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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Set of three Brass Dodo Bird Figurine Family 1960s Mid-Century Modern, Mauritius
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of three lovely mysterious dodo bird figurines, flightless and extinct, this sturdy little guys are loaded with character. Made in the 1960s. Found at an estate sale in Nurembe...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
2010s 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...
Category
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.
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Three Decorative Beaded Flywhisks , Cameroon Grasslands
Located in Leuven , BE
The Royal Fly Whisks (ethnic names: see leng koko or beuka) used in dances are made of carved wood to which horse tails are attached. These tails are veritable war trophies cut from ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Burlap, Wood, Beads
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Primitive Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Polished Labradorite Freeform from Madagascar (12 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Top quality polished purple Labradorite freeform with with its mesmerizing colors and iridescent sheen, carries a deep spiritual meaning that can ig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
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...
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
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
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- ...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Elestial Citrine Cluster
Located in New York, NY
This luminous large 100% natural untreated cluster of hefty, beautifully terminated and naturally lustrous citrine points from the DRC features the incredible deep amber hue sought a...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
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...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
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
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
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
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
African Benin Yoruba Oba Head of Queen Idia Large Bronze Head Bust Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, relatively large bronze bust/head sculpture of Idia, the first Queen Mother of the 16th century Kingdom of Benin (in present-day Nigeria). Traditionally, the ruler's ro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Beads
5-1/2" Diameter Malachite Sphere on Wooden Stand
Located in New York, NY
This hefty sphere of AAA-quality malachite with gorgeous color and natural patterns including a plethora of beautifully defined bullseyes comes from the DRC and has been expertly han...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
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
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
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
Whole Ammonite Fossil with Druzy Chambers Jurassic Cretaceous #Z9A
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Dimensions: 7.75 × 6.5 × 1.75 in./ 19.5 × 16.5 × 4.5 cm
Weight: 3 lbs 2 oz/ 1.366 kg
Height on custom display...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Precious Stone
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 Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
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
Dioptase // 7.08 Lb
Located in New York, NY
Explore a breathtaking Dioptase specimen from the Congo, a true gem for collectors and enthusiasts. This vibrant green crystal, measuring 8 inches (L) x 5 inches (H) x 5.5 inches (D)...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
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
Dioptase with Calcite // 10 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This lush, lustrous bed of fully formed, fully terminated, moderately sized dioptase crystals with a deep emerald color is accented by large, beautifully gemmy golden calcite crystal...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
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
St...
Category
19th Century Moorish Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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 Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
Benin Bronze Head
Located in Bochum, NRW
Very good cast of a Benin bonze head, probably mid 20th century.
From the Benin Tribe of Africa comes this beautiful bronze head of a woman
A collectors ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 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...
Category
2010s Brutalist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Tourmaline
Modernist Female Figural Bronze Sculpture in Style of Sydney Kumalo
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Mid-Century Modernist Abstract sculpture of a female figure in the style of/attributed to renowned South African sculptor/ artist Sydney Kumalo...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Small Malachite Ashtray Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rare Tiger's Eye Stone Style Ashtray South Africa Circa 1955 Caramel Color
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
African Hand-Carved Wood Decorative Figurative Reliquary from Gabon 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
African Hand-Carved Wood Decorative Figurative Reliquary from Gabon 20th Century
Offered for sale is an African hand-carved wood decorative reliquary from Gabon dating to the mid-la...
Category
Late 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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 Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Raffia, Wood
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...
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
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...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Genuine Sericho Pallasite Meteorite Slab (394.3 grams)
Located in New York, NY
In 2016, large masses of the Sericho pallasite meteorite were acquired from villagers in Isiolo County, Kenya, marking its formal discovery. The olivine crystals range in colour from...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other, Iron
Azurite with Cerussite From Namibia
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous specimen from Tsumeb, Namibia features large, fully formed, deep blue azurite crystals with amazing luster growing with gemmy reticulated cerussite crystals. The sparkl...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #S5C
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Dimensions: 9.25 × 8 × 2 in. / 23.5 × 20.5 × 5 cm
Weight: 5.55 lbs / 2.424 kg
In this example, the complex pa...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Precious Stone
Genuine Sericho Pallasite Meteorite Slab (2.45 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
In 2016, large masses of the Sericho pallasite meteorite were acquired from villagers in Isiolo County, Kenya, marking its formal discovery. The olivine crystals range in colour from...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other, Iron
African Decorated Terra Cotta Vase with Three Dimensional Sculptural Animals
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Remarkable handcrafted earthenware vase with a three dimensional zebra and giraffe and hand decorated flowers and trees. Signed on the bottom made in Zimbabwe by Collen M for Penzo 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Very Large Wall Basket, Straw and Leather, African Folk Art 1970
Located in ROUEN, FR
Large African wall-hanging basket, Circa 1970.
This large decorative basket comes from Africa, purchased by one of my clients during a trip to Ethiopia in the 70s. It is made of han...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Straw
Tall African Papier-mâché Giraffe with Leather Ears
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall paper mache giraffe in black and brown with leather ears and glass eyes. We see this fun piece in a nursery or in a foyer.
Measures: 17....
Category
20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Glass, Paint, Paper
Pair of Large Bronze African Diks Diks Sculptures Life Size
Located in Essex, MA
A male and female African large bronze life size Dik Dik sculptures in excellent condition. Great attention to detail,with lovely markings of their fur through...
Category
1920s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Massive Genuine Polished Rose Quartz Sphere
Located in New York, NY
This massive genuine polished Madagascan Rose Quartz sphere of 13" diameter and 153 lbs is a rare, museum quality specimen crafted from a single piece of light-pink hued Rose Quartz. Its glossy finish provides a dramatic presentation. This large sphere is a visually-striking ornament, ideal for elevating any interior design.
Rose Quartz is the stone of unconditional love. One of the most important stones for Heart Chakra work, Rose Quartz opens the heart to all types of love - love of self, love of family, love of friends, romantic love. Because it is a type of quartz, Rose Quartz does have a high...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
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