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Place of Origin: African
Ceramic Oryx Ornament , hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic oryx ornament, crafted by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, showcases the remarkable artistry and cultural heritage of the region. Hand-sculpted and hand-painted by skill...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Spiny Ceratarges Trilobite Fossil on Matrix from Morocco (299.6 grams)
Located in New York, NY
This alien-looking trilobite, known as Ceratarges ziregensis, has a strikingly otherworldly appearance. It's difficult to believe that this creature once roamed the ancient seas. Fou...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Cement, Other

Bamileke Decorative Wooden Flute or Whistle embroidered with European Glass Bead
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke Decorative Wooden Flute or Whistle embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People, Cameroon. Private collection...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Beads

Cerrusite From Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia Gem-quality cerrusite from this location is hard to come by and prized by collectors. Some of the best cerrusite in the world comes out of Namibia and this fine...
Category

2010s African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Elephant Ceramic Ornament, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Elephant ornament by Love Art Ceramic is a testament to African culture. Hand-painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and hand-sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali, this 4-inch...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Elephant Ornament , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Hand-painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and hand-sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali at Love Art Ceramic Studio in South Africa, this ceramic Elephant ornament captures the essence o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century African Statuette
Located in Dallas, TX
This Statuette origins from Benin in Africa, circa 1900. Beautiful small details.
Category

Early 20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Rhino And Blue Lion Rider, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
The Blue Rhino and Lion ceramic sculpture, crafted by Zimele Ceramics, is a captivating piece from the African Circus collection, designed by Zimele Original Ceramics and brought to ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rust And Green Color 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 10" tall One measures 5" diameter and 11.5" tall Stands measure 3.5" x ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Other

South African Collectible Design White Ceramic Table Lamp Flux 2 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 African Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic, Clay

Decorative African Warthog Tusk on Cast Bronze Base
Located in Asheville, NC
This African warthog tusk has been mounted on a cast bronze base with art deco detailing and bronze ring around point.
Category

20th Century African Sculptures

Large Natural Black Tourmaline Mineral Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural black tourmaline mineral specimen originating from Zimbabwe. While tourmaline may not shine as other bright as other minerals, it offers a distinctive look almost li...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber

Ceramic Buffalo Bushbaby Rider, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
The Ceramic Buffalo Bush Baby Rider, a remarkable piece from Zimele Ceramics, is a vivid testament to the studio's artistic vision and cultural depth. Hand-sculpted by Nokubonga and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Natural White Smithsonite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural white smithsonite specimen. Once forming part of a private UK collection, this striking white specimen displays a unique irregular shape originating from Mexico. Sm...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber

Ceramic Rhino And Monkey Rider, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
The Ceramic Royal Rhino with Leopard Skin and Monkey, crafted by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a striking piece from the African Circus collection. Hand-sculpted by Mpilo and h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread

Africanizing ceramic sculpture. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and interesting africanizing sculpture is made of ceramic. This is an African work. Circa 1970
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Natural Botryoidal Chrysocolla Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A naturally occurring blue-green botryoidal chrysocolla mineral specimen, originating from Kalukuluku in Congo and presented on one of our exclusive painted plaster display plinths. Defined by its vibrant colour, chrysocolla forms as crusts where copper minerals...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Tribal Early 20th Century Ceremonial Pipe, Bamoun People, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal Early 20th Century Ceremonial Pipe, Bamoun People, Cameroon A ceremonial tobacco pipe fashioned of hardened clay depicting three bearded men, the center figure with arms on c...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Vintage Wood Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
African vintage wood carving. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern aesthetic.    
Category

Early 18th Century Organic Modern Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of African terracotta and pearl heads
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of African terracotta and pearl heads Wear consistent with age and use African Art - Ethnic decoration Measures : Head :16cmx13cm H:18cm Socle : H:33cm & 43cm
Category

Late 20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Very Tall Bronze Ndebele Sculpture, Original Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful sculpture by an unknown artist, depicting a Ndebele. Despite of occasionally mistakenly attributed to Carl Hagenauer is it undoubtedly a masterpiece. In earlier times,...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Grand Tour Sphinx
Located in Dallas, TX
A late 18th century grand tour era Egyptian marble sphinx. Sphinx is sitting on attached black marble base.
Category

1790s Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Marble

20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably century Very decorative. Comes from a Berlin private collection.
Category

20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Imperial Topaz from Zambia // 5g
Located in New York, NY
Compact yet stunning, this 5-gram Imperial Topaz from Zambia showcases a captivating hue and clarity. Key Features: Dimensions: 2,8 cm height, 1,2 cm length, 1 cm depth Compact size...
Category

2010s African Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts
Located in San Diego, CA
An impressive pair of hand-carved hardwood African busts, circa 1970s. The pair are made out of some type of exotic hardwood (zebra wood? very heavy a...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Malachite with Chrysocolla – 14 lb
Located in New York, NY
This impressive malachite and chrysocolla specimen from the Democratic Republic of Congo displays a breathtaking fusion of vibrant green malachite with striking turquoise-blue chryso...
Category

2010s African Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Spinosaurus Toe Claw // 4-3/4" Long // Cretaceous Period
Located in New York, NY
Spinosaurus (meaning "spined reptile") is one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs to ever exist. This behemoth lived in present-day Morocco during the upper Albian to upper Turonian...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Other

Pair of Iron Spatulate Currencies, Chamba or Mambila, Cameroon or Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of iron flat spatulate currency pieces, made by the Chamba or Mambila peoples of Cameroon or Nigeria Mid 20th century or older. 10 1/2 inches high for larger currency. Pair mo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Carved Aftican Wood Sculpture from Togo
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, carved wood sculpture representing the human figure from Togo, Africa. A large, dramatic piece for a tribal art collection and creating a rare, unique and special presence.
Category

19th Century Primitive Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mounted Copper Ankle Bracelets, Currency Pieces, Mbole People, Congo
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of large copper ankle bracelets, used as currency, Mbole People, Democratic Republic of Congo. Mounted on custom steel bases. Slightly different in size, these bracelets are obj...
Category

20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Copper

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Early 20th Century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana 'Bambara' People, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana (Bambara) People, Mali Chiwara headcrests represent the antelope spirit who taught the Bamana people ...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Baoule Maternity Figure, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Interesting maternity figure in a hieratic pose presenting a young adolescent. Beautiful facial expression, showing wisdom and knowledge. She is sitti...
Category

20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Khada Hand Carved Decorative Totem Sculpture #3
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade. Th...
Category

2010s Modern African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell

1 of 4 Lovely Moroccan Ammonite Atlas Mountains Fossil Bowls Marble Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this sublime original circa 180+ Million year old Atlas Mountains Morocco Fossil bowl polished to a marble finish They are...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Other Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Primitive Polished Marble Stone Sculpture
Located in Skokie, IL
Primitive Polished Marble Stone Sculpture This striking sculpture is a primitive piece of unknown age and origin, but likely from Africa. It has been hand-carved of polished marble ...
Category

20th Century Primitive African Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Iron

Modernist Soapstone Owl Sculpture Paper-weight
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical modernist soapstone owl sculpture circa 1980's great gift for a collector.
Category

20th Century Post-Modern African Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

South African Collectible Design White Ceramic Table Lamp Flux 1 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 African Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Crinoid Fossil from Morocco
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully preserved Crinoid fossil showcases intricate arm structures radiating from a compact calyx, all naturally embedded in sandstone matrix. With distinct detail and orga...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Other

US Sculptures
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
Through its functionality “US” draws on the instant in which we see each other; and light up. The energy within us flows, we come together finally whole, a moment in which darknes...
Category

2010s Modern African Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Polyester, Wood

Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century male baule figure, ivory coast, Africa A stylistically pleasing sculpture of a spiritual spouse (blolo bian) from the Baule culture....
Category

Early 20th Century Other African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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 displayed in their chambers over millions of years of compression, transforming into striking gemstones. Ammonites from Madagascar tend to be Triassic to Cretaceous in age, with several different species being available sporadically. Ammonite/s, which have variable features including crystalline, sediment or calcified segments. These fossils have been well preserved for millions...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Natural Skeletal Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural skeletal malachite specimen originating from Madagascar. This unique specimen showcases a rich green colour with areas of darker shades. This specimen has a striking...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber

Cerussite and Barite Specimen from Morocco – 958g
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite cerussite and barite specimen from Morocco features a striking contrast of soft pink barite blades against dark, lustrous cerussite crystals. The intricate formations ...
Category

2010s African Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A beautiful stylized antelope head used as headdress on ceremonial dances. Retains the old painting and patina over the carved wood. Traded by a professor working in Africa in the 19...
Category

Mid-20th Century Primitive African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Genuine Green Fluorite from Namibia (5.1 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Transparent green cubic fluorite crystals with slightly textured crystal faces that are composed of microscopic octahedral faces. The bright green color is very good for this classic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic, Clay

South Africa Collectible Design White Ceramic Console Mirror Flux 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 African Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

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