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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Hand-Carved Malachite Elephant // 11 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This luscious green copper carbonate mineral specimen from the DRC has been expertly hand-carved into a large elephant with upward-facing trunk and hand-polished to a brilliant luste...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Early 20th Century African Milk Vessel Uganda Hima Ekyanzi
Located in Vancouver, BC
An incredibly unique wooden vessel carved from a single piece of wood in Uganda. The shape, design and decorative nature of this piece separates from anything else you will find.
Th...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Fibrous Malachite // 3.57 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This large, verdant raw fibrous malachite specimen from the DRC features a dazzlingly sparkling, almost velvety luster. Named for the banded or fibrous way within which this species ...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Natural Tsavorite Garnet from Tanzania // 55.98 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This huge 55.98-gram prime example of the rarest species of garnet is from Merelani Hills, Manyara Region, Tanzania. This perfectly-hued, incredibly gemmy and lustrous specimen of th...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
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
Princess Yenenga Of Ouagadougou On Horseback - Cast Bronze West African Figure
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Princess Yenenga, founder of the Mossi Empire, from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, bronze West African sculpture from the late 20th century
This is a contemporary piece, not historical ...
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Demantoid Garnets in Matrix // 3.28 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This unique and rare specimen features dozens of beautifully formed, lustrous demantoid garnets in matrix. Demantoid garnets are a sought-after species of grossular garnet often sour...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Hand-Carved Malachite Rhinoceros // 10 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This luscious green copper carbonate mineral specimen from the DRC has been expertly hand-carved into a substantially sized 10 pound rhinoceros and hand-polished to a brilliant luste...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
West African Drum, Decorative Sculpture
Located in Clermont, FL
A vintage sculpture drum with connected to the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. Measure: 10 inch tall.
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Watermelon Tourmaline Slice // 7.15 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous, vividly pigmented watermelon tourmaline slice features beautiful separation of color with a deep, solid, almost olive green ring around...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Tourmaline
Watermelon Tourmaline Slice // 6.34 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous, vividly pigmented watermelon tourmaline slice features beautiful separation of color with a deep, solid, almost olive green ring around...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Tourmaline
African Tutsi Wood Milk Containers, Rwanda Early 20th Century
Located in Buffalo, NY
These authentic wood milk containers from Rwanda can be traced to the Tutsi people, an ethnic group of the African Great Lakes region. From the 15th cen...
Category
1930s Other Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Idoma Ido Nigerian Carved Wood Figure Of A Seated Female
Located in Dallas, TX
Idoma Ibo Female Figure. Africa, Nigeria 20th century or earlier.
A seated female figure on a stool smoking a long pipe with painted with pigments and adorned with scarification mar...
Category
Early 1900s Primitive Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Tutsi Milk Jug Vase
Located in Vancouver, BC
An authentic wood container used by the Tutsi people, a group of people residing near the African Great Lakes. Carved from a single piece of wood, this ...
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Hand Carved Two Handle Dough Bowl
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand Carved Two Handle Dough Bowl.
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Graceful Elegance: Grants Gazelle Horn Plaque Taxidermy Mount
Located in New York, NY
Plaque-Mounted Gazelle Horns, a captivating piece of taxidermy artistry showcasing the unparalleled beauty of Grants Gazelle horns. This meticulously crafted taxidermy mount is a tes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Horn
Small African Wooden Dough Bowl
Located in Long Island City, NY
A small African wooden dough bowl with a flat opening on one side.
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Very Large Wall Basket, Straw and Leather, African Folk Art 1970
Located in ROUEN, FR
Large African wall-hanging basket, Circa 1970.
This large decorative basket comes from Africa, purchased by one of my clients during a trip to Ethiopia in the 70s. It is made of han...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Straw
Large Natural Silky or Fibrous Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural silky or fibrous malachite originating from Congo. Silky Malachite, which is a copper ore, is known for its rosette crystalline formation, and are often sparkling in ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
African Tribal Art Hand-carved Wood Bowl with Unique Designed Characteristics
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-crafted and Hand-made in Africa. The bowl is rare and beautiful, an art to transform the piece into this lovely town with etchings and leather strap - the design and African de...
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
African Copper Currency Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
African Copper Currency Sculpture. Dimensions: Taller: 15"H x 11.5"W Shorter: 13.75" x 10.5.
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Benin African Art Tribal Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque
By People from Benin
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Striking and detailed bronze relief sculpture from Benin, now known as Nigeria, in Africa. This piece was modeled after ancient Benin bronzes, but is from the 20th Century. The intri...
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large decorative African heads, in ebony Benin 1960
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Important African decorative heads, Benin 1960 in ebony. To bring back from a trip
Very good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ebony
Wooden Ethiopian Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles, tribal leaders would rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and concave rest gives these function...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Bamana Mask on a Custom Wooden Stand
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bamana Mask on a custom ebony wood stand.
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Soapstone Tribal Bust 1940s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful soapstone hand-carved head of an African tribe-woman circa 1940.
Category
1940s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Azurite with Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Large single crystal of translucent blue azurite with scattered areas that partially altered to green malachite. The azu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Malachite
Oromo-Sidama leather warrior's shield, 1875-1925
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Ethiopian leather warrior's shield made of molded hippopotamus hide. Among the Oromo and Sidama peoples of southern Ethiopia, hide-covered shields connote the courage of warriors and...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Collection of Amethyst, Celestite & Limonite Quartz Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful collection of three large cabinet mineral specimens including amethyst, blue celestite and limonite quartz presented on our medium painted plaster bases. Together, these specimens form a vibrant collection for display, showcasing beautiful colours and shapes formed by nature over millions of years. More details on the individual specimens below:
A: Limonite Quartz plate...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Cerussite From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Rich cluster of many intersecting yellow mimetite crystals. Very lustrous, good color. The crystals are elongated and co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Congolese Fang Carved Mask Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
Congolese Fang Carved Mask Sculpture on a metal base. A "fang mask" refers to a type of ceremonial mask created by the Fang people, an ethnic group from Central Africa, primarily fo...
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Decorative Hand-Carved African Sculpture of Kneeling Tribal Man Dark Wood
Located in Draper, UT
Hand-Carved African Sculpture of Kneeling Male made of Dark Wood. Hand-carved in Kenya. This carving is gorgeously detailed with a smooth sculpted face, hair tied back and ears ador...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Benin African Art Tribal Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque
By People from Benin
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Striking and detailed bronze relief sculpture from Benin, now known as Nigeria, in Africa. This piece was modeled after ancient Benin bronzes, but is from the 20th Century. The intri...
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Dioptase with Calcite
Located in New York, NY
The name “dioptase” comes from Greek, roughly translates to "to see through," and references the visibility of the cleavage plains within the translucent, brilliantly emerald green c...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Polished Cut Ammonites with Crystalline Chambers
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of cut and polished ammonites with crystalline chambers originating from Madagascar. Once living creatures, these ammonites have developed their flowing colours and patterns d...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Mimetite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Rich cluster of many intersecting yellow mimetite crystals. Very lustrous, good color. The crystals are elongated and co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Blue Celestite Cluster From Sankoany, Ketsepy Mahajanga, Madagascar (6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This unique Madagascan Blue Celestite Cluster exhibits large, gem crystals of remarkable quality, featuring prism faces and sharp chisel-terminations - surpassing the average blue-gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Calebasse : Touareg (Niger, Afrique)
Located in PARIS, FR
Calebasse Touareg du Niger. Très belle coupe en bois tourné et sculpté d’origine africaine, seconde moitié du 20è siècle. Un style ethnique et raffiné.
Pièce unique artisanat africai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Mimetite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Rich cluster of many intersecting yellow mimetite crystals. Very lustrous, good color. The crystals are elongated and co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Botryoidal Malachite Vug
Located in New York, NY
The velvety, druze-coated interior of this vug or natural crystal-lined rock crevice is filled with an abundance of beautifully formed deep emerald green botryoidal malachite crystal...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
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
Blue Celestite Cluster From Sankoany, Ketsepy Mahajanga, Madagascar (6.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This unique Madagascan Blue Celestite Cluster exhibits large, gem crystals of remarkable quality, featuring prism faces and sharp chisel-terminations - surpassing the average blue-gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Genuine Shell, Vide Poche White Color 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Vide poche is a shell, in white color.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
19th Century Wood Mortar from Congo
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely piece with subtle patina.
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Primitive Wood Mortar From Congo
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking piece, with history and subtle wear.
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Ebony Benin Kingdom, Bust Carving Of A Young Nigerian Warrior, 1970's
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Hand carved ebony hardwood bust of a young Benin warrior
Traditionally carved Benin artistry
Circa 1970
Height 10.75 inch, Width 5.5 inch, Depth 2.75 inc...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ebony
Abyssinian Ground Hornbill taxidermy on a Natural base-Bucorvus abyssinicus
Located in Leuven , BE
Abyssinian Ground Hornbill taxidermy on a Natural base-Bucorvus abyssinicus (Cites NL)
Provenance: Private collection Brussels
The Ground Hornbill is a particularly spectacular rep...
Category
1960s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
Genuine Green Fluorite from Namibia (3 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Transparent green cubic fluorite crystals with slightly textured crystal faces that are composed of microscopic octahedral faces. The bright green color is very good for this classic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Genuine Green Fluorite from Namibia (3 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Transparent green cubic fluorite crystals with slightly textured crystal faces that are composed of microscopic octahedral faces. The bright green color is very good for this classic locality that usually produces darker purple-green fluorite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Rhodochrosite from N'Chwaning Mine, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
From N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa.
Transparent deep-red scalenohedral rhodochrosite crystal with lustrous faces. The rhodochrosite ...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. This ceremonial jug seamlessly transitions between figurative and abstract forms, from the spout formed to look like hair, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. Two aspects of the tribe's traditional culture can be seen in this handled jug—the allusion to tall coiffured hair, and the...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Genuine Green Fluorite from Namibia (4.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Transparent green cubic fluorite crystals with slightly textured crystal faces that are composed of microscopic octahedral faces. The bright green color is very good for this classic locality that usually produces darker purple-green fluorite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
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