African Decorative Objects

Starfish from Morocco Custom stand from wood and steel

This striking grouping of African bronze currency bracelets brings together three distinct sculptural forms, each enriched by intricate markings, openwork details, and a richly weath...

Congo African Iron Sword, on stand with finely carved wood hilt, leaf shaped blade A forged iron sword with hammered leaf shaped blade, old, oxidiz...

19th Century thick black hide circular shield from the Arrusi people of Ethiopia, Africa. A thick hard shield with heavy embossed design, perhaps a bit like an animal in the center....

Discover an exceptional piece tailored for discerning collectors seeking rare and singular objects. Benefiting from a meticulous, high-grade quality preparation, this giant Drotops a...

Outstanding Benin Oba and his Queen, Lost Wax 'Bronze' Sculptures from the late 20th century Superbly cast and highly decorative contemporary pieces, not historical The centuries ol...

Small Pende carved wood mask with red, black and white pigments, DRC Congo Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. 5 1/2 inches high, Mounted on metal and wood base...

Decorate your home or office with ancient marine life with this Ammonite and Belemnite Hand-Carved Fossil Container – Natural Decor, measuring 2.25″ x 2.5″. Crafted from fossil-rich ...

This genuine trilobite fossil offers a beautifully preserved look into ancient marine life from the Paleozoic Era. The specimen displays clear segmentation, a well‑defined cephalon, ...

Malachite Box with Brass Hinge A handsome decorative box crafted from richly figured malachite sourced from the Congo, a region renowned for producing exceptional examples of the mi...

For your consideration is this very stylish 1930's Art Deco very rare and impressive, long walnut cased, Art Deco mantel clock, powered by a quartz battery having been converted. The...

Truly a majestic Benin Oba. Beautifully and finely hand carved in Ebony hardwood from the 1930's A piece of this quality and stature holds enormous presence...

This striking Hollardrops (Mesocristata) trilobite fossil showcases not only the dramatic spines, but also the crisp segmentation and sculptural exoskeleton. These define this iconic...

19th-Century African Brass Plant Stand / Vide-Poche — Pierced Botanical Decor Description: This is a beautiful 19th-century African brass plant stand or vide-poche, crafted with gre...

This magnificent, large 4.15 lb malachite box is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and the inherent beauty of fine-grade gemstone malachite. The carefully selected stone displ...

A very stylish mid-century modern four acacia wood bowls. Designed and handmade in Mozambique. Whether displayed as standalone art pieces or used practically to hold candy, nuts,deco...

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

A beautifully crafted statue of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, I believe it is Ramses the 2nd however I am not completely sure. The statue appears to be made of copper or white metal. ...

An exceptional antique West African cast bronze ceremonial purse or container, attributed to the Nupe people of Nigeria, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. This remarkab...

Little wood box decorated with symetrical marquetry representing a flower. Made circa 1960 in Morocco. Good condition, very few signs of use. Shipping: 11 / 15 / 6 cm 0.5 kg

Marble Camel Sculpture, Zoomorphic Carved Figurine, Morocco 1970s Folk Art piece from Morocco made of marble. Hand-crafted object, finely engraved with geometric patterns on both s...

A finely carved decorated headrest with solid hourglass shaped base, attached decorations of seed pods shell and beads. Fine worn patina. Created by the Tsonga peoples of South Afr...

A striking specimen of vanadinite from Morocco, displaying an intense deep red colour and remarkable lustre. The surface is covered with brilliant, well-formed crystals of varying si...

A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand. A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space! Dimensions: (approx) Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep; Mask only: 15" Tall; 7 lbs total Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. Excellent Condition: Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example Primitive Arts Of Africa: Among the Suku of the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks plays crucial role in protecting boys during initiation, the vulnerable period between boyhood and manhood. The power contained in Hemba masks...

Pair Of Moroccan Urns. Offered is a large matching pair of vintage Moroccan incised terracotta urns. These Moorish urns have a subtle color tone that will work in a variety of interi...

Rare and extremely complex African wave basket that typically takes on average 14-25 days to complete fully by hand. 100% Authentic and ethically handmade using natural grass known a...

SEO & Overview Paragraph: This fossilized Perisphinctes ammonite specimen mounted on a bespoke steel gallery stand presents an exquisite balance of geological history and modern inte...

Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun Bust Sculpture, Decorative Ancient Egyptian Revival Figure Bring the timeless mystique of Ancient Egypt into you...

Raku Pottery Lion Figurine crafted in South Africa, featuring a multicolored design with yellow, blue, green, and red sections. The handmade ceramic piece is created using the tradi...

An african carved wood Senufo Rhythm Pounder

An exceptional Malachite specimen from the renowned Mashamba West Mine, displaying an intensely deep green colour and a beautifully aesthetic sculptural form. The rich velvety surfac...

African Ebony Bird Hair Comb Wall Sculpture - Baoulé Art Bird Sculpture - 1960s African decorative hair comb carved in very dark, dense hardwood, most likely ebony, sculpted in the ...

Gebel Kamil is a meteorite that struck Egypt approximately 5 millennia ago, resulting in a crater encircled by thousands of iron shrapnel with a combined mass of around 1,600 kilogra...

19th century Egyptian stone carving of Horus in the ancient style, the god in the form of a falcon. Quite possibly much earlier in date, it came from a collection that did have ancie...

The upper part of a monumental anthropoid limestone sarcophagus, finely carved and preserving several hieroglyphs from a spell for immortality from the Book of the Dead. The lid depi...

Antique vase or urn from the 1930s Northern Africa. Fantastic colour combination with rather unusual nickel filigree decoration: beautiful vase from Morocco. Fez was and still is fam...

Trilobites, an early arthropod relative of spiders, horseshoe crabs, and scorpions, preserved in this level of detail only occurred as a result of very sudden underwater landslides c...

A superbly carved camel statue, early 20th century, Morocco, exceptionally executed, the North African Art Deco Orientalist figural carving features fine...

This thick coating of rare Cobaltoan calcite on host rock is beautifully crystallized with incredible natural sparkle and luster and truly the best hot pink color we have seen in thi...

An exquisite ancient Egyptian hardstone bust of a female deity, with tripartite wig and Usekh collar, displaying all the hallmarks of early Nineteenth Dynasty art. Described by the d...

This natural specimen of ammonite from Madagascar (Majunga aera) is from upper cretaceous (-70 to -85 millions years). We made a custom claw stand to highlight the piece and make it ...

Old Used African carved wood Mbira or Sanza Finger Piano made of wood and metal from the Luba people of Congo, with projecting head. Nice shape with projecting detailed head at top,...

Large African Tribal Female Bust Sculpture, 32 cm – Hand-Carved Ethnographic Art Figure A wooden striking and highly decorative 32 cm African tribal female bust sculpture, celebrati...

Signed African Stone Sculpture by Morning Chijumani, Zimbabwe, 20th Century Height: 24 cm Width: 13 cm Material: Carved stone Signature: MORNING CHIJUMANI Origin: Zimbabwe, Southern...

Shabti Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, Ramesside Period, 19th–20th Dynasty Limestone 21.5 cm high. Condition: Good state of preservation. Provenance: Former H. Wild Collection, 194...

Madigascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 6.5 x.5.25 × 1.25 in./ 16.5 × 13.5 × 3 cm Weight: 1 lb 9 oz/ 710 gms A richly colored example wit...

Head of Aphrodite Ancient Rome, 1st century BC–1st century AD Alabaster 4 cm high; 8.5 cm high including the stand Condition: In good condition. Provenance: Private collection o...

A Pair of Copper Currencies: “Katanga Crosses” Central African Copper Belt (DR Congo, Zambia or Zimbabwe) Cast copper, archaeological patina Size each:...

This 20th century basket from Ghana is worked in richly toned wicker. Its form follows honest, well-proportioned lines typical of well-made pieces from its era and region. As a baske...

19th century hand carved alabaster storage jar in the ancient Egyptian Late Dynastic style, with tapering neck topped by a wide everted rim. Great evocative decorative piece for the ...

Impressive large vintage Moroccan lidded urn handcrafted in terra cotta and decorated in distinctive Mediterranean colors under glaze, featuring elaborate jewelry like metalwork and ...

Carved wood powerful portrait of a Makonde man with a traditional lip plug in his upper lip, high carved cheek bones in the form of a finely carved helmet mask, with attached hair on...

A beautiful hand carved wood sculpture / figure. Made in Africa in the 1940-50s,. Bought from a collector of African art. Great patina and overall a good vintage condition. This figu...

This painted limestone relief is an exquisite example of New Kingdom relief carving from the apogee of Egyptian artistic production. Carved in raised relief - a labour-intensive tech...

An Exceptional and Handsome Swiss Louis XVI Style Cased Miniature Carriage or Travelling Brevet eight day movement Travelling Clock Time Piece of outstanding quality and classical ci...

Discover an exceptional piece tailored for discerning collectors seeking rare and singular objects. Benefiting from a meticulous, high-grade quality preparation, this Dicranurus stan...

Rare and extremely complex African wave basket that typically takes on average 14-25 days to complete fully by hand. 100% Authentic and ethically handmade using natural grass known a...

Carcharodontosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth in a glass display box From Tegana Formation, North Africa. Cretaceous Age 65 million years Carcharodontosauru...

A wonderful hand carved head of Hardwood. A stunning sculpted and carved piece. A stand alone decorative piece or can be used as a large book end. Trul...

Leather Shield, South Sudan A small leather shield typical of the region known as an upwal, concave hide is attached to a reed spine with plaiting to form a strong grip. Mounted on ...