African Tortoise
Ottoman - NYALA - THANDA TORTOISE LINEN SILVER
Located in New York, NY
feed the appetite of the world for African sourced products.
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Karo Man with a Tortoise Shell, Ethiopia, Fashion, Iconic
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
, features a Karo tribesman with a tortoise shell.
The distinctly preserved cultures of the Omo Valley in
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Karo Man with a Tortoise Shell, Ethiopia, Fashion, Iconic
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The distinctly preserved cultures of the Omo Valley in
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Pair Brass Tortoise Chapman Floor Lamps in the Style of Tommoso Barbi
By Tommaso Barbi, Chapman Manufacturing Company, Tony Duquette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass tortoise / Turtle Shell Shade.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Debossed Geometric Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
patterns of South Africa’s Little 5; the Elephant Shrew, Buffalo Weaver, Leopard Tortoise, Antlion and the
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H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
Debossed Leaf Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
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H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
l'aumône". "The painting shows the Byzantine general Belisarius defeating the Vandals in North Africa and
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Oman, Necklace, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Sea, Egypt and northern Africa from the ports of Genoa, Trieste, Livorno and Marseille. European
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1889 Nordic Necklace Egyptian Revival 30 Scarab Beetle Gilt Silver / 50cm/ 27gr
Located in SE
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A French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Titled "La Sécurité" Eugène Delaplanche
By Eugène Delaplanche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with a lily, marble.
Africa, 1878, bronze, on the parvis of the museum.
Eve before the Fall, 1869
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Ancient South Arabian Alabaster Inscription
Located in London, GB
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The King's Camelopard
Located in Amsterdam, NL
waterfowl. There was also an 'enormous tortoise'." The showpiece of his collection, however, was the female
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Gold
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African Tortoise For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the African tortoise you’re looking for. Frequently made of bone, tortoise shell and metal, every African tortoise was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African tortoise, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. You’ll likely find more than one African tortoise that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jane Kim produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is an African Tortoise?
An African tortoise can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $425 and the highest can go for as much as $6,000.
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