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Place of Origin: African
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Large openwork crest mounted upon a woven basketry cap. The large, square decorative panel bears a central reptilian or stylized crocodile depiction with alternating squared painted ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Primitive African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Modern Copper Straw Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
These modern copper straws are presented in a Lucite box decorated with a Rose Quartz Agate cabochon.
This unique and bespoke copper straw set is part of the Egg Designs Dawa luxury bar set collection and will be a great addition to any home cocktail bar...
Category
2010s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Copper, Brass
Bronze Alloy Staff Finial with Janiform Heads, Tiv People, Nigeria, Kunstkammer
Located in Leuven , BE
Top of a scepter sculptured in bronze alloy finial with two identical faces on both sides. Nice natural use patina. Base included in the price.
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Decorated Wooden Backrest Sculptured in One Piece
Located in Leuven , BE
These backrests were exclusively used by Dignitaries of the Mongo people in DRC. The diamond design on the seat can also be found on the Kuba tissues called "Velours du Kasai.".
Category
1940s Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Round Two Handle Basket - Esparto Grass
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Round Two Handle 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
$34 / item
1960s Kenyan Zebra Wooden Sculpture Wall Hanging Relief Whimsical Fluffy Horse
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful Mid-Century Kenyan Wall Hanging Sculpture of a Zebra. Good size and well done. Not signed.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,436 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculpture Vase by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture vase by Maria Lenskjold
Dimensions: H 27 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent p...
Category
2010s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$710 / item
Dan People, Ivory Coast, Female Figure "Lu Me"
Located in Leuven , BE
In Dan society, sculptures of women are prestigious objects that reflect positively both on their owners' and their subjects' reputations. Among the most costly of Dan expressive for...
Category
1930s Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Natural Blacknite Quartz Cluster Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural blacknite quartz cluster specimen with covelline and bornite from Ambositra, Madagascar.
Blacknite is a beautiful mineral of the goethite/hematite variety, displayin...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Contemporary Moroccan Mouth Blown Glass Jar - Moss Green
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Contemporary Moroccan Mouth Blown Glass Jar - Moss Green. Hand-made in Morocco.
The glass is mouth blown and available in an assortment of colours. Each jar comes with a heavy lid....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Model of Wagenia Fishing Installation on the Kongo River
Located in Leuven , BE
This is a tourist model of a Wagenia fishermen installation made out of wood, wire and small stones. The model stands on a wooden base; on the front you can read “Pecherie Wagenia” w...
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
Ethnic Design-Anthromorphic Figural Vessel in Blackened Terracotta
Located in Leuven , BE
This fine, round, dark grey vessel depicts a complete figure which is rare. It was made by the Mangbetu People. The Mangbetu ethnic group lives deep in the...
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Totem 1998
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rodney Alan Blumenfeld B.1953.
Totem
63 cm high
Earthenware clay, press moulded, with metalic oxides and matt glazes
South African B.1953. Rodney Alan Blumenfeld creates deeply textured, sensual and motif-laden ceramic forms. Each innovative and unique art piece strives to maintain a traditional tribal identity transposed into contemporary art,craft and design. Within each singular expression of creativity lies a precious reminder of ritual and custom, exuding presence of age-old mystery while spontaneously arousing vital powers of the imagination.
Training
Bachelor of Architecture – University Natal South Africa, 1980
Ceramic Science – Technikon, Durban, Natal, 1986
Awards
Judges Award – Ceramic Artists Association of W.A. Annual Exhibition – September 2009
City of Melville Art Awards – Highly Commended 2009 – WA
Longhouse Reserve – New York – USA
Klenot/Dekora – Palace of Culture, Prague – Czechoslovakia 2000
Art for Asia – Hong Kong – China 1997
Design Award National Ceramics Biennale 1996 – South Africa
1st Prize Corobrik Ceramic Expo – South Africa 1989
Private Collections
Bill Clinton – Former President USA
Nelson Mandela – Former President of South Africa
Tina Turner – Singer and song writer
Peter Gabriel...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$5,450
Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Cabinet Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and impressive collection of 3 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive medium neoclassical style plaster plinth.
Featuring a Celestite, tourmaline and Mad...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
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
Ceramic Zebra Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Zebra Jewelry Box
Hand Painted by Jabu Nene, Sculpted by Motsamai Sello
Love Art Ceramic, South Africa
The Zebra Jewelry Box is a stunning ceramic mas...
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
Introducing the stunning "Protea, Butterfly Jewelry Box," a captivating piece of ceramic art crafted in South Africa in 2024 by the talented duo Sb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Ceramic Pumpkin Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This charming ceramic jewelry box pumpkin is a handcrafted piece made in South Africa by the talented artists of Love Art Ceramics. No molds were used in its creation, highlighting t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Pumpkin Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Ceramic pumpkin handcrafted in South Africa by Love Art Ceramics. Two talented artists collaborated on this piece—one sculpted it, while the other painted it, and their names are f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Pumpkin Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful ceramic pumpkin sculpture, crafted and painted in South Africa by Love Art Ceramics, showcases the creativity of a talented group of artists. With its vibrant colors—w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Pumpkin Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely ceramic pumpkin jewelry box is a unique, one-of-a-kind piece handcrafted in South Africa by Love Art Ceramics. Made entirely by hand witho...
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
This unique hand made ceramic pumpkin by Love Art Ceramics in South Africa is a unique work of art, crafted entirely by hand without the use of molds. Created by two talented artist...
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
This handmade ceramic pumpkin from Love Art Ceramics in South Africa features a stunning giraffe skin pattern, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. Standing 4 inches tall and 4 inc...
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 featuring beautiful colors of green, white, and orange, all finished wi...
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
This pumpkin ceramic piece is done by Love Art Ceramics is a small group in south africa they make a lot of wonderful pieces this pumpkin is really nice on the bottom features the...
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
This stunning ceramic pumpkin, crafted by Love Art Ceramics in South Africa, is the result of collaboration between two skilled artists. Made entirely by hand, it showcases a vibrant...
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
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 gree...
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
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
Ceramic Pumpkin , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely ceramic pumpkin from Love Art Ceramics is a delightful addition to any home or office decor. Crafted by a talented group of artists in South Africa, this unique piece is ...
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
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
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
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
Sable Ceramic Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Sable Jewelry Box Hand Painted by Sabelo and Sculpted by Sbusiso
Discover the enchanting beauty of the Sable Jewelry Box, a remarkable piece of decorative art crafted by Love Art Cer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and fascinating collection of 3 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive medium neoclassical style plaster plinth.
Each impressive cabinet specimen, includ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Minerals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive and varied collection of 5 natural mineral specimens.
Each presented on exclusive custom display plinths, this set are a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens formed over millions of years, each with their own impressive colours, characteristics, and qualities.
Featuring in this striking collection is a vivid green amazonite, a brilliant cobalt displaying a lustre of various blues and purples and a charming aegirine and zircon.
An azurite and malachite specimen are also included; azurite is a soft, deep-blue copper mineral...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Do I Know How to Love? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Do I know how to love? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Limited Edition
Dimensions: D16 x W17 x H18 cm
Materials: Wood
Weight: 0.5 kg
Born in Johannesburg in 1991, sculptor Driaan Claassen first studied 3D animation before apprenticing with Otto du Plessis...
Category
2010s Post-Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$2,572 / item
Potion Bottle by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Potion bottle by Maria Lenskjold
Dimensions: H 24 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle; to investig...
Category
2010s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$658 / item
Large Natural Madagascan Green Fluorite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking large natural Madagascan green fluorite specimen sourced from an ex UK collection.
This fluorite specimen is of an impressive scale and unusual irregular shape with large...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Jaimal Odedra "Heart, " Extra Small Contemporary Urn, Bronze, Morocco, 2018
By Jaimal Odedra
Located in New York, NY
Signed: Jaimal Odedra
Each piece is modeled and cast by hand using a traditional Moroccan sand casting method.
"In creating these works, I was interested in exploring and enhan...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Hand Carved Glass Figure of a Semi-Seated Personage
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand carved glass figure of a semi-seated personage.
Category
Late 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
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
Handmade Tamegroute Vase 7 by Contemporary Orientalism
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade tamegroute vase 7 by Contemporary Orientalism
Dimensions: D 40 x H 60 cm
Materials: Pottery of tamegroute natural handmade.
Category
2010s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
You Can Lean on Me Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Located in Geneve, CH
You Can Lean on Me Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Limited Edition
Dimensions: D15 x W20 x H85 cm
Materials: Wood:Kiaat
Weight: 2.9 kg
Born in Johannesburg in 1991, sculptor Dria...
Category
2010s Post-Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$11,656 / item
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
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
Did I Do Enough? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Did I do enough? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Limited Edition
Dimensions: D30 x W40 x H70 cm
Materials: Wood: Kiaat
Weight: 4.9 kg
Born in Johannesburg in 1991, sculptor Driaa...
Category
2010s Post-Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$11,656 / item
Handmade Tamegroute Vase 8 by Contemporary Orientalism
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade Tamegroute Vase 8 by Contemporary Orientalism
Dimensions: D 40 x H 60 cm
Materials: Pottery of tamegroute natural handmade.
Category
2010s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Handmade Tamegroute Vase 6 by Contemporary Orientalism
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade Tamegroute Vase 6 by Contemporary Orientalism
Dimensions: D 38 x H 40 cm
Materials: Pottery of tamegroute natural handmade.
Category
2010s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Ceramic Egg Cup Guinea Fowl , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Guinea Fowl Egg Cup, meticulously crafted by Sbu and hand-sculpted by Saiza at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, captures the essence of African wildlife. Standing at 2 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Sunset Sculpture Vase by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Sunset Sculpture Vase by Maria Lenskjold
Dimensions: H 30 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consi...
Category
2010s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$1,316 / item
Set of 3 Xochicalco Bowl by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Xochicalco Bowl by Onora
Dimensions: Ø 23 cm
Materials: White stoneware
We are a Mexican brand dedicated to the creation of high end, hand crafted textiles and home acc...
Category
2010s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
$861 / set
Potion Bottle Green Vase by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Potion bottle green vase by Maria Lenskjold
Dimensions: H 23 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle; ...
Category
2010s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$579 / item
Handmade Tamegroute Vase 4 by Contemporary Orientalism
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade tamegroute vase 4 by Contemporary Orientalism
Dimensions: D 20 x H 25 cm
Materials: Pottery of tamegroute natural handmade.
Category
2010s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Set of 3 J D Candle Holders Timber by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 J D Candle Holders Timber by Nish Studio
Dimensions: D12 x H 79/ 98.7 /118 cm
Materials: Ash, Timber satined natural light, chocolate + grey
N I S H is a Cape Town based ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Selamawi Wall Vessel, Dot by TheUrbanative
Located in Geneve, CH
Selamawi wall vessel (Dot) by TheUrbanative
Dimensions: W17 x D14 x H26 cm
Material: Raw terracotta wall hung vesse with glazed nodule details. Vessel comes with steel plate wall h...
Category
2010s Post-Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$1,408 / item
Selamawi Ceramic Vessel by TheUrbanative
Located in Geneve, CH
Selamawi ceramic vessel by TheUrbanative
Dimensions: W 25 x D 10 x H 24 cm
Material: Raw Terracotta & Raffia
Dry flowers only.
Also available: Selamawi Ceramic Candelebra.
T...
Category
2010s Post-Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta, Raffia
$1,328 / item
Set of 2, Selamawi Candelabra & Vessel by TheUrbanative
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Selamawi candelabra & vessel by TheUrbanative
One of a Kind
Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 40 cm
Material: Terracotta: Raw & Raffia
TheUrbanative is a contemporary Sou...
Category
2010s Post-Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Raffia
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