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Place of Origin: African
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.
This colorful example of African beadwork...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Fabric
African Topoke Iron Currency Blade, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron sword blade was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were...
Category
Early 20th Century Minimalist African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Ceramic Zebra Head Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Zebra Head Jewelry Box Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Sfiso
Introducing the captivating Zebra Head Jewelry Box, a stunning ceramic piece brought to life by the talented...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix - From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra
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 dark red Vanadinites with glassy luster...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Traditional sculpture originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Traditional sculpture originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Tribal Art - Congo - African
Measures : 16x17cm H:82cm
Traditional sculpture from the Democratic Republic of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
Early Incised Carved Gourd Rattle From Congo Africa Man Zebra Crocodile Rhino
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Incised Carved One-piece Gourd Rattle from Congo Africa.
Great (unknown) stories shown including a man, snake, two rhinos, a zebra (?) crocodile and on the other side a long s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Dioptase with Golden Calcite
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional specimen showcases a lush, lustrous bed of fully formed, fully terminated Dioptase crystals exhibiting a rich, emerald-green hue and remarkable translucency. These a...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$50,000
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
$1,388 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron example was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were modeled after objects of inherent value, resulting in sculptural combinations of function and beauty.
This large iron spear dates to the early 20th century and is attributed to the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Secured to a narrow iron handle, the flattened blade has an elegant, sloping silhouette, subtly textured with concentric grooves and a rusted, antique patina. Forged as a broadleaf spear, the weapon contrasts a violent potential with images of peaceful branches swaying in the wind. We've set this unusual Kuba spear...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Moroccan Ceramic Blue and Copper Urn with Lid
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan ceramic urn with lid, blue with copper color.
Modern form with clean lines, textured design.
Great to use in the kitchen or in the bath...
Category
Late 20th Century Bohemian African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.
This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Moroccan Berber Tuareg Metal Tribal Flask Overlay
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great decorative Moroccan Berber Tuareg metal brass powder flask. African decorative brass with front richly decorated with Moorish embossed brass ocverlay. Moroccan tribal powder fl...
Category
20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Natural Fossil Ammonite "Kranaosphinctes" from Madagascar. -70 millions years
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
This natural specimen of ammonite from Madagascar (Majunga aera) is from upper cretaceous (-70 to -85 millions years).
We made a custom claw stand to highlight the piece and make it ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Abraham Chikumbirike Ironwood Carving of Female Bust
Located in Highland, IN
This exquisite bust by African artist Abraham Chikumbirike is carved from dense ironwood. The finely detailed likeness of a dignified woman is especially impressive due to the diffic...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
"Lovers Embracing" Marble Sculpture & Tealight Candle Holder, Kenya, c. 1980's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a heart-warming abstract sculpture depicting two lovers in embrace that also serves as a tealight or small candle holder making it the perfect centerpiece for a dining ta...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Early Ghost Like Kumu Mask With Kaolin Open Eyes Mouth Teeth Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Ghost Like Kumu Mask With Kaolin Open Eyes Mouth Teeth, Congo, Africa
It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its age, use,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Bird And Frog Rider, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$687 Sale Price
44% Off
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
Moroccan Vintage Green Olive Jar
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan vintage, 1960's green olive jar, or planter.
Handcrafted by the Berber people in Tamgroute Morocco.
Great glazed earthenware with different hu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
$2,500 / item
Genuine Mosasaurus Tooth in Display Case (197.4 grams)
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Moroccan Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern with open metal work Moorish design.
Hurricane candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans, metal hand-cut and...
Category
Late 20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$195 / item
Vintage Hand Carve Sculpture African Blue Marble Stone Figurine Dolphin
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 bring your office or home decor and interior an artistic characteristic.
Ancient-style Egyptian Dolphin...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Marble
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
Grébo Tribal Mask from Ivory Coast in Patinated Wood, Ethnic Primitive Art Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Grébo tribal mask carved from patinated wood is a remarkable piece of ethnic art, symbolizing the culture of the Grébo people from Ivory Coast. Featuring a long, straight nose placed between six eyes, it expresses the power and depth of African primitive art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Crinoid (Codiacrinus) on Matrix from Morocco (15.2 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Crinoids, also known as sea lilies, are members of the Echinodermata phylum along with starfish and sea urchins. This well preserved sea fossil is from Morocco. Crinoids have the app...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Cement, Other
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
Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Bowl with Egyptian Scene
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Middle Eastern Islamic Egyptian metal bowl hand-etched and hammered brass.
Early 20th century Egyptian Arabian brass vessel bowl.
Engraved and hand-chased repousse with Egyptian arabesque...
Category
Early 20th Century Islamic African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage Moroccan Draa Valley Terracotta Serving Dish with Raised Foot
Located in Marrakech, MA
This large terracotta serving dish is an exceptional example of traditional Berber / Amazigh pottery from the Draa Valley region of Southern Morocco.
Hand-coiled and pit-fired, the...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Persian Style Glazed Earthenware Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Persian style (19/20th Cent) glazed earthenware square vase decorated with floral design with Persian figure of a man.
Category
19th Century Moorish Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Unglazed Tamegrout Earthenware Amphora Vase
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
Late 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Moroccan Ceramic Vases with Moorish Calligraphy Handcrafted in Fez, a Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Handcrafted Moroccan Ceramic Vases with Moorish Calligraphy, Fez – Statement Décor
An impressive pair of Moroccan ceramic vases from Fez, hand-crafted with a deep chocolate b...
Category
20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Cute Ceramic Leopard butterdish, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Leopard Butter Dish – Handcrafted by Love Art Ceramics
Bursting with charm and vitality, this one-of-a-kind leopard butter dish is a joyful tribute to South Africa’s most iconic pre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Ceratarges armatus Trilobite from Morocco (186 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Trilobites, an early arthropod relative of spiders, horseshoe crabs, and scorpions, preserved in this level of detail only occurred as a result of very sudden underwater landslides called turbidite sequences, which ravaged the early earth when the continents were still very much on the move. The contorted body positions of the trilobites demonstrate a final fight against being buried alive.
This is an extremely ornamented member of the trilobites' extremely well-known and globally distributed Lichid family. These trilobites have adapted for extreme defensiveness. Their long genal appendages afford them controlled escape from the water column...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Cement, Other
A Senufo Sculpture of Two Birds
Located in CA, CA
A wooden sculpture of two stylised black and white casqued Hornbill, likely originating from the Senufo people of the Ivory coast, Mali, and Burkina Faso.
The circular base suggest...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Polished Malachite Specimen – The Stone of Transformation
Located in New York, NY
This stunning large malachite specimen features polished points that highlight the intricate banding and vibrant green hues characteristic of this prized mineral. Known for its disti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Anglesite From Tsumeb Mine, Namibia // 5.04 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
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
Antique Moorish Moroccan Ceramic Floor Vase
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Antique Moorish Moroccan...
Category
Early 20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Nickel
$2,696 Sale Price
46% 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
$964 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculptural Modern Brutalist Terracotta Tribal-Inspired Decorative Totem 1
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
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...
Category
2010s Brutalist African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Celestine geode with twinned crystals
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Celestine Geode - Harmony and Serenity
Immerse yourself in the soothing world of lithotherapy with our magnificent Celestine geode. This unique, naturally formed piece is carefully ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Ashanti Mother and Child Maternity Figure Carved by Osei Bonsu, Ghana
By Osei Bonsu
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Ashanti maternity figure by the master carver Osei Bonsu. The mother figure is seated on a simple backless chair. An infant lays calmly in her la...
Category
1930s Tribal Vintage 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
Ceramic Tiger Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted by Bernard and painted by Virginia at Imvelo Natural Art in South Africa, this ceramic Tiger sculpture stands 6 inches high, 12 inches long, and 3 inches wide. The sculpture ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tutsi ceremonial dance shield.
Rwanda-Burundi
Second quarter, 20th century.
Wood, natural pigment
Provenance: Colonial period collection, Belgium...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Genuine Natural Carcharodontosaurus Dinosaur Tooth in Display Box
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Pair of Large Carved Moba Tchitchiri Sculptural Figures, Togo, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Striking in form, of light highly textured wood, two highly stylized anthropomorphic figures carved by the Moba people in Togo, West Africa. These forms most probably we owned by a f...
Category
1930s Tribal Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Polished Petrified Wood Sphere from Madagascar (8.5", 31.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Petrified Wood
Set of Three Cast Bronze Disc Top Hairpins Mangbetu, Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Set of Three Cast Bronze Disc Top Hairpins Mangbetu, Democratic Republic of Congo Africa.
A finely crafted cast bronze set of hairpins, of the style similar to those carved in ivory...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Female Figurine Sculpture by Hassan Heshmat Egypt 1960s Blue Teal Stoneware
By Hassan Heshmat
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture by Hassan Heshmat,
Egypt. 1960's.
Stoneware.
Unique.
Dimensions:
H: 52 cm/ 20 1/2''
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Phacopid (Morocconites Malladoides) Trilobite from Morocco (276.2 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Here is one of the more unusual species of trilobites, a Morocconites malladoides from the Devonian of Morocco. It's a member of the Phacopida trilobites and has a very defining feat...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Cement, Other
Pair West African Incised Iron and Copper Axe Form Currency Pieces Custom Mounts
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A pair of West African incised iron and copper wire axe form currency pieces or may have used as dance wands. On custom mounts. In the form of a ritual axe, which in many parts of A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. Two aspects of the tribe's traditional culture can be seen in this handled jug—the allusion to tall coiffured hair, and the...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Spinosaurus Maroccanus Vertebrae From Baharija Formation, South of Taouz Morocco
Located in New York, NY
Here is a large vertebrae from the massive Spinosaurus maroccanus theropod dinosaur. It comes from From Baharija Formation, South of Taouz, Kem-kem Basin, Morocco.
Spinosaurus (mean...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Comb, Luba People, Zaire, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wire
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
Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #E4G
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madigascar
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Dimensions: 6.5 x.5.25 × 1.25 in./ 16.5 × 13.5 × 3 cm
Weight: 1 lb 9 oz/ 710 gms
A richly colored example wit...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Other Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Precious Stone
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