Hide Wall Decorations

Stunning framed taxidermy alligator with great coloring and very well preserved details. Hues of the scales range from a beige color on the outer edge...

This canoe was built in the manner of the Malecite people inhabiting the St. John’s River district of New Brunswick, Canada in the 1800’s.  In keeping with their techniques and tools...

A striking vintage Moroccan wall sconce or sculptural wall shade, handcrafted in Marrakech circa 1980 from hand-painted parchment hide stretched and stitched over a forged iron framework. The dramatic inverted triangular form gives the piece a strong architectural presence. Warm ochre and parchment tones are enlivened by hand-painted red geometric and linear motifs inspired by traditional Moroccan Berber decorative vocabulary. The aged surface, visible handwork and dark iron framework give the sconce an appealing artisanal character that works particularly well in Mediterranean, Moorish, Spanish Colonial, Moroccan, Tribal Modern and eclectic interiors. The parchment functions beautifully as a diffuser when the shade is positioned over an existing wall-mounted light source, producing a warm, atmospheric glow while emphasizing the hand-painted decoration. The open iron detail toward the lower point adds another sculptural element to the design. Please note that this piece is a decorative wall shade only and contains no electrical components. It is intended to be installed over an appropriate existing wall light fitting, or it may simply be displayed unlit as a piece of Moroccan folk art and architectural wall decoration. Its substantial 16-inch height gives it enough visual presence to use individually, while multiple examples can create a particularly effective installation along a hallway, staircase, entry, covered loggia or large feature wall. Additional related examples are available. Because each was individually handcrafted and hand-painted, variations in the painted motifs, coloration and surface are to be expected; they are similar rather than exact matches. Handcrafted in Marrakech, Morocco, circa 1980. Dimensions: 16 in. H × 11 in. W × 9 in. D. The piece retains an attractive vintage surface with variations, irregularities and wear consistent with its age and handmade construction. Object Type: Wall Sconce / Decorative Wall Light Shade Style: Folk Art / Moorish Place of Origin: Morocco Period: Late 20th Century Date of Manufacture: circa 1980 Materials: Parchment / Hide, Iron Techniques: Hand-Painted, Hand-Crafted, Hand-Stitched Color: Parchment, Ochre, Red, Dark Brown Condition: Good vintage condition; wear consistent with age and use. Handmade surface variations and patina throughout. Shade only; not wired for electricity. Moroccan parchment wall sconce, Moroccan hide wall light, Berber wall sconce, Moroccan folk art lighting, hand-painted Moroccan sconce, Marrakech wall light, Moroccan iron sconce, parchment wall shade, tribal wall light, Moorish wall sconce, Moroccan wall decor, Berber folk art, Spanish Colonial lighting, Mediterranean wall sconce, Moroccan decorative lighting, vintage Moroccan lighting...

A very unique handmade mixed media glass, gold leaf, thick acrylic paint, in abstract, wall art disc. The backing is in hide with wiring for hanging. This wall sculpture is a joyful ...

Elevate your interior with this stunning set of four antique zebra skin frames. Each piece showcases the unique beauty and texture of genuine zebra hide, beautifully framed in a clas...

After oxen were introduced to Guinea Bissau by Portuguese sailors in the 15th century, its strength, aggression, and nobility quickly became integrated i...

A striking vintage Moroccan Berber wall sconce shade, handcrafted in Marrakech, Morocco, circa 1980. This sculptural wall light cover combines a hand-forged iron framework with stretched natural hide parchment, individually hand-painted in rich red, ochre and yellow tones. The elongated diamond-shaped silhouette is particularly graphic, with a dark iron perimeter and central spine emphasizing the architectural geometry of the piece. The parchment surface is decorated with stylized geometric and linear motifs inspired by the visual vocabulary of traditional Moroccan Berber art, including designs associated with North African textiles, body ornament and henna decoration. The predominantly deep red surface with warm yellow and ochre details gives this example a particularly dramatic presence. Because the hide is naturally translucent, it can produce a warm, softly diffused glow when installed over an appropriate wall-mounted light source, bringing additional depth and richness to the hand-painted decoration. The shade is constructed as a decorative cover and contains no electrical components or wiring. It is intended to be positioned over an existing wall light fitting. Alternatively, its strong sculptural silhouette makes it equally compelling displayed without illumination as a piece of Moroccan wall art. Handmade construction and individually painted decoration mean that no two examples are exactly alike. Two similar shades in the same general shape and color palette are also available, each featuring a different hand-painted design. They can be displayed individually or arranged as a coordinated group along a hallway, staircase, entry, bedroom or other architectural space. The combination of aged hide, hand-painted decoration and dark iron gives the piece an authentic artisanal quality particularly suited to Moroccan, Moorish, Mediterranean, Spanish Colonial, bohemian and globally collected interiors. Its abstract geometry can also provide an unexpected counterpoint within a restrained contemporary setting. Handcrafted in Marrakech, Morocco, by Moroccan artisans, circa 1980. Dimensions: 17.25 in. H × 10.5 in. W × 5 in. D. Condition: Good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. Natural variations, irregularities and signs of hand-craftsmanship are present in the hide and painted surface and contribute to the character of the piece. Creator: Berber Tribes of Morocco — Artist/Attribution Origin: Morocco Date of Manufacture: Circa 1980 Period: Late 20th Century Style: Moorish / Moroccan Folk Art Materials: Hide, parchment, iron Techniques: Hand-painted, hand-crafted Category: Lighting → Sconces / Wall Lights Electrical: No electrical components; shade/cover only Quantity: 2 related examples total — this example plus 2 similar examples with different hand-painted designs, show in a picture together in the listings. Condition: Good; wear consistent with age and use Moroccan wall sconce, Berber wall sconce, Moroccan hide lamp, parchment wall light, hand-painted Moroccan lighting, Marrakech wall sconce, Moroccan tribal art, Moorish wall light, African wall sconce, Berber wall art, Moroccan iron sconce, vintage Moroccan lighting...

This exceptional 19th-century Plateau parfleche envelope, dating to circa 1870, is a rare and visually striking example of Native American rawhide artistry from the North American We...

(1896-1975) Portrait painting of Chief Red Cloud Sioux by Louis Shipshee on hide mounted on board. Very nice painting by a great artist. Period: Mid ...

Northern Plains style war shield. On this shield, the buffalo and three medicine bundles represent the sacred power and protection granted to a warrior through a vision quest. These ...