African Decorative Objects

African Stone Sculpture, Female Bust, Signed and Numbered, Zimbabwe, 20th Century A powerful and contemplative African stone sculpture depicting a stylised female bust, carved from solid natural stone and attributed to a Zimbabwean artist, signed indistinctly (possibly Vaduku) and numbered 1150. This striking 20th-century sculpture exemplifies the refined abstraction and spiritual depth characteristic of Shona and modern African stone sculpture traditions. Carved from a single, substantial block of stone, the sculpture features a serene female visage with softly closed eyes and elongated facial proportions, conveying calm introspection and timeless dignity. The textured, sculptural hair or headdress contrasts beautifully with the smoothly polished face and torso, creating a dynamic interplay between rough-hewn and refined surfaces. The natural stone displays rich tonal variations in deep green, grey, and earthy mineral hues, enhancing its organic presence and sculptural gravitas. Reportedly acquired in Zimbabwe, this work reflects the internationally celebrated African stone carving movement that flourished in the mid-to-late 20th century, renowned for its fusion of traditional African symbolism with modernist sculptural language. The impressive scale, weight, and material integrity give this piece a commanding physical and visual presence, making it an exceptional statement artwork for collectors and interior designers alike. Ideal for display in curated art collections, luxury interiors, galleries, sculpture gardens, or architectural spaces, this African stone bust functions as both a cultural artefact and a bold decorative sculpture. Its contemplative expression and monumental form bring depth, authenticity, and refined global character to any environment. Details: Origin: Africa, reportedly Zimbabwe Period: 20th Century Material: Solid carved stone Signature: Indistinctly signed, possibly Vaduku Numbering: 1150 Subject: Female bust Condition: Excellent overall condition with natural stone variations and minor surface wear consistent with age and material Dimensions: Height: 48 cm Width: 42 cm Weight: Approx. 27 kg • African stone sculpture • Zimbabwe stone sculpture • Shona sculpture • African female bust • signed African sculpture • modern African art • 20th-century African sculpture • carved stone bust • tribal stone sculpture • collectible African art • monumental stone sculpture • African...

Libyan Desert Glass is a substance found in areas in the eastern Sahara, in the deserts of eastern Libya and western Egypt. Fragments of desert glass can be found over areas of tens ...

A striking expression of pre-colonial value systems, this Igbo iron currency knife from southeastern Nigeria operates at the intersection of economy, ritual, and sculpture. Forged by...

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...

A rare and magnificent antique Tuareg peoples mixed metal mounted wooden chest / coffer / monumental table box. Most impressive size, hand-crafted in ...

This 11-gram Imperial Topaz from Zambia is a true gem featuring a radiant color and excellent clarity. Key Features: Dimensions: 3.81 cm height, 1.27 cm length, 1.27 cm depth Large ...

An Oriental Ceramic Wall Plate by Abderrazak Workshop Nabeul Tunisia 1930's. A beautiful dish with oriental decorations. Made at the Abderrazak Workshop in Nabeul. Beautiful color...

An Africanist Ceramic Bowl by Pierre De Verclos Nabeul Tunisia 1930's. Pretty bright colors with geometric patterns. Very beautiful white crackle in the center of the bowl. Signed...

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...

A playful wooden sculpture. Seated, holding what appears to be a piece of fruit, this intricately carved monkey is almost life like. The piece is signed on the bottom base. Me...

A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measur...

Sculptural tribal chair from Ethiopia in the early 20th century. Made up of pieces of wood joined by archaic fasteners of the same wood and animal (probably goat) leather strips on t...

A beautiful, wonderfully executed and designed Shona stone sculpture by renowned African/ Zimbabwean sculptor/artist Damian Manuhwa (1952-2008) who lived and worked in Zimbabwe. T...

Carved wood African headdress on later iron stand.

This spectacular large Azurite crystal from the legendary Tsumeb Mine in Namibia showcases perfect termination, intense color saturation, and exceptional mirror-like luster. The deep...

This premium Septarian geode sphere features a stunning exposed area adorned with glittering druzy quartz crystals, while its reverse side is expertly hand polished to a glossy, refl...

Taking the span of almost a year from inception to completion, we are so thrilled to share our new collection which is available now for Pre-Order. The New Moringa Floor Sculpture ...

African Côte d\'Ivoire hand carved wooden figure of a Baule male sitting down holding a small bowl with both hands Good, showing dirt accumulation on surface, nicks, scratches and r...

Carved to honor the mythical being Ci Wara, a Bambara deity that’s half mortal and half animal, this wooden headdress combines the graceful head and horns of a...

A unique old carved wood door latch that was created by the Dogon people in Mali, Africa. At some point in time it was salvaged and mounted on a custom modern metal stand. The carvin...

Celebrate Earth’s ancient history with this Hand Carved Genuine Ammonite and Belemnite on Natural Matrix Freeform Sculpture. Measuring 8 x 1 x 14 inches, this striking piece blends a...

Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box 19th Century Brown Color Powder Box Powder box- jelwery Box.

"Vintage Africanist Brass Sculpture, Signed Mukendi, Circa 1970" Elegant vintage Africanist sculpture in solid brass, signed Mukendi. The composition depicts two highly stylised elo...

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...

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish green painted glass perfume bottle or rose water sprinkler with raised embossed silvered metal floral design over glass. The pressed glass bottle in Art Deco, Art Nouveau style is oval shape with curved sides and hand decorated with embossed metal silvered overlay. This has a long metal top spout that unscrews so the bottle can be filled to pour the perfume or rose water into this little luxe bottle. This is a recycled vintage French perfume bottle...

Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood , Gabon 1950 Brown Color

Here is one of the more unusual species of trilobites, a Morocconites malladoides from the Devonian of Morocco. It's a member of the Phacopida trilobites and has a very defining feat...

African Mali mid 20th-Century hand carved wooden standing Luba female feritility figure Good, surface patina, drill holes on top of head and center chest, light hairlines

A Dan finely carved wood prestige spoon or ladle, from the Dan people of Ivory Coast, West Africa. Spoons like this were used by the most prominent woma...

Elevate your collection with this striking early 20th-century Moroccan ceramic urn, distinguished by its bold blue and white glaze and intricate diamond-shaped piercings on the lid. ...

Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the Bura tribe's burial ritual. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...

Moroccan bucket with finely engraved foliate patterns and a warm patinated finish. The rounded body rests on three turned brass feet and features a hinged handle with riveted brass m...

Signed: Jaimal Odedra Each piece is modeled and cast by hand using a traditional Moroccan sand casting method.

From the Akan or Ashanti peoples, Ghana, shrine figure, a standing female figure with black hair and details, remains of white pigment, with arms out holding a bottle, includes custo...

A cast bronze sculpture representing a stylized leopard head surmounted by a standing feline, attributed to Edo artists of Benin City, Nigeria. Created within the artistic traditions...

Standout vintage Moroccan urn handcrafted in terra cotta decorated in distinctive Mediterranean colors and glazed, featuring jewelry like geometric metal work overlays.

African Congo Fetish Statue, Houses Spirits for Protection 20th- Century Offered for sale is a late 20th-century African tribal fetish statue of a doubl...

This sculpture is a Body of a woman, with one hand in the hairs. This is in marble powder, in a White color, and has been made in France in the 20th Century. Art Deco Style.

Large white crystal quartz geode split into two halves each with a large naturally forming baroque pearl. Geodes are formed as gas bubbles within volcanic lava. Over time, the lava ...

Decorative Box or Vase in Terracotta Africa 20th Century Brown Color.

African Ivory Coast 20th Century carved wood Baule Mbra monkey figure, seated with a string necklace, holding a cup or bowl. (Literature: Pg. 238, Baule: African Art, Western Eyes b...

19th century Morocco vase with fluted leather opening. Ornately painted pieces. Cream color ground. Decorated strips of silver divide pieces. Part of a collection. From the Atlas mo...

African Bronze Figure c1950 A rare bronze cast and hand-finished figure that embodies both artistry and functional symbolism. This striking sculp...

Exceptional hand carved wood mask with graphic elements, made of a single piece of wood and was made for decorative purposes. Very intriguing and...

A beautiful contemporary collector piece of Makonde ebony tree of life art carving with unbelievable detailed wood carving.

This Dioptase cluster from the legendary Tsumeb Mine in Namibia showcases a dazzling array of saturated emerald-green crystals with exceptional luster and clarity. The sharply termin...

Large Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Deer Family, Belgian Congo, 1950s An impressive African wooden sculpture, hand-carved in the Belgian Congo during the 1950s. This remarkable ...

This collection of weights from the Ashanti tribe was gathered in Ghana in the middle of the 20th century. The casting of brass or bronze has been a long-standing tradition of the Ashanti tribes in this region since the 17th century but comes from the longer tradition of the Akan peoples as far back as the 1400s and continues to this day. Through trade in gold dust theses, regins have been powerful and demanding locations creating rich artistic traditions. The production of gold weights...

This is a beautiful trilobite (Zlichovaspis rugosa) from Atchana, Morocco. It is laid out nice and prone with excellent detail including visible eye facets in both eyes. Trilobites ...

This graceful sculpture of a long-necked bird is a headdress known as "a-Bamp," worn during ritual masquerades of Baga adolescents in Guinea. With strong themes of defiance, these ma...

Anthropomorphic carved wooden sculpture statuette representing a man. Nigeria, 1970s.

African Ghana Contemporary carved wood Ashanti fertility doll in a minimalist style features a flattened ovoid head, incised hair texture, shall...

With a textured, slightly eroded patina, Malians used this tall house post to support a major beam in a structure. Carved from a naturally forked tree, these tall sculptural supports...

Yoruba Egba, couple of Ere Ibeji Twin Figures signed by Akinyode ,Yoruba People, Nigeria Abeokuta Provenance Monique Lancée (Maastricht '80)

Amazing pair of imposing West African Baga Nimba fertility shoulder mask sculptures or statues carved from teak. The headdresses depict busts of women on fo...

Hard to come by pair of African Ashanti water buffalo, each one is different than the other. Nice patina

Tribal Art - African Art Fang Male Reliquary Figure (Bieri Style), Fang-Betsi Subgroup, Gabon, Circa 1950s Carved from dense hardwood, this 19-inch-tall figure with dark, very beautiful patina, stands in a composed stance, holding a small box-like object close to the chest—a gesture associated with protection or ritual offering. Height: 19 in. (48.3 cm) x Width: 5 in. (12.8 cm) x Depth: 5 in. (12.8 cm) without base. Height: 21 in 1/4 (54 cm) x Width: 5 in 7/8. (15 cm) x Depth: 5 in 1/2 (14 cm) with base. Provenance: Multiple successive collections, France. According to the previous owner, this sculpture was originally brought from Gabon to France during the colonial period and passed through several private collections thereafter. We conservatively date the piece to the mid-20th century, corresponding to the period it remained in the collection of the prior owner. This powerful male figure exemplifies the classical aesthetic and spiritual principles of the Fang Bieri tradition, specifically aligned with the Betsi subgroup. Standing in a rigid frontal stance, the figure clutches a small object close to its chest, a gesture commonly associated with ritual offering, protection, or ancestral invocation. Carved from an exceptionally hard and heavy wood, the figure is marked by a rich, dark patina acquired through age and possible ritual handling. The anatomical emphasis—particularly the pronounced musculature, exaggerated genitalia, and the expressive weight of the limbs—evokes the Fang ideals of vitality, fertility, and ancestral potency. The oversized head, with its serene, meditative expression and stylized features, conveys a sense of introspective calm and spiritual authority. The schematic coiffure, carved in ridged vertical bands, further confirms its alignment with traditional depictions of respected male elders. The figure belongs to the Bieri tradition, an ancestral cult that functioned as the cornerstone of Fang spiritual and social identity for centuries. As the Fang people migrated southward through Equatorial Africa—from present-day Cameroon into northern Gabon—they carried bark containers (called nsek bieri) holding the skulls of revered ancestors. These containers were typically surmounted by carved guardian figures like this one, which both protected the sacred...

This 17.5 lbs top quality large Septarian druzy geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area lined with dazzling druzy quartz crystals, as well as a polished back side, providi...

African Guinea Contemporary (Late 1990s) carved wood iconic Baga sculpture titled “Rearing Snake” depicts a serpent representing the spirit A-Mantsho-nga-Tshol, painted green and whi...

Hoe-Shaped Currency "Mbili Ngbaka," Ngbaka, D.R. Congo 20th century Iron, accumulation 16 x 7 in. / 41 x 18 cm Height on custom display stand: 18.25 in. / 46 cm This interesting type of iron currency was used for major transactions such as dowry payments. The two wings added to the lower tips of the hoe underline the non-utilitarian character of this type of currency (Ballarini, "The Perfect Form...