African Decorative Objects

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...

This Tuareg leather box is a finely crafted circular container created by a Malian artisan now living and working in the United States. Contemporary in its production yet grounded in...

This beautiful hand painted ceramic Moroccan round vase or urn Features wonderfully intricate and imaginatively sequenced hand painted designs. This colorful, round, orb-like ceramic...

A single carved malachite vide-poche of notably superior quality, worked from a generous piece of Katanga malachite displaying exceptional banding throughout. The form is an organic ...

Ceremonial African sword hand hammered.

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 ...

Lozi Wooden Beer Vessel Lozi people, Zambia Early 20th century Carved wood, pigment H: 16.5 in x W: 11 in x D: 12 in :: 42 cm x 28 cm x 30.5 cm An eleg...

Pair of Contemporary cast silver bamboo candlesticks. Made by Patrick Mavros in Zimbabwe. Each: Leafing and budding stalks with snapped-off bits; socket has irregular grass border. T...

Intricately hand-crafted African antelope, Benin tribal sculpture. Details in hand-hammered bronze on wood small pieces attached with small nails and numerous carvings. This object form is one of the best-known examples of Benin art, created from the thirteenth century onwards, by the Edo people, which also included other sculptures in brass, including some famous portrait heads and smaller pieces of art. Cast bronze. Tribal African Art...

This Tuareg leather box is a finely crafted circular container created by a Malian artisan now living and working in the United States. Contemporary in its production yet grounded in...

Poterie Serghini, Morocco. Large unique vase in hand-painted glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in yellow shades. Mid-20th century. Measures: 39 x 21.5 cm. In excellent condition....

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...

This captivating mid-century Toguna sculpture, crafted by the Dogon people of Mali, reflects the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of West Africa. Carved from burnt oak,...

West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in ivory, red and black colors with faces bird...

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...

Used as forms of currency, they could also serve as a musical or ritual object. Displayed on a custom mount.

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 striking Malachite elephant exemplifies both geological beauty and artistic craftsmanship. Deftly hand-carved from a solid piece of genuine Malachite, the sculpture reveals the ...

Pre-Columbian Indigenous style ceramic figure vessel glazed and painted in multiple shades of brown

Very large hand-coiled terracotta storage jar from southern Morocco, its ovoid body rising to a single applied rope cord set high under the rim. Vessels of this scale were sunk into ...

African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century male nail fetish guardian figure (\"Yombe Nkisi Nkonde\") carved from a single piece of wood, encased and hidden beneath a netwo...

Old family tree of the Makonde tribe, Tanzania, 1960s An ancient sculpture called “Family Tree” hand carved by an artist from the Makonde tribe living in Tanzania. The sculpture is m...

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...

A charming vintage wooden giraffe. Hand-carved from hardwood (tropical wood) with brown and black painted surface. From Africa, c. 50-100 years...

Carved out of a single block of wood, this Gabon Fang male reliquary statue of stylized proportion impresses the viewers with a robust stance and meditative expression. Traditionally...

vintage Moroccan brass round trinket box decorated with multicolored jewelled beads in turquoise blue, ruby red, emerald green and onyx black. handcrafted metal brass box with lid fi...

Moroccan box covered with a striped textile, with wonderful brass mounts on the corners and sides, and a beautifully decorated brass clasp. Great little 'treasure chest' or decorativ...

Mukuba (Hat), Bwami Society, Lega Culture, Democratic Republic of Congo 1st Half 20th Century Plant fiber, buttons, elephant tail hair, blue cloth 7...

African Congo 20th Century wood Songye Kwfebe plaque carved in flattened figural form with a rectangular shape features a horned, incised head with beaded necklace, 2 smaller relief ...

This sculpture is from West Africa. It depicts a Yoruba woman kneeling. It was made in Nigeria.

Strong Marka antelope - human wood mask with metal, Mali Africa. Large square open eyes, long nose with horizontal lips, three projecting brass metal braids ending with feathered cl...

The Ashanti people of Ghana, West Africa, are recognized for their detailed bronze artworks like statues and figurines. This bronze statue depicts the African Hornbill...

17th century heavy copper bowls with ladle covered with tin, handmade fascinating, antique objects for collectors. The bowl is widely engraved by hand.

An Early 20th century Bamoun Bronze sculpture. The art of bronze in african art at the service of the King. The king, a bearded figure, a symbol of wisdom, sits in his carrier chair,...

This is a vintage carved family statue. A tirbal African, polished hardstone decorative ornament, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Beautifu...

Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern with open metal work Moorish design. Hurricane candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans, metal hand-cut and...

A pair of West African incised iron and copper wire axe form currency pieces or may have used as dance wands. On custom mounts. In the form of a ritual axe, which in many parts of A...

A handsome decorative box crafted with richly figured malachite, displaying the mineral’s extraordinary natural variations in vivid shades of emerald and deep forest green. Carefully...

Malachite Box with Gilt Brass Hinge A handsome decorative box crafted from richly figured malachite sourced from the Congo, a region renowned for producing exceptional examples of t...

This beautifully detailed lion carving is masterfully hand-carved from a single, solid piece of malachite that was sourced from Zaire. Polished to a mirrored finish, the top quality ...

Beautiful abstract marble sculpture of an abstract face having Picasso-esque style and carved from a stunning piece of green stone with earthy coloration. New black wooden base adde...

Crafted from solid African Blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), locally known as Mpingo, this striking mid-century hand-carved sculpture presents a fluid, biomorphic interpretation of ...

Large Abstract Morrocan Glazed Pottery Charger Plates on Stands, Per Item Offered for sale individually are 3 large contemporary Moroccan charger pl...

PAIR of African Mali 20th Century bronze Dogon male and female stylized ancestor figures using the lost wax process.They both share identical hair styles, alluding to the mythic pair...

Gabonese late 20th c. reliquary figure of the Ambete people, hand carved and pigmented in red and white, the depicted figure has a broad sloping brow, a mouth agape and standing in a...

Yoruba Carved Figure Nigeria Tribal African Sculpture Beaded Figure A compelling and finely carved Yoruba wooden figure from Nigeria, representing the rich artistic heritage and spiritual symbolism of West African tribal culture. This striking sculpture depicts a male figure adorned with traditional beaded necklaces and waist ornaments, embodying status, identity, and ceremonial significance within Yoruba society. The figure is carved with a strong, stylised form, featuring an elongated head, expressive facial features, and a poised stance that reflects the distinctive aesthetics of Yoruba artistry. The addition of original beadwork in deep blue and natural tones enhances its visual appeal while reinforcing its cultural authenticity and ritual importance. The surface displays a beautifully aged patina, with subtle wear consistent with time and handling, giving the piece a warm, tactile quality highly valued by collectors of African tribal art and ethnographic sculpture. The metal elements held in the hands further add to its symbolic and decorative complexity. Compact yet powerful in presence, this figure is ideal for luxury interiors, curated collections, gallery displays, or as a statement decorative object, bringing depth, history, and global sophistication to any setting. Provenance: Private UK Collection Dimensions: Height: 25 cm Origin: Nigeria Material: Carved wood with bead adornment and metal elements Period: 20th Century Condition: Excellent vintage condition with age-related wear, patina, and minor surface variations, consistent with authenticity and use. A striking Yoruba sculpture...

Antique Moroccan Decorative Bottle. Destined to be a conversation piece no matter where you place it, this is another of those rare items you'll only find at Mosaik. Moroccan Antique...

A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 4"W x 3.5"D x 3"H. Coll piece! #3899

Standout vintage Moroccan urn handcrafted in terra cotta decorated in distinctive Mediterranean colors and glazed under fine jewelry-like metalwork highlights.

This natural red sculpture is called pseudo stromatolite. Pseudo stromatolites are concretions of red sandstone that are made with the same phenomenom as stromatolites. Difference is...

Carved abstract mythological abstract antelope anteater headdress mounted on wood stand. These motifs symbolize excellence in farming and bountiful harvests...

This character filled A Bamana Wrought Iron Equestrian Sculpture originates from Mali during the latter half of the 20th Century. Features a rectilinear black base on which four curv...

Collection of midcentury African multicolored wooden masks. Red/brown 30cmx18cmx 12cm Black/white 38cmx19cmx20cm Brown 30cmx17cmx10cm Brown/shell brass dia ...

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...

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...

Khadim Diop, the Senegalese artist renowned for his bronze sculptures that adorn many private collections worldwide, has crafted two captivating and expressive pieces that showcase his mastery of the medium, a rare find in the market outside Africa! The first sculpture portrays a dynamic figure playing the Djembe drum...

- Handbuilt freckles terracotta jar - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Raja. Approximate measurements: 13.4 x 11.4 x 15.8 in // 34 x 29 x 40 cm; weight 22.5 lb // 10.2 kg Handmade: Variation is to be expected, each piece differs in color, size, shape and decorations due to its handmade nature and natural pigments. Memòri is about simplicity, imperfections, and embracing the "flaws". Each piece is fired in an open fire - a dug hole during more than 12 hours, which makes unexpected and surprising results, including smoke marks on some pieces. This means that each piece is one of a kind and cannot be duplicated. Care instructions: The ceramics are not glazed. We advise you to keep it as a decorative object if you want to conserve the original aspect. About the savoir-faire, the modeled pottery The potters of northern Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared around 6,000 BC. The techniques and patterns used today are very close to those of their origins. This ancestral know-how, which has disappeared around the Mediterranean, still lives in the pre-Rif. Today, these potters are the guardians of this ancient art. The modeled pottery according to the ancestral art...

ethnic furniture - wabi sabi - African art Measures : 15x15cm H:68cm Estimated Date : Mid 20th Century Beautiful Lobi head Altar figure with wood patina of use. This Lobi head is sup...

Pair of Antique Natural Hippopotamus Tooth Bookends, Mounted Sculptural Specimen A rare and striking pair of mounted natural hippopotamus tooth bookends, dating from the turn of the...

Brass Middle Eastern Syrian bowl finely hand-etched with Arabic calligraphy writing inscriptions. Engraved and hand-chased Arabic Islamic calligraphy and geometric arabesque and flor...