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Place of Origin: African
Powerful Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Lip Plug Tanzania Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Powerful portrait of a Makonde man with a traditional lip plug in his upper lip, high carved cheek bones in the form of a finely carved helmet mask, with attached hair on top from Ta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$900 Sale Price
40% Off
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
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
African Dagari Ancestor Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
For the Dagari people of Burkina Faso and Ghana, this highly stylized figure embodied the living spirit of a deceased ancestor. Tucked away from view in a secret alcove or shrine, th...
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Moroccan Ethnic Talisman Silver Amulet Box Holder
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Moroccan Koran Scroll Talisman Box Amulet Holder Made of Metal Silvered Repousse.
Large Berber tribal ethnic talisman pendant storage box with a lovely original patina, a rare, large amulet necklace probably from Morocco.
Traditionally the case would have contained a small copy of the Koran or other protective religious verses or written incantations were sealed inside to protect the wearer.
In square shape, silvered metal repousse talisman case which stored a miniature Koran or talisman considered to hold special protective powers.
This ornate box is a Quran case or carrier and would have originally been worn by someone to protect from the evil eye.
Silvered metal box with hanging charms that will makes sounds to push away any bad spirit when moving.
As the wearer moves, a soft jingling sound is made by the dangle drops.
Noise is thought to drive djinns (evil spirits) away.
The front has intricate, dense geometric design, the box opened from the top by sliding a small piece of metal.
Large pendant with hanging amber colored beads, embossed silver metal with geometrical relief and repousse.
This beautiful antique ethnic piece could be worn as a piece of jewelry pendant.
Great Islamic Folk Art, metal work, bold, beautiful, great to use as a collectible Islamic object displayed on the wall or on a table.
Material: nickel silvered metal.
Circa 1920's. Probably from Morocco, but similar objects can also been found in Islamic country around the world in North Africa from Morocco to Algeria, and also in Asia,Afghanistan Oman, Malaysia, India Kashmir...
Category
Mid-20th Century Islamic African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Marble Camel Sculpture, Zoomorphic Carved Figurine, Morocco 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Marble Camel Sculpture, Zoomorphic Carved Figurine, Morocco 1970s
Folk Art piece from Morocco made of marble.
Hand-crafted object, finely engraved with geometric patterns on both s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone, Marble, Sandstone
"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
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
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
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
$4,875 Sale Price
25% Off
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
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited with its truncated almond-shaped face, is made of wound copper, hammered brass and wood. Reliquary figures were used as guardians to protect the revered bones of venerated family ancestors and leaders and ward off unwanted spirits. These figures are meant to embody intense powers and were also commonly used in communal rites and ritual performances.
This particular piece came from an American collector who traveled the African continent and collected African artifacts for over 50 years. This piece has a beautiful, organically aged patina acquired naturally over time and use. It is mounted on a custom wooden display stand. We believe it dates back to the early to mid-1900s but could be older. We are listing as 20th century because we did not have it appraised.
This African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota (Bakota) Mohongwe Peoples decorative art would clearly stand out as part of a collection or by itself in any setting. Truly unique, eye-catching and engaging.
Dimensions on stand: 25 3/4" High, 7" Wide, 5 1/2" Deep
Kota Reliquary...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
1970's Petite MMA The Boy King Tutankhamen Metropolitan Museum of Art
By Metropolitan
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1970's Gold finish on brass small The boy king statue. by The Metropolitan museum of art .King Tut.
Category
20th Century Egyptian African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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
Set of three Brass Dodo Bird Figurine Family 1960s Mid-Century Modern, Mauritius
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This delightful set of three vintage brass dodo bird figurines dates to the 1960s and was discovered at an estate sale in Berlin, Germany. Each figure represents the iconic, flightle...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
20th Century African Woven Basket
Located in Winnetka, IL
Handwoven African basket made from natural plant fibers, featuring a tightly constructed structure and bold geometric patterning. The surface is composed of dyed reeds in rich tones ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
1960s Handwoven Gambela Canoe Bread Basket
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage from 1960s Handwoven Canoe Breadbasket Fruit Bowl Ethiopian Gambela
21d x 3t x 8w
Original vintage condition unrestored.
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Straw
$180 / item
Set of Two Septarian Bowls Big Yellow Crystals
Located in Somis, CA
Crafted from the finest natural Septarian gemstones sourced from Madagascar, this exquisite pair of ovoid bowls is a testament to nature's artistry. Meticulously polished to a flawle...
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Multi-gemstone
$275 Sale Price / set
22% Off
African Brass Plant Stand / Vide-Poche — Pierced Botanical Decor
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
19th-Century African Brass Plant Stand / Vide-Poche — Pierced Botanical Decor
Description:
This is a beautiful 19th-century African brass plant stand or vide-poche, crafted with gre...
Category
19th Century American Classical Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of African Sculptures — Heavy Hardwood, Primitivist Style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of African Sculptures — Heavy Hardwood, Primitivist Style
Description:
This is a pair of African sculptures carved from exceptionally heavy, high-quality hardwood, displaying r...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
African Tuareg Silver and Ebony Wood Jewelry Box 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage African Tuareg Silver Outer Layer on Ebony Wood Jewelry Box.
Rectangular form Islamic Tuareg Jewelry Box.
Gorgeous Islamic jewelry treasure trink...
Category
Mid-20th Century Islamic African Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Moroccan Terracotta Candle Holder Handbuilt and Handpainted by the Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt freckles terracotta candle holder
- made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings.
- made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by Houda
Approximate measurements: 1....
Category
2010s Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
$86 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Dioptase With Plancheite on Calcite II
Located in New York, NY
This vibrantly contrasting specimen showcases moderately sized emerald-green Dioptase crystals crowning a matrix of glassily crystallized Calcite, accented with rare powder-blue Plan...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Moroccan Moorish Metal and Stained Glass Lantern or Pendant
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Moorish metal and stained colored glass candle lantern
Handcrafted small Moroccan glass lantern or Moorish pendant.
Multi-color molded glass in green, lavender, blue...
Category
20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Moroccan Blue Ceramic Dish Bowl Adorned with Silver Filigree from Fez
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moorish Moroccan Bleu de Fez decorative ceramic Bowl, dish.
Ceramic bowl in Bleu de Fez, very nice designs hand painted by artist in Fez.
Geometrical and floral Moorish ...
Category
Early 20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 33” 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
Antique Moroccan Ceramic Vase Bright Yellow with Metal Moorish Filigree overlaid
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted antique bright yellow Moroccan glazed ceramic vase in Moorish style adorned with fine filigree silver nickel work overlaid.
Large bright yellow glazed ceramic vase with silver filigree...
Category
Early 20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metallic Thread
1 of 4 Lovely Moroccan Ammonite Atlas Mountains Fossil Bowls Marble Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this sublime original circa 180+ Million year old Atlas Mountains Morocco Fossil bowl polished to a marble finish
They are...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Other Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Gold Color With Brown Alabaster Large Vase, Egypt, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Egyptian large alabaster vase.
Gold in color with dark brown veins.
Classic shape with decorative double ring base.
Hand carved, shaped and polished.
Part of a collection.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Barite from Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Located in New York, NY
From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco.
Here is an exceptional world class specimen of a cluster of hexagonal crystals of bright red Vanadinites with glassy lust...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture #3 – Egg Designs, Africa
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Khada Totem Sculpture #3 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 ...
Category
2010s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
"Parent & Child" Marble Stone Sculpture w/ Wooden Base, Kenya, c. 1980's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a heart-warming abstract sculpture depicting a parent with child in embrace. Hand-carved in solid marble by a Kenyan artisan this exquisite, though-provoking sculpture is...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Antique Early 20th Century Dogon Door Lock, Hand-Carved Wood from Mali
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This is an authentic antique Dogon door lock from the early 20th century, originating from the Dogon tribe of Mali.
Beautiful hand-carved from wood, this piece is adorned with intri...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
$708 Sale Price
20% Off
Calcite From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India
Located in New York, NY
From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India
Large translucent cubic crystals of calcite on light pink heulandite crystal cluster matrix. The calcite has rich milky color with sharp term...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
Large Islamic Brass Vessel Egyptian Moorish Round Brass Polished Bowl 19th c.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique late 19th century large Islamic Middle Eastern Egyptian hand-etched and repousse Mameluke Moorish style brass bowl.
Could be used as a jardinière, cache pot for a large orchi...
Category
Late 19th Century Islamic Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Polished Ocean Jasper Freeform from Madagascar (6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Top quality, beautiful polished cross-section of Ocean Jasper freeform from Madagascar. Polished to smooth mirror finish and is a perfect addition to any crystal collection.
Ocean ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
$375 Sale Price
25% Off
Set of Moroccan Letter Openers Brass & Stone, late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of two morrocan letter openers
The two pieces are made of white and yellow brass
Geometrical motifs
One of the items is adorned of red stones
Dimension dagger letter opener...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Brass
$335 Sale Price
20% Off
African Vintage Statue Mama Africa 'Masai', Limited Edition
Located in Milano, IT
A splendid resin statue made by an unknown artist, in a limited edition. There is a label under the brass base specifying the edition number of the statue (1399/2000).
This statue r...
Category
Early 2000s Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
$957 Sale Price
20% Off
African Organic Wooden Carved Sculpture/Drum, 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
An organic, hand-carved wooden drum from West Africa, dating to the 1950–1960s. Crafted from solid wood, this piece carries both sculptural and functional qualities, blurring the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Cowhide, Wood, Teak
1800's Moorish Brass & Hardwood Decorative Box on Folding Brass Studded Stand
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A 19th Century Moorish Zanzibar Brass & Hardwood Decorative Box on Matching Folding Brass Studded Stand
Extra dimensions
without stand
Height: 21cm
Width: 48.5cm
Depth: 24.5cm ...
Category
19th Century Moorish Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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
$5,700 Sale Price
40% Off
Azurite and Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namib
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Rich cluster of lustrous deep royal blue azurite crystals on malachite-duftite-calcite matrix. All of the azurite crysta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Malachite
$4,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Shona Head Sculpture Carved Stone Kumberai Mapanda, circa 1970
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Kumberai Mapanda (1940-)
Small head.
circa 1970.
Carved serpentine stone
5 1/4" in. (13.4 cm.) high, excluding base.
Shona sculpture is the name given
to a modern move...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Large copper basin, silver inlaid, Egypt, 19th c. or before.
Located in PARIS, FR
Large silver damask copper basin decorated with scrolls, arabesques and foliage, encircling thuluth writing ledges.
An attachment has been welded at the back to allow the hanging.
Eg...
Category
1880s Islamic Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Copper
Plesiosaurus Vertebrae From Morocco
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable fossilized Plesiosaurus vertebrae dates to the Mesozoic Era, spanning the Jurassic to Cretaceous periods (approximately 145–66 million years ago). Unearthed in the fo...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Fang Male Reliquary Figure (Bieri Style), Fang-Betsi Subgroup, Gabon
Located in Encino, CA
Tribal Art - African Art
Fang Male Reliquary Figure (Bieri Style), Fang-Betsi Subgroup, Gabon, Circa 1950s
Carved from dense hardwood, this 19-inch-tall figure with dark, very beautiful patina, stands in a composed stance, holding a small box-like object close to the chest—a gesture associated with protection or ritual offering.
Height: 19 in. (48.3 cm) x Width: 5 in. (12.8 cm) x Depth: 5 in. (12.8 cm) without base.
Height: 21 in 1/4 (54 cm) x Width: 5 in 7/8. (15 cm) x Depth: 5 in 1/2 (14 cm) with base.
Provenance:
Multiple successive collections, France.
According to the previous owner, this sculpture was originally brought from Gabon to France during the colonial period and passed through several private collections thereafter. While we have no documentation to verify the original import date, we conservatively date the piece to the mid-20th century, corresponding to the period it remained in the collection of the prior owner.
This powerful male figure exemplifies the classical aesthetic and spiritual principles of the Fang Bieri tradition, specifically aligned with the Betsi subgroup. Standing in a rigid frontal stance, the figure clutches a small object close to its chest, a gesture commonly associated with ritual offering, protection, or ancestral invocation.
Carved from an exceptionally hard and heavy wood, the figure is marked by a rich, dark patina acquired through age and possible ritual handling. The anatomical emphasis—particularly the pronounced musculature, exaggerated genitalia, and the expressive weight of the limbs—evokes the Fang ideals of vitality, fertility, and ancestral potency. The oversized head, with its serene, meditative expression and stylized features, conveys a sense of introspective calm and spiritual authority. The schematic coiffure, carved in ridged vertical bands, further confirms its alignment with traditional depictions of respected male elders.
The figure belongs to the Bieri tradition, an ancestral cult that functioned as the cornerstone of Fang spiritual and social identity for centuries. As the Fang people migrated southward through Equatorial Africa—from present-day Cameroon into northern Gabon—they carried bark containers (called nsek bieri) holding the skulls of revered ancestors. These containers were typically surmounted by carved guardian figures like this one, which both protected the sacred...
Category
1950s Vintage 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
Baule Antelope Human Wood Old Heddle Loom Pulley Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Baule antelope-human wood old weaving heddle loom pulley. From Ivory Coast, Africa
It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its ag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved brutalist Decorative Etsa Totem Sculpture Set
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
8th-9th Century A.D. Coptic Fabrics
Located in Beirut, LB
Set of Coptic fabric remains in Egyptian cotton from the 8th or 9th century A.C. That were found in an excavation work in the 19th century. They are in remarkably good condition. The...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Cotton
$8,616 / set
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
$2,450 / item
Tourmaline, Nigeria
Located in New York, NY
Tourmaline, Ofiki, Oyo State, Nigeria
6.3 cm tall x 1.9 cm diameter
Ofiki is well known for producing deep colored tourmalines. Most of the tourmalines they find are dull, rounded, ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
$38,750
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
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
Moroccan Moorish Tole and Glass Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted vintage Moroccan tole metal glass lantern or Moorish pendant.
Moorish style North African lantern with multi-color molded colored glass panels in green, lavender, blue an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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
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