Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African

An antique Tutsi Basketry Woven Screen, Rwanda

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Insika (Screen or Wall Panel) Rwanda-Burundi, Tutsi people Circa 1900 or earlier Natural fibers and dyes H 23 ins (58.5 cm) W 16 ins (40.5 cm) Depth 3 1/2 ins (9 cm) This superb ...

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Early 1900s Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Natural Fiber

An antique Tutsi Basketry Woven Screen, Rwanda

$7,500

Ndebele Married Woman's Beaded Apron, South Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Married Woman’s Beaded Apron Jocolo Ndebele People, South Africa Circa 1940-1950 Glass beads on leather (goatskin ?), handcart brass beads In excellent condition

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Brass

Ndebele Married Woman's Beaded Apron, South Africa

$4,500

Hammered Copper Wall Relief Sculpture Panel with African Pots

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hugh, lighted wall relief or object with African pots. This unique object is made by an Congolese artist and is in very good condition. Measures: Width 121...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Copper

Hammered Copper Wall Relief Sculpture Panel with African Pots

$1,724 Sale Price

62% Off

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...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Other

Mid-Century Modern “Carnival Fever” Abstract Serigraph Artwork

$495

Hand Crafted Kuba Cloth Wall Hanging from D.R. Congo, 1960's

Located in Grythyttan, SE

The Kuba cloth (velours du kasai) is a captivating piece of textile art hailing from the Kasai Region in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Crafted by hand in the 1960s, this Kuba cloth wall hanging is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of the Kuba people. The textile features a meticulous process of handweaving and embroidery using raffia palm fibers, showcasing intricate geometric patterns. The use of natural pigments in the dyeing process adds an earthy and authentic touch to the piece. As a vintage item, this Kuba Cloth is not only a stunning decorative element but also a tangible link to the past, carrying with it the history and craftsmanship of the Kuba people. Its authenticity is underscored by the fact that each Kuba cloth is one of a kind, reflecting the unique artistic expression of the weaver. Whether displayed as a wall hanging, used as a textile accent, or incorporated into interior design, the Kuba cloth invites a sense of cultural richness and historical significance. Embrace the beauty of this vintage, authentic artifact...

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1960s Folk Art Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Raffia

Hand Crafted Kuba Cloth Wall Hanging from D.R. Congo, 1960's

$667 Sale Price

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African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

The Songye Shield is a striking example of African tribal art from the Congo, dating back to the mid-20th century. This shield, traditionally used by the Songye people for protection...

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Late 19th Century Primitive Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Wood

African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century

$2,450

Highly Decorative Wood African Mask

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Highly Decorative Wood African Mask

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20th Century Dutch Colonial Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Wood

Highly Decorative Wood African Mask

$335 Sale Price

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20th Century Fante Asafo Flag, Ghana

Located in New York, NY

A large and graphically stunning Fante asafo flag. Fante flags represent the merger of two cultural traditions, the Akan tradition of combining pro...

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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Fabric

20th Century Fante Asafo Flag, Ghana

$3,500

Shoulder Mounted Taxidermy Trophy of a Massive African Eland

Located in San Francisco, CA

Impressive and massive shoulder mounted trophy head of an African Eland (antelope) with glass eyes, In excellent condition from the mid-to-late 20th c...

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20th Century Rustic Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Animal Skin

Shoulder Mounted Taxidermy Trophy of a Massive African Eland

$2,150

Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sex Modesty Apron, Cameroon

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mid-20th century tribal beaded cache-sex modesty apron (Pikuran), Mandara Mountains, Cameroon These colorful cache-sex were worn for celebrations, rituals...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Shell, Beads

Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sex Modesty Apron, Cameroon

$450 Sale Price

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Copper Hand-Hammered Birds Art Work Wall Decoration Panel, 1990

By Pemba

Located in Antwerp, BE

This original piece is a hand-hammered signed copper work of elegant stylish dancing birds in the African sun. Width 120 cm. Height 110 cm. Depth 5 cm.

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20th Century Hollywood Regency Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Metal, Copper

Copper Hand-Hammered Birds Art Work Wall Decoration Panel, 1990

$2,801 Sale Price

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Large Framed Textile Fragment of a Ceremonial Dance Skirt from the Kuba People

Located in London, GB

A rare women’s ceremonial dance skirt from the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. With a strong artistic textile tradition, the Kuba people i...

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Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Textile, Raffia

Large Framed Textile Fragment of a Ceremonial Dance Skirt from the Kuba People

$4,760

Large FRamed Ghanaian Fante Flag

Located in Kent, Dover

A large Ghanaian hand stitched Fante Asafo flag, in a dark walnut frame. Depicting the Union Jack, a central lion, surrounded by four clubs.

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1940s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Cotton, Beech

Large FRamed Ghanaian Fante Flag

$1,808

Vintage Set of 4 Ndebele Mapoto Beaded Aprons from South Africa Canvas Backed

Located in Topeka, KS

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...

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Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Canvas, Beads

Vintage Set of 4 Ndebele Mapoto Beaded Aprons from South Africa Canvas Backed

$4,495 / set

African Futurist Black Tribal Mask by Bomber Bax

Located in Milano, IT

Contemporary African single mask created by the artist Bomber Bax. The mask dates back to the early 1900s and was subsequently processed and painted in late 2022 by the artist. The...

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Early 1900s Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Wood

African Futurist Black Tribal Mask by Bomber Bax

$2,394 Sale Price

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Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950

Located in Chicago, IL

This intricately-constructed colorful train was painstakingly created by Yoruba artisans in Nigeria in the mid-20th century. Recent designs such as this were based upon sashes that s...

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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Shell, Fabric, Beads

Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950

$1,280

African Futurist Gold Mask Created by Bomber Bax

Located in Milano, IT

Single African mask created by artist Bomber Bax. The mask dates back to the early 1900s and was subsequently processed and painted in late 2022 by the artist. The artist used spec...

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Early 1900s Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Wood

African Futurist Gold Mask Created by Bomber Bax

$2,394 Sale Price

20% Off

Tribal Mid-20th Century Zulu Women's Red Cotton Hat, Isicholo, South Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mid-20th century Tribal Zulu women's woven red cotton hat, Isicholo, from South Africa. The unusual spiral weave on this cotton Isicholo makes this a beautiful and rare example of t...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Cotton

Tribal Mid-20th Century Zulu Women's Red Cotton Hat, Isicholo, South Africa

$1,360 Sale Price

20% Off

Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'

Located in Pasadena, CA

One of a kind pair of beautifully-carved wooden wall sculptures of an African couple. Most probably from a region in DR Congo in Central Africa. One o...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Rattan, Wood

Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'

$600 Sale Price / set

36% Off

Large African Painting by Ngasagras

Located in Antwerp, BE

Fantastic painting of an African market by Ngasagras who was a member of the Poto-Poto school in Brazzaville,Congo.This wonderful piece depicts a Market...

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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Wood

Large African Painting by Ngasagras

$5,388

Tribal Mid-20th Century Zulu Women's Red Cotton Hat, Isicholo, South Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mid-20th century Tribal Zulu women's woven red cotton hat, Isicholo, from South Africa This woman's cotton Isicholo hat is a beautiful example of the hats worn during special ceremo...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Cotton

Tribal Mid-20th Century Zulu Women's Red Cotton Hat, Isicholo, South Africa

$850

Mid-Century Modern “And Together We Rise” Abstract Serigraph Artwork

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: Muraina Oyelami Manufacturer: Muraina Oyelami Materials: Serigraph Vibrant and emotionally evocative, this original serigraph title...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Other

Mid-Century Modern “And Together We Rise” Abstract Serigraph Artwork

$495

Mid-Century Modern African Tapestry

By Betty Cilliers-Barnard, Marguerite Stephens

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century tapestry designed by Betty Cilliers-Barnard (1914-2010) and handwoven by Marquerite Stephens in Johannesburg, South Africa. Entitled "African Multiplication" and woven i...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Wool, Tapestry

Mid-Century Modern African Tapestry

$18,000

Conical Leather and Straw Tribal Fulani Hat, Mali West Africa

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Conical leather and straw tribal Fulani hat, Mali West Africa Folk Art organic fiber hat with leather applications that comes from the Fulani people in West Africa. It is typically worn by the Wodaabe, a nomadic cattle-herder subgroup of the Fulani. The organic straw is covered in leather straps both at the brim and top and with decorative leather elements in the middle. At the very top of the hat there is a knob which is covered in leather. At the base of the hat there is a chinstrap. The hats were featured on dancers in the 2018 music video "All the Stars" by the artist Kendrick Lamar...

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20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Wood

Conical Leather and Straw Tribal Fulani Hat, Mali West Africa

$295

Beautiful Hammered Copper Bas-relief of an African Woman

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful Hammered Copper Bas-relief of an African Woman This 1981 masterpiece, signed by renowned artist M. Wangala from Congo, is a unique addition to any art collection. It is a ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Copper

Beautiful Hammered Copper Bas-relief of an African Woman

$5,211 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sexe Modesty Apron, Cameroon

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mid-20th century tribal beaded cache-sexe modesty apron (pikuran), Mandara Mountains, Cameroon These colorful cache-sexe were worn for celebrations, rit...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Shell, Beads

Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sexe Modesty Apron, Cameroon

$1,200

Mounted Dida Tie-Dyed Ceremonial Kerchief

Located in Chicago, IL

An incredible and rare mid-20th century Dida hand-plated Shibori tie-dyed raffia ceremonial kerchief mounted on a linen stretched board that floats off the wall in the shape of the k...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Raffia

Mounted Dida Tie-Dyed Ceremonial Kerchief

$1,387 Sale Price

25% Off

Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950

Located in Chicago, IL

This intricately-constructed colorful train was painstakingly created by Yoruba artisans in Nigeria in the mid-20th century. Recent designs such as this were based upon...

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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Shell, Fabric, Beads

Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950

$1,580

African Futurist Pink Mask Created by Bomber Bax

Located in Milano, IT

Unique African mask created by the artist Bomber Bax. The mask dates back to the early 1900s and was subsequently worked on and painted in late 2022 by the artist. The artist used ...

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Early 1900s Futurist Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Wood

African Futurist Pink Mask Created by Bomber Bax

$2,394 Sale Price

20% Off

"Power Force" Ghanaian Movie Poster

Located in Chicago, IL

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...

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Late 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Fabric

"Power Force" Ghanaian Movie Poster

$1,980

Carved African Mask

Located in London, London

This image depicts a traditional African mask, featuring a distinctive and expressive design. The mask is crafted from wood and exhibits a dark finish, achieved through staining and...

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Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Wood

Carved African Mask

$220

Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sexe Modesty Apron, Cameroon

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mid-20th century tribal beaded cache-sexe modesty apron (pikuran), Bana Guili people, Mandara Mountains, Cameroon An unusual cache-sexe made of blue and yellow beads so scattered ...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Shell, Beads

Mid-20th Century Tribal Beaded Cache-Sexe Modesty Apron, Cameroon

$440 Sale Price

20% Off

Copper Panel Artwork by Pemba

By Pemba

Located in Antwerp, BE

African copper panel artwork by Pemba. Congo.

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20th Century Hollywood Regency Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Metal, Copper

Copper Panel Artwork by Pemba

$5,747

Rare Child Size Ceremonial Kanaga Masks, Dogon Peoples

By Dogon Tribe Mali

Located in Buffalo, NY

Kananga masks form geometric patterns. These masks represent the first human beings and are normally made by carvers of the Awa society. The masks are worn during the Dama dancing ce...

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1930s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Paint, Wood

Rare Child Size Ceremonial Kanaga Masks, Dogon Peoples

$2,400 / set

African mask “Kuba Babuka” in wood and pigments. 20th century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

African mask “Kuba Babuka” in wood and pigments held by a rope. Work from the Democratic Republic of Congo realized in the 20th century.

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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Wood

African mask “Kuba Babuka” in wood and pigments. 20th century.

$850

Large old african mask in wood polychromed with leader and whelks

By Nicolas Africano

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

old and big african mask in wood, leader and whelks

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Early 1900s Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Art

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Driftwood, Bog Wood

Large old african mask in wood polychromed with leader and whelks

$9,000

Portrait of a Kongo Chief with Feather Headdress, Plant Material on Jute, Framed

Located in Leuven , BE

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...

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