African Wall Decorations

Antique Ceremonial Raffia Fiber Dance Kerchief, Ivory Coast These unusual Dida textiles are made from hand-plaited raffia fiber that is tie and stitch-resist dyed with natural pigme...

Rare and Vintage embroidered Tunisian Ouedzem carpet or tissue - from private collection - IDEA: use this item on Your bed or on wall, like a tapestry. There is a pillow to comple...

A stunning pair of vintage hand painted Moroccan spice shelves or racks. The shelves are finely hand painted featuring fine moorish and arabesque motifs, painted in Green and decorat...

Oran was a major multicultural hub, a link between Arabian and European people. This poster was created just before the Algerian War of Independence began in the mid-1950s. The poste...

Crafted from a single plate of copper, this 3D relief of a Peacock . signed Kapingca Zambia, Africa at the time, back in the 1970's. hammered into a sheet of copper.

Long rare African textile from Kuba, Zaire: with small shells as ornament: to put wherever You want, to use , to admire. B/1676.

Large Scale Abstract Kuba Cloth Weaving, originating from Congo, Africa, circa 1960s. It measures an impressive 200" length x 30.25" width. With it's large, versatile size, it could ...

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.

African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century Kuba cloth made of woven and dyed raffia palm fronds features a black, beige and brown zigzag lattice embroidery. (Similar items...

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...

This is great sample of the Ramses Wissa Wassef workshop . This tapestry is shows the weaver Lotfora Mohamed , under the direction of Sophie Habib Gorgi , according Label .

Very beautiful mid century Egyptian tapestry probably by Wissa Wassef school, with beautiful native design and beautiful colors, handwoven tapestry with wool on cotton foundation, fe...

Original antique North Africa travel poster for Meknes Ancient Residence Of The Sultans Of Morocco / Antique Residence Des Sultans Du Maroc featuring artwork by Matteo Brondy (1866-1...

“Africa Reinvented” by Keri Muller of Simple Intrigue, Cape Town, South Africa. A contemporary soft sculpture created from repurposed used paperback books retaining the binding of th...

Original vintage travel poster for Johannesburg the Metropolis of South Africa featuring a stunning Art Deco design depicting the stylised silhouette of a couple looking out at the v...

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 ...

Beautiful 20th century ( 1950s circa) Egyptian wall tapestry handmade in wool. It was hand knotted by the tribes of north africa in egypt. A na...

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950. This extraordinary beaded wall hanging is a stunning example of Yoruba craftsmanshi...

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...

20th Century bark cloth painting, Mbuti people, Ituri Forest, D. R. Congo A wonderful barkcloth from the Mbuti people in the Ituri forest of northeastern Democratic Republic of the ...

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

Monumental mid-century hammered copper wall panel depicting a dancing African warrior with spear and shield, in the style of Gabriel Kalumba Tshung-Manu. Richly patinated surface wit...

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...

Egyptian Revival Round Brass Tray with Silver and Copper Overlay Wall Hanging. Dimensions: 14 in. diameter. Circa 1970. Vintage Wall Hanging Egyptian decorative handcrafted metal cop...

The organic-shaped headboard, handwoven from 100% wool, brings natural elegance to the bedroom. Its gentle curves evoke the fluidity of nature, while the handwoven wool provides a pl...

Naive Ethiopian painting, The Greatest Scenes of Religion, Society and History. Oil on Canvas Measures: 100 x 190 cm s.b.r. with Ge'ez language ...

Carved wood tribal mask from the Dan or Krahn people of Liberia and northwestern Ivory Coast, featuring an exaggerated, broad forehead and multiple animal horns attached across the m...

Carved wood Emangungu mask produced by the Bembe people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the early to mid-20th century. The oval form is hand-carved from wood and p...

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

Original vintage travel poster - Visit the Arab States - featuring illustrations of iconic architecture and ancient and historical monuments including the Pillars of the Temple of Ju...

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

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...

Shoowa Prestige Cloth Kuba Shoowa peoples DR Congo, Kasai Region Raffia palm fiber, natural and chemical dyes, cut-pile and stem stitch embroidery 24.5 x 24.5 inches (62 x 62 cm) ...

Beautiful vintage tapestry from Egypt, wool.

When the British Egyptologist Howard Carter discovered Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922, it created a great interest in Egyptian pharaohs. This wall hanging...

This remarkable weaving, using yarns in shades of pale purple, burnt umber, ruddy brown and deep blue, is a masterpiece of post-war Egyptian artisanry. It depicts a crowd of birds in and around a stylized tree and was influenced by the work of the famed Ramses Wissa Wassef...

Bright, bold and brilliantly bonkers, this original Egyptian poster for Superman III gives the Man of Steel a full-throttle 80s makeover. Superman blasts through a chaotic cityscape ...

The land and people of Morocco (Portraits of the nations series) Hardcover – January 1, 1973 by William Spencer (Author) Introduces the land, histo...

A Hanging or Curtain for a Wedding Alcove or Reception Room Tetouan, Morocco 19th century Silk strip weave with double weave patterning 129 x 24 ins (61 x 328 cm) This luxurious, sh...

Large 20th Century abtsract oil on canvas painting By South African artist Lionel Abrams (1931-1997). Signed and dated 1972.

- Handspun and handwoven wool, walnut bark and henna dyes, natural ochre paint - 2026 - Framing by Laetitia Verchere - Edition of 10 Dimensions: 100 x 80 cm Each square of wool has...

Original vintage travel poster for The Algerian South / Le Sud Algerien featuring a stunning image set in the north Africa desert of a man on a camel with buildings on the horizon, a...

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...

Original vintage Africa travel poster - Visit Serengeti Tanganyika - featuring an illustration of a lioness walking towards the viewer on a green and black background, the bold title...

Early 20th century prestige cloth, Dida people, Ivory Coast Raffia, natural dyes An engaging example of resist-dyed prestige cloths, this raffia fragment is professionally mounted o...

Bond, reimagined through Egyptian cinema graphics. This c1980s festival poster uses Sean Connery, a glamorous blonde and bold Arabic titling to create a wonderfully offbeat 007 image...

Old African textile panel with shells,: You can mount on a panel for wall, or place on table, or mount as lampshade. Its colors are sunny. It's wonderful for a sea-house ! B/1677-1   

This is an antique Egyptian textile woven during the first quarter of the 20th century circa 1920s and measures 184 x 90cm in size. this textile depicts ...

20th century Prestige cloth, Shoowa people, Kuba Kingdom, D. R. Congo A syncopated pattern of opposing forces lends this prestige cloth a sense of movement both horizontally and v...

Original vintage travel advertising poster - Le Maroc par Air Atlas / Morocco by Air Atlas - featuring a colourful pictorial design depicting a propeller plane flying above an illust...

A magic healing talismanic scroll from Ethiopia circa 19th century known as Tälsäm or yä bərana kətab. Presented in a custom frame, the scroll is rare in its complete and intact form...

Early 20th century blue Moroccan Ceramic plate hand made in Fez. Handcrafted and glazed decorative ceramic bowl from Fez, Morocco. Featuring an elaborate hand-painted Moorish pattern...

The large and stylish headboard is crafted from wool, delicately stretched over a sturdy wooden frame. Its modern and streamlined aesthetic brings a contemporary touch to the bedroom...

Art Deco Egyptian revival appliqué wall panels, Cairo,1900s, crafted by artisans to appeal to international visitors in response to the ‘Egyptomania’ craze of the era. One panel fea...

A fine shoulder mounted taxidermy / trophy of an African Oryx or Gemsbok Antelope, in overall very good condition.

A decorative woven mat from the Chokwe people in Angola. can be used on floor or as a wall piece, the material is strong and in excellent condition. This piece dates to the mid 20th ...

Nice mid century Egyptian tapestry with a childish design of town and nice colors, entirely hand woven with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epi...

Celebrate the beauty in simplicity with this vintage hand-woven African tapestry, a captivating textile artwork that portrays life in a rural village. Depicting people and animals en...

Noblewoman's Skirt. Kuba People, DR Congo. Raffia palm fiber, appliqué, embroidery. Measures: 146 x 31 inches (371 x 79 cm).