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Tanzanian Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tanzanian Chair with head and eyes, Zaramo Tribe
Category
20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$2,250
Monumental Carved Rhino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Solid, carved wooden rhino...what a fun statement piece!
Category
Vintage 1970s African Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$3,400
Pair of French Art Deco African Inspired Oak and Paper Cord Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of French Art Deco period African inspired armchairs in oak, the curved backs with inlaid
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Papercord, Oak
African Warrior Werkstatte Hagenauer Vienna
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
Starting in the 1930s, the Werkstatte Hagenauer produced objects with African backgrounds. In the
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Primitive Pestle and Mortar, Oversized, Rustic, Early 20th Century, Naive
Located in Totnes, GB
A very large Primitive pestle and mortar, the mortar hand-hewn from a single tree trunk. It has taken on a terrific patina through age and use. Some cracks which add to the appealing...
Category
Early 20th Century African Rustic Primitives
Materials
Pine
Werkstatte Hagenauer African Woman Sculpture
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Chicago, IL
Look at her! Werkstatte Hagenauer Wein (wHw) African Woman, signed and lovingly craved with
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Werkstatte Hagenauer Rowboat with African Children
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
In the 1920s, the citizens of Europe were fascinated by foreign lands and amongst others, Africa
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Venus of Detroit
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Ebullient African American carved wood folk art fertility figure.
Wonderful form and a very strong
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
$650
Decorative African Hand-Carved Wood Mask, circa 1960s
Located in Pau, FR
Beautiful decorative African hand-carved wood mask with graphic elements, circa 1960s
This is a
Category
20th Century African Masks
Materials
Wood
West African Hand-Carved Wood Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
Hand-carved African wood bowl with four legs. Waxed and patinated from an earlier time and still
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Carved Statue
Located in Chicago, IL
A nicely carved statute of a woman.
Category
20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,000
Elegant Painted Tutsi Dance Shield African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
black on white background, raised round dome in middle. Dry, lightwood, with carved handle on back. with
Category
Mid-20th Century Rwandan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique African Mask on Stand
Located in Houston, TX
Intricate antique African mask carved out of wood. The mask is on a custom metal base. Height of
Category
20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved African Theme Art Deco Bookcase
Located in Oakland, CA
This unusual cabinet offers a great shape with elements of hand carved African art deco design
Category
Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Bookcases
Folk Art Wood Bust of an African American Gentleman
Located in New York, NY
Well carved portrait bust of a man with black features and painted hair and moustache. It appears
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Finely Carved Wood Kuba Cup with Geometric Designs, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Early 20th century finely carved wood palm wine cup with carved geometric designs, Kuba people
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
1960s African Stool
Located in London, GB
A stunning African stool of large proportions with intricate, delicate detail, gilding and some
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$1,711
Kuba Large Figural Tribal African Palm Wine Cup, Congo, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
beautifully carved and expressive art form.
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Adan Figures Togo Ghana Minimal Cubist Expressionist African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
paints rubbed and discolored from time and use.
Provenance:
Andrew Berz African Art, San Francisco, CA
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Large
Unique Old African Mask, Chokwe, Congo, Solid Wood, Hand Carved, Antique
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful old African Mask, Chokwe, Congo. Good condition, hand carved, solid wood. Mask dimensions
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Modern Masks
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Large Ram Mask, Bobo Burkina Faso Early 20th Century Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A large hardwood helmet mask representing a ram from the Bobo people of Burkina Faso, West Africa
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Senufo Face Mask Kpelie Cote D
ivoire Mali Burkina Faso West African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A simple and elegant face mask from the Senufo people of West Africa. The Senufo live in areas that
Category
20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Ashanti Asante African Tribal Stool
Located in London, GB
A good example of an early to mid-20th century Ashanti or Asante Tribal stool used by the Akua Ba tribe, with intricate carving. Some damage which is apparent in the photos. Has been...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Folk Art Guinea Fowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved and polychromed wood. Some damage as shown.
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
African Turkana Head Rest Kenya. Dassanetch
Located in London, GB
A very good early 20th century example of a Turkana head rest with integral carrying handle. Kenya
Category
20th Century Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
Elegant Cubistic Pende Tribal African Mask, Congo
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Small elegant expressionist tribal Pende mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. With red
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century African Tribal Door Lock from Mali
Located in Raalte, NL
African carved figurative door lock of the Dogon or Bambara Tribe Mali and in good condition with a
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Lobi Dagari Abstract Tribal Ancestral Figure Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Burkina Faso, West Africa. Created in the early to mid-20th century. It is a stylized figure with legs out
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Miniature Painted Bwa Tribal African Antelope Mask, Burkina Faso
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A wonderful small painted Bwa antelope mask from Burkina Faso. With weathered and worn surface, with a beautiful faded black pigment design, presented on custom base, mask: 9" long, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Contented Bush-Cow Mask, Burkina Faso, Early 20th Century Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Burkina Faso, early 20th century, Africa. Nicely balanced, symmetrical geometric forms and fine painting
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Eastern Pende Geometric Tribal Mask with Horns Ex Museum Congo, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Large Eastern Pende mask with horns, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Striking geometric
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Elegant Dinka Spoon with Geometric Handle, South Sudan Africa Early 20th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Quiet, simple, elegant. A finely carved Dinka spoon with geometric handle, South Sudan, Africa
Category
Early 20th Century South Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mbira or Sanza Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instrument
Located in Santa Fe, NM
design. Created in the early 20th century, Congo, Central Africa, possibly by an artist/ musician of the
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Old Dan Tribal Ritual Serving Spoon with Circular Handle, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A carved wood Dan ritual serving spoon with circular handle, Ivory Coast, Africa. Used by the
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mbira or Sanza Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instrument
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Mbira or Sanza (once known as a thumb piano), of carved wood with metal strikers. Under heavy
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Finest Mbira or Sanza Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instrument
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Africa. Under a heavy patina from use is a finely incised geometric pattern with great balance. Wonderful
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Bambara Tribal Door Lock with Bird Mali Africa Early 20th C Patina from Use
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Bambara tribal carved wood decorated door lock, with bird on top and a great geometric design down
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Punu African Tribal Face Mask Sculpture, Figure from Gabon, Early 20th Century
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautifull African art mask in carved wood from Gabon, 20th Century. It belongs to the Punu ethnic
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Old Dan Portrait Mask with Provenance on Custom Stand Ivory Coast West Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Very old and well-used Dan portrait mask with narrow slit eyes. Heavy wear, surface damage, polish and patina from traditional use.
Provenance:
ex- private collection, Paris.
On c...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Old Dan Singing or Speaking Face Mask Ivory Coast Cote D
ivoire West Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Old expressive Dan mask with open mouth as if speaking or singing, with heavy eyelids as if lost in a trance. Holes around mouth once held inserted teeth, now missing. Small holes ar...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Baoule
African Mask Mid-century (71x15x13cm) with Floridian coral pedestal
Located in Firenze, FI
African art, the art of Baoulé occupies a special place. The finesse of the execution of Baoulé masks and
Category
Vintage 1960s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Kaolin, Hardwood
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African Carved Art For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of African carved art available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every item from our selection of African carved art was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of African carved art, we have 271 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of African carved art bearing Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of African carved art over the years, but those crafted by Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zogei and Baule Tribe are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is an African Carved Art?
Prices for a piece of African carved art start at $275 and top out at $56,250 with the average selling for $1,447.
Questions About 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.
- 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.
- 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 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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