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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Urns
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 Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Cast Brass, Chiseled Timber and 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 Urns
Materials
Brass
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 Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Love Art Ceramic Cheetah Urn Pair, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted by the skilled hands of Nozipho and Sabelo at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, this exquisite pair of ceramic Cheetah urns stands as a testament to African artistry. Standin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Urns
Materials
Ceramic
16th Century Ceremonial Urn from Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in NICE, FR
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...
Category
16th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Ceramic Flamingo Urn , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Flamingo Urn Hand-Painted by Zinhle and Sculpted by Sbusiso
Discover the captivating beauty of the Flamingo Urn, a striking ceramic masterpiece crafted by the talented artists Zinhl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Cheetah Tureen, hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted by George & Thabo and meticulously hand-painted by Wiseman Ndlovu at Wiseman Ceramics in South Africa, this ceramic Cheetah tureen stands 15 inches high, with dimensions of 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Urns
Materials
Ceramic
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 Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Monkey Tureen, hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted by George & Thabo and hand-painted by Nqobile at Wiseman Ceramics in South Africa, this ceramic Monkey tureen stands 16 inches high, with dimensions of 15 inches in length an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Urns
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 Urns
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 Urns
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 Urns
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 Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Parrot Tureen, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the exquisite Ceramic Parrot Tureen, a masterpiece crafted by the skilled hands of Senzo Duma Ceramics in the heart of South Africa. This unique creation not only serves...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Giraffe Urn Pair , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Giraffe Urn Pair from Wiseman Ceramics is a masterpiece of African artistry. Hand-sculpted by George and Thabo Mbhele and hand-painted by Wiseman Ndlovu, each urn stands ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Monkey Urn , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Love Art Ceramic Elephant Urn, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Elephant urn, crafted by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, stands at 20 inches high, 11 inches long, and 11 inches wide. Painted by Jabu Nene and sculpted by Sabelo & Son...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Urns
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 Urns
Materials
Ceramic
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 Urns
Materials
Ceramic
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 Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Ceramic Monkey Urn Pair, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Monkey urns by Senzo Duma Ceramics in South Africa exemplify a harmonious blend of craftsmanship and cultural significance. Hand-sculpted by Senzo Duma himself, each urn ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Hippo Urn, hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Wiseman Ceramics presents a unique ceramic Hippo Waterlily Urn, meticulously crafted by artisans Wiseman Ndlovu, George, and Thabo Mbhele in South Africa. Standing 19 inches tall wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Urns
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century African Clay Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
20th century large African clay vessel.
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Urns
Materials
Clay
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 Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Totem 1998
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
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...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Urns
Materials
Pottery
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