Vintage Hand-Carved African Hardwood Storage Vessel with Geometric Tribal Decoration
A substantial hand-carved African hardwood storage vessel featuring a beautifully rounded form and an impressive all-over geometric carved decoration. Expertly hollowed from a single piece of hardwood, the vessel displays a broad shoulder, wide mouth, and richly aged dark brown patina developed through years of use.
The exterior is meticulously hand-carved with repeating textured rectangular motifs arranged in offset bands, creating a striking architectural pattern that wraps around the entire body. The carved decoration contrasts beautifully against the smooth burnished wood, highlighting the artisan's craftsmanship and the vessel's sculptural silhouette.
Originally used for the storage of grain, water, palm wine, or other household provisions, the vessel now makes a dramatic decorative statement in modern, rustic, wabi-sabi, tribal, or organic interiors. Whether displayed on its own or as part of a curated collection of ethnographic objects, it offers warmth, history, and authentic handcrafted character.
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Origin: Africa
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Materials: Solid hand-carved hardwood
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Construction: Carved from a single log
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Finish: Naturally aged dark brown patina
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Decoration: Hand-carved geometric textured motifs
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Form: Bulbous storage vessel with wide mouth
Circa Mid 20th Century
Dimensions
H: 25"
D: 23"
W: 23"
CONDITION:
Please be aware that all items are used/vintage/antique and have small signs of age/patina which should be expected.
UPHOLSTERY/REFINISHING:
All upholstery and refinishing is done in house as well as offered as a service. For a quote, please message us.
LAYAWAY POLICY:
We offer lay-away plans on any purchase. Please contact us for additional information.
RETURN/CANCELLATION POLICY:
No returns, exchanges and cancellations. All sales are final. We offer a one-time courtesy refund on a cancellation that is less than 24 hours from the purchase date. If an order is canceled after 24 hours, we will offer store credit minus a 20% restocking fee of the items listed price as long as the item is not in transit.
DELIVERY:
Your satisfaction is our priority. It is your responsibility as the buyer to inspect the item at the time the delivery is made, while the driver is still present. If your order arrives damaged, please contact us immediately and provide photos of the damage.
