North African Decorative Objects

Hanging brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah, Morocco, circa 1900. Decorated with openwork, engravings, and with figures of birds on both sides. Made of heavy cast brass, the backplate is pi...

Showcase a genuine piece of Earth’s ancient history with this well-preserved Fossilized Trilobite on Matrix. This specimen highlights the distinct segmentation and iconic morphology ...

A 19th-century antique ceramic footed bowl from Morocco, Fez, showcases the exquisite artistry of Mokhfia polychrome pottery. The bowl boasts a deep rounded form with a flattened rim...

This natural red sculpture called stromatolite, is at least 300 millions years old. These fossils are unique in their kind. The laminar structures are made by the biochemical activit...

This plate of natural real trilobites paradoxides sp. shows a nice density and aesthetic. Found in Morocco, near Erfoud, the piece weights 30 kilograms.

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...

Large Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern. Hurricane candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans, metal hand-cut openwork hammered with Moorish design, open in front for use with pillar candles. The lantern has a small door to access the inside. Many of our customers place oil candles or tea lights inside the main section making a romantic and enjoyable decorative accent for entertaining friends and family. In a convenient portable size, may be suspended from loops or installed on any surface, as a sconce on a wall bracket or as a hurricane candle lantern...

An antique 19th-century Moroccan ceramic bowl originates from Fez, a historic center of pottery craftsmanship. Handcrafted from terracotta and adorned with a striking cobalt blue and cream glaze, this footed bowl features an intricate radial geometric design, reminiscent of traditional Moorish and Islamic artistry. The deep blue hand-painted motifs contrast beautifully against the warm-toned background, highlighting its artisanal charm. The slightly raised footed base and small perforations suggest it may have been used for serving or display purposes. With its rich cultural heritage, this antique Fez pottery...

Discover one of nature’s most captivating designs with this Spiny Trilobite Fossil from Morocco — Rare Paleozoic Arthropod. This fossil is expertly preserved in a light-colored matri...

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...

Impressive large vintage Moroccan lidded urn handcrafted in terra cotta and decorated in distinctive Mediterranean colors under glaze, featuring elaborate jewelry like metalwork and ...

A large Moroccan terracotta pottery water jar resting in an iron stand. Oval form with rounded bottom and two small handles. Iron has rusty...

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 c...

A finely preserved Ancient Egyptian faience ushabti figure dating to the New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, circa 1293–1185 B.C. Ushabtis were funerary servant figures placed in tombs to per...

From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco Here is an exceptional world class specimen of lustrous crystal luster of red-orange vanadinite crystals covering all sid...

Handcrafted Moroccan clear glass lantern adorned with hand cut metal Moorish filigree designs. Hurricane candle lamp metal with clear glass. There is a small door to access the insid...

This is a beautiful trilobite (Zlichovaspis rugosa) from Atchana, Morocco. It is laid out nice and prone with excellent detail including visible eye facets in both eyes. Trilobites ...

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...

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 c...

From Agoudal Mine, Bou Azzer District, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate, Morocco Lustrous translucent pink cobalt-rich calcite crystals on the top face of elongated matrix...

An Africanist Ceramic Bowl by Pierre De Verclos Nabeul Tunisia 1930's. Pretty bright colors with geometric patterns. Very beautiful white crackle in the center of the bowl. Signed...

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...

Antique Hand-Painted and Handcrafted Moroccan Ceramic Bowl or Wall Art Decorative Plate, Large Moroccan ceramic bowl handcrafted in Fez by artisans. Hand painted Moorish ceramic plat...

A small yet evocative example of Grand Tour style, this hand-carved alabaster sphinx figurine reflects the fascination with ancient Egyptian forms tha...

An Impressive Oriental Ceramic Vase by Abderrazak Workshop Nabeul Tunisia 1950's With ancient architectural motifs Signed in enamel Very decorative In good condition Report : Pl...

Celebrate Earth’s ancient history with this Hand Carved Genuine Ammonite and Belemnite on Natural Matrix Freeform Sculpture. Measuring 8 x 1 x 14 inches, this striking piece blends a...

An Oriental Ceramic Wall Plate by Pierre de Verclos Nabeul Tunisia 1930's. A beautiful dish with oriental decorations. Made at the De Verclos workshop in Nabeul. Signed on the bac...

Standout vintage Moroccan urn handcrafted in terra cotta decorated in distinctive Mediterranean colors and glazed, featuring jewelry like geometric metal work overlays.

Moroccan bucket with finely engraved foliate patterns and a warm patinated finish. The rounded body rests on three turned brass feet and features a hinged handle with riveted brass m...

Signed: Jaimal Odedra Each piece is modeled and cast by hand using a traditional Moroccan sand casting method.

Pair of colorful, blue, white and red, large-scale ceramic Moroccan vases. The vases feature beautifully inlayed and painted elements to create a stunning mosaic effect and an intric...

An ineradicable, large Crotalocephalina gibba, Crotalocephalina trilobite is an extinct genus of trilobite in the order Phacopida found in Morocco. Typically these trilobites have ey...

A superbly carved camel statue, early 20th century, Morocco, exceptionally executed, the North African Art Deco Orientalist figural carving features fine...

Genuine Large Trilobite Plaque 250 million Year Bc Trilobite Form one of the Earliest Know groups of Arthropods Origin High Atlas Morroco

A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Islamic Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, etched on all sides with Egyptian floral design. It consists of an inkwell and a pen...

This is an antique Moroccan pottery jar that belonged to a Japanese pottery collector. Unglazed pottery also exists in Morocco. This was pro...

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 c...

These trays/bowls are made of granite. They have nautilus shell round dials.

Antique North African Moroccan tribal wood flask. Rare late 19th century powder flask box from the Rif, Northern Morocco with a drum-shaped body hand carved wood with ethnic motifs, nice geometric carvings and very fine patina. Collector large carved wooden vessel with brass embossed in the shape of a turtle with a long neck. Dimensions: 11"L x 3" H x 5" diameter. Designed with practicality in mind, this flask features two robust metal rings on the side, perfect for securely attaching it to a belt or satchel, making it an ideal companion for hunting. The upper, narrower section includes a precisely drilled hole, providing easy access to the powder inside, underscoring the flask's functional yet artistic design. This wood gunpowder flask...

Antique Moorish Hand-Etched Pewter Wedding Vessel or Urn, Late 19th–Early 20th Century A finely hand-crafted Moorish Revival ceremonial vessel in pewter or tinned copper, dating fro...

Large, natural trilobite in its original fossil matrix. The Asaphid trilobites include some of the most extreme trilobite adaptations known, and the group produced some of the larges...

An Oriental Ceramic Wall Plate by Abderrazak Workshop Nabeul Tunisia 1930's. A beautiful dish with oriental decorations. Made at the Abderrazak Workshop in Nabeul. Beautiful color...

16 kg Custom adjusted steel stand.

Bring the exotic allure of North Africa into your home with this striking Moroccan lidded urn. Defined by its deep, high-gloss cobalt blue glaze, this piece features a traditional Sa...

Antique North African Moroccan tribal wood flask. Rare late 19th century powder flask box from the Rif, Northern Morocco with a drum-shaped body hand carved wood with ethnic motifs, brass studded nails, nice geometric carvings and very fine patina. Collector large carved wooden vessel in the shape of a turtle with a long neck. Dimensions: 10"L x 3" H x 5.75" diameter. Designed with practicality in mind, this flask features two robust metal rings on the side, perfect for securely attaching it to a belt or satchel, making it an ideal companion for hunting. The upper, narrower section includes a precisely drilled hole, providing easy access to the powder inside, underscoring the flask's functional yet artistic design. This wood gunpowder flask...

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 lus...

Red Quartz Hematite crystal cluster from Izizauen Alnif, Tarhbalt, Morocco. Cylindrical stalactite of calcite crystals mixed with red hematite. Hematoid Quartz contains both the amp...

Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish amber painted 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. This is a recycled vintage French perfume...

Large Moroccan ceramic decorative serving tajine polychrome with leather, stones and metal overlay with conical overlay lid. The bottom is a circular ceramic bowl and the top of the tagine is distinctively shaped into a cone. Handcrafted and hand painted with Moorish designs by artisans in Fez Morocco. Great decorative Moroccan Folk ceramic...

Great decorative Moroccan Tribal flask.. African decorative brass with front richly decorated with embossed brass and overlay. The valve stem turns and open. Truly a conversation mu...

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...

Featuring cool, serene shades of green and orange and an exquisite hand painted arabesque design, this sumptuous handcrafted ceramic vase provides a breezy elegance to any living spa...

Moroccan Tamgroute vintage, 1960's green olive jar with handles, or planter. 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...

This superb Acheulean hand axe stands as a testament to the technological ingenuity of early hominins. Fashioned by Homo ergaster nearly one million years ago, it represents one of h...

Red Quartz Hematite crystal cluster from Izizauen Alnif, Tarhbalt, Morocco. Cylindrical stalactite of calcite crystals mixed with red hematite. Hematoid Quartz contains both the amp...

Contemporary Egyptian large alabaster bowl. Hand carved, shaped and polished. Part of a collection.

Vintage Moroccan Ceramic Urn with Lid, white crackled ceramic with silver overlaid. Great to use in the kitchen or in the bathroom. Great folk...

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 ...

Red Quartz Hematite crystal cluster from Izizauen Alnif, Tarhbalt, Morocco. Cylindrical stalactite of calcite crystals mixed with red hematite. Hematoid Quartz contains both the amp...

Gebel Kamil is a meteorite that struck Egypt approximately 5 millennia ago, resulting in a crater encircled by thousands of iron shrapnel with a combined mass of around 1,600 kilogra...