Ethnographic Antiques

2 x Massim Trobriand spatulae. Both with typical incised decoration. Larger example 30.5cm long, 6cm wide.Smaller example 27.5cm long, 4cm wide. Attractive items, and in good condition.

An early 20th century Yoruba kola nut container in the form of a chicken with removable lid. old age cracks on the base as can be seen in the last photo.

The stool is believed to have originated from Africa. The stool looks like it was made in the late 19th Century to early 20th Century. The wood is worn in different areas, there are discoloured marks and there are lots of scratches on this item.

This beautifully handcarved set is late 19 th century,a couple of pawns are missing through age but the rest are there ,carved from ebony and I think the other,half are a rose wood maybe oak?lovely set the characters are amazing all individually handcarved.good luck.Solid pieces,Heavy.

Collection of tribal art figures . Please study pictures to see what they are , one needs a repair to a clean break , Came from my parents house, think they were collected in the late 60 early 70’s . Don’t know what or where they are from . Pickup only but I will box them if you want to send a courier ( there will be a fair weight and a few boxes )

Middle supporting area pierced and carved with three layers of scorched bats' heads, fifteen in all, the images long associated with sorcery and myth. Web search Tikar Babanki Kijem Stools for more great info.

Well carved East African tribal art Kamba stool from Kenya. Carved from one piece of wood with native staple repairs in places - see photos.

The quality of the carving on this particular taiaha is exceptional, I consider this to be a very early example. I have for Sale an early example of a MaoriTaiaha Club. Ataiaha is a traditional weapon of the Māori of New Zealand; a close-quarter staff weapon made from either wood or whalebone, and used for short, sharp strikes or stabbing thrusts with efficient footwork on the part of the wielder.

Thought to be of Massim origin & is well carved - see photos.

Feel very early antique trible zulu stick. As photos can see. Would of said early 20th Century or older. Happy bidding

Unusual heavy stone carving, leaving forward figure. Naively carved. Some inclusions to stone. Back is 8.5cm tall. Base is 5cm cross.

Very good condition for age, usual few nicks but nothing that takes away. Approx 1400 cm/56" long and weigh around 1.3kg together. Good clean and tidy presentation with a light antique wax finish, ready to display with pride!

THIS TRIBE USES THESE MASK'S IN CEREMONIES OR TO BE PLACED UPON TRIBES, TON APPEASE THE GOD'S. THESE MASK'S HAVE SIMILAR FEATURES TO SENUFO AND PUNU IGBO. NICELY CARVED ANIMISTIC FEATURES, OF A BIRD AND THREE LEOPARD'S.

I have several quality pieces of Antique Chinese Bronze and Original African Artifacts and Asian Antiques. This is from a large Estate Clearance.

9 Old African Asante Ashanti Brass Dealers - Gold Dust Weights - Tribal Art (Largest approx. 4cm in length, smallest approx 2cm in length)! Great old - collectable pieces of desirable and novelty Ethnographic form!

Signed Peter reverse.

This lovely example ,measures 10 inches long by 9 quarter inches wide by 6 inches high,made of bamboo and other wood.Original well used.good condition for its age.good luck sounds great.From Africa.

Makes a great looking display piece.

Whistles such as this are used to warn non-initiated persons away from the area when ceremonies are about to take place. For the Abelam people the sound is said to be the voice of the spirits.

Decorated with "Pandal" patterns typical of Western Australia. Stained with red ochre.

Zaire, West Africa. A GENUINE AND TRIBALLY USED OBJECT. THE ITEM RESONATES WITH PERSONALISED TOUCH. WIDTH 14CM. HEIGHT 24CM.

Large heavy nice quality South Pacific Polynesian Papua New Guinea mask. Well carved from one piece of wood with traditional designs - see photos. REST OF WORLD £50.

Looking at the style this is a Benin carving from Nigeria. It features a sort of wheel of life(?). with a fish, snake and crocodile. Here we have a really cool African wall plaque. Well looking at the back, this appears to have started life out as a table top?.

Here we have a wonderful hardwood zulu throwing club or knobkerrie, probably african. Dates from circa 1920 - 1940 I am told. Really good weight, a very dense, hard wood.

PNG Abelam Sepik cassowary bone dagger - bird handle. 39cm long, 10cm wide. Top carved to form bird, possibly a cassowary. Shaft with carved ancestor figure and geometric bands. Perforated for suspension. Nice colour and patina.

Padle of solomon islands in ebony, very old and in good condition with 90 cm.

Superb quality Oceanic Papua New Guinea shell currency spoon. Expertly carved & left in a natural finish - see photos. REST OF WORLD £14.

Old mask of some tribal look found in loft

He is depicted in a crouching or dancing stance with flexed knees, the hands resting on the thighs. The bird form head is set low on the shoulders and features wide oval incised eyes.

ceremonial lance of the makonde tribe of southeastern Tanzania. Maconds have always resisted being conquered by other African peoples, by Arabs and by slave traders. They were not subjugated by colonial power until the 1920s. spear with 51 cm

The bulbous head has a small typical shrinkage crack, and other knocks and marks. Overall generally reasonable used condition.

Has the tin liner in place & is very well carved - see photos.

I am pleased to offer for auction this wonderful neck pouch, its construction is all from natural materials which includes animal hide (neck strap, top & bottom of pouch) wood (top & barrel of pouch) small conch shells (strap decoration) these are stitched with real animal sinew the rest of the stitching is raw silk thread, the beads are all polished semi precious stones (not plastic) condition is very good there are two conch shells missing from the top of the neck strap, the approximate measurements are strap 17" long, leather & wood vessel 3" long.

West Africa. GOOD QUALITY BAULE MASK, ORIGINAL. FROM WEST AFRICA. GREAT CONDITION, A NICE MASK. HEIGHT 39CM.

very old rowing of Maui tribe from New Zealand origin

An old Maori box. Decorated with a tiki and fern design. Good condition with no splits etc and the hinged lid still fits well. Measures 15.5cm x 11.25cm x 6.25cm.

Large & very heavy antique 19th C Congo Mbole currency bangle. Well cast with traditional ribbed arched design - see photos. REST OF WORLD £22.

Of a Maori Mother & Child. A wonderful looking image.

Fabulous lot, the spiritual power of an exceptional EPA mask, examples exhibited in most of the elite Museums and Art Galleries around the world. Historically used in Epa masquerades and worn by Priests and Kings, the ceremonies focused on fertility and bountiful harvests.

Two finely cast West African Ghana Ashanti gold weights.

CENTRAL BUTTERFLY MOTIF. 17 CM WIDE.

LUBA TRIBE MASK - One Wooden, Luba Tribe Mask. From the Congo, Central Africa. BY THE LUBA TRIBE, FROM CONGO. A FAIRLY SMALL, DELICATE LITTLE WOODEN MASK. WIDTH 15CM. HEIGHT 19CM.

REST OF WORLD £35.

American Birch Bark Canoe Model . This Is approximately 45 /50 years old in remarkable condition .a little dusty inside house clerence item