$62 USDAmazing Vintage Tribal Beaded Choker Peru 1930's
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Peru
This amazing choker is beautifully designed and constructed by hand, by a tribe member from the Jungles of Peru c 1935. Made of transparent and opaque beads it shimmers in the light. It is 2 7/8" wide and 11 7/8" long. One tie is present, the other ...Still Fabulous! ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$145 USD ReducedREDUCED Vintage 1940's Polka Dot Mammy String Holder ~ Ceramic, not Chalk!
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Black Americana:Mammy:String Holder ...
Vintage 1940's Polka Dot Mammy String Holder ~ An Exceptional Piece made from Ceramic, not Chalk ~ There is a Hold in the Mouth for String and Two Holes in the top of the Head for the Hanging Loop. Handpainted and in Original Condition with No ...Acquired Taste Antiques & Colle ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$249 USD Offers ConsideredInuit Hand Crafted Man's Musk Ox Gauntlets 1987
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Inuit Eskimos:Canada Nwt:Musk Ox ...
These are authentic Musk Ox Gauntlets (Man Size) that were hand crafted in ancestral traditional methods by Inuit Eskimos near Inuvik, in Canada's Northwest Territory in 1987. The masterfully braided, multi-colored yarn sectional rope with tassels is ...TUMBLEWEED Antiques & Accessori ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$695 USD SaleSALE African warrior statue....free shipping and insurance!!!!!
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:African Art
A beautiful hand carved solid ebony wood African warrior. This statue stands 48" tall by 8" wide and is carefully hand carved from one solid piece of wood. He holds a separate spear in his hand carved from another piece of wood. He has an older small ...Joe's ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$10 USDVintage Hawaiian Souvenir Spoon With Hula Girl
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Hawaiiana:Hula:Souvenir Spoon
Circa 1960's, this souvenir spoon from Hawaii measures 3&3/4 inches long, and is in perfect condition. On the top is glued a blue enamel with gold metal medal that says, "Hawaii Aloha State". This dates it to 1960, or after. In the middle of the ...California Girls ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$40 USDAztec / Mayan Tooled Leather Gaming Box
Vintage Collectibles:Games:Leather Box:Ethnographic
This tooled leather playing card box with Aztec motif from Mexico is very handsome. The top is that of an Aztec Indian facing a beautifully tooled Aztec calender. The top and sides are bordered with various Indian geometrical designs often used by ...From Days Gone By ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$56 USD1930's Tribal Hand Beaded Wrist Bands Peru
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Peru
A pair of tribal wrist bands c 1935 from the Parene and Suziki River area of Peru. 1 11/16" wide and about 5 1/8" long, not including the string fasteners. Beautiful beadwork design in transparent and opaque white, green, black, yellow, red and blue. ...Still Fabulous! ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$145 USDAfrican "Crocodile Beaded Belt" - Yoruba Tribe of Nigeria
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Yoruba Beaded Belt W/Crocodile Motif ...
The Yoruba tribe live on the South West coast of Africa in Nigeria and can also be found in the Eastern Republic of Benin and Togo. Beads serve as symbols of status, tools for history review, protective charms and declaration of beliefs. Bead usage ...Brys Antiques ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$79 USD SaleSALE Vintage 1950's Hawaiian Hula Girl Nodder Bobber
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Hawaiiana:Hula:Souvenir:Hawaii
This is one of the harder to find versions of the old, souvenir hula nodders That were made in Japan, and sold in Hawaii. This girl was carefully hand painted (some were pretty sloppy!), and note the special detail on her ukulele. She wears a thick, ...California Girls ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$28 USDVintage 1930's Peru Tribal Bowl
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Peru
Very old, low fire tribal pottery bowl from 1930's Peru. Attributed to the Amarah tribe. Collected by my grandfather when he was a medical missionary. Nice black hand painted design on tan body, with light rust color ring on the top edge. The little ...Still Fabulous! ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$99 USD Offers ConsideredInuit Hand Crafted Muskrat Moccasins with Coyote Trim 1987
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Inuit Eskimos:Canada:Moccasins ...
These are authentic Muskrat and Coyote Moccasins that were hand crafted in ancestral traditional methods by Inuit Eskimos near Inuvik, in Canada's Northwest Territory in 1987. These are very unique and hard to find handcrafted Muskrat and Coyote ...TUMBLEWEED Antiques & Accessori ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$2,450 USD SaleSALE World's Largest African Mask Fang Tribe
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:African Art Tribal Fang Mask Hand ...
This is the largest African mask I think you will ever see. I purchased it from the African traders that I have dealt with for some years now. When I saw it I had to have it. It is all hand carved from one log (and I emphasize the word LOG...lol). It ...Joe's ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$110 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Faultless Starch Ten Little Pickaninnies Premium Booklet
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Black Americana:Advertising:Premium
For sale is a small paper booklet given by Faultless Starch as a premium. It contains 15 pages, most of which tell a subtraction story beginning with ten little pickaninnies, subtracting one at a time, and ending with one who used Faultless Starch ...Amazing Americana! ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$14 USDVintage 1970's Grass Skirt & Bra Hawaiian Costume
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Hawaiian:Hawaii:Hula
Never worn, vintage 70's, "grass skirt", and cotton bra top that says, "Hawaii". Will fit a small to medium woman. Great for Halloween, or to wear to your next luauCalifornia Girls ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$1,200 USD Offers ConsideredSALE African Wedding Stool Balimikee Tribe
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Statue Cameroons
This is a neat African Stool that was made for their wedding celebrations. It was all hand carved and little beads applied all over its surface. It is most unusual and the only one I have seen like it.....good enough for me to add to my inventory. ...Joe's ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$75 USDJapanese Faux Ivory Figurine Ebisu, God of Fisherman
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Japanese:Figurines
A Wonderful Vintage Faux Ivory Figurine of Ebisu, the God of Fisherman. He is one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan. He gives safe journey to seafarers, also considered the guaradian of agriculture and rice fields. He gives prosperity in return for ...Pieces of Old ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$14 USD SaleSALE Vintage 1960's Hawaiian Shopping Bag With Hula Girl
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Hawaiian:Hawaii:Hula:Souvenir
Neat vintage Hawaiian souvenir shopping bag that's made from a burlap material with a thin plastic backing. It measures 14 inches wide by 19 inches tall, without the handle. Each side Has a hula girl, hibiscus flowers and, "Aloha Hawaii". Excellent ...California Girls ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$350 USD SaleSALE African Mud Cloth Wall Tapestry
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Mud Cloth Tapestry
This is a traditional African Mud cloth that is all hand woven from natural fibers and then printed using mud based "inks" . This item makes a great tribal wall tapestry and is a terrific decorator's item. I love the natural look of these and this ...Joe's ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$90 USD Offers ConsideredBlack Americana Stereoview Cards
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Stereoview:Black Americana:Keystone ...
For sale are four old Black Americana stereoview cards. Included are a Keystone card depicting "A Typical Texas Cotton Field At Picking Time", a Keystone card depicting Blacks in a cotton field and titled "We's done all this s'mornin", an Underwood ...Amazing Americana! ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$20 USD SaleSALE Hawaiian Hula Figurine
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic
This Hawaiian hula measures 4" tall x 3 1/2" wide x 2" thick. She is marked with a sticker 'Made in Hawaii'. I do not see a maker's mark. The carved figure is quite old as I have had it several decades.A Shadow of the PAST ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$245 USDVintage (7) Piece Hawaiian Village Includes (4) figurines
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Hawaii:Hawaiiana:Hula
Circa 1940-50, this unique Hawaiian village scene includes a hand carved, koa wood, outrigger canoe that measures 4 inches long. The little paddle is glued on. "Hawaii" is stenciled on the front. There are 2, crepe paper palm trees that are affixed ...California Girls ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$395 USD SaleSALE African Kuba Cloth scarce size Hand Made
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Kuba Cloth African
This is an unusually long hand made Kuba Cloth that I purchased from one of my African trader guys. It is all hand woven fibers and natural dyes. It measures approx 2' wide x 12' long!!! Most of these that you see are just small fragments but not ...Joe's ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$30 USD Offers ConsideredBlack Americana Real Photo Post Card Riverboat Gentleman
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Black American Rppc Post Card ...
For sale is a real photo post card featuring a Black gentleman in front of a riverboat. The postcard has an undivided back and wasn't written on or used postally. There's a little bit of staining on the back and minor edge and corner wear but the ...Amazing Americana! ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$75 USDJapanese Faux Ivory Figurine Hotei, the Smiling Buddha
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Japanese:Figurines
A Wonderful Vintage Faux Ivory Figurine of Hotei, a Buddhist Saint, also known as the Laughing Buddha or Smiling Buddha, the God of Abundance, Laughter and Happiness. He is one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan. His huge belly symbolizes a benevolent ...Pieces of Old ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$48 USD Offers ConsideredBlack Americana Cast Iron Match Holder
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic
Wonderful old piece featuring a black man with harvest bins across his shoulders. The bins are for the matches with strikers on their fronts. Paint is excellent as seen in the photos. Unmarked piece measuring 4" x 4". Great collectible.The Great Estate ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$43 USDVintage Hawaiian Embroidered Pillow Cover With Royal Crest
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Hawaiiana:Hula:Souvenir
1950, or earlier, this is a high quality souvenir pillow slip. It's royal blue, with a heavy gold braided trim. There is a large, beautiful, machine embroidered Royal Hawaiian Crest in the center, and the words, "Aloha Hawaii". It measures about 16 ...California Girls ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$40 USD Offers ConsideredBlack Americana Real Photo Postcards Black Lady And Gentleman
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Black Americana Rppc Post Card
For sale are two real photo postcards, one is of a Black lady and one of a Black gentleman. Neither were written on or used postally; one has some numbers in pencil on the back. There's some light staining on the back of both, a little edge and ...Amazing Americana! ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$75 USDJapanese Faux Ivory Figurine Bishamon, God of War and Prosperity
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Japanese:Figurines
A Wonderful Vintage Faux Ivory Figurine of Bishamon, a Buddhist Deity, the God of Prosperity, God of war and patron of warriors. He is one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan. He brings good luck in battle and in the Buddhist law, is the defender of ...Pieces of Old ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$52 USD SaleSALE Hawaiian Vintage Hula Nodder
Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic
This 7 1/2" tall vintage hula is made of plaster. Its base is 3" in diameter and she is in excellent vintage condition. Her grass skirt is a blue thin straw like material and she has a heavy metal spring to make her do the hula.A Shadow of the PAST ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane
$275 USDElizabeth Telling exhibited Ethnographic art
Fine Art:Drawings:Ethnographic Art
Original ethnographic Drawing, " A Prince of Java " by Elizabeth Telling(listed American artist) ,circa 1930. Exhibited Peabody Museum 1962, Exhibition of the Ethnographic studies of the Far East and Central and South America By Elisabeth Telling. ...Forge Village Fine Arts ~ Exclusively on Ruby Lane