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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Ancient Nok Clay Sculpture from Nigeria
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Terracotta head remnant on tapered wood base
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 20th Century Mbole Currency Pieces on Custom Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural of the Mbole people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with this exquisite pair of 20th-century Mbole copper currency cuffs. Mounted on cus...
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Rhodochrosite N’Chwaning Mines
Located in New York, NY
Rhodochrosite N’Chwaning Mines, Kuruman, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape, South Africa 2.6 cm tall x 4.4 cm wide The N'Chwaning Mine has produced many of the finest kn...
Category

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

Materials

Other

A Dogon Tribe Toguna Post from Mali (Mid 20th C.) on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early to mid-20th century Toguna support post from the Dogon Tribe of Mali, on custom metal stand. This West African hand carved wooden bean was origin...
Category

Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Opal
Located in New York, NY
Opal Tsehay Mewcha, Wegeltena, Delanta Woreda, South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia Measures: 14.4 cm tall x 11 cm wide Precious opals are a hydrated amorphous form of silica (amorphous meaning a non-crystallized solid), unlike crystalline forms of silica, which are classed as minerals. Australia is the locality most associated with precious opal. The precious opals of Ethiopia were only discovered recently in 2008. Opals are formed over thousands of years when rain frees spherical silica particles from sandstone. These microscopic particles spread deep into underground cavities and are then compressed into a closely-packed interlaced structure. When miners bring them forth from the earth to the surface, sunlight travels through this microstructure creating the dazzling kaleidoscope of flashing rainbow colors that we see here. This opal may be unique. The colors are like no other we have seen from Ethiopia. There are several names given to opal (Black Opal, Boulder Opal, Fire opal, etc.). This piece begins an entirely new genre - Candy Opal.
Category

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

Materials

Opal

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...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Bronze Elephant Sculpture by David Shaefer
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a patinated bronze sculpture of an African elephant by the artist David Schaefer. Signed 'D. Shaefer' to base, copy 306/450. This sculpture was made using an ...
Category

20th Century American Classical Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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.
Category

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

Materials

Stone

Opalised Ammonites Specimen Display
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A series of opalised ammonites arranged in a display, originating from Madagascar. Once living creatures, these ammonites developed its array of shaped fossils over millions of year...
Category

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

Materials

Natural Fiber

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...
Category

1980s Folk Art Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Solid Carved Malchite Head Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Very heavy Solid carved Malchite head sculpture Paperweight.
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Ardmore Ceramic Crocodile Rider
By Sabelo Khoza
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Grandiose, striking, remarkable. This Ardmore Ceramic sable vase is a sophisticated piece sculpted and painted by the great Ardmore duo Sabelo and Jabu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Decorative Hand-Carved African Statue from Kenya
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Decorative ebony well hand-carved African statue of a young women. Handmade in Kenya, Africa.
Category

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

Materials

Ebony

Ethiopian Wood Head Rest With Silver White Metal Beads and Dangles, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old well used Ethiopian head rest with attached oxidized silver or white metal beads and dangles. It is in good condition with wear, polish and eros...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo An unusually large and striking non-figurative vessel from the Mangbetu people, comprised of six lobes joined to a c...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Zebra Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Zebra Jewelry Box Hand Painted by Jabu Nene, Sculpted by Motsamai Sello Love Art Ceramic, South Africa The Zebra Jewelry Box is a stunning ceramic mas...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

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...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

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 ...
Category

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

Materials

Other

Prehnite Tower
Located in New York, NY
This singular tower has been hand-carved out of a significantly sized Prehnite specimen from Mali. Its mottled, earthy greens and mesmerizing translucency show through to needle-like...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Very important “Nwantamtay” dance African mask, consisting of three sections: The upper in plain rectangular shape surmounted by a crescent shape moon, the middle with beautiful geometric triangles in black bitumen and white kaolin, surrounding a red cruciform in the centre of remarkable contrasting colors, and the lower part or face inscribed in a circular space that inspired numbered great artists like Joan Miro, Picasso and Henry Moore of a very strongly solar symbolism, with a projecting protuberance emanating from the forehead like a sculpted bird beak, that descents toward the mouth. Concentric eyes harmonize with the circular mouth, both with of elegant proportions. The whole mask exudes a supreme harmony and perfect balance rarely seen in this pieces. The back-side presents nice ware that attested the ancient origin and traces of animistic ceremonies as the use of animal blood residues. The painting of brown bitumen or cola, the natural colorants in red and ocher tones and the white kaolin are original and do not show any repainted or restored areas, giving a freshness rarely seen in old pieces. This exceptional mask Bwa, of the Hound`e Region in Burkina-Fasso, was used it the transit ceremonies and funerals manifesting the presence of “Do”, name given to their God sons, protectors and powerful spirits. The round face also represents an owl, the curving beak of the bird plants a seed into the sun, like a female sexual vulva being fecundated by the male organ; the eternal symbol of Ying and Yang, masculine and feminine, and the quest of life and death. This mask of Primitive facture can be compared to the one in the celebrated Verite Collection (this one being larger) sold in Paris at the Hotel Drouot, Saturday June 17, Lot 59, for 80,000 Euros and remarkably stands out from the Pierre and Tannia Matisse sold in Sotheby’s, New York in May 13, 2011. Another similar piece was published in: “Arman et l’art africain...
Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Malachite and brass scale
Located in Diest, BE
Oval malachite tray with brass rim. The vintage videpoche bowl is decorated with shaped gilt rims. The rich emerald hues enhanced by the golden accents add a luxurious touch to any h...
Category

1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Natural Septarian Bowl
Located in Somis, CA
Crafted from the finest natural Septarian gemstones sourced from Madagascar, this exquisite ovoid bowl is a testament to nature's artistry. Meticulously polished, showcasing the uniq...
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Rock Crystal Bowl Round Dish 5.45"
Located in Somis, CA
All natural rock crystal bowl/dish, hand carved and polished. Fine AAA grade rock crystal. Of round form and beautiful iridescence, with smooth edges and surfaces inside out. Weighin...
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Azurite and Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namib
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Rich cluster of lustrous deep royal blue azurite crystals on malachite-duftite-calcite matrix. All of the azurite crysta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

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

Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron example was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were modeled after objects of inherent value, resulting in sculptural combinations of function and beauty. This large iron spear dates to the early 20th century and is attributed to the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Secured to a narrow handle of iron and wood, the flattened blade has an elegant, sloping silhouette, subtly textured with raised lines and a rusted, antique patina. Forged as a broadleaf spear, the weapon contrasts a violent potential with images of peaceful branches swaying in the wind. We've set this unusual Kuba spear...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Tourmaline
Located in New York, NY
Tourmaline Rubaya, Bahunde, Masisi Territory, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo Measures: 5.1 cm tall x 2 cm wide.
Category

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

Materials

Other

Old Well Used Wood Ashanti Stool Hollow Cylinder Supporting Top Metal Repairs
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The stool was loved by its owner, repaired in several places with decorated metal straps. It has an openwork, tiered lattice central post and four support posts. It has the older sty...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Polished Labradorite Freeform from Madagascar '8 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

Early small Kuba Cup With Refined Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small sweet early Kuba Cup with refinedf face, finely carved hair, with a handle, from the DRC, Africa Finely incised hair in tight geometric form, small proj...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Decorative Corn on the Cob in Malachite
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of handmade corn on the cob in malachite intended for decoration.
Category

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

Materials

Malachite

Ceramic Cheetah Candle Holders , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Cheetah Candlesticks Hand Painted by Sabelo Nene and Sculpted by Motsamai Sello Illuminate your home with the vibrant beauty of the Cheetah Candlesticks, a stunning work of art craf...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria
Located in San Francisco, CA
Blacked wood helmet mask (Gelede), large human head surmounted by a dog eating a snake which curves around the head. No perforation for attachment to costu...
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Septarian Bowls Heart Crystal
Located in Somis, CA
Crafted from the finest natural Septarian gemstones sourced from Madagascar, this exquisite pair of ovoid bowls is a testament to nature's artistry. Meticulously polished to a flawle...
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Multi-gemstone

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Genuine Polished Malachite Stalactite Slice (450 grams)
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Genuine Hand Carved Malachite Fish // 272 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous 272 gram malachite fish has been hand carved and hand-polished out of excellent quality malachite from the DRC. Malachite is a lusciously hued, bright and dark green ba...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Genuine Polished Malachite Stalactite Slice (307 grams)
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Genuine Polished Malachite with Chrysocolla Stalactite Slice (2.9 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous, colorful doubly polished Malachite and Chrysocolla slice from the Congo. Boasting intricate and artistic textures consisting of well-defined, thick, concentric an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Cerussite Sixling Twin From Tsumeb Mine, Namibia // 64.72 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This genuine sixling twin or cerussite gem crystals twinned on all axes to form a twinned cluster with six points comes out of the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia. Gem-...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Ceramic Pomegranate And Butterfly Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Pomegranate Butterfly Jewelry Box Introducing the Pomegranate Butterfly Jewelry Box, an exquisite ceramic piece from Love Art Ceramic, crafted in...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Early Wood Ashanti Stool Reclining Figure Supporting Top, Ghana Mid 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The supports for Akan stools take many forms, they can be purely geometric or architectural with simple posts and columns, or, as in this case, figural, wit...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

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

Materials

Natural Fiber

African Nigeria Epa Helmit Mask with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Epa helmet mask, Nigeria, Africa. Fully carved mother and child; painted red and black with touches of white; Provenance: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis; The Eiteljorg Mu...
Category

1950s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Rose Quartz

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.
Category

1960s Minimalist Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

Early Incised Carved Gourd Rattle From Congo Africa Man Zebra Crocodile Rhino
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Incised Carved One-piece Gourd Rattle from Congo Africa. Great (unknown) stories shown including a man, snake, two rhinos, a zebra (?) crocodile and on the other side a long s...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

A beautiful large Star Rose quartz polished sphere from Madagascar
Located in London, GB
A beautiful large Star Rose quartz polished sphere from Madagascar on acrylic stand. This was originally purchased from Venusrox in Notting Hill and comes with original Venusrox label which details the energy properties of Star Rose Quartz: The Star Rose quartz is a Super-Charged Rose Quartz, and is the stone of love. Love for oneself, family, friends, the planet and the universe. It releases stress and anxiety and dissolves anger and fear and brings hope and love. It encourages compassion and kindness. We have another smaller sphere and very large Amethyst...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Rose Quartz

6.5 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
6.5 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Cutting and polishing this ammonite has revealed an inte...
Category

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

Materials

Stone

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

Ceramic Leopard Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic leopard jewelry box from Wiseman Ceramics in South Africa is a unique piece crafted by skilled artisans Wiseman and Thabo. Hand-painted and hand-sculpted, it measures 4 i...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

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...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Calabash: Tuareg (Niger, Africa)
Located in PARIS, FR
This nomadic object has been diverted from its original use. It is a unique genuine old piece with undeniable authentic charm. The signs of wear, scars and repairs testify to the ric...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Prestige Basket, Tanzania
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Prestige open top basket Sukuma People (?) Tanzania Circa 1900 Coiled and woven basketry, natural fibers and dye 8 x 6 1/2 inches (21 x 16.5 cm) Provenance: ex private collection U...
Category

Early 1900s Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Anglesite From Tsumeb Mine, Namibia // 5.04 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This deeply pigmented group of huge, sharp, beautifully translucent anglesite crystals from the famed Tsumeb Mine in Namibia features incredible, rare yellowish-orange coloring and n...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

West African Dogon Ladder
Located in Nashville, TN
Notched Dogon ladder created by the the West African Mali Peoples. Carved from a single piece of wood and situated on an iron base in order to stand upright. These ladders were used ...
Category

1990s Brutalist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

5-1/2" Diameter Malachite Sphere on Wooden Stand II
Located in New York, NY
This hefty sphere of AAA-quality malachite with gorgeous color and natural patterns including a plethora of beautiful bullseyes comes from the DRC and has been expertly hand-polished...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

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