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Collection of African Wood Carvings including Ebony Shona from Malawian
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A fascinating set of African wood carvings, including a lidded vessel from Ebony Shona from
Category
20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Located in Houston, TX
unbelievable detailed wood carving.
Category
Vintage 1950s Tanzanian Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
Mid Century African Women Wood Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional African wood carving ,mounted on custom-made steel base of women graciously looking
Category
Vintage 1960s Tribal Art
Materials
Steel
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 Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Scrap Wood, Wood
African Heavy Wood Carved Elephant with Tusks
Located in Cincinnati, OH
African Heavy Wood Carved Elephant with Tusks
Nice Details
Slight wear on finish
Category
Late 20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
Nicely carved.
A good eye-catching accent piece.
Dimensions: 8.25" high, 5" wide, 7" deep.
Category
20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful one of a kind African carved wooden sculpture of a woman carrying a basket and a hat
Category
20th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical hand carved lion statue from Africa. Hand carved by local artisans in East Africa in
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Vintage 1970s North African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Antique Late 19th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
H 35 in W 34.5 in D 11 in
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 Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
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 Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century African Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Monumental African Baga Bansonyi Wood Serpent Snake Sculpture on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A monumental, very tall, quite engaging African Bansonyi serpent snake sculpture/ headdress/ mask
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of African Cowrie Fertility Idol Figures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of African (19/20th Cent) seated Cowrie fertility idol figures with a surface of small shells
Category
20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Wooden Carved African Stool
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage sculptural wooden stool, made in Africa.
Mid 20th century organic modern form.
A
Category
20th Century Central African Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved African Figural Urns, Mid-20th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
These cups are highly decorative reproductions of Kuba Royal cups. They do not exhibit any sign of true age or use through traditional wear patterns. These were made for tourists aro...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and 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
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Unity in Carved Wood
Located in Austin, TX
wood, rich and weathered, bears the weight of generations. Its grain tells stories of sun-drenched
Category
20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Headrest
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand carved African headrest with lovely patina. Circa 1950. We only select the best
Category
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Large Bamana Marionette Figure of Charming Police Man, African Figure
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Bamana marionette figure of a charming police man. African figure retains original paint
Category
20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Headrest
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand carved African headrest with lovely patina. Circa 1950. We only select the best
Category
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
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
African Carved Gabon Mask No:2
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
wood carving techniques and adorned with polychrome tempera paint, giving it a distinct and one-of-a
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Carved Gabon Mask No:2
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
wood carving techniques and adorned with polychrome tempera paint, giving it a distinct and one-of-a
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Carved Gabon Mask No:1
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
wood carving techniques and adorned with polychrome tempera paint, giving it a distinct and one-of-a
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Carved Gabon Mask No:1
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
wood carving techniques and adorned with polychrome tempera paint, giving it a distinct and one-of-a
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage African Mounted Wooden Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely vintage African mounted wooden sculpture.
Made circa 1960 most likely in
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Tribal Stool-Chair West Africa
Located in New York, NY
A hand-carved wooden stool from Tanzania with a native repair made from hand-hammered brass. This piece is very cool with a tribal vibe.
Category
Late 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Carved Gabon Mask Set (2 pieces)
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
wood carving techniques and adorned with polychrome tempera paint, giving it a distinct and one-of-a
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Carved Gabon Mask Set (2 pieces)
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
wood carving techniques and adorned with polychrome tempera paint, giving it a distinct and one-of-a
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and 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 Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage MidCentury Hand Carved African Senofu Stool
Located in Clermont, FL
Unique small vintage African Senofu stool, highlighted by a tribal warrior carved into the top
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Sculptures and 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 Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Art Wooden Sculpture Woman with Long Neck
Located in Marseille, FR
African art wooden sculpture representing a woman with a long neck, 99 cm high, 40 cm wide and 25
Category
Vintage 1970s Sculptures and 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
Antique Early 18th Century African Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures
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
Vintage 1920s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved African tribal wood carved sculpture of a men and women,
Africa tribal Art Decor
Category
20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Pair of Midcentury African Wood Spoon Back Black Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculptural pair of Midcentury African wood spoon back black chairs with carved reeded bases. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Ghanian Ashanti Style Stool with Leopard Carved, Africa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of age and use.
Wood is cracked over the animal carving, there is a piece of wood missing on the
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Late 20th Century African Carved Judicial Fang Masks
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of late 20th century African Judicial Fang carved masks.
Offered for sale is a pair of
Category
Late 20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly fantastic, engaging, and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian
Category
Mid-20th Century Gabonese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass, Copper
Large Emil Milan Bissilon Wood Bowl
By Emil Milan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wood from Africa. Signed on the bottom of bowl "Emilan, Bissilon."
Measures: 24" x 11".
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Sculptures and 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 Sculptures and 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 Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Old Dogon Tribe Painted Horse Head
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With vivid red paint, once attached to granary door or other sculpture.
Dimensions: 11" L, 2 1/2" D, 3 1/4" H
Condition: Original condition with wear and finish loss while still reta...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Tree Carving
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique African carving of eight villagers at work and play. The piece is hand-carved into a tree
Category
Late 20th Century African Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Dick Seeger Sculptural Creature Artworks
By Dick Seeger
Located in Phoenix, AZ
hand-painted with African and New Guinea and Seeger's touches interspersed. Please see our additional
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Spiritual Sphere by Nada Debs
By Nada Debs
Located in Dubai, DU
Spiritual Sphere was designed by Nada Debs in carved frakke (Limba, a West African wood) crafted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Sculptures and 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
Antique 1850s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
A Highly Whimsical Canadian Historical Themed Diorama by Terry Pfliger
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
hand in script, as observed on the outer front edge of the case which reads....“While deep in the woods
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plastic, Plaster, Wood, Paint
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
Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
"The Beach, " Original Sculpture by Bay Area Artist Sheridan Oakes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Original wood sculpture
2021
Walnut and African mahogany
Measures: 10.5 L x 2.75 W x 3 H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Walnut, Mahogany
Copper Clad Cedar Biomorphic Form by Bill Anson
By Bill Anson
Located in Palm Desert, CA
such as metals, wood and ceramics. A graduate of the Institute of Design at the Illinois Institute of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Midcentury Table Lamp with African Carving
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century table lamp with hand carved African figural accents, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
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 Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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H 8.67 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
African Bamileke Stool
Located in Pomona, CA
Authentic Bamileke Stool from Cameroon. Beautiful 20th-century (c. 1960) carving with a large
Category
Vintage 1960s African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Unveil the essence of African artistry with this early 20th-century wooden chair, a piece that
Category
20th Century African Chairs
Materials
Wood
20th Century African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Unveil the essence of African artistry with this early 20th-century wooden chair, a piece that
Category
20th Century African Chairs
Materials
Wood
20th Century African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Unveil the essence of African artistry with this early 20th-century wooden chair, a piece that
Category
20th Century African Chairs
Materials
Wood
1950s African Wooden Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
This 1950s African Wooden Elephant is an exquisite representation of traditional craftsmanship. The
Category
Mid-20th Century African Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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African Wood Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of African wood carvings available for sale. Each of these unique African wood carvings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are all kinds of African wood carvings available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. African wood carvings are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs.
How Much are African Wood Carvings?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,195, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $29,500 highest priced.
Questions About 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.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
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