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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and fascinating collection of 3 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive medium neoclassical style plaster plinth. Each impressive cabinet specimen, includ...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

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Natural Fiber

Do I Know How to Love? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Do I know how to love? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen Limited Edition Dimensions: D16 x W17 x H18 cm Materials: Wood Weight: 0.5 kg Born in Johannesburg in 1991, sculptor Driaan Claassen first studied 3D animation before apprenticing with Otto du Plessis...
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2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

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Wood

Potion Bottle by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Potion bottle by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 24 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle; to investig...
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2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

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Stoneware

Large Natural Madagascan Green Fluorite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking large natural Madagascan green fluorite specimen sourced from an ex UK collection. This fluorite specimen is of an impressive scale and unusual irregular shape with large...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

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Natural Fiber

You Can Lean on Me Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Located in Geneve, CH
You Can Lean on Me Sculpture by Driaan Claassen Limited Edition Dimensions: D15 x W20 x H85 cm Materials: Wood:Kiaat Weight: 2.9 kg Born in Johannesburg in 1991, sculptor Dria...
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2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

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Wood

Did I Do Enough? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Did I do enough? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen Limited Edition Dimensions: D30 x W40 x H70 cm Materials: Wood: Kiaat Weight: 4.9 kg Born in Johannesburg in 1991, sculptor Driaa...
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2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

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Wood

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, meticulously crafted by Sbu and hand-sculpted by Saiza at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, captures the essence of African wildlife. Standing at 2 i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

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Ceramic

Sunset Sculpture Vase by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Sunset Sculpture Vase by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 30 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consi...
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2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

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Stoneware

Potion Bottle Green Vase by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Potion bottle green vase by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 23 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle; ...
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2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Set of 3 Xochicalco Bowl by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Xochicalco Bowl by Onora Dimensions: Ø 23 cm Materials: White stoneware We are a Mexican brand dedicated to the creation of high end, hand crafted textiles and home acc...
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2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

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Clay

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 is a ceremonial doll...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

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Cotton, Wood, Twine

Blacknite Quartz Cluster Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual blacknite quartz cluster specimen with covelline and bornite from Ambositra, Madagascar, presented on one of our museum-quality painted plaster bases. This striking and un...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

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Precious Stone

Collection of Polished Malachite Stones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of many Malachite stones, all polished. Sizes and shapes all very and unique.
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

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Malachite

Pair of Polished Cut Ammonites with Crystalline Chambers
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of cut and polished ammonites with crystalline chambers originating from Madagascar. Once living creatures, these ammonites have developed their flowing colours and patterns displayed in their chambers over millions of years of compression, transforming into striking gemstones. Ammonites from Madagascar tend to be Triassic to Cretaceous in age, with several different species being available sporadically. Ammonite/s, which have variable features including crystalline, sediment or calcified segments. These fossils have been well preserved for millions...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

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Natural Fiber

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...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Large Natural Skeletal Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural skeletal malachite specimen originating from Madagascar. This unique specimen showcases a rich green colour with areas of darker shades. This specimen has a striking...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber

Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original handmade Kenyan Turkana leather and iron bound fighting shield which has been expertly mounted to a Gillows quality hardwood a...
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1880s Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

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Iron

Natural Botryoidal Chrysocolla Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A naturally occurring blue-green botryoidal chrysocolla mineral specimen, originating from Kalukuluku in Congo and presented on one of our exclusive painted plaster display plinths. Defined by its vibrant colour, chrysocolla forms as crusts where copper minerals...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

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Multi-gemstone

19th Century Each Senufo Village Held a Massive Wood Carved Bed, Called Gbag
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century each Senufo village held a massive wood carved bed, called gbag. COTE D'IVOIRE Measures: 215 X 40 X 20 cm Good condition.
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19th Century Modern Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

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Wood

Fulani Currency
Located in Dallas, TX
Nigerian currency crafted by the Fulani tribe. Outlawed in the 19th century by Colonel Phelps. The unusual forms and sizes of ethnographic currencies...
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19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Collection of Amethyst, Celestite Limonite Quartz Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful collection of three large cabinet mineral specimens including amethyst, blue celestite and limonite quartz presented on our medium painted plaster bases. Together, these specimens form a vibrant collection for display, showcasing beautiful colours and shapes formed by nature over millions of years. More details on the individual specimens below: A: Limonite Quartz plate...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A beautiful stylized antelope head used as headdress on ceremonial dances. Retains the old painting and patina over the carved wood. Traded by a professor working in Africa in the 19...
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Mid-20th Century Primitive Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Abstract Mali (Bamana) Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique abstract female Tchiwara sculpture from Mali (Bamana people ) circa 1930's. Beautifully hand-carved wood and mixed media.
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1930s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

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Wood

Terracotta Animal Head, Probably Ghana
Located in Leuven , BE
Terracotta animal head, probably Ghana.
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20th Century Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Pair of Potion Bottle Vases by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of potion bottle vases by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 26 cm H 23 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consiste...
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2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Nebula by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Nebula by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 33 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle; to investigate and interact with the common pic...
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2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Could i Have Tried Harder? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Could I have tried harder? Sculpture by Driaan Claassen One of a Kind Dimensions: D33 x W60 x H25 cm Materials: Wood: Kiaat Weight: 7.4 kg Born in Johannesburg in 1991, sculpt...
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2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Joy Is Found When Looking Inside Sculpture by Driaan Claassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Joy Is Found When Looking Inside Sculpture by Driaan Claassen Limited Edition Dimensions: D34 x W34 x H34 cm Materials: Wood:Kiaat Weight: 2.5 kg Born in Johannesburg in 1991, sculptor Driaan Claassen first studied 3D animation before apprenticing with Otto du Plessis...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Cabinet Pyrite Calcite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large cabinet pyrite and calcite specimen originating from Madagascar, displayed on one of our exclusive museum-quality painted plaster bases. Na...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pyrite

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