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Place of Origin: African
Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mid-Century Modern Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Petrified Wood
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Senufo Copper Reeds Currency Bracelet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The traditional form of the Senufo currency bracelet is stripped down in this more minimalistic version. Two gracefully upswept bands join to form a ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Genuine Natural Pre Historic Basilousaurus Whale Tooth on Matrix
Located in New York, NY
This well preserved tooth is 40 to 34 million years old from the Late Eocene Period. Basilosaurus was first thought to be a reptile but was later identified as a genus of ancient cet...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Ceramic Monkey And Baby Sculpture, Hand made in South Africa
By Ardmore Design
Located in North Miami, FL
The "Mother Monkey Sculpture" from Ardmore Ceramics, meticulously hand-sculpted and hand-painted by Sthabiso Hadebe, is a striking work of art that beautifully captures the essence o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Chrysocolla With Malachite
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a visually stunning crystallization of Chrysocolla over Malachite. This almost Teal blue piece shows a pattern of blue Chrysocolla over a deep green malachite - both copper minerals often found growing together but no mistaking this piece is far from common! , making for a unique cabinet size combination specimen with mesmerizing color that is certain to brighten up and add interest to your home decor or your Mineral cabinet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Ceramic Rhino Leopard Vase, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Elephant Handle Vase, a stunning piece crafted by the skilled artisans at Zimele Ceramics in South Africa. This unique vase stand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Cerussite Sixling Twin From Tsumeb Mine, Namibia // 64.72 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This genuine sixling twin or cerussite gem crystals twinned on all axes to form a twinned cluster with six points comes out of the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia. Gem-...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Dogon Mali Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask, Early to Mid 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Dogon Mali dance mask with carved figure from the early to mid 20th century. This Dogon tribal wooden ceremonial dance mask originates from Mali, West Afr...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Wooden African Mortar and Pestle
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
$950 / set
Genuine Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix from Morocco (183.4 grams)
Located in New York, NY
From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco
An exceptional world-class cluster of hexagonal brick-red Vanadinite crystals with glassy luster on limonite matrix. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Life-Size Wooden Sculpture Michael Gagashe Zondi
Located in Ware, GB
A rare find, this life size wooden figure is in the manor of pioneering South African sculptor Michael Gagashe Zondi.
Carved in a highly expressive and somewhat abstract style. The...
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Polished Malachite Specimen – The Stone of Transformation
Located in New York, NY
This stunning large malachite specimen features polished points that highlight the intricate banding and vibrant green hues characteristic of this prized mineral. Known for its disti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Ethnic Design-Bridal Iron Hoe Currency, Afo Peoples Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
Used as forms of currency, they could also serve as a musical or ritual object. Displayed on a custom mount.
Category
19th Century Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Moroccan Ceramic Brown Plate Chiseled with Arabic Calligraphy Scripts
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan ceramic plate in dark brown with crackled lighter beige.
Ceramic plate chiseled with Arabic calligraphy writing in ivory on brown background.
Large Moroccan ceramic bowl han...
Category
20th Century Islamic African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Burchell Zebra Taxidermy Display Mount on Exotic Kiaat Wood Framed Wall Art
Located in Farmington, UT
Elevate your space with this one-of-a-kind taxidermy masterpiece. This stunning Burchell’s zebra shoulder mount is meticulously crafted and beautifully displayed on a wooden Kiaat fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Zebra Hide, Hardwood
Donald Greig Seated Cheetah Bronze Sculpture
By Donald Greig
Located in Astoria, NY
Donald Greig (South African, b. 1959) Seated Cheetah Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 2000, signed and dated to reverse, on black marble oval plinth, with plaque "Presented to Tom Presby ...
Category
Early 2000s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Genuine Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix from Morocco (202.9 grams)
Located in New York, NY
From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco An exceptional world-class cluster of hexagonal brick-red Vanadinite crystals with glassy luster on limonite matrix. These ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Barite from Jebel Ouichane, Sagangane, Nador Province, L'Oriental Region, Morocc
Located in New York, NY
From Jebel Ouichane, Sagangane, Nador Province, L'Oriental Region, Morocco.
Here is a superb cluster of these incredible new blue Barites that have been discovered this past year. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
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 Petrified Wood Sphere from Madagascar (8.5", 31.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Top quality, center-of-a-choice petrified wood sphere from Madagascar. This incredible specimen is shaped from a solid piece of petrified wood. Hand-polished to a mirrored finish. It has an amazing pattern with vibrant hues of brown, red, and orange.
Fossilized Petrified Wood, which is also known as Agatized Wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Petrified 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
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
Red Quartz Hematite crystal cluster From Morocco (1.75 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Red Quartz Hematite crystal cluster from Izizauen Alnif, Tarhbalt, Morocco. Cylindrical stalactite of calcite crystals mixed with red hematite.
Hematoid Quartz contains both the amp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz
Ruler Selenite with Gold Leaf on a Lucite Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Ruler Selenite with gold leaf on a Lucite base. Selenite logs are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. This mineral is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spare. It is then lined with gold leaf which contrasts beautifully with the sleek selenite.
Interi transforms Italian artifacts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
1990s Wood and Beaded Sculpture Of Woman - NAMJI Fertility Doll
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1990s Wood and Beaded Sculpture Of Woman - NAMJI Fertility Doll
Cowrie Shells
On wood base
Category
1990s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Beads
Ceramic pink Flamingo, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning Flamingo Coin Dish from Love Art Ceramics beautifully captures the essence of South African wildlife and its rich botanical landscape. Sculpted by Sbu and Nathi, and ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Idoma Ido Nigerian Carved Wood Figure Of A Seated Female
Located in Dallas, TX
Idoma Ibo Female Figure. Africa, Nigeria 20th century or earlier.
A seated female figure on a stool smoking a long pipe with painted with pigments and adorned with scarification mar...
Category
Early 1900s Primitive Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Small ceramic Wildcat Sculpture, hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
This small sculpture of an African serval cat captures the feline’s quiet elegance and elusive nature. Perched alertly on a sculpted log, the serval is hand-sculpted and hand-painted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Guineafowl Dish , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Guineafowl Coin Dish
The Guineafowl Coin Dish is a charming ceramic decorative art piece that beautifully showcases the talent of South African artisans. Designed in 2023 by Love Art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Polished Petrified Wood Sphere from Madagascar (5.5", 7.3 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand polished petrified wood sphere from Madagascar. It has an amazing pattern with vibrant hues of brown, yellow, and orange.
Fossilized Petrified Wood, which is also known as Agatized...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Ethnic Design-Ceremonial Double Gong with Beaded Handle;
Located in Leuven , BE
This Double Gong bell originating from the Bamileke communities in Cameroon is a functional instrument played with wooden sticks.
Category
19th Century Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Large Genuine Polished Lepidolite Freeform from Madagascar '100 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
This 100 lbs large genuine polished Lepidolite freeform from Madagascar is of superior quality, hosting a distinctive lilac shade with a distinct blend of purple hues for a remarkabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
An african solid wood puzzle in the shape of a cow
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An african solid wood puzzle in the shape of a cow, featuring a shiny polished finish. Each piece is detachable for fun and educational play. Perfect for children or as a unique deco...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$248 Sale Price
20% Off
Azurite and Malachite from Oshikoto, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Rich cluster of lustrous deep royal blue azurite crystals on malachite-duftite-calcite matrix. All of the azurite crys...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Authentic Nigerian Igbo Mask
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Experience the beauty and authenticity of a 19th Century Nigerian Igbo Mask, a true cultural treasure. This stunning piece features intricate carvings and striking facial features th...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Paint
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
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Carrol Boyes Man & Women Collectible 2 Aluminum Bottle & Stopper Vessel Barware
By Carrol Boyes
Located in Miami, FL
Carrol Boyes South African artist aluminum abstract man & woman Vessel, Bottle or Barware with Stopper.
Whimsical design that functions with a unique look...
Category
1990s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Coco de Mer Box
Located in Greensboro, NC
Antique or Vintage Coco de Mer hinged box.
Very good condition with light wear to surface as shown in photos.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Coconut
$1,800
African Topoke Iron Currency Blade, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron sword blade was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were...
Category
Early 20th Century Minimalist African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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
$5,201 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue Celestite Cluster From Sankoany, Ketsepy Mahajanga, Madagascar (26 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Lustrous large gem transparent crystals of blue Celestite. Has a few large crystals with prism faces and chisel-shaped terminations. This specimen h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
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
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Ethnic Design-Bamileke beaded Collar Torque with pendant, Grasslands, Cameroom.
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke beaded Collar or Torque partially decorated with cauris
Private collection Brussels
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Beads, Glass
Moroccan Brass Berber Tribal Flask
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great decorative Moroccan Tribal flask..
African decorative brass with front richly decorated with embossed brass and overlay.
The valve stem turns and open.
Truly a conversation mu...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Tiger Sculpture , Hand Made And Painted In South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Discover the Ceramic Tiger Sculpture from Imvelo Natural Art, a breathtaking representation of wildlife artistry from South Africa. Hand-sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Pales...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Moroccan Ceramic Plate Adorned with Silver Filigree from Fez
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted large Moroccan polychrome decorative ceramic plate from Fez. Bleu de Fez, very nice designs hand painted by artist in Fez.
Geometrical and floral designs and adorned wit...
Category
Early 20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix From Morocco
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 dark red Vanadinites with glassy lust...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Cornetite From L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)
Located in New York, NY
From Kolwezi, Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)
Colorful specimen of lustrous translucent blue cornetite crystals with translucent green malachite crystals coverin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Ceramic Halloween pumpkin tureen, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Take your pick from our most unusual pumpkin patch! This ceramic Jack-o'-lantern, part of our Pumpkin Patch Collection, blends the rich textures and traditions of South Africa with t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Genuine Polished Ocean Jasper Freeform, '80 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
Early 20th Century Tooled Leather Box from Morocco
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th Century Tooled Leather Box from Morocco
Leather box was found in France.
The Workmanship of this piece is second to none.
Beautifully too...
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
In Step - Bronze Elephant Sculpture
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
“In Step” is a very personal piece for me — a bronze sculpture that captures the quiet tenderness between a mother elephant and her calf. I was moved to sculpt this moment after watc...
Category
2010s Expressionist African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Decorative Moorish Bowl Blue and White
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage decorative Moorish bowl blue and white.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moorish 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
Polished Carnelian Agate Freeform from Madagascar '11.5 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
AAA quality Carnelian agate freeform from Madagascar. This beautiful piece has rich golden-yellow to red-orange color and is hand polished to a smooth, highly reflective surface. Thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Carnelian, Crystal, Rock Crystal
West African Dogon Ladder
Located in Nashville, TN
Notched Dogon ladder created by the the West African Mali Peoples. Carved from a single piece of wood and situated on an iron base in order to stand upright. These ladders were used ...
Category
1990s Brutalist African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Vintage Hand Hewn Organic Teak Bowl
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
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