Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Joy Is Found When Looking Inside Sculpture by Driaan Claassen Limited Edition Dimensions: D34 x W34 x H34 cm Materials: Wood:Kiaat Weight: 2.5 kg Born in Johannesburg in 1991, sculptor Driaan Claassen first studied 3D animation before apprenticing with Otto du Plessis...

Selamawi wall vessel (Raffia) by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W18 x D7.5 x H26 cm Material: Raw terracotta wall hung vessel, with glazed belly detail and long raffia fringe. Vessel co...

Potion bottle by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 24 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle; to investig...

Was the love real? sculpture by Driaan Claassen Limited Edition Dimensions: D 32 x W 43 x H 36 cm Materials: Wood: Kiaat Weight: 7.5 kg Born in Johannesburg in 1991, sculptor ...

J D Candle Holder Stainless Steel by Nish Studio Dimensions: D13 x H 70 cm Materials: polish stainless steel N I S H is a Cape Town based Fashion and Furniture design studio. N I S...

A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll...

Did I do enough? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen Limited Edition Dimensions: D30 x W40 x H70 cm Materials: Wood: Kiaat Weight: 4.9 kg Born in Johannesburg in 1991, sculptor Driaa...

Set of 2, Selamawi candelabra & vessel by TheUrbanative One of a Kind Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 40 cm Material: Terracotta: Raw & Raffia TheUrbanative is a contemporary Sou...

Sunset Sculpture Vase by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 30 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consi...

Wandalà shield, from Cameroon/Chad. Made with cowhide and natural pigments. For a similar example see- Benitez-Johannot, Purissima and Jean Paul Barbier, Shields: Africa, Southea...

A robust vessel with a single handle on four legs, carved from one continuous piece of wood.

19th century each Senufo village held a massive wood carved bed, called gbag. COTE D'IVOIRE Measures: 215 X 40 X 20 cm Good condition.

The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects like this elegant, cylindrical vessel support received detailed attention. This f...

Sculpture vase by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 27 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent p...

Black stone carved rhino sculpture Shona Art from Zimbabwe.

Could I have tried harder? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen One of a Kind Dimensions: D33 x W60 x H25 cm Materials: Wood: Kiaat Weight: 7.4 kg Born in Johannesburg in 1991, sculpt...

Set of three stone carved women each bearing a water vessel in their arms. This art form from Zimbabwe became popular decor in the late 1950s but was producded for decades preceding ...

Akan Terracotta Commemorative head of an ancestor , Akan People, Ghana Willem Geyskens 1977 Terracotta with granular black engobe. Portrait of a woma...

All our totem sculptures are hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable African alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair tra...

This modern Primal candlestick Small is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home. The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a...

This modern candlestick is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home. The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a black duco-s...

This modern Primal candlestick Small is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home. The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a...

This modern candlestick is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home. The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a black duco-s...

20th century East African grain bowls with handles pair (two pieces in set). From left to right A) 10.5" height x 10" diameter B) 8.5" height x 9" diameter.

The Double Gong bell originating from the Bamileke communities in Cameroon is a functional instrument played with wooden sticks.

African Copper Currency Sculpture. Dimensions: Taller: 15"H x 11.5"W Shorter: 13.75" x 10.5.

The eye-catcher of this bell jar is the centrally placed blue bird with spread wings. It is an Indian Roller that occurs mainly in West Africa and the Indian subcontinent. Provenanc...

This bronze sculpture captures a Maasai warrior in a moment of stillness and anticipation — poised at the very start of the hunt. I was inspired by the elegant silhouettes of tribal ...

Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People, Cameroon. Private collection Brussels The raffia splint is covered with cloth and colou...

Nigerian currency crafted by the Fulani tribe. Outlawed in the 19th century by Colonel Phelps. The unusual forms and sizes of ethnographic currencies...

Yaka community leaders have a number of items that form part of their royal collection. One of these items is the kopa ceremonial cup (also called koopa...

The heads are flat, oblong in shape with typical face scarifications marks.

Rodney Alan Blumenfeld B.1953. Totem 63 cm high Earthenware clay, press moulded, with metalic oxides and matt glazes South African B.1953. Rodney Alan Blumenfeld creates deeply textured, sensual and motif-laden ceramic forms. Each innovative and unique art piece strives to maintain a traditional tribal identity transposed into contemporary art,craft and design. Within each singular expression of creativity lies a precious reminder of ritual and custom, exuding presence of age-old mystery while spontaneously arousing vital powers of the imagination. Training Bachelor of Architecture – University Natal South Africa, 1980 Ceramic Science – Technikon, Durban, Natal, 1986 Awards Judges Award – Ceramic Artists Association of W.A. Annual Exhibition – September 2009 City of Melville Art Awards – Highly Commended 2009 – WA Longhouse Reserve – New York – USA Klenot/Dekora – Palace of Culture, Prague – Czechoslovakia 2000 Art for Asia – Hong Kong – China 1997 Design Award National Ceramics Biennale 1996 – South Africa 1st Prize Corobrik Ceramic Expo – South Africa 1989 Private Collections Bill Clinton – Former President USA Nelson Mandela – Former President of South Africa Tina Turner – Singer and song writer Peter Gabriel...

Tribal Carved-Stone ‘Hear No Evil’ Sculpture. Republic of Congo, circa late 19th Century.

Potion bottle green vase by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 23 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle; ...

Nebula by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 33 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle; to investigate and interact with the common pic...

Pair of potion bottle vases by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 26 cm H 23 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consiste...

Lets Watch The Sunset sculpture by Driaan Claassen Limited Edition Dimensions: D30 x 30 cm Materials: Wood: Camphor Weight: 3.3 kg Born in Johannesburg in 1991, sculptor Driaan Claassen first studied 3D animation before apprenticing with Otto du Plessis...

Do I know how to love? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen Limited Edition Dimensions: D16 x W17 x H18 cm Materials: Wood Weight: 0.5 kg Born in Johannesburg in 1991, sculptor Driaan Claassen first studied 3D animation before apprenticing with Otto du Plessis...

Selamawi ceramic vessel by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W 25 x D 10 x H 24 cm Material: Raw Terracotta & Raffia Dry flowers only. Also available: Selamawi Ceramic Candelebra. T...

Selamawi wall vessel, fin by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W16 x D7.5 x H28 cm Material: Wall hung ceramic with glazed fin details. Vessel comes with steel plate wall hanging bracket. ...

Selamawi wall vessel (Dot) by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W17 x D14 x H26 cm Material: Raw terracotta wall hung vesse with glazed nodule details. Vessel comes with steel plate wall h...

Selamawi wall vessel (Blue) by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W 16 x D 7.5 x H 25 cm Material: Wall hung raw terracotta ceramic with a comb detail. Vessel comes with steel plate wall ha...

Set of 3 Xochicalco Bowl by Onora Dimensions: Ø 23 cm Materials: White stoneware We are a Mexican brand dedicated to the creation of high end, hand crafted textiles and home acc...

Rose quartz polished and carved into a flame. With illuminating base.