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African Stone Sculpture, Man Bust or Mask, 1960s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
African Stone Sculpture, Man Bust or Mask, 1960s.
Small African stone statuette, standing at 11 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Beninese Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Stone
Original Bob Fowler Metal Art Work Sculptor Man Holding Eagle
By Bob Fowler
Located in Palm Springs, CA
public pieces in Europe, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. Notably his landmark sculpture, African
Category
Vintage 1960s American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan) Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century Carving
Located in Wembley, GB
authentic cultural heritage.
Baule mouse oracle box, African ritual vessel, antique Baule sculpture, Ivory
Category
Vintage 1920s Ivorian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Pearwood, Zebra Wood, Softwood
$6,901 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan) Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century Carving
Located in Wembley, GB
authentic cultural heritage.
Baule mouse oracle box, African ritual vessel, antique Baule sculpture, Ivory
Category
Vintage 1920s Ivorian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Pearwood, Zebra Wood, Softwood
$7,996 Sale Price
38% Off
“Africa Reinvented” by Keri Muller of Simple Intrigue, Cape Town, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
“Africa Reinvented” by Keri Muller of Simple Intrigue, Cape Town, South Africa. A contemporary soft
Category
2010s South African Folk Art Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Large African Antique Mounted Dogon Toguna Post or Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and large hand-carved wood antique Dogon Y-shaped post, from Mali, Africa featuring
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood
Located in Buffalo, NY
Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Musical Instruments
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
African Mambila Bronze Suaga Dog Head Mask - Tribal Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
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African Ethnographic mask helmet headdress crest figural figure statue sculpture Nigerian Cameroonian
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 20th Century Wooden Sculpture of an African Couple - 2Y470
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century wooden sculpture, depicting an African couple, is a captivating piece of
Category
20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Mar Floor Lamp GKPFS01 - Natural Rope
Located in London, GB
exotic artistry ranging from carved Spanish vargueños to primitive African sculpture.
The lamp features
Category
2010s Chinese Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bronze Kingfisher Table Lamp
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
from bird, wildlife, figurative, abstract to African sculpture and bespoke sculptural furniture and
Category
2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Three Wise Mirrors, Minimalist Ethnic Sculptures Inspired by African Masks
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Three functional mirrors for a dressing room, or wooden masks and sculptures for your living or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tribal Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
African Tribal Art Antique Ancient Koma Terracotta Ghana Abstract Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Africa, Ghana, Koma Land culture, 13th to 16th century CE
Ex Anthony Powell collection UK
Koma
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Ghanaian Tribal Art
Materials
Terracotta
African Senufo Bird Carved Wood Sculpture, set as a Tall Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
African Senufo Bird Carved Wood Sculpture, set as a Tall Lamp
This wonderful antique carving has
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Elephant Candlestick in Bronze Verdigris
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
to African sculpture and bespoke sculptural furniture and lighting. Each piece is entirely
Category
2010s South African Rustic Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Bronze Giraffe Candelabra
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
story.
My work ranges from bird, wildlife, figurative, abstract to African sculpture and bespoke
Category
2010s South African Expressionist Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
An Early Group of Four African Figures exhibited in New York, September 1935
Located in London, GB
exhibitions in the United States to display African sculptures as works of art. One can only presume the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Togolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Bronze Buffalo Candelabra
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
work ranges from bird, wildlife, figurative, abstract to African sculpture and bespoke sculptural
Category
2010s South African Expressionist Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Old Antique Lobi Wooden Female Figure Sculpture Produced in Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century Lobi folk tribal art female figure wooden sculpture produced in Burkina Faso
Category
Vintage 1940s Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Bronze Elephant Candelabra - handmade
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Combining art and functionality this is a candelabra featuring a bronze sculpture of Africa
Category
2010s South African Rustic Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Bronze Elephant Table Lamp
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
own quiet story.
My work ranges from bird, wildlife, figurative, abstract to African sculpture and
Category
2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
19th or Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Snake Currency Sculpture Zaire Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th or early 20th century copper snake currency sculpture Zaire Africa
Ngelima culture, Zaire
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
Sculptural Ceramic Handled Vase by Robert Turner
By Robert Turner
Located in Atlanta, GA
base.
"In 1971–72, drawn by the power of African sculpture, and wishing to imbue his work with a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Ceramic Ashanti Jar Robert Turner Published
By Robert Turner
Located in Atlanta, GA
signature "Turner" on the base.
"In 1971–72, drawn by the power of African sculpture, and wishing to imbue
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Giraffe Table Lamp in Cast Bronze - handmade
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
, abstract to African sculpture and bespoke sculptural furniture and lighting. Each piece is entirely
Category
2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Ceramic Ashanti Jar Robert Turner Exhibited
By Robert Turner
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Turner" on the base with long lines as shown.
"In 1971–72, drawn by the power of African sculpture, and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Bronze Giraffe Table Lamp
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
from bird, wildlife, figurative, abstract to African sculpture and bespoke sculptural furniture and
Category
2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Giraffe Table Lamps in cast bronze - pair - handmade
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
my bespoke furniture and lighting captures the magnificence of Africa's wildlife.
A furniture piece
Category
2010s South African Expressionist Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Ceramic Handled Vase by Robert Turner
By Robert Turner
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Akan and 90" as shown.
"In 1971–72, drawn by the power of African sculpture, and wishing to imbue his
Category
1990s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Rhino Candelabra
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Rhino Sculpture Candelabra, handcrafted in cast bronze with brown patina with small Rhino, Acacia
Category
2010s South African Rustic Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
$1,790 / item
Sculptural Ceramic Funnel Vase by Robert Turner
By Robert Turner
Located in Atlanta, GA
pieces. Incised signature "Turner" on the base.
"In 1971–72, drawn by the power of African sculpture, and
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Tribal Fertility Sculpture for Mende Tribe
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "Mende" carved wood female fertility figure.
Category
Antique 19th Century African Statues
Materials
Wood
Sculpture Vase by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture vase by Maria Lenskjold
Dimensions: H 27 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Maria Lenskjold’s
Category
2010s South African Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
$704 / item
16th Century Ceremonial Urn from Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in NICE, FR
Beautiful funerary terracotta urn called from the Bura region (Niger) in West Africa. This
Category
Antique 16th Century Burkinabe Tribal Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Amoeba Bohemian Indoor / Outdoor Light Sculpture Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s exclusive handcrafted Light Sculptures are made to order. The organic shapes are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope
$250,000 / item
Sculpture Vase Grid by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture Vase Grid by Maria Lenskjold
Dimensions: H35 x Diameter 40 cm.
Materials: Stoneware
Category
2010s South African Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
$1,174 / item
Sunset Sculpture Vase by Maria Lenskjold
By Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Sunset Sculpture Vase by Maria Lenskjold
Dimensions: H 30 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Maria
Category
2010s South African Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
$1,305 / item
Indoor / Outdoor Molecular Hanging Light Sculpture Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s exclusive handcrafted light sculptures are made to order. The organic shapes are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope, Fabric, Wood
Emerald
s Eye, Indoor / Outdoor Hanging Light Sculpture Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s exclusive handcrafted Light Sculptures are made to order. The organic shapes are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope
African Tribal Art Large Madonna figure Makonde Vintage Folk Art
Located in London, GB
African Tribal folk Art Makonde Madonna figure
A very finely executed large sculpture of a African
Category
Early 20th Century Mozambican Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$578 Sale Price
35% Off
Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century male baule figure, ivory coast, Africa
A stylistically pleasing sculpture of
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Other Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting,
Africa
by Mary H., Framed Canvas, 1988
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
abstract painting titled Africa, signed and dated 1988 by an artist whose signature reads “Mary Heel
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas
Brutalist Etched Brass, Black Cast Resin Frog Side Table Sculpture, Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
handmade in South Africa, it is made to order with a lead time of 8–10 weeks. Custom finishes include color
Category
2010s South African Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Italian Murano Glass African Female Figure Table Lamps
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of table lamps with fused Murano glass sculptures depicting African women, carrying baskets of
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Twin, Indoor / Outdoor Bohemian Hanging Light Sculpture by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s exclusive handcrafted light sculpture are made to order. The organic shapes are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope
Amoeba Bohemian Indoor / Outdoor Light Sculpture Chandelier by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s exclusive handcrafted Light Sculptures are made to order. The organic shapes are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope
Twin, Indoor / Outdoor Hanging Light Sculpture Chandelier by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s exclusive handcrafted Light Sculptures are made to order. The organic shapes are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope
Amoeba Bohemian Indoor / Outdoor Light Sculpture Chandelier by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s exclusive handcrafted light sculptures are made to order. The organic shapes are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope
Emerald
s Eye, Custom Hanging Light Sculpture Chandelier by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s exclusive handcrafted light sculpture are made to order. The organic shapes are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope
Indoor / Outdoor Bohemian Molecular Hanging Light Sculpture by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s exclusive handcrafted light sculptures are made to order. The organic shapes are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope
Indoor / Outdoor Molecular Hanging Light Sculpture Chandelier by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s exclusive handcrafted light sculptures are made to order. The organic shapes are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope
The Emerald
s Eye, Indoor / Outdoor Hanging Light Sculpture by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s exclusive handcrafted light sculptures are made to order. The organic shapes are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope
The Twin Indoor / Outdoor Bohemian Hanging Light Sculpture by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s exclusive handcrafted Light Sculptures are made to order. The organic shapes are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope
Iris Pendants Organic Hanging Light Sculpture Design by Studio Lloyd
Located in New York, NY
The Iris Pendants. They can be ordered individually or in clusters of different sizes. All Iris pendants are made out of a round steel frame, the Studio Lloyd signature multifilament...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope
Dogon Tribe Double Ancestor Figure Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From the Dogon tribe of Mali in West Africa. A powerful vertical form sculpture of a standing
Category
20th Century Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
1960 Vide Poche Sculpture in Wood , Head of Woman
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
African Vide Poche and sculpture, withan woman head, in wood,
1960 ashtray, sculpture in wood.
Category
Vintage 1960s Beninese Minimalist Ashtrays
Materials
Wood
Five Islamic Wrought Iron Wall Decorations or Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Original hand-wrought Islamic ironwork from French North Africa serving as wall-mounted sculptures
Category
Antique 19th Century Maghreb Islamic Decorative Art
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African Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of African sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique African sculptures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bronze. We have 651 antique and vintage African sculptures in-stock, while there are 90 modern editions to choose from as well. African sculptures have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. African sculptures made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made African sculptures over the years, but those made by Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Stanislaw Trzebinski and Hiroyuki Nishimura are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are African Sculptures?
African sculptures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,504, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $170,000.
Finding the Right Sculptures for You
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
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