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African Water Jugs

"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

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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

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

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

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Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass

African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly fantastic, engaging, and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian Figure/ Sculpture made by the Kota (Bakota) peoples who inhabit the northeastern region...
Category

Mid-20th Century Gabonese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Copper

Italian Leather Box Matchstick Holder Striker
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian leather and gold embossed matchstick holder and match striker box, circa mid-20th century, Italy. This Italian leather piece has gold embossed detail on top lid a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Leather

Italian Leather Box Matchstick Holder Striker
Italian Leather Box Matchstick Holder Striker
$375
H 2.25 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
19th Century Bronze Sheep Handcrafted Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century handmade bronze sheep sculpture. No signature or makers mark.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Sheep Handcrafted Sculpture
19th Century Bronze Sheep Handcrafted Sculpture
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
H 4 in W 5.5 in D 2 in
AFRICAN BRONZE AND HORN BAMILEKE SCULPTURE
Located in Three Oaks, MI
A beautiful African cast bronze and carved horn sculpture with a patina. Horns were used by the Bamileke tribe of Cameroon as status symbols for special festivities.
Category

1960s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

AFRICAN BRONZE AND HORN BAMILEKE SCULPTURE
AFRICAN BRONZE AND HORN BAMILEKE SCULPTURE
$950 Sale Price
50% Off
H 11 in W 7 in D 3 in
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...
Category

19th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta, Clay

Contemporary Ceramic Animal Sculpture White Snake Cat Wall hung Robin Whiteman
By Robin Whiteman
Located in Buffalo, NY
A whimsical contemporary wall sculpture by American female artist Robin Whiteman. This work is currently in an exhibition at Raft of Sanity gallery in Buffalo.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Glaze

Orientalist African Hunter Leaning on His Shield 19th cent. Black Forest, German
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Orientalist African Hunter Leaning on His Shield Black Forest, School Switzerland  19th century Carved Wood 21 inches This is an exceptionally beautiful and exceptionally rare wood...
Category

19th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bariba People, Benin, Rare Terracotta Ceremonial Vessel
Located in Leuven , BE
This piece of a pottery vessel, embellished with high relief figures, was made by women of the ethnic group of the Bariba (or Baatonu) in the northern provinces of Benin. The Bariba ...
Category

20th Century Beninese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

A sculpture - amulet with two dolphins. 19th century
Located in Firenze, IT
A coral sculpture - amulet with two dolphins, fruits and leaves, symbols of abundance and life. Nineteenth century. Weight 17gr Created from a single sprig of coral, carved, engra...
Category

19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Engraving, Intaglio

Modern Bronze Abstract Skeletal Lion Animal Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Modern bronze sculpture of a skeletal lion resting on a slab of black polished granite. Beautiful patina on the bronze that accentuates the intricate details.
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Bronze

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Find a variety of African water jugs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct African water jugs — often made from wood, ceramic and bronze — can elevate any home. African water jugs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. African water jugs bearing mid-century modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Many African water jugs are appealing in their simplicity, but Bernard Villemot produced popular African water jugs that are worth a look.

How Much are African Water Jugs?

Prices for African water jugs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, African water jugs begin at $341 and can go as high as $19,450, while the average can fetch as much as $2,198.