African Sculptures

Well used and loved Nupe carved hardwood wood stool with four legs and central post, openwork geometric design, with stylized multiple dancing animal or lizard forms. Large conical ...

This authentic plesiosaur bone fossil on matrix from Morocco preserves a cluster of ancient bones exactly as they lay in the rock. Pale vertebrae and slender limb bones stand out aga...

African 20th Century carved wood Makonde abstract figure in Shetani style (Swahili: \"devil\"). Using otherworldly physical traits in 5 forms: human, mammal, fish, bird and reptile, ...

From Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) A sculptural velvet botryoidal formation of solid velvety green malachite from the famou...

Boli Fetish, Bamana, Mali Wood, ritual substances, feathers, composite materials Early 20th century Provenance: Merton D. Simpson Gallery, New York French private collection Among ...

This trio presents traditional Ewe carved wooden figures, originating from the Ghana/Togo region of West Africa. Each figure embodies the distinctive aesthetic of Ewe sculpture, char...

A female fertility statue of West African Senufo (Mali, or Ivory Coast) origin in solid wood. Hand-carved from a single piece of Mango wood, this expr...

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...

African Congo 20th Century carved wood Songye ceremonial fetish figure made with inlaid horn and various materials to promote fertility, vanquish enemies or protect the village. Wea...

This bronze sculpture captures a Maasai warrior in a rare moment of stillness and anticipation — poised at the very beginning of the hunt. The figure stands tall and slender, his spe...

Maikosi Kanyeredza marble shona carved bird. Beautifully carved, signed to bottom edge.

This natural blue labradorite mineral display piece offers a subtle and refined addition to luxury interior design, modern decor, or a curiosity ca...

From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco. Here is an exceptional world class specimen of a cluster of hexagonal crystals of bright red Vanadinites with glassy lus...

African Ivory Coast 20th Century Baule carved wood \"Spirit Spouse\" seated female figure (\"Blolo Bla\") with incised hair, symmetric face, hands at her sides, featuring crosshatche...

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...

Unusual Antique Hand Carved African Fertility Primate / Baboon, Gorilla,, Extremely well executed,, all hand carved,, remnants of original hair, bone eyes and teeth detail.

Dioptase, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene region, Namibia Measures: 8.5 cm tall x 7 cm wide Dioptase, once believed to be emerald when first encountered, is amongst the most vividly colored species. Large gem...

Early 20th Century Shaman body bags were sacred and significant artifacts used in certain cultural practices and rituals among various indigenous communities and shamans in different...

Extra Large Curved Hoe currency Angas, Nigeria Early 20th century Iron Measures: 29.5 x 20.5 in. / 75 x 52 cm Height on custom display stand: 33.25 in. / 84 cm Weight: 20.6 pounds / 9.34 kg Combined weight with base: 43.8 pounds / 19.9 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...

A large desert rose selenite crystal formation. Selenite, also known as satin spar, desert rose, or gypsum flower are four crystal structure varieties of the mineral gypsum. These ...

Prehistoric Fossilized Trilobite Specimen from Morocco. Trilobites were an early arthropod at the beginning of the Paleozoic era in the Cambrian period. This specimen is an extinct m...

African Ghana Contemporary carved wood Ashanti fertility doll in a minimalist style features a flattened ovoid head, incised hair texture, shall...

This 24 lbs., top quality Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area lined with dazzling druzy quartz crystals, as well as a polished back side, providing a h...

Psychopyge elegans is a trilobite species from the Devonian Hamar Laghdad deposits near Alnif, Morocco. It is a member of the Order Phacopida. The species is known for its strange sh...

This hand-polished Malachite egg is a statement object that reveals the natural artistry of one of the most recognizable copper carbonate minerals. The rich green surface displays sw...

Beautiful and attractive sculpture from ethnical origin and with a clear african influenced design. Signed by the artist Peter Munetsi. The happy looking sculpture would be great s...

From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco. Here is an exceptional world class specimen of a cluster of hexagonal crystals of bright red Vanadinites with glassy lus...

Ruler Selenite with gold leaf on a Lucite base. Selenite logs are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean br...

A striking, translucent piece of Libyan Desert Glass, a type of impact glass formed when a meteorite impacted in the eastern Sahara around 29 million years ago. This catastrophic imp...

From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco Here is an exceptional world class specimen of a cluster of hexagonal crystals of bright red Vanadinites with glassy lust...

Monumental mid-century hammered copper wall panel depicting a dancing African warrior with spear and shield, in the style of Gabriel Kalumba Tshung-Manu. Richly patinated surface wit...

Baule Ram Mask Ivory Coast Tribal African Sculpture Large Horn Mask A striking and museum-quality Baule ram mask from Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoi...

Carved blackened wood horned antelope - human mask Dan People Ivory Coast, Africa. Two vertical horns probably representing a young antelope, large open round eyes and projecting li...

A striking hand-carved solid-wood sculpture depicting a standing female figure in a graceful, elongated pose. The carving shows clear craftsmanship with detailed features, braided ha...

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...

This striking specimen from the Democratic Republic of Congo presents a superb multi-mineral association rarely encountered in the mineral world. Sharp, glassy emerald-green Dioptase...

Old Baule Multiple Head carved wood heddle weaving loom pulley, Ivory Coast Africa. Four heads on top facing the cardinal directions and additional four legged animal on top. Note t...

This massive, 133 pound, hand-polished, AAA-quality Rose Quartz freeform from Madagascar is incredibly crafted from one solid piece of Rose Quartz. This beautiful freeform is the foc...

Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 8.75 × 7.5 × 1.875 in. / 22 × 19 × 4.75 cm Weight: 4.125 lbs / 2.169 kg Height on custom display ...

From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Complex intersection cluster of Azurite crystals with areas altered to green malachite pseudomorph after azurite. The cr...

Ruler selenite adorned with an 18th century Italian gilded fragment and natural forming baroque pearls and mounted on a lucite base. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, pri...

A large desert rose selenite crystal formation. Selenite, also known as satin spar, desert rose, or gypsum flower are four crystal structure varieties of the mineral gypsum. These ...

A finely modelled pale turquoise glazed Ushabti, Circa 26th Dynasty 664-525BC Provenance: Sotheby’s London Lot 76 14/12/1981 for 725.00 Pounds sterling as part of a group lot. Dime...

From Ahouli Mines, Aouli, 7 km northeast of Mibladen, Zeida-Aouli-Mibladen belt, Midelt Province, Morocco Rich specimen of bright-blue lustrous azurite crystals on powdery green mal...

African Togo 20th Century carved wood Legba Aja (goddess of healing, herbs & knowledge) figure in a minimalist style with a string of beads wrapped around her left leg, mounted o...

Incredibly enigmatic towering limestone body of an Ibis from the Middle Kingdom period (2040 - 1782 BCE) of ancient Egypt. The highly revered ibis, known as the earthly represen...

Nigerian mid 20th c. wooden figure hand carved and pigmented by the Eshu people depicting a standing woman wearing a 5-point crown and ringed jewelry around the wrists and ankles, wi...

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...

Six Knobkerries from South Africa A group of six knobkerries from South Africa, mounted together on a wooden base. These were originally used as weapons during battle but have evolv...

Top quality, beautiful polished cross-section of Ocean Jasper freeform from Madagascar. Polished to smooth mirror finish and is a perfect addition to any crystal collection. Ocean J...

From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco. Here is an exceptional world class specimen of a cluster of hexagonal crystals of bright red Vanadinites with glassy lust...

Ruler Selenite with gold leaf on a Lucite base. Selenite logs are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. This mineral is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spare. It is then lined with gold leaf which contrasts beautifully with the sleek selenite. Interi transforms Italian artifacts...

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...

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...

Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...

A cohesive yet individually characterful set of three hand-polished solid malachite eggs from the Katanga province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Each piece showcases a distinc...

From the DRC – one of only two locations worldwide where this rare and coveted emerald-green to blue-green crystal can be sourced, the other being Namibia – this natural vug, or pock...

African Cameroon Contemporary carved wood figure features a flattened head with elliptical eyes, short arms with long fingers extending over the belly, protruding navel, string neckl...

This sculptural metal form is a Mbole currency anklet from the early 20th century. Worn by both men and women, this type of leg ornament (ambi) was worn at the ankle as ceremonial at...

Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head From the Chokwe Culture of Angola. A fine, old, much used comb with a glossy, glasslike patina...