Find what speaks to you..

“Great collections aren’t built on price tags alone—they’re built on passion, curiosity, and connection. I believe you can find exceptional artworks at every price level, whether you’re just beginning or deepening a lifelong pursuit. This is a place to discover pieces of meaning, value, and integrity—each with a story worth telling.”

Past Sales

  • Superb Maori Anthropomorphic Pendant, hei tiki, New Zealand

    Superb Maori Anthropomorphic Pendant, hei tiki, New Zealand

  • Rare Xochipala Baby, Middle Preclassic, ca. 1150 B.C. - 550 B.C

    Rare Xochipala Baby, Middle Preclassic, ca. 1150 B.C. - 550 B.C

  • Kongo-Yombe Power Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Kongo-Yombe Power Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • Exceptional Kota Ndassa Reliquary Figure, Gabon

    Exceptional Kota Ndassa Reliquary Figure, Gabon

  • Magnificent Maori House Panel, New Zealand

    Magnificent Maori House Panel, New Zealand

  • Rarotonga or Atiu Pole-Club, akatara, Cook Islands

    Rarotonga or Atiu Pole-Club, akatara, Cook Islands

  • Rare Honduran Marble Vessel, Ulúa Valley, ca. A.D. 900 - 1100

    Rare Honduran Marble Vessel, Ulúa Valley, ca. A.D. 900 - 1100

  • Monumental Chinesco Female Figure, Protoclassic, ca. 100 B.C. - A.D. 250

    Monumental Chinesco Female Figure, Protoclassic, ca. 100 B.C. - A.D. 250

  • Superb Astrolabe Bay, Huon Gulf Mask, Papua New Guinea

    Superb Astrolabe Bay, Huon Gulf Mask, Papua New Guinea

  • Malagan Dance Mouthpiece, Northern New Ireland

    Malagan Dance Mouthpiece, Northern New Ireland

  • Eagle Forehead Mask Nuuchahnulth, Tla’oquiaht, possibly by Sitakanim*, c. 1840-1860

    Eagle Forehead Mask Nuuchahnulth, Tla’oquiaht, possibly by Sitakanim*, c. 1840-1860

  • Kota Reliquary Guardian Figure, Obamba Group, Gabon

    Kota Reliquary Guardian Figure, Obamba Group, Gabon

  • Superb Songye Kifwebe Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Superb Songye Kifwebe Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo

It all starts with curiosity. Maybe you're looking to acquire your first piece. Maybe you're refining a collection you've built over decades. Or maybe you're simply drawn to the power and presence of traditional art. Whatever brings you here, Backlar’s past sales, current offerings, and future finds are shaped by a commitment to integrity, insight, and cultural respect. These artworks aren’t just objects—they’re connections to something deeper. Explore what speaks to you—and trust your eye.