Tribal Art

Tribal Art Art Auctioneers - specialized in non-European art. The company started in 1978 as a small and distinguished antique shop for European art.
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The Zemanek-Münster art house in Würzburg has become Europe's only auction house that specializes successfully and exclusively in non-European art. It has been involved with tribal art since the beginning of the nineties, especially in fine old art from Africa, Oceania, Asia and The Americas. Since 2011 Zemanek-Münster’s first overseas Departement for Pre-Columbian and Classical Art Department is

now also based in New York at the Upper East Side. The family run company is managed by Dr. David Zemanek, ethnologist and internationally recognized expert in the tribal art market. As a lecturer at the University of Bayreuth and teacher for students of ethnology and museology, he introduces to African art and offers exciting insights into its diverse culture. The auction house is home to a passionate team of art historians and ethnologists specializing in European and non-European art. They are supported by professional photographers and layout designers who ensure that every artwork is presented at its best. The company is now widely regarded for its professional qualifications, academic application, integrity, reliability and fairness, that have gained them a high degree of customer trust all over the world. Zemanek-Münster is the only auction house in tribal art that guarantee the authenticity and originality of their objects. Non-European art auctions will be hold twice a year at the auction house in Würzburg, an old blacksmith's shop in former times.

24/04/2026

Last chance to register for tomorrow’s auction!
More info on our website - link in bio

A glimpse into ancient Egyptian beliefs ✨This painted back panel of a sarcophagus (ca. 4th–3rd century BCE) was more tha...
24/04/2026

A glimpse into ancient Egyptian beliefs ✨

This painted back panel of a sarcophagus (ca. 4th–3rd century BCE) was more than decoration—it was meant to guide and protect the deceased on their journey into the afterlife.

Symbols of rebirth, protection, and eternity turn this object into something deeply spiritual, not just physical.

What detail catches your eye first? 👁️

Sometimes the provenance is as impressive as the sculpture - a strong power figure with various ritual paraphernalia wit...
21/04/2026

Sometimes the provenance is as impressive as the sculpture - a strong power figure with various ritual paraphernalia with interesting collectors history.
In this perfect condition those works of the Suku/Yaka are rare to find.

Read more in the online catalog Lot 386:

https://tribalart.de/en/o/magical-figure-3052858/

Everything is ready for the preview, we are looking forward to welcome you in Würzburg!Opening hours during the preview:...
20/04/2026

Everything is ready for the preview, we are looking forward to welcome you in Würzburg!

Opening hours during the preview:
22. - 24. April 2026
10 am to 5 pm
and by appointment

Auction 106
25 April 2026 -2 pm

Have a look in the online catalog: https://tribalart.de/en/a/auction-106/

Korwar Ancestor Figure, Late 19th–Early 20th Century — A testament to the virtuosity of Papuan artists, whose sculptural...
15/04/2026

Korwar Ancestor Figure, Late 19th–Early 20th Century — A testament to the virtuosity of Papuan artists, whose sculptural language resonated far beyond its origins, informing the visual imagination of Surrealism and German Expressionism

The depiction of the “korwar” was highly conventional. The prominent head and arrow-shaped nose, exaggerated in a stylized manner in this example, are considered defining features of the style. The ge****ls of this “korwar” are particularly emphasized. Concepts relating to fertility and spiritual power were closely associated with sexuality and procreation.

“Korwar” represent deceased individuals and served as supernatural vessels that could house the spirit of the recently departed, allowing it to receive offerings and provide guidance. They were typically kept in the house of the deceased’s family but also accompanied dangerous sea voyages to ensure a successful outcome. Canoes incorporated “korwar” heads into their bow and stern decorations, and miniature “korwar” were carried as amulets. The pervasive presence of these ancestor images protected the living and highlighted the central importance of ancestors in all aspects of daily life.

Read more in the online catalog, Lot 153 :
https://tribalart.de/en/o/ancestor-figure-korwar-with-shield-late-19th-early-20th-century-3053196/
Photo : Photo : Frederic Dehaen

We are proud to have taken first place!According to the Artkhade Rapport 2025, the Vietnamese „situla“ we sold for 104.0...
13/04/2026

We are proud to have taken first place!
According to the Artkhade Rapport 2025, the Vietnamese „situla“ we sold for 104.000 € in our November auction was the highest auction result for tribal asian art in 2025!

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