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African Water Jugs

"Ceramic Pot - Mossi, Burkina Fasso (Farmer's Water Jug), " created in Africa
"Ceramic Pot - Mossi, Burkina Fasso (Farmer's Water Jug), " created in Africa

"Ceramic Pot - Mossi, Burkina Fasso (Farmer's Water Jug), " created in Africa

Located in Milwaukee, WI

This ceramic pot was made by an unknown Mossi artist in Burkina Fasso. It was used as a farmer's water jug. The Mossi are a people in central Burkina Faso, living mostly in the villa...

Category

1930s Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

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African Hammered Copper Water Jug
African Hammered Copper Water Jug

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 using a lid secured by a small chain. Diameter at opening is 4".

Category

20th Century Malian Pitchers

Collection of African Water Jugs
Collection of African Water Jugs

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 depicting snakes, crocodiles and other animals.

Category

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Materials

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Life size "Giraffe" Female Sculpture, in the style of Karl Hagenauer
Life size "Giraffe" Female Sculpture, in the style of Karl Hagenauer

Life size "Giraffe" Female Sculpture, in the style of Karl Hagenauer

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in Glenview, IL

The life size bronze and brass sculpture in the style of Austrian artist Karl Hagenauer (1898-1956) represents a so called "giraffe" nude female, presumably from the Ndebele African ...

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1970s Art Deco Nude Sculptures

Materials

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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.