African Decorative Objects

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...

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...

A spectacular naturally formed large polished labradorite freeform sourced from Madagascar. Characterised by its iridescent colours...

From Mashamba West , Kolwezi, Western area, Shaba Cu belt, Shaba (Katanga), Congo (Zaire) It is no surprise that minerals predominantely display colors involving one of the "earth to...

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...

Leather Shield, South Sudan A small leather shield typical of the region known as an upwal, concave hide is attached to a reed spine with plaiting to form a strong grip. Mounted on ...

This deeply pigmented group of huge, sharp, beautifully translucent anglesite crystals from the famed Tsumeb Mine in Namibia features incredible, rare yellowish-orange coloring and n...

A pair of wonderfully sculptural early 20th century handwoven wicker shields from the Tamberma people of Togo, mounted on custom steel stands.

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.

Malachite and Chrysocolla from Kolwezi, Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire). Large polished free form botryoidal specim...

"Rupi" Bronze bowl by Jaimal Odedra. The "Rupi" bowls are made in five sizes, which may be used individually or as a set of nesting bowls. This is the largest size out of five. ...

This fine specimen features brilliant red-orange Vanadinite crystals scattered across a contrasting Hollandite matrix. Measuring 4.25 inches long by 4 inches high and 2 inches deep, ...

This extraordinary Pangolin Sculpture is a rare, one-of-a-kind ceramic piece, masterfully sculpted by Motsaman and intricately hand-painted by Jabu Nene of Love Art Ceramics in South...

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...

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...

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.

Strong Marka antelope - human wood mask with metal, Mali Africa. Large square open eyes, long nose with horizontal lips, three projecting brass metal braids ending with feathered cl...

This 18 pound top quality Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area lined with dazzling druzy quartz crystals, as well as a polished back side, providing a h...

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...

Contemporary Egyptian alabaster vase. Classic shape. Hand carved, smoothed and polished. Part of a collection.

Moroccan vintage, 1960's green olive jar, or planter with handles. Handcrafted by the berber people in Tamgroute Morocco. Great glazed earthenware with different hues of green and black. A pair is available, slightly different glaze, Top diameter is 10" inside opening is 7" D. Jar is 38" H x 20" D in the widest part. Wonderful green and brown shimmering that can be found only in south Morocco in the village of Tamgroute. The color and texture is a result of the particular alchemy created by the potters of Tamegroute and remains a family affair handed down through the generations. Each pottery piece is completely unique and no two are ever the same. Please note that the traditional method in which the plates are fired involves stacking which result in tiny ‘scars’ inside the plate and in the glaze making, each bowl is unique the beauty is found in the imperfection of each piece. Tamegroute pottery are true showpieces showing that even imperfect can be perfect. Tamegroute remains the only rural pottery in Morocco using oxidized copper which creates its famous green color. Its potteries are also the only location where you will find their unique forms. The process however remains much the same. Clay is dug up from the local Draa river banks, thrown by hand & fired inkilns built into steep slopes using a single firing. Vintage green glazed pottery...

Large and impressive Moroccan lidded urn crafted in terra cotta, glazed over mediterranean colors and decorated with jewelry like metal work that ups the wow factor.

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 ...

Original 1950s South African scrimshaw ostrich egg by late chief Sipho Ndlvu.

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...

Standout Moroccan vase handcrafted in terracotta in classic form hand decorated on floral designs in distinctive Mediterranean colors under jewelry-like filigree metalwork.

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...

Ruler Selenite with an 18th century Italian gold leaf fragment. Mica, 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 but the Italian fragment is originally 18th century. Interi transforms Italian artifacts...

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...

Psychopyge elegans is a trilobite species from the Devonian Hamar Laghdad deposits near Alnif, Morocco. It is a member of the Order Phacopida. The species is known for its strange sh...

This huge, Museum-quality Mesosaurus tooth is genuine, completely intact with no repairs and in pristine condition. This incredible specimen includes a display box for preservation a...

African "Monkey Tree" bronze sculpture, with a troop of 19 monkeys about a tree of life unsigned. The base measures 4" x 3".  

Ceremonial comb, Luba People, Zaire, D. R. Congo Made of palm leaf midribs, this large, graphic comb has a pinched waist and is held together with finely wrapped wire. Presented o...

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...

Stone mortar and pestle Nigeria 20th century Measures: Mortar: 21 x 15.5 x 2 in. / 53 x 39 x 5 cm Height on custom display stand: 26...

Pair of Antique Natural Hippopotamus Tooth Bookends, Mounted Sculptural Specimen A rare and striking pair of mounted natural hippopotamus tooth bookends, dating from the turn of the...

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...

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.

Huge, museum quality beautiful polished ocean Jasper freeform from Madagascar. This piece has an amazing pattern with vibrant hues of green, white, brown and white druzy quartz cryst...

This beautifully detailed elephant carving is masterfully hand-carved from a single, solid piece of malachite that was sourced from Zaire. Polished to...

A pair of ruler selenite on lucite bases. 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 a crystallized form of gypsum and is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spare. Interi transforms Italian artifacts...

Carved Wooden Bowl Africa, possibly East Africa Late 19th–early 20th century Carved hardwood This hand-carved wooden bowl presents a strong, rounded form defined by subtle geometric...

Wooden Serving Bowl Africa, possibly East or Central Africa Late 19th–early 20th century Carved hardwood Hand-carved from a single block of dense hardwood, this elongated serving pl...

Collection of midcentury African multicolored wooden masks. Red/brown 30cmx18cmx 12cm Black/white 38cmx19cmx20cm Brown 30cmx17cmx10cm Brown/shell brass dia ...

For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspir...

This is a vintage carved family statue. A tirbal African, polished hardstone decorative ornament, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Beautifu...

Carcharodontosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth in a glass display box From Tegana Formation, North Africa. Cretaceous Age 65 million years Carcharodontosaurus is one of the longest and heavi...

Top quality, center-of-a-choice petrified wood sphere from Madagascar. This incredible specimen is shaped from a solid piece of petrified wood. Hand-polished to a mirrored finish. It has an amazing pattern with vibrant hues of brown, red, and orange. Fossilized Petrified Wood, which is also known as Agatized Wood...

This modern sculptural Brutalist decorative totem by Egg Designs merges sculptural form with primitive inspiration. Handcrafted in unglazed terracotta, the design draws on tribal mot...

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...

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...

A great table-top object. This example exhibits a lovely patinated finish. Mouse riding on a frog's back.

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.

Mounted Blue Celestite Specimen — A striking geode formation showcasing an abundance of translucent to sky-blue celestite crystals radiating from a natural cavity within a rough, pal...

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...

Brass vase from Africa 1990s Great condition.

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish glass perfume bottle or rose water sprinkler with raised embossed silvered metal floral design over amber glass. The pressed glass bottle in Art Deco, Art Nouveau style is oval shape with curved sides and hand decorated with embossed metal silvered overlay. This has a long metal top spout that unscrews so the bottle can be filled to pour the perfume or rose water into this little luxe bottle. This is a recycled vintage French perfume bottle Reve D'Or and mark in the bottom by "L T Piver Paris". Handcrafted in Marrakech, Morocco by skilled artisans that used recycle perfume bottle and add the metal overlay...

The Ceramic Water Bird Frog Rider, crafted by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a distinctive piece from the African Circus collection. Hand-sculpted by MpIIo and hand-painted by V...

An African iron currency blade or sword from Nkutshu, the Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire), of the Topoke, Songo and Meno peoples, which is nicely presented upon a custom metal stand. Such blades were used by various tribal groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a form of currency. They were used to close a variety of important transactions such as land deals or the proposal of marriage. This African sword...

An early to mid-20th century Toguna support post from the Dogon Tribe of Mali, on custom metal stand. This West African hand carved wooden bean was origin...