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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Sculpted Leopard Vase
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing the Sculpted Leopard Vase, an extraordinary piece that captures the wild elegance of the African leopard. This beautifully crafted vase features a stunning leopard sculpt...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of 8 Mid 20th Century Ashanti Cast Brass Gold Weights
Located in Hudson, NY
This collection of weights from the Ashanti tribe was gathered in Ghana in the middle of the 20th century. The casting of brass or bronze has been a long-standing tradition of the Ashanti tribes in this region since the 17th century but comes from the longer tradition of the Akan peoples as far back as the 1400s and continues to this day. Through trade in gold dust theses, regins have been powerful and demanding locations creating rich artistic traditions. The production of gold weights...
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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Hoopoe Candlestick in cast bronze featuring an African bird
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Candlestick in cast bronze Candelabra in cast bronze featuring a Hoopoe* which is a beautiful little African bird. Hand crafted and unique candlestick in cast bronze. Height excluding candles is 42 cm. Candles not provided. Similar bronze single and double candle sticks in different sizes & motifs on request. Cost on application. Can also be made in pairs. Combining art, design and functionality, all furniture and lighting...
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2010s Rustic Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

Tall Sculpted Zebra Lidded Vase: African Fauna and Flora Collection
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Discover the captivating beauty of the African wilderness with this Sculpted Zebra Lidded Vase from the African Fauna and Flora Collection. This extraordinary piece features a master...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Polished Cut Ammonites with Crystalline Chambers
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of cut and polished ammonites with crystalline chambers originating from Madagascar. Once living creatures, these ammonites have developed their flowing colours and patterns displayed in their chambers over millions of years of compression, transforming into striking gemstones. Ammonites from Madagascar tend to be Triassic to Cretaceous in age, with several different species being available sporadically. Ammonite/s, which have variable features including crystalline, sediment or calcified segments. These fossils have been well preserved for millions...
Category

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

Materials

Natural Fiber

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A beautiful stylized antelope head used as headdress on ceremonial dances. Retains the old painting and patina over the carved wood. Traded by a professor working in Africa in the 19...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Large Natural Skeletal Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural skeletal malachite specimen originating from Madagascar. This unique specimen showcases a rich green colour with areas of darker shades. This specimen has a striking...
Category

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

Materials

Natural Fiber

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

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

Yoruba-Egba couple of Ere Ibeji Twin Figures signed by Akinyode, Yoruba People
Located in Leuven , BE
Yoruba Egba, couple of Ere Ibeji Twin Figures signed by Akinyode ,Yoruba People, Nigeria Abeokuta Provenance Monique Lancée (Maastricht '80)
Category

Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

Congolese Fang Carved Mask Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
Congolese Fang Carved Mask Sculpture on a metal base. A "fang mask" refers to a type of ceremonial mask created by the Fang people, an ethnic group from Central Africa, primarily fo...
Category

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...
Category

19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Ebony Turned Canister, Full Spiral
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Curving lines and timeless elegance. Essentially dark and dense, sustainably sourced, this object is the perfect marriage of extravagance and l’art du savoir-faire. The preciou...
Category

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

Materials

Other

South African Collectible Design White Ceramic Table Lamp Flux 3 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

Stoneware, Ceramic, Clay

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

Rustic Wood-Ash Fired Vase Made from Local Clay
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Add a touch of rustic sophistication to your decor with our Rustic Wood-Ash Fired Vase, crafted from locally sourced clay. This beautiful vase is created using a traditional wood-ash firing process, where layers of ash are applied to the clay before firing it in a kiln. The result is a unique texture and rich, earthy tones that give each piece its own character and charm. Perfect for both modern and rustic interiors, this vase’s organic design and natural beauty make it a versatile addition to any room. Use it to display fresh flowers, dried branches...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

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

19th Century, Copper Crosses Called Handa, Katanga Region, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Copper crosses called Handa, Katanga region, Republic of Congo, 19th century. Cast copper in the shape of an equal-armed cross used as a form of curren...
Category

19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Lustrous beautiful complex rhombic crystal cluster of pink smithsonite on matrix. Crystals have sharp terminations with g...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Handcrafted Wood-Ash Fired Clay Vase
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Elevate your interior with the sophisticated charm of our Handcrafted wood ash-fired clay Vase, made from the finest local clay. This exquisite piece undergoes an intricate wood-ash ...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Modern Cast Brass, Chiseled Timber and Resin Dawa Cocktail Bar Set
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Dawa luxury bar set is a great addition to any home cocktail bar. This set is a stock item and available to ship. These items can be bought individually, shipping prices would ch...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper, Brass

Artisan Wood-Ash Fired Local Clay Vase
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Enhance your living space with the natural elegance of our Handcrafted Local Clay Vase with Wood-Ash Firing. This exquisite vase is made from locally sourced clay and features stunni...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Polished Labradorite Freeform from Madagascar (3 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Handmade polished Labradorite freeform with beautiful iridescent play of colors of blue, yellow and red which is caused by internal fractures in the mineral that reflect light back a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive painted plaster plinth. Included in the set are a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens, formed by nature over the ages, each with their own colour, characteristics and qualities. Features of the set include: two rose quartz specimens...
Category

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

Materials

Natural Fiber

Ebony Benin Kingdom, Bust Carving Of A Young Nigerian Warrior, 1970's
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
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...
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ebony

South African Collectible Design White Ceramic Table Lamp Flux 2 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

Stoneware, Ceramic, Clay

Modern Copper Straw Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
These modern copper straws are presented in a Lucite box decorated with a Rose Quartz Agate cabochon. This unique and bespoke copper straw set is part of the Egg Designs Dawa luxury bar set collection and will be a great addition to any home cocktail bar...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Copper, Brass

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...
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Imperial Topaz from Zambia // 11g
Located in New York, NY
This 11-gram Imperial Topaz from Zambia is a true gem featuring a radiant color and excellent clarity. Key Features: Dimensions: 3.81 cm height, 1.27 cm length, 1.27 cm depth Large ...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Ceramic large Pangolin sculpture, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This extraordinary Pangolin Sculpture is a rare, one-of-a-kind ceramic piece, masterfully sculpted by Motsaman and intricately hand-painted by Jabu Nene of Love Art Ceramics in South...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Namji Doll with Beads, Cowries, Coins and Metal Rings, Cameroon Mid 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sometimes referred to as dolls, this is a highly abstract figure with conical head, arms and legs held out from body, long columnar neck wrapped with mulitple strands of different si...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Two Malachite Picture Frames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two malachite picture frames. One is Landscape measuring 10 inches wide x 7.75 inches high. The other is Portrait. Each have a bronze inner frame. Both hold pictures measured at 5.7...
Category

Late 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Bamana Mask on a Custom Wooden Stand
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bamana Mask on a custom ebony wood stand.
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Carved Female Bust in Ebony Hardwood W/ Herringbone Pattern
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully made Mid-Century Carved Female Bust in Ebony Hardwood W/ Herringbone Pattern originates from Kenya, Circa 1960. This sculpture is carved from a single piece of ebony...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ebony

Traditional Bakongo Basket Vessel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing a rare and historically significant traditional basket vessel handcrafted by the Bakongo tribe, renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship and cultural heritage. This uni...
Category

Early 2000s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker

Rustic Wood-Ash Fired Vase Made from Local Clay
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Add a touch of rustic sophistication to your decor with our Rustic Wood-Ash Fired Vase, crafted from locally sourced clay. This beautiful vase is created using a traditional wood-ash firing process, where layers of ash are applied to the clay before firing it in a kiln. The result is a unique texture and rich, earthy tones that give each piece its own character and charm. Perfect for both modern and rustic interiors, this vase’s organic design and natural beauty make it a versatile addition to any room. Use it to display fresh flowers, dried branches...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

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

Wood-Ash Fired Clay Vase - Made from Local Clay
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of our Wood-Ash Fired Clay Vase, a true masterpiece handcrafted from locally sourced clay. Each vase is meticulously shaped and fired using the traditional wood-ash method, which imparts unique textures and rich, earthy tones that tell a story of nature and craftsmanship. The intricate process involves carefully layering wood ash on the clay before firing it in a kiln, resulting in organic patterns and a rustic finish that make each piece one-of-a-kind. This vase is perfect for adding a touch of natural elegance to any decor, whether placed in a minimalist living room...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Fibrous Malachite // 3.57 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This large, verdant raw fibrous malachite specimen from the DRC features a dazzlingly sparkling, almost velvety luster. Named for the banded or fibro...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Unique Wood-Ash Fired Clay Vase
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Experience the allure of handcrafted artistry with our Unique Wood-Ash Fired Clay Vase. This stunning piece is made from locally sourced clay and fired using a traditional wood-ash t...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Carved Rose Quartz Flame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rose quartz polished and carved into a flame. With illuminating base.
Category

Late 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Rose Quartz

Ebony Turned Canister, Half Spiral Large
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Curving lines and timeless elegance. Essentially dark and dense, sustainably sourced, this object is the perfect marriage of extravagance and l’art du savoir-faire. The preciou...
Category

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

Materials

Other

African Copper Currency Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
African Copper Currency Sculpture. Dimensions: Taller: 15"H x 11.5"W Shorter: 13.75" x 10.5.
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Fine Bronze Bust of a Masai Woman by Philip Reeves 'b. 1958'
By Philip Reeves
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Philip Reeves, (Nairobi 1952) A Massai/Rendille tribe girl from Kenya Signed P Reeves and numbered 4/8 Foundry mark Luc Harzé, Brussels Bronze, H. 36 cm Philip Reeves, born i...
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Bird Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the exquisite "Protea, Bird Jewelry Box," a stunning ceramic art piece crafted in South Africa in 2024 by the talented duo Motsamai Sello and ...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

Ceramic Pumpkin , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Love Art Ceramics is a talented group of African artists known for creating lovely, unique pieces, all made entirely by hand. This time, they crafted a stunning pumpkin piece featuri...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Natural Malachite round Bowl with brass rim, 1950s
Located in Bilzen, BE
Round natural malachite stone bowl or Vide Poche with brass rim. This malachite was found in Congo DR It can be used as vide-poche, candy bowl or jewelry bowl. Deep emerald green c...
Category

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

Materials

Malachite

Collection of Amethyst, Celestite & Limonite Quartz Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful collection of three large cabinet mineral specimens including amethyst, blue celestite and limonite quartz presented on our medium painted plaster bases. Together, these specimens form a vibrant collection for display, showcasing beautiful colours and shapes formed by nature over millions of years. More details on the individual specimens below: A: Limonite Quartz plate...
Category

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

Materials

Rock 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

Fang Male Reliquary Figure (Bieri Style), Fang-Betsi Subgroup, Gabon
Located in Encino, CA
Fang Male Reliquary Figure (Bieri Style), Fang-Betsi Subgroup, Gabon, Circa 1950s Carved from dense hardwood, this 19-inch-tall figure with dark, very beautiful patina, stands in a c...
Category

1950s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Decorative African Bronze Fish from the Tribal People of Benin
By People from Benin
Located in Miami, FL
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...
Category

20th Century Tribal 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

Ebony Turned Canister, Curved Lines
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Curving lines and timeless elegance. Essentially dark and dense, sustainably sourced, this object is the perfect marriage of extravagance and l’art du ...
Category

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

Materials

Other

Protea And Bird Ceramic Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Protea Bird Jewelry Box Discover the exquisite Protea Bird Jewelry Box, a remarkable ceramic art piece from Love Art Ceramic, crafted in South Africa in 2024. Standing at 7 inches hi...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Carrollite
Located in New York, NY
This metallic carrollite specimen from the DRC displays a dark gray color and a handsome sheen. This sulfide mineral appears almost otherworldly and takes on a diamond structure.  D...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

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