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Place of Origin: African
Ceramic Genet Cat Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted by the skilled hands of South African artisans, this ceramic Genet cat jewelry box is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Tutsi Milk Jug Vase
Located in Vancouver, BC
An authentic wood container used by the Tutsi people, a group of people residing near the African Great Lakes. Carved from a single piece of wood, this ...
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive African Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
$2,200
19th Century Copper & Iron Water Vessel, Algerian, c. 1890
Located in London, GB
A large, beautifully patinated late 19th century water pitcher or vessel, of dovetailed copper construction with forged iron handle. Indistinctly engraved ??? to the neck, meaning ‘u...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Iron
Vintage Boho Mother of Pearl Marquetry Boxes - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your home with the intricate artistry of the Middle East with this exquisite set of two vintage marquetry boxes. These pieces showcase the masterful "Sadaf" technique, where t...
Category
Late 20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Gold Color Large Alabaster Bowl, Egypt, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Egyptian large alabaster bowl.
Hand carved, shaped and polished.
Part of a collection.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
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
$8,704 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Moonlit Glow: Pair of Selenite Candle Votives 3”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
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
Ceramic Monkey Vase , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Hand-sculpted by George & Thabo and meticulously hand-painted by Riya at Wiseman Ceramics in South Africa, this ceramic Monkey vase stands 24 inches high, with dimensions of 12 inche...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
TOTEM 2 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic
Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia. Different ridges
are intended to evacuate the bad vibes from the fireplace
to the top hous...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Djerma Painted Water Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Djerma people of Niger are well-known for their gracefully shaped and delicately painted water containers. The surface paintings are applied after firing with all natural pigment...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Ceramic Lion Head Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the striking "Lion Head Jewelry Box," a captivating piece of ceramic decorative art crafted by the talented artisans at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa. Sculpted by Nath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Moroccan Red Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Embossed Metal Overlay
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish red painted glass perfume bottle or rose water sprinkler with raised embossed silvered metal floral design over red g...
Category
20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Middle Eastern Egyptian Inlaid Marquetry Decorative Platter
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Middle Eastern Moorish decorative plate inlaid with mosaic marquetry.
This beautiful wooden plate with elaborate mosaic marquetry inlay is from Cairo, Eg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Moroccan Pottery, 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Pottery in original condition, Morocco, 1920s
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
$1,600
African Vintage Wood Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
African vintage wood carving. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern aesthetic.
Category
Early 18th Century Organic Modern Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$490 Sale Price
44% Off
Wiseman Ceramics, Rhino Big Five
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Rhino Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Wiseman Ndlovu. Part of the prestigious Big...
Category
2010s Modern 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
Grand Tour terracotta bust of an Egyptian princess, 19th c
Located in Stockholm, SE
This striking small bust captures the timeless elegance of an Egyptian princess, inspired by the art and aesthetics of Tell-el-Amarna, a period known for its distinctive representati...
Category
Late 19th Century Grand Tour Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Decorative plate of around 60 trilobites from Morocco
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
This plate of natural real trilobites paradoxides sp. shows a nice density and aesthetic.
Found in Morocco, near Erfoud, the piece weights 30 kilograms.
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
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
A Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
A Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp made in Morocco, Circa 1900.
Moroccan Hanukkah Lamp decorated with columns and an authentic Star of David.
Openwork pierced backplate with numerous q...
Category
Early 1900s Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$4,000 Sale Price
38% Off
Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original handmade Kenyan Turkana leather and iron bound fighting shield which has been expertly mounted to a Gillows quality hardwood a...
Category
1880s Tribal Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$1,687 Sale Price
30% Off
Moorish Ceramic Lidded Urn with Arabic Calligraphy Lettrism Black Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Moroccan glazed ceramic urn with lid from Fez.
Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy writing.
This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic...
Category
20th Century Islamic African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carved Aftican Wood Sculpture from Togo
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, carved wood sculpture representing the human figure from Togo, Africa.
A large, dramatic piece for a tribal art collection and creating a rare, unique and special presence.
Category
19th Century Primitive Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Primitive 19th Century Set Of Moroccan Terracotta Vessels
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Beautifully primitive set of three black pots in a long dish. The thick clay terracotta pots are made with an oxide finish, providing a textured blackened surface with hints of red t...
Category
19th Century Primitive Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Ceramic Cheetah Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted with precision by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, this ceramic Cheetah jewelry box is a tribute to African wildlife. Standing 5 inches high, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopia TOTEM 1 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
TOTEM 1 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic
Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia. Different ridges
are intended to evacuate the bad vibes from the fireplace
to the top h...
Category
19th Century Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Ceramic Hyena Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Hyena Jewelry Box
Hand-Painted by Jabu Nene, Sculpted by Unknown
Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2023
The Hyena Jewelry Box is a striking piece of ceramic art that captures the esse...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Giraffe Head Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Giraffe Head Jewelry Box
Hand Painted by Winnie Mchunu and Sculpted by Sfiso
The Giraffe Head Jewelry Box is a stunning example of handcrafted ceramic art from Love Art Ceramic in S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Giraffe Candelstick
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Decorative art in cast bronze - Bronze candlestick featuring a giraffe and acacia tree. Similar candlesticks in different sizes & motifs on request. Cost on application. Can also be ...
Category
2010s Expressionist African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Zebra EggCup , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Zebra Eggcup Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Sabelo Khoza
Discover the charm of this delightful zebra eggcup, a striking ceramic piece crafted by the talented artists Zi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Three heads Fang reliquary, 20th c
Located in Lisboa, PT
Fang reliquary with three heads, eyes inlaid with bone pellets and copper nails. Equatorial Guinea, XXth c.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Monkey Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic monkey box is a unique and whimsical creation handcrafted in South Africa. Its clever design features a removable lid that forms half of the mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Impressive Set of 6 Malachite Vases, Congo, 1960's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking set of six malachite vases from the Congo, crafted in the 1960s. These vases showcase the captivating, natural beauty of malachite, with rich, vibrant green hues and intri...
Category
1960s Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
$24,000 / set
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably century
Very decorative. Comes from a Berlin private collection.
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Nupe Gourd Water Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the natural world, nupe ceramicists fired this water vessel in the shape of a gourd. The vessel's varied textures and colors come from its utilitarian design. The paralle...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Huge jasper : kambaba / orbicular. Hexagon obelisk form, polished
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
This mineral, jasper from Kabamba, in Africa, Madagascar, called "kambaba jasper" or "orbicular jasper" due to the round shapes when you cut and polish it, is exceptional by it's siz...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Nigerian Nupe Storage Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were known as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this storage vessel, received detailed attenti...
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
1940s Brown and Ivory Hand-Crafted Moroccan Ceramic Vase
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
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
20th Century Mango Baskets from Cameroon Set of Three
Located in Wainscott, NY
Set of three 20th century Mango baskets from Cameroon. The gorgeous color of the reed is due to the mangos dying the fiber resulting in this special golden shade.
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed
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
Pair of African terracotta and pearl heads
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of African terracotta and pearl heads
Wear consistent with age and use
African Art - Ethnic decoration
Measures : Head :16cmx13cm H:18cm
Socle : H:33cm & 43cm
Category
Late 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Ceramic Leaves Mug , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
The hand-sculpted Leaves mug by Senzo Duma Ceramics in South Africa embodies a fusion of artistry and cultural symbolism. Crafted from ceramic, it stands 4 inches tall, measures 5 in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Tribal iron currency sculpture
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A fine example of a early 20th century iron currency from the Afo tribe in Nigeria. Also called a hoe currency the abstract shape refers to the blade of a hoe as to symbolise the con...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Ceramic Tiger Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Tiger Jewelry Box: Hand-Painted by Winnie Mchunu and Sculpted by Sbusiso & Motsamayi
The Tiger Jewelry Box is a remarkable piece of ceramic art that bea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Fish Coin Dish , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Fish Coin Dish
Hand Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba
From Love Art Ceramic, South Africa (2024)
Dive into the charm of the Fish Coin Dish, a delightful piece of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Ceramic Elephant Vase , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Elephant Vase
The Elephant Vase is an extraordinary piece of ceramic decorative art that beautifully embodies the spirit of South Africa’s wildlife. Craf...
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
Ceramic Pumpkin , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Love Art Ceramics, a talented group of African artists, has created this lovely pumpkin, a one-of-a-kind piece crafted and painted entirely by hand by two artists. Featuring a beauti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Rhino Vase , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Rhino Vase Hand-Painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and Sculpted by Motsamai Sello
The Rhino Vase, a magnificent creation from Love Art Ceramic, stands as a striking testament to Sout...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Moroccan Ceramic Plates Chiselled with Arabic Calligraphy Scripts Set of 2
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
African Tribal Folk Art Basket
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
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
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
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