African Terracotta Pot
African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
ceramicist masterfully incorporated these features into a traditional pot form, allowing for a convenient
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Rug with Diamond Pattern and Mid-Century Modern Style
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
, terracotta, clay pot, sand, tan, magenta, gray, navy, hot pink, and green with other accent colors. Taznakht
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
African Nupe Terracotta Vessel Support, c. 1900
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Anthromorphic Figural Vessel in Blackened Terracotta
Located in Leuven , BE
Mangbetu People. The Mangbetu ethnic group lives deep in the center of Africa. They were famous for their
Category
20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Antique Figurative African Mangbetu Peoples Anthropomorphic Vessel
Located in Morristown, NJ
sculpture. This style of terracotta pot making developed about 1900. Pots were hand formed and fired on an
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Nigerian Nupe Vessel Support
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Primitive Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Djerma Painted Water Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
designs closely relate to patterns that are woven in their textiles. This elegant pot is beautifully
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Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Vases
Materials
Terracotta
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By Berber Tribes of Morocco
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
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Black is Beautiful
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Klaylife Barrel, White Handmade Clay Beaded Table Lamp
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Statement clay beaded lighting, that sits on your table.
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
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Akan Ashanti Memorial Portrait Head of a Noble Tribal African Art Sculpture
Located in Norwich, GB
This elegant terracotta head is a memorial portrait (nsodie) of an Akan nobleman from the part of Africa which is today southern Ghana and southeastern Côte d'Ivoire. It is an ideali...
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19th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
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Clay, Terracotta
H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
1940s Face Veil, Sinai Bedouin Desert Garment Nikab Framed Collectible
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Traditional antique circa 1940s Collectible women face veil from the Sinai Bedouin Desert Garment Nikab framed in a lucite box.
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Large George Aarons Terracotta Sculpture Relief Art Deco Plaque WPA Artist
By George Aarons
Located in Surfside, FL
Two Figures (Mother and son)
9" x 17" terracotta sculpture, signed lower left mounted to wood panel, 15 1/2" x 23 1/2"
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African Tutsi Wood Milk Container, Rwanda Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This authentic wood milk container from Rwanda can be traced to the Tutsi people, an ethnic group of the African Great Lakes region. From the 15th century, cattle and the arts - amon...
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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Moroccan Vintage Kilim Tribal Rug, circa 1960's
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large handwoven vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal kilim rug, nicely aged with washed out cors.Handwoven by the Berber tribes in south Morocco with traditional geometric tribal designs.S...
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African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
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Moroccan Berber Tamgroute Terracotta Green Glazed Bowl
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large heavy Moroccan Tamgroute Tribal green terracotta glazed bowl.
Very large avocado green glazed earthenware bowl from Morocco.
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By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricately-constructed colorful train was painstakingly created by Yoruba artisans in Nigeria in the mid-20th century. Recent designs such as this were based upon sashes that s...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
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Shell, Fabric, Beads
Old Copper Coins of Congo, Africa / Rare Objects / Folk Art/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Before paper money and money were in circulation, bartering was taking place in Africa.
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West African Malinese Hand Crafted Terracotta Pot / Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, 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 Berber Moroccan Gallery Rug with Modern Northwestern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, terracotta, burnt orange, clay pot, brick red, baked clay, pumpkin, purple, eggplant, celadon, pistachio
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Vintage Berber Moroccan Zayane Rug with Rustic Luxe Mid-Century Modern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
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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
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Contemporary Golden Editions Small Vase Handwoven Straw Striped Terracotta
Located in Barcelona, CT
Ginger (terracotta) Stripe
Are you looking for a chic woven object to adorn your home? This striped
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21st Century and Contemporary Ghanaian Modern Vases
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Igala Incised Water Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
African pottery is revered for combining a simplicity of form with astonishing beauty and
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vases
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Terracotta
Contemporary Golden Editions Small Vase Handwoven Straw Striped Indigo
Located in Barcelona, CT
African weaving technic. The grass Veta Vera grows locally. The reeds are twisted by hand and small
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21st Century and Contemporary Ghanaian Modern Vases
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Brass
H 7.88 in Dm 7.09 in L 7.88 in
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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Terracotta
Vintage Decorative Cooking Pot, African, Terracotta, Plant Stand, Jardinière
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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African Terracotta Storage Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
In spite of terracotta's naturally earthy and solid presence, this tribal storage vessel has a
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Vases
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By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
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Vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
rust, brown, russet, sage, olive, charcoal, beige, sienna, bronze, copper, burnt orange, terracotta
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Vintage Berber Moroccan Zayane Rug with Rustic Modern and Northwestern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
composed of smaller concentric lozenges spread across the abrashed terracotta field. It is enclosed with a
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Terracotta
Nigerian Nupe Vessel Support, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Abstract Sculptures
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Terracotta
Nigerian Nupe Incised Water Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were known as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Vases
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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
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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
Igala, Nigeria.
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
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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
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
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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
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Terracotta
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Located in New York, NY
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Late 20th Century South African Pottery
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Terracotta
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Located in 3 Oaks, MI
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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
- What is an African pot?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African 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, 2022No, 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.
- Are terracotta pots safe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- How can I age a terracotta pot?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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, 2022Whether 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, 2022A 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.
- How are African clay pots made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African 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.
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