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Two African sculptures of man; carved wood with Emu egg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two African sculptures of man; carved wood with Emu egg; 42 in;
Category
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
African Art Baule Wooden Figure of the Virgin Mary
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
centuries later when French missionaries began to work among the Agni. The first African Roman Catholic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Honey Pot- Ambrosia Maple
Cocobolo Wood, Hand Carved with Lid
Located in Charlotte, NC
, and the John & Vivian Hewitt Collection of African-American Art. It is also featured in corporate and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Decorative African Brass-Mounted and Carved Wood Bambara Mask
Located in Long Island City, NY
The carved wood mask mounted with a face shield of hammered,
patinated brass. The mask decorated
Category
Vintage 1940s Malian Masks
Materials
Brass
African Ritual Mask, Ubangi River Basin, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
An unusual African ritual mask, Ubangi river basin, carved from a single piece of a close grained
Category
20th Century Central African Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Large African Stool
By Akan Ashanti
Located in London, GB
leopard, carved from one piece of wood. It shows incised sculptural circular details and good signs of
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$1,355
Baoulé Wooden Statues Africa Ivory Coast, Set of 2
Located in Tilburg, NL
traditional African art:
African wooden statue with patina whose polychromy has been very well preserved. It
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Two Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures, Early 20th Century, Nigeria, Africa Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Two very well loved and worn carved wood Yoruba twin figures "Ibeji", from Nigeria, Africa dating
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Chokwe Personal Comb Angola Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Small finely carved wood Chokwe comb, Angola, early 20th century, 6" high on custom base. Sweetly
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Female Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, African Tribal Art with Beads
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A finely carved female twin figure, ere Ibeji, Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Baby Cradle
Located in Bastrop, TX
Elevate any corner with this beautiful wood carved seat, foot stool, or decorative table setting
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Zulu Ugqoko Platter with Carved Handles
Located in New York, NY
undersides are typically as beautifully carved as the tops. Ugqoko are personal objects emblematic of the
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Guro Female Figure Ivory Coast West African Tribal Art Cote d
Ivoire Elegant
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Finely carved female figure, Guro people, Ivory Coast Africa (Cote d'Ivoire), West Africa. Created
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Intense Bwa Monkey Mask Burkina Faso Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Bwa mask with large geometric eyes and flat face with projecting nose. Intense expression conveying force and power. Classic Mossi scarification marks around face. Patina of age and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Hagenauer Workshop Ebonised Carved Wood African Head
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in London, GB
Carved in wood and ebonised with nickel plated necklace rings. Mounted on a circualr nickel plated
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures
Early Zulu Wood Smoking Pipe on Custom Stand, South Africa Smooth Finish
Located in Santa Fe, NM
metal stand, from South Africa. Long well carved stem with flaring mouth end, metal insert to protect
Category
Early 20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Male Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, African Tribal Art Tall Hair style
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A finely carved male twin figure, ere Ibeji, Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Male Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, West African Tribal Art with Beads
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A finely carved male twin figure, ere Ibeji, or twin figure from Yoruba People, Nigeria, created
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Akan Ashanti Tribal Stool
By Akan Ashanti
Located in London, GB
A great example of a mid to late 20th century African Ashanti stool. Carved from one piece of wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
"Dan Guéré" African Tribal Art Mask Sculpture from Ivory Coast, 20th Century
Located in Coimbra, PT
Rare African art mask in carved wood from the Ivory Coast or Liberia 20th Century.
This mask is
Category
20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
African Dan Spoon, circa 1960
By Tomieme
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully carved wood ceremonial Dan ladle from the Dassanetch tribe, Ivory coast attributed to
Category
20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
"Dan Guéré" African Tribal Art Mask Sculpture from Ivory Coast, 20th Century
Located in Coimbra, PT
Rare African art mask in carved wood from the Ivory Coast or Liberia 20th Century.
This mask is
Category
20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
"Dan Guéré" African Tribal Art Mask Sculpture from Ivory Coast, 20th Century
Located in Coimbra, PT
Rare African art mask in carved wood from the Ivory Coast or Liberia 20th Century.
This mask is
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Fine Kuba Cup with Expressive Face on a Foot Early 20th Century African Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
carved foot. Early 20th century, Kuba Kingdom, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa.
Measures: 6 1/4
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Senufo Hand-Carved Wooden Ritual Flute
Located in New York, NY
Ivory Coast, African handcarved wooden flute, used for ceremonial performances. Used to evoke the
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Stool
Located in London, GB
base carved in a geometric Art Deco style. Some wear and tear, which should be visible in the photos
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Rare Attie Female Comb Cote d
Ivoire Early 20th Century West African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Expertly carved Attie comb with female form, Cote d'Ivoire, early 20th century. Wood with deep
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Luba Memory or Story Board with Head Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A rare finely carved Luba memory or story board in the shape of a carved paddle with inlaid bead
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Wooden Dogon Ancestor Figure from Mali
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
powerful and striking piece of African art.
Category
20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Hemba Wooden Sculpture of a Woman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
western African art history in the 1970s. The Luba and the Hemba are socioculturally and artistically
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Bambara Female Wooden Figure from Mali
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bambara female figure
Category
20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Tribal Bambara Figurative Wood Door Lock, Mali, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Tribal Bambara figurative wood door lock, Mali, Africa with strong geometric face. Works as strong
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Zambian Food Bowl with Lid Africa, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
An antique African oval Zambian food bowl hand-carved and decorated from native timber with a
Category
Antique 1890s Zambian Tribal Primitives
Materials
Wood
African Dan Wooden Mask from the Ivory Coast
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
prolific of the West African masquerade tribes. While the general “Dan” name covers the majority of
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Maternity Offering Bowl Figure with Chicken, Africa, Nigeria
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Yoruba maternity offering bowl with a chicken as the lid, Nigeria, Africa, early 20th century. A
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Large Early Tribal African Wood Mask on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Southampton, NY
One of a kind early 19th century African hand carved Dogon wooden mask from Mali was worn during
Category
Antique 19th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Yoruba Wooden Polychrome Egungun Headdress Mask from Nigeria
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and even personal history of the carver. This is a striking and powerful piece of Yoruba art.
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Refined Dinka Wood Spoon, South Sudan, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Understated and elegant, ancient Egyptian in feeling, this is a refined Dinka carved wood spoon
Category
Early 20th Century South Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Stylized Human Dan Ritual Wood Serving Spoon, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Large, stylized human wood serving spoon from the Dan People, Ivory Coast, Africa. Standing human
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Wood Bed
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Organic wood day bed
Category
Antique 19th Century African Folk Art Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
$3,500
Yoruba Twin Figures with Cowrie Cloaks, Nigeria, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Two twin figures "ibeji", wearing cloaks covered with cowrie shells, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Fanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll from Ghana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is a well-executed example of one of Africa’s most recognizable fertility idols, the Akuaba
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mbira or Sanza Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instrument
Located in Santa Fe, NM
carved human face with great patina. Created and used in the Congo region of Central Africa, in the late
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Standing Akan Ghana Tribal Female Shrine Figure, Early 20th Century, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Standing Akan carved darkened wood shrine figure, early 20th century, Ghana
An expressive standing
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mbira or Sanza Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instrument
Located in Santa Fe, NM
, Central Africa, late 19th to early 20th century. With wonderful age and patina from handling, matching
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mbira or Sanza Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instrument face
Located in Santa Fe, NM
period in the Congo, Central Africa. On top is a subtly carved human face with great wear and patina from
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Very Large Strong Expressive Cubist Dan Mask Early 20th Century Liberia, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
carved mouth. Created early 20th century by the Dan People of Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire. Ex old estate in
Category
Early 20th Century Liberian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Geometric Flutes from Africa, Early 20th Century Great Modern Forms
Located in Santa Fe, NM
people, Burkina Faso, Africa, early 20th century. With stacked geometric shapes, this pair of end-blown
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Strong Cubist Lobi Standing Figure Ghana Burkina Faso Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Finely carved large geometric figure from the Lobi, of Ghana and Burkina Faso, dating from the
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Jade, Spinel, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Akan Fancy Comb Ghana or Cote d
Ivoire, Early 20th Century Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Nicely carved wood Akan comb with long neck, Ghana or Cote d'Ivoire, early 20th century, 8" high on
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mossi Doll Burkina Faso, Early 20th Century, Africa Great Stylized Face Leather
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Striking carved wood Mossi doll figure (biga) with rare leather covering. The head slightly tilted
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bamileke African Tribal Art Side Tables
Located in North Miami, FL
Round Bamileke (Cameroon, Africa) "Spider" side table
These table are hand caved from one sold
Category
Late 20th Century Cameroonian Primitive Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Carved Wood and Cast Metal African Woman Figure
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Papaikou, HI
A very nicely carved and lyrical figure of an African woman done very much in the style of
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Songe Carved Wood African Figures, 20th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Carved wood with cotton loin cloths , votive statues
Category
Early 20th Century Angolan Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Zulu Platter Accessory
Located in New York, NY
Zulu relish bowl from South Africa. The tongue at the end of this carved dish, opposite the handle
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Zulu Ugqoko Platter with Rounded Handles
Located in New York, NY
, serving dishes and/or covers. As a result, their undersides are typically as beautifully carved as the
Category
Mid-20th Century South African 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, 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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