African Tortoise
Ceramic Tortoise Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Africa, 2024
Embracing the rich cultural tapestry of South Africa, the "Tortoise Jewelry Box" is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Ottoman - NYALA - THANDA TORTOISE LINEN SILVER
Located in New York, NY
feed the appetite of the world for African sourced products.
Category
2010s South African Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Linen
Console Table - Nyala Thanda Tortoise Linen Silver
Located in New York, NY
/ Bevelled Glass / Antique Brass Nail Heads
Manufacturer: Ardmore
Made In: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category
2010s South African Console Tables
Materials
Linen, Glass, Wood
Pouf - Thanda Tortoise Velvet Pouf on Black Base - Plum
Located in New York, NY
Available in two unique colors, the Thanda Tortoise Velvet Pouf showcases an interpretation of
Category
2010s South African Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Pouf - Thanda Tortoise Velvet Pouf on Black Base - Silver
Located in New York, NY
Available in two unique colors, the Thanda Tortoise Velvet Pouf showcases an interpretation of
Category
2010s South African Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
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BEUTEFUL TORTOISE SHELL
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BEUTEFUL TORTOISE SHELL. IN PERFECT CONDITION
Category
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Materials
Tortoise Shell
Huge Tortoise Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Huge tortoise shell
Category
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Huge Tortoise Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Huge tortoise shell on a plexiglass stand
Category
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By Jane Kim
Located in Burlingame, CA
rendered scientific illustration of an African Leopard Tortoise. The painting is 8 x 11 inches and the
Category
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Materials
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Located in El Monte, CA
A unique pair of Levantine octagonal side tables featuring a meticulous attention to detail to intricately carved and inlaid mother of pearl, bone, and tortoiseshell design.
While ...
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African Shield from Sudan
Located in New York, NY
partial wooden shaft fixed to the back of an aged tortoise shell. The tortoise shell has a beautiful
Category
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Materials
Metal
African Tortoise Shell
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
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Tortoise Shell
Located in New York, NY
Tortoise Shell
Category
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Materials
Tortoise Shell
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Category
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Materials
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Located in Palm Springs, CA
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Category
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Lovely Small Tortoise Shell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Gorgeous tortoise shell in excellent condition.
Category
African More Furniture and Collectibles
Large Turtle Shell Manouria Impressa (DESERT AFRICA)
Located in Antwerp, BE
tortoise, or sulcata, which lives at the Edge of the Sahara in northern Africa, is the third-largest
Category
Early 20th Century African Nautical Objects
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
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$6,076 / set
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Roma, Lazio
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Materials
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H 23 in W 17.75 in D 0.5 in
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Located in Miami, FL
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Vivid and intense smoked or bronze glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions throughout
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H 15 in W 8.3 in D 6.3 in
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African Tortoise For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the African tortoise you’re looking for. Frequently made of bone, tortoise shell and metal, every African tortoise was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African tortoise, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. You’ll likely find more than one African tortoise that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jane Kim produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is an African Tortoise?
An African tortoise can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $425 and the highest can go for as much as $6,000.
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