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Klaylife XL Valentine, Clay Beaded Chandelier/Hanging Light, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
silhouette with added detail of handmade clay drops, this new style is as dreamy as it gets. Frame can be
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Klaylife Barrel, Blush Pink Ombre Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant Light
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Statement clay beaded lighting, that can be suspended as a single, or in a cluster for maximum
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

2 x Klaylife Sphere, White Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant Light
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Statement clay beaded lighting, that can be suspended as a single, or in a cluster for maximum
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Klaylife Sphere, Grey Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant Light, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Statement clay beaded lighting, that can be suspended as a single, or in a cluster for maximum
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Klaylife Sphere, White Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant Light, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Statement clay beaded lighting, that can be suspended as a single, or in a cluster for maximum
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Klaylife Elongated Sash, XL, Gold Clay Beaded Chandelier/Hanging Light
Located in Brighton, Victoria
sash clay beaded chandelier is especially designed for tall, double volume spaces. Whether you have
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Klaylife x Uniqwa Ombre Handmade Clay Beaded Floor Lamp, Large, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
perfect as a set for maximum impact or individually. Each clay bead that makes up the Moringa Floor
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2010s South African Floor Lamps

Materials

Clay

Klaylife Ornate, Seaspray, Medium, Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
masterpiece, but with the added modern cool of clay beads. ‘S Hooks’ can be provided upon request to
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

klaylife Elongated, Large, grey handmade clay beaded chandelier, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Long, lean and ever so lovely. The elongated klaylife clay beaded chandelier is especially
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Klaylife Elongated, XL, White Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Long, lean and ever so lovely. The elongated klaylife clay beaded chandelier is especially
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

klaylife Twist, Large, White handmade clay beaded chandelier, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
For the lovers of traditional chandeliers who want a unique, clay beaded ‘twist’. The klaylife
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Klaylife Sash, Gold Frame Clay Beaded Chandelier/Hanging Light, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
top band and belly band that accentuates the line and length of the clay beaded chandelier. The sash
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Klaylife Sash, Rose Gold Clay Beaded Chandelier/Hanging Light, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
top band and belly band that accentuates the line and length of the clay beaded chandelier. The sash
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Klaylife, Swish, Large, Stone + White, Gold frame, Handmade Clay Bead Chandelier
Located in Brighton, Victoria
frame and stone / white bead colour - perfect for coastal homes. The Swish is our new clay beaded
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Klaylife Elongated Sash, Gold Clay Beaded Chandelier/Hanging Light, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
sash clay beaded chandelier is especially designed for tall, double volume spaces. Whether you have
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Klaylife Romantic Swag, XL, White Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
with chain. Each clay bead is hand rolled, kiln fired, then dip dyed before being individually
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Klaylife Romantic Swag, Large, Ombre Handmade Clay Bead Chandelier, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
with chain. Each clay bead is hand rolled, kiln fired, then dip dyed before being individually
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Klaylife Twist, Extra Large, Black Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
For the lovers of traditional chandeliers who want a unique, clay beaded ‘twist’. The klaylife
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Vessel 07 in Smooth Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vessel, as well as forms in
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2010s South African Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Ceramic

Vessel 05 in Smooth Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vessel, as well as forms in
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2010s South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Vessel 01 in Natural Smooth Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vessel, as well as forms in
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2010s South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Antique North African Red Slip Ware Vase
Located in Katonah, NY
Antique handmade African red slip ware vase. Circa 300-600 CE (AD), this beautiful handmade piece
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Classical Roman Vases

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Clay

Ethnic Design-Authentic Female Fertility figure “Yanda", Zande People, DRC.
Located in Leuven , BE
publications. He was one of the early collectors of African clay objects, some of which are now housed at the
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Antique 19th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

"Nude African Frieze, " Exceptional Art Deco Sculptural Vase by Ebeling, Sweden
By Allan Ebeling
Located in Philadelphia, PA
depicts a frieze-like procession of six, nude African women carrying everything from a baby to a fish
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Clay

"African with Lute, " Sculpture of Female Nude by Archipenko s ARKO School
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted in the late 1920s by Margaret Berger, a student of Alexander Archipenko, this is one of the finest sculptures to come out of his ARKO Modern American Ceramics school in Wood...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Clay

2 x Small Blush Pink Ombre Barrel + 1 x Medium Blush Pink Ombre Barrel
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Statement clay beaded lighting, that can be suspended as a single, or in a cluster for maximum
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Brown Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt brown ceramic wall light - slip applied with natural pigments - made of clay collected
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2010s African Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt terracotta ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings
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2010s African Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt terracotta ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings
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2010s African Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade White Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt terracotta ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings
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2010s African Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt terracotta ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings
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2010s African Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt terracotta ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings
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2010s African Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Brown Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt terracotta ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings
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2010s African Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade White Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt terracotta ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings
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2010s African Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Set of 3 Xochicalco Bowl by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Xochicalco Bowl by Onora Dimensions: Ø 23 cm Materials: White stoneware We are a Mexican brand dedicated to the creation of high end, hand crafted textiles and home acc...
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2010s South African Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Clay

Stellar 70 s Inspired, Small Modern Handmade Ceramic, Brass Raffia Table Lamp
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Stellar bespoke table lamp is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This
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2010s South African Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Torino Ceramic Sculpture Portatrice Africana by C.I.A. Manna
By C.I.A. Manna
Located in North Miami, FL
depicts a semi-nude african woman carrying a large clay vessel atop her head. Her torso is bare apart from
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Klaylife Handmade Clay Beaded Macramé Chandelier, Medium, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
This one of a kind, utterly unique and magnificent macramé clay bead chandelier is collaboration
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Klaylife Sash, Large, Grey Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier/Hanging Light,
Located in Brighton, Victoria
length of the clay beaded chandelier. The Sash is one of our most popular chandeliers and is a favourite
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Klaylife Sash, Large Grey Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier/Light, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
length of the clay beaded chandelier. The Sash is one of our most popular chandeliers and is a favourite
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Klaylife Lim, Large Ombre Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier/Light, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
The klaylife 'L.I.M' is our most minimal handmade clay beaded chandelier, for those who prefer
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

19th Century Bulbous African Clay Storage Pot / Jar
Located in Pickering, North Yorkshire
A lovely squat and bulbous African earthenware / clay storage jar.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Urns

Materials

Clay

African Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1980s African clay bowl with lizard handles. Measures 14" diameter with handles. 11" without
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Vintage 1980s African Decorative Bowls

Materials

Clay

Dream of Africa Series 2002-2006
By Shin Sang Ho
Located in Chicago, IL
after the artist's extensive travels in Africa. Clay becomes ceramic when it is highly fired.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Glaze

Clay Beaded "Sash" Chandelier
Located in Reigate, Surrey
South African point of view. Talented local women in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands hand-roll each bead from
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Clay Beaded Elongated Chandelier
Located in Reigate, Surrey
Long and lean elongated Empire chandelier in grey handmade using sun dried and kiln fired clay
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Clay Beaded "Frill" Chandelier
Located in Reigate, Surrey
The Frill design is an empire style chandelier constructed of a belly band and neck band similar to the Sash design, the difference being that it has added side swags overlapping. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Clay Beaded "Lim" white Chandelier
Located in Reigate, Surrey
back style with handrolled sun dried clay beads being kiln fired , dip dyed and then hand strung onto a
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Clay Beaded "Drop" Ivory Chandelier
Located in Reigate, Surrey
swags, a belly band and top band and scrolled iron loop details. With each clay bead hand rolled
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Clay Beaded Twist Ivory Chandelier
Located in Reigate, Surrey
Beautiful generously wide empire chandelier with belly and neck bands and side swags with wrought iron scrolls. A great focal point and serious impact, shown in ivory. * Other ...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Clay Beaded "French" White Chandelier
Located in Reigate, Surrey
Opting for a french design, this chandelier has pretty proportions, featuring beaded swags and wrought iron scrolls and removable glass drops. Our French Chandelier has a neck swa...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Clay Beaded "Frill" Charcoal and Stone Chandelier
Located in Reigate, Surrey
The Frill design is an empire style chandelier constructed of a neck band and a belly band similar to the Sash design, the difference being that it has overlapping side swags. The be...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Ombre Black Clay Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medium frill clay ombre chandelier made with hand-rolled ceramic beads from a recycled paper clay
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21st Century and Contemporary African Chandeliers and Pendants

West African Boli Fetish
Located in San Francisco, CA
Revered by the Bamana peoples of West Africa, these zoomorphic quadraped forms are believed to have
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20th Century Malian Tribal Art

Materials

Clay

Medium Ornate Blue and White Clay Bead Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
paper clay. The beads are kiln fired and then hand strung onto a wrought iron framework, creating a
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21st Century and Contemporary African Chandeliers and Pendants

Tribal Jar of Burkina Faso, Africa, 20th Century
Located in Longueil, FR
Earth jar from Burkina Faso. Jar used for the manufacture of the beer of Mil, known as Kogno. Usual traditional object. Object handmade in a traditional way as is. Measures: Height:...
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20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Clay

Tribal Jar in Land of Burkina Faso, Africa, 20th Century
Located in Longueil, FR
Jar jar made of earth from Burkina Faso, used for the production of Mil beer, known as Kogno. Usual traditional object made by hand, 2 or 3 pins are missing, small repair near the li...
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20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Tribal Art

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Clay

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African Clay For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African clay you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, clay and terracotta, every African clay was constructed with great care. Find 39 options for an antique or vintage African clay now, or shop our selection of 104 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an African clay — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each African clay bearing Modern, Arts and Crafts or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Jan Ernst de Wet, Andile Dyalvane and Madoda Fani each produced at least one beautiful African clay that is worth considering.

How Much is an African Clay?

An African clay can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $59,000.
Questions About African Clay
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African clay pots are made by coiling the material around a flattened base and then hand-molding it into the desired shape. Then, the piece is sun dried and fired at a low temperature. On 1stDibs, find authentic African clay pots from some of the top sellers around the world.