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Place of Origin: African
Benin ‘Nigeria’ Bronze Figural Offering Depicting Leopards and Tribesmen
By People from Benin
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Benin (Nigeria) bronze figural offering depicting leopards and tribesmen Offered for sale is a modern-day Benin (Nigeria) bronze figural offering depicting leopar...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Male Stone Figure "Nomoli" - Sierra Leone, Kissi, Tribal Art
Located in Bochum, NRW
A Kisii Nomoli carved stone figure, a male with his hands wrapped around his knees, on a base; from the Kissi people of Sierra Leone. Greyish brown patin...
Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Antique Moroccan Tea Caddy in Brass, 1900s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Late 19th or early 20th century Teacaddy in Hand engraved and embossed brass. Great rich patina that along with its details give it a certain charm. It has a hinged lid that works ju...
Category

Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

A pair of Tutsi Prestige baskets, Rwanda, mid 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Pair of Inkangara Prestige Baskets Rwanda or Burundi, Tutsi and Hutu peoples 20th century (1960s/1970s) Left H 13 ins (33 cm); D 7 ins (17.5 cm) Right H 13.5 ins (34...
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1960s Tribal Vintage African Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Gabon Punu Granary Door Panel on Custom Stand with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful Punu wooden door panel (one of the original pair) with the iconic carved female figure circa mid-20th century. These door panels were used for granary in Gabon. The door ...
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20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Labradorite, (yellow/blue/green/orange) mineral from Madagascar
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Labradorite is a great classical colorful decoration mineral, and one of the most famous from Madagascar. Scientifically, the phenomenon leading to it's color changing is called adu...
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2010s African Decorative Objects

Materials

Precious Stone

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...
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Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wool

Abstract Serpentine / Leopard Stone Sculpture by Shona artist Peter Chidzonga
By Peter Chidzonga
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking abstract stone sculpture from the late 1990s to early 2000s, created by Zimbabwean artist Peter Chidzonga, a prominent figure in the Shona Art Sculpture movement. This la...
Category

Early 2000s Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Serpentine

Massive Mid-Century Hand Carved Ebony Rhinoceros 30"
Located in New York, NY
Indulge your senses with the exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance of this stunning African Ebony Rhinoceros sculpture. Meticulously hand-carv...
Category

20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ebony

Large Moorish Glazed Ceramic Vase with Arabic Calligraphy Black Writing Fez
Located in North Hollywood, 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 called...
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20th Century Islamic African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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

Bugle Glass Candlestick - Purple & Amber
By Issy Granger
Located in Shaftesbury, GB
Inspired by the silhouettes of brass instruments, in particular, the bugle, our tallest candlestick in the collection, will add height and elegance to any table. In a rich blue and t...
Category

2010s Art Deco African Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head From the Chokwe Culture of Angola. A fine, old, much used comb with a glossy, glasslike patina...
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Early 20th Century Other African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

African Hand-Carved Wooden Ladder Sculpture 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved wooden ladder on a black square base originally used to to access multi story residences built in cliffs by the Dogon Tribe, Mali 20th century. This is a stunning accent ...
Category

20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Makonde Ujamma Life Sculpture Tanzania Mozambique
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For Your consideration is this wonderful hand carved Makonde Ujamma Life Sculpture from the Tanzania Mozambique region. The intricate details on this sculpture are truly amazin...
Category

20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Wild Dogs Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating "Wild Dog Sculpture," a stunning piece of ceramic decorative art crafted by the skilled artisans at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa. Sculpted by Motsamai Sello and hand-painted by Minenhle Nene, this exquisite sculpture measures 9 inches high, 9 inches long, and 5 inches wide, making it a striking focal point in any space. This sculpture beautifully captures the essence of the African wild dog...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Carved Twin figure Ibeji Yoruba People, Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
A finely carved significant Yoruba Male Ibeji figure with a tall headdress, expressive eyes, original bead belt and heavy wear and polish from native use. Areas of encrusted camwood ...
Category

20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Fossil Marine Fish Skull Brychaetus Muelleri
Located in Scorton, GB
A highly important and scientifically rare discovery of a wonderfully preserved bony fish skull that displays distinctive mandibles and fully articulated skeletal maxillary with elon...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Rhodochrosite from N'Chwaning Mine, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
From N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. Transparent deep-red scalenohedral rhodochrosite crystal wi...
Category

2010s African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Antique Moroccan Moorish Handcrafted Ceramic Bowl Dish from Fez
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique handcrafted large Moroccan Moorish polychrome decorative ceramic bowl from Fez. Bleu de Fez, very nice designs hand painted by artist in Fez. Antique ceramic handcrafted bowl...
Category

Early 20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Genuine Cluster Trilobite (Ptychopariida) Fossil on Matrix
Located in New York, NY
This incredible cluster of trilobites is found in it's original matrix and displays 4 complete or partial fossils throughout. This cluster comes with an acrylic stand so you can prop...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement, Other

Ceramic Leopard Urn Pair , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Leopard Urns The Pair of Leopard Urns is an extraordinary ceramic decorative art piece that captures the fierce beauty and elegance of South Africa's wildlife. Crafted by Lov...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Egyptian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Islamic Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, etched on all sides with Egyptian floral design. It consists of an inkwell and a pen...
Category

19th Century Moorish Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Moroccan Decorative Horse Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
- Hand built decorative horse sculpture - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - decorative motifs painted with a goat hair brush made by the potter to apply natu...
Category

2010s Folk Art African Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Wulfenite from Touissit Mine, Jerada Province, Oriental, Morocco
Located in New York, NY
From Touissit Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Jerada Province, Oriental, Morocco Large cluster of translucent yellow bladed wulfenite crystals over tan-colored matrix. The wulfenite cryst...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other

Coco-butts old
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Coco-butts mounted on a base (by the previous owners) dating from the 70s. Coconut, Lodoicea maldivica, is a fruit from the “sea coconut palm”. This is a species endemic to the Sey...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

An Ammonite Fossil
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A beautiful Ammonite Fossil, this extinct invertebrates marine animal lived 160 million years ago, beautiful patina and shine of the stone, beautiful array of colors, very decorative...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Vintage Railway Chronometer - Brass Jumbo Pocket Watch or Wall Clock
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Midcentury novelty Jumbo Pocket Watch or small Wall Clock. It is called Railway Chronometer. The case, crown and ring/crown guard is fashioned from b...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Egyptian Antique Bronze Seated Statue of Harpokrates
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An interesting and unusual Egyptian bronze seated figure portraying the youthful god Harpokrates (Horus the child). The figure sits unclothed with legs bent and both arms resting by his sides. His face is indistinctly molded with a wide nose and with a sidelock of hair. He wears a Pschent crown. The figure, which is removable, has a later carved and fitted oak throne. The figure has an all over black patina. The figure does have some antique age although may be an Egyptian revival piece and would benefit from further research. We are therefore offering this as a later example and priced accordingly. Harpokrates was one of the most popular deities in the Egyptian pantheon. He was the offspring...
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19th Century Egyptian Revival Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage African Bronze Rooster Figurine Ife Benin Nigeria Primitive Folk Art
By People from Benin
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking vintage bronze rooster sculpture is a fine example of African tribal artistry, originating from the cultural regions of Ife and Benin in Nigeria. Crafted with a primiti...
Category

1940s Primitive Vintage African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tutsi Beaded Prestige Staffs
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A group of six beaded wood Tutsi and Hutu ceremonial objects, the green striped one second from right is a knife, the others were used as staffs by elite members of the Tutsi and Hu...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Cotton, Glass, Beads, Wood

Rare 19th c. Antique Terracotta Water Urn with Iron Spout, Whitewashed Patina
Located in Clermont, FL
Antique 19th century water urn with faucet. Urn is a testament to the history and artistry of a bygone era. Made from terracotta material, displays decorative motifs, featuring a uni...
Category

19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Blue Velvet Lined Trinket Box
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Import 19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Trinket Box, Lined with Blue Velvet on Paw Feet. Ideal for jewellery or keepsakes or jus...
Category

Mid-19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

Large 18'' Ebony Wood African Families Tree Sculpture
Located in Brea, CA
Large ebony wood African families tree sculpture. Measure: 18".
Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #HJA
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old 8.75 x 7 x 2 in. / 22 x 18 x 5 cm Weight: 4 lbs 14 oz/ 2.065 kg Ammonites were cephalopods that resembled a s...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Other Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Precious Stone

Bugle Glass Candlestick - Blue & Teal
By Issy Granger
Located in Shaftesbury, GB
Inspired by the silhouettes of brass instruments, in particular, the bugle, our tallest candlestick in the collection, will add height and elegance to any table. In a rich blue and t...
Category

2010s Art Deco African Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Fossil Dinosaur Carcharodontosaurus Tooth
Located in Scorton, GB
An impressive 108mm (longest curvature) Carcharodontosaurus saharicus dinosaur tooth, known as the North African Tyrannosaurus rex for its formidable size. A noteworthy discovery fro...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Olokun Head, Kingdom of Ife, Western Nigeria Hand Carved Hardwood
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Fascinating detailed Olokun head from the Kingdom of Ife in Western Nigeria. Hand carved hardwood face with almond shaped eyes, neck creases and astounding facial incisions Circa 1...
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century, Berber Terra Cotta Pottery
Located in Brecht, BE
Lovely patina on this mid-19th century terra cotta berber vase/urn. Wonderful decorative object.
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
An African woman bust sculpture, meticulously hand-carved from the lustrous depths of ebony wood. This masterful creation pays homage to the rich heritage of African craftsmanship. The sculpture delicately unveils the intricate details of African women's accessories, each element a story etched in wood. Her elegance extends to the ornate adornments that frame her face—an ensemble of a triangle-shaped rhinestone and oversized earrings . A multi-layered necklace graces her neck, cascading down in layers that echo the timeless traditions of African jewelry...
Category

20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Syrian Style Mosaic Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box Backgammon Set
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning mosaic Backgammon set featuring a traditional Syrian style design and fine craftsmanship. Made in Morocco. The board/ box is made of various woods and inlays. A genuine wo...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut

Ammonite fossil : Kranaosphinctes. On custom steel claw stand
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
This ammonite specimen (species : kranaosphinctes) from Madagascar, cretaceous (-85 to -65 millions years before our era) displays a nice quality and color. Making it a nice fossil i...
Category

2010s African Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

African Mumuye Carved Wood Iagalagana Tutelary Figure on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A carved wood Iagalagana figure by the Mumuye Peoples of Nigeria. These figures served as guardians and were often made to ensure the personal protection of their individual owners a...
Category

Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

African Spear Currency on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon custom m...
Category

20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

Whole Ammonite Fossil with Crystals, Mineral Specimen Jurassic Cretaceous #T7G
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 7.5 × 5.5 × 1.25 in./ 19 × 14 × 3 cm Weight: 1 lb 9 oz/ 710 gm In this example, the complex patte...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Other Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Precious Stone

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

African Vase 1990s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Brass vase from Africa 1990s Great condition.
Category

1990s Egyptian African Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti Figure, c. 700-30 B.C.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti figure, belonging to the c. 700-30 B.C. It consists of a molded pottery having a green glazed surface. The figure is wearing a royal wi...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

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...
Category

2010s Organic Modern African Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Baule Standing Female Figure With Scarifications Hands Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Baule Standing Female Figure with finely carved raised scarifications, hands on side of stomach with long figures. From Ivory Coast, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polis...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Ceramic Bowl with Lid Tajine from Fez Polychrome
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan large ceramic decorative serving bowl tajine polychrome with leather, stones and metal overlay with conical overlay lid. The bottom is a circular ceramic bowl and the top of the tagine is distinctively shaped into a cone. Handcrafted and hand painted with Moorish designs by artisans in Fez Morocco. Great decorative Moroccan Folk ceramic...
Category

Mid-20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Nupe Carved Wood Stool With Openwork Geometric Design, Niger Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Well used and loved Nupe carved hardwood wood stool with four legs and central post, openwork geometric design, with stylized dancing animal or lizard forms. Large conical "leg" in ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Bone Inlaid Chest Box or Jewelry Casket
Located in Plainview, NY
Midcentury bone inlaid chest box or jewelry casket mesmerizing decorative patterns and extraordinary sculptural and design details provide this authe...
Category

Late 20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone

Large Hand Chased & Enameled Egyptomania Brass Jardinière/ Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Hand Chased & Enameled Egyptomania Brass Jardinière/ Planter Egypt, 1930s A magnificent Large Hand Chased & Enameled Egyptomania Brass Jardinière/Planter from Egypt, after the...
Category

20th Century Egyptian African Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Money Coin
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique money coin Each coin is unique and varies slightly in size and stain. Each coin features natural distressing. Sold individually.     
Category

15th Century and Earlier Minimalist Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Genuine Natural Spinosaurus Dinosaur Tooth
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Spinosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth. Spinosaurus (meaning "spine lizard") is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived in what now is North Africa, during the upper Albian to upper T...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Moorish Clear Glass Lantern, Octagonal Shape
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Moorish metal and clear glass lantern. Moroccan lantern in octagonal shape with rust color metal finish and clear glass. The top and bottom ...
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Mid-20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Large 8 Inch Ammonite Specimen Cut Polished and Mounted Fossil
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large 8 Inch Ammonite Specimen Cut Polished and Mounted Fossil - Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old An excellent quality split ammonite fossil. We hand pick...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Other Antique African Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

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