Ethnographica & Tribal Art
This category comprises artefacts and works of art made by indigenous peoples.
It began as a collecting area when anthropologists began acquiring and studying these items in the 19th century. Nowadays works are valued for their craftsmanship and decorative quality as well as for their historical and social interest.
The geographical spread in this sector ranges from Oceanic (Pacific Islands, Australia and New Zealand), African, Native American and South American art. Pre-Columbian works represent a sought-after sector – art from the Americas dating from before the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492.
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North Nguni headrest takes more than 10 times estimate at Edinburgh auction
03 April 2018An African headrest soared past its upper estimate to take £65,000 at a recent Edinburgh auction.
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Christie’s brings in three European dealers for Hong Kong showcase
02 April 2018Christie’s is ringing the changes for its auction series in Hong Kong this spring by inviting three European dealers exhibit works at its sale venue.
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Career launched by pocket money pottery purchases
15 January 2018Not only is industrious Derbyshire auction house Hansons about to launch its new saleroom down south, but it is also starting a new sale format building on the popular tribal art collecting scene.
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Collaborations and cross-cultural displays at Winter Bruneaf
15 January 2018While BRAFA understandably dominates much of the cultural headlines during this period, it is not the only show in town.
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Tribal Art at BRAFA 2018
15 January 2018Tribal art has long been a Belgian speciality due to the country’s colonial history in Africa. So it is not surprising to see this area well represented at BRAFA, with around a dozen participants in this field hailing from Paris, Brussels and as far away as Montreal.
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Salerooms feel the tribe is right
15 January 2018The rising popularity of the tribal art collecting scene is tempting auction houses to take steps in that direction.
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Oceanic landmarks passed in Paris auctions
02 January 2018Paris’ status as a centre of the tribal art market was underscored this season with a brace of high prices in the field of Oceanic art.
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Sioux knife sheath from the Battle of Little Bighorn at Boston auction
20 November 2017A Sioux Indian beaded knife sheath from the Battle of Little Bighorn could be the highlight of Skinner’s sale of American Indian and Ethnographic art to be held on December 2 in Boston.
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TEFAF backs tribal gathering for 2018 edition
30 October 2017TEFAF Maastricht has added ‘TEFAF Tribal’ as a new category to its 2018 edition in a move that points to the ongoing strength of the tribal art market.
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Dutch diversity – Amsterdam’s Tribal Art Fair gets set for latest staging
20 October 2017The global tribal art fair circuit moves to The Netherlands this month with the 15th staging of its annual ‘Tribal Art Fair’ taking place in Amsterdam at the De Duif church on Prinsengracht.
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Fortune favours Maori art again
16 October 2017The currently vibrant market for Oceanic art was made plain to staff at John Nicholson’s (24% buyer’s premium) of Fernhurst in February this year when a Maori putorino or bugle flute, estimated at £50-100, sold to French dealer for £140,000. Surely, similar good fortune would not be repeated any time soon?
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Riding the rising crest of the Oceanic wave
16 October 2017The designated tribal art department at Woolley & Wallis (22% buyer’s premium) in Salisbury is now in its third year – and increasingly picking up consignments and regular buyers from well beyond its immediate hinterlands.
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ATG letter: ‘Primitive’ art no more
02 October 2017MADAM – I very much enjoyed your features on tribal art (ATG Nos 2306, 2307) in which two fairs, Tribal Art London and Parcours des Mondes, were previewed.
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Younger buyers and five figure sales mark “turning point” for Tribal Art London
26 September 2017This Ivory Coast Ligbi mask was one of the highlight sales at the recent edition of Tribal Art London.
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Maori artefacts with 180-year history
25 September 2017A collection of Maori artefacts with an unbroken provenance dating back to their acquisition by early English missionaries to New Zealand will be offered at John Nicholson’s of Fernhurst on October 5.
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Maori artefacts traced back to early English missionaries come to auction in Surrey
20 September 2017A collection of Maori artefacts with an unbroken provenance dating back to their acquisition by early English missionaries to New Zealand will be offered for sale at John Nicholson’s of Fernhurst on October 5.
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‘Parcours des Mondes’ – eight shots of objects and displays from Paris’ tribal art trail
14 September 2017The Paris Parcours des Mondes tribal art trail started its six-day run on September 12 with visitors filling the streets in the art and antiques district of Saint Germain des Près to tour around the participating galleries.
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5 Questions: Louis Nierijnck
04 September 2017Louis Nierijnck is one of the exhibitors standing at the Tribal Art London fair from September 6-9. He specialises in tribal and ethnographic art, particularly art from Nepal and south-east Asia.
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Bringing the tribal world view to Paris
04 September 2017As France’s main tribal art showcase, the 'Parcours des Mondes', prepares for its latest staging ATG speaks to Pierre Moos, director of Tribal Art Management, organiser of the event. Moos outlines its origins, his role in its growth and how it has changed since its inception.
'Parcours des Mondes': a 16-year journey through Saint Germain streets
04 September 2017A well-established lynchpin of the Paris rentrée is the gallery-based, Left Bank tribal art fair known as the 'Parcours des Mondes' (PDM) staged in the small galleries that pepper the network of streets in the 6th arrondisement antiques district around Saint Germain des Prés.
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