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Africa: A Large 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
By Nicolas Sanson
Located in Alamo, CA
This large original hand-colored copperplate engraved map of Africa entitled "L'Afrique divisee
Category
Antique 1690s French Maps
Materials
Paper
Large Moroccan Vintage Rug Abstract Design Berber Lilac Gray Teal North African
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Large Moroccan vintage rug abstract design Berber Lilac Gray Teal North African.
A rare vintage
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
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W 74.81 in L 171.26 in
African Tuareg Mat
Located in New York, NY
An african Tuareg Mat depicting with a geometrice design. Tuareg mats are known for their
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Vintage 1930s North African Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Vintage African Rug
Located in New York, NY
Inspirational Mid-Century African rug with an unusual high-low cantaloupe colored pile on a flat
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20th Century North African Organic Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage African Tuareg Mat
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
' 9"
Design Tuareg
Collection Tuareg Mat
Material Reed & Leather
Texture Reed
Origin Africa
Age
Category
Vintage 1950s North African Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Vintage African Tuareg Mat
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
' 0"
Design Reference Tuareg
Collection Tuareg Mat
Material Reed & leather
Texture Reed
Origin Africa
Category
Vintage 1940s North African Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Beautiful Vintage African Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 20th century flat African rug with a tribal design and red and yellow colors, entirely
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Late 20th Century African Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Hemp
Vintage African Tuareg Mat
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This exceptional and one-of-a-kind rug from the African Tuareg tribe features all the Berber
Category
Vintage 1940s North African Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Vintage African Tuareg Mat
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Origin Africa
Age Type antique/vintage.
Category
Vintage 1940s North African Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Vintage African Tuareg Mat
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Origin Africa
Age type antique/vintage.
Category
Vintage 1940s North African Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Vintage African Tuareg Mat
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
"
Design Reference Tuareg
Collection Tuareg Mat
Material Reed & Leather
Texture Reed
Origin Africa
Age
Category
Vintage 1940s North African Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Vintage African Tuareg Mat
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Texture Reed
Origin Africa
Age Type Antique/Vintage.
Category
Vintage 1940s North African Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Vintage African Tuareg Mat
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Tuareg
Collection Tuareg Mat
Material reed & leather
Texture reed
Origin Africa
Age type antique
Category
Vintage 1940s North African Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
African Rug
Located in New York, NY
Our African rug is hand-knotted and made from the finest, hand-carded, hand-spun, naturally dyed
Category
2010s Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mehraban Vintage African Tuareg Mat
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
The power to narrate the story of Africans in this mat is very valuable and treasured. This
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Vintage 1930s North African Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Mehraban Vintage African Tuareg Mat
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
The power to narrate the story of Africans in this mat is very valuable and treasured. This
Category
Vintage 1930s North African Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Mehraban Vintage African Tuareg Mat
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
African Tuareg Mat. Its natural colour scheme adds up to the rustic character in this masterpiece. A
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Vintage 1930s North African Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Mehraban Vintage African Tuareg Mat
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Endow your room with sophistication with our Vintage African Tuareg mat. It highlights the Berber
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Vintage 1930s North African Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Mehraban Vintage African Tuareg Mat
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
"
Design Reference Tuareg
Collection Tuareg Mat
Material Reed & Leather
Texture Reed
Origin Africa
Age
Category
Vintage 1930s North African Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Mehraban Vintage African Tuareg Mat
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Vintage African Tuareg Mat. Its natural colour scheme adds up to the rustic character in this masterpiece
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Vintage 1930s North African Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Vintage African Rug
Located in Baltimore, MD
A positively gorgeous African rug from the region of Morocco or Tunisia. It is an interesting and
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Style African Tribal Flat Weave Kilim
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
With its impeccable and captivating asymmetry, this Vintage Style African Tribal Flat Weave Kilim
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2010s North African Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage African Tuareg Rug
Located in New York, NY
sun dry. Good condition.
Tuareg Reed Rug
North African/Mali
Rug Size
5'10x8'2
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Mehraban Vintage Style African Tribal Flat Weave Kilim
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
With its sophisticated and alluring asymmetry, this Vintage Style African Tribal Flat Weave Kilim
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1990s North African Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Mehraban Vintage Style African Tribal Flat Weave Kilim
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
With its impeccable and captivating asymmetry, this Vintage Style African Tribal Flat Weave Kilim
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2010s North African Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Vintage African Tuareg Mat
Located in Dallas, TX
78410 vintage African Tuareg mat from Morocco 07'09 x 12'01. Full of tiny details and reflecting
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Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Vintage African Tuareg Mat
Located in Dallas, TX
21703 vintage African Tuareg Mat from Morocco 07'09 x 17'10. Full of tiny details and reflecting
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Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Mehraban Vintage Style African Tribal Flat Weave Kilim
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
With its sophisticated and alluring asymmetry, this Vintage Style African Tribal Flat Weave Kilim
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Vintage 1980s North African Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton
African Textile in Geometric Tribal Motifs in Earth Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
African rug with Geometric design rendered in tribal motifs, animals, people on horse back, rug S12
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Early 20th Century North African Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Rug in Natural Fiber with a Touch of African Elegance for Your Home
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
The BHAR rug by the artist Meriem Bouderbala is a true work of art. This unique piece is the result of the artist's innovative approach to merging Eastern and Western visions in her ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Moroccan and North African...
Materials
Seagrass, Natural Fiber, Rush
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W 78.75 in L 78.75 in
Vintage Tribal African Rug, Morocco
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
dyed.Morocco, North Africa, Mid-century Modern, circa 1960s.Dimensions: Width: 65 in (165.1 cm)Length: 101 in
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage North African Embroidered Kilim
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Beautiful handwoven and hand embroidered Berber Kilim. Very good condition and great colors. Warp is cotton, weft and embroidery is made of wool.
The colors of this stunning rug are...
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Moroccan African Tuareg Vintage Runner Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan nomadic African Tuareg rug runner with wo and cotton embroidered geometrical
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1960s Vintage Moroccan Tribal African Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabous authentic 1960s vintage Moroccan tribal African rug.Handwoven by Berber women in Morocco
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Moroccan Vintage Tribal African Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
cor combinationStunning geometrical abstract designs.Morocco, North Africa. Circa 1960sDIMENSIONSW 5
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Raffia
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Raffia
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Raffia
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Raffia
Pictorial Animal Vintage African Chainstitch Textile Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a chain stitch african textile. Cotton backing, polyfill insert provided
18'' x
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20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Textile, Wool
Early 20th Century Geometric African Kuba Cloth
Located in San Francisco, CA
African Kuba cloth. Collection of Lucille A. Lamkin.
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Early 20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs
Moroccan Vintage Beni Ouarain Rug North Africa
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Africa.
Dark black abstract designs in lozenges on a natural cream field lush wool.
Very interesting
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern African Textural Handknotted Grey Natural Wool Runner
Located in New York, NY
Our African runner is hand-knotted, and made from the finest hand-carded, hand-spun naturally dyed
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2010s Afghan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Large Vintage Tunisian North African Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 20th century rug from Tunisia very decorative with a tribal geometrical design and nice colors with a blue field, pink, yellow and green, entirely hand knotted with wool ve...
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Late 20th Century Tunisian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Fine North African Vintage Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful vintage Tunisian rug with a nice tribal design and white, purple, yellow and grey colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Late 20th Century Tunisian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
20th Century White and Brown Roman Coptic Design North Africa Rug, circa 1900s
Located in Firenze, IT
Carpet in natural knotted wool with symmetrical knot, handicraft production of North Africa.
The
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Early 20th Century North African Classical Roman Moroccan and North Afri...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Authentic Tribal Kilim Rug North Africa
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
people of Morocco's Atlas Mountains have passed down the delicate art of rug-weaving. In Northern Africa
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Moroccan Vintage Flat-Weave Kilim Rug North Africa
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan flat-weave Kilim rug, North Africa.
Large size vintage Moroccan rug, handwoven by
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20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Vintage Tribal Kilim Rug Textile North Africa
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Africa. Handwoven clectible Moroccan textile in stripes of red and dark green, black and white
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Moroccan Tribal Wedding Rug with Sequins North Africa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
originate from the North African country of Morocco. These rugs have a rich history dating back centuries
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Moroccan Vintage North African Black Tribal Kilim Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Morocco.Naif design of kamels and geometric designsGreat North African Fk Art tribal carpet.Handknotted in
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1960s Authentic Moroccan Red Tribal Rug North Africa
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
passed down the delicate art of rug-weaving.In Northern Africa rugs are not only a practical asset to the
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Tribal Algerian Rug North African Rugs Carpets
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Long Algerian double sided rug, tribal, Berbere mid-20th century, wool velvet on cotton foundation, wears.
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"Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship with our exquisit...
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Mid-20th Century Algerian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
1960s Moroccan Vintage Ethnic Orange Organic Wool Rug Africa
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
carpet, cod be used as a runner.African Moroccan Tribal Fk Art runner.Great earth organic saffron, amber
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage North African Moroccan Azilal bifurcated Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Beautiful bifurcated vintage Berber rug from the Atlas Mountains. Good full pile condition, all edges original. Great patina and vintage style. Hand-knotted by a tribal woman of the ...
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1990s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage North African Rug with Red and Black Color
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Circa 1940s / Algeria
Size W2550 D1500 mm
Vintage rugs from Algeria. North African rugs are
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Vintage 1940s Algerian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Vintage North African Rug with Orange and Amber Color
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Circa 1940s / Algeria
Size W2400 D970 mm
Vintage rugs from Algeria. North African rugs are
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Vintage 1940s Algerian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton
1940s Moroccan Tribal Rug African Ethnic Textile Floor Covering
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1940s Moroccan Tribal Rug African Ethnic Textile Floor Covering.
Vintage semi antique, Moroccan
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Moroccan Rug North African Tribal Bauhaus Design Djoharian Collection Beige
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Beige Moroccan Amazigh rug North African tribal design - Djoharian Collection.
Berber rugs and
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Rug North African Tribal Bauhaus Design Djoharian Collection Vintage
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Red Vintage Moroccan Amazigh rug North African tribal design - Djoharian Collection
Berber rugs
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal African a for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and wood, every African a was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an African a, we have 8001 options in-stock, while there are 1699 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an African a — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An African a, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made African a has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mehraban Rugs and Andrianna Shamaris are consistently popular.
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The average selling price for an African a at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $2 on the low end and $220,000 for the highest priced.
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- What is an African gourd?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African gourds in the plant family Lagenaria siceraria were often dried, hollowed out and used as storage containers or even musical instruments. These pieces made of gourd are called calabash. Shop an array of African gourd pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an African headrest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African headrests were used to cradle the neck and elevate the head for sleeping. The headrests come in a variety of shapes and sometimes feature intricate designs, even leaving forms of the tree trunks from which they were carved. Shop a collection of African headrests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is African ivory?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021African ivory is a hard, white substance derived from the tusks and teeth of elephants, hippopotami, walruses, warthogs, sperm whales, and narwhals, as well as now-extinct mammoths and mastodons. For millennia, ivory has been a status symbol — it is a rare and alluring material, a luxury product that is derived from elephants, a highly respected animal in Africa and elsewhere.
- What is an African pot?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African pottery is diverse and culturally varied. An African pot can be a simple vessel for food or liquid but many carry social and religious significance. African pottery has always been highly sought after and is beloved by antique collectors worldwide. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique African pottery from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is African art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021African art is painting, sculptures, masks or installations that originate from the African continent. Masquerade, metalwork, sculpture, architecture, fiber art and dance are particularly popular artistic expressions in Africa. Many of these art forms are defined by expressive individualism, an emphasis on the human figure and visual abstraction.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What Africans shields are made out of depends on who made them and when and where they were crafted. However, various types of leather are the most commonly used materials. In Ethiopia, shields are often toughened hippopotamus leather, while Nguni shields are usually cowhide leather. Find a range of African shields on 1stDibs.
- What is African Kuba cloth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African Kuba cloth is woven fabric made of raffia fiber that originates from the Democratic Republic of Congo. After weaving, the material undergoes a hand-tufting process that gives it colorful geometric patterns. Find a variety of Kuba cloth rugs, wall hangings and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is African American quilting?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African American quilting has roots in history during slavery and was a way for African American women to bond. The quilts themselves tell stories of history, teach lessons and are beacons of hope. Shop a collection of African American quilts from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The history of African-American quilting stretches back almost as far as the beginning of the United States itself. The craft began with slave women quilting on plantations and after emancipation, the tradition of quilting continued. Today, there are many African American quilters who are inspired by a number of different quilting traditions. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of African-American quilts from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An African birthing chair is a wooden seat with a sloped back and angled seat. Its original purpose was to help women maintain the proper position to deliver a baby, however many people use them for seating or decoration. On 1stDibs, shop a range of birthing chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What an African drum symbolizes depends on the culture that produced it. Some African tribes believe drums represent self-protection and a willingness to protect the tribe's leaders or royalty. Others associate them with interconnectedness because people often use drums as ways to communicate across great distances. On 1stDibs, find a selection of African drums.
- Are African rubies valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Comparable in quality to the Burmese rubies, African rubies are considered quite valuable. They can cost up to $1,400 per carat depending on the quality.
- What is African art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021African art is simply called African art. Sculpture, pottery, painting, rock art and other works of visual art native to Africa all fall under the umbrella of African art (performance art that originates in Africa will also be called African art). On 1stDibs, there is an exquisite range of African art to choose from.
- What is an African drum called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many kinds of African drums. A popular African drum is called the djembe (pronounced JEM-bay). It is one of the most versatile and widely used percussion instruments worldwide. It is a goblet-shaped drum that is known for its versatile sound. Find a huge variety of musical instruments on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023One of the key characteristics of African art is that it tends to emphasize emotion over realism, so pieces often don't closely resemble their animal or human subjects. In addition, traditional African artists tend to work in three-dimensional formats like sculptures rather than painting or drawing. Also, many pieces have a spiritual meaning to the creators and their cultures. On 1stDibs, shop a range of African art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Some famous African-American artists include Horace Pippin, Augusta Savage, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Aaron Douglas, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kerry James Marshall, Theaster Gates, Sam Gillam, Kara Walker and Kehinde Wiley. Shop a variety of African-American art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- How are African clay pots made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African clay pots are made by coiling the material around a flattened base and then hand-molding it into the desired shape. Then, the piece is sun dried and fired at a low temperature. On 1stDibs, find authentic African clay pots from some of the top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There are varying traditional names for African head wraps, head ties or head scarves — the head wrap may be called “dhuku” (Shona), “duku” (Chichewa) or “gele” (Yoruba). It is worn for various reasons and has various functions. In Nigeria, head wraps can be quite ornamental and elaborate as compared to their conservative counterparts in South Africa. The motifs might include nagas and other mythological beings and are embedded in the textile to convey sacred themes, often including protection of the wearer from evil forces. On 1stDibs, you can find early 20th century tribal head wraps from different parts of Africa.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of West African statues varies from culture to culture. Often, African artisans produce statues to use in religious rituals. They may serve as offerings to gods or perform other functions during ceremonies. Shop a variety of West African statues on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Traditional African wooden art is a term that describes pieces made by artists in Africa using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Examples include masks, figurines and sculptures depicting human and animal figures. Find a collection of traditional African art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
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