Tribal Art

A tribal group (tribe) has a strong consciousnes of, loyalty and commitment to and identification with a social group composed of families or clans sharing the same language, customs, interests and beliefs and whose affiliation rises above all others. The tribe shares common ancestors, has a common leader and often produces art with accepted standards, guidelines and recognizable group symbols unlike the art of others. Often called tribal art, other acceptible phrases with the same meaning include ethnic, indigenous and folk art.

  • Antique Carved Oxcart Ornament, Burma/Myanmar (11168BLK) $395

    Antique Carved Oxcart Ornament, Burma/Myanmar (11168BLK) $395

    $395.00
    H: 17″      W: 14″      D: 4.5″      |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST

    As part of Burmese animistic and shamanistic beliefs hand built oxcarts were decorated with figurehead prows of mythical beings to guide the owner. Using their spiritual and magical powers they bestow good fortune and ward off malevolent spirits. The legendary figure here is probably a nat – a deified spirits of the deceased believed to have magical and protective powers seen on non religious items and in Buddhist temples, pagodas, home shrines, other spiritual structures throughout Burma.

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  • Antique Ceramic Hill Tribe Pipe, Burma/Myanmar (3474A-WKE) $85

    Antique Ceramic Hill Tribe Pipe, Burma/Myanmar (3474A-WKE) $85

    $85.00
    H: 2”  W: 1.75”  D: 4” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    Antique and vintage ceramic tobacco pipes are part of a long cultural tradition of Burmese/Myanmar and Thai hill tribes. Mould made and adorned with intricate designs, a bamboo or metal stem was often inserted at the end through which smoke was drawn. This highly collectible antique item reflects hill-tribe skills creating decorative functional objects and would be a unique gift for any pipe smoker, but, like all antique items, we recommended it be used as a decorative item.

  • Sale! Antique Dhokra Brass Bowl, India (9500B)

    Antique Dhokra Brass Bowl, India (9500B)

    Original price was: $165.00.Current price is: $125.00.
    H: 4.25” Dia: 4” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Dhorka brass lost wax grain and rice measuring bowl. One-of-a-kind intricately decorated with horizontal and triangular striations. Bowls were symbol of Hindu goddess Lakshmi  placed on home altars for puja.

  • Sale! Antique Dhokra Brass Measuring Bowl, India (9500E)

    Antique Dhokra Brass Measuring Bowl, India (9500E)

    Original price was: $155.00.Current price is: $125.00.
    H: 3.875” Dia: 4.125” | FREE SHIPPING IN CNTINENTAL U.S.

    Dhorka brass lost wax grain and rice measuring bowl. One-of-a-kind intricately decorated with horizontal and triangular striations. Bowls were symbol of Hindu goddess Lakshmi  placed on home altars for puja.

     

  • Sale! Antique Fulani  Manilla Currency Bracelet, West Africa (3159)

    Antique Fulani Manilla Currency Bracelet, West Africa (3159)

    Original price was: $110.00.Current price is: $90.00.
    H: 2.75” W: 3.125” Thick: 0.375” Circum. 8.25” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Antique Fulani manilla from Mali or Niger, thin C-shaped, rounded smooth surfaces inside divided into 6 sections with incised crosshatch and linear designs. Fine patina, excellent condition signs of use consistent with its age.

  • Sale! Antique Fulani Manilla Currency Bracelet, West Africa (3146)

    Antique Fulani Manilla Currency Bracelet, West Africa (3146)

    Original price was: $170.00.Current price is: $145.00.
    H: 2.75”  W: 3”  Thick: 0.5” Circum: 8” |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Antique thick, rounded and smooth Fulani manilla etched with intricate geometric designs at the ends and apex.

     

  • Sale! Antique Fulani Manilla Currency Bracelet, West Africa (3147)

    Antique Fulani Manilla Currency Bracelet, West Africa (3147)

    Original price was: $165.00.Current price is: $135.00.
    H: 2.875” W: 3” Thick: 0.625” Circum: 8.5” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Fine Fulani round manilla bracelet with parallel ridges over most of surface resembling a twisted metal pieces, topped with  extended flat boss/knob in center.

  • Sale! Antique Fulani Manilla Currency Bracelet, West Africa (3150)

    Antique Fulani Manilla Currency Bracelet, West Africa (3150)

    Original price was: $185.00.Current price is: $145.00.
    H: 2.75”  W: 2.875”  Thick: 0.5” Circum: 8.75” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Antique thick metal manilla, smooth rounded outer surface with deeply etched and stamped traditional designs of  triangles, horizontal bands, circles, facets and groves, flat ends.  Excellent condition with fine patina.

  • Sale! Antique Fulani Manilla Currency Bracelet, West Africa (3155)

    Antique Fulani Manilla Currency Bracelet, West Africa (3155)

    Original price was: $195.00.Current price is: $155.00.
    H: 2.625”  W: 3”  Thick: 0.25” Circum. 8.25” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Found in Nigeria, this large C-shaped  beautiful antique manilla has rounded smooth surface with fine etched linear design, circles, swirls, stipples, and V-shapes. Fine aged patina, comes with wood and metal stand.

  • Sale! Antique Fulani Manilla Currency Bracelet, West Africa (3165)

    Antique Fulani Manilla Currency Bracelet, West Africa (3165)

    Original price was: $295.00.Current price is: $225.00.
    Ht: 3.125”  W: 3.5”  Thickness: 1”| FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Antique finely-crafted, heavy and massive antique horseshoe-shaped currency  bracelet, elaborately designed with intertwined twisted strands, 11 faceted ends incised with circle and diamond designs.

  • Sale! Antique Kota Manilla Currency/Slave Bracelet, West Africa (3166)

    Antique Kota Manilla Currency/Slave Bracelet, West Africa (3166)

    Original price was: $115.00.Current price is: $90.00.
    H: 2.875” W: 3.25” Width: 1.5” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    This antique manilla is made by the Kota in the northeastern region of Gabon and Congo. A thin wide C-shaped bracelet with an elaborate five section design, each section has unique designs with long striations, grooved crosshatches, long triangles and angled designs. In very good condition with minor losses, pitting and scratches, its rough surface inside is consistent with its age and use and comes with a wood and metal stand.

  • Sale! Antique Senufo Manilla Currency Bracelet, West Africa (3143)

    Antique Senufo Manilla Currency Bracelet, West Africa (3143)

    Original price was: $295.00.Current price is: $210.00.
    H: 3.125”  W: 4”  Thick: 1.125.5” Circum: 9.5” |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Heavy antique exquisite C-shaped Senufo manilla, divided into ornate sections, deeply carved, pairs of raised round metal pieces. Fine patina with wood and metal stand.

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