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Pair of 20th Century African Wooden Carved Chairs from Congo
Located in High Point, NC
These 20th Century African wooden carved chairs from Congo showcase the sculptural elegance and
Category

20th Century Congolese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 20th Century African Wooden Carved Chairs from Congo
Pair of 20th Century African Wooden Carved Chairs from Congo

Pair of 20th Century African Wooden Carved Chairs from Congo

$2,595 / set
Early Incised Carved Gourd Rattle From Congo Africa Man Zebra Crocodile Rhino
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Incised Carved One-piece Gourd Rattle from Congo Africa. Great (unknown) stories shown
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Incised Carved Gourd Rattle From Congo Africa Man Zebra Crocodile Rhino
Early Incised Carved Gourd Rattle From Congo Africa Man Zebra Crocodile Rhino

Early Incised Carved Gourd Rattle From Congo Africa Man Zebra Crocodile Rhino

$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Baule Antelope Human Wood Old Heddle Loom Pulley Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Baule antelope-human wood old weaving heddle loom pulley. From Ivory Coast, Africa It is in good
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Baule Antelope Human Wood Old Heddle Loom Pulley Ivory Coast Africa
Baule Antelope Human Wood Old Heddle Loom Pulley Ivory Coast Africa

Baule Antelope Human Wood Old Heddle Loom Pulley Ivory Coast Africa

$1,250
Weathered Archaic Bambara Wood Mask Fragment, Mali, Africa, Early 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
ceremonies. Weathered wood mask fragment, Bambara people, Mali, Africa, late 19th-early 20th century. A
Category

Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Weathered Archaic Bambara Wood Mask Fragment, Mali, Africa, Early 20th C.
Weathered Archaic Bambara Wood Mask Fragment, Mali, Africa, Early 20th C.

Weathered Archaic Bambara Wood Mask Fragment, Mali, Africa, Early 20th C.

$1,795
1960s African Hand-Carved Interlocking Wooden Table With Brass Top
Located in High Point, NC
This striking 1960s African table showcases exceptional craftsmanship through its sculptural, hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Brass

1960s African Hand-Carved Interlocking Wooden Table With Brass Top
1960s African Hand-Carved Interlocking Wooden Table With Brass Top

1960s African Hand-Carved Interlocking Wooden Table With Brass Top

$3,395
Carved Primitive African Wooden Stool from Zimbabwe with Geometric Motifs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
African craftsmanship with strong sculptural presence. Hand-carved from a single solid piece of wood, the
Category

Antique 18th Century Zimbabwean Primitive Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Carved Primitive African Wooden Stool from Zimbabwe with Geometric Motifs
Carved Primitive African Wooden Stool from Zimbabwe with Geometric Motifs

Carved Primitive African Wooden Stool from Zimbabwe with Geometric Motifs

$750
African tribal stool amileke, Cameroon Africa, 1950 s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice African tribal stool amileke tribe Cameroon Africa, Human and animal figurines Hand
Category

Vintage 1950s Cameroonian Folk Art Stools

Materials

Wood

African tribal stool amileke, Cameroon Africa, 1950 s
African tribal stool amileke, Cameroon Africa, 1950 s

African tribal stool amileke, Cameroon Africa, 1950 s

$890
Vintage African Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Carved wood African chair with metal decorations on the arms.
Category

Mid-20th Century African Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Chair
Vintage African Chair

Vintage African Chair

$4,400
Hand Carved Wood Moroccan Ethnic Large Spoon
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand Carved antique African Moroccan burl wood large spoon. Large Moroccan ethnic folk art hand
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Moroccan Ethnic Large Spoon
Hand Carved Wood Moroccan Ethnic Large Spoon

Hand Carved Wood Moroccan Ethnic Large Spoon

$95
African Gabon 20th Century Wood Brass Kota Mahangwe Reliquary Figure w/ Basket
Located in Queens, NY
African Gabon 20th Century carved wood reliquary guardian figure in a basket featuring an inlaid
Category

20th Century African Tribal Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

African Gabon 20th Century Wood Brass Kota Mahangwe Reliquary Figure w/ Basket
African Gabon 20th Century Wood Brass Kota Mahangwe Reliquary Figure w/ Basket

African Gabon 20th Century Wood Brass Kota Mahangwe Reliquary Figure w/ Basket

$4,600
Hand Carved Wood, Timber and Brass Blessing Bedside Pedestal
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
came to us in the most serendipitous way, he came to South Africa looking for better opportunities
Category

2010s South African Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Hand Carved Wood, Timber and Brass Blessing Bedside Pedestal
Hand Carved Wood, Timber and Brass Blessing Bedside Pedestal

Hand Carved Wood, Timber and Brass Blessing Bedside Pedestal

$2,150 / item
Middle Eastern Egyptian 20th Century Carved Wood Mami Wata Standing Figure
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Egyptian 20th Century carved and painted wood Mami Wata figure in realistic form
Category

20th Century African Moorish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paint

Middle Eastern Egyptian 20th Century Carved Wood Mami Wata Standing Figure
Middle Eastern Egyptian 20th Century Carved Wood Mami Wata Standing Figure

Middle Eastern Egyptian 20th Century Carved Wood Mami Wata Standing Figure

$6,400
Yaka Standing Wood Janus Male/Female Divination Figure DRC Congo, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved wood standing Janus back to back male/female divination figure from the Yaka people of DRC
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yaka Standing Wood Janus Male/Female Divination Figure DRC Congo, Africa
Yaka Standing Wood Janus Male/Female Divination Figure DRC Congo, Africa

Yaka Standing Wood Janus Male/Female Divination Figure DRC Congo, Africa

$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
African Madonna and Child Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture by Makengo B, Congo
By Par Makengo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Signed African Madonna and Child – Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture by Makengo B, Congo, circa 1950 A
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Madonna and Child Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture by Makengo B, Congo
African Madonna and Child Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture by Makengo B, Congo

African Madonna and Child Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture by Makengo B, Congo

$2,848
African Kota People, Gabon Carved, Metal Reliquary Pipe on Stand, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
an African hand-carved wood and hammered metal reliquary pipe on stand from the Kota people of Gabon
Category

20th Century Gabonese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

African Kota People, Gabon Carved, Metal Reliquary Pipe on Stand, 20th Century
African Kota People, Gabon Carved, Metal Reliquary Pipe on Stand, 20th Century

African Kota People, Gabon Carved, Metal Reliquary Pipe on Stand, 20th Century

$2,200
Antique Carved Wood Mask
Located in Vienna, AT
Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Category

20th Century Beninese Masks

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Carved Wood Mask
Antique Carved Wood Mask

Antique Carved Wood Mask

$790
Rare South African Block Front Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
stinkwood it has the original brass handles and carved paw feet.
Category

Antique 18th Century South African Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Brass

Rare South African Block Front Chest
Rare South African Block Front Chest

Rare South African Block Front Chest

$4,655
Early Small Salampasu Warrior s Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood small Salampasu Warrior's Mask, Zaire, Africa early 20th century, remains of
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Small Salampasu Warrior s Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century
Early Small Salampasu Warrior s Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century

Early Small Salampasu Warrior s Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century

$2,200 Sale Price
44% Off
Set of Four African Safari Napkin Rings
Located in New York, NY
Set of four African Safari napkin rings. Hand carved and stained olive wood figures with integrated
Category

20th Century African Tableware

Materials

Wood

Set of Four African Safari Napkin Rings
Set of Four African Safari Napkin Rings

Set of Four African Safari Napkin Rings

$150
Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Folk Art Figure Lamps and Custom Woven Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Folk Art lamps - Hand carved African Figures on a black base - A decorative brass rod
Category

20th Century Central African Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Folk Art Figure Lamps and Custom Woven Shades
Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Folk Art Figure Lamps and Custom Woven Shades

Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Folk Art Figure Lamps and Custom Woven Shades

$3,600 / set
Songye Female Large Wood Kifwebe Mask with White, Black, Provenance, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved wood large female Songye Kifwebe mask with classic white lines, blackened ridge down crest
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Songye Female Large Wood Kifwebe Mask with White, Black, Provenance, DRC Africa
Songye Female Large Wood Kifwebe Mask with White, Black, Provenance, DRC Africa

Songye Female Large Wood Kifwebe Mask with White, Black, Provenance, DRC Africa

$3,950
Kumu Wood Mask Orange/Faded White Quadrant or Maniema Region DRC Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid century danced light wood mask from the Kumu or Maniema region, Democratic Republic of
Category

Mid-20th Century Gabonese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kumu Wood Mask Orange/Faded White Quadrant or Maniema Region DRC Congo Africa
Kumu Wood Mask Orange/Faded White Quadrant or Maniema Region DRC Congo Africa

Kumu Wood Mask Orange/Faded White Quadrant or Maniema Region DRC Congo Africa

$2,950
African Stool-Headrest
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful African headrest-stool from Congo, Luba tribe, correct and good patina and shine of the
Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Stool-Headrest
African Stool-Headrest

African Stool-Headrest

$795
African Nafana Bedu Large Moon Plank Zoomorphic Geometric Wood Sculpure Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
design and quite monumental in size - among the largest masks in Africa. The masks are believed to
Category

20th Century Ghanaian Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

African Nafana Bedu Large Moon Plank Zoomorphic Geometric Wood Sculpure Mask
African Nafana Bedu Large Moon Plank Zoomorphic Geometric Wood Sculpure Mask

African Nafana Bedu Large Moon Plank Zoomorphic Geometric Wood Sculpure Mask

$3,500
Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kenya tribal wood headrest, stylized natural animal form, early 20th century, African. Early
Category

Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn
Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn

Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn

$950
Large Vintage Display Mask, African, Ironwood, Hand Carved, Ceremonial, Tribal
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage display mask. An African, hand carved ironwood ceremonial tribal mask
Category

Late 20th Century Malawian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Display Mask, African, Ironwood, Hand Carved, Ceremonial, Tribal
Large Vintage Display Mask, African, Ironwood, Hand Carved, Ceremonial, Tribal

Large Vintage Display Mask, African, Ironwood, Hand Carved, Ceremonial, Tribal

$1,014
A Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Wooden Mortar, Africa, c. Early 20th Century
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Beautiful Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Mortar that works perfectly for a planter. By unknown designer in
Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Folk Art Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood

A Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Wooden Mortar, Africa, c. Early 20th Century
A Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Wooden Mortar, Africa, c. Early 20th Century

A Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Wooden Mortar, Africa, c. Early 20th Century

$1,780
Swazi Headrest With Old Label Attached, Southern Africa
Located in London, GB
The form of this Swazi headrest consists of an upper section supported by two tapering legs, fluted with vertical grooves. A central lug features on the underside of the headrest, ...
Category

20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Swazi Headrest With Old Label Attached, Southern Africa
Swazi Headrest With Old Label Attached, Southern Africa

Swazi Headrest With Old Label Attached, Southern Africa

$1,204
Ethiopian Stools, from Africa Oromo’ Chair Three-Legged hand carved
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Original hand-carved Oromo stool from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Crafted from a single piece of
Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

Ethiopian Stools, from Africa Oromo’ Chair Three-Legged hand carved
Ethiopian Stools, from Africa Oromo’ Chair Three-Legged hand carved

Ethiopian Stools, from Africa Oromo’ Chair Three-Legged hand carved

$5,043 / set
Horned Antelope Human Dark Wood Mask Dan People Ivory Coast Africa Open Eyes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved blackened wood horned antelope - human mask Dan People Ivory Coast, Africa. Two vertical
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Horned Antelope Human Dark Wood Mask Dan People Ivory Coast Africa Open Eyes
Horned Antelope Human Dark Wood Mask Dan People Ivory Coast Africa Open Eyes

Horned Antelope Human Dark Wood Mask Dan People Ivory Coast Africa Open Eyes

$720
Vintage African Wooden Decor Stand With Three Carved Spearpoint Heads.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage African Wooden Decor Stand With Three Carved Spearpoint Heads.Interlocked Wooden Sculpture
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Farm Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Wooden Decor Stand With Three Carved Spearpoint Heads.
Vintage African Wooden Decor Stand With Three Carved Spearpoint Heads.

Vintage African Wooden Decor Stand With Three Carved Spearpoint Heads.

$195
Original vintage Ashanti African stool 1920 s
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
symbols and wre typically carved out of a single block of wood.
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

Original vintage Ashanti African stool 1920 s
Original vintage Ashanti African stool 1920 s

Original vintage Ashanti African stool 1920 s

$1,711
Ethiopian Wood Head Rest With Silver White Metal Beads and Dangles, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old well used Ethiopian head rest with attached oxidized silver or white metal beads and dangles. It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appr...
Category

Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ethiopian Wood Head Rest With Silver White Metal Beads and Dangles, Africa
Ethiopian Wood Head Rest With Silver White Metal Beads and Dangles, Africa

Ethiopian Wood Head Rest With Silver White Metal Beads and Dangles, Africa

$1,250
20 Century Hand Carved Folding Palaver Wooden Chair in African Style, circa 1930
Located in Sofia, BG
This foldable chair is made of solid wood and can easily be disassembled in two parts. The model is
Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Wood

20 Century Hand Carved Folding Palaver Wooden Chair in African Style, circa 1930
20 Century Hand Carved Folding Palaver Wooden Chair in African Style, circa 1930

20 Century Hand Carved Folding Palaver Wooden Chair in African Style, circa 1930

$1,697 Sale Price
35% Off
Powerful Early Classic Cubist Wood Standing Bobo Fing Figure Africa Ex J. Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Powerful early cubist carved wood standing female figure from the Bobo-Fing of Burkina Faso, Africa
Category

Early 20th Century Liberian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Powerful Early Classic Cubist Wood Standing Bobo Fing Figure Africa Ex J. Willis
Powerful Early Classic Cubist Wood Standing Bobo Fing Figure Africa Ex J. Willis

Powerful Early Classic Cubist Wood Standing Bobo Fing Figure Africa Ex J. Willis

$3,150 Sale Price
30% Off
Dan Prestige Wood Spoon with Legs, Ivory Coast, West Africa on custom base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Dan finely carved wood prestige spoon or ladle, from the Dan people of Ivory Coast, West Africa
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Dan Prestige Wood Spoon with Legs, Ivory Coast, West Africa on custom base
Dan Prestige Wood Spoon with Legs, Ivory Coast, West Africa on custom base

Dan Prestige Wood Spoon with Legs, Ivory Coast, West Africa on custom base

$1,450
Hand Carved Wood, Steel Hair On Hide Blessing Modern, Brutalist, Daybed
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
hand carved hardwood base which is burnished and polished black. The base supports a steel section
Category

2010s South African Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Hand Carved Wood, Steel Hair On Hide Blessing Modern, Brutalist, Daybed
Hand Carved Wood, Steel Hair On Hide Blessing Modern, Brutalist, Daybed

Hand Carved Wood, Steel Hair On Hide Blessing Modern, Brutalist, Daybed

$5,420 / item
Pende or Kwese Black Wood Small Mask Heavy Eyelids Teeth, DRC Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pende or Kwese black wood small mask heavy eyelids, open mouth with carved teeth, curved
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Pende or Kwese Black Wood Small Mask Heavy Eyelids Teeth, DRC Congo Africa
Pende or Kwese Black Wood Small Mask Heavy Eyelids Teeth, DRC Congo Africa

Pende or Kwese Black Wood Small Mask Heavy Eyelids Teeth, DRC Congo Africa

$1,450
2 African Gurage Three-Legged carved solid wooden Stools, Ethiopia
Located in Den Haag, NL
wood showing a hand carved texture, with three curved legs supporting a convex bowl-form seat with a
Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

2 African Gurage Three-Legged carved solid wooden Stools, Ethiopia
2 African Gurage Three-Legged carved solid wooden Stools, Ethiopia

2 African Gurage Three-Legged carved solid wooden Stools, Ethiopia

$2,610 / set
Senoufo African Folding Chair Fish Pattern on the Back Ivory Coast.
Located in Linkebeek, BE
African hand-carved wooden chair with a beautiful dark brown patina. This folding chair, made up of
Category

Early 20th Century African Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Senoufo African Folding Chair Fish Pattern on the Back Ivory Coast.
Senoufo African Folding Chair Fish Pattern on the Back Ivory Coast.

Senoufo African Folding Chair Fish Pattern on the Back Ivory Coast.

$522
African Dagari Ancestor Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
. Hand-carved from wood, the figure assumes a traditional reversed “y” shape, minimally articulated save
Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Dagari Ancestor Figure
African Dagari Ancestor Figure

African Dagari Ancestor Figure

$1,880
Rare Large African Senoufo Bed Made of Solid Wood from Benin Coffee Table
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large African resting bed made of solid wood from Benin which can also be used as a coffee table
Category

Vintage 1940s Beninese Primitive Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Rare Large African Senoufo Bed Made of Solid Wood from Benin Coffee Table
Rare Large African Senoufo Bed Made of Solid Wood from Benin Coffee Table

Rare Large African Senoufo Bed Made of Solid Wood from Benin Coffee Table

$7,951
Fine Tribal Bambara Cubist Figurative Wood Door Lock Early 20th c Mali Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Tribal Bambara cubist figurative wood door lock, early 20th century Mali, Africa great
Category

Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Tribal Bambara Cubist Figurative Wood Door Lock Early 20th c Mali Africa
Fine Tribal Bambara Cubist Figurative Wood Door Lock Early 20th c Mali Africa

Fine Tribal Bambara Cubist Figurative Wood Door Lock Early 20th c Mali Africa

$975 Sale Price
50% Off
Blessing Hand-Carved Wood and Bronzed Steel Side Table by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
the most prestigious lodges in Africa. The Blessing side table base is hand-carved and chiseled from
Category

2010s South African Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Blessing Hand-Carved Wood and Bronzed Steel Side Table by Egg Designs
Blessing Hand-Carved Wood and Bronzed Steel Side Table by Egg Designs

Blessing Hand-Carved Wood and Bronzed Steel Side Table by Egg Designs

$2,100 / item
Vintage African art Hand-carved ironwood (ebony??) Tanzanian Makonde family tree
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice and handcarved.
Category

Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage African art Hand-carved ironwood (ebony??) Tanzanian Makonde family tree
Vintage African art Hand-carved ironwood (ebony??) Tanzanian Makonde family tree

Vintage African art Hand-carved ironwood (ebony??) Tanzanian Makonde family tree

$1,127
3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia These are
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia These are unusual pieces
Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia These are
3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia These are

3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia These are

$2,053 / item
Ancient African Wooden Stool
Located in Soho, London, GB
Ancient wooden stool with four feet dating to the 19th century. From Congo, Africa. Provenance
Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ancient African Wooden Stool
Ancient African Wooden Stool

Ancient African Wooden Stool

$2,190
African Mende Helmut Mask
Located in Miami Beach, FL
example is carved from a single piece of wood. The carving represents stylized ideals of form and beauty
Category

20th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Mende Helmut Mask
African Mende Helmut Mask

African Mende Helmut Mask

$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of African Tribal Wooden Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This distinctive set of two African armchairs is hand-carved from solid tropical wood, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of African Tribal Wooden Chairs
Set of African Tribal Wooden Chairs

Set of African Tribal Wooden Chairs

$2,000 / set
West African Dogon Ladder
Located in Nashville, TN
Notched Dogon ladder created by the the West African Mali Peoples. Carved from a single piece of
Category

1990s Malian Brutalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

West African Dogon Ladder
West African Dogon Ladder

West African Dogon Ladder

$1,800
Antique Hand-Carved African Wooden Tray with Rhinoceros and Savanna Decor- 2Y148
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite antique tray is crafted from precious wood and features a hand-carved design
Category

20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand-Carved African Wooden Tray with Rhinoceros and Savanna Decor- 2Y148
Antique Hand-Carved African Wooden Tray with Rhinoceros and Savanna Decor- 2Y148

Antique Hand-Carved African Wooden Tray with Rhinoceros and Savanna Decor- 2Y148

$181 Sale Price
70% Off
Vintage Carved African/Jamaican Bob Marley Style Rasta Live Edge Wall Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Carved African/Jamaican Bob Marley Style Rasta Live Edge Wall Sculpture This vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved African/Jamaican Bob Marley Style Rasta Live Edge Wall Sculpture
Vintage Carved African/Jamaican Bob Marley Style Rasta Live Edge Wall Sculpture

Vintage Carved African/Jamaican Bob Marley Style Rasta Live Edge Wall Sculpture

$1,225
Mid 20th Century Hand Carved African Fertility Mask, Akan People
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very decorative fertility mask by the Baule tribe, associated with the Akan people who live both in Ghana and in the Ivory Coast. The sides with three small holes on either side pr...
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century Hand Carved African Fertility Mask, Akan People
Mid 20th Century Hand Carved African Fertility Mask, Akan People

Mid 20th Century Hand Carved African Fertility Mask, Akan People

$750
Large Carved and Incised Wooden Bowl from the Taureg Tribe in Mali, Africa
Located in Chicago, IL
This wood bowl from the Tuareg tribe in Mali has a quiet, grounded presence, shaped by hand and
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large Carved and Incised Wooden Bowl from the Taureg Tribe in Mali, Africa
Large Carved and Incised Wooden Bowl from the Taureg Tribe in Mali, Africa

Large Carved and Incised Wooden Bowl from the Taureg Tribe in Mali, Africa

$1,500
An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master
Located in London, GB
A Rare and Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master’ Depicting a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master
An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master

An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master

$60,000
Large African Face Shield
Located in Norton, MA
It's a completed solid wood piece carved by hand with a very simple tool. The end result shows the
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large African Face Shield
Large African Face Shield

Large African Face Shield

$5,250
Old Dogon Ladder African Sculpture
By Dogon Tribe Mali
Located in Sharon, CT
A very old, and very heavy ladder, showing great quality of environmental stress. Because of the nature of the locale, great age may be possible.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Malian Tribal Stairs

Materials

Wood

Old Dogon Ladder African Sculpture
Old Dogon Ladder African Sculpture

Old Dogon Ladder African Sculpture

$4,500
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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.
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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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    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.
  • What is Japanese wood carving?
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    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.
  • What is Chinese wood carving?
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    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.
  • What is a Paete wood carving?
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    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.
  • What is Jepara wood carving?
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    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.
  • How do you identify wood carvings?
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    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.
  • What are the types of wood carving?
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    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.
  • How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
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    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.
  • How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?
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    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.
  • What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?
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    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.
  • What is carved wood art called?
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    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.
  • What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?
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    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.
  • What wood is used for carving in Bali?
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    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.

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