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Market Scene After Jacob Lawrence
By After Jacob Lawrence
Located in Pasadena, CA
cubism," an art form popularized in Europe which drew great inspiration from West African and Meso
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled Figure Blue 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
into a large family of eight children in Lomé, Togo, West Africa. He began his creating art by using
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
Untitled Off-White 2 - Textural Abstract Minimalist Artwork on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
artwork.
Olympio was born into a large family of eight children in Lomé, Togo, West Africa. He began his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Grouping of 5 Manillas, Okpoho, Nigeria, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
exhibition titled "Plainly Geometric - Selections of Art from West Africa".
In 2018 Mrs Swanson passed away.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze, Brass, Copper
Ashanti Bronze Figurine, Asante People, Ghana, 1950s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Center for an exhibition titled "Plainly Geometric - Selections of Art from West Africa".
In 2018 Mrs
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Ashanti Bronze Figurine, Asante People, Ghana, 1950s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Center for an exhibition titled "Plainly Geometric - Selections of Art from West Africa".
In 2018 Mrs
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Group, Chief with Servants, Asante People, Ghana, 1950s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
exhibition titled "Plainly Geometric - Selections of Art from West Africa".
In 2018 Mrs Swanson passed away.
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Grouping of Ashanti Bronze Figurines, Asante People, Ghana, 1970s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
exhibition titled "Plainly Geometric - Selections of Art from West Africa".
In 2018 Mrs Swanson passed away.
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Cast Bronze Bell, Benin, 1940s
By People from Benin
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
exhibition titled "Plainly Geometric - Selections of Art from West Africa".
In 2018 Mrs Swanson passed away.
Category
Vintage 1940s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Ogboni Bell, 1960s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
of Art from West Africa".
In 2018 Mrs Swanson passed away.
Category
Vintage 1960s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Headdress "God of Thunder" - Protection, Yoruba People, 1930s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
of Art from West Africa".
In 2018 Mrs Swanson passed away.
Category
Vintage 1930s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Hand Carved Nupe Stool with 8 Legs, Nigeria, 1950s
By Nupe
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Selections of Art from West Africa". In 2018 Mrs Swanson passed away.
Category
Vintage 1950s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Bronze Gold Dust Pot - Kuduo, Asante People, Ghana, 1940s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Center for an exhibition titled "Plainly Geometric - Selections of Art from West Africa".
In 2018 Mrs
Category
Vintage 1940s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Ogbomosho, Yoruba People Nigeria 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Center for an exhibition titled "Plainly Geometric - Selections of Art from West Africa".
In 2018 Mrs
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Ghanayan Akuba Fertility Doll
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning piece of west African Tribal Art, namely, a mid-20th century Ghanayan Akuba
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
Early 20th Century Congolese Kuba Framed Textile
By Kuba
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous piece of West African Tribal Art, namely an early 20th century Congolese kuba
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tapestries
Materials
Textile
Early 20th Century Congolese Large Kuba Framed Textile
By Kuba
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous piece of West African Tribal Art, namely an early 20th century Congolese
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tapestries
Materials
Textile
West African Granary Door
Located in New Orleans, LA
The door has 56 figures carved out of one block of wood.
Category
Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Walu Mask from West Africa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful walu mask from the dogon tribe in mali, West Africa.
The name walu represents an
Category
Antique 19th Century Central African Masks
Materials
Wood
A Lega Mask , West Africa Ca 1910
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a beautiful lega mask from west africa in original condition.
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Original Vintage Poster Air France Art Deco French West Africa Equatorial Africa
By Edmond Maurus
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster for French West Africa and French Equatorial Africa issued by Air
Category
1940s Art Deco More Prints
Materials
Paper
West African METAL GONG
Located in Sarasota, FL
Bell-shaped GONG are used in ceremony and dance in addition to other percussive instruments such as drums, beaters and clappers with one has "bubble bumps"in a design at the bottom (...
Category
Antique 19th Century Tribal Art
$1,200
Mounted West African Dogon Door Latch
Located in New York, NY
Mounted West African Dogon Door Latch
Category
Antique 19th Century Malian Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Kente Cotton Cloth from West Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Hand woven cotton and indigo dyed textile with color block design also in cotton
Category
Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Guro Face Mask Ivory Coast West African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A beatific face mask from the Guro people of the Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). Wood with paint and white pigment at the mouth. Possibly created by a known 20th century carver, but no ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Framed Ceremonial Breastplate from Cameroon (West African)
Located in New York, NY
Framed Ceremonial Breastplate from Cameroon (West African)
Category
Antique 19th Century Cameroonian Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Iron Initiation Masks from West Africa c. 1940
Located in New York, NY
Iron initiation masks from the Bamama Tribe, Mali West Africa
c. 1940 Sold individually. Mounted
Category
Vintage 1940s Malian Masks
Original Vintage Travel Poster Republic Of Dahomey Benin West Africa Dancer Art
Located in London, GB
the Republic of Benin) in West Africa featuring colourful artwork of a lady dancing with people
Category
1950s More Prints
Materials
Paper
"Air France - French West Africa" Timbuktu, Mali Airline Original Poster
By Edmond Maurus
Located in Boston, MA
Edmund Maurus created this spectacular image for Air France shortly after World War II. With its glowing color, dramatic composition and famous architectural landmark (Djingareyber M...
Category
1940s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Vintage West African Handwoven Strip Weaving
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Beautiful West African vintage handwoven strip weaving. In indigo and cream fabric with details in
Category
20th Century African Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
Ogboni Society Bronze Edan Figures, Yorubaland, West Africa 19th Century
Located in Quechee, VT
This pair of Edan figures, a male smoking a pipe and a female holding an infant, are attached at the heads by a chain. They are made of sand-cast bronze and have a fine, natural pati...
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Original 1929 Advertising Poster For Chargeurs Reunis Cruises To West Africa
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for Chargeurs Reunis cruises to West Africa from 6
Category
1920s More Prints
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Travel Poster Mali Tombouctou West Africa Tourism Timbuktu City
Located in London, GB
Original vintage West Africa travel poster issued by the Mali Office of Tourism and printed in
Category
1960s More Prints
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Travel Poster Mali West Africa Office Du Tourisme Hunter Design
By Drouard
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster for Mali in West Africa featuring a colourful artistic image on a
Category
1960s More Prints
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Travel Poster Mali Gao West Africa Office Du Tourisme City View
Located in London, GB
deep blue sky and bold lettering above. The city of Gao (Gawgaw or Kawkaw) in Mali West Africa is
Category
1960s More Prints
Materials
Paper
Wooden Bust Carving of an Oba of Benin, Edo People, Nigeria, circa 1950s
By People from Benin
Located in Pau, FR
- Selections of Art from West Africa". In 2018 Mrs. Swanson passed away.
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Busts
Materials
Wood
Set of 3 Antique Senufo Stools from Côte D
ivoire, circa 1960-70
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
of wood.
Senufo people are praised craftmen and have been a defining force of the West-African
Category
Vintage 1960s Ivorian Tribal Stools
Materials
Wood
West African Hand-Carved Wood Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
, centerpiece, display object from West Africa. One-of-a-kind.
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Heavy Cast Bronze Currency from Gabon, West-Central Africa
Located in New York, NY
Large heavy cast bronze currency anklet from the Kota people of Gabon, West-Central Africa, circa
Category
Antique 1630s Gabonese Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Senufo Face Mask Kpelie Cote D
ivoire Mali Burkina Faso West African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A simple and elegant face mask from the Senufo people of West Africa. The Senufo live in areas that
Category
20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Old Dan Portrait Mask with Provenance on Custom Stand Ivory Coast West Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Very old and well-used Dan portrait mask with narrow slit eyes. Heavy wear, surface damage, polish and patina from traditional use.
Provenance:
ex- private collection, Paris.
On c...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Old Dan Singing or Speaking Face Mask Ivory Coast Cote D
ivoire West Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Old expressive Dan mask with open mouth as if speaking or singing, with heavy eyelids as if lost in a trance. Holes around mouth once held inserted teeth, now missing. Small holes ar...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Polychrome Egungun Headdress, Yoruba People, Oyo, Nigeria circa 1940
Located in Pau, FR
- Selections of Art from West Africa", 1987
Provenance: The collection of Dr and Mrs John E. Swanson.
Dr John
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Benin Carving of a Woman with Basket on the Head, Edo People, circa 1950s
By People from Benin
Located in Pau, FR
exhibition titled "Plainly Geometric - Selections of Art from West Africa". In 2018 Mrs. Swanson passed away.
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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West African Art For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of west African art on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every piece of west African art was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of west African art, designed in the Art Deco or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made choice in our collection of west African art has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Benin People and Dogon Tribe are consistently popular.
How Much is a West African Art?
A piece of west African art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,042, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $9,000.
Questions About West African Art
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of West African statues varies from culture to culture. Often, African artisans produce statues to use in religious rituals. They may serve as offerings to gods or perform other functions during ceremonies. Shop a variety of West African statues on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024The difference between traditional East and West art comes down largely to the aims of artists. Traditionally, Eastern artists sought to tell stories and reveal their perceptions of the world around them, seeking to make their works visually appealing, not realistic. Until the modern era, which began in the mid-19th century, most Western artists focused on depicting scenes as realistically as possible, using techniques like linear perspective to give two-dimensional images the illusion of existing in three dimensions. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of fine art.
- 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.
- 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.
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