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July Discovery Auction

Vintage Kenyan Kisii Soapstone Zebra Vase

This auction ended on July 16, 2026.

Start price: $10

Estimated price: $20 - $20,000

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Not sold

Description

Item/Description: African soapstone trumpet vase handcrafted by Gusii tribesmen in the Kisii region of Kenya. Late 20th century, circa 1980s-1990s. Slender flared column and pedestal foot. Displays a beautiful multicolored blend of warm pastel pinks, ambers, and grays. Front is embellished with a stylized, hand-etched, and inked black-and-white savannah safari zebra figure walking through tall wild grasses.

Material: Ceramic

Dimensions: Diameter: 2"; Height: 5 1/2"

Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include underside markings, surface wear.

Age: Late 20th Century

Provenance: Private Estate

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