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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Graceful Elegance: Grants Gazelle Horn Plaque Taxidermy Mount
Located in New York, NY
Plaque-Mounted Gazelle Horns, a captivating piece of taxidermy artistry showcasing the unparalleled beauty of Grants Gazelle horns. This meticulously crafted taxidermy mount is a tes...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Horn

Large Natural Silky or Fibrous Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural silky or fibrous malachite originating from Congo. Silky Malachite, which is a copper ore, is known for its rosette crystalline formation, and are often sparkling in ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Decorative Hand-Carved African Sculpture of Kneeling Tribal Man Dark Wood
Located in Draper, UT
Hand-Carved African Sculpture of Kneeling Male made of Dark Wood. Hand-carved in Kenya. This carving is gorgeously detailed with a smooth sculpted face, hair tied back and ears ador...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Oromo-Sidama leather warrior's shield, 1875-1925
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Ethiopian leather warrior's shield made of molded hippopotamus hide. Among the Oromo and Sidama peoples of southern Ethiopia, hide-covered shields connote the courage of warriors and...
Category

Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Coco de Mer
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Polished Coco de Mere from the Seychelles, circa 2000. With documents, see the last picture. Presented on a stand.
Category

1990s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Coconut

Benin African Art Tribal Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque
By People from Benin
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Striking and detailed bronze relief sculpture from Benin, now known as Nigeria, in Africa. This piece was modeled after ancient Benin bronzes, but is from the 20th Century. The intri...
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Azurite with Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Large single crystal of translucent blue azurite with scattered areas that partially altered to green malachite. The azu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

Pair of Mid-20th Century Benin Bronze Large Leopard Statues
Located in London, GB
This pair of casted, stylized, mid 20th century bronze leopards are vintage copies of Benin (modern-day Nigeria) bronze figural sculptures of leopards. These large and impressive p...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Botryoidal Malachite Vug
Located in New York, NY
The velvety, druze-coated interior of this vug or natural crystal-lined rock crevice is filled with an abundance of beautifully formed deep emerald green botryoidal malachite crystal...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Congolese Fang Carved Mask Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
Congolese Fang Carved Mask Sculpture on a metal base. A "fang mask" refers to a type of ceremonial mask created by the Fang people, an ethnic group from Central Africa, primarily fo...
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Cerussite From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Rich cluster of many intersecting yellow mimetite crystals. Very lustrous, good color. The crystals are elongated and co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Collection of Amethyst, Celestite & Limonite Quartz Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful collection of three large cabinet mineral specimens including amethyst, blue celestite and limonite quartz presented on our medium painted plaster bases. Together, these specimens form a vibrant collection for display, showcasing beautiful colours and shapes formed by nature over millions of years. More details on the individual specimens below: A: Limonite Quartz plate...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Dioptase with Calcite
Located in New York, NY
The name “dioptase” comes from Greek, roughly translates to "to see through," and references the visibility of the cleavage plains within the translucent, brilliantly emerald green c...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matched Pair Split Ammonite fossil mineral specimens Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Measures: 4 x 3.25 x 0.25 in. / 10 x 8 x 1 cm Height on custom display stands: 6.25 in. / 16 cm An excellent quality split ammonite fossil. We hand pick each set. Ammonites were cephalopods that resembled a squid with a shell. The predatory mollusks had eyes, tentacles, and spiral shells...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Rhodochrosite from N'Chwaning Mine, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
From N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. Transparent deep-red scalenohedral rhodochrosite crystal with lustrous faces. The rhodochrosite ...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Blue Celestite Cluster From Sankoany, Ketsepy Mahajanga, Madagascar (6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This unique Madagascan Blue Celestite Cluster exhibits large, gem crystals of remarkable quality, featuring prism faces and sharp chisel-terminations - surpassing the average blue-gr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Mimetite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Rich cluster of many intersecting yellow mimetite crystals. Very lustrous, good color. The crystals are elongated and co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Pair of Polished Cut Ammonites with Crystalline Chambers
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of cut and polished ammonites with crystalline chambers originating from Madagascar. Once living creatures, these ammonites have developed their flowing colours and patterns d...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber

Mimetite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Rich cluster of many intersecting yellow mimetite crystals. Very lustrous, good color. The crystals are elongated and co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Blue Celestite Cluster From Sankoany, Ketsepy Mahajanga, Madagascar (6.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This unique Madagascan Blue Celestite Cluster exhibits large, gem crystals of remarkable quality, featuring prism faces and sharp chisel-terminations - surpassing the average blue-gr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Abyssinian Ground Hornbill taxidermy on a Natural base-Bucorvus abyssinicus
Located in Leuven , BE
Abyssinian Ground Hornbill taxidermy on a Natural base-Bucorvus abyssinicus (Cites NL) Provenance: Private collection Brussels The Ground Hornbill is a particularly spectacular rep...
Category

1960s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Large Natural Chalcedony Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural Chalcedony plate specimen originating from Madagascar. Chalcedony, from the Latin Chalcedonian, is a compact variety of microcrystalline...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber

Magnificent Benin Oba And His Queen Cast Bronzes, Lost Wax Method, Nigeria
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Outstanding Benin Oba and his Queen, Lost Wax 'Bronze' Sculptures from the late 20th century Superbly cast and highly decorative contemporary pieces, not historical The centuries ol...
Category

Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Wood Mortar from Congo
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely piece with subtle patina.
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Early 19th Century Primitive Wood Mortar From Congo
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking piece, with history and subtle wear.
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Museum Quality Dioptase on Plancheite
Located in New York, NY
This truly one of a kind, show-stopping piece from the DRC brings serious presence. With thumb-size dioptase crystals – the largest measuring an 3.8 cm long by 1.6 cm in diameter – o...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Fossil Prepped Ammonite From Madagascar
Located in New York, NY
Madagascar ammonites can date as far back as 110 million years. This 1.31 lb. specimen has been expertly fossil cleaned or prepped to reveal the finely formed spines and shell. Ammon...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Other

Genuine Green Fluorite from Namibia (3 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Transparent green cubic fluorite crystals with slightly textured crystal faces that are composed of microscopic octahedral faces. The bright green color is very good for this classic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Ammonite pair on metal base
Located in BAARN, UT
110 million years old. Cut into two pieces and placed on a custom made metal base.
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Other

Polished Labradorite Freeform from Madagascar (13 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Top quality, hand polished Labradorite freeform with beautiful iridescent play of colors of blue, yellow and red which is caused by internal fractures in the mineral that reflect lig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Ebony Benin Kingdom, Bust Carving Of A Young Nigerian Warrior, 1970's
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Hand carved ebony hardwood bust of a young Benin warrior Traditionally carved Benin artistry Circa 1970 Height 10.75 inch, Width 5.5 inch, Depth 2.75 inc...
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Blue Celestite Cluster Geode From Sankoany, Ketsepy Mahajanga, Madagascar (5 lbs
Located in New York, NY
This unique Madagascan Blue Celestite Cluster exhibits large, gem crystals of remarkable quality, featuring prism faces and sharp chisel-terminations - surpassing the average blue-gr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Genuine Green Fluorite from Namibia (3 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Transparent green cubic fluorite crystals with slightly textured crystal faces that are composed of microscopic octahedral faces. The bright green color is very good for this classic locality that usually produces darker purple-green fluorite...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Blue Celestite Cluster From Sankoany, Ketsepy Mahajanga, Madagascar (10 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This unique Madagascan Blue Celestite Cluster exhibits large, gem crystals of remarkable quality, featuring prism faces and sharp chisel-terminations - surpassing the average blue-gr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Genuine Polished Malachite and Azurite Freeform (10 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This large, museum-quality piece of freeform Bulls-eye Malachite with Blue Azurite, is hand-polished and sourced from Zaire. This collectors specimen is a rare combination of the two...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Calcite with Hematite inclusions from Tsumeb Mine, Oshikoto, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
Lustrous cluster of rhombohedral formation of calcite with heavy inclusions of brick red hematite. The calcite crystal faces are fully terminated with sharp rhombohedral form in a su...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Blue Celestite Cluster From Sankoany, Ketsepy Mahajanga, Madagascar (13.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This unique Madagascan Blue Celestite Cluster exhibits large, gem crystals of remarkable quality, featuring prism faces and sharp chisel-terminations - surpassing the average blue-gr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Slice cut agate geode specimen
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Slice cut agate geode specimen from Botswana in shades of brown and white, mounted on a custom stand.
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Old African Cup With Heads
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/4911 - Unusual cup that comes from Rwanda, formerly Zaire, Democratic Republic of the Congo. I bought it at an exibition, from a young African man well known to dealers in Paris. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Genuine Polished Malachite and Azurite Freeform (9.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This large, museum-quality piece of freeform Bulls-eye Malachite with Blue Azurite, is hand-polished and sourced from Zaire. This collectors specimen is a rare combination of the two...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the Bura tribe's burial ritual. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Bi Color Tourmaline from Paraiba Mine, Sao Jose da Batalha, Paraiba, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
From Paraiba Mine, Sao Jose da Batalha, Paraiba, Brazil Single lustrous bi-colored translucent elbaite tourmaline with blue gray bottom zone and raspberry-p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Other

Miniature Baule Chair
By Baule Tribe
Located in Chicago, IL
Noted for its individualistic, egalitarian, and progressive society, the Baule of Cote D'Ivoire were master craftspeople. This chair features their characteristically well polished w...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Buried with their flared mouths facing down, these cylindrical storage vessels protected the deceased's possessions as they transitioned to the afterl...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the Bura tribe's burial ritual. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Azurite with Cerussite From Namibia
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous specimen from Tsumeb, Namibia features large, fully formed, deep blue azurite crystals with amazing luster growing with gemmy reticulated cerussite crystals. The sparkl...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other

Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand. A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space! Dimensions: (approx) Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep; Mask only: 15" Tall; 7 lbs total Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. Excellent Condition: Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example Primitive Arts Of Africa: Among the Suku of the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks plays crucial role in protecting boys during initiation, the vulnerable period between boyhood and manhood. The power contained in Hemba masks...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Raffia, Wood

Mayemba Bronze African Women Sculpture, Congo, 2002
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bronze sculpture by Mayemba (1946-), Congo, 2002. Two African women with trays. Bronze sculpture on a wooden base (palmwood?). Measures: height : 15.75"(33cm), width : 6.9"(16cm), de...
Category

Early 2000s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Old wooden hut door from Cameroon, decorated with carved crocodile, bird, snake and a knife within geometric ornament in the traditional ethnic style. Superb old door African sculpt...
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cerussite Sixling Twin From Tsumeb Mine, Namibia // 64.72 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This genuine sixling twin or cerussite gem crystals twinned on all axes to form a twinned cluster with six points comes out of the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia. Gem-...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Cerrusite on Rosasite From Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
This singular combination piece out of the Tsumeb mine, Namibia, was sourced in the 1970s. Large, abundant, gemmy cerrusite crystals on almost shockingly vibrant turquoise-hued rosas...
Category

1970s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Other

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Double Terminated Black Tourmaline Cluster From Namibia
Located in New York, NY
This sizable, inky schorl specimen from Namibia is a unique acquisition for its incredible luster and the fact that the double terminated crystals grow in a cluster. Any visible "imp...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Tourmaline, Other

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Cotton

Mother and Child , Cameroon, Mabea, 1920-1930, Provenance R. Caillois-P.Ratton
Located in Leuven , BE
Standing Fang Mabea Maternity of Museum quality, holding a pestle with both her hands. The mother's head is slightly turned to the left, while the child, which she carries on her bac...
Category

1920s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood

1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls On Wood Bases
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls Made with wood, beads and cowrie shells Metal Earings Some cracks in the shells on top of the head
Category

1990s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Wood, Beads

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited with its truncated almond-shaped face, is made of wound copper, hammered brass and wood. Reliquary figures were used as guardians to protect the revered bones of venerated family ancestors and leaders and ward off unwanted spirits. These figures are meant to embody intense powers and were also commonly used in communal rites and ritual performances. This particular piece came from an American collector who traveled the African continent and collected African artifacts for over 50 years. This piece has a beautiful, organically aged patina acquired naturally over time and use. It is mounted on a custom wooden display stand. We believe it dates back to the early to mid-1900s but could be older. We are listing as 20th century because we did not have it appraised. This African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota (Bakota) Mohongwe Peoples decorative art would clearly stand out as part of a collection or by itself in any setting. Truly unique, eye-catching and engaging. Dimensions on stand: 25 3/4" High, 7" Wide, 5 1/2" Deep Kota Reliquary...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Polished Petrified Wood Sphere from Madagascar (5.5", 7.3 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand polished petrified wood sphere from Madagascar. It has an amazing pattern with vibrant hues of brown, yellow, and orange. Fossilized Petrified Wood, which is also known as Agatized...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Other

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