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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
Double Zulu Ugqoko Meat Platter, Light Wood
Located in New York, NY
dishes and/or covers. As a result, their undersides are typically as beautifully carved as the tops
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Double Zulu Ugqoko Meat Platter, Dark Wood
Located in New York, NY
dishes and/or covers. As a result, their undersides are typically as beautifully carved as the tops
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Zulu Ugqoko Platter with Zig-Zag Incised Designs
Located in New York, NY
dishes and/or covers. As a result, their undersides are typically as beautifully carved as the tops
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Jagged Zulu Ugqoko Platter
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
Zulu Ugqoko Platter with Broken Handle
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
Zulu Ugqoko Meat Platter with Incised Design
Located in New York, NY
decorative bosses (amasumpa) and other carved elements on the bottom of the platter serve as mnemonic devices
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Zulu Ugqoko Platter with Chipwork
Located in New York, NY
dishes and/or covers. As a result, their undersides are typically as beautifully carved as the tops
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Double Zulu Ugqoko Meat Platter, Light Wood
Located in New York, NY
dishes and/or covers. As a result, their undersides are typically as beautifully carved as the tops
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Zulu Ugqoko Platter with Geometric Incised Pattern
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
Zulu Ugqoko Platter with Rectangular Incised Pattern
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
Louis XV Style Cabinet
Located in Paris, Sanit - Ouen
A Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted parquetry vitrine cabinet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
$21,445
Mid-20th Century Tribal Mask from Burkina Faso
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid-20th century carved Burkina Faso tribal mask with hand rubbed coloration.
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Masks
Materials
Hardwood
Carved Wood Carousel Giraffe
Located in Bedford, NY
HAND MADE AND HAND PAINTED WOOD GIRAFFE FOR AMUSEMENT PARK
CAROUSEL- MADE IN AFRICA AROUND 1920 OF
Category
Early 20th Century South African Folk Art Games
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
Category
Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Art Object
Located in Hudson, NY
Water Buffalo carved art object.
Category
Early 2000s African Animal Sculptures
Materials
Horn
$250
19th Century Igbo African Tribal Sculpture of a Musician
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
their ceremonial rituals, art, music, song and dance. This sculptural art form depicts body art and
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Folk Art Sculptures
Tribal Art Inspired Small Children Chair
Located in Porto, PT
Small chair in carved wood with ethnic motifs, with original seating in animal leather.
Category
Vintage 1940s African Tribal Chairs
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
African Kenyan Tribal Art Hand Carved Sculpture - Letter Opener
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage hand carved West African tribal wood carved sculpture of a man, Africa tribal Art Decor
Category
20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Rare South African Folk Art Carved Storyboard Panel, circa 1930s
Located in Peabody, MA
early 20th century related to South Africa’s Zulu history and the Boer Wars. Atop this folk art panel
Category
Vintage 1930s South African Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Boat Helm, Africa, Late 19th Century
Located in CA, CA
Carved wooden boat helm dating from the late 19th century.Originaly the helm would have been part
Category
Antique Late 19th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Hand Carved Wooden Mask
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative African tribal mid century wooden Kifwebe mask for wall hanging. In great vintage and
Category
Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Rare Pair of African Carved Hardwood Doors with Figures
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful pair of African carved hardwood doors with tribal figures flanked by circular geometric
Category
20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
African Warrior Shield with Wood Carved Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved African warrior shield from the early 20th century. These light-weight shields were
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Decorative African Folk Art Monkey Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
Fantastic piece. Likely Hemba tribe of South West Africa who were known for their monkey masks
Category
Mid-20th Century African Masks
Materials
Wood
African Carved Ram Form Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
Antique African mask from the collection or estate of Gore Vidal.
Category
20th Century Ivorian Primitive Masks
Materials
Wood
Laughing African Carved Bust
Located in Studio City, CA
Significant and impressive in scale, this African statue adds a little joy to any decor
Category
Mid-20th Century Gambian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Decorative African Carved Wood Side Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A unique side table carved of a crouching figure from a single piece of wood.
Category
Late 20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hand Carved African Figure
Located in London, GB
“Can I please go toilet sir”
A very cool and unique hand carved amusing wooden African figure
Category
Vintage 1950s Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
1990s Ethnic African Hand Carved Wooden 2-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s Ethnic African hand carved wooden 2-tone ceremonial tribal mask.
Category
1990s African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Chokwe Wood Hand Carved Folk Art Initiation Ceremony Ancestral Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
be a great addition to any African or folk art mask collection or make for an eye-catching stand
Category
Antique 19th Century Angolan Masks
Materials
Wood
Philippe Cognee Carved Painting Expressionist Wood Relief Sculpture African Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Out of Africa. Expressionist paintings and carved reliefs at the Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago His
Category
1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oil
Pair of Framed Carved Brown Rosewood African Faces
Located in Pasadena, CA
the back and secured to the burlap.
Appear to be African in origin but we cannot name an exact region.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art
Materials
Burlap, Wood
Pair of Antique Carved Heads, African, Ebony, Decorative Statue, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique carved heads. An African, solid ebony decorative statue, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ebony
Large carved Painted African sculpture mounted on an iron stand
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large decorative African tribal carving mounted on a contemporary iron base.
Category
Vintage 1970s African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Carved Panel No 4
Located in Malton, GB
This is one of four late 19th century decorative carved wooden panels. African in origin and would
Category
20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Carved Panel No 1
Located in Malton, GB
This is one of four late 19th century decorative carved wooden panels. African in origin and would
Category
20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
African Carved Panel No 2
Located in Malton, GB
This is one of four late 19th century decorative carved wooden panels. African in origin and would
Category
20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Carved Gabon Mask No:2
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
-kind appearance. It stands as a collector's piece, representing the richness of African art.
"lagu
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Carved Gabon Mask No:2
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
-kind appearance. It stands as a collector's piece, representing the richness of African art.
"lagu
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Wooden Stool
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
African wooden stool, 20th century.
Measures: H 18 cm, D 18 cm.
Category
20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Wooden Cup
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
African wooden cup, 20th century.
Measures: H 25 cm, D 31 cm.
Category
20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand-Carved African Three-Legged Wooden Stool
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome antique African tribal art three-legged stool. In wonderful antique condition. Examine
Category
20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
South West Africa Large Zebra And Giraffes Pyrography Art, 1980
Located in South Burlington, VT
(antelope) leather and mounted on board of Etosha Game Park in South West Africa about 1980. The art is
Category
20th Century South African Paintings
Materials
Leather
Hand-Carved African Tuareg Tribal Wooden Milk Jug
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-carved from one single piece of wood this African Tuareg large pot was used for milk storage
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Hand Carved Banded Onyx Bowl
Located in Nottingham, GB
African Carved Onyx Bowl
Good condition
Free international shipping.
Category
20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Onyx
Painted and Carved Drum from Ghana West Africa
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1980s standing drum from Ghana has a painted and carved base with leather top. Two available
Category
Late 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
African Carved Gabon Mask Set (2 pieces)
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
-kind appearance. It stands as a collector's piece, representing the richness of African art.
"lagu
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,600 / set
Pair of African Lobi Tribe Wooden Chairs, 20th Century Folk Art
Located in Valby, 84
This unique pair of Lobi chairs from West Africa showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of the
Category
20th Century African Tribal Primitives
Materials
Wood
Ghana African Tribal Carved Hammered Copper Folk Art Warrior Face Mask 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Ghana African hand carved tribal mask featuring an elongated slender warrior face with
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Vintage African Makonde Carved Blackwood Figure Group 20Th C.
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A finely carved vintage Makonde tribe blackwood figure of a lady, the body open carved as three
Category
20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Nigerian Igbo Wood Carved Maiden Spirit Mask Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
and becoming harder to find.
Would be a great addition to any African/Tribal art or mask
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century African Wooden Stool
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hand carved 19th century African wooden tribal stool. Stools were carved from a solid piece of wood.
Category
Antique 19th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique African Mother and Child Carved Statue, Ethiopia
Located in Studio City, CA
Antique African carved figures of mother and child. Likely Ethiopian.
Dimensions: 33.5" High, 7.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Wooden Stool, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Intricately hand-carved 19th century African Pale Brown wooden tribal stool. Tribal stools were
Category
Antique 19th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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.
- 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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