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A Highly Whimsical Canadian Historical Themed Diorama by Terry Pfliger
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
hand in script, as observed on the outer front edge of the case which reads....“While deep in the woods
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plastic, Plaster, Wood, Paint
Copper Clad Cedar Biomorphic Form by Bill Anson
By Bill Anson
Located in Palm Desert, CA
II. Other influences include African art and indigenous North and South American design, as well as
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Wood Carving of Seminole Indian Chief and Wife
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
specializes in all different types of wood carvings, from a more detailed nature carving, to many figurative
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Cuban Master Florencio Gelabert Sculpture Large Wood Carving Bust Man Portrait
Located in Surfside, FL
in 1960.
With a calling common to wood sculptors –which began with his primary school carving
Category
1970s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chairs in wood
year: 1940
The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood used they make them unique
Category
Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
'Waiting For Advisor' African (Shona)
Located in Milwaukee, WI
working in different media for generations. These include paintings, pottery, basket ware, wood carvings
Category
Early 2000s Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Elephant' original African Shona stone sculpture Zimbabwe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
include paintings, pottery, basket ware, wood carvings, and sculpture done in metal as well as the stone
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 4.5 in W 3.87 in D 1.63 in
Sydney Kumalo Bronze Minimalist African Modernist Sculpture Figural Female Nude
Located in Surfside, FL
texturing of the bronze or terra cotta is reminiscent of traditional carving techniques of various African
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
+17th century Dutch renaissance two door portal cabinet with exotic carvings
Located in Casteren, NL
cupboard was further enriched with ebony veneered panels adding luxury to the piece. The ebony wood was
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Ebony, Oak
H 78.94 in W 74.41 in D 28.75 in
'African Queen' Shona stone sculpture signed by Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
By Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, basket ware, wood carvings, and sculpture done in metal as well as the stone carvings. While there is not
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Chenjerai Chiripanyanga'African Queen' Shona stone sculpture signed by Chenjerai Chiripanyanga, 2004
H 56 in W 13.5 in D 10 in
An Early 20th Century Cigar Store Indian, Carved Wood With Polychrome Decoration
Located in Cotignac, FR
seen a Native American, these early cigar-store "Indians" looked more like Africans with feathered
Category
Mid-20th Century American Realist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 37.01 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
"Pioneer Family" WPA American Modernism Plaster Maquette Realism 20th Century
By William Zorach
Located in New York, NY
sculptor, Zorach's first sculptures were of wood and his carving tools were primitive, such as a jack-knife
Category
1920s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Rare Belgian Marble Jewish American Modernist Sculpture Chaim Gross Art Deco
By Chaim Gross
Located in Surfside, FL
sculpture in wood, stone, and bronze was featured in the exhibit Four American Expressionists curated by
Category
20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
H 8 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Mid - Late 20th Century South American Tribal Gourd Bowls Hand Carved Floral
Located in Topeka, KS
carvings to modern day use, by some, of electric wood burners and high-speed pen-shaped rotary tools that
Category
20th Century South American Tribal Decorative Bowls
Materials
Natural Fiber
Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
, The Cow Path. Lemures, based on Roman mythology, and Ethiopian, painted from an ebony wood carving
Category
Early 20th Century North American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Chaim Gross Judaica Jewish Watercolor Painting Rabbi Klezmer Music WPA Artist
By Chaim Gross
Located in Surfside, FL
work being carved from wood. Other direct carvers in early 20th-century American art include William
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Chaim Gross Mid Century Mod Judaica Jewish Watercolor Painting Rabbis WPA Artist
By Chaim Gross
Located in Surfside, FL
primarily a practitioner of the direct carving method, with the majority of his work being carved from wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
, The Cow Path. Lemures, based on Roman mythology, and Ethiopian, painted from an ebony wood carving
Category
Early 20th Century North American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Large Chaim Gross Mid Century Mod Bronze Sculpture Circus Acrobats WPA Artist
By Chaim Gross
Located in Surfside, FL
work being carved from wood. Other direct carvers in early 20th-century American art include William
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 26 in W 14.5 in D 7 in
Rare Chaim Gross Watercolor Painting Manhattan Skyscrapers Train NYC WPA Artist
By Chaim Gross
Located in Surfside, FL
sculpture in wood, stone, and bronze was featured in the exhibit Four American Expressionists curated by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Outsider Art Carved Wooden Figure
Located in New York, NY
Outsider Art carved wooden figure, possibly of an African-American subject (possibly an African
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Large George Aarons Terracotta Sculpture Relief Art Deco Plaque WPA Artist
By George Aarons
Located in Surfside, FL
large bronze and marble figures and wood carvings in the Streamline Moderne style. He produced several
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Terracotta
Frank Dobson Modern Drawing Female Nude
By Frank Dobson
Located in Roma, IT
frame in gilded wood, in almost perfect condition.
The painting is also protected by glass
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1930s British Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Plaster Sculpture Relief Art Deco Plaque WPA Artist Peace Swords to Ploughshares
By George Aarons
Located in Surfside, FL
large bronze and marble figures and wood carvings. He produced several projects for the Works Progress
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
The Gaze, Signed Graphite 20th Century Portrait
Located in London, GB
returned to London she used as the basis for wood carvings and bronzes of tribal figures. Wood carving
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
FLOWERS Signed Woodcut Young Woman Hoop Earring Tropical Floral Dress, Woodgrain
By Otto Neals
Located in Union City, NJ
FLOWERS is an original limited edition woodcut print by the African-American painter and sculptor
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Watercolor Painting by William Zorach, Titled "Redwoods, Yosemite Valley", 1920
By William Zorach
Located in New York, NY
experimenting
with wood and stone carvings. By 1922, he devoted himself entirely to sculpture, and like
Picasso
Category
1920s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
H 15.75 in W 13.75 in D 2 in
FLAG SERIES 1980 Signed Lithograph Colorful Flag Collage Madagascar Stamp, Birds
By Chaim Gross
Located in Union City, NJ
FLAG SERIES 1980 is a brightly colored lithograph by the American artist/sculptor Chaim Gross
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"Jim Jim" Ebony Sculpture with Dark Patina, Portrait of Detroit Zoo Gorilla
Located in Detroit, MI
-playing games), Renee Radell, Philip Pearlstein, Charles McGee (nationally recognized African American
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
NEW INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC ORDER Signed Serigraph, Abstract Cornucopia, Fruit
By Chaim Gross
Located in Union City, NJ
sculptor, artist, and teacher, known for his wood carvings, sculptures of moving human figures, religious
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
NEW IMMIGRANTS Signed Lithograph, Refugees, Boat, Humanitarian Aid, Sun
By Chaim Gross
Located in Union City, NJ
teacher, known for his wood carvings, sculptures of moving human figures, religious imagery, acrobats
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"Monumental, " Springstone Sculpture signed by Shona artist Phineas Masaya
By Phineas Masaya
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, basket ware, wood carvings, and sculpture done in metal as well as the stone carvings. While there is not
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
"I Am Beautiful, " Original Opal Stone Sculpture signed by Savheri Chirwa
By Savheri Chirwa
Located in Milwaukee, WI
generations. These include paintings, pottery, basket ware, wood carvings, and sculpture done in metal as well
Category
Early 2000s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 39.5 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in
"Judge, " Original Green Serpentine Stone Sculpture by Corlet a Shona sculptor
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, basket ware, wood carvings, and sculpture done in metal as well as the stone carvings. While there is not
Category
Early 2000s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 11 in W 10.5 in D 11 in
"Owl" Bronze Sculpture, Caricature, Rich Dark Brown Surface
Located in Detroit, MI
games), Renee Radell, Philip Pearlstein, Charles McGee (nationally recognized African American sculptor
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 7.5 in W 11.5 in D 7 in
PROVINCETOWN SIDE STREET Signed Lithograph, New England Cape Cod White Clapboard
By Chaim Gross
Located in Union City, NJ
, and teacher, known for his wood carvings, sculptures of moving human figures, religious imagery
Category
1970s Contemporary Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
HOMAGE TO SIGMUND FREUD Signed Lithograph, Surreal Portrait, Psychoanalysis
By Chaim Gross
Located in Union City, NJ
) was a sculptor, artist, and teacher, known for his wood carvings, sculptures of moving human figures
Category
1970s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
'Proud Woman' original Shona stone sculpture by Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
By Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, wood carvings, and sculpture done in metal as well as the stone carvings. While there is not a long
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Chenjerai Chiripanyanga'Proud Woman' original Shona stone sculpture by Chenjerai Chiripanyanga, 2002
H 31.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although America's sculptors interested in African American life and Black subjects, including
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 12.25 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
'Cobalt Bird' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
By Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, basket ware, wood carvings, and sculpture done in metal as well as the stone carvings. While there is not
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Venus, Modern Abstract Figurative Sculpture #37
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful small scale abstract figurative stone Venus sculpture by Doris Ann Warner (American
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
MOTHER AND CHILD Signed Lithograph, Mother Daughter Pencil Drawing Portrait
By Chaim Gross
Located in Union City, NJ
teacher, known for his wood carvings, sculptures of moving human figures, religious imagery, acrobats
Category
1980s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
'Proud Woman' original stone Shona sculpture dress hair singed by P. Mua
Located in Milwaukee, WI
been working in different media for generations. These include paintings, pottery, basket ware, wood
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 18.25 in W 5.88 in D 5.88 in
'Ring of Hope' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
By Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
Located in Milwaukee, WI
working in different media for generations. These include paintings, pottery, basket ware, wood carvings
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Family' original signed Shona stone sculpture by Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
By Wonder Mazhindu Bumhira
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. These include paintings, pottery, basket ware, wood carvings, and sculpture done in metal as well as the
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Togetherness' original stone Shona sculpture signed by Phineas Masaya
By Phineas Masaya
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, basket ware, wood carvings, and sculpture done in metal as well as the stone carvings. While there is not
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Honeymoon' original stone Shona sculpture by Marowa & Chideu
By Tendai Marowa & Stanley Chideu
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. These include paintings, pottery, basket ware, wood carvings, and sculpture done in metal as well as the
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Father Christmas' original stone Shona sculpture by Marowa & Chideu
By Tendai Marowa & Stanley Chideu
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, basket ware, wood carvings, and sculpture done in metal as well as the stone carvings. While there is not
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 13.25 in W 4.5 in D 11.25 in
'Protected by Spirits' original stone Shona sculpture by Marowa & Chideu
By Tendai Marowa & Stanley Chideu
Located in Milwaukee, WI
include paintings, pottery, basket ware, wood carvings, and sculpture done in metal as well as the stone
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 17.25 in W 4.75 in D 4 in
'Mother and Child' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Samuel Likongwe
By Samuel Likongwe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
include paintings, pottery, basket ware, wood carvings, and sculpture done in metal as well as the stone
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 21.25 in W 9.5 in D 7.25 in
'Notorious Leader' original stone sculpture by Shona artist Nigel James
Located in Milwaukee, WI
ware, wood carvings, and sculpture done in metal as well as the stone carvings. While there is not a
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 21.75 in W 12 in D 11 in
"Mermaid, " Carved Springstone by Farai Darare
By Farai Darare
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, pottery, basket ware, wood carvings, and sculpture done in metal as well as the stone carvings. While
Category
Early 2000s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Scratching Bird' Shona stone sculpture signed by Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
By Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
Located in Milwaukee, WI
different media for generations. These include paintings, pottery, basket ware, wood carvings, and sculpture
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'Bird Chicken' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Samuel Likongwe
By Samuel Likongwe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
media for generations. These include paintings, pottery, basket ware, wood carvings, and sculpture done
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 15.5 in W 10 in D 6.88 in
'Chicken' original Shona stone sculpture signed by Samuel Likongwe
By Samuel Likongwe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
working in different media for generations. These include paintings, pottery, basket ware, wood carvings
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 17 in W 10.25 in D 10 in
'Mother Elephant with Baby' original small sculpture, heirloom gift
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. These include paintings, pottery, basket ware, wood carvings, and sculpture done in metal as well as the
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 11 in W 8.25 in D 8 in
OPERATION MOSES Signed Lithograph, Historic 1984 Airlift Ethiopian Falasha Jews
By Chaim Gross
Located in Union City, NJ
- 1991) was a sculptor, artist, and teacher, known for his wood carvings, sculptures of moving human
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Antique 17th-century Dutch Renaissance Portal Cupboard in Solid Oak
Located in Casteren, NL
slab of ebony veneer. The ebony wood was imported by the VOC from South Africa and was a real showcase
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cupboards
Materials
Steel
Three Girls Bronze Relief Sculpture Plaque Chaim Gross Modernist WPA Era Artist
By Chaim Gross
Located in Surfside, FL
of the direct carving method, with the majority of his work being carved from wood. Other direct
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern More Art
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 7 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in
WOMEN TOGETHER Signed Lithograph Seated Female Figures, Cream, Gray, Terra Cotta
By Chaim Gross
Located in Union City, NJ
sculptor, artist, and teacher, known for his wood carvings, sculptures of moving human figures, religious
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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African American Wood Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of african american wood carvings for sale on 1stDibs. There are many contemporary, abstract and Expressionist versions of these works for sale. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the african american wood carvings on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, brown, black, gold and more. Chaim Gross, Marco Bras, Kat Flyn, George Aarons and Tendai Marowa & Stanley Chideu took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in stone, lithograph and marble, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much are African American Wood Carvings?
African american wood carvings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $230,000.
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- 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.
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