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Place of Origin: African
Pair of Moroccan Silvered Brass or Copper Lion Candlesticks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique pair of Moroccan lion candlesticks crafted in copper and brass with a silver plated finish now worn to perfection.
Category

20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap
By Kuba
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite cone-shaped cap, known as laket, was created by an artisan of the Kuba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The base is made of a simple woven raffia fabric, ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Fabric

Blue Barite From Morocco
Located in New York, NY
From Jebel Ouichane, Sagangane, Nador Province, L'Oriental Region, Morocco. Here is a superb incredible new blue Barite that have been discovered this p...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Cobaltoan Calcite from From Mashamba West , Kolwezi, Shaba, Congo (Zaire)
Located in New York, NY
From Mashamba West , Kolwezi, Western area, Shaba Cu belt, Shaba (Katanga), Congo (Zaire) It is no surprise that minerals predominantely display colors involving one of the "earth t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Strawberry Quartz Sphere from Madagascar
Located in New York, NY
Top AAA quality polished Strawberry Quartz sphere from Madagascar. It has color ranges from light pink, strawberry pink, to raspberry pink. Strawberry...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz

Hand-Carved Soapstone Hippo Sculpture from Zimbabwe, 12"
Located in New York, NY
This charming 12-inch hippopotamus sculpture is hand-carved from richly veined, dark green soapstone native to Zimbabwe, known for its smooth polish and natural marbling with earthy ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Large Bronze and Silver Chest, 19th Century Orientalist Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large bronze and silver chest, 19th century Orientalist work. Large 19th century Orientalist bronze and silver box, Napoleon III period. H: 15,5cm, W: 23cm, D: 18cm
Category

19th Century Napoleon III Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Ngombe Throwing Knife, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With its many blades and dramatic form, this impressive throwing knife would have been a status symbol and a form of currency among the Ngombe peoples o...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Moroccan Ceramic Lidded Urn with Arabic Calligraphy Black Writing, Fez
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Moroccan glazed royal blue ceramic urn with lid from Fez. Vintage Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy w...
Category

Mid-20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

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 African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Moroccan Green and Brown Chiselled Ceramic Urns with Handles
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Moroccan green and brown ceramic urns with lid and handles. Great Moorish style handcrafted and chiselled decorative ceramic urns etched with Arabic calligraphy poetry writin...
Category

20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

African Sculpture of a Figure Standing on a Leopard
Located in Queens, NY
Wooden African sculpture of a human figure standing on the back of a leopard.  
Category

20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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 African Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Brass

Moroccan Moorish Clear Glass Lantern with Filigree Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish clear glass candle lantern with filigree designs, handcrafted in Morocco. Rust patina color finish. Hurricane candle lamp with clear glass bottom, great to use as a ...
Category

1990s Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Wooden cups and bowls - Africa
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Set of 3 Wooden cups and bowls - Africa Wabi Sabi Style - Decoration - Brutalist Measures : Clear Wood (1)  : Ø20,5cm H:9cm  The highest (2) : Ø19cm H:25cm Dark wood (3) : Ø20cm H:1...
Category

20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Old wooden hut door from Cameroon, decorated with carved crocodile, bird, snake and a knife within geometric ornament in the traditional ethnic style. Superb old door African sculpt...
Category

20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Large Natural Black Tourmaline Mineral Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural black tourmaline mineral specimen originating from Zimbabwe. While tourmaline may not shine as other bright as other minerals, it offers a distinctive look almost li...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Ancient Nok Clay Sculpture from Nigeria
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Terracotta head remnant on tapered wood base
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Yoruba-Egba couple of Ere Ibeji Twin Figures signed by Akinyode, Yoruba People
Located in Leuven , BE
Yoruba Egba, couple of Ere Ibeji Twin Figures signed by Akinyode ,Yoruba People, Nigeria Abeokuta Provenance Monique Lancée (Maastricht '80)
Category

Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People, Cameroon. Ex J.Klejman Paris The raffia splint is covered with cloth and colourful minia...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Beads

Collection of 10 Cabinet Scale Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and fascinating collection of 10 natural mineral specimens all originating from Africa. Each presented on an exclusive extra small painted display plinth, this group contai...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Rare African Carved Hardwood and Bone Study of a Hippopotamus, circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
A rare African carved hardwood and bone study of a Hippopotamus. This fabulous and amusing hand carved study of a hippopotamus originates from Africa and is primitively carved fro...
Category

20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Calabash Tuareg, Niger, Africa
Located in PARIS, FR
This nomadic object has been diverted from its original use. It is a unique genuine old piece with undeniable authentic charm. The signs of wear, scars and repairs testify to the ric...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Morocco, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Moroccan brass Hanukkah lamp earnestly decorated with a menorah, columns, and verses. Arched openwork foliate designed backplate, depicting a seven-branched menorah; a cornice inscr...
Category

19th Century Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Moorish Ceramic Bowl with Lid, Tajine from Fez
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Moroccan ceramic decorative serving tajine polychrome with leather, stones and metal overlay with conical overlay lid. The bottom is a circular ceramic bowl and the top of the tagine is distinctively shaped into a cone. Handcrafted and hand painted with Moorish designs by artisans in Fez Morocco. Great decorative Moroccan Folk ceramic...
Category

Mid-20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Coco de Mer On Custom Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
A Coco de Mer nut on custom made lucite stand. The Coco de Mer seed nut is the largest in the world and only found in th Seychelles islands. Circa early 20...
Category

Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Coconut

Benin ‘Nigeria’ Bronze Figural Offering Depicting Leopards and Tribesmen
By People from Benin
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Benin (Nigeria) bronze figural offering depicting leopards and tribesmen Offered for sale is a modern-day Benin (Nigeria) bronze figural offering depicting leopar...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Songye Female Large Wood Kifwebe Mask with White, Black, Provenance, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved wood large female Songye Kifwebe mask with classic white lines, blackened ridge down crest of forehead, nose and mouth. Worn holes around back edge of mask from attachment of...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Pomegranate Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Pomegranate, Butterfly Jewelry Box Discover the captivating "Pomegranate, Butterfly Jewelry Box," a remarkable piece of ceramic art crafted in South Africa by the creative minds of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Rhino And Monkey Rider, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
The Ceramic Royal Rhino with Leopard Skin and Monkey, crafted by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a striking piece from the African Circus collection. Hand-sculpted by Mpilo and h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Baule Ndoma Mask from the Ivory Coast
Located in Long Island City, NY
Baule Ndoma Mask from the Ivory Coast.
Category

20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron example was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were modeled after objects of inherent value, resulting in sculptural combinations of function and beauty. This large iron spear dates to the early 20th century and is attributed to the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Secured to a narrow handle of iron and wood, the flattened blade has an elegant, sloping silhouette, subtly textured with raised lines and a rusted, antique patina. Forged as a broadleaf spear, the weapon contrasts a violent potential with images of peaceful branches swaying in the wind. We've set this unusual Kuba spear...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Khada Hand Carved Decorative Totem Sculpture #1
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade. Th...
Category

2010s Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

African Topoke Sword Currency on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) which is nicely presented upon a custom metal stand. Such blades were used by various tribal groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a form of currency. They were used to close a variety of important transactions such as land deals or the proposal of marriage. This African sword...
Category

19th Century Tribal Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

1960s Kenyan Zebra Wooden Sculpture Wall Hanging Relief Whimsical Fluffy Horse
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful Mid-Century Kenyan Wall Hanging Sculpture of a Zebra. Good size and well done. Not signed.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Geometric Ashanti African Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
An indicator of status and family, stools play an integral role in traditional Ashanti culture. Believed to be the resting place for a person's soul, a stool is given to a child when they first learn to crawl and used in personal milestones throughout the rest of their life. Carved from a solid block of wood, each stool has a rectangular base and a distinctive curved seat supported by a central column and four corner posts. While some ceremonial stools are carved to convey particular proverbs, this stool is simply decorated with scalloped edges, geometric patterns, and a small cross. The combination of shapes and curved lines makes this Ashanti stool...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Chameleon Vase, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
The Chameleon Vase by Love Art Ceramic is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of South African Hand-sculpted by Sabelo Ntshalintshali and meticulously hand-painted by Winnie Ne...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Wooden Head, Edo People, Benin Nigeria with Stand
Located in Hamburg, DE
Carved from reddish brown hardwood, the hollow form rises from a cylindrical neck, the lowest part being a rounded base, then surrounded by diagonal sections. The neck is surrounded by nine rows of coral beaded necklaces (odigba) that extend to a thread motif on the back of the head. Face in full relief with straight lips, flared, flattened nose and oval eyes with set shell (nut) for the pupils. Along the forehead are six frontal scars treated with rectangular cavities in which should have inserts nutshells. In this case there is only one left Small ears on each side of the head, each C-shaped. A headband consisting of three rows of almost completely distroyed. On the right side of the head, a single feather extends upward from a beaded rosette. Behind the ear, two long braids of hair hang down to the beaded collar and then become bows that reach the roots. The left side of the head has a long, single braid behind the ear that hangs down to the beaded collar and becomes a bow that ends at the base. On each side, three strands of hair appear at the temples under the headband. Featuring an open hole with a circular motif on the top of the head and a rectangular open slit down the back. Insect damage in different areas; very old worn finish showing a lot of age. Very heavy insect damage in all areas; very old worn finish showing a lot of age. “Wooden shrine heads were permitted to sit on the altars of chiefs and important figures, in contrast to the copper alloy heads used exclusively by the kings of Benin. (Frederic Backlar, Bonhams, New York, 2012, lot 172) Osemwede (reigned 1816-1848) was the first Oba to decree that human heads could be carved for the altars of chiefs of royal lineage, rather than just wooden antelope and perhaps goat heads. Therefore, chiefs of blood enjoyed in Benin City (but not throughout the Kingdom of Benin, where antelope heads continued to be placed on the altars of their ancestors well into the 20s. Thus, the (wooden) human heads are said to be later than ca. 1816, but the actual age depends condition, insect damage, etc." (Fagg, William, Christie's, London, 1988, lot 206) "Feathers were worn by chiefs as a sign of status. The heads have a hole at the top intended to hold a large carved ivory tusk...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Gabon Mask From Tsogho Peoples with Character, Central Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early and rare mask from Gabon, Central Africa, created by the Tsogho peoples. Powerful large mask with carved open eyes, and black painted eyes above, below heavy carved eyebrows. ...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern. Hurricane candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans, metal hand-cut openwork and hammered with Moori...
Category

Late 20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique African 'Bamana' Hand Carved Monkey Mask
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique African 'Bamana' Monkey Mask Antique African 'Bamana' Monkey Mask, late 19th to early 20th century. A hand carved wooden mask most presumably from the Bamana people of Mali...
Category

Late 19th Century Primitive Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved African White Rhino / Rhinoceros Marble Sculpture - Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand-carved African white rhino / rhinoceros sculpture, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition and measures 8.5"W x 2.75"D x 4.25"H; it is signed on the undersi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Ceramic Protea jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic protea box is a stunning testament to the artistry of South African craftsmanship. Handmade and painted with meticulous detail, it captures the beauty of the iconic prot...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1 of 4 Very Rare Moroccan Ammonite Atlas Mountains Fossil Bowls Marble Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare original circa 180+ Million year old Atlas Mountains Morocco Fossil bowl polished to a marble finish They a...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Other Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Large White Crystal Geode with a Natural Baroque Pearl
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Large white crystal quartz geode with a large naturally forming baroque pearl. 28lbs. Geodes are formed as gas bubbles within volcanic lava. Over time, the lava flow weathers away to leave the quartz geode buried deep in the Moroccan desert. This was dug by hand and includes druzy white crystal formations. This is a large geode specimen...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Ceramic Leopard And Baby Sculpture, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Leopard Sculpture Introducing the breathtaking Leopard Sculpture, a striking ceramic artwork from Love Art Ceramic, crafted in South Africa in 2024. Standing at an impressive 15 inch...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Bird Protea Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Protea Bird Jewelry Box Hand Painted by Jabu and Sculpted by Sbusiso The Protea Bird Jewelry Box is a beautifully crafted ceramic art piece from Love Art Ceramic, created by the tal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Round Rattan Coiled Boho Woven Basket
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage round two-tone rattan coiled boho woven basket bowl reflects the timeless appeal of traditional craftsmanship. Rattan weaving has been practiced for centuries in various...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Rattan

Moroccan Ceramic Flask Bottle from Fez with Silvered Filigree
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Early 20th century antique Moroccan ceramic from Fez, adorned with silver nickel filigree handwork. Great one of a kind handcrafted urn with lid ...
Category

Early 20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Moroccan Antique Bronze Cover with Brass Etched Decor
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Very handsome large-scale handcrafted cover. Large handmade Moroccan ceremonial brass vessel for covering wedding presents, hand-forged in Fez. Perfect as center piece for food cove...
Category

20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Medium Low Carry Basket - Esparto Grass
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Medium Low Carry Basket - Esparto Grass. Woven for us on the western coast of Morocco using the distinct coarse vegetable grass Esparto. Workshop Report: Contemporary product wove...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Grasscloth

Large Natural Chrysocolla & Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking large natural bedrock specimen with a coating of chrysocolla and malachite displayed on a custom neoclassical style stand. This specimen is of an unusual irregular shape ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Ceramic Flamingo Urn , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Flamingo Urn: Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba Introducing the stunning Flamingo Urn, a striking ceramic decorative art piece born from the creative collabo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Bamileke beaded Collar or Torque
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke beaded Collar or Torque, Cameroon Private collection Brussels
Category

Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Beads

Contemporary Natural Twiggy Candelabra Centrepiece Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
Twiggy was created as an imaginary creature that embodies the physical attributes of different life forms that fascinate me. As an artist, I often get lost in a make-believe world ...
Category

2010s African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Chameleon Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting the delightful "Succulent, Chameleon Jewelry Box," a captivating piece of ceramic art from South Africa, brought to life in 2024 by the creative talents of Motsamai Sello ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Jems Robert Koko Bi - wooden sculpture
Located in Aachen, DE
Skulptur, Holz, mit Feuer geschwärzt Jems Robert Koko Bi, geboren 1966 in Sinfra an der Elfenbeinküste, kam nach seinem Studium in Abidjan nach Deutschland. Er arbeitete von 1992-19...
Category

Early 2000s African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Figurative African Bookends Carved in Hardwood
Located in London, GB
Figurative bookends hand carved from hardwood circa African West-coast 1950's depicting a man and women.  
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Lelapa Hand Carved and Cast Solid Brass Decorative RING TOTEM Sculpture
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our TOTEM sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade. We t...
Category

2010s Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Moroccan Glazed Ceramic Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of global charm with this Vintage Boho Hand-Painted Moroccan Glazed Ceramic Bowl. Featuring intricate, hand-painted patterns in vibrant hues, this bowl reflects the rich ...
Category

Late 20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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