Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

This exquisite antique wooden panel originates from the island of Madura, Java, Indonesia, and was once an architectural element of a traditional home. Entirely hand-carved by skille...

Mid-20th century black dance mask, Guerrero, Mexico A nice old mask from Guererro, Mexico, used in the Tlacololero Dance of the Tlactapa and probably fr...

Light masks like these represented the spirit of an ancestor and were used for social control by Ngil, the judiciary association. The facial markings, abstract features and strong, e...

Late 19th Century Hide Shield, Amarro People, Ethiopia A shield from the Amarro people of Ethiopia, this is a more unusual type with raised bumps over the entire surface. The rolled...

PAIR of African (20th Century) carved wood mask wall plaques (PRICED AS PAIR).

Striking Aztec-inspired wall sculpture attributed to the Los Castillo workshop of Taxco, Mexico, circa 1950s. Expertly handcrafted from brass, copper, and malachite inlay, this piece...

This 19th-century Ainu Attus (bark fiber) robe is a remarkable testament to the cultural heritage and resilience of the Ainu people. Crafted with meticulous care, it stands as an exc...

Set of 3 vintage hand-carved wood African wall masks, richly decorated with intricate tribal motifs and totemic animals (scorpion, salamander, owl). Unusual hand painted in shades o...

A wonderfully sculptural Kirdi leather shield from Cameroon, with a beautiful geometric pattern that's been 'stamped' into the leather resulting a raise...

This striking antique tribal door hails from the remote Mentawai Islands of Indonesia, an archipelago known for its rich animist traditions and deeply symbolic artistry. Carved from ...

A naïvely carved granary door originating from the Dogon people of Mali, early-mid 20C. Stock ref. #2876 In very good order. Ready to hang. 77 x 52 x 6 cm 30.3 x 20.5 x 2.4 "

Fiber art by contemporary aboriginal artist Allison Guwanjguwanj. It depicts a dreamtime creature called "Yawkyawk" which is the ancestor of the cl...

Large hand carved wood wall Tiki mask circa 1970's , great for a bar Hawaiian decor or MCM well done piece in a dark walnut finish.

Set of five decorative spears from unknown origin. Good vintage condition.

This exceptional vintage wall mask is a masterclass in folk art craftsmanship, featuring an elongated silhouette hand-carved from a single block of dense hardwood. Its striking aesth...

Joseph Duroseau (Haitian, b 1931) tribal wood carving that depicts a lizard above two tribal masks with feather headdresses, held up by a figure su...

Set of 4 wooden carve panels

A very decorative fertility mask by the Baule tribe, associated with the Akan people who live both in Ghana and in the Ivory Coast. The sides with three...

Wandalà shield, from Cameroon/Chad. Made with cowhide and natural pigments. For a similar example see- Benitez-Johannot, Purissima and Jean Paul Barbier, Shields: Africa, Southea...

This rare hand-carved wooden panel originates from a traditional Dayak long house in Borneo, Indonesia, and dates to around the early 1900s. Finely carved in relief, the elongated pa...

A tribal door from a Lopo Round hut from tribes people on the island of Timor, Indonesia. A Lopo house is a communal hut where the tribe convenes with a second story used to store gr...

Beautiful and unique ceremonial mask from the Sepik River area of Papua New Guinea made of wood, cowrie shells, feathers, clay, pigment and grass. Small parts are missing on the u...

Exceptional monoxyle wood panel, entirely hand-carved in bas-relief, depicting with great narrative and stylistic richness several scenes from traditional Bamoun life: ritual dances,...

This striking antique door panel hails from the remote Mentawai Islands off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Expertly hand-carved from a single slab of aged tropical hardwood, the pi...

Beautiful old door with low relief carved figures and animals. Very old encrusted surface. Provenance: Sotheby's NY May 5 1997 lot 88.

This large African Baule Kple Kple tribal mask from the Ivory Coast, crafted in the mid-20th century, is a striking embodiment of traditional craftsmanship and cultural significance....

This antique wooden panel from the island of Madura, Java is a striking example of regional decorative craftsmanship, richly adorned with polychrome-painted details. The composition ...

This striking antique wooden panel originates from a traditional Tongkonan house of the Toraja people in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Rich with cultural symbolism, the panel is intricately c...

After oxen were introduced to Guinea Bissau by Portuguese sailors in the 15th century, its strength, aggression, and nobility quickly became integrated i...

The Baule people of the Ivory Coast used ram masks in secular, public performances. Realistically carved, and wonderfully decorated, they were designed to draw attention and enhance ...

Asian Indian style filigree carved sandalwood wall plaque under glass with a portrait of a young man.

African (possibly Liberian / Dan-Style) carved wooden mask decorated with an intricate pattern of cowrie shells along its outer face and long beak with orange, black and beige painte...

Title: A ceremonial spear with clan design paint Artist: John Martin Tipungwuti DOB: 18/01/1969 Medium: Ocher paint on wood carvin DOC: 2006 Provenance: COA from Jilamara Arts a...

After oxen were introduced to Guinea Bissau by Portuguese sailors in the 15th century, its strength, aggression, and nobility quickly became integrated i...

Composed of fifteen miniature heads welded onto a circular form, this intricate necklace is styled after the prestige collars worn by royalty of the Kingdom of Bamum, a pre-colonial ...

This painted mask was created by the Yoruba People of western Nigeria, and was worn during a tradition known as Gelede. A blend of ritual and artistic spectacle, Gelede pays homage to the women of their Community, understood to possess spiritual powers capable of the benefit or the destruction of society. The Gelede masquerade is an opportunity to honor or condemn behaviors within the Community, through dance, art, satire, and poetry. Worn by veiled dancers, Gelede masks...

In an exclusive collaboration with Pagoda Red, Chicago artist the bms. adds a contemporary twist to our collection of one-of-a-kind African art objects. Embellishing with silver and ...

This is a heavy cast Ram Darbar wall sculpture.

Striking pair of hand-painted wall panels featuring elongated, abstract tribal figures set against a richly patterned, textile-like border. Influenced by African art and modernist ab...

African (19/20th Century) concave bowl shaped wall plaque with family figures.

Acquired from Albert F. Gordon's Tribal Arts Gallery in Manhattan in the early 1970s, this is a handcarved wood mask that measures approximately 11.75" wide, 6.25" deep, and 17.75" t...