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North African Moroccan Berber Rug Abstract Design Gray Copper Super Soft Quality
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
designers welcome.
Influence of North African Rugs on European Modern Art.
These abstract designs had a
Category
2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 60.24 in L 84.65 in
Abstract & Modern Handknotted Moroccan Rug with Copper, Gray & Ivory Tones
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco vibe is displayed in this beautiful Moroccan Rug. Stunning tones in coper, gray and
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Portrait of African Women in Copper by Tshiasuma, circa 1984
By Tshiasuma
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Original copper panel representing two women's faces.
Handmade brassware work by an African artist
Category
Vintage 1980s African Colonial Revival Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
Andrianna Shamaris Large Copper African Currency
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 20th century copper African currency. Celebrating the cracks and crevices
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Modern Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
African Sculpture Zaire Antique Copper Coin
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
That's a true antique copper coin from Zaire, very rare: a modern simple sculpture !
I saw only
Category
Vintage 1920s Congolese Archaistic Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
Representation of an African Giraffe Embossed Copper and Iroko Frame
Located in Labrit, Landes
African carved giraffe representation
Embossed copper and frame in carved iroko
Signed Mwamba
Category
Vintage 1940s African Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
Representation of an African Woman Embossed Copper and Iroko Frame
Located in Labrit, Landes
African carved woman representation.
Embossed copper and frame in carved iroko.
Signed Mwamba
Category
Vintage 1940s African Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
Old Copper Coins of Congo, Africa / Rare Objects / Folk Art/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old African coin.
Before paper money and money were in circulation, bartering was
Category
20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
H 8.67 in W 9.65 in D 4.81 in
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Pink with Art Deco style Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
tribal rugs. Its design plays Art Deco-style geometric patterns with the lush pile texture and
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Pink with Art Deco style Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
tribal rugs. Its design plays Art Deco-style geometric patterns with the lush pile texture and
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wrought Copper Low-Relief Depicting African Scenes with Cubist Figures
By Kalumba Tshung Manu Gabriel
Located in Paris, FR
Wrought copper panel by the acclaimed Zaïre artist Gabriel Kalumba Tshung Manu (1940-2019), worked
Category
Vintage 1980s Congolese Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
H 31.5 in W 73.43 in D 1.58 in
Pair of African Igbo Open-Sided Cast Copper Cuff Bracelets
By Igbo People
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of African Igbo open-sided cast copper cuff bracelets, circa 1980s. The pair are a
Category
Late 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
Pair West African Incised Iron and Copper Axe Form Currency Pieces Custom Mounts
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A pair of West African incised iron and copper wire axe form currency pieces. On custom mounts. In
Category
Mid-20th Century North African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
H 15 in W 10 in D 1 in
Kutu Anklet-Ekonda Culture, African Art
By Ekonda Culture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kutu Anklet-Ekonda culture, Democratic Republic of Congo. Puddle cast, forged and engraved copper
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Copper, Metal
19th or Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Snake Currency Sculpture Zaire Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th or early 20th century copper snake currency sculpture Zaire Africa
Ngelima culture, Zaire
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
African Art by Tshibanda Bondo, Relief in Brass, 1978
By Tshibanda Bondo
Located in Delft, NL
African Art by Tshibanda Bondo, Relief in Brass, 1978
Tshibanda Bondo (Senegalese, born 1947
Category
20th Century Congolese More Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Vintage minimalist Moroccan Beni Ouarain carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
and rectangular motifs frame the composition in an unusual copper tone. This carpet is knotted in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Heavy Copper Ekonda Anklet Currency Mongo 19th Century
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Heavy Copper Ekonda Anklet Currency MONGO Tshuapa District - D.R Congo
4494 gr
Beautiful patina
Category
Antique 19th Century African Tribal Antiquities
Materials
Copper
Dynamic Mid-Century Modernist Copper and Brass Biomorphic Earrings By Art Smith
By Art Smith
Located in Brooklyn, US
the mid-twentieth century.
Fusing eclectic influences such as Surrealism and African art, Art
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 1.2 in W 1.38 in D 0.5 in
Copper Hand-Hammered Birds Art Work Wall Decoration Panel, 1990
By Pemba
Located in Antwerp, BE
This original piece is a hand-hammered signed copper work of elegant stylish dancing birds in the
Category
20th Century Congolese Hollywood Regency Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Copper
African Metal Currency Exchange Object
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional African Currency Object in Patinated Metal,
Congo from around 1970,
the metal has a
Category
Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
Eccentric XXL Wall Object of a Belly Dancer Made of Hammered Copper
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Eccentric XXL wall object of a belly dancer made of hammered copper.
This exotic dancer form the
Category
20th Century African Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
Copper Panel Artwork by Pemba
By Pemba
Located in Antwerp, BE
African copper panel artwork by Pemba. Congo.
Category
20th Century Congolese Hollywood Regency Decorative Art
Materials
Copper, Metal
Handwoven Telephone Wire Accent, Copper
Located in Jersey City, NJ
It is said that this stunning art form started with the African night shift security workers being
Category
2010s South African Organic Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wire
Copper Konga Legband from, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 20th century (possibly late 19th century) African Legband (ankle bracelet) of copper alloy
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
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
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
work would clearly stand out in any African or tribal art collection or be a great eye-catching stand
Category
Mid-20th Century Gabonese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass, Copper
African Coin Bracelet in Bronze - lost wax - Africa 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
African tribal art of the Kingdom of Benin is undoubtedly one of the best known thanks to its bronze
Category
Antique Late 19th Century African Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Judith Daner Style Enamel on Copper Tiles Horses & Warriors
By Judith Daner
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of mid-century enamel on copper tiles, depicting Picasso or African style tribal warriors with
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Copper, Enamel
H 40.5 in W 13.38 in D 1.19 in
Mayemba Bronze African Women Sculpture, Congo, 2002
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bronze sculpture by Mayemba (1946-), Congo, 2002. Two African women with trays. Bronze sculpture on
Category
Early 2000s Congolese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Framed 18th Century Comte de Buffon African Monkey French Engraving, La Guenon
By Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Leclerc, France – circa 1770.
A copper plate, hand-colored engraving titled, La Guenon a Nez Blanc
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 1.5 in W 12 in D 14 in
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
almond-shaped face, is made of wound copper, hammered brass and wood. Reliquary figures were used as
Category
Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 25.75 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
1970s Hammered Copper Wall Art Panel Sculpture of a Dancing Warrior
By Kalumba Tshung Manu Gabriel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare and beautiful life-size hammered copper panel of a dancing African warrior with spear and
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Tuareg African Pewter Tea Pot from Mauritania
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Africa and is made out of pewter and then decorated with copper and brass pieces which are hammered into
Category
Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Folk Art Tea Sets
Materials
Brass, Copper, Pewter
African Tuareg Silver Pewter Tea Pot from Mauritania
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Africa and is made out of pewter and then decorated with copper and brass pieces which are hammered into
Category
Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Folk Art Tea Sets
Materials
Brass, Copper, Pewter
A Fine and Rare Shona Knife and Sheath
Located in London, GB
A Fine and Rare Shona Knife and Sheath
Wood, steel, copper
Fine colour and patina
Zimabawe
Category
Antique 19th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art
Materials
Copper, Steel
Grouping of 5 Manillas, Okpoho, Nigeria, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
During their time in Africa, the Swansons started to collect African art. In
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze, Brass, Copper
20th Century Agate and Silver Earrings by Jewels
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, called Tanfouk or Talhakimt, drop from a copper and silver disk for a pair of lightweight earrings. These
Category
20th Century Moroccan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Agate, Silver, Copper
Vintage Hong Kong Camphor Seamans Trunk with Brass Inlay by George Zee and Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
& copper decorations and inlay depicting Hong Kong harbor junk in full sail with water flora and fauna
Category
Vintage 1950s Hong Kong Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 20.25 in W 48 in D 21 in
Kuba Bwoom Mask
Located in Austin, TX
, hold a long history of use in African art often associated with beauty and spirituality. The Bwoom mask
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Masks
Materials
Copper
Scarce Antique Tuareg Mauritania North Africa Mixed Metal Mounted Wood Chest
Located in Forney, TX
storage compartment.
Mauritania African tribal folk art; the country's name derives from the ancient
Category
Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
H 11 in W 24 in D 14 in
Salampasu Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceremonial African mask is linked to the Salampasu people of the Bantu ethnic group located
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Masks
Materials
Wood, Bamboo
Under the Influence VIII, a Unique Glass, Copper & Rope Sculpture by Chris Day
By Chris Day
Located in London, GB
handblown & sculpted glass with micro bore copper pipe, copper wire and rope.
About ‘Under the Influence
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
H 15.36 in W 8.67 in D 9.06 in
Under the Influence VII, a Unique Glass, Copper & Rope Sculpture by Chris Day
By Chris Day
Located in London, GB
handblown & sculpted glass with micro bore copper pipe, copper wire and rope.
About ‘Under the Influence
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Under the Influence IX a Unique Glass, Copper & Rope Sculpture by Chris Day
By Chris Day
Located in London, GB
& sculpted glass with micro bore copper pipe, copper wire and rope.
About ‘Under the Influence 2021' A
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
H 20.48 in W 9.85 in D 9.06 in
Under the Influence V, a Unique Glass, Copper & Rope Sculpture by Chris Day
By Chris Day
Located in London, GB
& sculpted glass with micro bore copper pipe, copper wire and rope.
About ‘Under the Influence 2021' A
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Bottles
Materials
Copper
Under the Influence VI, a Unique Glass, Copper & Rope Sculpture by Chris Day
By Chris Day
Located in London, GB
& sculpted glass with micro bore copper pipe, copper wire and rope.
About ‘Under the Influence 2021' A
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Solid Brass/Nickel Alloy Cuff Bracelet, Nupe People, Nigeria, 20th Century
By Nupe
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
of Ibadan, Nigeria.
During their time in Africa, the Swansons started to collect African art. In
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 0.71 in W 2.96 in D 2.37 in
Solid Brass/Nickel Alloy Cuff Bracelet, Nupe People, Nigeria, 19th/20th Century
By Nupe
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
started to collect African art. In 1973 a part of their collection, circa 120 pieces went on loan to The
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 0.79 in W 2.76 in D 2.49 in
Antique Egyptian Round Brass Tray with Silver and Copper Overlay 17.25 inches
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the world.
A pished North African Egyptian pished brass tray is a stunning piece of traditional
Category
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Islamic Ashtrays
Materials
Brass, Copper
Exceptional Kota Reliquary collected in situ in 1925, Gabon
Located in Paris, FR
rare to be able to have clear traceability for such an item as his African art collection was kept in
Category
Vintage 1920s Gabonese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Raku Ceramic Tribal Mask with Antlers by Argon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
wonder, with pupils of African trade beads and curly copper wire hair scattered about the face. The crack
Category
Late 20th Century American Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Clay
Chair by Carlo Bugatti in the Style Art Nouveau Ca 1900
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
inlays and embossed metal decorations. Turned legs and uprights covered with copper ribbons. Seat and
Category
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
"Greek with Shell, " Fabulous Panel with Half-Nude Figure by Art Deco Master
Located in Philadelphia, PA
contemporaries, Mergier was influenced by Classical and African art, and this piece from the 1950s -- with its
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
H 36 in W 23.5 in D 1.5 in
Exceptional William Hunt Diederich Pair of Torchieres
By Wilhelm Hunt Diederich
Located in Hudson, NY
William Hunt Diederich Pair of Torchiere w/ Copper Panels at bases surrounding the etched shade on
Category
20th Century American Torchères
Materials
Metal, Copper
Set of two early 1900s Carlo Bugatti Ladies ''Gong'' chairs
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
often called ''Gong'' chairs because of the copper and parchment disk in the backrest.
Bugatti pieces
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Copper, Zinc
Klaylife Valentine, Clay Beaded Wall Sconce, 21st Century
Located in Brighton, Victoria
wall sconce is so much more than just a light - it is art for your wall that is guaranteed to add
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Four Legs Stools Nails by Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
burned copper nails.
Signed by Arno Declercq
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who makes
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
Silverplate Cannon With Wheels
Located in New Orleans, LA
conflict in South Africa during the Second Boer War. It is composed of silverplate over copper and
Category
20th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Abstract Painting Mixed Media in Gray-white-rust-black by Hassan Bourkia, 2008
Located in Salzburg, AT
International African Art Fair, Marrakech – Maroc.
Salon du Maroc, Abu Dhabi – Emirates Arabes Unies
Category
Early 2000s Moroccan Modern Paintings
Materials
Metal, Copper
H 59.06 in W 70.87 in D 1.38 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of African copper art on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, copper and wood. If you’re shopping for a piece of African copper art, we have 31 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of African copper art — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A choice in our collection of African copper art is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made object in our assortment of African copper art has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris, Conrad Hicks and Ekonda Culture are consistently popular.
How Much is an African Copper Art?
Prices for a piece of African copper art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $450 and can go as high as $10,400, while the average can fetch as much as $1,650.
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- 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 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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