African Clay Vessel
20th Century African Clay Vessel
Located in Wainscott, NY
20th century large African clay vessel.
Category
20th Century Senegalese Urns
Materials
Clay
Willem Van Hoof Contemporary African Clay Vessel Vase "Taju" Glazed Earthenware
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Holland, 2022.
Earthenware, glazed.
Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately noticed their
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
$2,028
H 23.27 in W 3.47 in D 11.74 in
Vessel 07 in Smooth Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vessel, as well as forms in
Category
2010s South African Modern Vases
Materials
Clay, Ceramic
$917
H 14.97 in W 10.24 in D 9.45 in
Vessel 05 in Smooth Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vessel, as well as forms in
Category
2010s South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$863 / item
H 20.87 in Dm 5.12 in
Vessel 01 in Natural Smooth Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vessel, as well as forms in
Category
2010s South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Antique North African Red Slip Ware Vase
Located in Katonah, NY
Antique handmade African red slip ware vase. Circa 300-600 CE (AD), this beautiful handmade piece
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Classical Roman Vases
Materials
Clay
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Anga", Blue, Contemporary Clay, African, Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Netherlands.
Exhibitions
Casavells 2023.
Concept
Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
$3,837
H 16.93 in W 13.39 in D 12.6 in
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Taya", Natural Clay, Contemporary African, Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Netherlands.
Exhibitions
Casavells 2023.
Concept
Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
$1,870
H 22.25 in W 9.45 in D 3.94 in
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Kapu", Blue, Contemporary African, Style, Clay Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Netherlands.
Exhibitions
Casavells 2023.
Concept
Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
$1,527
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 3.15 in
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Tatu", Rose, Contemporary African, Style, Clay Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Netherlands.
Exhibitions
Casavells 2023.
Concept
Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
$1,745
H 18.9 in W 10.24 in D 3.55 in
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Rabu" in Natural Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
.
Exhibitions
Casavells 2023.
Concept
Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately noticed their diversity
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
$1,558
H 12.01 in W 15.36 in D 3.35 in
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Nara" in White Clay, Contemporary Vessel, African Style
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
.
Exhibitions
Casavells 2023.
Concept
Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately noticed their
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
$4,316
H 22.05 in W 14.97 in D 20.87 in
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Arka", in Dark Clay, Contemporary African, Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Edition
Unique piece
Concept
Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately noticed their diversity
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
$1,324
H 16.34 in W 12.21 in D 2.76 in
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Atro" in Natural Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
piece
Concept
Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately noticed their diversity of shapes and
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
$2,182
H 15.75 in W 14.97 in D 3.94 in
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Hara" in Natural Clay, contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Netherlands.
Exhibitions
Casavells 2023.
Concept
Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
$2,556
H 22.84 in W 13.39 in D 3.94 in
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Juso" Dark Brown Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Netherlands.
Exhibitions
Casavells 2023.
Concept
Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
$1,139
H 13.78 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Kupi" Dark Brown Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Netherlands.
Exhibitions
Casavells 2023.
Concept
Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
$2,104
H 21.26 in W 13.78 in D 3.55 in
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Dura" in Natural Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Netherlands.
Exhibitions
Casavells 2023.
Concept
Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
$1,278
H 16.93 in W 9.06 in D 3.15 in
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Big Huka", Rose, Contemporary Clay Vessel, African Style
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Netherlands.
Exhibitions
Casavells 2023.
Concept
Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
$3,039
H 19.69 in W 16.54 in D 12.21 in
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Vido" in Natural Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Holland, Netherlands.
Exhibitions
Casavells 2023.
Concept
Inspired by African vessels, Willem
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
$2,712
H 25.6 in W 10.63 in D 3.15 in
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Luno" in Natural Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Holland, Netherlands.
Exhibitions
Casavells 2023.
Concept
Inspired by African vessels, Willem
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
$1,714
H 11.82 in W 14.97 in D 13.78 in
"Nude African Frieze, " Exceptional Art Deco Sculptural Vase by Ebeling, Sweden
By Allan Ebeling
Located in Philadelphia, PA
depicts a frieze-like procession of six, nude African women carrying everything from a baby to a fish
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Clay
$4,500
H 12.25 in Dm 6 in
Mid-20th Century Torino Ceramic Sculpture 'Portatrice Africana' by C.I.A. Manna
By C.I.A. Manna
Located in North Miami, FL
depicts a semi-nude african woman carrying a large clay vessel atop her head. Her torso is bare apart from
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$1,700
H 22 in Dm 6 in
Recent Sales
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
Set of Five Petite African Redware Vessels
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these petite hand-formed vessels bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malian Tribal Jars
Materials
Clay
20th Century Brown African Vessel with Engraved Design
Located in Wainscott, NY
20th century brown African vessel with engraved designs
Dimensions: 7.75 inches height x
Category
Antique 19th Century Malawian Vases
Materials
Clay
Vessels 02, 05 & 06 in Textured Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vessel, as well as forms in
Category
2010s South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
H 10.24 in Dm 13.39 in
Mid-20th Century Engraved African Vessel from Mali
Located in Wainscott, NY
Mid-20th century engraved African vessel from Mali
Dimensions: 7.5 in. H x 6.25 in
Category
Mid-20th Century Vases
Materials
Clay
Two Pieces of a Pair of Early 20th Century Etched African Vessels from Mali
Located in Wainscott, NY
Two pieces of a pair of early 20th century etched African Vessels from Mali
The patina is gorgeous
Category
20th Century Malian Jars
Materials
Clay
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
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Rabu" in Natural Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Netherlands.
Exhibitions
Casavells 2023.
Concept
Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
H 12.01 in W 15.36 in D 3.35 in
Brown Clay African Vase “Tuja” "Core Vessels" by Willem Van Hoof, Earthenware
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, 2022
Earthenware, glazed
Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately noticed their diversity of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
H 18.78 in W 3.55 in D 16.93 in
Argile Balls Medium Vase
Located in Paris, FR
Vase Argile balls medium handmade
with Argile balls assembled on a metal
structure. Exceptional piece. Weight: 70kg.
Also available in large size.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Vases
Materials
Clay
Argile Balls Large Vase
Located in Paris, FR
Vase Argile Balls Large hand-made
with argile balls assembled on a metal
structure. Exceptional piece. Weight: 100kg.
Also available in Medium Size.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Vases
Materials
Clay
Beige Vessel Model “Utar” African Clay Vessels by Willem Van Hooff Contemporary
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, 2021
Earthenware, glazed
Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately noticed their diversity of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
H 12.68 in W 2.76 in D 16.93 in
19th Century African Red Clay Water Vessel from Bambara Jidaga with Lizards
Located in Stockholm, SE
19th century African red clay water vessel from Bambara Jidaga with lizards. A unique Wessel formed
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Malian Tribal Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Vessel 04 in Textured Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vessel, as well as forms in
Category
2010s South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
H 10.24 in W 14.57 in D 5.12 in
Early 20th Century African, Burkina Faso Lobi Vessel with Lid
By Lobi People
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th Century African, Burkina Faso Lobi Vessel with Lid.
The Lobi are an African Tribe of
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Jars
Materials
Clay
Pair of Mauritanian Oversized Aladdin Pottery, West Africa, 21st Century
Located in Munich, DE
decorative.
Hand-crafted from clay and signed by the artist they have traveled a long way and are in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mauritanian Bohemian Vases
Materials
Clay
Lobi Terracotta Vessel, African Pottery
By Lobi People
Located in Sharon, CT
A very large and heavy globular bowl, rounded bottom and with its lid.
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Triangle Etchings
Located in Amarillo, TX
White clay zulu pot with intricate triangle carvings.
Category
Early 20th Century South African Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Clay
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
Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Diamond Shaped Etchings
Located in Amarillo, TX
White clay zulu pot with intricate diamond carvings.
Category
Early 20th Century South African Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Clay
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Category
20th Century African Egyptian Urns
Materials
Clay
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African Clay Vessel For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African clay vessel you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each African clay vessel for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, clay and natural fiber. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage African clay vessel now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an African clay vessel — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An African clay vessel, designed in the Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Lobi People and Allan Ebeling each produced at least one beautiful African clay vessel that is worth considering.
How Much is an African Clay Vessel?
An African clay vessel can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $448 and the highest can go for as much as $10,525.
Questions About African Clay Vessel
- What were clay vessels used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Clay vessels were often used for storing food items such as grain. The vessels were sometimes decorated and ornate. Similarly, clay pots were also used, mostly to store and transport water, store milk and serve beer. Find an assortment of clay vessels from some of the world’s top sellers 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.