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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Showa Pillow
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Showa pillow with a panel from Kuba, D.R. Congo. Raffia hand-woven, with linen cloth on the wrong size. These tissue are rare at this point, and always ...
Category

Early 20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Raffia

Omar Diop, 'Juan de Pareja' Photograph, 2014
By Omar Diop
Located in London, England
Photograph from the 'Diaspora' series Limited edition no. 7/8 (edition of 8 + 2 AP) Signed, titled and numbered With certificate of authenticity Image 120 x 80 cm Framed 128 x 88.5 cm Note: Omar Victor Diop...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Paper

Mayemba Rare Bronze African Women Sculpture, Congo, 2002
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bronze Sculpture by Mayemba (1946-), Congo, 2002. This striking bronze sculpture by the Congolese artist Mayemba (1946-) features two African women with trays, capturing a powerful e...
Category

Early 2000s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Bronze

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Cover
Located in Istanbul, TR
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Cover It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recomend
Category

Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Raffia

Ceramic Pumpkin , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Love Art Ceramics is a talented group of African artists known for creating lovely, unique pieces, all made entirely by hand. This time, they crafted a stunning pumpkin piece featuri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Intricate graphical swirl design and tips are shaped with large flat ends with 5 beads on each s...
Category

Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rodney Blumenfeld Pottery Square Platter, 1998
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rodney Alan Blumenfeld South African B.1953. Square Earthenware Platter 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 – Musician King Goodwill Zwelitini – King of the Zulu Nation Sir Niall Fitzgerald – Global Chairman Unilever – UK Public & Corporate Collections K.H. Eberle Museum – Basel Switzerland Longhouse Reserve – New York Museum of Modern Art – Montreal Canada Fort Lauderdale Airport – Florida USA Durban Art Gallery – Johannesburg Art Gallery Hilton Hotel – Johannesburg Hyatt Regency Hotel – Johannesburg Unilever Corporate Headquarters – South Africa U.S. Embassy – Pretoria, South Africa Ernst & Young – La Lucia Ridge – South Africa Sibaya Casino Complex – Natal, South Africa Exhibitions T.V.H.Gallery – Sydney – September 2009 Fremantle Contemporary Art Gallery – Fremantle W.A. Margaret River Gallery – Margaret River W.A. Aspects of Kings Park – Perth W.A. “Klostere” Gallery – Freiburg – Germany 2002 Longhouse Reserve – The Hamptons – New York – USA Klenot / Dekora – Palace of Culture – Prague – Czechoslovakia 2000 The Westminster Craft Show – London – UK 1999 Art for Asia – Hong Kong – China 1997 Casa...
Category

1990s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Set of Six Early 20th Century Carved Wood Knobkerries, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Six Knobkerries from South Africa A group of six knobkerries from South Africa, mounted together on a wooden base. These were originally used as weapons during battle but have evolv...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Handmade Peacock hammered into a sheet of Copper .African 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Crafted from a single plate of copper, this 3D relief of a Peacock . signed Kapingca Zambia, Africa at the time, back in the 1970's. hammered into a sheet of copper.
Category

1970s Arts and Crafts Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Copper

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Ilorrin African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
A pair of Ibeji figures from lIorin region Nigeria A male and female pair with purple brown patination and encrusted with cam wood powder Fine carvings from early 20th century Siz...
Category

Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Benin King Oba and Queen, Pair of Hand Carved Seated Ebony Figures West African
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Charming Benin King Oba and his Queen. Terrific pair of Benin hand carved ebony hardwood figures. Intricate detailing on each of these super West African carvings Circa Mid 20th c...
Category

Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ebony

Modern, Minimal Face of Africa Strelitzia in Brown by Studio Stirling
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
"Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheet of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experience. This chair’s clean lines and lightness makes it a perfect fit for any space. Each design is carved out of thick Vegetable Tan Leather leaving an exposed and undyed trench or valley that forms the beautiful picture of your choice. The options available are a variety of African faces, plants and South Africa’s beloved Blue Crane. Any option you choose is bound to be a show-stopper and a hot topic...
Category

2010s Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pair of Antique Nigerian Nupe Clay Pots w/ Rattan Handles
By Nupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare antique Nupe pottery cooking vessels made by Nigerian artisan. Both have rattan decoration and handles.
Category

Early 19th Century Primitive Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Pottery, Rattan

African Copper Currency Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
African Copper Currency Sculpture. Dimensions: Taller: 15"H x 11.5"W Shorter: 13.75" x 10.5.
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Copper

Studio Stirling Twin Deal Grey Outdoor Sling, Free Shipping
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Our outdoor sling hanging chair is crafted with spradling silvertex material – a highly sustainable environmentally-friendly vegan material. The S...
Category

2010s Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Studio Stirling Twin Deal Outdoor "Sandy" Sling, Free Shipping
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Our outdoor sling hanging chair is crafted with spradling silvertex material – a highly sustainable environmentally-friendly vegan material. The Slings can be ordered as a Single but also works together as a pair which is slightly different from each other – making an interesting and fun ‘twin’ look. Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of fabric hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experience. This chair’s clean lines and lightness makes it a perfect fit for any space. It has a sleek look and an air of functional elegance. Each one is handmade with care by our craftsmen. Form-fitting comfort, perfect for any indoor, under cover patio or outdoor space It comes with a bolster for comfort. At Studio Stirling...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

A Bobo ceremonial top decorated with cowrie shells
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bobo people, Burkina Faso/Mali, Early 20th century The top, made in a vest-like form, consists of a base made out of cotton with an outer decorated layer of cowrie shells. Provenan...
Category

Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Shell, Cotton

Contemporary Copper and Glass Surlight Modular Chandelier by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Contemporary interior lighting inspired by African Tribal Craft. This three tiered Surilight Chandelier has a cascade of copper plated rings which are adorned with molded recycled...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Steel

Small Used Senufo Bird Faced Weaving Heddle Pulley, Ivory Coast Africa I
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small used Senufo stylized bird faced weaving heddle pulley, Ivory Coast Africa I Deep patina and polish from traditional use, circular wear inside from weaving bobbin, now absent. 6...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

A Dancing Mask by Dan Tribe Africa 1930's
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Dancing Mask by Dan Tribe Africa 1930's Beautiful patina. This mask was probably worn for ritual dances. Old traces of paint on the raffia Report : Base is not included
Category

1930s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Raffia, Wood

Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke marks. Likely intended for everyday use, the simple bottle-form vessel reflects th...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Primitive Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-Century Modern “Carnival Fever” Abstract Serigraph Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: Muraina Oyelami Manufacturer: Muraina Oyelami Materials: Serigraph Titled “Carnival Fever”, this vibrant serigraph by Nigerian mas...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Other

Soma Medium Oiled Wood And Grey Stone Planter by Indigenus
Located in Geneve, CH
Soma Medium Oiled Wood And Grey Stone Planter by Indigenus Designed by Laurie Wiid van Heerden Dimensions: Ø 73,3 x H 100 cm. Materials: Wood and stone. Weight: 75 kg. Available in ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Stone

Vintage Hand Carved Round Black Coffee Table from Cameroon, Africa
Located in Round Top, TX
Vintage hand carved tribal "Bamileke" coffee table from Cameroon, with distinctive lattice pattern. The dark black finish and organic feel of the traditional round table...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Contemporary & Natural Beige Clay Womb Pendant Small
Located in 1204, CH
The WOMB lighting collection evokes our deep-seated feeling of ‘the primal’ and unlocks the unknown potential that is hidden in the cavities of our world while celebrating life throu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Clay

Malachite with Chrysocolla – 14 lb
Located in New York, NY
This impressive malachite and chrysocolla specimen from the Democratic Republic of Congo displays a breathtaking fusion of vibrant green malachite with striking turquoise-blue chryso...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Cabinet Pyrite & Calcite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large cabinet pyrite and calcite specimen originating from Madagascar, displayed on one of our exclusive museum-quality painted plaster bases. Na...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pyrite

Embosed Metal Kirdi Shield from Cameroon on Bronze Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare repuse shield with natural fiber wraped handle from the Kirdi tribe Cameroon. Now on a patinated Bronze Stand. For a similar example please see- Benitez-Johannot, Purissim...
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Metal

African Textile by Kuba, Zaire - for Backrest Cover
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/874/1 - Vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for Wall hanging or table - An IDEA: use this item as backrest covering of a sofa !
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Raffia, Cotton

African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Cover
Located in Istanbul, TR
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Cover It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recomended.
Category

Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Raffia

Bronze Kingfisher Table Lamp
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Handcrafted Sculptural Kingfisher Table Lamp in cast bronze using the lost wax method. Handmade - sculpted, molded, cast and finished individually by hand making each piece one of a ...
Category

2010s Expressionist Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Post World War II South African Hebrew Inscribed Metal School Supply Box
Located in New York, NY
Metal school supply box sent by the South Africa Jewish Wars Appeal to the Wels displaced persons (DP) camp in Austria, 1947. Painted blue and white with th...
Category

1940s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Metal

Blue Hemimorphite from Kimbedi, Republic of Congo
Located in New York, NY
Here is stunning blue botyroidal formation of powder blue translucent hemimorphite on matrix. The hemimorphite has a scintillating surface composed of microscopic crystal faces givin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Malachite

Zulu Milk Jug
Located in Richmond, VA
The Zulu people have traditionally been pastoral people, relying on cows for meat and milk. The daily practice of milking was preceded with singing and dancing, along with the royal milkers holding the wooden pails...
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Imperial Topaz from Zambia // 5g
Located in New York, NY
Compact yet stunning, this 5-gram Imperial Topaz from Zambia showcases a captivating hue and clarity. Key Features: Dimensions: 2,8 cm height, 1,2 cm length, 1 cm depth Compact size...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal

South African Collectible Design White Ceramic Table Lamp Flux 1 by Jan Ernst
By Jan Ernst de Wet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary designer specializing in functional art and spatial design using clay as his main medium. The work is driven by his fascination with natural structur...
Category

2010s Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Sculptural Bronze Elephant Candelabra - handmade
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Elephant Candlestick in cast bronze Combining art and functionality this is a candelabra featuring a bronze sculpture of Africa's iconic wil...
Category

2010s Rustic Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Twin, Indoor / Outdoor Hanging Light Sculpture Chandelier by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s exclusive handcrafted Light Sculptures are made to order. The organic shapes are being created by the use of a mathematical formula which makes it hard to copy the des...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Rope

Indoor / Outdoor Molecular Hanging Light Sculpture Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s exclusive handcrafted light sculptures are made to order. The organic shapes are being created by the use of a mathematical formula which makes it hard to copy the des...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Rope, Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Earthy Loop table lamp Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
The two Seed table lights are deliberately simplistic to echo the nebulous beginning of a tree – and by extension – the hesitant beginning of life itself at the start of time. The sw...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Tribal Raffia Hat from Africa
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Tribal Art piece, an African ceremonial hat made out of hand-woven Raffia,the raffia has a nice warm and natural Brown color and has hand-painted African decorations and ...
Category

1990s Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Raffia

Tongue-in-Cheek Mounted Kuba Cloth Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
A provocative late 20th century Kuba cloth panel with a bold zigzag and diamond pattern woven in black and natural cut pile raffia surrounding a tongu...
Category

Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Raffia

Ere Ibeji Female Commemorative Figure, Egba, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Tissue or Fabric from Senegal
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual , interesting , elegant , hand printed tissue from Senegal: for a curtain or for a beautiful dress. It's perfect, new, never used. ref. B/1260
Category

Late 20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Bronze Currency Bangle/Manilla, Oromo People, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, 19th C.
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
19th-century bronze currency bangle / Manilla with a fixed opening. Minimalist, simple design work with engraved geometrical circles and lines. This type of bracelet was used and wor...
Category

Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Anglesite From Tsumeb Mine, Namibia // 5.04 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This deeply pigmented group of huge, sharp, beautifully translucent anglesite crystals from the famed Tsumeb Mine in Namibia features incredible, rare yellowish-orange coloring and n...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Crystal

African Tribal Figure
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mounted African tribal figure, used as a door latch in the early 20th century.
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Soapstone Hippo Sculpture from Zimbabwe, 12"
Located in New York, NY
This charming 12-inch hippopotamus sculpture is hand-carved from richly veined, dark green soapstone native to Zimbabwe, known for its smooth polish and natural marbling with earthy ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Stone

Rhino Candelabra in cast bronze - handmade
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Rhino Candelabra, Height 47 cm x Width 26 cm, Candlestick in cast bronze with brown patina with small Rhino, Acacia tree and leaf motif. Candles not provided. Similar bronze single and double candle sticks in different sizes & motifs on request. Cost on application. Can also be made in pairs. Functional art: Combining art, design and functionality, all furniture and lighting...
Category

2010s Rustic Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary yellow Vlam side table Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
Table Mountain forms a backdrop for Cape Town and is one of SouthAfrica's most iconic natural landmarks. In 2020 a devastating fire raged over the nature reserve and destroyed a larg...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Sculptural Giraffe Table Lamps in cast bronze - handmade
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Handcrafted Sculptural Giraffe Table Lamps in cast bronze made using the lost wax method. Comes as a pair, excludes lamp shades. Sculpted, cast and ...
Category

2010s Expressionist Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Bronze

The Twin Indoor / Outdoor Bohemian Hanging Light Sculpture by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s exclusive handcrafted Light Sculptures are made to order. The organic shapes are being created by the use of a mathematical formula which makes it hard to copy the des...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Rope

Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive painted plaster plinth. Included in the set are a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens, formed by nature over the ages, each with their own colour, characteristics and qualities. Features of the set include: two rose quartz specimens...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber

Dan Mask With Metal Teeth – Ivory Coast / Liberia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Dan Mask with Inset Metal Teeth – Côte d'Ivoire / Liberia Mid–20th Century or Earlier Wood, Metal Inlay Height:22 cm, width 13 cm Provenance: Private Collection, Europe This strikin...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Metal

Wooden Baoule Maternity Figure, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Interesting maternity figure in a hieratic pose presenting a young adolescent. Beautiful facial expression, showing wisdom and knowledge. She is sitti...
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Old African Cup With Heads
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/4911 - Unusual cup that comes from Rwanda, formerly Zaire, Democratic Republic of the Congo. I bought it at an exibition, from a young African man well known to dealers in Paris. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Tuareg Berber Vintage Handmade Leather and Natural Wood Mat
Located in Loria, IT
Tuareg Mats: Ancestral Elegance and Handcrafted Tradition Vintage Tuareg Mats are true handcrafted masterpieces made by the nomadic peoples of the Sahara Desert, with a tradition dat...
Category

1980s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rush

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 Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 3 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
TOTEM 3 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia. Different ridges are intended to evacuate the bad vibes from the fireplace to the top hous...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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