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Early 20th Century Black
White Hand Beaded African Ceremony Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
This truly exquisite hand beaded chair by the Yoruba Artisans of Nigeria, best representation of
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Beads
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Terracotta Ceramic Pot
Located in New York, NY
Igala, Nigeria.
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Ceramic
White African Beaded Yoruba Chair from Nigeria
By Yoruba People
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sculptural arm chair in all white beading.
Category
Vintage 1980s Nigerian Tribal Art
African 1930s-40s Century Nigerian Idoma Mask
By Idoma People of Nigeria
Located in Long Island City, NY
The carved wood mask with a painted finish of kaolin and mineral pigments. The mask displaying marks of ritual scarification.
Category
Vintage 1930s Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood, Kaolin
Nigerian African Textile Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hausa Chief's Robe, known as a Boubou. Hausa is the largest tribal group in Nigeria. Embroidery
Category
Vintage 1960s Nigerian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Vintage Nigerian Youruba Textile in Green and White, Africa, 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Africa, vintage
Vintage Youruba textile.
Measures: H 207 x W 143 cm.
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Nigerian Currency
Located in New York, NY
19th C. Nigerian copper currency in the shape of a shield
Category
Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
CREATION RING , NIGERIA ca 1700
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a very rare creation ring symbolizing the importance of family and the spirit of the unification of both male and female.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier African Folk Art Tribal Art
African Tribal Art Yoruba Metaphysical Spirit Markers Interior Design Modern Art
Located in London, GB
. Yoruba 19th century
Yoruba People Nigeria
Interesting piece with a modern art look perfect for modern
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Fine Old Yoruba Ibeji Igbuke Oyo
Located in London, GB
African tribal fine old Yoruba Ibeji Oyo
A finely carved male Ibeji figure from the Igbuke
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Water Vessel
Located in Round Top, TX
A hand-built African earthenware water vessel with applied relief decoration, by the Nupe peoples
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Earthenware
$2,660
White Beaded African Hats
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cone shaped African beaded hats, from Yoruba, West Africa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Tribal Art
African Tribal Stool / SideTable
Located in London, GB
African Tribal Carved Multi-Leg Stool; seat and eight legs shaped from one solid piece of wood with
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures, Ogbomoso Oyo
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of ere Ibeji figures from Ogbomoso Oyo region Nigeria
A pair of hard wood female
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Nupe Stool with Eight Legs
By Nupe
Located in New York, NY
This Nigerian stool, made by the Nupe people in the first half of the twentieth century, is carved
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Ibibio Beaded Head Masks, Pair
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
This fabulous pair of African Ibibio beaded head masks of the Ekpo tribe originate from South East
Category
Late 20th Century Nigerian Masks
Materials
Crystal
Pair of African Iron Currency Tokens
Located in San Francisco, CA
Appreciated as coming from the earth, and for their tangible liquidity as a store for making things, these mediums of exchange have exceptionally stable value.
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Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Ogboni Society Bronze Edan Figures, Yorubaland, West Africa 19th Century
Located in Quechee, VT
American citizen who was a consultant in civil aviation to the Nigerian Government in the 1960's when
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Pair of African Dolls
Located in Sarasota, FL
A Pair of hand carved Nigerian DOLLS dressed with hand made beads, leather, shell and metal detail
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Sculptures
$1,950
Vintage African Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large raffia basket with flat bottom off center to gave a "lop-sided" effect. Top with raffia tassels.
Category
20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
African Witch Doctor
s Sign
Located in London, GB
Wild African Witch Doctor's sign, placed outside house when he was open for business, c 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s Nigerian Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Contemporary African Sculpture by Felix Eboigbe, 1970
By Felix Eboigbe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning mid-sized sculpture by Nigerian sculptor Felix Eboigbe. Signed and dated 1970. This piece
Category
Vintage 1970s Nigerian Folk Art Sculptures
African Embroidery Pillow Ivory White, Oatmeal Beige
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made from a Hausa Chief’s Robe, known as a Boubou. Hausa is the largest tribal group in Nigeria
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
SALE ! SALE ! SALE ! Nupe Tribal Stool, Nigeria
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
Highly carved decorative surface.
Priced individually.
There is a 5" height difference.
only the smaller available
Category
Vintage 1930s Sub-Saharan African Tribal Art
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal African art nigeria for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and beads, every African art nigeria was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the African art nigeria you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each African art nigeria bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. A well-made African art nigeria has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Igbo People and Yoruba People are consistently popular.
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Questions About African Art Nigeria
- What is African art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021African art is painting, sculptures, masks or installations that originate from the African continent. Masquerade, metalwork, sculpture, architecture, fiber art and dance are particularly popular artistic expressions in Africa. Many of these art forms are defined by expressive individualism, an emphasis on the human figure and visual abstraction.
- What is African art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021African art is simply called African art. Sculpture, pottery, painting, rock art and other works of visual art native to Africa all fall under the umbrella of African art (performance art that originates in Africa will also be called African art). On 1stDibs, there is an exquisite range of African art to choose from.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023One of the key characteristics of African art is that it tends to emphasize emotion over realism, so pieces often don't closely resemble their animal or human subjects. In addition, traditional African artists tend to work in three-dimensional formats like sculptures rather than painting or drawing. Also, many pieces have a spiritual meaning to the creators and their cultures. On 1stDibs, shop a range of African art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Traditional African wooden art is a term that describes pieces made by artists in Africa using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Examples include masks, figurines and sculptures depicting human and animal figures. Find a collection of traditional African art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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