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African Art Statue "Fetish Fertility Figure"
Located in Norton, MA
A precious African Art Statue with oven balls for hair, basket weave texture on the face, and
Category
Early 20th Century African African Antique Art
Materials
Wood
African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Stool, Ghana, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
African Art Deco Ashanti elephant stool, Ghana, 1920s
Wonderfully carved piece.
A similar piece
Category
1920s Ghanaian Art Deco African Antique Art
Materials
Wood
African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Stool, Ghana, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
African Art Deco Ashanti elephant stool, Ghana, 1920s
Wonderfully carved piece.
A similar piece
Category
1920s Ghanaian Art Deco African Antique Art
Materials
Wood
Toposa Shield, African Art
Located in PARIS, FR
to the next, the art of shield-making represents an enduring cultural legacy within the Toposa
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Antique Art
Materials
Leather, Pigment
African Art Massai Shield
Located in PARIS, FR
The Maasai, an ethnic group primarily located in Kenya and Tanzania, have a longstanding tradition of utilizing shields as integral elements of their warrior culture. Symbolically, t...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Antique Art
Materials
Animal Skin, Pigment
Amhara Shield, African art
Located in PARIS, FR
significantly to Ethiopia's art, literature, and religious practices. Throughout history, the Amhara people have
Category
Early 20th Century African Antique Art
Materials
Leather, Pigment
Statue Nkishi People Songye / Songe - Dr Congo African Art Late 19th century
Located in Leuven, BE
Old / Authentic And Rare Nkishi Statue Songye / Dream People - Dr Congo African Art
Period: Late
Category
Late 19th Century Congolese African Antique Art
Materials
Hardwood
H 6.7 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Mossi Mask Burkina Faso Early to mid 20th Century / African Art / Africa Tribal
Located in Leuven, BE
Beautiful authentic Mask of the Mossi people Burkina-faso Early/mid 20th Century / African Art
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe African Antique Art
Materials
Hardwood
H 13.78 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Statue Of The Tshokwe / Chokwe Tribe -Dr Congo African Art Angola - Early 20th C
Located in Leuven, BE
Old and exceptional statue Of The Tshokwe / Chokwe / Lwena Tribe - Dr Congo African Art - early
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese African Antique Art
Materials
Metal
H 15.36 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in
Statue Of The Tshokwe / Chokwe Tribe - DR Congo African Art Angola - Early 20th
Located in Leuven, BE
Old and exceptional statue Of The Tshokwe / Chokwe / Lwena Tribe - Dr Congo African Art - early
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese African Antique Art
Materials
Hardwood
H 18.12 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Wooden Pende Antropomorphic Statue Congo Region Kasaï -19th century African Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Very rare Ancient And Exceptional Anthropomorphic Statue From The Pende Tribe
Country : DRCongo Kasaï Region
Age : late 19th century
Height : 48 cm
Excellent condition / missing t...
Category
Late 19th Century Congolese African Antique Art
Materials
Raffia, Hardwood
H 18.9 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Gbilija Zande tribe Shield - Nzakara - Dr Congo - 19th Century - African Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Exceptional Gbilija Shield from the Zande tribe- DR CONGO
Museum Quality
Very rare piece in perfect condition.
Exceptional piece and museum quality (see photos please)
Period: 19th C...
Category
Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal African Antique Art
Materials
Wicker
H 44.49 in W 20.48 in D 3.94 in
Art Gallery Decoster Bamana female statue Bambara Mali African ART Malinke Marka
Located in Leuven, BE
A superb antique 19th century Bamana / Bambara female statue from Mali
People : Bamana / Bambara
Country : Mali
Age : 19th century
The anthropomorf jonyelini / jo female statue has...
Category
19th Century Malian African Antique Art
Materials
Hardwood
H 25.99 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Akan Ashanti Memorial Portrait Head of a Noble Tribal African Art Sculpture
Located in Norwich, GB
Africa which is today southern Ghana and southeastern Côte d'Ivoire. It is an idealised representation
Category
19th Century Tribal African Antique Art
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Late 19 Century Tribal Baule Male Figure with Period Mount African Art
By Baule Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
A brass tag was nailed to the back. This interesting and slightly shocking means of identification, tells us more about the artistic disdain and ethnographic interest of the Europea...
Category
Late 19th Century Ivorian Tribal African Antique Art
Materials
Wood
Statue Nkishi People Songye / Songe - Dr Congo African Art early 20th century
Located in Leuven, BE
Old Big Authentic Antique And Rare Nkishi Powerful Statue Songye / Songe People - Dr Congo
Period: early 20th century
Height: 58 cm
Very beautiful patina
Note : Spirits of the dead...
Category
Early 20th Century African Antique Art
Materials
Hardwood
H 22.84 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
Statue Of The Teke Tribe DR Congo African Art Early 20th Malebo Pool Brazzaville
Located in Leuven, BE
DR Congo / Congo Brazzaville Malebo Pool area Central Africa
Height: 31cm
Early 20th century (around
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese African Antique Art
Materials
Hardwood
H 12.21 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in
"Dan Guéré" African Tribal Art Mask Sculpture from Ivory Coast, 20th Century
Located in Coimbra, PT
Rare African art mask in carved wood from the Ivory Coast or Liberia 20th Century.
This mask is
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Antique Art
Materials
Metal
H 11.82 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
African tribal Baule mask
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
It stands as a collector's piece, representing the richness of African art. A massive wooden
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Tribal African Antique Art
Materials
Wood
African Pumice Stone Element
Located in Dallas, TX
Stone element with hand-carved African art. Made out of Pumice stone. Originates from Africa.
Category
Early 18th Century African African Antique Art
Materials
Stone
Early Twentieth-Century South African Headrest
Located in London, GB
part of a selection of exceptional Southern African art in the Terence and Bernice Pethica Collection
Category
Early 20th Century South African Tribal African Antique Art
Materials
Hardwood
Antique African Carved Toma Landai Tribal Ceremonial Mask Guinea Art Horns
Located in Dayton, OH
". Measure: 39".
Purchased from the collection of Paul Gotay. Paul is a recognized African art collector
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Antique Art
Materials
Raffia, Hardwood
Fine Antique Saharan Mauritanian Tuareg Reed and Leather Rug
Located in Milan, IT
-like figures of an abstract nature - typical of other forms of African art.
On this rare, fine and
Category
Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal African Antique Art
Materials
Leather, Reed
Rare Antique Mauritanian Saharan Tuareg Leather and Reed Large Rug
Located in Milan, IT
-like figures of an abstract nature - typical of other forms of African art.
On this fine and early
Category
1920s Mauritanian Tribal African Antique Art
Materials
Leather, Reed
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Bronze Currency
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina and shape on this
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal African Antique Art
Materials
Metal, Bronze
African Bamileke Ndop Indigo Handwoven Cloth Ceremonial Tapestry Wall Art
Located in Chula Vista, CA
African Art
African Bamileke ndop Indigo Cloth Tapestry wall Art from Cameroon
Vintage blue
Category
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal African Antique Art
Materials
Textile, Raffia
H 48 in W 42.5 in D 0.25 in
Baule Female Carved Wood Figure, African Sculpture Sotheby's Provenance
By Baule Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
A fine Baule female figure. Provenance: The Alexander S. Honig collection of African Art, May 18
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal African Antique Art
Materials
Wood
H 19.25 in W 3.75 in D 4.5 in
African Vintage Wood Statue of Couple from Celebrity William Holden Estate
Located in Palm Springs, CA
all this African art for his beautiful estate in Palm Springs California. This piece in particular is
Category
1920s Malian Primitive African Antique Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Igbo or Igala Cast Bronze Bell, West Africa, Nigeria
Located in Miami, FL
Traditional Tribal Art cast bronze bell from the Igbo People in West Africa. Made by the lost wax
Category
19th Century Nigerian Primitive African Antique Art
Materials
Bronze
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 African Antique Art
Materials
Wood
African Mangbetu Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. From the spout formed to look like hair
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal African Antique Art
Materials
Wood
African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
. This marriage of form, spirituality, and intent is a trademark example of exemplary African art.
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal African Antique Art
Materials
Terracotta
Bobyrug’s Antique Moroccan Art Deco Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice Morocco Art Deco 1930s rug, unknown designer, geometrical patterns and light colors with beige
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Art Deco African Antique Art
Materials
Cotton, Wool
African Mumuye Carved Wood Iagalagana Tutelary Figure on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
hard-to-find work.
This particular piece came from a collection of African art that was initially
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian African Antique Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Antique Zulu Nguni Pipe Group South Africa
Located in London, GB
Zulu / Nguni Pipe Group South Africa
Carved wood with metal liners, one rare very large sized pipe
Category
19th Century South African African Antique Art
Materials
Wood
Dogon abstract primitive head sculpture
Located in Vosselaar, BE
abstract and natural. As African art inspired the European modernist movement their general image became
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Primitive African Antique Art
Materials
Wood
"Baule Colonial Sculpture Ivory Coast, " Carved Wood Statue created circa 1910
Located in Milwaukee, WI
in African art. Their sculptures are renowned for their refinement, form diversity and the labor they
Category
1910s Folk Art African Antique Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Female Statue, African, Ebony, Hand Carved, Tribal Figure, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
late 19th century, circa 1900.
Fascinating African art from the turn of the century
Displays a
Category
Early 20th Century African African Antique Art
Materials
Ebony
H 30.71 in W 8.27 in D 3.55 in
African Dogon antique wooden ladder/wooden object/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
owned by a Japanese collector of African art.
The tools that have supported the lives of the Dogon
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Other African Antique Art
Materials
Wood
Antique African Side Table in Carved Solid Wood and Inlayed Bone
Located in Tilburg, NL
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A traditional piece of African art, but very usable in a modern, mid-century or wabi sabi interior
Category
Early 20th Century African American Craftsman African Antique Art
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Figurative African Mangbetu Peoples Anthropomorphic Vessel
Located in Morristown, NJ
collector of African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection.
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal African Antique Art
Materials
Terracotta
African Tribal Art Fine Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa
Located in London, GB
A fine Zulu head rest neck rest South Africa
Raised on central pillars with geometric lozenge
Category
19th Century Zimbabwean African Antique Art
Materials
Wood
African Dancer
Located in PARIS, FR
African Dancer
by Gaston Broquet (1880-1947)
Bronze with brown patina nuanced
cast by Susse
Category
1920s Other Art Style African Antique Art
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Period, African Ritual Tribal Oxidized Bronze ‘Brow Mask’, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
This superb example of the ritual African ‘Brow Mask’ is a unique creation of a truly skillful
Category
1920s African Primitive African Antique Art
Materials
Bronze
H 7.5 in W 7.75 in D 4.75 in
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 African Antique Art
Materials
Wood
Fourth Phase Navajo Rug/Wall Hanging
Located in Morristown, NJ
African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection.
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American African Antique Art
Materials
Wool
African Tribal Art Fine Baule figure
Located in London, GB
A fine Baule female figure
Standing leaning forward with serene expression with hands on abdomen
Period: early 20th century
Condition: Old Insect holes and minor damage
Measures: H ...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian African Antique Art
Materials
Wood
African Currency, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This set of 3 pieces of African currency is very interesting. Looking like some sort of ancient
Category
19th Century African African Antique Art
Materials
Metal
Bobyrug’s Beautiful antique Moroccan Rabat rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
works of art for your floors and walls but also an unwavering commitment to quality.
All our carpets
Category
Late 19th Century Moroccan Tribal African Antique Art
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty antique oushak style Moroccan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
. At Bobyrug’s collection, we take pride in offering you not only stunning works of art for your floors
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Oushak African Antique Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Handmade Antique Moroccan Berber Kilim Rug 1.9' x 3.1', 1920s - 1N10
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Berber kilim rug is not only a functional piece but also a work of art—a rare gem that carries the spirit
Category
1920s African Antique Art
Materials
Wool
African Zulu Shields
Located in Venice, CA
Traditional South African Zulu shields date back to King Shaka Zulu and have been used by tribesman
Category
19th Century African African Antique Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
oriental rug 250x150
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The generously sized oriental rug, measuring 250x150 centimeters, is a work of art that reflects
Category
Early 20th Century African Antique Art
Materials
Wool
Antique African Bedouin Mortar
Located in San Mateo, CA
Hardwood mortar used for grinding coffee from Northern Africa. This mortar decorated with incised
Category
Early 20th Century North African Tribal African Antique Art
Materials
Hardwood
Extremely Fine Antique Silk and Wool Kilim with Anthropomorphic Figures
Located in Milan, IT
art. The outstanding quality of the weave testifies to the immense skill of Berber weavers.
This
Category
Early 20th Century Tunisian Tribal African Antique Art
Materials
Silk, Wool
Vintage Moroccan Berber Beni Ouarain Carpet curated by Breuckelen Berber
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Brooklyn, US
archaic symbolism that dates back to the earliest forms of art and writing. Known for their simplistic
Category
Mid-19th Century Moroccan Tribal African Antique Art
Materials
Wool
Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
African artisans, beautifully sculpted with graceful proportions.
Category
15th Century and Earlier African Primitive African Antique Art
Materials
Terracotta
Petite African Redware Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
African artisans, beautifully sculpted with graceful proportions.
Category
15th Century and Earlier African Primitive African Antique Art
Materials
Terracotta
Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique Moroccan Rabat Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
, we take pride in offering you not only stunning works of art for your floors and walls but also an
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal African Antique Art
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Moroccan / Berber Rug
Located in Brecht, BE
contemporary art... in very good condition, can be used as wall hanging or on the floor where it was made for
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan African Antique Art
Materials
Wool
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African Antique Art For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of African antique art for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each item from our selection of African antique art bearing Folk Art, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Andrianna Shamaris, Berber Tribes of Morocco and Baule Tribe each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of African antique art that is worth considering.
How Much is an African Antique Art?
The average selling price for a piece of African antique art at 1stDibs is $1,405, while they’re typically $69 on the low end and $100,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About African Antique Art
- What is African art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021African art is painting, sculptures, masks or installations that originate from the African continent. Masquerade, metalwork, sculpture, architecture, fiber art and dance are particularly popular artistic expressions in Africa. Many of these art forms are defined by expressive individualism, an emphasis on the human figure and visual abstraction.
- What is African art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021African art is simply called African art. Sculpture, pottery, painting, rock art and other works of visual art native to Africa all fall under the umbrella of African art (performance art that originates in Africa will also be called African art). On 1stDibs, there is an exquisite range of African art to choose from.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023One of the key characteristics of African art is that it tends to emphasize emotion over realism, so pieces often don't closely resemble their animal or human subjects. In addition, traditional African artists tend to work in three-dimensional formats like sculptures rather than painting or drawing. Also, many pieces have a spiritual meaning to the creators and their cultures. On 1stDibs, shop a range of African art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Traditional African wooden art is a term that describes pieces made by artists in Africa using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Examples include masks, figurines and sculptures depicting human and animal figures. Find a collection of traditional African art 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.
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