek bones in the form of a finely carved helmet mask, with attached hair on...

Among the most iconic sculptural traditions of Central Africa, the Kifwebe masks of the Songye people are celebrated for their striking abstraction and powerful ceremonial presence. ...

Elegant Dan Mask with large eyes from the Ivory Coast, Africa. Fairly flat tear drop shaped face with outlined eyes, small tight projecting nose and mouth with expressive lips. It i...

Small used Senufo stylized bird faced weaving heddle pulley, Ivory Coast Africa I Deep patina and polish from traditional use, circular wear inside from weaving bobbin, now absent. 6...

Felts are among the first woolen structures made by mankind. Some of the earliest we know date from the 5th century B.C. and were found under ground in the frozen kurgans of Siberia....

Small used Senufo stylized bird beak face weaving heddle pulley, Ivory Coast Africa I Deep patina and polish from traditional use, circular wear inside from weaving bobbin, now absen...

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...

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...

Early old carved wood mask without eyes, from the Lega peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Old patina, Simple elegant heart shaped face with long nose and raised eyebrows....

Tutsi shield - Rwanda - mid 20th century Decorative wooden shield attributed to the Tutsis of Rwanda. The face features a polychrome geometric design composed of oval and triangular ...

Rare double joined standing figure with male figure on top standing on female shoulders. Deep patina and wear from traditional use. Finely carved and expressive faces. 11 1/4 inche...

Collection of Six Dan and Bassa Passport Miniature Masks Ivory Coast Africa Dan and Bassa passport masks were small masks for individuals carried as charms for protection and healin...

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...

Old Used African carved wood mbira or sanza finger or thumb piano, made of wood with metal strips, from the Tabwa people of Congo with head projecting from top. Nice shape with smal...

Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art A rare exceptionally large male Cup bearer ritual shrine figure standing upright holding a cup in front carv...

This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Timor, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. The blue foreground brings t...

Carved wood large female Songye Kifwebe mask with classic white lines, blackened ridge down crest of forehead, nose and mouth. Worn holes around back edge of mask from attachment of...

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...

Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo An unusually large and striking non-figurative vessel from the Mangbetu people, comprised of six lobes joined to a c...

Vintage 1960's Kuna Mola, a traditional multi layered cotton applique tapestry hand sewn by Central American Kuna native women. Mounted on cardboard, for eas...

This is a vintage totemic figure. A South American, carved crystal and gilt metal decorative tribal ornament, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Fascinating tribal figure ...

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...

With one of the highest rates of twin births in the world, Yoruba cultures place special social and religious significance on twins, referred to as "emi alagbara" or "powerful spirit...

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...

A very rare flat carved wood mask from Brazil. From the Kamayurá people who live in Upper Xingu River Basin, Mato Grosso, Brazil, deep in the Amazon jungle. Made of carved hard wood...

A rare and unusual Berber carpet from the Rehamna area, located in the plains near Marrakesh, distinguished by an orange background decorated uniquely by two vertical arrangements of conjoined diamond placed at the extreme sides of the field. What is quite unusual is the presence of three stars of David embellishing the center of the field, indicating that the carpet was possibly woven for a Moroccan Jewish...

West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in ivory, red and black colors with faces bird...

Carved wood Akuaba, sometimes known as an Ashanti doll or a Fanti doll. Untouched condition with a beautiful natural age-related patina. Akua'ba (sometim...

This is a heavy vintage deity head. A South American, carved crystal and gilt metal decorative artefact, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950 Highly distinctive and fascinati...

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 predominantly ...

Adire Eleko Woman's Wrapper Yoruba People Nigeria Circa 1960s-1970s Cotton) (2 panels), starch-resist and stencil dyed with indigo 76 x 69 ins (193 x 175.5 cm) The textile is in ...

A decorative woven mat from the Chokwe people in Angola. can be used on floor or as a wall piece, the material is strong and in excellent condition. This piece dates to the mid 20th ...

This beautiful African Armor brings ancient feelings to your space while adding depth and magic. Hang this item on the wall of your home to add ritual and wonder to your space. A de...

An early to mid-20th century Toguna support post from the Dogon Tribe of Mali, on custom metal stand. This West African hand carved wooden bean was origin...

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...

African Dahomey Anti-Colonial Folk Tapestry, Benin, cotton applique, mid 20th c.

Tribal Art - African Art Fang Male Reliquary Figure (Bieri Style), Fang-Betsi Subgroup, Gabon, Circa 1950s Carved from dense hardwood, this 16 3/4-inch-tall figure, with a deep, ric...

Bambara Standing male figure with powerful shoulders, arms at sides and large feet. From Mali, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its age, use, and medium. Scuffs and nicks here and there. Age, wear and staining inside. On vintage wood block...

Finely carved and worn Senufo Kepelie dance mask with refined stylized face and small bird figure with beak connecting to forehead of mask. Worn and polished areas, curved shaped sc...