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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
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
African Kota People, Gabon Carved, Metal Reliquary Pipe on Stand, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
African Kota People, Gabon Carved, Metal Reliquary Pipe on Stand, 20th Century
Offered for sale is an African hand-carved wood and hammered metal reliquary pipe on stand from the Ko...
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Steel
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
$255 Sale Price
20% Off
The Leopard and Baboon rider sculpture, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
Leopard & Baboon Rider Sculpture
Handcrafted Ceramic – One of a Kind
An irresistibly playful and detailed ceramic piece, this sculpture features a baboon confidently riding atop a r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Metalized Skull of a Warthog
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Metalized skull of a warthog. The skull is provided with a real metal layer which has been corroded making it a beautiful patina.
The skull is mounted on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
South African Collectible Design White Ceramic Table Lamp Flux 1 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
$1,844 Sale Price
20% Off
Kenyan Dorobo Water Basket, c.1900
Located in Savannah, GA
A Kenyan water basket attributed to the Dorobo, circa 1900.
5 by 5 by 5 inches; 7 ½ inches tall with handle
Category
Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Natural Fiber
Mayemba Rare Bronze African Women Sculpture, Congo, 2002
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bronze Sculpture by Mayemba (1946-), Congo, 2002. This striking bronze sculpture by the Congolese artist Mayemba (1946-) features two African women with trays, capturing a powerful e...
Category
Early 2000s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Cabinet Pyrite & Calcite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large cabinet pyrite and calcite specimen originating from Madagascar, displayed on one of our exclusive museum-quality painted plaster bases.
Na...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Pyrite
Polished Septarian Nodule – 2.22 lb
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Polished Septarian Nodule from Madagascar is a one-of-a-kind geological masterpiece. Its stunning natural patterns, featuring vibrant...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Terracotta Djenne (Mali, Africa)
Located in PARIS, FR
Probably 12th-15th century. Djenne from Mali (Africa), beautiful terracotta slip, collar ending in a flared lip, beautiful example.
Tomb object from an ancient Djenne site.
This ev...
Category
17th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
An Unusually Large 19th Century Topoke Tribe Currency Sword
Located in Hudson, NY
This currency sword, like most African trade currency items, was used as a way to transfer wealth for the purpose of buying land or animals but is most ...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Donald Greig Seated Cheetah Bronze Sculpture
By Donald Greig
Located in Astoria, NY
Donald Greig (South African, b. 1959) Seated Cheetah Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 2000, signed and dated to reverse, on black marble oval plinth, with plaque "Presented to Tom Presby ...
Category
Early 2000s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Small African Wooden Dough Bowl
Located in Long Island City, NY
A small African wooden dough bowl with a flat opening on one side.
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Palm Wine Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Natural Fiber
Malachite Animal Collection
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A wonderful set consisting of 17 different animals made from beautiful natural malachite sourced from Congo. All animals are made by hand. The size of the different animals varies. B...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
$709 Sale Price / set
50% Off
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...
Category
20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
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
Post World War II South African Hebrew Inscribed Metal School Supply Box
Located in New York, NY
Metal school supply box sent by the South Africa Jewish Wars Appeal to the Wels displaced persons (DP) camp in Austria, 1947.
Painted blue and white with th...
Category
1940s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
African Bura Stone Funerary Marker
Located in Chicago, IL
This abstract stone sculpture is a funerary marker of the Bura people of the Niger/Mali region. Little is known about the Bura civilization (c. 200 to 1000 AD), but it shares many of...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Primitive Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Pair of Mounted Copper Ankle Bracelets, Currency Pieces, Mbole People, Congo
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of large copper ankle bracelets, used as currency, Mbole People, Democratic Republic of Congo. Mounted on custom steel bases. Slightly different in size, these bracelets are obj...
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
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
African Bronze Benin Sculpture
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This is a Benin-style bronze sculpture, likely inspired by the traditional lost-wax casting techniques used by the Edo people of the Kingdom of Benin (modern-day Nigeria).
Descripti...
Category
19th Century Edo Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
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
$331 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Botryoidal Malachite Vug
Located in New York, NY
The velvety, druze-coated interior of this vug or natural crystal-lined rock crevice is filled with an abundance of beautifully formed deep emerald green botryoidal malachite crystal...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
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
Hand-Polished Malachite Egg
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from solid, natural Malachite, this hand-polished crystal egg is a work of art: foregrounding the stone’s signature swirling green banding, contrasting bullseyes, and rich, n...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Mid-Century Wooden Carved African Stool
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage sculptural wooden stool, made in Africa.
Mid 20th century organic modern form.
A charming decorative object for the modern interior with a fi...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Vessel 05 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
Ceramic, Clay
Painted White Woven Cane Fabric Beater from the Lega People of D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th century woven cane fabric beater from the Lega People of D. R. Congo
A sculptural piece of African utilitarian ware used to beat the dust out of fabric as it would hang on a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Rock Crystal Bowl with Gold Rutile 7 Lb
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful all natural rock crystal bowl, hand carved and polished. Fine AAA gemstone grade genuine rock crystal with rare gold rutile. Of organic form wi...
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
$650 Sale Price
45% Off
Pair of Tamberma Shields on Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of wonderfully sculptural early 20th century handwoven wicker shields from the Tamberma people of Togo, mounted on custom steel stands.
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
Pair of Iron Spatulate Currencies, Chamba or Mambila, Cameroon or Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of iron flat spatulate currency pieces, made by the Chamba or Mambila peoples of Cameroon or Nigeria.
Mid 20th century or older.
10 1/2 inches high for larger currency. Pair ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
19th Century Hammer Currency, Ensuba, Bafia People, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century hammer currency, Ensuba, Bafia People, Cameroon
Sometimes referred to as potato masher currency, but known to the Bafia people as ensuba,...
Category
Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Calcite From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India
Located in New York, NY
From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India
Large translucent cubic crystals of calcite on light pink heulandite crystal cluster matrix. The calcite has rich milky color with sharp term...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Green Epidote Cluster from Diakon, Kayes, Mali
Located in New York, NY
From Diakon, Kayes, Mali
Large dark green epidote crystal cluster in a parallel formation on gosan matrix. Double terminated lustrous deep green crystal grouping of epidote.
Weig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Rare Gabon Mask From Tsogho Peoples with Character, Central Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early and rare mask from Gabon, Central Africa, created by the Tsogho peoples. Powerful large mask with carved open eyes, and black painted eyes above, below heavy carved eyebrows. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Blue Celestite Geode from Madagascar // 11.5 Lb
Located in New York, NY
This Blue Celestite geode from Madagascar showcases a cluster of large, gemmy Blue Celestite crystals with stunning light to denim-blue pigmentation. This cabinet-size specimen of th...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Imperial Topaz from Zambia // 21g
Located in New York, NY
This 21-gram Imperial Topaz from Zambia has exquisite color and form, making it a valuable piece for any gemstone lover.
Key Features:
Dimensions: 4.4 cm height, 1.27 cm length, 1.9...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Sphere in Green Fuchsite Crystal, Madagascar, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Artisan made sphere with matching stand in green Fuchsite crystal. Mined, crafted and polished in Madagascar ca 1980. Measurements: H: 14 cm, D: 12 cm. Weight: over 2kg. Fuchsite chert also commonly known as "Dragon Stone...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$509 Sale Price
25% Off
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Large openwork crest mounted upon a woven basketry cap. The large, square decorative panel bears a central reptilian or stylized crocodile depiction with alternating squared painted ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Primitive Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Pair of Solid Olive Wood Hand Carved African Candle Holders
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of solid olive tree wood, with walnut stain candle holders made in Africa, circa 1970s.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Olive
$300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
$1,312 / item
Group of 4 Giraffe Folk Art Rattan Bamboo Straw Hand Painted Animal Sculptures
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Group of 4 Giraffe African Folk Art Rattan Bamboo Straw Hand Painted Animal Sculptures
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Straw, Twine
1960s Primitive Art Patinated Wood Carved Bowl Turkana Kenya
By Emil Milan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Primitive Art Hand Carved Patinated Wood Bowl Turkana Kenya
wood carving unmarked.
7 h x 8.5 d x 13.25 w
Original vintage unrestored condition.
Rich patina with signs of age and use...
Category
1960s Primitive Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Tribal Early to Mid-20th C. Offering Bowl Lid in the Shape of a Bird, Yoruba
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century Tribal Offering bowl lid in the form of a bird, Yoruba people
This wonderful carved wood offering bowl lid is shaped like a bird, traditionally considered messenger...
Category
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
Malachite with Chrysocolla – 14 lb
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measur...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mid-Century Modern Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Petrified Wood
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Carved Family Statue, Tribal, Hardstone, Decorative Ornament, circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carved family statue. A tirbal African, polished hardstone decorative ornament, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Beautifu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Polished Carnelian Agate Freeform from Madagascar '11.5 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
AAA quality Carnelian agate freeform from Madagascar. This beautiful piece has rich golden-yellow to red-orange color and is hand polished to a smooth, highly reflective surface. Thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Carnelian, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Mounted 19th Century Afo Iron Currency
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century Afo culture wrought iron spade currency piece mounted on custom steel stand. Currency pieces like these were used for large purchases including land or lives...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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
Hand-Carved Wooden African Monkey Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
A playful wooden sculpture.
Seated, holding what appears to be a piece of fruit, this intricately carved monkey is almost life like.
The piece is signed on the bottom base.
Me...
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
$650 Sale Price
31% Off
Carrollite on Calcite With Chalcopyrite
Located in New York, NY
This combination specimen from the DRC features a metallic etched, octahedral carrollite on a fascinating matrix comprised almost entirely of a single calcite crystal growing in a rh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
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