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Place of Origin: African
Vintage Wood Giraffe Sculpture, c. 1930-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
A charming vintage wooden giraffe. Hand-carved from hardwood (tropical wood) with brown and black painted surface.
From Africa, c. 50-100 years...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Malachite Ashtray Vide Poche Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Great and unique shape carved malachite stone ashtray or vide poche. Imposing item, stunning color and pattern which makes it unique. Natural malachite sculpture. Some are called vide poche or ashtray dresser caddy...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
$431 Sale Price
20% 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
Egyptian Style Bronze Vase with Cover, Early 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
Egyptian Style Bronze Vase with Cover, Early 19th Century
Provenance:
From the private collec...
Category
Early 19th Century Egyptian Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Lets Watch the Sunset Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Lets Watch The Sunset sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Limited Edition
Dimensions: D30 x 30 cm
Materials: Wood: Camphor
Weight: 3.3 kg
Born in Johannesburg in 1991, sculptor Driaan Claassen first studied 3D animation before apprenticing with Otto du Plessis...
Category
2010s Post-Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$3,606 / item
Red Quartz Hematite crystal cluster From Morocco (5.6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Red Quartz Hematite crystal cluster from Izizauen Alnif, Tarhbalt, Morocco.
New 2014 find of lustrous brick red hematite included quartz crystal cluster coated with second generatio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz
Huge Genuine Polished Kambaba Jasper Sphere (48 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Huge, AAA-quality Kambaba Jasper sphere on Acrylic Display Stand. This beautiful piece is hand polished from a solid piece of Kambaba Jasper. This piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Group of 4 Giraffe Folk Art Rattan Bamboo Straw Hand Painted Animal Sculptures
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Group of 4 Giraffe African Folk Art Rattan Bamboo Straw Hand Painted Animal Sculptures
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Straw, Twine
'After the Market' Early 21st Century Bronze Sculpture by Louis Chanu
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An early 21st century limited edition bronze sculpture by Louis Chanu depicting a couple and their infant riding home 'After the Market'. Signed 'Chanu' to base and numbered 7/15.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of West African Cast Bronze Birds
Located in Chicago, IL
An arresting pair of 20th century West African cast bronze bird sculptures, each with incised feathers, raised eyes, and standing on two legs, resting on flat bases. Perfect for deco...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Fine Portrait Mask Tall Hair Design Baule People Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine portrait kpwan mask with tall braided hair design, dark to black patina, from the Baule People Ivory Coast Africa, ex Fearing.
Well carved features, curved slit eyes, open mout...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pende or Kwese Black Wood Small Mask Heavy Eyelids Teeth, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pende or Kwese black wood small mask heavy eyelids, open mouth with carved teeth, curved scarification marks on cheeks. Heavy black patina on front and inside from years of traditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
Small early Kuba Cup With Sweet Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small early Kuba Cup With Sweet Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
Finely carved hair in tight geometric form, small projecting ears. Some damage and wear t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
Vanadinite on Barite From Morocco – 2.11 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This sparkling specimen showcases a glimmering overlay of red Vanadinite crystals clustered over a delicate, sculptural Barite. The high luster and saturated color of the Vanadinite ...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Iron Spatulate Currencies, Chamba or Mambila, Cameroon or Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of iron flat spatulate currency pieces, made by the Chamba or Mambila peoples of Cameroon or Nigeria.
Mid 20th century or older.
10 1/2 inches high for larger currency. Pair ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Small Antique Desk Tin, English, Leather, Desktop, Stationery Pot, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique desk tin. An English, Moroccan leather dressed desktop stationery pot, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Appealing leather craft with great colour
Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly timeworn with careful use
Dressed with red and black leather, ordered into eight segments upon the lid
Reed decor adds pattern detail to the circumference
Cast metal interior in good, original order
This is a charming antique small desk...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian African Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Benin King Oba and Queen, Pair of Hand Carved Seated Ebony Figures West African
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Charming Benin King Oba and his Queen. Terrific pair of Benin hand carved ebony hardwood figures.
Intricate detailing on each of these super West African carvings
Circa Mid 20th c...
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ebony
African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood. Headrests held great value to North Western nomadic pastoral tribes of Kenya as they have ...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bambara Mali Wooden Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved wooden Bambara Mali figure.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Copper Crosses Called Handa, Katanga Region, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Copper crosses called Handa, Katanga region, Republic of Congo, 19th century.
Cast copper in the shape of an equal-armed cross used as a form of curren...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
African Iron Spear-Form Currency Mounted On A Custom Steel Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful spear form currency with spiral loops below the spear head festooned with three 'bells' on each side. An appealing design executed by a master craftsman. Beautifully mounte...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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
Antique African Moroccan Tribal Carved Wood Flask 19th C.
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
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, brass studded nails, nice geometric carvings and very fine patina.
Collector large carved wooden vessel in the shape of a turtle with a long neck.
Dimensions: 10"L x 3" H x 5.75" 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
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Bookends Natural Hippopotamus Teeth Mounted, Turn-of-the-Century
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of bookends made from natural hippo teeth.
Perfect to display your favorite books on a nightstand, mantel, dresser or shelf. Certainly a topic of conversation.
The anti...
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Wood
$1,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ethnic Design-Terraccotta Jug in the shape of a male, Tshokwe People, DRC.
Located in Leuven , BE
This vessel is a striking example of anthropomorphic design, clearly incorporating human characteristics into its form. The upper section features a finely detailed human face, compl...
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Rare Tiger's Eye Stone Style Ashtray South Africa Circa 1955 Caramel Color
By Luigi Cervone
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rare Tiger's Eye Stone Style Ashtray South Africa Circa 1955 Caramel Color
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Marble
$258 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Islamic Brass Vessel Egyptian Moorish Round Brass Polished Bowl 19th c.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique late 19th century large Islamic Middle Eastern Egyptian hand-etched and repousse Mameluke Moorish style brass bowl.
Could be used as a jardinière, cache pot for a large orchi...
Category
Late 19th Century Islamic Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
A Large Pair of Decorative Moroccan Safi Vases
Located in London, GB
A Extremely Decorative Pair of Moroccan Ceramic Safi Vases
Hand Painted With Fine Filigree Nikel Applied
These vases are originally From Fez and Date C1960s
...
Category
Late 20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$4,519 / set
Tall Moroccan Glaze Decorated Pottery Lidded Jar
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tall necked footed jar with twin handles and a tall lid. Decorated overall in blue and yellow on white floral scrolls and medallions with floral baskets.
H. 38", Diameter 14", Di...
Category
20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
African Tribal Weapon in Animal Skin Holder
Located in Miami, FL
African ceremonial sword from the democratic Republic of Congo, circa 1920s. Iron and wood, in a case made of cloth and animal skin.
This status symbol tribal sword...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$1,425 Sale Price
25% Off
Carcharodontosaurus Saharicus N.African Tyrannosaurus Rex Dinosaur Tooth 80mm
Located in Scorton, GB
An impressive 80mm Carcharodontosaurus saharicus dinosaur tooth, known as the North African Tyrannosaurus rex for its formidable size. A noteworthy discovery from the Northern Africa...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Big Vintage Ceramic Pitcher – Original Design and in Excellent Condition
Located in Barcelona, ES
We present this vintage ceramic pitcher, a unique piece that stands out for its original design and impeccable state of conservation. Perfect for adding a touch of rustic elegance to...
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Genuine Polished Ocean Jasper Freeform '98.9 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
Mid-Century Wooden Carved African Stool
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage sculptural wooden stool, made in Africa.
Mid 20th century organic modern form.
A charming decorative object for the modern interior with a fi...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Leopard Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the enchanting "Leopard Jewelry Box," a stunning piece of ceramic decorative art crafted in South Africa by the talented artists from Love Art Ceramic. Sculpted by Motsam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in New York, NY
From Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) A sculptural botryoidal formation of solid velvety green malachite from the famous copper m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Wooden Baoule Maternity Figure, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Interesting maternity figure in a hieratic pose presenting a young adolescent. Beautiful facial expression, showing wisdom and knowledge. She is sitti...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency
Angas, Nigeria
Early 20th century
Iron
25.25 x 17.5 in. / 64 x 44 cm
Height on custom display stand: 29.75 in. / 76 cm
Weight: 12.8 pounds / 5.8 kg
Combined weight with base: 20.6 pounds / 9.3 kg
The large currency forms are comprised of a heavy sheet of iron forged into the shape of a curved hoe. They were customary gifts for a bride’s father as well as having a function during wedding celebrations (Ballarini, The Perfect Form...
Category
Early 20th Century Other African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Pair of Large, circa 1900, Lidded Moorish Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of rare, hand-thrown, hand painted, turn-of-the-century, lidded urns trimmed in silver. Each covered in abstracted, Arabic writing and embellished with Moorish stars.
Category
Early 1900s Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$21,000 / set
Imperial Topaz from Zambia // 26g
Located in New York, NY
This impressive Imperial Topaz from Zambia weighs a substantial 26 grams. Its vibrant color and clarity make it a standout piece for any gem enthusiast.
Key Features:
Dimensions: 4,...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Imperial Topaz from Zambia // 11g
Located in New York, NY
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 ...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Moroccan Trinket Box in Bone and Hammered Brass, c. 1950's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exotic handcrafted trinket box made of bone with hammered brass accents. The box features Moorish style scrolls with a brass finial and brass chain beading along the edges. The lid ...
Category
1950s Moorish Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls On Wood Bases
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls
Made with wood, beads and cowrie shells
Metal Earings
Some cracks in the shells on top of the head
Category
1990s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Wood, Beads
Middle Eastern Moorish Brass Bowl Engraved with Arabic Calligraphy
Located in North Hollywood, 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
Contemporary Folk Art Style Wood Mask
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional hand carved wood mask with graphic elements, made of a single piece of wood and was made for decorative purposes. Very intriguing and...
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lucite
Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kenya tribal wood headrest, stylized natural animal form, early 20th century, African.
Early Rendille or Borana Headrest from Kenya. Using naturally found branch connections to form a stylized three legged animal form, these headrests were a treasured personal item...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Yoruba House Post - Ex-Christie's
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A European functionary, a cane in his right hand, carries a ledger in his left, he wears a visored CAP, collar and tie. He is moustached and has a cigar in his jacket pocket. Probab...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Malachite Animal Collection
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A wonderful set consisting of 17 different animals made from beautiful natural malachite sourced from Congo. All animals are made by hand. The size of the different animals varies. B...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
$718 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Moroccan Silvered Metal and Red Bakelite Jewelry Casket, Early 20th Century
Located in Morristown, NJ
An exceptional early 20th-century Moroccan jewelry or keepsake casket, richly ornamented in a striking combination of silvered metal and deep red ba...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
African Bronze Tribal Style Bust from Cameroon, 20th Century, Great Patina
Located in Miami, FL
African Bronze Tribal Style Bust from Cameroon, 20th Century, Great Patina
Offered for sale is large life-size cast bronze African bust from Cameroon. The bust has great details a...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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 Vintage Hand Hewn Organic Teak Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage teak wood bowl hand hewn, mid-20th century.Unique organic sizable folk craft bowl round shape with handles.This beautifully organic bowl is fashioned from a large piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Africa, 2 Decorative Elements in Polychrome Wood, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Africa, 2 decorative elements in polychrome wood
around 1950.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Natural Rock Crystal Quartz Bowl with Red Gold Rutile
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful crystal bowl made of all natural, fine grade rock crystal gemstone quartz. Of oval form and organic shape, with smooth edges and surfaces. Rare red and gold rutile and be...
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
$650 Sale Price
40% Off
Benin Bronze Bell Sculpture Depicting an Oba
By People from Benin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An exquisite Benin bronze sculpture in shape of a bell depicting an Oba. Oba translates to "ruler" in the Yoruba and Bini languages of contempor...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,560 Sale Price
35% Off
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
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
African Goli Style Tribal Mask Mounted on a Custom Steel Base
By Baule Tribe
Located in Stamford, CT
Highly decorative African hand carved mask, in the style of a Goli tribal mask, Baule People, Ivory Coast. Mounted on a custom steel base.
Measures: 23.75 inches high (including sta...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Dogon Ladder , Mali 1950s
Located in London, GB
A good Dogon ladder with exceptional patination. These ladders, carved from tree trunks, were traditionally used to access granaries raised on stilts to protect the contents from unw...
Category
1950s Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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