African Carved Bowl
African Vintage Twin Handled Hand Carved Wooden Bowl
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage African hand-carved twin handled wooden bowl dating from the early to mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Large Hand-Carved African Wooden Bowl, Mid-20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A monumental hand-carved wooden bowl, made in Africa in the mid 20th century. Sculpted from a
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Decorative Bowls
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Wood
20th Century African carved Gourd bowl - No 2
Located in Malton, GB
This is one of three 20th century African carved Gourd bowls we have in stock. The geometric
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20th Century Decorative Bowls
Materials
Organic Material
African Ivory Coast Wooden Figure of Male with Bowl
Located in Queens, NY
African Côte d\'Ivoire hand carved wooden figure of a Baule male sitting down holding a small bowl
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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Down
African Tribal Art Hand-carved Wood Bowl with Unique Designed Characteristics
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-crafted and Hand-made in Africa. The bowl is rare and beautiful, an art to transform the
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20th Century Kenyan Arts and Crafts Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
$1,800
H 5 in W 8 in D 5 in
Antique Tribal Hand Carved African Wood Bowl Turkana KENYA with Leather Details
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Tribal Hand Carved African Wood Bowl Turkana KENYA with Leather Details.
Hand hewn and hand
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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,750
H 7.5 in Dm 9 in
African Wood Bowl with Incised Design
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A timeworn and authentic utilitarian African Wood Bowl with incised decoration. The Bowl with good
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20th Century Tribal Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Old Decorative African Wabi Sabi Wooden Hand Carved Mortar Bowl, Early 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Old and decorative hand carved wooden bowl / mortar produced in Africa early 1900s. In good
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Vintage 1920s Ethiopian Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
$2,379
H 14.97 in Dm 13.39 in
Large Carved and Incised Wooden Bowl from the Taureg Tribe in Mali, Africa
Located in Chicago, IL
function with present-day aesthetic appreciation.
African Wooden Bowl - Tuareg, Mali
8h x 14.75w x 14.50d
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$1,500
H 8 in W 14.5 in D 14.75 in
Time Worn Utilitarian African Bowl with Metal Repairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A timeworn utilitarian hand-crafted Bowl from Africa. The Bowl is a good size and has a fine and
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20th Century Tribal Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Large African Tree Trunk Bowl in Oak, 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
1950 / African tree trunk bowl / Mid-century / vintage / design
Eye-catching large African oak
Category
Vintage 1950s French Tribal Decorative Bowls
Materials
Oak
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
$1,267 Sale Price
35% Off
H 10.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
A Very Large Primitive Hand-Carved Antique Wooden Bowl Mortar and Pestle
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
the bowl, including handles which are carved into the sides.
Boasts a beautiful aged lustre, the wood
Category
Antique 19th Century African Primitive Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem
Located in London, GB
An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem
Wood, metal
Old inscription and dated: ‘1892
Category
Antique 19th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Recent Sales
African Carved Wooden Bowl
Located in Sausalito, CA
Gorgeous carved African wooden bowls
**$600 EACH (3 Available)
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20th Century Unknown Rustic Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Large Wooden Hand Carved West African Milk Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A tall, circular, hand carved wooden milk bowl from West Africa. This piece, carved from a single
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Late 20th Century African Decorative Bowls
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
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Antique 1890s Zambian Tribal Primitives
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
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Handmade Wooden Vase Limited Edition 1/1 Oak Dish Bowl
By Darren Appiagyei
Located in London, GB
shape. The dish bowl is an embodiment of the intrinsic beauty of oak burr. Oak burr is a tree growth in
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2010s Ghanaian Arts and Crafts Decorative Bowls
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Carved African Bowl
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th century carved African bowl
very nice example of primitive bowl with classic details
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20th Century Malian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Petrified Wood
African Hand Carved Banded Onyx Bowl
Located in Nottingham, GB
African Carved Onyx Bowl
Good condition
Free international shipping.
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20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Onyx
Early 20th Century Hand Carved African Grain Bowl
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th century hand carved African grain bowl
Exceptional patina and shape.
Category
20th Century Congolese Rustic Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
20th Century African carved Gourd bowl - No1
Located in Malton, GB
This is one of three 20th century African carved Gourd bowls we have in stock. The geometric
Category
20th Century Decorative Bowls
Materials
Organic Material
20th Century African carved Gourd bowl - No 3
Located in Malton, GB
This is one of three 20th century African carved Gourd bowls we have in stock. The geometric
Category
20th Century Decorative Bowls
Materials
Organic Material
Emil Milan Hand-Carved Bowl in African Rosewood, 1960s
By Emil Milan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural, hand-carved bowl in African rosewood by American Studio craftsman, Emil Milan (1922-85
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rosewood
Carved African Stone Bowl in the Style of Georges Jouves
By Georges Jouve
Located in Toronto, ON
This sensuous hand carved and polished stone vessel from Zimbabwe is signed by the artist Tenuai
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2010s Zimbabwean Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stone
20th Century Primitive African Wooden Bowl
Located in Wainscott, NY
20th century Primitive African wooden bowl
Found in a small village in Kenya
Probably used for
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20th Century Kenyan Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Tribal Wooden Bowl with Carved Design, Tuareg of West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal wooden bowl with carved design, Tuareg of the west African Sahel, mid-20th century.
This
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Mid-20th Century Sahrawi Tribal Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Tribal Wooden Bowl with Carved Design, Tuareg of West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal wooden bowl with carved design, 14" diameter. From the Tuareg of the West African Sahel, mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Sahrawi Tribal Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Decorative Hand Carved Wooden Bowl Bucket Produced in Africa 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and decorative wooden tribal bucket in solid wood produced in Africa around 1950s. Very nice
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Vintage 1950s Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 11.03 in Dm 13.39 in
Early 20th Century African Wooden Grain Bowl from Mali
Located in Wainscott, NY
20th century wooden African grain bowl from Mali.
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20th Century Malian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa Timeless
Located in Point Richmond, CA
offering bowl in the form of a chicken with a removable top. Great Yoruba mother's face with scarifications
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 17.75 in W 13 in D 13 in
Tribal Wooden Bowl, Strongly Figured Wood, Tuareg, West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal wooden bowl. Strongly figured wood. Tuareg. West Africa, mid-20th century
This striking
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Mid-20th Century Sahrawi Tribal Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
H 6.5 in Dm 12.25 in
Vintage Tribal Wooden Bowl, Handhewn with Handle, West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage tribal wooden bowl, handhewn with handle, West Africa, mid-20th century.
This unusually
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Baga Wood Offering Bowl, Tribal Altar Piece with Head and Snake, Africa, Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Scott McCue
Baga wood offering bowl. Tribal altar piece with head and snake, Africa
Category
Early 20th Century Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 11.25 in W 9 in D 9 in
Tribal Wooden Bowl with Leather Tassel, Tuareg of West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal wooden bowl with carved design and leather tassel, from the Tuareg of the West African Sahel
Category
Mid-20th Century Sahrawi Tribal Decorative Bowls
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Tuareg Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Tuareg bowl carved on a single piece of wood incised with a geometric pattern
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Tuareg Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Tuareg bowl carved of a single piece of wood with an incised line pattern
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Emil Milan Bowl
By Emil Milan
Located in San Diego, CA
Studio carved bowl in African Rosewood by Emil Milan (1922-1985).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
African Wooden Carved Pedestal Bowl
Located in Southampton, NY
African wooden carved pedestal bowl
Diameter of bowl is 12"
The total height is 11.25
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20th Century African Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved West African Tribal Wooden Bowl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-carved West African Tribal bowl created from a single piece of wood with very simple carved
Category
20th Century African Tribal Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Large Antique African Hand Carved Wooden Milk Bowl
Located in Wainscott, NY
Beautifully hand carved Wood Bowl with inticate detail.
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Wood Bowl from Ethiopia Africa
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand hewn and hand carved African Ethiopian wooden bowl with handle.
Original large vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Hardwood
African Tribal Well Carved Wooden Pedestal Bowl or Mortar
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An interesting and well carved antique African, probably Nigerian, tribal wooden pedestal bowl or
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Tribal Antique African Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this stunning early 20th century Tuareg bowl hand carved from a single piece of
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Tribal Wooden Bowl with Carved Design, Tuareg of West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal wooden bowl with carved design, Tuareg of the West African Sahel, mid-20th century.
This
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Mid-20th Century Sahrawi Tribal Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa weathered
Located in Point Richmond, CA
offering bowl in the form of a chicken with a removable top. Great Yoruba mother's face with scarifications
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 17.75 in W 13 in D 13 in
Hand Hewn African Ethiopian Large Wooden Bowl with Handle
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand hewn and hand carved African Ethiopian wooden bowl with handle.
Original large vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Hardwood
African Tribal Utilitarian Bowl from the Karo or Gala People in Ethiopia
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A beautiful wooden bowl in a milk-chocolate, brown color with incised carvings along the border
Category
20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Rather Large Early 20th Century Tuareg Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
A rather large early 20th century Tuareg bowl carved of a single piece of wood with incised
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Blue Calcite Bowl 6.6 lb Blue and White
Located in Somis, CA
A finest-grade, natural blue calcite bowl in organic form. The bowl has the most beautiful shade of
Category
2010s South African Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Quartz
Very large Iroko Wooden Bowl with Handles Wabi Sabi Style
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
piece of wood has been hand carved, with a decorated handle either side of the large bowl. Originally
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Early 20th Century African Rustic Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
African Carved Wood Bowl
Located in Round Top, TX
African carved wood food bowl with two handles, on four raised feet, mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
African Hand-Carved Wood Artisanal Serving Bowl
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Offered by the Antique Textiles Galleries:
African hand-carved wood bowl.
Wood used to handcraft
Category
Vintage 1950s African Tribal Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century African Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Hand Carved African Bowl
Category
20th Century African Decorative Objects
Vintage African Wood Hand-Carved Artisanal Tribal Bowl with Handle
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage African Wood Hand-carved Artisanal Tribal Tray
Hand-carved vintage African wood medium size
Category
Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Serving Bowls
Materials
Wood
African Carved Wood Bowl
Located in New York, NY
African carved wood bowl
Property from esteemed interior designer Juan Montoya. Juan Montoya is
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Antique Early 19th Century African Decorative Bowls
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Wood
African Carved Wooden Bowl with Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Perfect for display this African carved wooden bowl has a beautiful patina on the wood. Because of
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20th Century African Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Delicately Carved West African Food Bowl, Great Patina
Located in New York, NY
A Classic, gracefully shaped West African food bowl created from a single piece of wood with very
Category
Early 20th Century African Decorative Bowls
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
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Wood
Delicately Carved African Bowl with Tin Patch
Located in New York, NY
A gracefully shaped West African food bowl with delicate carvings all around the bowl and a
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Decorative Bowls
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Wood
Heavy Antique Wood and Metal Primitive West African Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A heavy, thick walled antique West African bowl carved from a single piece of wood with great metal
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Decorative Bowls
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African Carved Bowl For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic African carved bowl available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, stone and animal skin, every African carved bowl was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an African carved bowl, we have 32 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African carved bowl, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right African carved bowl, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Emil Milan each produced at least one beautiful African carved bowl that is worth considering.
How Much is an African Carved Bowl?
An African carved bowl can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $470, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $2,450.
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Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
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- 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.
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