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Place of Origin: African
Set of three Brass Dodo Bird Figurine Family 1960s Mid-Century Modern, Mauritius
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This delightful set of three vintage brass dodo bird figurines dates to the 1960s and was discovered at an estate sale in Berlin, Germany. Each figure represents the iconic, flightle...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Celestine geode with twinned crystals
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Celestine Geode - Harmony and Serenity
Immerse yourself in the soothing world of lithotherapy with our magnificent Celestine geode. This unique, naturally formed piece is carefully ...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
African Sculpture Zaire Antique Copper Coin
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
That's a true antique copper coin from Zaire, very rare: a modern simple sculpture !
I saw only another one like this, but it was not authentic: done for ...
Category
1920s Archaistic Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
African Brass Plant Stand / Vide-Poche — Pierced Botanical Decor
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
19th-Century African Brass Plant Stand / Vide-Poche — Pierced Botanical Decor
Description:
This is a beautiful 19th-century African brass plant stand or vide-poche, crafted with gre...
Category
19th Century American Classical Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of African Sculptures — Heavy Hardwood, Primitivist Style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of African Sculptures — Heavy Hardwood, Primitivist Style
Description:
This is a pair of African sculptures carved from exceptionally heavy, high-quality hardwood, displaying r...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
African Art Vase
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
African art vase, wood, 20th century.
Measures: H: 29 cm, D: 17 cm.
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$776
Metallic Studded Bambara Figure by Brian Stanziale
By Brian Stanziale
Located in Chicago, IL
In an exclusive collaboration with pagoda red, Chicago artist the bms. adds a contemporary twist to our collection of one-of-a-kind African art objects. Guided by its geometric line work, the bms. uses...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Calabash Tuareg, Niger, Africa
Located in PARIS, FR
This nomadic object has been diverted from its original use. It is a unique genuine old piece with undeniable authentic charm. The signs of wear, scars and repairs testify to the ric...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Solid Brass Vintage Moroccan Candle Holder a Pair 1950
s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Solid brass large vintage Moroccan candle holders set of two.
Moroccan vintage brass candlestick heavy solid cast brass, handcrafted with etched geometric design.
Tall Moorish styl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage African Shield
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage African ceremonial shield.
Category
20th Century Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
$2,390
Bamum Decorative Wooden Ancestor Figure Embroidered with European Glass Beads
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamum Decorative Wooden Ancestor Figure embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People , Cameroon
Private collection Brussels
These commemorative statuettes ,representing a...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Beads
Lega Bwami Society Mask on Display Stand with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a Lega Bwami society wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo. It was likely from the first half of the 20th century and an authentic in-field piece. The mask di...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Polished Ocean Jasper Flame Freeform from Madagascar (6.3 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Top quality, beautiful polished cross-section of Ocean Jasper from Madagascar. It often includes vugs lined with white or green druzy quartz crystals. It is found in only one place i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
$675 Sale Price
25% Off
Polished Polychrome Freeform from Madagascar (7.6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
AAA-quality Polychrome Jasper Freeform. This beautiful specimen has multi-colored veins of Chalcedony from Madagascar. Beautiful multi-colored rock that usually exhibits a circular, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
$825 Sale Price
25% Off
Sculptural Modern Brutalist Terracotta Punk Table lamp Set
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This set of 2 Hand-moulded terracotta forms the base of this lamp, stripe detail finished with black plaster and adorned with bronzed steel spikes. It's a bold statement piece that c...
Category
2010s Organic Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar (18.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar consists of a distinct pattern of "orbs" on a striking striped background. It produces a calming effect, clearing away nega...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
$840 Sale Price
20% Off
Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar (11.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar consists of a distinct pattern of "orbs" on a striking striped background. It produces a calming effect, clearing away nega...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
$787 Sale Price
25% Off
Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar (8.4 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful one-of-a-kind, free-form ocean jasper bowl from Madagascar. This exquisite Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar consists of a distinct pattern of "orbs" on a strikin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
$562 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Green Malachite Stone Figurine Rhinoceros
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty.
This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to brin...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
$709 Sale Price
20% Off
Ethnic Design-Bronze sitting female statue, Kulango People, Ivory Coast
Located in Leuven , BE
This bronze statuette of striking modernity,in a minimalist and refined style is part of an eminently small corpus. The fluidity of the forms and the remarkable purity of the figurin...
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Carved Twin figure Ibeji Yoruba People, Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
A finely carved significant Yoruba Male Ibeji figure with a tall headdress, expressive eyes, original bead belt and heavy wear and polish from native use. Areas of encrusted camwood ...
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Botryoidal Hematite From Morocco – 1.15 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This striking Hematite specimen from Morocco showcases a lovely natural luster over the fluid, rounded contours of clustered botryoidal crystal structure. The one-of-a-kind sculptura...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary Tamagroute Green Set Of Bowls - Four Large Bowls
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Contemporary Tamagroute Green Set Of Bowls - Four Large Bowls.
Tamegroute is a small Moroccan village simply known for it's rich traditional ceramics. The clay is cut by hand from ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Damian Manuhwa Signed African Zimbabwean Shona Abstract Figure Stone Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully executed and designed Shona stone sculpture by renowned African/ Zimbabwean sculptor/artist Damian Manuhwa (1952-2008) who lived and worked in Zimbabwe.
T...
Category
20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
19th Century Moroccan Cobalt Blue Glazed Footed Ceramic Bowl from Fez
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An antique 19th-century Moroccan ceramic bowl originates from Fez, a historic center of pottery craftsmanship. Handcrafted from terracotta and adorned with a striking cobalt blue and cream glaze, this footed bowl features an intricate radial geometric design, reminiscent of traditional Moorish and Islamic artistry. The deep blue hand-painted motifs contrast beautifully against the warm-toned background, highlighting its artisanal charm. The slightly raised footed base and small perforations suggest it may have been used for serving or display purposes.
With its rich cultural heritage, this antique Fez pottery...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
African Lidded Vessel, Congo
Located in New York, NY
The Shi peoples are agriculturalists living on the shores of Lake Kivu in D.R. Congo. Artistically they are best known for their distinctively carved cups and pitchers...
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu
Located in Marbella, ES
Original 1950s South African scrimshaw ostrich egg by late chief Sipho Ndlvu depicting a pair of elephants.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ostrich Eggshell
Mwana Pwo mask Chokwe - Angola African Decortive Wall Art Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Mwana Pwo Mask Chokwe - Angola African Decortive Wall Art Sculpture. Beautiful craftsmanship. Nice original unrestored patina. No information present on th...
Category
1980s Folk Art Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of green Moroccan candleholders in green Tamegroute ceramic
By Maison de l
Art Nouveau
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exquisite pair of glazed ceramic vases from Tamegroute, a village located in the Draa River Valley, in southern Morocco. Historically, it served as a center of learning and religion ...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$3,633 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Nomoli Stone Figure, Sierra Leone, Kissi, Tribal Art
Located in Bochum, NRW
A Kissi Nomoli carved stone figure, a male with his hands wrapped around his knees, on a base; from the Kissi people of Sierra Leone.
Greyish brown patina, snout-like mouth, large no...
Category
Late 19th Century Tribal Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Genuine Polished Petrified Wood Slice with Acrylic Display Stand (5.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful hand polished petrified wood slice is sourced from Madagascar and comes with an acrylic display stand. It has an amazing pattern with vibrant hues of brown, yellow, an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Petrified Wood
$600 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Round Ethnic Hand-Tooled Tuareg Leather Box African Folk Art Mauritania
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-Tooled Tuareg Leather Box – Vintage African Folk Art, Mauritania
This exquisite vintage round leather box showcases the artistry of West African craftsmanship, likely Tuareg in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Dark Brown Large Footed Wooded Carved Handle Tray, Ethiopia, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920's Ethiopian large wooded footed tray with carved handle.
Three available in graded sizes. ( two smaller than this one ) (S6950 and S6951)
Looks great with all three varying size...
Category
1920s Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Azurite from Ahouli Mines, Aouli, Zeida-Aouli-Mibladen belt, Midelt Province, Mo
Located in New York, NY
From Ahouli Mines, Aouli, 7 km northeast of Mibladen, Zeida-Aouli-Mibladen belt, Midelt Province, Morocco
Sparkling blue azurite microcrystals with areas of green malachite covering...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$4,500 Sale Price
25% Off
A Neolitic Grinding Mill
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An exceptional Neolithic Stone grinding mill from Morocco,
amazingly intact,
very powerfull and decorative object,
8000-2700 bc
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
$1,617
Metalized Skull of a Warthog
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Metalized skull of a warthog. The skull is provided with a real metal layer which has been corroded making it a beautiful patina.
The skull is mounted on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone
Wood-Carved Sculpture of a Tanzanian Woman Signed and Dated 1922
Located in Marbella, ES
Wood-Carved Sculpture of a Tanzanian Woman Signed and Dated 1922
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Toguna Female Anthropomo Post from Mali
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early to mid-20th century Toguna support post from the Dogon Tribe of Mali, on custom metal stand. This West African hand carved wooden bean was origin...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Casino by Cameron Plater
By Marjolaine Leray
Located in Paddington, NSW
Cameron Platter is born is 1978 is a South African contemporary visual artist. His work has been described as "unorthodox", "the delinquent love child of Quentin Tarantino and Dr Seu...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$3,870
Hand-Carved Alabaster Sphinx, Grand Tour Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Glasgow, GB
A small yet evocative example of Grand Tour style, this hand-carved alabaster sphinx figurine reflects the fascination with ancient Egyptian forms tha...
Category
Early 20th Century Grand Tour African Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
$294 Sale Price
20% Off
Natural Blue Botryoidal Malacholla Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb example of a naturally-occurring botryoidal malacholla specimen, favoured for its vivid natural blue colour! This sizeable specimen is presented on one of our exclusive base...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Benin
Nigeria
Bronze Standing Leopard Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
After the original Benin bronzes, this statue depicts a large standing leopard with an upturned tail and unusually long legs, from the mid-20th century made in the same casting metho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Early 20th Century African Milk Vessel Uganda Hima Ekyanzi
Located in Vancouver, BC
An incredibly unique wooden vessel carved from a single piece of wood in Uganda. The shape, design and decorative nature of this piece separates from anything else you will find.
Th...
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage African Carved Bust
s or Bookends Girl
Boy in Ebony, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of vintage African Busts; boy and girl, possibly Nigerian/Lagos. Hand-carved from Ebony wood. Very decorative with a strong 'dark' and stylish presence. Due to their weight the...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ebony
Vintage Moroccan Terracotta Water Vessel
Located in thousand oaks, CA
A wonderful original vintage hand-crafted Moroccan terracotta water vessel. This beautiful find displays the natural age, wear and patina that ...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Cement
Ethnodesign Katoyo Mask representing the "Foreigner" with headdress from Angola.
Located in Leuven , BE
This unusual Chokwe mask is probably Katoyo, representing non-Chokwe individuals. The deviation of the mask from the more common Chokwe masks is mainly because they represent Portugu...
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Micro Mosaic Pen Holder
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Micro mosaic Moorish pen holder: simply beautiful ! Elegant sitting on Your desk.
It must not remain near heat sources because the mosaic could be damag...
Category
Late 20th Century Aesthetic Movement African Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Lightwood Male Statue Snake Vertebrae Belt and Necklace, Mangbetu People, DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
The Mangbetu people once reigned over a flourishing kingdom in northeastern Congo. Hence their traditional art flourished around the court. Their very rare figural sculptures are rem...
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Softwood
Hand-Carved Soapstone Hippo Sculpture from Zimbabwe, 12"
Located in New York, NY
This charming 12-inch hippopotamus sculpture is hand-carved from richly veined, dark green soapstone native to Zimbabwe, known for its smooth polish and natural marbling with earthy ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Monumental Plate-like Fossilised Crinoid
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A monumental plate-like fossilised crinoid salvaged from a property housing an ex private British collection.
Thought to date to millions of years ago during the Devonian period, th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Contemporary Moroccan Mouth Blown Glass Jar - Dark Blue
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Contemporary Moroccan Mouth Blown Glass Jar - Dark Blue.
Hand-made in Morocco. The glass is mouth blown and available in an assortment of colours. Each jar comes with a heavy lid. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Sculpture in Wood from Africa Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color 20TH Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is a bust of a woman, with it's traditional air cut. This is in wood, in a black color, and has been made in africa in the 20th Century.
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$621 Sale Price
20% Off
Ethnic Design-Bamileke beaded Collar Torque with pendant, Grasslands, Cameroom.
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke beaded Collar or Torque partially decorated with cauris
Private collection Brussels
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Beads, Glass
Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive painted plaster plinth. Included in the set are a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens, formed by nature over the ages, each with their own colour, characteristics and qualities.
Features of the set include: two rose quartz specimens...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People, Cameroon.
Ex J.Klejman Paris
The raffia splint is covered with cloth and colourful minia...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Beads
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People, Cameroon.
Private Collection Bordeaux
The raffia splint is covered with cloth and colour...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Beads
Moroccan Water Jug – Blue
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Moroccan Water Jug – Blue
Moroccan Water Jug – Blue. Hand-made in Morocco. The glass is mouth blown and available in a beautiful soft blue, due to the artisa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$75 / item
Polished Malachite Chrysocolla Organic Free-Form Natural Specimen
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking authentic Congolese mined polished solid Malachite & Chrysocolla natural specimen (midcentury modern Brutalist decoration, sculpture, or paperweight)
The undulating surface of this unique freeform example presents with a layer of bright blue Chrysocolla interrupted by the Malachite's desirable rich deep green shades of banding. This beautiful specimen even shows an intricate botryoidal growth of the Malachite below the Chrysocolla. This is one highly decorative and intriguing offering, perfect for any fossil or geode collector, artifact collection, nature enthusiast, or simply displayed as a stunning objet d'art for anyone looking to elevate their home decor. Easily adding bold vivid color and dramatic variations, unique texture, organic shape and distinctive sculptural form design elements; this fairly large and impressive curiosity is sure to bring a touch of timeless elegant sophistication, rustic warmth, tranquil serenity...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Early 20th Century East African Carved Headrest, Ethiopia (Kambatta People)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Showing a crescent shaped headrest braced by flattened 'V' shaped supports rising from a cupped base, decorated overall with hand carved linear motifs and exhibiting an old rubbed su...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ethno Design Mbole People, DRC, Chief Scepters Collection Made of Palmtree Leaf
Located in Leuven , BE
The Sceptres are made of the Midrib of Palm tree leaves. They were uses by the members of the Lilwaa Secret Society of the Mbole Tribe that live in the ...
Category
1920s Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Organic Material
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