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Antique African Bamana Hand Carved Monkey Mask
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique African 'Bamana' Monkey Mask Antique African 'Bamana' Monkey Mask, late 19th to early 20th
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Antique Late 19th Century African Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Whimsical Set of 10 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Set of 10 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders , circa 1970's walnut
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20th Century Kenyan Bohemian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ebony Wood Hand Carved African Elephant
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand carved wood ebony African elephant. Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved African Elephant Sculpture in
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Vintage 1950s Kenyan Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Hand-Carved Wooden African Monkey Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
carved monkey is almost life like. The piece is signed on the bottom base. Measures: 15' High x 8
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20th Century Senegalese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

Rare African Carved Hardwood and Bone Study of a Hippopotamus, circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
A rare African carved hardwood and bone study of a Hippopotamus. This fabulous and amusing hand
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20th Century African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

African Guinea Late 20th Century Carved Wood Baga “Rearing Snake” on Metal Stand
Located in Queens, NY
African Guinea Contemporary (Late 1990s) carved wood iconic Baga sculpture titled “Rearing Snake
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20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Nkisi Baboon Nail Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood baboon nail fetish guardian
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20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Small Antique Hippopotamus Figure, African, Soapstone, Hand Carved, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique hippopotamus figure. An African, hand-carved soapstone animal, dating to
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Antique Late 19th Century African Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Soapstone

Hand-Carved African White Rhino / Rhinoceros Marble Sculpture - Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand-carved African white rhino / rhinoceros sculpture, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in very good
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Unusual Antique Hand Carved African Fertility Primate / Baboon, Gorilla
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Antique Hand Carved African Fertility Primate / Baboon, Gorilla,, Extremely well executed
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Vintage 1910s Cameroonian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bone, Wood

Central African Buffalo Slit Drum
Located in Chicago, IL
This large animal sculpture is actually a traditional African slit drum, a percussive instrument
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20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

James Tandi African Wild Boar Green Carved Verdite Hardstone Sculpture Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
James Tandi African Wild Boar Green Carved Verdite Hardstone Sculpture Figure. Item features an
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Late 20th Century Unknown Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Abstract Hand-Carved African Owl Sculpture in Marble by Ernest Chiwaridzo
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice abstract African marble owl sculpture by noted Zimbabwean artist, Ernest Chiwaridzo
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Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

African Elephant, Tiger and Woman Rider Varnished Wood Sculpture by J. Zanetti
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century african elephant, tiger and woman rider varnished wood sculpture signed by J
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Vintage 1930s South African Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Carving Of An African Hornbill And Young
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and powerful carving attributed to the Senoufo Tribe of West Africa. The Sculpture
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20th Century Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Ebonized Wood Figure of a Rhinoceros
Located in Germantown, MD
Handcrafted African Ebonized Wood Figure of a Rhinoceros. Measures 13.5" in width, 8.5" in depth
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Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Old wooden hut door from Cameroon, decorated with carved crocodile, bird, snake and a knife within
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20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

African Brass Ornate over Wood Totemic Sculpture
Located in Germantown, MD
African brass Ornate over wood Totemic sculpture animal in human or vice versa. Measures: 8" W x
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Kote Kono a African Puppets from Mali
Located in Paris, FR
African Puppets Kote Kono A, this "Kote Kono" animal puppets depicting the hornbill bird with a
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Vintage 1950s Malian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Solid Teak Carved Hippopotamus Sculpture c.1960
Located in London, GB
A particularly nice example of a solid teak carved Hippopotamus sculpture C.1960. In excellent
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Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Extra Large Stylized African Elephant Sculpture by A. Santini
By A. Santini
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous extra large stylized African elephant sculpture by A. Sabatini, circa 1970s. The piece is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin

African Wooden Sculpture of a Deer Family, Belgian Congo, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Deer Family, Belgian Congo, 1950s An impressive African
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Hand Carved Ebony Rhino / Rhinoceros Wall Plaques / Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly detailed pair of hand carved ebony rhino / rhinoceros wall plaques / sculptures with
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Mid-20th Century African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Ebony

Mid-century Solid Teak Hand Carved Hippopotamus Hippo Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large hand carved solid teak wood hippopotamus or hippo sculpture, exudes warmth and whimsy, mid
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Vintage 1960s African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga Serpent Sculptures on Custom Iron Stands
Located in Miami, FL
sale is a pair of outstanding Western African (Guinea) Baga society carved and painted wood serpent
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Late 20th Century Guinean Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

African, Carved abstract animal sculpture
Located in London, GB
Wood H57 x W75 x D68 cm
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Antique 19th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Ashanti Styled Wood Carved Animal Stool / Ottoman Ghana
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A hand carved primitive wooden Ashanti styled West African Ghana stool or ottoman . The personality
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

East African Drum
Located in Queens, NY
East African (20th Century) drum of carved head of man with animal skin top
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20th Century African Tribal Musical Instruments

Materials

Animal Skin

Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood
Located in Buffalo, NY
Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Musical Instruments

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

20th Century Authentic African Ceremonial Tribal Animal Mask - Object d Art
Located in Wainscott, NY
Captivating 20th Century African Tribal Mask with distinctive elongated ears. This mask embodies
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20th Century Masks

Materials

Wood

Geometric Barmbara Sukuru Animal Mask with horns, teeth, Mali, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Geometric Barmbara Sukuru Animal Mask with horns, teeth, from Mali, West Africa. Inserted wood
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kenya tribal wood headrest, stylized natural animal form, early 20th century, African. Early
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

West African Drum, Decorative Sculpture
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A vintage sculpture drum with connected to the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. Measure: 10 inch tall.
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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vases

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Pair of Carved Hard Wood African Lions
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Pair of African carved hard wood lions, circa 1975.
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Vintage 1970s South African Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved African Elephant with Baby
Located in Alton, GB
Hand carved african elephant with baby.
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large African Lion Family Carved Stone Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Heavy carved stone sculpture of a family of African lions. This unusual sculpture is in very good
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Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

African Hand Carved Pair of Black and White Rhinos
Located in Alton, GB
Charming pair of hand carved wooden rhinos, one white rhino and white black rhino.
Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Tribal Mask
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage African tribal mask from the ivory coast now mounted on museum stand. Provenance available.
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Monumental Baga Snake Sculpture, Guinea, Africa
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautifully carved and hand-painted. A great example of Baga Art.
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Mid-20th Century Guinean Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Huge Ethnographic Wood Carved Pair Bird Sculptures- Tycoon Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Impressive scale pair of 32 “ high. exotic large African wood baga bird ethnographic carved
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Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Object
Located in Hudson, NY
Water Buffalo carved art object.
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Early 2000s African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Horn

African Duguot Throne Chief Chair Carved Sculpted Animals Free Shipping
Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg
is a tribal chair like a duguot. Fully carved and sculpted depicting a lion, a rhinoceros, and
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Gold and Gemstone Carved Bone African Cheetah Animal Ring
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
This vintage animal ring is crafted from animal bone that is hand carved in incredible detail and
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Jade, Spinel, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Sculpted Animal Kingdom Teapot
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing the African Sculpted Animal Kingdom Teapot, a breathtaking piece that celebrates the
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2010s South African Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Tribal Art Inspired Small Children Chair
Located in Porto, PT
Small chair in carved wood with ethnic motifs, with original seating in animal leather.
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Vintage 1940s African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

African Carved Camel Sculpture
Located in Newark, England
carved African Camel Sculpture. The camel is carved from dense camel thorn wood, a material valued for
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Antique Late 19th Century African High Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Whimsical Set of 6 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Set of 6 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders , circa 1970's walnut
Category

20th Century Kenyan Bohemian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Hardstone African Elephant Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Carved Hardstone African
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Vintage Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of Rhino from Africa
Located in Round Top, TX
room. Examine the photos to appreciate the hand carved details including his mouth, feet and horn
Category

Mid-20th Century African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Elephant Stool Carved from a Single Piece of Wood
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
African Elephant Stool Carved from a Single Piece of Wood A superb piece of African Native carving
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Vintage 1930s Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Large Antique African Hardwood Cape Buffalo Sculpture, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This magnificent hand carved, African Cape Buffalo recently came out of a villa in Ville Franche
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Antique Early 1900s African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

African Bete Wooden Pangolin
Located in Chicago, IL
religious ceremonies centered around mediating that relationship, and would have used effigies of animals
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Family Group of Three African Giraffes
Located in Astoria, NY
Family Group of Three African Giraffes, naturalistically and humorously carved, in three sizes
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20th Century Unknown Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large C19th Indian Carved Wood Elephant
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
Early C20th unusual large carved wood sculpture of an elephant, with head turned slightly to right
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Antique Early 1900s North African Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Sculptural Carved Rosewood Rhinoceros
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A large sculptural carved rosewood rhinoceros signed Umeme. Great skill and art.
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Late 20th Century South African Animal Sculptures

Massive Mid-Century Hand Carved Ebony Rhinoceros 30"
Located in New York, NY
Indulge your senses with the exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance of this stunning African
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20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

African Elephant Set of Two in White Marble
Located in Paris, FR
Set of two African elephant in white marble. Exceptional hand-carved marble work piece. Unit
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21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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African Carved Animals For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of African carved animals available for sale. The range of distinct African carved animals — often made from wood, hardwood and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of African carved animals available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of African carved animals to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern African carved animals are of considerable interest.

How Much are African Carved Animals?

African carved animals can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $985, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $12,800.
Questions About African Carved Animals
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved 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.