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African Currency Sword on Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
African Currency Sword mounted on a contemporary iron Stand. These were used in the Congo for
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19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Carvings
Materials
Iron
Andrianna Shamaris Copper African Currency on a Modern Stand
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black Stand.
Andrianna Shamaris
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Early 20th Century Organic Modern Antique African Carvings
Materials
Metal, Copper
African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases
Category
19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Carvings
Materials
Iron
African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
African currency sword that was used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land
Category
19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Carvings
Materials
Iron
Circa 1900 African Effigy Statue. Botchi. Averts / Absconds Evil and Misfortune
Located in San Francisco, CA
African Botchi statue. Effigy of the homeowner with the purpose of averting and absconding evil and
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1890s Beninese Primitive Antique African Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
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
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
Standing Male Ibibio Figure with Hands Up and Hat, Sublime Face, Nigeria, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Standing male Ibibio figure with flat hands up and hat, very detailed sublime face, Nigeria, early 20th century. Wear and patina from tribal use, losses to feet. Body with soft round...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Antique African Hardwood Cape Buffalo Sculpture, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
in Africa. Carvings included a variety of Africa's famous animals and were produced in a variety of
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Early 1900s African Antique African Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
African Wood Carving of Antelope
Located in Stamford, CT
Polychromatic African wood carving of antelope from the estate of Marie Casindas (1923 - 2017
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19th Century African Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
Singing Saints Print from Sargent Jonhson
By Sargent Johnson
Located in Pasadena, CA
studied African carvings. For Johnson, however, the purpose of these formal borrowings was to suggest
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1920s Art Deco Antique African Carvings
Materials
C Print, Giclée
Small North African Banquette or Bench
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A small and unique bench from North Africa, with intricate carving, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century North African Antique African Carvings
Colonial Era Ethiopian Stool with Decorative African Carving
Located in New York, NY
A great Ethiopian stool with unusual motifs carved on the legs. The patina is rich and the carving
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Dogon Hare Rabbit Mounted Carving
Located in Malibu, CA
African hand carved rabbit mounted on metal stand ready to display.
Carving 16"H X 4"D X 4.5"W
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Early 20th Century African Primitive Antique African Carvings
Materials
Scrap Wood, Wood
Elegant 37.85 Carat Loose Bi Color Tourmaline Drilled Carving from Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Elegant Loose Bi-Color Tourmaline Drilled Carving From Africa
Weight: 37.85 Carats
Dimension: 2.5
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15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique African Carvings
Materials
Crystal
7.90 Carat Lovely Loose Peach Color Tourmaline Carving From Madagascar Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lovely Loose Peach Color Tourmaline Carving From Madagascar Africa
WEIGHT: 7.90 Carat
DIMENSIONS
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15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique African Carvings
Materials
Crystal
Antique Sculpture of African Youth
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A beautiful wood sculpture of a African youth carved out of a single piece of wood. Details are
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique African Carvings
23.85 Carat Stunning Loose Tri Color Tourmaline Drilled Carving from Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
DIMENSIONS: 2.2 x 1.7 x 0.8 Cm
ORIGIN: Madagascar, Africa
TYPE: Carving
COLOR : Red, Green And Pink
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15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique African Carvings
Materials
Crystal
Antique Carved Wood African Tribal Mortar Goblet Apothecary
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique African carved wood apothecary mortar. Measure: 8".
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Early 20th Century Primitive Antique African Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Carved Wooden Mannequin of an African, Early 20th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
A carved wooden mannequin of an African, early 20th century. The naively sculpted figure with
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Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly fantastic, engaging and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian
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Early 20th Century Gabonese Antique African Carvings
Materials
Brass, Copper
African Wood Carved Dogon Fertility Figure Sculpture Statue with Custom Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
West Africa who today reside primarily in Mali. The Dogon peoples are best known for their religious
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19th Century Malian Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Tuareg Handcrafted Leather "Camel Eye" Shoulder Bag Old African Desert
Located in South Burlington, VT
Originally collected in eastern Africa, than traded into Morocco, this Tuareg Berber Tribe leather
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique African Carvings
Materials
Leather
Hand Forged Iron Horse and Rider Sculpture Antique African Tribal Dogon, 1920s
By Dogon Tribe Mali
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a stunning antique African tribal Dogon hand forged iron horse and rider
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1920s Malian Folk Art Antique African Carvings
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Modern Carved Abstract Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern
Carved abstract sculpture, wood.
Early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century African Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
20th C. African Hardwood Carving of a Woman Wearing Headdress, circa 1930
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A 20th century African hardwood carving of a woman wearing a headdress, circa 1930.
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Early 20th Century African Other Antique African Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Huge 197.45 Carat Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Carving Gemstone from Africa
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Africa
Clarity : SI
Shape: Heart
Color: Pink Red
Certificate: On Demand
The rubellite is a transparent
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Early 17th Century Malagasy Arts and Crafts Antique African Carvings
Materials
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Base Metal
Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box
Located in Malibu, CA
Superb old African box with hand-carving & carrying chain on the top. Carved on all sides
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Early 20th Century African Rustic Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Amazing Carved Huge 295.30 Carat Natural Tourmaline Carving for Healing Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bicolor Tourmaline Carved
Weight: 295.30 Carats
Dimension: 78x45x9 Mm
Origin: Africa
Color: Red
Category
17th Century Malagasy Arts and Crafts Antique African Carvings
Materials
Tourmaline, 10k Gold
Old African Songye Female Kifwebe Wall Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized
Located in Torquay, GB
is very symbolic in the Bantu culture of central Africa.
Its striking colours and carving symbolise
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
Tsonga Tribal Headrest, Southern Africa
Located in New York, NY
one of the most fundamental and ubiquitous works of South African carving, sometimes passed down
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Late 19th Century African Tribal Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
Late 19th or Early 20th Century Tsonga-Shangaan Headrest, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
, headrests were one of the most fundamental and ubiquitous works of South African carving, sometimes passed
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Late 19th Century South African Tribal Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Shona Headrest, Zimbabwe
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent example of the classic tradition of headrest carving in Southern Africa
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19th Century Zimbabwean Folk Art Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Head Rests
Located in New York, NY
Assorted antique African head rests
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Late 19th Century African Antique African Carvings
Folk Carving of African Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Here is an interesting item....apparently made to be used as a fireplace broom. Great folk carving
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Colonial Carving
Located in Hudson, NY
Wood carving of an colonial African wearing a pith helmet
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Early 20th Century African Folk Art Antique African Carvings
a set of three Nupe house poles mounted
Located in Brooklyn, NY
African housepoles with distinctive carvings. Mounted on stable steel bases, this trio has imediate
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Early 20th Century African Antique African Carvings
Materials
Mahogany
Folk Art Wood Bust of an African American Gentleman
Located in New York, NY
Well carved portrait bust of a man with black features and painted hair and moustache. It appears to be carved from cheerywood by an unknown carver. Mounted on black wood base.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
Fragment of a Carved Caryatid Grassfields Stool
Located in New York, NY
cache of African wood carvings found in the rear of a Manhattan warehouse locker, where all the objects
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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures
Located in London, GB
African art)
These carvings are called ere ibeji (‘ere’ means sacred image, ‘ibi’, means born and ‘eji
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood, Beads
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Antique African Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique African carvings available for sale. Each of these unique antique African carvings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Antique African carvings have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique African carvings bearing Folk Art hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique African carvings are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris produced popular antique African carvings that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique African Carvings?
Antique African carvings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,013, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $20,000.
Questions About Antique African Carvings
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
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