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Early 20th Century, Large Terracotta Vessel, Spiked Vase African Pottery, Lobi
Early 20th Century, Large Terracotta Vessel, Spiked Vase African Pottery, Lobi

Early 20th Century, Large Terracotta Vessel, Spiked Vase African Pottery, Lobi

Located in Göteborg, SE

Beautiful large African urn in terracotta made by the Lobi people of Burkina Faso. This urn is very decorative with a small figure sitting on the lid. The urn is 81 cm high and 45 c...

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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Antique African Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century African Zulu Beer Pot
Early 20th Century African Zulu Beer Pot

Early 20th Century African Zulu Beer Pot

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This early 20th century African Zulu beer pot, traditionally known as an ukamba, is a striking example of indigenous South African ceramic craftsmanship.

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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique African Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Moorish Brass Ewer with Cobra Handle, 19th Century, Africa
Moorish Brass Ewer with Cobra Handle, 19th Century, Africa

Moorish Brass Ewer with Cobra Handle, 19th Century, Africa

Located in Queens, NY

Indian Asian Middle Eastern Moorish-style (19/20th Century) large brass ewer (pitcher) with etched design and cobra snake handle.

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19th Century African Moorish Antique African Pottery

Materials

Brass

Nigerian Clay Pot
Nigerian Clay Pot

Nigerian Clay Pot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handcrafted in Nigeria, this vintage clay pot showcases rich, earthy tones and intricate geometric carvings, reflecting the artistry of traditional African pottery. Its organic textu...

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Rustic Antique African Pottery

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

North African Tin-Glazed Pottery Illuminator's Inkwell, Safi, Moroccan
North African Tin-Glazed Pottery Illuminator's Inkwell, Safi, Moroccan

North African Tin-Glazed Pottery Illuminator's Inkwell, Safi, Moroccan

Located in Nottingham, GB

Moroccan ceramics reflect a rich artistic inheritance shaped by centuries of Islamic craftsmanship and the enduring influence of Andalusian traditions. Centres such as Fez and Safi b...

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Late 19th Century Antique African Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Late 19th Century North African Hand-Molded Terracotta Vessel
Late 19th Century North African Hand-Molded Terracotta Vessel

Late 19th Century North African Hand-Molded Terracotta Vessel

Located in Memphis, TN

An evocative example of late 19th-century North African vernacular pottery, particularly appealing for its diminutive scale, earthy coloration, and beautifully timeworn character.

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Late 19th Century North African Folk Art Antique African Pottery

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

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LOBI POT, ARFRICA, 19th Century
LOBI POT, ARFRICA, 19th Century

LOBI POT, ARFRICA, 19th Century

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H 20 in Dm 16 in

LOBI POT, ARFRICA, 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful and rare, Lobi pots are among the most prized in African pottery. 19th Century. Burkina Faso, Africa.

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19th Century Antique African Pottery

Materials

Clay

Rare Bloch African Americana Figural Tobacco Jar Humidor signed dated 1908
Rare Bloch African Americana Figural Tobacco Jar Humidor signed dated 1908

Rare Bloch African Americana Figural Tobacco Jar Humidor signed dated 1908

By Bernhard Bloch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A rare Bernard Bloch black figural tobacco jar/humidor. Polychrome glaze decoration. A smiling man with sparkling eyes in a bowtie. The tied style hat is removable for tobacco access...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique African Pottery

Materials

Pottery

African Pottery Bowl with Geometric Pattern Early 20th Century
African Pottery Bowl with Geometric Pattern Early 20th Century

African Pottery Bowl with Geometric Pattern Early 20th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Early 20th century African pottery bowl In good vintage condition for its age.   

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Early 20th Century African Primitive Antique African Pottery

Materials

Pottery

African Grain Jar
African Grain Jar

African Grain Jar

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H 14 in Dm 14 in

African Grain Jar

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful antique African grain jar from the Lobi tribe in Burkinafaso West Africa. Hand-made from local baked clay, used to transport and store grain for daily use. Great natural p...

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19th Century Antique African Pottery

Victorian Minton Majolica Continents Americas and Africa Jardinière
Victorian Minton Majolica Continents Americas and Africa Jardinière

Victorian Minton Majolica Continents Americas and Africa Jardinière

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jardinière which features four relief molded panels around the body, two with a female head in profile representing 'The Americas' and 'Africa', the other two with ri...

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1860s English Victorian Antique African Pottery

Materials

Majolica

Large Lobi Vessel
Large Lobi Vessel

Large Lobi Vessel

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H 14.5 in W 16.5 in

Large Lobi Vessel

Located in Wainscott, NY

Vessel created by the Lobi People of Burking Faso, Mali Africa
Terracotta warted vessel.

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Early 20th Century Central African Antique African Pottery

Igala Incised Water Vessel
Igala Incised Water Vessel

Igala Incised Water Vessel

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H 14 in W 16 in D 16 in

Igala Incised Water Vessel

Located in Chicago, IL

African pottery is revered for combining a simplicity of form with astonishing beauty and sophistication.

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

A Large African Urn
A Large African Urn

A Large African Urn

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H 20 in W 19 in

A Large African Urn

Located in New York, NY

A large African Urn

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19th Century African Antique African Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Nupe African Beer Pot
Nupe African Beer Pot

Nupe African Beer Pot

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H 11.5 in Dm 14 in

Nupe African Beer Pot

Located in Wainscott, NY

Very cool, nice scale, beer pot with unusual geometric details. From the Nupe people

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19th Century Nigerian Antique African Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Lobi Terracotta Vessel, African Pottery
Lobi Terracotta Vessel, African Pottery

Lobi Terracotta Vessel, African Pottery

By Lobi People

Located in Sharon, CT

A very large and heavy globular bowl, rounded bottom and with its lid.

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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Antique African Pottery

Materials

Clay

Early 20th Century African, Burkina Faso Lobi Vessel with Lid
Early 20th Century African, Burkina Faso Lobi Vessel with Lid

Early 20th Century African, Burkina Faso Lobi Vessel with Lid

By Lobi People

Located in Wainscott, NY

This distinctive style vessel/pot is unique to the Lobi and unlike the African pottery found elsewhere on the continent.

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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Antique African Pottery

Materials

Clay

Antique Moroccan Fez Polychrome Ceramic Bowl with Silver Filigree, circa 1920
Antique Moroccan Fez Polychrome Ceramic Bowl with Silver Filigree, circa 1920

Antique Moroccan Fez Polychrome Ceramic Bowl with Silver Filigree, circa 1920

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The piece reflects the longstanding ceramic tradition of Fez, Morocco, one of North Africa's most important historic centers of pottery production.

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique African Pottery

Materials

Metallic Thread

Jukum Tripod Pot , Nigeria 19 C.
Jukum Tripod Pot , Nigeria 19 C.

Jukum Tripod Pot , Nigeria 19 C.

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H 15.5 in Dm 12 in

Jukum Tripod Pot , Nigeria 19 C.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

a beautiful & unique jukum pot from nigeria.

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19th Century African Antique African Pottery

Pair of Large Italian Maiolica Chargers, Venus and Neptune, 19th Century
Pair of Large Italian Maiolica Chargers, Venus and Neptune, 19th Century

Pair of Large Italian Maiolica Chargers, Venus and Neptune, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Maiolica is an Italian tin-glazed earthenware or pottery that was first made in the Renaissance. The name comes from the Spanish island "Mallorca" where Moorish potters from North Af...

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19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique African Pottery

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Maiolica

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Located in London, GB

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

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19th Century Asian Antique African Pottery

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Located in Barcelona, ES

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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Located in Chicago, IL

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1950s Turkish Rustic Antique African Pottery

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Located in West Hollywood, CA

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Early 20th Century European Primitive Antique African Pottery

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Antique earthenware pot from Moldova, circa 1850

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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Antique African Pottery For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique African pottery for your home. An item from our selection of antique African pottery — often made from ceramic, clay and earthenware — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Many designers have produced at least one well-made choice in our collection of antique African pottery over the years, but those crafted by Evelyn de Morgan are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique African Pottery?

A piece of antique African pottery can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,358, while the lowest priced sells for $536 and the highest can go for as much as $38,000.