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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
African Ceramic Design Vase, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Hand-Painted Design Vase by Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts, directly from South Africa. Handcrafted by Senzo Duma and painted by Zinhle Nene, this 8-inch vase features intri...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

African Ceramic Monkey Urn by Ardmore
By Ardmore Design
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Ardmore Ceramics Hand-Painted Ceramic Urn, a stunning piece of art that seamlessly blends craftsmanship and creativity. This magnificent urn, standing at an impressiv...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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 Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wire

Frontal of Kouri Beef 'Bos Taurus Belensis', Wingspan
Located in Leuven , BE
This head-on view of a Kouri beef is made to hang up on a wall. The Kouri beef are known for its very recognizable thick and sturdy horns. Beef from Lake Chad are native to the banks...
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20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Organic Material

South Africa Collectible Design White Ceramic Console Mirror Flux by Jan Ernst
By Jan Ernst de Wet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary designer specializing in functional art and spatial design using clay as his main medium. The work is driven by his fascination with natural structur...
Category

2010s Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

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

Malachite Ashtray Vide Poche Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Great and unique shape carved malachite stone ashtray or vide poche. Imposing item, stunning color and pattern which makes it unique. Natural malachite sculpture. Some are called vide poche or ashtray dresser caddy...
Category

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

Materials

Malachite

Magical Barbara Antelope Mask Mirrors Seeds Cowries Mali, Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood antelope mask, with many horns, applied glass mirrors, cowries and seeds. Old native repair to one horn. It is in good condition wear and erosion from tradition...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Anok Bird Sculture Mask African Art Baga People
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An antique Baga anok or elek carved wood mask sculpture, with bird and human face form elements, made by Baga people (Guinea West Africa). Features long and pointed bird beak, incise...
Category

Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Tanzanite // 51.13 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Discovered in 1967 and sourced in just one location on earth - Merelani Hills, Tanzania, near Mt. Kilimanjaro - enigmatic blue-violet or violet-blue tanzanite is one of the rarest an...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

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 Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood , Gabon 1950 Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood , Gabon 1950 Brown Color
Category

1950s Minimalist Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

Namibian Red Quartz
Namibian Red Quartz
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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

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a fantastic piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...
Category

20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood Gabon 1950 Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood, Gabon 1950 Brown Color
Category

1950s Minimalist Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Old Decorative African Wabi Sabi Wooden Hand Carved Mortar Bowl, Early 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Old and decorative hand carved wooden bowl / mortar produced in Africa early 1900s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 40 cm / 15.75" Diameter: 34 cm / 13.40"
Category

1920s Folk Art Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

Opalised Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A complete prehistoric Cleoniceras opalised iridescent ammonite fossil, originating from Madagascar, presented on an exclusive museum-quality painted plaster base. Over 200 million y...
Category

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

Materials

Shell

Polished Jigsaw Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A complete prehistoric polished jigsaw ammonite fossil, originating from Madagascar, presented on an exclusive museum-quality painted plaster base. A natural historical artefact, pre...
Category

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

Materials

Precious Stone

Small Carved Wood 'Luba' Statue, Congo
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Hand-Carved Wood 'Luba' Fertility Statue. Democratic Republic of the Congo, circa 1970.
Category

1970s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Blacknite Quartz Cluster Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual blacknite quartz cluster specimen with covelline and bornite from Ambositra, Madagascar, presented on one of our museum-quality painted plaster bases. This striking and un...
Category

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

Materials

Precious Stone

3-1/2" Diameter Malachite Sphere on Wooden Stand
Located in New York, NY
This substantially sized sphere of AAA-quality malachite with gorgeous color and natural patterns including a plethora of beautifully defined bullseyes comes from the DRC and has bee...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Prestige and Tradition: The Mounted Ashetu Hat of the Bamum and Bamileke People
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with spiked braids, this prestigious custom mounted Ashetu hat embodies the cultural significance of the Bamum and Bamileke people of Cameroon, Central Africa, who revered th...
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Parrot Tureen, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the exquisite Ceramic Parrot Tureen, a masterpiece crafted by the skilled hands of Senzo Duma Ceramics in the heart of South Africa. This unique creation not only serves...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Leopard Urn, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the magnificent Ceramic Leopard Urn, a masterpiece born from the skilled hands of Senzo Duma Ceramics in the heart of South Africa. Crafted with meticulous attention to ...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Minimalist Soapstone Whimsical Red Elephant Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical soapstone red elephant beautiful piece good luck , charm nice clean condition minimalist piece a great piece for Post modern , Danish Modern Home decor.
Category

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

Materials

Soapstone

Large Botryoidal Green Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large botryoidal green malachite specimen from Kolwezi, Congo, presented on an exclusive museum-quality painted plaster display plinth. Named for its distinctive form resembling a...
Category

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

Materials

Natural Fiber

Fine Kuba Cup with Incised Textile Designs, early 20th century Central Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Kuba wood cup with incised textile designs, early 20th century, from Central Africa. The woven cris cross designs that are typical of the Kuba currency...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Bronze Ceremonial Staff Top Hoe with 3 Turtles, Ghana
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ashanti cast bronze ceremonial staff top in the shape of a hoe with 3 cast turtles, from Ghana. It is in good condition with a deep patina and polish from traditional use, appropria...
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

South African Zulu Basket with Lid, Geometric Handmade Basketry
By Zulu's
Located in Chicago, IL
This basket is made of natural elements and traditional fibers sourced from nature and assembled together by skilled weavers, using the extract of dyes obtained from natural sources ...
Category

1980s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Seagrass

Pair of Neolithic Stone Bracelets from Mali
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite Neolithic bracelets from Mali are a captivating testament to ancient craftsmanship and ingenuity. Carved from limestone with natural crystalline veins coursing throug...
Category

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

Materials

Stone

Rhodochrosite on Manganite from N'Chwaning II Mine, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
From N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. Rich specimen of translucent red rhombohedral rhodochrosite crystals on black manganite matrix....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Blue Celestite Cluster From Sankoany, Ketsepy Mahajanga, Madagascar (19.2 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This unique Madagascan Blue Celestite Cluster exhibits large, gem crystals of remarkable quality, featuring prism faces and sharp chisel-terminations - surpassing the average blue-gr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Blue Celestite Cluster From Sankoany, Ketsepy Mahajanga, Madagascar (17.8 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This unique Madagascan Blue Celestite Cluster exhibits large, gem crystals of remarkable quality, featuring prism faces and sharp chisel-terminations - surpassing the average blue-gr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Amethyst From Tafelkop, Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg Mountain, Erongo, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tafelkop, Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg Mountain, Erongo, Namibia Lustrous 7" tall transparent deep-purple amethyst quartz crystals on brown-white matrix. The amethyst crystal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Amethyst

Rhodochrosite on Manganite from N'Chwaning II Mine, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
From N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. Rich specimen of Transparent pink rhodochrosite crystals with sugar-like microcrystals on the s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other

Colorful Ceramic Giraffe Urns, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the magnificent Giraffe Urns by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a breathtaking testament to African craftsmanship, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Africa. Craf...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Colorful Ceramic Leopards Tureen, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the stunning Leopard Tureen by Wiseman Ceramics, a true masterpiece of African craftsmanship, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Africa. Designed by Wi...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Elephant bird egg
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Elephant bird egg from Madagascar. The largest egg ever from a living creature; it is from the extinct elephant bird. Assembled from the shards of se...
Category

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

Materials

Eggshell

Pair of Ceramic White Lions Tureens, hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the exquisite White Lions Tureen, part of the Timbavati collection by Wiseman Ceramics—a stunning fusion of African artistry and storytelling, meticulously hand-painted a...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Colorful Ceramic Monkey jewelry box, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the exquisite Monkey Jewelry Box by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a stunning fusion of African artistry and functionality, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Afr...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Colorful Ceramic Leopards and Protea Vase, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Leopard Vase by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a stunning testament to African artistry, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Africa. Crafted with ...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Colorful Ceramic Leopard Vase, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Leopard Vase by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a stunning testament to African artistry, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Africa. Crafted with ...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Colorful Ceramic Lion vase, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Lion Jug by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a true masterpiece of African artistry, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Afri...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Whimsical Set of 6 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Set of 6 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders , circa 1970's walnut , maple etc mahogany.
Category

20th Century Bohemian Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

African Iron Spear-Form Currency Mounted On A Custom Steel Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful spear form currency with spiral loops below the spear head festooned with three 'bells' on each side. An appealing design executed by a master craftsman. Beautifully mounte...
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Prehistoric Ammonite Fossil or Natural Specimen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Prehistoric fossilized ammonite is likely from Madagascar and thousands of years old. This fossil is free standing and could be used as a unique design element as a natural specimen...
Category

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

Materials

Stone

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

Dioptase on Plancheite and Calcite
Located in New York, NY
This landscape of the sky blue copper silicate mineral plancheite features generously sized, lustrous and deeply pigmented dioptase crystals emerging from mounds of sparkling, snowy ...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Natural Hippopatomus Teeth Mounted Bookends, Turn-of-the-Century
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of natural hippo teeth bookends. Perfect to display your favorite books on a nightstand, mantel, dresser or shelf. Certainly a topic of conversation. The antique set of...
Category

Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Wood

Dan Janus Double Face Protective Kinde Charm, Ivory Coast, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Dan Janus double faced protective Kinde charm, from the Dan people of Ivory Coast, West Africa. Used as a charm for protection, with two different faces to show the duality of the w...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Ardmore Ceramic Lizard Vase, hand made in South Africa
By Ardmore Design
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting the exquisite Lizard Vase, a true masterpiece handcrafted by Ardmore Ceramic, a renowned pottery studio based in South Africa. This one-of-a-kind creation is a testament ...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Classic Danced Deep Red-Black Baule mask, Ivory Coast, Africa, mid 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Classic danced deep red-black Baule mask, with raised three part finely incised hair, small facial scarifications on the forehead. From Ivory Coast, Africa, mid 20th century It is ...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Prestige Basket, Tanzania
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Prestige open top basket Sukuma People (?) Tanzania Circa 1900 Coiled and woven basketry, natural fibers and dye 8 x 6 1/2 inches (21 x 16.5 cm) Provenance: ex private collection U...
Category

Early 1900s Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Unique Ceramic Monkey and Kingfisher sculpture hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Kingfisher and Monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Sello Hand sculpted by Lindy.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Seated Female Figure on Stool Holding a Sword Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Seated female figure on classic Akan stool holding a sword. From the Ewe people of Ghana, West Africa. Created as three separate pieces that fit together for display, figure, stool ...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Dioptase on Calcite From the DRC
Located in New York, NY
This sparkling specimen from the DRC features moderately sized, deep emerald green, fully formed and gemmy dioptase crystals growing on a thick bed of lustrous calcite crystals for a...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

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