African Artefacts
Vintage Rug Handmade Carpet Traditional Turkish Rug CHR62
Located in Hampshire, GB
mind. This rug draws ideas from historical artefacts; for example, the handwoven birds on the rug are
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Vintage 1960s Turkish Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Organic Material, Cotton, Wool
Vintage Butterscotch Berber Moroccan Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
, costumes or ceramics, Berber jewelry has entered private and public collections of North African artefacts.
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
Surrealist Painting on Paper, 'Godot', Artefacts of Civilisations Lost
Located in Cotignac, FR
, 'Waiting for Godot' in which someone is expected to arrive but never does). The African tribal figures
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.08 in
Two Fine Yaka Ornamental Figural Wood Combs Cisakulo West Africa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
also as items of decoration and adornment.
Within the Asante Akan Kingdom of West Africa, these combs
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
A. J. Bennett - Light and Shade - Post Impressionist Painting, South Africa 1919
Located in Meinisberg, CH
A. J. Bennett
(South African, fl. Early 20th century)
Light and Shade
• Oil on canvas artist
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1910s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
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H 21.07 in W 16.15 in D 0.79 in
Oriented Stone Meteorite
Located in London, GB
Earth in the North African desert. Beautiful regmaglypts radiate from the apex of its cone shaped nose
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
A Rare Wood Ear Ornament
Located in London, GB
Artefacts of the Pacific, Africa and teh Americas, The James Hooper Collection’ 1975, plate 216, no. ‘1718
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Antique 19th Century Paraguayan Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
18 Karat Gold 3.76 Carat Oval Pink Tourmaline Ring
By Deborah Murdoch
Located in Scotland, GB
3.76ct Natural African Hot Pink Tourmaline Stone. The ring band is slightly planished giving that
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 6.58 Carat Round Aquamarine Ring
By Deborah Murdoch
Located in Scotland, GB
Round Natural African Aquamarine Stone. The double ring band is slightly planished giving that textural
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian HOME SERVICE HELMET of the WELSH REGIMENT
Located in TEYJAT, FR
; the 1st Battalion moved to Pembroke Dock in December 1893 where almost all the regiment's artefacts
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Antique Late 19th Century British Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Felt, Cork
The World of ISLAM. Faith, People, Culture Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
rich civilisation.
The central area and period of Islamic greatness - the Middle East and North Africa
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Late 20th Century British Islamic Books
Materials
Paper
Symbolist Painting by Enrico Prometti Italy Midcentury Abstract 1967
By Enrico Prometti
Located in FR
red textured paper fabric
Known for his African inspired Symbolist Abstract Art
Provenance from the
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Mid-20th Century Symbolist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Textile, Paint, Mixed Media, Pencil
Symbolist Painting by Enrico Prometti Italy Midcentury Abstract
By Enrico Prometti
Located in FR
Known for his African inspired Primitive Symbolist Abstract Art
Provenance from the estate of Italian
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Mid-20th Century Symbolist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Eighties Carpet Designed by Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo, 'Corneille'
By Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo (Corneille)
Located in Antwerp, BE
began collecting African art. These artefacts became evident in his works, which began to take on a more
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
H 0.79 in W 78.75 in D 108.27 in
Balsamarium shaped as a Bust of a Black Boy - Roman, 1st – 2nd Century AD
Located in Bruxelles, BE
depicting a young black African boy. His youthful face has been meticulously executed to the finest detail
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Models and Mini...
Materials
Silver, Bronze
H 3.94 in W 2.37 in D 0.99 in
1950s Art Deco Style Figurative Painting with Horses by Porter Woodruff, Framed
By Porter Woodruff
Located in Morristown, NJ
expertise in handling antiques, works of art and fragile artefacts.
Dimensions:
11.5"h x 15.5"w (sight
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Vintage 1950s Tunisian Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 12.5 in W 17.5 in D 0.5 in
Chippendale Style English Wood Coffee Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Equatorial Africa, was used in the construction of this piece of furniture. This sophisticated material has a
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Early 20th Century British Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
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FRUIT FOR SALE
By Frances H. Gearhart
Located in Santa Monica, CA
FRANCES H. GEARHART and Sisters (THE GEARHARTS)
FRUIT FOR SALE c.1928
Color block print. Unsigned. This is an original block print from “Let’s Play”, an intended but unpublish...
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1920s American Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut, Linocut
God's Gift Watercolor Painting signed by E. Lochlilar 1915
Located in Newmanstown, PA
God's Gift Watercolor 1915. Beautiful and Emotional Masterpiece signed by E. Lochlilar
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Vintage 1910s Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Tropic Fruit
By Howard Hodgkin
Located in London, GB
80 x 94 cms (31.5 x 37 ins)
Edition of 100
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1980s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Color, Screen
Nudo maschile nella posa di un satiro dormiente. XIX secolo
Located in Firenze, IT
Disegno del nudo maschile.
Dal 19 ° secolo
Disegno su carta leggermente colorata.
In buone condizioni.
Il disegno rappresenta un uomo sdraiato, che si abbandona al sonno.
In una posa...
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19th Century Academic Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Carbon Pencil
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H 13.39 in W 18.51 in D 0.04 in
Papau New Guinea Sentani Mounted Nephrite Axe, Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Large and exceptional vintage tribal carved green jade/nephrite axe from Sentani, Papau New Guinea. The Axe is mounted in a custom made bronze base and is not marked. In good conditi...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects
Materials
Stone
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H 17.72 in W 3.94 in D 3.35 in
Set of Three Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prows on Stands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of three carved wood crocodile head boat prows from Papua New Guinea. These mid-20th century Papua New Guinean boat prows have been carved out of wood and each feature t...
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects
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Iron, Metal
H 19.5 in W 33.5 in D 13.25 in
necklace of Pearl with a lock with ruby and diamonds 10k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
10k yellow gold with silver lock set with ruby and rose diamonds on a pearl necklace - 60 cm long
detailed description
the length of the necklace is 60 cm long by 3.8 mm wide
th...
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Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
No Reserve
H 0.23 in W 0.99 in L 23.63 in
The Palm Beach Costume Jewelry Turquoise Bead Look Necklace by Clive Kandel
By Magnificent Costume Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our Palm Beach Look collection features an elegant strand of man-made 16mm turquoise beads interspersed with gilt and diamante enamel set rondels made to an 18-inch length silk stru...
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2010s North American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gilt Metal
Natural Pink Salmon Coral Necklace
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This beautiful natural pink salmon coral necklace is a unique and eye-catching piece that is sure to make a statement. The necklace features a strand of elegant coral beads, each wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Coral
Antique 14K Gold Red Coral Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique seven-strand red coral cannetille beaded necklace. The coral beads are barrel-shaped and the round clasp is made of 14 karat yellow gold. The clasp is absolutely g...
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Necklace pearl beads with white gold lock set with sapphire and diamonds 14k
Located in The Hague, ZH
Pearl necklace with a 14k clasp set with sapphire and single/brilliant cut diamond 0.60 ct - F/G - VS/SI - L 42 cm
detailed description
The length of the necklace is 42 cm long
th...
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2010s Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
No Reserve
H 0.63 in W 0.6 in L 16.54 in
Multi-Strand Natural Coral Beads and Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Estate Coral Necklace
The necklace is 20K & 23K Yellow Gold
The beads are natural coral.
The necklace is 21" Long.
The necklace weighs 30.7 grams
We believe this is from India.
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20th Century Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Daniel Bouesso « Christ Head » Wenge circa 1930 African Art
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Original sculpture, representing the head of Christ, made by Daniel BOUESSO. It represents Christ wearing the crown of thorns, with his eyes closed. His face is filled with a certain...
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Mid-20th Century African Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Cowrie, Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio
By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea shells. The curvilinear forms are the result of an extensive research and innovation pro...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Walnut
A Qashqai Rug circa 1920
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Qashqai Rug circa 1920. Hand-Knotted, made of 100% wool yarn.
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Vintage 1920s Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Set of TWO Framed Prints of Citrus Fruit Study from originals of 1886, New
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a set of TWO digitally remastered prints of Citrus Fruit studies, hand coloured and framed, originally from American water colours from Circa 1886.
This exquisite PAIR of ...
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2010s British American Classical Prints
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 1.58 in
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Endangered - African Lion
By Erik Hijweege
Located in New York, NY
. The depictions of species like the polar bear, bison, gorilla and elephant seem like artefacts from
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Photography
Shilluk Tribal Crocodile shield and Oryx Horn Spears, Southern Sudan c.1880
Located in London, GB
artefacts date from the late 1800's from the Upper Nile region of Africa.
They are believed to have
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Antique 1880s South Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art
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Crocodile, Horn
H 78.75 in W 1.97 in D 2.37 in
Unbearable Lightness, hand found book, stainless pins, unique, cut paper, framed
Located in Toronto, Ontario
objects, and hand-printed works on paper, Law presents a collection of evolving artefacts transitioning
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Adhesive, Found Objects
H 50.5 in W 63 in D 2.5 in
Early 20th Century Punu Mask from Gabon
Located in Edinburgh, GB
stronger spirit of artistic interpretation.
This mask is a gem for collectors and African art lovers
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Vintage 1910s Gabonese Tribal Masks
Antique north african artefact rug
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
One of a kind antique rug, ealry 20th century. Very hard to find collectors rug.
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Conrad Hicks, "Artefact", Wrought Iron and Copper Chair
By Conrad Hicks
Located in Capetown, ZA
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'Artefact Chair' is from Conrad's first solo exhibition at Southern Guild, 'Implement'.
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Chairs
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Ghyczy 1980s Side Table
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Weesp, NL
cultures that have intrigued Peter Ghyczy. The use of gold in the Orient, the ageing of artefacts in Egypt
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of William Haines Armature Floor Lamps
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
until now. The African Tribal figures are a later addition as in many cases the artefacts that were
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Ecuadorian Rug by Olga Fisch
By Olga Fisch
Located in New York, NY
, Fisch had traveled throughout the Mediterranean, South America and Africa. Finally, the couple settled
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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fragment de Venus (Fragmented Venus)
By Arman
Located in San Francisco, CA
excesses of the consumer society. Arman was also an avid collector of objects, artefacts and works of art
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Moroccan Berber Carpet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
are a link to some of the oldest discovered human artefacts, including the ancient Venus figurines of
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Peter Hayes "Head" ceramic sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
of artefacts and objects from other cultures and other times, but that remain timeless.
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British Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Burnished Jade Green Bottle Vase by Peter Hayes, circa 1984
By Peter Hayes
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
Birmingham College of Art before travelling extensively in Africa. Over the course of several years, he
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Vintage 1980s English Vases
Materials
Pottery
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African Artefacts For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of African artefacts available for sale. Each of these unique African artefacts was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bronze and fabric. African artefacts have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. African artefacts bearing Art Deco or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. African artefacts have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo (Corneille) and Porter Woodruff are consistently popular.
How Much are African Artefacts?
African artefacts can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,065, while the lowest priced sells for $698 and the highest can go for as much as $46,500.
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