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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
Bidjogo / Yaka style African Mask
Located in Buffalo, NY
The most important event in the Yaka ceremonial cycle is the initiation of young boys into adulthood. To mark the end of the educational period, festivities are held in which the ini...
Category
Vintage 1950s Guinea-Bissauan Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Horn, Textile, Raffia, 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
Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950
Located in NICE, FR
, Africa. It dates back to the 1950s. The base is included in the price.
Dan masks have been documented
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
$2,467 Sale Price
20% Off
"Silent Majesty" portrait of a woman wearing traditional African wear
By Janice Frame
Located in Edgartown, MA
"As an African-American artist in today’s world, I embody the vast differences found in our
Category
2010s Mixed Media
Materials
Resin, Mixed Media, Wood Panel
Sydney Kumalo Bronze Minimalist African Modernist Sculpture Figural Female Nude
Located in Surfside, FL
notions of "naive" and "tribal" African art, and yet still hold fast to the core of the old legends and
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Quarantine" Self-Portrait, African American, Structural Painting, Rich Colors
By Henry Heading
Located in Detroit, MI
imagination. My primary focus of art is realism--using oils and acrylics. Occasionally, I switch mediums and
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Masonite, Acrylic
African Carved Gabon Mask No:1
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
-kind appearance. It stands as a collector's piece, representing the richness of African art.
"lagu
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Colonial West African Baule Baoule Figure Sculpture Woman wearing loincloth
Located in Norwich, GB
An elegant African sculpture from the West African Baoulé or Baule people, depicting a young woman
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
"Queen" African American Female Portrait, Rich Browns
Lavenders, Sculptural
By Henry Heading
Located in Detroit, MI
is an extension of my innermost thoughts and imagination. My primary focus of art is realism--using
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Wood Giraffe Sculpture, c. 1930-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
A charming vintage wooden giraffe. Hand-carved from hardwood (tropical wood) with brown and black
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
. Polychrome wood with ancient wear traces. Interesting collectors piece, very decorative for the unusual shape
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
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
Casamance by Calo Carratalá - set of 9 landscape paintings, Africa, installation
By Calo Carratalá
Located in Paris, FR
Set of nine paintings by the Spanish artist Calo Carratalá. The dimensions of each artwork are 22 x 37 cm.
In this series, the artist depicts landscapes from the historic and natura...
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
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
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
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage "African Queen" Boat Name Sign, circa 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A fantastic vintage "African Queen" boat name sign,
circa 1950s
Measures: 59.63" W x 0.75" D
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Signs
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 20th Century Wooden Sculpture of an African Couple - 2Y470
Located in Bordeaux, FR
the wood (see photos)
Material: Wood
Authenticity: Original
Origin: Africa
Type: Figurine, Statue
Category
20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Carved Africian Wood Ceremonial Mask On Custom Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A strongly carved mask, likely Baule Tribe, on custom iron display stand. With fine serene features, scarification on the forehead, delicately carved hair and surmounted by two forwa...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
A Dancing Mask by Dan Tribe Africa 1930
s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Dancing Mask by Dan Tribe Africa 1930's
Beautiful patina.
This mask was probably worn for
Category
Vintage 1930s Ivorian Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia, 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Zambian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African mask Yaure tribe Ivory Coast Circa 1950
Located in Paris, FR
African mask from Yaure tribe in Ivory Coast Circa 1950. Beautiful dark patina.
Swedish private
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Ghana Wood Decorative Mask Wall Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage African Wood Decorative Mask Sculpture.
Hand-carved African Mask from Ghana.
African
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
African Elephant, gold, oil, metallic foil, blue, animals, landscape, grid
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"African Elephant" by Alexis Kandra is an original oil painting with gold and black foil measuring
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Foil
A Kidoumou Mask by Teke Tsayi Tribe Africa 1980
s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Kidoumou Mask by Teke Tsayi Tribe Africa 1980's
Beautiful colours and patina.
Late work from
Category
Vintage 1980s Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Conical Leather and Straw Tribal Fulani Hat, Mali West Africa
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Conical leather and straw tribal Fulani hat, Mali West Africa
Folk Art organic fiber hat with
Category
20th Century Malian Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage 20th-Century African Wooden and Hide Drum Figurine - 2Y381
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Material: Wood and Hide
Type: Figurine / Decorative Statue
Style: Traditional African
Dimensions
Category
20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Hide, Wood
$211 Sale Price
65% Off
African Bwa leper mask Burkina Fasso 20em S
Located in Paris, FR
through the overall performance rather than the mask's iconographic features.
Wood masks are linked to
Category
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
African mask Toussiana bird Burkina Faso Mid XXem
Located in Paris, FR
Toussiana Plank Bird from Burkina Faso Mid XXem
Provenance: private Swedish collection , auction
The TOUSSIAN live in the Southwest of Burkina Faso. The mask presented here is a Loni...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Large African mortar made of one solid wooden trunk
Located in Munich, DE
Crafted from a single, solid log, it’s a stunning piece that showcases organic textures and craftsmanship.
Category
20th Century Tulu Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique African Tribal Carved Bone TOTEM Ceremonial Pipe
Located in Forney, TX
An unusual and whimsical figural TOTEM carved bone ceremonial pipe, displayed raised on a custom wooden Stand.
Outstanding patina. Superb condition.
Dimensions: (approx)
Pipe...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bone, 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
Carved African Luba Caryatid Ceremonial Stool Female Male Child Figures
Located in London, GB
Congo exemplifies the refinement and symbolic depth of Central African royal art. Sculpted from a single
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Driftwood
African Futurist Silver Mask Created by Bomber Bax
Located in Milano, IT
Eccentric African mask and unique piece created by artist Bomber Bax. Rare and unique piece made by
Category
2010s Italian Futurist Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
$2,373 Sale Price
20% Off
African Futurist Pink Mask Created by Bomber Bax
Located in Milano, IT
Unique African mask created by the artist Bomber Bax.
The mask dates back to the early 1900s and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Congolese Futurist Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
$2,373 Sale Price
20% Off
Tuareg Leather Camel Saddle from Niger Agadez Africa
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Tuareg leather tribal camel saddle from Agadez, Niger Africa.
Finely handcrafted camel saddle
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
Orientalist African Hunter Leaning on His Shield 19th cent. Black Forest, German
Located in SANTA FE, NM
African ("Nubian") warrior. This fantastic piece marries the traditions of the finest Black Forest wood
Category
19th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Makonde Mask Helmet, Africa, Early 20th Century
By Makonde People
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Makonde helmet mask , Tanzania, Africa, early 20th century. Woman's face with a lip plug. The young
Category
Early 20th Century Tanzanian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African zoomorphic puppet head sculpture from the Bozo Tribe in Mali.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Early 20th century zoomorphic African puppet head sculpture from the Bozo tribe in Mali.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
3-part painting construction by Black African American artist, w/ found objects
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
in the Philadelphia art world. Much of his work relates to his experiences as a Black African
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Found Objects, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Glass, Wood
African Futurist Black Tribal Mask by Bomber Bax
Located in Milano, IT
Contemporary African single mask created by the artist Bomber Bax.
The mask dates back to the
Category
Antique Early 1900s Congolese Tribal Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
$2,373 Sale Price
20% Off
3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia These are
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia
These are unusual pieces
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Vintage Display Mask, African, Ironwood, Hand Carved, Ceremonial, Tribal
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage display mask. An African, hand carved ironwood ceremonial tribal mask
Category
Late 20th Century Malawian Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Ebony Wood Hand Carved African Elephant
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand carved wood ebony African elephant.
Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved African Elephant Sculpture in
Category
Vintage 1950s Kenyan Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
Rare Gabon Mask From Tsogho Peoples with Character, Central Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early and rare mask from Gabon, Central Africa, created by the Tsogho peoples. Powerful large mask
Category
Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Futurist Gold Mask Created by Bomber Bax
Located in Milano, IT
Single African mask created by artist Bomber Bax.
The mask dates back to the early 1900s and was
Category
Antique Early 1900s Ivorian Tribal Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
$2,373 Sale Price
20% Off
Senufo - African "Trompe d’appel" - Mid 20th century - Ivory Coast
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Senufo - African "Trompe d’appel" - Mid 20th century - Ivory Coast
Carved Wooden Statue
ethnic
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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
Antique Ghanian Ashanti Style Stool with Leopard Carved, Africa
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Carved Antique African Leopard Ashanti Style Stool.
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Ashanti style
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
"Joe Louis" Oil on Board with Mixed Media, Iconic Portrait, African American
By Henry Heading
Located in Detroit, MI
person of African-American descent to achieve the status of a nationwide hero within the United States
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Board
Small Wrapped Bundled Yaka Fetish on stand, DRC Congo, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Classic Yaka fetish of darkened wood with polished and worn patina, wearing a conical hat, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Tribal West African Stool Chair with Brass Patch
Located in New York, NY
from hand-hammered brass. This piece has great energy and patina, giving it a cool vibe. African
Category
Late 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Baule Standing Female Figure With Scarifications Hands Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
with long figures. From Ivory Coast, Africa
It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Guere Mask from Cote d
Ivoire Africa with Sotheby
s Sticker
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Guere wood mask with paint and fiber remnant from We people displayed on a metal stand. The We
Category
20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand-Carved African Wooden Tray with Rhinoceros and Savanna Decor- 2Y148
Located in Bordeaux, FR
depicting a rhinoceros in a savanna landscape. A fine example of African art, this piece showcases detailed
Category
20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$181 Sale Price
70% Off
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of African wood art for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. There are 437 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of African wood art you’re looking for, while we also have 5 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. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of African wood art, those designed in Folk Art, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made object in our assortment of African wood art has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris, Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei are consistently popular.
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A piece of African wood art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,443, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $56,250.
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- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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