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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
Category
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
Category
Late 19th Century African Folk Art Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
Bronze
H 35 in W 34.5 in D 11 in
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
Category
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".
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Vintage Wood Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
African vintage wood carving. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern aesthetic.
Category
Early 18th Century African Organic Modern Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Early 20th Century North African Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
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H 8.67 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
"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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
1880s Swiss Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
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
Category
19th Century Zimbabwean Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Stool , Ashanti, Ghana
Located in Clermont, FL
power, achievement, and authority.
The intricate carvings and motifs etched into the surface and edges
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Late 19th Century South African Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
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
Category
19th Century African Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
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
Category
1890s Zimbabwean Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
Metal
Baule Female Figure African Sculpture
By Baule Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
A fine old Baule carving, with a rich golden brown surface patina.
Category
Early 1900s Ghanaian Tribal Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 1900s African Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
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
Category
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
Category
Early 20th Century Guinean Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
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
Category
Early 1900s Ghanaian Tribal Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 13.39 in W 18.12 in D 9.45 in
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 17.75 in W 13 in D 13 in
+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
Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
Ebony, Oak
H 78.94 in W 74.41 in D 28.75 in
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
Category
19th Century Academic Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 23.63 in W 22.84 in D 14.38 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
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H 11.03 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
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
Category
Late 19th Century Malian Primitive Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
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
Materials
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
Category
19th Century Zimbabwean Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
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
Category
19th Century Congolese Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 9 in W 8 in D 6 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
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
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
Shell, Natural Fiber, Rattan, Wood
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
Category
1920s Ghanaian Tribal Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Art Deco Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
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
Category
Mid-17th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
H 15.75 in W 13.75 in D 2 in
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
Category
Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
Walnut
H 63.78 in W 43.71 in D 80.71 in
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
Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique African Wood Carvings
Materials
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
Materials
Walnut
H 66.15 in W 54.73 in D 78.75 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 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
Category
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, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique 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.
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