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African Porcupine

African Porcupine #2
By Brad Wilson
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Affinity by Brad Wilson is a series of exquisitely detailed close-up color portraits of captive birds, reptiles, and mammals in a studio environment. Employing a stark black backdrop...
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Porcupine Ceramic Egg Cup , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Porcupine Eggcup Hand Painted by Slie and Sculpted by Sfiso The Porcupine Eggcup is a delightful
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Porcupine Peanut Bowl , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Africa The Porcupine Peanut Bowl is a stunning piece of decorative art that embodies the rich
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Love Art Ceramics Porcupine Coin Dish, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This handcrafted ceramic porcupine coin dish is a tribute to South African artistry and culture
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Side Table-Porcupine Quill
Located in New York, NY
Porcupine Quill / Copper / Leather MADE IN: Cape Town, South Africa.
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2010s South African Side Tables

Materials

Leather

Side Table-Porcupine Quill
Located in New York, NY
Porcupine Quill / Copper / Leather MADE IN: Cape Town, South Africa.
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2010s South African Side Tables

Materials

Leather

Porcupine Quill Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Sure to be the focal point of any room, the Porcupine Quill Side Table is a truly unique addition
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2010s South African Side Tables

Materials

Leather

Porcupine Quill Cylinder Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Sure to be the focal point of any room, the Porcupine Quill Side Table is a truly unique addition
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2010s South African Side Tables

Materials

Leather

Pendant-Porcupine Quill Drum
Located in New York, NY
Sustainably sourced porcupine quills are bound together to create this light fixture's striking
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Organic Material

Mirror-Round Small Porcupine Quill
Located in New York, NY
genuine porcupine quills, naturally shed and collected on a farm in Cape Town, South Africa. Due to the
Category

2010s South African Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Pendant-Porcupine Quill Drum
Located in New York, NY
Sustainably sourced porcupine quills are bound together to create this light fixture's striking
Category

2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Organic Material

Mirror-Round Small Porcupine Quill
Located in New York, NY
genuine porcupine quills, naturally shed and collected on a farm in Cape Town, South Africa. Due to the
Category

2010s South African Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Mirror-Large Round Porcupine Quill
Located in New York, NY
genuine porcupine quills, naturally shed and collected on a farm in Cape Town, South Africa. Due to the
Category

2010s South African Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Pendant - Porcupine Quill Triple Leather Trim
Located in New York, NY
Porcupine Quill Pendants are made by hand in Cape Town, South Africa. All three style options are
Category

2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Leather, Organic Material

Pendant, Porcupine Quill Triple Leather Trim
Located in New York, NY
Porcupine Quill Pendants are made by hand in Cape Town, South Africa. All three style options are
Category

2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Leather, Organic Material

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African Porcupine Taxidermy on Naturalistic Base
Located in New York, NY
African Porcupine Taxidermy on Naturalistic Base: Measures: 16" x 36" x 24" Weighs: 30 Lbs
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21st Century and Contemporary African Taxidermy

Materials

Wood

Large South African Crested Porcupine or Hystrix Cristata
Located in New York, NY
Very large taxidermy Crested Porcupine from South Africa, scientific name Hystrix cristata. This
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Other Taxidermy

Large Porcupine Bowl, Ceramic Centerpiece by Ardmore, South Africa
By Bennet Zondo, Mandla-Enkosi Ngwenya
Located in New York, NY
Large, unique porcupine bowl, ceramic centerpiece sculpture by Ardmore from South Africa. Sculpted
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Michael Kneebone Sapphire Diamond African Porcupine Quill Brooch
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
African porcupine quills form the foundation for this highly unique brooch. The quills are
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

African Kudu Horn Lamp with Porcupine Quill Shade
Located in Asheville, NC
Unique African porcupine quill lampshade sits atop a chrome lamp stand spiraled by a black stained
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20th Century South African Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Quill Mirror
By Alex Drew & No One
Located in Detroit, MI
length staggered authentic African Porcupine quills. Roughly 600-800 quills per mirror. 1/4” Mirror with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Quill Mirror
Quill Mirror
H 60 in W 42 in D 1.875 in
Large South African Crested Porcupine or Hystrix Cristata
Located in New York, NY
Very large taxidermy crested porcupine from South Africa, scientific name Hystrix cristata. This
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin, Fur

Porcupine Quill Cone Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Porcupine quill pendants are made by hand in Cape Town, South Africa. All three style options are
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Organic Material

Porcupine Quill Cone Pendant
Porcupine Quill Cone Pendant
H 28 in W 16 in D 8 in
Porcupine Quill Cone Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Porcupine quill pendants are made by hand in Cape Town, South Africa. All three style options are
Category

2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Organic Material

Porcupine Quill Cone Pendant
Porcupine Quill Cone Pendant
H 28 in W 16 in D 8 in
Mirror-Large Round Porcupine Quill
Located in New York, NY
genuine porcupine quills, naturally shed and collected on a farm in Cape Town, South Africa. Due to the
Category

2010s South African Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Impala Horn and Porcupine Quill Table Lamp
Located in Bellport, NY
One-of-a-kind Impala horn table lamp,.with a hand crafted porcupine shade. Ebony wood base with
Category

20th Century South African Anglo-Indian Table Lamps

Materials

Horn

Impala Horn and Porcupine Floor Lamp, circa 1980s
Located in Bellport, NY
Floor lamp with Impala horn on wood base and black meta steel rod. Porcupine shade beautifully
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Vintage 1980s South African Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bone

Rare Vintage 1930s Porcupine Quill and Walnut Wood Lamp
Located in Bellport, NY
Decorating with the natural beauty of Porcupine Quills has a unique affect, the light has a warm
Category

20th Century South African Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box
Located in Hudson, NY
A rare cream colored Porcupine Quill box with decoration inside of the lid. Lock is missing.
Category

20th Century African Boxes

Materials

Wood

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African Porcupine For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal African porcupine for your home. Frequently made of wood, bone and animal skin, every African porcupine was constructed with great care. Find 5 options for an antique or vintage African porcupine now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African porcupine, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An African porcupine is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one African porcupine that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bennet Zondo and Mandla-Enkosi Ngwenya produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an African Porcupine?

An African porcupine can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $9,000.