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Place of Origin: South African
African Ceramic Design Vase, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Hand-Painted Design Vase by Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts, directly from South Africa. Handcrafted by Senzo Duma and painted by Zinhle Nene, this 8-inch vase features intri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
South Africa Collectible Design White Ceramic Console Mirror Flux by Jan Ernst
By Jan Ernst de Wet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary designer specializing in functional art and spatial design using clay as his main medium. The work is driven by his fascination with natural structur...
Category
2010s Minimalist South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Rhodochrosite on Manganite from N'Chwaning II Mine, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
From N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa.
Rich specimen of translucent red rhombohedral rhodochrosite crystals on black manganite matrix....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Rhodochrosite on Manganite from N'Chwaning II Mine, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
From N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa.
Rich specimen of Transparent pink rhodochrosite crystals with sugar-like microcrystals on the s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other
Colorful Ceramic Giraffe Urns, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the magnificent Giraffe Urns by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a breathtaking testament to African craftsmanship, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Africa.
Craf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Colorful Ceramic Leopards Tureen, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the stunning Leopard Tureen by Wiseman Ceramics, a true masterpiece of African craftsmanship, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Africa.
Designed by Wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Colorful Ceramic Leopard Vase, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Leopard Vase by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a stunning testament to African artistry, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Africa.
Crafted with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Colorful Ceramic Leopards and Protea Vase, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Leopard Vase by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a stunning testament to African artistry, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Africa.
Crafted with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Ceramic White Lions Tureens, hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the exquisite White Lions Tureen, part of the Timbavati collection by Wiseman Ceramics—a stunning fusion of African artistry and storytelling, meticulously hand-painted a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Colorful Ceramic Lion vase, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Lion Jug by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a true masterpiece of African artistry, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Africa.
Crafted with care a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
African Ceramic Monkey Urn by Ardmore
By Ardmore Design
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Ardmore Ceramics Hand-Painted Ceramic Urn, a stunning piece of art that seamlessly blends craftsmanship and creativity. This magnificent urn, standing at an impressiv...
Category
2010s Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Leopard Urn, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the magnificent Ceramic Leopard Urn, a masterpiece born from the skilled hands of Senzo Duma Ceramics in the heart of South Africa. Crafted with meticulous attention to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Parrot Tureen, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the exquisite Ceramic Parrot Tureen, a masterpiece crafted by the skilled hands of Senzo Duma Ceramics in the heart of South Africa. This unique creation not only serves...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
South African Zulu Basket with Lid, Geometric Handmade Basketry
By Zulu's
Located in Chicago, IL
This basket is made of natural elements and traditional fibers sourced from nature and assembled together by skilled weavers, using the extract of dyes obtained from natural sources ...
Category
1980s Tribal Vintage South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Seagrass
Colorful Ceramic Monkey jewelry box, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the exquisite Monkey Jewelry Box by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a stunning fusion of African artistry and functionality, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Afr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Natural Hippopatomus Teeth Mounted Bookends, Turn-of-the-Century
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of natural hippo teeth bookends.
Perfect to display your favorite books on a nightstand, mantel, dresser or shelf. Certainly a topic of conversation.
The antique set of...
Category
Early 20th Century South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Wood
Ceramic Monkey jewelry box, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the delightful Monkey Jewelry Box by Love Art Ceramic—a whimsical blend of artistry and functionality, sure to enchant any space with its charm.
Hand-sculpted with metic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ardmore Ceramic Lizard Vase, hand made in South Africa
By Ardmore Design
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting the exquisite Lizard Vase, a true masterpiece handcrafted by Ardmore Ceramic, a renowned pottery studio based in South Africa.
This one-of-a-kind creation is a testament ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Khada Hand Carved Decorative Totem Sculpture #2
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade.
Th...
Category
2010s Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Khada Hand Carved Decorative Totem Sculpture #3
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade.
Th...
Category
2010s Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Colorful Ceramic Rhino vase, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Rhino Vase by Love Art Ceramic, a stunning tribute to African wildlife and craftsmanship.
Designed by Love Art Ceramic studio in South Africa in 2023, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Ceramic Hyena and Monkey sculpture made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Hyena and Monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Petros Hand sculpted by Mpilo.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gaudefroyite With Hematite
Located in New York, NY
From N'Chwaning I Mine, Kuruman, Cape Province, South Africa, this lustrous, stark black, sharply hexagonally crystallized specimen of gaudefroyite with hematite brings unexpected pr...
Category
2010s South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Unique Ceramic Monkey and Kingfisher sculpture hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Kingfisher and Monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Sello Hand sculpted by Lindy.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Ceramic Kingfisher and Monkey sculpture hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Kingfisher monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Victor Hand sculpted by Matrinah.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Ceramic Flamingo vase made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Flamingo Vase by Imvelo Natural Art—a true masterpiece of handcrafted elegance, meticulously crafted by South African artists renowned for their skill and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Ceramic Flamingo vase made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Flamingo Vase by Imvelo Natural Art—a true masterpiece of handcrafted elegance, meticulously crafted by South African artists renowned for their skill and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Marble
Wiseman Ceramics, Rhino Big Five
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Rhino Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Wiseman Ndlovu. Part of the prestigious Big Five Collection, this captivati...
Category
2010s Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Wiseman Ceramics, Elephant Vase
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the extraordinary Elephant Vase designed by Wiseman Ndlovu, a vibrant celebration of African wildlife and artistry. Standing at an impressiv...
Category
2010s Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
African Elephant, Tiger and Woman Rider Varnished Wood Sculpture by J. Zanetti
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century african elephant, tiger and woman rider varnished wood sculpture signed by J. Zanetti
By: J. Zanetti
Material: wood
Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-crafted, varnished, polished
Dimensions: 12.5 in x 5 in x 12.5 in
Date: early 20th century, 1936
Style: Art Déco
Place of origin: South Africa
This expressive early 20th century wood sculpture signed by J. Zanetti depicts an elephant mid-stride, a tiger resting below, and a nude female rider in an animated pose. Carved from richly grained, varnished wood, the figures are captured in motion, the elephant's legs striding forward. Seated atop the elephant, the woman's swirling coiffure and outstretched arm convey a sense of vitality and farewell.
The energetic composition and Art Déco stylization reflect early 20th century african Modernism...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Ardmore handmade African Ceramic Giraffe Vase
By Ardmore Design
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Giraffe Vase by Ardmore Ceramics – a magnificent fusion of art and functionality. This large ceramic vase, hand-sculpted by the talented V...
Category
2010s Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Wiseman Ceramics, Leopard Big Five
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Leopard Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Wiseman Ndlovu. From the revered Big Five Col...
Category
2010s Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ardmore handmade African Ceramic Giraffe Vase
By Ardmore Design
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the delightful Ceramic Monkey Vase, a unique creation by Moshe Sello, inspired by the lively monkeys of Ardmore farm. Hand-sculpted in South Africa, Moshe skillfully craf...
Category
2010s Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Wiseman Ceramics, Buffalo Big Five
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Buffalo Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Wiseman Ndlovu. From the celebrated Big Five Collection emerges a captiva...
Category
2010s Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Wiseman Ceramics, Elephant Big Five
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Elephant Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Virginia. Part of the Big Five Collection, this ceramic masterpiece capt...
Category
2010s Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Dylan Lewis Bronze Charging Black Rhino Maquette
Located in Flower Mound, TX
Dylan Lewis Bronze Charging Black Rhino, Maquette
S136 Charging Black Rhinoceros Maquette Numbered 4/15
DYLAN LEWIS (B. 1964)
Bronze
‘Dylan Lewis, ...
Category
Late 20th Century South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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 South African Decorative Objects
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 South African Decorative Objects
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 South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Modernist Female Figural Bronze Sculpture in Style of Sydney Kumalo
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Mid-Century Modernist Abstract sculpture of a female figure in the style of/attributed to renowned South African sculptor/ artist Sydney Kumalo...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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 South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Graceful Elegance: Grants Gazelle Horn Plaque Taxidermy Mount
Located in New York, NY
Plaque-Mounted Gazelle Horns, a captivating piece of taxidermy artistry showcasing the unparalleled beauty of Grants Gazelle horns. This meticulously crafted taxidermy mount is a tes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Horn
Blue Calcite Bowl 6.6 lb Blue and White
Located in Somis, CA
A finest-grade, natural blue calcite bowl in organic form. The bowl has the most beautiful shade of light blue, is hand carved and polished to perfec...
Category
2010s Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz
South African Art Pottery by Charmaine Haines, Blue Angular Face Vase
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A small pottery vase by widely collected South African ceramicist Charmaine Haines, produced 2020.
Charmaine Haines was born in 1963 in Grahamsto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Rhodochrosite from N'Chwaning Mine, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
From N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa.
Transparent deep-red scalenohedral rhodochrosite crystal with lustrous faces. The rhodochrosite ...
Category
2010s South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
Amethyst Cluster Boekenhouthoek area, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
From Boekenhouthoek area, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
Parallel formation of fully terminated amethyst crystals with a secondary overgrowth of subparallel crystals with gradien...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
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). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.
This colorful example of African beadwork...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Selection of 2 Polished Tridacna or Giant Clam
Located in Leuven , BE
Selection of 2 Natural Tridacna or Giant Clam
Provenance: Private collection Brussels
6 x 19,5 x 13 / 14 x 13,9 x 12 cm
Category
20th Century South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Organic Material
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). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.
This colorful example of African beadwork...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Cotton
Owl Candlesticks in cast bronze in Verdigris
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, ZA
Owl Candlesticks in Bronze Verdigris, comes as a pair, each height 28 cm x 11 cm x 11 cm candlesticks in cast bronze with small bronze owl. Candles not provided.
Similar bronze single and double candle sticks in different sizes & motifs on request.
Functional art: Combining art, design and functionality, all furniture and lighting...
Category
2010s Rustic South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Set of Six Early 20th Century Carved Wood Knobkerries, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Elephant Candlestick in cast bronze with Verdigris patina
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, ZA
Unique and handmade functional art in cast bronze. Bronze candlestick with elephant and acacia tree motif with Brown Verdigris patina. Each piece is individually sculpted, cast and h...
Category
2010s Rustic South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Rhino Candelabra in cast bronze
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, ZA
Rhino Candelabra, Height 47 cm x Width 26 cm, Candlestick in cast bronze with brown patina with small Rhino, Acacia tree and leaf motif. Candles not provided. Similar bronze single and double candle sticks in different sizes & motifs on request. Cost on application. Can also be made in pairs. Functional art: Combining art, design and functionality, all furniture and lighting...
Category
2010s Rustic South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Elephant Candelabra in cast bronze featuring bronze sculpture of elephant bull
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, ZA
Elephant Candlestick in cast bronze
Combining art and functionality this is a candelabra featuring a bronze sculpture of Africa's iconic wil...
Category
2010s Rustic South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vessel 02 in Textured Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspir...
Category
2010s Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Hoopoe Candlestick in cast bronze featuring an African bird
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, ZA
Candlestick in cast bronze
Candelabra in cast bronze featuring a Hoopoe* which is a beautiful little African bird. Hand crafted and unique candlestick in cast bronze. Height excluding candles is 42 cm. Candles not provided. Similar bronze single and double candle sticks in different sizes & motifs on request. Cost on application. Can also be made in pairs. Combining art, design and functionality, all furniture and lighting...
Category
2010s Rustic South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vessel 06 in Textured Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspir...
Category
2010s Modern South African Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
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