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Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor
Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor
Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor

Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor

H 9 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Large Carved Bust of African Man
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptionally well-carved portrait bust of an African man dating to the mid-20th century
Category

Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mahogany

Large Carved Bust of African Man
Large Carved Bust of African Man

Large Carved Bust of African Man

H 25 in W 7 in D 14 in
Modernist Female Head Bust in Marble by P. Costagli, XX Century
Located in New York, NY
head bust of African female in an unusual headdress is signed by the elusive Midcentury artist P
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Busts

Materials

Marble

Modernist Female Head Bust in Marble by P. Costagli, XX Century
Modernist Female Head Bust in Marble by P. Costagli, XX Century

Modernist Female Head Bust in Marble by P. Costagli, XX Century

H 14.5 in W 10.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts
Located in San Diego, CA
An impressive pair of hand-carved hardwood African busts, circa 1970s. The pair are made out of
Category

Mid-20th Century African Busts

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts
Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts

Pair of Impressive Hand-Carved Hardwood African Busts

H 11 in W 5 in D 8 in
Pair of 1950's African Busts
By Fred Press
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1950's African Busts made by Fred Press.
Category

Vintage 1950s Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 1950's African Busts
Pair of 1950's African Busts

Pair of 1950's African Busts

H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 6 in
20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully detailed African carved male bust in solid ebony. The figure has been expertly modeled
Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Ebony

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
20th Century African Ebony Male Bust

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust

H 13.75 in W 6 in D 7 in
Early 20th Century Bust of an African Lady
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century bust of an African lady, presented in the Primitive style. Dimensions: H27 x
Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Bust of an African Lady
Early 20th Century Bust of an African Lady

Early 20th Century Bust of an African Lady

H 10.63 in W 5.71 in D 7.88 in
African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
An African woman bust sculpture, meticulously hand-carved from the lustrous depths of ebony wood
Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood, Ebony

African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture
African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture

African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture

H 13.25 in W 4 in D 7 in
African Ndaka Hardwood Carved Busts, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of African, Ndaaka people of Democratic Republic of Congo, hardwood carved bust sculpture of
Category

20th Century Unknown International Style Busts

Materials

Wood

African Ndaka Hardwood Carved Busts, Pair
African Ndaka Hardwood Carved Busts, Pair

African Ndaka Hardwood Carved Busts, Pair

H 11 in W 7 in D 5 in
Sculpture in Wood from Africa Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color 20TH Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is a bust of a woman, with it's traditional air cut. This is in wood, in a black
Category

20th Century African Busts

Materials

Wood

Sculpture in Wood from Africa Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color 20TH Century
Sculpture in Wood from Africa Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color 20TH Century

Sculpture in Wood from Africa Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color 20TH Century

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H 12.6 in W 4.34 in D 5.91 in
Sculpture in Wood from Africa, Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color, circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is a bust of a woman, with it's traditional air cut. This is in wood, in a black
Category

Vintage 1960s African Busts

Materials

Wood

Sculpture in Wood from Africa, Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color, circa 1960
Sculpture in Wood from Africa, Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color, circa 1960

Sculpture in Wood from Africa, Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color, circa 1960

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H 11.82 in W 3.15 in D 6.7 in
Vintage African Carved Bust's or Bookends Girl & Boy in Ebony, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of vintage African Busts; boy and girl, possibly Nigerian/Lagos. Hand-carved from Ebony wood
Category

Vintage 1970s African Modern Busts

Materials

Ebony

Vintage African Carved Bust's or Bookends Girl & Boy in Ebony, 1970s
Vintage African Carved Bust's or Bookends Girl & Boy in Ebony, 1970s

Vintage African Carved Bust's or Bookends Girl & Boy in Ebony, 1970s

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H 9.06 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in
Bronze Bust of an African Mother Breastfeeding her Child signed Gardon
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A beautifully cast Art Nouveau dark brown patinated bronze bust of a young African mother tenderly
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Bust of an African Mother Breastfeeding her Child signed Gardon
Bronze Bust of an African Mother Breastfeeding her Child signed Gardon

Bronze Bust of an African Mother Breastfeeding her Child signed Gardon

H 11 in W 6.5 in D 6.6 in
Carved Stained Oak Bust of a African Woman by Ferdinand Parpan
By Ferdinand Parpan
Located in Montreal, QC
Sculpted carved stained oak of an African Woman by Ferdinand Parpan. Signed: "F Parpan 49". He
Category

Vintage 1940s French Busts

Materials

Wood

Carved Stained Oak Bust of a African Woman by Ferdinand Parpan
Carved Stained Oak Bust of a African Woman by Ferdinand Parpan

Carved Stained Oak Bust of a African Woman by Ferdinand Parpan

H 15 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of Bronze and White Marble Busts of a North African Man and Woman
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
Pair of bronze and marble busts of a North African man and woman by C. Caccia, Italian, 1883, the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Bronze and White Marble Busts of a North African Man and Woman
Pair of Bronze and White Marble Busts of a North African Man and Woman

Pair of Bronze and White Marble Busts of a North African Man and Woman

H 17.33 in W 13.78 in D 8.27 in
Beautiful Brass Bust of an African Woman in the Manner Hagenauer, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
A mid-century modernist brass sculpture depicting the head of an African woman, elegantly mounted
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Brass Bust of an African Woman in the Manner Hagenauer, Austria, 1950s
Beautiful Brass Bust of an African Woman in the Manner Hagenauer, Austria, 1950s

Beautiful Brass Bust of an African Woman in the Manner Hagenauer, Austria, 1950s

H 10.5 in W 8 in D 2.5 in
20th Century Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and African Onyx Marble
Located in Southall, GB
A beautiful 20th century bust of Roman hand carved in Carrara white and African onyx marble. The
Category

20th Century European Busts

Materials

Marble

20th Century Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and African Onyx Marble
20th Century Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and African Onyx Marble

20th Century Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and African Onyx Marble

H 33.47 in W 28.75 in D 15.75 in
1974 v. Kendrick Modernist Sculpture Bust African American Mother Child
By Vaughn Kendrick
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful depiction of Mother and Child. Signed V. Kendrick 1974 for Universal Statuary Corp. Chicago. Home photo is the true color.
Category

Mid-20th Century Other Busts

Materials

Ceramic

1974 v. Kendrick Modernist Sculpture Bust African American Mother Child
1974 v. Kendrick Modernist Sculpture Bust African American Mother Child

1974 v. Kendrick Modernist Sculpture Bust African American Mother Child

H 12 in W 9 in D 9 in
African Ebony Sculptures
Located in Madrid, ES
African sculptures in ebony Pair of African sculptures carved in ebony wood.Very
Category

Vintage 1950s African Busts

Materials

Ebony

African Ebony Sculptures
African Ebony Sculptures

African Ebony Sculptures

H 21.66 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Figurative African Bookends Carved in Hardwood
Located in London, GB
Figurative bookends hand carved from hardwood circa African West-coast 1950's depicting a man and
Category

Vintage 1970s African Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Figurative African Bookends Carved in Hardwood
Pair of Figurative African Bookends Carved in Hardwood

Pair of Figurative African Bookends Carved in Hardwood

H 7.88 in W 4.34 in D 4.73 in
Pair of 19th Century Orientalist Bronze Busts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of superb quality 19th century gilt and patinated bronze orientalist busts. Each young lady
Category

Antique 19th Century Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Orientalist Bronze Busts
Pair of 19th Century Orientalist Bronze Busts

Pair of 19th Century Orientalist Bronze Busts

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H 14 in W 7 in D 5 in
African colors Sculpture
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Made in matte black porcelain, this bust of a woman borrows its inspiration from the symbolism and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Busts

Materials

Porcelain

African colors Sculpture
African colors Sculpture

African colors Sculpture

H 15.354 in W 5.906 in D 8.268 in
19th Century Lifesize Bronze Bust of Othello after Gaston Veuvenot Leroux
By Gaston Vuevenot Leroux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and impressive French 19th century life-size bust depicting Othello, the North African Moor
Category

Antique 19th Century French Moorish Busts

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Lifesize Bronze Bust of Othello after Gaston Veuvenot Leroux
19th Century Lifesize Bronze Bust of Othello after Gaston Veuvenot Leroux

19th Century Lifesize Bronze Bust of Othello after Gaston Veuvenot Leroux

H 37.5 in W 27 in D 20 in
Mid-Century African Woman Statue, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-century ceramic African woman statue, Germany, 1950s. Measures: Height : 29cm - 11.4 in
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century African Woman Statue, 1950s
Mid-Century African Woman Statue, 1950s

Mid-Century African Woman Statue, 1950s

H 11.42 in W 5.71 in D 5.71 in
Hagenauer Carved Wood with Bronze Base Sculpture Head of African Woman, 1930
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Oakland, CA
Hagenauer wood sculpture Head of African Woman. This beautiful sculpture was designed and
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Bronze

Hagenauer Carved Wood with Bronze Base Sculpture Head of African Woman, 1930
Hagenauer Carved Wood with Bronze Base Sculpture Head of African Woman, 1930

Hagenauer Carved Wood with Bronze Base Sculpture Head of African Woman, 1930

H 9.25 in W 3.78 in D 6.78 in
French Art Deco Bust of Jean Mermoz, Aviator - Cast in Bronze by Lucien Gibert
By Lucien Gibert
Located in London, GB
icon to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Mermoz was known for skilled and daring flights across Europe, Africa
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Bust of Jean Mermoz, Aviator - Cast in Bronze by Lucien Gibert
French Art Deco Bust of Jean Mermoz, Aviator - Cast in Bronze by Lucien Gibert

French Art Deco Bust of Jean Mermoz, Aviator - Cast in Bronze by Lucien Gibert

H 21.66 in W 16.15 in D 10.24 in
Pair 19th-20th Century Majolica Busts of "the Banjo Player and the Flower Lady"
By GOLDSCHEIDERSCHE PORZELLAN-MANUFACTUR UND MAJOLICA-FABRIK (1885-1953)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare pair of 19th-20th century Majolica busts of "The Banjo Player and The Flower
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Other Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Pair 19th-20th Century Majolica Busts of "the Banjo Player and the Flower Lady"
Pair 19th-20th Century Majolica Busts of "the Banjo Player and the Flower Lady"

Pair 19th-20th Century Majolica Busts of "the Banjo Player and the Flower Lady"

H 28.5 in W 24 in D 16 in
Midcentury Made Bronze Sculpture of a Serene African Male on a Limestone Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful sculpture and a beautiful, mixed materials work of art. This serene yet strong face on a beautiful mineral stone base 'spoke to me'. For me that has always been the best r...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Busts

Materials

Limestone, Bronze

Midcentury Made Bronze Sculpture of a Serene African Male on a Limestone Base
Midcentury Made Bronze Sculpture of a Serene African Male on a Limestone Base

Midcentury Made Bronze Sculpture of a Serene African Male on a Limestone Base

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H 13.4 in W 7.5 in D 3.15 in
Art Deco African Women Tribal Sculptures by Margit Izsepy
Located in Budapest, HU
African female statue in Art Deco style by Izsépy Margit. Fired, hand painted, silk-glazed matte
Category

Vintage 1940s Hungarian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco African Women Tribal Sculptures by Margit Izsepy
Art Deco African Women Tribal Sculptures by Margit Izsepy

Art Deco African Women Tribal Sculptures by Margit Izsepy

H 9.65 in W 6.7 in D 5.12 in
Alexander The Great Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder Statue / Large
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Asia and Northeast Africa, and by the age of 30 he had created one of the largest empires in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

Alexander The Great Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder Statue / Large
Alexander The Great Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder Statue / Large

Alexander The Great Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder Statue / Large

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H 25.6 in W 11.03 in D 11.82 in
Alexander The Great Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder / Istanbul / Large
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Asia and Northeast Africa, and by the age of 30 he had created one of the largest empires in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

Alexander The Great Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder / Istanbul / Large
Alexander The Great Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder / Istanbul / Large

Alexander The Great Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder / Istanbul / Large

H 25.6 in W 11.03 in D 11.82 in
Alexander The Great Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder / Istanbul / Small
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Asia and Northeast Africa, and by the age of 30 he had created one of the largest empires in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

Alexander The Great Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder / Istanbul / Small
Alexander The Great Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder / Istanbul / Small

Alexander The Great Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder / Istanbul / Small

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H 22.05 in Dm 11.03 in
Banded Alexander the Great Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Southwest Asia and Northeast Africa, and by the age of 30 he had created one of the largest empires in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

Banded Alexander the Great Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder
Banded Alexander the Great Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder

Banded Alexander the Great Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder

H 13 in W 9.06 in D 10.63 in
Alexander The Great Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder / Istanbul / Small
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Asia and Northeast Africa, and by the age of 30 he had created one of the largest empires in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

Alexander The Great Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder / Istanbul / Small
Alexander The Great Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder / Istanbul / Small

Alexander The Great Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder / Istanbul / Small

H 22.05 in Dm 9.85 in
Banded Alexander The Great Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Southwest Asia and Northeast Africa, and by the age of 30 he had created one of the largest empires in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

Banded Alexander The Great Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder
Banded Alexander The Great Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder

Banded Alexander The Great Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder

H 13 in W 9.06 in D 10.63 in
Modernist African Inspired German Hand-Crafted Stone Sculpture with Marble Base
By Constantin Brancusi 2, Henry Moore
Located in North Miami, FL
Modernist african inspired german hand-crafted stone sculpture with marble base By: Henry Moore
Category

Mid-20th Century German Modern Busts

Materials

Marble, Stone

Modernist African Inspired German Hand-Crafted Stone Sculpture with Marble Base
Modernist African Inspired German Hand-Crafted Stone Sculpture with Marble Base

Modernist African Inspired German Hand-Crafted Stone Sculpture with Marble Base

H 17 in W 11.5 in D 4 in
Alexander The Great Bust No:2 Made with Compressed Marble Powder Statue
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Asia and Northeast Africa, and by the age of 30 he had created one of the largest empires in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Statuary Marble

Alexander The Great Bust No:2 Made with Compressed Marble Powder Statue
Alexander The Great Bust No:2 Made with Compressed Marble Powder Statue

Alexander The Great Bust No:2 Made with Compressed Marble Powder Statue

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H 24.41 in Dm 9.45 in
20th Century Tribal Figural Head Bust by David Tennant Hand Carved Ebony Wood
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful 20th Century Tribal David Tennant figural head bust comprised of hand carved ebony wood
Category

20th Century Unknown Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

20th Century Tribal Figural Head Bust by David Tennant Hand Carved Ebony Wood
20th Century Tribal Figural Head Bust by David Tennant Hand Carved Ebony Wood

20th Century Tribal Figural Head Bust by David Tennant Hand Carved Ebony Wood

H 12.5 in W 9 in D 8.5 in
Sculpture in Marble Powder from France Woman Body, in a White Color 20TH Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is a Body of a woman, with one hand in the hairs. This is in marble powder, in a White color, and has been made in France in the 20th Century. Art Deco Style.
Category

20th Century African Art Deco Busts

Materials

Plaster

Sculpture in Marble Powder from France Woman Body, in a White Color 20TH Century
Sculpture in Marble Powder from France Woman Body, in a White Color 20TH Century

Sculpture in Marble Powder from France Woman Body, in a White Color 20TH Century

H 16.15 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in
Antique Italian Marble Profile Plaque of Roman Emperor Claudius, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Italian white Carrara marble profile bust of the Roman Emperor Claudius, dating
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Busts

Materials

Marble

Antique Italian Marble Profile Plaque of Roman Emperor Claudius, 19th Century
Antique Italian Marble Profile Plaque of Roman Emperor Claudius, 19th Century

Antique Italian Marble Profile Plaque of Roman Emperor Claudius, 19th Century

H 10.24 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in
Franz Hagenauer Male and Female "The Couple" 1930
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Oakland, CA
, often drawing from African art as his inspiration. His long life ( 1906-1986 ) provided him with a long
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Chrome

Franz Hagenauer Male and Female "The Couple" 1930
Franz Hagenauer Male and Female "The Couple" 1930

Franz Hagenauer Male and Female "The Couple" 1930

H 20 in W 16 in D 12 in
Benin Bronze Head
Located in Bochum, NRW
Very good cast of a Benin bonze head, probably mid 20th century. From the Benin Tribe of Africa
Category

Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Benin Bronze Head
Benin Bronze Head

Benin Bronze Head

H 7.88 in W 4.34 in D 4.73 in
Big Meershaum Pipe Depicting a Woman’s Head with a Hat, Vienna 1880
Located in Milan, IT
pipe, the head of an African American woman with hearing is depicted, with a wide straw hat with bows
Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Busts

Materials

Stone, Silver

Big Meershaum Pipe Depicting a Woman’s Head with a Hat, Vienna 1880
Big Meershaum Pipe Depicting a Woman’s Head with a Hat, Vienna 1880

Big Meershaum Pipe Depicting a Woman’s Head with a Hat, Vienna 1880

H 3.5 in W 8.25 in D 4 in
Rare Carved Limestone.Art Deco. W P A, Cubist Sculpture by William Slattery
By Bill Zuro
Located in Buffalo, NY
Boksburg, South Africa on 16th February, 1929, attended Technical College, Johannesburg 1943/45
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Limestone

Rare Carved Limestone.Art Deco. W P A, Cubist Sculpture by William Slattery
Rare Carved Limestone.Art Deco. W P A, Cubist Sculpture by William Slattery

Rare Carved Limestone.Art Deco. W P A, Cubist Sculpture by William Slattery

H 16 in W 15 in D 14 in
Unusual, Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture, Woman’s Head
Located in Schagen, NL
might be from circa 1960s and might come from an African or South American country. One thing that is
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Hardwood

Unusual, Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture, Woman’s Head
Unusual, Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture, Woman’s Head

Unusual, Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture, Woman’s Head

H 11.82 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 in
Vintage African Pair of Wooden Hand Carved Busts Sculptures
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wood sculpture hand carved vintage tribal Folk Art bust of an African men and women sculptures
Category

Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage African Pair of Wooden Hand Carved Busts Sculptures
Vintage African Pair of Wooden Hand Carved Busts Sculptures

Vintage African Pair of Wooden Hand Carved Busts Sculptures

H 6.75 in W 2.75 in D 1.75 in
African Wooden Sculpture / Bust of a Man Carved Out of Piece of Palissander, 70s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
African sculpture / bust of a man with beard carved out of a beautiful piece of palissander. Very
Category

Vintage 1970s African Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Palisander

African Wooden Sculpture / Bust of a Man Carved Out of Piece of Palissander, 70s
African Wooden Sculpture / Bust of a Man Carved Out of Piece of Palissander, 70s

African Wooden Sculpture / Bust of a Man Carved Out of Piece of Palissander, 70s

H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in
Dogon Mask
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Dogon Mask" 1996 in a color off set lithograph with screenprint by African
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Offset, Screen

Dogon Mask
Dogon Mask

Nathaniel Bustion
Dogon Mask, 1996

H 38.5 in W 27.75 in D 1 in
Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'
Located in Pasadena, CA
One of a kind pair of beautifully-carved wooden wall sculptures of an African couple. Most probably
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'
Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'

Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'

H 29.5 in W 14 in D 0.5 in
Art Deco Patinated Bronze Profile Bust of an African Woman
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A well cast bronze bust in profile of an African woman on a rectangular brass base. It is unsigned
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Patinated Bronze Profile Bust of an African Woman
Art Deco Patinated Bronze Profile Bust of an African Woman

Art Deco Patinated Bronze Profile Bust of an African Woman

H 11 in W 8 in D 2.75 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century North African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved bust of a tribeswoman
Carved bust of a tribeswoman

Carved bust of a tribeswoman

H 22 in W 13 in D 17 in
Pair of Franz Hagenauer African Negress Bust Mahogany Table Lamps, 1920s
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of carved mahogany female Nubian Bust table lamps by Franz Hagenauer. Featuring handcrafted
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Franz Hagenauer African Negress Bust Mahogany Table Lamps, 1920s
Pair of Franz Hagenauer African Negress Bust Mahogany Table Lamps, 1920s

Pair of Franz Hagenauer African Negress Bust Mahogany Table Lamps, 1920s

H 29 in W 10.75 in D 4.5 in
Sable Antelope Bust - African Wildlife Sculpture - Limited Bronze Edition
Located in Pretoria, ZA
antelope are one of Africa’s most iconic species. Growing their horns over a lifetime, they can grow up to
Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sable Antelope Bust - African Wildlife Sculpture - Limited Bronze Edition
Sable Antelope Bust - African Wildlife Sculpture - Limited Bronze Edition

Heinrich Filter
Sable Antelope Bust - African Wildlife Sculpture - Limited Bronze Edition, 2024

H 27.96 in W 18.51 in D 7.88 in
50s California Modern Brayton Laguna Pottery African Busts Male, Female
By Ganine
Located in Miami, FL
50s California Modern Brayton Laguna pottery African busts male, female. Offered for sale is a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

50s California Modern Brayton Laguna Pottery African Busts Male, Female
50s California Modern Brayton Laguna Pottery African Busts Male, Female

50s California Modern Brayton Laguna Pottery African Busts Male, Female

H 11 in W 7 in D 6.5 in
'African Queen' Terracotta Sculpture of African Woman
Located in Antwerp, BE
African Woman glazed terracotta sculpture signed by Artist L. Zoao. One-Of-A-Kind Terracotta
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

'African Queen' Terracotta Sculpture of African Woman
'African Queen' Terracotta Sculpture of African Woman

'African Queen' Terracotta Sculpture of African Woman

H 7.88 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
Black Rhino Bust Bronze Sculpture in Verdigris Blue - African Wildlife Sculpture
Located in Pretoria, ZA
Black Rhino Bust in Bronze Blue Verdigris patina, Limited Edition of 12, bronze sculpture on
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Black Rhino Bust Bronze Sculpture in Verdigris Blue - African Wildlife Sculpture
Black Rhino Bust Bronze Sculpture in Verdigris Blue - African Wildlife Sculpture

Heinrich Filter
Black Rhino Bust Bronze Sculpture in Verdigris Blue - African Wildlife Sculpture, 2024

H 14.57 in W 13.78 in D 9.45 in
Bembe Bearded Male Figure Bust with Beard Staff Top DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Striking Bembe bearded male bust figure with hands on sides of projecting stomach and finely carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Bembe Bearded Male Figure Bust with Beard Staff Top DRC Africa
Bembe Bearded Male Figure Bust with Beard Staff Top DRC Africa

Bembe Bearded Male Figure Bust with Beard Staff Top DRC Africa

H 11.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique 14k Gold Stick Pin with a Bust of a Turbaned North African or Arab Man
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique stick pin In 14k gold. Depicting the bust of a North African or Arab man with a
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 14k Gold Stick Pin with a Bust of a Turbaned North African or Arab Man
Antique 14k Gold Stick Pin with a Bust of a Turbaned North African or Arab Man

Antique 14k Gold Stick Pin with a Bust of a Turbaned North African or Arab Man

W 0.48 in D 0.28 in L 2.41 in
Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Truly a majestic Benin Oba. Beautifully and finely hand carved in Ebony hardwood from the 1930's A piece of this quality and stature holds enormous presence Height 17.75 inch, Widt...
Category

Vintage 1930s Beninese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s
Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s

Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s

H 17.75 in W 6.75 in D 4.75 in
Bust of an Oriental woman
Located in PARIS, FR
Bust of an Oriental woman by Emile GUILLEMIN (1841-1907) Orientalist bronze sculpture with triple
Category

1880s Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bust of an Oriental woman
Bust of an Oriental woman

Émile Guillemin
Bust of an Oriental woman, circa 1880

H 24.81 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
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