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Antique African Bowl

Antique African Stool, Side Table or Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved African teak stool, side table or bowl with lovely patina and added tin
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique African Bowl

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Antique African Tray Side Table or Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this African small tray side table hand carved from a single block of wood
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Early 1900s Tribal Antique African Bowl

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Wood

Antique African Tray Side Table or Bowl
Antique African Tray Side Table or Bowl
$550
H 8.5 in W 11.5 in D 11 in
African Black Stone Palette Dish Bowl Ashtray Relief Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Native carved blackened stone artifact, weighs 2 lbs 12 oz. Age is unknown, estate purchase.
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15th Century and Earlier Puerto Rican Pre-Columbian Antique African Bowl

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Cast Stone

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Bowl

Materials

Wool

African Carved Wooden Wall Figurative Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
African (19/20th Century) concave bowl shaped wall plaque with family figures.
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19th Century African Tribal Antique African Bowl

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Wood

Old Decorative African Wabi Sabi Wooden Hand Carved Mortar Bowl, Early 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Old and decorative hand carved wooden bowl / mortar produced in Africa early 1900s. In good
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1920s Ethiopian Folk Art Antique African Bowl

Materials

Wood

An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem
Located in London, GB
An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem  Wood, metal Old inscription and dated: ‘1892
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19th Century South African Antique African Bowl

Materials

Metal

An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem
Located in London, GB
An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem Wood, metal Old inscription and dated: ‘1892
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19th Century South African Antique African Bowl

Materials

Wood

A Very Large Primitive Hand-Carved Antique Wooden Bowl Mortar and Pestle
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
the bowl, including handles which are carved into the sides. Boasts a beautiful aged lustre, the wood
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19th Century African Primitive Antique African Bowl

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Wood

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Antique Zambian Food Bowl with Lid Africa, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
An antique African oval Zambian food bowl hand-carved and decorated from native timber with a
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1890s Zambian Tribal Antique African Bowl

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Maternity Offering Bowl Figure with Chicken, Africa, Nigeria
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Yoruba maternity offering bowl with a chicken as the lid, Nigeria, Africa, early 20th century. A
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Bowl

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Wood

Tuareg Nomadic People, Bowl Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
bowl for the nomadic Tuareg people of North Africa. intricately carved with traditional designs, and in
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19th Century North African Folk Art Antique African Bowl

Materials

Wood

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
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Early 20th Century African Antique African Bowl

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Terracotta

African Pottery Bowl with Geometric Pattern Early 20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Early 20th century African pottery bowl In good vintage condition for its age.   
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Early 20th Century African Primitive Antique African Bowl

Materials

Pottery

Antique African Stool, Side Table or Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved African stool, side table or bowl with lovely patina. The entire piece is
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Early 1900s Tribal Antique African Bowl

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Mahogany Wood Sculptural Side Table or Bowl
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved from a single piece of mahogany wood, an African mahogany side table or bowl. Great for
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique African Bowl

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Mahogany

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Mahogany Wood Sculptural Side Table or Bowl
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive antique African mahogany side table or bowl, hand carved from a single piece of mahogany
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique African Bowl

Materials

Metal

Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa Timeless
Located in Point Richmond, CA
offering bowl in the form of a chicken with a removable top. Great Yoruba mother's face with scarifications
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Bowl

Materials

Wood

Baga Wood Offering Bowl, Tribal Altar Piece with Head and Snake, Africa, Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Scott McCue Baga wood offering bowl. Tribal altar piece with head and snake, Africa
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Early 20th Century Guinean Tribal Antique African Bowl

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Serving Bowl
Located in South Salem, NY
A beautiful handpainted Fes ceramic platter or bowl with brown, blue, and turquoise colors. This
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Late 19th Century African Antique African Bowl

Materials

Ceramic

Moroccan Serving Bowl
Moroccan Serving Bowl
H 3.5 in Dm 13.75 in
Early 20th Century Tuareg Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Tuareg bowl carved on a single piece of wood incised with a geometric pattern
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique African Bowl

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Tuareg Bowl
Early 20th Century Tuareg Bowl
H 5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Early 20th Century Tuareg Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Tuareg bowl carved of a single piece of wood with an incised line pattern
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique African Bowl

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Wood

Early 20th Century Tuareg Bowl
Early 20th Century Tuareg Bowl
H 6 in W 12 in D 12 in
19th Century Green Painted Trencher Bowl
Located in Long Island City, NY
19th century green painted trencher bowl that has been hand carved and painted. This bowl is an
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19th Century African Tribal Antique African Bowl

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Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Tribal Antique African Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this stunning early 20th century Tuareg bowl hand carved from a single piece of
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique African Bowl

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Wood

Antique Tribal Jardiniere, African Ironwood, Decorative Bowl, Planter, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tribal jardiniere. An African, ironwood and cast iron bound decorative bowl
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Late 19th Century North African Tribal Antique African Bowl

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century African Hollowed Out Bowl
Located in San Francisco, CA
African hollowed out wooden bowl used for daily life. Bowl features a metal plate. Metal plate
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Late 19th Century Antique African Bowl

Materials

Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Teak Wood African Stool, Side Table or Bowl
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved African teak wood stool, side table or bowl with lovely patina and carvings
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique African Bowl

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Large Antique African Hand Carved Wooden Milk Bowl
Located in Wainscott, NY
Beautifully hand carved Wood Bowl with inticate detail.
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Early 20th Century Malian Antique African Bowl

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Well Carved Wooden Pedestal Bowl or Mortar
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An interesting and well carved antique African, probably Nigerian, tribal wooden pedestal bowl or
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Bowl

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish or North African Faience Deep Bowl
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A stunning Spanish or North African faience deep bowl. 18th century. Well cared for with various
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18th Century Antique African Bowl

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Ceramic

Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa weathered
Located in Point Richmond, CA
offering bowl in the form of a chicken with a removable top. Great Yoruba mother's face with scarifications
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Bowl

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Solid Bronze Bowl with Ring Handles-Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ashanti vintage solid bronze bowl with ring handles. The bowl has great definition in the form of a
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Early 1900s Ghanaian Tribal Antique African Bowl

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Bronze

1950s Petrified Wood Bowl / Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice petrified wood bowl / ashtray, circa 1950s. The piece is approximately 8" D x 2.25" H.
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15th Century and Earlier African Mid-Century Modern Antique African Bowl

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Petrified Wood

Vintage Petrified Wood Bowl / Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage petrified wood bowl / ashtray, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition
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15th Century and Earlier African Mid-Century Modern Antique African Bowl

Materials

Petrified Wood

Vintage Petrified Wood Bowl / Ashtray
Vintage Petrified Wood Bowl / Ashtray
H 2 in W 9.75 in D 8.25 in
Circa 1900 Turned Fruitwood Pedestal Bowl
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1900 primitive hand turned pedestal bowl from Africa. It appears to be turned from fruitwood
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Early 1900s African Antique African Bowl

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Fruitwood

Circa 1900 Turned Fruitwood Pedestal Bowl
Circa 1900 Turned Fruitwood Pedestal Bowl
H 5.63 in W 8.25 in D 8.75 in
Rather Large Early 20th Century Tuareg Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
A rather large early 20th century Tuareg bowl carved of a single piece of wood with incised
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique African Bowl

Materials

Wood

Antique Berber Terracotta Bowl on a central foot
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant , Antique terracotta Bowl on a central foot, Morocco from around 1920, the Red Terracotta
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Early 20th Century African Antique African Bowl

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Terracotta

Very large Iroko Wooden Bowl with Handles Wabi Sabi Style
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
from Africa. Very much in the Wabi Sabi Style, very good texture to the bowl, dry finish, shakes
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Early 20th Century African Rustic Antique African Bowl

Materials

Wood

superb antique bowl from the Tuareg people of Africa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a wonderfully hand carved and decorated bowl,N. Africa - Tuareg circa 1900 , with original metal
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Early 20th Century African Antique African Bowl

Early 20th Century Exotic Wood Food Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century exotic wood food bowl, Mali, West Africa.
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Early 20th Century Malian Antique African Bowl

Heavy Antique Wood and Metal Primitive West African Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A heavy, thick walled antique West African bowl carved from a single piece of wood with great metal
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Antique African Bowl

African Bowl by the Touareg or Tuareg Nomadic Tribe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made by the Touareg Tribe from Niger, West Africa. Used as food, preparation or milk bowl by the
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Early 20th Century Nigerien Antique African Bowl

Materials

Metal

African Carved Wood Bowl
Located in New York, NY
African carved wood bowl Property from esteemed interior designer Juan Montoya. Juan Montoya is
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Early 19th Century African Antique African Bowl

Materials

Wood

African Carved Wood Bowl
African Carved Wood Bowl
H 3.75 in W 18 in D 14 in
Delicately Carved West African Food Bowl, Great Patina
Located in New York, NY
A Classic, gracefully shaped West African food bowl created from a single piece of wood with very
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Early 20th Century African Antique African Bowl

Materials

Wood

West African Hand-Carved Wood Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
Hand-carved African wood bowl with four legs. Waxed and patinated from an earlier time and still
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Antique African Bowl

Materials

Wood

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Japanese antique wooden sofa table/Late 19th century/Wabi-sabi low table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a board and a wooden box that were used in Japan from the Meiji period to the early Showa period. These two can be combined to make a low table. The tabletop is made of eithe...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique African Bowl

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Cedar

Neoclassical Wrought Iron Bronze Bench, France 1950 s
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Antique African Bowl

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Set of 2 japanese 19th century wabi tansu sideboards cabinets
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Great pair of 19th century Japanese Tansu cabinets. Completely untouched with a beautiful faded patina. Still very sturdy with typical tip out panels. Rare to find one, let alone a p...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique African Bowl

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Cedar

Set of 2 japanese 19th century wabi tansu sideboards cabinets
Set of 2 japanese 19th century wabi tansu sideboards cabinets
$7,155 / set
H 33.86 in W 34.26 in D 24.02 in
Gae Aulenti for Zanotta Set of Four April Chairs in Original Leather
By Zanotta, Gae Aulenti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gae Aulenti for Zanotta, set of four 'April' folding armchairs, chrome-plated steel, aluminum, saddle leather, Italy, 1964 Gae Aulenti revolutionized the traditional notion of the d...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique African Bowl

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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2010s Antique African Bowl

Materials

Iron

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
$925 / item
H 11.5 in Dm 6.25 in
Ebonised Poplar Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This coffee table is truly one-of-a-kind; handcrafted from a single slice of a poplar tree trunk and set upon a minimalist metal frame. The organic design brings a touch of nature in...
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2010s Belgian Arts and Crafts Antique African Bowl

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Poplar

Ebonised Poplar Trunk Coffee Table
Ebonised Poplar Trunk Coffee Table
$2,921
H 11.82 in Dm 39.38 in
Andrianna Shamaris Low Antique Stool or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Rustic two inch thick top stool or side table. Circa 1950. This side table or stool was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imper...
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1950s Organic Modern Antique African Bowl

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Wooden Flower Stand, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This is an antique wooden flower stand from the Meiji period. At the time, it was used as a workbench by craftsmen. There are small marks on it, probably from using a hammer. A clo...
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Early 20th Century Meiji Antique African Bowl

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brass Rattan Arc Floor Lamp, Italy 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Probably from Austria. The lampshade can be adjusted in inclination. Beautiful patina, two mini dents on the foot plate. On the lampshade, the original cord is not complete in two...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique African Bowl

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Brass

1 of 6 Petite Amber Bubble Glass Table lamps, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
One of six amber bubble glass table lights made in Germany. Very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. Wonderful light effect. Each lamp requires 1 x E14 small bulb...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Antique African Bowl

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Lounge/Sun Chairs in Pine and Striped Cotton Canvas, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined pair of sun deck lounge chairs crafted from solid pine, featuring strong leather strap detailing and built for lasting comfort. The seats are made with high-quality, stripe...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique African Bowl

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Leather, Canvas, Pine

Pair Stone Garden Urns Classical Amphora English Garden Vase
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning pair of large English stone garden urns of amphora form Stand on the square pedestal bases Overall height is eight feet tall - 243 CM - so good size The urns come in three ...
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1980s Antique African Bowl

Materials

Stone

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...
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18th Century Asian Edo Antique African Bowl

Materials

Copper, Iron

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
$188,500
H 51.25 in W 25.75 in D 22.63 in
Spanish Rustic Iron Cauldron Pot or Vessel with Original Rusty Patina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Primitive Rustic Iron Cauldron from the northern part of Spain, 1920s Made in molded cast iron, originally used for cooking. This iron vessel is heavily constructed, it is strong an...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Antique African Bowl

Materials

Iron

Egyptian Mummy Mask, Late Period, ca. 700-30 B.C.
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Carved hardwood mummy mask having a pink-brown painted ground, painted black eyes and brows. Wearing a black headband. Eyes and brows are restored. Scattered highpoint paint wear, ot...
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique African Bowl

Materials

Hardwood

19th Cen. Edo Japanese 2-tier large black Mizuya Tansu, wabi sabi kitchen chests
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from the Kominka (old traditional house) owned by an old-established family in Nagano prefecture, Japan. This 2-tier large Mizuya tansu (Kitchen chest) is the product of m...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique African Bowl

Materials

Wood, Cedar, Pine

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Antique African Bowl For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique African bowl you’re looking for. An antique African bowl — often made from wood, reclaimed wood and mahogany — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique African bowl — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique African bowl is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique African bowl over the years, but those crafted by Andrianna Shamaris are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique African Bowl?

Prices for an antique African bowl start at $350 and top out at $1,290 with the average selling for $890.
Questions About Antique African Bowl
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    Antique wooden bowls were used in either storing or serving food. Wooden bowls were also preferred for bread making, as the wood held the heat that was generated by the fermenting yeast. You’ll find a variety of antique wooden bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Dough bowls, also known as trenchers, were a staple in colonial America for mixing bread and providing a place for the dough to rise before baking. Shop a collection of antique dough bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.