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Hammered Copper Wall Relief of African Pots, Congo 1960s, in the Style of Baruti
Hammered Copper Wall Relief of African Pots, Congo 1960s, in the Style of Baruti

Hammered Copper Wall Relief of African Pots, Congo 1960s, in the Style of Baruti

Located in Antwerp, BE

This refined mid-century hammered copper wall relief, created in Congo around the 1960s–1970s, depicts a series of traditional African clay pots in a beautifully balanced composition.

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Vintage Azilal Moroccan Berber Rug with Tagine Pot Design
Vintage Azilal Moroccan Berber Rug with Tagine Pot Design

Vintage Azilal Moroccan Berber Rug with Tagine Pot Design

Located in Milan, IT

This cute little Azilal rug shows a directional pattern culminating into what appears to be the pot used to cook tagine, which is a traditional Moroccan dish. However, I cannot help ...

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Vintage 1980s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wrought Iron Fire Screen, African Animals by Atelier Marolles, France, 1955
Wrought Iron Fire Screen, African Animals by Atelier Marolles, France, 1955

Wrought Iron Fire Screen, African Animals by Atelier Marolles, France, 1955

By Atelier Marolles

Located in Den Haag, NL

Wrought Iron Fire Screen, African Animals by Atelier Marolles, France, 1955. Very decorative and useful piece with dense mesh against the sparks.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

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 Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Central African Tribal Pot or Wooden Vase Neutral Brown
Central African Tribal Pot or Wooden Vase Neutral Brown

Central African Tribal Pot or Wooden Vase Neutral Brown

$880Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.25 in Dm 6 in

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.

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20th Century Central African Tribal Vases

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Modernist, Lobi Terracotta Floor Pot, Africa, 20th C.
Modernist, Lobi Terracotta Floor Pot, Africa, 20th C.

Modernist, Lobi Terracotta Floor Pot, Africa, 20th C.

$1,800

H 18.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Modernist, Lobi Terracotta Floor Pot, Africa, 20th C.

Located in Stamford, CT

Modernist, Lobi Terracotta Floor Pot, Africa, 20th C. An example of a Lobi terracotta pot, an artifact from the Lobi people of Burkina Faso in West Africa.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Traditional Zulu Ukhamba Pots, South Africa
Pair of Traditional Zulu Ukhamba Pots, South Africa

Pair of Traditional Zulu Ukhamba Pots, South Africa

$1,697

H 7.88 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

Pair of Traditional Zulu Ukhamba Pots, South Africa

Located in Nottingham, GB

Among the most celebrated forms of southern African pottery, the ukhamba occupies a central place within Zulu social and ceremonial life.

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20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tuareg Silver Pewter Tea Pot from Mauritania
African Tuareg Silver Pewter Tea Pot from Mauritania

African Tuareg Silver Pewter Tea Pot from Mauritania

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage African Tuareg Tea pot Mauritania Mid-20th century Tuareg teapot from Mauritania, Africa, Western Sahara.

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Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Folk Art Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Copper, Pewter

Antique 20th Century North African Clay Pot Signed Sabiha - 2Y526
Antique 20th Century North African Clay Pot Signed Sabiha - 2Y526

Antique 20th Century North African Clay Pot Signed Sabiha - 2Y526

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This antique North African clay pot, signed Sabiha, is an authentic and unique piece from the 20th century.

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20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Clay

Early 20th Century African Tribal Clay Pot, Hand-Crafted, Mali, 15.5"
Early 20th Century African Tribal Clay Pot, Hand-Crafted, Mali, 15.5"

Early 20th Century African Tribal Clay Pot, Hand-Crafted, Mali, 15.5"

Located in Wainscott, NY

Early 20th Century African Tribal Clay Pot Fashioned from locally sourced clay using ancient techniques passed down through generations, this pot bears the marks of time and tradit...

Category

20th Century Malian Vases

Materials

Clay, Paint

Pair of 19th Century North African Brass and Copper Jardiniere Pots
Pair of 19th Century North African Brass and Copper Jardiniere Pots

Pair of 19th Century North African Brass and Copper Jardiniere Pots

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A pair of 19th century North African brass and copper Jardiniere pots These are superb hand made pieces, they are embossed and decorated with lively copper animals The pots have...

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Antique Late 19th Century Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

"Ceramic Pot - Mossi, Burkina Fasso (Farmer's Water Jug), " created in Africa
"Ceramic Pot - Mossi, Burkina Fasso (Farmer's Water Jug), " created in Africa

"Ceramic Pot - Mossi, Burkina Fasso (Farmer's Water Jug), " created in Africa

Located in Milwaukee, WI

This ceramic pot was made by an unknown Mossi artist in Burkina Fasso. It was used as a farmer's water jug. The Mossi are a people in central Burkina Faso, living mostly in the villa...

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1930s Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century French Oil Figures in North African Street Market with Old Pots
20th Century French Oil Figures in North African Street Market with Old Pots

20th Century French Oil Figures in North African Street Market with Old Pots

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Market Sellers French School, mid/ last quarter 20th century signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 7 x 9 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: good and sound...

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Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Antique Middle Eastern Dallah Arabic Brass Coffee Pot
Antique Middle Eastern Dallah Arabic Brass Coffee Pot

Antique Middle Eastern Dallah Arabic Brass Coffee Pot

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This elegant antique Middle Eastern brass dallah coffee pot is a beautiful representation of traditional Arabic craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Characterized by its iconic silho...

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Antique 19th Century African Moorish Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Vintage Moroccan Fez Pottery Lidded Jobbana Jar with Silver Filigree circa 1980
Vintage Moroccan Fez Pottery Lidded Jobbana Jar with Silver Filigree circa 1980

Vintage Moroccan Fez Pottery Lidded Jobbana Jar with Silver Filigree circa 1980

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Fes pottery. nickel silver over ceramic glaze. lidded pot. signed. African Moroccan. A beautiful lidded storage jar from Fez (Fes) in Morocco.

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Bamileke Storage Vessel, c. 1900
Bamileke Storage Vessel, c. 1900

Bamileke Storage Vessel, c. 1900

$2,980

H 14 in Dm 16.5 in

Bamileke Storage Vessel, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Like other African everyday ceramics, Bamileke storage pots are revered for their simple forms yet astonishing beauty.

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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Art

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Tuareg Pewter Teapot, Handcrafted Folk Art from Mauritania
Vintage Tuareg Pewter Teapot, Handcrafted Folk Art from Mauritania

Vintage Tuareg Pewter Teapot, Handcrafted Folk Art from Mauritania

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The African tribal silver tea pot form is specific of the Mauritanian Tuareg Nomadic tribes, in north Western Africa and is made out of pewter and then decorated with copper and bras...

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Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Folk Art Tea Sets

Materials

Brass, Pewter, Copper

Islands of Diversity: Portugal's Atlantic Archipelagos in 1903
Islands of Diversity: Portugal's Atlantic Archipelagos in 1903

Islands of Diversity: Portugal's Atlantic Archipelagos in 1903

$319Sale Price|35% Off

H 14.77 in W 20.08 in D 0 in

Islands of Diversity: Portugal's Atlantic Archipelagos in 1903

Located in Langweer, NL

**Cultural Fusion**: Cape Verde is a melting pot of African, Portuguese, and Brazilian cultures, reflected in its music, dance, and customs.

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Antique Early 1900s Maps

Materials

Paper

Handcrafted Tuareg Tea Pot, Pewter with Brass & Copper, 1950s
Handcrafted Tuareg Tea Pot, Pewter with Brass & Copper, 1950s

Handcrafted Tuareg Tea Pot, Pewter with Brass & Copper, 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Mid-20th century Tuareg tea pot from Mauritania, Africa, Western Sahara. Handcrafted of pewter, copper and brass decorations.

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Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Brass, Copper, Pewter

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19th Century Bulbous African Clay Storage Pot / Jar
19th Century Bulbous African Clay Storage Pot / Jar

19th Century Bulbous African Clay Storage Pot / Jar

Located in Pickering, North Yorkshire

A lovely squat and bulbous African earthenware / clay storage jar.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Urns

Materials

Clay

African Honey Pot- Ambrosia Maple & Cocobolo Wood, Hand Carved with Lid
African Honey Pot- Ambrosia Maple & Cocobolo Wood, Hand Carved with Lid

African Honey Pot- Ambrosia Maple & Cocobolo Wood, Hand Carved with Lid

Located in Charlotte, NC

Embassy in Madagascar by the U.S. State Department. African Honey Pot- Ambrosia Maple & Cocobolo Wood, Hand Carved with Lid

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21st Century and Contemporary Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

West African Makonde Grain Pot with Incised Pattern
West African Makonde Grain Pot with Incised Pattern

West African Makonde Grain Pot with Incised Pattern

Located in Chicago, IL

An exquisite 20th Century grain pot. This African pot features a lovely incised pattern and has a rounded bottom.

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20th Century Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Carved African Pottery
Carved African Pottery

Carved African Pottery

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H 9.5 in Dm 9 in

Carved African Pottery

Located in Wainscott, NY

Carved African pot with footed base.

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20th Century Malian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Pottery

African Shona Pot
African Shona Pot

African Shona Pot

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H 10 in Dm 10.5 in

African Shona Pot

Located in Wainscott, NY

This is a pot made in Southern Africa by the Shona peoples.

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20th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Clay

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Africa' Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
19th Century French Napoleon III 'Africa' Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Africa' Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace basket with period andirons and new grate. The fire basket is made of cast iron and wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition ...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Small African Earthenware Pot
Small African Earthenware Pot

Small African Earthenware Pot

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H 4.5 in Dm 4 in

Small African Earthenware Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

Dating back to the Iron Age, ceramics are a vital form of artistic expression among the peoples of Zambia. Pottery making is traditionally the purview of women who throw the pots and...

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Early 20th Century African Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Zulu Ceremonial Beer Pot from South Africa
Zulu Ceremonial Beer Pot from South Africa

Zulu Ceremonial Beer Pot from South Africa

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Ceremonial 5 finger beer pot from Kwa_Zulu Natal, South Africa. Field collected by David Roberts in 2000.

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Vintage 1980s South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Ceramic

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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Antique 19th Century Nigerian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Pottery

Zulu Ceremonial Beer Pot from South Africa
Zulu Ceremonial Beer Pot from South Africa

Zulu Ceremonial Beer Pot from South Africa

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Zulu Ceremonial Beer Pot from Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. Field collected by David Roberts in 1998.

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Vintage 1980s South African Tribal Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

African Bamana Pot with Lizard Motif
African Bamana Pot with Lizard Motif

African Bamana Pot with Lizard Motif

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H 26 in W 15 in D 15 in

African Bamana Pot with Lizard Motif

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This African Bamana pot features a raised-relief lizard motif, suggesting its water-related function, which indicates that this is a domestic pot used for storing and serving water.

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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Maconde Water Pot from Mozambique, Africa
Maconde Water Pot from Mozambique, Africa

Maconde Water Pot from Mozambique, Africa

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Maconde water pot from the Mueda Plateau, Northeast Mozambique, Africa.

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1990s Mozambican Tribal Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic  Leopard Sugar Pot  , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic  Leopard Sugar Pot  , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Leopard Sugar Pot , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Crafted at Senzo Duma Ceramics in South Africa, this ceramic Leopard sugar pot measures 5 inches high, 6 inches long, and 4 inches wide.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic  Leopard Sugar Pot  , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic  Leopard Sugar Pot  , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Leopard Sugar Pot , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Crafted at Senzo Duma Ceramics in South Africa, this ceramic Leopard sugar pot measures 4 inches high, 5 inches long, and 5 inches wide.

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Large 19th Century Hand Hammered North African Copper Pot
Large 19th Century Hand Hammered North African Copper Pot

Large 19th Century Hand Hammered North African Copper Pot

Located in Middleburg, VA

North Africa, circa 1860. Measures: 10” H, 17” Dia  

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Antique Mid-19th Century North African Decorative Bowls

Materials

Copper

Mid-20th Century Zulu Ceramic Beer Pot, South Africa
Mid-20th Century Zulu Ceramic Beer Pot, South Africa

Mid-20th Century Zulu Ceramic Beer Pot, South Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by ZENA KRUZICK Mid-20th Century Zulu Ceramic Beer Pot, South Africa This large beer pot from the Zulu tribe of South Africa is one of the largest and most impressive tha...

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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Vases

Materials

Clay

Mid-20th Century Beer Pot Cover ‘Imbengi’ Zulu People, South Africa
Mid-20th Century Beer Pot Cover ‘Imbengi’ Zulu People, South Africa

Mid-20th Century Beer Pot Cover ‘Imbengi’ Zulu People, South Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mid-20th century beer pot cover (Imbengi) Zulu People, South Africa These beaded covers were used over the mouth of a traditional ceramic beet pot, Ukhamba, to protect the sorghum b...

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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber, Beads

Mid-20th Century Beer Pot Cover ‘Imbengi’ Zulu People, South Africa
Mid-20th Century Beer Pot Cover ‘Imbengi’ Zulu People, South Africa

Mid-20th Century Beer Pot Cover ‘Imbengi’ Zulu People, South Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mid-20th century beer pot cover (Imbengi) Zulu People, South Africa These beaded covers were used over the mouth of a traditional ceramic beet pot, Ukhamba, to protect the sorghum...

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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber, Beads

West African Malinese Hand Crafted Terracotta Pot / Sculpture
West African Malinese Hand Crafted Terracotta Pot / Sculpture

West African Malinese Hand Crafted Terracotta Pot / Sculpture

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

Made from the terracotta of the grounds of Mali and sculpted into this fine piece of West African art. The bottom half of the pot has a traditional bamana design and texture.

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Vintage 1950s Malian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century North African Cooking Pot, Brutalist Log Basket
19th Century North African Cooking Pot, Brutalist Log Basket

19th Century North African Cooking Pot, Brutalist Log Basket

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century North African cooking pot, Brutalist log basket. Stud and Riveted Cooking Pot from North Africa, the vessel is made in hand forged Iron, it has 2 ring carrying handle...

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Antique Early 19th Century Brutalist Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Large Early 19th Century North African Brass Jardinière Pot
Large Early 19th Century North African Brass Jardinière Pot

Large Early 19th Century North African Brass Jardinière Pot

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large early 19th century North African brass jardinière pot This is a large handmade piece decorated with pyramids and animals from the region and with a deep pierced brass collar...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Egyptian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Pair of Terra Cotta Water Pots with Lids, Africa, 1950s
Pair of Terra Cotta Water Pots with Lids, Africa, 1950s

Pair of Terra Cotta Water Pots with Lids, Africa, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Pair of terra cotta water pots with lids from the Gurunsi tribe in Burkina Faso Africa.

Category

Vintage 1950s Burkinabe Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Monkey Lidded Pot
Monkey Lidded Pot

Monkey Lidded Pot

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H 8 in W 8 in D 8 in

Monkey Lidded Pot

Located in North Miami, FL

A stand-out piece from our kiln which captures the character of the monkey, both in the effective sculpting of the monkey's head, which forms the lid of this classiclally shaped pot,...

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21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Elephant & Monkey Coffee Pot
Elephant & Monkey Coffee Pot

Elephant & Monkey Coffee Pot

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H 11 in W 6 in D 11 in

Elephant & Monkey Coffee Pot

By Punch Shabalala

Located in North Miami, FL

This captivating Elephant & Monkey Coffee Pot by Ardmore Ceramics is a true testament to the remarkable artistry of South Africa.

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21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

African Pattern Pot, Still Life Painting on Paper, Ancient Ceramic Vessel, 2024
African Pattern Pot, Still Life Painting on Paper, Ancient Ceramic Vessel, 2024

African Pattern Pot, Still Life Painting on Paper, Ancient Ceramic Vessel, 2024

By Gio Bellagio

Located in Barcelona, ES

This modern still life painting by Gio Bellagio draws inspiration from the timeless elegance of traditional African ceramic pots. With clean, contemporary lines and a rich, earthy p...

Category

2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot

20th Century Zulu Beer Pot

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H 13.5 in W 14 in D 14 in

20th Century Zulu Beer Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

An outstanding 20th century tribally-used Zulu hand-built ceramic beer pot with hundreds of applied clay spikes running around the perimeter and forming a repeated triangle pattern a...

Category

20th Century South African Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Turkish Style Terra Cotta Olive Pot
Turkish Style Terra Cotta Olive Pot

Turkish Style Terra Cotta Olive Pot

Located in Dallas, TX

Often found in the Mediterranean areas of Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and Western Asia, olive pots have been used for centuries to store grains and oils for cooking.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Vases

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta, Paint

Turkish Style Terra Cotta Olive Pot
Turkish Style Terra Cotta Olive Pot

Turkish Style Terra Cotta Olive Pot

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H 23.625 in Dm 13.75 in

Turkish Style Terra Cotta Olive Pot

Located in Dallas, TX

Often found in the Mediterranean areas of Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and Western Asia, olive pots have been used for centuries to store grains and oils for cooking.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Vases

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Turkish Style Terra Cotta Olive Pot
Turkish Style Terra Cotta Olive Pot

Turkish Style Terra Cotta Olive Pot

Located in Dallas, TX

Often found in the Mediterranean areas of Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and Western Asia, olive pots have been used for centuries to store grains and oils for cooking.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Vases

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta, Paint

Mid-20th Century Tuareg Teapot Mauritania Africa
Mid-20th Century Tuareg Teapot Mauritania Africa

Mid-20th Century Tuareg Teapot Mauritania Africa

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The African tribal silver tea pot form is specific of the Mauritanian Tuareg Nomadic tribes, in north Western Africa and is made out of pewter and then decorated with copper and bras...

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Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass, Copper, Pewter

Hand-Carved African Tuareg Tribal Wooden Milk Jug
Hand-Carved African Tuareg Tribal Wooden Milk Jug

Hand-Carved African Tuareg Tribal Wooden Milk Jug

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

African vessel, pot, jug with nice patina. Probably from Niger.

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Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Nigerian Bamileke Storage Vessel
Early 20th Century Nigerian Bamileke Storage Vessel

Early 20th Century Nigerian Bamileke Storage Vessel

Located in Chicago, IL

Like other African ceramics, Bamileke storage pots are revered for their simple forms yet astonishing beauty.

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Field Collected South African Ukhamba of Beer Pot
Field Collected South African Ukhamba of Beer Pot

Field Collected South African Ukhamba of Beer Pot

Located in Hudson, NY

This Ukhamba or beer pot comes from Melmoth South Africa and was made by a member of the Mkhandlwini clan specifically the Masuku family set.

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Mid-20th Century South African Primitive Jars

Materials

Ceramic

African Terracotta Water Pot with Lid, 1930s
African Terracotta Water Pot with Lid, 1930s

African Terracotta Water Pot with Lid, 1930s

Located in New York, NY

1930s African terracotta water pot with lid from the Gurunsi tribe in Burkina Faso in Africa.

Category

Vintage 1930s Burkinabe Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-20th Century Tribal Ceramic Beer Pot, Zulu People, South Africa
Mid-20th Century Tribal Ceramic Beer Pot, Zulu People, South Africa

Mid-20th Century Tribal Ceramic Beer Pot, Zulu People, South Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mid-20th century tribal ceramic beer pot, Zulu People, South Africa. Made of burnished clay with zigzag amasumpa decoration, this pot (umancishane) was used for drinking sorghum b...

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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-20th Century Tribal Ceramic Beer Pot, Zulu People, South Africa
Mid-20th Century Tribal Ceramic Beer Pot, Zulu People, South Africa

Mid-20th Century Tribal Ceramic Beer Pot, Zulu People, South Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mid-20th century tribal ceramic beer pot, Zulu People, South Africa. Gracefully incised lines decorate this pot (umancishane), which was used for drinking sorghum beer.

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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Ceramic

Large 19th Century North African Brass Jardiniere Pot
Large 19th Century North African Brass Jardiniere Pot

Large 19th Century North African Brass Jardiniere Pot

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large 19th Century North African Brass Jardiniere Pot This is a large hand made piece decorated with Animals from all over the region with a deep decorated collar The pot is a wo...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century North African Brass Jardinière Pot
Large 19th Century North African Brass Jardinière Pot

Large 19th Century North African Brass Jardinière Pot

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large 19th century North African brass jardinière pot This is a large handmade piece decorated with animals from the region and with a deep brass collar at the top of the vase Th...

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Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

19th Century African Red Clay Water Pot from Mali
19th Century African Red Clay Water Pot from Mali

19th Century African Red Clay Water Pot from Mali

Located in Wainscott, NY

19th century African red clay water pot. This piece is from Mali.

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Antique 19th Century Malian Ceramics

Materials

Clay

19th Century North African Cooking Pot, Brutalist Log Basket
19th Century North African Cooking Pot, Brutalist Log Basket

19th Century North African Cooking Pot, Brutalist Log Basket

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century North African Cooking Pot, Brutalist Log Basket Stud and Riveted Cooking Pot from North Africa, the vessel is made in hand forged Iron, it has 2 strong carrying handl...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Brutalist More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage Decorative Cooking Pot, African, Terracotta, Plant Stand, Jardinière
Vintage Decorative Cooking Pot, African, Terracotta, Plant Stand, Jardinière

Vintage Decorative Cooking Pot, African, Terracotta, Plant Stand, Jardinière

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage decorative cooking pot. A West African, terracotta plant stand or jardinière, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Terracotta

African Nupe terracotta pot / 20th century/Geometric decorative ceramic
African Nupe terracotta pot / 20th century/Geometric decorative ceramic

African Nupe terracotta pot / 20th century/Geometric decorative ceramic

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We highly recommend it for anyone interested in African or primitive art. Size: Diameter 32.2cm x Height 39.5cm Weight: 4.9kg Product Number: PO373

Category

20th Century Nigerian Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Outstanding Zulu Beer Pot
Outstanding Zulu Beer Pot

Outstanding Zulu Beer Pot

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H 13.5 in W 20 in D 20 in

Outstanding Zulu Beer Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

An outstanding 20th century monumental tribally-used Zulu hand-built ceramic beer pot with two wide incised chevron bands running around the perimeter of the pot.

Category

20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Earthenware

Mid 20th Century French Oil Painting Purple African Violets In Plant Pot
Mid 20th Century French Oil Painting Purple African Violets In Plant Pot

Mid 20th Century French Oil Painting Purple African Violets In Plant Pot

By Louise Alix

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Purple African Violets by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on canvas, unframed measures: 18 high by 13 inches wide conditio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot

20th Century Zulu Beer Pot

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H 11 in W 11 in D 11 in

20th Century Zulu Beer Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

An outstanding 20th century tribally-used Zulu hand-built ceramic beer pot with hundreds of applied clay spikes running around the perimeter and forming a repeated "M" pattern around...

Category

20th Century South African Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot

20th Century Zulu Beer Pot

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H 12.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in

20th Century Zulu Beer Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

An outstanding 20th century tribally-used Zulu hand-built ceramic beer pot with hundreds of applied clay spikes running around the perimeter and forming a repeated diamond pattern ar...

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20th Century South African Tribal Vases

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Earthenware

Early 20th Century Nigerian Wedding Pot
Early 20th Century Nigerian Wedding Pot

Early 20th Century Nigerian Wedding Pot

Located in Wainscott, NY

Early 20th Century Nigerian wedding pot. Gorgeous etched pot with classic design and engravings

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Early 20th Century Central African Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot

20th Century Zulu Beer Pot

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H 13 in W 13 in D 13 in

20th Century Zulu Beer Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

An outstanding 20th century tribally-used Zulu hand-built ceramic beer pot with hundreds of applied clay spikes running around the perimeter and forming a repeated triangle pattern a...

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20th Century South African Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

African Tuareg Teapot Mauritania
African Tuareg Teapot Mauritania

African Tuareg Teapot Mauritania

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H 7.25 in W 9 in D 4 in

African Tuareg Teapot Mauritania

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The African tribal silver tea pot form is specific of the Mauritanian Tuareg Nomadic tribes, in north Western Africa and is made out of pewter and then decorated with copper and bras...

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Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

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Vintage African Tribal Wooden Mortar Stool
Vintage African Tribal Wooden Mortar Stool

Vintage African Tribal Wooden Mortar Stool

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H 12.6 in W 8.67 in D 9.06 in

Vintage African Tribal Wooden Mortar Stool

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

African tribal wooden mortar pot. Dates from the 20th century, hand carved decoration, very nicely patinated and worn over time.

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20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools

Materials

Hardwood

African Tuareg Tribal Hand-Carved Wooden Milk Jug
African Tuareg Tribal Hand-Carved Wooden Milk Jug

African Tuareg Tribal Hand-Carved Wooden Milk Jug

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

African vessel, pot, jug with nice patina. Probably from Niger.

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Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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PC Consolidated Listing- Rattle Rings, "Portal Vase", Earthenware Pot & Bowl

PC Consolidated Listing- Rattle Rings, "Portal Vase", Earthenware Pot & Bowl

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of Three Chinese Rattle Rings, circa 1900 , 6.75 x 4 x 2.25 ,f_20051082 , Price: $728 "Portal Vase" by Viktor van Bramer , 7.5 x 3.5 ,f_18917982 , Price: $180 Small African Earth...

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African Terracotta Pot, Zambia
African Terracotta Pot, Zambia

African Terracotta Pot, Zambia

Located in New York, NY

This finely crafted ceramic cooking vessel comes from the Nyakusa peoples of Tanzania or Zambia. A flattened sphere, this pot has shallow vertical ridges leading up to the decorative...

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Vintage 1930s Tanzanian Tribal Art

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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Terracotta Ceramic Pot
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Terracotta Ceramic Pot

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Terracotta Ceramic Pot

Located in New York, NY

Hlabisa, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Potter: Busisiwe Ngobese.

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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

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Ceramic

Magnificent African Ceramic Pot, Nigeria
Magnificent African Ceramic Pot, Nigeria

Magnificent African Ceramic Pot, Nigeria

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent terracotta vessel from the Nupe peoples of Nigeria. The etched design is continued even inside the upper portion which is supported by four small arms. This museum-q...

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20th Century Nigerian Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

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Africa Pot For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Africa pot for your home. Each Africa pot for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, terracotta and clay. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Africa pot, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Africa pot, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Africa Pot?

The average selling price for a Africa pot at 1stDibs is $2,998, while they’re typically $280 on the low end and $8,900 for the highest priced.