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Refined Dinka Wood Spoon, South Sudan, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Understated and elegant, ancient Egyptian in feeling, this is a refined Dinka carved wood spoon
Category
Early 20th Century South Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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
Stylized Human Dan Ritual Wood Serving Spoon, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Large, stylized human wood serving spoon from the Dan People, Ivory Coast, Africa. Standing human
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Colonial Art Deco Style Copperware Panel with Rich Patina, 2 African Women, 1984
By Tshiasuma
Located in L
Etang, FR
Beautiful copper panel.
Handwork of a African Artist, the patina is wonderful.
Signed and
Category
Vintage 1980s African Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Copper
African Tribal Antique Fang Wood Cross Bow Gabon - Arms Armour weapons
Located in London, GB
African tribal antique fang wood cross bow
Superb old fang hard wood cross bow
Superb example
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Art Baule Wooden Figure of the Virgin Mary
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
centuries later when French missionaries began to work among the Agni. The first African Roman Catholic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African beauty by Katalin Nemethy
Located in MADRID, ES
a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
African Tribal Art Fine Rare Yoruba Ibeji Figure Anago Benin
Located in London, GB
African tribal fine rare Yoruba Ibeji figure Anago Benin
A finely carved rare male Ibeji figure
Category
Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
"Dan Guéré" African Tribal Art Mask Sculpture from Ivory Coast, 20th Century
Located in Coimbra, PT
Rare African art mask in carved wood from the Ivory Coast or Liberia 20th Century.
This mask is
Category
20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
"Dan Guéré" African Tribal Art Mask Sculpture from Ivory Coast, 20th Century
Located in Coimbra, PT
Rare African art mask in carved wood from the Ivory Coast or Liberia 20th Century.
This mask is
Category
20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
African American Puppet
Located in Summerland, CA
African American Puppet
Wood with hand stitched linen trousers and cotton plaid shirt.
Category
20th Century Toys
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$3,200
African Tribal Art Fine Ashante Bronze Kuduo Antiques Interior Design
Located in London, GB
west African regions for millennia
Period: 18th century
A excavated piece with lid handles intact
Category
Antique 18th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
"Dan Guéré" African Tribal Art Mask Sculpture from Ivory Coast, 20th Century
Located in Coimbra, PT
Rare African art mask in carved wood from the Ivory Coast or Liberia 20th Century.
This mask is
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures Gbongan
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of ere Ibeji figures from Gbongan region Nigeria
A pair of hard wood male and female
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Small Royal Ewe Kente Cloth Interior Design
Located in London, GB
People Ghana Togo
An Interesting piece with a modern art look perfect for modern interior or an addition
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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 Ritual Mask, Ubangi River Basin, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
An unusual African ritual mask, Ubangi river basin, carved from a single piece of a close grained
Category
20th Century Central African Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Headrest / Neckrest From Gurage Tribe Ethiopia late 19th Century African Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Superb antique tribal Headrest / Neckrest From The Gurage/ Gorague Tribe Somalia Late 19th Century
Tribe : Gurage/ Gorague
Country : Ethiopia
Superb tribal headrest with the Coptic c...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Superb museum quality Kulango Kulongo female statue Ivory Coast African Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Statues from the Kulango people are rare !
For sale at Art Gallery Decoster Belgium
Tribe : Kulango
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Headrest / Neckrest From The Boni Tribe Somalia Late 19th Century African Art
Located in Leuven, BE
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Boni headrests are amongst the finest headrests that can be found in African Art collections.
They have
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Somali Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Large African Stool
By Akan Ashanti
Located in London, GB
leopard, carved from one piece of wood. It shows incised sculptural circular details and good signs of
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$1,338
African tribal Baule mask
Located in
S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
It stands as a collector's piece, representing the richness of African art. A massive wooden
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Fine Yoruba Gelede Mask Headdress interior design decoration
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century Yoruba Gelede mask.
A fine example of a male Gelede mask used in the Gelede masquerades,
The Gelede masquerade is associated with the recognition of the power of...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Rare antique female Kurumba statue Marka Malinke Mali Burkina Faso African Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Statues from the Kurumba people are rare !
For sale at Art Gallery Decoster Belgium
Tribe : Kurumba
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Very Rare Yoruba Ere Ibeji Figure Efon Alaye Nigeria
Located in London, GB
African tribal fine very rare Yoruba Ibeji figure Efon Alaye
A finely carved rare female Ibeji
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage African Batik SATURDAY SALE
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Large framed African batik featuring six panels containing a bird, fish, vase, lizard, etc. In
Category
20th Century Unknown Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Old Exceptional Rare Knife From The Dogon Tribe Mali Bandiagara African Art 19th
Located in Leuven, BE
Old Exceptional Rare Circumcision Knife From The Dogon Tribe Mali Bandiagara African Art 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Malian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Chokwe Personal Comb Angola Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Small finely carved wood Chokwe comb, Angola, early 20th century, 6" high on custom base. Sweetly
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
A Large African Carving of an Ibis.
Located in London, GB
A very large African carving of an Ibis. This stylized sculpture is a stunning example of tribal
Category
20th Century Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Pigment
Two Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures, Early 20th Century, Nigeria, Africa Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Two very well loved and worn carved wood Yoruba twin figures "Ibeji", from Nigeria, Africa dating
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Zulu African Tribal Ceremonial Head with Horns
Located in Bedford, NY
CARVED HEAD OF WOOD THEN WRAPPED IN SOME TYPE OF SKIN. IT IS THEN DYED BLACK AND WAXED. UNIQUE
Category
20th Century Folk Art Primitives
Materials
Wood
African Yombe Fetish Figure
Located in Montecito, CA
back. Paint is applied to the face of the figure and to the mask. This is an imposing piece of art.
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Feathers, Raffia, Wood
African Woven War Shield
Located in San Rafael, CA
wood and lashed onto the shield with rattan bands. The overall shield has a good patina from age and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wicker, Wood
$2,800
Intense Bwa Monkey Mask Burkina Faso Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
force and power. Classic Mossi scarification marks around face. Patina of age and use. Wood with
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Female Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, African Tribal Art with Beads
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A finely carved female twin figure, ere Ibeji, Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th century.
With a domed plaited coiffure, expressive eyes, and extensive wear and poli...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Baby Cradle
Located in Bastrop, TX
Elevate any corner with this beautiful wood carved seat, foot stool, or decorative table setting
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Bird Beak Mask From Dan Tribe Ivory Coast Liberia Diomandé African Tribal Art
Located in Leuven, BE
A most beautiful Bird Beak Mask From The Dan Tribe Ivory Coast Liberia Diomandé
Serves as a Protection or justice mask.
People: Dan or Diomandé
Country: Ivory Coast / Liberia
Length:...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Mask by Igbo People
Located in New York, NY
Mask by Igbo People, Nigeria
Ex Collection Robertson Gallery
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Mask by Igbo People
Located in New York, NY
Maji Mask made by Igbo People, Nigeria
21.5 x 4 in x 6 in
Early 20th Century
Ex collection Robertson Gallery
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rare African "Slit Drum" Carved from Single Log
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare African slit drum made by the "baga" people of West Africa. These rare musical instruments
Category
Antique 19th Century Guinean Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Guro Female Figure Ivory Coast West African Tribal Art Cote d
Ivoire Elegant
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Finely carved female figure, Guro people, Ivory Coast Africa (Cote d'Ivoire), West Africa. Created
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Akan Ashanti Tribal Stool
By Akan Ashanti
Located in London, GB
A great example of a mid to late 20th century African Ashanti stool. Carved from one piece of wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ndop Kuba Statue From The Kuba Ndengese Shoowa Tribe Dr Congo Kasaï African Art
Located in Leuven, BE
unique in African art and underscores their survival in Western collections today. Ndop sculptures depict
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Dan Spoon, circa 1960
By Tomieme
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully carved wood ceremonial Dan ladle from the Dassanetch tribe, Ivory coast attributed to
Category
20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Male Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, West African Tribal Art with Beads
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A finely carved male twin figure, ere Ibeji, or twin figure from Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th century.
With a tall plaited coiffure, expressive eyes, and exten...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Yoruba Male Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, African Tribal Art Tall Hair style
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A finely carved male twin figure, ere Ibeji, Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th century.
With a tall plaited coiffure, expressive eyes, and extensive wear and polish ...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Tuareg north African Tribal tent poles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Very good pair of Tuareg tent poles , used by the nomadic tribesman of North Africa. Beautiful
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Fine Kuba Cup with Expressive Face on a Foot Early 20th Century African Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Finely carved wood Kuba cup with expressive face, carefully carved geometric design on the eyebrows
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Rare Attie Female Comb Cote d
Ivoire Early 20th Century West African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Expertly carved Attie comb with female form, Cote d'Ivoire, early 20th century. Wood with deep
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Stool
Located in London, GB
A very interesting African tribal stool. Possibly from the Ashanti tribe featuring an animal as its
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
20th Century African Root Coffee Table
Located in Paris, FR
Sculptural natural root with black lacquered top and side’s coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1950s Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
MUSEUM STUDIES SERIES - AFRICAN SPIRIT MASK - hyperrealistic painting
Located in Seattle, WA
Full title: MUSEUM STUDIES SERIES - AFRICAN SPIRIT MASK (QUAI BRANLY, PARIS)
HYPERREALISTIC
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
PVC, Wood, Acrylic
African Tribal Teke Figure Ex Sothebys
Located in London, GB
This is a fine Teke Mutinu Bamba magic figure,
The Teke use this type of cylindrical bodied figure to assist women during pregnancy, the magic material (bilongo) is often removed whe...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Luba Memory or Story Board with Head Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A rare finely carved Luba memory or story board in the shape of a carved paddle with inlaid bead circles on one side and raised figures. In good condition some wear to front of face ...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Sub-Sahara African Talking Drum
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Beautiful very rare antique talking drum made by a tribe living in the border region of ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hide, Wood
Double Zulu Ugqoko Meat Platter, Dark Wood
Located in New York, NY
beautifully carved platter with dense wood has a rich, dark patina developed from years of use. This exquisite
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
The South African War 1899 Memorial, Saxonwold and Environs
By Joachim Schonfeldt
Located in Johannesburg, South Africa
Holdings as a curator and researcher in historical African Art.
Joachim Schonfeldt became a full time
Category
2010s Mixed Media
Materials
Varnish, Oil, Wood Panel
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African Wood Art For Sale on 1stDibs
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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