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Place of Origin: African
Syrian Style Mosaic Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box Backgammon Set
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning mosaic Backgammon set featuring a traditional Syrian style design and fine craftsmanship. Made in Morocco.
The board/ box is made of various woods and inlays. A genuine wo...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut
Large 19th Century Mottled Coco De Mer on Stand Maritime Sailors Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large late 19th Century Coco De Mer
The Coco De Mer is mounted on an orange threaded and tasseled stem set within a ebonised base.
The coco is solid in structure with an unusual...
Category
19th Century Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wood
19th Century North African Calligraphy Manuscript Leaves, Set of Six
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful group of 6 colorful pages of a 19th century North African prayer book with expressive calligraphic script in black ink with red, green and yellow highlights. These are trul...
Category
Mid-19th Century Islamic Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
18th Century Moroccan Snaphaunce Miquelet Flintlock Rifle Dog Lock Gun Stampe
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful late 18th century Moroccan Miquelet Flintlock Rifle. Features a 56" Octagonal barrel wrapped in embossed brass. The buttstock is bone ...
Category
18th Century Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Water Buffalo Horn Mount, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the partial skull reinforced by concrete, having a shield-form backplate
Category
Early 20th Century African Collectibles and Curiosities
Moroccan Khoumya Tribal Dagger, 20th Century
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moroccan Khoumya Tribal hand -crafted and hand-carved dagger with brass scabbard and a chiseled wooden grip.
Hand made by Moroccan artisans and is one-of-a-kind.
Good condition wit...
Category
20th Century Folk Art African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
Sword and its scabbard-Diplomatic gift from Negus Menelik II Emperor of Ethiopia
Located in Leuven , BE
This prestige weapon was commissioned by Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia as a diplomatic gift for the renowned French Armenian merchant and honorary French envoy Matig Kevorkoff, a pr...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Southern African Elegance: Extra Large Burchell's Zebra Rug 136"
Located in New York, NY
Extra Large Zebra Rug. Crafted from the finest Burchell's zebra hide, a southern African subspecies of the plains, this exquisite rug measures approximately 136" x 82". Each rug boas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tribal African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin
Antique Decorative Moroccan Arabian Jambiya
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique decorative Moroccan Arabian khoumaya or Jambiya, which is the name in Arabic Ornate with brass and silvered steel hammered element and wood handle. The decorative dagger is v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Islamic African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Decorative Halved Ammonite, African, Fossil, Display Plinth, Cretaceous
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative halved ammonite. An African, opalized fossil on display plinth, dating to Cretaceous period millions of years ago, polished and presented circa 1970.
Delightful example with a dual view of the fascinating fossil data
Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order
Lightly polished shell...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wood
Moroccan Silver Choker Collectible Berber Jewelry
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Moroccan Tribal jewelry vintage chocker inlaid with colorful glass beads in red and green and dangling coins.
German silver, but not of the standard of sterling and richly embelli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
African Buschbuck Antelope Horns on Lucite Stand
Located in Pearland, TX
Fabulous African buschbuck antelope horns mounted on a lucite base. This would look wonderful displayed on a bookcase or desk and would make a handsome addition to any study.
DIME...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Horn, Lucite
The Moroccan Issue · Vol. Vi, Herdes.15 July, 2019
Located in North Hollywood, CA
THE MOROCCAN ISSUE · VOL. VI, HERDES.15 JULY, 2019.
Le Beau Touriste an editorial magazine made in the exotic city of Marrakech featuring YolanCris.
Morocco, patchwork of identities,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Ethiopian Bronze Hanging Coptic Censer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural bronze object is a 19th-century liturgical censer, or thurible, used for guided prayer and ritual ceremony within the Coptic O...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Premier Quality Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Burchell's Zebra
Located in New York, NY
Premier quality shoulder mount taxidermy Burchell's zebra, a southern subspecies of the plains zebra, from South Africa. This exquisite piece of art measures 37” x 16” x 30”, making it a rare and unique find for collectors and nature enthusiasts alike. The Burchell's zebra is named after the British explorer and naturalist William John Burchell and is also known as the bontequagga, Damaraland zebra, or Zululand zebra.
This zebra specimen boasts distinctive brown and white stripes that are particularly wide, creating a striking contrast against its coat. Moreover, each individual's stripe pattern is unique, which acts as an identifying characteristic similar to fingerprints in human beings. This shoulder mount taxidermy specimen is an excellent representation of the natural beauty and diversity of Burchell's zebra, which inhabits open savannas, woodlands, and scrublands of southeastern Africa.
This mount is not only visually appealing, but it also adds a touch of versatility to any living space. It can be easily mounted on a wall or as a table mount, making it an ideal focal point in a variety of settings. Whether it's displayed in a dinning room, office, living room or library this zebra mount...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Zebra Hide
Moroccan Dagger Metal Silver Decorative Collector Khoumya
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted decorative Moroccan dagger hammered metal silvered nickel.
Decorative Moroccan knife with sheath carved metal khoumiya dagger, of typical s...
Category
Late 20th Century Islamic African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Moroccan Tribal Sterling Silver Khoumya Dagger
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan sterling silver collector dagger with filigree designs handcrafted by artisans in Morocco, very Fine quality craftsmanship with a camel bone grip engraved with Moroccan silv...
Category
Late 19th Century Islamic Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Pre-17th Century Extremely Rare & Complete Elephant Bird Egg, Madagascar
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An extremely rare elephant bird egg, complete albeit with only minor damage. The Elephant Bird, formally categorised as Aepyornis Maximus, is an enormous flightless bird native to Ma...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Other Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Eggshell
Premier Quality Zebra Taxidermy Shoulder Mount on a Painted Antique Wood Column
Located in New York, NY
This taxidermy African Zebra Head is a truly impressive piece that captures the beauty and majesty of this iconic animal. Mounted on a white washed wooden rustic column pedestal, thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fur, Wood
African Oryx / Gemsbok Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Trophy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine shoulder mounted taxidermy / trophy of an African Oryx or Gemsbok
Antelope, in overall very good condition.
Category
20th Century African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin
Diminutive Table Top Antique Inlaid Moroccan Games Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive miniature table top Moroccan games table crafted in walnut featuring elaborate inlaid marquetry with mother of pearl, mahogany, kingwood and ebony, flip top games includin...
Category
Early 20th Century Moorish African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Ptolemy III Bronze Double-Sided Coin 94.5 gr
Located in Newmanstown, PA
This is one of the largest ancient coins ever. Very rare and hard to find. It is in an excellent condition with a lot of details showing. The coin is about 44.5 millimeters wide and ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Premier Quality Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Burchell's Zebra
Located in New York, NY
Premier quality shoulder mount taxidermy Burchell's zebra, a southern subspecies of the plains zebra, from South Africa. This exquisite piece of art measures 33” x 16” x 30”, making it a rare and unique find for collectors and nature enthusiasts alike. The Burchell's zebra is named after the British explorer and naturalist William John Burchell and is also known as the bontequagga, Damaraland zebra, or Zululand zebra.
This zebra specimen boasts distinctive brown and white stripes that are particularly wide, creating a striking contrast against its coat. Moreover, each individual's stripe pattern is unique, which acts as an identifying characteristic similar to fingerprints in human beings. This shoulder mount taxidermy specimen is an excellent representation of the natural beauty and diversity of Burchell's zebra, which inhabits open savannas, woodlands, and scrublands of southeastern Africa.
This mount is not only visually appealing, but it also adds a touch of versatility to any living space. It can be easily mounted on a wall or as a table mount, making it an ideal focal point in a variety of settings. Whether it's displayed in a dinning room, office, living room or library this zebra mount...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Zebra Hide
1 Large Mounted Sable Antelope Skull with Large Curved Ringed Horns / Antlers
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent, stunning African sable antelope with large curved ringed horns or antlers mounted on a wrought iron stand. The piece is mounted as a scul...
Category
20th Century British Colonial African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
1980s Arabic Style Dagger Made with Hard Stones
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Arabic style Dagger made with hard stones.
Category
Late 20th Century African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
PAIR OF 20th Century KUDU HUNTING TROPHIES
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF 20th Century KUDU HUNTING TROPHIES
Chest mount, Rowland Ward R.S.A Zimbawe.
Approx. length: 187 cm.
very good condition
Category
20th Century Modern African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin
1950s Spanish Complete Handmade Iron Boat Anchor
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish Complete Handmade Iron Boat Anchor.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Moroccan Khoumya Dagger Vintage from 1950s
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Tribal Khoumya Collector Dagger, vintage from the 1950s.
Handcrafted by Artisans in Morocco, very fine quality craftsmanship with a wooden grip engraved with Moroccan silver...
Category
20th Century Moorish African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Coco de mer polished
Located in MILL, NL
Coco de mer is the Palm with the largest coconuts in the world. It grows only on the Seychelles islands of Curieuse and Praslin.
The growing site of the Coco de mer was not discover...
Category
20th Century African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coconut
Moroccan Antique Berber Case Flask Hand-carved
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand made early 20th century Moroccan antique Berber case flask, carved wood covered with brass and silvered metal filigree, delicately hand-hammered metal with animals decor for pow...
Category
1920s Moorish Vintage African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Tin
20th c. Nautical Hand-Painted Trinket Pottery
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A hand-painted trinket dish by ceramic pottery artist.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic, Paint
Rare WWII Vulcano "Démarreur" Machined Aluminum Lighter, Made in Eritrea Africa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Vulcano Aluminum "Démarreur" Lighter Made in Eritrea Africa is a rare collectible from Wartime WWII production. It is crafted from machined aluminum with tortoiseshell cataline c...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
GAMO HUNTING TROPHY 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
GAMO HUNTING TROPHY
Chest mount 220.21 points, 5th in the world "Gold Medal" Hungary.
Approx. size: 140 cm.
very good condition
Category
20th Century Modern African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin
Moroccan Berber Silver Bracelet with Green and Orange Enamel
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A 1920s handcrafted Ethnic bracelet by Berber women of Morocco.
Women wear this kind of bracelet and silver jewelry for special ceremonies and wedding.
Silver, but not of the standa...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Eland Horn and Partial Skull Mount on Oak Backplate, early 20th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
The horn and partial skull mounted on an oak shield-form backplate
Category
Early 20th Century African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Horn
Vintage Moroccan Caftan, Black and Gold Embroidered, ca. 1960s
By Yves Saint Laurent, Mariano Fortuny
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage Moroccan Caftan, black silk damask heavily with gold threads. Circa 1960's
The black heavy damask kaftan was entirely made by ...
Category
1960s Moorish Vintage African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metallic Thread, Gold
Amazing Vintage Caftan, Caramel Velvet and Gold Embroidered, ca. 1960s
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage handmade caftan, caramel color crushed silk velvet heavily with gold rim threads. Circa 1960's
The honey gold velvet kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand, super-luxe designer kaftan...
Category
1960s Moorish Vintage African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metallic Thread
Sable Antelope Taxidermy
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite specimen features a table mount taxidermy Sable Antelope, expertly crafted and beautifully preserved. The Sable Antelope is a stunning sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fur
Polished Antelope Horns on Brass Base
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Polished antelope horns mounted on brass base.
Category
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Horn
African Gemsbok Mount, early 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the horn and partial skull mount mounted on a shaped shield form backplate made of light oak
Category
1920s Vintage African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Horn
Collection of Ndebele Fertility Dolls
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A group of six collected Ndebele hand beaded fertility dolls of various sizes and designs. The dolls are made in secret by the maternal grandmother of ...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Beads
Handcrafted Moroccan Silver Bracelet with Enamel, Jewish Bridal Jewlery
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Moroccan bracelet is a stunning example of traditional Jewish bridal jewelry, meticulously handcrafted from silver and adorned with intricate blue enamel inlay. The hi...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Vintage Moroccan Berber Ethnic Bracelet
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Berber tribal bracelet Moroccan tribal bracelet, cuff from the high atlas of Morocco.
Handcrafted by Berber women using Moroc...
Category
20th Century Folk Art African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Silver, Enamel
Striking Beauty: Mounted Pied Crow Taxidermy Masterpiece
Located in New York, NY
Bring a touch of exotic intrigue to your collection with this striking mounted pied crow taxidermy. Known for its bold black and white plumage and sharp intelligence, the pied crow i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Feathers, Wood
Pair of African Antelope Horns Mounted on Base of Stainless Steel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of African antelope horns mounted on base of stainless steel.
Measures: H 97cm, D 13cm.
Category
Early 1900s Colonial Revival Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Africa Natural Spirit of the African Continent Oversized Hardcover Gill Davis
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Africa: Natural Spirit of the African Continent Hardcover Oversized Book- 2007 by Gill Davis (Author).This beautifully illustrated book takes a journey through the majestic continent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Taxidermy Waterbuck, Skull Mount
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Big Game Taxidermy, Waterbuck.
This prepared big game trophy skull mount is of a Water Buck, it may not be antique but it is very impressive. The taxidermy ...
Category
1940s Vintage African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bone
Large Vintage Moroccan Ethnic Fibula Collectible Jewelry
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage Moroccan fibula.
Berber ethnic fibula used to close a woman's cape.
Nice ethnic artwork with filigree Moroccan silver and adorned wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moorish African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
African Impala Horn and Partial Skull Mount, 1st Quarter 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The upper section of the skull mounted on a carved oak backplate with a molded edge.
Category
Early 20th Century African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bone
African Springbok Mount, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mounted on a dark walnut backplate, the antlers and partial skull with good patina.
Category
Early 20th Century African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Horn
African Moroccan Tribal Tuareg Khoumya Leather Dagger Paper Cutter
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Moroccan Tuareg tribal Khoumya arm dagger in dark brown leather sheath.
great to use as a paper cutter on desk.
Handcrafted by Artisans in south Morocco, very fine quality craftsmanship with a stamped leather engraved with Moroccan Tuareg geometric tribal designs.
The arm dagger was a weapon widely used by people across Africa in the Sahara and Sudanic Africa, from the central Sahara to North Cameroon, from Nigeria to Somalia.
It was worn in a sheath attached to the inner side of the left forearm by a loop,
Metal steel blade shows some rust, leather in very good condition.
Size: 13 inches length x widest part 1.5 inches. Blade is 1 inch.
Africa, Morocco circa 1940s.
Great Islamic antique Nomadic Tuareg knife dagger...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
African Bug Bead Necklace, Old Hand-Cast Metal Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fulani, Nigeria
Hand-cast brass beads on a hand-woven cord
19th century
Measures: 17 in. / 43 cm
8 oz. / 227 g.
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Moroccan Berber Tribal Silver Cuff
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Berber tribal bracelet.
Moroccan ethnic bracelet from the High Atlas of Morocco.
Handcrafted by Berber women using Moroccan si...
Category
20th Century Folk Art African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Silver
Moroccan Brass Decorative Collector Dagger
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan brass dagger, mixed metal, copper, nickel and enamel.
Moroccan Hand carved Khoumiya dagger, of typical shape with curved bla...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Treasures of Tutankhamun and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Treasures of Tutankhamun and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo HardcoverIllustrated, January 1, 2005 by Alessia Amenta (Author), Araldo De Luca...
Category
Late 20th Century Egyptian African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century African Shona Dagger
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th Century dagger from the Shona people of Zimbabwe. It features beautiful carvings, a rich aged patina and a handmade steeped blade.
Category
1890s Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Moroccan Silver Fibula Collectible Ethnic Jewelry Talisman
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan Silver Fibula Collectible Ethnic Jewelry Talisman.
Circa 1960's.
Beautiful vintage Moroccan fibula. Nice Folk Art.
A fibula was used t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Handmade Tunisian Jewish Silver Hamsa Necklace with Original Chain
Located in New York, NY
This handmade silver Hamsa necklace is a striking example of traditional Judaica from the Jewish communities of Tunisia. The Hamsa, a deeply rooted symbol...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
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