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Place of Origin: Zambian
Lozi Milk Jug
Located in Richmond, VA
The Loss people of Zambia are known for their basketry and rarely work in wood, but their wooden milk jugs are sought after objects from collectors. Originally used to collect milk f...
Category
20th Century Zambian Folk Art
Materials
Rope, Wood
$210
African Prestige Stool – Zambia (bemba/lunda), Mid-20th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
"African Prestige Stool – Zambia (bemba/lunda), Mid-20th Century"
African Prestige Stool – Zambia (Bemba/Lunda), Mid-20th Century
A finely carved four-legged prestige stool from Zam...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Zambian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Palm Wine Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Makenge hand-built ceramic palm wine pot with a graceful shape including a narrow neck and a wide belly. The pot is covered ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Zambian Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Natural Fiber
Early 20th Century Fine Cast White Metal Bracelet Classic Sculpture Form
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century cast mixed white and brass metal bracelet from the East Africa, possibly connected to the Arab states. Beautiful cast geometric design around outside ...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Zambian Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
$450 Sale Price
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