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African Adobe Ancient Modern
By Jo Baskerville
Located in Palm Beach, FL
JO BASKERVILLE
Title: African Adobe Ancient Modern
Signed on the Reverse
Flat and Acrylic Paint
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Moroccan North African Rug, Beni Mrirt Design, 8'5x10'5ft
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Tallinn, Harju maakond
the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. Here, groups of women continue the ancient tradition of hand-weaving
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ancient African Wooden Stool
Located in Soho, London, GB
Ancient wooden stool with four feet dating to the 19th century. From Congo, Africa.
Provenance
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Cut-Out Rug with Modernized Ancient Egyptian Design
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
art. Patchwork takes on a new meaning as the swaying Lotus flower is contrasted with the Ancient
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Ancient African Customs - Lithograph - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Costumes is a lithograph made in 1844.
Hand colored.
Good condition.
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
African Tribal Art Antique Ancient Koma Terracotta Ghana Abstract Sculpture
Located in London, GB
red pigment A splendid and rare example of ancient abstract art.
Size: H 8.5 " W 5 W 2.5 . 22x12
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Ghanaian Tribal Art
Materials
Terracotta
Free Shipping
H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 1.97 in
Ancient Map of Africa - Etching - 19th century
Located in Roma, IT
This Map of Africa is an etching realized in the 19th century.
The state of preservation of the
Category
19th Century More Prints
Materials
Etching
Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844.
Hand colored.
Good
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
No Reserve
H 11.42 in W 7.29 in D 0.04 in
Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844.
Hand colored.
Good
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
No Reserve
H 7.68 in W 11.42 in D 0.04 in
Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph realized by Auguste Wahlen in 1844.
Hand colored.
Good
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
No Reserve
H 7.68 in W 11.42 in D 0.04 in
Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844.
Hand colored.
Good
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
No Reserve
H 7.68 in W 11.42 in D 0.04 in
Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844.
Hand colored.
Good
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
No Reserve
H 7.68 in W 11.42 in D 0.04 in
Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844.
Hand colored.
Good
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 7.49 in W 11.42 in D 0.04 in
Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844.
Hand colored.
Good
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 7.29 in W 11.42 in D 0.04 in
Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844.
Hand colored.
Good
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
No Reserve
H 7.68 in W 11.42 in D 0.04 in
Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844.
Hand colored.
Good
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 7.29 in W 11.42 in D 0.04 in
Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844.
Hand colored.
Good
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 7.29 in W 11.42 in D 0.04 in
Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844.
Hand colored.
Good
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 7.29 in W 11.42 in D 0.04 in
Ancient African Costumes - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Costumes is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844.
Hand colored.
Good
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 7.29 in W 11.42 in D 0.04 in
Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph realized by Auguste Wahlen in 1844.
Hand colored.
Good
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
No Reserve
H 7.68 in W 11.42 in D 0.04 in
Ancient African Costumes - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Costumes is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844.
Hand colored.
Good
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 7.29 in W 11.42 in D 0.04 in
Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Africa is a lithograph realized by Auguste Wahlen in 1844.
Hand colored.
Good condition.
At the
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
No Reserve
H 7.68 in W 11.42 in D 0.04 in
Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Africa is a lithograph realized by Auguste Wahlen in 1844.
Hand colored.
Good condition.
At the
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
No Reserve
H 7.68 in W 11.42 in D 0.04 in
Kahhal Looms Solar Boat Hand-Knotted 350x250cm Rug by Shosha Kamal
By Kahhal Looms
Located in Cairo, EG
opening in November 2022. Inspired by 20th century Art Deco, the rug design is meant to introduce Ancient
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Art Deco Moroccan and North Afric...
Materials
Wool
Kahhal Looms Wings Hand-Knotted 350x250cm Rug by Shosha Kamal
By Kahhal Looms
Located in Cairo, EG
November 2022. Inspired by 20th century Art Deco, the rug design is meant to introduce Ancient Egyptian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Art Deco Moroccan and North Afric...
Materials
Wool
Kahhal Looms Solar Boat Hand-Knotted 300x200cm Rug by Shosha Kamal
By Kahhal Looms
Located in Cairo, EG
opening in November 2022. Inspired by 20th century Art Deco, the rug design is meant to introduce Ancient
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Art Deco Moroccan and North Afric...
Materials
Wool
Kahhal Looms Wings Hand-Knotted 300x200cm Rug by Shosha Kamal
By Kahhal Looms
Located in Cairo, EG
November 2022. Inspired by 20th century Art Deco, the rug design is meant to introduce Ancient Egyptian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Art Deco Moroccan and North Afric...
Materials
Wool
Kahhal Looms Blue Blossom Hand-Knotted 300x200cm Rug by Shewekar
By Kahhal Looms
Located in Cairo, EG
square meter.
About the design:
This Blue Blossom hand-knotted rug by Shewekar takes Ancient Egypt
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Art Deco Moroccan and North Afric...
Materials
Wool
Kahhal Looms Pearly Ibis Hand-Knotted 300x200cm Rug by Shewekar
By Kahhal Looms
Located in Cairo, EG
square meter.
About the design:
This Pearly Ibis hand-knotted rug by Shewekar takes Ancient Egypt
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Art Deco Moroccan and North Afric...
Materials
Wool
1960s Moroccan Vintage Hand-Woven Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
vivid colors, blending tribal native charm, ancient symbolism and Folk Art warmth, this vintage Berber
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
Vintage Moroccan Tribal Ethnic Rug, circa 1980
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
native charm, ancient symbolism and Folk Art warmth, this vintage Berber rug reflects generations of
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
Abstract Moroccan Berber Boucherouite Rug
Located in Milan, IT
recycled yarns, the ancient modernity of its iconography is quite characteristic of this area as well as of
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton
1980s Vintage Moroccan Boujad Hand-Woven Tribal Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
tribal native charm, ancient symbism and Fk Art warmth, this vintage Berber rug reflects generations of
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Moroccan Vintage Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
rug, nicely aged with vivid cors, blending tribal native charm, ancient symbism and Fk Art warmth
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Vintage Hand-Woven Boujad Berber Rug, circa 1960
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
tribal native charm, ancient symbism and Fk Art warmth, this vintage Boujad rug reflects generations of
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
1960s Moroccan Vintage Hand-Woven Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, ancient symbism and Fk Art warmth, this vintage Berber rug reflects generations of ctural beliefs
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
1960s Vintage Moroccan Hand-Woven Berber Carpet
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
vivid cors, blending tribal native charm, ancient symbism and Fk Art warmth, this vintage Berber rug
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
Vintage 1960s Moroccan Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
meant to capture evil spirits. Blending tribal native charm, ancient symbism and Fk Art warmth, this
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Vintage Kilim Tribal Rug, circa 1960's
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
spirits. Blending tribal native charm, ancient symbism and Fk Art warmth, this vintage Beni M'Guild rug
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
1960s Moroccan Vintage Berber Tribal Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
native charm, ancient symbism and Fk Art warmth, this vintage Beni M'Guild rug reflects generations of
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
1960s Authentic Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Blending tribal native charm, ancient symbism and Fk Art warmth, this vintage Beni M'Guild rug reflects
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
Moroccan Vintage Tribal Rug, circa 1960
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
tribal native charm, ancient symbism and Fk Art warmth, this vintage Beni M'Guild rug reflects
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Goat Hair, Wool
Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug circa 1960
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, ancient symbism and Fk Art warmth, this vintage Beni M'Guild rug reflects generations of ctural beliefs
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
1940s Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
are protection symbs and meant to capture evil spirits. Blending tribal native charm, ancient symbism
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
Vintage Mauritanian Sahara Tuareg Leather and Reed Large Rug
Located in Milan, IT
-like figures of an abstract nature - typical of other forms of African art.
The quincunxial pattern
Category
Vintage 1940s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Boho Chic Meets Cozy Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
covering; it is a testament to tribal enchantment, ancient symbolism, and the warm embrace of Folk-Art
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
abc carpet Vintage Traditional Anatolian Wool Rug - 4'5" x 5'4"
Located in New York, NY
" is a work of art with organic depth and natural texture. This one-of-a-kind rug is crafted in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Wabi-Sabi Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
testament to tribal enchantment, nomadic charm, ancient symbolism, and the warm embrace of Folk-Art
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ancient Yarn
Located in Munich, DE
This artwork is offered by IMMAGIS · ART PHOTOGRAPHY, one of the leading galleries for contemporary
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Berber Tribal Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Tallinn, Harju maakond
timeless style of the ancient Berber tribes, whose influence reached the creative minds of mid-20th-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Colorful Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Cozy Boho Chic
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
tribal enchantment, nomadic charm, ancient symbolism, and the warm embrace of Folk-Art traditions. Each
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Azrou Tribal Rug: Authentic Moroccan Masterpiece
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Tallinn, Harju maakond
landscapes and ancient traditions, artisans weave tales of heritage and craftsmanship into every thread of
Category
20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, Modern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Tallinn, Harju maakond
ancient Berber tribes, whose influence reached the creative minds of mid-20th-century artists and
Category
20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Azrou Tribal Rug: Authentic Moroccan Masterpiece
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Tallinn, Harju maakond
ancient traditions, artisans weave tales of heritage and craftsmanship into every thread of their carpets
Category
20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Purple Boujad Moroccan Rug, Boho Chic Meets Worldly Sophistication
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Boujad Tribe
Located in Dallas, TX
nomadic charm, ancient symbolism, and Folk Art creativity. In this hand-knotted wool vintage Boujad
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Global Boho Chic
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
boundaries of mere decor. Crafted by skilled artisans, this vintage marvel reverberates with the ancient
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Boho Chic
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Boujad Tribe
Located in Dallas, TX
deeply rooted in ancient Berber rug-making traditions. This intricate symbolism adds layers of richness
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Boujad Moroccan Rug with Tribal Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Tallinn, Harju maakond
This vintage Boujad rug, hailing from Morocco, is a masterfully crafted work of art, perfect for
Category
20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Global Boho Chic
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
. The rug seamlessly blends primitive charm, ancient symbolism, and the warm embrace of Folk Art
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Bohemian Rhapsody Meets Cozy Cubism
By Boujad Tribe, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
charm, ancient symbolism, and Folk Art warmth. In the context of this vintage Moroccan rug, the squares
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of ancient African art on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and wood. Find 271 options for an antique or vintage piece of ancient African art now, or shop our selection of 195 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of ancient African art — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of ancient African art, designed in the modern, mid-century modern or folk art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Berber Tribes of Morocco, Arno Declercq and Beni M'Guild each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of ancient African art that is worth considering.
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The average selling price for a piece of ancient African art at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $45 on the low end and $325,000 for the highest priced.
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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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