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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Scarce Antique Tuareg Mauritania North Africa Mixed Metal Mounted Wood Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and magnificent antique Tuareg peoples mixed metal mounted wooden chest / coffer / monumental table box.
Most impressive size, hand-crafted in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
1800's Moorish Brass & Hardwood Decorative Box on Folding Brass Studded Stand
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A 19th Century Moorish Zanzibar Brass & Hardwood Decorative Box on Matching Folding Brass Studded Stand
Extra dimensions
without stand
Height: 21cm
Width: 48.5cm
Depth: 24.5cm
St...
Category
19th Century Moorish Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
African Tuareg Silver and Ebony Wood Jewelry Box 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage African Tuareg Silver Outer Layer on Ebony Wood Jewelry Box.
Rectangular form Islamic Tuareg Jewelry Box.
Gorgeous Islamic jewelry treasure trink...
Category
Mid-20th Century Islamic Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Decorative Box in Malachite
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Decorative box in malachite.
Category
20th Century Baroque Revival Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Malachite
Coco de Mer Box
Located in Greensboro, NC
Antique or Vintage Coco de Mer hinged box.
Very good condition with light wear to surface as shown in photos.
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Coconut
Modern Etched Brass Coaster Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
These modern brass coasters are etched with a snakeskin animal pattern and are presented in a Lucite box decorated with a Rose Quartz Agate cabochon.
This unique and bespoke coaster set is part of the Egg Designs Dawa luxury bar set collection and will be a great addition to any home cocktail...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Handcrafted Beaded Box with Shells – Perfect for Coastal Decor
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing a stunning handcrafted beaded box with shells, a perfect addition to any coastal interior decor. This exquisite box is meticulously adorned with intricate beadwork and na...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Rattan, Beads
Post World War II South African Hebrew Inscribed Metal School Supply Box
Located in New York, NY
Metal school supply box sent by the South Africa Jewish Wars Appeal to the Wels displaced persons (DP) camp in Austria, 1947.
Painted blue and white with th...
Category
1940s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
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. Artisan Lefu's sculpting skill portrays the l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Tiger Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Royal Violet: Handcrafted Tiger Box" by Love Art Ceramic. Sculpted by Motsamay, painted by Sabelo in regal purple. The unique lid, a masterpiece by two artisans, offers a one-of-a-ki...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
African Tuareg Hand-Tooled Black Leather Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand tooled black leather box from Africa.
Very fine workmanship with tribal traditional African symbols on black leather.
Tuareg style probably Maurit...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
Ebony Turned Canister, Full Spiral
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Curving lines and timeless elegance.
Essentially dark and dense, sustainably sourced, this object is the perfect marriage of extravagance and l’art du savoir-faire.
The preciou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
Modern Cast Brass, Chiseled Timber and Resin Dawa Cocktail Bar Set
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Dawa luxury bar set is a great addition to any home cocktail bar. This set is a stock item and available to ship. These items can be bought individually, shipping prices would ch...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Brass
Modern Copper Straw Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
These modern copper straws are presented in a Lucite box decorated with a Rose Quartz Agate cabochon.
This unique and bespoke copper straw set is part of the Egg Designs Dawa luxury bar set collection and will be a great addition to any home cocktail bar...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Quartz, Copper, Brass
Ebony Turned Canister, Half Spiral Large
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Curving lines and timeless elegance.
Essentially dark and dense, sustainably sourced, this object is the perfect marriage of extravagance and l’art du savoir-faire.
The preciou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
Ebony Turned Canister, Curved Lines
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Curving lines and timeless elegance.
Essentially dark and dense, sustainably sourced, this object is the perfect marriage of extravagance and l’art du ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
Ebony Turned Canister, Full Spiral
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Curving lines and timeless elegance.
Essentially dark and dense, sustainably sourced, this object is the perfect marriage of extravagance and l’art du savoir-faire.
The preciou...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
Decorative Box or Vase in Terracotta Africa 20th Century Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Decorative Box or Vase in Terracotta Africa 20th Century Brown Color.
Category
20th Century Brutalist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Terracotta, Rattan
Ceramic Tiger Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Title: "Savannah Majesty: Handcrafted Tiger Decorative Box"
Crafted with meticulous care by artisans at Love Art Ceramic, this exquisite tiger decorative box captures the essence of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Monkey Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic Monkey jewelry box, handcrafted by Sabelo Nene at Love Art Ceramic studio in South Africa, stands 6 inches high, 4 inches long, and 4 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Tiger Box, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic tiger box from Love Art Ceramic is not just a piece of art; it's a symbol of strength, beauty, and craftsmanship. Handmade by talented artisans Sbusiso and Minenhle Nene...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
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. Artisan Thabiso's sculpting expertise capture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Giraffe Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic Giraffe jewelry box, crafted by Ntokozo Shabalala at Love Art Ceramic studio in South Africa, stands 7 inches high, 4 inches long, and 4 inches wide. Designed in 2023, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Tiger Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
As a symbol deeply rooted in African culture, the tiger holds a special significance. While tigers are not native to Africa, they often symbolize strength, courage, and resilience qu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sable Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic Sable jewelry box, handcrafted by Minenhle Nene and Sbusiso at Love Art Ceramic studio in South Africa, stands 6 inches high, 3 inches long, and 3 inches wide. Designed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
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