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Place of Origin: African
Tall African Ibibio Head Mask with Polychrome Nigeria Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall Ibibio wood mask from Nigeria, Africa, circa 20th century. The head mask was carved in with a frontal face with pierced eyes and a gapping mouth. On his head, a stylized hat ...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Set of Two Moroccan Antique Tribal Powder Case Flasks
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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...
Category
1920s Folk Art Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Tin
Carved-Stone 'Hear No Evil' Sculpture
Located in Washington, DC
Tribal Carved-Stone ‘Hear No Evil’ Sculpture. Republic of Congo, circa late 19th Century.
Category
Late 19th Century Tribal Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Ceramic Leopard Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted by Lefu and Sindy at Senzo Duma Ceramics in South Africa, this ceramic Leopard jewelry box stands 4 inches high, 5 inches long, and 4 inches ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Genuine Natural Pre Historic Basilousaurus Whale Tooth
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 Leopard Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Leopard Jewelry Box
Hand-Painted by Slindelo Mazibuko, Sculpted by Motsamai Sello
Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024
Introducing the Leo Jewelry Box, a charming ceramic piece that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sable Teapot , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
The Sable Teapot by Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts is a masterpiece of African artistry, hand-sculpted and hand-painted by Senzo Duma himself. Standing 12 inches high, 14 inches long, and 8...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Genuine Polished Petrified Wood Sphere from Madagascar (6.75", 15.4 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
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
Miniature Baule Chair
By Baule Tribe
Located in Chicago, IL
Noted for its individualistic, egalitarian, and progressive society, the Baule of Cote D'Ivoire were master craftspeople. This chair features their characteristically well polished w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$624 Sale Price
57% Off
Ceramic Leopard Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Leopard Jewelry Box: Hand-Painted by Winnie Nene and Sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali
The Leopard Jewelry Box is a striking example of South African ceramic artistry, masterfull...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Forbes Sullyare Protected by Spirits Fruit Serpentine
Located in Brea, CA
Large hardstone Forbes Sullyare protected by spirits fruit serpentine, measure: 18" high x 29" diameter.
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts African Decorative Objects
Materials
Cast Stone
Yoruba Omo Bell, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This four-sided brass face bell, known as omo, was created by an artisan of the Ijebu Yoruba People of Southern Nigeria. A mark of the wearer's rank and power, the bell would have be...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$1,880
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
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
Ethnic Design-Anthropomorphic ceramic vessel, Luba People, DRC.
Located in Leuven , BE
This vessel vividly illustrates anthropomorphic design through its bold depiction of a human-like figure. The spout is sculpted as an open-mouthed face, complete with stylized eyes a...
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Ethnic Design-Anthropomorphic ceramic vessel, Zande People, DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
This vessel demonstrates anthropomorphic qualities through the subtle inclusion of human-like features. The rounded form evokes the shape of a torso or belly, while the small facial ...
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Beaded Ndebele Initiation 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Midcentury Ebony Hand Carved Mermaid Sculpture
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful sculpture is entirely carved out of one piece of ebony wood in the 1960s in Tansania The perfectly natural and organic shape makes this handcrafted sculpture extra special ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Antique African Head Rest
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful museum quality, wooden head rest. Stunning patina on this rare piece of art from Sudan. Hand carved from a single block of wood by the Dinka tribe....
Category
Early 1900s Tribal Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Polished Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (10 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 10 lb AAA quality Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area lined with dazzling druzy quartz crystals, as well as a polished back side, providing a high...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Antique Bronze of a Mythical Lion Beast
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An antique unusual cast bronze of a Mythical lion beast.
Bursting with character, the lion standing foursquare with his long tail curled back on itself.
Cast bronze.
Tribal Afric...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Moroccan Handmade Blue and White Vase
Located in Plainview, NY
Featuring wonderfully intricate and lyrical hand painted designs, this bright, colorful ceramic vase provides a touch of exotic sophistication an...
Category
1990s Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$148 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Lustrous beautiful complex rhombic crystal cluster of pink smithsonite on matrix. Crystals have sharp terminations with g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
African Madonna and Child Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture by Makengo B, Congo
By Par Makengo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Signed African Madonna and Child – Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture by Makengo B, Congo, circa 1950
A powerful hand-carved wooden sculpture from Congo, signed “Par Makengo B”, dating to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Rare Pulley for Well in Olive Wood as Sculpture
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
It's an exceptional item ! I propose it as a sculpture. I found it in the desert. You find the ideal location.
I have another one , lightly smaller: published under my name Enrica..
...
Category
Early 18th Century Primitive Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
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
$1,760 Sale Price
26% Off
Green Verdite Shona Sculpture (28.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Large Green Verdite Shona-style Sculpture of a mother and child. Shona artists are masters of the bust sculpture. This large piece is typical of the Sub-Saharan Shona style. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
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
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
Moorish Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Embossed Metal Overlay
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish 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 so the bottle can be filled to pour the perfume or rose water into this little luxe bottle.
This is a recycled vintage French perfume bottle Reve D'Or and mark in the bottom by "L T Piver Paris".
Handcrafted in Marrakech, Morocco by skilled artisans that used recycle perfume bottle and add the metal overlay...
Category
20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar (11.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar consists of a distinct pattern of "orbs" on a striking striped background. It produces a calming effect, clearing away nega...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
African Redware Gooseneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Covered in a beautifully worn red clay slip, this hand-formed African vessel has a dramatic silhouette of a squat, ovoid body and a long, narrow neck. Subtly etched crosshatch patter...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Primitive Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar (8 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar consists of a distinct pattern of "orbs" on a striking striped background. It produces a calming effect, clearing away nega...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Collection of 8 Mid 20th Century Ashanti Cast Brass Gold Weights
Located in Hudson, NY
This collection of weights from the Ashanti tribe was gathered in Ghana in the middle of the 20th century. The casting of brass or bronze has been a long-standing tradition of the Ashanti tribes in this region since the 17th century but comes from the longer tradition of the Akan peoples as far back as the 1400s and continues to this day. Through trade in gold dust theses, regins have been powerful and demanding locations creating rich artistic traditions. The production of gold weights...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Flamingo Egg Cup , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Flamingo Eggcup Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Sabelo Khoza
Elevate your breakfast experience with this exquisite flamingo eggcup, a stunning piece of ceramic art craft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Handmade Tamegroute Vase 8 by Contemporary Orientalism
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade Tamegroute Vase 8 by Contemporary Orientalism
Dimensions: D 40 x H 60 cm
Materials: Pottery of tamegroute natural handmade.
Category
2010s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Figure of ancestress "Jonyeleni" in wood Bamana Art MaliThird Quarter of the 20th cent
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
A figure of remarkable formal harmony and compactness with large rounded breasts that allude to fertility and nurturing capacity, but also to the loveliness of the girl that promotes...
Category
1980s Other Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ethno Design Selection of 7 Cache-Sexe Made of Palm Leaf, Mangbetu People, DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
Back aprons (negbe, pl. egbe) such as these were particularly popular among upper-class Mangbetu women at the turn of the 20th century. This distinctive kidney-shaped ornament pad wa...
Category
1930s Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Organic Material
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
Ceramic Pumpkin , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely ceramic pumpkin was done all by hand in South Africa in Love Art Ceramics studio these very talented artistS create unique ceramic pieces entirely by hand, with no mol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Moonlit Glow: Pair of Selenite Candle Votives 6”H
Located in New York, NY
This pair of luminous selenite votive holders is a captivating addition to any space, designed to hold standard tea light candles. Carved from a pearly variety of gypsum, these piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Vintage Brass Moroccan Double Inkwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Double inkwell with brass latched cover with hinged open mechanism. Colorful and intricate patterns abundant in Islamic arts were hand painted on front, s...
Category
1960s Moorish Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terracotta form would have been a critical component of burial rituals of the Bura people of Niger. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Bauden Khoreay - Sculpture of Owl, homage to Picasso, Africa, 1970
By Bauden Khoreay
Located in Camden, ME
Bauden Khoreay's large frontally carved stone sculpture of a stylized owl.
The sculpture is in the manner of Picasso's early opium influenced African based cubist motifs.
Professi...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Genuine Polished Septarian Druzy Point from Madagascar '6 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
This AAA quality Septarian druzy point features an exposed area lined with shimmering quartz crystals, and boasts a hand-polished, highly reflective back. Boasting a stabilizing ener...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Incised Copper Currency Anklet
Located in Chicago, IL
Time-honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa
Located in Leuven , BE
Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa
Carved from a single piece of wood, the African Ashanti head rest, Ghana, has a curved top raised on a pedestals depicti...
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Unique Ceramic Monkey and Kingfisher sculpture hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Kingfisher and Monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Sello Hand sculpted by Lindy.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Cheetah Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
The "Cheetah Head Jewelry Box," a stunning creation by South African artists Jabu Nene and Sfiso from Love Art Ceramic, is a remarkable blend of artistry and function. Standing 5 inc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Elephant Sculpture by David Shaefer
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a patinated bronze sculpture of an African elephant by the artist David Schaefer. Signed 'D. Shaefer' to base, copy 306/450.
Thi...
Category
20th Century American Classical African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique African 'Bamana' Hand Carved Monkey Mask
Located in Meer, VAN
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Primitive Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Brown And Cream Tall Bottle Shape Alabaster Vase, Egypt, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Egyptian large brown and cream alabaster vase.
Bottle shaped.
Natural horizontal striated lines throughout.
Hand carved, shaped and polished.
Part of a collection.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
African Red & Green Painted Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
Abstract and sculptural, this wooden form demonstrates the timeless appeal of African art. Hand-carved to an hourglass shape, the unusual figure is actually a grinding mortar, compri...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Moroccan Copper Hanukkah Lamp Judaica Menorah
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan copper Hanukkah metal lamp menorah.
Judaica Menorah or Hanukkah Lamp in Brass with Openwork Pattern.
Judaica Menorah or Hanukkah lamp in coppe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Copper
Moroso Jardin Suspendu Outdoor Basket Set by Concetta Giannangeli
By Concetta Giannangeli, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Indoor/outdoor baskets made using woven threads normally used for fishing nets, the designs are all different and original, like their names. Handwoven,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Large Moroccan Ceramic Vase from Fez with Blue 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 call...
Category
20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bamum Decorative Wooden Ancestor Figure Embroidered with European Glass Beads
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamum Decorative Wooden Ancestor Figure embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People , Cameroon
Private collection Brussels
These commemorative statuettes ,representing a...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Beads
Azurite Crystal From Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular large Azurite crystal from the legendary Tsumeb Mine in Namibia showcases perfect termination, intense color saturation, and exceptional mirror-like luster. The deep...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Malachite
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