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Bambara Standing Male Figure Powerful Shoulders Mali Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Bambara Standing male figure with powerful shoulders, arms at sides and large feet. From Mali, Africa
It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its age, use, and medium. Scuffs and nicks here and there. Age, wear and staining inside. On vintage wood block...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ife-Style Yoruba Bronze Portrait Head, Nigeria
Located in Norwood, NJ
A finely cast bronze portrait head in the style of the ancient Yoruba kingdom of Ife, Nigeria. This dignified bust exhibits hallmark features of c...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
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
$862 / set
Pair of 20th Century Mbole Currency Pieces on Custom Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural of the Mbole people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with this exquisite pair of 20th-century Mbole copper currency cuffs. Mounted on cus...
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Septarian Druzy Geode Freeform from Madagascar (17.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 17.5 lbs top quality large Septarian druzy geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area lined with dazzling druzy quartz crystals, as well as a polished back side, providi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
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
$711 / item
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
Hand-Carved African White Rhino / Rhinoceros Marble Sculpture - Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand-carved African white rhino / rhinoceros sculpture, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition and measures 8.5"W x 2.75"D x 4.25"H; it is signed on the undersi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
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
African Sculpture Zaire Antique Copper Coin
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
That's a true antique copper coin from Zaire, very rare: a modern simple sculpture !
I saw only another one like this, but it was not authentic: done for ...
Category
1920s Archaistic Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Genuine Polished Malachite Egg (1.9 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from top-quality malachite sourced from Zaire, this hand-polished egg boasts a distinct banded pattern and solid composition without any fill. Displayed on an acrylic stand, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Pair of 20" Benin Bronze Jaguar Cubs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Brass Jaguar Cubs
6ʺW × 32ʺD × 20ʺH
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$960 Sale Price / set
81% Off
Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive painted plaster plinth. Included in the set are a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens, formed by nature over the ages, each with their own colour, characteristics and qualities.
Features of the set include: two rose quartz specimens...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Two Malachite Picture Frames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two malachite picture frames. One is Landscape measuring 10 inches wide x 7.75 inches high. The other is Portrait. Each have a bronze inner frame.
Both hold pictures measured at 5.7...
Category
Late 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
$2,400 / set
Modernist Female Figural Bronze Sculpture in Style of Sydney Kumalo
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Mid-Century Modernist Abstract sculpture of a female figure in the style of/attributed to renowned South African sculptor/ artist Sydney Kumalo...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Blue Celestite Cluster From Sankoany, Ketsepy Mahajanga, Madagascar (21.5 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
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
Polished Septarian Nodule – 2.22 lb
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Polished Septarian Nodule from Madagascar is a one-of-a-kind geological masterpiece. Its stunning natural patterns, featuring vibrant...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Turkana or Pokot people's tribal carved wood headrest, stylized human form, early 20th century, Kenya, African.
Headrest from Kenya with attached leather, beads, buttons and a metal finger knife. Great sculpture...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Hippo Plate, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
The Ceramic Hippo Plate from Zimele Ceramics in South Africa is a beautifully crafted piece, measuring 1 inch high, 11 inches long, and 11 inches wide. Hand-sculpted by Victor Shabal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large 8 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large 8 inch Split Ammonite Mounted Fossil Set
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
The cutting and polishing of this large pair revealed pale yellow-brown, cal...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Ceramic Protea With Bird Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Protea, Hoopoe Jewelry Box
Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene & Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba
Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024
The Protea, Hoopoe Jewelry Box is a stunning work of ceramic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Genuine Polished Malachite Lion Carving (7 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully detailed lion 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Sculptural Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully sculptural early 20th century Ethiopian side chair with a hide seat and back stitched with hide strips, and stretched over a primitive wood frame. Chair is functional, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Hide, Wood
Hand-Polished Solid 3.5" Diameter Malachite Sphere // Ver. V
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from solid, natural Malachite, this sizable hand-polished crystal sphere is a work of art: featuring a prominent, beautifully-defined banding, the Malachite's signature swirl...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Mounted 19th Century Afo Iron Currency
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century Afo culture wrought iron spade currency piece mounted on custom steel stand. Currency pieces like these were used for large purchases including land or lives...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Genuine Polished Malachite Sphere (2.55 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This genuine polished Malachite sphere is sourced from Zaire and features a well-defined green banded pattern. It is solid material with no fill and comes with an acrylic display sta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Large Brown Color Genuine Decorative Shell 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Brown Color Genuine Decorative Shell 20th Century
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
$258 Sale Price
20% Off
Lets Watch the Sunset Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Lets Watch The Sunset sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Limited Edition
Dimensions: D30 x 30 cm
Materials: Wood: Camphor
Weight: 3.3 kg
Born in Johannesburg in 1991, sculptor Driaan Claassen first studied 3D animation before apprenticing with Otto du Plessis...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$3,606 / item
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
Early 20th Century Palm Wine Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Makenge hand-built ceramic palm wine pot with a graceful shape including a narrow neck and a wide belly. The pot is covered ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Natural Fiber
Hand-Carved Wooden African Monkey Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
A playful wooden sculpture.
Seated, holding what appears to be a piece of fruit, this intricately carved monkey is almost life like.
The piece is signed on the bottom base.
Me...
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
$650 Sale Price
31% Off
Rare Tiger's Eye Stone Style Ashtray South Africa Circa 1955 Caramel Color
By Luigi Cervone
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rare Tiger's Eye Stone Style Ashtray South Africa Circa 1955 Caramel Color
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Marble
$258 Sale Price
20% Off
African Mumuye Carved Wood Iagalagana Tutelary Figure on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A carved wood Iagalagana figure by the Mumuye Peoples of Nigeria. These figures served as guardians and were often made to ensure the personal protection of their individual owners a...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Rare Gabon Mask From Tsogho Peoples with Character, Central Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early and rare mask from Gabon, Central Africa, created by the Tsogho peoples. Powerful large mask with carved open eyes, and black painted eyes above, below heavy carved eyebrows. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal 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
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
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
Genuine Polished Malachite Bowl (3.6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This Genuine Polished Malachite bowl is meticulously crafted and features intricate concentric growth patterns. Sourced from Zaire, it has no fill and boasts powerful balancing and m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Songye Female Wood Figure with horn and brass hair ex Sothebys
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved wood standing female figure with projecting stomach, attached horn on top of head, and hair in form of small hand shaped copper pieces. Old glass beads...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
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
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Three Rare Fang Wood Spoons, Gabon, Africa old collection provenance
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Set of three rare Fang carved wood spoons, from Gabon, Africa. Each with unique shape, wear and encrustations from traditional tribal use.
They are in good condition, appropriate f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
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
Dan Janus Double Face Protective Kinde Charm, Ivory Coast, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Dan Janus double faced protective Kinde charm, from the Dan people of Ivory Coast, West Africa. Used as a charm for protection, with two different faces to show the duality of the w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pende or Kwese Black Wood Small Mask Heavy Eyelids Teeth, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pende or Kwese black wood small mask heavy eyelids, open mouth with carved teeth, curved scarification marks on cheeks. Heavy black patina on front and inside from years of traditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Sphere in Green Fuchsite Crystal, Madagascar, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Artisan made sphere with matching stand in green Fuchsite crystal. Mined, crafted and polished in Madagascar ca 1980. Measurements: H: 14 cm, D: 12 cm. Weight: over 2kg. Fuchsite chert also commonly known as "Dragon Stone...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$516 Sale Price
25% Off
Tall Bronze Masai Sculptures 1960s Vintage Kenya Mother Baby Giacometti Style
Located in London, GB
Two 1960s bronze sculptures from the Maasai tribe in Kenya and Tanzania in everyday motherhood figures.
The elongated and brutalist-like effect figures evoke a Giacometti-like aest...
Category
1960s Brutalist Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
1960s Handwoven Gambela Canoe Bread Basket
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage from 1960s Handwoven Canoe Breadbasket Fruit Bowl Ethiopian Gambela
21d x 3t x 8w
Original vintage condition unrestored.
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Straw
$190 / item
Small Carved Wood 'Luba' Statue
Located in Washington, DC
Hand-Carved Wood 'Luba' Fertility Statue. Democratic Republic of the Congo, circa 1970.
Category
1970s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Imperial Topaz from Zambia // 19g
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 19 grams, this Imperial Topaz from Zambia is a testament to natural beauty. Its captivating color and quality make it a must-have for collectors.
Key Features:
Dimensions:...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Fine Bronze Bust of a Masai Woman by Philip Reeves 'b. 1958'
By Philip Reeves
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Philip Reeves, (Nairobi 1952)
A Massai/Rendille tribe girl from Kenya
Signed P Reeves and numbered 4/8 Foundry mark Luc Harzé, Brussels
Bronze, H. 36 cm
Philip Reeves, born i...
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Hand-Carved Soapstone Hippo Sculpture from Zimbabwe, 12"
Located in New York, NY
This charming 12-inch hippopotamus sculpture is hand-carved from richly veined, dark green soapstone native to Zimbabwe, known for its smooth polish and natural marbling with earthy ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood , Gabon 1950 Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood , Gabon 1950 Brown Color
Category
1950s Minimalist Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$335 Sale Price
20% Off
Wood-Carved Sculpture of a Tanzanian Woman Signed and Dated 1922
Located in Marbella, ES
Wood-Carved Sculpture of a Tanzanian Woman Signed and Dated 1922
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Malachite Decorative Box III
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from solid, natural Malachite, this one-of-a-kind hand-carved decorative box is a singular work of art featuring the stone’s signature swirling green banding, contrasting bul...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Polished Labradorite Freeform from Madagascar
Located in New York, NY
Handmade polished Labradorite freeform with beautiful iridescent play of colors of blue, yellow and red which is caused by internal fractures in t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
$1,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful contemporary collector piece of Makonde ebony tree of life art carving with unbelievable detailed wood carving.
Category
1950s Primitive Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ebony
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