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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Nigerian Nupe Gourd-Form Water Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the natural world, Nupe ceramicists fired this water vessel in the shape of a gourd. The vessel's varied surface textures and colors come from its functional design. The ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Ashanti Maternal Fertility Figure
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is an Ashanti female fertility figure from Ghana, West Africa, circa Mid-20th century. Carved from a single block of wood, the statue depicts a female with typical coiffure ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
$2,000 Sale Price
33% Off
Terracotta Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terra cotta object was part of the Bura tribe's burial ritual. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Ceramic Leopard Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted with passion by Motsomay and Sabelo at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, this Leopard jewelry box is a stunning embodiment of African culture. The ceramic piece, measuring 4 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Miniature Baule Chair
By Baule Tribe
Located in Chicago, IL
Noted for its individualistic, egalitarian, and progressive society, the Baule of Cote D'Ivoire were master craftspeople. This chair features their characteristically well polished w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$624 Sale Price
57% Off
Ceramic Genet Cat Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted by the skilled hands of South African artisans, this ceramic Genet cat jewelry box is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic African Bird Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted by the skilled hands of Sbusiso and painted with intricate detail by Minenhle at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, this Bird jewelry box measu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
At Manteto Ceramic Wall Mask
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic mask, Baku Ghana.
Signed:AT Manteto,Baku 1974.
Measures: Height 32 cm.
Width 17 cm.
Depth 8 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Aloe jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted with care and creativity, this one-of-a-kind aloe vera-shaped box is a delightful fusion of nature and art. Handmade with meticulous attention to detail, its gentle curves an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Natural Skeletal Raw Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural skeletal raw malachite specimen originating from Morocco. This unique specimen has a striking form that has been moulded by nature over thousands of years.
It showca...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Ceramic Tiger Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Royal Violet: Handcrafted Tiger Box" by Love Art Ceramic. Sculpted by Motsamay, painted by Sabelo in regal purple. The unique lid, a masterpiece by two artisans, offers a one-of-a-ki...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
African Canari Vessel with Serpent Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Terracotta African Canari Vessel with Serpent Detail. Cote D’Ivoire, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Three heads Fang reliquary, 20th c
Located in Lisboa, PT
Fang reliquary with three heads, eyes inlaid with bone pellets and copper nails. Equatorial Guinea, XXth c.
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Bamileke Storage Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Like other African everyday ceramics, Bamileke storage pots are revered for their simple forms yet astonishing beauty. Each is hand shaped and fired in the open. They are generally s...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Wiseman Ceramics, Buffalo Big Five
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Buffalo Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Wiseman Ndlovu. From the celebrated Big F...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Prestige and Tradition: The Mounted Ashetu Hat of the Bamum and Bamileke People
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with spiked braids, this prestigious custom mounted Ashetu hat embodies the cultural significance of the Bamum and Bamileke people of Cameroon, Central Africa, who revered th...
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Lioness Sculpture , Hand Made And Painted In South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing a captivating ceramic Lioness sculpture, meticulously hand-sculpted by Teboho and hand-painted by Virginia at Imvelo Natural Art, South Africa. Measuring 6 inches high, 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Tiger With Cub Sculpture , Hand Made And Painted In South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Discover the Ceramic Tiger Sculpture from Imvelo Natural Art, a breathtaking representation of wildlife artistry from South Africa. Hand-sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Pales...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Lioness Sculpture , Hand Made And Painted In South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Imvelo Natural Art presents a stunning ceramic Lioness sculpture from South Africa. Hand-sculpted by Teboho and hand-painted by Virginia, this piece stands 7 inches high, 14 inches l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Elephant Sweet Dish , hand made in South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Imvelo Natural Art presents a remarkable ceramic Elephant sweet dish from South Africa. Hand-sculpted by Bennet Zondo and hand-painted by Elvis, this piece stands 17 inches high, 13 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Carved Wood Cone from Ethiopia, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A single piece of solid mango wood, hand carved into a standing cone, circa 1960. Use it as door stoppers, or in a group for an eye-catching accent in any rustic or eclectic decor, i...
Category
1960s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$200 Sale Price
50% Off
Rare 1970s Bosigo Studio Tall Pinched Pottery Vase – Lesotho, South Africa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare and visually striking Tall Pinched Bosigo Studio Art Pottery Vase, crafted in the c.1970s during the era of Peter Hayes' involvement in the Kingdom of Lesotho, South Africa. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Buffalo And Genet Cat Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
The Buffalo & genet cat jewelry box from Senzo Duma Ceramics is a testament to South African artistry. Hand-sculpted by Thabiso and hand-painted by Nqoh,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Buffalo And Monkey Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Senzo Duma Ceramics presents a striking ceramic Buffalo & Monkey sculpture, standing 9 inches tall with dimensions of 11 inches in length and 5 inches in width. Hand-painted by Mlu, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Egg Cup Guinea Fowl , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Guinea Fowl Egg Cup, crafted by Sbusiso and hand-painted by Sabelo at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, embodies the essence of African wildlife. Measuring 2 inches high,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Dogon Ladder , Mali 1950s
Located in London, GB
A good Dogon ladder with exceptional patination. These ladders, carved from tree trunks, were traditionally used to access granaries raised on stilts to protect the contents from unw...
Category
1950s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Bissau-Ginean Ox Initiation Mask, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
After oxen were introduced to Guinea Bissau by Portuguese sailors in the 15th century, its strength, aggression, and nobility quickly became integrated i...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
Bura Spirit Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sometimes called a "Bura bell" due to its shape, this sculptural terracotta form would have been a critical component of burial rituals of the Bura people of Niger. Buried with its flared mouth facing down, this cylindrical storage...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
"Embrace" Luba Headrest Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
The Luba people of Zaire believed that ancestors visited them through dreams. This belief led to elaborately worked headrests, known as "seats of dreams." Such headrests were used to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Baga a-Bamp Bird Headdress with Canoe
Located in Chicago, IL
This graceful sculpture of a long-necked bird is a headdress known as "a-Bamp," worn during ritual masquerades of Baga adolescents in Guinea. With strong themes of defiance, these ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Colorful Ceramic Rhino vase, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Rhino Vase by Love Art Ceramic, a stunning tribute to African wildlife and craftsmanship.
Designed by Love Art Ceramic studio in South Africa in 2023, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Yoruba Osanyin Healing 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 Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
African Nupe Terracotta Vessel Support, c. 1900
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 flaring terra cotta form would have been buried halfway in the ground, in a Nupe home, and used as a stable base for a stack of traditional round pots...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Toussian Storage Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Ovoid pots were an elegant storage solution in African tribal life. This beautifully balanced example is attributed to the Toussian people of Western Burkina Faso. Masterfully made to protect its contents from the elements, pots such as this one were coiled by female ceramists to hold food or personal...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
African Namji Fertility Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Doted on like an actual child, this carved doll was once owned by a young girl among the Namji people of northwest Cameroon. Carted around by its owner wherever she went and lovingly...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Blue labradorite with wooden base
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Coming from madagascar, this aesthetic specimen of semi-precious gemstone called labradorite has the perfect weight and dimensions to decorate a bookshelf or a desk. It weighs 1900 g...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Precious Stone
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
Ethnic Design-Ceremonial Double Gong with Beaded Handle;
Located in Leuven , BE
This Double Gong bell originating from the Bamileke communities in Cameroon is a functional instrument played with wooden sticks.
Category
19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Natural Native Quartz Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A natural quartz crystal specimen originating from Madagascar, presented on one of our museum-quality painted plaster bases.
Known for being one of the most abundant and versatile g...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Wiseman Ceramics, Leopard Big Five
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Leopard Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Wiseman Ndlovu. From the revered Big Five Col...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Authentic Nigerian Igbo Mask
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Experience the beauty and authenticity of a 19th Century Nigerian Igbo Mask, a true cultural treasure. This stunning piece features intricate carvings and striking facial features th...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Paint
Ethnic Design-Double Iron Bell with leftover of colourfull design;
Located in Leuven , BE
The Double Gong bell originating from the Bamileke communities in Cameroon is a functional instrument played with wooden sticks.
Category
19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Ethnic Design-Terraccotta Jug in the shape of a male, Tshokwe People, DRC.
Located in Leuven , BE
This vessel is a striking example of anthropomorphic design, clearly incorporating human characteristics into its form. The upper section features a finely detailed human face, compl...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Nupe Gourd Water Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the natural world, nupe ceramicists fired this water vessel in the shape of a gourd. The vessel's varied textures and colors come from its utilitarian design. The paralle...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Was The Love Real? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Was the love real? sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Limited Edition
Dimensions: D 32 x W 43 x H 36 cm
Materials: Wood: Kiaat
Weight: 7.5 kg
Born in Johannesburg in 1991, sculptor ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$11,655 / item
Mother and Child , Cameroon, Mabea, 1920-1930, Provenance R. Caillois-P.Ratton
Located in Leuven , BE
Standing Fang Mabea Maternity of Museum quality, holding a pestle with both her hands. The mother's head is slightly turned to the left, while the child, which she carries on her bac...
Category
1920s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tutsi Milk Jug Vase
Located in Vancouver, BC
An authentic wood container used by the Tutsi people, a group of people residing near the African Great Lakes. Carved from a single piece of wood, this ...
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
$2,200
Ethno Design very Decorative Ancient Red Stone Village Millstone
Located in Leuven , BE
This very ancient village millstone has a lovely patina and decorative presence.
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Nigerian Nupe Storage Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were known as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this storage vessel, received detailed attenti...
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Blue Celestite Cluster From Sankoany, Ketsepy Mahajanga, Madagascar (50 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This unique Madagascan Blue Celestite Cluster exhibits large, gem crystals of remarkable quality, featuring prism faces and sharp chisel-terminations - surpassing the average blue-gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
$4,125 Sale Price
25% Off
Chrysocolla With Malachite
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a visually stunning crystallization of Chrysocolla over Malachite. This almost Teal blue piece shows a pattern of blue Chrysocolla over a deep green malachite - both copper minerals often found growing together but no mistaking this piece is far from common! , making for a unique cabinet size combination specimen with mesmerizing color that is certain to brighten up and add interest to your home decor or your Mineral cabinet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
$1,200 Sale Price
30% Off
Bronze Rhino Candelabra
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Rhino Sculpture Candelabra, handcrafted in cast bronze with brown patina with small Rhino, Acacia tree and leaf motif.
I model these decorative features in wax by hand before casting, making every candelabra a true original as no mold is made. Using the lost wax method, I sculpt, cast, chase, and finish each piece myself, blending natural motifs with refined craftsmanship. The result is a distinctive, sculptural candelabra that stands out as a statement piece - both functional and artistic. Patinas may vary. All candelabras are unique and made to order by hand. Candles not provided. Similar bronze single and double candle sticks in different sizes & motifs on request. Cost on application. Can also be made in pairs.
Functional art: Combining art, design and functionality, all furniture and lighting...
Category
2010s Rustic Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,790 / item
Dogon Terra Cotta Vase
Located in Montreal, QC
Dogon terra cotta vase decorated in relief with Lizards and human face with nice patina.
Category
1970s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
$2,450
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 Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in New York, NY
From Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) A sculptural botryoidal formation of solid velvety green malachite from the famous copper m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
$1,050 Sale Price
25% Off
Carved-Stone
Hear No Evil
Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tribal Carved-Stone ‘Hear No Evil’ Sculpture. Republic of Congo, circa late 19th Century.
Category
Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Stone Sculptue by R.Mteki
By R. Mteki
Located in Water Mill, NY
Stylized sculpture by R.Mteki.
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Rare Child Size Ceremonial Kanaga Masks, Dogon Peoples
By Dogon Tribe Mali
Located in Buffalo, NY
Kananga masks form geometric patterns. These masks represent the first human beings and are normally made by carvers of the Awa society. The masks are worn during the Dama dancing ce...
Category
1930s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Paint, Wood
Ethnic Design-Ceremonial Monkey Figure on Snailshell, German Coll., Bulu People
Located in Leuven , BE
The eye-catcher of this bell jar is the centrally placed blue bird with spread wings. It is an Indian Roller that occurs mainly in West Africa and the Indian subcontinent.
Provenanc...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Organic Material, Terracotta
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