![A Songye, "nkishi": Figur, "nkisi" Songye, DR Kongo Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Glasperlen, Horn, Kaurischnecke. H 28,5 cm. Provenienz: - Imelda und Paul Berger-Frei, Riehen. - Erbengemeinschaft Berger-Frei, Basel. Die](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801041_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
Tribal Art Decorative Objects
![A Songye, "nkishi": Figur, "nkisi" Songye, DR Kongo Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Glasperlen, Horn, Kaurischnecke. H 28,5 cm. Provenienz: - Imelda und Paul Berger-Frei, Riehen. - Erbengemeinschaft Berger-Frei, Basel. Die](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5382/333074/179801041_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142038)
![Carrying Basket: Kayan-Dayak. East Kalimantan, Borneo Island, Indonesia. Rattan, wood. H: 21.75" (55.2 cm), W: 11" (27.9 cm), D: 8.5" (21.6 cm).Rattan and wood framed basket with plaited star motifs on one side.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7760/330451/178465909_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716610115)
![Primitive Folk Art General Grant Carved Wood Figure: Title: Primitive Folk Art General Grant Carved Wood Figure Date/Period: unknown Dimension: Approx. 10.5 x 9 x 3.5 Material: wood Additional Information: Primitive Folk Art horse and rider, possibly Ge](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332695/179464603_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717798128)
![PRIMITIVE FOLK ART BIRD PAINTED WOODEN BOWL: Primitive Birdseye Maple Carved Wooden Bowl. Decorated with Folk Art Painted Bird and Floral Motifs. Height 4" x Diameter 12"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1379/331101/178486006_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716581494)
![Primitive, Planters (5): PRIMITIVE Set of five planters Wood, metal. 11.5" H x 39" W x 16" D](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3822/332295/179261879_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717698419)
![Primitive Large Folk Art Double Oxen Cart Hay Wagon Handmade: Title: Primitive Large Folk Art Double Oxen Cart Hay Wagon Handmade Date/Period: unknown Dimension: approx 18 x 8 x 7 Material: wood Additional Information: Primitive Large Folk Art Double Oxen Cart H](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332706/179477503_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717798251)
![LEGA anthropomorphic figure Kakulu statue Bwami Congo African Tribal Art MC 1719: CONGO DRC Anthropomorphic statuette (Iginga) LEGA Kakulu Ex collection of Mr Ph. V. (more details on request) Male statuette probably representing Kakulu Ka Mpito, a member of the Bwami society, victi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399806_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![ZANDE AZANDE Rare Ubangi Zigzag figure Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1348: CONGO RDC Cute statuette, typical of the Ubangi area, Most likely ZANDE Very beautiful sculpture, the geometric body forms with the head a zig-zag which reminds us of certain Lega statuettes The Yanda](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399980_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![LUBA Rare Calabash KABWELULU Figure Statue Sculpture African Tribal Art MC 1899: CONGO DRC LUBA - Rare Calabash KABWELULU Among the Lubas and Hemba, these anthropomorphic gourds were used during divination rites The half figurine is “fetishized”, “magical”](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399823_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Pair of Figural Cast Iron Andirons: Depicting cherubs holding a flaming tazza on their heads; 13 1/2"W, 20 1/2"H, 19"D---From the living estate of Nancy Roth, well-known and long-time primitive and country antiques dealer in OH, NC, and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1133/333050/179830169_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718220137)
![LEGA anthropomorphic figure statue Bwami Cult Congo Drc African Tribal Art 0523: CONGO RDC Anthropomorphic statuette (Iginga) LEGA This kind of figurine was used in the context of the cult of Bwami, during small scenes illustrating the aphorisms of which the Lega are fond. Bwami i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399887_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![LEGA wood double head Figure statue Bwami Congo African Tribal Art 1608: CONGO DRC LEGA Sakimatwematwe figure Sakimatwematwe figurines are multi-headed sculptures (number may vary) They represent the initiate who observes what others do not even see. (read on this subject](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399937_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Cute ZANDE AZANDE Rare Ubangi Mani Yanda figure Congo African Tribal Art 1472: CONGO RDC Cute AZANDE Yanda Figure Superb & typical figure of the Ubangi region The eyes and the mouth are upholstered nails, 7 necklaces of white glass and plastic beads are wrapped around the figuri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399936_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![LEGA anthropomorphic figure Kakulu statue Bwami Congo African Tribal Art MC 1841: CONGO RDC Anthropomorphic statuette (Iginga) LEGA Kakulu Ex collection of Mr Ph. V. (more details on request) Male statuette probably representing Kakulu Ka Mpito, a member of the Bwami society, victi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399920_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Superb ZANDE AZANDE Rare Ubangi Mani Yanda figure Congo African Tribal Art 1260: CONGO RDC Superb AZANDE Yanda Figure Superb & typical figure of the Ubangi region The eyes are upholstered nails, a necklace of white glass beads is wrapped around the figurine. Copper earring (one is](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399837_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![LEGA Sakimatwematwe multi-headed Figure Congo Drc African Tribal Art MC 1873: CONGO DRC LEGA Sakimatwematwe Figure “Sir Numerous heads saw an elephant on the opposite bank of the Lwalaba” This is the aphorism linked to the multi-headed wooden figurines Sakimatwematw](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332610/179399966_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142875)
![Set of 2 Central Asian Brass and Lapis Lazuli Trinket Boxes: Set of 2 Central Asian Brass and Lapis Lazuli Trinket Boxes](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179778931_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Ancient South Asian Culture Carved Agate Zoomorphic Bull Amulet: Ancient South Asian Culture Carved Agate Zoomorphic Bull Amulet](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/332627/179722734_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140915)
![Antique Primitive Carved Wood Printing Roller Stamp For Printing Wallpaper, Walls Or Graining: Vintage from the 1910s Materials: Wood "Primitive Carved Wood Printing Roller Stamp For Printing Wallpaper, Walls Or Wood Graining Antique 1800s wood printing roller stamp mold for printing designs on](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331090/178477399_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716578461)
![Antique Primitive Dough Bowl Trencher Carved Wood – 25” x 14” x 4-1/2”: Vintage from the 19th century Materials: wood Width: 14 inches Height: 4 1/2 inches Depth: 25 inches "Antique Primitive Dough Bowl Trencher Carved Wood – 25” x 14” x 4-1/2” If](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331090/178477431_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716578461)
![Antique Primitive Dough Bowl Trencher Carved Wood, 17” x 9” x 3”: Vintage from the 19th century Materials: wood Width: 9 inches Height: 3 inches Depth: 17 inches "Antique Primitive Dough Bowl Trencher Carved Wood, 17” x 9” x 3” If you are looking f](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331090/178477385_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716578461)
![Antique Handmade 15" Wooden Dough Butter Bowl - Primitive Treenware Decor: Vintage from the 19th century Materials: Hardwood, Maple wood Width: 15 1/2 inches Height: 5 inches "Antique Handmade 15"" Wooden Treenware Dough Butter Bowl - Primitive Rustic Farmhouse Decor Delight](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331090/178477432_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716578461)
![African Yoruba Beaded King's Crown 18" In. High - Nigeria: This exquisite African Yoruba King's beaded crown from Nigeria is adorned with blue and white beads and intricately decorated with beaded birds. The birds symbolize áshe (ah-SHE), a divine force beli](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9207/327302/177168751_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715814009)
![Bronze Ashanti Divinition Box: Title: Bronze Ashanti Divinition Box Date/Period: Late 20th Century Dimension: 5.75" h x 9.5" w Material: Bronze Additional Information: African Tribal Art Bronze Ashanti Divinition Box Reserve: $300.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331789/179196843_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717531440)
News about Tribal Art Decorative Objects
![Wonders of Africa on display in March 20 Decorative Tribal Art Sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/173016847_1_x-1.jpg)
Wonders of Africa on display in March 20 Decorative Tribal Art Sale
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, March 20, commencing at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct its next Decorative Tribal Art Sale, featuring more than 150 lots. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Two of the three highlights of the March 20 auction are late 20th-century bronzes, but all three originate in […]
![Tribal art and antiquities enchant at Thomaston Place Sept. 22-23](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/160207370_1_x.jpg)
Tribal art and antiquities enchant at Thomaston Place Sept. 22-23
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![Ethnographic and tribal art treasures abound at Heritage, July 8](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Murik-Mask-brag-sebug_Heritage_Auctions-1.jpg)
Ethnographic and tribal art treasures abound at Heritage, July 8
DALLAS – A Murik mask from Papua New Guinea and a Taino cohoba stand from the Dominican Republic each could bring $80,000 or more when they are sold in Heritage Auctions’ Ethnographic Art: American Indian, Pre-Columbian and Tribal Art Signature® Auction July 8. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
![Well curated selection of tribal art featured in March 15 sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-09-at-2.44.06-PM-1.png)
Well curated selection of tribal art featured in March 15 sale
NEW YORK – On Tuesday, March 15, starting at 2 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a sale of Unique Tribal Art. It will feature a thoughtfully curated 167-lot selection of hand-crafted wooden masks and figures from tribes located around the world. Offerings include a large Hemba ancestor figure; a Dan mask, created by a community […]