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What are carved wood figures in African art?
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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.
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Mid-20th Century Toguna Female Anthropomo Post from Mali
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early to mid-20th century Toguna support post from the Dogon Tribe of Mali, on custom metal stand. This West African hand carved wooden bean was originally used for supporting the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Large Dogon House Post, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
With a textured, slightly eroded patina, Malians used this tall house post to support a major beam in a structure. Carved from a naturally forked tree, these tall sculptural supports...
Category
20th Century Malian Other Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Burchell Zebra Taxidermy Display Mount on Exotic Kiaat Wood Framed Wall Art
Located in Farmington, UT
Want an absolute attention getter? Elevate your home decor with this one-of-a-kind taxidermy masterpiece. This stunning Burchell zebra shoulder mount, is expertly crafted and mounted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Animal Sculptures
Materials
Zebra Hide, Hardwood
Horned Antelope Human Dark Wood Mask Dan People Ivory Coast Africa Open Eyes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved blackened wood horned antelope - human mask Dan People Ivory Coast, Africa. Two vertical horns probably representing a young antelope, large open round eyes and projecting li...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Strong Marka Antelope Human Mask Wood with Metal, Mali Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Strong Marka antelope - human wood mask with metal, Mali Africa. Large square open eyes, long nose with horizontal lips, three projecting brass metal braids ending with feathered cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Rare Fang Wood Spoons, Gabon, Africa old collection provenance
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Set of three rare Fang carved wood spoons, from Gabon, Africa. Each with unique shape, wear and encrustings from traditional tribal use.
They are in good condition, appropriate for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
