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Place of Origin: African
Grand Tour Statue of Pharaoh Hatshepsut After the Ancient Model
Located in Montreal, QC
Grand Tour statue of Pharaoh Hatshepsut after the ancient model.
Hatshepsut was the fifth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt and was the second historically confirmed female pharaoh, the first being Sobekneferu. The authentic ancient sculpture of Hatshepsut is located in Deir el-Bahri, Thebes, Egypt. Cast painted plaster. Provenance: The Collection of Charles de Beistegui, Château de Groussay. Charles de Beistegui (1894-1970), an enigmatic interior decorator whose passport was Spanish and whose wealth came from his family’s Mexican silver mines. Beistegui to indulge himself in the homes he decorated, such as his Chateau de Groussay...
Category
Early 1900s Egyptian Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Ruler Selenite with Gold Leaf on a Lucite Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern African Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Tribal Pierced African Panel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very Decorative Carved and Pierced African Tribal Panel depicting a Female Ancestor. The powerful Female Figure supports a multitude of Stylized Carved Animals carved in three Band...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
African Tree Carving
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique African carving of eight villagers at work and play. The piece is hand-carved into a tree branch that has dark wood on the inner layers and light wood on the outer layers. I...
Category
Late 20th Century African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Genuine Green Fluorite from Namibia (3 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 locality that usually produces darker purple-green fluorite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Other
Ruler Selenite with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Baroque Pearls on Lucite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Ruler Selenite with an 18th century Italian gold leaf fragment. Mica, and natural forming baroque pearls on a lucite base. Ruler selenite or "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 spar.
The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece but the Italian fragment is originally 18th century.
Interi transforms Italian artifacts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern African Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Old family tree of the Makonde tribe, Tanzania, 1960s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Old family tree of the Makonde tribe, Tanzania, 1960s
An ancient sculpture called “Family Tree” hand carved by an artist from the Makonde tribe living in Tanzania. The sculpture is m...
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Fossil Spinosaurus Dinosaur Tooth 95mm
Located in Scorton, GB
Unearthed in the continental intercalaire, a significant 105mm Spinosaurus tooth highlights 19 million years of evolutionary prowess. Known for its sail-like dorsal fin, potent jaws,...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Genuine Natural Pre Historic Basilousaurus Whale Tooth
Located in New York, NY
This well preserved tooth is 40 to 34 million years old from the Late Eocene Period. Basilosaurus was first thought to be a reptile but was later identified as a genus of ancient cet...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Other
Ammonite fossil : goniatite from Morocco, on custom stand
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
This fossil of ammonite, names Goniatite, from Morocco, is presented on an unique custom stand, made to be aesthetic and discreet.
The ammonite is polished, showing a nice black and...
Category
2010s African Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Cobaltoan Calcite from Bou Azzer District, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Ouarzazate, Mor
Located in New York, NY
From Bou Azzer District, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Ouarzazate, Morocco
Lustrous rounded cluster of vibrant pink scalenohedral calcite crystals. The calcite is translucent to transparent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Other
Abstract Stone Sculpture by African Artist Joseph Chingangaidze
By Joseph Chingangaidze
Located in San Diego, CA
Signed stone sculpture by African artist Joseph Chingangaidze, polished green stone, signed at the bottom.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Barite on Geothite From Jebel Ouichane, Beni Bou Ifrour, Nador, Morocco
Located in New York, NY
From Jebel Ouichane, Beni Bou Ifrour, Nador, Nador Province, Oriental Region, Morocco
Lustrous transparent blue-gray bladed barite crystals in intersecting aggregates of subparallel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Other
Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress
By Yoruba People
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden headdress was created by the Yoruba People of western Nigeria, and was worn during a masquerade known as egungun. A widespread Yoruba ritual, egungun performances honor a...
Category
Mid-20th Century 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
Large Natural Madagascan Green Fluorite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking large natural Madagascan green fluorite specimen sourced from an ex UK collection.
This fluorite specimen is of an impressive scale and unusual irregular shape with large...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber
Large Polished Mtorolite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking large naturally shaped mtorolite specimen originating from Zimbabwe.
This rare mineral, also known as chrome chalcedony, showcases an unu...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.
This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Onyx Balls, Morocco, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Moroccan polished onyx balls.
Decorative as a collection.
Bowl is not included.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures
Materials
Onyx
Malachite Crystal in Brass Stand
Located in Scorton, GB
A superior grade of Malachite crystal series prepared in-house and presented on a brass stand series, created for luxe settings within your home. Green-banded Malachite crystallises ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Hand Carved Wood Cone from Ethiopia, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A single piece of solid mango wood, hand carved into a standing cone, circa 1960. Use it as door stoppers, or in a group for an eye-catching accent in any rustic or eclectic decor, i...
Category
1960s Tribal Vintage African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carcharodontosaurus Saharicus N.African Tyrannosaurus Rex Dinosaur Tooth 80mm
Located in Scorton, GB
An impressive 80mm Carcharodontosaurus saharicus dinosaur tooth, known as the North African Tyrannosaurus rex for its formidable size. A noteworthy discovery from the Northern Africa...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Large Genuine Polished Pink Ocean Jasper Freeform '154 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality, huge hand-polished free-form specimen, made from a solid piece of natural Madagascan Ocean Jasper. This large piece has an amazing pattern with beautiful hues of gree...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Mantelliceras Fossil Ammonite On Steel Mount
By Modenature
Located in Scorton, GB
The latest edition to arrive at THE FOSSIL STORE™ is our famous and exquisite series of Mantelliceras ammonites presented on our designed swivel mount. The newly prepared Mantellicer...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Stainless Steel
Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Old wooden hut door from Cameroon, decorated with carved crocodile, bird, snake and a knife within geometric ornament in the traditional ethnic style.
Superb old door African sculpt...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Large Natural Quartz Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large quartz specimen sourced from an ex historic UK private collection.
Formed over millions of years, this unique and impressive specimen sh...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber
Dan Prestige Wood Spoon with Legs, Ivory Coast, West Africa on custom base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Dan carved wood prestige spoon or ladle, from the Dan people of Ivory Coast, West Africa. Spoons like this were used by the most prominent woman in the village as a sign of her powe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staffs, 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, these iron...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Lelapa Hand Carved and Cast Solid Brass Decorative TOTEM Sculpture Set
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, th...
Category
2010s Modern African Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Brass
Collection of 20 Decorative and Expressive Bembe Mudzini Reliquary Heads DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
These heads allowed the relatives to always have a link with the deceased, second half of the 20th century.
Category
Late 20th Century African Sculptures
Materials
Textile
Hand Carved Malachite Hippo
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully carved malachite hippo. Great addition to any collection!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Movement African Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
Baule Ndoma Mask from the Ivory Coast
Located in Long Island City, NY
Baule Ndoma Mask from the Ivory Coast.
Category
20th Century African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Veneered Malachite Table Top
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large veneered malachite table top dating to the late 20th century.
Originating from North Africa, this is a striking piece depicting the exceptional vibrant mineral over a base o...
Category
Late 20th Century African Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
19th Century Carved African Bone Tool from Cameroon
Located in Chicago, IL
Old primitive small bone carved tool from
Cameroon
Beautiful and delicate Objet d' Art.
Category
19th Century Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Bone
Green, Rust, Cream 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 6" tall
One measures 5" diameter and 7" tall
Stands measure 3.5" x 1.5"...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Other
Sculpture, African Mask, Ivory Coast, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" Sculpture, African Mask, Ivory Coast, 20th Century "
African mask from the Ivory Coast, early 20th century.
h: 55cm, l:24cm, p: 21cm
Category
20th Century Primitive African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Wooden Head, Edo People, Benin Nigeria with Stand
Located in Hamburg, DE
Carved from reddish brown hardwood, the hollow form rises from a cylindrical neck, the lowest part being a rounded base, then surrounded by diagonal sections. The neck is surrounded by nine rows of coral beaded necklaces (odigba) that extend to a thread motif on the back of the head. Face in full relief with straight lips, flared, flattened nose and oval eyes with set shell (nut) for the pupils. Along the forehead are six frontal scars treated with rectangular cavities in which should have inserts nutshells. In this case there is only one left
Small ears on each side of the head, each C-shaped. A headband consisting of three rows of almost completely distroyed.
On the right side of the head, a single feather extends upward from a beaded rosette. Behind the ear, two long braids of hair hang down to the beaded collar and then become bows that reach the roots. The left side of the head has a long, single braid behind the ear that hangs down to the beaded collar and becomes a bow that ends at the base. On each side, three strands of hair appear at the temples under the headband. Featuring an open hole with a circular motif on the top of the head and a rectangular open slit down the back. Insect damage in different areas; very old worn finish showing a lot of age.
Very heavy insect damage in all areas; very old worn finish showing a lot of age.
“Wooden shrine heads were permitted to sit on the altars of chiefs and important figures, in contrast to the copper alloy heads used exclusively by the kings of Benin. (Frederic Backlar, Bonhams, New York, 2012, lot 172)
Osemwede (reigned 1816-1848) was the first Oba to decree that human heads could be carved for the altars of chiefs of royal lineage, rather than just wooden antelope and perhaps goat heads. Therefore, chiefs of blood enjoyed in Benin City (but not throughout the Kingdom of Benin, where antelope heads continued to be placed on the altars of their ancestors well into the 20s. Thus, the (wooden) human heads are said to be later than ca. 1816, but the actual age depends condition, insect damage, etc." (Fagg, William, Christie's, London, 1988, lot 206)
"Feathers were worn by chiefs as a sign of status. The heads have a hole at the top intended to hold a large carved ivory tusk...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Baoulé Wooden Statues Africa Ivory Coast, Set of 2
Located in Tilburg, NL
Baoulé, Wooden statue Africa Ivory Coast
The Baoulé (or Baule) are an Akan people and one of the largest groups in the ivory coast.
The Baoulé are farme...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Bamileke Iron Double Gong, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this sculptural double bell served multiple purposes within the Bamileke communities of Cameroon. They were status symbols, ceremon...
Category
Early 20th Century African Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Antique Cast Bronze of a Mythical Lion Beast
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An antique unusual cast bronze of a Mythical lion beast.
Bursting with character, the lion standing foursquare with his long tail curled back on itse...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art African Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Ebony Hand Carved Mermaid Sculpture
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful sculpture is entirely carved out of one piece of ebony wood in the 1960s in Tansania The perfectly natural and organic shape makes this handcrafted sculpture extra special ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Fossilized Turtle Skull
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully preserved fossilized turtle skull from the Kem Kem fossil formation in Morocco, exhibiting outstanding anatomical detail. The bone structure remains highly intact, with...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Other
Vintage Decorative Egyptian Pharaoh Statue on Marble Base, Grand Tour Souvenir
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautifully crafted statue of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, I believe it is Ramses the 2nd however I am not completely sure. The statue appears to be made of copper or white metal. ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Mende Women's Helmet Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This helmet mask created by the Mende people of Sierra Leone was made for the women of their tribe to wear while dancing. Commissioned by women for their ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Cheetah And Cub Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Cheetah with cub sculpture from Wiseman Ceramics is a stunning testament to African wildlife and craftsmanship. Hand-sculpted by George & ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of African Tribal Live Edge African Sculptural Panels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of exotic hard wood panels with hand carved wood tribal male and female figures. Each panel with three hand carvings spaced evenly on the panels, mid-20th century. 53.5 inches...
Category
1950s Tribal Vintage African Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Moroccan Antique Bronze Cover with Brass Etched Decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Very handsome large-scale handcrafted cover.
Large handmade Moroccan ceremonial brass vessel for covering wedding presents, hand-forged in Fez.
Perfect as center piece for food cove...
Category
20th Century Moorish African Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Congolese Fertility Icon
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Congolese fertility wood carved icon. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern aesthetic.
Category
20th Century Organic Modern African Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Bamileke beaded Collar or Torque
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke beaded Collar or Torque, Cameroon
Private collection Brussels
Category
Early 20th Century African Sculptures
Materials
Beads
Orange-Brown Banded Jasper Point
Located in New York, NY
Unusual orange and brown banded jasper point from Madagascar.
Category
2010s Grand Tour African Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Vintage African Bronze Sculpture of a Drummer, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual vintage African bronze sculpture. A sitting drummer - drumplayer. It was brought from Africa in the 1970s. Naive - primitive styling and a strong patina. This piece is not si...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Benin King Oba and Queen, Pair of Hand Carved Seated Ebony Figures West African
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Charming Benin King Oba and his Queen. Terrific pair of Benin hand carved ebony hardwood figures.
Intricate detailing on each of these super West African carvings
Circa Mid 20th c...
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal African Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
Collection of 3 Large Natural Cabinet Minerals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of 3 large natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive medium neoclassical style plaster plinth.
Each impressive cabinet specimen, including a Chalcedony,...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber
Fossil Ammonite Pair On Etched Brass Mount
By Modenature
Located in Scorton, GB
The latest edition to arrive at THE FOSSIL STORE™ is our famous and exquisite series of designed mount. The ammonites are truly exquisite specimens excavated from the high Anti-Atlas...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Brass
Pair of African Iron Sword Currencies on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) which are nicely presented upon custom metal stands. Such blades were used by various tribal groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a form of currency. They were used to close a variety of important transactions such as land deals or the proposal of marriage. These African sword...
Category
19th Century Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Wooden Sculpture of the 19th century: Head of African with Gilded Decorations
By A. Manzoni
Located in Villa Verucchio, Emilia-Romagna
Introduction: A Historic and Significant Work of Art
We explore the artistry and beauty of a large wooden sculpture dating from the late 1800s, depicting the head of an African with ...
Category
1880s Colonial Revival Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Nguni Ornament , hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
This vibrant ceramic Nguni ornament, crafted by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a detailed tribute to the beloved Nguni cattle, skillfully hand-sculpted by Mbeke and vividly pain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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