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Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Boho Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Boujad Tribe
Located in Dallas, TX
the ancient Goz eye motifs. In the ancient Berber culture, these motifs served as guardians of fortune
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug , Tribal Enchantment Meets Midcentury Modern
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
female attributes and fertility. S-hooks and Goz eye motifs serve as guardians against evil spirits
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Bohemian Chic Meets Tribal Allure
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Boujad Tribe
Located in Dallas, TX
, guardians of fortune and protectors against malevolent forces, casting their watchful gaze upon the space
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Wabi-Sabi Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
, and feminine power. The Goz Eye, a guardian against negativity, X-shapes representing fertility
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Midcentury Modern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
diamonds, akin to watchful guardians or bodies with arms and legs outspread, bear the mystery of Berber
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Wedding Blanket, Handira Bride Cape
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
threads, this throw blanket becomes a symbolic vessel of Baraka—a silent bestower of blessings, a guardian
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Colorful Moroccan Azilal Rug, Cozy Hygge Meets Modern Boho Chic
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
border, like a guardian of order, runs along the vertical sides, adding structure to the vibrant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North Afric...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Rustic Sensibility
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
opposite corners, two tribal symbols emerge as guardians of tradition. A dance of four alternating black
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Green Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Biophilic Design Meets Tribal Allure
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
MGuild tribe, guardians of the esteemed Berber culture in Morocco. Renowned for their robust wool and
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bamana Wood Reliquary Guardian Figure West Africa, Mali
Located in Montreal, QC
A Bamana Wood Reliquary Guardian Figure West Africa, Mali
Property from the Estate of Paul B
Category
Vintage 1970s Malian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Guardian
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Guardian, protector, defender of the light, you watch over us through the darkest of nights.
with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly fantastic, engaging, and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian
Category
Mid-20th Century Gabonese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass, Copper
The guardian of the temple Haude Bernabé 21st Century drawing Africa pastel
By Haude Bernabé
Located in Paris, FR
Ink on paper
Signed and dated lower left
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Paper
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 1.97 in
Alain Gaubert Oak "Africanist" Chair, France, 1980s
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Utrecht, NL
this “Africanist” chair is inspired by (as the name suggests) the “African Guardian” or “Tribal Palaver
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Hindu Nandi Temple Guardian, Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental Hindu Nandi temple gate-guardian architectural ornament, born in India, dating to the
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
The Guardians of Grace - Warm colors Centre piece Abstract Expressionist
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: The Guardians of Grace
This work is part of a series. It is part of a story... It portrays
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 18.12 in W 22.05 in D 0.2 in
The Guardians of Gaia - Extra large Earth Expressionist Colorful Freedom
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: The Guardians of Gaia
Extra large Artwork - Earth - Expressionist - Colorful - Freedom
Category
2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
H 60.24 in W 75.2 in D 0.2 in
The Guardians of Circles and Source - Striking Vibrant Expressionist Stylish
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
TItle: The Guardians of Circles and Source
Striking Vibrant Expressionist Stylish
This work
Category
2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
H 34.26 in W 39.38 in D 0.2 in
The Guardian by Earlie Hudnall, Jr., 1991, Silver Gelatin Print
By Earlie Hudnall Jr.
Located in Dallas, TX
The Guardian by Earlie Hudnall, Jr., depicts a portrait of a father and daughter standing together
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.1 in
Guardian of Eden, Kenya, Elephant, Painting, Photography, Mixed Media
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
famous for his iconic images of Africa’s endangered wildlife. He received the prestigious. To him
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Ink, Mixed Media, Archival Pigment
H 49.22 in W 39.38 in D 0.2 in
The Guardians of Absolute Wealth - Large Expressionist work with vibrant colors
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: The Guardians of Absolute Wealth
Large Expressionist work with vibrant colors
This is a
Category
2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
Primo - Guardian of Eden, Platinum, animal, elephant, black and white photograph
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Joachim Schmeisser
"Primo - Guardian of Eden", Kenya 2017
Edition of 3 + 2 AP
6 Handmade Platinum
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Platinum
Free Shipping
H 66.15 in W 59.85 in D 0.2 in
Tim - Guardian of Eden, Platinum, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Joachim Schmeisser
"Tim - Guardian of Eden" Kenya 2019
Edition of 3 + 2 AP
4 Handmade Platinum
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Platinum
Free Shipping
H 88.19 in W 59.85 in D 0.2 in
Tim - Guardian of Eden, Platinum, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in Munich, DE
Joachim Schmeisser
"Tim - Guardian of Eden" Kenya 2019
Edition of 3 + 2 AP
4 Handmade Platinum
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Platinum
Free Shipping
H 59.85 in W 44.1 in D 0.2 in
The Guardians of the Painted Wolves - Abstract art Nature Wild Dogs Blue Soulful
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: The Guardians of the Painted Wolves
Large soulful artwork portraying the African Painted
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
H 33.08 in W 46.86 in D 0.79 in
Guardian, Cowboy and Horseman of the Camargue, South of France. Mid-Century.
By John Rattenbury Skeaping
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
John Rattenbury Skeaping.
English ( b.1901 - d.1980 ).
Guardian, Cowboy and Horseman of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel
H 24.22 in W 29.34 in D 1.19 in
Epitome - Giraffe Africa Colorful Striking Abstract Nature Investment Bold Joy
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: Epitome
Giraffe Africa Colorful Striking Abstract Nature Investment Bold Joy
This work is
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 35.83 in W 24.02 in D 0.79 in
"Solice, Amboseli, Kenya" Contemporary African Elephant Family Framed Photograph
By David Burdeny
Located in Baltimore, MD
family of elephants in East Africa. The image quality is crisp and true to life, making this large piece
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
African Mumuye Carved Wood Iagalagana Tutelary Figure on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A carved wood Iagalagana figure by the Mumuye Peoples of Nigeria. These figures served as guardians
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
guardians to protect the revered bones of venerated family ancestors and leaders and ward off unwanted
Category
Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 25.75 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Terracotta contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay handcrafted
Located in Marseille, FR
lives in the pre-Rif. Today, these potters are the guardians of this ancient art. The modeled pottery
Category
2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
H 4.3 in W 5.5 in D 12.2 in
Terracotta contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay, handcrafted
Located in Marseille, FR
lives in the pre-Rif. Today, these potters are the guardians of this ancient art. The modeled pottery
Category
2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
H 12.6 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
White contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay, natural pigments
Located in Marseille, FR
lives in the pre-Rif. Today, these potters are the guardians of this ancient art. The modeled pottery
Category
2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
H 4.3 in W 5.5 in D 12.2 in
Terracotta contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay, handcrafted
Located in Marseille, FR
lives in the pre-Rif. Today, these potters are the guardians of this ancient art. The modeled pottery
Category
2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
H 4.3 in W 5.5 in D 12.2 in
White contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay, handcrafted
Located in Marseille, FR
guardians of this ancient art. The modeled pottery according to the ancestral art of primitive firing
Category
2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
Brown contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay, handcrafted
Located in Marseille, FR
disappeared around the Mediterranean, still lives in the pre-Rif. Today, these potters are the guardians of
Category
2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
Brown contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay, natural pigments
Located in Marseille, FR
guardians of this ancient art. The modeled pottery according to the ancestral art of primitive firing
Category
2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
H 4.3 in W 5.5 in D 12.2 in
Custos Elephantorum by Christopher Pulvino
Located in MADRID, ES
Custos Elephantorum is latin for "Guardian of Elephants".The painting is inspired by African Tribal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Rich Mnisi - Rhulani (Peace)
Located in Capetown, ZA
matriarch – “Nwa-Mulamula” which means “guardian”. Rich has said: “She is a sacred, powerful and spiritual
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Materials
Concrete
Bronze Group, Chief with Servants, Asante People, Ghana, 1950s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
person with a palm leaf, another one holding an umbrella to give shade and two guardians with crossed
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Cast Bronze Relief Plaque from Benin, 1950s
By People from Benin
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Intriguing cast bronze relief plaque from Benin, showing three guardians.
The plaque was modeled
Category
Vintage 1940s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
My Beloved - Mesmerizing Striking Abstract Figurative Love Contemporary Invest
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: The Guardians of my Beloved
Mesmerizing Striking Abstract Figurative Love Peace Invest
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
H 33.08 in W 46.86 in D 0.2 in
Isabelle Jeandot, "Harmonic Convergence" Bronze Figurative Sculpture
Located in PARIS, FR
sculpture depicts four standing figures of European, African, Native American and Asian decent, carrying the
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 28.35 in W 11.03 in D 10.24 in
Over the Rainbow-Bridge Large Expressionistic Abstract Colorful Horse Painting
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: The Guardians over the Rainbow-Bridge
Large artwork with horse in blue.
This strikingly
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 0.99 in
Free Spirit - Large Abstract Colorful Horse Figurative Flowers Contemporary
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: The Guardians Free Spirit
Large Abstract Colorful Horse Contemporary Figurative Flowers
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
Infinite Peace - Large Abstract Colorful Horse Contemporary Figurative Flowers
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: The Guardians Infinite Peace
Large Abstract Colorful Horse Contemporary Figurative Flowers
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
Manchester United Football Club 1968 A Special Night print William "Bill" Papas
Located in London, GB
, book author and illustrator, and watercolourist. In the 1960s and 1970s he worked for The Guardian, The
Category
1960s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
The Supremes by Joe Eula, 1960s Motown
By Joe Eula
Located in NEW YORK, NY
original poster, not a reproduction of any kind.
The Guardian 2004, "To understand the gift of
Category
1960s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
CONTEMPORARY Architecture Landscapes Dyptich Art British Anthony Garratt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
At Sea’ from 2019 featured in both The Guardian and The Spectator as a ‘Top Ten Outdoor Artwork 2019
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cotton Canvas
CONTEMPORARY Architecture Landscapes British Artist Anthony Garratt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
At Sea’ from 2019 featured in both The Guardian and The Spectator as a ‘Top Ten Outdoor Artwork 2019
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
CONTEMPORARY Architecture Landscapes British Artist Anthony Garratt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
At Sea’ from 2019 featured in both The Guardian and The Spectator as a ‘Top Ten Outdoor Artwork 2019
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
CONTEMPORARY Architecture Landscapes British Artist Anthony Garratt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
At Sea’ from 2019 featured in both The Guardian and The Spectator as a ‘Top Ten Outdoor Artwork 2019
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
CONTEMPORARY Architecture Landscapes British Artist Anthony Garratt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
At Sea’ from 2019 featured in both The Guardian and The Spectator as a ‘Top Ten Outdoor Artwork 2019
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 1.19 in
Higher Life
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Bright Toh's creative vision is driven by a deep-rooted appreciation for his African heritage and a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Antique teak colonial chest
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Africa.
The brass corners adorning the chest are more than mere decorative accents; they serve as
Category
Antique 1860s Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Gardian Stool by Patrick Norguet
Located in Geneve, CH
totemic headrests from Africa, it is reduced here to its most elementary function: supporting the body in
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Attributed to F.Barbedienne Period 19th Century
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
African elephant heads.
The sockets are original and removable.
A magnificent fantastic creature
Category
Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
H 22.05 in W 6.3 in D 22.05 in
All Time Adored
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
release.
And there, upon her lap, her loyal friend,
A faithful guardian, steadfast and true,
In the curl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Serenity
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
synergy that exists between the evolving African man, wildlife, and their common environment, through the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Inside on Papers
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
between the evolving African man, wildlife, and their common environment, through the possession of totems
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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