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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Ceramic Monkey Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Pomegranate Monkey Jewelry Box The Pomegranate Monkey Jewelry Box is a stunning piece of ceramic decorative art created in South Africa by the talented...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Hanging Chair in Red for Indoor or Outdoor
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Lucky Bean or Coral tree, Erythrina Lysistemon is a species of deciduous tree that is native to South Africa. This hanging chair is inspired by the pods and vibrant red seeds of ...
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2010s Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1950's Nyamwezi Mask With Inserted Wooden Teeth, Tanzania
Located in London, GB
This finely carved Nyamwezi mask displays a powerful facial expression, with small rounded eyes and large ears, a long and slender nose, and an open mouth with inserted wooden teeth....
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

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...
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Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Steel

Modern Nest Chair in Black for Indoor or Outdoor
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging swing chair is inspired from the organic forms in bird nests and has a natural egg shape. The pattern detail is remin...
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2010s Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Steel

Ibo-Izzi, Nigeria Old ‘Ogbodo Enyi’ Elephant Mask
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
This mask type of the Ibo-Izzi, a subgroup of the Ibo, is actually a dance crest. The elephant mask 'ogbodo enyi' is worn horizontally on top of the head...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Bissau-Ginean Ox Initiation Mask, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
After oxen were introduced to Guinea Bissau by Portuguese sailors in the 15th century, its strength, aggression, and nobility quickly became integrated i...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Minimal Suspended Pod Daybed for in / Outdoor Use in Black
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The CURVE and POD hanging swing chairs are fluid and organic. They are inspired by nature and are reminiscent of organic seed shapes. They are modern, minimalist and striking in thei...
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2010s Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Steel

South African Studio Ceramist, Unique Bird in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
South African studio ceramist. Unique bird in glazed ceramics. Late 20th century. Measures: 12.5 x 12 cm. In excellent condition.
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Finely Woven Tutsi Grass Fibre Screen ('Inyeqamo'), Rwanda
Located in London, GB
Rare to find, screens such as this would have been rolled down to separate the sleeping area and alcove in a traditional Tutsi household. The weaving, made from fine strands of grass...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber

Ceramic Frog Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This delightful ceramic jewelry box by Love Art Ceramics is a charming fusion of African artistry and nature-inspired design. Measuring 2 inches in height, 3 inches in width, and 4 i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Yoruba Osanyin Healing Staff, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, this iron ...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large Carved Moba Tchitchiri Sculptural Figures, Togo, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Striking in form, of light highly textured wood, two highly stylized anthropomorphic figures carved by the Moba people in Togo, West Africa. These forms most probably we owned by a f...
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1930s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Egungun Headdress Mask
By Yoruba People
Located in Chicago, IL
Attributed to the Yoruba people of western Nigeria, this wooden headdress was worn during a masquerade known as egungun. A widespread Yoruba ritual, egungun performances honor a comm...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Tuber Medium Oiled Wood Planter by Indigenus
Located in Geneve, CH
Tuber Medium Oiled Wood Planter by Indigenus Designed by Haldane Martin Dimensions: Ø 57 x H 61 cm. Materials: Wood. Weight: 28 kg. Available in natural/oiled wood or stone. Differe...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Grey Outdoor Hanging Swing Seat, Vegan and Eco Friendly
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...
Category

2010s Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Steen Small Terracotta Planter by Indigenus
Located in Geneve, CH
Steen Small Terracotta 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...
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2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Stone

Yoruba Painted Veranda Post
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved with a figurative design, this TOTEM-like wooden post was crafted by an artisan of the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria. Resembling the tall houseposts used to support the roof of a home, this shorter post would have been placed on a veranda courtyard as a symbolic and decorative element and did not bear weight. This veranda post...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wheel Chair, Circular, Ndebele Round Design
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The wheel circular hanging swing chair with Ndebele patterning is sculptural and dynamic. Its striking circular shape lends itself for use as a functional art piece. The pattern detail is inspired by the geometric Ndebele artworks used in house painting which is practiced by the Southern Ndebele people of South Africa. The circular Wheel chair...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Steel

Ashanti Fawohodie Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Stools indicated power, status, and lines of succession in traditional Ashanti culture. The tiered platform, curved seat, and ridged supports on this object reference the Ashanti Kin...
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Zebra Teapot , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Love Art Ceramic's zebra teapot, sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba and painted by Sli Mazibuko, this is a unique piece of art these artist only make one never repeat the same piece, embodie...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Solid Wood Thick 1 Bench with Backrest
Located in Paris, FR
Bench ebony thick 1 in natural solid ebony wood from Macassar. Hand carved piece, unique and exceptional piece.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

An Unusually Large 19th Century Topoke Tribe Currency Sword
Located in Hudson, NY
This currency sword, like most African trade currency items, was used as a way to transfer wealth for the purpose of buying land or animals but is most ...
Category

19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Iron

Terra Through Grey Planter With Natural Wood Base by Indigenus
Located in Geneve, CH
Terra Through Grey Planter With Natural Wood Base by Indigenus Designed by Laurie Wiid van Heerden Dimensions: W 122,2 x H 85 cm. Materials: Stone and wood. Weight: 95 kg. Different...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Stone

Malachite Vase with Bronze Accent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Malachite vase with bronze detail.
Category

Late 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Malachite

Jive Coffee Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Jive coffee table by Egg Designs Dimensions: 122 L X 85 D X 49 H cm Materials: Handmade Ceramic Mural, Bronze Plated Steel, Black Hair On Hide Founded by South Africans and life...
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2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Stunning 37.10 Carats Bi Color Fish Shape Tourmaline Drilled Carving
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Stunning 37.10 Carats Bi-Color Fish Shape Tourmaline Drilled Carving. Weight: 37.10 Carats Dimension: 2.5 x 2.3 x 0.9 Cm Origin: Africa Color: Red & Green Shape: Carving Quality: AA...
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15th Century and Earlier Adam Style Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Sling Rose Pink Grey Machine Stitched Genuine Leather Hanging Swing Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of leather or fabric hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable ex...
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Steel

Etosha Elephants, Black and White Photography Fine Art Print by Rainer Martini
By Rainer Martini
Located in Epfach, DE
Rainer Martini is a well known German photographer from, born 1948. Measures: 90 x 60 cm. He started in sports photography, shooting all Olympic Games ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Asafo Banner
By Fante People
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very rare example of an Asafo Banner from the Fante people of the Cape Coast of Ghana . The Asafo have been a highly militarised society long before the Europeans set foot ...
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1940s British Colonial Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Unique Ceramic Monkey and Kingfisher sculpture hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Kingfisher and Monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Sello Hand sculpted by Lindy.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Protea Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Protea Butterfly Jewelry Box Hand-Painted by Minenhle Nene, Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024 The Protea Butterfly Jewelry Box is a stunning fusion of n...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Nest Chair in Gold for Indoor or Outdoor
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging swing chair is inspired from the organic forms in bird nests and has a natural egg shape. The pattern detail is remin...
Category

2010s Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

"A Bridge of Dragon" Ghanaian Movie Poster, c. 1999
Located in Chicago, IL
Starring Dolph Lundgren, Bridge of Dragons was a pulpy action/romance from the late 1990s. The film's international success is evident in this hand-pain...
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Late 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Tuareg Berber Mat Vintage Maroon Leather and Natural Wood Manufacto
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...
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1980s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ceramic Zebra Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
This captivating ceramic zebra jewelry box is a striking example of South African craftsmanship and cultural artistry. Standing 6 inches high, 4 inches l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Sculptural African Drum, Wire Iron Stand
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early African Drum,, Hand made,,Modernist iron stand,, Functional,,amazing sound as well as beautiful sculpture.
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Iron

African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood. Headrests held great value to North Western nomadic pastoral tribes of Kenya as they have ...
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ceramic Sable Teapot , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
The Sable Teapot by Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts is a masterpiece of African artistry, hand-sculpted and hand-painted by Senzo Duma himself. Standing 12 inches high, 14 inches long, and 8...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Etosha Lion, Black and White Photography Fine Art Print by Rainer Martini
By Rainer Martini
Located in Epfach, DE
Rainer Martini is a well known German photographer from, born 1948. Measures: 90 x 60 cm. He started in sports photography, shooting all Olympic Games ...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Paper

Glass Beaded Parrot Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Glass beaded parrot sculpture ambitiously crafted with glass beads and perched on a custom wood, brass, and Lucite stand.
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20th Century British Colonial Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Buried with their flared mouths facing down, these cylindrical storage vessels protected the deceased's possessions as they transitioned to the afterl...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Ceramic Elephant Vase , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Elephant Vase The Elephant Vase is an extraordinary piece of ceramic decorative art that beautifully embodies the spirit of South Africa’s wildlife. Craf...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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

Wall Sconce, Bone Leather, Monster Delicious
Located in New York, NY
The “Delicious Monster” wall sconce is inspired by nature and the Philodendron Monstera plants found throughout the coastal regions of southern Africa. ...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Leather

A Powerful Female ‘Bakorozai’ Initiation Mask
Located in London, GB
A Powerful Female ‘Bakorozai’ Initiation Mask The brown patina testifies to the ritual use and great age of this rare mask Wood Loma / Guerze-Kpelle, Liberia Late 19th Century ...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

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...
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Ceramic Leopard Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Leopard Jewelry Box Hand-Painted by Swelihle Khanyeza, Sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase Love Art Ceramic, South Africa Introducing the Leopard Jewelry Box, a striking piece of ceramic art ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Namib Dunes, Landscape, Color Photogaphy, 2 Fine Art Prints by Rainer Martini
Located in Epfach, DE
Namib desert dunes 2 Fine Art Prints 60cm x 80cm by Rainer Martini Rainer Martini is a well known German photographer from, born 1948 He started in sports photography, shooting all O...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Abstract Mali (Bamana) Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique abstract female Tchiwara sculpture from Mali (Bamana people ) circa 1930's. Beautifully hand-carved wood and mixed media.
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1930s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Wood

Soma Slim Oiled Wood And White Stone Planter by Indigenus
Located in Geneve, CH
Soma Slim Oiled Wood And White Stone Planter by Indigenus Designed by Laurie Wiid van Heerden Dimensions: Ø 55,8 x H 120 cm. Materials: Wood and stone. Weight: 65 kg. Available in n...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Stone

Sling Rose Carved Genuine Thick Veg Tan Leather
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Each Rose design Sling hanging chair has been handcrafted by our leather artisans. The rose pattern in this model has been engraved into thick veg tan leather....
Category

2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Steel

Etosha Leopard, Black and White Photography, Fine Art Print by Rainer Martini
By Rainer Martini
Located in Epfach, DE
Rainer Martini is a well known German photographer from, born 1948. Measures: 60 x 40 cm. He started in sports photography, shooting all Olympic Games from 1972-2006 for the officia...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Paper

Rare 1970s Bosigo Studio Tall Pinched Pottery Vase – Lesotho, South Africa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare and visually striking Tall Pinched Bosigo Studio Art Pottery Vase, crafted in the c.1970s during the era of Peter Hayes' involvement in the Kingdom of Lesotho, South Africa. T...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze sitting female statue, Kulango People, Ivory Coast
Located in Leuven , BE
This bronze statuette of striking modernity,in a minimalist and refined style is part of an eminently small corpus. The fluidity of the forms and the remarkable purity of the figurin...
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Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Leather, Reed

Mouthblown Glass Dome with 5 Fine Beaded Flutes, Grassland People, Cameroon
Located in Leuven , BE
Five ceremonial beaded flutes or whistles from the Cameroon grasslands. They come in various geometric forms, taking on the shape of a hollowed, stylized figure that combines human a...
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Furniture

Materials

Organic Material

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