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What is the purpose of West African statues?
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The purpose of West African statues varies from culture to culture. Often, African artisans produce statues to use in religious rituals. They may serve as offerings to gods or perform other functions during ceremonies. Shop a variety of West African statues on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Decorative Hand-Carved African Statue from Kenya
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Decorative ebony well hand-carved African statue of a young women.
Handmade in Kenya, Africa.
Category
Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
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 Statue 'Boli' Bambara Mali C1950
Located in Paris, FR
African Statue 'Boli' Bambara Mali C1950 Zoomorphic altar statuette (Boli). Kono tribe.
Provenance
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Earthenware
African statue Senoufo Horserider figure , Ivory Coast C 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Statue of a rider on his mount from among the Senufo tribe settled in the north of Côte d'Ivoire
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Shell, Raffia, Acrylic, Wood, Carbon Fiber
Vintage Solid Carved Wood 72” Tall African Safari Giraffe Statue Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Solid Carved Wood 72” Tall African Safari Giraffe Statue Sculpture. Item features a heavy
Category
Late 20th Century Primitive Statues
Materials
Wood
African Wooden Fertility God Figure
Located in New York, NY
African carved wood nude figure of a fertility God (Dongo Mago) with raised hands and standing on
Category
Antique 19th Century African Tribal Statues
Materials
Wood
