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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Highly Decorative Wood African Mask
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Highly Decorative Wood African Mask
Category

20th Century Dutch Colonial Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Genuine Polished Malachite Egg (1.9 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from top-quality malachite sourced from Zaire, this hand-polished egg boasts a distinct banded pattern and solid composition without any fill. Displayed on an acrylic stand, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Hand Carved Soapstone Tribal Bust 1940s
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful soapstone hand-carved head of an African tribe-woman circa 1940.
Category

1940s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

African Copper Currency Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
African Copper Currency Sculpture. Dimensions: Taller: 15"H x 11.5"W Shorter: 13.75" x 10.5.
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Bronze Memorial Statue from Benin, The Fon People
Located in Beerse, VAN
This memorial statue is an example of traditional African metalwork from the Benin Kingdom, present-day Nigeria, known for its historic bronze and brass sculptures made using the los...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Bambara Standing Male Figure Powerful Shoulders Mali Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Bambara Standing male figure with powerful shoulders, arms at sides and large feet. From Mali, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its age, use, and medium. Scuffs and nicks here and there. Age, wear and staining inside. On vintage wood block...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Abstract Sculpture in Serpentine by Tafadzwa Tandi from Mrewa, Zimbabwe
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible abstract sculpture by Tafadzwa Tandi made out of a solid piece of serpentine stone. A 3rd generation artist of Zimbabwe, Tafadzwa learned the...
Category

1990s Expressionist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Polished Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (24 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 24 lbs., top quality Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area lined with dazzling druzy quartz crystals, as well as a polished back side, providing a h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Septarian Druzy Geode Sphere from Madagascar (24.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This premium Septarian geode sphere features a stunning exposed area adorned with glittering druzy quartz crystals, while its reverse side is expertly hand polished to a glossy, refl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Septarian Druzy Geode Sphere from Madagascar (16.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This premium Septarian geode sphere features a stunning exposed area adorned with glittering druzy quartz crystals, while its reverse side is expertly hand polished to a glossy, refl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Polished Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (30.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 30.5 lb, top quality Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area lined with dazzling druzy quartz crystals, as well as a polished back side, providing a h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Bronze Rhino Sculpture - Black Rhino Bust in Blue Verdigris
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
The Black Rhino is one of Africa’s most formidable creatures, yet also among its most vulnerable. This bronze bust, finished in a deep blue verdigris patina, captures the raw strength and weathered dignity of the rhino’s head, its horn thrust forward like a spear forged by evolution. I first sketched this piece in the field when all I could see was a rhino’s head emerging through the thicket—an unforgettable impression of power and presence. The rhino’s horn, once its ultimate defense, has tragically become the very reason for its decline. In this sculpture, that paradox is frozen in bronze: resilience and fragility bound together. Set on a sandstone base, the piece is both a tribute and a reminder—of nature’s grandeur and mankind’s responsibility to protect it. Bronze Rhino Sculpture...
Category

2010s Expressionist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Set of Six Early 20th Century Carved Wood Knobkerries, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Six Knobkerries from South Africa A group of six knobkerries from South Africa, mounted together on a wooden base. These were originally used as weapons during battle but have evolv...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Ethnic Design-Bridal Iron Hoe Currency, Afo Peoples Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
Used as forms of currency, they could also serve as a musical or ritual object. Displayed on a custom mount.
Category

19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Large Woven Sculptural Vase
Located in London, England
by Gone Rural, Swaziland, 2012 Titled 'The Song of the Weaver' Various basket-weaving techniques and materials, including copper wire With metal tag 'The Song of the Weaver'
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Cotton, Raffia, Reed

African Iron Spear-Form Currency Mounted On A Custom Steel Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful spear form currency with spiral loops below the spear head festooned with three 'bells' on each side. An appealing design executed by a master craftsman. Beautifully mounte...
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Modernist Female Figural Bronze African Sculpture Attributed to Sydney Kumalo
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Mid-Century Modernist Abstract sculpture of a female figure in the style of/attributed to renowned South African sculptor/ artist Sydney Kumalo...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Cubist Danced Kuba Mask Black Patina Cone Eyes Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ancient Cubist Kuba Dance Mask Black Patina, Cone Shaped Eyes, from the Congo, Africa. It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for it...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Turkana Girl - Bronze African Sculpture
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Bronze sculpture of young girl from Kenya's Turkana tribe in traditional attire and characteristic hairdo. The Turkana tribe, nomadic by nature, are a Nilotic people native to the Turkana District in northwest Kenya, a semi-arid climate region bordering Lake Turkana in the east. My art is inspired by Africa and it’s magnificent wildlife and people. Seeing tribe people’s silhouettes in the blistering summer haze enthused me to branch out into human figurative sculpture. Turkana Girl - Bronze sculpture. Limited Edition of 24. Sculpture Height 65 cm including Sandstone base of approx 17 x 15 x 4 cm. Each piece of bronze art is handcrafted by myself from beginning to end - sculpting, casting in my own foundry and finished individually by hand with it's own unique patina. Patinas may vary slightly. This is edition 1 of 24 and ready for delivery. After this each edition is made on order so will be ready for shipping from South Africa approx 4 to 6 weeks after receipt of order. I am a self-taught South African artist whose work is inspired by Africa’s wildlife, landscapes, and people. My years as a safari guide gave me an intimate connection to the bush — a place that taught me everything I know about shape, form, and movement. You can’t sculpt what you don’t feel, and every moment spent observing wildlife offers a lesson in balance, grace, and presence. I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me. Each patina adds its own mood and individuality, ensuring every piece carries its own quiet story. My work ranges from bird, wildlife, figurative, abstract to African sculpture...
Category

2010s Expressionist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone, Bronze

Selamawi Ceramic Candleabra by TheUrbanative
Located in Geneve, CH
Selamawi ceramic candleabra by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W 25 x D 10 x H 24 cm Material: Raw Terracotta & Raffia Dry flowers only. Also available: Selamawi Ceramic Vessel. The...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Polished Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (18 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 18 pound top quality Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area lined with dazzling druzy quartz crystals, as well as a polished back side, providing a h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Septarian Druzy Geode Freeform from Madagascar (17.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 17.5 lbs top quality large Septarian druzy geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area lined with dazzling druzy quartz crystals, as well as a polished back side, providi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Early 20th Century Palm Wine Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Makenge hand-built ceramic palm wine pot with a graceful shape including a narrow neck and a wide belly. The pot is covered ...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Natural Fiber

Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood , Gabon 1950 Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood , Gabon 1950 Brown Color
Category

1950s Minimalist Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mounted Copper Ankle Bracelets, Currency Pieces, Mbole People, Congo
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of large copper ankle bracelets, used as currency, Mbole People, Democratic Republic of Congo. Mounted on custom steel bases. Slightly different in size, these bracelets are obj...
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Decorative Box or Vase in Terracotta Africa 20th Century Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Decorative Box or Vase in Terracotta Africa 20th Century Brown Color.
Category

20th Century Brutalist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta, Rattan

Malachite Sphere
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional hand-carved Malachite sphere showcases the stone’s signature swirling green banding, concentric bullseyes, and natural luster. Expertly hand-polished to a high sheen...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Malachite Sphere
Located in New York, NY
This 3.5" Malachite sphere has been expertly hand-polished from solid natural stone, bringing out the mineral’s flowing green banding and striking bullseyes. The smooth finish allows...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Ceramic Zebra EggCup , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Zebra Eggcup Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Sabelo Khoza Discover the charm of this delightful zebra eggcup, a striking ceramic piece crafted by the talented artists Zi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Carved Tribal Ancestral Figure with Horsehair Topknot
Located in Pasadena, CA
This striking wooden figure stands tall and elongated, carved with angular limbs and an expressive, mask-like face. The exaggerated proportions — long legs, recessed eyes, and geomet...
Category

1980s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Tiger Urn, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the magnificent "Tiger Urn," a breathtaking piece of ceramic decorative art crafted with exceptional skill by Love Art Ceramic in South Africa. Sculpted by Motsamai Sello...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measur...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Mid-Century Modern Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Petrified Wood

Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency Angas, Nigeria Early 20th century Iron 25.25 x 17.5 in. / 64 x 44 cm Height on custom display stand: 29.75 in. / 76 cm Weight: 12.8 pounds / 5.8 kg Combined weight with base: 20.6 pounds / 9.3 kg The large currency forms are comprised of a heavy sheet of iron forged into the shape of a curved hoe. They were customary gifts for a bride’s father as well as having a function during wedding celebrations (Ballarini, The Perfect Form...
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Early 20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Set of Five Iron Phallus Fertility Figures
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful set of five early 20th century iron phallus figures from Togo. Fertility figures like these were planted in the ground of a farmer's fiel...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pende or Kwese Black Wood Small Mask Heavy Eyelids Teeth, DRC Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pende or Kwese black wood small mask heavy eyelids, open mouth with carved teeth, curved scarification marks on cheeks. Heavy black patina on front and inside from years of traditio...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Malachite from Katanga Shaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo Zaire
Located in New York, NY
From Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) A sculptural velvet botryoidal formation of solid velvety green malachite from the famou...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

African tribal bronze sculpture - circa 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Unique bronze sculpture of a female warrior on a horse Africa circa 1960 On a later marble base Very Nice details
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Blue Celestite Geode from Madagascar
Located in New York, NY
This Blue Celestite geode from Madagascar showcases a cluster of large, gemmy Blue Celestite crystals with stunning light to denim-blue pigmentation. This cabinet-size specimen of th...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Blue Celestite Geode from Madagascar
Blue Celestite Geode from Madagascar
$3,600 Sale Price
28% Off
African Bronze Sculpture, with Characters Playing a Game
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
African bronze and wood sculpture, with characters playing a game.
Category

20th Century Colonial Revival Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1960s Handwoven Gambela Canoe Bread Basket
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage from 1960s Handwoven Canoe Breadbasket Fruit Bowl Ethiopian Gambela 21d x 3t x 8w Original vintage condition unrestored. Refer to images
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Straw

Carved African Mali Antelope Headdress
Located in Houston, TX
Carved abstract mythological abstract antelope anteater headdress mounted on wood stand. These motifs symbolize excellence in farming and bountiful harvests...
Category

20th Century Primitive Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

1960 Vide Poche Sculpture in Wood , Head of Woman
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
African Vide Poche and sculpture, withan woman head, in wood, 1960 ashtray, sculpture in wood.
Category

1960s Minimalist Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Iron Bandaka Hoe Currency, Mounted on Custom Steel Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
2 African iron Bandaka hoe currency, Mabila and Chamba Peoples, Nigeria and Cameroon. The iron, hammered into the form of a hoe, was used as currency. Mounted they are wonderful pie...
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Standing Akan Ghana Tribal Female Figure Early 20th Century Africa, Black Hair
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Akan, Ghana, shrine figure, a standing female figure with black hair and details, remains of white pigment, with arms out holding a bottle, includes custom metal base. Probably a fig...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Bronze Figural Group Of African Royal Family On Carrier And Attendants, C. 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th century Bamoun Bronze sculpture. The art of bronze in african art at the service of the King. The king, a bearded figure, a symbol of wisdom, sits in his carrier chair,...
Category

Early 20th Century Brutalist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Spessartine Garnet Crystal from Loliondo, Arusha, Tanzania
Located in New York, NY
From Nani Hill, Loliondo, Ngorongoro district, Arusha, Tanzania Large trapezohedral crystal of transparent orange spessartine garnet with no matrix attached. Has lustrous faces with...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Unique African Hand-Carved Tribal Totem – Spiritual Sculpture, mid-20th century
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
A tall, hand-carved wooden totem rich in symbolic meaning and craftsmanship. This unique sculpture depicts a vertical procession of human figures, each intricately carved with expres...
Category

Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Malachite Sphere
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional hand-polished Malachite sphere is a mesmerizing work of natural art, showcasing the mineral’s striking banded patterns in vivid shades of green. The perfectly define...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Hand-Carved Wooden African Monkey Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
A playful wooden sculpture. Seated, holding what appears to be a piece of fruit, this intricately carved monkey is almost life like. The piece is signed on the bottom base. Me...
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Bambara puppet figurine, African tribal art, circa 1950
Located in LYON, FR
TRIBAL ART Large traditional puppet figurine with articulated arms. Polychrome hardwood resting on its steel base. A favorite for this old puppet figurin...
Category

1950s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ebony

Stylized Recycled Glass Elephant Sculpture or Paperweight by Ngwenya Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized Recycled Glass Elephant Sculpture or Paperweight by Ngwenya Glass, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and has great clarity. This piece measures approx...
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Rock Crystal Bowl with Gold Rutile 7 Lb
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful all natural rock crystal bowl, hand carved and polished. Fine AAA gemstone grade genuine rock crystal with rare gold rutile. Of organic form wi...
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Tutisi Ceremonial Basket
By Tutsi People
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is an extremely rare presentation basket from the Tutsi people of Rwanda. This pyece is exceptional in its rarity because of its size. The piece would have been woven around 194...
Category

1940s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Raffia

Spessartine Garnet Crystal from Loliondo, Arusha, Tanzania
Located in New York, NY
From Nani Hill, Loliondo, Ngorongoro district, Arusha, Tanzania Large trapezohedral crystal of transparent orange spessartine garnet with no matrix attached. Has lustrous faces with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Tribal Early to Mid-20th C. Offering Bowl Lid in the Shape of a Bird, Yoruba
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century Tribal Offering bowl lid in the form of a bird, Yoruba people This wonderful carved wood offering bowl lid is shaped like a bird, traditionally considered messenger...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Cerussite From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Rich cluster of many intersecting yellow mimetite crystals. Very lustrous, good color. The crystals are elongated and co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls On Wood Bases
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls Made with wood, beads and cowrie shells Metal Earings Some cracks in the shells on top of the head
Category

1990s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood, Beads

Imperial Topaz from Zambia // 19g
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 19 grams, this Imperial Topaz from Zambia is a testament to natural beauty. Its captivating color and quality make it a must-have for collectors. Key Features: Dimensions:...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Imperial Topaz from Zambia // 19g
Imperial Topaz from Zambia // 19g
$560 Sale Price
30% Off
Ceramic Spider Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Pomegranate Monkey Jewelry Box The Pomegranate Monkey Jewelry Box is a stunning piece of ceramic decorative art created in South Africa by the talented artisans at Love Art Ceramic. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Sphere in Green Fuchsite Crystal, Madagascar, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Artisan made sphere with matching stand in green Fuchsite crystal. Mined, crafted and polished in Madagascar ca 1980. Measurements: H: 14 cm, D: 12 cm. Weight: over 2kg. Fuchsite chert also commonly known as "Dragon Stone...
Category

1980s Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

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