1950s Tribal Art

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

An almost square mat made from finely worked plant fibres, decorated with an elegant geometric design. Brick-red and dark brown motifs stand out against a natural golden background, ...

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 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...

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...

Warrior woman hunting spear of the African Makonde tribe. Traditionally, Makonde wood carving has served as a means of storytelling, preserving their hi...

This exquisite ikat textile from Sumba Island, Indonesia, is a handwoven treasure that speaks to centuries of tradition, artistry, and cultural...

Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag West Africa early-mid 20th century. leather and shell details.

Incredible African mask in noble wood (Ébano) hand carved circa 1900.

This exquisite ikat textile from Sumba Island, Indonesia, is a handwoven treasure that speaks to centuries of tradition, artistry, and cultural...

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...

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...

Mid-20th century Wool Baknough (Woman's head covering) Berber People, Libya This wool baknough is most likely from Libya, although similar pieces have b...

Handmade ethnic aged Borneo Ajat basket made from natural Rattan. Motifs of Burung Kenyalang / Hornbill Bird. Traditional ethnic Borneo woven natural organic fiber rattan basket A ...

1940s Moroccan Tribal Rug African Ethnic Textile Floor Covering. Vintage semi antique, Moroccan tribal rug, nomadic African Tuareg rug, wool and cotto...

1950s Vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal Wedding Runner Rug with Sequins, 15.4 Ft An extraordinary vintage Moroccan Berber tribal runner rug, circa 1950, feat...

Covered Tutsi basket in raffia basketry and glass beads - Rwanda - mid 20th century Globular covered basket resting on a small pedestal, entirely covered with blue and white glass be...

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. A wonderful textile with dis...

A Lega Lukwakongo Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire). Mid 20th Century, possibly earlier. The Lega are a Bantu forest people of Central Africa, established mainly ...

Luba Katatora “Kashekesheke,” Congo, ca. 1950 Traditional Luba Kashekesheke of the Katatora type, carved from wood and topped with a stylized female head. Beautiful brown patina fro...

Tutsi hair ornament decorated with glass beads - Rwanda - mid 20th century Traditional Tutsi hair ornament made of long plant fibers attached to a textile band decorated with white a...

Traditional North African camel saddle handcrafted in stitched and hand-dyed leather with distinctive geometric black decoration and braided leather edging. The sculptural form with...

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

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...

Finely woven fiber basket with a rounded body and a tall, tapering conical lid. The natural straw-colored ground is decorated with black geometric motifs. Stepped angular bands with...

Glass bead-covered bottle with zigzag pattern - Tutsi, Rwanda - mid 20th century Decorative glass bottle entirely covered with small red and white glass beads arranged in a continuou...

Tutsi Agaseke basket with polychrome geometric decoration - Rwanda - mid 20th century Tutsi "Agaseke" covered basket from Rwanda, woven from plant fibers using a fine, regular basket...

A vintage Balinese dulang offering tray featuring a deep red lacquer finish softened by time. The surface shows gentle wear, revealing underlying wood tones and creating a layered, t...

This exquisite ikat textile from Sumba Island, Indonesia, is a handwoven treasure that speaks to centuries of tradition, artistry, and cultural...

Songye shield with a carved kifwebe mask in relief, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The elongated oval board is carved from a single piece of wood, with a waisted profile and a cen...

Hanging traditional Spanish fabric artwork decorated with cowbells. Made in Spain by unknown artist, circa 1950. In original condition, wear consistent with age and use, pr...

A vintage Balinese dulang tray combining exposed natural wood with remnants of original red pigment along the base. The contrast between raw and finished surfaces gives the piece a l...

A Benin bronze of an Oba. Oba means ruler in the Yoruba language. Wearing a lattice-pattern cap with strands of beads suspended around the head. The neck is bound with a lattice-patt...

An antique Balinese dulang offering tray featuring a deep red lacquer finish softened by time. The surface shows gentle wear, revealing underlying wood tones and creating a layered, ...

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. This textile is know as a "Tais" – meaning woman’s skirt...

Vintage Senufo Style African tribal art very unique wood stool, bench, side table or headrest from a single block of wood with stunning wood grain and patina. Sturdy and firm with co...

Hand dyed Yoruba (Nigeria) cloth from the Esie area, 1950s.

Incredible African comb in noble wood circa 1900.

Navy blue Kuba cloth or Mud cloth framed in acrylic with gold standoffs. Beautiful dark navy blue mud-cloth sandwiched between two pieces of custom acrylic. Four holes on the four co...

This is a large 'Dulang' from Lombok. Dulangs amid Indonesia serve a number of purposes depending on the region they originate from. In Lombok 'Dulang' Tray were used as small tables...

An Epa helmet mask, Nigeria, Africa. Fully carved mother and child; painted red and black with touches of white; Provenance: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis; The Eiteljorg Mu...

A mid century African tribal hardwood heavy carving of a warthog. Good patination.

This is a very rare Commemorative Bust of A Suku Councillor from Congo in Central Africa. The piece has been created by a Master craftsman . Carved from very dense wood to represent...

A group of eight hand-carved hollock wood trays from Nagaland, north-east India, dating from the mid-20th century. Originally used for drying grain, each tray has been individually c...

A tall hand-carved statue of a dancer "Queen Dancer" crafted by the Egba People, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, circa 1950s. The statue is hand-carved in a rather rough way, not very...