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African Redware Gooseneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Covered in a beautifully worn red clay slip, this hand-formed African vessel has a dramatic
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15th Century and Earlier African Primitive Antique African Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

African Luba Mboko Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
practices. This ceramic spiritually significant vessel is topped with a crossed leg figure whose head has an
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

North African Terracotta Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
This one-of-a-kind North African terracotta vessel is an antique piece with a round base holder
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18th Century Antique African Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century African Milk Vessel Uganda Hima Ekyanzi
Located in Vancouver, BC
An incredibly unique wooden vessel carved from a single piece of wood in Uganda. The shape, design
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Early 20th Century Ugandan Antique African Vessel

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century Moroccan Vessel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
19th Century Moroccan Vessel Discover the enchanting beauty of Moroccan craftsmanship with this
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19th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Antique African Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Antique 19th Century Moroccan Vessel
19th Century Moroccan Vessel
H 17 in W 14 in D 6.5 in
Nupe Incised Water Vessel
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Nupe Incised Water Vessel
Nupe Incised Water Vessel
H 14.25 in Dm 15 in
Djerma Painted Water Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
, designed with four ridges to help support other stacked vessels. The once vibrant bodice with geometric
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Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Antique African Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Djerma Painted Water Vessel
Djerma Painted Water Vessel
H 24.5 in Dm 19 in
Antique North African Red Slip Ware Vase
Located in Katonah, NY
Antique handmade African red slip ware vase. Circa 300-600 CE (AD), this beautiful handmade piece
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15th Century and Earlier North African Classical Roman Antique African Vessel

Materials

Clay

Antique North African Red Slip Ware Vase
Antique North African Red Slip Ware Vase
H 12.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
African Mangbetu Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
engage with. This marriage of form, spirituality, and intent is a trademark example of exemplary African
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Vessel

Materials

Wood

Antique African Mangbetu Ceremonial Jug
African Mangbetu Ceremonial Jug
H 16.5 in W 11.5 in D 9.5 in
Nigerian Nupe Storage Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were known as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Primitive Antique African Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
face, and down to the rounded, gourd-shaped base. The vessel is textured with geometric patterns of
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

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...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Large Late 19th Century North African Hand Hammered Copper Urn
Located in Middleburg, VA
hand hammered surface. Wonderful craftsmanship. North Africa, circa 1870 Measures: 21” H, 12” Dia  
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Late 19th Century North African Antique African Vessel

Materials

Copper

Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke
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15th Century and Earlier African Primitive Antique African Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke
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15th Century and Earlier African Primitive Antique African Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Petite African Redware Vessel
Petite African Redware Vessel
H 3.75 in Dm 3.75 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Milk Jug
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique African wooden milk jug with tin accent. Includes a beautiful hand woven top. The jug alone
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Early 20th Century Primitive Antique African Vessel

Materials

Metal

African Tutsi Wood Milk Container, Rwanda Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
of the African Great Lakes region. From the 15th century, cattle and the arts - among many other
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Early 20th Century Rwandan Other Antique African Vessel

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Tribal Jardiniere, African Ironwood, Decorative Bowl, Planter, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tribal jardiniere. An African, ironwood and cast iron bound decorative bowl
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Late 19th Century North African Tribal Antique African Vessel

Materials

Iron

German Jugendstil Monumental Vase with African Motif of Ibex Skulls and Lions
Located in New York, NY
German Jugendstil monumental vase with African motif of ibex skulls with horns that turn into
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique African Vessel

Materials

Brass

North African Terracotta Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique North African terracotta vessel is a rare find, complete with a sturdy base holder for
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Mid-18th Century Antique African Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

North African Terracotta Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique North African terracotta vessel is a rare find, complete with a sturdy base holder for
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18th Century Antique African Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

North African Terracotta Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
This one-of-a-kind North African terracotta vessel is an antique piece with a round base holder
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18th Century Antique African Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke
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15th Century and Earlier Malian Primitive Antique African Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of 19th Century North African Brass and Copper Jardiniere Pots
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A pair of 19th century North African brass and copper Jardiniere pots These are superb hand made
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Late 19th Century Bohemian Antique African Vessel

Materials

Brass

A Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Wooden Mortar, Africa, c. Early 20th Century
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Africa, c. early 20th Century. Wear consistent with age and use showing wonderful patina.
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Folk Art Antique African Vessel

Materials

Wood

African Nupe Terracotta Vessel Support, c. 1900
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Berber Terracotta Jar with 2 Handles
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant,antique,brutalist Terracotta Vase with 2 handles from Morocco, beautiful old patina and shine of the terracotta, faded Brown/Red lines used as decoration, very decorative ob...
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Early 20th Century African Antique African Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Large Antique Figurative African Mangbetu Peoples Anthropomorphic Vessel
Located in Morristown, NJ
collector of African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection.
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Tutsi Milk Jug Vase
Located in Vancouver, BC
An authentic wood container used by the Tutsi people, a group of people residing near the African
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Early 20th Century Rwandan Primitive Antique African Vessel

Materials

Hardwood

Tutsi Milk Jug Vase
Tutsi Milk Jug Vase
H 10.24 in Dm 6.11 in
Memory Vases Jugs Early 20th Century Folk Art, Pair
Located in Vienna, AT
as a form of domestic craft with ties to African and African-American burial practices. Traditionally
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Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique African Vessel

Materials

Brass

Modernist French Desing Footed Trumpet Frosted Glass Broad Vase by André Groult
By Andre Groult
Located in North Miami, FL
techniques, european Modernism, and the influence of african and asian art. The gentle curves of Groult’s
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique African Vessel

Materials

Glass

Griotte Rouge Vases Attributed to Charles-henri-Joseph Cordier
By Charles Henri Joseph Cordier 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
highly prized for centuries. Each urn features two mounts depicting a resplendent African King in all his
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique African Vessel

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Paul Loiseau-Rousseau, French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Jug, Ca. 1900
By Paul Loiseau-Rousseau 1
Located in New York, NY
able to travel to Africa. His travels in Africa inspired him with Orientalist scenes and wild animal
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique African Vessel

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bohemian/Czech Cranberry Cut to Clear Vase with Savannah Scene
By Moser Glassworks, Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
decoration of African landscapes including lions, gazelle, ostriches, & palm trees. Simply a top-level
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Late 19th Century Czech Bohemian Antique African Vessel

Materials

Cut Glass, Art Glass

KERAMIS Art Deco Vase by Maurice DUFRENE & Charles CATTEAU 1924
By La Maitrise
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
of inner life. Catteau's work was influenced by several art styles. Japanese and African art inspired
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1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique African Vessel

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

PRIMAVERA Stoneware Ceramic Vase by Charlotte Chauchet-Guilleré, 1922
By Charlotte Chauchet-Guilleré
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
lawyer, René Guilleré, lover of art and music, collector of traditional African art, poet, playwright
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1920s French Art Deco Antique African Vessel

Materials

Stoneware

Early Carved Wood Tribal Mangbetu Ritual Vessel Pitcher Congo Africa Provenance
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood tribally used Mangbetu ritual vessel, from the Congo, Africa. Ritual vessel in
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Vessel

Materials

Wood

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
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Antique African Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Rare African Aduno Koro, 'Ark of the World' Ceremonial Vessel, Dogon Peoples
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The Aduno Koro (ark of the world) is a trough-like vessel used to hold the raw and cooked meat of
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Antique African Vessel

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique African Dogon Aduno Koro Ark of the World Ceremonial Vessel Trough
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique primitive African Dogon Peoples Aduno Koro - Ark of the World - ceremonial vessel or
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Early 20th Century Antique African Vessel

Materials

Hardwood

English Majolica Jardinière, Minton, Dated 1870
Located in New York, NY
Molded in relief with allegorical profiles of Africa and America. Impressed 'Minton".
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Late 19th Century English Antique African Vessel

Materials

Porcelain

Napoleon III Pair of French Cachepots Porcelain De Paris Hand Painted
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Prato, Tuscany
simply African Daisy, magnificent garden plants native to Africa but long since widespread in the world's
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique African Vessel

Materials

Porcelain

Early Twentieth-Century South African Milk Pail ('Ithunga')
Located in London, GB
This early-twentieth-century tall, narrow vessel, from the Zulu culture in South Africa, would have
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique African Vessel

Materials

Hardwood

Nigerian Nupe Vessel Support
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Primitive Antique African Vessel

Materials

Terracotta

Nigerian Nupe Vessel Support
Nigerian Nupe Vessel Support
H 23.5 in W 13.25 in D 13.25 in
Oromo Igbo African Gourd
Located in Chicago, IL
found It definately has age but not sure of its exact year This vessel is a lovely african artifact
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique African Vessel

Materials

Metallic Thread

Oromo Igbo African Gourd
Oromo Igbo African Gourd
H 20.5 in Dm 12.1 in
Burkinabe Storage Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Ovoid pots were an elegant storage solution in African tribal life. This beautifully balanced
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Antique African Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Bamileke Storage Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Like other African everyday ceramics, Bamileke storage pots are revered for their simple forms yet
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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Antique African Vessel

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Yue Celadon-Glazed Vessel, Jin dynasty (265-420)
Located in seoul, KR
A Yue celadon vessel from the Jin Dynasty period, notable for its characteristic greenish-glazed
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique African Vessel

Materials

Stoneware

19th Century North African Cooking Pot, Brutalist Log Basket
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
North Africa, the vessel is made in hand forged Iron, it has 2 ring carrying handles An amazing piece
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Early 19th Century Brutalist Antique African Vessel

Materials

Iron

A Yue Celadon-Glazed Figural Vessel, Western Jin dynasty (265-420)
Located in seoul, KR
This vessel is well-modeled as a recumbent winged lion with detailed decorative elements. It
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Antique African Vessel

Materials

Celadon

Trunk Metal Painted Black Pair Union-Castle Line & Safmarine South African Rail
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
151 & 155, Vessel SA Oranje, 7th April, Port of Embarkation Southampton, Port of Disembarkation Cape
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19th Century English Victorian Antique African Vessel

Materials

Metal

Portrait of Water Bearers, Africa - British 1920's Orientalist art oil painting
By Gerald Spencer Pryse
Located in London, GB
Spencer Pryse. It was painted about 1925 when Pryse was visiting Morocco and Northern Africa. The painting
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1920s Post-Impressionist Antique African Vessel

Materials

Oil

Early 20th Century Shaman Body Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
energies, or serve as vessels for holding sacred objects. These body bags were considered sacred and were
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Early 20th Century African Antique African Vessel

Materials

Goat Hair

Early 20th Century Shaman Body Bag
Early 20th Century Shaman Body Bag
H 25 in W 14.5 in D 0.5 in
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of HMS Avenger, circa 1847
Located in Nantucket, MA
dramatic sky, with silk banner inscribed with name of vessel draped in the upper right corner. a steam
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1840s English Folk Art Antique African Vessel

Materials

Wool

Moonlight on the River Fal, Cornwall, Large nocturne of River, Oil Painting
Located in ludlow, GB
Moonlight on the River Fal, Cornwall - view of the River Fal with trees and a vessel on the river
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Antique African Vessel

Materials

Oil

Balsamarium shaped as a Bust of a Black Boy - Roman, 1st – 2nd Century AD
Located in Bruxelles, BE
depicting a young black African boy. His youthful face has been meticulously executed to the finest detail
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique African Vessel

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Rare Yue Celadon Chicken-Head Ewer, Jin-Southern Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
widespread application of such ceramic vessels, including in the burial sites of emperors, underscores the
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique African Vessel

Materials

Stoneware, Celadon

Pair of Tiffany Studios New York "Globe" Glass and Bronze Chandeliers
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
glassmakers encased blown glass vessels in a delicate cage of glass. In Tiffany’s version, glass is blown
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique African Vessel

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Portrait of Naval Captain William Compton Bolton
Located in Nantucket, MA
1830 during her first around-the-world voyage by a US Navy vessel. He commanded the Pensacola Navy
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1830s American Federal Antique African Vessel

Materials

Canvas

French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture of Tunisian Water Carrier after Marcel Debut
By Marcel Debut
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Marcel Debut, the present example depicts a young Tunisian man carrying two large pottery vessels of
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Early 20th Century French Antique African Vessel

Materials

Bronze

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Antique African Vessel For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique African vessel you’re looking for. An antique African vessel — often made from ceramic, metal and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an antique African vessel, we have 12 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an antique African vessel — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each antique African vessel bearing Arts and Crafts or modern hallmarks is very popular. Andrianna Shamaris each produced at least one beautiful antique African vessel that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique African Vessel?

The average selling price for an antique African vessel at 1stDibs is $1,496, while they’re typically $690 on the low end and $3,950 for the highest priced.