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Place of Origin: South Asian
Six Early 20th Century Hair Detanglers, Kerala, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Six early 20th century hair detanglers from Kerala and South Karnataka, India. An unusual group of six hair detanglers found exclusively in Southern India. The carved wooden example...
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Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Brass, Steel

Six Early 20th Century Hair Detanglers, Kerala, India
Six Early 20th Century Hair Detanglers, Kerala, India

Six Early 20th Century Hair Detanglers, Kerala, India

19th-Early 20th Century Tantric Hook and Snare, Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th to early 20th century Iron hook and snare, Nepal A rare, esoteric device used by Buddhist Tantric practitioners in Tibet and Nepal as a method of controlling events. These powe...
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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Tribal Art

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Iron

19th-Early 20th Century Tantric Hook and Snare, Nepal
19th-Early 20th Century Tantric Hook and Snare, Nepal

19th-Early 20th Century Tantric Hook and Snare, Nepal

Fine rare Antique Indian Hindu Mughal style Jade bracelet Asian Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Fine rare Antique Indian Hindu Mughal style Jade bracelet Period early 20th century Fine quality Indian jade decorated with silver and semi precious stones Condition: natural lin...
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Early 20th Century South Asian Tribal Art

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Jade, Silver

Fine rare Antique Indian Hindu Mughal style Jade bracelet Asian Jewellery
Fine rare Antique Indian Hindu Mughal style Jade bracelet Asian Jewellery

Fine rare Antique Indian Hindu Mughal style Jade bracelet Asian Jewellery

Hand-Wound Nagaland "Coral Glass" 10 Strand Beaded Necklace, India c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A 10-strand necklace hand-crafted from red-orange Naga beads from the early 20th century and strung with natural fibers. Necklaces such as these were a stat...
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Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Tribal Art

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Glass

Hand-Wound Nagaland "Coral Glass" 10 Strand Beaded Necklace, India c. 1900
Hand-Wound Nagaland "Coral Glass" 10 Strand Beaded Necklace, India c. 1900

Hand-Wound Nagaland "Coral Glass" 10 Strand Beaded Necklace, India c. 1900

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal A mask from West Nepal with a rather heart shaped facial plane. There are three large iron staples, two of which may have secure...
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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Tribal Art

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Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

Vintage Asian Indian Tibetan Silver coral Necklace Ladakh Tribal Jewelry
Located in London, GB
Nice Vintage Asian Indian ethnic Tibetan Silver coral Necklace Ladakh Typical Ladakh ethnic Himalayan Tibetan Traditional necklace 850 grade silver with coral beads Conditi...
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1980s Vintage South Asian Tribal Art

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Silver

Vintage Asian Indian Tibetan Silver coral Necklace Ladakh Tribal Jewelry
Vintage Asian Indian Tibetan Silver coral Necklace Ladakh Tribal Jewelry

Vintage Asian Indian Tibetan Silver coral Necklace Ladakh Tribal Jewelry

Late 19th/Early 20th Century White Tribal Wood Figure for Protection, Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th/Early 20th Century White Tribal Wood Figure for Protection, Nepal A guardian figure with a round flat face and minimally carved features in the typical crouching posture w...
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Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Late 19th/Early 20th Century White Tribal Wood Figure for Protection, Nepal
Late 19th/Early 20th Century White Tribal Wood Figure for Protection, Nepal

Late 19th/Early 20th Century White Tribal Wood Figure for Protection, Nepal

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle. Known as a Ghurra, individually carved from a single piece of wood having different geometric forms, a circle, a rec...
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19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle
Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal A large mask from West Nepal with a small grin and bared teeth surrounded with pink powder, faint traces of which can also be se...
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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

Antique Indian Embroidered Kantha Cloth
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Indian Embroidered Kantha Cloth Indian kantha cloths originally developed as a way in which old sari cloth could be recycled and put to use. They’re usually composed of 3-4 ...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Antique Indian Embroidered Kantha Cloth
Antique Indian Embroidered Kantha Cloth

Antique Indian Embroidered Kantha Cloth

Antique 19th C Hindu Shiva Brass Votive Head Indian Ritual Art Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Antique Indian Hindu Shiva Brass Votive Head – 19th Century Beautiful 19th-century brass votive head of Lord Shiva, finely cast with detailed moustache and turban. This larger form ...
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18th Century Antique South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique 19th C Hindu Shiva Brass Votive Head Indian Ritual Art Sculpture
Antique 19th C Hindu Shiva Brass Votive Head Indian Ritual Art Sculpture

Antique 19th C Hindu Shiva Brass Votive Head Indian Ritual Art Sculpture

Early 20th Century Indian Carved Wood Storage Chest Box
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved wooden Indian tribal storage chest box with hand-wrought iron hinges and straps, and handle. Early 20th century, Northern India.
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Indian Carved Wood Storage Chest Box
Early 20th Century Indian Carved Wood Storage Chest Box

Early 20th Century Indian Carved Wood Storage Chest Box

Nepal Wood Dance Mask Oval Face with Open Mouth Teeth, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Oval dance mask from Nepal with strong expression, open eyes and oval mouth with finely carved teeth, nicely carved ears. Heavy black encrusted patina inside and out from traditional...
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Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Nepal Wood Dance Mask Oval Face with Open Mouth Teeth, Early 20th Century
Nepal Wood Dance Mask Oval Face with Open Mouth Teeth, Early 20th Century

Nepal Wood Dance Mask Oval Face with Open Mouth Teeth, Early 20th Century

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal A mask from West Nepal with slanted almond shaped eyes, very small ears and an oval mouth showing carved upper and lower teeth o...
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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

1950s Wood Himachal Pot
Located in Roma, IT
This seemingly simple wooden vase is a design object of infinite beauty and elegance that can be placed in either an antique or a modern or contemporary setting. They are Indian arte...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic South Asian Tribal Art

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Wood

1950s Wood Himachal Pot
1950s Wood Himachal Pot

1950s Wood Himachal Pot

Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old weathered tribal squatting spring figure with hands raised in namaste position, traces of clay and incrustation, expressive carved open mouth and eyes. These were protective figu...
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Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying
Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying

Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying

20th Century Naga People's Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This 20th-century chair, hand-carved from a single piece of wood by the Naga people of India, is a remarkable blend of primitive charm and modern spirit. The Naga people, known for t...
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20th Century Primitive South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

20th Century Naga People's Chair
20th Century Naga People's Chair

20th Century Naga People's Chair

Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Patina
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old carved wood handle from Nepal, North India or other Himalayan culture. A butter churn handle called a ghurra. Created in the early 20th century. The handle with finely carved...
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Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Patina
Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Patina

Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Patina

Nepal Himalayan Butter Churn Handle, Early 20th Century with Heart Shape
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old carved wood Nepal, North India or other Himalayan culture butter churn handle called a ghurra. Created in the early 20th century. The handle with braided columns rising to a h...
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Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Nepal Himalayan Butter Churn Handle, Early 20th Century with Heart Shape
Nepal Himalayan Butter Churn Handle, Early 20th Century with Heart Shape

Nepal Himalayan Butter Churn Handle, Early 20th Century with Heart Shape

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Guardian Figure, Northwest Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century tribal guardian figure, Northwest Nepal The mere essence of a protector figure remains in this weathered fragmen...
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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Guardian Figure, Northwest Nepal
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Guardian Figure, Northwest Nepal

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Guardian Figure, Northwest Nepal

Antique Ethnic Brass Traditional Anklet Bracelet from India Vide Poche
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Dhokra art old ethnic tribal brass traditional ankle bracelet from India, repurposed as ashtrays ,catchall, or vide poche. Handcrafted of a hollow band of heavy brass decorated with chevron repoussé banding and lost wax granulation. The brass inner plate was later added to use the bracelet as a small ashtray. The closure was a push pin mechanism that was closed. India, circa 1920s. Measure: 7"5 D x 2" H. "Dhokra is an ancient folk art tradition prevalent in India in the eastern states of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Dhokra craft objects are made through the process of non-ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique, which is one of the earliest and most advanced methods of metal casting known to human civilization. Its roots can be traced back 4500 years to the ancient city of Mohenjodaro in the Indus Valley Civilization. The name Dokra or Dhokra was used to indicate a group of craftsmen of nomadic type from the Dhokra Damar tribe, scattered over the regions of Bengal, Orisa and Madhya Pradash, whose wares were identified by their beautifully shaped and decorated metal products. The enchanting Dhokra art objects have motifs inspired by indigenous folk...
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Early 20th Century Anglo Raj South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Ethnic Brass Traditional Anklet Bracelet from India Vide Poche
Antique Ethnic Brass Traditional Anklet Bracelet from India Vide Poche

Antique Ethnic Brass Traditional Anklet Bracelet from India Vide Poche

Nepalese Sandalwood Buddha Tree, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The sculpture, expertly carved from fragrant Nepalese sandalwood, stands as a testament to the rich tradition of wood carving in Nepal. The medium itself adds a sensory dimension to ...
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20th Century Folk Art South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Sandalwood

Nepalese Sandalwood Buddha Tree, 20th Century
Nepalese Sandalwood Buddha Tree, 20th Century

Nepalese Sandalwood Buddha Tree, 20th Century

Old Tribal Stone Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Tribal stone squatting spring figure with hands raised in namaste position, traces of clay and incrustation, expressive carved face. These were protective figures used in Nepal. ...
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Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Stone

Old Tribal Stone Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste
Old Tribal Stone Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste

Old Tribal Stone Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste

Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Coming from the area of influence of the Naga people, this stunning piece is an extraordinary example of their cultural views. The Nagas are a conglomeration of different tribes nati...
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19th Century Antique South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century
Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century

Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal A mask from West Nepal with a sharp straight nose, squinting eyes and a square mouth showing upper and lower teeth. There are re...
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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Tribal Art

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Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest
Located in San Mateo, CA
Anglo Indian hardwood campaign or dowry chest. This has brass straps, handles and large hinges on the interior. The lock has the original key. The chest is in good condition. It show...
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian South Asian Tribal Art

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Brass

Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest
Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest

Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest

Hand Carved Tribal Wooden Nepalese Beaker Milk Pot with Handle
By Kuba
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large hand carved tribal wooden beaker Nepalese milk pot with handle. Early 20th century antique tribal milk pot with incised pattern. This rustic milk pot wa...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Tribal Wooden Nepalese Beaker Milk Pot with Handle
Hand Carved Tribal Wooden Nepalese Beaker Milk Pot with Handle

Hand Carved Tribal Wooden Nepalese Beaker Milk Pot with Handle

Nepal Ritual Mask Himalayan Asian art Antiques Tribal masks Interior design
Located in London, GB
Nepal Ritual Mask Himalayan Asian art antiques  A fine old Nepalese ritual mask of Shiva with moustache Hard dense wood with aged patina and traces of pigments Height 23 cm Perio...
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Early 20th Century South Asian Tribal Art

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Wood

Nepal Ritual Mask Himalayan Asian art Antiques Tribal masks Interior design
Nepal Ritual Mask Himalayan Asian art Antiques Tribal masks Interior design

Nepal Ritual Mask Himalayan Asian art Antiques Tribal masks Interior design

Nice old Asian ritual festival mask Sri Lanka Ceylon Tribal Interior design
Located in London, GB
Nice old Asian ritual festival mask Sri Lanka Ceylonese A pretty cool mask with smiling grimacing man painted with ochre Period early 20th century, from a UK collection. Condit...
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Early 20th Century South Asian Tribal Art

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Wood

Nice old Asian ritual festival mask Sri Lanka Ceylon Tribal Interior design
Nice old Asian ritual festival mask Sri Lanka Ceylon Tribal Interior design

Nice old Asian ritual festival mask Sri Lanka Ceylon Tribal Interior design

Antique Indian Hindu Silver Amulet necklace Ritual wearable collectible Asian
Located in London, GB
Antique Indian Hindu Silver Amulet necklace Period 19th century High grade silver Pendant Length 8 x 6 cm weight 60 grams Condition: Fine. Restrung on cotton.
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Early 20th Century South Asian Tribal Art

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Silver

Antique Indian Hindu Silver Amulet necklace Ritual wearable collectible Asian
Antique Indian Hindu Silver Amulet necklace Ritual wearable collectible Asian

Antique Indian Hindu Silver Amulet necklace Ritual wearable collectible Asian

Early 20th Century Brass & Iron Jeweler's Torch, Karnataka, South India
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 20th Century Brass & Iron Jeweler's Torch, Karnataka, South India Experience the history and craftsmanship of South India with this early 20th Century brass & iron jeweler's t...
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Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Tribal Art

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Brass, Iron

Early 20th Century Brass & Iron Jeweler's Torch, Karnataka, South India
Early 20th Century Brass & Iron Jeweler's Torch, Karnataka, South India

Early 20th Century Brass & Iron Jeweler's Torch, Karnataka, South India

Pair of Tribal Earrings
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional pair of Earrings in Rock Crystal from the Naga Tribe in India,great shine and color of the Crystal, very decorative objects to put in your Cabinet de Curiosites
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1960s Vintage South Asian Tribal Art

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Rock Crystal

Pair of Tribal Earrings
Pair of Tribal Earrings

Pair of Tribal Earrings

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle. Known as a Ghurra, individually carved from a single piece of wood having different forms, a circle, a stem and a f...
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19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle.
Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle.

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle.

A beautiful beaded from the Bonda people of Orissa
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bonda people, Orissa, early 20th century The Bonda people are an indigenous tribal group predominantly found in the hilly areas of Malkangiri district in Odisha (Orissa), India. Recognized as one of the oldest and most traditional tribes in the country, they are often regarded as part of the "Adivasi," or the original inhabitants of the region. Bonda women are renowned for their distinctive traditional attire and adornments. They wear a minimal garment called nala around their waist and embellish themselves with heavy jewelry crafted from beads, metal, and coins. Their hair is typically styled into a bun and covered with a beaded headpiece...
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Early 20th Century South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

A beautiful beaded from the Bonda people of Orissa
A beautiful beaded from the Bonda people of Orissa

A beautiful beaded from the Bonda people of Orissa

Antique Ghee Serving Jug, Indian, Tribal, Libation Cup, Candle Nozzle, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ghee serving jug. An Indian, hardwood tribal libation cup or decorative candle nozzle, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. Fascinatingly naive treen...
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Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Ghee Serving Jug, Indian, Tribal, Libation Cup, Candle Nozzle, Victorian
Antique Ghee Serving Jug, Indian, Tribal, Libation Cup, Candle Nozzle, Victorian

Antique Ghee Serving Jug, Indian, Tribal, Libation Cup, Candle Nozzle, Victorian

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Wood Paduka Sandals, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century tribal wood paduka sandals, India A sculptural pair of Indian paduka (khadau chappals) sandals with a simple scale pattern and nice encrusted patin...
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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Wood Paduka Sandals, India
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Wood Paduka Sandals, India

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Wood Paduka Sandals, India

Early to Mid-20th Century Bamboo Rooster Effigy, Terai, Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century bamboo rooster effigy, Terai, Nepal. A charming rooster made from the root of a bamboo from the Rai people of Terai, Nepal. He stands 8" high and his form ...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal South Asian Tribal Art

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Bamboo

Early to Mid-20th Century Bamboo Rooster Effigy, Terai, Nepal
Early to Mid-20th Century Bamboo Rooster Effigy, Terai, Nepal

Early to Mid-20th Century Bamboo Rooster Effigy, Terai, Nepal

Old Tribal Cubist Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste Asia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old weathered cubist squatting tribal carved wood Spring Figure with hands raised in namaste position. Wonderful open form figure with hands in front of chest and great profile. Thes...
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Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Stone

Old Tribal Cubist Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste Asia
Old Tribal Cubist Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste Asia

Old Tribal Cubist Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste Asia

Antic Yak Milk Jar with Handle North Népal Santal Tribe Hand Crafted Hard Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Large wood Nepal Yak Milk Jar hand crafted with geometric patterns covering the Body of the pot. 2 wholes around the top of the hedge where a rope went thr...
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Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antic Yak Milk Jar with Handle North Népal Santal Tribe Hand Crafted Hard Wood
Antic Yak Milk Jar with Handle North Népal Santal Tribe Hand Crafted Hard Wood

Antic Yak Milk Jar with Handle North Népal Santal Tribe Hand Crafted Hard Wood

Naga Warrior's Ceremonial Headdress, 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Man’s Ceremonial Headdress Naga people, Northeast India Probably 19th century Cane, yellow orchard fiber, dyed goat hair plume A handwritten...
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1890s Tribal Antique South Asian Tribal Art

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Bamboo, Natural Fiber

Naga Warrior's Ceremonial Headdress, 20th Century
Naga Warrior's Ceremonial Headdress, 20th Century

Naga Warrior's Ceremonial Headdress, 20th Century

Antique Hand Carved Pouring Dish, Indian, Hardwood, Serving Pot, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hand carved pouring dish. An Indian, hardwood serving pot, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Eye-catching tribal appeal to the naive carved fini...
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Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Hand Carved Pouring Dish, Indian, Hardwood, Serving Pot, Victorian, 1850
Antique Hand Carved Pouring Dish, Indian, Hardwood, Serving Pot, Victorian, 1850

Antique Hand Carved Pouring Dish, Indian, Hardwood, Serving Pot, Victorian, 1850

Traditional Silver Torque Necklace Chocker from Rajasthan India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Traditional torque or Hansuli silvered necklace choker from Lambadi or Banjara and Sugali People, Andhra Pradesh, India.t India, circa 1940. Fabulous vi...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art South Asian Tribal Art

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Metal, Silver Plate

Traditional Silver Torque Necklace Chocker from Rajasthan India
Traditional Silver Torque Necklace Chocker from Rajasthan India

Traditional Silver Torque Necklace Chocker from Rajasthan India

Two Naga hunting trophy chains
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Nagaland, North-east India, early 20th century Probably made from dogteeth.
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Early 20th Century South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Beads, Teeth

Two Naga hunting trophy chains
Two Naga hunting trophy chains

Two Naga hunting trophy chains

Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Dark Patina
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old carved wood Nepal, North India or other Himalayan culture butter churn handle called a ghurra. Created in the early 20th century. The handle with finely carved knots rising to...
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Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Dark Patina
Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Dark Patina

Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Dark Patina

19th Century Carved Indian Carnival God Figure, Polychrome Paint on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Interesting 19th century carved figure with polychrome decoration. Unique coloration and dance position with arm raised. Considerable losses consistent with age, but flaking seems ...
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19th Century Primitive Antique South Asian Tribal Art

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Carved Indian Carnival God Figure, Polychrome Paint on Stand
19th Century Carved Indian Carnival God Figure, Polychrome Paint on Stand

19th Century Carved Indian Carnival God Figure, Polychrome Paint on Stand

Indian Phulkari Wedding Textile, Silk & Cotton Embroidery, Punjab, 1900s
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This strikingly coloured Phulkari is from Punjab, India. It was hand-crafted from silk and cotton, with silk being used for the embroidery. Phulkari’s are a form of wedding shawl and...
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Early 20th Century Other South Asian Tribal Art

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Cotton, Silk

Indian Phulkari Wedding Textile, Silk & Cotton Embroidery, Punjab, 1900s
Indian Phulkari Wedding Textile, Silk & Cotton Embroidery, Punjab, 1900s

Indian Phulkari Wedding Textile, Silk & Cotton Embroidery, Punjab, 1900s

Indian Phulkari Wedding Textile, Silk & Cotton Embroidery, Punjab 1900s
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This strikingly coloured Phulkari is from Punjab, India. It was hand-crafted from silk and cotton, with silk being used for the embroidery. Phulkari’s are a form of wedding shawl and...
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Early 20th Century Other South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Indian Phulkari Wedding Textile, Silk & Cotton Embroidery, Punjab 1900s
Indian Phulkari Wedding Textile, Silk & Cotton Embroidery, Punjab 1900s

Indian Phulkari Wedding Textile, Silk & Cotton Embroidery, Punjab 1900s

Indian Phulkari Wedding Textile, Silk & Cotton Embroidery, Punjab 1900s
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This strikingly coloured Phulkari is from Punjab, India. It was hand-crafted from silk and cotton, with silk being used for the embroidery. Phulkari’s are a form of wedding shawl and...
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Early 20th Century Other South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Indian Phulkari Wedding Textile, Silk & Cotton Embroidery, Punjab 1900s
Indian Phulkari Wedding Textile, Silk & Cotton Embroidery, Punjab 1900s

Indian Phulkari Wedding Textile, Silk & Cotton Embroidery, Punjab 1900s

Naga Konyak double fish tail trophy necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Nagaland, North-east India, early 20th century Made of old glass beads with a bronze adornment in the shape of a double fish tail. Provenance: - Collection Rinck Hollnberger, Munic...
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19th Century Antique South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Naga Konyak double fish tail trophy necklace
Naga Konyak double fish tail trophy necklace

Naga Konyak double fish tail trophy necklace

A beaded Naga 'Headhunter' trophy necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Nagaland, North-east India, early 20th century A necklace comprised of glass beads, two dog tooth and a brass face pendant. The four headed pendant symbolises decapitated head-troph...
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19th Century Antique South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

A beaded Naga 'Headhunter' trophy necklace
A beaded Naga 'Headhunter' trophy necklace

A beaded Naga 'Headhunter' trophy necklace

Nepalese Sandalwood Buddha Tree, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The sculpture, expertly carved from fragrant Nepalese sandalwood, stands as a testament to the rich tradition of wood carving in Nepal. The medium itself adds a sensory dimension to ...
Category

20th Century Folk Art South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Sandalwood

Nepalese Sandalwood Buddha Tree, 20th Century
Nepalese Sandalwood Buddha Tree, 20th Century

Nepalese Sandalwood Buddha Tree, 20th Century

Kerala Spiral Carved-Wood Boat Prow from Southern India
Located in Atlanta, GA
A South Indian (Kerala) wooden boat prow from the mid-20th century. This hand carved boat prow from Kerala is adorn with pierced spiral-carved volute, suppor...
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20th Century South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kerala Spiral Carved-Wood Boat Prow from Southern India
Kerala Spiral Carved-Wood Boat Prow from Southern India

Kerala Spiral Carved-Wood Boat Prow from Southern India

A Naga necklace made of red glass paste beads and bronze trumpets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Ao tribe, Nagaland, Eastern India, Early 20th century Made from red glass paste beads and bronze trumpets and bells. The Ao tribe primarily inhabits the Mokokchung district of Naga...
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Early 20th Century South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

A Naga necklace made of red glass paste beads and bronze trumpets
A Naga necklace made of red glass paste beads and bronze trumpets

A Naga necklace made of red glass paste beads and bronze trumpets

A very colourful beaded necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bonda people, Orissa, early 20th century The Bonda people are an indigenous tribal group predominantly found in the hilly areas of Malkangiri district in Odisha (Orissa), India. Recognized as one of the oldest and most traditional tribes in the country, they are often regarded as part of the "Adivasi," or the original inhabitants of the region. Bonda women are renowned for their distinctive traditional attire and adornments. They wear a minimal garment called nala around their waist and embellish themselves with heavy jewelry crafted from beads, metal, and coins. Their hair is typically styled into a bun and covered with a beaded headpiece...
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Early 20th Century South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

A very colourful beaded necklace
A very colourful beaded necklace

A very colourful beaded necklace

Konyak naga-necklace with brown beads
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Naga Konyak, North-India, early 20th century The Konyaks, the largest of the Naga ethnic groups, reside primarily in the districts of Tirap, Longding, and Changlang in Arunachal Pra...
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Early 20th Century South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Beads

Konyak naga-necklace with brown beads
Konyak naga-necklace with brown beads

Konyak naga-necklace with brown beads

A beautiful black-and-white beaded necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bonda people, Orissa, early 20th century The Bonda people are an indigenous tribal group predominantly found in the hilly areas of Malkangiri district in Odisha (Orissa), India. Recognized as one of the oldest and most traditional tribes in the country, they are often regarded as part of the "Adivasi," or the original inhabitants of the region. Bonda women are renowned for their distinctive traditional attire and adornments. They wear a minimal garment called nala around their waist and embellish themselves with heavy jewelry crafted from beads, metal, and coins. Their hair is typically styled into a bun and covered with a beaded headpiece...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber, Beads

A beautiful black-and-white beaded necklace
A beautiful black-and-white beaded necklace

A beautiful black-and-white beaded necklace

A Kerala Hand-Carved Wood Boat Prow with Lovely Curved Fleur-de-Lis Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A South Indian (Kerala) wooden boat prow from the mid-20th century. This exquisite example of a hand-carved boat prow from Kerala features a steeply pointe...
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Mid-20th Century South Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

A Kerala Hand-Carved Wood Boat Prow with Lovely Curved Fleur-de-Lis Accents
A Kerala Hand-Carved Wood Boat Prow with Lovely Curved Fleur-de-Lis Accents

A Kerala Hand-Carved Wood Boat Prow with Lovely Curved Fleur-de-Lis Accents

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