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Ceramic Tiger With Cub Sculpture , Hand Made And Painted In South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Discover the Ceramic Tiger Sculpture from Imvelo Natural Art, a breathtaking representation of wildlife artistry from South Africa. Hand-sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Pales...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Ceramic Kingfisher and Monkey sculpture hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Kingfisher monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Victor Hand sculpted by Matrinah.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Genet Cat Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted by the skilled hands of South African artisans, this ceramic Genet cat jewelry box is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Lioness Sculpture , Hand Made And Painted In South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing a captivating ceramic Lioness sculpture, meticulously hand-sculpted by Teboho and hand-painted by Virginia at Imvelo Natural Art, South Africa. Measuring 6 inches high, 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Hoopoe Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This hoopoe jewelry ceramic box is a true treasure, meticulously crafted by hand and painted with care by South African artists. Its unique design features one of the wings serving a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Tiger Sculpture , Hand Made And Painted In South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing an exquisite ceramic Tiger sculpture, meticulously hand-sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Sbusiso at Imvelo Natural Art, South Africa. This striking piece measures ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ethnic Design-Double Iron Bell with leftover of colourfull design;
Located in Leuven , BE
The Double Gong bell originating from the Bamileke communities in Cameroon is a functional instrument played with wooden sticks.
Category
19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Ceramic Tiger Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Title: "Savannah Majesty: Handcrafted Tiger Decorative Box"
Crafted with meticulous care by artisans at Love Art Ceramic, this exquisite tiger decorative box captures the essence of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Leopard Vase , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the striking Leopard Vase by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a true masterpiece of African craftsmanship, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Africa.
Crafted with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Genet Cat Cookie Jar Hand Made In South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Wiseman Ndlovu specializes in handcrafted and painted ceramic pieces that often feature intricate designs and vibrant colors inspired by African culture and nature. His work is celeb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Huge jasper : kambaba / orbicular. Hexagon obelisk form, polished
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
This mineral, jasper from Kabamba, in Africa, Madagascar, called "kambaba jasper" or "orbicular jasper" due to the round shapes when you cut and polish it, is exceptional by it's siz...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Malachite Vase with Bronze Accent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Malachite vase with bronze detail.
Category
Late 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Ceramic Egg Cup Guinea Fowl , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Guinea Fowl Egg Cup, meticulously crafted by Sbu and hand-sculpted by Saiza at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, captures the essence of African wildlife. Standing at 2 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Mali (Bamana) Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique abstract female Tchiwara sculpture from Mali (Bamana people ) circa 1930's. Beautifully hand-carved wood and mixed media.
Category
1930s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Bronze Alloy Staff Finial with Janiform Heads, Tiv People, Nigeria, Kunstkammer
Located in Leuven , BE
Top of a scepter sculptured in bronze alloy finial with two identical faces on both sides. Nice natural use patina. Base included in the price.
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Tiger Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
As a symbol deeply rooted in African culture, the tiger holds a special significance. While tigers are not native to Africa, they often symbolize strength, courage, and resilience qu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
70.85 Carat Bi Colour Tourmaline Drilled Carving From Madagascar
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 70.85 Carats
Dimension: 3.5 x 2.4 x 0.7 Cm
Origin: Africa
Colour: Red Pink and Green
Shape: Carving
Quality: AAA
Tourmaline helps to create a shield around a person or room t...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Adam Style Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Modern Etched Brass Coaster Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
These modern brass coasters are etched with a snakeskin animal pattern and are presented in a Lucite box decorated with a Rose Quartz Agate cabochon.
This unique and bespoke coaster set is part of the Egg Designs Dawa luxury bar set collection and will be a great addition to any home cocktail...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Brass
Potion Bottle by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Potion bottle by Maria Lenskjold
Dimensions: H 24 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle; to investig...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$650 / item
20th Century African Clay Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
20th century large African clay vessel.
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Wiseman Ceramics, Elephant Big Five
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Elephant Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Virginia. Part of the Big Five Collectio...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa
Located in Leuven , BE
Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa
Carved from a single piece of wood, the African Ashanti head rest, Ghana, has a curved top raised on a pedestals depicti...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People, Cameroon.
Private collection Brussels
The raffia splint is covered with cloth and colou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Beads
Bamum Decorative Wooden Ancestor Figure Embroidered with European Glass Beads
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamum Decorative Wooden Ancestor Figure embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People , Cameroon
Private collection Brussels
These commemorative statuettes ,representing a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Beads
Wiseman Ceramics, Buffalo Big Five
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Buffalo Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Wiseman Ndlovu. From the celebrated Big F...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ethno Design Mbole People, DRC, Chief Scepters Collection Made of Palmtree Leaf
Located in Leuven , BE
The Sceptres are made of the Midrib of Palm tree leaves. They were uses by the members of the Lilwaa Secret Society of the Mbole Tribe that live in the ...
Category
1920s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Organic Material
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People, Cameroon.
Private Collection Bordeaux
The raffia splint is covered with cloth and colour...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Beads
Primitive Bowl from Ethiopia
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A primitive bowl carved from single blank of wood.
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pink Ceramic Flamingo coin dish, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This exquisite Flamingo Coin Dish is a one-of-a-kind, hand-sculpted ceramic masterpiece from Love Art Ceramics, South Africa. Sculpted by Nathi and beautifully hand-painted by the re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar (8.4 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful one-of-a-kind, free-form ocean jasper bowl from Madagascar. This exquisite Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar consists of a distinct pattern of "orbs" on a strikin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Was The Love Real? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Located in Geneve, CH
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 ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$11,514 / item
African Sculpture Zaire Antique Copper Coin
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
That's a true antique copper coin from Zaire, very rare: a modern simple sculpture !
I saw only another one like this, but it was not authentic: done for ...
Category
1920s Archaistic Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
$1,229 Sale Price
20% Off
Ife-Style Yoruba Bronze Portrait Head, Nigeria
Located in Norwood, NJ
A finely cast bronze portrait head in the style of the ancient Yoruba kingdom of Ife, Nigeria. This dignified bust exhibits hallmark features of classical Ife art, including elegant ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antica scultura - bronzo - africana - Benin - XIX secolo -sculpture - African
Located in Milano, MI
Antica scultura - bronzo - africana - Benin - XIX secolo
Descrizione
Antica Scultura in bronzo africana di una raffigurazione del Re Coronato Ife Malu, originaria del Benin del XIX ...
Category
19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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
$2,127 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Didactical dancing Dolls Songye People - DR Congo
Located in Leuven , BE
Two Songye dolls, reductions of the ritual costume of the masked dancers, painted wooden head and body covered with animal skin, feathers and braided fibers.
Private collection Brus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Zela Caryatide Stool held by a Female sculpture covered with with scarifications
Located in Leuven , BE
The stool represented here is a typical Caryatide stool of the Zela people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The stool is carved out of wood and is held up by a kneeling woman cov...
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ethno Design Selection of 7 Cache-Sexe Made of Palm Leaf, Mangbetu People, DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
Back aprons (negbe, pl. egbe) such as these were particularly popular among upper-class Mangbetu women at the turn of the 20th century. This distinctive kidney-shaped ornament pad wa...
Category
1930s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Organic Material
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
Malachite Crystal in Brass Stand
Located in Scorton, GB
A superior grade of Malachite crystal series prepared in-house and presented on a brass stand series, created for luxe settings within your home. Green-banded Malachite crystallises ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Zebradorite Bowl from Madagascar Hand-Carved and Hand-Polished
Located in Malibu, CA
This beauty is hand-carved and hand-polished and comes from Madagascar. Zebradorite brings balance and harmony and is beautiful in any space. Zebradorite is also a relatively rare a...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Zebra Wood
20th Century Mango Baskets from Cameroon Set of Three
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of three 20th century Mango baskets from Cameroon. The gorgeous color of the reed is due to the mangos dying the fiber resulting in this special golden shade.
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed
Early 20th Century African Calabash
Located in Chicago, IL
Small leather Calabash from Africa
Dimensions: 10 in. height x 6 in. diameter with a 4.24 in. diameter opening.
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood
Polished Ocean Jasper Flame Freeform from Madagascar (6.3 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Top quality, beautiful polished cross-section of Ocean Jasper from Madagascar. It often includes vugs lined with white or green druzy quartz crystals. It is found in only one place i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Genuine Polished Septarian Druzy Point from Madagascar '13 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
This AAA quality Septarian druzy point features an exposed area lined with shimmering quartz crystals, and boasts a hand-polished, highly reflective back. Boasting a stabilizing ener...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Afo Bridal-Currency from Nigeria
Located in Stamford, CT
The Afo Bridal Currency was used in Nigeria until the early 1940s. This is also known as a "Chenkrom." Now mounted on a bronze stand.
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Bronze Zulu Warrior - Limited Edition Sculpture
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Zulu warriors were renowned for their disciplined formations and innovative tactics in battle, epitomized by the "buffalo horns" strategy developed by the legendary Shaka Zulu: a man...
Category
2010s Expressionist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Genuine Polished Ocean Jasper Point '117 Lbs'
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality, huge hand-polished point specimen, made from a solid piece of natural Madagascan Ocean Jasper. This large piece has an amazing pattern with beautiful hues of green, b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Selamawi Wall Vessel, Fin by TheUrbanative
Located in Geneve, CH
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.
...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$1,391 / item
26.70 Carat Fruit Shape Bi Colour Tourmaline Drilled Carving From Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 26.70 Carats
Dimension: 2.6 x 1.7 x 0.7 Cm
Origin: Africa
Color: Red Pink and Green
Shape: Carving
Quality: AAA
Tourmaline helps to create a shield around a person or room to...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Adam Style Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Polished Pink Sunstone Bowl from Madagascar '12.2 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful one-of-a-kind, free-form Moonstone bowl from Madagascar. This will make a beautiful centerpiece to complement your home and polished to a mirror finish. This incredible pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Trio of Carved Stone Water Bearing Women
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
$1,800 / set
Bambara puppet figurine, African tribal art, circa 1950
Located in LYON, FR
TRIBAL ART
Large traditional puppet figurine with articulated arms. Polychrome hardwood resting on its steel base.
A favorite for this old puppet figurin...
Category
1950s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ebony
Central African Wooden Vessel Adorned with Figures Carved Along Sides
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Central African carved wood vessel from the mid-20th century. This vintage vessel from Central Africa is created from a single piece of hallowed t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Bronze Giraffe Candelstick
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Decorative art in cast bronze - Bronze candlestick featuring a giraffe and acacia tree. Similar candlesticks in different sizes & motifs on request. Cost on application. Can also be ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Giraffe Iron Sculpture, with Use of Tools and Other Objects C20
Located in Coimbra, PT
Giraffe by José Jerónimo single piece of art
Iron sculpture with use of tools and other objects
Signed
Measures: 81 x 41 x 15 cm.
Private collection.
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
Ethno Design early 20th Century, Drc, Selection of Three Bark Cloth Beaters
Located in Leuven , BE
Three old and well used bark cloth beater made out of a wooden shaft with a cross-hatched blackened tip which is lashed into position by a strip of cane. These grooved wooden beater were tools used to pound and soften tree bark, for the processing of bark cloth used as clothing. This tool has many different variations that are seen in indigenous cultures worldwide, yet all for a similar purpose. They vary in size, shapes, and materials. They are carved with parallel striations. Some bark beaters...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Natural Chalcedony Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural Chalcedony plate specimen originating from Madagascar. Chalcedony, from the Latin Chalcedonian, is a compact variety of microcrystalline...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Potion Bottle Green Vase by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Potion bottle green vase by Maria Lenskjold
Dimensions: H 23 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle; ...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
$572 / item
Could i Have Tried Harder? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Located in Geneve, CH
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...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$11,514 / item
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