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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Dioptase With Plancheite on Calcite II
Located in New York, NY
This vibrantly contrasting specimen showcases moderately sized emerald-green Dioptase crystals crowning a matrix of glassily crystallized Calcite, accented with rare powder-blue Plan...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

An Ammonite Fossil
Located in Schellebelle, BE
A beautiful Ammonite Fossil, this extinct invertebrates marine animal lived 160 million years ago, beautiful patina and shine of the stone, beautiful array of colors, very decorative...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Moss Agate Bowl 7.5"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful large, all natural, moss agate bowl, 4.5 lb in weight, of ovoid form with natural, rounded edge. Spectacular swirls and "mosses" evoke one's memory of nature. Hand carved...
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20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Agate

Moroso Jardin Suspendu Outdoor Basket Set by Concetta Giannangeli
By Concetta Giannangeli, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Indoor/outdoor baskets made using woven threads normally used for fishing nets, the designs are all different and original, like their names. Handwoven,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Vessel 01 in Natural Smooth 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...
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2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century African Statuette
Located in Dallas, TX
This Statuette origins from Benin in Africa, circa 1900. Beautiful small details.
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Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Iron Sword Currencies on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) which are nicely presented upon custom metal stands. Such blades were used by various tribal groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a form of currency. They were used to close a variety of important transactions such as land deals or the proposal of marriage. These African sword...
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19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

Handwoven Traditional African Bolga Farmer's Market Basket
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Handwoven Traditional African Bolga Farmer's Market Basket Hammered natural fiber weave, patina is present. 14.25 h to top handle x 16 diameter Unmarked Preowned original vintage co...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Natural Fiber

Natural Silky Fibrous Malachite Large Cabinet Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large cabinet example of a silky fibrous malachite specimen sourced from Congo, presented on a bespoke medium base for interior display. Malachite is known for its vivid natural g...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Extra Large 12.5 in Luminescent Ammonite Fossil, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #LP3
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 12.75 x 11 x 2.25 in. / 32 x 28 x 6 cm Weight: 12 lbs 14 oz/ 5.85 kg In this example, the complex...
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15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Precious Stone

Olokun Head, Kingdom of Ife, Western Nigeria Hand Carved Hardwood
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Fascinating detailed Olokun head from the Kingdom of Ife in Western Nigeria. Hand carved hardwood face with almond shaped eyes, neck creases and astounding facial incisions Circa 1...
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Rugged Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage rugged petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 4.75"W x 3.75"D x 3.5"H. Cool...
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15th Century and Earlier Mid-Century Modern Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Petrified Wood

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
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Natural Fiber

Liddicoatite Tourmaline with Quartz, Madagascar
Located in New York, NY
LIDDICOATITE TOURMALINE WITH QUARTZ Anjanbonoina, Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar 7.1 cm tall x 6.8 cm wide Liddicoatite is an uncommon form of tourmaline. It was first discovered in ...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Wooden Hand Carved Tropical Fruit Basket 20 Pieces
Located in Den Haag, NL
Fantastic fruit basket. All kind off beautiful hand carved tropical fruit. In all kind off different woods. All together in a Teak wood bowl. Very goo...
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1980s Folk Art Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Mid-Century Toguna Sculpture in Burnt Oak on Metal Base by Dogon People, Mali
Located in New York, NY
This captivating mid-century Toguna sculpture, crafted by the Dogon people of Mali, reflects the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of West Africa. Carved from burnt oak,...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Genuine Sericho Pallasite Meteorite Slab (394.3 grams)
Located in New York, NY
In 2016, large masses of the Sericho pallasite meteorite were acquired from villagers in Isiolo County, Kenya, marking its formal discovery. The olivine crystals range in colour from...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Other, Iron

Zuri - Young Woman, Bronze Abstract Nude
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Zuri, which is beautiful in Swahili, is a Bronze African Abstract Nude and marks a significant moment in my creative evolution—an expansion from sculpting wildlife into exploring the human form. Initially, my art was inspired by Africa’s magnificent wildlife, but over time, the graceful silhouettes of tribal warriors and women—often glimpsed through the blistering summer haze—began to captivate me in a new way. There was something profoundly moving about their presence—dignified, resilient, and quietly powerful. That vision led me to explore the human spirit in bronze. Zuri is an abstract interpretation of that essence: rooted in strength, shaped by grace, and elevated by simplicity. Through her, I seek to honour not just form, but feeling. Bronze sculpture in a rich traditional patina with hints of Verdigris...
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2010s Expressionist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Giant Ammonite Cluster from Madagascar
By Dale Rogers Ammonite
Located in London, GB
Rare ammonites from Madagascar are highly sought after by collectors and paleontologists due to their exceptional preservation and unique features. These...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

African Tuareg Hand-Tooled Black Leather Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand tooled black leather box from Africa. Very fine workmanship with tribal traditional African symbols on black leather. African Tuareg style probably ...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

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

Materials

Ceramic

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #S5C
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 9.25 × 8 × 2 in. / 23.5 × 20.5 × 5 cm Weight: 5.55 lbs / 2.424 kg In this example, the complex pa...
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15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Precious Stone

"Leaflollipop' Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture, by Astrid Dahl, 2022
By Astrid Dahl
Located in London, England
A unique, hand-made organic sculpture expressing abstract broad, curling and intertwined leaves. The hand-formed white earthenware body, fired, sanded, and waxed, results in a silky surface that adds a tactile delight to the the visual impact. South African sculptor...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Going to the River - African Antelope Bronze Sculpture
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
A journey in bronze 'Going to the River', two Kudu Bulls, Limited Edition of 12. One of the most recognisable silhouettes of the African bush my latest sculpture pays homage to this...
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2010s Expressionist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Decorative Box in Malachite
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Decorative box in malachite.
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20th Century Baroque Revival Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Decorative Box in Malachite
Decorative Box in Malachite
$335 Sale Price
20% Off
Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Old wooden hut door from Cameroon, decorated with carved crocodile, bird, snake and a knife within geometric ornament in the traditional ethnic style. Superb old door African sculpt...
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Wandala Shield from Chad
Located in Stamford, CT
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...
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Cowhide

A beautiful large Rose quartz polished sphere from Madagascar on acrylic stand
Located in London, GB
A beautiful large Rose quartz polished sphere from Madagascar on acrylic stand. This was originally purchased from Venusrox in Notting Hill, London and comes with original Venusrox ...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Rose Quartz

Large Oval Rose Quartz Bowl 7"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful large rose quartz bowl weighing 4.15 lbs. Of ovoid form with smooth edge and inside out, stone of the highest quality grade AAA rose quartz. All natural gemstone, hand cr...
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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Rose Quartz

Large Oval Rose Quartz Bowl 7"
Large Oval Rose Quartz Bowl 7"
$750 Sale Price
37% Off
Hand-Carved Mossi Tribe Ceremonial Wood Mask on Elevated Sculptural Base
Located in New York, NY
This strikingly bold and well detailed Hand-Carved Mossi Tribe Ceremonial Wood Mask on Elevated Sculptural Base originates from Burkina Faso, Circa 1960. The Mossi people from which ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

"Parent & Child" Marble Stone Sculpture w/ Wooden Base, Kenya, c. 1980's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a heart-warming abstract sculpture depicting a parent with child in embrace. Hand-carved in solid marble by a Kenyan artisan this exquisite, though-provoking sculpture is...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Green Malachite Stone Figurine Rhinoceros
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to brin...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Magical Barbara Antelope Mask Mirrors Seeds Cowries Mali, Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood antelope mask, with many vertical horns, applied glass mirrors, cowries and seeds. Old native repair to one horn. It is in good con...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

African Nigerian Benin Yoruba Warrior Oba King Bronze Head Bust Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, bronze bust/head sculpture of the Benin warrior Oba King, the first ruling King Father of the 16th century Kingdom of Benin (in present-day Nigeria) which was one of Afr...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Chameleon Ornament , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Bring the spirit of Africa into your holiday décor with Love Art Ceramic's Chameleon ornament. Hand-crafted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and Sondelani Ntshalintshali, this 4-inch tall, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Polished Labradorite Freeform
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular naturally formed large polished labradorite freeform sourced from Madagascar. Characterised by its iridescent colours...
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15th Century and Earlier Modern Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Tourmaline
Located in New York, NY
Tourmaline Rubaya, Bahunde, Masisi Territory, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo 6.6 cm tall x 3 cm wide This colorful tourmaline comes from the recent discoveries in ...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Tourmaline
Tourmaline
$39,000
Dioptase with Shattuckite and Adamite
Located in New York, NY
This striking specimen from the Democratic Republic of Congo presents a superb multi-mineral association rarely encountered in the mineral world. Sharp, glassy emerald-green Dioptase...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Sculptural Modern Brutalist Terracotta Tribal-Inspired Decorative Totem 1
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern sculptural Brutalist decorative totem by Egg Designs merges sculptural form with primitive inspiration. Handcrafted in unglazed terracotta, the design draws on tribal mot...
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2010s Brutalist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

South African Zulu Two Handled Carved Wood Meat Tray
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A South African two handled carved wood meat tray Zulu, 20th century Measures: Approximate 3 1/4" in. high x 10 1/2" in. long x 8 1/2" in. wide (8.2 x...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Dioptase on Goethite Vug
Located in New York, NY
From the DRC – one of only two locations worldwide where this rare and coveted emerald green to blue-green crystal can be found, the other being Namibia – this vug – a natural hole w...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

1960 Vide Poche Sculpture in Wood, Animals Holding a Bowl
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
African Vide Poche and sculpture, withanAnimals holding a bowl in wood, 1960 Sculpture in wood.
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1960s Minimalist Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Liddicoatite Tourmaline, Madagascar
Located in New York, NY
Liddicoatite, Tourmaline Anjanbonoina, Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar 16.5 cm tall x 11.4 cm diameter Liddicoatite is an uncommon form of tourmaline. It was first discovered in Mada...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Dioptase, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
Dioptase, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene region, Namibia Measures: 8.5 cm tall x 7 cm wide Dioptase, once believed to be emerald when first encountered, is amongst the most vividly colored species. Large gem...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Baule Antelope Human Wood Old Heddle Loom Pulley Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Baule antelope-human wood old weaving heddle loom pulley. From Ivory Coast, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its ag...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Modern Brutalist Terracotta Tribal-Inspired Decorative Totem 3
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern sculptural Brutalist decorative totem by Egg Designs merges sculptural form with primitive inspiration. Handcrafted in unglazed terracotta, the design draws on tribal mot...
Category

2010s Organic Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Slice cut agate geode specimen
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Slice cut agate geode specimen from Botswana in shades of brown and white, mounted on a custom stand.
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Large Natural Calcite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large calcite specimen sourced from an ex British private collection. Formed over millions of years, this natural calcite specimen originates from Lesotho, South Africa, showcasin...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Antique Nupe Carved Wood Stool With Openwork Geometric Design, Niger Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Well used and loved Nupe carved hardwood wood stool with four legs and central post, openwork geometric design, with stylized multiple dancing animal or lizard forms. Large conical ...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Hematite From Wessels Mine, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
This striking large Hematite single crystal from the renowned Wessels Mine in Northern Cape, South Africa features sharply defined faces and a brilliantly reflective metallic luster ...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Large Genuine Polished Ocean Jasper Freeform '54 Lbs'
Located in New York, NY
Incredible top-quality, hand-polished freeform specimen, made from a solid piece of natural Ocean Jasper. This large piece has an amazing pattern with beautiful hues of green, red, y...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Genuine Polished Malachite Stalactite Slice (1.6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
A fine and gorgeous Malachite Stalactite slice from Congo with rich, velvety bands of light and dark green and a magical chatoyance that morphs and gleams in the light as you move th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Khada Hand Carved Decorative Totem Sculpture #2
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade. Th...
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2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

1800's Moorish Brass & Hardwood Decorative Box on Folding Brass Studded Stand
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A 19th Century Moorish Zanzibar Brass & Hardwood Decorative Box on Matching Folding Brass Studded Stand Extra dimensions without stand Height: 21cm Width: 48.5cm Depth: 24.5cm St...
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19th Century Moorish Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Stone Bust Of An African Chief Shona From Verdit Tendayi Tandi
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful stone sculpture is a true masterpiece of African art from the beautiful country of Zimbabwe. This bust is lovingly hand-carved from stone that is said to have healing ...
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1960s International Style Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

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

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Other

1970s Hammered Copper Wall Art Panel Sculpture of a Dancing Warrior
By Kalumba Tshung Manu Gabriel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare and beautiful life-size hammered copper panel of a dancing African warrior with spear and shield. Wrought copper panel in the style of acclaimed Zaïre artist Gabriel Kalumba Tshung Manu (1940-2019), worked in Congo between 1960s-1985s.This low-relief depicting dancing African warrior and is signed “Kalumba Tshung-Manu” (lower right).Kalumba was passionate by copper and influenced by his popular African culture.Gabriel Kalumba Tshung Manu brass drummer and brass maker, he won the Grand Prix at the World Festival of Negro Arts in 1966 in Dakar, Senegal, in the Plastic Arts category.Gabriel Kalumba, born in 1940 is the grandson of a traditional sculptor, his father was an ivoirier.After his humanities, he studied Fine Arts in Lubumbashi then brass work in Maredsous (Belgium), before introducing the technique to Zaire (current Democratic Republic of Congo).In 1966, at the initiative of the president and poet Léopold Sédar Senghor, the first "World Festival of Negro Arts" organized in Dakar (Senegal), was created. Personalities from all walks of life took part: Aimé Césaire...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head From the Chokwe Culture of Angola. A fine, old, much used comb with a glossy, glasslike patina...
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Early 20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Whimsical Set of 10 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Set of 10 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders , circa 1970's walnut , maple etc mahogany. Incredible pieces of scu...
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20th Century Bohemian Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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