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Forest Candelabra no.1 by Jan Ernst
By Jan Ernst de Wet
Located in Geneve, CH
, Black clay, Terracotta
Glazed to client specification.
Jan Ernst’s work takes on an experimental
Category
2010s South African Modern Candelabras
Materials
Clay, Stoneware, Terracotta
Forest Candelabra No.3 by Jan Ernst
By Jan Ernst de Wet
Located in Geneve, CH
, Black clay, Terracotta
Glazed to client specification.
Jan Ernst’s work takes on an experimental
Category
2010s South African Modern Candelabras
Materials
Clay, Stoneware, Terracotta
Unique Candelabra Handmade by Jan Ernst
By Jan Ernst de Wet
Located in Geneve, CH
, stoneware, black clay
Glazed to client specification.
Other Dimensions Available
3 arms, 2 legs.
The
Category
2010s South African Modern Candelabras
Materials
Clay, Stoneware, Terracotta
Igbo Tribe Style Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Ethnic African sculpture, fired clay of a female African woman with a multitude of head, ankle and
Category
Late 20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Clay
south african clay pot with Lid
Located in St. Helena, CA
only a few artists know the technique in making these Nunuma Clay Pots or Burkina Faso. these rare
Category
Vintage 1940s South African Pottery
Materials
Clay
Jene Clay Beads from Mali Western Africa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extraordinary decorative Western African Artifact. From the Jene Tribe in Mali Western Africa.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Ceramics
Materials
Clay, Rope
Collection of 11 clay african miniature masks
Located in Summerland, CA
A collection of miniature masks of various west african ethnic groups
Category
Vintage 1970s Ivorian Masks
Materials
Terracotta, Pigment
Cameroon Clay Figure of Tribal "Woman Power"
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Much of the northern part of Cameroon produces little sculpture; however, the Bamileke tribe residing in the savannas, grasslands of the west, produce sculpture and masks that are of...
Category
20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Feathers
Boli Bamana Figure , West Africa Ca. 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an early bamana figure from west africa.
Category
Early 20th Century Central African Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Andile Dyalvane, Umlisela Nomthinjana (Youth Collectively), Clay Sculpture
By Andile Dyalvane
Located in Capetown, ZA
Widely considered one of South Africa’s foremost ceramic artists, Andile Dyalvane is guided by a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Triangle Etchings
Located in Amarillo, TX
White clay zulu pot with intricate triangle carvings.
Category
Early 20th Century South African Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Clay
Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Arch Etchings
Located in Amarillo, TX
White clay zulu pot with intricate arch carvings.
Category
Early 20th Century South African Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Clay
Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Diamond Shaped Etchings
Located in Amarillo, TX
White clay zulu pot with intricate diamond carvings.
Category
Early 20th Century South African Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Clay
Lobi Pot, West Africa, circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A clay pot from the Burkina Faso region of West Africa.
Category
Vintage 1940s Burkinabe Pottery
Materials
Clay
Andile Dyalvane, "Isichopho A Seat", Terracotta Clay Sculptural Seat
By Andile Dyalvane
Located in Capetown, ZA
Andile Dyalvane is one of South Africa’s foremost ceramic artists. Guided by a deep spiritual
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
African Ibibio Beaded Head Masks, Pair
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
This fabulous pair of African Ibibio beaded head masks of the Ekpo tribe originate from South East
Category
Late 20th Century Nigerian Masks
Materials
Crystal
Andile Dyalvane, "iMpukwe
dladla Grain Silo Rat", Terracotta Clay Sculpture
By Andile Dyalvane
Located in Capetown, ZA
Andile Dyalvane is one of South Africa’s foremost ceramic artists. Guided by a deep spiritual
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Andile Dyalvane, "Inkunz
emnyama
Strength of a Bull
", Terracotta Clay Sculpture
By Andile Dyalvane
Located in Capetown, ZA
Andile Dyalvane is one of South Africa’s foremost ceramic artists. Guided by a deep spiritual
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Still Standing Black Ceramic Candlesticks by Rachel Peters, In Stock
By Rachel Peters Ceramics
Located in Wirral, GB
, and quiet energy.
Peters’ background in social work and her reconnection with clay in South Africa
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Peter Hayes "Head" ceramic sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
I have always been interested in - why and how 'things' are made of clay. One of the major
Category
British Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Clay Beaded Elongated Ombre Chandelier
Located in Reigate, Surrey
Long and lean elongated chandelier in Ombre dipped color handmade using sun dried and kiln fired hand rolled meads that are then strung onto a wrought iron frame.
A very striking ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Clay Beaded "Frill" Chandelier in Seaspray and White
Located in Reigate, Surrey
The Frill design is an empire style chandelier with neck and belly band features similar to the Sash design, but with added overlapping side swags.
The neck and belly bands, toget...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Andile Dyalvane, Nyulu (Purify), Glazed and Hand Painted Clay Sculpture
By Andile Dyalvane
Located in Capetown, ZA
Widely considered one of South Africa’s foremost ceramic artists, Andile Dyalvane is guided by a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
20th Century Blue Faiance Canopic Jar Egyptian Style
Located in Raalte, NL
Beautiful blue faiance canopic jar from the 20th century depicting a falcon head the child of Horus Qebehsenuef for lower intestines in the style of the 19th century and later, botto...
Category
20th Century African Egyptian Urns
Materials
Clay
Madoda Fani, Itafile
Table
, Hand Carved and Glazed Table
By Madoda Fani
Located in Capetown, ZA
Madoda Fani’s trio of side tables in black clay continues his foray into ceramic furniture. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Side Tables
Materials
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
- 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.