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Zulu Vessel

1940's - 1950's Zulu Milk Pail ('Ithunga'), South Africa
Located in London, GB
This early-twentieth-century tall, narrow vessel, from the Zulu culture in South Africa, would have
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

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African Zulu Ukhamba Beer Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Zulu people of South Africa create ceramic works of unrivaled balance and weightlessness. This
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Vases

Materials

Terracotta

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
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20th Century South African Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
H 13.5 in W 14 in D 14 in
19th C Finely Incised Zulu Beer Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection pays homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

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
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Vases

Materials

Clay

Ceramic Zulu Pattern Vase , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
The Design Vase by Senzo Duma Ceramics, crafted by Lefu Thebe and adorned with intricate hand-painted designs by Zinhle Nene, stands as a testament to South African artistic heritage...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

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
Category

20th Century South African Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

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

20th Century South African Tribal Vases

Materials

Earthenware

20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
20th Century Zulu Beer Pot
H 12.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
19th Century Tribal Zulu Prestige Vessel, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
This early Zulu vessel is part of a small group of highly decorative vessels, made in the mid-to
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Antique Mid-19th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Pot, Zulu Ukhamba, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
Mphise Area, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa.
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Arch Etchings
Located in Amarillo, TX
White clay zulu pot with intricate arch carvings.
Category

Early 20th Century South African Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Clay

Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Triangle Etchings
Located in Amarillo, TX
White clay zulu pot with intricate triangle carvings.
Category

Early 20th Century South African Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Clay

Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Diamond Shaped Etchings
Located in Amarillo, TX
White clay zulu pot with intricate diamond carvings.
Category

Early 20th Century South African Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Clay

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Beautifully Formed 1930's - 1940's Pokot Elder's Stool, Kenya
Located in London, GB
The form of this early twentieth-century Pokot stool from Kenya exhibits a beautiful sculptural quality, in which three curved, flared and flattened legs support the flat circular se...
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall and narrow parrying shield from the Aboriginal people living in the Western Australia. The piece was carved out of a single block of hard wood that is dense and heavy. Of a cl...
Category

Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Zulu Milk Jug
Located in Richmond, VA
The Zulu people have traditionally been pastoral people, relying on cows for meat and milk. The daily practice of milking was preceded with singing and dancing, along with the royal ...
Category

20th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Zulu Milk Jug
Zulu Milk Jug
$170
H 26 in Dm 6 in
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Zulu Vessel For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the zulu vessel you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, earthenware and clay, every zulu vessel was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a zulu vessel — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each zulu vessel bearing Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Zulu Vessel?

Prices for a zulu vessel start at $2,880 and top out at $6,200 with the average selling for $4,650.

Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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