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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Ceramic Nguni Ornament , hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic Nguni ornament, crafted in South Africa by Zimele Ceramics, captures the essence of the beloved Nguni cattle, an iconic symbol in Southern African culture. Hand-sculpted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Handwoven Telephone Wire Accent, Sinopia
Located in Jersey City, NJ
It is said that this stunning art form started with the African night shift security workers being bored on duty. They brought these weaving skills back to their villages and shared them with their wives, who have mastered them into today's sought-after pieces.
The weavers behind these objects started by applying traditional skills in creating baskets for household usage. Time has passed, and remarkable innovative methods were applied, giving the lampshades a contemporary edge. Today, these beautiful telephone...
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wire
Ceramic Pumpkin Tureen , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Love Art Ceramics is a talented group of African artists who create lovely, one-of-a-kind pieces, with everything done by hand from start to finish. This time, they’ve crafted a uniq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rock Crystal Bowl with Gold Rutile 7 Lb
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful all natural rock crystal bowl, hand carved and polished. Fine AAA gemstone grade genuine rock crystal with rare gold rutile. Of organic form wi...
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Ceramic Pumpkin , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely ceramic pumpkin is a perfect addition With its intricate details and vibrant colors of green, white, and orange, it beautifully captures the spirit of the season. Standi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Bronze Elephant Candelabra - handmade
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Elephant Candlestick in cast bronze
Combining art and functionality this is a candelabra featuring a bronze sculpture of Africa's iconic wil...
Category
2010s Rustic Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Natural Twiggy Candelabra Centrepiece Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
Twiggy was created as an imaginary creature that embodies the physical attributes of
different life forms that fascinate me. As an artist, I often get lost in a make-believe world
...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Cobaltoan Calcite // 3.62 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This thick coating of rare Cobaltoan calcite on host rock is beautifully crystallized with incredible natural sparkle and luster and truly the best hot pink color we have seen in thi...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
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
Ceramic Protea And Bird Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Protea, Bird Jewelry Box
The "Protea, Bird Jewelry Box," crafted by the talented duo Motsamai Sello and Sabelo Nene at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Patinated Memorial Cast Bronze Benin Bust
Located in Pasadena, TX
Very good cast of a Benin bonze head, probably mid 20th century
From the Benin Tribe of Africa comes this beautiful bronze head
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Vintage Carved Mahogany Steer Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful carved solid mahogany steer sculpture , finished in polished soft finish beautiful piece in excellent condition .
Category
20th Century Bohemian Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Ceramic Lion 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 Lindo at Wiseman Ceramics in South Africa, this ceramic Lion sculpture measures 5 inches high, 9 inches in length, and 9 inches wide. Designed by Wiseman, the sculpture embodies the essence of African wildlife and culture. The majestic lion and cub...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sable Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Wiseman Ceramics introduces a captivating ceramic Sable sculpture, meticulously hand-sculpted by George and Thabo, and adorned with intricate hand-painting by Wiseman himself. Standi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Post World War II South African Hebrew Inscribed Metal School Supply Box
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
1940s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large Natural Madagascan Green Fluorite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking large natural Madagascan green fluorite specimen sourced from an ex UK collection.
This fluorite specimen is of an impressive scale and unusual irregular shape with large...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Knife From The Momvu Meje Mangbetu Tribe - Dr Congo Uele Region - 19th African
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Knife From The Momvu Meje Mangbetu Tribe - Dr Congo Uele Region - 19th African
Wear consistent with age and use
Tribal Art - Congo - African
Measures : 6cmx4,5cm H:31cm
Category
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
Ceramic African Bird Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted by the skilled hands of Sbusiso and painted with intricate detail by Minenhle at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, this Bird jewelry box measu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Dogon Forged Iron Horse and Rider Figure, Mali, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Dogon forged iron horse with figure. figure wears a crested hat and has one hand on reins, the other curved up in the air for balance.
It is in good condition, appropriate for its a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Love Art Ceramic Zebra Urn, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
The Zebra Urn by Love Art Ceramic is a stunning embodiment of African craftsmanship and culture. Hand-sculpted by Sabelo Ntshalintshali and hand-painted by Zinhle Nene in South Afric...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Baoule Tribal Mask in Yellow-Black with Antelope Head Decoration
Located in Salzburg, AT
Expressive, interesting African Baoulé mask from Cote d'Ivoire from last third of the last century, carved from wood painted polychrome.
The face is narrow & elegant and has a though...
Category
1970s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Small Carved Wood 'Luba' Statue, Congo
Located in Washington, DC
Hand-Carved Wood 'Luba' Fertility Statue. Democratic Republic of the Congo, circa 1970.
Category
1970s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Very Large Natural Quartz Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large cabinet natural quartz specimen originating from Madagascar and presented on an exclusive painted plaster display plinth. This superb mineral is a stunning and unique sp...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
Green, Rust, Cream Set Of Two Ammonite Sculptures, Madagascar, Prehistoric
Located in New York, NY
Pair polished matching set of two ammonites newly mounted on custom steel stands.
One measures 5" diameter and 6" tall
One measures 5" diameter and 7" tall
Stands measure 3.5" x 1.5"...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
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
Benin Kingdom Ebony Carving of a Young King Oba, Nigerian
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Wonderful hand carved ebony hardwood figure of a young Benin man, possibly a
future King Oba
Excellent traditional Benin artistic carving
A delightful piece
Circa 1970
Height 13...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ebony
Old African Cup With Heads
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/4911 - Unusual cup that comes from Rwanda, formerly Zaire, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
I bought it at an exibition, from a young African man well known to dealers in Paris. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Orange-Brown Banded Jasper Point
Located in New York, NY
Unusual orange and brown banded jasper point from Madagascar.
Category
2010s Grand Tour Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Black Stone Carved Rhino Sculpture
Located in Montreal, QC
Black stone carved rhino sculpture Shona Art from Zimbabwe.
Category
1970s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
South African Collectible Design White Ceramic Table Lamp Flux 3 by Jan Ernst
By Jan Ernst de Wet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary designer specializing in functional art and spatial design using clay as his main medium. The work is driven by his fascination with natural structur...
Category
2010s Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Rhino Candelabra in cast bronze - handmade
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Rhino Candelabra, Height 47 cm x Width 26 cm, Candlestick in cast bronze with brown patina with small Rhino, Acacia tree and leaf motif. Candles not provided. Similar bronze single and double candle sticks in different sizes & motifs on request. Cost on application. Can also be made in pairs. Functional art: Combining art, design and functionality, all furniture and lighting...
Category
2010s Rustic Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mayemba Rare Bronze African Women Sculpture, Congo, 2002
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bronze Sculpture by Mayemba (1946-), Congo, 2002. This striking bronze sculpture by the Congolese artist Mayemba (1946-) features two African women with trays, capturing a powerful e...
Category
Early 2000s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of northern Nigeria as a form of monetary exchange. Forged iron would have been traded for go...
Category
Early 1900s Rustic Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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
Ceramic Hippo and Frog rider sculpture, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
This playful ceramic sculpture captures a whimsical moment from the heart of the African wild: a jubilant frog perched triumphantly atop a hippo’s back, leaf in hand as if leading a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Carved Family Statue, Tribal, Hardstone, Decorative Ornament, circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carved family statue. A tirbal African, polished hardstone decorative ornament, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Beautifu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Sculpture Vase by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture vase by Maria Lenskjold
Dimensions: H 27 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent p...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
African Iron Spear-Form Currency Mounted On A Custom Steel Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful spear form currency with spiral loops below the spear head festooned with three 'bells' on each side. An appealing design executed by a master craftsman. Beautifully mounte...
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Natural Honey Quartz Crystal Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A natural honey quartz crystal specimen originating from Madagascar, presented on one of our museum-quality painted plaster bases.
Formed over millions of years, this natural calcite...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal
Handcrafted Beaded Box with Shells – Perfect for Coastal Decor
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing a stunning handcrafted beaded box with shells, a perfect addition to any coastal interior decor. This exquisite box is meticulously adorned with intricate beadwork and na...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Rattan, Beads
Sculpted Leopard Vase
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing the Sculpted Leopard Vase, an extraordinary piece that captures the wild elegance of the African leopard. This beautifully crafted vase features a stunning leopard sculpt...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Worn and Weathered Tsogho Short Bench with Faces, Gabon, Africa ex Visser
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Worn and weathered Tsogho short bench carved from a single piece of wood, with faces and figures, from Gabon, Africa. Blocky bench with roughly carved out openings, flanked on one s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
African Tribal Figure
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mounted African tribal figure, used as a door latch in the early 20th century.
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
20th Century African Cameroon Namji Doll for Prosperity, Health & Fertility
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century African Cameroon Namji Doll for Prosperity, Health & Fertility
Offered for sale in a 20th-century African Namji doll from the Namji tribe of ...
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Dogon Mali Carved Wood Ceremonial Mask, Early to Mid 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Dogon Mali dance mask with carved figure from the early to mid 20th century. This Dogon tribal wooden ceremonial dance mask originates from Mali, West Afr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Cute Ceramic Leopard butterdish, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Leopard Butter Dish – Handcrafted by Love Art Ceramics
Bursting with charm and vitality, this one-of-a-kind leopard butter dish is a joyful tribute to South Africa’s most iconic pre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Cabinet Pyrite & Calcite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large cabinet pyrite and calcite specimen originating from Madagascar, displayed on one of our exclusive museum-quality painted plaster bases.
Na...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Pyrite
Benin King Oba and Queen, Pair of Hand Carved Seated Ebony Figures West African
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Charming Benin King Oba and his Queen. Terrific pair of Benin hand carved ebony hardwood figures.
Intricate detailing on each of these super West African carvings
Circa Mid 20th c...
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ebony
Embosed Metal Kirdi Shield from Cameroon on Bronze Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare repuse shield with natural fiber wraped handle from the Kirdi tribe Cameroon. Now on a patinated Bronze Stand.
For a similar example please see- Benitez-Johannot, Purissim...
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Bronze Memorial Statue of The Fon People, Benin
Located in Beerse, VAN
This memorial statue is an example of traditional African metalwork from the Benin Kingdom, present-day Nigeria, known for its historic bronze and brass sculptures made using the los...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Natural Malachite round Bowl with brass rim, 1950s
Located in Bilzen, BE
Round natural malachite stone bowl or Vide Poche with brass rim.
This malachite was found in Congo DR
It can be used as vide-poche, candy bowl or jewelry bowl.
Deep emerald green c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
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
1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu
Located in Marbella, ES
Original 1950s South African scrimshaw ostrich egg by late chief Sipho Ndlvu.
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ostrich Eggshell
Set of 3 Xochicalco Bowl by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Xochicalco Bowl by Onora
Dimensions: Ø 23 cm
Materials: White stoneware
We are a Mexican brand dedicated to the creation of high end, hand crafted textiles and home acc...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
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