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Art Deco Sapphire Rose Diamond Stick Pin Arthur Mitchell Dance Theater Harlem
Art Deco Sapphire Rose Diamond Stick Pin Arthur Mitchell Dance Theater Harlem

Art Deco Sapphire Rose Diamond Stick Pin Arthur Mitchell Dance Theater Harlem

Located in New York, NY

In 1969, he founded the first African-American classical ballet company, Dance Theatre of Harlem.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Onyx Yin Yang Cufflink Stud Arthur Mitchell Ballet Dance Theater Harlem
Diamond Onyx Yin Yang Cufflink Stud Arthur Mitchell Ballet Dance Theater Harlem

Diamond Onyx Yin Yang Cufflink Stud Arthur Mitchell Ballet Dance Theater Harlem

Located in New York, NY

In 1969, he founded the first African-American classical ballet company, Dance Theatre of Harlem.

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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Onyx Yin Yang Ring 14K Gold Arthur Mitchell Dance Theater Harlem Ballet
Diamond Onyx Yin Yang Ring 14K Gold Arthur Mitchell Dance Theater Harlem Ballet

Diamond Onyx Yin Yang Ring 14K Gold Arthur Mitchell Dance Theater Harlem Ballet

Located in New York, NY

In 1969, he founded the first African-American classical ballet company, Dance Theatre of Harlem.

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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegy for Georges Pompidou
Elegy for Georges Pompidou

Elegy for Georges Pompidou

By Maria Helena Vieira da Silva

Located in Paris, FR

Handsigned by the artist in pencil Certificate of authenticity Part of the collection of six elegies by Léopold Sédar Senghor entitled "Les Élégies majeures Unnumbered lithograph fr...

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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Dogon Mali Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask, Early to Mid 20th Century
Dogon Mali Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask, Early to Mid 20th Century

Dogon Mali Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask, Early to Mid 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Dogon tribal wooden ceremonial dance mask originates from Mali, West Africa. The mask is hand-carved and features a face with triangular eye holes, which is topped with a three-...

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Mid-20th Century Malian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sammy Davis Jr. Portrait Photograph, 1959, Black and White, Signed
Sammy Davis Jr. Portrait Photograph, 1959, Black and White, Signed

Sammy Davis Jr. Portrait Photograph, 1959, Black and White, Signed

By Burt Glinn

Located in New york, NY

The portrait of Sammy Davis Jr., a legendary African American celebrity, singer, dancer, actor, and comedian, is an 11” x 8.5” photograph on Epson paper.

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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Digital

Blue Watusi
Blue Watusi

Blue Watusi

By Kenneth B Walsh

Located in East Hampton, NY

It was one of the most popular dance crazes of the 1960s in the United States. "Watusi" is a former name for the Tutsi people of Africa, whose traditions include spectacular dances.

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1970s American Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Bamboula Contemporary and Original Lamps
Bamboula Contemporary and Original Lamps

Bamboula Contemporary and Original Lamps

By Noemi Saga Atelier

Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

It is also the name of the dance of African origin, brought to the United States and danced to the rhythm of the same drums.

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2010s Brazilian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Bamboula Contemporary and Original Lamps
Bamboula Contemporary and Original Lamps

Bamboula Contemporary and Original Lamps

By Noemi Saga Atelier

Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

It is also the name of the dance of African origin, brought to the United States and danced to the rhythm of the same drums.

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2010s Brazilian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Bamboula Contemporary and Original Lamps
Bamboula Contemporary and Original Lamps

Bamboula Contemporary and Original Lamps

By Noemi Saga Atelier

Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

It is also the name of the dance of African origin, brought to the United States and danced to the rhythm of the same drums.

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2010s Brazilian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Bamboula Contemporary and Original Lamps
Bamboula Contemporary and Original Lamps

Bamboula Contemporary and Original Lamps

By Noemi Saga Atelier

Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

It is also the name of the dance of African origin, brought to the United States and danced to the rhythm of the same drums.

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2010s Brazilian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Bamboula Contemporary and Original Lamps
Bamboula Contemporary and Original Lamps

Bamboula Contemporary and Original Lamps

By Noemi Saga Atelier

Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

It is also the name of the dance of African origin, brought to the United States and danced to the rhythm of the same drums.

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2010s Brazilian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Clarté Sculpture Lueur Lamp from the Important Art Deco Artist Max Le Verrier
Clarté Sculpture Lueur Lamp from the Important Art Deco Artist Max Le Verrier

Clarté Sculpture Lueur Lamp from the Important Art Deco Artist Max Le Verrier

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Ulm, DE

For this last part he asked an African-American dancer who played in the shows of Josephine BAKER.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Bamboula Contemporary and Original Lamps
Bamboula Contemporary and Original Lamps

Bamboula Contemporary and Original Lamps

By Noemi Saga Atelier

Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

It is also the name of the dance of African origin, brought to the United States and danced to the rhythm of the same drums.

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2010s Brazilian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

FRANKIE AND JOHNNIE or HIM
FRANKIE AND JOHNNIE or HIM

FRANKIE AND JOHNNIE or HIM

By John Sloan

Located in Portland, ME

There was a move to replace the African-American dancers with white's in blackface, but the star, Lawrence Tibbett (who was white, and who sang in blackface), threatened to quit if t...

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1920s Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Clarté Very Big Sculpture in Art Deco Style Floor Lamp Original Max Le Verrier
Clarté Very Big Sculpture in Art Deco Style Floor Lamp Original Max Le Verrier

Clarté Very Big Sculpture in Art Deco Style Floor Lamp Original Max Le Verrier

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Ulm, DE

For this last part he asked an African-American dancer who played in the shows of Josephine BAKER.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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African Dancer For Sale on 1stDibs

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