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Place of Origin: African
Glass Beaded Parrot Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Glass beaded parrot sculpture ambitiously crafted with glass beads and perched on a custom wood, brass, and Lucite stand.
Category
20th Century British Colonial African Decorative Objects
Fossil Ammonite Pair On Etched Brass Mount
By Modenature
Located in Scorton, GB
The latest edition to arrive at THE FOSSIL STORE™ is our famous and exquisite series of designed mount. The ammonites are truly exquisite specimens excavated from the high Anti-Atlas...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone, Brass
Vintage Moroccan Moorish Octagonal Metal and Glass Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Moorish clear glass lantern with intricate metal filigree.
Octagonal shape, delicately handcrafted by artisans in Morocco.
Bronze metal color finish.
Could be used w...
Category
20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Poterie Serghini, Morocco, Large Unique Vase in Hand-Painted Glazed Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Poterie Serghini, Morocco. Large unique vase in hand-painted glazed stoneware.
Beautiful glaze in yellow shades. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 39 x 21.5 cm.
In excellent condition....
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Moorish Ceramic Lidded Urn with Arabic Calligraphy Lettrism Black Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Moroccan glazed ceramic urn with lid from Fez.
Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy writing.
This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic...
Category
20th Century Islamic African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Beautifully Aged Vintage Tamegroute Pitcher / Vase C1920s
Located in London, GB
Original Tamegroute eathernware pitcher with vivid iconic deep green glaze specific to this small town on the edge of the Sahara. This version showing the qualities of earlier pieces...
Category
1920s Tribal Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Moroccan Antique Large Tribal Drinking Flask in Polished Brass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan antique tribal drinking flask gunpowder large brass flask polished and decorated with semi precious glass stones and filigree metal.
Huge antique copper and brass decorative bottle, flask wall hanging sculpture.
Large brass circular canteen, water, drinking flask.
The front of the brass canteen is decorated with the repoussé technique and hammering and is overlay with brass filigree and semi precious glass stone.
Has a two hooks to add a strap.
Collector decorative handcrafted drinking, or powder flask...
Category
20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$999 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Decorative Moorish Bowl Blue and White
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage decorative Moorish bowl blue and white.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Moroccan Blue Ceramic Lidded Urn with Arabic Calligraphy Writing, Fez
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Moroccan glazed royal blue ceramic urn with lid from Fez.
Vintage Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy wr...
Category
20th Century Islamic African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Zimbabwe Shona Tribe Soapstone Hippopotamus
Located in Tampa, FL
A charming hippopotamus sculpture carved from Zimbabwean soapstone by the Shona tribe, circa 1980. The Shona are celebrated worldwide for their stone carving tradition, blending natu...
Category
1980s Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Ceramic Pink Flamingo coin dish, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Celebrate the elegance and vibrant spirit of the African flamingo with this hand-sculpted Flamingo Coin Dish from Love Art Ceramics. A true one-of-a-kind piece, this dish was skillfu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
David Bangura Stone Sculpture on Pedestal
By David Bangura
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Stunning stone sculpture by African artist David Bangura.
It has been mounted on a white pedestal.
David Bangura was born in 1955 in...
Category
1990s Organic Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Moonlit Glow: Pair of Selenite Candle Votives 6”H
Located in New York, NY
This pair of luminous selenite votive holders is a captivating addition to any space, designed to hold standard tea light candles. Carved from a pearly variety of gypsum, these piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Moroccan Ceramic Brown Plate Chiseled with Arabic Calligraphy Scripts
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan ceramic plate in dark brown with crackled lighter beige.
Ceramic plate chiseled with Arabic calligraphy writing in ivory on brown background.
Large Moroccan ceramic bowl han...
Category
20th Century Islamic African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Kudu Bull Sculpture - Bronze African Wildlife Antelope Sculpture
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
With its striking spiraled horns and noble bearing, the Kudu bull is one of the most elegant antelope species in Africa — a true icon of the bushveld. This bronze sculpture captures ...
Category
2010s Expressionist African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Ethnic Design-Anthropomorphic ceramic vessel, Luba People, DRC.
Located in Leuven , BE
This vessel exemplifies the anthropomorphic style, incorporating distinct human-like features into its design. Most notably, the upper portion of the vessel includes a stylized human...
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Stone Sculptue by R.Mteki
By R. Mteki
Located in Water Mill, NY
Stylized sculpture by R.Mteki.
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Samburu Herdsman - Bronze African Tribal Sculpture
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
My interpretation of a Samburu herdsman stands as a sentinel of tradition, his life a tapestry woven with the threads of pastoral wisdom and the enduring spirit of the African savann...
Category
2010s Expressionist African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of African Spear Currencies on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon custom m...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$3,090 / set
Antique Cast Bronze of a Mythical Lion Beast
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
An antique unusual cast bronze of a Mythical lion beast.
Bursting with character, the lion standing foursquare with his long tail curled back on itse...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Natural Black Tourmaline Mineral Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural black tourmaline mineral specimen originating from Zimbabwe.
While tourmaline may not shine as other bright as other minerals, it offers a distinctive look almost li...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
African Gemsbok "Oryx Gazella" Antelope Shoulder Mount, 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
African Gemsbok Oryx Gazella shoulder mount. The antelope is native to the arid regions of South Africa such as the Kalahari Desert, 20th century.
Category
20th Century Sporting Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Fur, Wood
Large Moroccan Glazed Ceramic Vase from Fez with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Moroccan glazed ceramic vase from Fez.
Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand-painted with Arabic calligraphy writing.
This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic is calle...
Category
20th Century Islamic African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Elephant Urn , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Elephant Urn Hand-Painted by Jabu Nene and Sculpted by Sabelo & Sondy
This exquisite ceramic elephant urn, standing at 20 inches high and measuring 11 inches in length and width, is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Solid Dark Medium Cup
Located in Paris, FR
Cup ebony dark medium hand carved,
polished and waxed varnished in solid
ebony wood. Exceptional and unique piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,613
Djerma Painted Water Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Djerma people of Niger are well-known for their gracefully shaped and delicately painted water containers. The surface paintings are applied after firing with all natural pigment...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Love Art Ceramics Zebra urn, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Zebra Urn, a creation by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa. This piece was sculpted by Motsamai Sello and hand-painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali. It measures H.24 in. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Wild Dog Monkey Rider, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
The Ceramic Wild Dog Monkey Rider, a captivating creation from Zimele Ceramics, South Africa, is a standout piece in the African Circus collection. Hand-sculpted by Sneh and hand-pai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
African Sculpture of a Figure Standing on a Leopard
Located in Queens, NY
Wooden African sculpture of a human figure standing on the back of a leopard.
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Moroccan Ceramic Flask Bottle from Fez with Silvered Filigree
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Early 20th century antique Moroccan ceramic from Fez, adorned with silver nickel filigree handwork.
Great one of a kind handcrafted urn with lid ...
Category
Early 20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rose Quartz Rose From Madagascar
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite hand-carved rose is sculpted from AAA-quality Rose Quartz sourced from Madagascar, known for producing some of the world’s most luminous and richly colored specimens. ...
Category
2010s African Decorative Objects
Materials
Rose Quartz
$239 Sale Price
52% Off
Nigerian Nupe Vessel Support
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects like this elegant, cylindrical vessel support received detailed attention. This f...
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Carved African Bone Tool from Cameroon
Located in Wainscott, NY
A rare and finely carved ritual implement from Cameroon, dating to the 19th century. The piece retains the natural morphology of the bone at its proximal end, tapering to a sharp poi...
Category
19th Century Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone
Ceramic Monkey Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic Monkey jewelry box, handcrafted by Sabelo Nene at Love Art Ceramic studio in South Africa, stands 6 inches high, 4 inches long, and 4 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress
By Yoruba People
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden headdress was created by the Yoruba People of western Nigeria, and was worn during a masquerade known as egungun. A widespread Yoruba ritual, egungun performances honor a...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Chameleon Ornament , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Bring the spirit of Africa into your holiday décor with Love Art Ceramic's Chameleon ornament. Hand-crafted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and Sondelani Ntshalintshali, this 4-inch tall, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.
This colorful example of African beadwork is a fertility doll...
Category
20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Yoruba Omo Bell, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This four-sided brass face bell, known as omo, was created by an artisan of the Ijebu Yoruba People of Southern Nigeria. A mark of the wearer's rank and power, the bell would have be...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$1,880
Ethnic Design-Yombe Chief Staff "Mwaala", Kongo Art, Yann Ferrandin, Paris 2009.
Located in Leuven , BE
A Wooden Yombe Mwaala Chief Staff, with three globular elements. The Finial is a finely carved female figure kneeling, the hands resting on the knees and with raised scarification ma...
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Ceramic Cheetah Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted with precision by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, this ceramic Cheetah jewelry box is a tribute to African wildlife. Standing 5 inches high, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Protea jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic protea box is a stunning testament to the artistry of South African craftsmanship. Handmade and painted with meticulous detail, it captures the beauty of the iconic prot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nigerian Yoruba Gelede Headdress Mask, Marionettes Which Have Been Danced
Located in Miami, FL
Nigerian Yoruba Gelede Headdress Mask, Marionettes Which have been Danced.
Offered for sale is a Nigerian Yoruba Gelede headdress mask topped with movable marionettes which have b...
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Textile, String, Wood, Paint
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Protea And Hoopoe Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Protea Hoopoe Jewelry Box
Hand-Painted by Sabelo Nene, Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba
Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024
Introducing the Protea Hoopoe Jewelry Box, a stunning ceramic p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Yoruba Osanyin Staff, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, this iron ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Iron
Handcrafted Moorish Ceramic Planters with Handles
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of very decorative large handcrafted Moorish, Spanish style ceramic urns planters from Fez,
Metal handles, bottom and top adorned with embossed metal.
Great decorative large ce...
Category
20th Century Moorish African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Pumpkin , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This handmade ceramic pumpkin from Love Art Ceramics in South Africa is a stunning piece created by a talented group of artists. Each pumpkin is uniquely crafted and painted without ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Baoule Tribal Mask in Yellow-Black with Antelope Head Decoration
Located in Salzburg, AT
Expressive, interesting African Baoulé mask from Cote d'Ivoire from last third of the last century, carved from wood painted polychrome.
The face is narrow & elegant and has a though...
Category
1970s Tribal Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Collection of Dagari Spirit Figures From Burkina Faso
Located in Hudson, NY
This impressive collection of four carved wood figures are from the landlocked African country of Burkina Faso. This nation bordered by 6 other countries ...
Category
1930s Tribal Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Rhino And Monkey Rider, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
The Ceramic Royal Rhino with Leopard Skin and Monkey, crafted by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a striking piece from the African Circus collection. Hand-sculpted by Mpilo and h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Guineafowl Dish , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Guineafowl Coin Dish
The Guineafowl Coin Dish is a charming ceramic decorative art piece that beautifully showcases the talent of South African artisans. Designed in 2023 by Love Art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
African Red
Green Painted Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
Abstract and sculptural, this wooden form demonstrates the timeless appeal of African art. Hand-carved to an hourglass shape, the unusual figure is actually a grinding mortar, compri...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Love Art Ceramic Bushbaby Candlesticks Hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Bushbaby candlestick by Love Art Ceramic, hand-sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase and painted by Sabelo Nene, is a vibrant celebration of South African flora and fauna. The piece ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood. Headrests held great value to North Western nomadic pastoral tribes of Kenya as they have ...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood
Incised Copper Currency Anklet
Located in Chicago, IL
Time-honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique African Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Ceramic Elephant Teapot , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Elephant Teapot
Hand-Painted by Swelihle Khanyeza, Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba
Love Art Ceramic, South Africa, 2024
Introducing the Elephant Teapot, a stunning ceramic piece that beau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Decorative Objects
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Moroccan Ceramic Plates Chiselled with Arabic Calligraphy Scripts Set of 2
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Moroccan dark brown with crackled lighter beige ceramic plates chiseled in with Arabic calligraphy writing in ivory on brown background.
These plates could be displayed on a ...
Category
20th Century Islamic African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of African Tribal Live Edge African Sculptural Panels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of exotic hard wood panels with hand carved wood tribal male and female figures. Each panel with three hand carvings spaced evenly on the panels, mid-20th century. 53.5 inches...
Category
1950s Tribal Vintage African Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Ceramic Cheetah And Bird Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Cheetah Jewelry Box Hand Painted by Sli Mazibuko and Sculpted by Motsamai Sello
Introduce a touch of South African elegance to your home with the enchanting Cheetah Jewelry Box, a ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Lion Head Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the striking "Lion Head Jewelry Box," a captivating piece of ceramic decorative art crafted by the talented artisans at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa. Sculpted by Nath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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