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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
African Nupe terracotta pot / 20th century/Geometric decorative ceramic
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This impressive jar is an unglazed terracotta vessel believed to have been made by the Nupe people of central Nigeria in West Africa. Its impressive size, measuring 32.2 cm in diamet...
Category
20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
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
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
$750 Sale Price
37% Off
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels
Materials
Rose Quartz
$650 Sale Price
45% Off
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
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
$5,700 Sale Price
40% Off
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$324 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Elephant Vase , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Elephant Vase
The Elephant Vase is an extraordinary piece of ceramic decorative art that beautifully embodies the spirit of South Africa’s wildlife. Craf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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
$1,743 Sale Price
40% Off
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
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 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
$6,175 Sale Price
35% Off
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
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. 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
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
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
Dogon Terra Cotta Vase
Located in Montreal, QC
Dogon terra cotta vase decorated in relief with Lizards and human face with nice patina.
Category
1970s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
$2,450
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
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
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels
Materials
Aluminum
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
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Sculpture Vase Grid by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture Vase Grid by Maria Lenskjold
Dimensions: H35 x Diameter 40 cm.
Materials: Stoneware
Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle: to investigate and inter...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
$1,179 / item
Large Woven Sculptural Vase
Located in London, England
by Gone Rural, Swaziland, 2012
Titled 'The Song of the Weaver'
Various basket-weaving techniques and materials, including copper wire
With metal tag 'The Song of the Weaver'
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels
Materials
Cotton, Raffia, Reed
Unique Ceramic Flamingo vase made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Flamingo Vase by Imvelo Natural Art—a true masterpiece of handcrafted elegance, meticulously crafted by South African artists renowned for their skill and...
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...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$1,322 / item
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
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
African Canari Vessel with Serpent Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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 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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Natural Fiber
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Arts and Crafts Beaten Brass Planter c1900
Located in Altrincham, GB
Arts and Crafts Beaten Brass Planter with Puffed Out Panels c1900 - 9"diam x 8"h - Cape Town, South Africa
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
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
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
Ceramic Giraffe Jug , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Giraffe Jug Hand Painted by Jabu Nene and Sculpted by Motsamai Sello from Love Art Ceramic
This exquisite Giraffe Jug is a stunning piece of decorative art crafted in South Africa b...
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Nigerian Nupe Storage Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were known as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this storage vessel, received detailed attenti...
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
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
Love Art Ceramic Monkey Urn Pair, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
The Monkey urn pair, meticulously crafted by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, epitomizes the fusion of artistry and cultural symbolism. Hand-sculpted by the skilled hands of Zimhle,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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
Carrol Boyes “Man” Cast Aluminum Figural Vase, South Africa Post Modern
By Carrol Boyes
Located in Toronto, CA
A sculptural cast aluminum vase by Carrol Boyes, featuring a stylized human figure leaning against a tall cylindrical vessel. This iconic figurative design reflects Boyes’s signature...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels
Materials
Aluminum
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
Malachite Vase with Bronze Accent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Malachite vase with bronze detail.
Category
Late 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels
Materials
Malachite
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 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
Ceramic Lion Vase Double Handle , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating "Lion Vase," a stunning piece of ceramic decorative art created by the talented artists from Love Art Ceramic in South Africa. Sculpted by Motsamai Sello ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Rhino Vase , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Rhino Vase Hand-Painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and Sculpted by Motsamai Sello
The Rhino Vase, a magnificent creation from Love Art Ceramic, stands as a striking testament to Sout...
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
$5,063 Sale Price / set
24% Off
Ceramic Halloween pumpkin tureen, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Take your pick from our most unusual pumpkin patch! This ceramic Jack-o'-lantern, part of our Pumpkin Patch Collection, blends the rich textures and traditions of South Africa with t...
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
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