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Place of Origin: African
Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tutsi Ceremonial dance shield.
Rwanda-Burundi
Second quarter, 20th century.
Wood, natural pigment
Measures: 20” long x 7 1/4” wide x 4” deep (50.5 x 1...
Category
1940s Tribal Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Mende Women's Helmet Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This helmet mask created by the Mende people of Sierra Leone was made for the women of their tribe to wear while dancing. Commissioned by women for their ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Selenite Logs 'Set of 6'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Set of 6 "selenite logs" or ruler selenite. Selenite logs are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
$3,100 / set
Small Malachite Ashtray Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rare Tiger's Eye Stone Style Ashtray South Africa Circa 1955 Caramel Color
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
$255 Sale Price
20% Off
Moorish Clear Glass Lantern, Octagonal Shape
Located in Moreno Valley, 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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$450 / item
Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand.
A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space!
Dimensions: (approx)
Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep;
Mask only: 15" Tall;
7 lbs total
Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas.
Excellent Condition:
Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example
Primitive Arts Of Africa:
Among the Suku of the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks plays crucial role in protecting boys during initiation, the vulnerable period between boyhood and manhood. The power contained in Hemba masks...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Early 20th Century African Statuette
Located in Dallas, TX
This Statuette origins from Benin in Africa, circa 1900.
Beautiful small details.
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Fossilized Turtle Skull II
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully preserved 95+ million year old fossilized turtle skull from the Kem Kem fossil formation in Morocco, exhibiting outstanding anatomical detail. The bone structure remain...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
1980s Arabic Style Dagger Made with Hard Stones
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Arabic style Dagger made with hard stones.
Category
Late 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Sculpture in Wood from Africa, Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color, circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is a bust of a woman, with it's traditional air cut. This is in wood, in a black color, and has been made in africa in the 1960,s.
Category
1960s Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$426 Sale Price
20% Off
Genuine Polished Malachite Stalactite Slice (450 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 4"W x 3.5"D x 3"H. Coll piece! #3899
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mid-Century Modern Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Petrified Wood
Rather Large 20th Century Hausa Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
Generously scaled and quietly commanding, this late 20th-century Hausa basket was hand-coiled and woven from palm fronds using time-honored techniques passed down through generations...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Dioptase From Namibia
Located in New York, NY
This Dioptase cluster from the legendary Tsumeb Mine in Namibia showcases a dazzling array of saturated emerald-green crystals with exceptional luster and clarity. The sharply termin...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$2,900
Rugged Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage rugged petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 4.75"W x 3.75"D x 3.5"H. Cool...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mid-Century Modern Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Petrified Wood
Early Round Wood Yela M'Bole Mask DRC Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid century danced light wood round mask from the Yela or M'bole people, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Finely carved mask with carved raised eyes and diagonal scarif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Small round chess board in malachite and marble
Located in Ixelles, BE
Small round chess board in malachite and marble.
Immerse yourself in absolute opulence with our malachite and marble chess set, an undisputed symbol of luxury and refinement.
Each...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Marble
Azurite with Malachite From Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Complex intersection cluster of Azurite crystals with areas altered to green malachite pseudomorph after azurite. The cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Malachite
Genuine Polished Malachite Stalactite Slice (1.6 lbs)
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Hand Carved brutalist Decorative Etsa Totem Sculpture Large
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable African alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair tra...
Category
2010s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Early 20th century, Carved Wooden Beer Vessel, Lozi, Zambia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Lozi Wooden Beer Vessel
Lozi people, Zambia
Early 20th century
Carved wood, pigment
H: 16.5 in x W: 11 in x D: 12 in :: 42 cm x 28 cm x 30.5 cm
An eleg...
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,200 Sale Price
40% Off
Genuine Polished Malachite Elephant Carving (9 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully detailed elephant carving is masterfully hand-carved from a single, solid piece of malachite that was sourced from Zaire. Polished to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Moroccan Antique Pottery Small Jar/Before 19th Century/Excavated Earthenware
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique Moroccan pottery jar that belonged to a Japanese pottery collector.
Unglazed pottery also exists in Morocco.
This was pro...
Category
19th Century Other Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Lelapa Hand Carved and Cast Solid Brass Decorative TOTEM Sculpture Set
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our TOTEM sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, th...
Category
2010s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
Moroccan Glass Vase - Blue
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Moroccan Glass Vase – Blue
Moroccan Glass Vase – Blue. Hand-made in Morocco. The glass is mouth blown and available in an assortment of colours. Approx...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$31 / item
Vintage Hand-crafted Basket with Cowrie Shells
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Vintage Hand-crafted Basket with Cowrie Shells.
Leather sides and base.
Hand-sewn shells to leather basket.
Bottom 7".
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Shell
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
African Bracelet Made Into A Dish
Located in Tampa, FL
A silver and brass bracelet made into a dish or a glass holder. African, early 19th century.
Category
Early 1900s Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Brass
Genuine Libyan Desert Glass (143 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Libyan Desert Glass is a substance found in areas in the eastern Sahara, in the deserts of eastern Libya and western Egypt. Fragments of desert glass can be found over areas of tens ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Makonde Carved Figure
Located in London, GB
A fascinating large hand carved Shetani figure from the Makonde people of Tanzania. Named 'Daudi' which roughly translates to 'beloved'. The Shetani carved figures represent good spi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Primitive African Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
$1,764
Pair of 20" Benin Bronze Jaguar Cubs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Brass Jaguar Cubs
6ʺW × 32ʺD × 20ʺH
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$960 Sale Price / set
81% Off
Dan Prestige Wood Spoon with Legs, Ivory Coast, West Africa on custom base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Dan carved wood prestige spoon or ladle, from the Dan people of Ivory Coast, West Africa. Spoons like this were used by the most prominent woman in the village as a sign of her powe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Kumu Wood Mask Orange/Faded White Quadrant or Maniema Region DRC Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid century danced light wood mask from the Kumu or Maniema region, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa with face divided into four opposing quadrants with orange and trace...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Elephant Candlestick in cast bronze with Verdigris patina
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Unique and handmade functional art in cast bronze. Handcrafted two-arm candelabra in cast bronze, featuring small sculpted motifs of an elephant and acacia tree in a verdigris patin...
Category
2010s Rustic African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Brown Jar Made of local Clay, Handcrafted handbuilt handfired by Moroccan Potter
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt brown jar
- Made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings.
- Made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Aïcha.
Approximate mea...
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts African Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
$180 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Antique Moroccan Berber Brass Flask 1920s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Discover a timeless treasure with this Antique Islamic Arabic Powder Flask—a true masterpiece from 1920s Morocco.
Handcrafted with meticulous artistry, this exquisite piece combines ...
Category
Early 20th Century Islamic African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Zuri - Young Woman, Bronze Abstract Nude
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Zuri, which is beautiful in Swahili, is a Bronze African Abstract Nude and marks a significant moment in my creative evolution—an expansion from sculpting wildlife into exploring the human form. Initially, my art was inspired by Africa’s magnificent wildlife, but over time, the graceful silhouettes of tribal warriors and women—often glimpsed through the blistering summer haze—began to captivate me in a new way. There was something profoundly moving about their presence—dignified, resilient, and quietly powerful. That vision led me to explore the human spirit in bronze. Zuri is an abstract interpretation of that essence: rooted in strength, shaped by grace, and elevated by simplicity. Through her, I seek to honour not just form, but feeling. Bronze sculpture in a rich traditional patina with hints of Verdigris...
Category
2010s Expressionist African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
$3,462
"Leaflollipop' Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture, by Astrid Dahl, 2022
By Astrid Dahl
Located in London, England
A unique, hand-made organic sculpture expressing abstract broad, curling and intertwined leaves. The hand-formed white earthenware body, fired, sanded, and waxed, results in a silky surface that adds a tactile delight to the the visual impact. South African sculptor...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vanadinite on Barite, Mibladen, Midelt Cercle, Midelt Prov., Morocco
Located in New York, NY
VANADINITE ON BARITE
Mibladen, Aït Oufella Caïdat, Midelt Cercle, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
12.7 cm tall x 14 cm wide
The Drâa-Tafilalet Region of Morocco, best...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Large Antique 19th Century Moroccan Polychrome Footed Ceramic Bowl from Fez
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite 19th-century Moroccan ceramic bowl from Fez showcases traditional craftsmanship with its vibrant polychrome decoration. The bowl features an intricate geometric and floral design rendered in shades of deep blue, green, and yellow, characteristic of Fez pottery...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Vintage Wood Giraffe Sculpture, c. 1930-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
A charming vintage wooden giraffe. Hand-carved from hardwood (tropical wood) with brown and black painted surface.
From Africa, c. 50-100 years...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Moroso Jardin Suspendu Outdoor Basket Set by Concetta Giannangeli
By Concetta Giannangeli, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Indoor/outdoor baskets made using woven threads normally used for fishing nets, the designs are all different and original, like their names. Handwoven,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Late 19th Century Bronze Jewel Casket Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century bronze jewel casket box, Egyptian. A Grand Tour souvenir. A Pharoh drives his chariot across the larger panels. End panels are opposing sphinxes. Unmarked. 3.25" x ...
Category
Late 19th Century Egyptian Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Moroccan Square Tole and Clear Glass Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Small handcrafted Moroccan clear glass lantern adorned with open metal work Moorish filigree design.
Hurricane tole candle lamp with open metal work d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A compatible pair of superbly crafted African busts in an extraordinary exotic hardwood. Nzambu East African sculptures, hand carved, solid and heavy depicting the busts of two tribe...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
African Madonna and Child Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture by Makengo B, Congo
By Par Makengo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Signed African Madonna and Child – Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture by Makengo B, Congo, circa 1950
A powerful hand-carved wooden sculpture from Congo, signed “Par Makengo B”, dating to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ceramic succulent Plant With Bird Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Succulent, Bird Jewelry Box
Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene & Sculpted by Motsamai Sello
Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024
The Succulent, Bird Jewelry B...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vessel 01 in Natural Smooth Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspir...
Category
2010s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Crinoid Fossil from Morocco
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully preserved Crinoid fossil showcases intricate arm structures radiating from a compact calyx, all naturally embedded in sandstone matrix. With distinct detail and orga...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Khadim Diop Bronze Sculptures African Ethnic Art Statue Musician Vintage Modern
Located in London, GB
Khadim Diop, the Senegalese artist renowned for his bronze sculptures that adorn many private collections worldwide, has crafted two captivating and expressive pieces that showcase his mastery of the medium, a rare find in the market outside Africa!
The first sculpture portrays a dynamic figure playing the Djembe drum...
Category
2010s Brutalist African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,357 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antique Moroccan Ceramic Candlestick from Fez with Silver Filigree
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fabulous handcrafted antique Moroccan blue and white ceramic candle holder in Moorish style.
Adorned with fine filigree silver nickel wo...
Category
Early 20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga Serpent Sculptures on Custom Iron Stands
Located in Miami, FL
Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga serpent sculptures on Custom Iron Stands
Offered for sale is a pair of outstanding Western African (Guinea) Baga society carved and painted wood serpent...
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique Moroccan Ceramic Footed Vase from Fez with Silver Filigree
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Moroccan ceramic footed vase from Fez.
Moorish style handcrafted vase adorned with fine filigree silver nickel work, with two handles...
Category
Late 19th Century Moorish Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Leopard Cookie Jar , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Wiseman Ceramics presents a stunning ceramic Leopards cookie jar, meticulously hand-painted by Virginia and skillfully hand-sculpted by George & Thabo. Standing 9 inches tall with di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Small Carved Wood 'Luba' Statue, Congo
Located in Washington, DC
Hand-Carved Wood 'Luba' Fertility Statue. Democratic Republic of the Congo, circa 1970.
Category
1970s Tribal Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Dioptase, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
Dioptase, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene region, Namibia
Measures: 8.5 cm tall x 7 cm wide
Dioptase, once believed to be emerald when first encountered, is amongst the most vividly colored species. Large gem...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Vintage Moroccan Amboyna Burl Wood Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
A richly figured vintage Moroccan wooden box crafted circa 1900, showcasing the natural splendor of amboyna burl. This refined box features a seamless grain pattern with mesmerizing ...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Burl, Amboyna
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wool
$1,267 Sale Price
35% Off
Large Moorish Moroccan Blue and White Ceramic Footed Lidded Jar from Fez
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large antique Moroccan blue and white ceramic urn with lid from Fez.
Moorish style handcrafted lidded jar adorned with fine filigree silver nickel work
Antique Hispano Moresque desig...
Category
Late 19th Century Moorish Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metallic Thread
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