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African Iron Wood Man Bust
Located in Queens, NY
African iron wood carved bust of a bald man
Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

African Iron Wood Man Bust
African Iron Wood Man Bust

African Iron Wood Man Bust

$550
H 16 in W 12 in D 7 in
Carved Wood African Headdress on Later Iron Stand
Located in Buchanan, MI
Carved wood African headdress on later iron stand.
Category

20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood African Headdress on Later Iron Stand
Carved Wood African Headdress on Later Iron Stand

Carved Wood African Headdress on Later Iron Stand

$2,600
H 34 in Dm 11 in
Impressive Collection of African Carved Wood Masks on Tall Custom Iron Stands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very impressive trio of hand carved African masks majestically displayed on custom tall iron stands
Category

1990s Mozambican Rustic Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Impressive Collection of African Carved Wood Masks on Tall Custom Iron Stands
Impressive Collection of African Carved Wood Masks on Tall Custom Iron Stands

Impressive Collection of African Carved Wood Masks on Tall Custom Iron Stands

$2,200 / set
H 54 in W 12 in D 12 in
West African Iron Maternity Figure
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
West African Iron Maternity Figure The standing figure holding bowl on top of head with left hand
Category

20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

West African Iron Maternity Figure
West African Iron Maternity Figure

West African Iron Maternity Figure

$1,200
H 16 in W 2 in D 2 in
Modernist Sculptural African Drum, Wire Iron Stand
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early African Drum,, Hand made,,Modernist iron stand,, Functional,,amazing sound as well as
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Organic Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Iron

Modernist Sculptural African Drum, Wire Iron Stand
Modernist Sculptural African Drum, Wire Iron Stand

Modernist Sculptural African Drum, Wire Iron Stand

$1,650
H 44 in Dm 11 in
African Carved Wooden and Iron Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Replicated of African Carved Wooden and Iron Birthing Stool, Dark Walnut Finish, 4 in Stock
Category

Early 2000s American Stools

Materials

Wood

African Carved Wooden and Iron Stool
African Carved Wooden and Iron Stool

African Carved Wooden and Iron Stool

$1,720
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 16 in
African, Torso
Located in London, GB
Iron Wood H35 x W9 x D13 cm
Category

Antique 19th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

African, Torso
African, Torso

African, Torso

$440
Red and Green African Rusted Metal Composition "Green Wood Star"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
with Mark. His work in flattened Corrugated Iron highlights the understated beauty of the random, the
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Red and Green African Rusted Metal Composition "Green Wood Star"
Red and Green African Rusted Metal Composition "Green Wood Star"

Nyasha Mashumba
Red and Green African Rusted Metal Composition "Green Wood Star", 2025

$2,373
H 37.01 in W 29.53 in D 1.19 in
Scarce Antique Tuareg Mauritania North Africa Mixed Metal Mounted Wood Chest
Located in Forney, TX
/ monumental table box. Most impressive size, hand-crafted in Mauritania, Northwest Africa, around the turn
Category

Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Scarce Antique Tuareg Mauritania North Africa Mixed Metal Mounted Wood Chest
Scarce Antique Tuareg Mauritania North Africa Mixed Metal Mounted Wood Chest

Scarce Antique Tuareg Mauritania North Africa Mixed Metal Mounted Wood Chest

$3,350
H 11 in W 24 in D 14 in
Floor Naturalist Parchment Brown Wood and Fabrics 1960 Metal Bolts African Straw
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Floor naturalist parchment brown wood and fabrics 1960 metal bolts straw. Very special floor lamp
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Floor Naturalist Parchment Brown Wood and Fabrics 1960 Metal Bolts African Straw
Floor Naturalist Parchment Brown Wood and Fabrics 1960 Metal Bolts African Straw

Floor Naturalist Parchment Brown Wood and Fabrics 1960 Metal Bolts African Straw

$2,076 Sale Price
30% Off
H 70.08 in W 41.74 in D 11.82 in
Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga Serpent Sculptures on Custom Iron Stands
Located in Miami, FL
Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga serpent sculptures on Custom Iron Stands Offered for
Category

Late 20th Century Guinean Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga Serpent Sculptures on Custom Iron Stands
Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga Serpent Sculptures on Custom Iron Stands

Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga Serpent Sculptures on Custom Iron Stands

$10,000 / set
H 91 in W 14 in D 14 in
Vintage African Mounted Wooden Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely vintage African mounted wooden sculpture. Made circa 1960 most likely in
Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Vintage African Mounted Wooden Sculpture
Vintage African Mounted Wooden Sculpture

Vintage African Mounted Wooden Sculpture

$1,500
H 37 in W 7.25 in D 6 in
Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa
Located in Antwerp, BE
geometric ornament in the traditional ethnic style. Superb old door African sculpture. Dimensions of the
Category

20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa
Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa

Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa

$2,076
H 65.75 in W 30.71 in D 5.91 in
Bench/sculpture from reception hall wood and metal , African texture
Located in Buccinasco, IT
Bench designed for large living room or garden , designed with simple, broken and geometric shapes and enriched to tribal designs and textures. Made of wood and metal . Lacquered to...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tribal Benches

Materials

Iron

Bench/sculpture from reception hall wood and metal , African texture
Bench/sculpture from reception hall wood and metal , African texture

Bench/sculpture from reception hall wood and metal , African texture

$14,241
H 108.27 in W 157.49 in D 157.49 in
Mid-Century Modern French Dining Table with African Landscape Decorations, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
decorated with African landscape.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern French Dining Table with African Landscape Decorations, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern French Dining Table with African Landscape Decorations, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern French Dining Table with African Landscape Decorations, 1960s

$2,492
H 29.93 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in
African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s Female wooden mask
Category

Vintage 1970s Ivorian Tribal Masks

Materials

Iron

African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s
African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s

African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s

$2,710
H 17.13 in W 14.38 in D 6.5 in
Decoative Small Kongo Whip
Located in Leuven , BE
This small decorated Whip is in excellent state for its age.The wooden base is decorated with metal and copper wiring and the end is made out of animal skin. The topwas probably des...
Category

20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Decoative Small Kongo Whip
Decoative Small Kongo Whip

Decoative Small Kongo Whip

$320 Sale Price
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H 11.82 in W 8.67 in D 1.58 in
Verre Soufflé - Pointes de flèche - fer forgé - bois - Afrique 20e
By Vanessa Mitrani
Located in PANTIN, FR
iron and wood, allowing the arrows to pierce directly through the heart. This dramatic encounter
Category

Late 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Verre Soufflé - Pointes de flèche - fer forgé - bois - Afrique 20e
Verre Soufflé - Pointes de flèche - fer forgé - bois - Afrique 20e

Verre Soufflé - Pointes de flèche - fer forgé - bois - Afrique 20e

$2,610
H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in

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Large Early Tribal African Wood Mask on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Southampton, NY
One of a kind early 19th century African hand carved Dogon wooden mask from Mali was worn during
Category

Antique 19th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large Early Tribal African Wood Mask on Custom Iron Stand
Large Early Tribal African Wood Mask on Custom Iron Stand

Large Early Tribal African Wood Mask on Custom Iron Stand

H 33 in W 8 in D 11.5 in
African Kuba Knife
By Kuba
Located in New York, NY
This African knife, with a flared iron blade and a wooden handle, was made in the Congo by the Kuba
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

African Kuba Knife

African Kuba Knife

H 14.25 in W 5 in D 1.5 in
Old Handmade African Mangbetu Knife from Congo, Mid-20th Century
Located in Raalte, NL
Old handmade African Mangbetu knife from Congo, this type of knife was not used as a weapon but as
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Old Handmade African Mangbetu Knife from Congo, Mid-20th Century
Old Handmade African Mangbetu Knife from Congo, Mid-20th Century

Old Handmade African Mangbetu Knife from Congo, Mid-20th Century

H 15.5 in W 8.6 in D 2.3 in
Pair of Monumental Topoke African Currency Spears on Museum Stands, Late 19th C.
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive pair of late 19th century extra-long African currency spears—properly referred to as
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Monumental Topoke African Currency Spears on Museum Stands, Late 19th C.
Pair of Monumental Topoke African Currency Spears on Museum Stands, Late 19th C.

Pair of Monumental Topoke African Currency Spears on Museum Stands, Late 19th C.

H 70.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
20th Century Pair of Solid Blackwood End Tables
Located in Paris, FR
20th century pair of solid blackwood end tables.
Category

20th Century African End Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

20th Century Pair of Solid Blackwood End Tables
20th Century Pair of Solid Blackwood End Tables

20th Century Pair of Solid Blackwood End Tables

H 15.75 in Dm 31.5 in
African Ceremonial Iron and Wood Spears
Located in Skokie, IL
African Ceremonial Iron and Wood Spears A set of five tribal spears from Central Africa. The
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

African Ceremonial Iron and Wood Spears
African Ceremonial Iron and Wood Spears

African Ceremonial Iron and Wood Spears

H 80 in Dm 5 in
Iron/Wood Occasional Table
Located in Bellport, NY
Hand carved sail boat in centre of this colorful occasional table,iron strong base,and glass top.
Category

Vintage 1950s North African Tables

Materials

Iron

Iron/Wood Occasional Table
Iron/Wood Occasional Table

Iron/Wood Occasional Table

H 30 in Dm 24 in
Iron/Carved Wood Occasional Table
Located in Bellport, NY
Beautiful carvings in middle circle of sail boats /in exotic tropical fruit woods,iron base sturdy
Category

Vintage 1950s North African Tables

Materials

Iron

Iron/Carved Wood Occasional Table
Iron/Carved Wood Occasional Table

Iron/Carved Wood Occasional Table

H 30 in Dm 26 in
Large carved Painted African sculpture mounted on an iron stand
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large decorative African tribal carving mounted on a contemporary iron base.
Category

Vintage 1970s African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large carved Painted African sculpture mounted on an iron stand
Large carved Painted African sculpture mounted on an iron stand

Large carved Painted African sculpture mounted on an iron stand

H 85.5 in W 29.5 in D 8.5 in
Large African Shona Thumb Piano
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old African thumb piano or "sanza" from the Shona people of South Africa composed of wood, iron
Category

Early 20th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Large African Shona Thumb Piano
Large African Shona Thumb Piano

Large African Shona Thumb Piano

H 8 in W 7 in L 8 in
African Wedding Chest on Stand
Located in Winnetka, IL
Carved African wood wedding chest on metal custom stand now functioning as a console table or
Category

20th Century African Sideboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

African Wedding Chest on Stand
African Wedding Chest on Stand

African Wedding Chest on Stand

H 30 in W 65 in D 14 in
African Fork Art Antique Object "Panther" Early 20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
There is an origin tradition that it was made in the West African region around the Early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century African Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

African Fork Art Antique Object "Panther" Early 20th century
African Fork Art Antique Object "Panther" Early 20th century

African Fork Art Antique Object "Panther" Early 20th century

H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 4.14 in
West African Kanaga Mask from Mali
By Dogon Tribe Mali
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Kanaga mask from the Dogon tribe of Mali, West Africa. Gallery display stand is included
Category

Vintage 1950s Malian Tribal Masks

Materials

Iron

West African Kanaga Mask from Mali
West African Kanaga Mask from Mali

West African Kanaga Mask from Mali

H 75 in W 9 in D 8 in
Andrianna Shamaris African Royalty Studded Stool
Located in New York, NY
. From the general area along the Congo river, West Africa. Hand carved from a formidable, heavy wood
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Stools

Materials

Brass, Iron

Andrianna Shamaris African Royalty Studded Stool
Andrianna Shamaris African Royalty Studded Stool

Andrianna Shamaris African Royalty Studded Stool

H 6.5 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
Tribal Necklace on Iron Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Tribal necklace on iron stand Buffalo teeth, shells and wooden beads woven into a hemp collar.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Hemp, Wood

Tribal Necklace on Iron Stand
Tribal Necklace on Iron Stand

Tribal Necklace on Iron Stand

H 14.5 in W 10.5 in D 2 in
Early 20th c. Mauritanian Acacia Wood Coffee Table
Located in Wichita, KS
An exceptional coffee table from Mauritania made of acacia wood adorned with decorative copper
Category

Early 20th Century African Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Copper, Iron

Early 20th c. Mauritanian Acacia Wood Coffee Table
Early 20th c. Mauritanian Acacia Wood Coffee Table

Early 20th c. Mauritanian Acacia Wood Coffee Table

H 16.5 in W 51.25 in D 50.5 in
Mid-Century African Tribal Wooden Sculptural Command Rod, Kusu-RDC Luba, 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
: "100 people of Zaïre and their sculpture" M.L. Félix Ex-collection of Belgian African art.
Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century African Tribal Wooden Sculptural Command Rod, Kusu-RDC Luba, 1960s
Mid-Century African Tribal Wooden Sculptural Command Rod, Kusu-RDC Luba, 1960s

Mid-Century African Tribal Wooden Sculptural Command Rod, Kusu-RDC Luba, 1960s

H 23.63 in W 4.53 in D 3.55 in
Bobo Molo Mask ex collection Helena Rubinstein
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An African mask that was described to us as Bobo Molo. The previous owner purchased it in the late
Category

Vintage 1930s African Masks

Materials

Iron

Bobo Molo Mask ex collection Helena Rubinstein
Bobo Molo Mask ex collection Helena Rubinstein

Bobo Molo Mask ex collection Helena Rubinstein

H 44 in W 12 in D 13 in
Four Wooden and Iron Hunting Spears from Africa
Located in London, GB
contains four antique African hunting spears, each created from wood with various iron mounts. Each spear
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Four Wooden and Iron Hunting Spears from Africa
Four Wooden and Iron Hunting Spears from Africa

Four Wooden and Iron Hunting Spears from Africa

H 108.27 in Dm 1.38 in
Pair of North African Wood and Iron Window Shutters
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of North African Wood and Iron Window Shutters These are decorative fruitwood shutters
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Bohemian Architectural Elements

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of North African Wood and Iron Window Shutters
Pair of North African Wood and Iron Window Shutters

Pair of North African Wood and Iron Window Shutters

H 52 in W 17 in D 1 in
Pair of West African Carved-Wood Panels Raised on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of carved wood wall panels from West Africa, mounted on custom stands. This vintage pair of
Category

20th Century African Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of West African Carved-Wood Panels Raised on Custom Stands
Pair of West African Carved-Wood Panels Raised on Custom Stands

Pair of West African Carved-Wood Panels Raised on Custom Stands

H 70 in W 15.25 in D 15.25 in
Rare Museum Quality African "Bird" Mask
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely intricate museum quality African mask. In the manner of a bird with a large beak. Made of
Category

Vintage 1940s African Masks

Materials

Iron

Rare Museum Quality African "Bird" Mask
Rare Museum Quality African "Bird" Mask

Rare Museum Quality African "Bird" Mask

H 34.5 in W 8.4 in D 20 in
African Poto Tribe Iron Currency Knife, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
the Congo, 20th century. Of traditional form, with an iron blade and a wood and brass-clad handle
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass, Steel

African Poto Tribe Iron Currency Knife, 20th Century
African Poto Tribe Iron Currency Knife, 20th Century

African Poto Tribe Iron Currency Knife, 20th Century

H 28 in W 4.25 in D 4 in
Andrianna Shamaris African Royalty Studded Stool
Located in New York, NY
. From the general area along the Congo river, West Africa. Hand carved from a formidable, heavy wood
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Stools

Materials

Brass, Iron

Andrianna Shamaris African Royalty Studded Stool
Andrianna Shamaris African Royalty Studded Stool

Andrianna Shamaris African Royalty Studded Stool

H 11 in W 17 in D 12 in
Pair of East African Throwing Short Spears
Located in Dallas, TX
of iron and wood and covered in traditional animal fur (probably antelope). Probably made in Sudan
Category

Mid-20th Century Sudanese Country Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Pair of East African Throwing Short Spears
Pair of East African Throwing Short Spears

Pair of East African Throwing Short Spears

H 60 in W 3.25 in D 2 in
Early 20th Century African Ngulu Ceremonial Status Sword, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Iron, Wood, Leather This status symbol is carried by a man as an emblem of rank. The sword is a
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century African Ngulu Ceremonial Status Sword, D.R. Congo
Early 20th Century African Ngulu Ceremonial Status Sword, D.R. Congo

Early 20th Century African Ngulu Ceremonial Status Sword, D.R. Congo

H 22 in W 7 in D 1.5 in
Collection of Fijian, Tongan, New Guinea and African War Clubs and Spears
Located in San Francisco, CA
, iron, wood, fur, hide and bead cover, 75" x 2" x 1", late 19th century-20th century. Bamboo tip
Category

Early 20th Century Fijian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Collection of Fijian, Tongan, New Guinea and African War Clubs and Spears
Collection of Fijian, Tongan, New Guinea and African War Clubs and Spears

Collection of Fijian, Tongan, New Guinea and African War Clubs and Spears

H 75 in W 11 in D 4 in
Brutalist Solid Wood Railroad Style Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century Brutalist vintage coffee table made from extremely heavy rich dark wood, possibly iron
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Solid Wood Railroad Style Coffee Table
Brutalist Solid Wood Railroad Style Coffee Table

Brutalist Solid Wood Railroad Style Coffee Table

H 15.25 in W 63.25 in D 29.75 in
A Long Primitive Bed/Low Table
Located in Miami, FL
This wonderfully aged low table/ bed is made from African iron-wood on chunky carved legs. Perfect
Category

20th Century African Coffee and Cocktail Tables

A Long Primitive Bed/Low Table
A Long Primitive Bed/Low Table

A Long Primitive Bed/Low Table

H 11 in Dm 26.5 in
African copper and wood head
Located in New Orleans, LA
on new iron base. From Gabon, Africa.
Category

20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Copper, Iron

African copper and wood head
African copper and wood head

African copper and wood head

H 20.5 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
African copper strips on carved wood branch
Located in New Orleans, LA
on new iron base.From Gabon, Africa
Category

20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Copper, Iron

African copper strips on carved wood branch
African copper strips on carved wood branch

African copper strips on carved wood branch

H 17 in W 9 in D 2.5 in
African Bellows
Located in Sarasota, FL
African Bellows on stand (sculptural piece)
Category

20th Century Central African Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

African Bellows
African Bellows

African Bellows

H 30 in W 17.5 in D 8.75 in
African Throwing Axe
Located in San Francisco, CA
I bought this because I loved the old surface.
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

African Throwing Axe
African Throwing Axe

African Throwing Axe

H 29.5 in W 7.5 in
c. 1900 African Wood Bellows made into a Sculptural Object
Located in Los Angeles, CA
C. 1900 actual African wood bellows used in the Congo by the Bakuba people. Not sure of its exact
Category

Early 20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Iron

c. 1900 African Wood Bellows made into a Sculptural Object
c. 1900 African Wood Bellows made into a Sculptural Object

c. 1900 African Wood Bellows made into a Sculptural Object

H 56 in W 19 in D 12 in
C. 1920 African Skin Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
two wood slats, has a rusty iron lock, is trimmed with brass studs, has two side iron handles, and
Category

Early 20th Century African Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

C. 1920 African Skin Trunk
C. 1920 African Skin Trunk

C. 1920 African Skin Trunk

H 16.25 in W 34 in D 14.5 in
Two African Sculptural Wooden Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
platter, mounted on custom iron stand, Zulu, South Africa, mid twentieth century. Height 20 1/4 in, width
Category

20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Two African Sculptural Wooden Objects
Two African Sculptural Wooden Objects

Two African Sculptural Wooden Objects

H 26.5 in
Giacometti Style Iron Figures
Located in New York, NY
Collection of three antique African iron figures on wood bases in the style of Giacometti
Category

Vintage 1930s African Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Giacometti Style Iron Figures
Giacometti Style Iron Figures

Giacometti Style Iron Figures

H 16 in
African Mapingo Axe
Located in New York, NY
This early twentieth century African Mapingo axe was made by the Nguni people.
Category

Early 20th Century Mozambican Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

African Mapingo Axe

African Mapingo Axe

H 15.75 in W 10 in D 1.25 in
African Konda Parade Knife
By Konda Tribe
Located in New York, NY
This early twentieth century African parade knife is from the Konda tribe of the Congo. Made of
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

African Konda Parade Knife

African Konda Parade Knife

H 21.5 in W 8 in D 1.75 in
African Mask on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
We are always glad to find interesting items such as this to add interest to a room.
Category

Vintage 1950s Ivorian Masks

Materials

Iron

African Mask on Stand
African Mask on Stand

African Mask on Stand

H 13 in W 6 in D 6 in
African Witch Doctor s Sign
Located in London, GB
Wild African Witch Doctor's sign, placed outside house when he was open for business, c 1950's
Category

Vintage 1950s Nigerian Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

African Witch Doctor s Sign
African Witch Doctor s Sign

African Witch Doctor s Sign

19th North Africa Powder Flask
By Arabia
Located in Couzon au Mont d Or, FR
A very cut and old(end of 19th) powder flask from north africa made of wood,brass,leather and iron
Category

Antique 1870s Tunisian Primitive Primitives

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th North Africa Powder Flask
19th North Africa Powder Flask

19th North Africa Powder Flask

H 15.75 in Dm 5.52 in
African Baga Bansonyi Serpent Sculpture from Guinea Mounted on Custom Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
This tall African wooden Baga serpent sculpture was born in the Republic of Guinea at the turn of
Category

Early 20th Century Guinean Tribal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

African Baga Bansonyi Serpent Sculpture from Guinea Mounted on Custom Base
African Baga Bansonyi Serpent Sculpture from Guinea Mounted on Custom Base

African Baga Bansonyi Serpent Sculpture from Guinea Mounted on Custom Base

H 76.5 in W 12.5 in D 13 in
Antique African Mortar and Pestle
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful antique African wood carved mortar and pestle. Used to ground coffee, early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century North African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Antique African Mortar and Pestle

Antique African Mortar and Pestle

H 22 in W 9 in D 9 in
Topoke, Lokele, or Turumbu Large African Currency Spear, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive 19th century African currency spear—properly referred to as a “liganda”—from the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Topoke, Lokele, or Turumbu Large African Currency Spear, 19th Century
Topoke, Lokele, or Turumbu Large African Currency Spear, 19th Century

Topoke, Lokele, or Turumbu Large African Currency Spear, 19th Century

H 55 in W 8.5 in D 0.25 in

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H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 5.52 in
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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H 17 in W 17 in D 8 in
Post Modern Marble Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage Italian marble bookends, circa 1970s. In the style of Sergio Asti. Stone is beautifully veined and in great condition. The almost identical bookends are scu...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Post Modern Marble Bookends
Post Modern Marble Bookends

Post Modern Marble Bookends

$200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 6 in W 2.5 in D 6 in
Baleri Italia Cartoons Screen in White Paper by Luigi Baroli
By Baleri Italia, Luigi Baroli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Screen with free-standing structure in corrugated paper-board extracted from pure cellulose. Completely recyclable and non-pollutive. Upper and lower edges in techno-polymer in matte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Paper

Baleri Italia Cartoons Screen in White Paper by Luigi Baroli
Baleri Italia Cartoons Screen in White Paper by Luigi Baroli

Baleri Italia Cartoons Screen in White Paper by Luigi Baroli

$1,237 Sale Price / item
14% Off
H 66.93 in W 157.49 in D 15.75 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
Incredible English Mahogany Seven-Pedestal Dining Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Measuring over 30 feet in length, this tremendous and highly versatile English dining table is the greatest. It has the ability to transform to a multitude of sizes to fit any occasi...
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Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Incredible English Mahogany Seven-Pedestal Dining Table
Incredible English Mahogany Seven-Pedestal Dining Table

Incredible English Mahogany Seven-Pedestal Dining Table

$275,000
H 29.25 in W 362 in D 64 in
Stool / Table in Carbon Dyed Cedar with Black Marble Insert by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Cast-off cedar logs are given second life as a crystalline form. Named Little Gem, the natural beauty of reclaimed wood is harnessed in this side table and sculpture piece where natu...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Metal

Stool / Table in Carbon Dyed Cedar with Black Marble Insert by Hinterland Design
Stool / Table in Carbon Dyed Cedar with Black Marble Insert by Hinterland Design

Stool / Table in Carbon Dyed Cedar with Black Marble Insert by Hinterland Design

$1,620 / item
H 24 in W 18 in D 18 in
African Benin Bronze Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
African Benin Bronze Sculpture, Africa, circa mid 20th Century. Beautiful casting with wonderful attention to detail. Solid, heavyweight construction with warm original patina.
Category

20th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

African Benin Bronze Sculpture
African Benin Bronze Sculpture

African Benin Bronze Sculpture

$1,200
H 15.5 in W 7 in D 6.5 in
Modern Martin Pedestal Sculpture Black Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Martin Pedestal Stand, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Martin is the perfect standing piece of art to enhance any interior. A unique design with co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Pedestals

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Gold Leaf

Modern Martin Pedestal Sculpture Black Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Modern Martin Pedestal Sculpture Black Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple

Modern Martin Pedestal Sculpture Black Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple

$5,696 / item
H 49.61 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
French Art Deco Living Room Set in Beige Velvet Rosewood Armrests, 3 Pieces
Located in Plainview, NY
A remarkable living room set comprising French Art Deco lounge or club chairs, accompanied by a Sofa or Settee. These pieces of furniture effortlessly encapsulate the essence of the ...
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Rosewood, Velvet

French Art Deco Living Room Set in Beige Velvet Rosewood Armrests, 3 Pieces
French Art Deco Living Room Set in Beige Velvet Rosewood Armrests, 3 Pieces

French Art Deco Living Room Set in Beige Velvet Rosewood Armrests, 3 Pieces

$5,700 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 31 in W 72 in D 40 in
Italian Glazed Terracotta Figural Bust of Diana, Goddess of the Moon, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian glazed and hand-painted terracotta figural bust of Diana raised on a two tiered circular faux painted plinth. Goddess of the moon, Mid-19th Century.
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Italian Glazed Terracotta Figural Bust of Diana, Goddess of the Moon, Circa 1850
Italian Glazed Terracotta Figural Bust of Diana, Goddess of the Moon, Circa 1850

Italian Glazed Terracotta Figural Bust of Diana, Goddess of the Moon, Circa 1850

$8,500
H 36.5 in W 26 in D 13 in
Egyptian Carved Sarcophagus Figure
Located in Queens, NY
Egyptian carved and painted life size sarcophagus figure (19/20th Cent)
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Egyptian Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Egyptian Carved Sarcophagus Figure
Egyptian Carved Sarcophagus Figure

Egyptian Carved Sarcophagus Figure

$16,500
H 88 in W 24 in D 13 in
Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tang dynasty pottery statue of standing horse with removable saddle, Tang dynasty 618-907, come with Oxford authentication TL test certificate. Oxford test numbers C106t33. I have on...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse, Oxford TL Tested
Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse, Oxford TL Tested

Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse, Oxford TL Tested

$6,800 Sale Price
30% Off
H 20.5 in W 17 in D 6.5 in
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 that encapsulates the cultural heritage and craftsmanship of West Africa. Hand-carved...
Category

20th Century Gambian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture Mandinka Woman
African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture Mandinka Woman

African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture Mandinka Woman

$1,345
H 22.84 in W 8.27 in D 11.82 in
Marble Mirror Brown Emperor Marble Spain Contemporary Design Mirror Gift Present
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Marble Mirror Brown Emperor Marble Spain Contemporary Design Mirror Gift Present This handcrafted square mirror with a brown Emperador marble frame is a refined design piece, perfect...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Marble

Marble Mirror Brown Emperor Marble Spain Contemporary Design Mirror Gift Present
Marble Mirror Brown Emperor Marble Spain Contemporary Design Mirror Gift Present

Marble Mirror Brown Emperor Marble Spain Contemporary Design Mirror Gift Present

$303 Sale Price
20% Off
H 0.4 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American mahogany pencil and bulbous post twin tester beds with original carved scrolled headboards, brass escutcheons, and side rails. Fits Standard twin mattress and box s...
Category

Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810
Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810

$15,000 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 80.5 in W 80 in D 44.75 in
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African Iron Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African iron wood you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each African iron wood for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. Find 46 options for an antique or vintage African iron wood now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African iron wood — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An African iron wood made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Dogon Tribe, Konda Tribe and Kuba People each produced at least one beautiful African iron wood that is worth considering.

How Much is an African Iron Wood?

Prices for an African iron wood start at $236 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $1,500.
Questions About African Iron Wood
  • What wood is used for African carvings?
    1 Answer
    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.

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