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Unique African Armrest Hand Carved Hardwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unidentified hardwood species/ Hand carved from a single, hardwood armrest. This armrest was
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Early 20th Century South Sudanese Brutalist Tribal Art

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Wood

African Dinka Headrest Wood Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
African Dinka headrest wood carved sculpture.
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Mid-20th Century South Sudanese Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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

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Metal

African Carved and Painted Bird Shield
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection pays homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they ...
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20th Century Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich patina. In the form of a stylized
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Large Vintage 3.3 Feet Tall African Hand Carved Wood Wall Masks, Set of Three
Located in Bochum, NRW
Set of 3 vintage hand-carved wood African wall masks, richly decorated with intricate tribal motifs
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1990s Ghanaian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Western African Stargazer Chairs done in hand-carved wood, 1890s
Located in Beograd, RS
in hand-carved wood. The chairs are made by Yoruba tribes, who inhabit the Western coast of African
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Antique 1890s Nigerian Tribal Side Chairs

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Wood

early 20th Century Africa Bamileke Hand Carved Wooden Stool
Located in Las Vegas, NV
early 20th century central Africa Bamileke stool hand-carved of one piece of wood. Solid piece
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Early 20th Century Central African Organic Modern Stools

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Wood

"BaPende Statue - Zaire, " Carved Wood Sculpture created in Africa circa 1940
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This statue was carved by an unknown Pende artist from Zaire. It depicts a walking man with a disc
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1940s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

African, Carved abstract animal sculpture
Located in London, GB
Wood H57 x W75 x D68 cm
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Antique 19th Century Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Pair of African Ebonized Carved Hunters
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of early 20th century African ebonized carved wood hunters with kill and hunting tools.
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

20th Century African Carved Bakota Stool
Located in High Point, NC
sculptural craftsmanship characteristic of Central African design traditions. Hand-carved from solid wood
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20th Century Stools

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Wood

Vintage MidCentury Hand Carved African Senofu Stool
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Unique small vintage African Senofu stool, highlighted by a tribal warrior carved into the top
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

African Ghana Wood Decorative Mask Wall Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage African Wood Decorative Mask Sculpture. Hand-carved African Mask from Ghana. African
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

African Dan Mask
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An exceptional Bird DAN Mask from Ivory Coast, from around the 1960ies, ex-collection from Tony Berlant, Santa Monica, California, USA, great patina and wear of the mask, an exceptio...
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Vintage 1960s African Tribal Art

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Wood

"Hemba Stool-Monkeys Zaire, " Carved Wood created circa 1900-1920 in Africa
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Hemba Stool-Monkeys Zaire" is a carved wood stool created in Africa circa 1900-1920. The base of
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Early 20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

African Folk Art Ashanti Sculpted Wood Art Chairs / Stools
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of small, charming hand carved stools from Africa, circa early 1900's. Beautifully hand
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Stools

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Hardwood

African Gabon Late 20th Century Wood Fang Headdress Mask with Monkey Skull
Located in Queens, NY
African Gabon Late 20th Century (1990s) carved wood Fang ceremonial mask features a curved
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20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Paint

Folk Art Carved Wood Live Edge Stool
Located in Astoria, NY
Folk Art Carved Wood Live Edge Stool, on tripod legs. 13.5" H x 27.5" W x 9" D. Provenance: From
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Mid-20th Century African Stools

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Wood

French Art Deco Carved Wood Pipe Depicting Two Heads of African Men, Ca. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Tobacco Smoking Pipe Two Heads of African Men Hand-Carved Wood Circa 1920s
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Stone

African Carved Female Statue Yoruba Ose Sango Staff
Located in Atlanta, GA
An expressively carved African wood female kneeling figure on staff with a display wood stand circa
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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box 19th Century Brown Color Powder Box
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box 19th Century Brown Color Powder Box Powder box- jelwery Box.
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Antique 19th Century African Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

African Ivory Coast 20th Century Wood Baule Goli Elephant Face Mask with Horns
Located in Queens, NY
African Ivory Coast 20th Century carved wood ceremonial Goli (traditional African dance and
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20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Horn

Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box 19th Century Brown Color Powder Box
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Superb old African box with hand-carving & carrying chain on the top. Carved on all sides
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Antique 19th Century African Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Metal

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.
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20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Ebony

African Cote d’Voire 20th Century Wood Brass Do Society Ligbi Hornbill Mask
Located in Queens, NY
African Cote d’Voire 20th Century carved wood Do Society Ligbi hornbill mask in bird form with eye
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20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

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
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20th Century Gambian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Africian Wood Ceremonial Mask On Custom Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A strongly carved mask, likely Baule Tribe, on custom iron display stand. With fine serene features
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Moroccan Berber Table with Carved Tribal African Designs
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Berber cable hand-carved with tribal African designs. Rectangular wooden coffee table
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art

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Wood

African Painted Wooden Masks
Located in Queens, NY
4 African style carved and painted wooden masks with straps for wall hanging (PRICED EACH)
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20th Century African Tribal Decorative Art

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Wood

African Senufo Bird Carved Wood Sculpture, set as a Tall Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
African Senufo Bird Carved Wood Sculpture, set as a Tall Lamp This wonderful antique carving has
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Table Lamps

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Pine

African Ivory Coast 20th Century Wood Baule Colonial ("Colon") Male Policeman
Located in Queens, NY
African Ivory Coast 20th Century carved and painted wood Baule statue depicting a colonial (\"colon
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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Ivory

Ethiopian Carved Wooden Stool, Africa, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920's Ethiopian Carved Wooden Stool from the Gorague tribe. Recently refinished. Two available and
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Vintage 1920s Ethiopian Footstools

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Wood

Two Carved Wood African Mask With Gilded Eyelids and Lips and Brass Decorations
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two Carved Wood African Mask With Gilded Eyelids and Lips and Brass Decorations 16.5" x 8" x 6.5
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Set of Two Original painted African Tribal Carved and Painted Art Pieces
Located in Markington, GB
Set of two African tribal carved out of solid wood and painted art pieces.
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Vintage 1980s African Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

African Tribal Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a comfortable but unusual stool. It has 2 legs but is very comfortable. It's carved from
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20th Century African Stools

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Wood

African Tribal Stool
African Tribal Stool
$672 Sale Price
20% Off
1930s African Figurative Folk Art Carved Wood Stools Table, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
gorgeous hand carved details on this beauty! The distinctive craftsmanship that give the stools an early
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Vintage 1930s Angolan Arts and Crafts Stools

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Wood

African Bamileke Stool
Located in East Hampton, NY
From Cameroon these single piece of wood carved stools make wonderful side tables as well....
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Mid-20th Century African Side Tables

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Wood

Whimsical Set of 10 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Set of 10 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders , circa 1970's walnut
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20th Century Kenyan Bohemian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

African Gabon Late 20th Century Wood Copper Kota Mahongwe Reliquary Figure
Located in Queens, NY
Gabonese late 20th century reliquary figure hand carved by the Kota Mahongwe people depicting a
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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Bone

African Gabon Late 20th Century Wood Copper Kota Mahongwe Reliquary Figure
Located in Queens, NY
Gabonese late 20th century reliquary figure hand carved by the Kota Mahongwe people depicting a
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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Bone

20th Century African Carved Wooden Coffee Table in Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century African carved wooden coffee table showcases exceptional craftsmanship and a
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20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Ronald Mylchreest Totemic Carved Wood sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ronald Mylchreest Carved Wood Floor Sculpture Ronald Mylchreest was a South African Artist marble
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Vintage 1960s South African Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand carved African tribal wood carved sculpture of a men and women, Africa tribal Art Decor
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20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Rustic African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Gorgeous unique African hand carved folding chair in solid wood. Also named the palaver chair as a
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Side Chairs

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Wood

Unique African Hand-Carved Tribal Totem – Spiritual Sculpture, mid-20th century
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
spiritual art. Artist: Unknown, African tribal school Material: Hand-carved wood Period: Mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Central African Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

African Ivory Coast 20th Century Wood Composite Baule Monkey Figure with Skull
Located in Queens, NY
African Ivory Coast 20th Century carved wood composite monkey figure with skull, standing with bent
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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Ivory

19th century African Head Rest
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century African head rest
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Antique 19th Century African Antiquities

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Wood

Set of Three Vintage Zulu Long Wood Pipes on Custom Stands Beads South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Set of three vintage Zulu long carved wood pipes on custom metal stands, South Africa. Each on
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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Hand-Carved African Wooden Face Mask, 1980s
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
A beautifully hand-carved wooden face mask from the 1980s, distinguished by its elongated
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Vintage 1980s Malian Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

African Elephant, Tiger and Woman Rider Varnished Wood Sculpture by J. Zanetti
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century african elephant, tiger and woman rider varnished wood sculpture signed by J
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Vintage 1930s South African Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique African Moroccan Tribal Wood Flask 19th C.
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

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Wood

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Located in Houston, TX
unbelievable detailed wood carving.
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Vintage 1950s Tanzanian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

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Ebony

Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Armchairs - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
African woods and are meticulously carved with intricate tribal motifs and figurative designs. Each chair
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Armchairs

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Wood

African Tree Carving
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique African carving of eight villagers at work and play. The piece is hand-carved into a tree
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Late 20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

African Tree Carving
African Tree Carving
$500 Sale Price
20% Off
Monoxyle African Door Carved Ornamented with Bronze, Bamoun Chief, Cameroon
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Exceptional Piece – African Tribal Art – Prestige Object This monoxyle African door, carved from solid wood
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20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Ethiopian Carved Wooden Side Chair, Africa, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920's Ethiopian primitive carved wooden side chair. Hand carved. Recently refinished.
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Vintage 1920s Ethiopian Chairs

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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
    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 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 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
    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 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 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
    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 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.
  • 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 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.