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African Ebony Carved Busts

African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
An African woman bust sculpture, meticulously hand-carved from the lustrous depths of ebony wood
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

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Wood, Ebony

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully detailed African carved male bust in solid ebony. The figure has been expertly modeled
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Ebony

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
H 13.75 in W 6 in D 7 in
Vintage African Carved Bust's or Bookends Girl & Boy in Ebony, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of vintage African Busts; boy and girl, possibly Nigerian/Lagos. Hand-carved from Ebony wood
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Vintage 1970s African Modern Busts

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Ebony

20th Century Tribal Figural Head Bust by David Tennant Hand Carved Ebony Wood
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful 20th Century Tribal David Tennant figural head bust comprised of hand carved ebony wood
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20th Century Unknown Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Truly a majestic Benin Oba. Beautifully and finely hand carved in Ebony hardwood from the 1930's A
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Vintage 1930s Beninese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Ebony

Cuban Master Florencio Gelabert Sculpture Large Wood Carving Bust Man Portrait
Located in Surfside, FL
mahogany, “ácana” and ebony into female heads with black African features dating back to 1930. In 1938 he
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1970s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1895
By Kobe Toys
Located in Incline Village, NV
were in port. Most examples have turned up in Europe. They are made of hand carved ebony with bone
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Antique 1890s Japanese Folk Art Toys

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Ebony

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Large Classical Roman Male Nude Warrior Bronze Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
Near 3/4 lifesize, 19th century, possibly earlier cast bronze sculpture in the style of a Roman copy of a Classical Greek statue. It would make a wonderful garden sculpture or outdoo...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Greco Roman Sculptures

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Bronze

Stunning Hand Carved Art Deco Era Bust Sculpture of an Olympian w. Laurel Wreath
By Otto Poertzel 1
Located in Lisse, NL
Solid wooden bust of an Olympic champion by (professor) Otto Poertzel (1876 - 1963). This stunning bust of a young male athlete is of museum quality and condition. Both the geometri...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Busts

Materials

Wood

Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century
By Senufo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A female fertility statue of West African Senufo (Mali, or Ivory Coast) origin in solid wood. Hand-carved from a single piece of Mango wood, this expressive figurine features notch c...
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Antique Late 19th Century Malian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

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Ebony

Decorative Hand-Carved African Statue from Kenya
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Decorative ebony well hand-carved African statue of a young women. Handmade in Kenya, Africa.
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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade
Located in Torquay, GB
A superb Igbo Nigeria helmet mask 'Agbogho Mmuo" or Maiden Spirit. Worn as masqurades during funerals, cleansing rituals, harvest festivals, weddings and other such occasions . Igb...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade
Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade
No Reserve
H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
African Ebony Sculptures
Located in Madrid, ES
African sculptures in ebony Pair of African sculptures carved in ebony wood.Very decorative.Measures: 53 cm high. 1970s.
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Vintage 1950s African Busts

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Ebony

African Ebony Sculptures
African Ebony Sculptures
H 21.66 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
Nicely carved. A good eye-catching accent piece. Dimensions: 8.25" high, 5" wide, 7" deep.
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20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Akua'ba Ritual Fertility Doll
Located in Kastrup, DK
Carved wood Akuaba, sometimes known as an Ashanti doll or a Fanti doll. Untouched condition with a beautiful natural age-related patina. Akua'ba (sometimes spelled Akwaba or Akuba) a...
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Akua'ba Ritual Fertility Doll
Akua'ba Ritual Fertility Doll
H 13.78 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Contemporary African Art Sculpture from the Makonde Tribe of Tanzania
By Makonde People
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning African Art Sculpture of a Tribal Woman by the Makonde Tribe of Tanzania. A fine figurative sculpture is made of ebony. This decorative piece of African art is truly eye-ca...
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20th Century Tanzanian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Ebony

Maasai Warrior - African Sculpture in Bronze Verdigris - Limited Edition
Located in Pretoria, ZA
Maasai Warrior in Bronze Verdigris on Sandstone base, limited edition of 24 (signed and numbered); H 76 cm including base. Having been a professional safari guide, my art is influenc...
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2010s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone, Bronze

African Mangbetu Carved Figural Fertility Bow Harp Domu Instrument 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage museum quality African Mangbetu fertility harp / domu, an African stringed instrument of the Mangbetu poeple, featuring a round wooden body, stretched red leather head w...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Musical Instruments

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

African Shield Wallaïta from Ethiopia Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
African shield Wallaïta from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Base: 40 x 17cm.
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

Pair of Napoleon III Amphorae
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of Napoleon III amphorae great quality piece Sevres-style Porcelain and gilt bronze Hand painted and signed J bouzon Champleve enamel perfect condition Origin France Circa 1900 ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Napoleon III Urns

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Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Napoleon III Amphorae
Pair of Napoleon III Amphorae
H 11.03 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
Antique African Carved Door Panel
Located in Rochester, NY
19th century African Nupe people Nigeria door panel. Hand carved wood w/ animals, objects, symbols in relief w/ original beautifully aged original surface color patina.. Genuinely ol...
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Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique African Carved Door Panel
Antique African Carved Door Panel
H 66 in W 17 in D 0.38 in
Pair mid Century Stylized Horse Head Bronze and Stone Sculptures or Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century modern bronze and marble sculptures of stylized Trojan horses may be used as bookends. Apparently unsigned.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Animal Sculptures

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Stone, Bronze

Rare Gabonese African Harp
Located in New York, NY
A rare figurative harp from made by the Vuvi or Tsogo people of Gabon. It is an instrument traditionally played by young men and boys. These rare instruments are well known for their...
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20th Century Gabonese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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Antique Hand Carved Female Bust, African, Ebony, Ornamental Figure, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hand-carved female bust. An African, ebony ornamental figure on Portland stone
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Antique Late 19th Century Busts

Materials

Ebony

Nubian Prince Stick Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.28 Ctw In Diamonds And Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
prince in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. The head is carved from natural black Ebony wood and display a
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century Carved African Female Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunningly beautiful African carved ebony female bust. The figure has been carved from a
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Ebony

20th Century Large Finely Carved African Solid Ebony Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Large Finely Carved African Solid Ebony Sculpture A finely carved and detailed solid
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Ebony

French Carved Wood Bust of African Warrior in the Style of Roger Favin
By Roger Favin
Located in Port Hope, ON
This hand carved Macassar Ebony bust of an African warrior is in the style of French sculptor Roger
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Sculptures

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African Ebony Carved Busts For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of African ebony carved busts is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique African ebony carved busts was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood and ebony. African ebony carved busts have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. African ebony carved busts are generally popular furniture pieces, but folk art and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Benin People produced beautiful African ebony carved busts that are worth considering.

How Much are African Ebony Carved Busts?

Prices for African ebony carved busts can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, African ebony carved busts begin at $619 and can go as high as $7,985, while the average can fetch as much as $1,503.

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