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Place of Origin: African
Solid Brass Antler Sculpture by Neo Kasbah
Located in Wrexham, GB
Modern Solid Brass Antler Sculpture Cast in solid brass using traditional foundry techniques, this unique piece draws inspiration from the elegant silhouette of gazelle horns. Both...
Category

2010s African Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber

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

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

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Selenite Logs 'Set of 6'
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Set of 6 "selenite logs" or ruler selenite. Selenite logs are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. T...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern African Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Azurite With Malachite – 1.15 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling Azurite with Malachite specimen offers a kaleidoscope of deep, pigmented blues and vibrant forest greens across a richly textured matrix. The azurite crystals sparkle w...
Category

2010s African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Stone

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

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Yombe Chief Staff "Mwaala", Publ: Kongo Art Magique, Yann Ferrandin, Paris 2009.
Located in Leuven , BE
A Wooden Yombe Mwaala Chief Staff, with three globular elements. The Finial is a finely carved female figure kneeling, the hands resting on the knees and with raised scarification ma...
Category

Early 20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Watermelon Tourmaline from Rubaya, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in New York, NY
From Rubaya, Masisi, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo Lustrous transparent bi-colored elbaite tourmaline crystal with no matrix attached. The elbaite crystal is mostly p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Kudu Bull - Bronze Antelope Sculpture
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
With its striking spiraled horns and noble bearing, the Kudu bull is one of the most elegant antelope species in Africa — a true icon of the bushveld. This bronze sculpture captures ...
Category

2010s Expressionist African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Barite from Jebel Ouichane, Sagangane, Nador Province, L'Oriental Region, Morocc
Located in New York, NY
From Jebel Ouichane, Sagangane, Nador Province, L'Oriental Region, Morocco. Here is a superb cluster of these incredible new blue Barites that have been discovered this past year. T...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles while sleeping, Ethiopian women would traditionally rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and con...
Category

Early 20th Century Primitive African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Large openwork crest mounted upon a woven basketry cap. The large, square decorative panel bears a central reptilian or stylized crocodile depiction with alternating squared painted ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Primitive African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Black Stone Carved Rhino Sculpture
Located in Montreal, QC
Black stone carved rhino sculpture Shona Art from Zimbabwe.
Category

1970s Vintage African Sculptures

Materials

Stone

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

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Tribal Bronze Cache-sexe, Vere People, Cameroon/Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal Bronze Cache-sexe, Vere People, Cameroon/Nigeria Bronze alloy 4.5 (11.4 cm) to 2.25 (6.7 cm) inches high Late 19th century A set of bronze spikes forms this cache-sexe from t...
Category

19th Century Tribal Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Namji Doll with Beads, Cowries, Coins and Metal Rings, Cameroon Mid 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sometimes referred to as dolls, this is a highly abstract figure with conical head, arms and legs held out from body, long columnar neck wrapped with mulitple strands of different si...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"Parent & Child" Marble Stone Sculpture w/ Wooden Base, Kenya, c. 1980's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a heart-warming abstract sculpture depicting a parent with child in embrace. Hand-carved in solid marble by a Kenyan artisan this exquisite, though-provoking sculpture is...
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pyrite

Cerrusite on Rosasite From Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
This singular combination piece out of the Tsumeb mine, Namibia, was sourced in the 1970s. Large, abundant, gemmy cerrusite crystals on almost shockingly vibrant turquoise-hued rosas...
Category

1970s Vintage African Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Other

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A compatible pair of superbly crafted African busts in an extraordinary exotic hardwood. Nzambu East African sculptures, hand carved, solid and heavy depicting the busts of two tribe...
Category

20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Goethite Vug From Morocco
Located in New York, NY
This striking Goethite vug from Morocco features a naturally hollow formation lined with shimmering botryoidal textures and rich metallic luster. Reddish brown tones contrast beautif...
Category

2010s African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Small Dancing Lobi Figure With Arms Out, Cubist Face Ghana West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small dancing Lobi figure with arms out, and cubist face from Ghana, West Africa. ex James Willis, San Francisco, CA. Damage to proper right hand, fingers absent. Heavy encrusted p...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Copper Currencies: “Katanga Crosses”
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Pair of Copper Currencies: “Katanga Crosses” Central African Copper Belt (DR Congo, Zambia or Zimbabwe) Cast copper, archaeological patina Size each:...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Fibrous Malachite – 567 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This striking fibrous Malachite displays an intense emerald green color and dynamic shape and texture that make it visually captivating from every angle. The intricate, banded or fib...
Category

2010s African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Watermelon Tourmaline Slice // 6.34 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous, vividly pigmented watermelon tourmaline slice features beautiful separation of color with a deep, solid, almost olive green ring around...
Category

2010s African Sculptures

Materials

Tourmaline

Vanadinite With Barite From Morocco – 4.07 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This sparkling, significant specimen showcases a thick, glimmering overlay of red Vanadinite crystals growing with sculptural white Barite blades. The high luster and saturated color...
Category

2010s African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix From Morocco
Located in New York, NY
From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco Here is an exceptional world class specimen of a cluster of hexagonal crystals of dark red Vanadinites with glassy lust...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Vanadinite on Barite From Morocco – 2.11 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This sparkling specimen showcases a glimmering overlay of red Vanadinite crystals clustered over a delicate, sculptural Barite. The high luster and saturated color of the Vanadinite ...
Category

2010s African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

African Kota People, Gabon Carved, Metal Reliquary Pipe on Stand, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
African Kota People, Gabon Carved, Metal Reliquary Pipe on Stand, 20th Century Offered for sale is an African hand-carved wood and hammered metal reliquary pipe on stand from the Ko...
Category

20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Abstract Hand-Carved African Owl Sculpture in Marble by Ernest Chiwaridzo
Located in San Diego, CA
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...
Category

Late 20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Abstract African Marble Figural Sculpture by Ernest Chiwaridzo
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice abstract African marble figural sculpture by noted Zimbabwean artist, Ernest Chiwaridzo, circa early 1980s. The piece has a wonderful patina and measures 5"W x 2.5"D x 10...
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern African Sculptures

Materials

Stone

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Marble

The Leopard and Baboon rider sculpture, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
Leopard & Baboon Rider Sculpture Handcrafted Ceramic – One of a Kind An irresistibly playful and detailed ceramic piece, this sculpture features a baboon confidently riding atop a r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency Angas, Nigeria Early 20th century Iron 25.25 x 17.5 in. / 64 x 44 cm Height on custom display stand: 29.75 in. / 76 cm Weight: 12.8 pounds / 5.8 kg Combined weight with base: 20.6 pounds / 9.3 kg The large currency forms are comprised of a heavy sheet of iron forged into the shape of a curved hoe. They were customary gifts for a bride’s father as well as having a function during wedding celebrations (Ballarini, The Perfect Form...
Category

Early 20th Century Other African Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Burchell Zebra Taxidermy Display Mount on Exotic Kiaat Wood Framed Wall Art
Located in Farmington, UT
Elevate your space with this one-of-a-kind taxidermy masterpiece. This stunning Burchell’s zebra shoulder mount is meticulously crafted and beautifully displayed on a wooden Kiaat fr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Zebra Hide, Hardwood

Set of Three Hand Carved Figural African Polychromed Colonial Style Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three hand carved figural African polychromed colonial style sculptures, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and each figure measures approximately 3" W x 3"D x ...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

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

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Iron

African Bronze Benin Sculpture
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This is a Benin-style bronze sculpture, likely inspired by the traditional lost-wax casting techniques used by the Edo people of the Kingdom of Benin (modern-day Nigeria). Descripti...
Category

19th Century Edo Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Stone Mortar and Pestle, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Stone mortar and pestle Nigeria 20th century Measures: Mortar: 21 x 15.5 x 2 in. / 53 x 39 x 5 cm Height on custom display stand: 26...
Category

20th Century Other African Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Malachite Animal Collection
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A wonderful set consisting of 17 different animals made from beautiful natural malachite sourced from Congo. All animals are made by hand. The size of the different animals varies. B...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Malachite Animal Collection
Malachite Animal Collection
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Iron Crucifix Sculpture In The Style Of Regardt Van De Meulen
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish iron work sculpture of Christ hanging on the cross in the manner of Regardt van de Meulen and dating from the 20th/21st century. The crucifix stands on a rectangular w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Sculptures

Materials

Iron

African Congo Fetish Statue, Houses Spirits for Protection, Late 20th- Century
Located in Miami, FL
African Congo Fetish Statue, Houses Spirits for Protection 20th- Century Offered for sale is a late 20th-century African tribal fetish statue of a doubl...
Category

Late 20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Rosewood Hand Carved Sculpture of Holy Mary Holding Baby Jesus
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Midcentury African rosewood sculpture wonderfully hand carved depiction of the Virgin Mary with Jesus Child, with great detailing and beautiful face. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tutsi Ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural pigment Measures: 20” long x 7 1/4” wide x 4” deep (50.5 x 1...
Category

1940s Tribal Vintage African Sculptures

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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 ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Wooden Carved African Stool
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage sculptural wooden stool, made in Africa. Mid 20th century organic modern form. A charming decorative object for the modern interior with a fi...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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