African Jug
Glass object. Thorn Lace Vase, Inspiration African Jug and Textile Lace
By Melvin Anderson
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Hand blown white glass with grey thread-glass. Engraved top, grey thread-glass applied free handed while hot.
Made in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$5,412
H 13 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
African Mangbetu Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
, through the face, and down to the gourd shaped base, this jug seamlessly transitions between forms
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Vases
Materials
Wood
Antique African Milk Jug
Located in New York, NY
Antique African wooden milk jug with tin accent. Includes a beautiful hand woven top. The jug alone
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Jars
Materials
Metal
African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. This ceremonial jug seamlessly
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Vases
Materials
Terracotta
African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
culture can be seen in this handled jug—the allusion to tall coiffured hair, and the tribal ritual of
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Ceramic Giraffe Jug , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
exquisite Giraffe Jug is a stunning piece of decorative art crafted in South Africa by the talented duo Jabu
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Pangolin Jug with Curved Handle – Hand-Made-Sculpted in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
by Motsaman and intricately hand-painted by Jabu Nene of Love Art Ceramics in South Africa. Revered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Tribal Drink Vessel Leather Milk Jug 1 African Arts
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Tribal Drink Vessel African Leather Milk Jug 1
10 x 6.5 diameter
Original vintage condition
Refer
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Jars
Materials
Leather
Beaded Tribal Drink Vessel Leather Milk Jug 2 African Arts
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Decorative Tribal Vessel African Leather Milk Jug 2
8 h x 5 d x 7 w
Original vintage condition
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Jars
Materials
Leather
Zulu Milk Jug
Located in Richmond, VA
The Zulu people have traditionally been pastoral people, relying on cows for meat and milk. The daily practice of milking was preceded with singing and dancing, along with the royal ...
Category
20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
"Ceramic Pot - Mossi, Burkina Fasso (Farmer's Water Jug), " created in Africa
Located in Milwaukee, WI
water jug. The Mossi are a people in central Burkina Faso, living mostly in the villages of the Nazinon
Category
1930s Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,250
H 13 in W 11 in D 6.75 in
"Veiled Woman with Jug", North African Scene in White & Blue by Julius Bloch
By Julius Bloch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted in white and blue in a way that captures the blindingly bright sunlight of North Africa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35 in W 28.75 in D 2.5 in
"Bouquet" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
"Iridescence" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
"Pompeii" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
"China Cabinet" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
"Beach-Combed Mochaware" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
"Caress of Water" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Riccardo Scarpa Designer Lamp 50s/60s
By Riccardo Scarpa
Located in NANTES, FR
mainly influenced by Africanist art, such as the "Ethiopian Woman with a Vase" or "African Woman with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
"Caress of Water, " Mixed Media Sculpture
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
"Bouquet, " Mixed Media Sculpture
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
"Pompeii, " Mixed Media Sculpture
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
"China Cabinet, " Mixed Media Sculpture
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
"Beach-Combed Mochaware, " Mixed Media Sculpture
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
$5,280
H 9.75 in W 11 in D 9.5 in
"Iridescence, " Mixed Media Sculpture
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
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African Milk Jug
Located in Wainscott, NY
Tall wooden African vases are from Sudan.
Category
20th Century Sudanese Vases
Materials
Wood
African Heron Jug by Love Art Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted by Love Art Ceramics, the African Heron Bird Jug pays homage to Southern Africa's legacy of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
African Hammered Copper Water Jug
Located in Wainscott, NY
This item is a hammered copper water jug from Mali. The jug can be opened and closed at the top
Category
20th Century Malian Pitchers
Ceramic Cheetah Jug , hand made in South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Imvelo Natural Art presents a striking ceramic Cheetah Jug, meticulously crafted in South Africa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Monkey Jug , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
playfulness in African culture. Hand-painted in light yellow and adorned with delicate floral motifs, the jug
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Leopard Jug , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Leopard jug from Wiseman Ceramics embodies the essence of African wildlife and culture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Warthog Jug , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
that reflects the colors of the African savanna. The intricate textures of the jug, achieved through
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Love Jug , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Africa with the enchanting Love Jug, a stunning piece of ceramic art from Love Art Ceramic. Expertly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Leopard Ceramic Jug , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
The Leopard Jug by Senzo Duma Ceramics is a masterpiece of South African artistry, blending
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Leopard Ceramic Jug , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
The Leopard jug from Senzo Duma Ceramics, sculpted by Lefu and hand-painted by Nqobile in 2023
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sable Jug , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
beauty of South Africa’s wildlife. Crafted in 2024 by Love Art Ceramic, this stunning jug showcases the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century African Wooden Milk Jug
Located in Wainscott, NY
20th century African wooden milk jug
Has character!
Category
Early 20th Century Tanzanian Jars
Materials
Bentwood
Hand-made Ceramic Crocodile Jug, made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Crocodile Jug by Ardmore Ceramics. Hand sculpted by Octavia Mazibuko and hand painted by Fiko
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Wild Dog Jug , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Senzo Duma Ceramics presents a stunning ceramic Wild Dog jug, standing 8 inches tall with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Hand-Carved African Tuareg Tribal Wooden Milk Jug
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
.
African vessel, pot, jug with nice patina.
Probably from Niger.
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Mahogany Wood African Milk Jug
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved African mahogany milk jug with tin accent. Great as a vase, dearly 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Jars
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Mahogany Wood African Milk Jug
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved African mahogany milk jug with tin accent. Great as a vase, dearly 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Jars
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
Zebra Jug
Located in North Miami, FL
Zebra Jug by Love Art Ceramic. Hand sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali and hand painted by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Bird Jug
Located in North Miami, FL
Bird Jug by Ardmore Ceramics. Hand sculpted by Betty Ntshingila and hand painted by Misiwe Hadebe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Zebra Jug
Located in North Miami, FL
This remarkable Zebra Jug by Ardmore Ceramics is a true testament to the artistry of South Africa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Honey Badger Jug
Located in North Miami, FL
This magnificent Honey Badger Jug by Ardmore Ceramics is a masterpiece of South African artistry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century African Milk Jug in Wood With Metal Repair
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th century African Wood Milk Jug with Metal repair.
Great character including the metal
Category
Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Bronze Sculpture of an African Woman in the Style of Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
copper or brass.
This bronze sculpture of an African woman carrying a jug was surely inspired by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Spectacular Human Size Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer, circa 1950
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Paris, FR
Human size (162cm) bronze sculpture of an African lady carrying a jug by Karl Hagenauer (1898-1956
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Ceramic Giraffe Jug Hand Made In South Africa
By Ardmore Design
Located in North Miami, FL
African sun. This Giraffe Jug by Ardmore Ceramics, sculpted by Somandla Ntshalintshali and painted by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
African Tuareg Tribal Hand-Carved Wooden Milk Jug
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
storage.
African vessel, pot, jug with nice patina.
Probably from Niger.
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Mahogany Wood African Milk Jug
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved African mahogany milk jug with tin accent. Great as a vase, dearly 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Jars
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
Memory Vases Jugs Early 20th Century Folk Art, Pair
Located in Vienna, AT
created by the Bakongo people in Central and West Africa as grave markers, memory jugs migrated to the
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vases
Materials
Brass
Collection of African Water Jugs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of African water jugs from the early 20th century.
Measurement is for largest jug
Category
Vintage 1910s African Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Large African Beaded Figures
Located in Sarasota, FL
jug from South Africa, Congo, Bamelaka. Beaded ancester figures are typical of the Bamoun people of
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Life size "Giraffe" Female Sculpture, in the style of Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Glenview, IL
) represents a so called "giraffe" nude female, presumably from the Ndebele African tribe, holding a water jug
Category
1970s Art Deco Nude Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 66.1 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
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African Jug For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African jug you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An African jug — often made from wood, reclaimed wood and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage African jug you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an African jug — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An African jug, designed in the Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made African jug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris and Melvin Anderson are consistently popular.
How Much is an African Jug?
Prices for an African jug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $290 and can go as high as $5,519, while the average can fetch as much as $520.
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