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.
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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.
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.
Mold made with intricate designs, clay earthen ware tobacco/opium pipes were woven into Burmese and Thai Hill Tribe social and cultural traditions. This is a unique gift a pipe smoker, although for decorative purposes only.
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.
Antique thick, rounded and smooth Fulani manilla etched with intricate geometric designs at the ends and apex.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Antique 3-sections Senufo manilla with incising, raised bosses and flattened discs at ends. Very heavy, used to store wealth, trade for purchases, bridal dowries or ceremonies. Fine patina, wood and metal stand.
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