Sub-Saharan African Urns

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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,...

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...

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...

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”

Monkey Urn Hand-Painted by Jabh, Sculpted by Sfiso & Motsamay Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2023 The Monkey Urn is a captivating piece of ceramic art that celebrates the playful s...

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...

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...

20th century large African clay vessel.

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

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...