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Untitled Mask 21 by Gonçalo Mabunda/Contemporary African Mask
By Gonçalo Mabunda
Located in NEw YOrk, NY
of expression. His country of Mozambique, like many in Africa, had lived through a devastating civil
Category
2010s Mozambican Tribal Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
Gun Metal Grey Art Deco Chrome-Plated Tubular Steel Chair
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
languishing in a storeroom in die South African Boland-province for decades until we found and refurbished it
Category
Early 20th Century South African Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Ethiopian Spear Heads, Decorative Weapons
Located in London, GB
African tribal art fine pair of Masai spear heads
A impressive pair of Ethiopian spear heads
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
African Contemporary Art - Hache
Located in Miami, FL
Senegalese and Swiss visual artist, visual arts teacher, Ousmane DIA has been living and working in Geneva for more than 22 years. A graduate of the National School of Fine Arts in D...
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Old African Currency mounted on Custom Metal Stand
Located in New York, NY
Old African currency mounted on custom metal stand. Made of copper. 20th Century.
Category
20th Century African Tribal Art
Rare Nupe Ewer Nigeria African Islamic Art Metal work
Located in London, GB
brass and copper
The Nupe people are very skilled metal workers and wood carvers and renowned for art
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Brass
Colourful African Rusted Metal Composition "Abstract Colours"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Nyasha Mashumba, having been the apprentice of Mark Hilltout, has now started to carve out a career for himself as artist and designer, utilizing the medium and craft he has mastered...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Decorative Large Metal African Tribal Hanging Mask Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage metal hanging mask sculpture acquired in the 1960s in Ghana, Africa.
It is made of metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Masks
Materials
Metal
Vintage African Bronze Head
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage bronze African head with metallic gold detail.
Category
20th Century Central African Tribal Primitives
Materials
Metal
Red and Orange African Rusted Metal Composition "Abstract Figures 1"
By Mark Hilltout
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Mark Hilltout has always been drawn to the random, the discarded and the broken. Car dumps fascinate him - he is attracted to the broken edge, not the perfectly straight line. For th...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina on this rare solid
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Antique and Primitive African Circular Object
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Antique and primitive wooden circular object from Africa.
Very nice to coordinate with designers
Category
Antique 19th Century African Primitive Primitives
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century African Milk Jug in Wood With Metal Repair
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th century African Wood Milk Jug with Metal repair.
Great character including the metal
Category
Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Rustic Dogon Style African Granary Door Framed
Located in New York, NY
antiquities, considered by European, American and Japanese art collectors to be among the finest in Africa
Category
Early 20th Century African Primitive Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Ancient African Gong
Located in Dallas, TX
Ancient African gong. Makes a magical wall decor with beautiful patina.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Metal
$3,800
African Cowry Shell Necklace on Stand
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s traditional African necklace of large cowry shells and woven reeds mounted on an iron
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Monumental African Carving of a Standing Male
Located in Chicago, IL
rudimentary sculpted features. Both arms rotate, and a sheet of metal has been wrapped around the upper left
Category
Antique 19th Century Tanzanian Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
19th Century African Marka Mask from Mali Authenticated by Sotheby
s
Located in New York, NY
similar to the patterns on the metal. These African masks from the Marka are used in ceremonies to ensure
Category
19th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Chester Williams, Black Artist, Abstract Bronze, Wood African American Sculpture
Located in Surfside, FL
enjoyed traveling and exploring different cultures. His art was influenced by his travel and knowledge of
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Punu Mask from Gabon, Central Africa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Punu mask from Gabon. Hand carved wood mounted on a metal stand. Actual mask itself is 4" wide x
Category
20th Century Masks
Materials
Metal
Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria.
This artistic beautiful and
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Beautifully Patinated African Tribal Sword Currencies of Iron on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
Andrianna Shamaris Copper African Currency on a Modern Stand
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black Stand.
Andrianna Shamaris
Category
Early 20th Century Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Copper
Beaded Yoruba Staff
Located in Chicago, IL
The Yoruba people reserve the use of glass beads for royalty, priests and priestesses, as well as embellishing ritual and ceremonial objects. Though only kings are allowed to use bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
$1,880
Folk Art Lion
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very decorative folk art figure of a lion in hand-hammered sheet metal tacked tp a wooden core
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Sheet Metal
Congo Nail Fetish Sculpture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Serpent fetish nail sculpture from the Congo, central Africa circa early 1920's. The figure has
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Rare Baga Limba Shoulder Mask
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Early 20th century Baga 'Limba' shoulder mask. This piece weighs approximately 120 pounds and stands over six feet tall. It was carried and danced by the tribe's strongest dancer and...
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Teal, Gold, Navy and Coral Striped Print Lumbar Cushion
Located in Houston, TX
Large teal, gold, navy and coral striped print lumbar cushion hand-sewn from a vintage cotton textile with embroidered decoration. This decorative pillow is self-backed and includes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metal
Large Teal, Gold, Navy and Coral Striped Print Lumbar Cushion
Located in Houston, TX
Large teal, gold, navy and coral striped print lumbar cushion hand-sewn from a vintage cotton textile with embroidered decoration. This decorative pillow is self-backed and includes ...
Category
2010s African Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metal
Collection of Five Petite Ndebele Toy Dolls
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire.
These five petite dolls are colorful examples of African beadwork and are
Category
Late 20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
African Metal Exchange Object from Congo
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful Exchange Currency Object in metal from Congo,
from around the 1970 ies,
originally used
Category
Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Antique African Currency Ring Mounted on Custom Metal Stand
Located in New York, NY
An antique African copper currency ring mounted on custom metal stand. Early 20th century
Category
Vintage 1920s Congolese Tribal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Pair of African Metal and Leather Talismans Medicine Bags
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
African tribal metal and leather medicine, talismans bag, the metal container is adorned with brass
Category
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Primitives
Materials
Metal
African Mali Warka Marka Carved Wood and Metal Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
has a beautiful patina acquired with some age and would make for a great addition to any tribal art
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Masks
Materials
Copper
Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina and shape on this
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Iron African Style Gazelle Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
African style iron gazelle sculpture, mid-20th century. Measures: 13 3/4" high.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Iron
Assortment of African Gogo Runga Walking Clubs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gogo Runga walking clubs. Hand held short clubs mounted on stands. The Gogo Rungas are "everyday walking around clubs". Priced at $195 each. 18.5" H - 23.75" H. Presently three avail...
Category
20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Monumental Hardwood African Granary Door, circa 18th Century
By Dogon Tribe Mali
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and important artifact, this hardwood and hand-carved African tribal granary door measures
Category
20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
African Nkisi NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, Kongo
Located in London, GB
For sale is a wonderful vintage African hand-carved NKISI NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, originating
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Petite Austrian Mid-Century African Warrior Bronze Sculpture
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful figurine. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of bronze and metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
African Dinka Beaded Vest, Mid-20th Century, Sudan
Located in Austin, TX
used in Africa as currency and as symbols of fertility.
Presented on a custom black metal stand
Category
Vintage 1960s Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Bell Money
Located in Atlanta, GA
African Bell Money Mounted On Stands
$395 each
As shown:
Left:6" Stand base diameter, 25"H
Can
Category
20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
$790
Beaded Yoruba Staff
Located in Chicago, IL
The Yoruba people reserve the use of glass beads for royalty, priests and priestesses, as well as embellishing ritual and ceremonial objects. Though only kings are allowed to use bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
$1,880
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bronze Currency
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina on this rare solid
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Hagenauer Carved Wood African Head Sculpture, 20th Century
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare decorative art object
Solid carved wood on metal (probably bronze) necklace style base
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire.
This colorful example of African beadwork is attributed to the Ndebele people
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
African Shield from Sudan
Located in New York, NY
texture and warm, honey color.
Tribal art is our specialty. If you are interested in more of this type
Category
Antique 19th Century Sudanese Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Beaded African Skirt, Tanzania
Located in New York, NY
known only to Marmo initiates. A spectacular piece of decorative art that can be hung like a painting
Category
20th Century Tanzanian Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
West African METAL GONG
Located in Sarasota, FL
Bell-shaped GONG are used in ceremony and dance in addition to other percussive instruments such as drums, beaters and clappers with one has "bubble bumps"in a design at the bottom (...
Category
Antique 19th Century Tribal Art
$1,200
African Tribal Fine Kirdi Metal Shield Cameroon
Located in London, GB
African Tribal fine Kirdi metal shield Kirdi, North Cameroon
The metal shield with flat bottom and
Category
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Art
Materials
Beads
African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Masai Spear Heads
Located in London, GB
African tribal art fine pair of Masai spear heads
A impressive pair of Masai spear heads mounted
Category
Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Two African Shields
Located in Stamford, CT
Two African shields on metal base.Used by African warroirs. Design on front of shields and handle
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
$1,800
African American Weathervane
Located in Summerland, CA
African American Weathervane/Trade Sign
Sheet metal and polychrome. Double sided.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Sheet Metal
African Painted Dowry Pair
Located in New York, NY
African Painted Dowry Pair with Leopard Spots, from Republic of Congo. Metal Stands.
Category
Vintage 1940s Malian Primitives
Materials
Metal
African Artifacts on Stands
Located in San Francisco, CA
4" and 3" African patterned discs on stands. Original usage is unknown. Priced individually.
Category
20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
African Ram
s Head Wooden Puppet
Located in Summerland, CA
Highly stylized Bambara tribal puppet, made from carved wood, cloth, and metals strips
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
African Mask Carved by the Dan
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine African mask Carved by the Dan People of Liberia Mounted on a Stand. The Mask Mounted with
Category
Early 20th Century Liberian Masks
Materials
Metal
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of African metal art for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and iron. There are 92 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of African metal art you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of African metal art made by folk art designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of African metal art has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris, Berber Tribes of Morocco and Ekonda Culture are consistently popular.
How Much is an African Metal Art?
The average selling price for a piece of African metal art at 1stDibs is $2,188, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $350,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About African Metal Art
- What is African art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021African art is painting, sculptures, masks or installations that originate from the African continent. Masquerade, metalwork, sculpture, architecture, fiber art and dance are particularly popular artistic expressions in Africa. Many of these art forms are defined by expressive individualism, an emphasis on the human figure and visual abstraction.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023One of the key characteristics of African art is that it tends to emphasize emotion over realism, so pieces often don't closely resemble their animal or human subjects. In addition, traditional African artists tend to work in three-dimensional formats like sculptures rather than painting or drawing. Also, many pieces have a spiritual meaning to the creators and their cultures. On 1stDibs, shop a range of African art from some of the world's top sellers.
- What is African art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021African art is simply called African art. Sculpture, pottery, painting, rock art and other works of visual art native to Africa all fall under the umbrella of African art (performance art that originates in Africa will also be called African art). On 1stDibs, there is an exquisite range of African art to choose from.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Traditional African wooden art is a term that describes pieces made by artists in Africa using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Examples include masks, figurines and sculptures depicting human and animal figures. Find a collection of traditional African art 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.