SAM HANDBURY-MADIN
Sam has been dealing in Tribal Art since leaving university. A third generation of antiques dealer, he has always been surrounded by items with a story to tell. He has been dealing privately, for a number of years, meeting many like-minded dealers, collectors and enthusiasts. Attracted to the aesthetic quality and the tactile nature of Tribal Art he is driven by the journey of discovery.
CONTACT
Email: handburytribalart@gmail.com
Website: www.handburytribalart.com
Instagram: @tribal_art_uk
Exhibits
Cow Bone Hair Comb/Snuff Spoon
From: Zulu, South Africa
Date: Early 20th Century
Condition: In good condition with some wear to the ends of the tines
Dimensions: 15.5 cm long x 3.8 cm wide
Provenance: Ex Stanley Watkins Collection
Price: SOLD
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Carved Reindeer Antler Spoon
From: Saami, Lapland
Date: Early 20th Century
Condition: In very good condition with some wear to the edges of the spoon bowl
Dimensions: 14.5 cm long x 3.7 cm wide
Provenance: Ex Private UK Collection
Price: £250
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Frigate Bird Clam Shell Wealth Ornament
From: Solomon Islands
Date: Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Condition: In good condition but has been broken in the past and repaired
Dimensions: 7.5 cm high x 6.7 cm diameter
Provenance: Ex Private UK Collection
Price: £500
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Double Pig Tooth Ornament
From: Kuku Kuku, Papua New Guinea
Date: Mid 20th Century
Condition: In good condition with associated wear and tear. One of the fibre bands holding the tooth in place is loose. Some wear to the pig teeth with some chips and cracks
Dimensions: 24 cm high x 18 cm wide
Provenance: Ex Private UK Collection
Price: £350
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Carved Reindeer Antler Knife
From: Saami, Lapland
Date: 19th Century
Condition: In good condition with some wear to the blade & sheath
Dimensions: 24.5 cm long x 3 cm wide
Provenance: Ex Private UK Collection
Price: £350
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Painted Equestrian Figure
From: Yoruba, Nigeria
Date: Mid 20th Century
Condition: In good condition with cracks to the side of the head and base
Dimensions: 45 cm high x 13.5 cm wide
Provenance: Ex Private UK Collection
Price: £750
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Carved Leopard Stool
From: Tswana, South Africa
Date: Early/Mid 20th Century
Condition: In good condition with wear to the top, some cracks to the leopard and some chips to the base
Dimensions: 29.5 cm high x 19 cm diameter
Provenance: Ex Private UK Collection
Price: £500
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Carved Crocodile Box & Cover
From: Lozi, Zambia
Date: Early/Mid 20th Century
Condition: In good condition with loss to the end of the tail and some wear to the base
Dimensions: 15 cm high x 24.5 cm wide
Provenance: Ex Private UK Collection
Price: £650
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Colonial Askari on Horseback
From: Kamba, Kenya
Date: Early/Mid 20th Century
Condition: In good condition with some wear to the ears of the horse and a couple of cracks in the neck
Dimensions: 19.5 cm high x 14.5 cm wide
Provenance: Ex Private UK Collection
Price: £350
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Decorated Brass Crocodile Container
From: Edo, Nigeria
Date: Early/Mid 20th Century
Condition: In good condition with associated wear and tear. A hole has been filled in the belly with solder
Dimensions: 7.5 cm high x 23 cm wide
Provenance: Ex Private UK Collection
Price: SOLD
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Standing Baboon Carving
From: Zulu, South Africa
Date: Early/Mid 20th Century
Condition: In good condition with associated wear and tear. Some chips to the ears and snout and crack to the back of the neck
Dimensions: 23.5 cm high x 11.5 cm wide
Provenance: Ex Private UK Collection
Price: £400
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Snake Skin Songye Axe
From: Songye, Congo
Date: 19th Century
Condition: In good condition with rust to the head. Some studs have been lost and losses to the snake skin on the handle.
Dimensions: Height 43.5 cm Width 20.5 cm
Provenance: Private UK Collection
Price: £500
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Textile Leopard Hat
From: Bamileke, Cameroon
Date: Mid 20th Century
Condition: In good condition with some wear to the top of the hat. Some stains visible and pulled threads along the lower edge
Dimensions: 25 cm high x 24 cm wide
Provenance: Ex Private UK Collection
Price: £300
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Papua New Guinea Cassowary Bone Dagger
From: Sepik, Papua New Guinea
Date: Early/Mid 20th century
Condition: In good condition with some wear to the handle and the tip has been broken. Note - the engravings on the surface, which may be unfinished.
Dimensions: Height 34.5 cm Width 4.5 cm
Provenance: Private UK Collection
Price: £300
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