African Decorative Art

Large Moroccan Silk Handmade Tassel Passementerie Curtain Tieback in Olive Green. A beautiful large Moroccan silver metal and silk handmade tassel pa...

Ghana, 1980's Asafo flag in cotton applique patterns. Fante People. Asafo Flags are created by the Fante people of Ghana. The flags are visual representations of military organisat...

Vintage Islamic Moroccan tile with the Hand of Fatima, pair of Fishes and a Gazelle, the Hand of Fatima is here to protect against negative energy, fishes and the gazelle are to bring good energy for business and wealth homes. The Hand of Fatima, also known as the Hamsa, can indeed be adorned with various decorative elements, including fishes and gazelle designs. These additional motifs can carry their own symbic meanings, which can vary based on ctural and personal interpretations. 1) Fishes: In some interpretations, fishes can symbize fertility, abundance, and sustenance. In Christian symbism, fishes are associated with Jesus and his disciples. In the context of the Hand of Fatima, fishes cod signify blessings and prosperity. 2) Gazelle: Gazelles are often associated with grace, beauty, and swiftness. They can also represent a connection to nature and the natural world. The addition of a gazelle to the Hand of Fatima design might emphasize qualities such as protection, elegance, and harmony. When combined with the Hand of Fatima, these designs cod amplify the protective and positive energies associated with the symb itself. However, it's important to note that interpretations can vary widely depending on ctural backgrounds, religious beliefs, and personal associations. The final meaning wod timately depend on the intent of the wearer or the person displaying the symbs. A Hamsa is a hand-shaped amet which is found across North Africa, and is often seen in Arabic and Jewish jewellery...

Wrought copper panel by the acclaimed Zaïre artist Gabriel Kalumba Tshung Manu (1940-2019), worked in Congo between 1960s-1985s. This low-relief depicting African scenes...

1990s Moroccan hand-stitched raffia fabric with geometrical shapes.

One of a kind Christmas stockings. These Christmas stocking were made using a vintage Moroccan Berber rug. The front is 100% pure luxurious hand-spun wool, the backing is cotton. So...

Handcrafted Moroccan hand-painted glazed ceramic plate with a yellow background and adorned with geometric black Moorish designs. Signed in the back in Arabic “Safi", which is the ci...

Large Mid Century abstract geometric painting. African tribal vibes and colors. Brown with an off-white creamy blush/mauve background. This item can parcel ship for $55

Oumar Bocoum Mali, 1990's Spectacular Malian wedding hanging. Fulani weaver Oumar Bocoum from Segou is known to have learnt his distinctive style from an earlier master Abdurraham Bura Bocoum who is thought to have pioneered the development of large scale figurative pattering on blankets that are displayed as prestige hangings for the weddings of important families...

The thousand and one dances of the Orient (French) hardcover - June 30, 2008 by Wendy Buonaventura (Author) Publisher: Arthaud (1989) 1st Edition Language:: French Oriental dances fr...

Handsome set of four Ndebele Mapoto beaded aprons from South Africa. They are canvas backed and in awesome condition. We have not detected any loose beads...

Over the Desert - Tents And Weaving Of Nomadic Pastors. Au fil du de´sert: Tentes et tissages des pasteurs nomades de Me´diterrane´e (French Edition) (French language) Paperback...

From the Far West Carpets and Textiles of Morocco Fiske, Patricia L. and Pickering, W. Russell and Yohe, Ralph S. in black cloth covered board ...

Portrait of a Kongo Chief with feather headdress, plant material on Jute, Frameda Patchwork of bark and raphia finished with feathered headdress. This is was made for export and it i...

Power Force was an American-made martial arts movie from 1991. It starred Alphonse Beni, a Cameroonian born movie star as a crime-fighting ninja. Frequently unable to import official...

Handcrafted in Morocco, hanging blackened round metal tray, hand chased with the doors of the city of Meknes. Vintage Moroccan tray in black backgro...