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Large Sculptural African Dogan Ladder
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive vintage carved wood architectural ladder carved by Dogan people to access their
Category
Vintage 1950s Sahrawi Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
African Akuaba Fertility Mask
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a fertility mask called an AKUABA.
It's a ceremonial mask of the Akan tribe of Ghana.
Category
Late 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Masks
Materials
Metal
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
African Tribal Senufo Chair
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic tribal piece with wonderful patina. Backrest constructed of two typical Senufo birds.
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
African Basuku Helmet Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
carved in the likeness of a deceased chieftain. The artisan intentionally pronounced the eyes, cheeks
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
African Namji Fertility Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Doted on like an actual child, this carved doll was once owned by a young girl among the Namji
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Kuba African Anthropomorphic Double Head Palm Wine Cup
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and exceptionally carved Central African tribal anthropomorphic wooden double head palm
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20th Century North African Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Bidjogo / Yaka style African Mask
Located in Buffalo, NY
with newly carved masks. Additionally, it showcases the most startling masks and the most spectacular
Category
Vintage 1950s Guinea-Bissauan Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Horn, Textile, Raffia, Wood
Old Decorative African Wabi Sabi Wooden Hand Carved Mortar Bowl, Early 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Old and decorative hand carved wooden bowl / mortar produced in Africa early 1900s. In good
Category
Vintage 1920s Ethiopian Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Senufo Figure African Sculpture
By Senufo
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic tribal piece, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Seated Luba Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Artisans from the Luba tribe were renowned for the organic flow of their carving style. This example clearly shows the smooth transition from aspect to aspect, maintaining a singular...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Large Kongo Tribal Mask in Hand-Carved Wood with Natural Pigments
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
the Songhe tribes from Central Africa. Made from hand-carved wood and adorned with natural pigments
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage African Mounted Wooden Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely vintage African mounted wooden sculpture.
Made circa 1960 most likely in
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Cameroon "Bat" Stool African Sculpture
By Cameroon Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
Possibly Babanki. Circular ceremonial wood stool constructed of repeated animal heads. Original
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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Folk Art Basket
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique African wooden storage crate, hand-carved African Tribal motifs on wood and leather woven
Category
Early 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Folk Art Style Wood Mask
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional artistically hand carved wood mask hand painted made of single piece of wood and was
Category
20th Century African Masks
Materials
Wood
African Luba Caryatid Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
was carved into a column, then further taken in until the robust figure of a woman appears. She
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Stools
Materials
Wood
Hand-carved Senufo Stool Side Table
By Senufo
Located in Carmel, NY
Crafted from a single block of wood, this exquisite antique side table or bench boasts stunning
Category
20th Century African Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Blessing Modern Copper
Ebonized Hand Carved Wood
Oak Primal Console by Egg
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Designs in South Africa.
The Blessing console has three legs that are hand chiseled using Alien timbers
Category
2010s South African Modern Console Tables
Materials
Gold Plate
Handcrafted African Tribal Art Craftsmanship Stool, Mid-Century Modern, 1950
s
Located in Den Haag, NL
African tribal art. Carved from a single block of wood, excellent craftsmanship.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Vintage Handmade African Stool, 3-Legged Triangular Form, Cowhide, 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A rare and beautoful vintage African stool, handcrafted from natural cowhide and painted wood. This
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Mid-20th Century North African Tribal Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood, Cowhide
African Mangbetu Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
engage with. This marriage of form, spirituality, and intent is a trademark example of exemplary African
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Vases
Materials
Wood
Pair of Large African Figural Rootwood Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Large African (Early 20th Century) rootwood armchairs with carved figural backs, both
Category
20th Century Tribal Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$14,500 / set
Makonde Mask Helmet, Africa, Early 20th Century
By Makonde People
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
. Carved wood. Width : 11.4"(29cm), Depth : 12.8"(32.5cm), Height: 8.3" (21cm). A shock made during the
Category
Early 20th Century Tanzanian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Ashanti wooden footstool West-Africa Ghana
Located in Zemst, BE
Ashanti footstool, Ghana West-Africa
Handcut and handcarved
Fine condtion
Period: probably post
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Large African Tribal Dance Mask From Zaire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
wood in red and black with a triangle patterned beard and heavy carved protruding facial features and
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Calabash Tuareg, Niger, Africa
Located in PARIS, FR
This nomadic object has been diverted from its original use. It is a unique genuine old piece with undeniable authentic charm. The signs of wear, scars and repairs testify to the ric...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
African Salampasu Helmet Mask
Located in Astoria, NY
African Salampasu Helmet Mask, carved wood, copper, and raffia, together with metal stand. Mask: 25
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Masks
Materials
Copper
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Mambila Large Female Figure African Sculpture
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic old piece, retaining some of the original painted surface. Art from the Cameroon tribes played a great role in influencing and inspiring the German Expressionists.
Though ...
Category
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Modern Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century African Calabash
Located in Wainscott, NY
Small leather Calabash from Africa
Dimensions: 10 in. height x 6 in. diameter with a 4.24
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20th Century Congolese Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather, Wood
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
African Tribal Art Fine Baule figure
Located in London, GB
A fine Baule female figure
Standing leaning forward with serene expression with hands on abdomen
Period: early 20th century
Condition: Old Insect holes and minor damage
Measures: H ...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Very important “Nwantamtay” dance African mask, consisting of three sections: The upper in plain
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Masks
Materials
Wood
Helmet Crest Ngoin Mask from Cameroon Africa
Located in Atlanta, GA
is nicely displayed on a black metal stand.
Reference: For a similar mask, see page 62 of African
Category
20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Dan Gagon, Dance Mask, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Stockholm, SE
An african Dan Gabon dance mask. Ivory Coast.
Wood, fur and metal.
Good condition. Signs of wear
Category
20th Century Ivorian Masks
Materials
Fur, Wood
Pair of African Sculptures — Heavy Hardwood, Primitivist Style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
African sculptures carved from exceptionally heavy, high-quality hardwood, displaying remarkable
Category
Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Set of Twelve African Safari Napkin Rings
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve African Safari napkin rings. Hand carved and stained olive wood figures with integral
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Wood
Large Carving Of An African Hornbill And Young
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and powerful carving attributed to the Senoufo Tribe of West Africa. The Sculpture
Category
20th Century Tribal Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Older African Dance Mask Surmounted With A Sitting Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large well carved and painted mask from Africa having a traditional form with a sitting figure
Category
20th Century Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Italian Sculpture of the African Women
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s student wood carved sculpture from the Scuola di Belle Arti in Venice.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$450 Sale Price
30% Off
Superb Old Senufo Door Sotheby
s Provenance African Sculpture
Located in Sharon, CT
Beautiful old door with low relief carved figures and animals. Very old encrusted surface
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved brutalist Decorative Etsa Totem Sculpture Set
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable African alien timber
Category
2010s South African Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved brutalist Decorative Etsa Totem Sculpture Medium
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable African alien timber
Category
2010s South African Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved brutalist Decorative Etsa Totem Sculpture Large
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable African alien timber
Category
2010s South African Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rare 19th Century Zulu Studded Knobkerrie, South Africa
Located in London, GB
The large, mushroom-shaped bulbous head of this rare 19th century Zulu knobkerrie from South Africa
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
West African Drum, Decorative Sculpture
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A vintage sculpture drum with connected to the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. Measure: 10 inch tall.
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vases
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Pair of Oromo Carved Hardwood Stools, Ethiopia, 1970s
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Pair of hand-carved hardwood stools attributed to the Oromo people of Ethiopia, 1970s. Each stool
Category
Vintage 1970s African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$1,050 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Bambara Standing Male Figure Powerful Shoulders Mali Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, Africa
It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950
Located in Buffalo, NY
Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa,, MID 20TH CENTURY.. gREAT COLOR / PATINA..
Category
Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
African Prestige Stool – Zambia (bemba/lunda), Mid-20th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
"African Prestige Stool – Zambia (bemba/lunda), Mid-20th Century"
African Prestige Stool – Zambia
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Mid-20th Century Zambian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Carved bust of a tribeswoman
Located in Cheshire, GB
Finely carved wooden bust of a striking tribeswoman figure carved from an exotic hardwood with a
Category
Early 20th Century North African Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$7,448 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Carved Wooden Head with Removable Feathers, Carved from Single Burr
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage / antique hand carved from a single burr
Category
20th Century African Bohemian Masks
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Statue of a Ju Ju Man, Egba People, Abeokuta, 1940s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
expression of the Ju Ju Man, as the rest of the statue is carved from wood.
The numbers are the inventory
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Vintage 1940s African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Large Buyu Protection Figure Democratic Republic Congo Africa
Located in Rochester, NY
color patina. Democratic Republic Congo, Africa. Mid 20th. Measures 32" h x 10" w x 10" d. Look at all
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Old wooden hut door from Cameroon, decorated with carved crocodile, bird, snake and a knife within
Category
20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Arts
Crafts Hand-Carved Wooden Lidded Vessel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
-dark brown wood finish highlights the natural grain while accentuating the carved details. Inside, the
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Wood
$352 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Authentic African Ceremonial Tribal Animal Mask - Object d
Art
Located in Wainscott, NY
Captivating 20th Century African Tribal Mask with distinctive elongated ears. This mask embodies
Category
20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Large Madonna figure Makonde Vintage Folk Art
Located in London, GB
votive position, carved in heavy hard dense wood from the Makonde people of Mozambique
Period: early
Category
Early 20th Century Mozambican Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$578 Sale Price
35% Off
Anok Bird Sculture Mask African Art Baga People
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An antique Baga anok or elek carved wood mask sculpture, with bird and human face form elements
Category
Early 20th Century Guinean Sculptures
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, 2023What 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, 2022Carved 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, 2022There 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.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara 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.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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, 2021The 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, 2022In 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, 2022Antique 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, 2023To 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 is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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, 2022In 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.
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