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Place of Origin: African
East African Drum
Located in Queens, NY
East African (20th Century) drum of carved head of man with animal skin top
Category

20th Century Tribal African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin

Pair of Antique South African Railway Cast Iron Locomotive Plaques or Badges
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial pair of cast and cold-painted locomotive identification plaques show no foundry marks, but are presumed to have been cast in South Africa in circa 1910. Th...
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

African Rosewood Hand Carved Sculpture of Holy Mary Holding Baby Jesus
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Midcentury African rosewood sculpture wonderfully hand carved depiction of the Virgin Mary with Jesus Child, with great detailing and beautiful face. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rosewood

La Poterie Marocaine by André Boukobza The Moroccan Pottery French Ed Hardcover
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The Moroccan Pottery, french edition. Hardcover large book 1st edition 1974. La Poterie Marocaine André Boukobza. 1974, 160 pages André Boukobza Photos with Artifacts. The work of An...
Category

Late 20th Century Islamic African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Beaded Ndebele Initiation 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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

19th Century African Bone Bead Necklace
Located in Wainscott, NY
Carefully carved from bone, these beads boast a natural luster and individuality, each one bearing unique textures and patterns. The earthy tones and smooth finish evoke a sense of c...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone

Eland Horn and Partial Skull Mount on Oak Backplate, early 20th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
The horn and partial skull mounted on an oak shield-form backplate
Category

Early 20th Century African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Horn

20th c. Nautical Hand-Painted Trinket Pottery
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A hand-painted trinket dish by ceramic pottery artist.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic, Paint

Jaimal Odedra, Circlet Necklace with Pendant, Morocco, 2018
By Jaimal Odedra
Located in New York, NY
Signed: Jaimal Odedra Each piece is modeled and cast by hand using a traditional Moroccan sand casting method.
Category

2010s African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Water Buffalo Horn Mount, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the partial skull reinforced by concrete, having a shield-form backplate
Category

Early 20th Century African Collectibles and Curiosities

Antique African Tuareg Moroccan Shoulder Leather Bag 1960s Collectible
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique leather African Moroccan satchel bag with flap decorated with tribal Tuareg embroideries. Antique collectible one of a kind leather bag, handmade in Morocco. True vintage Berber bag collectible piece of decorative wall art. The leather is hand embroidered, hand-tooled in Marrakesh, Morocco. Stunning true vintage Tuareg style bag embroidered with leather elements. This is an old antique man shoulder slim bag, merchants in Morocco when traveling used this bag under their coat to put their money and valuables. handcrafted in Morocco. This bag has a fold over fastening, a square shape, front section and long side tassels adornment. Under the flap, you'll find one long narrow main pocket. The bag craftsmanship is inspired by the ancient culture of Tuareg tribes from Morocco and some African countries. The hand embossing consists of geometrical Moroccan symbols and culture folk. The hand-embroidered detailing adds character and charm to this shoulder/crossbody bag. This messenger collectible shoulder leather African bag...
Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

African Grand Kudu Mount on Ebonized Pinewood Backplate, 1st half 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
large partial skull and horn mount of a Grand Kudu mounted on pinewood backplate
Category

1930s Vintage African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Horn

African Fulani Currency Bracelet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Characterized by its open shape capped with geometric ends, this bracelet is but one form of the many types of body adornments favored the Fulani people of West Africa. The thick des...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Carved Decorative Ammonite, African, Fossil, Display, Cretaceous C. 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carved decorative ammonite. An African, opalized fossil on display plinth, dating to Cretaceous period millions of years ago, polished an...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Vintage Decorative Halved Ammonite, African, Fossil, Display Plinth, Cretaceous
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative halved ammonite. An African, opalized fossil on display plinth, dating to Cretaceous period millions of years ago, polished and presented circa 1970. Delightful example with a dual view of the fascinating fossil data Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order Lightly polished shell...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wood

Antique African Bronze Snake Cuff Bracelet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Antique handmade African bronze snake cuff bracelet. Exceptional antique circa early 19th century or older bracelet. Thought to be worn in order...
Category

19th Century Tribal Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage Boho Engraved Brass Bell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your home with exotic charm with this delightful vintage Moroccan bell. Crafted from aged brass, this charming piece features intricate etched details and a vibrant touch of p...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Moorish Brass Inlaid Camel Saddle /Towel Rack
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Moorish Brass inlaid camel saddle /towel rack The finest example, heavily inlaid with brass, possibly originally an officers or wealthy persons saddle. Can be easily mounted and ...
Category

19th Century Moorish Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

Silver and Bronze Camel Chest Lock 19th Century, North Africa
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A silver and bronze camel chest lock 19th century, North Africa, bought in Tunisia in the early 1960s directly from Nomads. The lock was used to lock valuables in chests which were then packed on camel caravans...
Category

Early 19th Century Other Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Vintage Moroccan Berber Ethnic Bracelet
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Berber tribal bracelet Moroccan tribal bracelet, cuff from the high atlas of Morocco. Handcrafted by Berber women using Moroc...
Category

20th Century Folk Art African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Folk Art Eno Antacid Advertising Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This advertising sign was made during the 1960s in the Mid-Century Modern style and likely originates from South Africa. The sign is a combination of a professionally made molded, and silk screened plastic advertisement, which has been crudely mounted to a framed piece of pegboard with Styrofoam board in between. There is also a very light cord, presumably from a battery operated light...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Wood

The American Discovery of Ancient Egypt 1995
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The American Discovery of Ancient Egypt 1995. Essays, edited by Nancy Thomas. A survey of the achievements of American Egyptology featuring such enterpris...
Category

Late 20th Century Moorish African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pair of Vintage Middle Eastern Fibulas
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage Middle Eastern tribal fibulas. A fibula was used to close a woman's veil in the Middle East and Africa. Handcrafted by Berber a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Set of Beautiful Litographic Postcards from North Africa by Lehnert Landrock
By Franz Lenhart
Located in Mexico, DF
A beautiful Set of 20 Postcards with original photos of Arab cultures of North Africa created and commercialized by Lehnert & Landrock and signed "Editeurs L&L". This was a photographic studio run by Rudolf Franz Lehnert (Germany 1878-1948) and Ernst Heinrich Landrock (Bohemia 1878-1966) active in Tunisia and Egypt in the early 20th century, noted for producing Orientalist images of North African people...
Category

Early 20th Century Moorish African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

African Tribal Weapon in Animal Skin Holder
Located in Miami, FL
African ceremonial sword from the democratic Republic of Congo, circa 1920s. Iron and wood, in a case made of cloth and animal skin. This status symbol tribal sword...
Category

20th Century Tribal African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Moroccan Berber Silver Bracelet with Green and Orange Enamel
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A 1920s handcrafted Ethnic bracelet by Berber women of Morocco. Women wear this kind of bracelet and silver jewelry for special ceremonies and wedding. Silver, but not of the standa...
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Enamel

African Bug Bead Necklace, Old Hand-Cast Metal Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fulani, Nigeria Hand-cast brass beads on a hand-woven cord 19th century Measures: 17 in. / 43 cm 8 oz. / 227 g.
Category

19th Century Tribal Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Algerian Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century brass casted Hanukkah lamp made in Algeria. The lamp is made of three central parts: its body, a tray for placing the oil candles, and a holder for the servant li...
Category

Late 19th Century Islamic Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Collection of Ndebele Fertility Dolls
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A group of six collected Ndebele hand beaded fertility dolls of various sizes and designs. The dolls are made in secret by the maternal grandmother of ...
Category

20th Century Tribal African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beads

1950s African Wooden Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
This 1950s African wooden figure embodies expressive craftsmanship and cultural symbolism. Hand-carved from solid hardwood, the sculpture depicts a stylized human form with raised ar...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

African Springbok Mount, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mounted on a dark walnut backplate, the antlers and partial skull with good patina.
Category

Early 20th Century African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Horn

Antique African Thick Bronze Bracelet with Geometric Detailing
Located in Katonah, NY
Antique handmade African thick bronze bracelet with geometric detailing. Exceptional antique circa 19th century or older bracelet, possibly used as curren...
Category

19th Century Tribal Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Les Arts Traditionnels au Maroc by Dr. M. Sijelmassi, Hardcover Book in French
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Les arts traditionnels au Maroc. (Traditional Arts in Morocco) (French edition) By Dr. Mohamed Sijelmassi 264 pages, 317 large color photographs of jewelry, furniture, ceramics objec...
Category

Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Moroccan Hand Tooled Yellow Leather Slippers
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan leather yellow slippers are handmade. handcrafted in Fez Morocco. You won't want to take the Moroccan babouches off your feet. Moroccan shoes to wear around the pool or at t...
Category

20th Century Bohemian African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Africa Aeterna the Pictorial Chronicle of a Continent Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Africa Aeterna The Pictorial Chronicle of a Continent New York: International Book Society Time Life Books, 1965. Henry, Paul Marc; Carmichael, Joel (translator) Published by Sed...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Morocco Timeless Places Hardcover by Annette Solyst
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Morocco Timeless Places Hardcover by Annette Solyst. Although Morocco shares the Mediterranean coast with Europe, it can seem far-removed and mysterious. A photo tour takes you where...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Islamic African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

MOUFLON 20th Century HUNTING TROPHY
Located in Madrid, ES
MOUFLON HUNTING TROPHY Chest mount 207 points "Gold Medal" Hungary. Approx. size: 67 cm. good conditions
Category

20th Century Modern African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin

The Fabric of Moroccan Life Book by Ivo Grammet and Niloo Imami Paydar
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The Fabric of Moroccan Life Book by Ivo Grammet and Niloo Imami Paydar. By Indianapolis Museum of Art. For centuries, the people of Morocco have been producing magnificent embroide...
Category

20th Century Folk Art African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Last Africans by Gert Chesi Hardcover Book 1981
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The Last Africans Gert Chesi Perlinger Hardcover Book 1981 Published by Perlinger-Verlag, Worgl Austria, 1981 Copiously illustrated in color and black and white. A nice copy in littl...
Category

1980s Tribal Vintage African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Amazing Vintage Caftan, Caramel Velvet and Gold Embroidered, ca. 1960s
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Amazing vintage handmade caftan, caramel color crushed silk velvet heavily with gold rim threads. Circa 1960's The honey gold velvet kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand, super-luxe designer kaftan...
Category

1960s Moorish Vintage African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metallic Thread

Living Tribes Colin Prior Constable, 2003, Indigenous People Art Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Living tribes by Colin Prior Indigenous peoples - 191 pages. Published by published by Constable & Robinson Ltd., 3 The Lanchesters, 162 Fulham Palac...
Category

20th Century Tribal African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Maroc Tapis de tribus French Moroccan Tribal Rugs Paperback Book
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Maroc. Tapis de tribus (French) Paperback Moroccan Tribal Rugs Language: French Maroc Tapis De Tribus C.BOULLOC / H.CROUZET / A.MAURIERES / M-F VIVIER Published by Edisud, 2001...
Category

Late 20th Century Tribal African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Terres Marocaines Nadia Demnati, France Marie Fiorese Book
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Terres marocaines ( Moroccan land) French book Nadia Demnati , France Marie Fiorese. 1997 , 48 pp Nadia Demnati , France, Marie Fiorese Photos with Artifacts in it Rencontres médit...
Category

20th Century Folk Art African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vanishing Africa by Giansanti, Giann Hardcover Photography Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vanishing Africa hardcover book by Giann Giansanti author photographer. This book represents months of work of planning and in the field, but above all it is a tribute to the eternal beauty of Africa; the photographs and text 'steal' from the peoples of the Omo a fragment of their mystery and truth. But with delicacy and respect. By examining a small region in the heart of the continent, the books attempts to trace the roots of remotest Africa; the cradle of man, where ancestral bonds with nature still exist. It is a place where the link with the dark side of existence is not hidden, as happens in the West, but exhibited. By means of his camera and his pen, in this book the author has encapsulated long years of study of the most interesting peoples...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tribal African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage African Urembo Beaded Necklace Choker Kenya
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
African Urembo Beaded vintage necklace choker by the Maasai Tribe Kenya Vintage African Urembo beaded necklace choker. Handmade in Kenya by the ...
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beads

Feeling the Spirit: Searching the World for the People of Africa Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
"We are Africans not because we are born in Africa, but because Africa is born in us. Look around you and behold us in our greatness. Greatness is an African possibility; you can mak...
Category

Late 20th Century Tribal African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Art of Africa Treasures from the Congo Hardcover Table Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Reference book on the art of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire). 180 mounted color illustrations + numerous b&w illustrations. large heavy book, weight: 8 lbs Art of Africa: Treasures from the Congo Cornet, Joseph Published by Phaidon Press, Ltd., London (1971...
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Late 20th Century Tribal African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

From the Far West Carpets and Textiles of Morocco Hardcover Book
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
From the Far West Carpets and Textiles of Morocco Fiske, Patricia L. and Pickering, W. Russell and Yohe, Ralph S. in black cloth covered board ...
Category

1980s Modern Vintage African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Senufo Locking Currency Bracelet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Time honored texture and form define this Senufo sculptural object. The abstract etchings were achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan meticulously traced and ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Beaded Ndebele Initiation 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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Initiation 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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of northern Nigeria as a form of monetary exchange. Forged iron would have been traded for go...
Category

Early 1900s Rustic Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand
20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand
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Antique African Neolithic Era Marble Bracelet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Antique handmade African Neolithic era marble bracelet. These marble bracelets were hand carved in North Africa and likely used for currency. This piece is a unique collectible, w...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Three African Topoke Sword Currency On Custom Stands
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Three African iron currency blades or swords currency from the Topoke peoples from the Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented up...
Category

19th Century Tribal Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Post World War II South African Hebrew Inscribed Metal School Supply Box
Located in New York, NY
Metal school supply box sent by the South Africa Jewish Wars Appeal to the Wels displaced persons (DP) camp in Austria, 1947. Painted blue and white with th...
Category

1940s Vintage African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Custom Made Shell Necklace by Famous Moroccan Jeweler Chez Faouzi of Marrakech
By Chez Faouzi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A custom made necklace by Famous Moroccan jeweler Chez Faouzi of Marrakech. Necklace is made of antique Moroccan silver and conus shell charms with the signature Faouzi back neck charm...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century North African Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
The hanging back-walled Hanukkah Lamp is made of brass and consists of a row of oil containers, a back and sides wall, and a hanger. A row of eight rectangular spouted oil containers is attached to the back and side walls. The pointed arch openwork back wall is flanked by two hand shaped (Hamsa) finials and is divided into two parts. The rectangular lower part is composed of a row of eight architectural arches in Islamic gate (Michreb) design. The triangular upper part bears a floral decoration. The side walls are composed of an Islamic arch...
Category

Early 20th Century African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bronze Pipe
Located in Copenhagen, K
Fantastic bronze pipe from the Vienna tobacco museum’s collection, from Belgian Congo.
Category

19th Century Folk Art Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Handmade Tunisian Jewish Silver Hamsa Necklace with Original Chain
Located in New York, NY
This handmade silver Hamsa necklace is a striking example of traditional Judaica from the Jewish communities of Tunisia. The Hamsa, a deeply rooted symbol...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

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