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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful contemporary collector piece of Makonde ebony tree of life art carving with unbelievable detailed wood carving.
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1950s Primitive Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Ebony

Large Dogon House Post, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
With a textured, slightly eroded patina, Malians used this tall house post to support a major beam in a structure. Carved from a naturally forked tree, these tall sculptural supports...
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20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Wood

Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terracotta form would have been a critical component of burial rituals of the Bura people of Niger. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
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Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Genuine Polished Malachite Sphere (2.4 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This genuine polished Malachite sphere is sourced from Zaire and features a well-defined green banded pattern. It is solid material with no fill and comes with an acrylic display sta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Malachite

Hand-Polished Solid 3.5" Diameter Malachite Sphere // Ver. III
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from solid, natural Malachite, this sizable hand-polished crystal sphere is a work of art: foregrounding the stone’s signature swirling green banding, contrasting bullseyes, ...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Malachite

Fine Tribal Bambara Cubist Figurative Wood Door Lock Early 20th c Mali Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Tribal Bambara cubist figurative wood door lock, early 20th century Mali, Africa great abstract figure with strong cubist stylized elegant face. The Bambara of Mali use decorated door locks sliding horizontal bar and with a removable key (missing here) to secure the doors to houses or millet granary. This door lock shows a stylized human body with strongly sculpted face and carved notch in back to hold the movable cross bar. The rectangular body is decorated with fine, geometric line...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of African Iron Bandaka Hoe Currency, Mounted on Custom Steel Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
2 African iron Bandaka hoe currency, Mabila and Chamba Peoples, Nigeria and Cameroon. The iron, hammered into the form of a hoe, was used as currency. Mounted they are wonderful pie...
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Iron

Hand Carved Soapstone Tribal Bust 1940s
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful soapstone hand-carved head of an African tribe-woman circa 1940.
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1940s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Soapstone

Ethiopian Wood Head Rest With Silver White Metal Beads and Dangles, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old well used Ethiopian head rest with attached oxidized silver or white metal beads and dangles. It is in good condition with wear, polish and eros...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

6.5 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
6.5 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Cutting and polishing this ammonite has revealed an inte...
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15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

A Pair of Copper Currencies: “Katanga Crosses”
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Pair of Copper Currencies: “Katanga Crosses” Central African Copper Belt (DR Congo, Zambia or Zimbabwe) Cast copper, archaeological patina Size each:...
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15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Copper

20th Century New Guinea Drum with Drumstick
Located in Winnetka, IL
Hand-carved wooden drum from New Guinea, featuring intricate painted patterns in white, red, and black across the cylindrical body. The surface displays symmetrical curvilinear motif...
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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

Shona Head Sculpture Carved Stone Kumberai Mapanda, circa 1970
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Kumberai Mapanda (1940-) Small head. circa 1970. Carved serpentine stone 5 1/4" in. (13.4 cm.) high, excluding base. Shona sculpture is the name given to a modern move...
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Late 20th Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Hand-Polished Solid 3.5" Diameter Malachite Sphere // Ver. IV
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from solid, natural Malachite, this sizable hand-polished crystal sphere is a work of art: featuring a prominent, beautifully-defined bullseye, the Malachite's signature swir...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Madonna and Baby Sculpture by African Artist Ndatite Ilo, Rwanda
By Ndatite Ilo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tutsi tribe artist Ndatite Ilo from Rwanda carved this gorgeous African wood statue sculpture. This unique artwork showcases a beautiful black woman, a Mother or Madonna, carrying a ...
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

African Goli Style Tribal Mask Mounted on a Custom Steel Base
By Baule Tribe
Located in Stamford, CT
Highly decorative African hand carved mask, in the style of a Goli tribal mask, Baule People, Ivory Coast. Mounted on a custom steel base. Measures: 23.75 inches high (including sta...
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

'After the Market' Early 21st Century Bronze Sculpture by Louis Chanu
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An early 21st century limited edition bronze sculpture by Louis Chanu depicting a couple and their infant riding home 'After the Market'. Signed 'Chanu' to base and numbered 7/15. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Decorative African Antelope Sculpture from the Tribal People of Benin
By People from Benin
Located in Miami, FL
Intricately hand-crafted African antelope, Benin tribal sculpture. Details in hand-hammered bronze on wood small pieces attached with small nails and numerous carvings. 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. Cast bronze. Tribal African Art...
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Tutsi Beaded Prestige Staffs
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A group of six beaded wood Tutsi and Hutu ceremonial objects, the green striped one second from right is a knife, the others were used as staffs by elite members of the Tutsi and Hu...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Cotton, Glass, Beads, Wood

Five Tribal Bronze Snuff Rings, Tiv Culture, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Five Tribal Bronze Snuff Rings, Tiv Culture, Nigeria Brass or copper alloy 4.5 (11.4 cm) to 2.25 (6.7 cm) inches high 19th century A fascinating collection...
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19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A Bamana Wrought Iron Equestrian Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
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...
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20th Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fibrous Malachite – 567 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This striking fibrous Malachite displays an intense emerald green color and dynamic shape and texture that make it visually captivating from every angle. The intricate, banded or fib...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Hand-Carved Malachite Elephant
Located in New York, NY
This striking hand-carved Malachite elephant exemplifies both geological beauty and artistic craftsmanship. Carved from a solid piece of genuine Malachite, the sculpture reveals the ...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Hand-Polished Solid Malachite Sphere // 2.88 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from solid, natural Malachite, this one-of-a-kind hand-carved sphere is a singular work of art featuring the stone’s signature swirling green banding, contrasting bullseyes a...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Bronze Fish Sculpture - Animal Zoomorphic Design - West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Bronze Fish Sculpture, Animal Zoomorphic Design - West Africa, Mid-20th Century Large and heavy African bronze sculpture of a fish from Benin, circa 1950. Crafted using the lost-w...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Small Dancing Lobi Figure With Arms Out, Cubist Face Ghana West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small dancing Lobi figure with arms out, and cubist face from Ghana, West Africa. ex James Willis, San Francisco, CA. Damage to proper right hand, fingers absent. Heavy encrusted p...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Malachite Skull
Located in New York, NY
This hand-carved Malachite skull captures the mineral’s signature beauty in a refined decorative form. Striking bands of deep emerald and lighter green create dramatic concentric rin...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Hand-Carved Malachite Skull
Located in New York, NY
This striking Malachite skull has been meticulously hand-carved to showcase the stone’s natural beauty while offering a bold decorative statement. Vivid bands of deep emerald and lig...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Watermelon Tourmaline Slice // 6.34 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

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #B3K
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 10 × 8.25 × 2 in./ 25.5 × 21. x 5 cm Weight: 6.925 lbs / 2.984 kg Height on custom display stand:...
Category

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

Materials

Precious Stone

African Congo Fetish Statue, Houses Spirits for Protection, Late 20th- Century
Located in Miami, FL
African Congo Fetish Statue, Houses Spirits for Protection 20th- Century Offered for sale is a late 20th-century African tribal fetish statue of a doubl...
Category

Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Tribal Bronze Cache-sexe, Vere People, Cameroon/Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal Bronze Cache-sexe, Vere People, Cameroon/Nigeria Bronze alloy 4.5 (11.4 cm) to 2.25 (6.7 cm) inches high Late 19th century A set of bronze spikes forms this cache-sexe from t...
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19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Cubist Danced Kuba Mask Black Patina Cone Eyes Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ancient Cubist Kuba Dance Mask Black Patina, Cone Shaped Eyes, from the Congo, Africa. It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for it...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Mukuba 'Hat', Bwami Society, Lega Culture, Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mukuba (Hat), Bwami Society, Lega Culture, Democratic Republic of Congo 1st Half 20th Century Plant fiber, buttons, elephant tail hair, blue cloth 7...
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20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Cotton, Natural Fiber

Iron Crucifix Sculpture In The Style Of Regardt Van De Meulen
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish iron work sculpture of Christ hanging on the cross in the manner of Regardt van de Meulen and dating from the 20th/21st century. The crucifix stands on a rectangular w...
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Bissau-Ginean Ox Initiation Mask, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
After oxen were introduced to Guinea Bissau by Portuguese sailors in the 15th century, its strength, aggression, and nobility quickly became integrated i...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

African Canari Vessel with Serpent Detail
Located in Washington, DC
Terracotta African Canari Vessel with Serpent Detail. Cote D’Ivoire, circa 1960.
Category

1960s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Tribal Hand Carved African Wood Bowl Turkana KENYA with Leather Details
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Tribal Hand Carved African Wood Bowl Turkana KENYA with Leather Details. Hand hewn and hand carved African wooden bowl. Original one of a kind, unique tribal wood bowl hand carved bowl Antique Tribal Art Carved African Wood Turkana Bowl from Kenya. These bowls have become quite valuable and collectible as the wood ages, the color of the bowls take on a beautiful deep hue which adds to the aesthetic quality of the bowl. Repair work done by original owner to prolong the life of the piece. Hand carved wooden rounded shaped bowl container with woven leather strap from the Turkana tribe in Kenya. Ideal as decorative catch it all piece in a sculptural form. Hand carved workmanship. Tons of character. Dimensions: 7.5 in. H x 9 in. D. Original vintage restored condition. Rich patina with signs of age, repair and use. Refer to images. Great looking impressive unique tribal art African...
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Leather, Wood

Decorative Box or Vase in Terracotta Africa 20th Century Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Decorative Box or Vase in Terracotta Africa 20th Century Brown Color.
Category

20th Century Brutalist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta, Rattan

Selamawi Ceramic Candleabra by TheUrbanative
Located in Geneve, CH
Selamawi ceramic candleabra by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W 25 x D 10 x H 24 cm Material: Raw Terracotta & Raffia Dry flowers only. Also available: Selamawi Ceramic Vessel. The...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #D7U
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 8.75 × 7.5 × 1.875 in. / 22 × 19 × 4.75 cm Weight: 4.125 lbs / 2.169 kg Height on custom display ...
Category

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

Materials

Precious Stone

Antique African Hand Carved Woman Sculptor
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional hand wood carving of a woman probably African queen, beautiful face showing grace and resolute looking forward, white color finish and clear wax restoration. Professional...
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19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Fibrous Malachite – 321 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This striking fibrous Malachite displays an intense emerald green color and dynamic texture that makes it visually captivating from every angle. The intricate, banded or fibrous grow...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

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

Materials

Stone

Vintage Round Ethnic Hand-Tooled Tuareg Leather Box African Folk Art Mauritania
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-Tooled Tuareg Leather Box – Vintage African Folk Art, Mauritania This exquisite vintage round leather box showcases the artistry of West African craftsmanship, likely Tuareg in ...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

African Gemsbok "Oryx Gazella" Antelope Shoulder Mount, 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
African Gemsbok Oryx Gazella shoulder mount. The antelope is native to the arid regions of South Africa such as the Kalahari Desert, 20th century.
Category

20th Century Sporting Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Fur, Wood

Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen #L2L
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 8 × 6.25 × 0.75 in. / 20 × 16 × 2 cm Dimensions on custom display stands: 10.5 × 5.5 × 3.5 in. / 27 × 14 × 9 c...
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15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Early small Kuba Cup With Refined Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small sweet early Kuba Cup with refinedf face, finely carved hair, with a handle, from the DRC, Africa Finely incised hair in tight geometric form, small proj...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal 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

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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 Measures: 20” long x 7 1/4” wide x 4” deep (50.5 x 1...
Category

1940s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood Gabon 1950 Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood, Gabon 1950 Brown Color
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1950s Minimalist Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Cute Ceramic Leopard butterdish, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Leopard Butter Dish – Handcrafted by Love Art Ceramics Bursting with charm and vitality, this one-of-a-kind leopard butter dish is a joyful tribute to South Africa’s most iconic pre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Stone Mortar and Pestle, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Stone mortar and pestle Nigeria 20th century Measures: Mortar: 21 x 15.5 x 2 in. / 53 x 39 x 5 cm Height on custom display stand: 26...
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20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

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 carved pieces of wood that fit together for display,...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Wood

Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency Angas, Nigeria Early 20th century Iron 25.25 x 17.5 in. / 64 x 44 cm Height on custom display stand: 29.75 in. / 76 cm Weight: 12.8 pounds / 5.8 kg Combined weight with base: 20.6 pounds / 9.3 kg The large currency forms are comprised of a heavy sheet of iron forged into the shape of a curved hoe. They were customary gifts for a bride’s father as well as having a function during wedding celebrations (Ballarini, The Perfect Form...
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Early 20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Polished Malachite Chrysocolla Organic Free-Form Natural Specimen
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking authentic Congolese mined polished solid Malachite & Chrysocolla natural specimen (midcentury modern Brutalist decoration, sculpture, or paperweight) The undulating surface of this unique freeform example presents with a layer of bright blue Chrysocolla interrupted by the Malachite's desirable rich deep green shades of banding. This beautiful specimen even shows an intricate botryoidal growth of the Malachite below the Chrysocolla. This is one highly decorative and intriguing offering, perfect for any fossil or geode collector, artifact collection, nature enthusiast, or simply displayed as a stunning objet d'art for anyone looking to elevate their home decor. Easily adding bold vivid color and dramatic variations, unique texture, organic shape and distinctive sculptural form design elements; this fairly large and impressive curiosity is sure to bring a touch of timeless elegant sophistication, rustic warmth, tranquil serenity...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Bronze Masai Warrior
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
The Maasai Warrior joins my series of figurative works inspired by Africa’s tribes, each piece a reflection of cultural pride and enduring legacy: Standing tall, proud, and resilient...
Category

2010s Expressionist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Genuine Shell, Vide Poche, White Color, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Vide poche is a shell, in white color.
Category

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

Materials

Shell

Ashanti Mother and Child Maternity Figure Carved by Osei Bonsu, Ghana
By Osei Bonsu
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Ashanti maternity figure by the master carver Osei Bonsu. The mother figure is seated on a simple backless chair. An infant lays calmly in her la...
Category

1930s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Baule Standing Female Figure With Scarifications Hands Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Baule Standing Female Figure with finely carved raised scarifications, hands on side of stomach with long figures. From Ivory Coast, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polis...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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