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Antique African Wood Figures

African Tribal Art Fine Vintage Pair Zulu figures South Africa
Located in London, GB
Fine Pair of Vintage Zulu Tribal Figures – Baboon Master School, South Africa A finely carved
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19th Century South African Antique African Wood Figures

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Wood

An Early Group of Four African Figures exhibited in New York, September 1935
Located in London, GB
Moma’s groundbreaking African Art Exhibition Two Baule Figures, a Ewe Figure and a Yoruba Figure Wood
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Late 19th Century Togolese Antique African Wood Figures

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Wood

Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matching rare pair of stocky male twin figures "Ibeji" from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Africa
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Wood Figures

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Wood

Antique Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads
Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads
$1,320 Sale Price / set
44% Off
H 8 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in
Pair of African Sculptures — Heavy Hardwood, Primitivist Style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
-focused interiors Keywords: African sculpture pair, tribal art, primitivist wood carving, African
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Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Antique African Wood Figures

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Wood

"Pair of Ibo (Igbo) Ancestral Figures, " two Wooden Statues from Nigeria
Located in Milwaukee, WI
A pair of African carved wood and cloth ancestral figures from Nigeria. Meant to be sold as a pair
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1920s Tribal Antique African Wood Figures

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Wood

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Pair Of Songe Carved Wood African Figures, 20th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Carved wood with cotton loin cloths , votive statues
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Early 20th Century Angolan Folk Art Antique African Wood Figures

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Wood, Cotton

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
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique African Wood Figures

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Wood

Yoruba Twin Figures with Cowrie Cloaks, Nigeria, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Two twin figures "ibeji", wearing cloaks covered with cowrie shells, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Wood Figures

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Wood

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
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Wood Figures

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Wood

African Dogon Male and Female Figures, Mali
Located in Dallas, TX
African carved wood sculpture of kneeling male and female couple figures on a wood base. Encrusted
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Late 19th Century Congolese Folk Art Antique African Wood Figures

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Wood

African Tribal Art: Dogon Altar With Female Figures
Located in Stamford, CT
a ritual. Composed of a set of four female figures arrayed around a central core and crowned by a
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19th Century Malian Antique African Wood Figures

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Wood

Pair of African Yoruba Ibeji "twin" Tribal Figures with Beaded Necklaces
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Scott McCue Pair of African Yoruba Ibeji "twin" tribal figures with beaded necklaces A
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Wood Figures

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Wood

Large African Beaded Figures
Located in Sarasota, FL
Two Large African carved wood fully beaded free standing figures, male holding pipe, female holding
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Early 20th Century African Antique African Wood Figures

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Wood

Large African Beaded Figures
Large African Beaded Figures
H 55.5 in W 14 in D 11.5 in
African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of ere Ibeji figures from llorin region Nigeria A impressive pair of hard wood
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Antique African Wood Figures

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Wood

5 carved figures
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carved African figures, excellent form.
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19th Century African Antique African Wood Figures

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Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Rare Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures
Located in London, GB
A fine rare pair of ere Ibeji figures from Ibarapa region Nigeria A pair of hard wood male Ibeji
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Antique African Wood Figures

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Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures, Ogbomoso Oyo
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of ere Ibeji figures from Ogbomoso Oyo region Nigeria A pair of hard wood female
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique African Wood Figures

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Wood

Pair of STICK FIGURES
Located in Sarasota, FL
Pair of Male And Female STICK FIGURES hand carved wood with bead eyes
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Early 20th Century African Antique African Wood Figures

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Wood

Pair of STICK FIGURES
Pair of STICK FIGURES
H 63.5 in W 2.5 in

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Victorian Mermaid Garden Fountain
Located in Sheffield, MA
The Victorian garden fountain is of a mermaid sitting on shore-line rocks. The arm stretches upward as she holds a conch shell which is the base for the fountain. Water flows from th...
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique African Wood Figures

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Concrete

Victorian Mermaid Garden Fountain
Victorian Mermaid Garden Fountain
$7,500
H 54.75 in W 18 in D 25 in
French 18th Century Louis XV Painted Gilt Queen Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A quality Louis XV Period carved and gold gilt queen bed frame. The four piece frame has classic carvings of Rococo influenced Louis XV style with flamboyant carvings and gold gilt c...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique African Wood Figures

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Gold

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Antique African Wood Figures

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Brass

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
$1,250 / item
H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
19th Century French Academic Drawing Portrait of Male Nude Young Man
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Model Portrait of a Young Male Nude French, late 19th century pencil drawing on artist paper, unframed with further sketches verso artist paper: 13 x 9.5 inches provenanc...
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Late 19th Century French School Antique African Wood Figures

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Pencil

Camaleonda Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini, Italy 70s, White Bouclé Reupholstered
By Mario Bellini
Located in Madrid, ES
Camaleonda modular sofa designed by Mario Bellini (1935) for C&B Italia in 1972. Composed of 4 large modular seats with backrest, 3 small modular seats with backrest, 1 small module ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique African Wood Figures

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Bouclé, Wood

Tiffany Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extensive 248-piece sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co. in the classic San Lorenzo pattern. Inspired by and named after the famous Floren...
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique African Wood Figures

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Sterling Silver

Empire Marquetry Sofa in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely and well-proportioned marquetry sofa with arched back, scroll arms and short Grecian curved legs in mahogany embellished with inlays of festoons, bows, tulips and foliage. N...
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1810s Dutch Empire Antique African Wood Figures

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Satinwood, Upholstery, Mahogany, Tulipwood

18th Century, Heavily Carved Bone Inset Iron Mounted Spanish Vargueno
Located in Atlanta, GA
Spanish, 18th century or earlier. An 18th century Spanish bargueno or vargueno traveling desk, used for storing documents, jewels, or sewing box. The six drawer chest is inset with ...
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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique African Wood Figures

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Iron

Study Of A Nude Male, 19th Century French Academy Study
Located in Blackwater, GB
Study Of A Nude Male, 19th Century circle of HENRI DE TOULOUSE-LAUTREC (1864-1901) Large 19th Century French Academy portrait of a male nude in a studio, oil on canvas. Excellent q...
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19th Century Antique African Wood Figures

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Oil, Canvas

Study Of A Nude Male, 19th Century French Academy Study
Study Of A Nude Male, 19th Century French Academy Study
$8,265 Sale Price
25% Off
H 48 in Dm 37 in
19th Century Lacquer Cabinet, Circa 1850
Located in Richmond, London
A striking black lacquer table or jewellery cabinet, exquisitely decorated with Oriental figures and pagodas throughout. Mid-19th century. A highly desirable and sought after model. ...
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19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique African Wood Figures

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Lacquer

19th Century Lacquer Cabinet, Circa 1850
19th Century Lacquer Cabinet, Circa 1850
$2,961
H 14.77 in W 11.82 in D 6.7 in
Kuba Shoowa Textile 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Shoowa Prestige Cloth D.R.Congo, Kuba (Shoowa) People Mid 20th century Raffia, natural dyes, cut pile embroidery 61 x 53.5 cm (24″ x 21”) Provenance: Pierre Loos Collection, Bru...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Wood Figures

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Natural Fiber

Kuba Shoowa Textile  20th Century
Kuba Shoowa Textile  20th Century
$2,500
H 21 in W 24 in D 1 in
Contemporary Mayan Stone Incense Burners by ACOOCOORO —COPALERA N.° 5
By ACOOCOORO
Located in Mexico City, MX
Part of ACOOCOORO’s Ceremonia special series, Copaleras (incense burners) create a play between their soft appearance, their ceremonial function and natural material: Yucatán Peninsu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Antique African Wood Figures

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Stone

Kuba Cloth Pillows
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Two old perfect SHOWA pillows or panels from Kuba, D.R.Congo. Raffia hand-woven , with linen cloth on the wrong size. There is another one also published by me. ref. B/1566-11 and 9.
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Early 20th Century Central African Other Antique African Wood Figures

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Raffia

Kuba Cloth Pillows
Kuba Cloth Pillows
$1,144 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 3.94 in
19th Century African Shona Dagger
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th Century dagger from the Shona people of Zimbabwe. It features beautiful carvings, a rich aged patina and a handmade steeped blade.
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1890s Zimbabwean Antique African Wood Figures

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Metal

19th Century African Shona Dagger
19th Century African Shona Dagger
$900
H 19 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Kuba Shoowa Textile 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Shoowa Prestige Cloth Kuba Shoowa peoples DR Congo, Kasai Region Raffia palm fiber, natural and chemical dyes, cut-pile and stem stitch embroidery 24.5 x 24.5 inches (62 x 62 cm) ...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Wood Figures

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Natural Fiber

Kuba Shoowa Textile  20th Century
Kuba Shoowa Textile  20th Century
$2,500
H 21 in W 24 in D 1 in
Opulent Black Lacquer Chinese Export Collector s Cabinet on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
an opulent black lacquer Chinese Export Collector's Cabinet on Stand with detailed gilt landscape and figural decoration, the shaped hinges and corners all appear to be gilt on brass...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique African Wood Figures

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Brass

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Antique African Wood Figures For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique African wood figures available for sale. Each of these unique antique African wood figures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, cotton and fabric. Antique African wood figures have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique African wood figures are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art style is often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique African Wood Figures?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $510 on the low end and $8,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique African Wood Figures
  • 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.