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West African Malinese Hand Crafted Terracotta Pot / Sculpture
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
African art. The bottom half of the pot has a traditional bamana design and texture. A rope and emblem
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Vintage 1950s Malian Planters and Jardinieres

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Terracotta

Pair of Terra Cotta Water Pots with Lids, Africa, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of terra cotta water pots with lids from the Gurunsi tribe in Burkina Faso Africa. Circular
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Vintage 1950s Burkinabe Urns

Materials

Terracotta

African Terracotta Water Pot with Lid, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
1930s African terracotta water pot with lid from the Gurunsi tribe in Burkina Faso in Africa
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Vintage 1930s Burkinabe Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Decorative Cooking Pot, African, Terracotta, Plant Stand, Jardinière
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative cooking pot. A West African, terracotta plant stand or jardinière
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Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Terracotta

African Terracotta Pot, Zambia
Located in New York, NY
flattened sphere, this pot has shallow vertical ridges leading up to the decorative slip decoration near the
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Vintage 1930s Tanzanian Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Terracotta Ceramic Pot
Located in New York, NY
Hlabisa, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Potter: Busisiwe Ngobese.
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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Terracotta Ceramic Pot
Located in New York, NY
Bozo/Somono, Mali.
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

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Ceramic

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Terracotta Ceramic Pot
Located in New York, NY
Igala, Nigeria.
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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Ceramic

Magnificent African Ceramic Pot, Nigeria
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent terracotta vessel from the Nupe peoples of Nigeria. The etched design is continued
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20th Century Nigerian Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Africa Terra Cotta Pot from Zambia
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful African ceramic pot is decorated with etched and slip-decorated leaves and triangles
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20th Century Zambian Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

South African Nesta Nala Ceramic Pot
Located in New York, NY
Nesta Nala (1940-2005) was an award-winning South African Zulu potter. Nala learnt how to make
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Late 20th Century South African Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

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African Terracotta Pot For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African terracotta pot you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, terracotta and natural fiber, every African terracotta pot was constructed with great care. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage African terracotta pot you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African terracotta pot — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An African terracotta pot made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one African terracotta pot that is appealing in its simplicity, but Berber Tribes of Morocco and Beni M'Guild produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an African Terracotta Pot?

Prices for an African terracotta pot can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $163 and can go as high as $4,999, while the average can fetch as much as $990.
Questions About African Terracotta Pot
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African pottery is diverse and culturally varied. An African pot can be a simple vessel for food or liquid but many carry social and religious significance. African pottery has always been highly sought after and is beloved by antique collectors worldwide. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique African pottery from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, clay pots and terracotta pots are not the same. While terracotta pots are a type of clay pot, not all clay pots are terracotta. Terracotta is a clay material that is modeled and fired to create a signature brown-orange color. Clay pots can be created in any color. Browse a range of both clay and terracotta pots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, terracotta pots are indeed safe for use; however, the pots should be thoroughly sterilized before first use because they are porous and can absorb harmful chemicals or moisture. You’ll find a variety of terracotta pots from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few tips and tricks to aging a terracotta pot. First, you can apply plain yogurt to help achieve an aged patina. Another method is to plug the drainage hole and fill the pot with water-soluble fertilizer. Shop a collection of terracotta pots from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not terracotta pots can withstand heat depends on how well they are made and cared for. A finely crafted pot can usually hold up in the face of high temperatures. If you intend to cook with one, season it with cooking oil to increase its durability. Shop a collection of terracotta pots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A terracotta pot is simply a clay pot that has been fired. Clay is just the name of the material that terracotta pots are made out of. Shop an array of terracotta pots from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African 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.