African Carved Art
20th Century African Masks
Wood
20th Century African Masks
Wood
Vintage 1970s African Masks
Wood
Vintage 1970s African Masks
Wood
Vintage 1970s African Masks
Wood
20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
20th Century African Masks
Wood
20th Century African Masks
Wood
20th Century African Masks
Wood
20th Century African Masks
Wood
Vintage 1970s Masks
Wood
20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Paint
20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Early 20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Wood
20th Century Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Vintage 1980s African Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
1990s African Folk Art Masks
Wood
20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Late 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood, Fruitwood
Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Hardwood
20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Masks
Wood
20th Century Central African Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Ivory
Mid-20th Century Tribal Decorative Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Decorative Art
Metal
Late 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Decorative Art
Wood
Vintage 1950s Decorative Art
Wood
20th Century Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Antique Late 19th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Masks
Wood
20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Horn
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century African Masks
Wood
20th Century African Masks
Wood
20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Bone
1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Oil
Antique 19th Century African Tribal Antiquities
Cane
20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Ivory
20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Paint
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art
Wood
Early 20th Century South Sudanese Brutalist Tribal Art
Wood
20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Braid
20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Elm
20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Ivory
Antique 19th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Wood
20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
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African Carved Art For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an African Carved Art?
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What 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.
- 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.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
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