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Place of Origin: African
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
Huge Genuine Polished Kambaba Jasper Sphere (48 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Huge, AAA-quality Kambaba Jasper sphere on Acrylic Display Stand. This beautiful piece is hand polished from a solid piece of Kambaba Jasper. This piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Opal
Located in New York, NY
Opal
Tsehay Mewcha, Wegeltena, Delanta Woreda, South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Measures: 14.4 cm tall x 11 cm wide
Precious opals are a hydrated amorphous form of silica (amorphous meaning a non-crystallized solid), unlike crystalline forms of silica, which are classed as minerals. Australia is the locality most associated with precious opal. The precious opals of Ethiopia were only discovered recently in 2008.
Opals are formed over thousands of years when rain frees spherical silica particles from sandstone. These microscopic particles spread deep into underground cavities and are then compressed into a closely-packed interlaced structure. When miners bring them forth from the earth to the surface, sunlight travels through this microstructure creating the dazzling kaleidoscope of flashing rainbow colors that we see here.
This opal may be unique. The colors are like no other we have seen from Ethiopia. There are several names given to opal (Black Opal, Boulder Opal, Fire opal, etc.). This piece begins an entirely new genre - Candy Opal.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Opal
$265,000
Two-Spouted Terracotta Canari Vessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Terracotta African Canari Vessel with Two Spouts Serpent Detail. Cote D’Ivoire, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Rustic Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Large Brown Color Genuine Decorative Shell 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Brown Color Genuine Decorative Shell 20th Century
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Ruler Selenite with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Baroque Pearls on Lucite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Ruler Selenite with an 18th century Italian gold leaf fragment and natural forming baroque pearls on a lucite base. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. This mineral is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spar.
The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece and the period shows that the Italian fragment is originally 18th century.
Interi transforms Italian artifacts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Vintage Folk Art Style Wood Mask
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional artistically hand carved wood mask hand painted made of single piece of wood and was made for decorative purpose. Very intriguing and...
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Dioptase with Shattuckite and Adamite
Located in New York, NY
This striking specimen from the Democratic Republic of Congo presents a superb multi-mineral association rarely encountered in the mineral world. Sharp, glassy emerald-green Dioptase...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Rare Tiger's Eye Stone Style Ashtray South Africa Circa 1955 Caramel Color
By Luigi Cervone
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
Stone, Marble
Antique Letter Opener in Ebony Africa Early 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Letter Opener in Ebony Africa, Early 20th Century.
Beautiful and hand made letter opener in solid ebony, made in Africa in the beginning of the 20th century. Depicting a sty...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ebony
Large Vintage Draa Valley Berber / Amazigh Moroccan Terracotta Butter Jar
Located in Marrakech, MA
This large terracotta oil jar, originating from the Draa Valley region of Morocco.
Historically used for the long-term storage of olive oil and other liquids, this vessel reflects ...
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Modern Etched Brass Coaster Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
These modern brass coasters are etched with a snakeskin animal pattern and are presented in a Lucite box decorated with a Rose Quartz Agate cabochon.
This unique and bespoke coaster set is part of the Egg Designs Dawa luxury bar set collection and will be a great addition to any home cocktail...
Category
2010s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Large Genuine Polished Ocean Jasper Freeform '98.9 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality, huge hand-polished freeform specimen, made from a solid piece of natural Madagascan Ocean Jasper. This large piece has an amazing pattern with beautiful hues of green...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Pair of West African Baga Nimba Carved Fertility Mask Sculptures
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of imposing West African Baga Nimba fertility shoulder mask sculptures or statues carved from teak. The headdresses depict busts of women on fo...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
Large Fierce Dan Guere We Mask Hair Tusks Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing col.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large fierce Dan Guere or We mask from the Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing collection.
Strong mask with open tubular eyes, projecting carved wood tusks, open mouth with teeth, and att...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Genuine Natural Pre Historic Basilousaurus Whale Tooth
Located in New York, NY
This well preserved tooth is 40 to 34 million years old from the Late Eocene Period. Basilosaurus was first thought to be a reptile but was later identified as a genus of ancient cet...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Early Danced Black Wood Mask From the Guro Peoples Ivory Coast Bird on top
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Danced Black Wood Mask From the Guro Peoples Ivory Coast Bird on top. Finely carved mask with carved open eyes, and pointed nose and slightly smiling mouth.
It is in good co...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Egyptian Black Marble Sphinx Mantel Clock
Located in Queens, NY
Egyptian-style (19/20th Century) black marble mantel clock with sphinx top (Not working)
Category
19th Century Moorish Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Genuine Natural Carcharodontosaurus Dinosaur Tooth in Display Box
Located in New York, NY
This authentic Carcharodontosaurus tooth represents a remarkable specimen from the Tegana Formation of North Africa, dating back approximately 65 million years to the Cretaceous peri...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
African Benin Bronze Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
African Benin Bronze Sculpture, Africa, circa mid 20th Century. Beautiful casting with wonderful attention to detail. Solid, heavyweight...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Large Genuine Polished Rose Quartz Freeform '102 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
This massive, 102 pound, hand-polished, AAA-quality Rose Quartz freeform from Madagascar is incredibly crafted from one solid piece of Rose Quartz. This beautiful freeform is the foc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Rare Green Fluorite, U.V Reactive, from Madagascar.
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
These specimen of green Fluorites from Madagascar are becoming rarer and rarer with time.
This one presented here is a great one by it's size and quality (23 cm wide, 3,7kg).
It's a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Precious Stone
Malachite and Chrysocolla From Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in New York, NY
Malachite and Chrysocolla from Kolwezi, Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire).
Large polished free form botryoidal specim...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Kuba African Anthropomorphic Double Head Palm Wine Cup
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and exceptionally carved Central African tribal anthropomorphic wooden double head palm wine cup originating from the Kuba Kingdom and dating from the 20th century.
The K...
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Unglazed Tamegrout Earthenware Vase: Applied Relief Detail
Located in Marrakech, MA
A vintage example of unglazed Tamegrout pottery from the Draa Valley. Unlike the region's well-known green glazed ware, this vessel presents the raw earthenware surface, fired in tra...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
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
Hand Etched Egyptian Brass Vessel Jardiniere, 19th Century
By Mamluke
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Middle Eastern Egyptian hand etched polished brass vessel.
Could be used as a vase or Jardiniere, indoor or outdoor.
Arabic Mameluke revival style brass vessel with figural scenes and pyramid architectural and geometric designs hand-hammered on metal polished vessel.
Etched with figures of the Pharaoh and scenes from the ancient pharaonic period.
Great decorative collector antique Middle Eastern Egyptian Islamic metalwork folk art object brass bowl hand crafted by artisans.
Hand made in Egypt, 19th Century.
Category
Late 19th Century Islamic Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Moroccan Blue & White Ceramic Footed Vase from Fez with Silver Filigree
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Moroccan blue and white ceramic footed vase from Fez.
Moorish style handcrafted vase adorned with fine filigree silver nickel work, with two handles.
Antique Hispano Moresq...
Category
1890s Moorish Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Genuine Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix from Morocco (202.9 grams)
Located in New York, NY
From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco An exceptional world-class cluster of hexagonal brick-red Vanadinite crystals with glassy luster on limonite matrix. These ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
A modelled pale turquoise glazed Ushabti, Ex Sotheby's
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A finely modelled pale turquoise glazed Ushabti, Circa 26th Dynasty 664-525BC
Provenance: Sotheby’s London Lot 76 14/12/1981 for 725.00 Pounds sterling as part of a group lot.
Dime...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
$1,900 Sale Price
50% Off
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Zebra Hide
Pair of Tamberma Shields on Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of wonderfully sculptural early 20th century handwoven wicker shields from the Tamberma people of Togo, mounted on custom steel stands.
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
Malachite with Chrysocolla – 14 lb
Located in New York, NY
This impressive malachite and chrysocolla specimen from the Democratic Republic of Congo displays a breathtaking fusion of vibrant green malachite with striking turquoise-blue chryso...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
17.5" Vintage Patinated Bronze Goat Sculp[ture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This bronze sculpture of a Goat has a beautiful Green patina.
It was made in North Africa.
Probably dates the 40's.
Its has really nice detail.
Category
Mid-20th Century Primitive African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
1970s Large Hammered Copper Wall Sculpture of a Dancing African Warrior
By Kalumba Tshung Manu Gabriel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Monumental mid-century hammered copper wall panel depicting a dancing African warrior with spear and shield, in the style of Gabriel Kalumba Tshung-Manu. Richly patinated surface wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box 19th Century Brown Color Powder Box
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Superb old African box with hand-carving & carrying chain on the top. Carved on all sides. Authentic ceremonial divided box with hand wrought iron hinges l...
Category
19th Century Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Kota Reliquary Figure Sculpture Mahongwe People Gabon
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is an African wooden and metal sculptural work called Boho na bwete from Northern part of Gabon made by Mahongwe people. Boho na bwete means Face of Ancestors in local language and the statue represents the deceased family members in an abstract way and was used as a reliquary figure fixed on top of the basket that contains the bundles of the ancestor's bones and remains, serving as a public shrine for worshipping. The style of the Kota figure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Vintage 27" Tanzanian Ironwood Family Tree Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Piece is very primitive. Its a mid to early 20th century piece.
Its carved from ironwood and depicts a family tree of a family from
Tanzania. The carving is very detailed.
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Modernist "Ashanti "Bronze Water Buffalo Sculptures
Located in Denton, TX
Hard to come by pair of African Ashanti water buffalo, each one is different than the other. Nice patina
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
A Bamana Wrought Iron Equestrian Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This character filled A Bamana Wrought Iron Equestrian Sculpture originates from Mali during the latter half of the 20th Century. Features a rectilinear black base on which four curv...
Category
20th Century Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tribal Bronze Cache-sexe, Vere People, Cameroon/Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal Bronze Cache-sexe, Vere People, Cameroon/Nigeria
Bronze alloy
4.5 (11.4 cm) to 2.25 (6.7 cm) inches high
Late 19th century
A set of bronze spikes forms this cache-sexe from t...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Rare Gabon Mask From Tsogho Peoples with Character, Central Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early and rare mask from Gabon, Central Africa, created by the Tsogho peoples. Powerful large mask with carved open eyes, and black painted eyes above, below heavy carved eyebrows. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Toguna Sculpture in Burnt Oak on Metal Base by Dogon People, Mali
Located in New York, NY
This captivating mid-century Toguna sculpture, crafted by the Dogon people of Mali, reflects the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of West Africa. Carved from burnt oak,...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Terracotta Amphora
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique Moroccan terracotta amphora , simply for water in the desert.
I have also some others.
O/2782/9.
Category
Mid-20th Century Primitive African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of 20th Century Mbole Currency Pieces on Custom Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural of the Mbole people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with this exquisite pair of 20th-century Mbole copper currency cuffs. Mounted on cus...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Small Antique Hippopotamus Figure, African, Soapstone, Hand Carved, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique hippopotamus figure. An African, hand-carved soapstone animal, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Adorable and j...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Unique Ceramic Kingfisher and Monkey sculpture hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Kingfisher monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Victor Hand sculpted by Matrinah.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This...
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
Wooden Hand Carved Tropical Fruit Basket 20 Pieces
Located in Den Haag, NL
Fantastic fruit basket. All kind off beautiful hand carved tropical fruit.
In all kind off different woods. All together in a Teak wood bowl.
Very goo...
Category
1980s Folk Art Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
$916 Sale Price / set
33% Off
Moroccan Fabric Bound Box With Brass Mounts
Located in Stamford, CT
Moroccan box covered with a striped textile, with wonderful brass mounts on the corners and sides, and a beautifully decorated brass clasp. Great little 'treasure chest' or decorativ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other African Decorative Objects
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Moroccan Glazed Decorated Pottery Lidded Jars
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Bulbous shaped pottery lidded vessels tapering to the base. Decorated with blue and turquoise bands with scrolled vines and long stemmed flowers in yellow, white and brown. With comp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Yoruba Nigeria African Red Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria.
This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in ivory, red and black colors with faces bird...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Zebra Sculpture , Hand Made And Painted In South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Imvelo Natural Art presents a captivating ceramic Zebra sculpture from South Africa. Hand-sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Gabriel, this piece stands 9 inches high, 12 inches ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa
By People from Benin
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT!
BENIN OBA
19TH CENTURY BRONZE
WARRIOR SCULPTURE!
SUPERB EXAMPLE OF OBA METALWORK!
DIMENSIONS: APPROXIMATELY 13" TALL
CIRCA 1860-1900
Offered is a rare 19th cen...
Category
Late 19th Century Tribal Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 Sale Price
36% Off
Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar (8 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar consists of a distinct pattern of "orbs" on a striking striped background. It produces a calming effect, clearing away nega...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Sculpted Tiger Vase, Hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Handmade Ceramic – One of a Kind
Senzo Duma Ceramics is part of a modern movement in South African ceramic art that blends realism with stylized, often whimsical forms. The studio is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Alabaster Classic Shaped Vase, Egypt, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Egyptian alabaster vase.
Classic shape.
Hand carved, smoothed and polished.
Part of a collection.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Moss Agate Bowl 7.5"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful large, all natural, moss agate bowl, 4.5 lb in weight, of ovoid form with natural, rounded edge. Spectacular swirls and "mosses" evoke one's memory of nature. Hand carved...
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate
Antique Berber Rif Moroccan Pottery Jug with Hand-Painted Geometric Motifs
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This authentic large antique Berber pottery jug originates from the Rif region of Morocco and exemplifies traditional North African ceramic craftsmanshi...
Category
Early 1900s Folk Art Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Ceramic, Pottery
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