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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Hand-Carved Genuine Malachite Box
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful hand carved malachite box is a striking example of natural artistry and timeless craftsmanship. Fashioned from genuine malachite, prized for its vivid green banding an...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Malachite
Malachite hexagonal box, ca 1930
Located in Bilzen, BE
A complete malachite box from around 1930 in a hexagonal shape, with a loose lid
This is the kind of malachite what's coming from Congo
the box meassures 8.2 x 8.2 cm and has a tota...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Malachite
Hand-Carved Malachite Box
Located in New York, NY
This finely hand-carved Malachite box celebrates the timeless beauty of one of the world’s most admired ornamental stones. The surface reveals dramatic banding in rich hues that shif...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Malachite
Circa 1900 Mauritanian Tuareg Box in Cut Steel, Copper, Brass, and Wood
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon…
This fascinating wooden box has a multi-colored arabesque overlay of cut steel, copper, and brass. The interior has a beautiful deep red upholstery, w...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper, Steel, Cut Steel
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
$1,800
African Tuareg Silver and Ebony Wood Jewelry Box 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
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
Round Malachite Box with Brass
Located in Delft, NL
Round Malachite Box with Brass
A Malachite box from the mid-20th century. Made of a copper ring and inlaid outside with malachite
The base and lid are made of malachite, raised on t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Malachite, Brass
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
Malachite Box
Located in New York, NY
This hand-carved Malachite box is a striking decorative accent that merges natural mineral artistry with elegant design. Crafted from a solid piece of genuine Malachite and weighing ...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Malachite
$399
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. These items can be bought individually or as a set.
The set consists of the following:
The Ice bucket's body ...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Brass
Hand Carved Jaguar Relief Wooden Jewelry Box
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a well relief carved Jewelry box.
It was probably made on the west coast of Africa.
It looks to depict the heads of 3 Jaguars in relief.
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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
African Tuareg Hand-Tooled Black Leather Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand tooled black leather box from Africa.
Very fine workmanship with tribal traditional African symbols on black leather.
African Tuareg style probably ...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
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
$255 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$331 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Round Ethnic Hand-Tooled Tuareg Leather Box African Folk Art Mauritania
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-Tooled Tuareg Leather Box – Vintage African Folk Art, Mauritania
This exquisite vintage round leather box showcases the artistry of West African craftsmanship, likely Tuareg in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
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
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
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
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
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 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
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Located in Moreno Valley, CA
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Antique African Tuareg Mauritania Mixed Metal Mounted Wood Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique Tuareg peoples mixed metal mounted wooden table box. circa 1890
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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Boxes
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Located in Somis, CA
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Located in New York, NY
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