Hand-Crafted 20th Century African Clay Vessel, 12" Diameter, Senegal
Located in Wainscott, NY
Hand made Large 20th century African clay vessel.
Category
20th Century Senegalese Urns
Materials
Clay
African Clay Vessel
Willem Van Hoof Contemporary African Clay Vessel Vase "Taju" Glazed Earthenware
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic vase model “Taju”. From the series "Core Vessels". Manufactured by Willem van Hooff Holland, 2022. Earthenware, glazed. Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately noti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Late 19th Century North African Hand-Molded Terracotta Vessel
Located in Memphis, TN
A beautifully primitive hand-molded clay vessel originating from North Africa and dating to the late 19th century.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North African Folk Art Vases
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Vessel 07 in Smooth Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
$517Sale Price / item|40% Off
Vessel 07 in Smooth Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vesse...
Category
2010s South African Modern Vases
Materials
Clay, Ceramic
Vessel 05 in Smooth Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
$488Sale Price / item|40% Off
Vessel 05 in Smooth Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vesse...
Category
2010s South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Vessel 01 in Natural Smooth Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
$433Sale Price / item|40% Off
Vessel 01 in Natural Smooth Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vesse...
Category
2010s South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Antique African Zulu Patterned Clay Pot, 10 Inches High
Located in Farmington, UT
Antique Zulu clay pot from Africa, handcrafted from river clay and decorated with traditional patterned details.
Category
20th Century Jars
Materials
Clay
Azwan North African/Moroccan Vessel by Artist G. Lamiè
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Azwan North African/Moroccan Vessel by Artist G. Lamiè
By George Lamiè
Located in Atlanta, GA
Inspired by the earthen architecture, desert landscapes, and centuries-old craft traditions of Morocco, this sculptural vessel carries the quiet presence of an artifact shaped by tim...
Category
2010s American Rustic Vases
Materials
Clay, Plaster
Early 20th Century African Tribal Clay Pot, Hand-Crafted, Mali, 15.5"
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th Century African Tribal Clay Pot Fashioned from locally sourced clay using ancient techniques passed down through generations, this pot bears the marks of time and tradit...
Category
20th Century Malian Vases
Materials
Clay, Paint
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 red slip ware pottery was handmade in North Africa. This piece is unique collectible...
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
Vase model “Anga” Manufactured by Willem Van Hooff. Exclusively for SIDE. Netherlands, 2023. Earthenware, glazed. Measurements 34 x 32 x 43h cm 13,4 x 12,6 x 16,9h in Pro...
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Taya", Natural Clay, Contemporary African, Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vase model “Taya” Manufactured by Willem Van Hooff. Exclusively for SIDE. Netherlands, 2023. Earthenware, glazed. Measurements 24 x 10 x 56,5h cm 9,4 x 3,9 x 22,2h in Pro...
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Tatu", Rose, Contemporary African, Style, Clay Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vase model “Tatu” Manufactured by Willem Van Hooff. Exclusively for SIDE. Netherlands, 2023. Earthenware, glazed. Measurements 26 x 9 x 48h cm 10,2 x 3,5 x 18,9h in Prove...
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Kapu", Blue, Contemporary African, Style, Clay Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vase model “Kapu” Manufactured by Willem Van Hooff. Exclusively for SIDE. Netherlands, 2023. Earthenware, glazed. Measurements 35 x 8 x 45h cm 13,8 x 3,1 x 17,7h in Prove...
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Rabu" in Natural Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vase model “Rabu” Manufactured by Willem Van Hooff. Exclusively for SIDE. Netherlands, 2023. Earthenware, glazed. Measurements 39 x 8,5 x 39,5h cm 15,4 x 3,3 x 15,6h in Provenance ...
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Atro" in Natural Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic vase model “Atro” From the series "Core Vessels" Manufactured by Willem van Hooff Holland, 2022 Earthenware, glazed Measurements 40 cm x 38 cm 15,7 in x 14,9 in E...
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Arka", in Dark Clay, Contemporary African, Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic vase model “Arka” From the series "Core Vessels" Manufactured by Willem van Hooff Holland, 2022 Earthenware, glazed Measurements 31 cm x 7 cm x 41,5h cm 12,2 in x 2,...
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Nara" in White Clay, Contemporary Vessel, African Style
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vase model “Nara” Manufactured by Willem Van Hooff. Exclusively for SIDE. Netherlands, 2023. Earthenware, glazed. Measurements 53 x 38 x 56h cm 20,9 x 15 x 22h in Provena...
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Hara" in Natural Clay, contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vase model “Hara” Manufactured by Willem Van Hooff. Exclusively for SIDE. Netherlands, 2023. Earthenware, glazed. Measurements 34 x 10 x 58h cm 13,4 x 3,9 x 22,8h in Prov...
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Juso" Dark Brown Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vase model “Juso” Manufactured by Willem Van Hooff. Exclusively for SIDE. Netherlands, 2023. Earthenware, glazed. Measurements 12 x 8 x 35h cm 4,7 x 3,1 x 13,8h in Proven...
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Dura" in Natural Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vase model “Dura” Manufactured by Willem Van Hooff. Exclusively for SIDE. Netherlands, 2023. Earthenware, glazed. Measurements 23 x 8 x 43h cm 9,1 x 3,1 x 16,9h in Proven...
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Kupi" Dark Brown Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vase model “Kupi” Manufactured by Willem Van Hooff. Exclusively for SIDE. Netherlands, 2023. Earthenware, glazed. Measurements 35 x 9 x 54h cm 13,8 x 3,5 x 21,3h in Prove...
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Big Huka", Rose, Contemporary Clay Vessel, African Style
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vase model “Huka” Manufactured by Willem Van Hooff. Exclusively for SIDE. Netherlands, 2023. Earthenware, glazed. Measurements 42 x 31 x 50h cm 16,5 x 12,2 x 19,7h in Pro...
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Luno" in Natural Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vase model "Medium Luno" Manufactured by Willem Van Hooff. Exclusively for SIDE. Netherlands, 2023. Earthenware, glazed. Measurements 38 x 35 x 30h cm 15 x 13,8 x 11,8h in ...
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Vido" in Natural Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vase model "Large Vido" Manufactured by Willem Van Hooff. Exclusively for SIDE. Netherlands, 2023. Earthenware, glazed. Measurements 27 x 8 x 65h cm 10,6 x 3,1 x 25,6h in ...
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
Mid-20th Century Torino Ceramic Sculpture 'Portatrice Africana' by C.I.A. Manna
By C.I.A. Manna
Located in North Miami, FL
Manna in Torino, Italy. Molded from ceramic clay and meticulously hand-painted, it depicts a semi-nude african woman carrying a large clay vessel atop her head.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
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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 7.5 inches diameter. Opening has a 2.5 inches diameter and base has 4.5 inches diame...
Category
Antique 19th Century Malawian Vases
Materials
Clay
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. diameter. Neck of vase is 3.25 in. H x 3.75 in. diam at opening. The base of vase has 3...
Category
Mid-20th Century Vases
Materials
Clay
Vessels 02, 05 & 06 in Textured Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
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H 10.24 in Dm 13.39 in
Vessels 02, 05 & 06 in Textured Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vesse...
Category
2010s South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, 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 on this pair of storage vessels from Mali. Classic patterned etchings Sold separa...
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 pot from the Zulu tribe of South Africa is one of the largest and most impressive tha...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Vases
Materials
Clay
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Rabu" in Natural Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
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H 12.01 in W 15.36 in D 3.35 in
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Rabu" in Natural Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vase model “Rabu” Manufactured by Willem Van Hooff. Exclusively for SIDE. Netherlands, 2023. Earthenware, glazed. Measurements 39 x 8,5 x 39,5h cm 15,4 x 3,3 x 15,6h in P...
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
Brown Clay African Vase “Tuja” "Core Vessels" by Willem Van Hoof, Earthenware
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H 18.78 in W 3.55 in D 16.93 in
Brown Clay African Vase “Tuja” "Core Vessels" by Willem Van Hoof, Earthenware
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic vase model “Tuja” From the series "Core Vessels" Manufactured by Willem van Hooff Holland, 2022 Earthenware, glazed Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately notice...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
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
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
Beige Vessel Model “Utar” African Clay Vessels by Willem Van Hooff Contemporary
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H 12.68 in W 2.76 in D 16.93 in
Beige Vessel Model “Utar” African Clay Vessels by Willem Van Hooff Contemporary
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic vase model “Utar” From the series "Core Vessels" Manufactured by Willem van Hooff Holland, 2021 Earthenware, glazed Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately notice...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century African Red Clay Water Vessel from Bambara Jidaga with Lizards
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H 19.3 in Dm 18.51 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.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Malian Tribal Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Vessel 04 in Textured Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
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H 10.24 in W 14.57 in D 5.12 in
Vessel 04 in Textured Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vesse...
Category
2010s South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
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 people who originated in Ghana and migrated to southern Burkina Faso. The language spo...
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Jars
Materials
Clay
Pair of Mauritanian Oversized Aladdin Pottery, West Africa, 21st Century
Located in Munich, DE
Originating in Mauritania these 2 oversized Aladdin oil lamp shaped vases are truly unique and decorative. Hand-crafted from clay and signed by the artist they have traveled a long ...
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 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 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 Diamond Shaped Etchings
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H 7 in W 7 in D 7 in
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
20th Century Blue Faiance Canopic Jar Egyptian Style
Located in Raalte, NL
Beautiful blue faiance canopic jar from the 20th century depicting a falcon head the child of Horus Qebehsenuef for lower intestines in the style of the 19th century and later, botto...
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.