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African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon
African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon

African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand carved African tribal wood carved sculpture of a men and women, Africa tribal Art Decor. Kenyan tribal sculpture featuring an elongated standing man and women with a crown and metal choker. Very simple modern look carved ethnic sculpture...

Category

20th Century Folk Art African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll

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

African Cameroon 20th Century Carved Wood & Beaded Namur Doll Female Figure
African Cameroon 20th Century Carved Wood & Beaded Namur Doll Female Figure

African Cameroon 20th Century Carved Wood & Beaded Namur Doll Female Figure

Located in Queens, NY

African Cameroon 20th Century carved wood Namur female fertility doll in a stylized curved form, wrapped with white, yellow & red beaded necklaces. Wear to finish with losses

Category

20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Painted White Woven Cane Fabric Beater from the Lega People of D. R. Congo
Painted White Woven Cane Fabric Beater from the Lega People of D. R. Congo

Painted White Woven Cane Fabric Beater from the Lega People of D. R. Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

20th century woven cane fabric beater from the Lega People of D. R. Congo A sculptural piece of African utilitarian ware used to beat the dust out of fabric as it would hang on a ...

Category

Late 20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Large Natural Black Tourmaline Mineral Specimen
Large Natural Black Tourmaline Mineral Specimen

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

3.5ft African Tribal Art Large Bronze Baule Ancestor Sitting King Figure Statue
3.5ft African Tribal Art Large Bronze Baule Ancestor Sitting King Figure Statue

3.5ft African Tribal Art Large Bronze Baule Ancestor Sitting King Figure Statue

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Origin: Ivory Coast, Baule Peoples Dimensions: 14” W x 14” D x 43” H Discover the elegance and spiritual depth of African tribal artistry with this Large Bronze Seated Ancestor Figur...

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cornetite From L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)
Cornetite From L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)

Cornetite From L'Etoile du Congo Mine, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)

Located in New York, NY

From Kolwezi, Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) Colorful specimen of lustrous translucent blue cornetite crystals with translucent green malachite crystals coverin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar (8 lbs)
Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar (8 lbs)

Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar (8 lbs)

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar consists of a distinct pattern of "orbs" on a striking striped background. It produces a calming effect, clearing away nega...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

African Togo Carved Wood Legba Aja Figure with Beads, 20th Century
African Togo Carved Wood Legba Aja Figure with Beads, 20th Century

African Togo Carved Wood Legba Aja Figure with Beads, 20th Century

Located in Queens, NY

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...

Category

20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Beads

Natural Specimen Of Rare Vanadinite Crystal Cluster From Morocco
Natural Specimen Of Rare Vanadinite Crystal Cluster From Morocco

Natural Specimen Of Rare Vanadinite Crystal Cluster From Morocco

Located in Peshawar, PK

Specimen Type: Vanadinite Weight: 286 grams Dimension: H: 6.5 x W: 6 x D: 3 cm Origin: Atlas Mountains, Mibladen, Morocco Treatment: None This natural specimen of rare Vanadinit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Cerussite From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Cerussite From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Located in New York, NY

From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Rich cluster of many intersecting yellow mimetite crystals. Very lustrous, good color. The crystals are elongated and co...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Traditional sculpture originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Traditional sculpture originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo

Traditional sculpture originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Traditional sculpture originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo Tribal Art - Congo - African Measures : 16x17cm H:82cm Traditional sculpture from the Democratic Republic of ...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ancient Egypt, Nubia, Statue of Osiris in Granite
Ancient Egypt, Nubia, Statue of Osiris in Granite

Ancient Egypt, Nubia, Statue of Osiris in Granite

Located in BARCELONA, ES

52.5 cm with the stand. Provenance - Private collection, Paris, France, 1975. - Private collection, Petrus Hermanus Meeuws, Maastricht, 2002. - Private collection, Paris, France, ac...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Polished Ocean Jasper Flame Freeform from Madagascar (6.3 lbs)
Polished Ocean Jasper Flame Freeform from Madagascar (6.3 lbs)

Polished Ocean Jasper Flame Freeform from Madagascar (6.3 lbs)

Located in New York, NY

Top quality, beautiful polished cross-section of Ocean Jasper from Madagascar. It often includes vugs lined with white or green druzy quartz crystals. It is found in only one place i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Genuine Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix from Morocco (202.9 grams)
Genuine Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix from Morocco (202.9 grams)

Genuine Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix from Morocco (202.9 grams)

Located in New York, NY

From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco An exceptional world-class cluster of hexagonal brick-red Vanadinite crystals with glassy luster on limonite matrix. These ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Ancient Egyptian Greywacke Fragmentary Torso of Queen Arsinoe II
Ancient Egyptian Greywacke Fragmentary Torso of Queen Arsinoe II

Ancient Egyptian Greywacke Fragmentary Torso of Queen Arsinoe II

Located in London, GB

This rare Egyptian fragment depicts a female figure, the Ptolemaic Queen Arsinoe II. Clad in a tightly fitting garment, revealing the curves of her b...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Genuine Polished Peach Moonstone Freeform from Madagascar (6.8 lbs)
Genuine Polished Peach Moonstone Freeform from Madagascar (6.8 lbs)

Genuine Polished Peach Moonstone Freeform from Madagascar (6.8 lbs)

Located in New York, NY

AAA quality, polished Peach Moonstone freeform from Madagascar. Composed of potassium aluminum silicate feldspar, this variety of Moonstone has typically tan-brown to light peach/pin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Cerussite From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Cerussite From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Located in New York, NY

From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Complex cluster of highly reflective lustrous transparent cerussite crystals in a 60 degree twinning reticulating forma...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Giant Genuine Polished Ocean Jasper Freeform from Madagascar '72.6 lbs'
Giant Genuine Polished Ocean Jasper Freeform from Madagascar '72.6 lbs'

Giant Genuine Polished Ocean Jasper Freeform from Madagascar '72.6 lbs'

Located in New York, NY

Huge, museum quality beautiful polished ocean Jasper freeform from Madagascar. This piece has an amazing pattern with vibrant hues of green, white, brown and white druzy quartz cryst...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Other

African Carved Female Statue Yoruba Ose Sango Staff
African Carved Female Statue Yoruba Ose Sango Staff

African Carved Female Statue Yoruba Ose Sango Staff

Located in Atlanta, GA

An expressively carved African wood female kneeling figure on staff with a display wood stand circa mid 20th century. The figural sculpture was an Ose Sango staff from Yoruba communi...

Category

20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mimetite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Mimetite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Located in New York, NY

From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Rich cluster of many intersecting yellow mimetite crystals. Very lustrous, good color. The crystals are elongated and co...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Descloizite From Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia
Descloizite From Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

Descloizite From Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

Located in New York, NY

From Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia This specimen has lustrous and transparent dark-brown Descloizite crystals in a intergrown formation with sharp bevel...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Early 20th Century African Shaman Body Bag, Hand-Woven Goat Hair
Early 20th Century African Shaman Body Bag, Hand-Woven Goat Hair

Early 20th Century African Shaman Body Bag, Hand-Woven Goat Hair

Located in Wainscott, NY

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...

Category

Early 20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Goat Hair

Genuine Natural Pre Historic Basilousaurus Whale Tooth on Matrix
Genuine Natural Pre Historic Basilousaurus Whale Tooth on Matrix

Genuine Natural Pre Historic Basilousaurus Whale Tooth on Matrix

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

Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix - From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix - From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix - From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, 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 bright red Vanadinites with glassy luster...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Azurite from Ahouli Mines, Aouli, Zeida-Aouli-Mibladen belt, Midelt Province, Mo
Azurite from Ahouli Mines, Aouli, Zeida-Aouli-Mibladen belt, Midelt Province, Mo

Azurite from Ahouli Mines, Aouli, Zeida-Aouli-Mibladen belt, Midelt Province, Mo

Located in New York, NY

From Ahouli Mines, Aouli, 7 km northeast of Mibladen, Zeida-Aouli-Mibladen belt, Midelt Province, Morocco Sparkling blue azurite microcrystals with areas of green malachite covering...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Barite on Geothite From Jebel Ouichane, Beni Bou Ifrour, Nador, Morocco
Barite on Geothite From Jebel Ouichane, Beni Bou Ifrour, Nador, Morocco

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

Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix - From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix - From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix - From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, 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 bright red Vanadinites with glassy lust...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Genuine Polished Septarian Druzy Point from Madagascar '6 lbs'
Genuine Polished Septarian Druzy Point from Madagascar '6 lbs'

Genuine Polished Septarian Druzy Point from Madagascar '6 lbs'

Located in New York, NY

This AAA quality Septarian druzy point features an exposed area lined with shimmering quartz crystals, and boasts a hand-polished, highly reflective back. Boasting a stabilizing ener...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Large Genuine Polished Ocean Jasper Point '117 Lbs'
Large Genuine Polished Ocean Jasper Point '117 Lbs'

Large Genuine Polished Ocean Jasper Point '117 Lbs'

Located in New York, NY

Museum quality, huge hand-polished point specimen, made from a solid piece of natural Madagascan Ocean Jasper. This large piece has an amazing pattern with beautiful hues of green, b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Large Genuine Polished Lepidolite Freeform from Madagascar '100 lbs'
Large Genuine Polished Lepidolite Freeform from Madagascar '100 lbs'

Large Genuine Polished Lepidolite Freeform from Madagascar '100 lbs'

Located in New York, NY

This 100 lbs large genuine polished Lepidolite freeform from Madagascar is of superior quality, hosting a distinctive lilac shade with a distinct blend of purple hues for a remarkabl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Large Hand‑Carved Genuine Malachite Alligator Sculpture from the DRC
Large Hand‑Carved Genuine Malachite Alligator Sculpture from the DRC

Large Hand‑Carved Genuine Malachite Alligator Sculpture from the DRC

Located in New York, NY

This Large Hand‑Carved Genuine Malachite Alligator is a striking example of gemstone artistry and natural mineral beauty. Expertly carved from a single piece of authentic Malachite s...

Category

2010s African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Pair of African Sculptures — Heavy Hardwood, Primitivist Style
Pair of African Sculptures — Heavy Hardwood, Primitivist Style

Pair of African Sculptures — Heavy Hardwood, Primitivist Style

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of African Sculptures — Heavy Hardwood, Primitivist Style Description: This is a pair of African sculptures carved from exceptionally heavy, high-quality hardwood, displaying r...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mende Women's Helmet Mask
Mende Women's Helmet Mask

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

Conichalcite with Quartz from Namibia
Conichalcite with Quartz from Namibia

Conichalcite with Quartz from Namibia

Located in New York, NY

From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Scintillating formation of spherical aggregates of quartz with translucent green conichalcite microcrystals. 1.2 grams,...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Other

Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Figure, Ghana, circa 1930–1940
Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Figure, Ghana, circa 1930–1940

Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Figure, Ghana, circa 1930–1940

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

An evocative Ashanti (Asante) Akua’ba fertility figure from Ghana, dating to circa 1930–1940, hand-carved from wood and retaining a warm, naturally developed patina from age and hand...

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Eddie Masaya (Zimbabwean, b. 1960), Shona sculpture of Twin Faces
Eddie Masaya (Zimbabwean, b. 1960), Shona sculpture of Twin Faces

Eddie Masaya (Zimbabwean, b. 1960), Shona sculpture of Twin Faces

Located in London, GB

Eddie Masaya (Zimbabwean, b. 1960), Shona sculpture of Twin Faces, opal stone, on a white marble base. The image is of a stone sculpture, likely a Sho...

Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Marble

Pair of African Iron Sword Currencies on Custom Stands
Pair of African Iron Sword Currencies on Custom Stands

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

African Spear Currency on Stands
African Spear Currency on Stands

African Spear Currency on Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon custom m...

Category

20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Ethiopian Leather and Shell Necklace, Mid 20th Century
Ethiopian Leather and Shell Necklace, Mid 20th Century

Ethiopian Leather and Shell Necklace, Mid 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A decorative wedding necklace from Ethiopia, circa 1980. Stitched in leather with bead and money cowry shells, plus metal trimmings. Mounted on a bespoke black metal stand.

Category

1980s Tribal Vintage African Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Highly Decorative Wood African Mask
Highly Decorative Wood African Mask

Highly Decorative Wood African Mask

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Highly Decorative Wood African Mask

Category

20th Century Dutch Colonial African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Natural Chrysocolla & Malachite Specimen
Large Natural Chrysocolla & Malachite Specimen

Large Natural Chrysocolla & Malachite Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A striking large natural bedrock specimen with a coating of chrysocolla and malachite displayed on a custom neoclassical style stand. This specimen is of an unusual irregular shape ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Natural Skeletal Raw Malachite Specimen
Large Natural Skeletal Raw Malachite Specimen

Large Natural Skeletal Raw Malachite Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large natural skeletal raw malachite specimen originating from Morocco. This unique specimen has a striking form that has been moulded by nature over thousands of years. It showca...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber

African D.R. Congo Reliquary Basket, Lacquered Horn, 20th Century Art
African D.R. Congo Reliquary Basket, Lacquered Horn, 20th Century Art

African D.R. Congo Reliquary Basket, Lacquered Horn, 20th Century Art

Located in Queens, NY

African D.R Congo reliquary basket with four painted figures with two having red paint pigments and the other having white paint pigments with a spiral horn ascending from the top G...

Category

20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Horn

Cobaltoan Calcite from Agoudal Mine, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Ouarzazate, Morocco
Cobaltoan Calcite from Agoudal Mine, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Cobaltoan Calcite from Agoudal Mine, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Located in New York, NY

From Agoudal Mine, Bou Azzer District, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate, Morocco Lustrous translucent pink cobalt-rich calcite crystals on the top face of elongated matrix...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Cobaltoan Calcite from Agoudal Mine, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Ouarzazate, Morocco
Cobaltoan Calcite from Agoudal Mine, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Cobaltoan Calcite from Agoudal Mine, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Located in New York, NY

From Agoudal Mine, Bou Azzer District, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate, Morocco Lustrous translucent pink cobalt-rich calcite crystals on the top face of elongated matrix...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Hand-Carved African Bookends, Figurative, Circa 1960
Hand-Carved African Bookends, Figurative, Circa 1960

Hand-Carved African Bookends, Figurative, Circa 1960

Located in London, GB

Figurative bookends hand carved African West-coast 1960-70's depicting a man and women. They are priced and sold as a set.  

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Incised Copper Currency Anklet
Incised Copper Currency Anklet

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

Important Tsonga Headrest from South Africa with Decorations Early 20th Century
Important Tsonga Headrest from South Africa with Decorations Early 20th Century

Important Tsonga Headrest from South Africa with Decorations Early 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A finely carved decorated headrest with solid hourglass shaped base, attached decorations of seed pods shell and beads. Fine worn patina. Created by the Tsonga peoples of South Afr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Coco de mer container decorative arts décor Interior design
Vintage Coco de mer container decorative arts décor Interior design

Vintage Coco de mer container decorative arts décor Interior design

Located in London, GB

Vintage Coco de mer container decorative arts décor A coco de mer nut from the Seychelles islands carved on the back side to make a decorative container. This highly pleasing decor...

Category

19th Century Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Coconut

Ancient Egypt Torso of a statue of a Naophorus in basalt
Ancient Egypt Torso of a statue of a Naophorus in basalt

Ancient Egypt Torso of a statue of a Naophorus in basalt

Located in BARCELONA, ES

25 cm with the stand. Provenance - Private collection, Ole Wanscher (1903–1985), Denmark. Acquired around 1960. - Art Ancient, London. - Art Market, United Kingdom, 2024. Torso of...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Late 19th Cent. Kuba Drum W Honey Brown Patina - Harry Franklin Collection
Late 19th Cent. Kuba Drum W Honey Brown Patina - Harry Franklin Collection

Late 19th Cent. Kuba Drum W Honey Brown Patina - Harry Franklin Collection

Located in Culver City, CA

A tall and elegant wood pedestal drum with a fully-carved face on the side, and two registers of incised linear designs above and below. It has an absolutely gorgeous honey-brown pa...

Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Genuine Natural Spinosaurus Dinosaur Tooth
Genuine Natural Spinosaurus Dinosaur Tooth

Genuine Natural Spinosaurus Dinosaur Tooth

Located in New York, NY

Spinosaurus (meaning "spine lizard") is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived in what now is North Africa, during the upper Albian to upper Turonian stages of the Cretaceous period...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures

Materials

Other

Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest
Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest

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 African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Woven Parrying Shield, Batammaliba culture, Republic of Benin.
Woven Parrying Shield, Batammaliba culture, Republic of Benin.

Woven Parrying Shield, Batammaliba culture, Republic of Benin.

Located in Leuven , BE

This type of shield was used to deflect the strike of sticks or whips in ritual staged fights.Beautifully made from hide and natural fibers with a textural and timeless modern form. ...

Category

Late 20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Organic Material

Abstract Hand-Carved African Owl Sculpture in Marble by Ernest Chiwaridzo
Abstract Hand-Carved African Owl Sculpture in Marble by Ernest Chiwaridzo

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

Cerussite Sixling Twin Crystal Sculpture, Tsumeb Mine, Namibia, New
Cerussite Sixling Twin Crystal Sculpture, Tsumeb Mine, Namibia, New

Cerussite Sixling Twin Crystal Sculpture, Tsumeb Mine, Namibia, New

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Cerussite sixling twin from the world-famous Tsumeb Mine in Namibia displays remarkable form and gem-grade translucency. The perfectly developed reticulated twin shows...

Category

2010s African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

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The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.