African Decorative Objects

Leather Shield, South Sudan A small leather shield typical of the region known as an upwal, concave hide is attached to a reed spine with plaiting to form a strong grip. Mounted on ...

Vintage Moroccan Red and Gold Embossed Leather Padfolio. Vintage Red Rust Orange Leather 22k Gold Embossed Hand Painted Moroccan Book Cover Portfolio. This is a vintage handcrafted h...

Carcharodontosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth in a glass display box From Tegana Formation, North Africa. Cretaceous Age 65 million years Carcharodontosaurus is one of the longest and heavi...

This authentic Carcharodontosaurus tooth represents a remarkable specimen from the Tegana Formation of North Africa, dating back approximately 65 million years to the Cretaceous peri...

Carved wood powerful portrait of a Makonde man with a traditional lip plug in his upper lip, high carved cheek bones in the form of a finely carved helmet mask, with attached hair on...

Large Moroccan metal and clear glass lanterns.Hurricane candle lamp in hexagonal shape with vintage rust color metal finish.The top of the lantern is handcut with Moorish designs.The lantern has a small door to access the inside.Many of our customers place oil candles or tea lights inside the main section making a romantic and enjoyable decorative accent for entertaining friends and family.In a convenient portable size, may be suspended from loops or installed on any surface, as a sconce on a wall bracket or as a hurricane candle lantern...

Late 19th or early 20th century Teacaddy in Hand engraved and embossed brass. Great rich patina that along with its details give it a certain charm. It has a hinged lid that works ju...

Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 9.25 × 8 × 2 in. / 23.5 × 20.5 × 5 cm Weight: 5.55 lbs / 2.424 kg In this example, the complex pa...

Pair of Moroccan dark brown ceramic urns with lid from Fez Morocco. Chiseled and hand-carved calligraphy designs ornate the urns in the Ottoman style. Very decorative handmade Mooris...

This polished malachite with chrysocolla from the Democratic Republic of the Congo showcases a striking fusion of deep emerald banding and vivid turquoise tones. The two copper‑based...

Vintage Moroccan Moorish metal and stained colored glass candle lantern Handcrafted small Moroccan glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Multi-color molded glass in green, lavender, blue...

The Desert Rose is a striking cluster of crystal formations that naturally forms in arid, sandy regions—most famously, the desert. Composed mainly of selenite (a variety of gypsum) a...

Large green Moorish ceramic Urns chiseled with Arabic calligraphy poetry writing. Handcrafted vases from Fez Morocco etched with Arabic calligraphy. This kind of Art Writing looks ca...

A wonderful hand carved head of Hardwood. A stunning sculpted and carved piece. A stand alone decorative piece or can be used as a large book end. Trul...

This authentic Moroccan Trilobite Fossil not only showcases exceptional preservation, but also anatomical detail of Earth’s earliest marine arthropods. This specimen displays strong ...

28 cm with the stand. Provenance Private collection, Mrs. Claude Marcault, France. Formed in 1970. Documents - Attached is a study on the antiquity of the piece issued by an Egypto...

This charming pottery vase, decorated with black and red paint, dates to around 1500 years BC, during the height of ancient Egypt’s New Kingdom, and the celebrated Amarna period. Ele...

African Ebony Bird Hair Comb Wall Sculpture - Baoulé Art Bird Sculpture - 1960s African decorative hair comb carved in very dark, dense hardwood, most likely ebony, sculpted in the ...

1920s Antique Moroccan Silver Plated Footed Tea Caddy with hinged lid. This authentic Moroccan brass silver plated box has a beautiful etched geometri...

A Faience Glazed Ceramic Canopic Jar of Imsety, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: The sturdy ovoid jar with mottled faience glaze throughou...

A beautiful hand carved wood sculpture / figure. Made in Africa in the 1940-50s,. Bought from a collector of African art. Great patina and overall a good vintage condition. This figu...

- Handbuilt freckles terracotta jar - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Aïcha. Approximate measurements: ...

This extraordinary Pangolin Sculpture is a rare, one-of-a-kind ceramic piece, masterfully sculpted by Motsaman and intricately hand-painted by Jabu Nene of Love Art Ceramics in South...

Handcrafted Moroccan clear glass lantern in octagonal shape adorned with hand-cut metal Moorish filigree designs. Hurricane candle lamp open metal work design with clear glass. There...

An incredible early 20th century Makenge hand-built ceramic palm wine pot with a graceful shape including a narrow neck and a wide belly. The pot is covered ...

African Shona art sculpture from Zimbabwe's Shona tribe signed Masoka and carved from serpentine stone.

The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. Two aspects of the tribe's traditional culture can be seen in this handled jug—the allusion to tall coiffured hair, and the...

- Handbuilt freckles terracotta candle holder - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by Houda Approximate measurements: 1....

Showcase a genuine piece of Earth’s ancient history with this well-preserved Fossilized Trilobite on Matrix. This specimen highlights the distinct segmentation and iconic morphology ...

The Egyptian calcite or alabaster fragment is the base of a statue of a kneeling figure, inscribed for queen Nefertari, the Great Royal Wife, or principal queen, of Ramesses II (the ...

Signed African Stone Sculpture by Morning Chijumani, Zimbabwe, 20th Century Height: 24 cm Width: 13 cm Material: Carved stone Signature: MORNING CHIJUMANI Origin: Zimbabwe, Southern...

This exceptional Dioptase with Calcite specimen is a commanding display of color, luster, and form. The surface glistens with a dense, uniform layer of fully terminated, vividly emer...

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...

A fascinating large hand carved Shetani figure from the Makonde people of Tanzania. Named 'Daudi' which roughly translates to 'beloved'. The Shetani carved figures represent good spi...

This remarkable hand-carved Malachite pyramid highlights the stone’s natural artistry in a refined geometric form. Fashioned from genuine Malachite, the sculpture displays the minera...

A spectacular monolithic cross-section of the renowned Sericho meteorite, revealing the extraordinary crystalline structure unique to pallasite meteorites, with vibrant amber-coloure...

An extremely large and sculptural piece of Libyan Desert Glass, a rare type of impact glass formed when a meteorite impacted in the eastern Sahara around 29 million years ago. This...

Woman’s Back Ornament, egbe Mangbetu people DR Congo Early 20th century Banana leaves and bark,, raffia embroidery 14” long (35.5 cm); 10.5” high (26.5 cm); 3” deep (7.5 cm) The ...

Handcrafted antique bright yellow Moroccan glazed ceramic vase in Moorish style adorned with fine filigree silver nickel work overlaid. Large bright yellow glazed ceramic vase with silver filigree...

Of beautiful rich, translucent alabaster, banded with creamy hightlights, this sizeable vessel is of exceptional quality. The cylindrical squat piriform body tapers to a flat base, ...

All our totem sculptures are hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable African alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair tra...

A striking hand-carved solid-wood sculpture depicting a standing female figure in a graceful, elongated pose. The carving shows clear craftsmanship with detailed features, braided ha...

The Borana Oromo people of southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya are historically a cattle-keeping culture, and each household keeps a number of traditional vessels for storing and ch...

A Bronzed Metal Canopic Jar, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in Rome in 2007. Description: The bronze jar with a lid in the form of a humanoid...

Vintage Egyptian Pharaoh Bust Sculpture, Tutankhamun Style Resin Decorative Figure Bring the timeless allure of Ancient Egypt into your interior with this striking vintage Egyptian ...

Canopus Jar "Asmet", With certificate of authenticity. 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt. Good condition. Egyptian culture are "Canopus jars". These were vessels ...

Kolihapeltis chlupaci hollardi is a rare, spiny trilobite fossil, a member of the Order Corynexochida and Family Scutellidae, found in the Lhandar Formation near Atchana, Morocco, du...

This huge, Museum-quality Mesosaurus tooth is genuine, completely intact with no repairs and in pristine condition. This incredible specimen includes a display box for preservation a...

This Prehistoric fossilized ammonite is likely from Madagascar and thousands of years old. This fossil is free standing and could be used as a unique design element as a natural specimen...

Antique handcrafted Moroccan jewelry wooden box with camel bone inlay trunk. A large early 20th century decorative Moroccan camel bone casket with bra...

Chrysocolla after Azurite with Malachite coated with druzy Quartz Tenke-Fungurume area, Kolwezi mining dist, Lualaba, DR Congo 9.2cm tall x 10.7cm wide A highly aesthetic cabinet sp...

This exceptional malachite specimen from the Democratic Republic of the Congo displays a dramatic stalactitic growth habit. Its elongated vertical formations rise gracefully up to 10...

This is a gorgeous, colorful doubly polished Malachite and Chrysocolla slice from the Congo. Boasting intricate and artistic textures consisting of well-defined, thick, concentric an...

From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Complex intersection cluster of Azurite crystals with areas altered to green malachite pseudomorph after azurite. The cr...

Set of 9 Kenyan Hand-Carved Safari Animal Napkin Rings, African Mahogany A charming and collectible set of nine hand-carved napkin rings, crafted...

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Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' sculpture 1950s This is a wonderful piece of modernist African art. It is a so called 'Makonde' sculpture. These unique pieces are crafted by t...

Antique Moroccan Fez Blue & White Ceramic Footed Vase with Filigree Metal Overlay, Early 20th Century. Dimensions: 10 in. x 14 inc. H. A striking antique Moroccan ceramic footed...

A particularly nice example of a solid teak carved Hippopotamus sculpture C.1960. In excellent vintage condition commensurate of age.

This strikingly large chondrite meteorite featuring dramatic thumb-print impressions (regmaglypts) and a lustrous surface, is a rare and oriented natural sculpture from outer space....