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What wood is used for African carvings?
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What 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
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African Wood Sculpture
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very kool piece of African art. I am not exactly sure how old, but from bottom of base I would guess 1st quarter of 20th century. It is all wood and depicts what I believe is an Afri...
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Vintage 1920s North American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
$1,400
African sculpture of a man in wood, France, 1920
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Key Features :
Figurative male sculpture
Hand-carved solid wood
Antique dark brown/black patina
Metal base
Inspired by traditional African art
French decorative production, circa 192...
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Vintage 1920s French Tribal Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
African couple sculpture in patinated black wood, 1960, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A powerful and characterful piece, ideal as a collector's sculpture or a striking decorative element.
Key Features :
Decorative sculpture depicting a couple
Hand-carved solid wood
A...
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Vintage 1960s French Tribal Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
Mother and Baby Wood Sculpture by African Artist Ndatite Ilo, 20th Century
By Ndatite Ilo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tutsi tribe artist Ndatite Ilo from Rwanda carved this gorgeous African wood sculpture. This unique statue artwork showcases a beautiful black woman, a Mother or Madonna, carrying a ...
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Early 20th Century Rwandan Modern Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
African Carved Wood Male Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
This African carved wood figure represents a male ancestor or spirit spouse statue.
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20th Century Abstract Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
African or African American Wood Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Really well done, cool hand carved man. I thought this was a piece of American folk art. I am now told that it’s possibly African in origin. So I’m not completely sure either way. I ...
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Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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Hardwood
