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Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
African mask handmade and carved from a single piece of exotic wood, in a manner specific to the
Category

Vintage 1970s Masks

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture #3 – Egg Designs, Africa
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Khada Totem Sculpture #3 is hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a
Category

2010s South African Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture #2 – Egg Designs, Africa
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Khada Totem Sculpture #2 is hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a
Category

2010s South African Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Gabon 20th Century Carved Wood Fang Male Reliquary Guardian Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Gabon 20th Century carved wood Fang male reliquary guardian figure representing the Byeri
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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

African Angola 20th Century Carved Wood Chokwe Ancestor Chibinda Ilunga Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Angola 20th carved wood Century Chokwe Ancestor Chibinda Ilunga figure (the hero Chibinda
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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

African Liberia/Ivory Coast Late 20th Century Carved Wood Grebo Face Mask
Located in Queens, NY
African Late 20th Century (1990s) painted Grebo face mask (embodying spirits residing in the forest
Category

20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint

Carved Wooden African Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful hand carved head of Hardwood. A stunning sculpted and carved piece. A stand alone
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20th Century African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful one of a kind African carved wooden sculpture of a woman carrying a basket and a hat
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20th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Ethnographic Carved Wood Goddess of Fertility C1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage African Ethnographic Carved Wood Goddess of Fertility C1960 Measures - 40"h x 10.25"w x 8"d
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Nigeria Mid-Century Carved Wood Yoruba Seated Female Fertility Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Nigeria Mid-Century carved wood Yoruba female figure seated on a post with incised coiffed
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

African Ivory Coast 20th Century Carved Wood Baule Mbra Monkey Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Ivory Coast 20th Century carved wood Baule Mbra monkey figure, seated with a string
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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ivory

African Togo 20th Century Carved Wood Legba Aja Figure on Stand
Located in Queens, NY
African Togo 20th Century carved wood Legba Aja (goddess of healing, herbs & knowledge) figure in a
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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Beads

African Nigeria 20th Century Carved Wood Igbo Female Village Guardian Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Nigeria 20th Century carved wood Igbo female village guardian painted white with green
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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paint

African Ivory Coast 20th Century Carved Wood Baule Diviner Seated Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Ivory Coast 20th Century carved wood Baule seated male trance diviner figure with incised
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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ivory

African Carved Ebony Lamp
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare African sculpture mounted as a table lamp. Ebony base, linen lampshade. Handmade sculpture in
Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Ebony

African Carved Ebony Lamp
African Carved Ebony Lamp
$950 Sale Price
20% Off
Baoulé portrait mask, carved wood, lacquer and pigments, circa 1940, Africa.
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Baoulé portrait mask, carved wood, lacquer and pigments, circa 1940, Africa. Height 29 cm, width 17
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Vintage 1940s African Modern Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Ebonized Wooden Carved African Elephant Table
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Ebonized Wooden Carved African Elephant Table Offered for sale is a substantial vintage
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Vintage 1980s African Center Tables

Materials

Wood

African Bamileke Hand Carved Stool
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is the perfect stool or small side table that is lightweight and very decorative. It looks good next to anything you put it next to, antique or contemporary.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Rustic Stools

Materials

Wood

African Iron Wood Man Bust
Located in Queens, NY
African iron wood carved bust of a bald man
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

Antique Door Dark Wood Brown African of the Dagon, with Frame Carved
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique door dark wood brown African of the Dagon, with frame carved with images of outdated
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Antique 19th Century African Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa
Located in Leuven , BE
Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa Carved from a single piece of wood
Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Carved Stained Wood low Stool, Africa 1950 s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Midcentury African Handcrafted Carved and Stained Wood Low Stool or Side Table. Made in Central
Category

Vintage 1950s Congolese Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

African Togo / Benin Coast 20th Century Carved Wood Mami Wata Standing Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Togo / Benin Coast 20th Century carved and painted wood Mami Wata figure, in cylindrical
Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paint

African Ivory Coast 20th Century Carved Wood Baule Seated Female "Spirit Spouse"
Located in Queens, NY
African Ivory Coast 20th Century Baule carved wood \"Spirit Spouse\" seated female figure (\"Blolo
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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Braid

Sweet Bird Topped Carved Wood Bambara Wood Door Lock, Mali Africa Mounted
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A very sweet small sized carved wood bird topped door lock from the Bambara people of Mali Africa
Category

Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye Kwfebe Figural Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
African Congo 20th Century wood Songye Kwfebe plaque carved in flattened figural form with a
Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ash

Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture Set of 3 – Egg Designs, Africa
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Khada Totem Sculpture set is hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a
Category

2010s South African Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Congo 20th Century Carved Painted Wood Songye Kfwebe Face Mask
Located in Queens, NY
African Congo 20th Century wood Songye Kfwebe Face Mask (to ward off supernatural threats) carved
Category

20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint

Fon Carved Wood Ceremonial Seat with Multiple Figures, Benin, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fon carved heavy hard wood ceremonial seat with multiple figures, from Benin, Africa. Dark stained
Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Ghana 20th Century Hand Carved Wood Ashanti Fertility Doll
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Ghanaian 20th century mirrored fertility doll hand carved by the Ashanti people depicting a
Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ash

Antique African Moroccan Tribal Carved Wood Flask 19th C.
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique North African Moroccan tribal wood flask. Rare late 19th century powder flask box from the
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Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

African Ghana 20th Century Hand Carved Wood and Mirrored Ashanti Fertility Doll
Located in Queens, NY
Ghanaian 20th century mirrored fertility doll hand carved by the Ashanti people depicting a figure
Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ash

African Ghana 20th Century Hand Carved Wood and Mirrored Ashanti Fertility Doll
Located in Queens, NY
Ghanaian 20th century mirrored fertility doll hand carved by the Ashanti people depicting a figure
Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ash

African Wood Sculpture
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in San Francisco, CA
guess 1st quarter of 20th century. It is all wood and depicts what I believe is an African figure. Very
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Early 20th Century Carved Wood Knobkerries, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Six Knobkerries from South Africa A group of six knobkerries from South Africa, mounted together
Category

Early 20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Nkisi Baboon Nail Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood baboon nail fetish guardian
Category

20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

African Guinea Late 20th Century Carved Wood Baga “Rearing Snake” on Metal Stand
Located in Queens, NY
African Guinea Contemporary (Late 1990s) carved wood iconic Baga sculpture titled “Rearing Snake
Category

20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of African Carved Wooden Mask Wall Plaques
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of African (20th Century) carved wood mask wall plaques (PRICED AS PAIR).
Category

20th Century African Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Pair of African Carved Fork and Spoon Plaques
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of African style (20th Century) carved wood fork & spoon wall plaques with head on top (PRICED
Category

20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Mid-Century Wooden Carved African Stool
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage sculptural wooden stool, made in Africa. Mid 20th century organic modern form. A
Category

20th Century Central African Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

1970s African Carved Wooden Ceremonial Cup
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s carved African wooden ceremonial cup or chalice. Overall fine dark wood patina. Purchased in
Category

Vintage 1970s African Tribal Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Mirror Nkisi Nail Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood 2-headed nail fetish guardian
Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Nkisi Male Nail Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood male nail fetish guardian figure
Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

African Cameroon 20th Century Carved Wood Beaded Namur Doll Female Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Cameroon 20th Century carved wood Namur female fertility doll in a stylized curved form
Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye 2-Headed Janus Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood Songye 2-headed Janus guardian
Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical hand carved lion statue from Africa. Hand carved by local artisans in East Africa in
Category

Vintage 1970s North African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Andrianna Shamaris African Senufo Wood Carved Stool Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Andrianna Shamaris stool/table that is hand carved of solid wood with beautiful grain and aged
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood
Located in Buffalo, NY
Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Musical Instruments

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Carved African Mask
Located in London, London
This African mask is characterized by its bold and intricate design, reflecting traditional
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Carved African Mask
Located in London, London
This image depicts a traditional African mask, featuring a distinctive and expressive design. The
Category

Late 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Well-used wood door lock used by the Bambara people, Mali, Africa, with crosspiece. The top is an
Category

Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique African Bamana Hand Carved Monkey Mask
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique African 'Bamana' Monkey Mask Antique African 'Bamana' Monkey Mask, late 19th to early 20th
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Antique Late 19th Century African Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Carved Wooden Wall Figurative Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
African (19/20th Century) concave bowl shaped wall plaque with family figures.
Category

Antique 19th Century African Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved African Stool/ Baga Tribe
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A strongly carved African stool with sculptural appeal. With good traditional form having a central
Category

20th Century Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Carved Wooden Women Heads in the Tribal Style.
Located in Bochum, NRW
Set of 10 African women's heads carved in wood in a tribal style. Great decorative effect in any
Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Nkisi 2-Headed Nail Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood 2-headed nail fetish guardian
Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique Nupe Carved Wood Stool With Openwork Geometric Design, Niger Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Well used and loved Nupe carved hardwood wood stool with four legs and central post, openwork
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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African Carved Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic African carved wood available at 1stDibs. Each African carved wood for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. There are 518 variations of the antique or vintage African carved wood you’re looking for, while we also have 21 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African carved wood — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An African carved wood is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made African carved wood has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hiroyuki Nishimura, Andrianna Shamaris and Egg Designs are consistently popular.

How Much is an African Carved Wood?

Prices for an African carved wood can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $120 and can go as high as $56,250, while the average can fetch as much as $1,294.
Questions About African Carved Wood
  • 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.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What 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.