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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Full Size Nyala Taxidermy on Naturalistic Base
Located in New York, NY
This full-sized Nyala taxidermy is an impressive and striking piece that captures the beauty and majesty of this magnificent African antelope. Mounted on a naturalistic green grass b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Fur, Wood
Love Art Ceramics Chameleon Coin Dish, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This charming ceramic Chameleon coin dish captures the essence of African wildlife and culture with its intricate design. Hand-painted by Jabu Nene and sculpted by Nathi at Love Art ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Tourmaline, Nigeria
Located in New York, NY
Tourmaline, Ofiki, Oyo State, Nigeria
6.3 cm tall x 1.9 cm diameter
Ofiki is well known for producing deep colored tourmalines. Most of the tourmalines they find are dull, rounded, ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
$38,750
Ceramic Pumpkin , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful ceramic pumpkin is a creation of Love Art Ceramics, a talented small group of artists based in South Africa. Made in 2024, this autumn harvest sculpture features stunn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Fossil Stone Ammonite
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/6416 - Large fossil stone shell - Ammonites were predatory Prehistorie cephalopod mollusks which existed between 400 and 66 million years ago before dying out during the exinction ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier International Style Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Ethnic Design-Crescent shaped terracotta pot, Solongo People, DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
Terracotta pot of roughly crescent shape featuring a pair of naively modelled human figures seated on the concave edge, each with arms folded to the abdomen and feet pointing downwar...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Wood-Carved Sculpture of a Tanzanian Woman Signed and Dated 1922
Located in Marbella, ES
Wood-Carved Sculpture of a Tanzanian Woman Signed and Dated 1922
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Nguni Ornament , hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic Nguni ornament, crafted in South Africa by Zimele Ceramics, captures the essence of the beloved Nguni cattle, an iconic symbol in Southern African culture. Hand-sculpted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Metalized Skull of a Warthog
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Metalized skull of a warthog. The skull is provided with a real metal layer which has been corroded making it a beautiful patina.
The skull is mounted on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone
Figurative Wooden Sculpture by F Tamba
Located in Antwerp, BE
Highly rare and decorative elegant scene in wood of a man making respectfully advances to a lady, with female servants bringing food. Made in Congo in the 20th century, and offered b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$2,609 Sale Price
35% Off
Ceramic Halloween pumpkin small 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Celestine geode with twinned crystals
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Celestine Geode - Harmony and Serenity
Immerse yourself in the soothing world of lithotherapy with our magnificent Celestine geode. This unique, naturally formed piece is carefully ...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Unique Ceramic Monkey and Kingfisher sculpture hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Kingfisher and Monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Sello Hand sculpted by Lindy.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Yoruba-Egba couple of Ere Ibeji Twin Figures signed by Akinyode, Yoruba People
Located in Leuven , BE
Yoruba Egba, couple of Ere Ibeji Twin Figures signed by Akinyode ,Yoruba People, Nigeria Abeokuta
Provenance
Monique Lancée (Maastricht '80)
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Bronze Zulu Warrior - African Tribal Sculpture - Limited Edition Sculpture
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Zulu warriors were renowned for their disciplined formations and innovative tactics in battle, epitomized by the "buffalo horns" strategy developed by the legendary Shaka Zulu: a man...
Category
2010s Expressionist Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,356 Sale Price
20% Off
Ethnic Design-Three Decorative Beaded Flywhisks , Cameroon Grasslands
Located in Leuven , BE
The Royal Fly Whisks (ethnic names: see leng koko or beuka) used in dances are made of carved wood to which horse tails are attached. These tails are veritable war trophies cut from ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Burlap, Wood, Beads
Ceramic Zebra Sculpture , Hand Made And Painted In South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Imvelo Natural Art presents a captivating ceramic Zebra sculpture from South Africa. Hand-sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Gabriel, this piece stands 9 inches high, 12 inches ...
Category
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 creates unique ceramic pieces entirely by hand, with no molds used in the process. This particular pumpkin measures 4 inches high and 4 inches wide, making it a cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carved Twin figure Ibeji Yoruba People, Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
A finely carved significant Yoruba Male Ibeji figure with a tall headdress, expressive eyes, original bead belt and heavy wear and polish from native use. Areas of encrusted camwood ...
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Pomegranate Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Pomegranate, Butterfly Jewelry Box
Discover the captivating "Pomegranate, Butterfly Jewelry Box," a remarkable piece of ceramic art crafted in South Africa by the creative minds of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Fabric
Ethnic Design-Bronze sitting female statue, Kulango People, Ivory Coast
Located in Leuven , BE
This bronze statuette of striking modernity,in a minimalist and refined style is part of an eminently small corpus. The fluidity of the forms and the remarkable purity of the figurin...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Protea And Bird Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Protea, Bird Jewelry Box
The "Protea, Bird Jewelry Box," crafted by the talented duo Motsamai Sello and Sabelo Nene at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Frog Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Frog Jewelry Box Hand Painted by Slie and Sculpted by Nathi/Sbusiso
Delight in the whimsical charm of the Frog Jewelry Box, a captivating piece of decorat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceremonial hardwood Skeleton from a single piece of wood, Nigeria.
Located in Leuven , BE
An uncommon form, the abstract teeth filled mouthed figure standing straight on an integral base.
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Dioptase, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene Region, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
Dioptase, Omaue Mine, Kaokoveld Plateau, Kunene region, Namibia
Measures: 8.5 cm tall x 7 cm wide
Dioptase, once believed to be emerald when first encountered, is amongst the most vividly colored species. Large gem...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Ceramic Tiger Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted by Bernard and painted by Virginia at Imvelo Natural Art in South Africa, this ceramic Tiger sculpture stands 6 inches high, 12 inches long, and 3 inches wide. The sculpture ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
An Unusually Large 19th Century Topoke Tribe Currency Sword
Located in Hudson, NY
This currency sword, like most African trade currency items, was used as a way to transfer wealth for the purpose of buying land or animals but is most ...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Ceramic Zebra And Monkey Teapot , hand made in South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Ceramic Zebra Teapot from Imvelo Natural Art, a remarkable fusion of artistry and cultural heritage from South Africa. Hand-sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Sn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Tutsi Baskets, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Group of Tutsi Prestige Basketry
Rwanda
First half, 20th century
Grass and other plant fibers, natural dye, coiling technique
Measures: Height, left to right: 7 1/4”; 8”; 9 1/...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
$2,560 / set
Polished Ocean Jasper Flame Freeform from Madagascar (6.3 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Top quality, beautiful polished cross-section of Ocean Jasper from Madagascar. It often includes vugs lined with white or green druzy quartz crystals. It is found in only one place i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
$675 Sale Price
25% Off
Polished Polychrome Freeform from Madagascar (7.6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
AAA-quality Polychrome Jasper Freeform. This beautiful specimen has multi-colored veins of Chalcedony from Madagascar. Beautiful multi-colored rock that usually exhibits a circular, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
$825 Sale Price
25% Off
African Lidded Vessel, Congo
Located in New York, NY
The Shi peoples are agriculturalists living on the shores of Lake Kivu in D.R. Congo. Artistically they are best known for their distinctively carved cups and pitchers...
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Green Twinned Dioptase Crystals On Calcite Matrix From Republic Of Congo
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information:
Specimen Type: Dioptase on Calcite
Weight: 63 Grams
Dimension: H: 6.2 x W: 4.7 x D: 2.8 cm
Origin: Mindouli, Pool Department, Republic of Congo
Treatment: None...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Adam Style Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other
Round Malachite Box with Brass
Located in Delft, NL
Round Malachite Box with Brass
A Malachite box from the mid-20th century. Made of a copper ring and inlaid outside with malachite
The base and lid are made of malachite, raised on t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar (18.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar consists of a distinct pattern of "orbs" on a striking striped background. It produces a calming effect, clearing away nega...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
$840 Sale Price
20% Off
Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar (11.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar consists of a distinct pattern of "orbs" on a striking striped background. It produces a calming effect, clearing away nega...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
$787 Sale Price
25% Off
Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar (8.4 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful one-of-a-kind, free-form ocean jasper bowl from Madagascar. This exquisite Polished Ocean Jasper Heart from Madagascar consists of a distinct pattern of "orbs" on a strikin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
$562 Sale Price
25% Off
Sculptural Modern Brutalist Terracotta Punk Table lamp Set
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This set of 2 Hand-moulded terracotta forms the base of this lamp, stripe detail finished with black plaster and adorned with bronzed steel spikes. It's a bold statement piece that c...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
African Bronze Figure c1950
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
African Bronze Figure c1950
A rare bronze cast and hand-finished figure that embodies both artistry and functional symbolism. This striking sculp...
Category
1950s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century African Milk Vessel Uganda Hima Ekyanzi
Located in Vancouver, BC
An incredibly unique wooden vessel carved from a single piece of wood in Uganda. The shape, design and decorative nature of this piece separates from anything else you will find.
Th...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Lega Bwami Society Mask on Display Stand with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a Lega Bwami society wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo. It was likely from the first half of the 20th century and an authentic in-field piece. The mask di...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Inner landscape – Quartz sphere with crystal inclusion
Located in London, GB
This stunning quartz sphere from Zambia reveals a hidden world inside.
From its clear surface, you can see unique mineral formations that rise
like tiny mountains. At the center, a s...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Contemporary Natural Twiggy Candelabra Centrepiece Handcrafted by Jan Ernst
Located in 1204, CH
Twiggy was created as an imaginary creature that embodies the physical attributes of
different life forms that fascinate me. As an artist, I often get lost in a make-believe world
...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$3,747 Sale Price
20% Off
Metallic Studded Bambara Figure by Brian Stanziale
By Brian Stanziale
Located in Chicago, IL
In an exclusive collaboration with pagoda red, Chicago artist the bms. adds a contemporary twist to our collection of one-of-a-kind African art objects. Guided by its geometric line work, the bms. uses...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Decorative Grassland Leopard skin Mask, Cameroon
Located in Leuven , BE
Decorative Grassland Leopard skin Mask
Private collection Brussels
The raffia splint is covered with cloth and colourful miniature glass beads in vario...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Beads, Organic Material
Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen #L2L
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Dimensions: 8 × 6.25 × 0.75 in. / 20 × 16 × 2 cm
Dimensions on custom display stands: 10.5 × 5.5 × 3.5 in. / 27 × 14 × 9 c...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Olokun Head, Kingdom of Ife, Western Nigeria Hand Carved Hardwood
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Fascinating detailed Olokun head from the Kingdom of Ife in Western Nigeria.
Hand carved hardwood face with almond shaped eyes, neck creases and astounding facial incisions
Circa 1...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
$244 Sale Price
60% Off
Large Natural Chrysocolla
Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking large natural bedrock specimen with a coating of chrysocolla and malachite displayed on a custom neoclassical style stand.
This specimen is of an unusual irregular shape ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
A Dogon Tribe Toguna Post from Mali (Mid 20th C.) on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early to mid-20th century Toguna support post from the Dogon Tribe of Mali, on custom metal stand. This West African hand carved wooden bean was origin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Benin
Nigeria
Bronze Sculptures of Leopards, Modern Replicas
By People from Benin
Located in Miami, FL
Benin (Nigeria) bronze sculptures of leopards from the mid-20th century
Offered for sale is a pair of modern mid-20th century copies of Benin (modern-day Nigeria) bronze figural s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$16,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ethnodesign Katoyo Mask representing the "Foreigner" with headdress from Angola.
Located in Leuven , BE
This unusual Chokwe mask is probably Katoyo, representing non-Chokwe individuals. The deviation of the mask from the more common Chokwe masks is mainly because they represent Portugu...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa
Located in Leuven , BE
Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa
Carved from a single piece of wood, the African Ashanti head rest, Ghana, has a curved top raised on a pedestals depicti...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Blacknite Quartz Crystal Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A brilliant example of a large naturally-occurring blacknite quartz crystal specimen sourced from Ambositra, Madagascar, presented on one of our exclusive painted display bases.
Bla...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
African Sculpture Zaire Antique Copper Coin
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
That's a true antique copper coin from Zaire, very rare: a modern simple sculpture !
I saw only another one like this, but it was not authentic: done for ...
Category
1920s Archaistic Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Ebony Benin Kingdom, Bust Carving Of A Young Nigerian Warrior, 1970
s
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Hand carved ebony hardwood bust of a young Benin warrior
Traditionally carved Benin artistry
Circa 1970
Height 10.75 inch, Width 5.5 inch, Depth 2.75 inc...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ebony
$597 Sale Price
20% Off
Bamileke Throne Stool with Leopard
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Bamileke throne made with wood, coated with jute, embroidered with polychrome glass beads, cowrie snails, embroidery with glass beads that are missing in some areas. In the Grassfiel...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Dark Brown Large Footed Wooded Carved Handle Tray, Ethiopia, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920's Ethiopian large wooded footed tray with carved handle.
Three available in graded sizes. ( two smaller than this one ) (S6950 and S6951)
Looks great with all three varying size...
Category
1920s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Toguna Female Anthropomo Post from Mali
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early to mid-20th century Toguna support post from the Dogon Tribe of Mali, on custom metal stand. This West African hand carved wooden bean was origin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Natural Blue Botryoidal Malacholla Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb example of a naturally-occurring botryoidal malacholla specimen, favoured for its vivid natural blue colour! This sizeable specimen is presented on one of our exclusive base...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
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