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Beautiful Large Vintage Tunisian North African Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 20th century rug from Tunisia very decorative with a tribal geometrical design and nice colors with a blue field, pink, yellow and green, entirely hand knotted with wool ve...
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Late 20th Century Tunisian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Very Large Light Tuareg Floor Mat, Five Meter
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Vintage very large light tuareg floor mat – five meter.
Vintage very large light tuareg floor mat
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Late 20th Century Unknown Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Reed, Palmwood
Large Moroccan Rug Bauhaus Style North African Design Djoharian Collection
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Large Bauhaus inspired Moroccan Amazigh Modern rug North African tribal design - Djoharian
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Red Moroccan Vintage Rug North African Tribal Design Djoharian Collection
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Large red Moroccan Amazigh vintage rug North African tribal design - Djoharian Collection
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 115.36 in L 148.82 in
Large Moroccan Vintage Rug Abstract Design Berber Lilac Gray Teal North African
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Large Moroccan vintage rug abstract design Berber Lilac Gray Teal North African.
A rare vintage
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
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W 74.81 in L 171.26 in
Very Large Modern Rug with Diamond Design in Gray, Taupe & Earth Tones
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very large modern rug with diamond design in gray, taupe & earth tones, Keivan Woven Arts / rug AFG
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2010s Afghan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Very Large Modern Rug in White and Denim Blue for Palace Size Modern Interiors
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very Large Modern Rug in White and Denim Blue for Palace Size Modern Interiors, Keivan Woven Arts
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2010s Afghan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan / North African Vintage Berber Rug
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Great old rug from North Africa. Well designed and hand-knotted by women of the Boujad Tribe in
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage North African Moroccan Azilal bifurcated Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
companies. We are specialized in hard to find large and oversized Beni Ouarain rugs and carpets.
The
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1990s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Selected Tooth of Carcharodontosaurus Dinosaur
Located in Funchal, PT
Carnivorous dinosaur tooth (from a very large African T-rex) with chocolate coloured fossilisation
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Mounted Objects
Materials
Stone
Selected Tooth of Carcharodontosaurus Dinosaur
Located in Funchal, PT
Carnivorous dinosaur tooth (from a very large African T-rex) of honey coloured fossilization
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Selected Tooth of Carcharodontosaurus Dinosaur
Located in Funchal, PT
Carnivorous dinosaur tooth (from a very large African T-rex) with mahogany coloured fossilization
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Mounted Objects
Materials
Stone
Beige Black Moroccan Hallway Runner Beni Ourain Rug North African Tribal
By djoharian-design, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Large beige black Moroccan Amazigh Beni Ourain rug North African tribal design - Djoharian
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Selected Tooth of Carcharodontosaurus Dinosaur
Located in Funchal, PT
Tooth of a carnivorous dinosaur (from a very large African T- rex) with a caramel coloured
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Vintage Berber 1970s Geometrical Rug Handmade Wool Boho North African Ethnic XXL
Located in London, GB
A very large Algerian Berber rug with many different colorful patterns, such as arrows, diamonds
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Vintage 1970s Algerian Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
W 82.68 in L 179.14 in
Vintage Large Moroccan Carpet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 1177 - Large vintage Moroccan carpet: soft and durable, it smells of comfort and home.
It's a
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Other Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Camel Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind large square room size with a happy-go-lucky large camel sitting on an ivory ground
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African...
Materials
Wool
Large Moroccan Wool Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand Knotted Angora wool carpet/rug in very good original condition. Measurements are approximate. Ready to install and use as is - no smoke, pet odors, or stains.
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Minimalist Moroccan Red Carpet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage large Moroccan rug with a beautiful minimal taste - It may be flanked to the other one nr
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Vintage 1980s Moroccan Minimalist Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Large Midcentury Moroccan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful Moroccan rug with nice tribal design with a central medallion, and nice colors with orange, red, blue, yellow, green and purple, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Rustic Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare Large Moroccan Berber Boucherouite Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Woven with the exclusive use of recycled yarns of various type, ranging from cotton to lurex, this represents 'art brut' within the domain of the textile arts. Weavings such as this ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Large Abstract Modern Casual Rug in Green, Red, and Soft Yellow
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Abstract Modern Casual Rug In Green, Red, and Soft Yellow. Keivan Woven Arts; rug SNK-2394
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2010s Afghan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Large Vintage Moroccan Wedding Berber Blanket Throw with Sequins
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Very large vintage authentic tribal Moroccan wedding Berber women shawl, blanket, throw.The Zaiane
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Moroccan Vintage Rug Golden Yellow and Orange Abstract Design Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A rare vintage Berber rug from the 1960s-1970s.
This stunning abstract design Berber rug was made in the late midcentury epoche. It has fantastic shiny and soft wool. It was hand kn...
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
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W 72.45 in L 124.02 in
Keivan Woven Arts Large modern rug with diamond pattern in Black and off white
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 14'6 x 19'2
Very large modern rug with low pile rug by Keivan Woven Arts in black, gray
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2010s Afghan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Moroccan Beni Ouarain Rug with Diamond Design in Light Ivory, Gray & Pink
Located in Atlanta, GA
modern interiors and Casual Interiors.
Large Moroccan Beni Ouarain Rug, rug KBE-LCB-136607, country of
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Stunning Vintage Beni Mguild Moroccan Berber Rug in Blue and White
Located in Milan, IT
pattern is traced in tones of ivory, creating a well balanced and elegant network. The relatively large
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Keivan Woven Art's Fine Modern Rug in Transitional Design in Shades of Sky Blue
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 11'10 x 14'6
Very Fine Large Transitional/modern rug in shades of sky and light blue
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2010s Indian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Azilal rug - Beige, purple, orange - 2.9x5.7feet / 90x174cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
series of large diamonds, surrounded with zigzags on each sides. Designs come in brown over a beige
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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W 35.44 in L 68.51 in
Vintage Saharan Tuareg Leather and Reed Rug with Geometric Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
. Referred to as 'eseber' by the Tuareg nomads, these large mats are used as tent screens and dividers. In
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Vintage 1940s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Modern Moroccan wool Mrirt rug - Yellow - 7.2x8.8feet / 220x270cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
).
Due to the handmade weaving technique, the rug is slightly larger at one ending than the opposite as I
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2010s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Ait Yacoub rug - Peach fuzz - 7.1x13.3feet / 217x407cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
I selected this large, vintage Ait Yacoub rug from piles of carpets because I think that it's a
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
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W 85.44 in L 160.24 in
Vintage Moroccan Carpet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A large pleasant red soft carpet from my collection, to cheer-up Your living room.
It is also
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Other Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Colorful Abstract Modern Casual Rug in Green, Orange, Red, and Soft Yellow
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
x 8'9
This large modern casual palace rug features an abstract sub-geometric design rendered in red
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2010s Afghan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Moroccan Kilim Design Rug
Located in New York, NY
This pileless piece features a lattice of larger and smaller diamonds in light grey while the
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Deco Rug 13’2″ x 10′
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
of rug-making by native Moroccans is certainly due in large part to the distinctive climate of the
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20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug Kilim Moroccan Berber Flat-Woven Black White Wool Diamond Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A large room sized Kilim rug with geometric design, handwoven in Morocco. It is made of fine
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2010s Moroccan Kilim Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 72.84 in L 116.15 in
Soft Mosaic Moroccan 12′ x 9’8″
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
early adoption of rug-making by native Moroccans is certainly due in large part to the distinctive
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20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Magnificent Central African Carved Exotic Wood Statue, circa 1900 -1X25
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Central Africa with this magnificent large-scale
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Antique Early 1900s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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H 5.91 in W 7.09 in D 27.17 in
Diamond Moroccan 14’3″ x 10’6″
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
rug-making by native Moroccans is certainly due in large part to the distinctive climate of the region
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20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan 14’6″ x 13′
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
native Moroccans is certainly due in large part to the distinctive climate of the region: Moroccan rugs
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20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan 14’6″ x 13’2″
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
adoption of rug-making by native Moroccans is certainly due in large part to the distinctive climate of the
Category
20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
New and Modern Moroccan Rug Design
Located in New York, NY
This almost monochrome ecru ground piece actually hosts a very subtle large open lattice design
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan 11’9″ x 9′
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
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14686
The early adoption of rug-making by native Moroccans is certainly due in large part to the
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20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Moroccan Carpet
Located in London, GB
the large central medallion, and the creative, stamped motifs in the spandrels in the corners.
A
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Antique Early 1900s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue Moroccan 13’3″ x 11′
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Moroccans is certainly due in large part to the distinctive climate of the region: Moroccan rugs may be very
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Design Rug 10x12'10
Located in New York, NY
A colourless Mark Rothko for the floor. Simplicity itself, with two large plain slightly rounded
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2010s Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Global Boho Chic
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
the lively souks of Marrakech as you behold the abrashed beige field adorned with a large-scale vase
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Beni MGuild Rug with Hidden Pattern, Midcentury Meets Cozy Nomad
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
dynamic diamond pattern subtly emerges, with intricately woven smaller diamonds nestled within larger ones
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
dance of smaller diamonds nestled within larger ones, the rug's primary motif unfolds with artful
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
orange, a dynamic diamond pattern subtly emerges, with smaller diamonds intricately woven within larger
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African...
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Berber Style Geometric White and Black Wool Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
inspiration of a Classic Moroccan Berber rug in new large-scale and textural high-low production. The thick
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Moroccan Berber Style Geometric White and Blue Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
inspiration of a classic Moroccan Berber rug in new large-scale and textural high-low production. The thick
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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Tuareg Mat in Beige and Red Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
large size further connotes a particularly intricate work—likely made by two or more weavers with
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Berber Style Geometric White and Black Wool Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
inspiration of a classic Moroccan Berber rug in new large-scale and textural high-low production. The thick
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
"Rainbow" Azilal Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in New York, NY
, this rug is also larger than usual and very well made.
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Geometric Moroccan in Warm Slate Blue
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
is certainly due in large part to the distinctive climate of the region: Moroccan rugs may be very
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue Moroccan
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Moroccans is certainly due in large part to the distinctive climate of the region: Moroccan rugs may be very
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Taznakht Gallery Runner Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Old and collectible in an unusually large size, excellent example of an original Taznakht rug
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Other Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Light Blu Moroccan Vintage Carpet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
becomes a large rug. See: LU137922949772 and 137922949832 of the same lenght.
Furthermore its price is
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Moorish Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Find many varieties of an authentic very large African available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, ceramic and fabric, every very large African was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a very large African, we have 10 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer very large African, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right very large African, those designed in Folk Art and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Mandla-Enkosi Ngwenya and Sabelo Khoza each produced at least one beautiful very large African that is worth considering.
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A very large African can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,200, while the lowest priced sells for $1,200 and the highest can go for as much as $22,500.
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- What is African art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021African art is painting, sculptures, masks or installations that originate from the African continent. Masquerade, metalwork, sculpture, architecture, fiber art and dance are particularly popular artistic expressions in Africa. Many of these art forms are defined by expressive individualism, an emphasis on the human figure and visual abstraction.
- What is an African gourd?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African gourds in the plant family Lagenaria siceraria were often dried, hollowed out and used as storage containers or even musical instruments. These pieces made of gourd are called calabash. Shop an array of African gourd pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an African headrest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African headrests were used to cradle the neck and elevate the head for sleeping. The headrests come in a variety of shapes and sometimes feature intricate designs, even leaving forms of the tree trunks from which they were carved. Shop a collection of African headrests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is African ivory?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021African ivory is a hard, white substance derived from the tusks and teeth of elephants, hippopotami, walruses, warthogs, sperm whales, and narwhals, as well as now-extinct mammoths and mastodons. For millennia, ivory has been a status symbol — it is a rare and alluring material, a luxury product that is derived from elephants, a highly respected animal in Africa and elsewhere.
- What is an African pot?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African pottery is diverse and culturally varied. An African pot can be a simple vessel for food or liquid but many carry social and religious significance. African pottery has always been highly sought after and is beloved by antique collectors worldwide. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique African pottery from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Are African rubies valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Comparable in quality to the Burmese rubies, African rubies are considered quite valuable. They can cost up to $1,400 per carat depending on the quality.
- What is African art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021African art is simply called African art. Sculpture, pottery, painting, rock art and other works of visual art native to Africa all fall under the umbrella of African art (performance art that originates in Africa will also be called African art). On 1stDibs, there is an exquisite range of African art to choose from.
- What is an African drum called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many kinds of African drums. A popular African drum is called the djembe (pronounced JEM-bay). It is one of the most versatile and widely used percussion instruments worldwide. It is a goblet-shaped drum that is known for its versatile sound. Find a huge variety of musical instruments on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What Africans shields are made out of depends on who made them and when and where they were crafted. However, various types of leather are the most commonly used materials. In Ethiopia, shields are often toughened hippopotamus leather, while Nguni shields are usually cowhide leather. Find a range of African shields on 1stDibs.
- What is African Kuba cloth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African Kuba cloth is woven fabric made of raffia fiber that originates from the Democratic Republic of Congo. After weaving, the material undergoes a hand-tufting process that gives it colorful geometric patterns. Find a variety of Kuba cloth rugs, wall hangings and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is African American quilting?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African American quilting has roots in history during slavery and was a way for African American women to bond. The quilts themselves tell stories of history, teach lessons and are beacons of hope. Shop a collection of African American quilts from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The history of African-American quilting stretches back almost as far as the beginning of the United States itself. The craft began with slave women quilting on plantations and after emancipation, the tradition of quilting continued. Today, there are many African American quilters who are inspired by a number of different quilting traditions. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of African-American quilts from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An African birthing chair is a wooden seat with a sloped back and angled seat. Its original purpose was to help women maintain the proper position to deliver a baby, however many people use them for seating or decoration. On 1stDibs, shop a range of birthing chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What an African drum symbolizes depends on the culture that produced it. Some African tribes believe drums represent self-protection and a willingness to protect the tribe's leaders or royalty. Others associate them with interconnectedness because people often use drums as ways to communicate across great distances. On 1stDibs, find a selection of African drums.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023One of the key characteristics of African art is that it tends to emphasize emotion over realism, so pieces often don't closely resemble their animal or human subjects. In addition, traditional African artists tend to work in three-dimensional formats like sculptures rather than painting or drawing. Also, many pieces have a spiritual meaning to the creators and their cultures. On 1stDibs, shop a range of African art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Some famous African-American artists include Horace Pippin, Augusta Savage, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Aaron Douglas, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kerry James Marshall, Theaster Gates, Sam Gillam, Kara Walker and Kehinde Wiley. Shop a variety of African-American art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- How are African clay pots made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African clay pots are made by coiling the material around a flattened base and then hand-molding it into the desired shape. Then, the piece is sun dried and fired at a low temperature. On 1stDibs, find authentic African clay pots from some of the top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There are varying traditional names for African head wraps, head ties or head scarves — the head wrap may be called “dhuku” (Shona), “duku” (Chichewa) or “gele” (Yoruba). It is worn for various reasons and has various functions. In Nigeria, head wraps can be quite ornamental and elaborate as compared to their conservative counterparts in South Africa. The motifs might include nagas and other mythological beings and are embedded in the textile to convey sacred themes, often including protection of the wearer from evil forces. On 1stDibs, you can find early 20th century tribal head wraps from different parts of Africa.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of West African statues varies from culture to culture. Often, African artisans produce statues to use in religious rituals. They may serve as offerings to gods or perform other functions during ceremonies. Shop a variety of West African statues on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Traditional African wooden art is a term that describes pieces made by artists in Africa using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Examples include masks, figurines and sculptures depicting human and animal figures. Find a collection of traditional African art on 1stDibs.
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