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Place of Origin: African
A Bamana Wrought Iron Equestrian Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This character filled A Bamana Wrought Iron Equestrian Sculpture originates from Mali during the latter half of the 20th Century. Features a rectilinear black base on which four curv...
Category

20th Century Modern African Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Botryoidal Malachite Vug
Located in New York, NY
The velvety, druze-coated interior of this vug or natural crystal-lined rock crevice is filled with an abundance of beautifully formed deep emerald green botryoidal malachite crystal...
Category

2010s African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

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

African Bronze Sculpture, with Characters Playing a Game
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
African bronze and wood sculpture, with characters playing a game.
Category

20th Century Colonial Revival African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Traditional Tikar Iron Spear, Tribal Black Finish, Cameroon, Ceremonial Weapon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Authentic Tikar tribal spear from Cameroon, once used for lion hunting and still prominent in tribal ceremonies. This black-finished iron spear, with a sc...
Category

Early 19th Century Tribal Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Bronze Figural Group Of African Royal Family On Carrier And Attendants, C. 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th century Bamoun Bronze sculpture. The art of bronze in african art at the service of the King. The king, a bearded figure, a symbol of wisdom, sits in his carrier chair,...
Category

Early 20th Century Brutalist African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Strawberry Quartz Sphere from Madagascar
Located in New York, NY
Top AAA quality polished Strawberry Quartz sphere from Madagascar. It has color ranges from light pink, strawberry pink, to raspberry pink. Strawberry...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

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 Topoke Iron Currency Blade, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron sword blade was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were...
Category

Early 20th Century Minimalist African Sculptures

Materials

Iron

African Currency Bracelets on Custom Mounts, Set of 3
Located in Elkhart, IN
A set of three African currency bracelets on custom black steel stands. Bracelets alone measure 3.5"W x .5"D x 3.5"H approximately.
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Genuine Hollardops Trilobite Fossil from Ofaten, Morocco (170.6 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Trilobites, an early arthropod relative of spiders, horseshoe crabs, and scorpions, preserved in this level of detail only occurred as a result of very sudden underwater landslides c...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Cement, Other

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Large Dogon House Post, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
With a textured, slightly eroded patina, Malians used this tall house post to support a major beam in a structure. Carved from a naturally forked tree, these tall sculptural supports...
Category

20th Century Other African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fine Tribal Bambara Cubist Figurative Wood Door Lock Early 20th c Mali Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Tribal Bambara cubist figurative wood door lock, early 20th century Mali, Africa great abstract figure with strong cubist stylized elegant face. The Bambara of Mali use decorated door locks sliding horizontal bar and with a removable key (missing here) to secure the doors to houses or millet granary. This door lock shows a stylized human body with strongly sculpted face and carved notch in back to hold the movable cross bar. The rectangular body is decorated with fine, geometric line...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Malachite Sphere
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional hand-polished Malachite sphere is a mesmerizing work of natural art, showcasing the mineral’s striking banded patterns in vivid shades of green. The perfectly define...
Category

2010s African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

African Wooden Sculpture of a Deer Family, Belgian Congo, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Deer Family, Belgian Congo, 1950s An impressive African wooden sculpture, hand-carved in the Belgian Congo during the 1950s. This remarkable ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Tutsi Beaded Prestige Staffs
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A group of six beaded wood Tutsi and Hutu ceremonial objects, the green striped one second from right is a knife, the others were used as staffs by elite members of the Tutsi and Hu...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Glass, Beads, Wood

Joseph Bansimba African bust carved in wenge - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Joseph Bansimba African bust carved in wenge - 20th African Art - Ethnic decoration Measures : 30x16cm H: 21,5cm Material : Wenge
Category

20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Wenge

Malachite Sphere
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional hand-carved Malachite sphere showcases the stone’s signature swirling green banding, concentric bullseyes, and natural luster. Expertly hand-polished to a high sheen...
Category

2010s African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

African (Kenya) Hand-Carved Figurative Sculpture of Masai Warrior with Spear
Located in Miami, FL
African (Kenya) Hand-Carved Figurative Sculpture of Masai Warrior with Spear
Category

20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A beautiful large Star Rose quartz polished sphere from Madagascar
Located in London, GB
A beautiful large Star Rose quartz polished sphere from Madagascar on acrylic stand. This was originally purchased from Venusrox in Notting Hill and comes with original Venusrox label which details the energy properties of Star Rose Quartz: The Star Rose quartz is a Super-Charged Rose Quartz, and is the stone of love. Love for oneself, family, friends, the planet and the universe. It releases stress and anxiety and dissolves anger and fear and brings hope and love. It encourages compassion and kindness. We have another smaller sphere and very large Amethyst...
Category

2010s African Sculptures

Materials

Rose Quartz

Botryoidal Hematite From Morocco – 1.15 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This striking Hematite specimen from Morocco showcases a lovely natural luster over the fluid, rounded contours of clustered botryoidal crystal structure. The one-of-a-kind sculptura...
Category

2010s African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Rare Child Size Ceremonial Kanaga Masks, Dogon Peoples
By Dogon Tribe Mali
Located in Buffalo, NY
Kananga masks form geometric patterns. These masks represent the first human beings and are normally made by carvers of the Awa society. The masks are worn during the Dama dancing ce...
Category

1930s Tribal Vintage African Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Wood

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Sculpture in Marble Powder from France Woman Body, in a White Color 20TH Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is a Body of a woman, with one hand in the hairs. This is in marble powder, in a White color, and has been made in France in the 20th Century. Art Deco Style.
Category

20th Century Art Deco African Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Incised Copper Currency Anklet
Located in Chicago, IL
Time-honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...
Category

19th Century Tribal Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Copper

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Metal

African Shona Art Sculpture from Zimbabwe's Shona Tribe
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
African Shona art sculpture from Zimbabwe's Shona tribe signed Masoka and carved from serpentine stone.
Category

Mid-20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Serpentine

Malachite Sphere
Located in New York, NY
This striking hand-polished Malachite sphere showcases the stone’s signature swirling green banding and deep natural luster. Crafted from solid, natural Malachite, it features mesmer...
Category

2010s African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Copper

African Antique Currency On Stand
Located in London, GB
A beautiful curved bronze patina'd African currency piece on a stand. This currency from Yoruba, Nigeria is now a stunning decorative ornament or collectors item. Often referred t...
Category

Early 20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Madonna and Baby Sculpture by African Artist Ndatite Ilo, Rwanda
By Ndatite Ilo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tutsi tribe artist Ndatite Ilo from Rwanda carved this gorgeous African wood statue sculpture. This unique artwork showcases a beautiful black woman, a Mother or Madonna, carrying a ...
Category

Early 20th Century Modern African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Dioptase from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (265 grams
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Lustrous transparent deep-green dioptase crystals lining a shallow cavity in brown matrix. The dioptase crystals look be...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

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

An african solid wood puzzle in the shape of a cow
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An african solid wood puzzle in the shape of a cow, featuring a shiny polished finish. Each piece is detachable for fun and educational play. Perfect for children or as a unique deco...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Malachite Sphere
Located in New York, NY
This 3.5" Malachite sphere has been expertly hand-polished from solid natural stone, bringing out the mineral’s flowing green banding and striking bullseyes. The smooth finish allows...
Category

2010s African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

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

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

Malachite with Chrysocolla – 14 lb
Malachite with Chrysocolla – 14 lb
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Sculptural Modern Brutalist Terracotta Punk Table lamp Short
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Hand-molded terracotta forms the base of this lamp, stripe detail finished with black plaster and adorned with bronzed steel spikes. It's a bold statement piece that channels a rebel...
Category

2010s Organic Modern African Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Set of Five Iron Phallus Fertility Figures
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful set of five early 20th century iron phallus figures from Togo. Fertility figures like these were planted in the ground of a farmer's fiel...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage African Carved Bust's or Bookends Girl & Boy in Ebony, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of vintage African Busts; boy and girl, possibly Nigerian/Lagos. Hand-carved from Ebony wood. Very decorative with a strong 'dark' and stylish presence. Due to their weight the...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage African Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Imperial Topaz from Zambia // 21g
Located in New York, NY
This 21-gram Imperial Topaz from Zambia has exquisite color and form, making it a valuable piece for any gemstone lover. Key Features: Dimensions: 4.4 cm height, 1.27 cm length, 1.9...
Category

2010s African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Early Ghost Like Kumu Mask With Kaolin Open Eyes Mouth Teeth Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Ghost Like Kumu Mask With Kaolin Open Eyes Mouth Teeth, Congo, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its age, use,...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Small Antique Hippopotamus Figure, African, Soapstone, Hand Carved, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique hippopotamus figure. An African, hand-carved soapstone animal, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Adorable and j...
Category

Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

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

Two heads Fang reliquary, 20th c
Located in Lisboa, PT
Fang janiform reliquary head, stylized headdress with two drooping locks, pierced base of the neck with triple braided necklace wicker. Gabon, 20th c.
Category

Mid-20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Wicker, Wood

1960 Vide Poche Sculpture in Wood , Head of Woman
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
African Vide Poche and sculpture, withan woman head, in wood, 1960 ashtray, sculpture in wood.
Category

1960s Minimalist Vintage African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

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

Azurite With Malachite
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

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

Genuine Natural Spinosaurus Dinosaur Tooth
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Spinosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth. Spinosaurus (meaning "spine lizard") is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived in what now is North Africa, during the upper Albian to upper T...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Other

Grand Tour terracotta bust of an Egyptian princess, 19th c
Located in Stockholm, SE
This striking small bust captures the timeless elegance of an Egyptian princess, inspired by the art and aesthetics of Tell-el-Amarna, a period known for its distinctive representati...
Category

Late 19th Century Grand Tour Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Horned Gyè mask, Yauré People, Ivory Coast.
Located in Leuven , BE
Horned Gyè mask, Yauré People,Ivory Coast.
Category

Mid-20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Ashanti Bronze Antelope
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful African bronze Antelope bending its neck down to drink, in the style of the Ashanti. Great texture and detail!
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Bronze Masai Warrior
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
The Maasai Warrior joins my series of figurative works inspired by Africa’s tribes, each piece a reflection of cultural pride and enduring legacy: Standing tall, proud, and resilient...
Category

2010s Expressionist African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Fibrous Malachite – 567 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This fibrous Malachite specimen exhibits an intense emerald green coloration with striking texture and a dynamic appearance. The naturally radiating fibrous structure creates rich de...
Category

2010s African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

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