Monumental Old Antique African Urn in Noble Wood
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Monumental and impressive facial expressions of the sculpted faces surrounding the base.
Wood
Central African Tribal Pot or Wooden Vase Neutral Brown
Located in Miami, FL
A Central African wood pot, vase or vessel. This vintage decorative object from Central Africa is created from a single piece of mahogany accentuated with leather.
Leather, Mahogany
African Mangbetu Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. From the spout formed to look like hair, through the face, and down to the gourd shaped base, this jug seamlessly transitio...
Wood
$1,115
H 12.75 in W 26 in D 12.25 in
Central African Wooden Vessel Adorned with Figures Carved Along Sides
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Central African carved wood vessel from the mid-20th century. This vintage vessel from Central Africa is created from a single piece of hallowed trunk, which has been artfully deco...
Wood
Antique African Milk Jug
Located in New York, NY
Antique African wooden milk jug with tin accent. Includes a beautiful hand woven top. The jug alone is 12” high. Great as a vase or art object. Early 20th century. This container ...
Metal
Group of Four Vintage African Beaded Bottles, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking group of four mid century bottles hand decorated with glass beads in bold colorful symbolic and geometric design with turned wood stoppers. Taller Bottles: H: 13 DM: 3.5 $1...
Glass, Wood, Beads
Large Organic Lidded African Gourd Vessel Urn
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive in scale, large hand made organic hollowed out dried gourd vessel with lid and wood. Visible stitching and fabulous mottled reddish brown patina. Opening is 9.75”
Wood
African Art Vase
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
African art vase, wood, 20th century. Measures: H: 29 cm, D: 17 cm.
Wood
A Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Wooden Mortar, Africa, c. Early 20th Century
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Beautiful Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Mortar that works perfectly for a planter. By unknown designer in Africa, c. early 20th Century. Wear consistent with age and use showing wonderful ...
Wood
$352Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.5 in Dm 9.25 in
Mid-Century Arts & Crafts Hand-Carved Wooden Lidded Vessel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This mid-20th century Arts and Crafts–inspired hand-carved wooden lidded vessel is a beautifully crafted decorative object that showcases skilled traditional woodworking. The vessel ...
Wood
Large Wooden African Mortar Bowl, 1950s
Located in L'Escala, ES
Rare and beautiful large wooden african mortar bowl manufactured in Africa in 1950s. In very good vintage condition.
Wood
Black Ribbed Vase
Located in Atlanta, GA
* Vintage African carved wood vase * Newly panted black * Amazing accent piece
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Mahogany Wood African Milk Jug
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved African mahogany milk jug with tin accent. Great as a vase, dearly 20th century. Measures: 16" high x 5.5" diameter bottom x 3" diameter top. This container was source...
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Mahogany Wood African Milk Jug
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved African mahogany milk jug with tin accent. Great as a vase, dearly 20th century. Measures: 11.5" high x 4" diameter bottom x 3" diameter top. This container was source...
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
African Milk Jug
Located in Wainscott, NY
Tall wooden African vases are from Sudan.
Wood
Doug Ayers Vase in African Bubinga Wood
By Doug Ayers
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Doug Ayers weed pot or bud vase circa late 1970s in African Bubinga. Signed.
Bubinga
Brown Wood Hand Made Crock, Africa, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century African handmade brown crock. Fine horizontal lines with wider lines in the center. Wide mouth opening. Weathered patina.
Wood
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.
Metal
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Mahogany Wood African Milk Jug
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved African mahogany milk jug with tin accent. Great as a vase, dearly 20th century. Measures: 12? high x 4? diameter bottom x 3? diameter top. This container was sourced ...
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
African Tutsi Wood Milk Containers, Rwanda Early 20th Century
Located in Buffalo, NY
These authentic wood milk containers 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 - am...
Metal
Wooden African Mortar and Pestle
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted in Africa, wooden footed mortar and pestle. Great patina this kind of Moroccan mortar are used to grind spices. Nicely carved, the wood has some cracks on the bottom. ...
Wood
Old Weathered Wood And Leather Container With Metal Repair From Africa
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and well worn dark wood and leather container with a truly unusual and handsome patina. The graceful shape of this African piece is complemented and emphasized by the...
Wood
Two Vintage West African Pitchers
Located in New York, NY
Two vintage West African pitchers, each carved out of a single piece of wood. One features a small leather handle, as well as attractive metal repairs. The other displays a warm pati...
Wood
Handmade Wooden Vase Limited Edition 1/1 Oak Burr Mini Vessel
Located in London, GB
Handmade, limited edition 1/1. Organic in shape and irregular in form, the oak burr vessel is very much a bespoke piece with an array of tones, not to mention the striking piece of...
Wood
$1,550 / item
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Arvo Ray, Seth Premo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
$657
H 11.42 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in London, GB
For sale is this wonderful vintage African hand-carved Kifwebe association Figure (or "N'kishi"), originating from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly the...
Metal
$1,800Sale Price|26% Off
H 14.5 in Dm 7 in
Vintage Bronze Painted Porcelain Exotic Bird Candlesticks, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Bronze Painted Porcelain Exotic Bird Candlesticks, Pair Offered for sale is a pair of hand painted porcelain bird candlesticks with craquelure glazes and painted gilt deta...
Bronze
Early 20th Century African Statuette
Located in Dallas, TX
This Statuette origins from Benin in Africa, circa 1900. Beautiful small details.
Wood
African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. Two aspects of the tribe's traditional culture can be seen in this handled jug—the allusion to tall coiffured hair, and the...
Terracotta
African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. This ceremonial jug seamlessly transitions between figurative and abstract forms, from the spout formed to look like hair, ...
Terracotta
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