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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Early 20th Century East African Carved Headrest, Ethiopia (Kambatta People)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Showing a crescent shaped headrest braced by flattened 'V' shaped supports rising from a cupped base, decorated overall with hand carved linear motifs and exhibiting an old rubbed su...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Natural Green Fluorite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking large natural fluorite specimen sourced from an ex historic UK private collection.
This fluorite specimen is of an impressive scale in a desirable tonal green, making it ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber
Magical Barbara Antelope Mask Mirrors Seeds Cowries Mali, Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood antelope mask, with many vertical horns, applied glass mirrors, cowries and seeds. Old native repair to one horn.
It is in good con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Early 20th Century Carved Wood Knobkerries, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Small round chess board in malachite and marble
Located in Ixelles, BE
Small round chess board in malachite and marble.
Immerse yourself in absolute opulence with our malachite and marble chess set, an undisputed symbol of luxury and refinement.
Each...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Marble
1960 Vide Poche Sculpture in Wood, Animals Holding a Bowl
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
African Vide Poche and sculpture, withanAnimals holding a bowl in wood,
1960 Sculpture in wood.
Category
1960s Minimalist Vintage Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Genuine Hand Carved Malachite Fish // 272 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous 272 gram malachite fish has been hand carved and hand-polished out of excellent quality malachite from the DRC. Malachite is a lusciously hued, bright and dark green ba...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
Early small Kuba Cup With Refined Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small sweet early Kuba Cup with refinedf face, finely carved hair, with a handle, from the DRC, Africa
Finely incised hair in tight geometric form, small proj...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Cerussite Sixling Twin From Tsumeb Mine, Namibia // 64.72 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This genuine sixling twin or cerussite gem crystals twinned on all axes to form a twinned cluster with six points comes out of the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia. Gem-...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
A Dogon Tribe Toguna Post from Mali (Mid 20th C.) on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early to mid-20th century Toguna support post from the Dogon Tribe of Mali, on custom metal stand. This West African hand carved wooden bean was origin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure in Royal Pose. I-II Century AD. Certificate of Authenticity with TL Test and Passport from Europe. Museum Piece...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Primitive Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Mukuba 'Hat', Bwami Society, Lega Culture, Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mukuba (Hat), Bwami Society, Lega Culture, Democratic Republic of Congo
1st Half 20th Century
Plant fiber, buttons, elephant tail hair, blue cloth
7...
Category
20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Natural Fiber
Opalised Ammonites Specimen Display
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A series of opalised ammonites arranged in a display, originating from Madagascar.
Once living creatures, these ammonites developed its array of shaped fossils over millions of year...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber
Baule Antelope Human Wood Old Heddle Loom Pulley Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Baule antelope-human wood old weaving heddle loom pulley. From Ivory Coast, Africa
It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its ag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Fossil Stone Ammonite
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/6416 - Large fossil stone shell - Ammonites were predatory Prehistorie cephalopod mollusks which existed between 400 and 66 million years ago before dying out during the exinction ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier International Style Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Stone
5-1/2" Diameter Malachite Sphere on Wooden Stand II
Located in New York, NY
This hefty sphere of AAA-quality malachite with gorgeous color and natural patterns including a plethora of beautiful bullseyes comes from the DRC and has been expertly hand-polished...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
Genuine Polished Malachite Stalactite Slice (1.6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
A fine and gorgeous Malachite Stalactite slice from Congo with rich, velvety bands of light and dark green and a magical chatoyance that morphs and gleams in the light as you move th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
Genuine Polished Malachite Stalactite Slice (307 grams)
Located in New York, NY
A fine and gorgeous Malachite Stalactite slice from Congo with rich, velvety bands of light and dark green and a magical chatoyance that morphs and gleams in the light as you move th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
Large Polished Labradorite Freeform
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular large polished labradorite freeform sourced from Madagascar. Characterised by its iridescent colours, principally blue, this huge high grade labradorite is a stunning specimen, the lustrous colours fluctuating as it is observed from different angles. It is freestanding, making a striking sculptural piece for an interior, with a polished face to one side and a naturalistic reverse.
Labradorite is named after the region of its discovery at Paul Island in the Canadian province of Labrador, first discovered here in 1770. Madagascar is currently the main source of labradorite. To expose its stunning colours, the stone is highly polished, revealing its natural beauty. This in itself is a talented skill, with only a small percentage of labradorites yielding positive results, making this specimen a rare discovery.
We also have two other large labradorite...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Bamileke Throne Stool with Leopard
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Bamileke throne made with wood, coated with jute, embroidered with polychrome glass beads, cowrie snails, embroidery with glass beads that are missing in some areas. In the Grassfiel...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Whimsical Set of 10 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Set of 10 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders , circa 1970's walnut , maple etc mahogany. Incredible pieces of scu...
Category
20th Century Bohemian Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large 8 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large 8 inch Split Ammonite Mounted Fossil Set
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
The cutting and polishing of this large pair revealed pale yellow-brown, cal...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Pair of African Iron Bandaka Hoe Currency, Mounted on Custom Steel Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
2 African iron Bandaka hoe currency, Mabila and Chamba Peoples, Nigeria and Cameroon.
The iron, hammered into the form of a hoe, was used as currency. Mounted they are wonderful pie...
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Seated Female Figure on Stool Holding a Sword Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Seated female figure on classic Akan stool holding a sword. From the Ewe people of Ghana, West Africa. Created as three separate pieces that fit together for display, figure, stool ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Early Wood Ashanti Stool Reclining Figure Supporting Top, Ghana Mid 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The supports for Akan stools take many forms, they can be purely geometric or architectural with simple posts and columns, or, as in this case, figural, wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bamileke Old Anthropomorphic Trophy Head Embroidered with European Glass Beads
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke Old Anthropomorphic Trophy Head embroidered with European
Glass Beads, Grasslands People, and Cameroon.
Private collection Brussels
Worn by chiefs and other notables on cer...
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Beads
Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in New York, NY
From Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) A sculptural botryoidal formation of solid velvety green malachite from the famous copper m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Other
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 Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Polished Labradorite Freeform from Madagascar '8 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
Handmade polished Labradorite freeform with beautiful iridescent play of colors of blue, yellow and red which is caused by internal fractures in the mineral that reflect light back a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Other
Klaylife x Uniqwa Ombre Handmade Clay Beaded Floor Lamp, Large, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Taking the span of almost a year from inception to completion, we are so thrilled to share our new collection which is available now for Pre-Order.
The New Moringa Floor Sculpture ...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Small early Kuba Cup With Sweet Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small early Kuba Cup With Sweet Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
Finely carved hair in tight geometric form, small projecting ears. Some damage and wear t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Small Carved Wood 'Luba' Statue
Located in Washington, DC
Hand-Carved Wood 'Luba' Fertility Statue. Democratic Republic of the Congo, circa 1970.
Category
1970s Vintage Sub-Saharan 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 Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Copper
19th Century Hammer Currency, Ensuba, Bafia People, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century hammer currency, Ensuba, Bafia People, Cameroon
Sometimes referred to as potato masher currency, but known to the Bafia people as ensuba,...
Category
Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rose Quartz Gemstone Butterfly Sculpture
Located in Somis, CA
Delight in the ethereal beauty of a breathtaking sculpture – a rose quartz butterfly crafted with meticulous artistry. Wings carved from the finest grade, all-natural Madagascar rose...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Brass
West African Dogon Ladder
Located in Nashville, TN
Notched Dogon ladder created by the the West African Mali Peoples. Carved from a single piece of wood and situated on an iron base in order to stand upright. These ladders were used ...
Category
1990s Brutalist Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria
Located in San Francisco, CA
Blacked wood helmet mask (Gelede), large human head surmounted by a dog eating a snake which curves around the head. No perforation for attachment to costu...
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully sculptural early 20th century Ethiopian side chair with a hide seat and back stitched with hide strips, and stretched over a primitive wood frame. Chair is functional, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Hide, Wood
Polished Labradorite Freeform from Madagascar (8.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Top quality, polished Labradorite freeform with beautiful iridescent play of colors of blue, yellow and red which is caused by internal fractures in the mineral that reflect light ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Other
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 Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
African Nigeria Epa Helmit Mask with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Epa helmet mask, Nigeria, Africa.
Fully carved mother and child; painted red and black with touches of white;
Provenance: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis; The Eiteljorg Mu...
Category
1950s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ancient Cubist Danced Kuba Mask Black Patina Cone Eyes Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ancient Cubist Kuba Dance Mask Black Patina, Cone Shaped Eyes, from the Congo, Africa.
It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for it...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ceremonial African Sword
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceremonial African sword hand hammered.
Category
1940s Arts and Crafts Vintage Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early Incised Carved Gourd Rattle From Congo Africa Man Zebra Crocodile Rhino
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Incised Carved One-piece Gourd Rattle from Congo Africa.
Great (unknown) stories shown including a man, snake, two rhinos, a zebra (?) crocodile and on the other side a long s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Prehnite Tower
Located in New York, NY
This singular tower has been hand-carved out of a significantly sized Prehnite specimen from Mali. Its mottled, earthy greens and mesmerizing translucency show through to needle-like...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Ceramic Cheetah And Cubs Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the exquisite "Cheetah Sculpture," a stunning piece of ceramic decorative art crafted in South Africa by the talented duo from Love Art Ceramic. This unique sculpture, sc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Cobaltoan Calcite // 1.69 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This thick coating of rare Cobaltoan calcite on host rock is beautifully crystallized with relatively large crystals, incredible natural sparkle and luster, and truly the best bright...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Green Twinned Dioptase Crystals On Calcite Matrix From Republic Of Congo
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information:
Specimen Type: Dioptase on Calcite
Weight: 63 Grams
Dimension: H: 6.2 x W: 4.7 x D: 2.8 cm
Origin: Mindouli, Pool Department, Republic of Congo
Treatment: None...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Adam Style Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other
Yoruba Nigeria African Red Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria.
This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in ivory, red and black colors with faces bird...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1970s Hammered Copper Wall Art Panel Sculpture of a Dancing Warrior
By Kalumba Tshung Manu Gabriel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare and beautiful life-size hammered copper panel of a dancing African warrior with spear and shield.
Wrought copper panel in the style of acclaimed Zaïre artist Gabriel Kalumba Tshung Manu (1940-2019), worked in Congo between 1960s-1985s.This low-relief depicting dancing African warrior and is signed “Kalumba Tshung-Manu” (lower right).Kalumba was passionate by copper and influenced by his popular African culture.Gabriel Kalumba Tshung Manu brass drummer and brass maker, he won the Grand Prix at the World Festival of Negro Arts in 1966 in Dakar, Senegal, in the Plastic Arts category.Gabriel Kalumba, born in 1940 is the grandson of a traditional sculptor, his father was an ivoirier.After his humanities, he studied Fine Arts in Lubumbashi then brass work in Maredsous (Belgium), before introducing the technique to Zaire (current Democratic Republic of Congo).In 1966, at the initiative of the president and poet Léopold Sédar Senghor, the first "World Festival of Negro Arts" organized in Dakar (Senegal), was created. Personalities from all walks of life took part: Aimé Césaire...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron example was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were modeled after objects of inherent value, resulting in sculptural combinations of function and beauty.
This large iron spear dates to the early 20th century and is attributed to the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Secured to a narrow iron handle, the flattened blade has an elegant, sloping silhouette, subtly textured with concentric grooves and a rusted, antique patina. Forged as a broadleaf spear, the weapon contrasts a violent potential with images of peaceful branches swaying in the wind. We've set this unusual Kuba spear...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Sunset Sculpture Vase by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Sunset Sculpture Vase by Maria Lenskjold
Dimensions: H 30 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consi...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Cerussite Mineral From , Namibia, West Africa
Located in New York, NY
Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Complex cluster of highly reflective lustrous transparent cerussite crystals in a 60 degree twinning reticulat...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Carved African Mali Antelope Headdress
Located in Houston, TX
Carved abstract mythological abstract antelope anteater headdress mounted on wood stand. These motifs symbolize excellence in farming and bountiful harvests...
Category
20th Century Primitive Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Polished Petrified Wood Freeform from Madagascar '134 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
This 134 lbs Large Polished Petrified Wood Freeform from Madagascar offers an exquisite pattern with captivating tones of brown, yellow, and orange. It is an ideal choice for decorating any room in the home. Petrified Wood (also known as Agatized Wood) is formed when a tree dies and silicon dioxide replaces the degraded wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
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 Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pink, Rose, & Green Watermelon Tourmaline Slice—Erongo Region, Namibia
Located in Edison, NJ
Tourmaline is loved in both the worlds of jewelry and mineral collecting for its expression of color, as well as its propensity for translucency and luster. It’s classified as a semi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Tourmaline
Hand Carved Soapstone Tribal Bust 1940s
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful soapstone hand-carved head of an African tribe-woman circa 1940.
Category
1940s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
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