Tribal Art Collection

Ancient and Modern Jerusalem Map Engraving
Engraved illustration of Ancient and Modern Jerusalem Map Engraving from The Popular Pictorial Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Published in 1862. Copyright has expired on this artwork

Central America, Panama, Cristobal. Kuna Indian traditional molas

Travels of The Apostle Paul Map Engraving
Engraved illustration of the Travels of The Apostle Paul Map Engraving from The Popular Pictorial Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Published in 1862

Wanderings of the Israelites Map Engraving
Engraved illustration of Wanderings of the Israelites Map Engraving from The Popular Pictorial Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Published in 1862. Copyright has expired on this artwork

Petroglyphs, Parowan Gap, Iron County, Utah, United States of America, North America

Queen Maya giving birth to Prince Siddhartha, the future Buddha. Nepal, 1825. Gilded brass
MAYA & SIDDHARTHA, 1825. Queen Maya giving birth to Prince Siddhartha, the future Buddha. Nepal, 1825. Gilded brass

Illustration of Nazca Line monkey drawing in desert sand, Nazca Lines, Nazca, Peru

The top of a Totem Pole, Duncan, Victoria Island, British Columbia, Canada, North America

CANADA: HOUSE POST. Post carved from cedar inside a Heiltsuk house at Bella Bella, on the coast of British Columbia, Canada. Photographed c1905

Totem poles with beaver image in the foreground, Teslin Tlingit Heritage Center, Teslin, Yukon, Canada, North America

Centre for Preservation of Indian Art, Indian museum, Alter do Chao, Amazon area, Brazil, South America

Goldweight representing two crocodiles with a shared stomach, Asante, Ghana 18th-19th century (brass)
HSC104296 Goldweight representing two crocodiles with a shared stomach, Asante, Ghana 18th-19th century (brass); Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli.

North American Indian, 19th century woven beadwork
2604112 North American Indian, 19th century woven beadwork; (add.info.: North American Indian: Potowatami: Great Lakes. Bandolier bag, 19th century woven beadwork (detail). Photograph

The Linton panel, San, South Africa, possibly 18th or 19th century (detail of men and animals) (stone)
HSC104298 The Linton panel, San, South Africa, possibly 18th or 19th century (detail of men and animals) (stone, ochre and other pigments); South African Museum, Cape Town

Copper Indian girl mending snow shoe
2604134 Copper Indian girl mending snow shoe.; (add.info.: Copper Indian girl mending snow shoe. From John Franklin "Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea", London, 1823)

Tradition, 1922-29 (oil on canvas)
984852 Tradition, 1922-29 (oil on canvas) by Dixon, Maynard (1875-1946); 76.2x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tradition. Maynard Dixon (1875-1946). Oil on canvas. Painted 1922-29

Reliquary figure, MaHongwe, Gabon, 19th century (wood and metal)
HSC104251 Reliquary figure, MaHongwe, Gabon, 19th century (wood and metal); 54.5x19x11 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancestral figurine in the form of Matakau, god of fair weather from Fiji, c.1750
BON83851 Ancestral figurine in the form of Matakau, god of fair weather from Fiji, c.1750; height: 69 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK.

Mask with incised zig-zag and striated patterns and an attached beard and headpiece from the Masango tribe of
BON83844 Mask with incised zig-zag and striated patterns and an attached beard and headpiece from the Masango tribe of the Gabon

Ceremonial Lalambagi gold necklace
3119322 Ceremonial Lalambagi gold necklace; (add.info.: Ceremonial Lalambagi gold necklace; gold alloy; from the Island of Nias, off the west coast of north-central Sumatra, Indonesia)

Maternity figure, possibly Afo, Nigeria, 19th century (wood)
HSC104256 Maternity figure, possibly Afo, Nigeria, 19th century (wood); 70x30x31 cm; Horniman Museum, London, UK; Photo © Heini Schneebeli.

Female figure with child (ekwotame), Idoma or Tiv, Nigeria, 19th century (wood)
HSC104299 Female figure with child (ekwotame), Idoma or Tiv, Nigeria, 19th century (wood); height: 68.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Collection Dr. Lawrence R)

Reliquary figure on a stool (kwanga), Kota, Gabon (Upper Ogowe), 19th century (wood and metal)
HSC104252 Reliquary figure on a stool (kwanga), Kota, Gabon (Upper Ogowe), 19th century (wood and metal); height: 56 cm; Etnografisch Museum, Antwerp, Belgium; Photo © Heini Schneebeli.

A leopard, Benin, Nigeria, 19th century (ivory and copper)
HSC104257 A leopard, Benin, Nigeria, 19th century (ivory and copper); 47x88 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Collection of Her Majesty the Queen;); Photo © Heini Schneebeli.

Helmet mask with incised scarification and ridged crest with attached hair from the East African tribe of the Makonde
BON83845 Helmet mask with incised scarification and ridged crest with attached hair from the East African tribe of the Makonde (wood, hair); height: 27 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams

Face bell (omo), Ijebu-Yoruba, Nigeria, 18th or 19th century (bronze)
HSC104811 Face bell (omo), Ijebu-Yoruba, Nigeria, 18th or 19th century (bronze); height: 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: W. and U)

Memorial head, Akan, Ghana, 17th-19th century (terracotta)
HSC104818 Memorial head, Akan, Ghana, 17th-19th century (terracotta); 33x19x18 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli.

Ogboni couple, Yoruba, Nigeria, 19th century (bronze)
HSC104814 Ogboni couple, Yoruba, Nigeria, 19th century (bronze); height: 78.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: 'edan' symbolises the original founding couple of a community;)

Japanese Woodblock of Kabuki actors
" Kunisada (1786-1865), was in his own time was the most popular and successful print designer in Japan. This print shows two Kabuki actors Ichimura Uzaemon right and Nakamura Utaemon left

Reverse Handprints, Ancestral Pueblo, up to 1000 years old, Lower Fish Creek, Bears Ears National Monument, Utah, United States of America, North America

Lobi female statue, from Burkina Faso, 18th-20th century (wood)
XIR71714 Lobi female statue, from Burkina Faso, 18th-20th century (wood) by African School; Musee des Arts d'Afrique et d'Oceanie, Paris, France

Five Tutsi miniature baskets, from Rwanda and Burundi, first half of the 20th century (grass, black & red dye)
HSC99324 Five Tutsi miniature baskets, from Rwanda and Burundi, first half of the 20th century (grass, black & red dye) by African School; h:28, 23, 11, 14

Ashanti male statue, Ghana, 18th-20th century (wood)
XIR71718 Ashanti male statue, Ghana, 18th-20th century (wood) by African School; Musee des Arts d'Afrique et d'Oceanie, Paris, France

Pounou female funerary mask, Gabon, 19th-20th century (wood)
XIR71717 Pounou female funerary mask, Gabon, 19th-20th century (wood) by African School; Musee des Arts d'Afrique et d'Oceanie, Paris, France

Helmet surmounted by a figure, Koma-Builsa, Ghana (bronze)
HSC104276 Helmet surmounted by a figure, Koma-Builsa, Ghana (bronze) by African School; height: 23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: W. and U)

Bongo grave figure, Sudanese, late 19th or early 20th century (wood & metal)
HSC99316 Bongo grave figure, Sudanese, late 19th or early 20th century (wood & metal) by African School; height: 200 cm; Musee Barbier-Mueller, Geneva

A Bwa bushcow mask
1765080 A Bwa bushcow mask by African School; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bwa bushcow mask); Photo © Christie's Images

Carved monolith (atal), Bakor, Ekoi, Cross River, Nigeria, possibly 16th century (basalt)
HSC104802 Carved monolith (atal), Bakor, Ekoi, Cross River, Nigeria, possibly 16th century (basalt) by African School; height: 84 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Two Mende helmet masks
1765076 Two Mende helmet masks by African School; 38.1; 40.6 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Mende helmet masks. 38.1cm and 40.6cm high.); Photo © Christie's Images

Gelede mask, Yoruba Culture, from Nigeria (painted wood)
XIR234541 Gelede mask, Yoruba Culture, from Nigeria (painted wood) by African School; Musee du Quai Branly et des Arts Premiers, Paris

Yoruba statue of a seated chief, Nigeria, 17th-20th century (wood)
XIR71712 Yoruba statue of a seated chief, Nigeria, 17th-20th century (wood) by African School; Musee des Arts d'Afrique et d'Oceanie, Paris, France

Ibo mask from the Mmwo society, Nigeria, 19th-20th century (polychrome wood)
XIR71711 Ibo mask from the Mmwo society, Nigeria, 19th-20th century (polychrome wood) by African School; 44x23 cm; Musee des Arts d'Afrique et d'Oceanie, Paris, France

Gelede mask from the Yoruba society, Nigeria, 18th-20th century (wood)
XIR71713 Gelede mask from the Yoruba society, Nigeria, 18th-20th century (wood) by African School; Musee des Arts d'Afrique et d'Oceanie, Paris, France

Baule horned mask, Ivory Coast, 19th-20th century (wood & horn)
XIR71716 Baule horned mask, Ivory Coast, 19th-20th century (wood & horn) by African School; Musee des Arts d'Afrique et d'Oceanie, Paris, France

An Askari figure wearing a fez with a metal cap badge, Kamba, Kenya, first half 20th century (wood)
MGS223975 An Askari figure wearing a fez with a metal cap badge, Kamba, Kenya, first half 20th century (wood) by Munge, Mutisya (fl.1920); height

A Kongo power dog figure (wood, nails)
1765077 A Kongo power dog figure (wood, nails) by Congolese; 57.1 long cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kongo power dog figure. 57.1cm long.); Photo eChristies Images; African, out of copyright

A Mayan polychrome vessel depicting a crosslegged lord seated on a dais covered with
1767160 A Mayan polychrome vessel depicting a crosslegged lord seated on a dais covered with jaguar skin, before him a seated attendant wearing a birds mask, the Ahau Vulture

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Tribal Art: From Central America to North America and Beyond" Embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant world of tribal art, where ancient traditions and cultural expressions come alive. In Central America, immerse yourself in the enchanting land of Panama, specifically Cristobal, as you discover the mesmerizing beauty of Kuna Indian traditional molas. These intricate textile masterpieces tell stories passed down through generations. Venturing further, let your curiosity guide you to maps that unveil historical narratives. Marvel at the Travels of The Apostle Paul Map Engraving, tracing his remarkable journeys across lands far and wide. Delve into Ancient and Modern Jerusalem Map Engraving to witness the evolution of this sacred city throughout time. And don't miss out on exploring the Wanderings of the Israelites Map Engraving, which brings biblical tales to life. As you traverse continents, make a stop in Utah's Iron County in North America. Here lies Parowan Gap adorned with fascinating petroglyphs etched by ancient civilizations—a testament to their rich heritage and connection with nature. Continuing southwards to Peru's Nazca region reveals an awe-inspiring sight—the Nazca Lines—an enigmatic collection including an illustration of a monkey drawing etched into desert sand that has puzzled researchers for centuries. Crossing borders once again takes us northward towards Canada's vast landscapes filled with indigenous artistry. Witness breathtaking craftsmanship as you encounter a House Post carved from cedar within Bella Bella's Heiltsuk house—a true testament to Canadian First Nations' artistic prowess. Further north still lies Teslin Tlingit Heritage Center in Yukon—home to majestic Totem poles featuring beaver imagery that symbolizes resilience and resourcefulness cherished by indigenous communities. In British Columbia's Duncan on Victoria Island stands another towering Totem Pole—its intricate carvings narrating ancestral legends while preserving cultural heritage for generations to come.