Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

From Nani Hill, Loliondo, Ngorongoro district, Arusha, Tanzania Large trapezohedral crystal of transparent orange spessartine garnet with no matrix attached. Has lustrous faces with...

AAA-quality Polychrome Jasper Freeform. This beautiful specimen has multi-colored veins of Chalcedony from Madagascar. Beautiful multi-colored rock that usually exhibits a circular, ...

This AAA quality Septarian druzy point features an exposed area lined with shimmering quartz crystals, and boasts a hand-polished, highly reflective back. Boasting a stabilizing ener...

A journey in bronze 'Going to the River', features two Kudu Bulls. One of the most recognisable silhouettes of the African bush my latest sculpture pays homage to this magnificent be...

Metal school supply box sent by the South Africa Jewish Wars Appeal to the Wels displaced persons (DP) camp in Austria, 1947. Painted blue and white with th...

A primitive bowl carved from single blank of wood.

Five ceremonial beaded flutes or whistles from the Cameroon grasslands. They come in various geometric forms, taking on the shape of a hollowed, stylized figure that combines human a...

This impressive collection of four carved wood figures are from the landlocked African country of Burkina Faso. This nation bordered by 6 other countries ...

A figure of remarkable formal harmony and compactness with large rounded breasts that allude to fertility and nurturing capacity, but also to the loveliness of the girl that promotes...

This vessel exemplifies the anthropomorphic style, incorporating distinct human-like features into its design. Most notably, the upper portion of the vessel includes a stylized human...

Decorative tribal mask from Mali, from the middle XX century.

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 ...

This small Baule bronze gecko from Côte d’Ivoire is rendered with a charming balance of naturalism and stylization. Its elongated body, splayed legs, and ...

Unique bronze sculpture of a female warrior on a horse Africa circa 1960 On a later marble base Very Nice details

AFRICAN COLONIAL SCULPTURE OF A MAN IN A BOWLER HAT Circa 1900 Carved and polychrome decorated caricature of a standing man in a suit and bowler hat w...

Original 1950s South African scrimshaw ostrich egg by late chief Sipho Ndlvu.

That's a true antique copper anklet from Zaire, very rare, as a modern simple sculpture . I have another one in my home . I saw some others like this, but there were not authentic:...

Bamileke Old Anthropomorphic Trophy Head embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People, and Cameroon. Private collection Brussels Worn by chiefs and other notables on cer...

Bronze sculpture of young girl from Kenya's Turkana tribe in traditional attire and characteristic hairdo. The Turkana tribe, nomadic by nature, are a Nilotic people native to the Turkana District in northwest Kenya, a semi-arid climate region bordering Lake Turkana in the east. My art is inspired by Africa and it’s magnificent wildlife and people. Seeing tribe people’s silhouettes in the blistering summer haze enthused me to branch out into human figurative sculpture. Turkana Girl - Bronze sculpture. Limited Edition of 24. Sculpture Height 65 cm including Sandstone base of approx 17 x 15 x 4 cm. Each piece of bronze art is handcrafted by myself from beginning to end - sculpting, casting in my own foundry and finished individually by hand with it's own unique patina. Patinas may vary slightly. This is edition 1 of 24 and ready for delivery. After this each edition is made on order so will be ready for shipping from South Africa approx 4 to 6 weeks after receipt of order. I am a self-taught South African artist whose work is inspired by Africa’s wildlife, landscapes, and people. My years as a safari guide gave me an intimate connection to the bush — a place that taught me everything I know about shape, form, and movement. You can’t sculpt what you don’t feel, and every moment spent observing wildlife offers a lesson in balance, grace, and presence. I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me. Each patina adds its own mood and individuality, ensuring every piece carries its own quiet story. My work ranges from bird, wildlife, figurative, abstract to African sculpture...

Beautiful polished freeform specimen featuring striking bands of mixed chrysocolla and malachite in a captivating concentric botryoidal growth pattern. The vibrant blues and rich gre...

A varied and impressive collection of 3 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive medium neoclassical style plaster plinth. Featuring a Celestite, tourmaline and Mad...

A striking large natural fluorite specimen sourced from an ex historic UK private collection. This fluorite specimen is of an impressive scale in a desirable tonal green, making it ...

Woman’s Back Ornament, egbe Mangbetu people DR Congo Early 20th century Banana leaves and bark,, raffia embroidery 14” long (35.5 cm); 10.5” high (26.5 cm); 3” deep (7.5 cm) The ...

This striking springstone sculpture presents a beautifully abstract interpretation of three faces united in a single flowing form. Carved from richly polished dark springstone, the p...

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...

This beautiful hand-carved and handmade Ocean Green Elephant is beautifully made from soapstone. The gorgeous aqua turquoise color reminds us of the beautiful beaches in Kenya. Vint...

A unique set of 8 hollowed Gourds, known as Tutsi Calabash. These are hand crafted by the Tutsi tribe of Rwanda. Used as water vessels for special occasions and ceremonies. The varie...

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 ...

Unique and handmade functional art in cast bronze. Handcrafted two-arm candelabra in cast bronze, featuring small sculpted motifs of an elephant and acacia tree in a verdigris patin...

Bamum Decorative Wooden Ancestor Figure embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People , Cameroon Private collection Brussels These commemorative statuettes ,representing a...

Zulu warriors were renowned for their disciplined formations and innovative tactics in battle, epitomized by the "buffalo horns" strategy developed by the legendary Shaka Zulu: a man...

A very nice abstract African marble owl sculpture by noted Zimbabwean artist, Ernest Chiwaridzo, circa 1980s. The piece has a wonderful patina and measures 3.25"W x 1.5"D x 7"H; it i...

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...

This fine, round, dark grey vessel depicts a complete figure which is rare. It was made by the Mangbetu People. The Mangbetu ethnic group lives deep in the...

This beautifully detailed Hippo carving is masterfully hand-carved from a single, solid piece of malachite that was sourced from Zaire. Polished to a mirrored finish, the top quality...

Highly decorative African hand carved mask, in the style of a Goli tribal mask, Baule People, Ivory Coast. Mounted on a custom steel base. Measures: 23.75 inches high (including sta...

A superb example of a naturally-occurring botryoidal malacholla specimen, favoured for its vivid natural blue colour! This sizeable specimen is presented on one of our exclusive base...

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...

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....

The Dawa luxury bar set is a great addition to any home cocktail bar. These items can be bought individually or as a set. The set consists of the following: The Ice bucket's body ...

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 . This exquisite Tri Color Tourmali...

Generously scaled and quietly commanding, this late 20th-century Hausa basket was hand-coiled and woven from palm fronds using time-honored techniques passed down through generations...

Terracotta animal head, probably Ghana.

A large quartz specimen sourced from an ex historic UK private collection. Formed over millions of years, this unique and impressive specimen sh...

A superior grade of Malachite crystal series prepared in-house and presented on a brass stand series, created for luxe settings within your home. Green-banded Malachite crystallises ...

Tribal Art - African Art Fang Male Reliquary Figure (Bieri Style), Fang-Betsi Subgroup, Gabon, Circa 1950s Carved from dense hardwood, this 19-inch-tall figure with dark, very beautiful patina, stands in a composed stance, holding a small box-like object close to the chest—a gesture associated with protection or ritual offering. Height: 19 in. (48.3 cm) x Width: 5 in. (12.8 cm) x Depth: 5 in. (12.8 cm) without base. Height: 21 in 1/4 (54 cm) x Width: 5 in 7/8. (15 cm) x Depth: 5 in 1/2 (14 cm) with base. Provenance: Multiple successive collections, France. According to the previous owner, this sculpture was originally brought from Gabon to France during the colonial period and passed through several private collections thereafter. We conservatively date the piece to the mid-20th century, corresponding to the period it remained in the collection of the prior owner. This powerful male figure exemplifies the classical aesthetic and spiritual principles of the Fang Bieri tradition, specifically aligned with the Betsi subgroup. Standing in a rigid frontal stance, the figure clutches a small object close to its chest, a gesture commonly associated with ritual offering, protection, or ancestral invocation. Carved from an exceptionally hard and heavy wood, the figure is marked by a rich, dark patina acquired through age and possible ritual handling. The anatomical emphasis—particularly the pronounced musculature, exaggerated genitalia, and the expressive weight of the limbs—evokes the Fang ideals of vitality, fertility, and ancestral potency. The oversized head, with its serene, meditative expression and stylized features, conveys a sense of introspective calm and spiritual authority. The schematic coiffure, carved in ridged vertical bands, further confirms its alignment with traditional depictions of respected male elders. The figure belongs to the Bieri tradition, an ancestral cult that functioned as the cornerstone of Fang spiritual and social identity for centuries. As the Fang people migrated southward through Equatorial Africa—from present-day Cameroon into northern Gabon—they carried bark containers (called nsek bieri) holding the skulls of revered ancestors. These containers were typically surmounted by carved guardian figures like this one, which both protected the sacred...

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...

African Dinka headrest wood carved sculpture.

Intricately hand-crafted African antelope, Benin tribal sculpture. Details in hand-hammered bronze on wood small pieces attached with small nails and numerous carvings. This object form is one of the best-known examples of Benin art, created from the thirteenth century onwards, by the Edo people, which also included other sculptures in brass, including some famous portrait heads and smaller pieces of art. Cast bronze. Tribal African Art...

A striking collection of 7 natural mineral specimens sourced from an ex. private British collection. Each presented on exclusive custom display plinths, this set of minerals include...

Set of 3 J D Candle Holders Timber by Nish Studio Dimensions: D12 x H 79/ 98.7 /118 cm Materials: Ash, Timber satined natural light, chocolate + grey N I S H is a Cape Town based ...

Ronald Mylchreest Carved Wood Floor Sculpture Ronald Mylchreest was a South African Artist marble base shows wear

Midcentury novelty Jumbo Pocket Watch or small Wall Clock. It is called Railway Chronometer. The case, crown and ring/crown guard is fashioned from b...

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,...

A decorative double head bust that drums as well. Carved from one lumb of dark wood and featuring a cow hide drum. It was made by hand in South Africa during the 1980s and brought ba...

This beautifully detailed Hippo carving is masterfully hand-carved from a single, solid piece of malachite that was sourced from Zaire. Polished to a mirrored finish, the top quality...

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...

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...

A brilliant example of a large naturally-occurring blacknite quartz crystal specimen sourced from Ambositra, Madagascar, presented on one of our exclusive painted display bases. Bla...

Elevate your home decor with this 5.5″ genuine malachite sphere. Sourced from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the world’s leading locality for top‑quality malachite. The sphere...