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African Dogon Hare Rabbit Mounted Carving
Located in Malibu, CA
African hand carved rabbit mounted on metal stand ready to display. Carving 16"H X 4"D X 4.5"W
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Early 20th Century African Primitive Antique African Wood Carvings

Materials

Scrap Wood, Wood

Large Antique East African Carved Wood & Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large, rare, and most impressive antique hand carved and painted wood and metal stylized antelope
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Late 19th Century African Folk Art Antique African Wood Carvings

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Bronze

West African Tribal Mask, Early 20th Century
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A highly decorative carved wood West African tribal mask decorated in blue and red polychrome
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Early 20th Century African Antique African Wood Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Wood African Tribal Mortar Goblet Apothecary
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique African carved wood apothecary mortar. Measure: 8".  
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Early 20th Century Primitive Antique African Wood Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

African Toma Tribal Initiation Ceremonial Mask From Liberia (Guinea)
Located in Lincoln, GB
African Toma Tribal Initiation Ceremonial Mask From Liberia (Guinea) From the Tribal people of
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19th Century African Antique African Wood Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Harvest Currency, Nigerian
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century harvest African currency is from the Ibo tribe in Nigeria. It looks something
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19th Century Nigerian Antique African Wood Carvings

Materials

Wood

Makonde Mask Helmet, Africa, Early 20th Century
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Makonde helmet mask , Tanzania, Africa, early 20th century. Woman's face with a lip plug. The young
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Antique African Wood Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wood Giraffe Sculpture, c. 1930-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
A charming vintage wooden giraffe. Hand-carved from hardwood (tropical wood) with brown and black
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Early 20th Century African Folk Art Antique African Wood Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wood Giraffe Sculpture, c. 1930-1950
Vintage Wood Giraffe Sculpture, c. 1930-1950
H 25.99 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in
African Vintage Wood Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
African vintage wood carving. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern aesthetic.    
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Early 18th Century African Organic Modern Antique African Wood Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Antique Wood Carving
African Vintage Wood Carving
H 42 in W 11 in D 8 in
Hand Carved Male and Female African Statues from Cameroon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large impressive hand carved African statues of a man and woman from the Bangwa Tribe that inhabits
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1920s Antique African Wood Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Moroccan Ethnic Large Spoon
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved antique African Moroccan burl wood large spoon. Large Moroccan ethnic folk art hand
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique African Wood Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved bust of a tribeswoman
Located in Cheshire, GB
Finely carved wooden bust of a striking tribeswoman figure carved from an exotic hardwood with a rich patina free standing. Dimensions Height 22 Inches Width 13 Inches Depth 17 Inches
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Early 20th Century North African Antique African Wood Carvings

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Wood

Carved bust of a tribeswoman
Carved bust of a tribeswoman
H 22 in W 13 in D 17 in
19th Century English Folk Art Gentleman’s Cane
Located in London, GB
ebonised cane, with metal tip. The shaft is quite special and rare as it’s made from African originated
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1850s British Folk Art Antique African Wood Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hindu Nandi Temple Guardian, Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
12" An important religious folk art work, the Nandi is of carved wood and gessoed cloth, then
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19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique African Wood Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

Thomas Ona Carving District commissioner Yoruba African Tribal Nigeria
Located in London, GB
Thomas Ona Odulate carving district commissioner Yoruba African Tribal Nigeria A carved figure of a
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique African Wood Carvings

Materials

Wood

"Baluba Stool Zaire, " a Wood Carving c. 1910
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Baluba Stool Zaire" is a Wood Carving from Africa created around 1910. The base is solid and flat
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Early 20th Century Antique African Wood Carvings

Materials

Wood

Two Fine Yaka Ornamental Figural Wood Combs Cisakulo West Africa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
by 2.5" in width. Early tribal African wood comb Ivory Coast ( Cote D 'Ivoire). The Ashanti Empire
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Antique African Wood Carvings

Materials

Wood

Weathered Archaic Bambara Wood Mask Fragment, Mali, Africa, Early 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
ceremonies. Weathered wood mask fragment, Bambara people, Mali, Africa, late 19th-early 20th century. A
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Antique African Wood Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
A very rare superb quality 19th century black forest carving of an Arab riding a racing camel, the
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1880s Swiss Antique African Wood Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carving
19th Century Black Forest Carving
H 17 in W 16 in D 8 in
African Senufo Bird Carved Wood Sculpture, set as a Tall Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
African Senufo Bird Carved Wood Sculpture, set as a Tall Lamp This wonderful antique carving has
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19th Century Folk Art Antique African Wood Carvings

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Pine

African Tribal Art Fine Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa
Located in London, GB
A fine Zulu head rest neck rest South Africa Raised on central pillars with geometric lozenge
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19th Century Zimbabwean Antique African Wood Carvings

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Wood

African Stool , Ashanti, Ghana
Located in Clermont, FL
power, achievement, and authority. The intricate carvings and motifs etched into the surface and edges
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Antique African Wood Carvings

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Wood

 African Stool , Ashanti, Ghana
 African Stool , Ashanti, Ghana
H 11 in W 16 in D 6.5 in
An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'
Located in London, GB
A Rare and Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master’ Depicting a
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Late 19th Century South African Antique African Wood Carvings

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Wood

Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box 19th Century Brown Color Powder Box
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Superb old African box with hand-carving & carrying chain on the top. Carved on all sides
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19th Century African Antique African Wood Carvings

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Metal

19th Century African Shona Dagger
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th Century dagger from the Shona people of Zimbabwe. It features beautiful carvings, a rich aged
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1890s Zimbabwean Antique African Wood Carvings

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Metal

19th Century African Shona Dagger
19th Century African Shona Dagger
H 19 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Baule Female Figure African Sculpture
By Baule Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
A fine old Baule carving, with a rich golden brown surface patina.
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Early 1900s Ghanaian Tribal Antique African Wood Carvings

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Wood

Baule Female Figure African Sculpture
Baule Female Figure African Sculpture
H 16.5 in W 4 in D 3.75 in
Large Antique African Hardwood Cape Buffalo Sculpture, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
in Africa. Carvings included a variety of Africa's famous animals and were produced in a variety of
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Early 1900s African Antique African Wood Carvings

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Hardwood

Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Table
Located in Chicago, IL
. These tables are typically handcrafted from indigenous African woods and feature intricate and detailed
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Antique African Wood Carvings

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Wood

Antique African Hand Carved Woman Sculptor
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional hand wood carving of a woman probably African queen, beautiful face showing grace and
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19th Century Congolese Antique African Wood Carvings

Materials

Wood

Anok Bird Sculture Mask African Art Baga People
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, made by Baga people (Guinea West Africa). Features long and pointed bird beak, incised carvings, and
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Early 20th Century Guinean Antique African Wood Carvings

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Wood

Antique Ceremonial Ashanti Ghana African Queens Wooden Stool mmaa dwa
Located in London, GB
An antique Ashanti ceremonial stool, carved from a single piece of wood. The up-curved seat stands
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Early 1900s Ghanaian Tribal Antique African Wood Carvings

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Wood

Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa weathered
Located in Point Richmond, CA
: 17 3/4 inches high. Noticeable wear but it does not detract from the beauty of the carving.
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Wood Carvings

Materials

Wood

+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
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Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique African Wood Carvings

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Ebony, Oak

Orientalist African Hunter Leaning on His Shield 19th cent. Black Forest, German
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Carved Wood 21 inches This is an exceptionally beautiful and exceptionally rare wood carving of an
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19th Century Academic Antique African Wood Carvings

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Wood

Old African Songye Female Kifwebe Wall Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized
Located in Torquay, GB
is very symbolic in the Bantu culture of central Africa. Its striking colours and carving symbolise
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Wood Carvings

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Wood

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
African tribal art. Fine old male and female pair of Yoruba Ibeji Figures from the Igbuke carving
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique African Wood Carvings

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Hardwood

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Igbuke Oyo African Tribal Art
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H 11.03 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Hand Carved African Baule Tribal Chairs, Ivory Coast, Early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
pair is handmade, and both chairs were created out of separate pieces of stunning dark African woods
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Antique African Wood Carvings

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Wood

Fine Yoruba Ibeji Pair Abeokuta African Tribal Art Primitiv Africain
Located in London, GB
Ibeji figures are small commemorative wood carvings that were made by the Yoruba tribe of West Africa
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique African Wood Carvings

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Hardwood

Vintage Sculpture - Wood and Leather Wildebeest Likely from Liberty's London
By Liberty of London
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This vintage wood and leather animal sculpture from the early 20th century is likely from Liberty's
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique African Wood Carvings

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Animal Skin, Wood, Organic Material, Glass, Natural Fiber, Leather, Hide

Vintage Sculpture - Wood and Leather Gazelle Likely from Liberty's London
By Liberty of London
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This vintage wood and leather animal sculpture from the early 20th century is likely from Liberty's
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique African Wood Carvings

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Animal Skin, Wood, Organic Material, Glass, Natural Fiber, Leather, Hide

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
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Late 19th Century Malian Primitive Antique African Wood Carvings

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Ebony

A Rare Anthropomorphic Tsonga Headrest
Located in London, GB
and this custom symbolically linked her ancestors with her husbands. Wood carving was an
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19th Century Zimbabwean Antique African Wood Carvings

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Wood, Paper

An Unusually Large and Fine Tsonga ‘Antelope’ Headrest
Located in London, GB
the Tsonga, wood carving was an exclusively male occupation and the types of objects carved, such as
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19th Century Zimbabwean Antique African Wood Carvings

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Glass, Wood

A South Eastern Congo, Zaire Songye Protective Fetish Figure ‘Nkishi’ of Geometr
Located in London, GB
angularity of Songye carving. Amongst the Songye ‘Nkishi’ were associated with a magico-religious society
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19th Century Congolese Antique African Wood Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Chief's Baule Chair from Cote d'Ivoire
Located in East Hampton, NY
Original antique Baule Chief's chair made of traditional carving and arched back design. The Baule
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Antique African Wood Carvings

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Wood

French Orientalist Hand-Carved Camel Form Table w/ Square Gilt Bronze Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
piece is a tribute to the artisan's dedication to meticulous hand-carving. In the Orientalist tradition
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Early 1900s French Moorish Antique African Wood Carvings

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Bronze

Bamana tribal Ci Wara headdress, Mali 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
This ceremonial headdress was handmade from a single piece of wood by the skillful hands of a
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Antique African Wood Carvings

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Shell, Natural Fiber, Rattan, Wood

Bamana tribal Ci Wara headdress, Mali 1960s
Bamana tribal Ci Wara headdress, Mali 1960s
H 68.9 in W 7.88 in D 15.75 in
Large Tribal Brown Hand-Carved Early 20th Century Ashanti Stool
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and unusually large early 20th century African Ashanti hand-carved wood stool from
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1920s Ghanaian Tribal Antique African Wood Carvings

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Wood

Antique Moroccan Carved Polychrome Painted Wooden Camel Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
African Art Deco Orientalist figural carving features fine detailing throughout, hand carved, sculpted and
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Art Deco Antique African Wood Carvings

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Wood, Paint

1920s Antique Moroccan Wall Bracket Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Moorish Wall Shelf
Located in North Hollywood, CA
wall sconce with intricate hand-carved wood designs and inlaid mother of pearl hanging wall shelf. This
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique African Wood Carvings

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Roux-Marquiand French Art Deco Tea-Coffee Set, 1925
By Roux-Marquiand
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
noble woods. This tea and coffee service obtained a gold medal at the Salon des Arts Décoratifs of 1925
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1920s French Art Deco Antique African Wood Carvings

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Silver Plate

19th Century English Coromandle Canteen Service by Walker & Hall
Located in Dublin, IE
pickle forks, bone handle table knives and carving set, a soup ladle, 2 serving spoons, 2 fish carvers
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19th Century English Victorian Antique African Wood Carvings

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Silver Plate

Tête de cariatide Head of Caryatid
By Amedeo Modigliani
Located in New Orleans, LA
known sculpture that Modigliani carved in wood rather than stone. Commissioned posthumously by
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique African Wood Carvings

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Bronze

A large Dutch colonial ebony cabinet with brass mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
carving on this cabinet as ‘Batavia Type I’. This type of decoration emerged in the period from 1680 to
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Mid-17th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique African Wood Carvings

Materials

Brass

A large Dutch colonial ebony cabinet with brass mounts
A large Dutch colonial ebony cabinet with brass mounts
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H 31.7 in W 35.91 in D 21.38 in
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
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1920s Antique African Wood Carvings

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Watercolor, Pencil

Pair of 19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
. It is carved and turned from solid alder wood which is known for its natural distressing and
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique African Wood Carvings

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Walnut

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
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Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique African Wood Carvings

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Steel

19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
repetition of arches. It is carved and turned from solid alder wood which is known for its natural
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique African Wood Carvings

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Walnut

"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
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1920s American Modern Antique African Wood Carvings

Materials

Plaster

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
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Early 20th Century North American Antique African Wood Carvings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

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Antique African Wood Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique African wood carvings for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique African wood carvings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and hardwood. Antique African wood carvings have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique African wood carvings to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art antique African wood carvings are of considerable interest.

How Much are Antique African Wood Carvings?

Antique African wood carvings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,198, while the lowest priced sells for $235 and the highest can go for as much as $8,500.
Questions About Antique African Wood Carvings
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What 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, 2022
    Carved 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.