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Place of Origin: African
Azurite and Malachite from Ahouli Mines, Midelt Province, Morocco
Located in New York, NY
From Ahouli Mines, Aouli, 7 km northeast of Mibladen, Zeida-Aouli-Mibladen belt, Midelt Province, Morocco
Rich specimen of bright-blue lustrous azurite crystals on powdery green mal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood. Headrests held great value to North Western nomadic pastoral tribes of Kenya as they have ...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Genuine Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix from Morocco (390 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
Polished Polychrome Freeform from Madagascar (7.6 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
Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix - 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 dark red Vanadinites with glassy luster...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
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
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 Monkey Urn , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Monkey Urn
Hand-Painted by Jabh, Sculpted by Sfiso & Motsamay
Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2023
The Monkey Urn is a captivating piece of ceramic art that celebrates the playful s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
African Lidded Vessel, Congo
Located in New York, NY
The Shi peoples are agriculturalists living on the shores of Lake Kivu in D.R. Congo. Artistically they are best known for their distinctively carved cups and pitchers...
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Lion Vase Double Handle , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating "Lion Vase," a stunning piece of ceramic decorative art created by the talented artists from Love Art Ceramic in South Africa. Sculpted by Motsamai Sello ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Bissau-Ginean Ox Initiation Mask, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
After oxen were introduced to Guinea Bissau by Portuguese sailors in the 15th century, its strength, aggression, and nobility quickly became integrated i...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
Huge Genuine Polished Ocean Jasper Egg from Madagascar '48 Lbs'
Located in New York, NY
This massive, top-quality polished Ocean Jasper egg from Madagascar, showcases a captivating pattern of blue, red, orange and green hues. This beautiful piece comes with an large acr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
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
1960s Hand-Made African Tabletop Hut with Shells and Beading
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Hand-Made African Tabletop Hut with Cowry or cowrie Shells, blue and cream Beading, fur, and fabric.
Category
1960s Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Fur, Shell, Fabric, Beads
Two heads Fang reliquary, 20th c
Located in Lisboa, PT
Fang janiform reliquary head, stylized headdress with two drooping locks, pierced base of the neck with triple braided necklace wicker. Gabon, 20th c.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Genuine Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix from Morocco (410.7 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
Ceramic Tiger Sculpture , Hand Made And Painted In South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Imvelo Natural Art presents a striking ceramic Tiger sculpture from South Africa. Sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Sbusiso, this piece measures 6 inches high, 11 inches long, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 luster...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Genuine Polished Peach Moonstone Freeform from Madagascar (6.8 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
AAA quality, polished Peach Moonstone freeform from Madagascar. Composed of potassium aluminum silicate feldspar, this variety of Moonstone has typically tan-brown to light peach/pin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Barite on Geothite From Jebel Ouichane, Beni Bou Ifrour, Nador, Morocco
Located in New York, NY
From Jebel Ouichane, Beni Bou Ifrour, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco
Lustrous transparent blue-gray bladed barite crystals in intersecting aggregates of subparallel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Leopard Ceramic Peanut Bowl, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Cheetah Peanut Bowl Hand Painted by Sabelo Nene and Sculpted by Motsamai Sello
Celebrate the wild elegance of South Africa with the enchanting Cheetah Peanut Bowl, a striking piece from Love Art Ceramic. This delightful bowl, hand-painted by the talented Sabelo Nene and sculpted by Motsamai Sello, features a beautifully detailed cheetah alongside its playful cub and two charming monkeys, showcasing the rich biodiversity of the region.
Measuring 5 cm high, 4 cm long, and 4 cm wide, this ceramic bowl is not only a functional vessel for peanuts but also a vibrant work of art that captures the essence of the African savanna. The cheetah, renowned for its speed and grace, embodies the spirit of the wild, while the inclusion of its cub and the mischievous monkeys adds a whimsical touch, reflecting the interconnectedness of wildlife in their natural habitat.
The bowl is adorned with intricate hand-painted details, featuring a palette inspired by the rich colors of the African landscape. The warm earthy tones and vivid accents bring the scene to life, inviting joy and warmth into your home. Perfect for serving snacks at gatherings or as a decorative piece on a shelf or table, this unique bowl serves as a conversation starter, sparking discussions about the beauty of nature and the artistry of South African ceramics...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Conichalcite with Quartz from Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Scintillating formation of spherical aggregates of quartz with translucent green conichalcite microcrystals.
1.2 grams,...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Tamagroute Green Set Of Bowls - Four Large Bowls
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Contemporary Tamagroute Green Set Of Bowls - Four Large Bowls.
Tamegroute is a small Moroccan village simply known for it's rich traditional ceramics. The clay is cut by hand from ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Giraffe Iron Sculpture, with Use of Tools and Other Objects C20
Located in Coimbra, PT
Giraffe by José Jerónimo single piece of art
Iron sculpture with use of tools and other objects
Signed
Measures: 81 x 41 x 15 cm.
Private collection.
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
Polished Polychrome Freeform from Madagascar '21.6 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
AAA-quality Polychrome Jasper palm stone Freeform. This beautiful specimen has multi-colored veins of Chalcedony from Madagascar. Beautiful multi-colored rock that usually exhibits a circular, eye-shaped, or figurative pattern. This freeform makes a perfect home decor gift item.
Polychrome Jasper is a crystal of exuberance, physical energy, vitality, and vibrancy. This is a stone of Fire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles while sleeping, Ethiopian women would traditionally rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and con...
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Pink Flamingo coin dish, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Celebrate the elegance and vibrant spirit of the African flamingo with this hand-sculpted Flamingo Coin Dish from Love Art Ceramics. A true one-of-a-kind piece, this dish was skillfu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Genuine Polished Septarian Druzy Point from Madagascar, '11.5 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
Beautifully Aged Vintage Tamegroute Pitcher / Vase C1920s
Located in London, GB
Original Tamegroute eathernware pitcher with vivid iconic deep green glaze specific to this small town on the edge of the Sahara. This version showing the qualities of earlier pieces...
Category
1920s Tribal Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Hand-Carved Malachite Monkey
Located in New York, NY
This hand-carved Malachite monkey sculpture combines natural mineral beauty with refined artistry, making it a captivating decorative accent. Carved from a single piece of genuine Ma...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Handcrafted Malachite Pyramid
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Handcrafted Malachite Pyramid
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
19th Century Carved African Bone Tool from Cameroon
Located in Wainscott, NY
Old primitive small bone carved tool from
Cameroon
Beautiful and delicate Objet d' Art.
Category
19th Century Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone
Hand-Carved Malachite Elephant
Located in New York, NY
This striking hand-carved Malachite elephant exemplifies both geological beauty and artistic craftsmanship. Carved from a solid piece of genuine Malachite, the sculpture reveals the ...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Beaded Ndebele Fertility 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 is a fertility doll...
Category
20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Dogon Ladder , Mali 1950s
Located in London, GB
A good Dogon ladder with exceptional patination. These ladders, carved from tree trunks, were traditionally used to access granaries raised on stilts to protect the contents from unw...
Category
1950s Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
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
Hand-Carved Malachite Elephant
Located in New York, NY
This hand-carved Malachite elephant showcases the stone’s vibrant green hues and complex banded patterns. Every angle reveals malachite's natural artistry: deep emerald tones flow in...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Khabia Freckles Terracotta Jar Made of Clay, Handcrafted by the Potter Raja
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 Raja.
Approximate measurements: 8...
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts African Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
Moroccan Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
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
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
African Incised Copper Currency Anklet, c. 1900
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
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Ancient Stone Statue, West Africa possibly Sierra Leone
Located in Leuven , BE
These sculptures are considered manifestations of their deceased ancestors and are placed in ancestor shrines.
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Solid Dark Medium Cup
Located in Paris, FR
Cup ebony dark medium hand carved,
polished and waxed varnished in solid
ebony wood. Exceptional and unique piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,614
Nupe Incised Water Vessel
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this water vessel, received detailed attention. The vessel's varied texture...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Halloween pumpkin small 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
Rare 1970s Bosigo Studio Tall Pinched Pottery Vase – Lesotho, South Africa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare and visually striking Tall Pinched Bosigo Studio Art Pottery Vase, crafted in the c.1970s during the era of Peter Hayes' involvement in the Kingdom of Lesotho, South Africa. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Bronze of a Mythical Lion Beast
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
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
Abstract Serpentine / Leopard Stone Sculpture by Shona artist Peter Chidzonga
By Peter Chidzonga
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking abstract stone sculpture from the late 1990s to early 2000s, created by Zimbabwean artist Peter Chidzonga, a prominent figure in the Shona Art Sculpture movement.
This la...
Category
Early 2000s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Serpentine
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 Minimalist African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
An Unusually Large 19th Century Topoke Tribe Currency Sword
Located in Hudson, NY
This currency sword, like most African trade currency items, was used as a way to transfer wealth for the purpose of buying land or animals but is most ...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Large Moroccan Ceramic Vase from Fez with Blue Calligraphy Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the Bura tribe's burial ritual. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Moroccan Amber Glass Perfume Bottle with Moorish Silvered Metal Overlay
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Amber Glass Perfume Bottle with Moorish Silvered Metal Overlay – Rose Water Sprinkler
An exquisite Moorish amber glass perfume bottle, also known as a rose water sprinkler, ...
Category
20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Stone Sculptue by R.Mteki
By R. Mteki
Located in Water Mill, NY
Stylized sculpture by R.Mteki.
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Ceramic Buffalo And Genet Cat Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
The Buffalo & genet cat jewelry box from Senzo Duma Ceramics is a testament to South African artistry. Hand-sculpted by Thabiso and hand-painted by Nqoh,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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