African Decorative Objects

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...

This hand‑polished labradorite freeform displays the vivid iridescent flash that makes this feldspar mineral so sought after. Brilliant blue, green, and gold labradorescence sweeps a...

Malachite natural specimen sculpture A large natural malachite specimen on a cypress wood base. Cypress wood is softwood and not heavy. The beautifully shaped piece of malachite is ...

An impressive Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti figure, belonging to the c. 700-30 B.C. It consists of a molded pottery having a green glazed surface. The figure is wearing a royal wi...

This exceptional Dioptase crystal cluster from the DRC embodies everything that makes this mineral so sought after among serious collectors. With its deep, emerald-green color and ge...

Great and unique shape carved malachite stone ashtray or vide poche. Imposing item, stunning color and pattern which makes it unique. Natural malachite sculpture. Some are called vide poche or ashtray dresser caddy...

This modern sculptural Brutalist decorative totem set by Egg Designs merges sculptural form with primitive inspiration. Handcrafted in unglazed terracotta, the design draws on tribal...

This well preserved tooth is 40 to 34 million years old from the Late Eocene Period. Basilosaurus was first thought to be a reptile but was later identified as a genus of ancient cet...

Standout pair of antique Moroccan incense burners or decorative garnitures handcrafted in brass in classic Moorish form featuring cut fretwork with animals and floral designs.

Succulent Bird Jewelry Box Hand Painted by Winnie Mchunu and Sculpted by Motsamai Sello The Succulent Bird Jewelry Box is a stunning ceramic art piece ...

A wonderful Mid-Century Modernist Abstract sculpture of a female figure in the style of/attributed to renowned South African sculptor/ artist Sydney Kumalo...

An impressive natural white aragonite specimen sourced from an ex historic UK private collection. Originating from Madagascar, Aragonite, or cave calcite, is often referred to as ca...

Handcrafted African Ebonized Wood Figure of a Rhinoceros. Measures 13.5" in width, 8.5" in depth and 11.25 in height.

Antique Handcrafted Vintage Berber Kabyle Box. Handcrafted vintage North Africa. Algeria Berber Kabyle box crafted in nickel silver in traditional style of red and green enamels and ...

Kolihapeltis chlupaci hollardi is a rare, spiny trilobite fossil, a member of the Order Corynexochida and Family Scutellidae, found in the Lhandar Formation near Atchana, Morocco, du...

A very nice abstract African marble figural sculpture by noted Zimbabwean artist, Ernest Chiwaridzo, circa early 1980s. The piece has a wonderful patina and measures 5"W x 2.5"D x 10...

We present this vintage ceramic vase, a unique piece that stands out for its original design and impeccable state of conservation. Perfect for adding a touch of rustic elegance to an...

This alien-looking trilobite, known as Ceratarges ziregensis, has a strikingly otherworldly appearance. It's difficult to believe that this creature once roamed the ancient seas. Fou...

Adorned with spiked braids, this prestigious custom mounted Ashetu hat embodies the cultural significance of the Bamum and Bamileke people of Cameroon, Central Africa, who revered th...

This authentic Carcharodontosaurus tooth represents a remarkable specimen from the Tegana Formation of North Africa, dating back approximately 65 million years to the Cretaceous peri...

Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 8 × 6.25 × 0.75 in. / 20 × 16 × 2 cm Dimensions on custom display stands: 10.5 × 5.5 × 3.5 in. / 27 × 14 × 9 c...

Discover a timeless treasure with this Antique Islamic Arabic Powder Flask—a true masterpiece from 1920s Morocco. Handcrafted with meticulous artistry, this exquisite piece combines ...

Antique 19th C. Moroccan Ceramic Bowl Polychrome Footed Dish Fez. A 19th-century antique ceramic footed bowl from Morocco, Fez, showcases the exquisite artistry of Mokhfia polychrome...

Cut and polished from a single piece of solid Congolese malachite, the Katanga copper belt produces the finest material in the world. The dish reveals an extraordinary interplay of p...

From Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mts, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania Extremely rare specimen of a large metallic luster pyrite crystal. It has a super high reflective mirror...

Liddicoatite, Tourmaline Anjanbonoina, Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar 16.5 cm tall x 11.4 cm diameter Liddicoatite is an uncommon form of tourmaline. It was first discovered in Mada...

From Jebel Ouichane, Sagangane, Nador Province, L'Oriental Region, Morocco. Here is a superb incredible new blue Barite that have been discovered this p...

Highly Decorative Wood African Mask

This well preserved tooth is 40 to 34 million years old from the Late Eocene Period. Basilosaurus was first thought to be a reptile but was later identified as a genus of ancient cet...

This superb Acheulean hand axe stands as a testament to the technological ingenuity of early hominins. Fashioned by Homo ergaster nearly one million years ago, it represents one of h...

Six Knobkerries from South Africa A group of six knobkerries from South Africa, mounted together on a wooden base. These were originally used as weapons during battle but have evolv...

This vibrantly contrasting specimen showcases moderately sized emerald-green Dioptase crystals crowning a matrix of glassily crystallized Calcite, accented with rare powder-blue Plan...

This is a wonderful piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...

Pomegranate Monkey Jewelry Box The Pomegranate Monkey Jewelry Box is a stunning piece of ceramic decorative art created in South Africa by the talented...

West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in turquoise, orange, green, yellow red, blue ...

Leopard Butter Dish – Handcrafted by Love Art Ceramics Bursting with charm and vitality, this one-of-a-kind leopard butter dish is a joyful tribute to South Africa’s most iconic pre...

Fascinating detailed Olokun head from the Kingdom of Ife in Western Nigeria. Hand carved hardwood face with almond shaped eyes, neck creases and astounding facial incisions Circa 1...

Oblong body, flat discoidal base. Rimmed lip and edge. Alabaster. H. 27 cm, Diam. 13,5 cm Egypt, Late Period, 664-332 BC. AD A Late Period alabaster jar. 664-332 BC

Handcrafted Moorish Moroccan blue decorative ceramic Bowl, dish from Fez. Moroccan ceramic bowl in Bleu de Fez, very nice designs hand painted by artist in Fez. Geometrical and flora...

Tutsi Ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural pigment Measures: 20” long x 7 1/4” wide x 4” deep (50.5 x 1...

Arts and Crafts Beaten Brass Planter with Puffed Out Panels c1900 - 9"diam x 8"h - Cape Town, South Africa

Opal Tsehay Mewcha, Wegeltena, Delanta Woreda, South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia Measures: 14.4 cm tall x 11 cm wide Precious opals are a hydrated amorphous form of silica (amorphous meaning a non-crystallized solid), unlike crystalline forms of silica, which are classed as minerals. Australia is the locality most associated with precious opal. The precious opals of Ethiopia were only discovered recently in 2008. Opals are formed over thousands of years when rain frees spherical silica particles from sandstone. These microscopic particles spread deep into underground cavities and are then compressed into a closely-packed interlaced structure. When miners bring them forth from the earth to the surface, sunlight travels through this microstructure creating the dazzling kaleidoscope of flashing rainbow colors that we see here. This opal may be unique. The colors are like no other we have seen from Ethiopia. There are several names given to opal (Black Opal, Boulder Opal, Fire opal, etc.). This piece begins an entirely new genre - Candy Opal.

Vintage Organic Modern Moroccan Thuya Burl Keepsake / Trinket Box, circa 1980s. This exceptional trinket box is a masterclass in organic texture, showcasing the rare and aromatic bea...

A striking, translucent piece of Libyan Desert Glass, a type of impact glass formed when a meteorite impacted in the eastern Sahara around 29 million years ago. This catastrophic imp...

Prehistoric Fossilized Trilobite Specimen from Morocco. Trilobites were an early arthropod at the beginning of the Paleozoic era in the Cambrian period. This specimen is an extinct m...

Handcrafted small Moroccan gilt metal glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Multi-color molded glass in green, lavender, blue and clear. Hurricane candle lamp handmade in Marrakech, vint...

A set of three African currency bracelets on custom black steel stands. Bracelets alone measure 3.5"W x .5"D x 3.5"H approximately.

Top quality, center-of-a-choice petrified wood sphere from Madagascar. This incredible specimen is shaped from a solid piece of petrified wood. Hand-polished to a mirrored finish. It has an amazing pattern with vibrant hues of brown, red, and orange. Fossilized Petrified Wood, which is also known as Agatized Wood...

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...

A compatible pair of superbly crafted African busts in an extraordinary exotic hardwood. Nzambu East African sculptures, hand carved, solid and heavy depicting the busts of two tribe...

A beautifully varied set of three hand-carved and polished solid malachite dishes, each hollowed from a single nodule of natural stone to create an organic, freeform vide-poche. All...

This sculpture is a Body of a woman, with one hand in the hairs. This is in marble powder, in a White color, and has been made in France in the 20th Century. Art Deco Style.

This abstract stone sculpture is a funerary marker of the Bura people of the Niger/Mali region. Little is known about the Bura civilization (c. 200 to 1000 AD), but it shares many of...

Hand made early 20th century Moroccan antique Berber case flask, carved wood covered with brass and silvered metal filigree, delicately hand-hammered metal with animals decor for pow...

Large tight ring of a group of many old African bells with clappers in a group, West Africa. Green oxidized finish. About three pounds, thirteen ounces o...

A matched pair of Ogboni figures with finely modeled heads and abstracted bodies, with iron post at bottom of each. Each face with "x" scarification mark between eyes and elaborate ...

In this listing you will find a large antique statue depicting an Egyptian mummy. It is carved in the softwood and hand-painted in Egyptian revival styl...

A collection of four hand-carved wooden sculptures from West Africa, each piece unique in its form and expression. Crafted with skill and tradition, the figures display fine detailin...

Hand carved wood ebony African elephant. Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved African Elephant Sculpture in Solid Ebony Wood Hand-carved African elephant sculpture, crafted from dense solid ebony wood, renowned for its rich, deep hue and natural sheen. This mid-20th-century piece captures the power and majesty of the African elephant. Handcrafted carved wooden elephant, likely an African Elephant due to the large ears. It appears to be made from a dark wood, possibly ebony, which is a popular material for such carvings. Ebony is a dense and valuable wood, making these carvings desirable for collectors. Hand-carved by a skilled artisan, likely of East or Central African origin, the sculpture showcases traditional carving techniques passed down through generations. Its smooth polish and heavy weight reflect the high quality of the ebony used—a wood celebrated not only for its beauty but also for its durability and rarity. This piece serves as both a decorative object and a cultural artifact, ideal for collectors of African art, lovers of wildlife sculptures, or those seeking a unique focal point for an interior space. Dimensions: Height: 10 in. Width: 9.5 in. Depth: 3.25 in. (Insert exact dimensions) Origin: Africa (likely Kenya, Tanzania, or Congo region) Circa: 1950s–1970s In Chinese culture, the elephant symbolizes good luck, prosperity, peace, and happiness. Placing an elephant figurine in the home or office is believed to attract good fortune and ward off evil. Elephant statues are also associated with wisdom, family unity, and personal strength. A feng shui elephant is a powerful symbol that can invite auspicious energy into your home. The elephant is a venerated animal in Asian cultures because of their intelligence, physical prowess, and memory. They symbolize wisdom, strength, and good luck. The elephant's trunk is where luck and energy are kept. It is a symbol of wisdom and understanding that can assist you in quickly overcoming a range of difficulties. The downward trunk elephant is believed to maintain balance at work and keep good energy levels up at home. Symbolism: * Wisdom and Strength: In Asian cultures, elephants are venerated for their intelligence, physical prowess, and memory, symbolizing wisdom, strength, and good luck. * Good Fortune and Prosperity: In Chinese culture, the elephant symbolizes good luck, prosperity, peace, and happiness. Placing an elephant figurine in the home or office is believed to attract good fortune. * Protection and Harmony: Elephant statues are associated with wisdom, family unity, and personal strength. In Feng Shui, a powerful symbol inviting auspicious energy, elephants protect against negative forces and bring blessings. * Trunk Position: The elephant's trunk is believed to hold luck and energy. A downward-facing trunk, like this piece, is thought to maintain balance at work and foster good energy levels at home.Home Decor: This piece would make a striking and meaningful addition to any space, adding both aesthetic appeal and positive energy. * Collection: Ebony wood carvings...

Discover one of nature’s most captivating designs with this Spiny Trilobite Fossil from Morocco — Rare Paleozoic Arthropod. This fossil is expertly preserved in a light-colored matri...