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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

Carved Wood West African Fertility Figure
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage West African carved wood fertility figure with mask. Well carved with a serene dignity.
Category

Vintage 1960s Central African Tribal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair Figural Carved Ebonized African Interlocking Side Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
Outstanding craftsmanship and African influence make this pair of hand carved interlocking figural
Category

Vintage 1960s Central African Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

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

Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Standing Woman Wooden Figure Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
Tribal 1990s African hand carved standing woman wooden figure sculpture, with hair and ethnic
Category

Late 20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Carved Stone Figural Rock Sculpture Inscribed Onsem M.
By Onsem M.
Located in Milford, NH
Wonderful hand carved stone figure from a single stone, probably 20th c African, is inscribed
Category

20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Woman Carrying Baby Wooden Figure Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
Tribal 1990s African hand carved standing woman carrying baby 2-tone wooden figure sculpture.
Category

Late 20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large 20th Century carved wood African figure
Located in Malton, GB
This is a beautiful carved wood African figure. Most likely used for spiritual purposes or rituals
Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

African Tribal Figure
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mounted African tribal figure, used as a door latch in the early 20th century.
Category

20th Century Ivorian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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
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20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Female Statue, African, Ebony, Hand Carved, Tribal Figure, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique female statue. An African, solid ebony hand carved tribal figure, dating to the
Category

Early 20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Striking Carved Wood African Figural Small Accent Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A small round carved wood drinks or accent table having a tribal African figure as the base with
Category

Vintage 1950s Nigerian Tribal End Tables

Materials

Wood

African Wood Figure, circa 1900
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
An amazing detailed carved African wood figure the patina is excellent and original and could date
Category

Early 20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

African Ambete Mbete Tribe Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure On Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
deceased on their journey into the spirit life. This particular piece is carrying an ancestral figure
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Zulu People Female Fertility Figure Carved Teakwood Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Africa. The female form is exquisitely carved in the teakwood. A unique collector’s item showcasing
Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Deep Dark Patina
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved wood tribal Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich dark patina. In the form of a
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Standing Lobi Tribal Figure, Ghana, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
24 inch standing Lobi tribal figure, Ghana, Africa. Tall Lobi figure with strong features, old
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Ambete Mbete Tribe Brass Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic piece from the Ambete tribe who live on the frontier with Gabon and the Republic of the Congo. Made of wood and hammered brass. The Ambete tribe figures are recogni...
Category

20th Century Congolese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

An Early to Mid 20th Century African Carved Wood Ngoni Figure
Located in London, GB
An African Carved Wood Ngoni Figure, Early to Mid 20th Century: This charming example of African
Category

Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

Tribal West African Asante Carved Wood Aku aba Fertility Doll Figure
Located in London, GB
bean eyes, arching brows carved in relief and a small downturned mouth. The ringed neck is typical
Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art

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

Pair Figural Carved Ebonized Chain Wood Side Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
Outstanding craftsmanship and African influence make this pair of hand carved interlocking figural
Category

Vintage 1960s African End Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Mid Century African Decorative Hardwood Figure, Made in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Nice hand carved African wood sculpture / figure. Probably made in Gambia, 1960s. Bought from a
Category

Mid-20th Century Gambian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

1st Half 20th Century Female Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
1st Half 20th Century Female Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa A stylistically pleasing figure
Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Beads

Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa Timeless
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Blessed by time, an early beautiful Yoruba female figure with baby riding on back, presenting an
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large African Figural Throne Chair by the Nyamwezi People, Tanzania 20th C.
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
tradition among the Nyamwezi people of Tanzania. A male figure carved in haut relief his head protruding
Category

Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Standing Male Ibibio Figure with Hands Up and Hat, Sublime Face, Nigeria, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Standing male Ibibio figure with flat hands up and hat, very detailed sublime face, Nigeria, early
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Mid Century African Decorative Wood Figure from Gambia, Made in 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Nice hand carved African wood sculpture / figure. Made in Gambia, 1970s. Bought from a collector of
Category

Vintage 1970s Gambian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Hardwood Man and Five Boys Group 20th Century
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine vintage African hand-carved figure group of a man and five boys gathering fruit. Carved
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Table Lamp with African Carving
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century table lamp with hand carved African figural accents, circa 1950.   
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Table Lamp with African Carving
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century table lamps with hand-carved African figural accents, circa 1950, with shades on
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

African Carved Tribal Stool with Figural Legs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Primitive African carved tribal stool featuring two figural legs in front and a rear support with a
Category

20th Century African Stools

Materials

Hardwood

20th Century Antique Female Carved Wooden Figure, African Art
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Female Carved Wooden Figure, African Art Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa
Category

20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved African Baule Style Female Figure Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
A 20th century Baule style carved female figure with baby on back. She is enrobed with red, orange
Category

Vintage 1970s Ivorian Primitives

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Hand Carved Figural African Polychromed Colonial Style Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three hand carved figural African polychromed colonial style sculptures, circa 1970s. The
Category

Mid-20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved and Beaded Figural African Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of decorative carved wood figural stools featuring hand beading and embedded shell details.
Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Stools

Materials

Beads, Shell, Wood

African Mumuye Carved Wood Iagalagana Tutelary Figure on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A carved wood Iagalagana figure by the Mumuye Peoples of Nigeria. These figures served as guardians
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Safari Figural Animal Napkin Rings
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
African Safari figural napkin rings. The Rhino and Giraffe napkin rings are an elegant way to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

African Figural Stool with Carved and Painted Figures
Located in Wiscasset, ME
From NY collection. Was originally purchased over 30 years ago.
Category

Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Tribal Stools

Hand-Carved Stool with Primitive Animal Figure from Ghana, Africa
Located in New York, NY
A very folksy stool carved in a primitive and naive style, showing a cat- like animal holding up
Category

Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

African Wood Carved Dogon Fertility Figure Sculpture Statue with Custom Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
West Africa who today reside primarily in Mali. The Dogon peoples are best known for their religious
Category

Antique 19th Century Malian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Carved Wood Figure of a Large Hornbill Bird Sculpture Large
Located in Rochester, NY
A 20th Century reproduction carved sculpture depicting a standing bird, supported on a domed base
Category

20th Century African Bohemian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

African Sculpture Kota Reliquary Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited with its truncated almond
Category

20th Century Gabonese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Copper

African Tribal Seated Baule Male Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Scott McCue African tribal seated Baule male figure, Ivory Coast, Africa A finely
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art, Female Figural Sculpture in Carved Ebonized Wood, circa 1950
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful large African Art Female Figure Decade of 50. In carved ebonized wood, representing
Category

Mid-20th Century Angolan Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Walking Cane, African, Ebony, Tribal Stick, Figure, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved walking cane. An African, ebony tribal stick with figural male mask
Category

Antique Late 19th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ebony

Very Early Used Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich and deep patina. In the form of a
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Colonial Figure with Yellow Jacket
Located in Chicago, IL
The hats, clothes, and exaggerated features mark this Baule figure as a colonial satire. At the
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art

Materials

Paint, Wood

African Colonial Figure with Red Jacket
Located in Chicago, IL
The hats, clothes, and exaggerated features mark this Baule figure as a colonial satire. At the
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Wood

Tribal Lobi Standing Female Figure, Ghana, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal Lobi standing female figure, Ghana, Africa Standing female figure with offering bowl on top
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Nkisi NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, Kongo
Located in London, GB
For sale is a wonderful vintage African hand-carved NKISI NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, originating
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Painted African Pende Altar Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
would provide aid in return for sacrifices. This figure would have been carved for the recipient of such
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Massai Wooden Figural Carving Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and finely carved vintage African Massai wooden female head carved on a solid wooden
Category

20th Century Kenyan Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Tribal Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Large Eyes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba tribal male figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, large eyes A finely carved
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Old Ashanti Doll Akua ba Figure Ghana
Located in London, GB
A fine Old Ashanti fertility Doll Akua'ba figure.   A aged figure with honey patina disc shaped
Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

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African Carved Figure For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic African carved figure available at 1stDibs. An African carved figure — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African carved figure, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each African carved figure bearing Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Baule Tribe, Onsem M. and Senufo each produced at least one beautiful African carved figure that is worth considering.

How Much is an African Carved Figure?

Prices for an African carved figure start at $95 and top out at $29,500 with the average selling for $1,815.
Questions About African Carved Figure
  • 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 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.