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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Five Tribal Bronze Snuff Rings, Tiv Culture, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Five Tribal Bronze Snuff Rings, Tiv Culture, Nigeria
Brass or copper alloy
4.5 (11.4 cm) to 2.25 (6.7 cm) inches high
19th century
A fascinating collection...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Potion Bottle by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Potion bottle by Maria Lenskjold
Dimensions: H 24 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle; to investig...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood. Headrests held great value to North Western nomadic pastoral tribes of Kenya as they have ...
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
Nigerian Nupe Vessel Support
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 elegant, cylindrical vessel support received detailed attention. This f...
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Miniature Baule Chair
By Baule Tribe
Located in Chicago, IL
Noted for its individualistic, egalitarian, and progressive society, the Baule of Cote D'Ivoire were master craftspeople. This chair features their characteristically well polished w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Carved Wood Male Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
Chi wara is a ritual headdress used by the Bambara people in Mali. Portrayed as both male or female figures Chi ware is associated with agriculture. This larg...
Category
Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the Bura tribe's burial ritual. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the Bura tribe's burial ritual. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopia TOTEM 1 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
TOTEM 1 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic
Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia. Different ridges
are intended to evacuate the bad vibes from the fireplace
to the top h...
Category
19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, this iron ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Iron
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 Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood. Headrests held great value to North Western nomadic pastoral tribes of Kenya as they have ...
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staff, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, this iron ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Senufo Copper Reeds Currency Bracelet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The traditional form of the Senufo currency bracelet is stripped down in this more minimalistic version. Two gracefully upswept bands join to form a ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Organic Modern Biomorphic Black Stone Sculpture on Stainless Steel Custom Stand
Located in North Miami, FL
This fantastic and gorgeous biomorphic shaped polished stone is an organic modern sculpture. It is different from all angles and rests on a custom triangle shaped stainless steel sta...
Category
1960s Organic Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Stainless Steel
Abstract Mali (Bamana) Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique abstract female Tchiwara sculpture from Mali (Bamana people ) circa 1930's. Beautifully hand-carved wood and mixed media.
Category
1930s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the Bura tribe's burial ritual. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood. Headrests held great value to North Western nomadic pastoral tribes of Kenya as they have ...
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Buried with their flared mouths facing down, these cylindrical storage vessels protected the deceased's possessions as they transitioned to the afterl...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Joy Is Found When Looking Inside Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Joy Is Found When Looking Inside Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Limited Edition
Dimensions: D34 x W34 x H34 cm
Materials: Wood:Kiaat
Weight: 2.5 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 Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bambara Ci Wara Headdress Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved to honor the mythical being Ci Wara, a Bambara deity that’s half mortal and half animal, this wooden headdress combines the graceful head and horns of a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staff, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, this iron ...
Category
Early 20th Century Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
African Nupe Terracotta Vessel Support, c. 1900
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 elegant, cylindrical vessel support, received detailed attention. This flaring terra cotta form would have been buried halfway in the ground, in a Nupe home, and used as a stable base for a stack of traditional round pots...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terracotta form would have been a critical component of burial rituals of the Bura people of Niger. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Could i Have Tried Harder? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Could I have tried harder? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
One of a Kind
Dimensions: D33 x W60 x H25 cm
Materials: Wood: Kiaat
Weight: 7.4 kg
Born in Johannesburg in 1991, sculpt...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Old Wooden Decorative Bamana Storage Room Lock
Located in Leuven , BE
An old classic Bamana lock , decorated with engraved lines, representing antilope horns ,legs bent appearing at the bottom and a beautiful dark patina a...
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Western Mongo Shield from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Bronze Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
A Western Mongo tribal shield (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Carved hardwood with white pigement decoration. Now mounted on a patinated bronze Stand.
A similar example can be...
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
You Can Lean on Me Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Located in Geneve, CH
You Can Lean on Me Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Limited Edition
Dimensions: D15 x W20 x H85 cm
Materials: Wood:Kiaat
Weight: 2.9 kg
Born in Johannesburg in 1991, sculptor Dria...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Potion Bottle Green Vase by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Potion bottle green vase by Maria Lenskjold
Dimensions: H 23 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle; ...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Nebula by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Nebula by Maria Lenskjold
Dimensions: H 33 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle; to investigate and interact with the common pic...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Ethno Design very Decorative Ancient Red Stone Village Millstone
Located in Leuven , BE
This very ancient village millstone has a lovely patina and decorative presence.
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Sculpture Vase Grid by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture Vase Grid by Maria Lenskjold
Dimensions: H35 x Diameter 40 cm.
Materials: Stoneware
Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle: to investigate and inter...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Was The Love Real? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Was the love real? sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Limited Edition
Dimensions: D 32 x W 43 x H 36 cm
Materials: Wood: Kiaat
Weight: 7.5 kg
Born in Johannesburg in 1991, sculptor ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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 Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Did I Do Enough? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Did I do enough? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Limited Edition
Dimensions: D30 x W40 x H70 cm
Materials: Wood: Kiaat
Weight: 4.9 kg
Born in Johannesburg in 1991, sculptor Driaa...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Totem 1998
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rodney Alan Blumenfeld B.1953.
Totem
63 cm high
Earthenware clay, press moulded, with metalic oxides and matt glazes
South African B.1953. Rodney Alan Blumenfeld creates deeply textured, sensual and motif-laden ceramic forms. Each innovative and unique art piece strives to maintain a traditional tribal identity transposed into contemporary art,craft and design. Within each singular expression of creativity lies a precious reminder of ritual and custom, exuding presence of age-old mystery while spontaneously arousing vital powers of the imagination.
Training
Bachelor of Architecture – University Natal South Africa, 1980
Ceramic Science – Technikon, Durban, Natal, 1986
Awards
Judges Award – Ceramic Artists Association of W.A. Annual Exhibition – September 2009
City of Melville Art Awards – Highly Commended 2009 – WA
Longhouse Reserve – New York – USA
Klenot/Dekora – Palace of Culture, Prague – Czechoslovakia 2000
Art for Asia – Hong Kong – China 1997
Design Award National Ceramics Biennale 1996 – South Africa
1st Prize Corobrik Ceramic Expo – South Africa 1989
Private Collections
Bill Clinton – Former President USA
Nelson Mandela – Former President of South Africa
Tina Turner – Singer and song writer
Peter Gabriel...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Potion Bottle Vases by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of potion bottle vases by Maria Lenskjold
Dimensions:
H 26 cm
H 23 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consiste...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Afo Bridal-Currency from Nigeria
Located in Stamford, CT
The Afo Bridal Currency was used in Nigeria until the early 1940s. This is also known as a "Chenkrom." Now mounted on a bronze stand.
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Do I Know How to Love? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Do I know how to love? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Limited Edition
Dimensions: D16 x W17 x H18 cm
Materials: Wood
Weight: 0.5 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 Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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 Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
