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Place of Origin: African
1960s Primitive Art Patinated Wood Carved Bowl Turkana Kenya
By Emil Milan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Primitive Art Hand Carved Patinated Wood Bowl Turkana Kenya wood carving unmarked. 7 h x 8.5 d x 13.25 w Original vintage unrestored condition. Rich patina with signs of age and use...
Category

1960s Primitive Vintage African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Giraffe Ceramic EggCup , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Giraffe Eggcup Hand Painted by Slie and Sculpted by Sfiso The Giraffe Eggcup is a charming piece of ceramic art handcrafted by the skilled artisans Slie and Sfiso at Love Art Cerami...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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

Polished Labradorite Freeform from Madagascar
Located in New York, NY
Handmade polished Labradorite freeform with beautiful iridescent play of colors of blue, yellow and red which is caused by internal fractures in t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Moroccan Amber Footed Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Embossed Metal Overlay
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish amber painted glass perfume bottle or rose water sprinkler with raised embossed silvered metal floral design over amber 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. This is a recycled vintage French perfume...
Category

20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Malachite Vide Poche and Pair of Eggs
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A set consisting of one natural solid vide poche (10x7x3 cm) of malachite with an organic shape as well as a pair of eggs which are solid too. The measurements of the eggs are 5x3,5 cm.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Vintage Moroccan Ceramic Urn with Lid
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan Ceramic Urn with Lid, white crackled ceramic with silver overlaid. Great to use in the kitchen or in the bathroom. Great folk...
Category

Late 20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Decorative Moorish Bowl Blue and White
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage decorative Moorish bowl blue and white.
Category

Mid-20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Stone Sculpture by Nesbert Mukomberanwa
By Nesbert Mukomberanwa
Located in Fulton, CA
A hand carved stone sculpture by Zimbabwean Artist Nesbert Mukomberanqa, nephew to Nicholas Mukomberanwa. South African sculpture known for the "Shona"...
Category

Late 20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Bamileke Storage Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Like other African everyday ceramics, Bamileke storage pots are revered for their simple forms yet astonishing beauty. Each is hand shaped and fired in the open. They are generally s...
Category

Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of African Nyamwezi Trough Zithers
Located in Chicago, IL
These wooden sculptures are stringed instruments known as ligombo, a form of elongated trough zither attributed to the Nyamwezi people of Tanzania and greater East Africa. Originally...
Category

20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Moroccan Glazed Ceramic Vase from Fez with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan glazed ceramic vase from Fez. Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand-painted with Arabic calligraphy writing. This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic is calle...
Category

20th Century Islamic African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Unique Sage Green Moroccan Ceramic Cactus-Style Candlesticks – Beautiful
Located in Milano, IT
This distinctive pair of sage green Moroccan ceramic candlesticks features a cactus-inspired design, adding a touch of organic beauty to any space. Their unique shape is enhanced by ...
Category

20th Century Bohemian African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Spessartine Garnet Crystal from Loliondo, Arusha, Tanzania
Located in New York, NY
From Nani Hill, Loliondo, Ngorongoro district, Arusha, Tanzania Large trapezohedral crystal of transparent orange spessartine garnet with no matrix attached. Has lustrous faces with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Fabric

Ceramic Wildcat Sculpture, hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Gatsheni Ceramic Art presents a striking ceramic wildcat sculpture from South Africa. Hand-painted and hand-sculpted, this one-of-a-kind piece boasts a matte finish, showcasing metic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Refined African metal vase with fine hand-made decorations
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and refined African metal vase with handmade decorations, an object of great charm capable of furnishing your home space with style and elegance
Category

1880s Folk Art Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Carved Moba Tchitchiri Sculptural Figures, Togo, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Striking in form, of light highly textured wood, two highly stylized anthropomorphic figures carved by the Moba people in Togo, West Africa. These forms most probably we owned by a f...
Category

1930s Tribal Vintage African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, 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

Mende Helmut Mask
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th century example. The masks of the Sande society were used exclusively in masquerade performances by the women of the tribe. The Mende tribe is located in Sierra Leone.
Category

Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Barite - From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra
Located in New York, NY
From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco Here is an exceptional world class specimen of a cluster of hexagonal crystals of bright red Vanadinites with glassy lust...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Moroccan Antique Pottery Small Jar/Before 19th Century/Excavated Earthenware
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique Moroccan pottery jar that belonged to a Japanese pottery collector. Unglazed pottery also exists in Morocco. This was pro...
Category

19th Century Other Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Hand-Painted Tribal Pottery Vase – Geometric Motifs & Aged Patina
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A stunning vintage ceramic vase with an elongated neck and a beautifully rounded body, adorned with intricate hand-painted tribal motifs. The geometric patterns, reminiscent of indig...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Malachite from Katanga 'Shaba' Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo'Zaire'
Located in New York, NY
From Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) A sculptural velvet botryoidal formation of solid velvety green malachite from the famou...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Polished Labradorite Obelisk from Madagascar (4.9 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
High quality 9.75 inch tall handmade polished Labradorite Obelisk from Madagascar. It has beautiful iridescent play of colors of blue, yellow and red which is caused by internal frac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Kote Kono a African Puppets from Mali
Located in Paris, FR
African Puppets Kote Kono A, this "Kote Kono" animal puppets depicting the hornbill bird with a large beak during the Sogobo ceremony. This ancestral tradition continues in the region of Segou in Mali, along the Niger River and more particularly in the Bozo ethnic group. It is an opportunity to regroup the different villages and give rise to musical and theatrical performances whose highlight is the puppet show...
Category

1950s Vintage African Decorative Objects

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Spinosaurus Maroccanus Vertebrae From Baharija Formation, South of Taouz Morocco
Located in New York, NY
Here is a large vertebrae from the massive Spinosaurus maroccanus theropod dinosaur. It comes from From Baharija Formation, South of Taouz, Kem-kem Basin, Morocco. Spinosaurus (mean...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Ceramic Tiger Urn, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the magnificent "Tiger Urn," a breathtaking piece of ceramic decorative art crafted with exceptional skill by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa. Sculpted by Motsamai Sello...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Anok Bird Sculture Mask African Art Baga People
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An antique Baga anok or elek carved wood mask sculpture, with bird and human face form elements, made by Baga people (Guinea West Africa). Features long and pointed bird beak, incise...
Category

Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Leopard Vase , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Wiseman Ceramics presents a striking ceramic Leopard vase, standing 25 inches tall with dimensions of 11 inches in length and 8 inches in width. Hand-painted by Nqobile and hand-scul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staff, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, this iron ...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
TOTEM 2 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia. Different ridges are intended to evacuate the bad vibes from the fireplace to the top hous...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Pair of Hand Crafted and Hand Painted Kabyle Jars
By Kabyle People
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century Pair of Hand Crafted and Hand Painted Kabyle Jars, Beautifully Decorated with Black, Red and Beige Colors, Long Neck with Handles, Dimensions: Tall One: 7"D X 18"H...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Paint, Terracotta

Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix from Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Pr
Located in New York, NY
From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco Here is an exceptional world class specimen of a cluster of hexagonal crystals of bright red Vanadinites with glassy lust...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

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

Moroccan Earthenware Vase with Metalwork
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage Moroccan vase handcrafted in terracotta in classic form with an olive tone glaze and decorated with jewelry like metalwork.
Category

Mid-20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Old Decorative African Wabi Sabi Wooden Hand Carved Mortar Bowl, Early 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Old and decorative hand carved wooden bowl / mortar produced in Africa early 1900s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 40 cm / 15.75" Diameter: 34 cm / 13.40"
Category

1920s Folk Art Vintage African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Set of Five Iron Phallus Fertility Figures
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful set of five early 20th century iron phallus figures from Togo. Fertility figures like these were planted in the ground of a farmer's fiel...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Glass Beaded Parrot Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Glass beaded parrot sculpture ambitiously crafted with glass beads and perched on a custom wood, brass, and Lucite stand.
Category

20th Century British Colonial African Decorative Objects

Boho Chic Moroccan Ceramic Muti-color Candle Holder , Set of 4
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful set of four Boho Chic Moroccan candle holders of compatible style. Handcrafted by master ceramic craftsmen in Morocco and hand painted, the candle holders feature exotic ...
Category

20th Century Bohemian African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative Dishes HARBA Yellow edition
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
Discover the MEDINA Collection, an exclusive series of 10 presentation plates with a 30 cm diameter, where each design tells a story inspired by traditional Tunisian folklore. Signed...
Category

2010s African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Dioptase from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (246.6 gra
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Lustrous transparent deep-green dioptase crystals lining a shallow cavity in brown matrix. The dioptase crystals look be...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Wooden African Mortar and Pestle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted in Africa, wooden footed mortar and pestle. Great patina this kind of Moroccan mortar are used to grind spices. Nicely carved, the wood has some cracks on the bottom. ...
Category

19th Century Folk Art Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Authentic Carcharodontosaurus Tooth in Display Box .75" x .5" x 4.75, " 26 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Carcharodontosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth in a glass display box From Tegana Formation, North Africa. Cretaceous Age 65 million years Carcharodontosauru...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Moroccan Antique Large Tribal Drinking Flask in Polished Brass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan antique tribal drinking flask gunpowder large brass flask polished and decorated with semi precious glass stones and filigree metal.  Huge antique copper and brass decorative bottle, flask wall hanging sculpture. Large brass circular canteen, water, drinking flask. The front of the brass canteen is decorated with the repoussé technique and hammering and is overlay with brass filigree and semi precious glass stone. Has a two hooks to add a strap.   Collector decorative handcrafted drinking, or powder flask...
Category

20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Pumpkin , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Love Art Ceramics in South Africa is a small group of talented artist they made this lovely pumpkin features a stunning colors and a giraffe skin pattern and white, showcasing exce...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Moorish Ceramic Lidded Urn with Arabic Calligraphy Lettrism Black Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan glazed ceramic urn with lid from Fez. Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy writing. This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic...
Category

20th Century Islamic African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Hand Painted Ceramic Moroccan Vase or Urn
Located in Plainview, NY
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...
Category

1990s Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Painted White Woven Cane Fabric Beater from the Lega People of D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th century woven cane fabric beater from the Lega People of D. R. Congo A sculptural piece of African utilitarian ware used to beat the dust out of fabric as it would hang on a ...
Category

Late 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Ashanti Bronze Antelope
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful African bronze Antelope bending its neck down to drink, in the style of the Ashanti. Great texture and detail!
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Ashanti Bronze Antelope
Ashanti Bronze Antelope
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Rare Fossil Trilobite Tracks Surmounted Etched Brass Stand
Located in Scorton, GB
A rare and fine Devonian Ichnofossil trilobite plate raised on a custom-fitted brass removal mount. The Saharan rock plate has been entirely and attractively weather-worn, with the n...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone, Brass

Pair of Hand Carved Ebony Rhino / Rhinoceros Wall Plaques / Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly detailed pair of hand carved ebony rhino / rhinoceros wall plaques / sculptures with glass eyes on a two tone African hardwood, circa 1970s. The plaques are extremely well...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood, Ebony

Ceramic Giraffe teapot , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Giraffe Teapot Hand Painted by Winnie Mchunu and Sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase The Giraffe Teapot is a stunning ceramic art piece crafted with care and creativity by the talented artist...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Dioptase from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (265 grams
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Lustrous transparent deep-green dioptase crystals lining a shallow cavity in brown matrix. The dioptase crystals look be...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Spinosaurus Maroccanus Bone from Baharija Formation, South of Taouz, Morocco
Located in New York, NY
Here is a large vertebrae from the massive Spinosaurus maroccanus theropod dinosaur. It comes from From Baharija Formation, South of Taouz, Kem-kem Basin, Morocco. Spinosaurus (mean...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke marks. Likely intended for everyday use, the simple bottle-form vessel reflects th...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Primitive Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Moroccan Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern Indoor or Outdoor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern. Hurricane candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans, metal hand-cut openwork and hammered with Moorish design, open in front for use with ...
Category

Late 20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Hoopoes Vase, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
The Hoopoes and Proteas vase is a stunning example of South African ceramic artistry, crafted by the skilled hands of Lindy and Victor at Zimele Ceramics. This exquisite piece, standing 23 cm tall, 15 cm in length, and 12 cm in width, showcases a harmonious blend of hand-painted and hand-sculpted elements. The vase features vibrant depictions of the hoopoe bird and protea flowers, each meticulously rendered to celebrate their cultural significance. In African culture, the hoopoe is a bird often associated with spiritual and symbolic meanings, believed to be a messenger of wisdom and a symbol of transformation. The protea, South Africa's national flower, embodies resilience and diversity, representing the nation's rich heritage and natural beauty. The intricate details of the hoopoe and protea on this vase capture the essence of their symbolism, reflecting the deep connection between the natural world and cultural identity in South Africa. The craftsmanship of Zimele Ceramics merges artistic tradition with contemporary design, resulting in a piece that is not only visually captivating but also rich in cultural narrative. The Hoopoes and Proteas vase is a beautiful testament to the artistry and cultural reverence that define South African ceramics.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Bambara Ci Wara Headdress Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu
Located in Marbella, ES
Original 1950s South African scrimshaw ostrich egg by late chief Sipho Ndlvu depicting a pair of elephants.
Category

Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell

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