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African Carved Tribal Panel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rectangular, decorated in three registers in low relief depicting figures in a musical procession at the top, the middle with animals in a landscape, and the lower with figures at th...
Category

20th Century African Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Carved Tribal Panel
African Carved Tribal Panel

African Carved Tribal Panel

$650
1980s Life-Size Carved Wood African Fertility Statue
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1980s life-size African carved wood fertility statue. Acquired from a Greenwich, Connecticut estate.
Category

Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

1980s Life-Size Carved Wood African Fertility Statue
1980s Life-Size Carved Wood African Fertility Statue

1980s Life-Size Carved Wood African Fertility Statue

$2,750
Magnificent Central African Carved Exotic Wood Statue, circa 1900 -1X25
Located in Bordeaux, FR
statue, crafted from exotic wood and dating back to circa 1900. This striking piece of African art
Category

Antique Early 1900s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Magnificent Central African Carved Exotic Wood Statue, circa 1900 -1X25
Magnificent Central African Carved Exotic Wood Statue, circa 1900 -1X25

Magnificent Central African Carved Exotic Wood Statue, circa 1900 -1X25

$2,272
Female Nude Sculpture in the African Taste, 20th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Female seated nude figure, an ebonized wooden sculpture in the African taste, depicting the figure
Category

20th Century Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Female Nude Sculpture in the African Taste, 20th Century
Female Nude Sculpture in the African Taste, 20th Century

Female Nude Sculpture in the African Taste, 20th Century

$850
African Niger Set of Three Post Room Divider Wall Sculptures, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Set of three hand carved 1920's African Niger wall sculptures. These were originally used as room
Category

Vintage 1920s Nigerien Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Niger Set of Three Post Room Divider Wall Sculptures, 1920s
African Niger Set of Three Post Room Divider Wall Sculptures, 1920s

African Niger Set of Three Post Room Divider Wall Sculptures, 1920s

$2,450
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Head Rest
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
a single block of wood by the Dinka tribe. Circa 1900 This head rest was sourced in the spirit of
Category

Antique Early 1900s African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Head Rest
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Head Rest

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Head Rest

$1,190
Vintage Tribal Makonde Hand Carved Ebony Wood Art Sculpture Mother Children
Located in Topeka, KS
Unique vintage Tribal Makonde hand carved ebony wood art sculpture of a mother and her children
Category

20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tribal Makonde Hand Carved Ebony Wood Art Sculpture Mother Children
Vintage Tribal Makonde Hand Carved Ebony Wood Art Sculpture Mother Children

Vintage Tribal Makonde Hand Carved Ebony Wood Art Sculpture Mother Children

$1,195
Exquisite Petrified Wood from Africa: A Timeless Masterpiece
Located in London, GB
This remarkable piece of petrified wood from Africa is a stunning testament to nature's ability to
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz

Exquisite Petrified Wood from Africa: A Timeless Masterpiece
Exquisite Petrified Wood from Africa: A Timeless Masterpiece

Exquisite Petrified Wood from Africa: A Timeless Masterpiece

$2,800
Clara Shainess 1940s Carved Wood Sculpture
By Clara Shainess
Located in Astoria, NY
An African School carved wood sculpture made in the 1940s (circa 1940) by U.S. artist Clara
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Clara Shainess 1940s Carved Wood Sculpture
Clara Shainess 1940s Carved Wood Sculpture

Clara Shainess 1940s Carved Wood Sculpture

$2,240
African Dogon Ladders
Located in New York, NY
Dogon Ladders on stands, each roughly carved and highly unique. Two available, one 77" tall and the other 88" tall. (Tallest listed below.) Y-branch at their tops span 18" and 23"...
Category

20th Century Malian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Dogon Ladders
African Dogon Ladders

African Dogon Ladders

$2,500
Large African Carving
Located in Hudson, NY
This very powerful carving done from one large peice of wood is from Ghana. Because of its large
Category

20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large African Carving
Large African Carving

Large African Carving

$2,875
Painted Wooden Mask, Africa, 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Painted wooden mask is a contemporary African wooden art piece. In good condition, except for
Category

20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Painted Wooden Mask, Africa, 20th Century
Painted Wooden Mask, Africa, 20th Century

Painted Wooden Mask, Africa, 20th Century

$816
Large 20th Century carved wood African figure
Located in Malton, GB
This is a beautiful carved wood African figure. Most likely used for spiritual purposes or rituals
Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Large 20th Century carved wood African figure
Large 20th Century carved wood African figure

Large 20th Century carved wood African figure

$880
19th Century African Wooden Stool
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hand carved 19th century African wooden tribal stool. Stools were carved from a solid piece of wood.
Category

Antique 19th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century African Wooden Stool
19th Century African Wooden Stool

19th Century African Wooden Stool

$2,469
An Early to Mid 20th Century African Carved Wood Ngoni Figure
Located in London, GB
An African Carved Wood Ngoni Figure, Early to Mid 20th Century: This charming example of African
Category

Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

An Early to Mid 20th Century African Carved Wood Ngoni Figure
An Early to Mid 20th Century African Carved Wood Ngoni Figure

An Early to Mid 20th Century African Carved Wood Ngoni Figure

$1,706
African Wooden Stool, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Intricately hand-carved 19th century African Pale Brown wooden tribal stool. Tribal stools were
Category

Antique 19th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Wooden Stool, 19th Century
African Wooden Stool, 19th Century

African Wooden Stool, 19th Century

$4,591
Mid-Century African Janus Shaped Black Wooden Sculpture with Brass Inlays
Located in Salzburg, AT
Early Janus sculpture - Bambara Mali Sogo Bò Theater Circa 1930/50 Ségou Bamana " Puppet / doll
Category

Vintage 1940s Malian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century African Janus Shaped Black Wooden Sculpture with Brass Inlays
Mid-Century African Janus Shaped Black Wooden Sculpture with Brass Inlays

Mid-Century African Janus Shaped Black Wooden Sculpture with Brass Inlays

$3,786
Rare African Statue of Man on Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare African carving of man on horse. Made of wood and mounted on a wooden Stand
Category

Vintage 1940s African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare African Statue of Man on Horse
Rare African Statue of Man on Horse

Rare African Statue of Man on Horse

$2,400
Pair of "Art Deco" Designed Carved Wood African Figures after Hagenhauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Toronto, ON
This charming pair of stylized midcentury carved wood African figures are in the manner of iconic
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Wood

Pair of "Art Deco" Designed Carved Wood African Figures after Hagenhauer
Pair of "Art Deco" Designed Carved Wood African Figures after Hagenhauer

Pair of "Art Deco" Designed Carved Wood African Figures after Hagenhauer

$495
Karl Springer Hand-Carved African Sculpture on Custom Suede Base, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hand-carved African sculpture, woman's head with four horns, by the Ekoi tribe in Nigeria with a
Category

Vintage 1980s Nigerian Tribal Busts

Materials

Leather, Suede, Wood, Paint

Karl Springer Hand-Carved African Sculpture on Custom Suede Base, 1980s
Karl Springer Hand-Carved African Sculpture on Custom Suede Base, 1980s

Karl Springer Hand-Carved African Sculpture on Custom Suede Base, 1980s

$15,000
African Vintage Wood Statue of Couple from Celebrity William Holden Estate
Located in Palm Springs, CA
all this African art for his beautiful estate in Palm Springs California. This piece in particular is
Category

Vintage 1920s Malian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Vintage Wood Statue of Couple from Celebrity William Holden Estate
African Vintage Wood Statue of Couple from Celebrity William Holden Estate

African Vintage Wood Statue of Couple from Celebrity William Holden Estate

$4,250
African Woman Pregnancy Sculpture Midcentury Mod Belly Body Art Mask
Located in West Hartford, CT
Carved wooden African female body mask depicting a torso with breasts and pregnant belly promoting
Category

Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Woman Pregnancy Sculpture Midcentury Mod Belly Body Art Mask
African Woman Pregnancy Sculpture Midcentury Mod Belly Body Art Mask

African Woman Pregnancy Sculpture Midcentury Mod Belly Body Art Mask

$1,495
Rosewood Elephant Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully carved elephant sculpture with ivory nails eyes and teeth. You know that elephant with
Category

Vintage 1940s African Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Ivory

Rosewood Elephant Sculpture
Rosewood Elephant Sculpture

Rosewood Elephant Sculpture

$1,400
Wooden Sculpture of an African Woman with Earring on Oval Base by F. Hagenauer, 1930
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Antwerp, BE
A head of an African women with earring on oval base. Artist/ Maker: 
Hagenauer F
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Wooden Sculpture of an African Woman with Earring on Oval Base by F. Hagenauer, 1930
Wooden Sculpture of an African Woman with Earring on Oval Base by F. Hagenauer, 1930

Wooden Sculpture of an African Woman with Earring on Oval Base by F. Hagenauer, 1930

$1,479
Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Tribal Modernist Mask Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted decorative African hand carved wood sculpture with graphic elements, circa 1960s. This is
Category

Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Tribal Modernist Mask Sculpture
Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Tribal Modernist Mask Sculpture

Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Tribal Modernist Mask Sculpture

$575
African Vintage Wood Statues Masai Tribe Man Woman from William Holden Estate
Located in Palm Springs, CA
carved from one long piece of wood. Beautiful piece of African art for any collector.
Category

Early 20th Century Tanzanian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Vintage Wood Statues Masai Tribe Man Woman from William Holden Estate
African Vintage Wood Statues Masai Tribe Man Woman from William Holden Estate

African Vintage Wood Statues Masai Tribe Man Woman from William Holden Estate

$6,800 / set
Studded African Mask by Brian Stanziale
By Brian Stanziale
Located in Chicago, IL
our collection of one-of-a-kind African art objects. Embellishing with silver and gold thumbtacks, the
Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Studded African Mask by Brian Stanziale
Studded African Mask by Brian Stanziale

Studded African Mask by Brian Stanziale

$980
African Elephant Stool Carved from a Single Piece of Wood
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
African Elephant Stool Carved from a Single Piece of Wood A superb piece of African Native carving
Category

Vintage 1930s Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

African Elephant Stool Carved from a Single Piece of Wood
African Elephant Stool Carved from a Single Piece of Wood

African Elephant Stool Carved from a Single Piece of Wood

$955
20th century African Colonial Wooden Statue, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful colonial statue in painted wood probably dating from the 50s. Man dressed in a royal
Category

Vintage 1950s South African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th century African Colonial Wooden Statue, 1950s
20th century African Colonial Wooden Statue, 1950s

20th century African Colonial Wooden Statue, 1950s

$769
Handmade Wooden Sculpture of a Head of an African Women by Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Antwerp, BE
A head of an African women with necklace, wall mask. By Hagenauer. Signature or marks: WHW Made
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Handmade Wooden Sculpture of a Head of an African Women by Hagenauer
Handmade Wooden Sculpture of a Head of an African Women by Hagenauer

Handmade Wooden Sculpture of a Head of an African Women by Hagenauer

$2,071
Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Tribal Sculpture Modernist Mask
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted decorative African hand carved wood mask with graphic elements, circa 1960s. This is a
Category

Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Tribal Sculpture Modernist Mask
Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Tribal Sculpture Modernist Mask

Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Tribal Sculpture Modernist Mask

$665
Impressive 19th century African Statue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive 19th century African statue
Category

Antique 19th Century Malian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Impressive 19th century African Statue
Impressive 19th century African Statue

Impressive 19th century African Statue

$16,000
Clay Bust of African Girl
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An expressive and striking hand sculpted bust of an African girl by an unknown artist Hollow
Category

Vintage 1930s American Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Wood

Clay Bust of African Girl
Clay Bust of African Girl

Clay Bust of African Girl

$2,400
Superb Wooden Sculpture of an African Lady by Karl Hagenauer, Art Deco, Austria
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare wooden sculpture (cherry tree wood) of an African lady by Karl Hagenauer (1898-1956). it
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Brass

Superb Wooden Sculpture of an African Lady by Karl Hagenauer, Art Deco, Austria
Superb Wooden Sculpture of an African Lady by Karl Hagenauer, Art Deco, Austria

Superb Wooden Sculpture of an African Lady by Karl Hagenauer, Art Deco, Austria

$5,088
African Ambete Mbete Tribe Brass Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
Congo. Made of wood and hammered brass. The Ambete tribe figures are recognizable by their short
Category

20th Century Congolese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

African Ambete Mbete Tribe Brass Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure
African Ambete Mbete Tribe Brass Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure

African Ambete Mbete Tribe Brass Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure

$1,147
Hagenauer Bust of African Woman
Located in Montreal, QC
Art deco style carved and stained wooden bust of African woman, her curly incised hair stained
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hagenauer Bust of African Woman
Hagenauer Bust of African Woman

Hagenauer Bust of African Woman

$975
Whimsical Set of 6 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Set of 6 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders , circa 1970's walnut
Category

20th Century Kenyan Bohemian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Whimsical Set of 6 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders
Whimsical Set of 6 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders

Whimsical Set of 6 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders

$225 / item
Set of Three African Items
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of three African items. First is a Baule harvest mask from the Ivory Ethiopia. Second is a
Category

20th Century Ethiopian Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Set of Three African Items
Set of Three African Items

Set of Three African Items

$2,200
Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Mask Tribal Nude Art Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted decorative African hand carved wood sculpture with graphic elements, circa 1960s This is a
Category

Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Mask Tribal Nude Art Sculpture
Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Mask Tribal Nude Art Sculpture

Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Mask Tribal Nude Art Sculpture

$665
African Tribal Figure
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mounted African tribal figure, used as a door latch in the early 20th century.
Category

20th Century Ivorian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Figure
African Tribal Figure

African Tribal Figure

$1,250
Cape Buffalo Stampede Sculpture
Located in Greenwich, CT
Late 19th or early 20th sculpture depicting a herd of Cape buffalo charging through a shallow river
Category

Antique 1890s South African Sporting Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Cape Buffalo Stampede Sculpture
Cape Buffalo Stampede Sculpture

Cape Buffalo Stampede Sculpture

$29,000
19th Century African Marka Mask from Mali Authenticated by Sotheby s
Located in New York, NY
respect used in many African masks. Intricate designs on these sheets is reminiscent of the ritual
Category

19th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

19th Century African Marka Mask from Mali Authenticated by Sotheby s
19th Century African Marka Mask from Mali Authenticated by Sotheby s

19th Century African Marka Mask from Mali Authenticated by Sotheby s, Circa 1940

$1,245
Coronation Chair from Gabon (Africa)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique coronation chair from the Kuele tribe in Gabon. All hand carved with figures and faces. Chair back is 47" tall. Seat is 20 1/2" tall.
Category

20th Century Gabonese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Coronation Chair from Gabon (Africa)
Coronation Chair from Gabon (Africa)

Coronation Chair from Gabon (Africa)

$2,800
African Mask, Prob, First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large carved wooden African mask, partly painted white and decorated with fabric. Mounted on a
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Mask, Prob, First Half of the 20th Century
African Mask, Prob, First Half of the 20th Century

African Mask, Prob, First Half of the 20th Century

$2,958
African Ebony Head, 1930
Located in Marseille, FR
African ebony head 1930 with a height of 20 cm for a width of 10 cm and a depth of 18 cm
Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Ebony Head, 1930
African Ebony Head, 1930

African Ebony Head, 1930

$118
Vintage African Hardwood Man and Five Boys Group 20th Century
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine vintage African hand-carved figure group of a man and five boys gathering fruit. Carved
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Hardwood Man and Five Boys Group 20th Century
Vintage African Hardwood Man and Five Boys Group 20th Century

Vintage African Hardwood Man and Five Boys Group 20th Century

$962
African Tribal Decorative Door
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
African granary wooden shutter door with low relief hand-carved figures and animals. Tribal
Category

20th Century Malian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Decorative Door
African Tribal Decorative Door

African Tribal Decorative Door

$950
Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 2-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask
Located in Marbella, ES
Ethnic 1990s African hand carved 2-tone painted wood ceremonial tribal mask.
Category

Late 20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 2-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask
Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 2-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask

Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 2-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask

$1,065
Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 2-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask
Located in Marbella, ES
Ethnic 1990s African hand carved 2-tone painted wood ceremonial tribal mask.
Category

Late 20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 2-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask
Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 2-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask

Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 2-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask

$1,065
African Bete Wooden Pangolin
Located in Chicago, IL
legs bent, suggesting the pangolin is preparing to dash. Despite the solid wood, the craftsman's skill
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Bete Wooden Pangolin
African Bete Wooden Pangolin

African Bete Wooden Pangolin

$388
Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 3-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask
Located in Marbella, ES
Ethnic 1990s African hand carved 3-tone painted wood ceremonial tribal mask.
Category

Late 20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 3-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask
Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 3-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask

Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 3-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask

$1,065
Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 2-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask
Located in Marbella, ES
Ethnic 1990s African hand carved 2-tone painted wood ceremonial tribal mask.
Category

Late 20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 2-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask
Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 2-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask

Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 2-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask

$1,065
Early African Tribal Yaka Wood Slit Drum with Striker, DRC Congo Fine Face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
African Tribal Yaka wood slit drum with striker, DRC. A early 20th century, finely carved slit
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early African Tribal Yaka Wood Slit Drum with Striker, DRC Congo Fine Face
Early African Tribal Yaka Wood Slit Drum with Striker, DRC Congo Fine Face

Early African Tribal Yaka Wood Slit Drum with Striker, DRC Congo Fine Face

$1,195
African Kota Reliquary Figure, Gabon
Located in Astoria, NY
Kota people, wood reliquary figure, 20th century, Gabon / Republic of Congo, of geometric form with
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Kota Reliquary Figure, Gabon
African Kota Reliquary Figure, Gabon

African Kota Reliquary Figure, Gabon

$950
Pair of Sculptural African Monkey Masks Introducing the Year of the Monkey
Located in London, GB
Original dance masks from the region of Cameroon and Congo carved in wood and edged with raffia.
Category

Vintage 1960s African Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Sculptural African Monkey Masks Introducing the Year of the Monkey
Pair of Sculptural African Monkey Masks Introducing the Year of the Monkey

Pair of Sculptural African Monkey Masks Introducing the Year of the Monkey

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

Congo Nail Fetish Sculpture
Congo Nail Fetish Sculpture

Congo Nail Fetish Sculpture

$975
Naive Marble Sculpture of an Young Boy from Zimbabwe
Located in Pasadena, CA
downwards towards his large, exaggerated left hand. The sculpture rests on a beveled wood base.
Category

20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Naive Marble Sculpture of an Young Boy from Zimbabwe
Naive Marble Sculpture of an Young Boy from Zimbabwe

Naive Marble Sculpture of an Young Boy from Zimbabwe

$650
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African Wood Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of African wood sculptures available for sale. Each of these unique African wood sculptures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. We have 640 antique and vintage African wood sculptures in-stock, while there are 49 modern editions to choose from as well. African wood 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 wood sculptures bearing folk art or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many African wood sculptures are appealing in their simplicity, but Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Egg Designs and Karl Hagenauer produced popular African wood sculptures that are worth a look.

How Much are African Wood Sculptures?

Prices for African wood sculptures start at $0 and top out at $250,000 with the average selling for $2,107.
Questions About African Wood Sculptures
  • What is traditional African wooden art?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Traditional 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 wood is used for African carvings?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What 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.
  • What are carved wood figures in African art?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved 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 the difference between wood carving and sculpture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.

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