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Old Original Map of Africa and Arabia, 1848
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Africa et Arabia'. Old map of Africa and Arabia originating from 'Orbis
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1840s African And Antique

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Paper

Antique Print of the African and European Wildcat by Schinz, 'c.1830'
Located in Langweer, NL
of the African and European wildcat. This print originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen der
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Mid-19th Century African And Antique

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Paper

3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
3 carved wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia These are unusual pieces
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19th Century Folk Art African And Antique

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Pine

French Antique Map of Northern Africa and Libya, c.1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Marok, Alger et Tunis - Etat de Tripoli'. Map of Northern Africa and Libya
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19th Century African And Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of the Coast of Africa and the Cape Verde Islands, ca.1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Africa titled 'Isles du Cap Verd Coste et Pays des Negres'. Antique map of the
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1680s African And Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of Africa and Arabia with Inset Map of Ethiopia and Eritrea, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Mittel- und Nord-Africa (östl. Theil) und Arabien'. This map depicts North and
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19th Century African And Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of North Africa and South Africa by Black, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Africa north part - Africa south part'. Old map of Africa showing the region of
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19th Century African And Antique

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Paper

Antique Decorative Coloured Map of South Africa and Madagascar, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
The map of South Africa is from the Blackie & Son Atlas, published in 1882. This historical map is
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1880s African And Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of the Northern Coast of Africa and Southern Europe, circa 1745
By Covens & Mortier
Located in Langweer, NL
-colored map of the northern coast of Africa, Spain, Italy and the Mediterranean with the islands of
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Mid-18th Century African And Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of Western Africa and the Cape Verde Islands by Coronelli, 1691
By Vincenzo Coronelli
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Bocche del Fiume Negro et Isole di Capo Verde'. Antique map of Western Africa
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Late 17th Century Italian African And Antique

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Paper

A Pair of Continental Paintings, Depicting Allegories Of Africa and Asia
Located in Dallas, TX
A Pair of continental paintings, Depicting allegories, two of the Continents the Americas and Eurasia. 19th Century ( second half ) MEASUREMENTS: Frame 63.75" H x 13.25" W x 1.75" ...
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19th Century English Baroque African And Antique

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Paint

Vintage African Tuareg Mat
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Texture Reed Origin Africa Age Antique/Vintage
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1920s North African African And Antique

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Leather, Reed

Mehraban Vintage African Tuareg Mat
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
& Leather Texture Pile Weave Origin Africa Age Antique/Vintage
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Early 1900s North African African And Antique

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Leather, Reed

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 African And Antique

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Wool

855 - Ancient African Kilim
Located in Paris, FR
855 - ancient African Kilim.
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1920s Algerian Kilim African And Antique

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Wool

855 - Ancient African Kilim
855 - Ancient African Kilim
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W 70.87 in L 124.02 in
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 African And Antique

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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 African And Antique

681 - Vintage Tribal African Rug, 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Fabulous vintage North African rug from the 20th century. Although not many people are aware of
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1920s Maghreb International Style African And Antique

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Wool

681 -  Vintage Tribal African Rug, 20th Century
681 -  Vintage Tribal African Rug, 20th Century
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W 29.93 in L 37.01 in
1917 original poster by Lucien Jonas - African Army and Colonial Troops Day
By Lucien Jonas
Located in PARIS, FR
visual masterpiece serves as a poignant tribute to the valor and dedication of the Army of Africa and
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1910s African And Antique

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Lithograph, Paper, Linen

All Over Medallion Village Moroccan Rug - Red Blue and Yellow Accents
Located in New York, NY
Moroccan village carpet with an all-over, medallion themed design. Bright, sharp colors are contrasted by the traditional creamy wool color that makes up the base of the field for th...
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Late 19th Century African African And Antique

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Wool

Antique African Neolithic Era Marble Bracelet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Antique handmade African Neolithic era marble bracelet. These marble bracelets were hand carved
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15th Century and Earlier North African Prehistoric African And Antique

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Marble

Antique African Neolithic Era Marble Bracelet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Antique handmade African Neolithic era marble bracelet. These marble bracelets were hand carved
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15th Century and Earlier North African Prehistoric African And Antique

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Marble

Moroccan Medallion Brown and Beige
Located in New York, NY
Moroccan runner with tribal medallion - antique - 1930s
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Early 20th Century African And Antique

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Wool

Village Moroccan Pink and Brown
Located in New York, NY
Traditional village rug made in Morocco, likely by a notable Tribal group. Pattern is designed without an outline and made entirely from memory.
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Early 20th Century Moroccan African And Antique

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Wool

Deep Red and Brown Wool Moroccan
Located in New York, NY
Moroccan rug in deep brown blue black purple combo, bringing in a sort of red look to the rug. medium pile.
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Early 20th Century African And Antique

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Wool

Fine Antique Saharan Mauritanian Tuareg Reed and Leather Rug
Located in Milan, IT
dividers. In ‘African Nomadic Architecture’ (1995), Labelle Prussin describes these mats as essential ‘to
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Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal African And Antique

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Leather, Reed

Sixteen Pink and Orange Motif Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Perfect antique Moroccan rug in pinks, purples, oranges and organic lines/shapes with 16 motifs
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Early 20th Century African And Antique

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Wool

Rare Antique Mauritanian Sahara Tuareg Leather and Reed Square Rug
Located in Milan, IT
dividers. In ‘African Nomadic Architecture’ (1995), Labelle Prussin describes these mats as essential ‘to
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Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal African And Antique

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Leather, Reed

Rare Antique Mauritanian Saharan Tuareg Leather and Reed Large Rug
Located in Milan, IT
dividers. In ‘African Nomadic Architecture’ (1995), Labelle Prussin describes these mats as essential ‘to
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1920s Mauritanian Tribal African And Antique

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Leather, Reed

Abstract Tribal Rug in Blacks Orange and Cream
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Tribal Rug in Blacks Orange and Cream
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Early 20th Century African And Antique

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Wool

Early and Rare Abstract Rehamna Berber Carpet
Located in Milan, IT
The carpets of the Rehamna derive from the Haouz, a landscape of hills and plains situated between the Middle Atlas and the Atlantic ocean mostly inhabited by Arabic groups and arabi...
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1920s Moroccan Tribal African And Antique

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Wool

Village Rug in Earth Tones and Purple Accented Field
Located in New York, NY
Village rug in purple and light earth tones
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Early 20th Century African And Antique

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Wool

Red and White Box Blue Trim Moroccan Village Rug
Located in New York, NY
This hand-knotted village rug features a box pattern throughout, shaped with blue threads to create cream and red colored boxes all over.
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Early 20th Century African And Antique

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Wool

Allover Village Rug in Trellis Pattern Black and Cream
Located in New York, NY
Moroccan village rug
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Early 20th Century African And Antique

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Wool

Early and Rare Abstract Rehamna Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The carpets of the Rehamna derive from the so called 'Haouz,' a landscape of hills and plains situated between the Middle Atlas and the Atlantic Ocean mostly inhabited by Arabic grou...
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1920s Moroccan Tribal African And Antique

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Wool

Antique Map of North-Western and South Africa by A.K. Johnston, 1865
Located in Langweer, NL
Two maps on one sheet titled 'North-Western Africa' and 'Southern Africa'. Depicting Morocco
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Mid-19th Century African And Antique

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Paper

Double Diamond in Dark Browns Blues and Bright Orange Moroccan
Located in New York, NY
Double Diamond in Dark Browns Blues and Bright Orange Moroccan
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Early 20th Century African And Antique

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Wool

Floral Organic Wool in Tones of Brown Grey and Green
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful antique carpet is truly one-of-a-kind, with its geometric floral prints covering the all-over field, the rich golden hues of yellow and brown make this a brilliant add...
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Early 20th Century African And Antique

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Wool

Extremely Fine Antique Silk and Wool Kilim with Anthropomorphic Figures
Located in Milan, IT
An extremely fine pillow case from the Gafsa region in central Tunisia, exquisitely woven in wool with silk details, decorated by geometric motifs arranged along horizontal compartme...
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Early 20th Century Tunisian Tribal African And Antique

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Silk, Wool

Diamond Red and Cream Wool Moroccan Rug Black Accent Lines
Located in New York, NY
Diamond pattern village rug from Morocco, early to mid 20th century
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Early 20th Century African And Antique

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Wool

Black and White Diamond Pattern Moroccan Rug - Light Wear Throughout
Located in New York, NY
Showing signs of light use throughout, this diamond pattern rug from Moroccan made entirely of wool is a wonderful addition to any bedroom, water closet or studio space.
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Early 20th Century African And Antique

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Wool

Moroccan Geometric in Red with Accents of Blue Green and Purple
Located in New York, NY
Moroccan Geometric in Red with Accents of Blue Green and Purple
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Early 20th Century African And Antique

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Wool

Butterscotch Brown and Sky Blue Moroccan Wool Rug in Square Shape
Located in New York, NY
Greens, browns and blues in a 100% wool make this piece a one of a kind Moroccan rug.
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1920s Moroccan African And Antique

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Wool

Early and Unusual Loop-Pile Beni Ouarain Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The Beni Ouarain confederation is composed of seventeen tribes inhabiting the high mountain region of the northeastern Middle Atlas. Their rugs differ from other Berber weavings in t...
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1920s Moroccan Tribal African And Antique

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Wool

Allover Moroccan Village Rug in Pear Green Clay Red and Faded Black
Located in New York, NY
Village rug from Morocco - early to mid 20th century
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Early 20th Century African And Antique

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Wool

Antique Moroccan Kilim with Embroidery in Red, Orange, Gray and Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Moroccan Kilim with Embroidery in Red, Orange, Gray and Brown, S12-0601, 1930's Antique Moroccan Kilim Rug . This brilliant kilim displays faded orange-red, yellow, red, bro...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Kilim African And Antique

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Wool

Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Moroccan Rug 3'6'' x 12'6''.
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19th Century African African And Antique

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Wool

Moroccan Rug
Moroccan Rug
W 42 in L 150 in
Moroccan Tuareg Stool, Vintage, 20th Century, Wood and Leather, In Stock
Located in Loria, IT
The Tuareg mat we present brings together the distinguishing features of a Tuareg nomads' tent decor and the rigor of contemporary design. To offer our furniture a fascinating combin...
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Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Tribal African And Antique

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Leather, Wood

Rug of Mauritania, Vintage, 20th Century, Wood and Leather, Kilim, In Stock
Located in Loria, IT
The Tuareg mat we present brings together the distinguishing features of a Tuareg nomads' tent decor and the rigor of contemporary design. To offer our furniture a fascinating combin...
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Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Tribal African And Antique

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Leather, Wood

19th /early 20th C. Tuareg Leather & Reed Hand-Woven Carpet, Sahara Desert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
19th C. Tuareg Leather & Reed Hand-Woven Carpet, Sahara Desert W: 11'5" by D: 6' (aprox.).
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Early 1900s South African Tribal African And Antique

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Leather, Reed

Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844. Hand colored. Good
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1840s Modern African And Antique

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Lithograph

Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph realized by Auguste Wahlen in 1844. Hand colored. Good
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1840s Modern African And Antique

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Lithograph

Set of Three Antique Maps of Africa by Colton (circa 1855)
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of three individual maps of Africa including 'North West Africa', 'North Eastern Africa' and
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Mid-19th Century African And Antique

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Paper

Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844. Hand colored. Good
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1840s Modern African And Antique

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Lithograph

Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844. Hand colored. Good
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1840s Modern African And Antique

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Lithograph

Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844. Hand colored. Good
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1840s Modern African And Antique

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Lithograph

Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844. Hand colored. Good
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1840s Modern African And Antique

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Lithograph

Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844. Hand colored. Good
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1840s Modern African And Antique

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Lithograph

Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Africa is a lithograph realized by Auguste Wahlen in 1844. Hand colored. Good condition. At the
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1840s Modern African And Antique

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Lithograph

Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844. Hand colored. Good
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1840s Modern African And Antique

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Lithograph

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African And Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic African and antique available at 1stDibs. An African and antique — often made from fabric, wool and paper — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an African and antique, we have 614 options in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an African and antique — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An African and antique, designed in the Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. antique textiles galleries, Andrianna Shamaris and Senufo each produced at least one beautiful African and antique that is worth considering.

How Much is an African And Antique?

Prices for an African and antique can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $25 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $744.
Questions About African And Antique
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    African 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, 2022
    African 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    African 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Comparable 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    African 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African 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, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    An 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, 2022
    What 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    One 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, 2023
    Some 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African 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, 2021
    There 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, 2022
    The 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, 2023
    Traditional 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.