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African Terracotta Pot

Modernist, Lobi Terracotta Floor Pot, Africa, 20th C.
Modernist, Lobi Terracotta Floor Pot, Africa, 20th C.

Modernist, Lobi Terracotta Floor Pot, Africa, 20th C.

Located in Stamford, CT

Modernist, Lobi Terracotta Floor Pot, Africa, 20th C. An example of a Lobi terracotta pot, an artifact from the Lobi people of Burkina Faso in West Africa.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

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West African Malinese Hand Crafted Terracotta Pot / Sculpture
West African Malinese Hand Crafted Terracotta Pot / Sculpture

West African Malinese Hand Crafted Terracotta Pot / Sculpture

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

Made from the terracotta of the grounds of Mali and sculpted into this fine piece of West African art.

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Vintage 1950s Malian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

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Pair of Terra Cotta Water Pots with Lids, Africa, 1950s
Pair of Terra Cotta Water Pots with Lids, Africa, 1950s

Pair of Terra Cotta Water Pots with Lids, Africa, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Pair of terra cotta water pots with lids from the Gurunsi tribe in Burkina Faso Africa. Circular raised horizontal design.  

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Vintage 1950s Burkinabe Urns

Materials

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African Terracotta Water Pot with Lid, 1930s
African Terracotta Water Pot with Lid, 1930s

African Terracotta Water Pot with Lid, 1930s

Located in New York, NY

1930s African terracotta water pot with lid from the Gurunsi tribe in Burkina Faso in Africa.

Category

Vintage 1930s Burkinabe Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Decorative Cooking Pot, African, Terracotta, Plant Stand, Jardinière
Vintage Decorative Cooking Pot, African, Terracotta, Plant Stand, Jardinière

Vintage Decorative Cooking Pot, African, Terracotta, Plant Stand, Jardinière

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage decorative cooking pot. A West African, terracotta plant stand or jardinière, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.

Category

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Materials

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African Nupe terracotta pot / 20th century/Geometric decorative ceramic
African Nupe terracotta pot / 20th century/Geometric decorative ceramic

African Nupe terracotta pot / 20th century/Geometric decorative ceramic

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This impressive jar is an unglazed terracotta vessel believed to have been made by the Nupe people of central Nigeria in West Africa.

Category

20th Century Nigerian Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

African Terracotta Pot, Zambia
African Terracotta Pot, Zambia

African Terracotta Pot, Zambia

Located in New York, NY

This finely crafted ceramic cooking vessel comes from the Nyakusa peoples of Tanzania or Zambia. A flattened sphere, this pot has shallow vertical ridges leading up to the decorative...

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Vintage 1930s Tanzanian Tribal Art

Materials

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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Terracotta Ceramic Pot
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Terracotta Ceramic Pot

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Terracotta Ceramic Pot

Located in New York, NY

Hlabisa, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Potter: Busisiwe Ngobese.

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Magnificent African Ceramic Pot, Nigeria
Magnificent African Ceramic Pot, Nigeria

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Located in New York, NY

A magnificent terracotta vessel from the Nupe peoples of Nigeria. The etched design is continued even inside the upper portion which is supported by four small arms. This museum-q...

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20th Century Nigerian Pottery

Materials

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Africa Terra Cotta Pot from Zambia
Africa Terra Cotta Pot from Zambia

Africa Terra Cotta Pot from Zambia

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful African ceramic pot is decorated with etched and slip-decorated leaves and triangles. The pot is museum-quality and is illustrated in the landmark book "African For...

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20th Century Zambian Tribal Art

Materials

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South African Nesta Nala Ceramic Pot

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Located in New York, NY

Nesta Nala (1940-2005) was an award-winning South African Zulu potter. Nala learnt how to make traditional Zulu beer pots from her mother Siphiwe, who was also a potter. She has in t...

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Late 20th Century South African Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

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African Terracotta Pot For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African terracotta pot you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, terracotta and natural fiber, every African terracotta pot was constructed with great care. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage African terracotta pot you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African terracotta pot — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An African terracotta pot made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one African terracotta pot that is appealing in its simplicity, but Berber Tribes of Morocco and Beni M'Guild produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an African Terracotta Pot?

Prices for an African terracotta pot can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $163 and can go as high as $4,999, while the average can fetch as much as $990.

Questions About African Terracotta Pot

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African pottery is diverse and culturally varied. An African pot can be a simple vessel for food or liquid but many carry social and religious significance. African pottery has always been highly sought after and is beloved by antique collectors worldwide. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique African pottery from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    No, clay pots and terracotta pots are not the same. While terracotta pots are a type of clay pot, not all clay pots are terracotta. Terracotta is a clay material that is modeled and fired to create a signature brown-orange color. Clay pots can be created in any color. Browse a range of both clay and terracotta pots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few tips and tricks to aging a terracotta pot. First, you can apply plain yogurt to help achieve an aged patina. Another method is to plug the drainage hole and fill the pot with water-soluble fertilizer. Shop a collection of terracotta pots from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, terracotta pots are indeed safe for use; however, the pots should be thoroughly sterilized before first use because they are porous and can absorb harmful chemicals or moisture. You’ll find a variety of terracotta pots from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A terracotta pot is simply a clay pot that has been fired. Clay is just the name of the material that terracotta pots are made out of. Shop an array of terracotta pots from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not terracotta pots can withstand heat depends on how well they are made and cared for. A finely crafted pot can usually hold up in the face of high temperatures. If you intend to cook with one, season it with cooking oil to increase its durability. Shop a collection of terracotta pots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African clay pots are made by coiling the material around a flattened base and then hand-molding it into the desired shape. Then, the piece is sun dried and fired at a low temperature. On 1stDibs, find authentic African clay pots from some of the top sellers around the world.