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Old Decorative African Wabi Sabi Wooden Hand Carved Mortar Bowl, Early 1900s
Old Decorative African Wabi Sabi Wooden Hand Carved Mortar Bowl, Early 1900s

Old Decorative African Wabi Sabi Wooden Hand Carved Mortar Bowl, Early 1900s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Old and decorative hand carved wooden bowl / mortar produced in Africa early 1900s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 40 cm / 15.75" Diameter: 34 cm / 13.40"

Category

1920s Ethiopian Folk Art Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Wood

Victorian Jelly Opal Cluster Gold Vintage Ring Fine Estate Jewelry
Victorian Jelly Opal Cluster Gold Vintage Ring Fine Estate Jewelry

Victorian Jelly Opal Cluster Gold Vintage Ring Fine Estate Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Hand set with 6.00tcw Natural Ethiopian Opals and 3.50tcw Green Tourmaline. The ring is skillfully Hand crafted in 14K Yellow Gold.

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

North-East Africa Map Showing Egypt, Abyssinia, Sudan & Somaliland c.1902
North-East Africa Map Showing Egypt, Abyssinia, Sudan & Somaliland c.1902

North-East Africa Map Showing Egypt, Abyssinia, Sudan & Somaliland c.1902

Located in Langweer, NL

Richly detailed and finely printed in color, the map presents a fascinating snapshot of colonial-era Africa, extending from Egypt and the Mediterranean coast southward through Sudan,...

Category

Early 20th Century British Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Red Sea, Gulf of Arabia and Nile Sources, c.1750
Antique Map of the Red Sea, Gulf of Arabia and Nile Sources, c.1750

Antique Map of the Red Sea, Gulf of Arabia and Nile Sources, c.1750

Located in Langweer, NL

The composition covers a vast geographic area stretching from the Mediterranean and Egypt down through Nubia and Abyssinia (modern Ethiopia), and across the Red Sea to the Arabian Pe...

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Mid-18th Century British Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Biblical Engravings, Mortier Amsterdam – Acts & Apocalypse, c.1700
Antique Biblical Engravings, Mortier Amsterdam – Acts & Apocalypse, c.1700

Antique Biblical Engravings, Mortier Amsterdam – Acts & Apocalypse, c.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

The second sheet includes the baptism of the Ethiopian eunuch by Saint Philip, accompanied by a celestial apparition, and below the dramatic conversion of Saint Paul, struck down by ...

Category

Early 1700s Dutch Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Two-Tone Patinated Bronze Sculpture by G. Leroux Depicting Aida
Two-Tone Patinated Bronze Sculpture by G. Leroux Depicting Aida

Two-Tone Patinated Bronze Sculpture by G. Leroux Depicting Aida

By Gaston Leroux

Located in London, GB

The colour contrasts between the two different shades of patination (the figure herself rendered in brown tones and the statue base in greener hues) is a highly desirable feature tha...

Category

Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Bronze

French Belle Epoque opal diamond cluster ring in 18k gold and platinum
French Belle Epoque opal diamond cluster ring in 18k gold and platinum

French Belle Epoque opal diamond cluster ring in 18k gold and platinum

Located in PARIS, FR

Rhinoceros hallmark (original) and owl and mascaron hallmarks (later) Ring size: 57 EU or 8 US (resizable) Bezel height: 2.2 cm - Width: 1.4 cm Estimated opal weight: 3.4 cts - Op...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum

Andromeda Monster Carracci Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy Art
Andromeda Monster Carracci Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy Art

Andromeda Monster Carracci Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

The subject of the painting, derived from Ovid's Metamorphoses, is inspired by the myth of Princess Andromeda, daughter of King Cepheus of Ethiopia and Queen Cassiopeia, who, tied to...

Category

17th Century Old Masters Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Oil

River Sanaga, West Africa – Elegant French Exploration Map, c.1750
River Sanaga, West Africa – Elegant French Exploration Map, c.1750

River Sanaga, West Africa – Elegant French Exploration Map, c.1750

Located in Langweer, NL

This map is particularly appealing to collectors of African cartography, Nile exploration history, Ethiopian history, and Enlightenment-era geography.

Category

1750s Italian Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Nubia and Abyssinia – Venetian Map of Northeast Africa, Zatta, 1784
Nubia and Abyssinia – Venetian Map of Northeast Africa, Zatta, 1784

Nubia and Abyssinia – Venetian Map of Northeast Africa, Zatta, 1784

Located in Langweer, NL

This map is particularly appealing to collectors of African cartography, Nile exploration history, Ethiopian history, and Enlightenment-era geography.

Category

1780s Italian Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Egypt and Abyssinia – Nile Valley & Horn of Africa Maps, c.1817–1820
Egypt and Abyssinia – Nile Valley & Horn of Africa Maps, c.1817–1820

Egypt and Abyssinia – Nile Valley & Horn of Africa Maps, c.1817–1820

Located in Langweer, NL

The Abyssinia map complements this view by depicting Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa, including the Red Sea coastline, inland highlands, river systems, and regional divisions.

Category

1810s British Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Egypt & Abyssinia – Original Nile Valley and Horn of Africa Maps, c.1817
Egypt & Abyssinia – Original Nile Valley and Horn of Africa Maps, c.1817

Egypt & Abyssinia – Original Nile Valley and Horn of Africa Maps, c.1817

Located in Langweer, NL

The Abyssinia map complements this view by presenting Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa, including the Red Sea coastline, inland mountain ranges, river systems, and regional boundaries.

Category

1810s British Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Red Sea Map by W. & A.K. Johnston, Edinburgh & London, c.1895
Red Sea Map by W. & A.K. Johnston, Edinburgh & London, c.1895

Red Sea Map by W. & A.K. Johnston, Edinburgh & London, c.1895

Located in Langweer, NL

Surrounding territories include Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, Abyssinia (Ethiopia), Arabia, and portions of the western Arabian Peninsula including Mecca and Medina.

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Late 19th Century British Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Set of Two Anatomical Engravings of Human Skulls – Comparative Craniology, 1803
Set of Two Anatomical Engravings of Human Skulls – Comparative Craniology, 1803

Set of Two Anatomical Engravings of Human Skulls – Comparative Craniology, 1803

Located in Langweer, NL

Translations of figure labels: Plate I (38 x 20 cm) – Top Views: 1 — From a European 2 — From a Georgian 3 — From an Ethiopian Plate II (50 x 20 cm) – Side Views: 1 — From a Europea...

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Aegyptus Antiqua — Ancient Egypt Classical Map of the Nile, Wilkinson 1823
Aegyptus Antiqua — Ancient Egypt Classical Map of the Nile, Wilkinson 1823

Aegyptus Antiqua — Ancient Egypt Classical Map of the Nile, Wilkinson 1823

Located in Langweer, NL

The composition traces the course of the Nile from the Mediterranean delta through Upper Egypt and into Nubia and Ethiopia, illustrating ancient settlements, geographic divisions, an...

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Early 19th Century British Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Perseus Andromeda Van Thulden Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas on table Flemish
Perseus Andromeda Van Thulden Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas on table Flemish

Perseus Andromeda Van Thulden Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas on table Flemish

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

The subject of the painting, derived from Ovid’s Metamorphoses (Book IV, lines 663–752), is inspired by the myth of Princess Andromeda, daughter of King Cepheus of Ethiopia and Queen...

Category

17th Century Old Masters Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Oil

World According to Herodotus – Antique Classical World Map, Wilkinson 1819
World According to Herodotus – Antique Classical World Map, Wilkinson 1819

World According to Herodotus – Antique Classical World Map, Wilkinson 1819

Located in Langweer, NL

Africa is depicted as a vast southern landmass extending across the lower portion of the map, often labeled Libya or Ethiopia. Asia stretches far to the east toward India, reflecting...

Category

Early 19th Century British Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

The Dominions of Solomon — Biblical Map of the Ancient Near East and Egypt, 1827
The Dominions of Solomon — Biblical Map of the Ancient Near East and Egypt, 1827

The Dominions of Solomon — Biblical Map of the Ancient Near East and Egypt, 1827

Located in Langweer, NL

The composition spans a broad region of the eastern Mediterranean and Near East, extending from Egypt and Ethiopia through the Levant into Mesopotamia and surrounding territories.

Category

Early 19th Century British Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Andrea  Custom 18k Yellow Gold Ring by Jeweler Barb Evans, Unique Gemstone Ring
Andrea  Custom 18k Yellow Gold Ring by Jeweler Barb Evans, Unique Gemstone Ring

Andrea Custom 18k Yellow Gold Ring by Jeweler Barb Evans, Unique Gemstone Ring

Located in Greeneville, TN

The "Andrea" ring is a custom-designed piece by jeweler Barb Evans, featuring an enchanting Ethiopian opal at its center, surrounded by a vibrant halo of sapphires.

Category

15th Century and Earlier American Modern Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Miniature Map of Arabia, Johnston 1909, Middle East Ottoman Peninsula
Antique Miniature Map of Arabia, Johnston 1909, Middle East Ottoman Peninsula

Antique Miniature Map of Arabia, Johnston 1909, Middle East Ottoman Peninsula

Located in Langweer, NL

The map also extends beyond the peninsula, incorporating surrounding regions such as Abyssinia (modern Ethiopia), the Persian Gulf, and parts of the Russian Empire to the north, plac...

Category

Early 20th Century British Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Pair of Antique hand-carved armchairs in black lacquer and fox fur, Italy 1920s
Pair of Antique hand-carved armchairs in black lacquer and fox fur, Italy 1920s

Pair of Antique hand-carved armchairs in black lacquer and fox fur, Italy 1920s

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Beograd, RS

Similar ornate, hand-carved pieces can be found in a range of styles, from Victorian to specific regional folk art, or those inspired by Ethiopian or Indian designs. Made in Italy in...

Category

1920s Italian Arts and Crafts Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Wood, Fur

Africa Map with Egypt & South Africa Insets – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, 1876
Africa Map with Egypt & South Africa Insets – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, 1876

Africa Map with Egypt & South Africa Insets – Nieuwe Hand-Atlas, 1876

Located in Langweer, NL

Prominent mountain systems such as the Atlas, the Ethiopian Highlands, and the legendary Mountains of the Moon are finely engraved.

Category

1870s Dutch Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Pair of Antique hand-carved armchairs in black lacquer, Italy 1920s
Pair of Antique hand-carved armchairs in black lacquer, Italy 1920s

Pair of Antique hand-carved armchairs in black lacquer, Italy 1920s

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Beograd, RS

Similar ornate, hand-carved pieces can be found in a range of styles, from Victorian to specific regional folk art, or those inspired by Ethiopian or Indian designs. Made in Italy in...

Category

1920s Italian Arts and Crafts Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Processional Cross - Bronze Brass Large Altar Crucifix Tall Church Shaft
Antique Processional Cross - Bronze Brass Large Altar Crucifix Tall Church Shaft

Antique Processional Cross - Bronze Brass Large Altar Crucifix Tall Church Shaft

Located in Forney, TX

From important Catholic relics, alter table and candlestick pricket floor lamp, old liturgical chalice liturgy items, cathedral architectural salvage, monastery, temple & mosque frag...

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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Biblical World Map of the Descendants of Noah — Wilkinson Atlas Classica, 1827
Biblical World Map of the Descendants of Noah — Wilkinson Atlas Classica, 1827

Biblical World Map of the Descendants of Noah — Wilkinson Atlas Classica, 1827

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand color Maker: Wilkinson, London, 1827 Keyword block (important places and regions visible on the map): Europe, Asia, Africa, Medit...

Category

Early 19th Century British Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Victorian 2.5 Carat Opal Pendant
Victorian 2.5 Carat Opal Pendant

Victorian 2.5 Carat Opal Pendant

Located in London, GB

Antique Victorian Pendant Consisting of a vibrant play of colour Oval cut - Ethiopian Opal It appears it is the original stone as none of the prongs have evidence of being adjusted ...

Category

Late 19th Century European Victorian Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold

Historic 1857 Map of North-East Africa & Arabia – Fine Engraving
Historic 1857 Map of North-East Africa & Arabia – Fine Engraving

Historic 1857 Map of North-East Africa & Arabia – Fine Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

It covers North-East Africa including Egypt, Sudan, Nubia, Abyssinia (Ethiopia), and the Red Sea coast, alongside the Arabian Peninsula with Hejaz, Yemen, Oman, and Persian Gulf regi...

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Mid-19th Century German Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Framed Antique Coptic Textile Fragment from Byzantine North Africa
Framed Antique Coptic Textile Fragment from Byzantine North Africa

Framed Antique Coptic Textile Fragment from Byzantine North Africa

Located in Atlanta, GA

This piece was likely from Northern Africa of nowadays Egypt or Ethiopia circa 5th century. It was a fragment of the decorative fringe of a larger tunic or garment worn by Christians...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Archaistic Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Wood, Wool

Abyssinia and Upper Nubia, 1903 - Detailed Map of the Horn of Africa Region
Abyssinia and Upper Nubia, 1903 - Detailed Map of the Horn of Africa Region

Abyssinia and Upper Nubia, 1903 - Detailed Map of the Horn of Africa Region

Located in Langweer, NL

It offers an intricate look at the political boundaries and natural features of the Horn of Africa region at the turn of the 20th century, capturing territories that are today part o...

Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Vintage Belais Art Deco Opal Ring 14k White Gold Filigree Fine Jewelry
Vintage Belais Art Deco Opal Ring 14k White Gold Filigree Fine Jewelry

Vintage Belais Art Deco Opal Ring 14k White Gold Filigree Fine Jewelry

By Belais

Located in Torrance, CA

Particulars: Weight: 2.3 grams Stones: Cabochon cut Ethiopian opal measures 15mm x 8.5mm (estimated at 4.50 carats).

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Opal
Opal

Opal

$78,000

Opal

Located in New York, NY

Only a very few of this type are known and most have been found in Ethiopia. The two opals in this exhibition are among the finest examples of precious opals for specimen collectors.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Opal

Egypt & Red Sea Antique Map – Detailed 1865 Chart of Nubia and Nile Regions
Egypt & Red Sea Antique Map – Detailed 1865 Chart of Nubia and Nile Regions

Egypt & Red Sea Antique Map – Detailed 1865 Chart of Nubia and Nile Regions

Located in Langweer, NL

Major cities such as Cairo, Thebes (Luxor), Dongola, Khartoum, and Gondar are labeled, as well as regions such as Nubie (Nubia), Sennar, Darfour, Kordofan, and Abyssinie (Ethiopia). ...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

18th Century Map of Arabia – Tirion, Amsterdam c.1730
18th Century Map of Arabia – Tirion, Amsterdam c.1730

18th Century Map of Arabia – Tirion, Amsterdam c.1730

Located in Langweer, NL

To the northwest, parts of Egypt, Nubia, and the Levant are included, while the southeast borders the East Indies Sea (De Oost Indiësche Zee) and Ethiopia (Abissinia) appears along t...

Category

Mid-18th Century Dutch Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Arabia including Nubia and Abyssinia, also shows the Red Sea
Antique Map of Arabia including Nubia and Abyssinia, also shows the Red Sea

Antique Map of Arabia including Nubia and Abyssinia, also shows the Red Sea

Located in Langweer, NL

Original antique map of Nubia, a region along the Nile river, and Abyssinia or the Ethiopian Empire. This map originates from 'Atlas moderne ou collection de cartes'.

Category

Late 18th Century Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Geological Map of Africa by A.K. Johnston – Mountains and Valleys 1852
Geological Map of Africa by A.K. Johnston – Mountains and Valleys 1852

Geological Map of Africa by A.K. Johnston – Mountains and Valleys 1852

Located in Langweer, NL

Prominent physical features such as the Atlas Mountains, Ethiopian Highlands, the Mountains of the Moon, Table Mountain, the Sahara Desert, and the Great Rift Valley are clearly labe...

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Mid-19th Century Scottish Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Natives of Abyssinia by Honegger '1845'
Antique Print of Natives of Abyssinia by Honegger '1845'

Antique Print of Natives of Abyssinia by Honegger '1845'

Located in Langweer, NL

This print depicts natives of Abyssinia, Ethiopian Empire. Originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen des Menschen der verschiedenen Rassen und Stamme nach den neuesten Entdeck...

Category

Mid-19th Century Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Copper Engraving of an Enslaved Woman in Iran, 1714
Antique Copper Engraving of an Enslaved Woman in Iran, 1714

Antique Copper Engraving of an Enslaved Woman in Iran, 1714

Located in Langweer, NL

Ethiopian and Nubian females were mostly employed as concubines and confidantes in harems and could reach key positions.

Category

1710s Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

18th-Century Biblical Map of the Colonies of Ham: Africa, Middle East and Beyond
18th-Century Biblical Map of the Colonies of Ham: Africa, Middle East and Beyond

18th-Century Biblical Map of the Colonies of Ham: Africa, Middle East and Beyond

Located in Langweer, NL

These areas align with modern-day North Africa, including Libya, Tunisia, and parts of Algeria. - Egypt and Ethiopia: The map highlights Egypt and regions labeled "Ludim or Ethiop...

Category

1790s Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

French Napoleon Velvet Chauffeuse chair from Ann Getty's antiquity collection
French Napoleon Velvet Chauffeuse chair from Ann Getty's antiquity collection

French Napoleon Velvet Chauffeuse chair from Ann Getty's antiquity collection

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

She passionately worked on and supported archaeological digs in Ethiopia and Turkey, searching for human fossils and artifacts, studying genetics and DNA structures.

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Antique hand-painted plate, from Ann & Gordon Getty's antiquity collection
Antique hand-painted plate, from Ann & Gordon Getty's antiquity collection

Antique hand-painted plate, from Ann & Gordon Getty's antiquity collection

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

She wholeheartedly worked on and supported archaeological digs in Ethiopia and Turkey, searching for human fossils and artifacts, studying genetics and DNA structures.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Large Goldscheider Art Déco Odalisque 'Aida', by Josef Lorenzl, Around 1925
Large Goldscheider Art Déco Odalisque 'Aida', by Josef Lorenzl, Around 1925

Large Goldscheider Art Déco Odalisque 'Aida', by Josef Lorenzl, Around 1925

By Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna

Located in Vienna, AT

The model was inspired by the famous opera 'Aida' by Giuseppe Verdi, which tells the fate of the odalisque Aida, an Ethiopian king's daughter taken hostage. Designed by Josef LORENZ...

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Ceramic

Ann Getty's antique prototype, c.1810 French Empire chair
Ann Getty's antique prototype, c.1810 French Empire chair

Ann Getty's antique prototype, c.1810 French Empire chair

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

She wholeheartedly worked on and supported archaeological digs in Ethiopia and Turkey, searching for human fossils and artifacts, studying genetics and DNA structures.

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Early 19th Century French Empire Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Silk, Fruitwood, Upholstery

The Colonnade, Island of Philae
The Colonnade, Island of Philae

The Colonnade, Island of Philae

By Francis Frith

Located in Fairlawn, OH

The Colonnade, Island of Philae Original gold toned albumin photograph, c. 1862 Unsigned as is usual From: Upper Egypt and Ethiopia, c. 1862, Vol 1, (36 plates) Published by William ...

Category

1860s Romantic Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Photographic Paper

Antique Della Robbia Pottery, from the private antiquity collection of Ann Getty
Antique Della Robbia Pottery, from the private antiquity collection of Ann Getty

Antique Della Robbia Pottery, from the private antiquity collection of Ann Getty

By Della Robbia Pottery

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

She wholeheartedly worked on and supported archaeological digs in Ethiopia and Turkey, searching for human fossils and artifacts, studying genetics and DNA structures.

Category

Late 19th Century English Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Pottery

The Great Pylon at Edfou, Upper Egypt
The Great Pylon at Edfou, Upper Egypt

The Great Pylon at Edfou, Upper Egypt

By Francis Frith

Located in Fairlawn, OH

The Great Pylon at Edfou, Upper Egypt Original gold toned albumin photograph, c. 1862 Unsigned as is usual From: Upper Egypt and Ethiopia, c. 1862, Vol 1, (36 plates) Published by Wi...

Category

1860s Romantic Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Photographic Paper

Balsamarium shaped as a Bust of a Black Boy - Roman, 1st – 2nd Century AD
Balsamarium shaped as a Bust of a Black Boy - Roman, 1st – 2nd Century AD

Balsamarium shaped as a Bust of a Black Boy - Roman, 1st – 2nd Century AD

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Anthropomorphic balsamaria became widely popular during the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD and it was especially during this period that the number of those depicting exotic sitters grew e...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Dallah Coffee Pot: A Masterpiece of Arab Hospitality and Art
Dallah Coffee Pot: A Masterpiece of Arab Hospitality and Art

Dallah Coffee Pot: A Masterpiece of Arab Hospitality and Art

Located in Ixelles, BE

This masterpiece is later than the Turkish cezve and the Ethiopian jebena. The Dallah embodies the tradition of hospitality of Arab peoples.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Islamic Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Copper

Large Goldscheider Art Deco Odalisque 'Aida' by Josef Lorenzl, Around 1925
Large Goldscheider Art Deco Odalisque 'Aida' by Josef Lorenzl, Around 1925

Large Goldscheider Art Deco Odalisque 'Aida' by Josef Lorenzl, Around 1925

By Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna

Located in Vienna, AT

The model was inspired by the famous opera 'Aida' by Giuseppe Verdi, which tells the fate of the odalisque Aida, an Ethiopian king's daughter taken hostage. Designed by Josef LORENZ...

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Ceramic

Patinated Bronze Antique Sculptural Group of Andromeda and Perseus by Grégoire
Patinated Bronze Antique Sculptural Group of Andromeda and Perseus by Grégoire

Patinated Bronze Antique Sculptural Group of Andromeda and Perseus by Grégoire

By L. Gregoire 1

Located in London, GB

In Greek mythology, the princess Andromeda was daughter of the Ethiopian King Cepheus and his wife, Queen Cassiopeia.

Category

19th Century French Classical Greek Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Bronze

1792 Map of Eastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula by Delisle/Elwe
1792 Map of Eastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula by Delisle/Elwe

1792 Map of Eastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula by Delisle/Elwe

Located in Langweer, NL

Abyssinia (Abissinie) - Refers to the historical region of modern-day Ethiopia, noted for its ancient civilization and cultural heritage. 4.

Category

1790s Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Nineveh and Its Palaces by Joseph Bonomi - ILLUSTRATED, beautiful binding
Nineveh and Its Palaces by Joseph Bonomi - ILLUSTRATED, beautiful binding

Nineveh and Its Palaces by Joseph Bonomi - ILLUSTRATED, beautiful binding

Located in Middletown, NY

He also published works on Egypt, Nubia, and Ethiopia, all illustrated with his own drawings. From 1861 Bonomi was Curator of the Sir John Soane's Museum in central London, a post he...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Leather, Paint, Paper

Portrait de Paul Gauguin
Portrait de Paul Gauguin

Portrait de Paul Gauguin

Located in Fairlawn, OH

As soon as he had recovered, Henry left France for Abyssinia (present-day Ethiopia). 1905-1914 As will executor for Gauguin, Monfreid wanted to have Noa Noa published, a semi-auto...

Category

Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Woodcut

Original Antique Map of Egypt in Frame by C. Weigel, circa 1720
Original Antique Map of Egypt in Frame by C. Weigel, circa 1720

Original Antique Map of Egypt in Frame by C. Weigel, circa 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

The map is an antique depiction of ancient Egypt, divided into its regions and nomes, also including areas like Troglodytica, Marmarica, and Ethiopia above Egypt. Christophorus Weige...

Category

Early 18th Century German Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Costume for Aida -  Tempera and Watercolor - 1920s

Costume for Aida - Tempera and Watercolor - 1920s

Located in Roma, IT

When he is chosen to wage war with Ethiopia, we follow Aida's conflict of love for both Radames and her country.

Category

1920s Modern Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Tempera, Watercolor

Costume for Aida - Tempera and Watercolor - 1920s

Costume for Aida - Tempera and Watercolor - 1920s

Located in Roma, IT

When he is chosen to wage war with Ethiopia, we follow Aida's conflict of love for both Radames and her country.

Category

1920s Modern Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Tempera, Watercolor

The World in the Assyrian Empire's Era: A Historical Map, Published in 1880
The World in the Assyrian Empire's Era: A Historical Map, Published in 1880

The World in the Assyrian Empire's Era: A Historical Map, Published in 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

**Inset Maps**: The inclusion of inset maps, such as those detailing Egypt and Ethiopia, the pyramids, and the city of Nineveh, provide additional historical and archaeological conte...

Category

1880s German Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Paper

Perseus and Andromeda Oil Painting on Canvas, Old Masters, Circa 1726
Perseus and Andromeda Oil Painting on Canvas, Old Masters, Circa 1726

Perseus and Andromeda Oil Painting on Canvas, Old Masters, Circa 1726

Located in Paris, Île-de-France

In the distance, King Cepheus, father of Andromeda, and the Ethiopians witness the miracle. The detail noted about Diana is observed again: Andromeda's forehead and the upper part of...

Category

1720s Old Masters Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Trachino Watercolor Drawing of African Warrior, Circa 1923, Signed

Trachino Watercolor Drawing of African Warrior, Circa 1923, Signed

Located in Roma, IT

., as scenography for the representation of Heliodorus of Emesa's "The Ethiopians". The state of preservation of the artwork is good except for some diffused foxing along the margin...

Category

1920s Ethiopian Antique

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

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Ethiopian Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Ethiopian antique available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and metal, every Ethiopian antique was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Ethiopian antique, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An Ethiopian antique made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Rococo — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Ethiopian antique over the years, but those crafted by Interi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an Ethiopian Antique?

The average selling price for an Ethiopian antique at 1stDibs is $2,250, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $53,336 for the highest priced.