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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Ceramic Buffalo Bushbaby Rider, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
The Ceramic Buffalo Bush Baby Rider, a remarkable piece from Zimele Ceramics, is a vivid testament to the studio's artistic vision and cultural depth. Hand-sculpted by Nokubonga and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Genuine Polished Septarian Druzy Point from Madagascar 6 lbs
Located in New York, NY
This AAA quality Septarian druzy point features an exposed area lined with shimmering quartz crystals, and boasts a hand-polished, highly reflective back. Boasting a stabilizing ener...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

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 ...
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2010s Expressionist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Ceramic Halloween pumpkin tureen, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Take your pick from our most unusual pumpkin patch! This ceramic Jack-o'-lantern, part of our Pumpkin Patch Collection, blends the rich textures and traditions of South Africa with t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

16th Century Ceremonial Urn from Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in NICE, FR
Beautiful funerary terracotta urn called from the Bura region (Niger) in West Africa. This cylindrical anthropomorphic sculpture is adorned with geometric designs. It depicts a human...
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16th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

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...
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Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Genuine Polished Peach Moonstone Freeform from Madagascar (6.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
AAA quality, polished Peach Moonstone freeform from Madagascar. Composed of potassium aluminum silicate feldspar, this variety of Moonstone has typically tan-brown to light peach/pin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Other

1990s Wood and Beaded Sculpture Of Woman - NAMJI Fertility Doll
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1990s Wood and Beaded Sculpture Of Woman - NAMJI Fertility Doll Cowrie Shells On wood base
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1990s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Wood, Beads

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...
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1970s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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.
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20th Century British Colonial Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Descloizite From Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
From Berg Aukas Mine, Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia This specimen has lustrous and transparent dark-brown Descloizite crystals in a intergrown formation with sharp bevel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Ceramic Giraffe Jug , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Giraffe Jug Hand Painted by Jabu Nene and Sculpted by Motsamai Sello from Love Art Ceramic This exquisite Giraffe Jug is a stunning piece of decorative art crafted in South Africa b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Pumpkin , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Love Art Ceramics is a talented group of African artists known for creating lovely, unique pieces, all made entirely by hand. This time, they crafted a stunning pumpkin piece featuri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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 ...
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1930s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Wood

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...
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Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

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.
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20th Century Sporting Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Fur, Wood

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...
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2010s Expressionist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

African Bronze Tribal Style Bust from Cameroon, 20th Century, Great Patina
Located in Miami, FL
African Bronze Tribal Style Bust from Cameroon, 20th Century, Great Patina Offered for sale is large life-size cast bronze African bust from Cameroon. The bust has great details a...
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

The Sable and Rabbit rider sculpture, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
Sable & Rabbit Rider Sculpture Handmade Ceramic – One of a Kind This whimsical ceramic sculpture features a wide-eyed rabbit clutching the curled horns of a graceful sable antelope,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Africanist Brass Sculpture, Signed Mukendi, Circa 1970
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Vintage Africanist Brass Sculpture, Signed Mukendi, Circa 1970" Elegant vintage Africanist sculpture in solid brass, signed Mukendi. The composition depicts two highly stylised elo...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Brass

Wooden Head, Edo People, Benin Nigeria with Stand
Located in Hamburg, DE
Carved from reddish brown hardwood, the hollow form rises from a cylindrical neck, the lowest part being a rounded base, then surrounded by diagonal sections. The neck is surrounded by nine rows of coral beaded necklaces (odigba) that extend to a thread motif on the back of the head. Face in full relief with straight lips, flared, flattened nose and oval eyes with set shell (nut) for the pupils. Along the forehead are six frontal scars treated with rectangular cavities in which should have inserts nutshells. In this case there is only one left Small ears on each side of the head, each C-shaped. A headband consisting of three rows of almost completely distroyed. On the right side of the head, a single feather extends upward from a beaded rosette. Behind the ear, two long braids of hair hang down to the beaded collar and then become bows that reach the roots. The left side of the head has a long, single braid behind the ear that hangs down to the beaded collar and becomes a bow that ends at the base. On each side, three strands of hair appear at the temples under the headband. Featuring an open hole with a circular motif on the top of the head and a rectangular open slit down the back. Insect damage in different areas; very old worn finish showing a lot of age. Very heavy insect damage in all areas; very old worn finish showing a lot of age. “Wooden shrine heads were permitted to sit on the altars of chiefs and important figures, in contrast to the copper alloy heads used exclusively by the kings of Benin. (Frederic Backlar, Bonhams, New York, 2012, lot 172) Osemwede (reigned 1816-1848) was the first Oba to decree that human heads could be carved for the altars of chiefs of royal lineage, rather than just wooden antelope and perhaps goat heads. Therefore, chiefs of blood enjoyed in Benin City (but not throughout the Kingdom of Benin, where antelope heads continued to be placed on the altars of their ancestors well into the 20s. Thus, the (wooden) human heads are said to be later than ca. 1816, but the actual age depends condition, insect damage, etc." (Fagg, William, Christie's, London, 1988, lot 206) "Feathers were worn by chiefs as a sign of status. The heads have a hole at the top intended to hold a large carved ivory tusk...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

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...
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Early 20th Century Primitive Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Midcentury Ebony Hand Carved Mermaid Sculpture
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful sculpture is entirely carved out of one piece of ebony wood in the 1960s in Tansania The perfectly natural and organic shape makes this handcrafted sculpture extra special ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

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...
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20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Textile, String, Wood, Paint

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

Materials

Wood

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

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Ceramic

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...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

Two heads Fang reliquary, 20th c
Located in Lisboa, PT
Fang janiform reliquary head, stylized headdress with two drooping locks, pierced base of the neck with triple braided necklace wicker. Gabon, 20th c.
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Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Wicker, Wood

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...
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20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Cotton, Wood

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

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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 ...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel, Iron

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

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

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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. ...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz Rose From Madagascar
Rose Quartz Rose From Madagascar
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Tall African Ibibio Head Mask with Polychrome Nigeria Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall Ibibio wood mask from Nigeria, Africa, circa 20th century. The head mask was carved in with a frontal face with pierced eyes and a gapping mouth. On his head, a stylized hat ...
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Rattan, Wood

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

Materials

Wood

Embosed Metal Kirdi Shield from Cameroon on Bronze Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare repuse shield with natural fiber wraped handle from the Kirdi tribe Cameroon. Now on a patinated Bronze Stand. For a similar example please see- Benitez-Johannot, Purissim...
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Metal

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...
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19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

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

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

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Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pumpkin , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely ceramic pumpkin from Love Art Ceramics is a delightful addition to any home or office decor. Crafted by a talented group of artists in South Africa, this unique piece is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

In Step - Bronze Elephant Sculpture - Limited Edition of 24
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
“In Step” is a very personal piece for me — a bronze sculpture that captures the quiet tenderness between a mother elephant and her calf. I was moved to sculpt this moment after watc...
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2010s Expressionist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Ceramic

Bambara Ci Wara Headdress Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved to honor the mythical being Ci Wara, a Bambara deity that’s half mortal and half animal, this wooden headdress combines the graceful head and horns of a...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Wood

Trio of Carved Stone Water Bearing Women
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three stone carved women each bearing a water vessel in their arms. This art form from Zimbabwe became popular decor in the late 1950s but was producded for decades preceding ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

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 Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

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

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Giraffe Head Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Giraffe Head Jewelry Box Hand Painted by Winnie Mchunu and Sculpted by Sfiso The Giraffe Head Jewelry Box is a stunning example of handcrafted ceramic art from Love Art Ceramic in S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Ceramic Rhinos Plate, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
The Ceramic Rhino Plate, a stunning creation from Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a testament to the rich tradition of African artistry. Hand-sculpted by Victor Shabalala and int...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

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

Materials

Ceramic

Wiseman Ceramics, Rhino Big Five
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Rhino Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Wiseman Ndlovu. Part of the prestigious Big...
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2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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