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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Ceramic pink Flamingo, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Delicate yet striking, this Flamingo Coin Dish from Love Art Ceramics showcases the refined craftsmanship and attention to detail that defines South African ceramic artistry. Hand-sc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic pink Flamingo green Zulu pattern coin dish, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
A dazzling fusion of animal form and bold design, this Flamingo Coin Dish by Love Art Ceramics is a testament to South African artistry. Sculpted by Nathi and hand-painted by Zinhle ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic pink Flamingo over black coin dish, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
A stunning celebration of nature and craftsmanship, this Flamingo Flower Coin Dish is a one-of-a-kind ceramic piece sculpted by Nathi and delicately hand-painted by Zinhle at Love Ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Pink Flamingos coin dish, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This playful Double Flamingo Coin Dish is a unique, hand-sculpted ceramic piece by Love Art Ceramics, South Africa. Crafted by Nathi and hand-painted by the talented Dumani in Januar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Protea Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Protea Jewelry Box
Hand Painted by Jabu Nene, Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba
Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024
The Protea Jewelry Box is a captivating piece of ceramic art that beauti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Cabbage Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Cabbage Jewelry Box
Hand-Painted by Minenhle Nene, Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba
Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024
The Cabbage Jewelry Box is a captivating piece of ceramic art that celebrates the charm of nature through a playful yet elegant design. Standing 8 inches high, 5 inches long, and 5 inches wide, this unique box...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Djerma Painted Water Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Djerma people of Niger are well-known for their gracefully shaped and delicately painted water containers. The surface paintings are applied after firing with all natural pigment...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Beaded Ndebele Fertility 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). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.
This colorful example of African beadwork is a fertility doll...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Ceramic Protea And Butterfly Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Protea Butterfly Jewelry Box
Introducing the Protea Butterfly Jewelry Box, a captivating ceramic piece crafted by Love Art Ceramic in South Afric...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Dioptase on Plancheite and Calcite
Located in New York, NY
This landscape of the sky blue copper silicate mineral plancheite features generously sized, lustrous and deeply pigmented dioptase crystals emerging from mounds of sparkling, snowy ...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Ceramic Parrot Tureen, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the exquisite Ceramic Parrot Tureen, a masterpiece crafted by the skilled hands of Senzo Duma Ceramics in the heart of South Africa. This unique creation not only serves...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Hoopoe Vase , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Hoopoe Vase, a stunning creation by Sbusiso Ndaba and hand-painted by Zinhle Nene at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, intertwines nature and artistry. Standing at 14 inc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Cheetah And Cub Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Cheetah with cub sculpture from Wiseman Ceramics is a stunning testament to African wildlife and craftsmanship. Hand-sculpted by George & ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bamileke beaded Collar or Torque
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke beaded Collar or Torque, Cameroon
Private collection Brussels
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Beads
Mende Women's Helmet Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This helmet mask created by the Mende people of Sierra Leone was made for the women of their tribe to wear while dancing. Commissioned by women for their ...
Category
Mid-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
Vintage African Wood Trough, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Tanzanian wooden trough, circa 1940.
Hand-carved out of blonde wood. Contains a metal patch.
Can be used as an indoor decorative object, ...
Category
1940s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Raw malachite
Located in Diest, BE
Raw piece of malachite, great decorative piece.
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Ceramic Flamingo Urn , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Flamingo Urn Hand-Painted by Zinhle and Sculpted by Sbusiso
Discover the captivating beauty of the Flamingo Urn, a striking ceramic masterpiece crafted by the talented artists Zinhl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Very Large Mixed Wood Brass & Bone Handmade Vase
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking large African hand made decorative vase having intricate layers of wood, bone and delicate inlaid brass.
Category
1990s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ashanti Maternal Fertility Figure
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is an Ashanti female fertility figure from Ghana, West Africa, circa Mid-20th century. Carved from a single block of wood, the statue depicts a female with typical coiffure ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
Midcentury Ebony Hand Carved Mermaid Sculpture
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful sculpture is entirely carved out of one piece of ebony wood in the 1960s in Tansania The perfectly natural and organic shape makes this handcrafted sculpture extra special ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Love Art Ceramic Monkey Urn Pair, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
The Monkey urn pair, meticulously crafted by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, epitomizes the fusion of artistry and cultural symbolism. Hand-sculpted by the skilled hands of Zimhle,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of 3 Large Natural Cabinet Minerals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of 3 large natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive medium neoclassical style plaster plinth.
Each impressive cabinet specimen, including a Chalcedony,...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Metalized Skull of a Warthog
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Metalized skull of a warthog. The skull is provided with a real metal layer which has been corroded making it a beautiful patina.
The skull is mounted on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
Ceramic Crocodile Candle Holders , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Crocodile Candlestick: Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba
The Crocodile Candlestick is an extraordinary piece of ceramic art from South Africa, blending funct...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ardmore Ceramic Lizard Vase, hand made in South Africa
By Ardmore Design
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting the exquisite Lizard Vase, a true masterpiece handcrafted by Ardmore Ceramic, a renowned pottery studio based in South Africa.
This one-of-a-kind creation is a testament ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Africain Mid-Century Wooden Tribal Wall-Sculpture Mali-Dogon Golden Frame 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Hand carved solid wooden doors of an African cabinet (Mali/Dogon).
fixed on a white colored wooden plate, gold framed.
The object shows typical African symbols...
Category
1960s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Giraffe teapot , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Giraffe Teapot: Hand-Painted by Winnie and Sculpted by Sfiso
The Giraffe Teapot is a delightful fusion of functionality and artistry, crafted by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Tigger Cookie Jar , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Hand-sculpted by George & Thabo and meticulously hand-painted by Nqobile at Wiseman Ceramics in South Africa, this ceramic Tiger cookie jar measures 11 inches high, with dimensions o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Elephant Candlestick in cast bronze - handmade
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Unique and handmade functional art in cast bronze. Bronze candlestick with elephant and acacia tree motif with traditional patina. Each piece is individually sculpted, cast and hand ...
Category
2010s Rustic Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Zulu Basket Geometric Patterns
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This basket is made of natural elements and traditional fibers sourced from nature and assembled together by skilled weavers, using the extract of dyes obtained from natural sources ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Bold African Sculpture of a Head on Custom Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Amazing African mask hand-carved in wood depicting a woman carrying latticed basket on her head. Displayed on custom stand (included).
Category
1950s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Nguni Ornament , hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
This vibrant ceramic Nguni ornament, crafted by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a detailed tribute to the beloved Nguni cattle, skillfully hand-sculpted by Mbeke and vividly pain...
Category
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 ...
Category
1880s Colonial Revival Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Truly a majestic Benin Oba. Beautifully and finely hand carved in Ebony hardwood from the 1930's
A piece of this quality and stature holds enormous presence...
Category
1930s Folk Art Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ebony
Ceramic Protea jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic protea box is a stunning testament to the artistry of South African craftsmanship. Handmade and painted with meticulous detail, it captures the beauty of the iconic prot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Polished Jigsaw Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A complete prehistoric polished jigsaw ammonite fossil, originating from Madagascar, presented on an exclusive museum-quality painted plaster base. A natural historical artefact, pre...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Precious Stone
Ngombe Throwing Knife, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With its many blades and dramatic form, this impressive throwing knife would have been a status symbol and a form of currency among the Ngombe peoples o...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
African Luba Mboko Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Receiving guidance from tribal ancestors was a central aspect of the Luba people's spiritual practices. This ceramic spiritually significant vessel is topped with a crossed leg figure whose head has an opening critical for a divination ritual. Known as an mboko, this handled vessel would have been filled with items like antelope horns, shells, dried beetles, human teeth...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of Dagari Spirit Figures From Burkina Faso
Located in Hudson, NY
This impressive collection of four carved wood figures are from the landlocked African country of Burkina Faso. This nation bordered by 6 other countries ...
Category
1930s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Metallic Studded Bambara Figure by Brian Stanziale
By Brian Stanziale
Located in Chicago, IL
In an exclusive collaboration with pagoda red, Chicago artist the bms. adds a contemporary twist to our collection of one-of-a-kind African art objects. Guided by its geometric line work, the bms. uses...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Cent. Kuba Drum W Honey Brown Patina - Harry Franklin Collection
Located in Culver City, CA
A tall and elegant wood pedestal drum with a fully-carved face on the side, and two registers of incised linear designs above and below. It has an absolutely gorgeous honey-brown pa...
Category
Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Pomegranate Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Pomegranate, Butterfly Jewelry Box
Discover the captivating "Pomegranate, Butterfly Jewelry Box," a remarkable piece of ceramic art crafted in South Africa by the creative minds of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Leopard And Cub Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Hand-sculpted by Thabo and meticulously hand-painted by Nqobile at Wiseman Ceramics in South Africa, this ceramic Leopard with cub sculpture measures 7 inches high, with dimensions o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking collection of 5 natural mineral specimens.
Each presented on exclusive custom display plinths, this set are a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens formed over millions of years, each with their own impressive colours, characteristics, and qualities.
Included in this stunning collection is a Salrose, derived from the French ’salt...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap
By Kuba
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite cone-shaped cap, known as laket, was created by an artisan of the Kuba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The base is made of a simple woven raffia fabric, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Fabric
Nupe Incised Water Vessel
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this water vessel, received detailed attention. The vessel's varied texture...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Celestine geode with twinned crystals
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Celestine Geode - Harmony and Serenity
Immerse yourself in the soothing world of lithotherapy with our magnificent Celestine geode. This unique, naturally formed piece is carefully ...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Mother and Child , Cameroon, Mabea, 1920-1930, Provenance R. Caillois-P.Ratton
Located in Leuven , BE
Standing Fang Mabea Maternity of Museum quality, holding a pestle with both her hands. The mother's head is slightly turned to the left, while the child, which she carries on her bac...
Category
1920s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood
Very big cut ammonite pair from Madagascar, on custom lacquered steel stand.
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
This ammonite cut in 2 make a beautiful decorative pair. The size is exceptional and rare (44cm / 17,3 in diameter), and the honey calcite plus pointy calcite crystals are a delight ...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Steel
Ceramic Zebra EggCup , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Zebra Eggcup Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Sabelo Khoza
Discover the charm of this delightful zebra eggcup, a striking ceramic piece crafted by the talented artists Zi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.
This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Twine, Cotton, Wood
Collection of 20 Decorative and Expressive Bembe Mudzini Reliquary Heads DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
These heads allowed the relatives to always have a link with the deceased, second half of the 20th century.
Category
Late 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Textile
26.70 Carats Natural Tri Color Tourmaline Drill Carving For Pendant Jewellery
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information:
Gemstone Type: Tourmaline Carving
Weight: 26.70 Carat
Dimension: H: 2.6 x W: 1.6 x D: 0.7 Cm
Origin: Africa
Treatment: None
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This exquisite Tri Color Tourmali...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Adam Style Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Tourmaline
Nigerian Yoruba Gelede Headdress Mask, Marionettes Which Have Been Danced
Located in Miami, FL
Nigerian Yoruba Gelede Headdress Mask, Marionettes Which have been Danced.
Offered for sale is a Nigerian Yoruba Gelede headdress mask topped with movable marionettes which have b...
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Textile, String, Wood, Paint
Modern Etched Brass Coaster Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
These modern brass coasters are etched with a snakeskin animal pattern and are presented in a Lucite box decorated with a Rose Quartz Agate cabochon.
This unique and bespoke coaster set is part of the Egg Designs Dawa luxury bar set collection and will be a great addition to any home cocktail...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Brass
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