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“Blackfoot” Raku Bowls by Amelia Jacobs, Wheel Thrown Bowls and Raku Fired
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A ceramicist for over 30 years, Amelia Jacobs has her own studio in Cape Town, South Africa in the
Category
2010s South African Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Vintage North African Clay Darbuka
Located in LYON, FR
Handmade North African Clay Drum. A delight to see, touch and play. Made in the traditional method
Category
Vintage 1960s Moroccan Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Hide, Clay
Monumental African Clay Storage Jar Having Incised Decoration
Located in Winnetka, IL
Vintage monumental African clay storage jar having incised decoration.
Category
20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Clay Bust of African Girl
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An expressive and striking hand sculpted bust of an African girl by an unknown artist Hollow
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Wood
Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Rabu" in Natural Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Netherlands.
Exhibitions
Casavells 2023.
Concept
Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately
Category
2010s Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay
African Shona Pot
Located in Wainscott, NY
This is a pot made in Southern Africa by the Shona peoples. The pots are typically used to carry
Category
20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Clay
Brown Clay African Vase “Tuja” "Core Vessels" by Willem Van Hoof, Earthenware
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, 2022
Earthenware, glazed
Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately noticed their diversity of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
African Beaded Heads
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a set of five African beaded heads from Cameroon . Made of Clay and beads and put on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cameroonian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Beads, Clay
$2,500
Vessels 02, 05
06 in Textured 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
Category
2010s South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Mid-20th Century Zulu Ceramic Beer Pot, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by ZENA KRUZICK
Mid-20th Century Zulu Ceramic Beer Pot, South Africa
This large beer
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Vases
Materials
Clay
Elegant early 20th century African Black tripod footed bowl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An early African black clay hand made tripod footed bowl. This was out of a lot that we purchased
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Terracotta
African Cameroon Highlands Jar now a Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
An African Cameroon Highlands cooking oil clay jar with applied clay design now electrified.
Category
20th Century Cameroonian Table Lamps
Materials
Clay
Large-Scale Vintage African Beaded Head Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Intricately carved and beaded African head sculpture.
Glass beads over clay base.
Very striking
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Beads
Set of Five Petite African Redware Vessels
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these petite hand-formed vessels bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malian Tribal Jars
Materials
Clay
$3,780 / set
20th Century Brown African Vessel with Engraved Design
Located in Wainscott, NY
20th century brown African vessel with engraved designs
Dimensions: 7.75 inches height x
Category
Antique 19th Century Malawian Vases
Materials
Clay
Mid-20th Century Engraved African Vessel from Mali
Located in Wainscott, NY
Mid-20th century engraved African vessel from Mali
Dimensions: 7.5 in. H x 6.25 in
Category
Mid-20th Century Vases
Materials
Clay
Engraved terracotta vase (Niger, Africa)
Located in PARIS, FR
Possibly 15th-17th centuries, excavated from Niger (Africa), beautiful red clay slip with incised
Category
Antique 17th Century Nigerien Tribal Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
African tribal masks, a matched decorative pair from circa 1930 - 1940
Located in Central England, GB
depth 16cm
Thank you for looking at this fantastic matched pair of clay African tribal masks.
Please
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Primitive Masks
Materials
Clay
Goldscheider Polychrome Life-Size Figural Modelled as a North African Boy
Located in London, GB
Wearing a fez and standing by a small stool, raised on a circular base, stamped with maker's mark.
Friedrich Goldscheider and his successors were by far the most important publish...
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Two Pieces of a Pair of Early 20th Century Etched African Vessels from Mali
Located in Wainscott, NY
Two pieces of a pair of early 20th century etched African Vessels from Mali
The patina is gorgeous
Category
20th Century Malian Jars
Materials
Clay
Argile Balls Large Vase
Located in Paris, FR
Vase Argile Balls Large hand-made
with argile balls assembled on a metal
structure. Exceptional piece. Weight: 100kg.
Also available in Medium Size.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Vases
Materials
Clay
$10,114
Argile Balls Medium Vase
Located in Paris, FR
Vase Argile balls medium handmade
with Argile balls assembled on a metal
structure. Exceptional piece. Weight: 70kg.
Also available in large size.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Vases
Materials
Clay
$8,924
Mademoiselle
By Mariko
Located in Miami, FL
The artist Mariko grew up in Africa, where she discovered clay and sandstone at an early age
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
$11,422
Peace Studies Tondo No. 6
By Paula Murray
Located in Bloomfield, ON
industrial slip casting techniques to the open bonfires of Africa, she takes clay into uncharted territory
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Resin
Extra Large Custom Wallhanging African Clay Beads Combined with Wool and Yarn
Located in Brighton, Victoria
beaded magic with macrame.
Drawing on African heritage and craftsmanship, each clay bead is hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Decorative Art
Materials
Clay, Wool
LB offers Vintage Marcasite Sterling Leopard Rock Crystal African clay Necklace
By Lorraines
Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
glamour.Ceramic African striped beads add that touch of wildness.
A large SterlingSilver and crystal lobster claw
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver
Beige Vessel Model “Utar” African Clay Vessels by Willem Van Hooff Contemporary
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, 2021
Earthenware, glazed
Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately noticed their diversity of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century African Red Clay Water Pot from Mali
Located in Wainscott, NY
19th century African red clay water pot. This piece is from Mali. This generous size pot features
Category
Antique 19th Century Malian Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Tribal Dogon Clay Horse Sculpture Burkina Faso Mali Africa Protection Figure
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal Dogon clay horse sculpture Burkina Faso Mali Africa protection figure
offered by Callie
Category
Late 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century African Red Clay Water Vessel from Bambara Jidaga with Lizards
Located in Stockholm, SE
19th century African red clay water vessel from Bambara Jidaga with lizards. A unique Wessel formed
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Malian Tribal Vases
Materials
Terracotta
klaylife ombre handmade clay beaded floor lamp, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
colour to any room.
Each clay bead is hand rolled, kiln fired, then dip dyed before being individually
Category
2010s South African Floor Lamps
Materials
Clay
Klaylife x Uniqwa Ombre Handmade Clay Beaded Floor Lamp Trio
Located in Brighton, Victoria
When it comes to a shared passion for Africa, handmade and unique design, Uniqwa Collections and
Category
2010s South African Floor Lamps
Materials
Clay
Klaylife, Swish, Medium, White, Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier
Located in Brighton, Victoria
A three-tiered, modern chandelier with an optional swishy tail.
The Swish is our new clay beaded
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Klaylife, Frill, Grey, Small, Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier
Located in Brighton, Victoria
The klaylife chandelier that just oozes charm.
There’s something about the Frill pendant that clay
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Klaylife, Dome, Grey, Medium Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant
Located in Brighton, Victoria
either our signature colors, or create your own!)
- Handmade in Africa by a beautiful community in
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Klaylife, Dome, Denim, Small Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant
Located in Brighton, Victoria
either our signature colors, or create your own!)
- Handmade in Africa by a beautiful community in
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Klaylife, Dome, Ombre, Large Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant
Located in Brighton, Victoria
either our signature colors, or create your own!)
- Handmade in Africa by a beautiful Community in
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Klaylife, Lim Ink Ombre, Large, Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier
Located in Brighton, Victoria
The klaylife 'L.I.M' is our most minimal handmade clay beaded chandelier, for those who prefer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Klaylife, Lim Blush Pink Ombre, Medium, Handmade Clay Beaded Chandelier
Located in Brighton, Victoria
The klaylife 'L.I.M' is our most minimal handmade clay beaded chandelier, for those who prefer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Klaylife Sphere, XL Stone 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
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Klaylife Sash, Large Grey Clay Beaded Chandelier/Hanging 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
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Klaylife Sash, Small Grey Clay Beaded Chandelier/Hanging 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
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
klaylife Sash, white handmade clay XL chandelier/hanging 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
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Klaylife Petal Pendant, Large Clay Beaded Chandelier/Hanging Light, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
whole new level.
Each clay petal is handmade in South Africa - no two petals are the same making this
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Klaylife Handmade Clay Beaded Macrame Chandelier or Hanging Light, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
This one of a kind, utterly unique and magnificent macrame clay bead chandelier is a collaboration
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
klaylife LIM, ombre handmade clay beaded chandelier/hanging light, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
The klaylife 'L.I.M' is our most minimal handmade clay beaded chandelier, for those who prefer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Original African Figure Statue Beaded Head, African Art, 2000s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful African tribe beaded bust. This is a stunning piece made of clay and adorned with beads
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cameroonian Folk Art Busts
Materials
Clay, Beads
Klaylife Elongated L.I.M, 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
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Vessel 04 in Textured 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
Category
2010s South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
African Beaded Head from Cameroon
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a handmade African beaded head over clay from Cameroon
Mounted on a Lucite base.
Category
Late 20th Century Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Beads
Lobi Terracotta Vessel, African Pottery
By Lobi People
Located in Sharon, CT
A very large and heavy globular bowl, rounded bottom and with its lid.
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Ceramics
Materials
Clay
African Hand Carved Stone Chess Set 1980
Located in Weesp, NL
ambassador to South Africa, the late mister Vincenzo Schioppa. The set is in great condition as can be seen
Category
Vintage 1980s Kenyan Post-Modern Games
Materials
Stone
Large-Scale Vintage African Beaded Head Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Intricately carved and beaded sculpture.
Glass beads over clay base.
Very striking and unusual.
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Sculptures
Materials
Beads, Clay
Mid-20th Century Tribal Ceramic Beer Pot, Zulu People, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century tribal ceramic beer pot, Zulu People, South Africa.
Made of burnished clay with
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century African, Burkina Faso Lobi Vessel with Lid
By Lobi People
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th Century African, Burkina Faso Lobi Vessel with Lid.
The Lobi are an African Tribe of
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Jars
Materials
Clay
Pair of Mauritanian Oversized Aladdin Pottery, West Africa, 21st Century
Located in Munich, DE
decorative.
Hand-crafted from clay and signed by the artist they have traveled a long way and are in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mauritanian Bohemian Vases
Materials
Clay
Ceramic Sculpture
By Astrid Dahl
Located in ROSE BAY, AU
Hand MadeCeramic Sculpture
Using clay Astrid creates the base from which to coil. From there
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Clay
$3,500
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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
- How are African clay pots made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African 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.