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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
2000s African Eland Taxidermy Shoulder Mount
Located in New York, NY
Impressive early 2000s East African eland taxidermy shoulder mount. Upright, forward mount. Great coloring and taxidermy in excellent condition. Please...
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20th Century Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Fur

Kuba Woman's Ceremonial Skirt, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Noblewoman's Skirt. Kuba People, DR Congo. Raffia palm fiber, appliqué, embroidery. Measures: 146 x 31 inches (371 x 79 cm).
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Raffia

Contemporary Painting by Well Rimo, Ivory Coast
Located in NICE, FR
Very large painting by the Ivorian artist Well Rimo. From the streets to the auction room, Rimo has had an exceptional career. In March 2023, he sold two of his paintings at auction,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Acrylic

Large African Wooden Baule Kple Kple Tribal Mask, Ivory Coast, Mid 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This large African Baule Kple Kple tribal mask from the Ivory Coast, crafted in the mid-20th century, is a striking embodiment of traditional craftsmanship and cultural significance....
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

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Wood

"Woman and Her Cat" Mixed Media Artwork by Rupert Picott
By Rupert Picott
Located in Pasadena, CA
The work is a lively portrayal of an African nude woman in her bedroom. Under the bed, a discontent cat harbors grudges against its owner robbing its yellow cushion. The painting is ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Paper

Very large pictorial Korhogo cloth Ivory Coast
By Korhogo Tribe
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Large pictorial Korhogo cloth, produced by the Senufo people of the Ivory Coast, West Africa. named after the local village (Korhogo) where these types o...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Linen

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 Wall Decorations

Materials

Wood

"African Coastal Scene" Expressionist Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Pasadena, CA
Knife painting involves using a palette knife instead of a brush to apply the paint, as in the case of this oil painting. In the context of a seascape at sunset, this technique adds ...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas

Original Vintage Africa Travel Poster Southern Rhodesia Zimbabwe Ancient City
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Africa travel poster for Zimbabwe Southern Rhodesia featuring a stunning scenic view by William George Bevington (1881-1953) depicting rocks and the ruins of the anc...
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1930s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Paper

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 Wall Decorations

Materials

Raffia

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 Wall Decorations

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage 3.3 Feet Tall African Hand Carved Wood Wall Masks, Set of Three
Located in Bochum, NRW
Set of 3 vintage hand-carved wood African wall masks, richly decorated with intricate tribal motifs and totemic animals (scorpion, salamander, owl). Unusual hand painted in shades o...
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1990s Tribal Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Wood

Framed Kuba Cloth Panel
By Kuba
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kuba Textile, Geometric Design with elaborate and complex surface decoration. Nicely Framed in a black oak frame. Dates to the mid-70's. Would work in many rooms, nice statement!
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1970s Arts and Crafts Vintage Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Raffia

Early 20th Century Prestige Cloth, Dida People, Ivory Coast
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Raffia

Zebra Rug, South Africa, Wool Felt Backed with Leather Trim, In Stock, New Hide
Located in New York, NY
Decorative new zebra rug from South Africa. The hide is backed with a wool felt fabric and trimmed with leather all around. This zebra hide is sold but we have received a new zebra r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Campaign Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Zebra Hide

Vintage Fante People Asafo Flag in Yellow Cotton Appliqué Patterns, Ghana, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
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...
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1980s Folk Art Vintage Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

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Cotton

Fang-Style African Painted Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
Light masks like these represented the spirit of an ancestor and were used for social control by Ngil, the judiciary association. The facial markings, abstract features and strong, e...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Wood

Large and Rare African Painting by Yamba Moise, 1961
Located in Antwerp, BE
Settlement on the river with figures in boats between palm trees, oil on canvas. 117 x 77cm. Signed Yamba Moise 1961. Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Wood

2006 Landscape by Philip Erskine (South African 1933- )
Located in Dallas, TX
oil on canvas landscape by Philip Erskine (South African 1933- ) Philip Erskine is a South African Postwar & Contemporary painter who was born in 1933, South Africa, 2006 signed and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Selamawi Wall Vessel, Comb by Theurbanative
Located in Geneve, CH
Selamawi wall vessel (Blue) by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W 16 x D 7.5 x H 25 cm Material: Wall hung raw terracotta ceramic with a comb detail. Vessel comes with steel plate wall ha...
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2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Selamawi Wall Vessel, Dot by TheUrbanative
Located in Geneve, CH
Selamawi wall vessel (Dot) by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W17 x D14 x H26 cm Material: Raw terracotta wall hung vesse with glazed nodule details. Vessel comes with steel plate wall h...
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2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Handwoven Telephone Wire Accent, Olivine
Located in Jersey City, NJ
It is said that this stunning art form started with the African night shift security workers being bored on duty. They brought these weaving skills back to their villages and shared them with their wives, who have mastered them into today's sought-after pieces. The weavers behind these objects started by applying traditional skills in creating baskets for household usage. Time has passed, and remarkable innovative methods were applied, giving the lampshades a contemporary edge. Today, these beautiful telephone...
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2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Wire

Tribal Textile, Kuba Shoowa 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An outstanding example of an early 20th century Kuba Prestige cloth, with variations of the endless knot motif, called Imbol by the Kuba.
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Natural Fiber, Raffia

Handwoven Telephone Wire Accent, Moutarde
Located in Jersey City, NJ
With a vibrant mix of modern touches, our handwoven telephone wire accent is the ultimate piece for an elegant yet creative design. The curated collecti...
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2010s Aesthetic Movement Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Wire

Handwoven Telephone Wire Accent, White
Located in Jersey City, NJ
It is said that this stunning art form started with the African night shift security workers being bored on duty. They brought these weaving skills back to their villages and shared them with their wives, who have mastered them into today's sought-after pieces. The weavers behind these objects started by applying traditional skills in creating baskets for household usage. Time has passed, and remarkable innovative methods were applied, giving the lampshades a contemporary edge. Today, these beautiful telephone...
Category

2010s Organic Modern Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Wire

Vintage Men's Cloth in Blue and Yellow Stripes, Ivory Coast, 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Ivory coast, Vintage Men’s cloth. Measures: H 325 x W 190 cm.    
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Textile

Selamawi Wall Vessel, Fin by TheUrbanative
Located in Geneve, CH
Selamawi wall vessel, fin by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W16 x D7.5 x H28 cm Material: Wall hung ceramic with glazed fin details. Vessel comes with steel plate wall hanging bracket. ...
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2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Handwoven Telephone Wire Accent, Emerald
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This artwork is a labor of love from creatives in which meticulous work and dedication allow one to fully appreciate the timeless look of our emerald lampshade accent. The weavers behind these objects started by applying traditional skills in creating baskets for household usage. Time has passed, and remarkable innovative methods were applied, giving the lampshades a contemporary edge. Today, these beautiful telephone wire...
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2010s Organic Modern Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Wire

Wood wall skulpture Tribal Art
Located in Hammarö, SE
Tribal art wall decoration.
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Wood

Selamawi Wall Vessel, Raffia by TheUrbanative
Located in Geneve, CH
Selamawi wall vessel (Raffia) by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W18 x D7.5 x H26 cm Material: Raw terracotta wall hung vessel, with glazed belly detail and long raffia fringe. Vessel co...
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2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

Salum Mussa, African Tingatinga School Composition, Oil on Board, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Salum Mussa, Tanzania, 1970s Oil painting on board Work signed by the artist Work dimensions 61/61 Unframed work Salum Mussa Mzee Lumumba (1926-1999) was one of Edward Saidi Ting Ti...
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1970s Folk Art Vintage Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Paint

"I'm Over Here" Contemporary Oil on Canvas Painting by Bissy Riva
Located in Essex, MA
"I'm Over Here" by Bissy Riva. It is an oil on canvas original contemporary painting measuring 35 inches wide by 40 inches high by 1 1/4 inches deep. Predo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Paint

"Puzzled" by Bissy Riva Contemporary Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Essex, MA
"Puzzled" by Bissy Riva is an oil on canvas original contemporary painting measuring 30 inches wide by 40inches high by 1 1/4 inch deep. iIbegan my career...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Paint

Wall Art Print of African Women Dancing, Gallery Framed
Located in Clermont, FL
Vintage African Artwork, depicting women dancing by artist Buchi Upjohn. Print is gallery framed , double matted . Signed by the artist on the lower left
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Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Wood

Tomorrow Never Dies ca. 2000s Ghanaian Film Poster
Located in New York, NY
Original ca. 2000s Ghanaian poster for the 1997 film Tomorrow Never Dies directed by Roger Spottiswoode with Pierce Brosnan / Jonathan Pryce / Michelle Yeoh / Teri Hatcher. Fair-Good...
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1990s Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Paper

Saidi Nakoko, African Tingatinga School Painting, Oil on Canvas, 1970s, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Saidi Nakoko, Tingatinga, Tanzania, 1970s Oil on canvas Work signed by the artist Working dimensions 44/33 Framed work Tinga Tinga is an art style originating from East Africa. It w...
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1970s Folk Art Vintage Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas

Saidi Nakoko, African Tingatinga School Painting, Oil on Canvas, 1970s, Framed
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Saidi Nakoko, Tingatinga, Tanzania, 1970s Oil on canvas Work signed by the artist Working dimensions 44/33 Framed work Tinga Tinga is an art style originating from East Africa. It w...
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1970s Folk Art Vintage Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas

Large 1970s Unframed Oil on Canvas Painting - South African artist Cyril Fradan
By Cyril Fradan
Located in London, GB
An impressive large scale unframed mixed media oil & acrylic painting by South African artist Cyril Fradan (1928-1997). The subject is a figure of a man standing on a rocky coastline...
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1970s Other Vintage Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Acrylic

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 Wall Decorations

Materials

Driftwood, Bog Wood

Large Striking Graphic Mud Cloth African Textile in Contemporary Frame
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large impressive graphic geometric African Kuba cloth in handsome custom frame having neutral color palette of beige and brown.
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1960s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Textile

Tribal Textile, Kuba Shoowa 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An example of the continuation of the Kuba design tradition into the late 20th century. Technically superb, an amalgamation of traditional patterns interpreted by contemporary artist...
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Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Natural Fiber

Yoruba House Post - Ex-Christie's
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A European functionary, a cane in his right hand, carries a ledger in his left, he wears a visored CAP, collar and tie. He is moustached and has a cigar in his jacket pocket. Probab...
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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand Woven African Tapestry Depicting Village and Mountain Landscape
Located in Barrington, IL
This African Handwoven Tapestry is a beautiful tribal art created by the artisans in the Kingdom of Lesotho, Africa. The African Handwoven Tapestry depicts a village scene on the foothills and the mountains in the distance. The use of the handspun fine wool and natural vegetable dyes shows in the quality effort in creating this small tapestry. The design is very simple of mountains, foothills and valleys in Africa. An excellent example of the art of the African weavers. Dimensions: 16” x 17” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Botswana, Africa Material: Wool Condition: Excellent African Tapestry, Tapestries from Africa, African Folk Art, Art of Africa, African Weavings, Vintage Handwoven Tapestries, African Tapestries, African Folk Art, African Weaving Art, Large Wall Tapestry...
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1970s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

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Wool

Monumental African Tribal Burkina Faso Horned Bobo Ceremonial Mask
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century zoomorphic African ceremonial mask or puppet head sculpture attributed to the tribes people of Burkina Faso. This meticulously crafted wooden African mask or head ...
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Gemsbok Taxidermy Shoulder Mount, Namibia, Africa
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a great African Gemsbok taxidermy shoulder mount. It is posed with the head in a semi-upright position looking to the animal's right side. This a elegant example of a mount o...
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20th Century Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Antler, Animal Skin, Wood

African Modernist Signed Oil on Board Painting
Located in Forney, TX
A framed original African midcentury oil on board painting, Democratic Republic of Congo, signed bottom right Atamb(?), (19)60, depicting abstract dancing figures, in a fiolated pati...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Paint, Wood

1955 South Africa, Come on Out, the Weather's Wonderful Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
Gorgeous poster produced by the South Africa tourism board in 1955 to promote tourists & visitors to "Come on Out" to South Africa as "The Weather's Wonderful". With beautiful artwork by South African artist...
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1950s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

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Paper

Tribal Textile, Kuba Shoowa 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A late 19th or early 20th century Kuba Prestige cloth, mostly embroidered with cut pile borders.
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

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Natural Fiber

Vintage Hand Woven African Tapestry Depicting Life Scenes Around a Village
Located in Barrington, IL
Beauty in Simplicity! Vintage Hand Woven African Tapestry Depicting Life Scenes Around a Village. Beauty in Simplicity! A beautiful handwoven African tapestry depicting people ...
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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool

Antique Tetela Textile, DR Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Congolese Textile Tetela DR Congo 19th century Measures: 68 x 41 inches (172 x 104 cm) Provenance: Ambre-Congo gallery, Brussels $5,000. A very rare ...
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1880s Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

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Natural Fiber

"The Dancer Salute" Expressionist Gouache by Austino Obi Okafor
Located in Pasadena, CA
Stunning gouache painting of a dancer-like figure by the artist Austino Obi Okafor. "The dancer salute" gives the artwork a full expressive dimension with their long span stretching ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Hangman - A Bespoke Key Rack
Located in Durban, ZA
Hangman forms part of our "Shelby" collection. A series of functional pieces designed to help you neaten up life with style. A key rack manufactured from ...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Blue Wildebeest Antelope Carpet / Rug from Kenya, British Colonial Era
Located in New York, NY
A noble and elegant African blue wildebeest rug or carpet from the British Colonial era in Kenya. Blue Wildebeest are known beautiful and subtle color r...
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Mid-20th Century British Colonial Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

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Animal Skin, Felt

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 Wall Decorations

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Wood

Ewe Cloth
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, large blue and white Ewe Kente man's cloth. These cloth’s are particularly satisfying, the strict grid pattern with each panel containing a different woven design has en...
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1950s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Cotton

Selamawi Wall Vessel, Blue by TheUrbanative
Located in Geneve, CH
Selamawi wall vessel, blue by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W18 x D10 x H25 cm Material: Glazed terracotta wall hing vessel. Vessel comes with steel plate wall hanging bracket. Als...
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2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

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 Wall Decorations

Materials

Wood

Sable Antelope Taxidermy
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite specimen features a table mount taxidermy Sable Antelope, expertly crafted and beautifully preserved. The Sable Antelope is a stunning sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Wall Decorations

Materials

Fur

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