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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Museum Quality Dioptase With Plancheite on Calcite
Located in New York, NY
This vibrantly contrasting specimen showcases moderate to large sized emerald-green Dioptase crystals crowning a matrix of glassily crystallized and beautifully Calcite, dotted with ...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Dioptase With Plancheite on Calcite I
Located in New York, NY
This vibrantly contrasting specimen showcases moderately sized emerald-green Dioptase crystals growing atop a matrix of lustrously crystallized Calcite, accented with rare powder-blu...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Genuine Polished Malachite with Chrysocolla Stalactite Slice (5.2 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous, colorful doubly polished Malachite and Chrysocolla slice from the Congo. Boasting intricate and artistic textures consisting of well-defined, thick, concentric an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Celestite Geode - 14lb
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Celestite Geode from Madagascar is a natural masterpiece, featuring a vibrant cluster of sky-blue crystals nestled within a rugged, natural stone exterior. The well-for...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Malachite Lion Sculpture in Malachite Africa 20th Century Green Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Malachite Lion sculpture or paperweight. Africa 20th Century, Green Color.
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20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Neolithic Carved Stone Disc Mounted On A Steel Base 2-3000 BC
Located in Stamford, CT
Neolithic hand carved stone disc with a hole in the center mounted on a modern steel base. This evocative ancient piece has a real presence that belies it's size. Wonderful color wit...
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15th Century and Earlier Primitive Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Solid Carved Malchite Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Very heavy Solid carved Malchite head sculpture Paperweight.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Original African Figure Statue Beaded Head, African Art, 2000s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful African tribe beaded bust. This is a stunning piece made of clay and adorned with beads. It may have some irregularities, which add to its uniqueness and charm. Please avo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Beads

Genuine Polished Malachite Stalactite Slice (450 grams)
Located in New York, NY
A fine and gorgeous Malachite Stalactite slice from Congo with rich, velvety bands of light and dark green and a magical chatoyance that morphs and gleams in the light as you move th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

African Malachite egg on Malachite base, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
African Malachite egg on Malachite base, 1970s A Malachite egg standing on a Malachite bowl, with exactly the size that the egg fits in the bowl and can be used as stand. Has some f...
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20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Museum Quality Dioptase on Plancheite
Located in New York, NY
This truly one of a kind, show-stopping piece from the DRC brings serious presence. With thumb-size dioptase crystals – the largest measuring an 3.8 cm long by 1.6 cm in diameter – o...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Namibian Red Quartz
Located in New York, NY
Orange River, Namibia This sizable red quartz cluster owes its rare fire red coloring to hematite inclusions which are covered with clear translucent quartz. There are multiple hema...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz

Rare Clementina Van Der Walt Elephant Vase, South Africa Art Studio Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Postmodern vase is decorated with colorful abstract geometric designs; black and white elephant figure is featured prominently on the fr...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Rose Quartz Gemstone Butterfly Sculpture
Located in Somis, CA
Delight in the ethereal beauty of a breathtaking sculpture – a rose quartz butterfly crafted with meticulous artistry. Wings carved from the finest grade, all-natural Madagascar rose...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Tanzanite // 51.13 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Sourced in just one location on earth – Merelani Hills, Tanzania, near Mt. Kilimanjaro – blue-on its front face and violet from its side angles and most importantly red on the c- ...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Vessel 07 in Smooth Stoneware 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 Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Ceramic

Solid Bronze Scorpio, circa 1950s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Decorative and artful solid bronze scorpio with fine wire legs and detailed face with eyes. The ends of the claws are decorated with leaf-like ornaments. Very nice patina. Probably f...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Natural Tsavorite Garnet from Tanzania // 55.98 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This huge 55.98-gram prime example of the rarest species of garnet is from Merelani Hills, Manyara Region, Tanzania. This perfectly-hued, incredibly gemmy and lustrous specimen of th...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Coco-butts old
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Coco-butts mounted on a base (by the previous owners) dating from the 70s. Coconut, Lodoicea maldivica, is a fruit from the “sea coconut palm”. This is a species endemic to the Sey...
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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Extra Large 12.5 in Luminescent Ammonite Fossil, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #LP3
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 12.75 x 11 x 2.25 in. / 32 x 28 x 6 cm Weight: 12 lbs 14 oz/ 5.85 kg In this example, the complex...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Precious Stone

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 Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Precious Stone

Amethyst From Nigeria
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and sizable amethyst cluster features deeply pigmented clusters of crystals in rich violet hues. With exceptional color saturation and natural formation, this specimen...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst

Oromo-Sidama leather warrior's shield, 1875-1925
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Ethiopian leather warrior's shield made of molded hippopotamus hide. Among the Oromo and Sidama peoples of southern Ethiopia, hide-covered shields connote the courage of warriors and...
Category

Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Large Malachite Box 7" Gemstone Jewelry Box
Located in Somis, CA
This magnificent, large 4.15 lb malachite box is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and the inherent beauty of fine-grade gemstone malachite. The carefully selected stone displ...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matched Pair Split Ammonite fossil mineral specimens Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Measures: 5 x 4.25 x 0.5 in. / 13 x 10 x 1.5 cm Height on custom d...
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15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

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 Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

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...
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2010s Brutalist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Benin African Art Tribal Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque
By People from Benin
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Striking and detailed bronze relief sculpture from Benin, now known as Nigeria, in Africa. This piece was modeled after ancient Benin bronzes, but is from the 20th Century. The intri...
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Nupe Carved Wood Stool With Openwork Geometric Design, Niger Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Well used and loved Nupe carved hardwood wood stool with four legs and central post, openwork geometric design, with stylized multiple dancing animal or lizard forms. Large conical ...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand carved bust head African sculpture circa 1950's, nice clean condition.
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ebony

Rhodochrosite from N'Chwaning Mine, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
From N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. Transparent deep-red scalenohedral rhodochrosite crystal wi...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

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...
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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Scarce Antique Tuareg Mauritania North Africa Mixed Metal Mounted Wood Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and magnificent antique Tuareg peoples mixed metal mounted wooden chest / coffer / monumental table box. Most impressive size, hand-crafted in ...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Whimsical Set of 10 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Set of 10 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders , circa 1970's walnut , maple etc mahogany. Incredible pieces of scu...
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20th Century Bohemian Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Turkana tribal carved wood headrest, stylized human form, early 20th century, Kenya, African. Headrest from Kenya with attached leather, beads, buttons and a metal finger knife. Great sculpture...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Genuine Polished Ocean Jasper Flame Freeform '213 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality, huge hand-polished flame free-form specimen, made from a solid piece of natural Madagascan Ocean Jasper. This large piece has an amazing pattern with beautiful hues o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

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...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Genuine Polished Ocean Jasper Freeform '54 Lbs'
Located in New York, NY
Incredible top-quality, hand-polished freeform specimen, made from a solid piece of natural Ocean Jasper. This large piece has an amazing pattern with beautiful hues of green, red, y...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Stunning Labradorite sphere
Located in London, GB
This stunning sphere is crafted from Labradorite, a mesmerizing mineral renowned for its remarkable play of colors, known as labradorescence. The sphere predominantly showcases a gre...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Large Senegalese Hand-Woven Basket/Hamper with Top
Located in Miami, FL
Large Senegalese Hand-Woven Basket/Hamper with Top Offered for sale is a large and colorful geometrically designed hand woven basked from Senegal. The basket is made from coiled re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Reed, Acrylic

Freeform Labradorite From Madagascar – 6.82 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This sculpted Labradorite freeform from Madagascar showcases a brilliant blue labradorescence framed by dark, smoky tones that give it both depth and contrast. Its tall, polished for...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan 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...
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Tin

Watermelon Tourmaline Slice // 7.15 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous, vividly pigmented watermelon tourmaline slice features beautiful separation of color with a deep, solid, almost olive green ring around...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Tourmaline

Pair of Patinated Bronze Figurative Sculptures in the Style of Sydney Kumalo
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool pair of patinated bronze figurative sculptures in the style of renowned South African sculptor/ artist Sydney Kumalo, circa 1960s. The minim...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Carved Malachite Rhinoceros // 10 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This luscious green copper carbonate mineral specimen from the DRC has been expertly hand-carved into a substantially sized 10 pound rhinoceros and hand-polished to a brilliant luste...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Ronald Mylchreest Totemic Carved Wood sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ronald Mylchreest Carved Wood Floor Sculpture Ronald Mylchreest was a South African Artist marble base shows wear
Category

1960s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Malachite Lion // 27.5 LB
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Hand Carved Malachite Lion, a stunning masterpiece from the heart of the Republic of Congo. This majestic sculpture is ...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Whole Ammonite Fossil with Crystals, Mineral Specimen Jurassic Cretaceous #T7G
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 7.5 × 5.5 × 1.25 in./ 19 × 14 × 3 cm Weight: 1 lb 9 oz/ 710 gm In this example, the complex patte...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Precious Stone

Zulu Wood Double Head Rest Stylized Human Figure, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu carved wood double headrest with stylized human figure in middle, from South Africa. In stylized human form within a pair of vertical columns, with triangle arms and legs and he...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Oval Rose Quartz Bowl 7"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful large rose quartz bowl weighing 4.15 lbs. Of ovoid form with smooth edge and inside out, stone of the highest quality grade AAA rose quartz. All natural gemstone, hand cr...
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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Rose Quartz

South African Zulu Two Handled Carved Wood Meat Tray
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A South African two handled carved wood meat tray Zulu, 20th century Measures: Approximate 3 1/4" in. high x 10 1/2" in. long x 8 1/2" in. wide (8.2 x...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Dioptase on Goethite Vug
Located in New York, NY
From the DRC – one of only two locations worldwide where this rare and coveted emerald green to blue-green crystal can be found, the other being Namibia – this vug – a natural hole w...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Early 20th century, Carved Wooden Beer Vessel, Lozi, Zambia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Lozi Wooden Beer Vessel Lozi people, Zambia Early 20th century Carved wood, pigment H: 16.5 in x W: 11 in x D: 12 in :: 42 cm x 28 cm x 30.5 cm An eleg...
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Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Huge Mid Century Modern Setsoto Handwoven African Royal Family Wall Tapestry
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
50s Huge Mid Century Modern Setsoto Design Hand Woven African Royal Family Cubist Wool Wall Hanging Textile Art from South Africa. Enormous 3.5 Ft x 5 Feet Rare, highly collectibl...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo An unusually large and striking non-figurative vessel from the Mangbetu people, comprised of six lobes joined to a c...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century
By Senufo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A female fertility statue of West African Senufo (Mali, or Ivory Coast) origin in solid wood. Hand-carved from a single piece of Mango wood, this expr...
Category

Late 19th Century Primitive Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ebony

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