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Place of Origin: African
Ethno Design very Decorative Ancient Red Stone Village Millstone
Located in Leuven , BE
This very ancient village millstone has a lovely patina and decorative presence.
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Unusual Antique Hand Carved African Fertility Primate / Baboon, Gorilla
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Antique Hand Carved African Fertility Primate / Baboon, Gorilla,, Extremely well executed,, all hand carved,, remnants of original hair, bone eyes and teeth detail.
Category
1910s Folk Art Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Wood
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
Ceramic Giraffe Jug , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Giraffe Jug Hand Painted by Jabu Nene and Sculpted by Motsamai Sello from Love Art Ceramic
This exquisite Giraffe Jug is a stunning piece of decorative art crafted in South Africa b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Celestite Cluster From Sankoany, Ketsepy Mahajanga, Madagascar (11.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This unique Madagascan Blue Celestite Cluster exhibits large, gem crystals of remarkable quality, featuring prism faces and sharp chisel-terminations - surpassing the average blue-gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Cerussite From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Complex cluster of highly reflective lustrous transparent cerussite crystals in a 60 degree twinning reticulating fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Genuine Polished Malachite and Azurite Freeform (10 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This large, museum-quality piece of freeform Bulls-eye Malachite with Blue Azurite, is hand-polished and sourced from Zaire. This collectors specimen is a rare combination of the two...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
African Elephant, Tiger and Woman Rider Varnished Wood Sculpture by J. Zanetti
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century african elephant, tiger and woman rider varnished wood sculpture signed by J. Zanetti
By: J. Zanetti
Material: wood
Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-crafted, varnished, polished
Dimensions: 12.5 in x 5 in x 12.5 in
Date: early 20th century, 1936
Style: Art Déco
Place of origin: South Africa
This expressive early 20th century wood sculpture signed by J. Zanetti depicts an elephant mid-stride, a tiger resting below, and a nude female rider in an animated pose. Carved from richly grained, varnished wood, the figures are captured in motion, the elephant's legs striding forward. Seated atop the elephant, the woman's swirling coiffure and outstretched arm convey a sense of vitality and farewell.
The energetic composition and Art Déco stylization reflect early 20th century african Modernism...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
A Very Large Primitive Hand-Carved Antique Wooden Bowl Mortar and Pestle
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A wonderful antique wooden mortar and pestle, measuring an impressive 19 inches in diameter, this substantial piece is not only functi...
Category
19th Century Primitive Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
Pottery from Rabat, Morocco, Contemporary Ceramic Jar, Black & Cream Colors
Located in New York, NY
Pottery from Morocco. Inspired by Swedish midcentury pottery like Stig Lindberg. Designed and made by a local artist in Rabat.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$250 Sale Price
28% Off
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
The Sable and Rabbit rider sculpture, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
Sable & Rabbit Rider Sculpture
Handmade Ceramic – One of a Kind
This whimsical ceramic sculpture features a wide-eyed rabbit clutching the curled horns of a graceful sable antelope,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Butterfly Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Succulent Butterfly Jewelry Box
Introducing the exquisite "Succulent Butterfly Jewelry Box," a stunning piece of ceramic decorative art crafted i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Giant Markhor Horns from Africa
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Large antique spiraled antelope horns mounted on a wood placque.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Horn
Vintage Agate Inlaid Jewelled Moroccan Silver Candle Holder
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Agate Inlaid Moorish Jewelled Silver Candle Holder.
Large vintage Moorish wedding candle holder inlaid with semi-precious agate stones and covered with brass and silvered ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver Plate
Unique ceramic Tiger Teapot, hand made in South Africa
By Elvis Bonginkosi Mkhize
Located in North Miami, FL
This one-of-a-kind tiger teapot is a striking sculptural creation by Imvelo Studio, hand-sculpted by Sibongiseni Biyela and painted by Natebyron in South Africa. The tiger—rarely dep...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Pumpkin , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Love Art Ceramics creates unique ceramic pieces entirely by hand, with no molds used in the process. This particular pumpkin measures 4 inches high and 4 inches wide, making it a cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern 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
Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Folk Art Figure Lamps and Custom Woven Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Folk Art lamps - Hand carved African Figures on a black base - A decorative brass rod extend to the top with two custom made Lamp Shades...
Category
20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Dark Brown And Cream Large Alabaster Vase, Egypt, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Egyptian large brown and cream alabaster vase.
Cylinder shape.
Decorative double ring base.
Hand carved, shaped and polished.
Part of a collection.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Ruler Selenite on Lucite Bases
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A pair of ruler selenite on lucite bases. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. This mineral is a crystallized form of gypsum and is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spare.
Interi transforms Italian artifacts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
$950 / set
Bronze Resting Camel Sculpture on Marble Stand French School
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
French School of an Egyptian Middle Eastern Camel Sculpture on Marble Stand.
Large and heavy art Deco Style Bronze Resting Camel on White Marble Stand Sculpture.
Boasting a dark pati...
Category
Late 20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Azurite from Bou Beker Mine, Errachidia Province, Morocco
Located in New York, NY
From Bou Beker Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Errachidia Province, Morocco
An aesthetic specimen of flat disc shaped concretions of bright royal blue azurite exposed on white clay matr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
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
Bronze Buffalo Candelabra
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
This handcrafted bronze candelabra is a sculptural tribute to the quiet strength and unity of the African buffalo. Three candleholders rise from gently curving branches adorned with ...
Category
2010s Expressionist African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Pumpkin , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely ceramic pumpkin, crafted by Love Art Ceramics, showcases the talents of a small group of artists in South Africa. Made in 2024, this autumn harvest sculpture features vib...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar (18.5 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 Bambara Oil Lamp, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted by a blacksmith of the Bambara people of West Africa, this iron lamp once illuminated nighttime rituals and mask performances. Burning Tulu oil made from tree nuts, the lamp ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix - From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, 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 bright red Vanadinites with glassy lust...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
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
1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls On Wood Bases
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls
Made with wood, beads and cowrie shells
Metal Earings
Some cracks in the shells on top of the head
Category
1990s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Wood, Beads
Set of Three Beaded Ndebele Fertility Dolls
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
20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$1,180 / set
Vintage Ethiopian Leather Shield on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Ethiopian tribal shield on custom iron stand. This vintage shield, originating from Ethiopia, has an overall convexly rounded-shape, and is made of a rich brown animal hide with wonderful patina. The leather shield...
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
African Gemsbok "Oryx Gazella" Antelope Shoulder Mount, 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
African Gemsbok Oryx Gazella shoulder mount. The antelope is native to the arid regions of South Africa such as the Kalahari Desert, 20th century.
Category
20th Century Sporting Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Fur, Wood
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Ethnic design - Iron Bell Currency, Dowayo People, Cameroon
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
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People, Cameroon.
Private collection Brussels
The raffia splint is covered with cloth and colou...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Beads
Abstract Stone Sculpture by African Artist Joseph Chingangaidze
By Joseph Chingangaidze
Located in San Diego, CA
Signed stone sculpture by African artist Joseph Chingangaidze, polished green stone, signed at the bottom.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
Descloizite From Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia This specimen has lustrous and transparent dark-brown Descloizite crystals in a intergrown formation with sharp bevel...
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
Terracotta traditional Jar Made of local Clay, Handcrafted by the Potter Aïcha
Located in Marseille, FR
- 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: 8.7 x 8.7 x 15.7 in // 22 x 22 x 40 cm; weight 6.6 lb // 3 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...
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts African Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
$255 Sale Price / item
29% Off
Rare Child Size Ceremonial Kanaga Masks, Dogon Peoples
By Dogon Tribe Mali
Located in Buffalo, NY
Kananga masks form geometric patterns. These masks represent the first human beings and are normally made by carvers of the Awa society. The masks are worn during the Dama dancing ce...
Category
1930s Tribal Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Paint, Wood
Mimetite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Rich cluster of many intersecting yellow mimetite crystals. Very lustrous, good color. The crystals are elongated and co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Cerussite From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Rich cluster of many intersecting yellow mimetite crystals. Very lustrous, good color. The crystals are elongated and co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
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
Ceramic Wild Dog Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Wild Dog Jewelry Box Hand-Painted by Minehle Nene and Sculpted by Motsamai Sello
The Wild Dog Jewelry Box from Love Art Ceramic is a stunning piece of d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Celestite Cluster From Sankoany, Ketsepy Mahajanga, Madagascar (13.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This unique Madagascan Blue Celestite Cluster exhibits large, gem crystals of remarkable quality, featuring prism faces and sharp chisel-terminations - surpassing the average blue-gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
1980s Moroccan Hand Painted Orange, White and Blue Vase
Located in Plainview, NY
Featuring cool, serene shades of orange and blue and an exquisite hand painted arabesque design, this sumptuous handcrafted ceramic vase provides a breezy elegance to any living space. The vintage...
Category
1980s Moorish Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$756 Sale Price
20% Off
Wood-Carved Sculpture of a Tanzanian Woman Signed and Dated 1922
Located in Marbella, ES
Wood-Carved Sculpture of a Tanzanian Woman Signed and Dated 1922
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ceremonial Monkey Figure on a Snailshell, German Collection, Bulu People
Located in Leuven , BE
The eye-catcher of this bell jar is the centrally placed blue bird with spread wings. It is an Indian Roller that occurs mainly in West Africa and the Indian subcontinent.
Provenanc...
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Organic Material, Terracotta
Large Genuine Polished Ocean Jasper Freeform '75.4 Lbs'
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality, huge hand-polished free-form specimen, made from a solid piece of natural Madagascan Ocean Jasper. This large piece has an amazing pattern with beautiful hues of gree...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
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
Antique Moroccan Painted Wood Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Moroccan wood box painted on all six sides with symbolic floral designs over an architecturally intriguing form and a removable pitched lid.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Polished Polychrome Freeform from Madagascar (6.3 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
AAA-quality Polychrome Jasper freeform. This beautiful specimen has multi-colored veins of Chalcedony from Madagascar. Beautiful multi-colored rock that usually exhibits a circular, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Stromatolite "red desert gogotte" triptych on custom stand
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
This natural red sculpture called stromatolite, is at least 300 millions years old. These fossils are unique in their kind. The laminar structures are made by the biochemical activit...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
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