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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Rare Clementina Van Der Walt Elephant Vase, South Africa Art Studio Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Postmodern vase is decorated with colorful abstract geometric designs; black and white elephant figure is featured prominently on the fr...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vessel 07 in Smooth Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspir...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay, Ceramic

Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo An unusually large and striking non-figurative vessel from the Mangbetu people, comprised of six lobes joined to a c...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

West African Drum, Decorative Sculpture
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A vintage sculpture drum with connected to the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. Measure: 10 inch tall.
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Vessel 01 in Natural Smooth Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspir...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Modern Cast Brass, Resewn Oak Timber & Resin Dawa Ice Bucket
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern ice bucket is part of the egg designs Dawa luxury bar collection and is a great addition to any home cocktail bar, or simply as a place t...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Modern Brass, Duco Turned Timber & Resin Primal Candlestick Set
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern candlestick is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home. The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a black duco-s...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

African Decorated Terra Cotta Vase with Three Dimensional Sculptural Animals
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Remarkable handcrafted earthenware vase with a three dimensional zebra and giraffe and hand decorated flowers and trees. Signed on the bottom made in Zimbabwe by Collen M for Penzo 2...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Oval Rose Quartz Bowl 7.25"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful large rose quartz bowl weighing 3.5 lbs. Of ovoid form with smooth edge and inside out, stone of the highest quality grade AAA rose quartz. All natural gemstone, hand cra...
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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Rose Quartz

Oval Rose Quartz Bowl 7.25"
Oval Rose Quartz Bowl 7.25"
$650 Sale Price
45% Off
Large Oval Rose Quartz Bowl 7"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful large rose quartz bowl weighing 4.15 lbs. Of ovoid form with smooth edge and inside out, stone of the highest quality grade AAA rose quartz. All natural gemstone, hand cr...
Category

Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Rose Quartz

Large Oval Rose Quartz Bowl 7"
Large Oval Rose Quartz Bowl 7"
$750 Sale Price
37% Off
Vessel 05 in Smooth Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspir...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Ceramic Leopard Urn Pair , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Leopard Urns The Pair of Leopard Urns is an extraordinary ceramic decorative art piece that captures the fierce beauty and elegance of South Africa's wildlife. Crafted by Lov...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of flamingoes & lily flower candlesticks, Hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
This unique Pair of Flamingoes & Lily Flower Candlesticks by Senzo Duma Ceramics is a testament to South African artistry, meticulously hand-sculpted by Phomotso Mafura and vibrantly...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Big Five Urn Pair , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Hand-sculpted by George & Thabo and hand-painted by Wiseman at Wiseman Ceramics in South Africa, this ceramic Big 5 urns pair stands 27 inches high, with dimensions of 14 inches in b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ethiopian Milk Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Borana Oromo people of southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya are historically a cattle-keeping culture, and each household keeps a number of traditional vessels for storing and ch...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Other

Sculpted Tiger Vase, Hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Handmade Ceramic – One of a Kind Senzo Duma Ceramics is part of a modern movement in South African ceramic art that blends realism with stylized, often whimsical forms. The studio is...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique Figurative African Mangbetu Peoples Anthropomorphic Vessel
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th century Mangbetu chief's pot, from DR Congo, a distinctive and beautiful anthropomorphic sculpture. This style of terracotta pot m...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th century, Carved Wooden Beer Vessel, Lozi, Zambia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Lozi Wooden Beer Vessel Lozi people, Zambia Early 20th century Carved wood, pigment H: 16.5 in x W: 11 in x D: 12 in :: 42 cm x 28 cm x 30.5 cm An eleg...
Category

Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Sculpted Crocodile vase, Hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Handmade Ceramic – One of a Kind This extraordinary vase from Wiseman Ceramics is a celebration of power, symbolism, and South African artistry. Sculpted with dramatic flair, the pi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Leopard Cookie Jar , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Wiseman Ceramics presents a stunning ceramic Leopards cookie jar, meticulously hand-painted by Virginia and skillfully hand-sculpted by George & Thabo. Standing 9 inches tall with di...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Pangolin Jug with Curved Handle – Hand-Made-Sculpted in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This extraordinary Pangolin Sculpture is a rare, one-of-a-kind ceramic piece, masterfully sculpted by Motsaman and intricately hand-painted by Jabu Nene of Love Art Ceramics in South...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. Two aspects of the tribe's traditional culture can be seen in this handled jug—the allusion to tall coiffured hair, and the...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. This ceremonial jug seamlessly transitions between figurative and abstract forms, from the spout formed to look like hair, ...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Djenne (Mali, Africa)
Located in PARIS, FR
Probably 14th-17th century. Djenne from Mali (Africa), beautiful terracotta slip, collar ending in a flared lip, beautiful example. Tomb object from an ancient Djenne site. This ev...
Category

17th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Djenne (Mali, Africa)
Terracotta Djenne (Mali, Africa)
$1,733 Sale Price
40% Off
Ceramic Giraffe teapot , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Giraffe Teapot Hand Painted by Winnie Mchunu and Sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase The Giraffe Teapot is a stunning ceramic art piece crafted with care and creativity by the talented artist...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Colorful Ceramic Leopard Vase, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Leopard Vase by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a stunning testament to African artistry, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Chameleon Vase, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
The Chameleon Vase by Love Art Ceramic is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of South African Hand-sculpted by Sabelo Ntshalintshali and meticulously hand-painted by Winnie Ne...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Colorful Ceramic Rhino vase, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Rhino Vase by Love Art Ceramic, a stunning tribute to African wildlife and craftsmanship. Designed by Love Art Ceramic studio in South Africa in 2023, th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Leopard Urn, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the magnificent Ceramic Leopard Urn, a masterpiece born from the skilled hands of Senzo Duma Ceramics in the heart of South Africa. Crafted with meticulous attention to ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Very Large Mixed Wood Brass & Bone Handmade Vase
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking large African hand made decorative vase having intricate layers of wood, bone and delicate inlaid brass.
Category

1990s Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

20th Century African Clay Vessel
Located in Wainscott, NY
20th century large African clay vessel.
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

African Vase 1990s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Brass vase from Africa 1990s Great condition.
Category

1990s Egyptian Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

African Vase 1990s
African Vase 1990s
$322 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Elephant Urn , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Elephant Urn Hand-Painted by Jabu Nene and Sculpted by Sabelo & Sondy This exquisite ceramic elephant urn, standing at 20 inches high and measuring 11 inches in length and width, is...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

African Mangbetu Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. From the spout formed to look like hair, through the face, and down to the gourd shaped base, this jug seamlessly transitio...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Rhino Aloe Vera Vase, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
The Rhino aloe vase was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Lindy Hand sculpted by Victor & Sello.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Flamingo Urn , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Flamingo Urn: Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba Introducing the stunning Flamingo Urn, a striking ceramic decorative art piece born from the creative collabo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Love Art Ceramic Zebra Urn, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
The Zebra Urn by Love Art Ceramic is a stunning embodiment of African craftsmanship and culture. Hand-sculpted by Sabelo Ntshalintshali and hand-painted by Zinhle Nene in South Afric...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Genet Cat Cookie Jar Hand Made In South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Wiseman Ndlovu specializes in handcrafted and painted ceramic pieces that often feature intricate designs and vibrant colors inspired by African culture and nature. His work is celeb...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture Vase by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture vase by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 27 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent p...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Tutsi Beaded Prestige Bottles
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Prestige display bottles Tutsi People Rwanda and Burundi First half of 20th century European glass bottles, glass beads, cotton net stringing Height: tallest is 11.25 inches.  
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Cotton, Glass, Beads

Early 20th Century Palm Wine Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Makenge hand-built ceramic palm wine pot with a graceful shape including a narrow neck and a wide belly. The pot is covered ...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Natural Fiber

Ceramic Hoopoe Vase , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Hoopoe Vase: Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase The Hoopoe Vase is a stunning testament to South African craftsmanship, beautifully merging artistry and cultu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Selamawi Ceramic Candleabra by TheUrbanative
Located in Geneve, CH
Selamawi ceramic candleabra by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W 25 x D 10 x H 24 cm Material: Raw Terracotta & Raffia Dry flowers only. Also available: Selamawi Ceramic Vessel. The...
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2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Elephants in the forest urn, Hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Handmade Ceramic – One of a Kind Elephants’ Embrace in the Forest Vase This extraordinary one-of-a-kind ceramic vase, Elephants’ Embrace in the Forest, celebrates the majesty and gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Nupe Incised Water Vessel
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this water vessel, received detailed attention. The vessel's varied texture...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Large Organic Lidded African Gourd Vessel Urn
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive in scale, large hand made organic hollowed out dried gourd vessel with lid and wood. Visible stitching and fabulous mottled reddish brown patina. Opening is 9.75”
Category

1950s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Bambara Jidaga Water Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
Formed by pounding flattened clay around a convex mold, this oblong footed vessel is a water storage jar known as a jidaga, created by women of the Bambara people of Mali. The body o...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

African Canari Vessel with Serpent Detail
Located in Washington, DC
Terracotta African Canari Vessel with Serpent Detail. Cote D’Ivoire, circa 1960.
Category

1960s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century African Milk Vessel Uganda Hima Ekyanzi
Located in Vancouver, BC
An incredibly unique wooden vessel carved from a single piece of wood in Uganda. The shape, design and decorative nature of this piece separates from anything else you will find. Th...
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Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Aluminum

Central African Tribal Pot or Wooden Vase Neutral Brown
Located in Miami, FL
A Central African wood pot, vase or vessel. This vintage decorative object from Central Africa is created from a single piece of mahogany acc...
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ceramic Wild Dog Jug , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Senzo Duma Ceramics presents a stunning ceramic Wild Dog jug, standing 8 inches tall with dimensions of 4 inches in both length and width. Hand-sculpted by ar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

A Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Wooden Mortar, Africa, c. Early 20th Century
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Beautiful Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Mortar that works perfectly for a planter. By unknown designer in Africa, c. early 20th Century. Wear consistent with age and use showing wonderful ...
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Tiger Urn, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the magnificent "Tiger Urn," a breathtaking piece of ceramic decorative art crafted with exceptional skill by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa. Sculpted by Motsamai Sello...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Brass, Duco Turned Timber & Resin Primal Candlestick Extra Large
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern candlestick is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home. The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a black duco-s...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Modern Brass, Duco Turned Timber & Resin Primal Candlestick Large
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern Primal candlestick Small is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home. The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Modern Brass, Duco Turned Timber & Resin Primal Candlestick Medium
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern candlestick is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home. The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a black duco-s...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Modern Brass, Duco Turned Timber & Resin Primal Candlestick Small
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern Primal candlestick Small is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home. The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Modern Brass, Duco Turned Timber & Resin Primal Candlestick Extra Small
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern candlestick is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home. The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a black duco-s...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Sable Urns Pair , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Hand-sculpted by Thabo & George and intricately hand-painted by Wiseman Ndlovu at Wiseman Ceramics in South Africa, this ceramic Pair of Sable Urns measures 19 inches high, with dime...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

African Luba Mboko Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Receiving guidance from tribal ancestors was a central aspect of the Luba people's spiritual practices. This ceramic spiritually significant vessel is topped with a crossed leg figure whose head has an opening critical for a divination ritual. Known as an mboko, this handled vessel would have been filled with items like antelope horns, shells, dried beetles, human teeth...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

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