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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Sculptural tribal chair from Ethiopia in the early 20th century, circa 1900
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Sculptural tribal chair from Ethiopia in the early 20th century. Made up of pieces of wood joined by archaic fasteners of the same wood and animal (probably goat) leather strips on t...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Animal Skin, Leather, Wood

Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure in Royal Pose. I-II Century AD. Certificate of Authenticity with TL Test and Passport from Europe. Museum Piece...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Primitive Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Antica scultura - bronzo - africana - Benin - XIX secolo -sculpture - African
Located in Milano, MI
Antica scultura - bronzo - africana - Benin - XIX secolo Descrizione Antica Scultura in bronzo africana di una raffigurazione del Re Coronato Ife Malu, originaria del Benin del XIX ...
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19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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 d...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 3 Large Natural Cabinet Minerals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of 3 large natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive medium neoclassical style plaster plinth. Each impressive cabinet specimen, including a Chalcedony,...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber

Genuine Polished Petrified Wood Slice with Metal Display Stand (10 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful hand polished petrified wood slice is sourced from Madagascar and comes with an elegant metal display stand. It has an amazing pattern with vibrant hues of brown, yell...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Petrified Wood

Fine Bronze Bust of a Masai Woman by Philip Reeves b. 1958
By Philip Reeves
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Philip Reeves, (Nairobi 1952) A Massai/Rendille tribe girl from Kenya Signed P Reeves and numbered 4/8 Foundry mark Luc Harzé, Brussels Bronze, H. 36 cm Philip Reeves, born i...
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20th Century Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Polished Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (20 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 20 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, providin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking and intriguing collection of 3 natural mineral specimens each presented on an exclusive medium painted display plinth. This group contains a range of impressive cabinet specimens hand-selected from collections to create a unique set, ideal for use as natural sculptures in an interior. Included in this stunning collection is an extremely rare purple chalcedony, not seen in many years, found 30 hours down the Pangolaines river system, from Nosy Varika, Lemur Island, Madagascar. This exceptionally rare material is in a natural raw state with only a handful of pieces found of its likeness. The intensity colour of the purple is met by other colours featuring in natural forms. A Salrose, derived from the French ’salt...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber

1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu
Located in Marbella, ES
Original 1950s South African scrimshaw ostrich egg by late chief Sipho Ndlvu.
Category

Mid-20th Century Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell

Congolese Fang Carved Mask Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
Congolese Fang Carved Mask Sculpture on a metal base. A "fang mask" refers to a type of ceremonial mask created by the Fang people, an ethnic group from Central Africa, primarily fo...
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Genuine Polished Malachite Lion Carving (5.2 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully detailed lion carving is masterfully hand-carved from a single, solid piece of malachite that was sourced from Zaire. Polished to a mirrored finish, the top quality ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Sculptural Early 20th Century Ethiopian Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully sculptural early 20th century Ethiopian side chair with a hide seat and back stitched with hide strips, and stretched over a primitive wood frame. Chair is functional, ...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Hide, Wood

Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking collection of 5 natural mineral specimens. Each presented on exclusive custom display plinths, this set are a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens formed over millions of years, each with their own impressive colours, characteristics, and qualities. Included in this stunning collection is a Salrose, derived from the French ’salt...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful contemporary collector piece of Makonde ebony tree of life art carving with unbelievable detailed wood carving.
Category

1950s Primitive Vintage Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

African Adja Protective Spirit Figures Aklama Twins
Located in Point Richmond, CA
African Adja protective spirit figures Aklama twins. Togo, Africa. Wood, pigment. 20th Century Left: 8 x 1.75 x 0.5 / 20 x 4.5 x 1 cm. Right: 7.75 x 1.75 x 0.5 in. / 19.5 x 4....
Category

20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large and Impressive Carved Statue of a Maasai Hunter Circa 1950 Kenya.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE CARVED STATUE OF A MAASAI HUNTER Circa 1950 Kenya. Almost a lifesize figure of a sitting Maasai hunter holding his spear impressively capturing his character...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Malachite Elephant
Located in New York, NY
This hand-carved Malachite elephant is a striking fusion of natural artistry and symbolic meaning. Sculpted from genuine Malachite, the sculpture showcases the mineral’s vivid hues, ...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Carved Rose Quartz Flame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rose quartz polished and carved into a flame. With illuminating base.
Category

Late 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Rose Quartz

African Congo Fetish Statue, Houses Spirits for Protection, Late 20th- Century
Located in Miami, FL
African Congo Fetish Statue, Houses Spirits for Protection 20th- Century Offered for sale is a late 20th-century African tribal fetish statue of a doubl...
Category

Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Carrollite from Kamoya Mines, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in New York, NY
From Kamoya Mines, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo Several bright metallic crystals of rare carrollite running through white calcite crystals with brassy yellow-m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Turkana or Pokot people's tribal carved wood headrest, stylized human form, early 20th century, Kenya, African. Headrest from Kenya with attached leather, beads, buttons and a metal finger knife. Great sculpture...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century African Cameroon Namji Doll for Prosperity, Health Fertility
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century African Cameroon Namji Doll for Prosperity, Health & Fertility Offered for sale in a 20th-century African Namji doll from the Namji tribe of ...
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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 Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage 13" Tanzanian Ironwood Family Tree Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Piece is very primitive. Its a mid to early 20th century piece. Its carved from ironwood and depicts a family tree of a family from Tanzania. The carving is very detailed.
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wandala Shield from Chad
Located in Stamford, CT
Wandalà shield, from Cameroon/Chad. Made with cowhide and natural pigments. For a similar example see- Benitez-Johannot, Purissima and Jean Paul Barbier, Shields: Africa, Southea...
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Cowhide

Hand-Carved Malachite Skull
Located in New York, NY
This striking Malachite skull has been meticulously hand-carved to showcase the stone’s natural beauty while offering a bold decorative statement. Vivid bands of deep emerald and lig...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #B3K
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 10 × 8.25 × 2 in./ 25.5 × 21. x 5 cm Weight: 6.925 lbs / 2.984 kg Height on custom display stand:...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Precious Stone

Traditional Tikar Iron Spear, Tribal Black Finish, Cameroon, Ceremonial Weapon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Authentic Tikar tribal spear from Cameroon, once used for lion hunting and still prominent in tribal ceremonies. This black-finished iron spear, with a sc...
Category

Early 19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Mounted 19th Century Afo Iron Currency
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century Afo culture wrought iron spade currency piece mounted on custom steel stand. Currency pieces like these were used for large purchases including land or lives...
Category

19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Chokwe Mask
Located in Pasadena, TX
This mask was made by the Chokwe people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It has detailed metalwork and is finely carved. Probably dates around the 1960's.
Category

20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad. These rare currencies have a wonderfully minimalist anthropomorphic form, but were inspired...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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 Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

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 Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Klaylife x Uniqwa Ombre Handmade Clay Bead Floor Sculptures (Large, Med + Small)
Located in Brighton, Victoria
When it comes to a shared passion for Africa, handmade and unique design, Uniqwa Collections and klaylife are perfectly aligned. Both hailing from Africa, our creative teams merg...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Namji Doll with Beads, Cowries, Coins and Metal Rings, Cameroon Mid 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sometimes referred to as dolls, this is a highly abstract figure with conical head, arms and legs held out from body, long columnar neck wrapped with mulitple strands of different si...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Princess Yenenga Of Ouagadougou On Horseback - Cast Bronze West African Figure
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Princess Yenenga, founder of the Mossi Empire, from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, bronze West African sculpture from the late 20th century This is a contemporary piece, not historical ...
Category

Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Equestrian figure Koma-Bulsa, Ghana, 14th-15th century
Located in Paris, FR
Terracotta, 14th-15th century (thermoluminescence test: Interexpert 388317 from March 18, 1988). Koma-Bulsa motifs (Ghana), including a concave hairstyle with braided frontal ornamen...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Ethno Design-collection 12 old Dogon wooden Grannery locks on stand from Mali
Located in Leuven , BE
These door locks were generally used to protect houses and granaries.Bamana doorlocks range from the abstract and symbolic to representations of ancestors. They are usually larger an...
Category

20th Century Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #S5C
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 9.25 × 8 × 2 in. / 23.5 × 20.5 × 5 cm Weight: 5.55 lbs / 2.424 kg In this example, the complex pa...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Precious Stone

Pair of Iron Spatulate Currencies, Chamba or Mambila, Cameroon or Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of iron flat spatulate currency pieces, made by the Chamba or Mambila peoples of Cameroon or Nigeria. Mid 20th century or older. 10 1/2 inches high for larger currency. Pair ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Tall Bronze Masai Sculptures 1960s Vintage Kenya Mother Baby Giacometti Style
Located in London, GB
Two 1960s bronze sculptures from the Maasai tribe in Kenya and Tanzania in everyday motherhood figures. The elongated and brutalist-like effect figures evoke a Giacometti-like aest...
Category

1960s Brutalist Vintage Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Benin Bronze Relief Plaque with Two Warriors — Nigeria, Late 19th / Early 20th
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze relief plaque from the Kingdom of Benin, Nigeria, cast using the traditional lost-wax technique typical of Edo royal workshops. Depicting two warriors in ceremonial armour, standing side by side and wearing conical headdresses — the symbol of palace rank and military authority. The background shows interlaced floral motifs representing cosmic order and royal hierarchy. The brown-green oxidation and natural surface encrustation indicate a long period of ageing consistent with a pre-1920 casting. Visible casting seams, manual tool marks, and the non-industrial porosity on the reverse confirm traditional Edo craftsmanship rather than later reproductions. The rectangular perforations along the edges were used to attach the plaque to wooden pillars inside the Royal Palace of Benin City, where such reliefs celebrated the Oba’s lineage and military victories. Comparable plaques are held in: The British Museum, London (Af1898,0105.1–3) Weltmuseum, Vienna (inv. 35.456) Ethnologisches Museum, Berlin (Benin bronze plaques...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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 Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Large 8 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large 8 inch Split Ammonite Mounted Fossil Set Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old The cutting and polishing of this large pair revealed pale yellow-brown, cal...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Ethiopian Wood Head Rest With Silver White Metal Beads and Dangles, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old well used Ethiopian head rest with attached oxidized silver or white metal beads and dangles. It is in good condition with wear, polish and eros...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Figure of ancestress "Jonyeleni" in wood Bamana Art MaliThird Quarter of the 20th cent
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
A figure of remarkable formal harmony and compactness with large rounded breasts that allude to fertility and nurturing capacity, but also to the loveliness of the girl that promotes...
Category

1980s Other Vintage Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Jukun Commemorative Royal Ancestor Figure, Jukun People, Northeastern Nigeria.
Located in Leuven , BE
Jukun Commemorative Royal Ancestor Figure, Jukun People, Northeastern Nigeria. Provenance Martial bronsin 2009 Native 2012 - Martin Lagrain AHDRC ao-0096159-001,002,003 The figure is depicted standing, bearded, with a tribal skull...
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Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Dan Janus Double Face Protective Kinde Charm, Ivory Coast, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Dan Janus double faced protective Kinde charm, from the Dan people of Ivory Coast, West Africa. Used as a charm for protection, with two different faces to show the duality of the w...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Malachite Sphere
Located in New York, NY
This striking hand-polished Malachite sphere showcases the stone’s signature swirling green banding and deep natural luster. Crafted from solid, natural Malachite, it features mesmer...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Set of Three Rare Fang Wood Spoons, Gabon, Africa old collection provenance
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Set of three rare Fang carved wood spoons, from Gabon, Africa. Each with unique shape, wear and encrustations from traditional tribal use. They are in good condition, appropriate f...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Malachite Elephant
Located in New York, NY
This striking Malachite elephant exemplifies both geological beauty and artistic craftsmanship. Deftly hand-carved from a solid piece of genuine Malachite, the sculpture reveals the ...
Category

2010s Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

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 Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Madonna and Baby Sculpture by African Artist Ndatite Ilo, Rwanda
By Ndatite Ilo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tutsi tribe artist Ndatite Ilo from Rwanda carved this gorgeous African wood statue sculpture. This unique artwork showcases a beautiful black woman, a Mother or Madonna, carrying a ...
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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 Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bronze Memorial Statue of The Fon People, Benin
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Large 8 Inch Ammonite Specimen Cut Polished and Mounted Fossil
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large 8 Inch Ammonite Specimen Cut Polished and Mounted Fossil - Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old An excellent quality split ammonite fossil. We hand pick...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of 20th Century Mbole Currency Pieces on Custom Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural of the Mbole people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with this exquisite pair of 20th-century Mbole copper currency cuffs. Mounted on cus...
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Copper

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 Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage 15" Yoruba Kneeling Woman Ebony Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Piece is very primitive. Its a mid to early 20th century piece. Its carved from Ebony ironwood and depicts a woman kneeling. It was made in Nigeria.. The carving is very detailed.
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20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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