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Decorative 1950s Carved Wooden Rhino Head
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A superb 1950s carved and mounted wooden Rhino's head, with a silver-plate plaque with the words
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculpture
Category
Late 20th Century African Sculptures
Materials
Beads
A Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculpture
Category
Late 20th Century African Sculptures
Materials
Beads
Pair of Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculptures
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculptures. Bought on a recent trip to
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Large Antelope Chi Wara Head-Crest African Wood Carved Sculpture
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Bamana Antelope Chi Wara head-crest African sculpture mounted on a custom African wood block
Category
Vintage 1980s Malian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Antelope Chi Wara Head-Crest African Sculpture in Terracotta Primitive Art
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Bamana Antelope Chi Wara Head-crest African sculpture in terracotta
Primitive Art.
This tall
Category
Vintage 1980s American Tribal Animal Sculptures
Materials
Composition, Iron
Marvelously Carved Wood Elephant Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unusual and provocative sculpture conjures up the spirit of Colonialist Congo.
Category
Vintage 1960s Central African French Provincial Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
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African Head Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of African head sculpture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. If you’re shopping for a piece of African head sculpture, we have 45 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of African head sculpture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of African head sculpture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of African head sculpture over the years, but those crafted by Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien and Donald Greig are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is an African Head Sculpture?
A piece of African head sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $270 and the highest can go for as much as $24,300.
Questions About African Head Sculpture
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There are varying traditional names for African head wraps, head ties or head scarves — the head wrap may be called “dhuku” (Shona), “duku” (Chichewa) or “gele” (Yoruba). It is worn for various reasons and has various functions. In Nigeria, head wraps can be quite ornamental and elaborate as compared to their conservative counterparts in South Africa. The motifs might include nagas and other mythological beings and are embedded in the textile to convey sacred themes, often including protection of the wearer from evil forces. On 1stDibs, you can find early 20th century tribal head wraps from different parts of Africa.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bull's Head is an assembled sculpture produced out of found objects. Specifically, Picasso made the artwork out of the seat and handlebars of a discarded bicycle. Shop a collection of Pablo Picasso art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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