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Antique Map of South American, The West Indies & Most of Africa, Ca.1775
Located in Langweer, NL
, but includes most of Africa, the southern part of North America and the West Indies. Arrows in the
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Antique 1770s Maps

Materials

Paper

Very Attractive Map of North and South America and Western Part of Africa, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van America.' Very attractive map of North and South America, the
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Antique 18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Pair of 19th c. Black American Folk Art Andirons
Located in Savannah, GA
created a surge in African American collectibles.
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Antique 19th Century American Andirons

African American Tableaux
Located in New York, NY
A knitting bag with the photographic portrait of its owner, containing.  A rug decades long in the making yet unfinished woven entirely of her stockings and hosiery, Nashville,...
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20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Canvas

African American Tableaux
African American Tableaux
H 10 in W 27 in D 27 in
American Indian Folk Art Walking Stick
Located in Southampton, NY
African Folk Art Walking Stick
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Early 20th Century Central African Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Deep Rust Colored African Mali Cloth Pillow with Insert
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage African Mudcloth pillows in a deep burnt orange rust color, with off white arrow pattern
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen

6 Foot Tall Commercial African Bubinga Rosewood 3000 Count Cigar Humidor
Located in Chattanooga, TN
craftsmanship with rare African Bubinga heartwood and virgin Spanish cedar. The Rosewood exterior is made with
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Early 2000s American American Craftsman Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Rosewood, Cedar

Carved African Jungle Screen with Exotic Wild Animals
Located in Rochester, NY
Exotic African jungle screen. Hand painted and carved solid wood panels. Signed Ines Smrz. Dated
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Mid-20th Century North American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Paint

African American Art Harlem Renaissance Civil Rights Era and Beyond by RJ Powell
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African American Art: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era, and Beyond. Book by Richard J Powell
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Books

Materials

Paper

2 Volumes. Henry M. Stanley, In Darkest Africa.
Located in New York, NY
2 Volumes. Henry M. Stanley, In Darkest Africa. Bound in full brown morocco with the covers
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Books

Materials

Leather

African Textiles Colour and Creativity Across a Continent Hardcover Book
Located in Oakland Park, FL
African Textiles Colour and Creativity Across a Continent The traditional, handcrafted textiles of
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2010s North American Tribal Books

Materials

Paper

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African American Collectibles For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of african American collectibles is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique african American collectibles was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, fabric and linen. We have 98 antique and vintage african American collectibles in-stock, while there are 40 modern editions to choose from as well. African American collectibles have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Baroque and Victorian african American collectibles are consistently popular styles. Many african American collectibles are appealing in their simplicity, but antique textiles galleries, Edgar Rice Burroughs and Tiffany & Co. produced popular african American collectibles that are worth a look.

How Much are African American Collectibles?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $425, while they’re typically $40 on the low end and $238,935 highest priced.
Questions About African American Collectibles
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African American quilting has roots in history during slavery and was a way for African American women to bond. The quilts themselves tell stories of history, teach lessons and are beacons of hope. Shop a collection of African American quilts from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The history of African-American quilting stretches back almost as far as the beginning of the United States itself. The craft began with slave women quilting on plantations and after emancipation, the tradition of quilting continued. Today, there are many African American quilters who are inspired by a number of different quilting traditions. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of African-American quilts from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Some famous African-American artists include Horace Pippin, Augusta Savage, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Aaron Douglas, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kerry James Marshall, Theaster Gates, Sam Gillam, Kara Walker and Kehinde Wiley. Shop a variety of African-American art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

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