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Moroccan Tamegroute Ceramic Vase Sculpture This vintage handcrafted green enamel
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Moroccan Tamegroute Ceramic Vase Sculpture
This vintage handcrafted green enameled vase is a mere sculpture from Southern Moroccan village of Tamegrou...
Category
Late 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Carved Wood Cone from Ethiopia, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A single piece of solid mango wood, hand carved into a standing cone, circa 1960. Use it as door stoppers, or in a group for an eye-catching accent in any rustic or eclectic decor, i...
Category
1960s Tribal Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$200 Sale Price
50% Off
Ceramic Pumpkin , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning ceramic pumpkin, crafted by Love Art Ceramics in South Africa, showcases the talents of two skilled artists. Made entirely by hand, it features a vibrant finish in yell...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century African Clay Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
20th century large African clay vessel.
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
South African Collectible Design White Ceramic Table Lamp Flux 3 by Jan Ernst
By Jan Ernst de Wet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary designer specializing in functional art and spatial design using clay as his main medium. The work is driven by his fascination with natural structur...
Category
2010s Minimalist African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
$1,858 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
Handmade Tamegroute Vase 5 by Contemporary Orientalism
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade Tamegroute vase 5 by Contemporary Orientalism.
Dimensions: D 20 x H 48 cm.
Materials: Pottery of tamegroute natural handmade.
Category
2010s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Ceramic Waterlilies Plant Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Water Lily Dragonfly Jewelry Box
Hand-Painted by Sabelo Nene, Sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase
Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024
Introducing the Water...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
African Mali Cast Bronze Figural Helmet on Stand, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
African Mali cast bronze figural helmet on stand, 20th century
Offered for sale is a mid-20th century African lost wax cast bronze figural helmet o...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Guineafowl Dish , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Guineafowl Coin Dish
The Guineafowl Coin Dish is a charming ceramic decorative art piece that beautifully showcases the talent of South African artisans. Designed in 2023 by Love Art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Dishes KHOMSA
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 LAKRAYA
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
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
Terracotta Amphora
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique Moroccan terracotta amphora , simply for water in the desert.
I have also some others.
O/2782/9.
Category
Mid-20th Century Primitive African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Medium Low Carry Basket - Esparto Grass
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Medium Low Carry Basket - Esparto Grass.
Woven for us on the western coast of Morocco using the distinct coarse vegetable grass Esparto.
Workshop Report:
Contemporary product wove...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Grasscloth
$41 / item
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
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
Pair of Didactical dancing Dolls Songye People - DR Congo
Located in Leuven , BE
Two Songye dolls, reductions of the ritual costume of the masked dancers, painted wooden head and body covered with animal skin, feathers and braided fibers.
Private collection Brus...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Fabric
"Embrace" Luba Headrest Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
The Luba people of Zaire believed that ancestors visited them through dreams. This belief led to elaborately worked headrests, known as "seats of dreams." Such headrests were used to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Decorative Dishes HKAYET 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 LAKRAYA 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
Ceramic Protea Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Protea, Beetle Jewelry Box
Hand-Painted by Jabu Nene, Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba
Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024
Embodying the vibrant essence of South Africa, the "Protea, Beet...
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
Porcupine Ceramic Egg Cup , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Porcupine Eggcup
Hand Painted by Slie and Sculpted by Sfiso
The Porcupine Eggcup is a delightful piece of ceramic art handcrafted by the talented duo Slie and Sfiso at Love Art Cera...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Ceramic Elephant Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Elephant jewelry box, crafted by Swelihle Khanyeza and hand-sculpted by an unnamed artisan at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, stands as ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ethno Design Mbole People, DRC, Chief Scepters Collection Made of Palmtree Leaf
Located in Leuven , BE
The Sceptres are made of the Midrib of Palm tree leaves. They were uses by the members of the Lilwaa Secret Society of the Mbole Tribe that live in the ...
Category
1920s Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Organic Material
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
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 Aloe Vera Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the enchanting "Aloe, Snail Jewelry Box," a stunning piece of ceramic decorative art from South Africa, created by the talented duo of Motsam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Kudu Ornament , hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautifully crafted ceramic Kudu ornament, made by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a lovely tribute to one of Africa's most majestic antelopes. Though specific dimensions ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Baga a-Bamp Bird Headdress with Canoe
Located in Chicago, IL
This graceful sculpture of a long-necked bird is a headdress known as "a-Bamp," worn during ritual masquerades of Baga adolescents in Guinea. With strong themes of defiance, these ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ethno Design early 20th Century, Drc, Selection of Three Bark Cloth Beaters
Located in Leuven , BE
Three old and well used bark cloth beater made out of a wooden shaft with a cross-hatched blackened tip which is lashed into position by a strip of cane. These grooved wooden beater were tools used to pound and soften tree bark, for the processing of bark cloth used as clothing. This tool has many different variations that are seen in indigenous cultures worldwide, yet all for a similar purpose. They vary in size, shapes, and materials. They are carved with parallel striations. Some bark beaters...
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
African Antique Currency On Stand
Located in London, GB
A beautiful curved bronze patina'd African currency piece on a stand.
This currency from Yoruba, Nigeria is now a stunning decorative ornament or collectors item.
Often referred t...
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Malachite Vase with Bronze Accent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Malachite vase with bronze detail.
Category
Late 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Estate Moroccan Stained Yellow Glass Perfume / Cologne Bottle Silver Filigree
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Silver Plate Filigree Golden Yellow Glass Morrocan Perfume Bottle. Beautifully done with Exquisite...
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Paint
$175 Sale Price
30% Off
Ceramic Zebra Head Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Zebra Head Jewelry Box Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Sfiso
Introducing the captivating Zebra Head Jewelry Box, a stunning ceramic piece brought to life by the talented...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Micro Mosaic Pen Holder
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Micro mosaic Moorish pen holder: simply beautiful ! Elegant sitting on Your desk.
It must not remain near heat sources because the mosaic could be damag...
Category
Late 20th Century Aesthetic Movement African Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
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
Zela Caryatide Stool held by a Female sculpture covered with with scarifications
Located in Leuven , BE
The stool represented here is a typical Caryatide stool of the Zela people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The stool is carved out of wood and is held up by a kneeling woman cov...
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
South African Collectible Design White Ceramic Table Lamp Flux 2 by Jan Ernst
By Jan Ernst de Wet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary designer specializing in functional art and spatial design using clay as his main medium. The work is driven by his fascination with natural structur...
Category
2010s Minimalist African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
$1,858 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Leopard Vase , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the striking Leopard Vase by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a true masterpiece of African craftsmanship, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Africa.
Crafted with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic large Lion Sculpture, hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
Created in 2023 by Imvelo Natural Art in South Africa, this majestic lion sculpture is a powerful representation of African wildlife and craftsmanship. Sculpted by Teboho Ndlovu, the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Tiger Box, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic tiger box from Love Art Ceramic is not just a piece of art; it's a symbol of strength, beauty, and craftsmanship. Handmade by talented artisans Sbusiso and Minenhle Nene...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Hippo Tray , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Hippo Tray Hand Painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and Sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali
Immerse yourself in the vibrant artistry of South Africa with the Hippo Tray, a stunning ce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
African Art Vase
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
African art vase, wood, 20th century.
Measures: H: 29 cm, D: 17 cm.
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$774
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 Bordeaux
The raffia splint is covered with cloth and colour...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Beads
Ceramic Pumpkin Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
A beautiful piece! The combination of glossy white and green colors, along with the unique design of a pumpkin with a removable lid, adds a charming touch. It’s great to hear about ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Ceramic Pumpkin , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This charming ceramic pumpkin, crafted by Love Art Ceramics, is a delightful example of artistry from a small group of African artists in South Africa. Made entirely by hand in 2024,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Old Wooden Decorative Bamana Storage Room Lock
Located in Leuven , BE
An old classic Bamana lock , decorated with engraved lines, representing antilope horns ,legs bent appearing at the bottom and a beautiful dark patina a...
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Beetle Candle Holders , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Beetle Candlesticks Hand Painted by Sabelo Nene and Sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase
Embrace the enchanting spirit of South African artistry with the exquisite Beetle Candlesticks, a stunn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Central African Wooden Vessel Adorned with Figures Carved Along Sides
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Central African carved wood vessel from the mid-20th century. This vintage vessel from Central Africa is created from a single piece of hallowed t...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Benin Iron Striker Bell
Located in Culver City, CA
An elegant Benin Iron Striker Bell with a double spiral finial on the top, and a lovely bell-shaped body. This is an extremely fine example of the African blacksmiths artistry. Kingd...
Category
Late 19th Century Tribal Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$1,500
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 Elephant Peanut Bowl , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Elephant Peanut Bowl
Hand-Painted by Swelihle Khanyeza, Sculpted by Motsamai Sello
Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024
Introducing the Elephant Peanut Bowl, a delightful ceramic cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Leopard Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
The "Leopard Head Jewelry Box," crafted by South African artists Jabu Nene and Sfiso Mvelase of Love Art Ceramic, is a stunning piece that beautifully blends functionality with artis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century East African Carved Headrest, Ethiopia (Kambatta People)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Showing a crescent shaped headrest braced by flattened 'V' shaped supports rising from a cupped base, decorated overall with hand carved linear motifs and exhibiting an old rubbed su...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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