1930s Tribal Art

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 ...

An elongated facial mask carved from wood and painted with black, red, and light-colored pigments. The face features narrow, slit-like eyes, a long, protruding nose, and geometric mo...

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....

A beautifully sculptured neck rest from the Beja people of Eastern Sudan. This neckrest is beautifully sculpted from local dense dry timber ritually chosen for the purpose of protect...

Ceremonial camel cover rug. A large animal trapping, most probably a ceremonial cover for a camel made of felted wool and decorated with embroidered motif...

Lega figure - Democratic Republic of Congo - first half 20th century Small Lega figure carved from a single block of wood, featuring a stylized body with simple, elongated volumes. T...

Figure Ofika Mbole - Democratic Republic of the Congo - First half 20th century Wooden figure depicting a seated person, arms resting on knees and torso tilted slightly forward. The ...

Dan - Ivory Coast - wooden mask - 1st half 20th century Sculpted mask with elongated oval face, rounded forehead, circular pierced eyes, short nose and open mouth with marked lips, e...

Dogon figure - Mali - first half 20th century Standing anthropomorphic figure carved in wood, attributed to the Dogon culture of Mali. The figure features a slender body resting on a...

Tribal Art - African Art Ceremonial dance MARKA mask, Mali, Africa, circa 1930’s ,ex Jean Paul Agogue, Paris -France. H.14" x W.5" x D.4" without the stand ...

A rare complete tent band, embroidered in wool on a felt background, embellished at its bottom by polychrome tassels. The Kirghiz people of Central Asia empl...

A Dancing Mask by Dan Tribe Africa 1930's Beautiful patina. This mask was probably worn for ritual dances. Old traces of paint on the raffia Report : Base is not included

Tutsi Agaseke basket with red decoration and conical lid - Rwanda - first half 20th century Tutsi "Agaseke" basket from Rwanda, made from finely woven plant fibers using a particular...

Woven from plant fibres and covered with glass beadwork, this small agaseke features alternating rows of red and blue-green triangles against a white ground. The fitted lid is decora...

This is a very simple but fine example of a ritual stool from the Ewe people of the Volta region of Ghana . Carved from ritually chosen wood representing longevity and strength. The...

A very rare and beautiful larger basket from the Tutsi people of Rwanda. Hand woven from local raffia and wicker this fine basket would have been owned by the wife of a high ranking ...

Carved wooden Tutsi archer’s bracelet – Rwanda – early 20th century A significant Tutsi archer’s bracelet carved from a single block of wood, with a dark brown patina from use. The m...

An anthropomorphic Pende figure resting on a circular wooden base, entirely clad in a sewn fabric garment consisting of a tunic, pleated skirt, and leg coverings. The carved and poly...

A female figure carved from wood, attributed to the Songye culture. The standing figure has an elongated head with large almond-shaped eyes, a protruding mouth, and a hairstyle cover...

Tutsi beaded basket in raffia and glass beads - Rwanda, first half 20th century Small covered Tutsi basket in braided plant fibers entirely covered with white, red and blue glass bea...

Large Tutsi woven presentation dish - Rwanda / Burundi, early 20th century Large circular presentation dish made by the Tutsis of Rwanda or Burundi. Plant fiber basketry woven using ...

Suku figure - Democratic Republic of the Congo - First half 20th century Wooden figure representing a stylized female character, characterized by a long cylindrical neck and a head w...

Pende mask with textile headdress and plant fiber beard, first half 20th century, DR Congo Wood-carved mask of the Pende people, featuring a stylized face with geometric features, ma...

Chokwe tobacco mortar - DR Congo / Angola - first half 20th century Small tobacco mortar carved in dense wood, resting on a cylindrical base and topped with a flared bowl for grindin...

Set of five vintage snow measuring poles, by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautifu...

A very rare Asafo Flag dating from the late 1930's . Created by the Fante people for the Asafo regiment. Woven in hand spun cotton and trade cloth . The image depicks the leopard pro...

Finely woven raffia basket with a cylindrical body and a tall, tapering conical lid. The exterior, including the underside of the base, is decorated with deep blue and white glass be...

Finely woven raffia basket with a cylindrical body and a domed lid topped by an elongated finial. The exterior, including the underside of the base, is decorated with coral-red, whit...

Small woven raffia basket with a cylindrical body and a gently sloping lid topped by a short cylindrical knob. The exterior, including the underside of the base, is covered with colo...

Tutsi flycatcher with beaded handle - Rwanda - first half 20th century Tutsi ceremonial fly swatter featuring a handle covered with white and blue glass beads forming a geometric des...

Set of 3 Tutsi "agakoko" woven display trays - Rwanda - first half of the 20th century Set of 3 small circular display trays in woven plant fibers, decorated with spiral and concentr...

Five miniature Tutsi trays in wickerwork - Rwanda, second half of the 20th century Set of five miniature Tutsi trays in woven plant fibers, made of fine basketwork with concentric bl...

Two miniature Tutsi wickerwork trays - Rwanda, first half 20th century Set of two miniature Tutsi trays in woven plant fibers, made of fine basketwork with dark brown spiral and geom...

Set of five Tutsi "agakoko" woven display trays - Rwanda - first half of the 20th century Set of five small circular display trays woven from fine plant fibers, decorated with concen...

Set of four Tutsi "agakoko" woven display trays - Rwanda - first half of the 20th century Set of four small circular display trays in woven plant fibers, decorated with concentric an...

Oval Tutsi tray in woven plant fibers - Rwanda - first half 20th century Oval Tutsi tray made of finely braided plant fibers and raffia, with low, slightly flared sides. The reddish-...

Tutsi agaseke with black geometric decoration - Rwanda, mid-20th century Tutsi agaseke covered in finely woven plant fibers, with ovoid body and conical lid topped by a dark socket. ...

Paire de présentoirs tressés Tutsi « agakoko » – Rwanda – première moitié du XXe siècle Paire de petits présentoirs ou plateaux de présentation tressés en fibres végétales, de forme ...

Pair of Tutsi "agakoko" woven display stands - Rwanda - first half of the 20th century Pair of small, slightly oval plant-fiber braided display stands or trays decorated with linear ...

Intembo / Woven Agatana - Rwanda - first half 20th century A cylindrical case woven from plant fibers, used to store and transport long ceremonial straws for drinking banana or sorgh...

Tutsi agaseke on pedestal in woven plant fibers - Rwanda - first half 20th century Agaseke-type Tutsi basket made of finely woven plant fibers, resting on a high, flared pedestal and...

Tutsi Agakoko in woven basketry - Rwanda or Burundi, 20th century Small, oval-shaped Tutsi Agakoko presentation bowl or decorative dish, made of finely braided plant fibers. Brown-re...

Painted Tutsi dance shield - Rwanda - first half of the 20th century Tutsi ceremonial shield in carved wood, elongated and slightly curved, decorated with a geometric design painted ...

Tutsi screen Rwanda - ritual woven screen, 1st half 20th century Rectangular braided screen from Rwanda, attributed to the Tutsis, made of plant fibers with geometric decoration in n...

Large Tutsi "Inkoko" presentation basket - Rwanda, first half 20th century Large Inkoko-type presentation basket made by the Tutsis of Rwanda. Shallow circular shape used as a displa...

Agaseke Tutsi Basket, Rwanda A covered basket of the agaseke type, attributed to the Tutsi of Rwanda and dating from the first half of the 20th century. Made of finely woven plant fi...

A fine Ashanti maternity figure by the master carver Osei Bonsu. The mother figure is seated on a simple backless chair. An infant lays calmly in her la...

Set of five vintage snow measuring poles, by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age an...

A very finely woven wool veil of an unusual format, sparsely embellished with touches of embroidery, used as a head cover in the wedding ceremony among the Ait Abdallah Berber people...

Felts are among the first woollen 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...

An original Anatolian Tulu pile rug hand knotted with natural, undyed wool and tailored into a coat. This was used by the shepherds inhabiting the area of Karapinar, in central Anato...

A very finely woven wool veil used as a head cover in the wedding ceremony among the Ait Abdellah Berber people of the Moroccan Anti Atlas region. The pattern is obtained with the re...

A very finely woven wool veil used as a head scarf in the wedding ceremony among the Ait Abdallah Berber people of the Moroccan Anti-Atlas region. The pattern is obtained with the re...

A fine pair of Royal Shoes from Bakongo people of Congo. Carved from spally chosen wood to pvide comfort and elevate Royal individual. Circa 1930.

This is a fine old piece of Royal Ewe Kente from arpund 1930. Kente textile is a Royal Textile of the Ewe people of Ghana . This piece would have been worn...

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

Perdehs were used as tent dividers by the Kurdish tribes of Eastern Anatolia. Each flat-woven wool panel is individually dip-dyed and subsequently hand-stitched to the other panels. ...

A very finely woven wool veil used as a head scarf in the wedding ceremony among the Ait Abdallah Berber people of the Moroccan Anti-Atlas region. The pattern is obtained with the re...

Anthropomorphic comb - West Africa - first half of the 20th century Carved wooden comb topped by a stylized head with simplified face and inlaid eyes. The upper part of the comb feat...

Peigne anthropomorphe Chokwe – RD Congo / Angola – première moitié du XXe siècle Peigne en bois sculpté surmonté d’une tête stylisée reposant sur un long cou cylindrique au-dessus d’...