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Small Dancing Lobi Figure With Arms Out, Cubist Face Ghana West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small dancing Lobi figure with arms out, and cubist face from Ghana, West Africa. ex James Willis
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
work would clearly stand out in any African or tribal art collection or be a great eye-catching stand
Category
Mid-20th Century Gabonese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass, Copper
Bembe Bearded Male Figure Bust with Beard Hands on Stomach Staff Top DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Striking Bembe bearded male bust figure with hands on sides of projecting stomach and finely carved beard. Stacking square hair style on top of head and projecting element hair on b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Carved Wood Mask
Located in Vienna, AT
Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Category
20th Century Beninese Masks
Materials
Hardwood
Renée - Gabrielle Pool - Whimsical ink drawing of an African antelope
By Gabrielle Pool
Located in Coltishall, GB
wildlife with elegant simplicity.
Gabrielle Pool’s inks on paper of African animals and people are simple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Wood, Paper, Ink
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
Watusi wall - Gabielle Pool - Whimsical ink drawing of African Watusi cattle
By Gabrielle Pool
Located in Coltishall, GB
A wall of Watusi cattle in Kenya.
The strength and drama of long-horned African cattle is captured
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Wood, Paper, Ink
Antique African Moroccan Tribal Carved Wood Flask 19th C.
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique North African Moroccan tribal wood flask.
Rare late 19th century powder flask box from the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Old Pende giwoyo Red Mask with Beard and Woven Raffia Hair Cap Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
black raffia hair cap
The mask is 13 1/4 inches high, on custom wood base total height 14 inches.
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Baobab N7 by Calo Carratalá - Work on paper, graphite drawing, trees, Africa
By Calo Carratalá
Located in Paris, FR
Baobab N7 is a unique graphite on paper Arches 360 gr, mounted on wood frame drawing by
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Wood, Paper, Graphite
Hand-Carved African Head Sculpture in Patinated Wood – Mid-Century Decoration
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
art, wooden carved bust, ethnic modern decor, decorative African figure, patinated wood sculpture
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Busts
Materials
Wood
African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Stool, Ghana, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
African Art Deco Ashanti elephant stool, Ghana, 1920s
Wonderfully carved piece.
A similar piece
Category
Vintage 1920s Ghanaian Art Deco Stools
Materials
Wood
African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Stool, Ghana, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
African Art Deco Ashanti elephant stool, Ghana, 1920s
Wonderfully carved piece.
A similar piece
Category
Vintage 1920s Ghanaian Art Deco Stools
Materials
Wood
65" Tall Antique African Sculpture - Makonde Art Tree of Life from Ebony Wood
Located in Farmington, UT
ebony wood. This striking statement piece stands 65 inches tall, with an 11-inch wide base and
Category
Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
large Old African Masque Polychrome in Wood circa 1900 Representing Elephant Had
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible big african masque art nouveau in wood polychrome representing a Elephant had circa 1900
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Handcrafted African Tribal Art Craftsmanship Stool, Mid-Century Modern, 1950
s
Located in Den Haag, NL
African tribal art. Carved from a single block of wood, excellent craftsmanship.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden African Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful hand carved head of Hardwood. A stunning sculpted and carved piece. A stand alone decorative piece or can be used as a large book end. Truly a compliment to any space and...
Category
20th Century African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
01/17/2023, 9:36 am by Calo Carratalá - Large vertical painting, baobab, Africa
By Calo Carratalá
Located in Paris, FR
Africa are baobabs, which are used as shelter, for medicinal purposes, and in symbolic contexts. The
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Varnish, Wood Panel, Pencil
Folk Art Carved Wood Live Edge Stool
Located in Astoria, NY
Folk Art Carved Wood Live Edge Stool, on tripod legs. 13.5" H x 27.5" W x 9" D. Provenance: From
Category
Mid-20th Century African Stools
Materials
Wood
$650 Sale Price
23% Off
African tribal stool amileke, Cameroon Africa, 1950
s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice African tribal stool amileke tribe Cameroon Africa,
Human and animal figurines Hand
Category
Vintage 1950s Cameroonian Folk Art Stools
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Solid Wood African Woman Figure Sculpture – 100 cm / 39.4 in
Located in Turku, Finland
.
Origin
Wood:
The sculpture is likely of East African (Makonde) origin, from Tanzania or Mozambique
Category
Late 20th Century Tanzanian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mwana Pwo mask Chokwe - Angola African Decortive Wall Art Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Mwana Pwo Mask Chokwe - Angola African Decortive Wall Art Sculpture
Category
Vintage 1980s Angolan Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
African Girl Art Painting on Paper Weyne 66x56cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage painting, probably acrylic on paper, African-inspired art painted by a Belgian, signed
Category
20th Century Belgian Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
$653 Sale Price
35% Off
Wooden African Mortar and Pestle
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted in Africa, wooden footed mortar and pestle.
Great patina this kind of Moroccan mortar
Category
Antique 19th Century African Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
$950 / set
Honduras RoseWood and African Rose Wood Bangle 925 Silver Chunky Bangle
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
African Rosewood, celebrated for their rich, natural hues and striking grain patterns. These exotic woods
Category
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Bangles
Materials
Silver
Anok Bird Sculture Mask African Art Baga People
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An antique Baga anok or elek carved wood mask sculpture, with bird and human face form elements
Category
Early 20th Century Guinean Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll, Ghana Traditional African Art
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll, Ghana – Traditional African Art
A striking Akua’ba
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Ivory Coast Tribal Ritual and Festival Mask from the Dan Tribe
Located in Monrovia, CA
Lentil Bean).
Made from the Wood of The Ivory Coast.
Small Natural Notch, Upper Lip Area.
Dimension
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Tabwa Staff with Female Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand carved 20th century wooden staff, was crafted in the style of the Tabwa people located along the southwestern shores of Lake Tanganyika. The handle is finely decorated with...
Category
20th Century South African Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$686 Sale Price
30% Off
Old Bamileke Stool Side Table From Cameroon African Art, 1950s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Old Bamileke stool side table from Cameroon African Art, 1950s
Original Bamileke Stool from the
Category
20th Century Stools
Materials
Wood
Set of 3 Wooden cups and bowls - Africa
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Set of 3 Wooden cups and bowls - Africa
Wabi Sabi Style - Decoration - Brutalist
Measures :
Clear
Category
20th Century African Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
$1,125 / set
African Bantu Art, Expressive, Surrealistic Gouache by Marcel Gotène
By Marcel Gotène
Located in Salzburg, AT
The famous painter, Marcel Gotène (Icon of the contemporary Bantu art)
combines surrealistic
Category
Vintage 1980s Congolese Modern Paintings
Materials
Silver Leaf
An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem
Located in London, GB
Private collection
Ex Private Continental collection
Published:
‘The Art of Southeast Africa’, 5
Category
Antique 19th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
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
African Bust Figure Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Hagenauer African Bust
This bust represents a stylized African female figure, crafted from wood
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Folk Art Figure Lamps and Custom Woven Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Folk Art lamps - Hand carved African Figures on a black base - A decorative brass rod
Category
20th Century Central African Folk Art Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Fang Kefwebi Mask
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a Fang Tribal Mask.
Category
20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Monumental Bwa Hawk Moth Ceremonial Mask, Hand-Carved and Painted, Burkina Faso
Located in Denver, CO
from Burkina Faso, West Africa. Hand-carved from a single piece of wood and painted with bold geometric
Category
20th Century African Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Mortar carved in a probably very old trunk
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Mortar carved in a probably very old trunk
Category
Antique 18th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem
Located in London, GB
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South Africa
19th Century
Size: 45.5cm long - 18 ins long
Published:
‘The Art of Southeast Africa
Category
Antique 19th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Statue of a Ju Ju Man, Egba People, Abeokuta, 1940s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Africa, the Swansons started to collect African art. In 1973 a part of their collection, circa 120 pieces
Category
Vintage 1940s African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Tribal Hand Carved African Wood Bowl Turkana KENYA with Leather Details
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Tribal Art Carved African Wood Turkana Bowl from Kenya.
These bowls have become quite valuable and
Category
Mid-20th Century Kenyan Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Leather, Wood
African Bantu Art, Expressive, Surrealistic Gouache by Marcel Gotène 1980s
By Marcel Gotène
Located in Salzburg, AT
The famous painter, Marcel Gotène (Icon of the contemporary Bantu art)
combines surrealistic
Category
Vintage 1980s Congolese Modern Paintings
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pair Of Hand Carved Wooden African Candle Holders, 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair Of Hand Carved Wooden African Candle Holders, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s African Folk Art Candelabras
Materials
Wood
Rare 1920
s Art Deco Print of African American Jazz Age Club by Everett Walsh
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rare 1920s Art Deco Print of an African American Jazz Age Club by Everett Walsh. Exceptional Black
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Prints
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
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
$319 Sale Price
40% Off
Tribal Chair from Nigeria
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low slung African stargazer chair carved from one piece of wood, having three (3) legs.
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Zebra Taxidermy Display Mount on Wood Framed Wall Art
Located in Farmington, UT
carved in the shape of the African continent. Wrapped in an additional zebra hide, the design features a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Animal Sculptures
Materials
Zebra Hide, Hardwood
African Gemsbok "Oryx Gazella" Antelope Shoulder Mount, 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
African Gemsbok Oryx Gazella shoulder mount. The antelope is native to the arid regions of South
Category
20th Century South African Sporting Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fur, Wood
Vintage Carved Wooden Head with Removable Feathers, Carved from Single Burr
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage / antique hand carved from a single burr, figured head with removable feathers
I know nothing about this piece other than wh...
Category
20th Century African Bohemian Masks
Materials
Wood
Pair of Oromo Carved Hardwood Stools, Ethiopia, 1970s
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
is sculpted from a single block of dense wood, with a broad concave seat supported by three stout
Category
Vintage 1970s African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$1,050 Sale Price / set
25% Off
African Ebony Bird Hair Comb Wall Sculpture - Baoulé Art Bird Sculpture - 1960s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
African Ebony Bird Hair Comb Wall Sculpture - Baoulé Art Bird Sculpture - 1960s
African decorative
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Ebony
Zulu Milk Jug
Located in Richmond, VA
The Zulu people have traditionally been pastoral people, relying on cows for meat and milk. The daily practice of milking was preceded with singing and dancing, along with the royal ...
Category
20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$170
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
almond-shaped face, is made of wound copper, hammered brass and wood. Reliquary figures were used as
Category
Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Zebra Taxidermy Display Mount on Exotic Kiaat Wood Wall Art
Located in Farmington, UT
masterpiece. This stunning Burchell zebra shoulder mount, is expertly crafted and mounted on an African shaped
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Zebra Hide
Carved bust of a tribeswoman
Located in Cheshire, GB
Finely carved wooden bust of a striking tribeswoman figure carved from an exotic hardwood with a rich patina free standing.
Dimensions
Height 22 Inches
Width 13 Inches
Depth 17 Inches
Category
Early 20th Century North African Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$7,425 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Four Panels Arch Reversed Leopard Tiger Hand Painted Floral Screen Divider
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, hand painted upholstered safari panels and room divider you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Jus...
Category
Vintage 1960s African Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
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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.
How Much is an African Wood Art?
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.
Questions About African Wood 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 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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