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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Baule Standing Female Figure With Scarifications Hands Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Baule Standing Female Figure with finely carved raised scarifications, hands on side of stomach with long figures. From Ivory Coast, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polis...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Very Large Fierce Dan Guere We Mask With Tusks Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Very large fierce Dan Guere or We mask from the Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing collection. Strong mask with recessed slit eyes, projecting carved wood tusks which frame face, large w...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Very Large Powerful Dan Guere We Mask Tubular Eyes Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Very large powerful Dan Guere or We mask from the Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing collection. Strong mask with projecting tubular eyes, projecting carved wood tusks over forehead, lar...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved brutalist Decorative Nankong Totem Sculpture #2 Medium
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
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...
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2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vessel 05 in Smooth Stoneware 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

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

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

Azurite with Malachite From Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Complex intersection cluster of Azurite crystals with areas altered to green malachite pseudomorph after azurite. The cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

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

Inner landscape – Quartz sphere with crystal inclusion
Located in London, GB
This stunning quartz sphere from Zambia reveals a hidden world inside. From its clear surface, you can see unique mineral formations that rise like tiny mountains. At the center, a s...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Stone Mortar and Pestle, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Stone mortar and pestle Nigeria 20th century Measures: Mortar: 21 x 15.5 x 2 in. / 53 x 39 x 5 cm Height on custom display stand: 26...
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20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

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

Materials

Ebony

Calcite From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India
Located in New York, NY
From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India Large translucent cubic crystals of calcite on light pink heulandite crystal cluster matrix. The calcite has rich milky color with sharp term...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Genuine Polished Malachite Elephant Carving (9 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully detailed elephant carving is masterfully hand-carved from a single, solid piece of malachite that was sourced from Zaire. Polished to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Hand-Carved Solid Wood African Female Figure Sculpture – 100 cm / 39.4 in
Located in Turku, Finland
A striking hand-carved solid-wood sculpture depicting a standing female figure in a graceful, elongated pose. The carving shows clear craftsmanship with detailed features, braided ha...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

African Mali Cast Bronze Figural Helmet on Stand, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
African Mali cast bronze figural helmet on stand, 20th century Offered for sale is a mid-20th century African lost wax cast bronze figural helmet o...
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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Painted Veranda Post
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved with a figurative design, this TOTEM-like wooden post was crafted by an artisan of the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria. Resembling the tall houseposts used to support the roof of a home, this shorter post would have been placed on a veranda courtyard as a symbolic and decorative element and did not bear weight. This veranda post...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Agate

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...
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Early 1900s Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

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

Tourmaline
Tourmaline
$37,500
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 ...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved brutalist Decorative Etsa Totem Sculpture Medium
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
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...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Ceramic succulent Plant With Bird Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Succulent, Bird Jewelry Box Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene & Sculpted by Motsamai Sello Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024 The Succulent, Bird Jewelry B...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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

Dioptase
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Dioptase crystal cluster from the DRC embodies everything that makes this mineral so sought after among serious collectors. With its deep, emerald-green color and ge...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Dioptase
Dioptase
$3,500
Grébo Tribal Mask from Ivory Coast in Patinated Wood, Ethnic Primitive Art Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Grébo tribal mask carved from patinated wood is a remarkable piece of ethnic art, symbolizing the culture of the Grébo people from Ivory Coast. Featuring a long, straight nose placed between six eyes, it expresses the power and depth of African primitive art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture #2 – Egg Designs, Africa
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Khada Totem Sculpture #2 is hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a collective of Zimbabwean artisans, who set their own prices, ensuring each piece is ...
Category

2010s Modern 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

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

Early Ghost Like Kumu Mask With Kaolin Open Eyes Mouth Teeth Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Ghost Like Kumu Mask With Kaolin Open Eyes Mouth Teeth, Congo, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its age, use,...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Calcite with Hematite inclusions from Tsumeb Mine, Oshikoto, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
Lustrous cluster of rhombohedral formation of calcite with heavy inclusions of brick red hematite. The calcite crystal faces are fully terminated with sharp rhombohedral form in a su...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

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

Ceramic Spider Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Pomegranate Monkey Jewelry Box The Pomegranate Monkey Jewelry Box is a stunning piece of ceramic decorative art created in South Africa by the talented artisans at Love Art Ceramic. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand carved African tribal wood carved sculpture of a men and women, Africa tribal Art Decor. Kenyan tribal sculpture featuring an elongated standing man and women with a crown and metal choker. Very simple modern look carved ethnic sculpture...
Category

20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Giant Candle Quartz Crystal Cluster
By Dale Rogers Ammonite
Located in London, GB
Candle Quartz from Madagascar is a captivating variety of quartz known for its unique, elongated, and columnar crystal formations that resemble candles. These crystals typically deve...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Bronze Elephant Herd Sculpture
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Inspired by many years in the bush spent in close study of my Africa's magnificent wildlife, my sculpture endeavours to pay tribute to Africa's wildlife. This elephant sculpture was...
Category

2010s Expressionist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Genuine Polished Rose Quartz Freeform '102 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
This massive, 102 pound, hand-polished, AAA-quality Rose Quartz freeform from Madagascar is incredibly crafted from one solid piece of Rose Quartz. This beautiful freeform is the foc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga Serpent Sculptures on Custom Iron Stands
Located in Miami, FL
Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga serpent sculptures on Custom Iron Stands Offered for sale is a pair of outstanding Western African (Guinea) Baga society carved and painted wood serpent...
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Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Tortoise Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Tortoise Jewelry Box Hand-Painted by Jabu Nene, Sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024 Embracing the rich cultural tapestry of South Africa, the "Tortoise Je...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Wooden Sculpture of the 19th century: Head of African with Gilded Decorations
By A. Manzoni
Located in Villa Verucchio, Emilia-Romagna
Introduction: A Historic and Significant Work of Art We explore the artistry and beauty of a large wooden sculpture dating from the late 1800s, depicting the head of an African with ...
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1880s Colonial Revival Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Cobaltoan Calcite from From Mashamba West , Kolwezi, Shaba, Congo (Zaire)
Located in New York, NY
From Mashamba West , Kolwezi, Western area, Shaba Cu belt, Shaba (Katanga), Congo (Zaire) It is no surprise that minerals predominantely display colors involving one of the "earth to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Early 20th century, Carved Wooden Beer Vessel, Lozi, Zambia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Lozi Wooden Beer Vessel Lozi people, Zambia Early 20th century Carved wood, pigment H: 16.5 in x W: 11 in x D: 12 in :: 42 cm x 28 cm x 30.5 cm An eleg...
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Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Big Five Urn Pair , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Hand-sculpted by George & Thabo and hand-painted by Wiseman at Wiseman Ceramics in South Africa, this ceramic Big 5 urns pair stands 27 inches high, with dimensions of 14 inches in b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture #3 – Egg Designs, Africa
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Khada Totem Sculpture #3 is hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a collective of Zimbabwean artisans, who set their own prices, ensuring each piece is ...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Leopard Cookie Jar , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Wiseman Ceramics presents a stunning ceramic Leopards cookie jar, meticulously hand-painted by Virginia and skillfully hand-sculpted by George & Thabo. Standing 9 inches tall with di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Leopard And Baby Sculpture, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Leopard Sculpture Introducing the breathtaking Leopard Sculpture, a striking ceramic artwork from Love Art Ceramic, crafted in South Africa in 2024. Standing at an impressive 15 inch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #E4G
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madigascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 6.5 x.5.25 × 1.25 in./ 16.5 × 13.5 × 3 cm Weight: 1 lb 9 oz/ 710 gms A richly colored example wit...
Category

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

Materials

Precious Stone

Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tutsi Ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural pigment Measures: 20” long x 7 1/4” wide x 4” deep (50.5 x 1...
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1940s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

African Hand-Carved Wooden Ladder Sculpture 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved wooden ladder on a black square base originally used to to access multi story residences built in cliffs by the Dogon Tribe, Mali 20th century. This is a stunning accent ...
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Tall African Papier-mâché Giraffe with Leather Ears
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall paper mache giraffe in black and brown with leather ears and glass eyes. We see this fun piece in a nursery or in a foyer. Measures: 17....
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20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Glass, Paint, Paper

Antique Tribal Ethiopian Ceremonial Coffee Stands
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Grouping of Ceremonial coffee stands Ethiopia Early 20th century Wood Largest: 8" high x 6" diameter (20 x 15 cm) Smallest: 6.75" x 3.50" ( 17 x 9 cm) These little known Branc...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Wood

Impressive and Seldom Nigerian Large Basket Garment and Cover
Located in Antwerp, BE
An impressive and seldom Nigerian large basket garment and cover, with dyed patterned band. Those baskets where used to preserve grains. Tall colorful handwoven lidded basket from ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Straw

Pangolin Jug with Curved Handle – Hand-Made-Sculpted 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

20th Century Presentation Tray, Agakoko, Tutsi People, Burundi or Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century Presentation Tray, Agakoko, Tutsi People, Burundi or Rwanda A wonderfully graphic miniature presentation tray for gifts, this one rectangular with rounded edges. Ex. pr...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Natural Fiber

Ethnic Design-Collection of 22 Ceremonial Heads from the Grasslands in Cameroon.
Located in Leuven , BE
Worn by chiefs and other notables on ceremonial occasions, these beaded heads were highly symbolic power accoutrements and probably represent the heads of enemies taken in battle. Ol...
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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Organic Material, Beads

Vintage Hand Carve Sculpture African Blue Marble Stone Figurine Dolphin
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 bring your office or home decor and interior an artistic characteristic. Ancient-style Egyptian Dolphin...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Marble

A Senufo Sculpture of Two Birds
Located in CA, CA
A wooden sculpture of two stylised black and white casqued Hornbill, likely originating from the Senufo people of the Ivory coast, Mali, and Burkina Faso. The circular base suggest...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wood Pipe, Zulu People, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th Century Wood Pipe, Zulu People, South Africa A wonderfully carved abstract pipe from the Zulu people of South Africa. It measures 5.5 high as mounted on the custom metal base, ...
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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

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