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Mid 20th century AD or earlier. A Wandjina head painted in red ochre on a 'white' background, on an irregular portable stone slab; reverse with inked handwritten text: 'Derby '63', referring to a town in north-western Australia, in the Kimberleys. See Crawford, I.M., The Art of the Wandjina. Aboriginal Cave Paintings in the Kimberley, Western Australia, London: Oxford University Press, 1968; see McCourt, T., Aboriginal Artefacts, Australia, Rigby, 1975; see Ryan, J. and Akerman, K.L. (eds.,) Images of Power. Aboriginal Art from the Kimberley, Melbourne: National Gallery of Victoria, 1993. 4.8 kg, 40.5cm wide (16"). European collection; inked 'Derby '63' to verso, a town in the north west of Australia, in the Kimberleys. Property of a UK collector. Portable Wandjina are painted on transportable stones rather than on static rocks; it remains unknown whether the purpose of making portable examples was to conceal them, or whether they served as teaching aids in the perpetuation of tribal skills and mythology. The earliest Wandjina cave paintings date back around 4000 years. They depict sea and sky spirits which sculpted the natural environment. The paintings generally represent humanoid forms, characterised by prominent eyes and noses, no mouth, a large oval placed over the breast and a decorated circle around the perimeter of the head. Multiple individual heads were arranged into complex scenes. A major battle was waged between the Wandjina and the people of the area, after which the spirits were dispersed and absorbed into the surrounding rocks as paintings. They have a markedly different appearance to Aboriginal rock art outside the area, leading 19th century ethnographers and explorers like Sir George Grey to attribute them to the activities of an 'alien' people, such as the ancient Greeks. As the paint fades over time, it is believed to be the duty of those living near to the Wandjina heads to repaint them, ensuring their continued strength. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

A Tribal Art Lega Shield Mask from the Congo, the reverse with carved handle, 11" diameter, plus Scout movement memorabilia including pennants 1950's-1970's (12), and large quantity of cloth badges and patches.

Commando, War Illustrated and other graphic novels/comics; tribal art booklet; tea and collectors card etc

A small group of tribal art including African masks, also an Eastern darkwood carving, etc.PROVENANCE: from the Brian Morley collection. Brian Morley was born in 1935 in the Peak District, Derbyshire. He had a grammar school education at Buxton College and went on to study at Goldsmiths School of Art (University of London) from 1954-58. He won prizes for drawing and was given the John Murray Award for landscape painting by the Royal Academy in 1956 and 1958. He then studied painting at the Royal College of Art from 1958-61 where he was awarded his A.R.C.A. After graduation, he taught part-time in various art schools before taking up an appointment as Senior Lecturer in Fine Art at Manchester Polytechnic in 1975. He remained in Manchester until he retired as Head of the School of Painting and Printmaking in the Faculty of Art & Design at Manchester University in 2000.

Three African carved tribal art panels, height of largest example 157cm (part af) (3).

A quantity of tribal carving including figures, also Thai mask, etc.PROVENANCE: from the Brian Morley collection. Brian Morley was born in 1935 in the Peak District, Derbyshire. He had a grammar school education at Buxton College and went on to study at Goldsmiths School of Art (University of London) from 1954-58. He won prizes for drawing and was given the John Murray Award for landscape painting by the Royal Academy in 1956 and 1958. He then studied painting at the Royal College of Art from 1958-61 where he was awarded his A.R.C.A. After graduation, he taught part-time in various art schools before taking up an appointment as Senior Lecturer in Fine Art at Manchester Polytechnic in 1975. He remained in Manchester until he retired as Head of the School of Painting and Printmaking in the Faculty of Art & Design at Manchester University in 2000.

Tribal Art. A Fijian or Tongan pole club, of cylindrical tapering form, with thirteen bands of carved geometric decoration, 147cm long.

Boxes and Objects - an early 20th century Anglo-Indian box; other boxes; a pair of barley twist candlesticks; an Art Nouveau pewter trinket box; an Angelus mantel clock; carved tribal mask; other tribal art; a sanctuary bell, etc

Tribal Art. An African wood  figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye, fabric skirt, a corded rope between the figure's hands and a horn spike inserted in to the top of the head, 38cm h Some old settled dust and dirt, shrinkage crack in base

Collection of African tribal art timber carvings, including masks, figures, staff and figural animals

Tribal Art:- Early 20th c. Anglo-Indian coconut and brass set of four graduated Dhokra grain measures or bowls from Orissa (See British Museum No AS1943, 10.3.4)

Tribal Art: Inuit carved greenstone baby eagle, signed

Tribal Art:- African embossed leather quiver of steel-tipped arrows

Tribal Art:- Indonesian Dayak dance or ceremonial incised hardwood paddle, good patina, 120cms long, c.1900

Tribal Art:- a 19th c. Yoruba Osanyin herbalists wrought iron staff surmounted by stylised bird figures (A/F)

Tribal Art:- African carved wood Zulu chief's stool with inset beadwork decorated seat on tripod legs

A BASTAR BRONZE OF GODDESSES ON A SWINGIndia, 19th-20th century. Swings are among the strangest but at the same time the most desired from the tribal art of the Bastar. They are usually made of several parts: in this case, the presentation consists of two parts: the goddesses on the swing and the base with the frame where the swing is attached. The goddess that is sitting on the left side of the swing is holding with its left arm the swing and with the spare arm a vessel. The other goddess is holding with the left arm a sceptre and a sword in the right hand. On top of each pillar holding the swing can be seen birds which act as guardians to protect the goddesses.Condition: A slight damage can be seen on the left pillar and a tiny hole to the left goddess that is sitting on the swing. Otherwise in excellent condition.Provenance: Collection of an Indian Gentleman.Dimensions: Height 24 cm

Tribal Art - An African drum, hide skin, pierced carrying loop, geometric socle, 42cm high, possibly Igbo, Nigeria

AN OCEANIC POLYNESIAN TRIBAL ART DOUBLE ENDED CLUB, TOGETHER WITH A SOUTH AMERICAN MACHETE

Tribal Art: a wooden carved leather clad mask, a carved figure, an ebony elephant and a five piece 'wire' band and components of a flute (8)

A collection of brass and metalware, late 19th century and later, comprising: a pair of Art Nouveau brass frames of circular form, cast with a nude, a tribal spear, an Aesthetic Movement silver-plated jug and cover marked Britannia Metal and a plate, the frames 15.7cm diam.

Mixed African carved wooden Tribal Art (8). Not available for in-house P&P, contact Paul O'Hea at Mailboxes on 01925 659133

Luba Tribal Art Ceremonial Staff (DRC) with a paddle shaped blade, with relief carved panels. 90 cm long,

Tribal and Oriental items -Japanese wood block print; Chinese fabric panel landscape, carved bamboo brush pot, North West Canadian 'Tinglit' type art, Tom Bruce, Ron Aleck; etc

Shelf of mixed pictures including original art to include a tribal village scene. Not available for in-house P&P, contact Paul O'Hea at Mailboxes on 01925 659133

A collection of 20th century African tribal art work / figurines. The collection includes ebonized wooden African bust and ceremonial wooden masks. Measures 49cm tall.

Tribal Art. A Gilbert Islands Tebutje dagger, with applied sharks teeth and hair drop ball, 78cm long.

Tribal Art - an African figure, bust-length with eliptical features, V-shaped base, 47cm high

Tribal Art - a Luba figure, elaborate cruciform coiffure, 27.5cm high, Democratic Republic of Congo

Tribal Art - a Massim club, the spatulate blade carved with a panel of swirling geometric motifs, stepped grip with pointed triform pommel, traces of lime pigment, 71cm long, Trobriand Island

Tribal Art - An African drum, hide skin, pierced carrying loop, geometric socle, 42cm high, possibly Igbo, Nigeria

Tribal Art - an Ifugao figural spoon, the haft carved with a stylised bin-nullol figure, 23cm long, Philippines; others (3)

Tribal Art - a Polynesian throwing club, bulbous head, 59cm long, 19th/early 20th century

A selection of carvings and objects of virtue, to include a miniature icon depicting the annunciation, oil on board, indistinctly signed upper left, 10cm x 8cm, mounted to a copper plate (at fault), a carved stone model of a whale, label to base for 'Canadian Eskimo art', 24cm long (at fault) a carved bone tribal figure, 11.5cm high, on a later base (at fault), a carved jasper tribal figure, 9.7cm high, and a further assortment of carvings and figurines (at fault) (8)

Tribal Art. An Amhara hide shield, Ethiopia, 20th c, characteristic round form, 57cm diam Good condition, long in the present private family ownership

Tribal Art. A dense hardwood ritual dance wand, first half 20th c, 94cm and a rootwood and resin stick (2) Both with slight damage only as evident from image

A quantity of ornamental items including a toy carousel, model aeroplane, walking sticks, tribal art, a Frontalin piano accordian casedCondition report: Dimensions of the carousel - 42cm approx in diameter

Three boxes to include a black lacquered Oriental-style example with mother of pearl exotic birds and flowers to the top, an Art Deco green and brass outer metal cased cigarette box with fitted three-section wood inner and one other wooden box, together with two plaster wall plaques depicting African ladies doing a ceremonial tribal dance, each 27 x 10.5cm.

TRIBAL ART - A WEST AFRICAN TIV PEOPLE LOOP HANDLED DAGGER Nigeria, probably 19th century, of typical form, the blade 16cm long, the handle with engraved decoration, overall 25cm long; together with a wall-hanging plaque. Condition Report : Surface rust, but good form and shape. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.

TRIBAL ART - ASSORTED comprising a mid 20th century African Luba headrest, Democratic Republic of Congo, 18cm high, with Gotham Gallery, New York certificate of authenticity; and other items, including two further headrests and a mask; together with a Japanese carved page turner.

Antique Period Ivory / Bone Orange Pebble - Quartz Beaded Necklace. Looks - Tribal Art / Primitive. 16 Inches - 40 cms.

Tribal Art: A late 19thC. Moroccan gun powder flask, 14.25in x 11.75in

Tribal Art: An 18th/19thC. hardwood Fijian Polynesian war club, 39.5in long

Tribal Art: An 18th/19thC. hardwood Polynesian war club, 41.5in long

Tribal Art: A c.1900 wire bound, African knobkerrie war club, 30in long

Tribal Art: An 18th/19thC. stone cut Australian Aboriginal waddy, 27in long

Tribal Art: A 19thC. Australian Aboriginal waddy, 29.5in long

Tribal Art: A 19thC. Maori basalt club (patu onewa), small chips to edge, 15in long

Tribal Art: An early/mid 19thC. Australian Aboriginal throwing club, 25in long

Tribal Art: An 18th/19thC. stone cut Australian Aboriginal throwing club, 23in long

Tribal art image of winged dragon in wood H50

Mongolia, Tribal Art, Couple Bustes from Pharaoh H48

A collection of African tribal art and carved wooden animals, and fertility figurines, a bow and other items

λSeven Inuit hunting arrows Alaska painted wood with differing marine ivory tips, with replaced feather flights, 19th century, the longest 71.2cm, mounted and framed. Provenance A private collection, Canada. Woolley and Wallis, Salisbury, Tribal Art, 22 Sept 2020, lot 75. The Graham Turner Collection.

Two Zulu headrests South Africa the long curved top on ribbed and open block supports, the larger with white painted inventory number 8490, 18.8cm high and 62.5cm long; 19.5cm high and 55.3cm long. (2) Provenance The larger - Christie's, New York, Important Tribal Art, 20th November 1997, lot 361. Terence Pethica Collection, London. Private Collection, London.

A Near Eastern pottery bowl Palestine, circa 3200 - 2500 BC the exterior with a beaded band, 19.5cm high, 35.5cm diameter. Provenance The Ancient Art Shop, Windsor. Private Collection, UK. Woolley and Wallis, Salisbury, Antiquities and Tribal Art, 10th February 2015, lot 29.

λAn Inuit scraper Alaska walrus ivory, incised a whale outline with a carved tail handle, with a serrated end, 11.3cm long, an Inuit marine ivory comb, with a hand written label inscribed GRASS COMB PT. HOPE, 10.7cm long, and two Inuit marine ivory mounts, the larger with incised circle and linear decoration, 10cm and 6.5cm long. (4) Provenance Seward Kennedy, London. Woolley and Wallis, Tribal Art, 1 March 2017, lot 250. Oliver Hoare, London.

A Tonga club akau tau Polynesia of tapering rhomboid form with all-over carved decoration of lines, zig-zags, dots, rectangles, deep cut double squares and glyphs including ten fish, two rays, two sharks, a turtle and a figure with his head on a large kali, the flat top centred a four point star and the flared base with a lug pierced underneath for attachment, early 19th century, 110cm long, on a stand. (2) Provenance Private Collection, Belgium. Native, Brussels, Tribal Art, Modern Art and 20th Century Furniture, 27 January 2018, lot 9. Victoria, Lady De Rothschild, London.

Two Teke raffia cloths Democratic Republic of the Congo natural and dyed, mounted and in perspex frames, the frames 83cm x 72cm and 87cm x 53.5cm. (2) Provenance Ex Francis G. Excell, missionary teacher in the Belgium Congo, circa 1908 - 1933. Christie's, London, 26 March 1996, lot 109, part. Woolley and Wallis, Salisbury, Tribal Art, 20 Feb 2019, lot 1192.

A Zulu headrest South Africa the top with raised ends and with chevron carved side on three supports with amasumpa and linear carving, one base with a carved AZ monogram, 13.5cm high, 38cm long. Provenance Alex Zaloumis, Johannesburg, AZ monogram, (author of Zulu Tribal Art) Woolley and Wallis, Salisbury, Tribal Art, 21 Feb 2018, lot 321.