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Style: Tribal
Pair of Mounted Copper Ankle Bracelets, Currency Pieces, Mbole People, Congo
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of large copper ankle bracelets, used as currency, Mbole People, Democratic Republic of Congo. Mounted on custom steel bases. Slightly different in size, these bracelets are obj...
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Pair of African Iron Bandaka Hoe Currency, Mounted on Custom Steel Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
2 African iron Bandaka hoe currency, Mabila and Chamba Peoples, Nigeria and Cameroon.
The iron, hammered into the form of a hoe, was used as currency. Mounted they are wonderful pie...
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Tribal iron currency sculpture
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A fine example of a early 20th century iron currency from the Afo tribe in Nigeria. Also called a hoe currency the abstract shape refers to the blade of a hoe as to symbolise the con...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Lacquer & Bamboo Food Offering Vessel, Burma
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Food offering vessel, Ok-Kwet
Burma
Early 20th century
Bamboo, lacquer
Measures: H: 11 in x D: 11 in :: 28 cm x 28 cm
The black lacquered exterior and red interior Ok-Kwet, consis...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Lacquer & Bamboo Cheroot Box, Burma
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Cheroot Box, Hsei-leit-taung
Burma
Early 20th century
Bamboo, lacquer
Measures: H: 9.25 in x D: 14 in :: 23.5 cm x 35.5 cm
A specialty box for storing cigars. It exhibits an unusua...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
Dramatic Tribal Pierced African Panel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very Decorative Carved and Pierced African Tribal Panel depicting a Female Ancestor. The powerful Female Figure supports a multitude of Stylized Carved Animals carved in three Band...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Nigeria African Red Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Bambara puppet figurine, African tribal art, circa 1950
Located in LYON, FR
TRIBAL ART
Large traditional puppet figurine with articulated arms. Polychrome hardwood resting on its steel base.
A favorite for this old puppet figurine from Mali dating from the...
Category
1950s Malian Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Ebony
A pair of Tutsi Prestige baskets, Rwanda, mid 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Pair of Inkangara Prestige Baskets
Rwanda or Burundi, Tutsi and Hutu peoples
20th century (1960s/1970s)
Left H 16 1⁄2 ins (42 cm); D 8 1⁄2 ins (21.5 cm)
Right H 16 ins (40.5 c...
Category
1960s Rwandan Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Dan Janus Double Face Protective Kinde Charm, Ivory Coast, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Dan Janus double faced protective Kinde charm, from the Dan people of Ivory Coast, West Africa. Used as a charm for protection, with two different faces to show the duality of the w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Prestige Basket, Tanzania
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Prestige open top basket
Sukuma People (?) Tanzania
Circa 1900
Coiled and woven basketry, natural fibers and dye
8 x 6 1/2 inches (21 x 16.5 cm)
Provenance: ex private collection U...
Category
Early 1900s Tanzanian Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Antique Berber Ceramic vessels, Kabylie, Algeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two Large Kabylie Ceramic Dishes
Kabylie Berber People
Algeria
Late 19th to early 20th century
Hand molded ceramic, painted designs
Diameter: 17" and 17.75"
Depth: 2 3/4...
Category
Early 20th Century Algerian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair West African Incised Iron and Copper Axe Form Currency Pieces Custom Mounts
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A pair of West African incised iron and copper wire axe form currency pieces. On custom mounts. In the form of a ritual axe, which in many parts of Africa was carried over the shoul...
Category
Mid-20th Century North African Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Two Large South American Yanomami Gathering Baskets
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine pair of tightly woven burden or gathering baskets from the South American Yanomami People of the Brazilian Rainforest. Very strong and woven from Palm fiber, the baskets are u...
Category
20th Century South American Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
Seated Female Figure on Stool Holding a Sword Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Seated female figure on classic Akan stool holding a sword. From the Ewe people of Ghana, West Africa. Created as three separate pieces that fit together for display, figure, stool ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Classic Danced Deep Red-Black Baule mask, Ivory Coast, Africa, mid 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Classic danced deep red-black Baule mask, with raised three part finely incised hair, small facial scarifications on the forehead. From Ivory Coast, Africa, mid 20th century
It is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Small Dancing Lobi Figure With Arms Out, Cubist Face Ghana West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small dancing Lobi figure with arms out, and cubist face from Ghana, West Africa. ex James Willis, San Francisco, CA. Damage to proper right hand, fingers absent. Heavy encrusted p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
A TRIBAL Ritual VOTIVE BOARD SCULPTURE Upper SEPIK, Papua New Guinea, 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An old and authentic votive board representing the spirit of water, Shamanic, Primitive Arts, Tribal Art, Brutalist, Shabby-Chic, in carved wood and painted with patina due to use, c...
Category
1950s Papua New Guinean Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Strong Standing Female figure with Braided Hair Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Strong standing female figure with wonderful black braided hair style. From the Ewe people of Ghana, West Africa. Powerful muscular body and wide open eyed expression. Nice patina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
A TRIBAL Ritual SCULPTURE MASK TUNIC Middle SEPIK, Papua New Guinea, 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional, old and authentic, adornment or tunic or mask -full!- of Oceanian ceremony, with a double or split figure, on its very beautiful contemporary base in raw steel, Shama...
Category
1950s Papua New Guinean Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Carved-Stone 'Hear No Evil' Sculpture
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Tribal Carved-Stone ‘Hear No Evil’ Sculpture. Republic of Congo, circa late 19th Century.
Category
Late 19th Century Congolese Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
19th Cenury Burmese Seated Mandalay Buddha in gilded Wood and Lacquer, ca. 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted around 1890, the 19th-century Burmese Seated Mandalay Buddha stands as an exquisite embodiment of spiritual devotion and artistic finesse. Carved from gilded wood and adorned...
Category
1890s Burmese Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
Late 19th c. French Hand Carved Wooden Monk c.1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A large late 19th c. painted, hand carved wooden French Monk with brown robe and rope belt holding a crucifix from the turn of the century.
Shown with life size hand model.
...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of 20th Century Mbole Currency Pieces on Custom Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural of the Mbole people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with this exquisite pair of 20th-century Mbole copper currency cuffs. Mounted on cus...
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Large Abstract Polychrome Nafana "Bedu" Mask, Burkina Faso, Africa Wood Pigments
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Nafana "Bedu" mask, from Southern Burkina Faso/Ivory Coast. Wood with natural earth pigments. Note the double faces, one with tubular eyes and mouth for the dancer and the larger a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Dayak "Mother and Child" Ironwood Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A hand-carved effigy of mother and child from the Dayak tribe in Borneo, mounted on a black metal stand.
Ancestral figures were important in Dayak culture as a means of spiritual p...
Category
1910s Indonesian Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
A Pair of Copper Currencies: “Katanga Crosses”
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Pair of Copper Currencies: “Katanga Crosses”
Central African Copper Belt (DR Congo, Zambia or Zimbabwe)
Cast copper, archaeological patina
Size each:...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Congolese Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Old Well Used Wood Ashanti Stool Hollow Cylinder Supporting Top Metal Repairs
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The stool was loved by its owner, repaired in several places with decorated metal straps. It has an openwork, tiered lattice central post and four support posts. It has the older sty...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Early Classic Wood Ashanti Stool Circle Supporting Top, Ghana Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A well-loved traditional stool or seat from the Akan people of Ghana. The supports for Akan stools take many forms, they can be purely geometric or architectural with simple posts a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Old Classic Wood Ashanti Fante Stool with Supporting Leopard Mid-20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Created in the early to mid-20th century, by an anonymous artist of the Akan people of Ghana, probably Ashanti (Asante) or Fanti (Fante).
What separates this stool from the standard ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Wooden Ethiopian Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles, tribal leaders would rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and concave rest gives these function...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Tutsi Baskets, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Group of Tutsi Prestige Basketry
Rwanda
First half, 20th century
Grass and other plant fibers, natural dye, coiling technique
Measures: Height, left to right: 7 1/4”; 8”; 9 1/...
Category
Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Bamileke Throne Stool with Leopard
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Decorative Objects
French Modern Glazed Terracotta Face Mask Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
French Modern Glazed Terracotta Face Mask Sculpture
This 20th Century French Modern tribal style glazed terra cotta face mask sculpture is well exe...
Category
20th Century French Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Large Traditional Black Folk Art Basket with Lid and Hand Painted Dot Design
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large traditional hand-painted folk art basket with a lid. This piece is quite large and would be great displayed on a deep shelf, coffee table, or entry table. The basket is round and in two pieces, with the lid on top of equal size to the bottom. The entire vessel is decorated with a hand-painted dot...
Category
20th Century American Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Carved Green Soapstone Elephant Motif Decorative Box
Located in Stamford, CT
1980s green carved soapstone decorative box. Carved elephant motif across the lid of the box. No makers mark or signature.
Category
1980s Indian Vintage Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT!
BENIN OBA
19TH CENTURY BRONZE
WARRIOR SCULPTURE
SUPERB EXAMPLE OF OBA METALWORK!
DIMENSIONS: APPROXIMATELY 13" TALL
CIRCA 1860-1900
Offered is a rare 19t...
Category
Late 19th Century Beninese Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Princess Yenenga Of Ouagadougou On Horseback - Cast Bronze West African Figure
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Princess Yenenga, founder of the Mossi Empire, from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, bronze West African sculpture from the late 20th century
This is a contemporary piece, not historical ...
Category
Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Early 20th Century Willow Grain Basket, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Early 20th Century Willow Grain Basket, China
Traditionally used to carry rice or other grains, this basket is strong and sturdy.
24 inches (60.96 cm) high by 16 inches (40.64...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed
Manglé
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Extraordinary as works of art and decoration, this mask come from the Shamanic beliefs and rituals of the Central American tribes.
The Indigenous people divide the world in two, a vi...
Category
2010s Panamanian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Juajuta
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Extraordinary as works of art and decoration, this mask come from the Shamanic beliefs and rituals of the Central American tribes.
The Indigenous people divide the world in two, a vi...
Category
2010s Panamanian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Architectonic Diamond Pattern Kulango Pulley in Wood
Located in New York, NY
Architectonic Diamond Pattern Kulango Pulley in Wood
This piece was acquired by Thomas McNemar, who lived outside of Abidjan in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He toured the country...
Category
19th Century Ivorian Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Tardor
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Extraordinary as works of art and decoration, this mask come from the Shamanic beliefs and rituals of the Central American tribes.
The Indigenous people divide the world in two, a vi...
Category
2010s Panamanian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Shamanic Mask from the Rainforest Pavarandó
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Extraordinary as works of art and decoration, this mask come from the Shamanic beliefs and rituals of the Central American tribes.
The Indigenous people divide the world in two, a vi...
Category
2010s Panamanian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Uaba
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Extraordinary as works of art and decoration, this mask come from the Shamanic beliefs and rituals of the Central American tribes.
The Indigenous people divide the world in two, a vi...
Category
2010s Panamanian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Shamanic Mask from the Rainforest Bagadó
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Extraordinary as works of art and decoration, this mask come from the Shamanic beliefs and rituals of the Central American tribes.
The Indigenous people divide the world in two, a vi...
Category
2010s Panamanian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Shamanic Mask from the Rainforest Haímana
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Extraordinary as works of art and decoration, this mask come from the Shamanic beliefs and rituals of the Central American tribes.
The Indigenous people divide the world in two, a vi...
Category
2010s Panamanian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Ancient Wood Torso
Located in New York, NY
Impressive century year old wood with incredible patina and character is set on a minimalist black steel base. This beautiful single piece of wood has been hand carved whilst respect...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Steel
Coconut Shell Engraved Tribal Bowl from Nias, Mentawai Islands, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand crafted and tribal engraved bowl originates from Nias Island Indonesia. It features tribal motifs along the rim and a beautiful hand hewn texture along its basin. It is cra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Coconut
African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
An African woman bust sculpture, meticulously hand-carved from the lustrous depths of ebony wood. This masterful creation pays homage to the rich heritage of African craftsmanship.
The sculpture delicately unveils the intricate details of African women's accessories, each element a story etched in wood. Her elegance extends to the ornate adornments that frame her face—an ensemble of a triangle-shaped rhinestone and oversized earrings . A multi-layered necklace graces her neck, cascading down in layers that echo the timeless traditions of African jewelry...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Ebony
Benin African Art Tribal Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Striking and detailed bronze relief sculpture from Benin, now known as Nigeria, in Africa. This piece was modeled after ancient Benin bronzes, but is from the 20th Century. The intri...
Category
20th Century Beninese Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Shamanic Mask from the Rainforest Malanga
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Extraordinary as works of art and decoration, this mask come from the Shamanic beliefs and rituals of the Central American tribes.
The Indigenous people divide the world in two, a vi...
Category
2010s Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Shamanic Mask from the Rainforest Filao
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Extraordinary as works of art and decoration, this mask come from the Shamanic beliefs and rituals of the Central American tribes.
The Indigenous people divide the world in two, a vi...
Category
2010s Panamanian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Shamanic Mask from the Rainforest Pargo
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Extraordinary as works of art and decoration, this mask come from the Shamanic beliefs and rituals of the Central American tribes.
The Indigenous people divide the world in two, a vi...
Category
2010s Panamanian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Shamanic Mask from the Rainforest Sirope
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Extraordinary as works of art and decoration, this mask come from the Shamanic beliefs and rituals of the Central American tribes.
The Indigenous people divide the world in two, a vi...
Category
2010s Panamanian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Shamanic Mask from the Rainforest Yala
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Extraordinary as works of art and decoration, this mask come from the Shamanic beliefs and rituals of the Central American tribes.
The Indigenous people divide the world in two, a vi...
Category
2010s Panamanian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
Shamanic Mask from the Rainforest Uera Chake
By Ethic&Tropic
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Extraordinary as works of art and decoration, this mask come from the Shamanic beliefs and rituals of the Central American tribes.
The Indigenous people divide the world in two, a vi...
Category
2010s Panamanian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane
West African Drum, Decorative Sculpture
Located in Clermont, FL
A vintage sculpture drum with connected to the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. Measure: 10 inch tall.
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Decorative Objects
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Tribal decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Tribal decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Tribal decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Andrianna Shamaris, Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zougei, and Benin People. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $64 and tops out at $274,500 while the average work can sell for $1,500.
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