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Vintage African Carved Bust s or Bookends Girl Boy in Ebony, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of vintage African Busts; boy and girl, possibly Nigerian/Lagos. Hand-carved from Ebony wood
Category

Vintage 1970s African Modern Busts

Materials

Ebony

Vintage African Carved Bust s or Bookends Girl Boy in Ebony, 1970s
Vintage African Carved Bust s or Bookends Girl Boy in Ebony, 1970s

Vintage African Carved Bust s or Bookends Girl Boy in Ebony, 1970s

$685 / set
H 9.06 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts
Located in San Diego, CA
An impressive pair of hand-carved hardwood African busts, circa 1970s. The pair are made out of
Category

Mid-20th Century African Busts

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts
Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts

Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts

$1,250 / set
H 11 in W 5 in D 8 in
1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man
By Helge Holmskov
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Busts

Materials

Wood

1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man
1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man

1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man

$850
H 13.5 in W 9 in D 7 in
Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
East African sculptures, hand carved, solid and heavy depicting the busts of two tribesmen. Intricately
Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts
Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts

Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts

$5,200 / set
H 20 in W 10 in D 11 in
African Iron Wood Man Bust
Located in Queens, NY
African iron wood carved bust of a bald man
Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

African Iron Wood Man Bust
African Iron Wood Man Bust

African Iron Wood Man Bust

$550
H 16 in W 12 in D 7 in
Joseph Bansimba African bust carved in wenge - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Joseph Bansimba African bust carved in wenge - 20th African Art - Ethnic decoration Measures
Category

20th Century Congolese Busts

Materials

Wenge

Joseph Bansimba African bust carved in wenge - 20th
Joseph Bansimba African bust carved in wenge - 20th

Joseph Bansimba African bust carved in wenge - 20th

$560
H 8.47 in W 11.82 in D 2.37 in
19th Bust of an African Knight in Two-Tone Carved Marble
Located in Marbella, ES
Magnificent hand-carved marble bust depicting an African gentleman in traditional attire and a
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Bust of an African Knight in Two-Tone Carved Marble
19th Bust of an African Knight in Two-Tone Carved Marble

19th Bust of an African Knight in Two-Tone Carved Marble

$4,770
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 9.85 in
African Tanzania Contemporary Carved Wood Makonde Fearsome Demon Head
Located in Queens, NY
African Tanzania Contemporary carved wood Makonde fearsome demon head in stylized elongated form
Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

African Tanzania Contemporary Carved Wood Makonde Fearsome Demon Head
African Tanzania Contemporary Carved Wood Makonde Fearsome Demon Head

African Tanzania Contemporary Carved Wood Makonde Fearsome Demon Head

$500
H 18.25 in W 2.75 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Figurative African Bookends Carved in Hardwood
Located in London, GB
Figurative bookends hand carved from hardwood circa African West-coast 1950's depicting a man and
Category

Vintage 1970s African Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Figurative African Bookends Carved in Hardwood
Pair of Figurative African Bookends Carved in Hardwood

Pair of Figurative African Bookends Carved in Hardwood

$551
H 7.88 in W 4.34 in D 4.73 in
Large Stone Bust Of An African Chief Shona From Verdit Tendayi Tandi
Located in Hannover, DE
Zimbabwe. This bust is lovingly hand-carved from stone that is said to have healing properties. It's a
Category

Vintage 1960s Zimbabwean International Style Busts

Materials

Stone

Large Stone Bust Of An African Chief Shona From Verdit Tendayi Tandi
Large Stone Bust Of An African Chief Shona From Verdit Tendayi Tandi

Large Stone Bust Of An African Chief Shona From Verdit Tendayi Tandi

$2,969
H 14.57 in W 9.85 in D 8.67 in
A hand carved African head by sculptor Arthur Dupagne, Belgium - first half 20th
By Arthur Dupagne
Located in London, GB
Massive granite block carved into a fine African head. The work attributed to 20th century sculptor
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Expressionist Busts

Materials

Granite

A hand carved African head by sculptor Arthur Dupagne, Belgium - first half 20th
A hand carved African head by sculptor Arthur Dupagne, Belgium - first half 20th

A hand carved African head by sculptor Arthur Dupagne, Belgium - first half 20th

$16,530
H 10.24 in W 9.85 in D 10.24 in
Hand-Carved African Head Sculpture in Patinated Wood – Mid-Century Decoration
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
art, wooden carved bust, ethnic modern decor, decorative African figure, patinated wood sculpture
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved African Head Sculpture in Patinated Wood – Mid-Century Decoration
Hand-Carved African Head Sculpture in Patinated Wood – Mid-Century Decoration

Hand-Carved African Head Sculpture in Patinated Wood – Mid-Century Decoration

$500
H 9.85 in W 5.52 in D 5.91 in
Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
and patina over the carved wood. Traded by a professor working in Africa in the 1950’s and then in a
Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Busts

Materials

Wood

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa

$3,750
H 40.5 in W 9 in D 16 in
African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
Nicely carved. A good eye-catching accent piece. Dimensions: 8.25" high, 5" wide, 7" deep.
Category

20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture
African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture

African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture

$295
H 8.25 in W 5 in D 7 in
Pair of African Tanzanian Carved Ebony Wood Bust Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of African Tanzanian carved ebony wood bookends with decorative carved busts wearing head
Category

20th Century African Tribal Bookends

Materials

Ebony

Pair of African Tanzanian Carved Ebony Wood Bust Bookends
Pair of African Tanzanian Carved Ebony Wood Bust Bookends

Pair of African Tanzanian Carved Ebony Wood Bust Bookends

$225 / set
H 10.5 in W 3.5 in D 5 in
Art Deco African Bust
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very fine carving of an African female Art Deco style . Carved in the late 1920's / early
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Art Deco African Bust
Art Deco African Bust

Art Deco African Bust

$661
H 7.49 in Dm 7.09 in
Vintage African Fine Art Wood Bust - Hand Carved - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage African hand carved fine art wood bust - unsigned - Zimbabwe (likely) - mid 20th century
Category

Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage African Fine Art Wood Bust - Hand Carved - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century
Vintage African Fine Art Wood Bust - Hand Carved - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century

Vintage African Fine Art Wood Bust - Hand Carved - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century

$340
H 7.75 in W 3.75 in D 5.25 in
Carved bust of a tribeswoman
Located in Cheshire, GB
Finely carved wooden bust of a striking tribeswoman figure carved from an exotic hardwood with a
Category

Early 20th Century North African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved bust of a tribeswoman
Carved bust of a tribeswoman

Carved bust of a tribeswoman

$7,493 Sale Price
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H 22 in W 13 in D 17 in
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
Category

Vintage 1930s Beninese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s
Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s

Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s

$2,961
H 17.75 in W 6.75 in D 4.75 in
Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand carved bust head African sculpture circa 1950's, nice clean condition.
Category

20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture
Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture

Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture

$225
H 10.5 in W 3 in D 4.5 in
African Stone Sculpture, Man Bust or Mask, 1960s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
African Stone Sculpture, Man Bust or Mask, 1960s. Small African stone statuette, standing at 11 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century Beninese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Stone

African Stone Sculpture, Man Bust or Mask, 1960s
African Stone Sculpture, Man Bust or Mask, 1960s

African Stone Sculpture, Man Bust or Mask, 1960s

$655
H 4.34 in W 2.56 in D 1.97 in
African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture Mandinka Woman
Located in London, GB
The African wood female bust figurative sculpture of a Mandinka woman is a striking piece of art
Category

20th Century Gambian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture Mandinka Woman
African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture Mandinka Woman

African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture Mandinka Woman

$1,355
H 22.84 in W 8.27 in D 11.82 in
Central African Bust Wall Sculptures Male and Female
Located in Pasadena, CA
One of a kind pair of beautifully-carved wooden wall sculptures of an African couple. Most probably
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Central African Bust Wall Sculptures Male and Female
Central African Bust Wall Sculptures Male and Female

Central African Bust Wall Sculptures Male and Female

$600 Sale Price / set
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H 29.5 in W 14 in D 0.5 in
Sculptural Lamp, Ebony Bust of an African Woman By Alexs Mutasa, Circa 1970
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
sculptor from Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia). It features a finely carved bust of an African woman in solid
Category

Vintage 1970s Zimbabwean Tribal Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Lamp, Ebony Bust of an African Woman By Alexs Mutasa, Circa 1970
Sculptural Lamp, Ebony Bust of an African Woman By Alexs Mutasa, Circa 1970

Sculptural Lamp, Ebony Bust of an African Woman By Alexs Mutasa, Circa 1970

$4,770
H 30.32 in W 9.06 in D 14.57 in
Bembe Bearded Male Figure Bust with Beard Hands on Stomach Staff Top DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Striking Bembe bearded male bust figure with hands on sides of projecting stomach and finely carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Bembe Bearded Male Figure Bust with Beard Hands on Stomach Staff Top DRC Africa
Bembe Bearded Male Figure Bust with Beard Hands on Stomach Staff Top DRC Africa

Bembe Bearded Male Figure Bust with Beard Hands on Stomach Staff Top DRC Africa

$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
H 11.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in

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20th Century Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and African Onyx Marble
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 20th century bust of Roman hand carved in Carrara white and African onyx marble. The
Category

20th Century European Busts

Materials

Marble

20th Century Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and African Onyx Marble
20th Century Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and African Onyx Marble

20th Century Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and African Onyx Marble

H 33.47 in W 28.75 in D 15.75 in
Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of hand-carved wooden busts are truly a special find and a magnificent example of folk
Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures
Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures

Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures

H 15 in W 12 in D 9 in
Hand Carved African Wood and Beaded Sculpture
By Yoruba People
Located in Fulton, CA
A vintage beaded African wood carving of 3 figures. Vibrant primary colors to bead work. Portions
Category

Late 20th Century Nigerian Busts

Hand Carved African Wood and Beaded Sculpture
Hand Carved African Wood and Beaded Sculpture

Hand Carved African Wood and Beaded Sculpture

H 16.5 in W 20 in D 3.75 in
Carved Wood African Bust
Located in Antwerp, BE
This bust comes from my own collection of vintage and antique heads. The primitive but skilled
Category

Mid-20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood African Bust
Carved Wood African Bust

Carved Wood African Bust

H 9.85 in W 4.34 in D 5.91 in
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

Laughing African Carved Bust
Laughing African Carved Bust

Laughing African Carved Bust

H 32 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
An African woman bust sculpture, meticulously hand-carved from the lustrous depths of ebony wood
Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood, Ebony

African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture
African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture

African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture

H 13.25 in W 4 in D 7 in
Carved African Bloodstone Bust Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Carved African Bloodstone
Category

20th Century Busts

Materials

Stone

Carved African Bloodstone Bust Sculpture
Carved African Bloodstone Bust Sculpture

Carved African Bloodstone Bust Sculpture

H 6.3 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
African Ndaka Hardwood Carved Busts, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of African, Ndaaka people of Democratic Republic of Congo, hardwood carved bust sculpture of
Category

20th Century Unknown International Style Busts

Materials

Wood

African Ndaka Hardwood Carved Busts, Pair
African Ndaka Hardwood Carved Busts, Pair

African Ndaka Hardwood Carved Busts, Pair

H 11 in W 7 in D 5 in
J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain
Located in Bridgeport, CT
South Africa 45 years ago. It weighs 25 pounds. There is a missing piece of bone on one of the necklaces.  
Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Stone

J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain
J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain

J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain

H 12 in W 9 in D 7 in
J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain
Located in Bridgeport, CT
South Africa 45 years ago. It weighs 25 pounds. There is a missing piece of bone on one of the necklaces.  
Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Stone

J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain
J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain

J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain

H 12 in W 9 in D 7 in
Antique Hand Carved Female Bust, African, Ebony, Ornamental Figure, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hand-carved female bust. An African, ebony ornamental figure on Portland stone
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Busts

Materials

Ebony

Antique Hand Carved Female Bust, African, Ebony, Ornamental Figure, Circa 1900
Antique Hand Carved Female Bust, African, Ebony, Ornamental Figure, Circa 1900

Antique Hand Carved Female Bust, African, Ebony, Ornamental Figure, Circa 1900

H 13.98 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
Bust of an African Woman, Paris, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A terracotta and porcelain bust of an African woman in traditional headdress, from France, circa
Category

Vintage 1940s French Other Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Bust of an African Woman, Paris, Mid-20th Century
Bust of an African Woman, Paris, Mid-20th Century

Bust of an African Woman, Paris, Mid-20th Century

H 26 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in
Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 2-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask
Located in Marbella, ES
Ethnic 1990s African hand carved wooden 2-tone ceremonial tribal mask.
Category

Late 20th Century African Busts

Materials

Wood

Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 2-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask
Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 2-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask

Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 2-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask

H 13 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in
Small Wooden Carved Easter Isle Bust on Black Steel Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Small wooden carved Easter Isle bust.
Category

20th Century South African Rustic Busts

Materials

Stone

Small Wooden Carved Easter Isle Bust on Black Steel Stand
Small Wooden Carved Easter Isle Bust on Black Steel Stand

Small Wooden Carved Easter Isle Bust on Black Steel Stand

H 20 in W 11 in D 11 in
Pair of African Torsos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Ebonized wood male and female carved African torsos
Category

1990s African Busts

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Torsos
Pair of African Torsos

Pair of African Torsos

H 17.5 in Dm 7 in
Pair of "Art Deco" Designed Carved Wood African Figures after Hagenhauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Toronto, ON
This charming pair of stylized midcentury carved wood African figures are in the manner of iconic
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Wood

Pair of "Art Deco" Designed Carved Wood African Figures after Hagenhauer
Pair of "Art Deco" Designed Carved Wood African Figures after Hagenhauer

Pair of "Art Deco" Designed Carved Wood African Figures after Hagenhauer

H 6 in W 4 in D 1.75 in
Karl Springer Hand-Carved African Sculpture on Custom Suede Base, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved African sculpture, woman's head with four horns, by the Ekoi tribe in Nigeria with a
Category

Vintage 1980s Nigerian Tribal Busts

Materials

Leather, Suede, Wood, Paint

Karl Springer Hand-Carved African Sculpture on Custom Suede Base, 1980s
Karl Springer Hand-Carved African Sculpture on Custom Suede Base, 1980s

Karl Springer Hand-Carved African Sculpture on Custom Suede Base, 1980s

H 30.5 in W 27 in D 25 in
Hagenauer Bust of African Woman
Located in Montreal, QC
Art deco style carved and stained wooden bust of African woman, her curly incised hair stained
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hagenauer Bust of African Woman
Hagenauer Bust of African Woman

Hagenauer Bust of African Woman

H 7 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Large Wood Carved African American Man Folk Art Bust
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Nicely carved form of an African American Gentleman--likely a sharecropper. Simple, yet very well
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Gesso

Large Wood Carved African American Man Folk Art Bust
Large Wood Carved African American Man Folk Art Bust

Large Wood Carved African American Man Folk Art Bust

H 20 in W 11 in D 9 in
1970s Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Bust Figure Sculpture Table Lamps
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s pair of hand carved wooden African man and woman bust figure sculpture table lamps.
Category

Late 20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

1970s Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Bust Figure Sculpture Table Lamps
1970s Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Bust Figure Sculpture Table Lamps

1970s Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Bust Figure Sculpture Table Lamps

H 25.6 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in
"Ritual In Wood" Mid-Century African Wood Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
cultural significance. The neck is adorned with finely carved rings, a recurring motif in African art that
Category

Vintage 1950s Mozambican Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

"Ritual In Wood" Mid-Century African Wood Bust
"Ritual In Wood" Mid-Century African Wood Bust

"Ritual In Wood" Mid-Century African Wood Bust

H 27.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.75 in
French Wood Sculptures, Couple of Busts, Sculptures of Africans from the Congo
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind pair of African busts, from the Congo region, made during the 1940s-1950s of the
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French Wood Sculptures, Couple of Busts, Sculptures of Africans from the Congo
French Wood Sculptures, Couple of Busts, Sculptures of Africans from the Congo

French Wood Sculptures, Couple of Busts, Sculptures of Africans from the Congo

H 110 in W 45 in D 35 in
20th Century Carved African Female Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunningly beautiful African carved ebony female bust. The figure has been carved from a
Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Ebony

20th Century Carved African Female Bust
20th Century Carved African Female Bust

20th Century Carved African Female Bust

H 14.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Carved African Wood Bust
Located in Antwerp, BE
Carved African wood bust.
Category

Vintage 1970s Congolese Busts

Materials

Wood

Carved African Wood Bust
Carved African Wood Bust

Carved African Wood Bust

H 23.63 in W 10.24 in D 9.85 in
Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small scaled african head bust hand carved in black wood. It has a slight tilt - leaning to one
Category

Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood
Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood

Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood

H 6.7 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in
20th Century Large Finely Carved African Solid Ebony Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Large Finely Carved African Solid Ebony Sculpture A finely carved and detailed solid
Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Ebony

20th Century Large Finely Carved African Solid Ebony Sculpture
20th Century Large Finely Carved African Solid Ebony Sculpture

20th Century Large Finely Carved African Solid Ebony Sculpture

H 22.5 in W 12 in D 8 in
Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien Style Bronze African Woman Portrait Bust
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien Style Bronze African Woman Portrait Bust Austria, Circa 1950s, This work
Category

20th Century Austrian Modern Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Copper

Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien Style Bronze African Woman Portrait Bust
Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien Style Bronze African Woman Portrait Bust

Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien Style Bronze African Woman Portrait Bust

H 10.75 in W 8.75 in D 5 in
Small Wooden Carved Easter Isle Bust on Black Steel Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Small wooden carved Easter Isle bust.
Category

20th Century South African Rustic Busts

Materials

Stone

Small Wooden Carved Easter Isle Bust on Black Steel Stand
Small Wooden Carved Easter Isle Bust on Black Steel Stand

Small Wooden Carved Easter Isle Bust on Black Steel Stand

H 20 in W 11 in D 11 in
Large Antique Dug Out Carved Tribal African Sculpture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A large antique Tribal wooden sculpture from Africa. Dates from early 20th century. This piece
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Mozambican Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Dug Out Carved Tribal African Sculpture
Large Antique Dug Out Carved Tribal African Sculpture

Large Antique Dug Out Carved Tribal African Sculpture

H 13.39 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
20th C. African Hardwood Carving of a Woman Wearing Headdress, circa 1930
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A 20th century African hardwood carving of a woman wearing a headdress, circa 1930.   
Category

Early 20th Century African Other Busts

Materials

Hardwood

20th C. African Hardwood Carving of a Woman Wearing Headdress, circa 1930
20th C. African Hardwood Carving of a Woman Wearing Headdress, circa 1930

20th C. African Hardwood Carving of a Woman Wearing Headdress, circa 1930

H 11.82 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Pair Hand Carved African Women Busts Wood Sculptures 24 Inches
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of hand carved African female busts. Each figure is carved with exquisite craftsmanship. The
Category

Vintage 1960s African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Pair Hand Carved African Women Busts Wood Sculptures 24 Inches
Pair Hand Carved African Women Busts Wood Sculptures 24 Inches

Pair Hand Carved African Women Busts Wood Sculptures 24 Inches

H 24.5 in W 6 in D 7.25 in
African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful, detailed, African wood female bust figurative sculpture piece made for Western
Category

20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture
African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture

African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture

H 9.38 in W 6.25 in D 3.25 in
African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very beautiful, detailed, African wood female bust figurative sculpture piece made for Western
Category

20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture
African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture

African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture

H 13.78 in W 7.09 in D 7.49 in
Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Male Bust
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
is 12" x 16" From Azania, South Africa. Contemporary bust of a black African male, carved from on
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20th Century South African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Male Bust
Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Male Bust

Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Male Bust

H 30 in W 16 in D 24 in
Art Deco African Sculptural Bust in the style of Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Free-Standing Art Deco African Sculptural Bust in the style of Karl Hagenauer The bust has been
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Cherry

Art Deco African Sculptural Bust in the style of Karl Hagenauer
Art Deco African Sculptural Bust in the style of Karl Hagenauer

Art Deco African Sculptural Bust in the style of Karl Hagenauer

H 13.39 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in
Incredible Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculpture of Tribal Folk Medicine Man/Shaman
Located in New York, NY
A stunning piece of folk tribal art. A lifesize hand-carved bust sculpture of a medicine man/shaman
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Vintage 1950s African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Incredible Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculpture of Tribal Folk Medicine Man/Shaman
Incredible Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculpture of Tribal Folk Medicine Man/Shaman

Incredible Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculpture of Tribal Folk Medicine Man/Shaman

H 24 in W 18 in D 12 in
Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Queen
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand carved tribal African Art wooden Zulu bust, very nicely carved black African lady bust with
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20th Century South African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Queen
Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Queen

Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Queen

H 30 in W 15.984 in D 24 in
Primitive Hand-Carved Stone Head of a Man
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Standing 9" high and originating from the African continent, this naive approach to carving a stone
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20th Century African Busts

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Stone

Primitive Hand-Carved Stone Head of a Man
Primitive Hand-Carved Stone Head of a Man

Primitive Hand-Carved Stone Head of a Man

H 9 in W 4 in D 5 in
Carved marble bust of African youth
Located in London, GB
A carved marble bust of African youth on marble base
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Marble

Carved marble bust of African youth
Carved marble bust of African youth

Carved marble bust of African youth

H 19.3 in W 6.7 in D 10.24 in
African Bronze Male Bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Bronze

African Bronze Male Bust
African Bronze Male Bust

African Bronze Male Bust

H 13 in D 12 in
French Carved Wood Bust of African Warrior in the Style of Roger Favin
By Roger Favin
Located in Port Hope, ON
This hand carved Macassar Ebony bust of an African warrior is in the style of French sculptor Roger
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Sculptures

French Carved Wood Bust of African Warrior in the Style of Roger Favin
French Carved Wood Bust of African Warrior in the Style of Roger Favin

French Carved Wood Bust of African Warrior in the Style of Roger Favin

H 16 in W 11 in D 7 in
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
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Wood

Folk Art Wood Bust of an African American Gentleman
Folk Art Wood Bust of an African American Gentleman

Folk Art Wood Bust of an African American Gentleman

H 6 in W 4.5 in D 3 in

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African Carved Bust For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic African carved bust available at 1stDibs. An African carved bust — often made from wood, stone and ebony — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the African carved bust you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An African carved bust, designed in the Art Deco, Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made African carved bust over the years, but those crafted by Ferdinand Parpan, Karl Springer and Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an African Carved Bust?

Prices for an African carved bust can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $349 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $975.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

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  • What wood is used for African carvings?
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    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.
  • What are carved wood figures in African art?
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    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.

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