Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

This impressive jar is an unglazed terracotta vessel believed to have been made by the Nupe people of central Nigeria in West Africa. Its impressive size, measuring 32.2 cm in diamet...

This polished malachite with chrysocolla from the Democratic Republic of the Congo showcases a striking fusion of deep emerald banding and vivid turquoise tones. The two copper‑based...

This exceptional polished labradorite from Madagascar reveals a vibrant play of color, with radiant turquoise, green, and golden flashes dancing across its surface. The internal irid...

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...

Hand carved ebony hardwood bust of a young Benin warrior Traditionally carved Benin artistry Circa 1970 Height 10.75 inch, Width 5.5 inch, Depth 2.75 inc...

Ammonites from Madagascar are the fossilized shells of extinct squid that lived 65 to 110 million years ago. These fossils are found worldwide, but Madagascar is a well-known source ...

Very heavy Solid carved Malchite head sculpture Paperweight.

Carved wood large female Songye Kifwebe mask with classic white lines, blackened ridge down crest of forehead, nose and mouth. Worn holes around back edge of mask from attachment of...

This hand-polished Malachite egg is a statement object that reveals the natural artistry of one of the most recognizable copper carbonate minerals. The rich green surface displays sw...

A truly fantastic, engaging, and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian Figure/ Sculpture made by the Kota (Bakota) pe...

An incredible early 20th century Makenge hand-built ceramic palm wine pot with a graceful shape including a narrow neck and a wide belly. The pot is covered ...

Antique Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll, Ghana – Traditional African Art A striking Akua’ba fertility doll from the Ashanti (Asante) people of Ghana, this hand-carved wooden figure em...

Bronze Ife Woman Head Oba Edo Benin City Yoruba. The Bronze Head from Ife, or Ife Head, is one of eighteen copper alloy sculptures that were unearthed in 1938...

Crafted from solid natural Malachite, this substantial hand-polished crystal egg showcases the stone’s vivid, swirling green banding with striking bullseye patterns and a deep, natur...

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...

A Pair of Inkangara Prestige Baskets Rwanda or Burundi, Tutsi and Hutu peoples 20th century (1960s/1970s) Left H 13 ins (33 cm); D 7 ins (17.5 cm) Right H 13.5 ins (34...

Beautiful hand carved bust head African sculpture circa 1950's, nice clean condition.

A complete malachite box from around 1930 in a hexagonal shape, with a loose lid This is the kind of malachite what's coming from Congo the box meassures 8.2 x 8.2 cm and has a tota...

Powerful portrait of a Makonde man with a traditional lip plug in his upper lip, high carved cheek bones in the form of a finely carved helmet mask, with attached hair on top from Ta...

Large Contemporary Carved Stone Family Sculpture on Plinth: Modern Abstract Art This large contemporary carved stone sculpture is a powerful and emotive representation of family, un...

This remarkable hand-carved Malachite pyramid highlights the stone’s natural artistry in a refined geometric form. Fashioned from genuine Malachite, the sculpture displays the minera...

Fascinating detailed Olokun head from the Kingdom of Ife in Western Nigeria. Hand carved hardwood face with almond shaped eyes, neck creases and astounding facial incisions Circa 1...

Handwoven Traditional African Bolga Farmer's Market Basket Hammered natural fiber weave, patina is present. 14.25 h to top handle x 16 diameter Unmarked Preowned original vintage co...

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...

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...

A unique intricately detailed hand-hammered bronze of a fish. Bursting with character, this marine life mythical decorative object would enhance any shelf or tabletop. This object form is one of the best-known examples of Benin art, created from the thirteenth century onwards, by the Edo people, which also included other sculptures in brass, including some famous portrait heads and smaller pieces of art. Tribal African Art...

This beautiful hand polished petrified wood slice is sourced from Madagascar and comes with an acrylic display stand. It has an amazing pattern with vibrant hues of brown, yellow, and orange. Fossilized Petrified Wood, which is also known as Agatized Wood...

From Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) A sculptural botryoidal formation of solid velvety green malachite from the famous copper m...

Outstanding Benin Oba and his Queen, Lost Wax 'Bronze' Sculptures from the late 20th century Superbly cast and highly decorative contemporary pieces, not historical The centuries ol...

This handcrafted bronze candelabra celebrates the quiet elegance and harmony of Africa’s wildlife. Each piece is entirely original — no moulds are used at any stage. Every giraffe an...

Introduce rich color and natural contrast with this Malachite with Chrysocolla specimen from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This piece blends bold greens with calming blue ton...

Bring natural style to your home or office with this Hand‑Carved Malachite Box – Natural Stone Keepsake Storage. The genuine Malachite showcases the vivid banding and rich emerald to...

Crafted from top-quality malachite sourced from Zaire, this hand-polished egg boasts a distinct banded pattern and solid composition without any fill. Displayed on an acrylic stand, ...

A very nice vintage polished petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 4.5"W x 3.5"D x 3.75"H. Col...

Decorative ebony well hand-carved African statue of a young women. Handmade in Kenya, Africa.

Coming from madagascar, this aesthetic specimen of semi-precious gemstone called labradorite has the perfect weight and dimensions to decorate a bookshelf or a desk. It weighs 1900 g...

This impressive malachite and chrysocolla specimen from the Democratic Republic of Congo displays a breathtaking fusion of vibrant green malachite with striking turquoise-blue chryso...

Hand-carved African white rhino / rhinoceros sculpture, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition and measures 8.5"W x 2.75"D x 4.25"H; it is signed on the undersi...

This wooden headdress was created by the Yoruba People of western Nigeria, and was worn during a masquerade known as egungun. A widespread Yoruba ritual, egungun performances honor a...

Group of 4 Giraffe African Folk Art Rattan Bamboo Straw Hand Painted Animal Sculptures

Vintage from 1960s Handwoven Canoe Breadbasket Fruit Bowl Ethiopian Gambela 21d x 3t x 8w Original vintage condition unrestored. Refer to images

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...

Very large powerful Dan Guere or We mask from the Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing collection. Strong mask with projecting tubular eyes, projecting carved wood tusks over forehead, lar...

A Maasai girl, upon reaching adolescence, undergoes a traditional rite of passage known as "Enkipaata" a ceremony marking her transition into womanhood and preparing her for the resp...

Midcentury novelty Jumbo Pocket Watch or small Wall Clock. It is called Railway Chronometer. The case, crown and ring/crown guard is fashioned from b...

A beautiful large rose quartz bowl weighing 3.5 lbs. Of ovoid form with smooth edge and inside out, stone of the highest quality grade AAA rose quartz. All natural gemstone, hand cra...

Indoor/outdoor baskets made using woven threads normally used for fishing nets, the designs are all different and original, like their names. Handwoven,...

A vintage sculpture drum with connected to the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. Measure: 10 inch tall.

Signed African Madonna and Child – Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture by Makengo B, Congo, circa 1950 A powerful hand-carved wooden sculpture from Congo, signed “Par Makengo B”, dating to...

Truly a majestic Benin Oba. Beautifully and finely hand carved in Ebony hardwood from the 1930's A piece of this quality and stature holds enormous presence...

A finely carved Lwalwa maternity figure holding a baby from Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa circa 20th century. The statue was acquired in 2006 from the collection of Jean-Pierre Hallet Collection of African Art. The figure, with her robust body and a strong stand, wears a classic Lwalwa mask...

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

Huge, AAA-quality Kambaba Jasper sphere on Acrylic Display Stand. This beautiful piece is hand polished from a solid piece of Kambaba Jasper. This piece...

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...

Transform your space into a sanctuary of palaeontological expression with this exceptional natural artefact, formed millions of years ago when a cataclysm reshaped vast Araucaria woo...

This character filled A Bamana Wrought Iron Equestrian Sculpture originates from Mali during the latter half of the 20th Century. Features a rectilinear black base on which four curv...

From the DRC – one of only two locations worldwide where this rare and coveted emerald-green to blue-green crystal can be sourced, the other being Namibia – this natural vug, or pock...

Early 20th century Mangbetu chief's pot, from DR Congo, a distinctive and beautiful anthropomorphic sculpture. This style of terracotta pot m...

The Khada Totem Sculpture set is hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a collective of Zimbabwean artisans, who set their own prices, ensuring each piece is...

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...