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Place of Origin: African
Genuine Polished Malachite and Azurite Freeform (9.5 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Large Genuine Polished Rose Quartz Freeform '133 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
This massive, 133 pound, hand-polished, AAA-quality Rose Quartz freeform from Madagascar is incredibly crafted from one solid piece of Rose Quartz. This beautiful freeform is the foc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
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
Ceramic Aloe jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted with care and creativity, this one-of-a-kind aloe vera-shaped box is a delightful fusion of nature and art. Handmade with meticulous attention to detail, its gentle curves an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
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
1940s Brown and Ivory Hand-Crafted Moroccan Ceramic Vase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1940s Antique Brown and Ivory Hand-Crafted Moroccan Ceramic Vase.Very decorative chiseled small brown and ivory cor ceramic handcrafted by artisans in Fez Morocco.Hand-graved etched ceramic with ivory Arabic poetry calligraphy.Mouth opening is 5 in.Size: 10 inches height x 6.5 in diameter.Circa 1940s, Hand made in Fez Morocco.About Ceramic Islamic Art.
Islamic ceramic etched art is a form of ceramic artwork that invves intricate designs, calligraphy, and patterns etched or incised onto the surface of ceramic objects.
Ceramic Artwork: Ceramic art is the practice of creating objects, scptures, or vessels using clay and other natural materials, such as minerals and water. The process invves shaping the clay, either by hand or using a potter's wheel, and then firing it in a kiln at high temperatures to harden it. The firing process transforms the clay into a durable, non-porous material, making it suitable for functional and decorative purposes.
Islamic Ceramic Etched Art: In Islamic ceramics...
Category
20th Century Islamic African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Bronze sitting female statue, Kulango People, Ivory Coast
Located in Leuven , BE
This bronze statuette of striking modernity,in a minimalist and refined style is part of an eminently small corpus. The fluidity of the forms and the remarkable purity of the figurin...
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Classic Palm Leaf Basket
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Classic Palm Leaf Basket.
Woven for us on the western coast of Morocco using the distinct pale palm leaf tightly woven with simple handles.
Workshop Report:
Contemporary product w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
$38 / item
Ceramic Rhinos Plate, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
The Ceramic Rhino Plate, a stunning creation from Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a testament to the rich tradition of African artistry. Hand-sculpted by Victor Shabalala and int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Wiseman Ceramics, Leopard Big Five
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Leopard Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Wiseman Ndlovu. From the revered Big Five Col...
Category
2010s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Zebra Sculpture , Hand Made And Painted In South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Imvelo Natural Art presents a captivating ceramic Zebra sculpture from South Africa. Hand-sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Gabriel, this piece stands 9 inches high, 12 inches ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 c...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Beads, Burlap
Pair of Decorative Figures ScuIptures Ibeji Twin Figures, Yoruba people Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
A pair of female ‘ibeji’ twin figures of the Yoruba people. From south-west Nigeria . Both ‘ibeji figures’ wear a high plaited coiffure, coloured blue by m...
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
Vanadinite Crystal Cluster with Barite Matrix from Mibladen, Morocco
Located in New York, NY
From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco
An exceptional cluster of hexagonal crystals of bright red Vanadinites. This specimen has glassy luster with barite on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Polished Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (8.7 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 8.7 lb AAA quality Large Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area lined with dazzling druzy quartz crystals, as well as a polished back side, providing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Ceramic Panther Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Wiseman Ceramics, a renowned pottery studio in South Africa, presents a striking ceramic Black Panther sculpture, meticulously hand-sculpted by Thabo ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
African Namji Fertility Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Doted on like an actual child, this carved doll was once owned by a young girl among the Namji people of northwest Cameroon. Carted around by its owner wherever she went and lovingly...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
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
Decorative Dishes MASHMOUM White 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
Decorative Dishes MASHMOUM 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
Decorative Dishes KHOMSA 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
Genuine Polished Septarian Druzy Point from Madagascar '13 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
Ceramic Baby Bush Peanut Bowl , hand made in South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the vibrant ceramic Baby Bush peanut bowl, a unique creation from Imvelo Natural Art, South Africa. Hand-sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Elvis Mkhize, this striki...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Crinoid (Codiacrinus) on Matrix from Morocco (15.2 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Crinoids, also known as sea lilies, are members of the Echinodermata phylum along with starfish and sea urchins. This well preserved sea fossil is from Morocco. Crinoids have the app...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Cement, Other
Prestige and Tradition: The Mounted Ashetu Hat of the Bamum and Bamileke People
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with spiked braids, this prestigious custom mounted Ashetu hat embodies the cultural significance of the Bamum and Bamileke people of Cameroon, Central Africa, who revered th...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Tortoise Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Tortoise Jewelry Box
Hand-Painted by Jabu Nene, Sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase
Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024
Embracing the rich cultural tapestry of South Africa, the "Tortoise Je...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Buffalo And Monkey Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Senzo Duma Ceramics presents a striking ceramic Buffalo & Monkey sculpture, standing 9 inches tall with dimensions of 11 inches in length and 5 inches in width. Hand-painted by Mlu, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Polished Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (35 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 35 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
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
Ceramic Fish Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
The Fish Novelty Box by Love Art Ceramic is a charming testament to South Africa's vibrant artistic tradition. Hand-sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali and meticulously hand-painted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
$1,615
Ceramic Monkey Teapot , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
The Monkey Teapot by Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts is a captivating blend of artistry and African cultural symbolism. Hand-sculpted and hand-painted by Senzo Duma in South Africa, this tea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Ceramic Zebra And Monkey Teapot , hand made in South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Ceramic Zebra Teapot from Imvelo Natural Art, a remarkable fusion of artistry and cultural heritage from South Africa. Hand-sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Sn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Genuine Green Fluorite from Namibia (3 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Transparent green cubic fluorite crystals with slightly textured crystal faces that are composed of microscopic octahedral faces. The bright green color is very good for this classic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
FRAGMENT OF SARCOPHAGUS, Egypt, end of the New Kingdom to Late Period.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
FRAGMENT OF SARCOPHAGUS
Painted with the djed pillar topped with the atef crown.
This type of symbol was frequently painted on the bottoms of sarcophagus vats.
H. 79,5 cm
Egypt, end ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Bamana Tribe Style Post
Located in Chicago, IL
Bamana tribe art is known for masks, textiles and architectural elements. This Y-shaped post supported a heavy roof timber and acted as a welcoming symbol...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$5,200 Sale Price
54% Off
African Tribal Folk Art Basket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique African wooden storage crate, hand-carved African Tribal motifs on wood and leather woven bottom.
Interested Folk Art Tribal African handcrafted cr...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ceramic Lioness Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
The Lioness sculpture by Senzo Duma Ceramics, sculpted by Thabiso and hand-painted by Cindy in 2023, stands 6 inches high, 12 inches long, and 5 inches wide. Lions are iconic in Afri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Moorish Amber Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Embossed Metal Overlay
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
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
Ceramic Protea jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic protea box is a stunning testament to the artistry of South African craftsmanship. Handmade and painted with meticulous detail, it captures the beauty of the iconic prot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Moroccan Ceramic Plates Chiselled with Arabic Calligraphy Scripts Set of 2
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Moroccan dark brown with crackled lighter beige ceramic plates chiseled in with Arabic calligraphy writing in ivory on brown background.
These plates could be displayed on a ...
Category
20th Century Islamic African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gold on Quartz matrix from Guelmim-Oued Noun Region, Morocco
Located in New York, NY
from Aouint Ighoman, Assa-Zag Province, Guelmim-Oued Noun Region, Morocco
Well crystallized gold specimen with spinel-law twinning on all sides. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
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
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
Ethnic Design-Double Iron Bell with leftover of colourfull design;
Located in Leuven , BE
The 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
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
Ceramic Wild Dog Jug , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Senzo Duma Ceramics presents a stunning ceramic Wild Dog jug, standing 8 inches tall with dimensions of 4 inches in both length and width. Hand-sculpted by ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
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