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Place of Origin: African
Egyptian Alabaster Vase, Small
Located in New York, NY
An alabaster vase, hand-crafted in Luxor, Egypt. Two pieces, with a bottom opening at the base. It allows the piece to be used as a lamp or screen for low-intensity lights (professio...
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2010s Organic Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Egyptian Alabaster Vase, Small
Egyptian Alabaster Vase, Small
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Vintage Organic Modern Rare Thuya Wood Trinket Box
By R & Y Augousti, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and Minimalist trinket box. This rare beauty is a unique trinket box or decorative box that brings minimal shape with organic beauty. Constructed of Thuya wood that has bee...
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1970s Organic Modern Vintage African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts
Located in San Diego, CA
An impressive pair of hand-carved hardwood African busts, circa 1970s. The pair are made out of some type of exotic hardwood (zebra wood? very heavy a...
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Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage African Fish Casting
Located in New York, NY
Charming bronze fish from Africa circa 1960. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design.
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1950s Organic Modern Vintage African Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Meteorite Impact Desert Glass
Located in London, GB
Libyan Desert Glass Circa 29 Million y/o Height: 9.5 cm A beautiful, tactile piece of yellow glass, found between the high crested dunes of the Libyan De...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Vintage Egyptian Onyx Marble Alabaster Stone Vase
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This honey beige white late 20th-century vase embodies the rich tradition of stone craftsmanship dating back to ancient Egypt. Utilizing materials like onyx and alabaster, prized by ...
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1960s Egyptian Vintage African Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx, Alabaster

Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt
Located in Girona, Spain
Canopus Jar "Asmet", With certificate of authenticity. 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt. Good condition. Egyptian culture are "Canopus jars". These were vessels ...
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' sculpture 1950s This is a wonderful piece of modernist African art. It is a so called 'Makonde' sculpture. These unique pieces are crafted by t...
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Middle Eastern Egyptian Hebraique Revival Hand Etched Brass Pot Jardiniere
By Mamluke
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Middle Eastern 19th century large scale Jewish Egyptian finely hand etched brass memorial bowl decorated with medallions with Hebrew inscriptions, pyramids, sphinx, and human figures...
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19th Century Islamic Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

BrittleStar Fossil Specimen, 443 to 485 Million Years Old, Ordovician Period
Located in Warrenton, OR
BrittleStar Fossil Specimen, 443 to 485 Million Years Old, Ordovician Period This is a stunning starfish fossil specimen that will make a very nice display. The brittlestar is clearl...
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15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Hematite From Wessels Mine
Located in New York, NY
This striking large Hematite single crystal from the renowned Wessels Mine in Northern Cape, South Africa features sharply defined faces and a brilliantly reflective metallic luster ...
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2010s African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Carcharodontosaurus Tooth
Located in New York, NY
This genuine Carcharodontosaurus tooth is a prehistoric treasure from one of the most fearsome predators of the Cretaceous period. With its razor-sharp serrations and blade-like shap...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone

Set of 3 Wooden cups and bowls - Africa
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Set of 3 Wooden cups and bowls - Africa Wabi Sabi Style - Decoration - Brutalist Measures : Clear Wood (1)  : Ø20,5cm H:9cm  The highest (2) : Ø19cm H:25cm Dark wood (3) : Ø20cm H:1...
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20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Solid Teak Carved Hippopotamus Sculpture c.1960
Located in London, GB
A particularly nice example of a solid teak carved Hippopotamus sculpture C.1960. In excellent vintage condition commensurate of age.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Moorish Emerald Green Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Embossed Metal Overlay
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Emerald green painted glass perfume bottle or rose water sprinkler with raised embossed silvered metal floral design over 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...
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20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad. These rare currencies have a wonderfully minimalist anthropomorphic form, but were inspired...
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Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Azurite With Malachite
Located in New York, NY
This bold Azurite with Malachite specimen from Morocco features sparkling, deeply-pigmented royal blue azurite crystals spread across a matrix decorated with vivid green malachite bl...
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2010s African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

Antique Prestige Basket, Tanzania
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Prestige open top basket Sukuma People (?) Tanzania Circa 1900 Coiled and woven basketry, natural fibers and dye 8 x 6 1/2 inches (21 x 16.5 cm) Provenance: ex private collection U...
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Early 1900s Tribal Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Sterling Repoussé Melon Box, Style of Buccellati
By Mario Buccellati
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Sterling Repoussé Melon Box, Style of Buccellati  Lotus Series Hallmarks for Cairo, Egypt, Post-1946 This exceptional large-scale sterling rep...
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Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Genuine Hollardops Mesacristata Trilobite on Matrix (1.15 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Trilobites, an early arthropod relative of spiders, horseshoe crabs, and scorpions, preserved in this level of detail only occurred as a result of very sudden underwater landslides c...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement, Other

Prehistoric Ammonite Fossil or Natural Specimen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Prehistoric fossilized ammonite is likely from Madagascar and thousands of years old. This fossil is free standing and could be used as a unique design element as a natural specimen...
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15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Genuine Polished Malachite Bowl (1.4 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This Genuine Polished Malachite bowl is meticulously crafted and features intricate concentric growth patterns. Sourced from Zaire, it has no fill and boasts powerful balancing and m...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Benin African Art Tribal Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque
By People from Benin
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Striking and detailed bronze relief sculpture from Benin, now known as Nigeria, in Africa. This piece was modeled after ancient Benin bronzes, but is from the 20th Century. The intri...
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20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Brittle Star Fossil Plate
Located in New York, NY
This Moroccan fossil plate presents two exceptionally preserved brittle stars, their star-shaped bodies and radiating arms beautifully defined against the stone matrix. Dating as far...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century
By Senufo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A female fertility statue of West African Senufo (Mali, or Ivory Coast) origin in solid wood. Hand-carved from a single piece of Mango wood, this expr...
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Late 19th Century Primitive Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ebony

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...
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20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Marco Wicker Pedestal with Urn by Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Creel and Gow Wicker (Rattan) pedestal with Urn. Measures: 19.5" x 27.75" x 65.75" Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collect...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Ethnic Design-Collection of 22 Ceremonial Heads from the Grasslands in Cameroon.
Located in Leuven , BE
Worn by chiefs and other notables on ceremonial occasions, these beaded heads were highly symbolic power accoutrements and probably represent the heads of enemies taken in battle. Ol...
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Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Organic Material, Beads

White Alabaster Classic Shape Vase, Egypt, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Egyptian white alabaster vase. Classic shape. Hand carved, smoothed and polished. Part of a collection.
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21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Large Antique Carved Wood Male Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
Chi wara is a ritual headdress used by the Bambara people in Mali. Portrayed as both male or female figures Chi ware is associated with agriculture. This larg...
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Early 1900s Folk Art Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Songye Female Large Wood Kifwebe Mask with White, Black, Provenance, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved wood large female Songye Kifwebe mask with classic white lines, blackened ridge down crest of forehead, nose and mouth. Worn holes around back edge of mask from attachment of...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Moroccan Red and Gold Embossed Leather Padfolio
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Red and Gold Embossed Leather Padfolio. Vintage Red Rust Orange Leather 22k Gold Embossed Hand Painted Moroccan Book Cover Portfolio. This is a vintage handcrafted h...
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Mid-20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Malachite on Shattuckite with Quartz, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
Malachite on Shattuckite with Quartz Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia 7.1 cm tall x 6.5 cm wide Ex-collection Irv Brown Pictured; Cover, Mineralogical Record, ...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Small square malachite and marble chessboard
Located in Ixelles, BE
Small square malachite and marble chessboard. Dive into absolute opulence with our malachite and marble chess set, an undisputed symbol of luxury and refinement. Each piece, meticu...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite, Marble

Premier Quality Zebra Taxidermy Shoulder Mount on a Painted Antique Wood Column
Located in New York, NY
This taxidermy African Zebra Head is a truly impressive piece that captures the beauty and majesty of this iconic animal. Mounted on a white washed wooden rustic column pedestal, thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other African Decorative Objects

Materials

Fur, Wood

Antique Handcrafted Vintage Berber Kabyle Box Africa Algeria 1920
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Handcrafted Vintage Berber Kabyle Box. Handcrafted vintage North Africa. Algeria Berber Kabyle box crafted in nickel silver in traditional style of red and green enamels and ...
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Early 20th Century Islamic African Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Fossil Marine Mosasaur of The Cretaceous Period
Located in Scorton, GB
A wonderful example of a Cretaceous mosasaur. The original Halisaurus arambourgi mosasaur mandibles and vertebrae, measuring 2.9ft, include a well-preserved, near-complete skull, low...
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15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Premier Quality Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Burchell's Zebra
Located in New York, NY
Premier quality shoulder mount taxidermy Burchell's zebra, a southern subspecies of the plains zebra, from South Africa. This exquisite piece of art measures 37” x 16” x 30”, making it a rare and unique find for collectors and nature enthusiasts alike. The Burchell's zebra is named after the British explorer and naturalist William John Burchell and is also known as the bontequagga, Damaraland zebra, or Zululand zebra. This zebra specimen boasts distinctive brown and white stripes that are particularly wide, creating a striking contrast against its coat. Moreover, each individual's stripe pattern is unique, which acts as an identifying characteristic similar to fingerprints in human beings. This shoulder mount taxidermy specimen is an excellent representation of the natural beauty and diversity of Burchell's zebra, which inhabits open savannas, woodlands, and scrublands of southeastern Africa. This mount is not only visually appealing, but it also adds a touch of versatility to any living space. It can be easily mounted on a wall or as a table mount, making it an ideal focal point in a variety of settings. Whether it's displayed in a dinning room, office, living room or library this zebra mount...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Zebra Hide

Pair of Patinated Bronze Figurative Sculptures in the Style of Sydney Kumalo
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool pair of patinated bronze figurative sculptures in the style of renowned South African sculptor/ artist Sydney Kumalo, circa 1960s. The minim...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mantelliceras Fossil Ammonite On Steel Mount
By Modenature
Located in Scorton, GB
CONDITION REPORT Specimen: Mantelliceras Ammonite Provenance: Anti-Atlas Mountain Range, Agadir Region, Morocco, NWA Chronostratigraphy: Upper Cretaceous, ~135 Ma Specimen Dimension...
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15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone, Stainless Steel

Collection of 8 Mid 20th Century Ashanti Cast Brass Gold Weights
Located in Hudson, NY
This collection of weights from the Ashanti tribe was gathered in Ghana in the middle of the 20th century. The casting of brass or bronze has been a long-standing tradition of the Ashanti tribes in this region since the 17th century but comes from the longer tradition of the Akan peoples as far back as the 1400s and continues to this day. Through trade in gold dust theses, regins have been powerful and demanding locations creating rich artistic traditions. The production of gold weights...
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Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Mamluk Style Engraved and Punched Brass Jardinière Ottoman Syria or Egypt
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Mamluk style engraved and punched brass jardinière ottoman Syria or Egypt, early 20th century The deep tapering body with short undulating neck decorated with calligraphic insc...
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Early 20th Century Egyptian African Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Genuine Polished Malachite Stalactite Slice (322.9 grams)
Located in New York, NY
A fine and gorgeous Malachite Stalactite slice from Congo with rich, velvety bands of light and dark green and a magical chatoyance that morphs and gleams in the light as you move th...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Pair of 20th Century East African Grain Bowls with Handles
Located in Wainscott, NY
20th century East African grain bowls with handles pair (two pieces in set). From left to right A) 10.5" height x 10" diameter B) 8.5" height x 9" diameter.
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20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Sculpted Crocodile vase, Hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Handmade Ceramic – One of a Kind This extraordinary vase from Wiseman Ceramics is a celebration of power, symbolism, and South African artistry. Sculpted with dramatic flair, the pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Genuine Sericho Pallasite Meteorite Slab (2.45 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
In 2016, large masses of the Sericho pallasite meteorite were acquired from villagers in Isiolo County, Kenya, marking its formal discovery. The olivine crystals range in colour from...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Other, Iron

North-African Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah Oil Lamp Judaica Morocco 19th C.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
19th Century North-African Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah with original patina. Hanukkah Oil Lamp Judaica Jewish cast Metal Bronze Hanukkah Menorah with birds, lions and flowers. Cast b...
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Late 20th Century Islamic African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman Holder
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman box Holder. Large Berber tribal ethnic talisman pendant holder. In triangular shape, silver repousse talisman miniature case which would have stored select verses of the Koran Revelation considered to hold special protective powers. This would have originally been worn by someone to protect from the evil eye. The front has intricate, dense design., the back is plain, the box have been sealed and soldered to protect the scriptures. Large silver triangle pendant with hanging beads, embossed silver metal with geometrical relief and repousse. This beautiful antique ethnic piece could be worn as a piece of jewelry, pendant or pin broch, necklace, pendant. Silver Metal triangle shaped box with eleven hanging charms that will makes sounds to push away any bad spirit when moving. Great Islamic Folk Art, metal work, bold, beautiful and musical. The containers would have also held a miniature paper scroll containing a combination of prayers and Koranic verses. Material: German nickel silver. circa 1920s. Probably from North India, Kashmir, but similar to the North African Berber and Tuareg Jewelry...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Impressive and Seldom Nigerian Large Basket Garment and Cover
Located in Antwerp, BE
An impressive and seldom Nigerian large basket garment and cover, with dyed patterned band. Those baskets where used to preserve grains. Tall colorful handwoven lidded basket from ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Straw

Two-Spouted Terracotta Canari Vessel
Located in Washington, DC
Terracotta African Canari Vessel with Two Spouts Serpent Detail. Cote D’Ivoire, circa 1960.
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1960s Rustic Vintage African Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Benin Bronze Bell Sculpture Depicting an Oba
By People from Benin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An exquisite Benin bronze sculpture in shape of a bell depicting an Oba. Oba translates to "ruler" in the Yoruba and Bini languages of contempor...
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20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Moroccan Moorish Octagonal Metal and Glass Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Moorish clear glass lantern with intricate metal filigree. Octagonal shape, delicately handcrafted by artisans in Morocco. Bronze metal color finish. Could be used w...
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20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Massive Genuine Polished Rose Quartz Sphere
Located in New York, NY
This massive genuine polished Madagascan Rose Quartz sphere of 13" diameter and 153 lbs is a rare, museum quality specimen crafted from a single piece of light-pink hued Rose Quartz. Its glossy finish provides a dramatic presentation. This large sphere is a visually-striking ornament, ideal for elevating any interior design. Rose Quartz is the stone of unconditional love. One of the most important stones for Heart Chakra work, Rose Quartz opens the heart to all types of love - love of self, love of family, love of friends, romantic love. Because it is a type of quartz, Rose Quartz does have a high...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Abraham Chikumbirike Ironwood Carving of Female Bust
Located in Highland, IN
This exquisite bust by African artist Abraham Chikumbirike is carved from dense ironwood. The finely detailed likeness of a dignified woman is especially impressive due to the diffic...
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1980s Modern Vintage African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Green Malachite Stone Figurine Rhinoceros
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to brin...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

An Outstanding, Highly Important Fossilised Tree
Located in Scorton, GB
A masterpiece of nature that will transform your space into a sanctuary of palaeontological expression. This remarkable piece of natural history that began its journey millions of ye...
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15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture Set of 3 – Egg Designs, Africa
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Khada Totem Sculpture set is hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a collective of Zimbabwean artisans, who set their own prices, ensuring each piece is...
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2010s Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Genuine Green Fluorite from Namibia (5.1 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in New York, NY
From Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) A sculptural botryoidal formation of solid velvety green malachite from the famous copper m...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

A Bronzed Metal Canopic Jar, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Bronzed Metal Canopic Jar, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in Rome in 2007. Description: The bronze jar with a lid in the form of a humanoid...
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Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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