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African Liberia/Ivory Coast Late 20th Century Carved Wood Grebo Face Mask
Located in Queens, NY
African Late 20th Century (1990s) painted Grebo face mask (embodying spirits residing in the forest
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20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Paint

Antique Baule Tribal Horned Mask from Ivory Coast, Hand-Carved African Wood Art
Located in Wembley, GB
Coast art, antique African sculpture, hand-carved mask, wooden ritual mask, ethnic wall décor, African
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Antique Early 1900s Ivorian Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate

African Dan Mask
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An exceptional Bird DAN Mask from Ivory Coast, from around the 1960ies, ex-collection from Tony Berlant, Santa Monica, California, USA, great patina and wear of the mask, an exceptio...
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Vintage 1960s African Tribal Art

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Wood

Africa D.R. Congo Late 20th Century Carved Teke Circular Disc Mask Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo Late 20th Century carved & painted Teke disc mask plaque
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20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Paint

Set of 2 African Cameroon 20th Century Carved Wooden Bamileke Mask with Hornbill
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 2 African Cameroon 20th-Century carved wooden Bamileke masks with a hornbill top usually
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20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Horn

Antique African Carved Toma Landai Tribal Ceremonial Mask Guinea Art Horns
Located in Dayton, OH
Early antique hand carved Toma or Landai mask from Guinea, Africa. “These brooding, often quite
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Early 20th Century Tribal Masks

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Raffia, Hardwood

Baoulé portrait mask, carved wood, lacquer and pigments, circa 1940, Africa.
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Baoulé portrait mask, carved wood, lacquer and pigments, circa 1940, Africa. Height 29 cm, width 17
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Vintage 1940s African Modern Tribal Art

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Wood

African Carved Wooden Makonde Initiation Ceremony Mask
Located in Beachwood, OH
African Carved Wood Makonde Mask Heavy wood carved ceremonial mask symbolizing an ancestor 16.5 x 8
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably
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20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage MidCentury Hand Carved African Senofu Stool
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Unique small vintage African Senofu stool, highlighted by a tribal warrior carved into the top
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century African Head Rest
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century African head rest
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Antique 19th Century African Antiquities

Materials

Wood

African Congo 20th Century Carved Painted Wood Songye Kfwebe Face Mask
Located in Queens, NY
African Congo 20th Century wood Songye Kfwebe Face Mask (to ward off supernatural threats) carved
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20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Paint

African Tribal Art Fine Baule figure
Located in London, GB
A fine Baule female figure Standing leaning forward with serene expression with hands on abdomen Period: early 20th century Condition: Old Insect holes and minor damage Measures: H ...
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art

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Wood

A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
Ngaady aMwaash Mask. African Antique Folk Art Kuba Mask, originating from the Democratic Republic
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Antique 19th Century Congolese Folk Art Antiquities

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Softwood

Set of Six Early 20th Century Carved Wood Knobkerries, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Six Knobkerries from South Africa A group of six knobkerries from South Africa, mounted together
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Large Madonna figure Makonde Vintage Folk Art
Located in London, GB
African Tribal folk Art Makonde Madonna figure A very finely executed large sculpture of a African
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Early 20th Century Mozambican Tribal Art

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Wood

African Painted Wooden Masks
Located in Queens, NY
4 African style carved and painted wooden masks with straps for wall hanging (PRICED EACH)
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20th Century African Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden African Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful hand carved head of Hardwood. A stunning sculpted and carved piece. A stand alone
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20th Century African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Hardwood

Carved African Luba Caryatid Ceremonial Stool Female Male Child Figures
Located in London, GB
Carved African Luba Caryatid Ceremonial Stool Female Male Child Figures African, 20th Century
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood, Driftwood

Fon Carved Wood Ceremonial Seat with Multiple Figures, Benin, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fon carved heavy hard wood ceremonial seat with multiple figures, from Benin, Africa. Dark stained
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Antique Ghanian Ashanti Style Stool with Leopard Carved, Africa
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Carved Antique African Leopard Ashanti Style Stool. Early 20th Century Ghanaian Ashanti style
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Dogon Tribe Hardwood Carved Rhythm Pounder from Mali, Africa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Museum quality Dogon tribe ironwood percussion pounder reportedly collected from a Tellem cave in the Bandiagara Escarpment in Mali. Collected in the late 1970’s with approximate age...
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Vintage African art Hand-carved ironwood (ebony??) Tanzanian Makonde family tree
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice and handcarved.
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early Twentieth-Century South African Headrest
Located in London, GB
part of a selection of exceptional Southern African art in the Terence and Bernice Pethica Collection
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Female Pair African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Good of female Yoruba Ibeji Figures Finely carved in dense wood with linear decoration to the
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Ilorrin African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
, Provenance:uk Collection The Yoruba people of Nigeria is west Africa have a very high birth rate of twins much
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Early 20th Century East African Carved Headrest, Ethiopia (Kambatta People)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
base, decorated overall with hand carved linear motifs and exhibiting an old rubbed surface with a fine
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Beautiful Antique African Spoon 19th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful hand carved African spoon in wood
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Antique 19th Century African Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Fine Sculptural African Mortar and Pestle
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Reminiscent of the Elemental sculpture of Constantin Brancusi, this Hardwood African Mortar and
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20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Well-used wood door lock used by the Bambara people, Mali, Africa, with crosspiece. The top is an
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Raffia, Wood

African Mask
Located in Branford, CT
African mask. Mid 20th century. Carved wood. H 9-1/2" W 6-1/2"
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Superb large antique Maasai shield Tribal Art East Africa
Located in London, GB
artifact ideal for collectors of African tribal art, ethnographic weaponry, or design-oriented interior
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Nupe Carved Wood Stool With Openwork Geometric Design, Niger Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Well used and loved Nupe carved hardwood wood stool with four legs and central post, openwork
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Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

"BaPende Statue - Zaire, " Carved Wood Sculpture created in Africa circa 1940
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This statue was carved by an unknown Pende artist from Zaire. It depicts a walking man with a disc
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1940s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Genuine wooden carved spoon from the Zulu tribe, South Africa, early 1900
By Zulu s
Located in Bilzen, BE
Zulu people are a native people of Southern Africa of the Nguni. The Zulu people are the largest
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Early 20th Century Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Female Yoruba Ibeji Figure African Tribal Art Antiques
Located in London, GB
African tribal Art Antiques Female Ibeji figure Yoruba Nigeria A Finely carved  Ibeji Figure from
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

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Hardwood

South African Tribal Carved Wooden Figure of Naked Lady by G. Tandi, circa 1960s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
South African Tribal carved wooden figure of naked lady by G. Tandi, circa 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s South African Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful one of a kind African carved wooden sculpture of a woman carrying a basket and a hat
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20th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th Century Senufo Bird or Hornbill Statue Carved Wood Porpianong West African
Located in Dublin 8, IE
"Porpianong" refers to a Senufo wooden sculpture of a hornbill bird from West Africa, symbolizing
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Vintage 1980s Malian Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Early Carved Wood Tribal Mangbetu Ritual Vessel Pitcher Congo Africa Provenance
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood tribally used Mangbetu ritual vessel, from the Congo, Africa. Ritual vessel in
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical hand carved lion statue from Africa. Hand carved by local artisans in East Africa in
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Vintage 1970s North African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Antique African Tribal Carved Bone TOTEM Ceremonial Pipe
Located in Forney, TX
An unusual and whimsical figural TOTEM carved bone ceremonial pipe, displayed raised on a custom
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Early 20th Century Tribal Tribal Art

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Bone, Wood

Early Incised Carved Gourd Rattle From Congo Africa Man Zebra Crocodile Rhino
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Incised Carved One-piece Gourd Rattle from Congo Africa. Great (unknown) stories shown
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

"Toma Mask, Guinea, " Carved Wood from Africa created circa 1900
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Toma Mask, Guinea" is a carved wooden mask from Africa and created in c. 1900. The painting has
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Early 1900s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sweet Bird Topped Carved Wood Bambara Wood Door Lock, Mali Africa Mounted
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A very sweet small sized carved wood bird topped door lock from the Bambara people of Mali Africa
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

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

Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Truly a majestic Benin Oba. Beautifully and finely hand carved in Ebony hardwood from the 1930's A
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Vintage 1930s Beninese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Senufo pulley, carved wood, metal, rope, Côte d Ivoire, Africa.
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Senufo pulley, carved wood, metal, rope. Height 21.5 cm. Provenance: Escanne Collection, Van Bussel
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Vintage 1920s Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art A rare exceptionally large
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

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Wood

"Jokwe Maternity, Angola, " Carved Wood created in Africa circa 1910
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Jokwe Maternity, Angola" is a wood sculpture from Africa created circa 1910. The figure kneels on
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1910s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African door in carved wood and bronze of chief Baboun, Cameroon, early 20th
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
African door in carved wood and bronze of chief Baboun, Cameroon, early 20th century Art Baboun
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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Baule Sling Shots
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of Baule figurative sling shots / catapults. Nicely Carved with figurative detail
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

African Tribal Large Somalian Gashan Shield Art Home Decoration Interior Design
Located in London, GB
African Tribal Fine Large Somalian Gashan Shield Fine old hide shield with hammered etched
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Antique 19th Century Somali Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

Baoulé Statue, carved wood, circa 1920-1930, Ivory Coast, Africa.
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Standing figure of a man, Baoulé statue, wood, circa 1950, Ivory Coast, Africa. Height 34 cm
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Vintage 1920s Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

18/1900s A Fine Bena Lulua Mask - Primitive African Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
damage. Despite these imperfections, it remains a captivating piece of African folk art and a valuable
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Early 20th Century Congolese Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Softwood

Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood tribal Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich patina. In the form of a
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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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, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    African 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, 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    African 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, 2023
    One 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, 2023
    Traditional 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What 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.