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Place of Origin: African
Grand Tour Sphinx
Located in Dallas, TX
A late 18th century grand tour era Egyptian marble sphinx. Sphinx is sitting on attached black marble base.
Category

1790s Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Solid Brass Antler Sculpture by Neo Kasbah
Located in Wrexham, GB
Modern Solid Brass Antler Sculpture Cast in solid brass using traditional foundry techniques, this unique piece draws inspiration from the elegant silhouette of gazelle horns. Both...
Category

2010s African Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

South African Collectible Design White Ceramic Table Lamp Flux 1 by Jan Ernst
By Jan Ernst de Wet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary designer specializing in functional art and spatial design using clay as his main medium. The work is driven by his fascination with natural structur...
Category

2010s Minimalist African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Imperial Topaz from Zambia // 16g ver.3
Located in New York, NY
This 16-gram Imperial Topaz from Zambia is a true gem with radiant color and excellent clarity. Key Features: Dimensions: 3,3 cm height, 2 cm length, 1,4 cm...
Category

2010s African Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Anglesite From Tsumeb Mine, Namibia // 5.04 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This deeply pigmented group of huge, sharp, beautifully translucent anglesite crystals from the famed Tsumeb Mine in Namibia features incredible, rare yellowish-orange coloring and n...
Category

2010s African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Antique Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman Holder
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman box Holder. Large Berber tribal ethnic talisman pendant holder. In triangular shape, silver repousse talisman miniature case which would have stored select verses of the Koran Revelation considered to hold special protective powers. This would have originally been worn by someone to protect from the evil eye. The front has intricate, dense design., the back is plain, the box have been sealed and soldered to protect the scriptures. Large silver triangle pendant with hanging beads, embossed silver metal with geometrical relief and repousse. This beautiful antique ethnic piece could be worn as a piece of jewelry, pendant or pin broch, necklace, pendant. Silver Metal triangle shaped box with eleven hanging charms that will makes sounds to push away any bad spirit when moving. Great Islamic Folk Art, metal work, bold, beautiful and musical. The containers would have also held a miniature paper scroll containing a combination of prayers and Koranic verses. Material: German nickel silver. circa 1920s. Probably from North India, Kashmir, but similar to the North African Berber and Tuareg Jewelry...
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Botryoidal Malachite Vug
Located in New York, NY
The velvety, druze-coated interior of this vug or natural crystal-lined rock crevice is filled with an abundance of beautifully formed deep emerald green botryoidal malachite crystal...
Category

2010s African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Ebony Benin Kingdom, Bust Carving Of A Young Nigerian Warrior, 1970's
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Hand carved ebony hardwood bust of a young Benin warrior Traditionally carved Benin artistry Circa 1970 Height 10.75 inch, Width 5.5 inch, Depth 2.75 inc...
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ebony

Genuine Polished Large Kambaba Jasper Bowl (80.6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful handmade Kambaba Jasper carved large bowl, hand polished from a solid piece of Kambaba. This piece has excellent shine, an amazing pattern and can be used for a variety o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Small Antique Hippopotamus Figure, African, Soapstone, Hand Carved, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique hippopotamus figure. An African, hand-carved soapstone animal, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Adorable and j...
Category

Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Zulu Wood Double Head Rest Stylized Human Figure, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu carved wood double headrest with stylized human figure in middle, from South Africa. In stylized human form within a pair of vertical columns, with triangle arms and legs and he...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Horned Antelope Human Dark Wood Mask Dan People Ivory Coast Africa Open Eyes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved blackened wood horned antelope - human mask Dan People Ivory Coast, Africa. Two vertical horns probably representing a young antelope, large open round eyes and projecting li...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Moorish Glazed Ceramic Vase with Arabic Calligraphy Black Writing Fez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan glazed ceramic vase from Fez. Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy writing. This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic is called...
Category

20th Century Islamic African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Tribal Early 20th Century Ceremonial Pipe, Bamoun People, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal Early 20th Century Ceremonial Pipe, Bamoun People, Cameroon A ceremonial tobacco pipe fashioned of hardened clay depicting three bearded men, the center figure with arms on c...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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 African Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Mounted 19th Century Afo Iron Currency
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century Afo culture wrought iron spade currency piece mounted on custom steel stand. Currency pieces like these were used for large purchases including land or lives...
Category

19th Century Tribal Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Rhino Candelabra in cast bronze - handmade
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Rhino Candelabra, Height 47 cm x Width 26 cm, Candlestick in cast bronze with brown patina with small Rhino, Acacia tree and leaf motif. Candles not provided. Similar bronze single and double candle sticks in different sizes & motifs on request. Cost on application. Can also be made in pairs. Functional art: Combining art, design and functionality, all furniture and lighting...
Category

2010s Rustic African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Rare Fossil Ammonite Cluster from Madagascar
By Dale Rogers Ammonite
Located in London, GB
Ammonites High-quality ammonite fossils are prized by collectors and paleontologists alike for their intricate beauty and significant scientific value. Ammonites, cephalopods closel...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Moroccan Glaze Decorated Tall Ceramic Vase
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tall angular body decorated in turquoise, yellow and brown on white with large floral medallions and a center band with blue key motif. Measures: height 28", top diameter 7" Con...
Category

20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Moroccan Ceramic Plate Adorned with Silver Filigree from Fez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted large Moroccan polychrome decorative ceramic plate from Fez. Bleu de Fez, very nice designs hand painted by artist in Fez. Geometrical and floral designs and adorned wit...
Category

Early 20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique African Moroccan Tribal Wood Flask 19th C.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique North African Moroccan tribal wood flask. Rare late 19th century powder flask box from the Rif, Northern Morocco with a drum-shaped body hand carved wood with ethnic motifs, nice geometric carvings and very fine patina. Collector large carved wooden vessel with brass embossed in the shape of a turtle with a long neck. Dimensions: 11"L x 3" H x 5" diameter. Designed with practicality in mind, this flask features two robust metal rings on the side, perfect for securely attaching it to a belt or satchel, making it an ideal companion for hunting. The upper, narrower section includes a precisely drilled hole, providing easy access to the powder inside, underscoring the flask's functional yet artistic design. This wood gunpowder flask...
Category

Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of northern Nigeria as a form of monetary exchange. Forged iron would have been traded for go...
Category

Early 1900s Rustic Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand
20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand
$1,596 Sale Price / item
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Genuine Shell, Vide Poche, White Color, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Vide poche is a shell, in white color.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Old African Cup With Heads
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/4911 - Unusual cup that comes from Rwanda, formerly Zaire, Democratic Republic of the Congo. I bought it at an exibition, from a young African man well known to dealers in Paris. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Other African Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Moroccan Painted Wood Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Moroccan wood box painted on all six sides with symbolic floral designs over an architecturally intriguing form and a removable pitched lid.
Category

Mid-20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Donald Greig Seated Cheetah Bronze Sculpture
By Donald Greig
Located in Astoria, NY
Donald Greig (South African, b. 1959) Seated Cheetah Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 2000, signed and dated to reverse, on black marble oval plinth, with plaque "Presented to Tom Presby ...
Category

Early 2000s African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Dioptase on Plancheite and Calcite
Located in New York, NY
This landscape of the sky blue copper silicate mineral plancheite features generously sized, lustrous and deeply pigmented dioptase crystals emerging from mounds of sparkling, snowy ...
Category

2010s African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive painted plaster plinth. Included in the set are a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens, formed by nature over the ages, each with their own colour, characteristics and qualities. Features of the set include: two rose quartz specimens...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Natural White Smithsonite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural white smithsonite specimen. Once forming part of a private UK collection, this striking white specimen displays a unique irregular shape originating from Mexico. Sm...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A beautiful stylized antelope head used as headdress on ceremonial dances. Retains the old painting and patina over the carved wood. Traded by a professor working in Africa in the 19...
Category

Mid-20th Century Primitive African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair Hand Carved African Women Busts Wood Sculptures 24 Inches
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of hand carved African female busts. Each figure is carved with exquisite craftsmanship. The elaborate head dress is emblematic of the women’s pride and beauty. These pieces are...
Category

1960s Folk Art Vintage African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Dylan Lewis Bronze Charging Black Rhino Maquette
Located in Flower Mound, TX
Dylan Lewis Bronze Charging Black Rhino, Maquette S136 Charging Black Rhinoceros Maquette Numbered 4/15 DYLAN LEWIS (B. 1964) Bronze ‘Dylan Lewis, ...
Category

Late 20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Françoise Blondeau & Aït Lhaj Hassan, Terracotta Vessel, Morocco, 2000
By Blondeau & Hassan
Located in New York, NY
The glazed terracotta pots of Françoise Blondeau and AÏt Lhaj Hassan possess a symmetry and balance that pits their natural, earthy medium against an elegant beauty specific to man-m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Daniel Bouesso « Christ Head » Wenge circa 1930 African Art
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Original sculpture, representing the head of Christ, made by Daniel BOUESSO. It represents Christ wearing the crown of thorns, with his eyes closed. His face is filled with a certain serenity. This head is placed on a visible cross above and on either side of his skull. The sculpture is made in a tribal taste, reminiscent of African art. A dark wood (Wenge) is used as a support. The back bears the name of the artist: Daniel BOUESSO. Daniel Bouesso is a Senegalese artist of the second half of the 20th century. He comes from the Haouassas ethnic group. This sculptor is mainly known for his representations of African figures.
Category

Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Natural Silky or Fibrous Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural silky or fibrous malachite originating from Congo. Silky Malachite, which is a copper ore, is known for its rosette crystalline forma...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Jaimal Odedra, Contemporary Small Egg-Shaped Accessory Box, Morocco, 2018
By Jaimal Odedra
Located in New York, NY
Signed: Jaimal Odedra Each piece is modeled and cast by hand using a traditional Moroccan sand casting method.
Category

2010s African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Polished Cut Ammonites with Crystalline Chambers
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of cut and polished ammonites with crystalline chambers originating from Madagascar. Once living creatures, these ammonites have developed their flowing colours and patterns d...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

White Wide Mouth Short Alabaster Vase, Egypt, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Egyptian white alabaster wide mouth short vase. Hand carved, smoothed and polished. Part of a collection.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

The Leopard and Baboon rider sculpture, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
Leopard & Baboon Rider Sculpture Handcrafted Ceramic – One of a Kind An irresistibly playful and detailed ceramic piece, this sculpture features a baboon confidently riding atop a r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century African Cameroon Namji Doll for Prosperity, Health & Fertility
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century African Cameroon Namji Doll for Prosperity, Health & Fertility Offered for sale in a 20th-century African Namji doll from the Namji tribe of ...
Category

20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

African Adja Protective Spirit Figures Aklama Twins
Located in Point Richmond, CA
African Adja protective spirit figures Aklama twins. Togo, Africa. Wood, pigment. 20th Century Left: 8 x 1.75 x 0.5 / 20 x 4.5 x 1 cm. Right: 7.75 x 1.75 x 0.5 in. / 19.5 x 4....
Category

20th Century Other African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Mahogany Steer Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful carved solid mahogany steer sculpture , finished in polished soft finish beautiful piece in excellent condition .
Category

20th Century Bohemian African Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Jaimal Odedra, Pair of Contemporary Sculptural Bookends, Morocco, 2018
By Jaimal Odedra
Located in New York, NY
Signed: Jaimal Odedra Jaimal Odedras’s elegant bookends have rough, textured sides, an edge of polished bronze, and a shape unlikely for their task. They nonetheless perform it ad...
Category

2010s African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Françoise Blondeau & Aït Lhaj Hassan, Terracotta Vessel, Morocco, 2000
By Blondeau & Hassan
Located in New York, NY
The glazed terracotta pots of Françoise Blondeau and AÏt Lhaj Hassan possess a symmetry and balance that pits their natural, earthy medium against an elegant beauty specific to man-m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Geometric Trinket Box in Brass with Bone Inlay, Handcrafted in Morocco, 1970's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Handmade brass metal and bone trinket box with inlays. The round box has a geometric design with ten sides that feature brass circle inlays within the carved bone frame. The box ha...
Category

1970s Moorish Vintage African Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Natural Malachite round Bowl with brass rim, 1950s
Located in Bilzen, BE
Round natural malachite stone bowl or Vide Poche with brass rim. This malachite was found in Congo DR It can be used as vide-poche, candy bowl or jewelry bowl. Deep emerald green c...
Category

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

Materials

Malachite

Large Antique Carved Wood Male Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
Chi wara is a ritual headdress used by the Bambara people in Mali. Portrayed as both male or female figures Chi ware is associated with agriculture. This larg...
Category

Early 1900s Folk Art Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Copper Hand Etched Egyptian Islamic Large Bowl Pot Jardiniere
By Mamluke
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Copper hand etched polished brass cache pot. Could be used as a vase or Jardiniere, indoor or outdoor. Figural scenes and pyramid architectural and geometric designs hand-hammered on metal copper vessel. Middle Eastern Egyptian copper...
Category

Early 20th Century Islamic African Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

African Canari Vessel with Serpent Detail
Located in Washington, DC
Terracotta African Canari Vessel with Serpent Detail. Cote D’Ivoire, circa 1960.
Category

1960s Vintage African Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

African Kota People, Gabon Carved, Metal Reliquary Pipe on Stand, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
African Kota People, Gabon Carved, Metal Reliquary Pipe on Stand, 20th Century Offered for sale is an African hand-carved wood and hammered metal reliquary pipe on stand from the Ko...
Category

20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Sphere in Green Fuchsite Crystal, Madagascar, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Artisan made sphere with matching stand in green Fuchsite crystal. Mined, crafted and polished in Madagascar ca 1980. Measurements: H: 14 cm, D: 12 cm. Weight: over 2kg. Fuchsite chert also commonly known as "Dragon Stone...
Category

1980s Modern Vintage African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Early 20th Century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana 'Bambara' People, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana (Bambara) People, Mali Chiwara headcrests represent the antelope spirit who taught the Bamana people ...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

African Copper Currency Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
African Copper Currency Sculpture. Dimensions: Taller: 15"H x 11.5"W Shorter: 13.75" x 10.5.
Category

20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Large Genuine Polished Ocean Jasper Freeform, '80 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality, huge hand-polished freeform specimen, made from a solid piece of natural Madagascan Ocean Jasper. This large piece has an amazing pattern with beautiful hues of green...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Imperial Topaz from Zambia // 19g
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 19 grams, this Imperial Topaz from Zambia is a testament to natural beauty. Its captivating color and quality make it a must-have for collectors. Key Features: Dimensions:...
Category

2010s African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

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

15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Polished Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage polished petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 4.5"W x 3.5"D x 3.75"H. Col...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Mid-Century Modern Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Petrified Wood

19th Century Green Painted Trencher Bowl
Located in Long Island City, NY
19th century green painted trencher bowl that has been hand carved and painted. This bowl is an excellent accent piece as it is both decorative and functional.
Category

19th Century Tribal Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Rock Crystal Bowl with Gold Rutile 7 Lb
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful all natural rock crystal bowl, hand carved and polished. Fine AAA gemstone grade genuine rock crystal with rare gold rutile. Of organic form wi...
Category

20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pottery Vase with Brass and Copper Inlay by Amali
By Amali
Located in London, GB
Brown pottery vase with brass and copper inlay by Moroccan artist Amali, contemporary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

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