Ethnographic Antiques

A superbly carved and large Pende palmwine cup from Congo.

Mounted on a custom made stand. Stands 17 cm high. ( thus no fake! ).

Nguzu nguzu from Western Province, New Georgia, SOLOMON ISLANDS.

Old african mask hard wood.

An original mid 19th century Zulu Chiefs axe, c.1860 / 70's. A fine addition to any Zulu war period collection.

APPROX 7 1/2” ANTIQUE BONE KNIFE. WE DO MOT KNOW ITS ORIGIN. PLEASE LET US KNOW ANY INFO. EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH MICE PATINA. ACRYLIC STAND NOT INCLUDED. PLEASE SEE PICS FOR DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS. FEEL FREE TO ASK QUESTIONS. CHECK OUT OUR OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE GREAT STUFF.

An old Ngombe cutting object from Congo showing extra features. ( engravings and copper dot inlays ). 55 cm long.

ORIGINAL AND AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE SABRE. BROUGHT BACK FROM THE BRITISH COLONIAL WARS ERA. TRIBAL SWORD. THIS ANTIQUE SWORD REQUIRES COMPLETE RESTORATION. UNIQUE AFRICAN HAND FORGED IRON SWORD. LATE 1800s - EARLY 1900s.

It is carved from hardwood and has a lobed head with an overall shine to the surface.

A beautifully carved ebony walking stick from the Trobriand Islands in New Guinea.

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Originates from Kintore, Northern Territory. Dull in colour. Part of an old collection that's no longer wanted acquired throughout early 20th Century. Made of slate stone.

Part of a larger collection of Maori clubs recently sold.

This fine example features a Thunderbird and a human holding a seal. His work is widely represented in the museum settings and highly sought after by collectors. This large totem by one of the premier early makers ,makes an impressive display item and a fine addition to anyone's collection.

This is a fine and very old antique club or axe handle which I think is most likely of African and Fang origin. The hole through which the axe head would have passed has been filled and is very hard to find and there is a small loss / chip to one end of the axe (see photos below).

This is a very fine old antique Maori carved softwood paddle or dance club with superbly realised interlocking carved notch design to the front and back. It dates to the late 19th or early 20th Century and is one of a group of Maori pieces I bought and is probably the pick of the bunch as the quality is just a little higher.

With stand included. ref : W O Oldman collection.

Originates from around South East Queensland. Part of an old collection that's no longer wanted acquired throughout early 20th Century. Old stained, shiny & smooth timber, from a lot of use.

Part of an old collection that's no longer wanted acquired throughout early 20th Century.

Originates from Pintupi, Central Australia. Old antique aboriginal Club. Old stained and shiny timber.

These two pieces are of the kangaroo totem. The bracelet comprises of tail sinew, claw of kangaroo. The stone is an increase stone to improve the kangaroo hunt. South Western Queensland.

Interesting and nice carving of a totem pole. without stand. Condition: Good. Date: ca. 1950 or older. Provenance: Collected by Aad Bos. from Rotterdam in the 1970this.

This large hardwood fighting club was collected at Laverton in Western Australia by a police officer in the 1960's.

Collected in the Solomon's in the 1950's this early walking stick or staff has been carved with two snakes and a goanna in relief with tiny red beads inset for eyes - note one is missing. The top has a round ball supported by four arms in openwork carving.

Material: wood. We will resolve it for you in 24 hours. Weight: ( 428)g.

YOU ARE LOOKING AT AN EARLY NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN WOODEN BOWL. IT WAS HAND HEWN AND CARVED WITH WHAT APPEARS TO BE A TURTLE ANIMAL EFFIGY. IT IS A DARK WOOD AND MEASURES RIGHT OVER 11" LONG INCLUDING THE TURTLE HEAD. IT IS CLOSE TO 5" WIDE FROM TOP OF THE BOWL SIDE TO SIDE. IT HAS SOME AGE CRACKS AND A FEW HOLES THAT CAN BE SEEN IN THE PHOTOS. THIS WAS PART OF MY LATE PARENTS EXTENSIVE ANTIQUE COLLECTION. THIS LASTED FOR MORE THEN 50 YEARS WITH PURCHASED ITEMS FROM MANY AREAS IN THE UNITED STATES SO I'M JUST NOT SURE OF ITS PAST BUT MY FATHER DID CONCENTRATE ON CHEROKEE.

SHERPA TRIBE. This SUPERB HIGH AGED AND ORIGINAL USED MILK PITCHER consists of wood and shows a wonderful cylindric shape with carved bands with symbolic endless knot patterns. TOP ANTIQUE HIGH AGED AND ORIGINAL USED LARGE TRIBAL HIMALAYAN DECORATED MILK PITCHER.

A fine rare early Northwest Coast Nootka Nuu-chah-nulth hand carved and painted red cedar model totem dating from the very early 1900's. The totem makes an impressive display item and a fine addition to anyone's collection.

FROM NEPAL, TAMANG TRIBE. TOP ANTIQUE HIGH AGED AND ORIGINAL USED TRIBAL HIMALAYAN SHAMAN RITUAL DRUM WITH PAINTING. Excellent signs of HIGH AGE AND AUTHENTIC RITUAL USE ! Size: Total Length 68.0 cm.

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FROM WEST NEPAL, JUMLA TRIBAL MOUNTAIN AREAS. Age: early 20th century. Size: Height around 63.0 cm. Width around 16.5 cm.

FROM WEST NEPAL, JUMLA TRIBAL MOUNTAIN AREAS. make Supersized seem small. Age: early 20th century. Size: Height around 62.8 cm. Width around 11.0 cm.

Traditional lao'niassi from Are' Are lagoon , Malaita, Solomon Islands.

A fine large classic Eastern Woodlands birch bark model canoe dating from the very early 1900's. Simple red and blue painted wave design around the periphery. The canoe makes an impressive display item and a fine addition to anyone's collection.

Product MASK. Material WOOD. We will resolve it for you in 24 hours. Region china. WEIGHT (171) g.