African Tortoise
Ceramic Tortoise Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Africa, 2024
Embracing the rich cultural tapestry of South Africa, the "Tortoise Jewelry Box" is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Ottoman - NYALA - THANDA TORTOISE LINEN SILVER
Located in New York, NY
feed the appetite of the world for African sourced products.
Category
2010s South African Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Linen
Console Table - Nyala Thanda Tortoise Linen Silver
Located in New York, NY
/ Bevelled Glass / Antique Brass Nail Heads
Manufacturer: Ardmore
Made In: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category
2010s South African Console Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Linen
Pouf - Thanda Tortoise Velvet Pouf on Black Base - Plum
Located in New York, NY
Available in two unique colors, the Thanda Tortoise Velvet Pouf showcases an interpretation of
Category
2010s South African Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Pouf - Thanda Tortoise Velvet Pouf on Black Base - Silver
Located in New York, NY
Available in two unique colors, the Thanda Tortoise Velvet Pouf showcases an interpretation of
Category
2010s South African Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
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BEUTEFUL TORTOISE SHELL
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BEUTEFUL TORTOISE SHELL. IN PERFECT CONDITION
Category
African Decorative Art
Materials
Tortoise Shell
19th Century Taxidermy African Leopard Tortoise Shell Carapace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Provenance:
Private collection, United Kingdom
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A taxidermy African leopard tortoiseshell
Category
Antique 19th Century English Taxidermy
Materials
Other
Huge Tortoise Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Huge tortoise shell
Category
Vintage 1930s African Decorative Objects
Huge Tortoise Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Huge tortoise shell on a plexiglass stand
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
African Leopard Tortoise / acrylic and ink framed in walnut
By Jane Kim
Located in Burlingame, CA
rendered scientific illustration of an African Leopard Tortoise. The painting is 8 x 11 inches and the
Category
2010s American Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic, Mixed Media, Paper, Watercolor
H 18.75 in W 18.5 in D 1 in
Pair of Octagonal Levantine Side Tables
Located in El Monte, CA
A unique pair of Levantine octagonal side tables featuring a meticulous attention to detail to intricately carved and inlaid mother of pearl, bone, and tortoiseshell design.
While ...
Category
20th Century African Side Tables
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
African Shield from Sudan
Located in New York, NY
partial wooden shaft fixed to the back of an aged tortoise shell. The tortoise shell has a beautiful
Category
Antique 19th Century Sudanese Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
African Tortoise Shell
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Beautiful richley colored tortoise shell wall hanging or turn it into a fabulous lamp of sconce.
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Tortoise Shell
Located in New York, NY
Tortoise Shell
Category
20th Century African Tableware
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Old Tortoise Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offering an old tortoise shell. Beautiful colors on this shell. They look so great mounted on a
Category
Vintage 1930s African Animal Sculptures
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Taxidermy Tortoise
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The poor thing... But he looks better than I do this morning.
Category
Vintage 1930s African More Furniture and Collectibles
Lovely Small Tortoise Shell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Gorgeous tortoise shell in excellent condition.
Category
African More Furniture and Collectibles
Large Turtle Shell Manouria Impressa (DESERT AFRICA)
Located in Antwerp, BE
tortoise, or sulcata, which lives at the Edge of the Sahara in northern Africa, is the third-largest
Category
Early 20th Century African Nautical Objects
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African Tortoise For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the African tortoise you’re looking for. Frequently made of bone, tortoise shell and metal, every African tortoise was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African tortoise, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. You’ll likely find more than one African tortoise that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jane Kim produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is an African Tortoise?
An African tortoise can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $425 and the highest can go for as much as $6,000.