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Antique 20th Century North African Clay Pot Signed Sabiha - 2Y526
Antique 20th Century North African Clay Pot Signed Sabiha - 2Y526

Antique 20th Century North African Clay Pot Signed Sabiha - 2Y526

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This antique North African clay pot, signed Sabiha, is an authentic and unique piece from the 20th

Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Clay

Hammered Copper Wall Relief of African Pots, Congo 1960s, in the Style of Baruti
Hammered Copper Wall Relief of African Pots, Congo 1960s, in the Style of Baruti

Hammered Copper Wall Relief of African Pots, Congo 1960s, in the Style of Baruti

Located in Antwerp, BE

relief, created in Congo around the 1960s–1970s, depicts a series of traditional African clay pots in a

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century African Tribal Clay Pot
Early 20th Century African Tribal Clay Pot

Early 20th Century African Tribal Clay Pot

Located in Wainscott, NY

Early 20th Century African Tribal Clay Pot Fashioned from locally sourced clay using ancient

Category

20th Century Malian Vases

Materials

Clay, Paint

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19th Century Bulbous African Clay Storage Pot / Jar
19th Century Bulbous African Clay Storage Pot / Jar

19th Century Bulbous African Clay Storage Pot / Jar

Located in Pickering, North Yorkshire

A lovely squat and bulbous African earthenware / clay storage jar.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Urns

Materials

Clay

African Shona Pot
African Shona Pot

African Shona Pot

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H 10 in Dm 10.5 in

African Shona Pot

Located in Wainscott, NY

This is a pot made in Southern Africa by the Shona peoples. The pots are typically used to carry

Category

20th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Clay

Mid-20th Century Zulu Ceramic Beer Pot, South Africa
Mid-20th Century Zulu Ceramic Beer Pot, South Africa

Mid-20th Century Zulu Ceramic Beer Pot, South Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by ZENA KRUZICK Mid-20th Century Zulu Ceramic Beer Pot, South Africa This large beer

Category

Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Vases

Materials

Clay

19th Century African Red Clay Water Pot from Mali
19th Century African Red Clay Water Pot from Mali

19th Century African Red Clay Water Pot from Mali

Located in Wainscott, NY

19th century African red clay water pot. This piece is from Mali. This generous size pot features

Category

Antique 19th Century Malian Ceramics

Materials

Clay

south african clay pot with Lid
south african clay pot with Lid

south african clay pot with Lid

Located in St. Helena, CA

only a few artists know the technique in making these Nunuma Clay Pots or Burkina Faso. these rare

Category

Vintage 1940s South African Pottery

Materials

Clay

Lobi Pot, West Africa, circa 1940s
Lobi Pot, West Africa, circa 1940s

Lobi Pot, West Africa, circa 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A clay pot from the Burkina Faso region of West Africa.

Category

Vintage 1940s Burkinabe Pottery

Materials

Clay

Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Arch Etchings
Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Arch Etchings

Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Arch Etchings

Located in Amarillo, TX

White clay zulu pot with intricate arch carvings.

Category

Early 20th Century South African Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Clay

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By Robert and Jean Cloutier

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

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Materials

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Located in Newfoundland, PA

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Located in Brussels, BE

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Materials

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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$142,854

H 96.86 in W 169.3 in D 2.76 in

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Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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By Pemba

Located in Antwerp, BE

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Category

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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By Kalumba Tshung Manu Gabriel

Located in Antwerp, BE

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Category

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Materials

Copper

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Copper Panel Artwork by Pemba

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$5,647

H 42.92 in W 47.25 in D 1.97 in

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Located in Antwerp, BE

African copper panel artwork by Pemba. Congo.  

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20th Century Congolese Hollywood Regency Decorative Art

Materials

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African Clay Pots For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of African clay pots for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique African clay pots was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic and clay. African clay pots have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are African Clay Pots?

Prices for African clay pots can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, African clay pots begin at $375 and can go as high as $7,500, while the average can fetch as much as $900.
Questions About African Clay Pots
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, clay pots and terracotta pots are not the same. While terracotta pots are a type of clay pot, not all clay pots are terracotta. Terracotta is a clay material that is modeled and fired to create a signature brown-orange color. Clay pots can be created in any color. Browse a range of both clay and terracotta pots on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A terracotta pot is simply a clay pot that has been fired. Clay is just the name of the material that terracotta pots are made out of. Shop an array of terracotta pots from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, clay pots are good for plants. These pots provide a healthy environment for most plants because material's porous nature allows air and moisture to penetrate the sides of the pot. Clay pots can remove excess moisture from the potting soil reducing the chance of root rot.