Sub-Saharan African Vases and Vessels

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...

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...

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...

For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspir...

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...

Early 20th Century African Tribal Clay Pot Fashioned from locally sourced clay using ancient techniques passed down through generations, this pot bears the marks of time and tradit...

For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspir...

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 ...

Early 20th century Mangbetu chief's pot, from DR Congo, a distinctive and beautiful anthropomorphic sculpture. This style of terracotta pot m...

Brass vase from Africa 1990s Great condition.

A Central African wood pot, vase or vessel. This vintage decorative object from Central Africa is created from a single piece of mahogany acc...

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...

Striking large African hand made decorative vase having intricate layers of wood, bone and delicate inlaid brass.

Like other African everyday ceramics, Bamileke storage pots are revered for their simple forms yet astonishing beauty. Each is hand shaped and fired in the open. They are generally s...

A striking set of six malachite vases from the Congo, crafted in the 1960s. These vases showcase the captivating, natural beauty of malachite, with rich, vibrant green hues and intri...

Ovoid pots were an elegant storage solution in African tribal life. This beautifully balanced example is attributed to the Toussian people of Western Burkina Faso. Masterfully made to protect its contents from the elements, pots such as this one were coiled by female ceramists to hold food or personal...

A rare and visually compelling Tall Pinched Bosigo Studio Art Pottery Vase, created circa 1970s during the period of Peter Hayes’ involvement in ceramic development projects in the K...

An authentic wood container used by the Tutsi people, a group of people residing near the African Great Lakes. Carved from a single piece of wood, this ...

A unique set of 8 hollowed Gourds, known as Tutsi Calabash. These are hand crafted by the Tutsi tribe of Rwanda. Used as water vessels for special occasions and ceremonies. The varie...

Largly Sized Hand painted Studio Pottery Vase by The Uncedo Project South Africa. Dated 2002 Features bold, colorful hand painted African tribal Art motifs. In excellent original C...

Dogon terra cotta vase decorated in relief with Lizards and human face with nice patina.

For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspir...

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...

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”

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 ...

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...

The Nupe people of Nigeria were known as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this storage vessel, received detailed attenti...

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...

The Djerma people of Niger are well-known for their gracefully shaped and delicately painted water containers. The surface paintings are applied after firing with all natural pigment...

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, ...

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...

20th century large African clay vessel.

Ancient Terracotta Djenne Mali Africa This beautiful object has pure and slender lines that give it an ethnic-chic charm. But it is also a real old object steeped in history. This ...

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...

Beautiful funerary terracotta urn called from the Bura region (Niger) in West Africa. This cylindrical anthropomorphic sculpture is adorned with geometric designs. It depicts a human...

Sculpture vase by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 27 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent p...

A Central African carved wood vessel from the mid-20th century. This vintage vessel from Central Africa is created from a single piece of hallowed t...

Selamawi ceramic vessel by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W 25 x D 10 x H 24 cm Material: Raw Terracotta & Raffia Dry flowers only. Also available: Selamawi Ceramic Candelebra. T...

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...

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...

Selamawi wall vessel, blue by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W18 x D10 x H25 cm Material: Glazed terracotta wall hing vessel. Vessel comes with steel plate wall hanging bracket. Als...

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...

Selamawi wall vessel (Raffia) by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W18 x D7.5 x H26 cm Material: Raw terracotta wall hung vessel, with glazed belly detail and long raffia fringe. Vessel co...

Potion bottle by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 24 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle; to investig...

Sunset Sculpture Vase by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 30 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consi...

Set of 2, Selamawi candelabra & vessel by TheUrbanative One of a Kind Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 40 cm Material: Terracotta: Raw & Raffia TheUrbanative is a contemporary Sou...

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...

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...

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...

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'

Rodney Alan Blumenfeld B.1953. Totem 63 cm high Earthenware clay, press moulded, with metalic oxides and matt glazes South African B.1953. Rodney Alan Blumenfeld creates deeply textured, sensual and motif-laden ceramic forms. Each innovative and unique art piece strives to maintain a traditional tribal identity transposed into contemporary art,craft and design. Within each singular expression of creativity lies a precious reminder of ritual and custom, exuding presence of age-old mystery while spontaneously arousing vital powers of the imagination. Training Bachelor of Architecture – University Natal South Africa, 1980 Ceramic Science – Technikon, Durban, Natal, 1986 Awards Judges Award – Ceramic Artists Association of W.A. Annual Exhibition – September 2009 City of Melville Art Awards – Highly Commended 2009 – WA Longhouse Reserve – New York – USA Klenot/Dekora – Palace of Culture, Prague – Czechoslovakia 2000 Art for Asia – Hong Kong – China 1997 Design Award National Ceramics Biennale 1996 – South Africa 1st Prize Corobrik Ceramic Expo – South Africa 1989 Private Collections Bill Clinton – Former President USA Nelson Mandela – Former President of South Africa Tina Turner – Singer and song writer Peter Gabriel...

Potion bottle green vase by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 23 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle; ...

Nebula by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 33 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle; to investigate and interact with the common pic...

Pair of potion bottle vases by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 26 cm H 23 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consiste...

Terracotta African Canari Vessel with Serpent Detail. Cote D’Ivoire, circa 1960.

Selamawi wall vessel (Dot) by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W17 x D14 x H26 cm Material: Raw terracotta wall hung vesse with glazed nodule details. Vessel comes with steel plate wall h...

Selamawi wall vessel, fin by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W16 x D7.5 x H28 cm Material: Wall hung ceramic with glazed fin details. Vessel comes with steel plate wall hanging bracket. ...

Selamawi wall vessel (Blue) by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W 16 x D 7.5 x H 25 cm Material: Wall hung raw terracotta ceramic with a comb detail. Vessel comes with steel plate wall ha...