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1930's Berber Moroccan Textile
1930's Berber Moroccan Textile

1930's Berber Moroccan Textile

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

78447 Vintage Berber Moroccan Tribal Textile, 01'04 x 01'08. Emanating nomadic charm and steeped in ancient Berber history, this handwoven Moroccan fragment is a captivating vision o...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Antique African Antiques

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Wool

Vintage Beni Ouarain Berber Rug, Unusually Large, 1920's
Vintage Beni Ouarain Berber Rug, Unusually Large, 1920's

Vintage Beni Ouarain Berber Rug, Unusually Large, 1920's

Located in Uccle, BE

This Beni Ourain rug was produced in 1920's by the nomadic Berber tribes in North Africa. Beni Ourain rugs are identified by their geometric lines that form an overall asymmetrical p...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Other Antique African Antiques

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Wool

Original vintage Ashanti African stool  1920's
Original vintage Ashanti African stool  1920's

Original vintage Ashanti African stool 1920's

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Lovely Ashanti stool with good colour and patina dating to around 1920. These stools were status symbols and wre typically carved out of a single block of wood.

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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique African Antiques

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Wood

German Ethnographic Study of South African Tribal People Circa 1870's
German Ethnographic Study of South African Tribal People Circa 1870's

German Ethnographic Study of South African Tribal People Circa 1870's

Located in Rochester, NY

German ethnographic study of identified tribal people of South Africa. Thirty five albumen photographs. Circa 1870's.

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19th Century Antique African Antiques

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper

Art Deco Bronze Hagenauer African Dancer Figure made in Austria c. 1930's
Art Deco Bronze Hagenauer African Dancer Figure made in Austria c. 1930's

Art Deco Bronze Hagenauer African Dancer Figure made in Austria c. 1930's

By Franz Hagenauer

Located in New York, NY

Elegant, graceful, and sophisticated bronze figure, known as the "African Dancer", made in Vienna Austria by Franz Hagenauer circa 1930's.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique African Antiques

Materials

Bronze

German Ethnographic Study of South African Tribal People Circa 1870's
German Ethnographic Study of South African Tribal People Circa 1870's

German Ethnographic Study of South African Tribal People Circa 1870's

Located in Rochester, NY

German ethnographic study of identified tribal people of South Africa. Thirty five albumen photographs. Circa 1870's.

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19th Century European Antique African Antiques

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Paper

African Folk Art Ashanti Sculpted Wood Art Chairs / Stools
African Folk Art Ashanti Sculpted Wood Art Chairs / Stools

African Folk Art Ashanti Sculpted Wood Art Chairs / Stools

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Pair of small, charming hand carved stools from Africa, circa early 1900's. Beautifully hand sculpted of a hardwood with a dark stain.

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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique African Antiques

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Hardwood

Mamluk Revival Casket Box with Silver, Brass and Copper Inlay Circa 1900's
Mamluk Revival Casket Box with Silver, Brass and Copper Inlay Circa 1900's

Mamluk Revival Casket Box with Silver, Brass and Copper Inlay Circa 1900's

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Mamluk Revival Casket Box with Silver, Brass and Copper Inlay Circa 1900's Engraved brass with silver and copper inlay Wood-lined interior with hinged lid and clasp i believe Thulut...

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Early 20th Century North African Moorish Antique African Antiques

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Silver, Brass, Copper

Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Armchairs - Set of 2
Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Armchairs - Set of 2

Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Armchairs - Set of 2

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Armchairs - Set of 2 These Amazing Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Armchairs, sold as a set of two, are exceptional pieces of furniture t...

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Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Antique African Antiques

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Wood

Lifesize original Goldscheider polychrome terracotta figure of a young boy
Lifesize original Goldscheider polychrome terracotta figure of a young boy

Lifesize original Goldscheider polychrome terracotta figure of a young boy

By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna

Located in New York City, NY

Vienna 1890's The young African American boy is seated with hands folded in his lap on an antique wicker chair in a genre setting.

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Late 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique African Antiques

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Terracotta

Sandwich Tern (with Florida Cray Fish) (Florida Keys) /// Ornithology Audubon
Sandwich Tern (with Florida Cray Fish) (Florida Keys) /// Ornithology Audubon

Sandwich Tern (with Florida Cray Fish) (Florida Keys) /// Ornithology Audubon

By John James Audubon

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

It breeds in the Palearctic from Europe to the Caspian Sea wintering to S Africa, India and Sri Lanka. The Sandwich tern is a medium-large tern with grey upperparts, white underparts...

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1830s Victorian Antique African Antiques

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Gold Leaf

CARTIER Paris 1928 Art Deco Bracelet In Platinum With 19.86 Cts In Diamonds
CARTIER Paris 1928 Art Deco Bracelet In Platinum With 19.86 Cts In Diamonds

CARTIER Paris 1928 Art Deco Bracelet In Platinum With 19.86 Cts In Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

The discovery of the great diamond deposits in South Africa in the late 1860’s engendered the popularity of extravagant diamond jewelry.

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Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting
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Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting

Located in Annville, PA

Lemures, based on Roman mythology, and Ethiopian, painted from an ebony wood carving from Kenya Province, S. Africa.” In 1953, Pfoutz was installed as President of the Lancaster Cou...

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Early 20th Century North American Antique African Antiques

Materials

Canvas, Paint

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Antique 1920's Zebra Skin Trophy Rug or Wall Hanging
Antique 1920's Zebra Skin Trophy Rug or Wall Hanging

Antique 1920's Zebra Skin Trophy Rug or Wall Hanging

Located in South Coast, CA

Early 20th Century Safari Trophy Rug of Zebra Hide mounted on original felt backing.

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Early 20th Century Antique African Antiques

1940's - 1950's Zulu Milk Pail ('Ithunga'), South Africa
1940's - 1950's Zulu Milk Pail ('Ithunga'), South Africa

1940's - 1950's Zulu Milk Pail ('Ithunga'), South Africa

Located in London, GB

This early-twentieth-century tall, narrow vessel, from the Zulu culture in South Africa, would have traditionally served as a milk pail.

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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique African Antiques

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Hardwood

Vintage 1930's African Ink Wash Portrait Study
Vintage 1930's African Ink Wash Portrait Study

Vintage 1930's African Ink Wash Portrait Study

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H 11 in W 8.5 in D 0.1 in

Vintage 1930's African Ink Wash Portrait Study

Located in Seguin, TX

Circa 1930's powerful ink wash on thin paper study of African man. Unsigned, probably executed by an African American artist, based on the other works from the estate.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Antique African Antiques

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Paper

1930's berber rug ...
1930's berber rug ...

1930's berber rug ...

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W 35.44 in L 63 in

1930's berber rug ...

Located in Brecht, BE

unusual design for this early 20th century berber rug, lovely colors, in very good vintage condition ..

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique African Antiques

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Wool

1920's African Arm Chair With Stud Accents
1920's African Arm Chair With Stud Accents

1920's African Arm Chair With Stud Accents

Located in New York, NY

This decorative arm chair has great architectural lines. The back of the chair has two iron spokes and there are three rows of meal stud accents. Note the wonderful arched side legs.

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Early 20th Century African Antique African Antiques

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Wood

Antique African Senufo Wooden Stool, 1930's
Antique African Senufo Wooden Stool, 1930's

Antique African Senufo Wooden Stool, 1930's

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H 7.88 in W 11.82 in L 7.88 in

Antique African Senufo Wooden Stool, 1930's

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Handmade antique stool from West Africa, probably Ivory Coast or Mali. This beautiful piece of Folkart is made from a single piece of wood.

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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Antique African Antiques

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Dogon African Low Stool, Mali 1920's
Folk Art Dogon African Low Stool, Mali 1920's

Folk Art Dogon African Low Stool, Mali 1920's

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H 13.78 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in

Folk Art Dogon African Low Stool, Mali 1920's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Folk Art Dogon African Low Wooden Stool. Made in Mali, 1920's period.

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1920s Malian Folk Art Antique African Antiques

Materials

Palmwood

Fine 1700's Italian Old Master Ink & Wash Drawing Roman Allegorical Africa
Fine 1700's Italian Old Master Ink & Wash Drawing Roman Allegorical Africa

Fine 1700's Italian Old Master Ink & Wash Drawing Roman Allegorical Africa

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

'Africa' Italian School, 18th century ink and wash drawing on paper, framed within a light oak wood frame (behind glass) image size: 10.5 x 7 inches overall framed: 17 x 13 inches co...

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18th Century Old Masters Antique African Antiques

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Ink, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Large Antique African Hardwood Cape Buffalo Sculpture, circa 1900
Large Antique African Hardwood Cape Buffalo Sculpture, circa 1900

Large Antique African Hardwood Cape Buffalo Sculpture, circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

It would have originally been carved in Africa in the late 1800's, turn of the century. During this time, there was a market for creating handmade goods for French colonialists livin...

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Early 1900s African Antique African Antiques

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Hardwood

1920's French Horn Side Table
1920's French Horn Side Table

1920's French Horn Side Table

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H 18 in Dm 12 in

1920's French Horn Side Table

Located in New York, NY

This side table is composed of three horn legs and the connecting horn sides.
The top has an intricate inlay design. The base diameter is 16".

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Early 20th Century African Antique African Antiques

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Horn

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Vintage African Lion Oil Painting

Vintage African Lion Oil Painting

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H 37 in W 45 in D 5 in

Vintage African Lion Oil Painting

Located in Toledo, OH

Vintage 1880's African lion oil painting on canvas. Laying lion eating on a zebra with a sunset background and rows of palm trees.

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19th Century Antique African Antiques

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Canvas

African Niger Set of Three Post Room Divider Wall Sculptures, 1920s
African Niger Set of Three Post Room Divider Wall Sculptures, 1920s

African Niger Set of Three Post Room Divider Wall Sculptures, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

Set of three hand carved 1920's African Niger wall sculptures. These were originally used as room dividers.

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1920s Nigerien Antique African Antiques

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Wood

Congo Nail Fetish Sculpture
Congo Nail Fetish Sculpture

Congo Nail Fetish Sculpture

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H 6 in W 14 in D 7 in

Congo Nail Fetish Sculpture

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Serpent fetish nail sculpture from the Congo, central Africa circa early 1920's. The figure has mirrored eyes to house the ancestral spirit or 'nkisi force' and patinated nails in th...

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Early 20th Century African Folk Art Antique African Antiques

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Metal

White Gold Pink Opal & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace, 14k Rose Slice 3.37ctw
White Gold Pink Opal & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace, 14k Rose Slice 3.37ctw

White Gold Pink Opal & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace, 14k Rose Slice 3.37ctw

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Genuine Opal Carat: 3.20ct Cut: Freeform Rose Cut Slice Color: Pink Natural Diamonds Carats: .17ctw Cut: Single Color: G - ...

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19th Century Unknown Antique African Antiques

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Diamond, Opal, White Gold

Cartier Paris 1905 Edwardian Arrow Jabot 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamonds And Rubies
Cartier Paris 1905 Edwardian Arrow Jabot 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamonds And Rubies

Cartier Paris 1905 Edwardian Arrow Jabot 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamonds And Rubies

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

The discovery of the great diamond deposits in South Africa in the late 1860’s engendered the popularity of extravagant diamond jewelry.

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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique African Antiques

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier Paris 1905 Edwardian Arrow Jabot In 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamonds & Rubies
Cartier Paris 1905 Edwardian Arrow Jabot In 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamonds & Rubies

Cartier Paris 1905 Edwardian Arrow Jabot In 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamonds & Rubies

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

The discovery of the great diamond deposits in South Africa in the late 1860’s engendered the popularity of extravagant diamond jewelry.

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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique African Antiques

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier 1910 Edwardian Belle Epoque Oval Brooch Platinum with 5.13ctw Diamonds
Cartier 1910 Edwardian Belle Epoque Oval Brooch Platinum with 5.13ctw Diamonds

Cartier 1910 Edwardian Belle Epoque Oval Brooch Platinum with 5.13ctw Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

The discovery of the great diamond deposits in South Africa in the late 1860’s engendered the popularity of extravagant diamond jewelry.

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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique African Antiques

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CARTIER 1920 Art Deco Platinum Enameled Pendant-Lorgnette With Diamonds & Onyx
CARTIER 1920 Art Deco Platinum Enameled Pendant-Lorgnette With Diamonds & Onyx

CARTIER 1920 Art Deco Platinum Enameled Pendant-Lorgnette With Diamonds & Onyx

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

The discovery of the great diamond deposits in South Africa in the late 1860’s engendered the popularity of extravagant diamond jewelry.

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Located in Annville, PA

Lemures, based on Roman mythology, and Ethiopian, painted from an ebony wood carving from Kenya Province, S. Africa.” In 1953, Pfoutz was installed as President of the Lancaster Cou...

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Early 20th Century North American Antique African Antiques

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Canvas, Paint

1930's French Orientalist Signed Figures in North African Street Scene
1930's French Orientalist Signed Figures in North African Street Scene

1930's French Orientalist Signed Figures in North African Street Scene

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School, early 20th century, indistinctly signed Title: North African Street scene with figures Medium: oil on board, unframed Board: 16 x 13 inches Proven...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique African Antiques

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Oil

African Chieftain Chair from Gurage Tribe in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900's
African Chieftain Chair from Gurage Tribe in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900's

African Chieftain Chair from Gurage Tribe in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900's

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

It is distinctive with its three legs and its high back which is carved in a traditional geometric design. Ethiopia, Africa, circa early 1900s or earlier. The Gurage is one of the la...

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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique African Antiques

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Wood

"Female" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Songye Tribe of Zaire Africa circa Early 1900s
"Female" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Songye Tribe of Zaire Africa circa Early 1900s

"Female" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Songye Tribe of Zaire Africa circa Early 1900s

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A "Female" Kifwebe mask from the Songye Tribe in the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire), Africa, circa early 1900's. Female masks are rarer than male masks.

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Antiques

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Paint, Wood

Gillows 'Attr.', Six 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Gillows 'Attr.', Six 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs

Gillows 'Attr.', Six 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

The company won commissions to supply furniture and decorate public buildings in France, Germany, Russia, South Africa, Australia and the U.S. Gillows also furnished the spectacular ...

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique African Antiques

Materials

Mahogany

Cartier 1900 Edwardian Enameled Locket Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Rose Diamonds
Cartier 1900 Edwardian Enameled Locket Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Rose Diamonds

Cartier 1900 Edwardian Enameled Locket Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Rose Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

The discovery of the great diamond deposits in South Africa in the late 1860’s engendered the popularity of extravagant diamond jewelry.

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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique African Antiques

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Pin 18Kt Gold Platinum And Diamond
Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Pin 18Kt Gold Platinum And Diamond

Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Pin 18Kt Gold Platinum And Diamond

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

The discovery of the great diamond deposits in South Africa in the late 1860’s engendered the popularity of extravagant diamond jewelry.

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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique African Antiques

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White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...

1 Volume. C.S. Goldman, With General French and the Cavalry in South Africa
1 Volume. C.S. Goldman, With General French and the Cavalry in South Africa

1 Volume. C.S. Goldman, With General French and the Cavalry in South Africa

Located in New York, NY

Goldman, With General French and the Cavalry in South Africa. Extra Illustrated Edition. Bound by Riviere in full red morocco with a rectangular onlay of navy morocco on both covers.

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Early 20th Century English Antique African Antiques

Materials

Leather

1920's Moroccan wool Rug
1920's Moroccan wool Rug

1920's Moroccan wool Rug

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W 132 in D 36 in

1920's Moroccan wool Rug

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Wool hand woven tribal long runner from Morocco

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique African Antiques

1920's African Wall  Mounted Trophy Taxidermy
1920's African Wall  Mounted Trophy Taxidermy

1920's African Wall Mounted Trophy Taxidermy

Located in Chicago, IL

A spectacular collection of African trophys shot by John T. Pirie Jr. Mr Pirie's grandfather was one of the founders of the Chicago department store Carson Pirie & Scott.

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Early 20th Century African Antique African Antiques

A c. 1900 - c. 1920's African Baga Tribal fetish

A c. 1900 - c. 1920's African Baga Tribal fetish

Located in New York, NY

CON22315 A c. 1900 - c. 1920's African Baga Tribal fetish. The hand carved piece surmounts a carved stand.

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Early 20th Century African Antique African Antiques

Large 1800's Raised Relief Map Of Africa
Large 1800's Raised Relief Map Of Africa

Large 1800's Raised Relief Map Of Africa

Located in Chicago, IL

Large late 1800's raised relief map of Africa made by Central School Supply House.

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19th Century American Antique African Antiques

Materials

Paper, Wood

1920's Elephant Foot Serving Tray
1920's Elephant Foot Serving Tray

1920's Elephant Foot Serving Tray

Located in Palm Springs, CA

From the time of big game hunting...
Imagine being offered a petitfore from this beauty... Appetizing!

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Early 20th Century African Antique African Antiques

Fabulous 1920s African Carved Mahogany Elephant Stool

Fabulous 1920s African Carved Mahogany Elephant Stool

Located in Washington, DC

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1920s Ivorian Antique African Antiques

Collection Of 1920's Elephant Trophy Taxidermy
Collection Of 1920's Elephant Trophy Taxidermy

Collection Of 1920's Elephant Trophy Taxidermy

Located in Palm Springs, CA

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Early 20th Century African Antique African Antiques

Dramatic RARE Magnifying Glass
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Located in Roswell, GA

Beautiful brass and S.African antelope horn with magnifying glass. Modern optical lens.

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19th Century Antique African Antiques

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Brass

Vintage African Woven Embroidered Decorative Pillow
Vintage African Woven Embroidered Decorative Pillow

Vintage African Woven Embroidered Decorative Pillow

By Atelier Lam

Located in Oakland Park, FL

African textured tribal and artisanal textile on both of the accent Boho-chic style pillows.

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1920s Ghanaian Tribal Antique African Antiques

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African Tribal Art Fine Old Lobi Stool or Headrest
African Tribal Art Fine Old Lobi Stool or Headrest

African Tribal Art Fine Old Lobi Stool or Headrest

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H 2.76 in W 4.73 in D 22.84 in

African Tribal Art Fine Old Lobi Stool or Headrest

Located in London, GB

African tribal art A fine old Lobi stool or headrest Burkino Faso This piece would have been used by a Lobi herdsman, the antelope head carved as a handle would indicate his prow...

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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Antique African Antiques

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Wood

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1920s Ghanaian Tribal Antique African Antiques

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Wood

African style Stool, 20th century
African style Stool, 20th century

African style Stool, 20th century

$3,300

H 23 in W 20 in D 11.8 in

African style Stool, 20th century

Located in New York, NY

Modern African stool in traditional style. The stool is carved from wood and whitewashed. The stool has a bowl-shaped seat with an openwork base in a checkerboard pattern.

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Late 20th Century Italian Antique African Antiques

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Wood

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique African Antiques

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By André Arbus

Located in grand Lancy, CH

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Brass

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$10,090

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Located in Argelato, BO

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique African Antiques

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Located in Ravenna, IT

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Steel

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By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll

Located in Atlanta, GA

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique African Antiques

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Iron

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Located in Vienna, AT

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1950s Czech Industrial Antique African Antiques

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By Bramble

Located in Westwood, NJ

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Antique African Antiques

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Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

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$1,890

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By Wicker Works

Located in Čelinac, BA

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1920s English Art Nouveau Antique African Antiques

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Rattan

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By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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