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Place of Origin: African
Africa, 2 Decorative Elements in Polychrome Wood, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Africa, 2 decorative elements in polychrome wood
around 1950.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Handmade Tamegroute Vase 3 by Contemporary Orientalism
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade Tamegroute vase 3 by Contemporary Orientalism.
Dimensions: D 23 x H 40 cm.
Materials: Pottery of tamegroute natural handmade.
Category
2010s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Handmade Tamegroute Vase 2 by Contemporary Orientalism
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade Tamegroute vase 2 by Contemporary Orientalism.
Dimensions: D 20 x H 46 cm.
Materials: Pottery of tamegroute natural handmade.
Category
2010s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
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
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial 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 ceremonial doll...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Twine
Jaimal Odedra, Athiya, Metal Dish, Morocco, 2016
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Blue Pottery Vase with Brass and Copper Inlay
By Amali
Located in London, London
Large blue pottery vase with brass and copper Inlay by Moroccan artist Amali, contemporary.
Please note that the price quoted is per vase.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Jaimal Odedra, Athiya, Metal Dish, Morocco, 2016
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Blacknite Quartz Cluster Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual blacknite quartz cluster specimen with covelline and bornite from Ambositra, Madagascar, presented on one of our museum-quality painted plaster bases. This striking and un...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Precious Stone
Early 20th Century North African Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
The hanging back-walled Hanukkah Lamp is made of brass and consists of a row of oil containers, a back and sides wall, and a hanger. A row of eight rectangular spouted oil containers is attached to the back and side walls. The pointed arch openwork back wall is flanked by two hand shaped (Hamsa) finials and is divided into two parts. The rectangular lower part is composed of a row of eight architectural arches in Islamic gate (Michreb) design. The triangular upper part bears a floral decoration. The side walls are composed of an Islamic arch...
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Collection of Polished Malachite Stones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of many Malachite stones, all polished.
Sizes and shapes all very and unique.
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
$6,200 / set
Pair of Polished Cut Ammonites with Crystalline Chambers
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of cut and polished ammonites with crystalline chambers originating from Madagascar.
Once living creatures, these ammonites have developed their flowing colours and patterns displayed in their chambers over millions of years of compression, transforming into striking gemstones.
Ammonites from Madagascar tend to be Triassic to Cretaceous in age, with several different species being available sporadically.
Ammonite/s, which have variable features including crystalline, sediment or calcified segments. These fossils have been well preserved for millions...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Rare Large Sculpture - Vessel Made of Hammered Metal
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Dating back to the 1970s, this rare sculptural vessel is crafted from hammered metal in the traditional style of southern Moroccan crafts. It exemplifies the intricate artistry and r...
Category
1970s Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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
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
African Antler
Located in Dallas, TX
These antlers display the swirl and texture of the Gazelle antler.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Antler
$372 / item
Jaimal Odedra, Athiya, Metal Dish, Morocco, 2016
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Natural Skeletal Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural skeletal malachite specimen originating from Madagascar. This unique specimen showcases a rich green colour with areas of darker shades.
This specimen has a striking...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Malachite Vase with Bronze Accent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Malachite vase with bronze detail.
Category
Late 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Natural Botryoidal Chrysocolla Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A naturally occurring blue-green botryoidal chrysocolla mineral specimen, originating from Kalukuluku in Congo and presented on one of our exclusive painted plaster display plinths. Defined by its vibrant colour, chrysocolla forms as crusts where copper minerals...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Post World War II South African Hebrew Inscribed Metal School Supply Box
Located in New York, NY
Metal school supply box sent by the South Africa Jewish Wars Appeal to the Wels displaced persons (DP) camp in Austria, 1947.
Painted blue and white with th...
Category
1940s Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Fulani Currency
Located in Dallas, TX
Nigerian currency crafted by the Fulani tribe. Outlawed in the 19th century by Colonel Phelps. The unusual forms and sizes of ethnographic currencies...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$1,656
19th Century Each Senufo Village Held a Massive Wood Carved Bed, Called Gbag
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century each Senufo village held a massive wood carved bed, called gbag.
COTE D'IVOIRE
Measures: 215 X 40 X 20 cm
Good condition.
Category
19th Century Modern Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A beautiful stylized antelope head used as headdress on ceremonial dances. Retains the old painting and patina over the carved wood. Traded by a professor working in Africa in the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Primitive African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Bronze Antique Couscous Pot from Morocco
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Antique bronze Couscous plate /bowl,
Morocco,1940,
beautiful warm and worn patina of the Bronze,
beaitiful and powerful decorative object.
Category
1940s Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Collection of Amethyst, Celestite & Limonite Quartz Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful collection of three large cabinet mineral specimens including amethyst, blue celestite and limonite quartz presented on our medium painted plaster bases. Together, these specimens form a vibrant collection for display, showcasing beautiful colours and shapes formed by nature over millions of years. More details on the individual specimens below:
A: Limonite Quartz plate...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Pair of Arabic Writings Framed in Modern Black Frames
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of Arabic framed frames.
Gorgeous and decorative pair of Arabic frames.
Dimension: W 39 x D 4 x H 44 cm
Please carefully look at...
Category
20th Century Islamic African Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Encapsulated Sculpture by Omar Chakil in Alabaster
By Omar Chakil
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
Of Egyptian/Lebanese roots, Omar Chakil developed the series, Volutes, made of unvarnished, untreated, raw Egyptian alabaster which he calls Pharaonic alab...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
$6,500 / item
Abstract Mali (Bamana) Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique abstract female Tchiwara sculpture from Mali (Bamana people ) circa 1930's. Beautifully hand-carved wood and mixed media.
Category
1930s Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Greco-Egyptian St. Ormolu Loutrophoros Vases
By Henry Cahieux and Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and very high quality pair of 19th Century Greco-Egyptian st. Loutrophoros ceremonial water vases in marble and ormolu, circa 1880. The vases ...
Category
19th Century Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Large, circa 1900, Lidded Moorish Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of rare, hand-thrown, hand painted, turn-of-the-century, lidded urns trimmed in silver. Each covered in abstracted, Arabic writing and embellished with Moorish stars.
Category
Early 1900s Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$21,000 / set
Terracotta Animal Head, Probably Ghana
Located in Leuven , BE
Terracotta animal head, probably Ghana.
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
A Brass Hanukkah Lamp , Morocco 19th century
Located in New York, NY
Hannukah lamp from Morocco made out of brass cast in the late 19th century.
The backplate for this menorah is built like the front of a structure with three doorways under three clo...
Category
Late 19th Century Baroque Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Figure of a Woman in Typical Costume of her Country Made of Metal
Located in Marbella, ES
Figure of a Woman in Typical Costume of her Country Made of Metal
Category
Late 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Nebula by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Nebula by Maria Lenskjold
Dimensions: H 33 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle; to investigate and interact with the common pic...
Category
2010s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$710 / item
Pair of Potion Bottle Vases by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of potion bottle vases by Maria Lenskjold
Dimensions:
H 26 cm
H 23 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consiste...
Category
2010s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$1,158 / set
Joy Is Found When Looking Inside Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Joy Is Found When Looking Inside Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Limited Edition
Dimensions: D34 x W34 x H34 cm
Materials: Wood:Kiaat
Weight: 2.5 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
Selamawi Wall Vessel, Blue by TheUrbanative
Located in Geneve, CH
Selamawi wall vessel, blue by TheUrbanative
Dimensions: W18 x D10 x H25 cm
Material: Glazed terracotta wall hing vessel.
Vessel comes with steel plate wall hanging bracket.
Als...
Category
2010s Post-Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$1,408 / item
Selamawi Wall Vessel, Comb by Theurbanative
Located in Geneve, CH
Selamawi wall vessel (Blue) by TheUrbanative
Dimensions: W 16 x D 7.5 x H 25 cm
Material: Wall hung raw terracotta ceramic with a comb detail. Vessel comes with steel plate wall ha...
Category
2010s Post-Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$1,408 / item
Selamawi Wall Vessel, Raffia by TheUrbanative
Located in Geneve, CH
Selamawi wall vessel (Raffia) by TheUrbanative
Dimensions: W18 x D7.5 x H26 cm
Material: Raw terracotta wall hung vessel, with glazed belly detail and long raffia fringe. Vessel co...
Category
2010s Post-Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$1,408 / item
J D Candle Holder Stainless Steel by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
J D Candle Holder Stainless Steel by Nish Studio
Dimensions: D13 x H 70 cm
Materials: polish stainless steel
N I S H is a Cape Town based Fashion and Furniture design studio. N I S...
Category
2010s Post-Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,740 / item
Large Cabinet Pyrite & Calcite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large cabinet pyrite and calcite specimen originating from Madagascar, displayed on one of our exclusive museum-quality painted plaster bases.
Na...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Pyrite
Devonian Crinoidea Lily Colony - Fossil Scyphocrinites Elegans Seabed Wall
Located in Scorton, GB
Condition Report: Devonian Crinoidea Colony - Scyphocrinites elegans
Identification
Taxonomy: Class Crinoidea; Genus Scyphocrinites; Species elegans
Geological Age: Late Devonian (...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
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