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Place of Origin: African
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
Vanadinite With Barite From Morocco – 4.07 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This sparkling, significant specimen showcases a thick, glimmering overlay of red Vanadinite crystals growing with sculptural white Barite blades. The high luster and saturated color...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
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
Hand-Polished Solid 3.5" Diameter Malachite Sphere // Ver. IV
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from solid, natural Malachite, this sizable hand-polished crystal sphere is a work of art: featuring a prominent, beautifully-defined bullseye, the Malachite's signature swir...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Large Blue Pottery Vase with Brass and Copper Inlay
By Amali
Located in London, GB
Large blue pottery vase with brass and copper Inlay by Moroccan artist Amali, contemporary.
Please note that the price quoted is per vase.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Middle Eastern Moorish Brass Bowl Engraved with Arabic Calligraphy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
19th Century Middle Eastern Moorish brass repousse bowl, finely hand-etched, engraved, hammered and chased with elaborate Moorish Syrian designs decorated with medallions of Arabic c...
Category
Mid-19th Century Moorish Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
African Nigerian Benin Yoruba Warrior Oba King Bronze Head Bust Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, bronze bust/head sculpture of the Benin warrior Oba King, the first ruling King Father of the 16th century Kingdom of Benin (in present-day Nigeria) which was one of Afr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Tribal Bronze Cache-sexe, Vere People, Cameroon/Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal Bronze Cache-sexe, Vere People, Cameroon/Nigeria
Bronze alloy
4.5 (11.4 cm) to 2.25 (6.7 cm) inches high
Late 19th century
A set of bronze spikes forms this cache-sexe from t...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tutsi Ceremonial dance shield.
Rwanda-Burundi
Second quarter, 20th century.
Wood, natural pigment
Measures: 20” long x 7 1/4” wide x 4” deep (50.5 x 1...
Category
1940s Tribal Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
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
$2,750
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
Hand-Carved Malachite Skull
Located in New York, NY
This hand-carved Malachite skull captures the mineral’s signature beauty in a refined decorative form. Striking bands of deep emerald and lighter green create dramatic concentric rin...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Large Cabinet Pyrite & Calcite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large cabinet pyrite and calcite specimen originating from Madagascar, displayed on one of our exclusive museum-quality painted plaster bases.
Na...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Pyrite
Hand-Carved Malachite Skull
Located in New York, NY
This striking Malachite skull has been meticulously hand-carved to showcase the stone’s natural beauty while offering a bold decorative statement. Vivid bands of deep emerald and lig...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Vintage Hand-Crafted African Tribal Geometric Calabash Gourd Bowl #1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved and beautifully crafted natural Calabash gourd bowl, made by artisans in West Africa with gorgeous tribal geometric pattern. The calabash gourd ...
Category
Late 20th Century Bohemian African Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
Imperial Topaz from Zambia // 5g
Located in New York, NY
Compact yet stunning, this 5-gram Imperial Topaz from Zambia showcases a captivating hue and clarity.
Key Features:
Dimensions: 2,8 cm height, 1,2 cm length, 1 cm depth
Compact size...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Large Dogon House Post, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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...
Category
20th Century Other African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Dan Janus Double Face Protective Kinde Charm, Ivory Coast, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Dan Janus double faced protective Kinde charm, from the Dan people of Ivory Coast, West Africa. Used as a charm for protection, with two different faces to show the duality of the w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
20th Century New Guinea Drum with Drumstick
Located in Winnetka, IL
Hand-carved wooden drum from New Guinea, featuring intricate painted patterns in white, red, and black across the cylindrical body. The surface displays symmetrical curvilinear motif...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
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 African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Bronze Bust of a Masai Woman by Philip Reeves 'b. 1958'
By Philip Reeves
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Philip Reeves, (Nairobi 1952)
A Massai/Rendille tribe girl from Kenya
Signed P Reeves and numbered 4/8 Foundry mark Luc Harzé, Brussels
Bronze, H. 36 cm
Philip Reeves, born i...
Category
20th Century 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
Moroccan Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern with open metal work Moorish design.
Hurricane candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans, metal hand-cut and...
Category
Late 20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$195 / item
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
Bronze Black Rhino Bust Sculpture
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Black Rhino Bust in Verdigris Blue, Bronze Sculpture on Sandstone Base – Limited Edition of 12
The Black Rhino is one of Africa’s most formidable creatures, yet also among its most ...
Category
2010s Expressionist African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
1 of 4 Sublime Moroccan Ammonite Atlas Mountains Fossil Bowls Marble Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 180+ Million year old Atlas Mountains Morocco Fossil bowl polished to a marble finish
They are truly exquisite, they ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Other Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$266 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Antique Roman Byzantine Style Bronze Oil Lamp
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
An Antique Roman Byzantine style bronze oil lamp with elaborate open work handle with pierced palm frond and swan neck handle, with pear form body, and circular wick mouth, centered ...
Category
Late 19th Century Islamic Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Genuine Polished Malachite Sphere (2.4 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This genuine polished Malachite sphere is sourced from Zaire and features a well-defined green banded pattern. It is solid material with no fill and comes with an acrylic display sta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
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
Jaimal Odedra, Contemporary Small/Medium Egg-Shaped Accessory Box, Morocco, 2018
By Jaimal Odedra
Located in New York, NY
Each piece is modeled and cast by hand using a traditional Moroccan sand casting method.
Signed: Jaimal Odedra
Raised in England and educated at one of the finest art schools in th...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Bambara Standing Male Figure Powerful Shoulders Mali Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Bambara Standing male figure with powerful shoulders, arms at sides and large feet. From Mali, Africa
It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its age, use, and medium. Scuffs and nicks here and there. Age, wear and staining inside. On vintage wood block...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Berber Terracotta Vase from Morocco
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Moroccan Terracotta' Bowl in Bowl ' ,
used for washing hands, from the RIF mountains in the Northern part of Morocco,
good,old great Patina and Shine of the terracotta...
Category
1920s Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Jaimal Odedra, Set of Contemporary Bronze Urns, Morocco, 2017
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.
Raised in England and educated at one of the finest art schools in th...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Françoise Blondeau & Aït Lhaj Hassan, Wide-Mouthed Terracotta Pot, 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
Hand-Polished Solid Malachite Sphere // 2.88 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from solid, natural Malachite, this one-of-a-kind hand-carved sphere is a singular work of art featuring the stone’s signature swirling green banding, contrasting bullseyes a...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Malachite with Chrysocolla – 14 lb
Located in New York, NY
This impressive malachite and chrysocolla specimen from the Democratic Republic of Congo displays a breathtaking fusion of vibrant green malachite with striking turquoise-blue chryso...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Hand Carved Soapstone Tribal Bust 1940s
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful soapstone hand-carved head of an African tribe-woman circa 1940.
Category
1940s Tribal Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Madonna and Baby Sculpture by African Artist Ndatite Ilo, Rwanda
By Ndatite Ilo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tutsi tribe artist Ndatite Ilo from Rwanda carved this gorgeous African wood statue sculpture. This unique artwork showcases a beautiful black woman, a Mother or Madonna, carrying a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large 8 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large 8 inch Split Ammonite Mounted Fossil Set
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
The cutting and polishing of this large pair revealed pale yellow-brown, cal...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Other Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Vintage African Carved Bust's or Bookends Girl & Boy in Ebony, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of vintage African Busts; boy and girl, possibly Nigerian/Lagos. Hand-carved from Ebony wood. Very decorative with a strong 'dark' and stylish presence. Due to their weight the...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ebony
Imperial Topaz from Zambia // 21g
Located in New York, NY
This 21-gram Imperial Topaz from Zambia has exquisite color and form, making it a valuable piece for any gemstone lover.
Key Features:
Dimensions: 4.4 cm height, 1.27 cm length, 1.9...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
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
Small Carved Wood 'Luba' Statue
Located in Washington, DC
Hand-Carved Wood 'Luba' Fertility Statue. Democratic Republic of the Congo, circa 1970.
Category
1970s Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
African Currency Bracelets on Custom Mounts, Set of 3
Located in Elkhart, IN
A set of three African currency bracelets on custom black steel stands. Bracelets alone measure 3.5"W x .5"D x 3.5"H approximately.
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Steel
$956 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Spinosaurus Toe Claw // 4-3/4" Long // Cretaceous Period
Located in New York, NY
Spinosaurus (meaning "spined reptile") is one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs to ever exist. This behemoth lived in present-day Morocco during the upper Albian to upper Turonian...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Organic Modern Biomorphic Black Stone Sculpture on Stainless Steel Custom Stand
Located in North Miami, FL
This fantastic and gorgeous biomorphic shaped polished stone is an organic modern sculpture. It is different from all angles and rests on a custom triangle shaped stainless steel sta...
Category
1960s Organic Modern Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Stainless Steel
Genuine Hollardops Trilobite Fossil from Ofaten, Morocco (170.6 grams)
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Cement, Other
Bronze Fish Sculpture - Animal Zoomorphic Design - West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Bronze Fish Sculpture, Animal Zoomorphic Design - West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Large and heavy African bronze sculpture of a fish from Benin, circa 1950.
Crafted using the lost-w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Fine Tribal Bambara Cubist Figurative Wood Door Lock Early 20th c Mali Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Tribal Bambara cubist figurative wood door lock, early 20th century Mali, Africa great abstract figure with strong cubist stylized elegant face.
The Bambara of Mali use decorated door locks sliding horizontal bar and with a removable key (missing here) to secure the doors to houses or millet granary. This door lock shows a stylized human body with strongly sculpted face and carved notch in back to hold the movable cross bar. The rectangular body is decorated with fine, geometric line...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$975 Sale Price
50% Off
Early small Kuba Cup With Refined Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small sweet early Kuba Cup with refinedf face, finely carved hair, with a handle, from the DRC, Africa
Finely incised hair in tight geometric form, small proj...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,440 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Bronze Masai Warrior
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
The Maasai Warrior joins my series of figurative works inspired by Africa’s tribes, each piece a reflection of cultural pride and enduring legacy: Standing tall, proud, and resilient...
Category
2010s Expressionist African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,695
Seated Female Figure on Stool Holding a Sword Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Seated female figure on classic Akan stool holding a sword. From the Ewe people of Ghana, West Africa. Created as three separate carved pieces of wood that fit together for display,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Fibrous Malachite – 321 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This striking fibrous Malachite displays an intense emerald green color and dynamic texture that makes it visually captivating from every angle. The intricate, banded or fibrous grow...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Genuine Trilobite (Zlichovaspis rugosa) Fossil on Matrix (1.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
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 ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Cement, Other
Antique Berber Ceramic vessels, Kabylie, Algeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two Large Kabylie Ceramic Dishes
Kabylie Berber People
Algeria
Late 19th to early 20th century
Hand molded ceramic, painted designs
Diameter: 17" and 17.75"
Depth: 2 3/4...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$3,300 / item
Pair of Antique Moroccan Brass Incense Burners or Garnitures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of antique Moroccan incense burners or decorative garnitures handcrafted in brass in classic Moorish form featuring cut fretwork with animals and floral designs.
Category
Early 20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Iron Crucifix Sculpture In The Style Of Regardt Van De Meulen
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish iron work sculpture of Christ hanging on the cross in the manner of Regardt van de Meulen and dating from the 20th/21st century. The crucifix stands on a rectangular w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Genuine Polished Labradorite Large Bowl from Madagascar (21 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand polished Labradorite Bowl from Madagascar. This bowl has a beautiful, iridescent play of colors - blue and yellow which is caused by internal fractures in the mineral ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
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