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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Set of Three Beaded Ndebele Fertility Dolls
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork...
Category

20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Pair of Decorative Figures ScuIptures Ibeji Twin Figures, Yoruba people Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
A pair of female ‘ibeji’ twin figures of the Yoruba people. From south-west Nigeria . Both ‘ibeji figures’ wear a high plaited coiffure, coloured blue by m...
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Modern Steel Gold Egg Chair for Indoor or Outdoor
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging chair swing seat is inspired from the organic forms in birds' nests and has a natural egg shape. The chair has been designe...
Category

2010s Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Steel

19th Century Igbo Spiral Copper Alloy Arm Adornment/Currency, Nigeria
Located in London, GB
Cast into a beautiful coiled form, this copper alloy Igbo woman's arm adornment from Nigeria was also used as a form of currency. This 19th century piece has developed a lovely green...
Category

19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Copper

Genuine Green Fluorite from Namibia (3 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Transparent green cubic fluorite crystals with slightly textured crystal faces that are composed of microscopic octahedral faces. The bright green color is very good for this classic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Other

Ceramic Tortoise Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Tortoise Jewelry Box Hand-Painted by Jabu Nene, Sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024 Embracing the rich cultural tapestry of South Africa, the "Tortoise Je...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

African Tribal Folk Art Basket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique African wooden storage crate, hand-carved African Tribal motifs on wood and leather woven bottom. Interested Folk Art Tribal African handcrafted cr...
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 3 Neckrests from East Africa
Located in Leuven , BE
Men in East Africa use headrests both as pillows and as indicators of status. This type of man's headrest is used by the Boni of northeast Kenya and southe...
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

African Decorative Armchair
Located in Montreal, QC
A Chowke wood chair with figural carvings Africa, Angola
Category

1970s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Solid Massive Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side table ebony massive in natural solid ebony wood from Macassar. Hand carved piece, unique and exceptional piece.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ebony

Ceramic Baby Bush Peanut Bowl , hand made in South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the vibrant ceramic Baby Bush peanut bowl, a unique creation from Imvelo Natural Art, South Africa. Hand-sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Elvis Mkhize, this striki...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Side Table- FLUTE SIDE TABLE - LARGE - WHITE/GREY
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by Xibelani skirts worn by Xitsonga women to celebrate their culture, the Flute table features a pleated base and rimmed table top in textured terrazzo. Available in variou...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Terrazzo

Standing Iron Figure. Bambara, Mali
Located in London, GB
Ex Private Collection, Belgium Estimated Period: First Half of 20th Century Width of Iron Figure at Widest Point: 5.5cm Depth (Incl. Stand): 5.5cm
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Iron

Steen Small Grey Stone Planter by Indigenus
Located in Geneve, CH
Steen Small Grey Stone Planter by Indigenus Designed by Stefan Antoni and Greg Truen of SAOTA Dimensions: D 39,2 x W 61 x H 22,1 cm. Materials: Stone. Weight: 13 kg. Different color...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Stone

Pair of West African Ironwood and Leather Throne Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
These fantastic King and Queen chairs are highlighted by a exceptional patina and detailed with incredible carvings and hand-stitched animal hide...
Category

1920s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Mimetite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Rich cluster of many intersecting yellow mimetite crystals. Very lustrous, good color. The crystals are elongated and co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopia TOTEM 1 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
TOTEM 1 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 h...
Category

19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Fish Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
The Fish Novelty Box by Love Art Ceramic is a charming testament to South Africa's vibrant artistic tradition. Hand-sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali and meticulously hand-painted...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

African Luba Caryatid Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This stool by the Luba people of Zaire is indicative of their classic style. A single tree trunk was carved into a column, then further taken in until the robust figure of a woman ap...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hassira Tuareg Mat Made of Reed and Camel Leather
By Nomade Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
African Tuareg Mats ​ Did You Know That Tuareg Mats Are Not From Morocco? That's right. Contrary to popular belief Tuareg rugs are not from Morocco. They are handcrafted by the Tuare...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Leather, Reed

Palladian 130cm/51.2" Round Table in Bianco Carrara
Located in Amsterdam, NH
The multitasking Palladian table exemplifies Kasteel's commitment to elevating simplicity. Its versatility, pure silhouette, elegant proportions, and striking texture make it suitabl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Cerussite From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Complex cluster of highly reflective lustrous transparent cerussite crystals in a 60 degree twinning reticulating fo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Ceramic Zebra And Monkey Teapot , hand made in South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Ceramic Zebra Teapot from Imvelo Natural Art, a remarkable fusion of artistry and cultural heritage from South Africa. Hand-sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Sn...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Monkey Teapot , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
The Monkey Teapot by Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts is a captivating blend of artistry and African cultural symbolism. Hand-sculpted and hand-painted by Senzo Duma in South Africa, this tea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

The 44 Server in Lacquer 180cm/71" wide Yellow
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Our inaugural furniture design, the 44 Server, epitomizes the design philosophy of Dieter Rams, advocating for 'as little design as possible.' Characterized by a streamlined form, op...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Steel

Haussa People, Nigeria, Dagger with Organic Handle
Located in Leuven , BE
Beautifully crafted dager from Nigeria (Haussa People) with an organic handle. Hausa people are frond in northwestern Nigeria and adjacent southern Ni...
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Metal

Wendy Floor Lamp by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Wendy Floor Lamp by Nish Studio Dimensions: ⌀ 47 x H 210 cm Materials: Fabric N I S H is a Cape Town based Fashion and Furniture design studio. N I S H creates contemporary, elegan...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Ceramic Lioness Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
The Lioness sculpture by Senzo Duma Ceramics, sculpted by Thabiso and hand-painted by Cindy in 2023, stands 6 inches high, 12 inches long, and 5 inches wide. Lions are iconic in Afri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bhaca XS Sandstone Planter by Indigenus
Located in Geneve, CH
Bhaca XS Sandstone Planter by Indigenus Designed by Andile Dyalvane Dimensions: Ø 45,2 x H 56,5 cm. Materials: Stone. Weight: 25 kg. Different colors and sizes are available. Please...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Stone

Naive Ethiopian Painting Circle of Life 'Scene of the Year', 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
The upper two lines show Months of Year form September to February and March to August, below the scenes of life. with Ge'ez language inscriptions.
Category

1970s Folk Art Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Ethnic Design-Bridal Iron Hoe Currency, Afo Peoples Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
Used as forms of currency, they could also serve as a musical or ritual object. Displayed on a custom mount.
Category

19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Iron

Ethnic Design-Double Iron Bell with leftover of colourfull design;
Located in Leuven , BE
The Double Gong bell originating from the Bamileke communities in Cameroon is a functional instrument played with wooden sticks.
Category

19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Iron

Ethnic Design-Ceremonial Double Gong with Beaded Handle;
Located in Leuven , BE
This Double Gong bell originating from the Bamileke communities in Cameroon is a functional instrument played with wooden sticks.
Category

19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Iron

Ceramic Protea jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic protea box is a stunning testament to the artistry of South African craftsmanship. Handmade and painted with meticulous detail, it captures the beauty of the iconic prot...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

The 44 Server in Lacquer 180cm/71" wide Terracotta
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Our inaugural furniture design, the 44 Server, epitomizes the design philosophy of Dieter Rams, advocating for 'as little design as possible.' Characterized by a streamlined form, op...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Steel

Cerussite From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Rich cluster of many intersecting yellow mimetite crystals. Very lustrous, good color. The crystals are elongated and co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three-low slung African lounge chairs, probably from Congo, circa 1950s-1960s. Each chair is hand carved and unique and has a slightly different design.
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Organic Modern Biomorphic Black Stone Sculpture on Stainless Steel Custom Stand
Located in North Miami, FL
This fantastic and gorgeous biomorphic shaped polished stone is an organic modern sculpture. It is different from all angles and rests on a custom triangle shaped stainless steel sta...
Category

1960s Organic Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Stone, Stainless Steel

Blue Celestite Cluster From Sankoany, Ketsepy Mahajanga, Madagascar (26 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Lustrous large gem transparent crystals of blue Celestite. Has a few large crystals with prism faces and chisel-shaped terminations. This specimen h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Other

Pyrite From Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mts, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Ta
Located in New York, NY
From Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mts, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania Extremely rare specimen of a large metallic luster pyrite crystal. It has a super high reflective mirror...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Pyrite

Steen Medium Grey Stone Planter by Indigenus
Located in Geneve, CH
Steen Medium Grey Stone Planter by Indigenus Designed by Stefan Antoni and Greg Truen of SAOTA Dimensions: D 63,5 x W 100 x H 35,8 cm. Materials: Stone. Weight: 38 kg. Different col...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Stone

Fine Traditional Doll. Nyamwezi, Tanzania
Located in London, GB
The body consisting of a gourd in a beautiful form and decorated with a simple contrasting band of old glass beads of white, red and blue. A piece with a wonderful form that was tra...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Beads

Ceramic Buffalo And Monkey Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Senzo Duma Ceramics presents a striking ceramic Buffalo & Monkey sculpture, standing 9 inches tall with dimensions of 11 inches in length and 5 inches in width. Hand-painted by Mlu, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Nan Table Lamp by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Nan Table Lamp by Nish Studio Dimensions: W 45 x D 12 x H 42 cm Materials: Ceramic Base, Double Bulbed, Clip Lamp Shade N I S H is a Cape Town based ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Other

Ceramic Wild Dog Jug , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Senzo Duma Ceramics presents a stunning ceramic Wild Dog jug, standing 8 inches tall with dimensions of 4 inches in both length and width. Hand-sculpted by ar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Celestite Cluster From Sankoany, Ketsepy Mahajanga, Madagascar (13.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This unique Madagascan Blue Celestite Cluster exhibits large, gem crystals of remarkable quality, featuring prism faces and sharp chisel-terminations - surpassing the average blue-gr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Other

Sable Ceramic Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Sable Jewelry Box Hand Painted by Sabelo and Sculpted by Sbusiso Discover the enchanting beauty of the Sable Jewelry Box, a remarkable piece of decorative art crafted by Love Art Cer...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

African sculpture Kanuri-Hausa Headdress, "burtu" Kanuri-Hausa, Nigeria
Located in Paris, FR
Kanuri-Hausa Headdress, "burtu" Kanuri-Hausa, Nigeria Headdress, "burtu Kanuri-Hausa, Nigeria wood leather horn. H 42 cm. Provenance : - Swedish private...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

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 Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Oil Tanned Genuine Leather Suspended Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the seat made of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experienc...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Steel

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll...
Category

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

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Shi People, DRC, Ceremonial Sword
Located in Leuven , BE
The Shi are an ethnic group located in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, (Zaire), mainly located in the South Kivu province. This old sword...
Category

Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Steel

Beninese Bronze and Rope Bust
Located in Miami, FL
Created in Benin some time during the late 19th Century, and acquired at the Albert F. Gordon Tribal Arts Gallery in New York in the early 1970s, this is a bronze cast bust embellish...
Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Standing Lamp-Kudu Inner Horn Double Twist
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in South Africa, this naturally elegant floor lamp features four intertwined African kudu inner horns that appear to be suspended above the wooden base, which is wrapped in top-stitched hair-on cowhide. All hide and horn has been sustainably sourced as an agricultural byproduct. Due to the use of natural materials, each piece is unique and may vary slightly from image shown. PRODUCT INFORMATION BULB: 60W DIMENSIONS: 80"H x 20"W; base, 12"W - 7" Harp & Finial FINISH: Cream / Satin Nickel MADE OF: Antelope Horn / Hair-on-Hide MADE IN: Cape Town, South Africa Includes Extra-Large Drum...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Horn, Cowhide

African mask Yaure tribe Ivory Coast Circa 1950
Located in Paris, FR
African mask from Yaure tribe in Ivory Coast Circa 1950. Beautiful dark patina. Swedish private collection, from the 1980s then inherited within the family. Yaure tribe art is renow...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Polished Polychrome Freeform from Madagascar (7.6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
AAA-quality Polychrome Jasper Freeform. This beautiful specimen has multi-colored veins of Chalcedony from Madagascar. Beautiful multi-colored rock that usually exhibits a circular, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Other

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll...
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Wood

African Bambara Oil Lamp, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted by a blacksmith of the Bambara people of West Africa, this iron lamp once illuminated nighttime rituals and mask performances. Burning Tulu oil made from tree nuts, the lamp ...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Iron

Hedle Pulley from the Baoulé / Baule tribe, Ivory Coast
By Baule Tribe
Located in Bilzen, BE
Baoulé / Baule loom hedle pulley from the beginning of the 20th century Rich tribal patina and using traces Beautiful stylization of the face with custom base as shown in the photo...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pride Sling - Minimal Modern Sling Chair Handstitched by LGBTQ+ Craftsperson
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The chairs are stitched by hand with a striking rainbow thread by a queer, trans craftsperson who is using this opportunity to save up for gender affirming surgery. Studio Stirling i...
Category

2010s Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Steel

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