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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Large Polished Labradorite Freeform
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular large polished labradorite freeform sourced from Madagascar. Characterised by its iridescent colours, principally blue, this huge high grade labradorite is a stunning specimen, the lustrous colours fluctuating as it is observed from different angles. It is freestanding, making a striking sculptural piece for an interior, with a polished face to one side and a naturalistic reverse.
Labradorite is named after the region of its discovery at Paul Island in the Canadian province of Labrador, first discovered here in 1770. Madagascar is currently the main source of labradorite. To expose its stunning colours, the stone is highly polished, revealing its natural beauty. This in itself is a talented skill, with only a small percentage of labradorites yielding positive results, making this specimen a rare discovery.
We also have two other large labradorite...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Modern Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal
An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master
Located in London, GB
A Rare and Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master’
Depicting a Zulu elder wearing a head-ring
Superb silky reddish brown patina
Late 19th Century ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bench-Ardmore Linen Monkey Bean
By Ardmore Design
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Ardmore and manufactured in Johannesburg, South Africa our made-to-order bench features Ardmore’s Monkey Bean velvet fabric, and may be...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Linen
Nigerian Wood-Carved "Ekpo Secret Society" Mask
Located in Miami, FL
Acquired from Albert F. Gordon's Tribal Arts Gallery in Manhattan in the early 1970s, this is an Eket-style mask, typical of the Nigerian tribe that resides in the Southeastern regio...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Strong Marka Antelope Human Mask Wood with Metal, Mali Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Strong Marka antelope - human wood mask with metal, Mali Africa. Large square open eyes, long nose with horizontal lips, three projecting brass metal braids ending with feathered cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Wood
Constant Night Stand Single Left Unit in Walnut by Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the Constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the idea is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Category
2010s Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Riviera Plinth Tall in Oiled African Mahogany Designed by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Yaniv Chen, the designer behind the Riviera Plinths for Lemon, draws inspiration from a childhood memory and a lifelong fascination with lattice patterns. E...
Category
2010s Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Modern Brutalist Terracotta Tribal-Inspired Decorative Totem 1
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern sculptural Brutalist decorative totem by Egg Designs merges sculptural form with primitive inspiration. Handcrafted in unglazed terracotta, the design draws on tribal mot...
Category
2010s Brutalist Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Bariba People, Benin, Rare Terracotta Ceremonial Vessel
Located in Leuven , BE
This piece of a pottery vessel, embellished with high relief figures, was made by women of the ethnic group of the Bariba (or Baatonu) in the northern provinces of Benin. The Bariba potters passed their trade from mother to daughter. They didn’t make their vessels on a pottery wheel...
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
African Beaded Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An African tribal beaded Stool
Created by the bamileke People in Cameroon
The stools is intricate and vibrant
The Animal depicted appears to be a panther, a symbol of power
Category
1960s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Beads
$3,250
Chair - Shaggy Leather Swivel in Cream-Stone
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in Johannesburg, South Africa with draped strips of leather, creating a glamorous and luxe look.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
DIMENSIONS: 30.5"W x 29.5"D x 32"H
COLOR: Cream...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Leather
$7,695 / item
African Bird Mask From The Dan Tribe, Ivory Coast, early 1900
Located in Bilzen, BE
Ancient African mask from the Dan Tribe (Ivory Coast, Africa).
Beautiful patina inside and out, in good condition with traces of tribal use.
Ex. French private collection.
Ex. Dutch...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Wood
African Art Kongolo, Relief in Brass, 1979
Located in Delft, NL
African Art Kongolo, Relief in Brass, 1979
An African Art a relief in brass with a scene of a man with fish
Signed and dated 1979
The measurement is 82 cm high, 41.5 cm wide and the...
Category
20th Century Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kuba Anthropomorphic Palm Wine Cup, 19th century - provenance Didier Claes
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
Democratic Republic of Congo, Late 19th Century
Wood, glass bead (inlay)
Provenance: Didier Claes – Danisc Collection (Ole Christiansen)
A rare and elegant example of a Kuba palm wi...
Category
Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Beaded Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring artistic flair and comfort to your space with these vintage boho beaded lounge chairs. Featuring intricately hand-beaded designs and a sturdy yet elegant frame, these chairs ar...
Category
Late 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Glass, Wood
$5,500 / set
Senufo Figure African Sculpture
By Senufo
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic tribal piece, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Dogon Ladder, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Dogon ladder, Mali
Wood
Early to mid-20th century
Measures: 75.5 x 14 in. / 192 x 36 cm
With a textured, eroded patina, this ladder was originally used outdoors. Ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Wood
$3,900
Vintage Boho Carved Wood Bamileke Tables - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Immerse your space in the rich heritage of African craftsmanship with this exceptional pair of vintage Bamileke tables. Hailing from the Bamileke region of Cameroon, each table is tr...
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Wood
Jewel Side Table by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Jewel side table by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 40 L X 40 D X 66 H cm
Materials: solid oak cant, copper plated steel, glass.
Founded by South Africa...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Steel
$2,266 / item
Black Marble Frog Side Table with Sculpted Bronze Details – Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Animated and playful design. This whimsical and sculptural, side table features a black cast resin frog base, inspired by the endangered Cape Flats frog and crafted with realistic sk...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Vintage Hand Woven African Mohair Tapestry “Reflection in Pond”
Located in Barrington, IL
This captivating hand-woven mohair tapestry, titled “Reflection in Pond,” is a stunning example of traditional tribal art from the Kingdom of Lesotho, Africa. Crafted from fine, handspun mohair wool and dyed using natural vegetable-based pigments, the piece features a serene scene of an antelope gazing at its reflection in a still pond. Rich in texture and narrative, the tapestry reflects the refined skill and storytelling heritage of African weavers. A hand-stitched sleeve is sewn into the back for easy wall display with a tapestry rod. This textile artwork offers a sophisticated and meaningful accent for interior designers, collectors, and decorators seeking authentic African craftsmanship.
Dimensions: 31” x 33”
Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Kingdom of Lesotho, Africa
Material: Wool, Mohair on Linen
Condition: Excellent
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2206
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Category
1970s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Wool
Copper Hand-Hammered Birds Art Work Wall Decoration Panel, 1990
By Pemba
Located in Antwerp, BE
This original piece is a hand-hammered signed copper work of elegant stylish dancing birds in the African sun.
Width 120 cm.
Height 110 cm.
Depth 5 cm.
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Metal, Copper
Antique Woman’s Ceremonial Beaded Cache-sexe (Pikuran), Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Woman’s Ceremonial Beaded Cache-sexe (Pikuran), Cameroon
Worn by the Bana Guilli (Kirdi) women of the Mandara Mountain region in northern Cameroon, pubic aprons, or cache-se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Beads
Fine Portrait Mask Tall Hair Design Baule People Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine portrait kpwan mask with tall braided hair design, dark to black patina, from the Baule People Ivory Coast Africa, ex Fearing.
Well carved features, curved slit eyes, open mout...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Wood
Wabi sabi solid wood "Oromo" stool, Ethiopia 1950s
Located in ECHT, NL
Wabi sabi hand crafted stool. Made by the Oromo people of Ethiopia around the 1950s. Carved from a single piece of hardwood. Skillfully made and highly decorative. The top is made co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$797 Sale Price
59% Off
Antique Madagascan Malagasy Bara Tribe Bronze Knife with Figural Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Madagascan bronze decorative knife.
With a sheepsfoot style blade and an ornate figural cast bronze handle - One side with a recumbent cat and the other with a pair o...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Park Night Stand Single Right unit in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure:
Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Category
2010s Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Ashby Round Side Table Handcrafted in Red Travertine
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exemplifying Lemon's unwavering commitment to elegance and artistry, the Ashby side table encapsulates the brand's ethos with perfection. Its magnificent design showcases the harmoni...
Category
2010s Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Marble
$1,839 / item
Vintage Multicolor West African Ewe Kente Cloth Textile Fabric or Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
This prestigious Kente cloth was handwoven on small hand held looms. The fabric has all been hand sewn to form a marvelous textile. These were originally m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Cotton
African Wooden Cup Kuba/ndengese Kingdom, Dr Congo, Late 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A palm wine cup from the Kuba Kingdom DR Congo with a beautiful tribal patina of use,
late 19th century
height 13 cm, Cup diameter 10.5 cm
Good condition
Category
Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bar Stool - Zebra Hide
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Burchell Zebra hide and classic black steel combine together to make the stunning Zebra Hide Bar Stool! Whether used for lounging, dining, or w...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Hide
$2,195
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Cove
Located in Istanbul, TR
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Cover
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recomended.
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Raffia
Vintage Tuareg Mat, Golden Brown with Bold Tribal Geometric Motifs - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven reed and camel leather in Mauritania circa 1950-1960, this 10x13 vintage Tuarage mat is an exceptional new addition to Rug
Kilim’s collection of rare works ...
Category
1950s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Leather, Reed
Antique Ceremonial Raffia Fiber Dance Kerchief, Ivory Coast
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Ceremonial Raffia Fiber Dance Kerchief, Ivory Coast
These unusual Dida textiles are made from hand-plaited raffia fiber that is tie and stitch-resist dyed with natural pigme...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Raffia
Copper and Stainless Steel, Contemporary Rosette Drinks Cabinet by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Rosette Drinks cabinet belongs to the Rosette collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
This high end, contemporary and bespoke cocktail cabinet is covered with a riot of copper steel flowers, these flowers surround the entire piece which makes its positioning in a room elegantly three dimensional. The exterior is clad in polished stainless steel plates...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, Copper
Low bench by Charlotte Perriand, Mauritania, Africa, 1960s, simple design bench
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A minimalist composition of rhythm and proportion, showcasing Perriand’s pursuit of harmony between structure and material. Solid wood slats on a blackened base — functional yet quie...
Category
1960s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Tiger
s Eye Stone Style Ashtray South Africa Circa 1955 Caramel Color
By Luigi Cervone
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rare Tiger's Eye Stone Style Ashtray South Africa Circa 1955 Caramel Color
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble
Vintage Tuareg Runner Mat, Brown and Beige Striped Patterns - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage runner rug and floor covering is a 3x12 Tuareg mat from the nomadic tribe of the same name. Handwoven with reeds and camel leather in Mauritania circa 1950-1960, its natural materials enjoy beige-brown, black and cream tones in its geometric striped patterns.
On the Design:
Admirers of the craft will especially appreciate Tuareg runner...
Category
1850s Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Leather, Reed
"Leaflollipop
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture, by Astrid Dahl, 2022
By Astrid Dahl
Located in London, England
A unique, hand-made organic sculpture expressing abstract broad, curling and intertwined leaves. The hand-formed white earthenware body, fired, sanded, and waxed, results in a silky surface that adds a tactile delight to the the visual impact. South African sculptor...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Dioptase on Goethite Vug
Located in New York, NY
From the DRC – one of only two locations worldwide where this rare and coveted emerald-green to blue-green crystal can be sourced, the other being Namibia – this natural vug, or pock...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$40,000
Senufo Bench from Ivory Cost, Monoxyle 1950
Located in LYON, FR
Large Senoufo African bed, from the 1950s, from the Ivory Coast. This is an entirely original and vintage collector's item. The bench has never been waxed ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,743 Sale Price
60% Off
Wooden Make-up Box From The Kuba Tribe, Dr Congo, late 19th century
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
A very old wooden make-up box Circa: late 19th century
Origin: DR Congo
Very rich tribal aged patina and traces
9.5 x 15.5 cm, height 9 cm
Category
Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Wood
Genuine Sericho Pallasite Meteorite Slab (2.45 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
In 2016, large masses of the Sericho pallasite meteorite were acquired from villagers in Isiolo County, Kenya, marking its formal discovery. The olivine crystals range in colour from...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Other, Iron
Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
An unusually large and striking non-figurative vessel from the Mangbetu people, comprised of six lobes joined to a c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
"Woman and Her Cat" Mixed Media Artwork by Rupert Picott
By Rupert Picott
Located in Pasadena, CA
The work is a lively portrayal of an African nude woman in her bedroom. Under the bed, a discontent cat harbors grudges against its owner robbing its yellow cushion. The painting is ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
$481 Sale Price
59% Off
Circa Coffee Table in Walnut
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Through the introduction of the Circa coffee table, esteemed collaborator Yaniv Chen demonstrates a mastery of simplicity, presenting an exquisite o...
Category
2010s Minimalist Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$5,755 / item
West African Vintage Indigo Cloth, Mali 1980s
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mali indigo cloth refers to the traditional textiles produced in Mali, West Africa, using indigo dye. These fabrics are an integral part of Mali's rich cultural heritage and have gai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Old African Tapa (barkcloth) /20th century/Mbuti Barkcloth Textile/Tapestry
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This cloth was made by the Mbuti people, a pygmy tribe living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Mbuti are hunter-gatherers who live in the Ituri rainforest, a tropical rai...
Category
20th Century Other Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Other
Very Large Natural Quartz Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large cabinet natural quartz specimen originating from Madagascar and presented on an exclusive painted plaster display plinth. This superb mineral is a stunning and unique sp...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
Benin Bronze Bell Sculpture Depicting an Oba
By People from Benin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An exquisite Benin bronze sculpture in shape of a bell depicting an Oba. Oba translates to "ruler" in the Yoruba and Bini languages of contempor...
Category
20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$1,560 Sale Price
35% Off
19th Century African Shona Dagger
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th Century dagger from the Shona people of Zimbabwe. It features beautiful carvings, a rich aged patina and a handmade steeped blade.
Category
1890s Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Monkey Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic Monkey jewelry box, handcrafted by Sabelo Nene at Love Art Ceramic studio in South Africa, stands 6 inches high, 4 inches long, and 4 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
African Kuba Cloth Raffia Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
1970s Tribal Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Raffia
Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair
Located in Troy, MI
This circa 1980s hand carved African chair was made by a member of the Bamileke tribe from Cameroon. Hand carved dark stained wood arm chair with rounded, open-work back that feature...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Wood
Dioptase with Shattuckite and Adamite
Located in New York, NY
This striking specimen from the Democratic Republic of Congo presents a superb multi-mineral association rarely encountered in the mineral world. Sharp, glassy emerald-green Dioptase...
Category
2010s Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Cameroon "Bat" Stool African Sculpture
By Cameroon Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
Possibly Babanki. Circular ceremonial wood stool constructed of repeated animal heads. Original applied patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bronze ceremonial jug from Benin (late 19th - early 20th century)
Located in Oostende, BE
Bronze ceremonial jug from Benin (late 19th - early 20th century) with intricate details and bold animal motifs.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Velvet, Bronzed Steel, Brass and Ostrich Feather, Ostrich Fluff Daybed
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Ostrich Fluff Daybed expands the playful glamour of Egg Designs' signature Fluff collection. Designed as both a functional lounger and a sculptural statement, it features a gener...
Category
2010s Modern Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
"Basket Fishing", Powerful Mid Century Painting with Shirtless Man, South Africa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This powerful depiction of a half-nude man capturing a fish in his conical basket -- much like men and women have done for centuries -- is painted in a rich, deep palette of warm bro...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Paint
20th Century Tuareg Wedding Tapestry from Niger, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Andres Moraga
Wedding blanket or tent hanging, "Arkilla Jenngo"
Woven by Fulani weavers for a Tuareg noble family
First half 20th century
Inland Delta Region, Niger or Mal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sub-Saharan African Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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