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African Art 1900

"Toma Mask, Guinea, " Carved Wood from Africa created circa 1900
"Toma Mask, Guinea, " Carved Wood from Africa created circa 1900

"Toma Mask, Guinea, " Carved Wood from Africa created circa 1900

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Toma Mask, Guinea" is a carved wooden mask from Africa and created in c. 1900. The painting has worn away, but around the eyes the painting is easier to see.

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Early 1900s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Ilan ha-Kadosh, Kabbalistic Scroll on Parchment, North Africa, ca. 1900 Kabbala
Ilan ha-Kadosh, Kabbalistic Scroll on Parchment, North Africa, ca. 1900 Kabbala

Ilan ha-Kadosh, Kabbalistic Scroll on Parchment, North Africa, ca. 1900 Kabbala

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite Ilan Ha-Gadol of the type historically attributed to the great 17th-century Kabbalist Rabbi Meir Poppers. The Ilan Ha-Gadol - the Great Ilan ('tree')– is a long parchme...

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Antique Early 1900s African Scholar's Objects

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Parchment Paper

Antique Cast Bronze Mythical Lion Sculpture, African Folk Art, 1900
Antique Cast Bronze Mythical Lion Sculpture, African Folk Art, 1900

Antique Cast Bronze Mythical Lion Sculpture, African Folk Art, 1900

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

An antique unusual cast bronze of a Mythical lion beast. Bursting with character, the lion standing foursquare with his long tail curled back on itself. Under his left front paw w...

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Early 20th Century African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Cast Bronze Mythical Lion Sculpture, African Folk Art, 1900
Antique Cast Bronze Mythical Lion Sculpture, African Folk Art, 1900

Antique Cast Bronze Mythical Lion Sculpture, African Folk Art, 1900

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

An antique unusual cast bronze of a Mythical lion beast. Bursting with character, the lion standing foursquare with his long tail curled back on itself. Cast bronze. Tribal Afric...

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Early 20th Century African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

"Hemba Stool-Monkeys Zaire, " Carved Wood created circa 1900-1920 in Africa
"Hemba Stool-Monkeys Zaire, " Carved Wood created circa 1900-1920 in Africa

"Hemba Stool-Monkeys Zaire, " Carved Wood created circa 1900-1920 in Africa

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Hemba Stool-Monkeys Zaire" is a carved wood stool created in Africa circa 1900-1920. The base of the stool is domed in the middle a column goes upwards to hold the circular seat. Tw...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique African Wooden Head Rest
Antique African Wooden Head Rest

Antique African Wooden Head Rest

$690

H 6 in W 5 in D 18 in

Antique African Wooden Head Rest

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful museum quality, wooden head rest. Stunning patina on this rare piece of art from Sudan. Hand carved from a single block of wood by the Dinka tribe, circa 1900 This head ...

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Antique Early 1900s Tribal Furniture

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Wooden African Head Rest
Antique Wooden African Head Rest

Antique Wooden African Head Rest

$690

H 10 in W 17 in D 5 in

Antique Wooden African Head Rest

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful museum quality, wooden head rest. Stunning patina on this rare piece of art from Sudan. Hand carved from a single block of wood by the Dinka tribe, circa 1900 This head ...

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Antique Early 1900s Tribal Furniture

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Baule Tribal Horned Mask from Ivory Coast, Hand-Carved African Wood Art
Antique Baule Tribal Horned Mask from Ivory Coast, Hand-Carved African Wood Art

Antique Baule Tribal Horned Mask from Ivory Coast, Hand-Carved African Wood Art

$1,170Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 16.93 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in

Antique Baule Tribal Horned Mask from Ivory Coast, Hand-Carved African Wood Art

Located in Wembley, GB

A remarkable rare Baule portrait mask from the Ivory Coast, this finely hand-carved tribal piece captures the essence of traditional West African ritual artistry. Measuring 43 cm in ...

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Antique Early 1900s Ivorian Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate

large Old African Masque Polychrome in Wood circa 1900 Representing Elephant Had
large Old African Masque Polychrome in Wood circa 1900 Representing Elephant Had

large Old African Masque Polychrome in Wood circa 1900 Representing Elephant Had

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Incredible big african masque art nouveau in wood polychrome representing a Elephant had circa 1900

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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Futurist Pink Mask Created by Bomber Bax
African Futurist Pink Mask Created by Bomber Bax

African Futurist Pink Mask Created by Bomber Bax

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.63 in W 5.12 in D 4.73 in

African Futurist Pink Mask Created by Bomber Bax

Located in Milano, IT

Unique African mask created by the artist Bomber Bax. The mask dates back to the early 1900s and was subsequently worked on and painted in late 2022 by the artist. The artist used ...

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Antique Early 1900s Congolese Futurist Decorative Art

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Wood

African Futurist Black Tribal Mask by Bomber Bax
African Futurist Black Tribal Mask by Bomber Bax

African Futurist Black Tribal Mask by Bomber Bax

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 17.13 in W 8.47 in D 4.93 in

African Futurist Black Tribal Mask by Bomber Bax

Located in Milano, IT

Contemporary African single mask created by the artist Bomber Bax. The mask dates back to the early 1900s and was subsequently processed and painted in late 2022 by the artist. The...

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Antique Early 1900s Congolese Tribal Decorative Art

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Wood

African Futurist Gold Mask Created by Bomber Bax
African Futurist Gold Mask Created by Bomber Bax

African Futurist Gold Mask Created by Bomber Bax

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 20.87 in W 5.91 in D 4.93 in

African Futurist Gold Mask Created by Bomber Bax

Located in Milano, IT

Single African mask created by artist Bomber Bax. The mask dates back to the early 1900s and was subsequently processed and painted in late 2022 by the artist. The artist used spec...

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Antique Early 1900s Ivorian Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

French North African early 20th century Impressionist, Fishermen coming ashore
French North African early 20th century Impressionist, Fishermen coming ashore

French North African early 20th century Impressionist, Fishermen coming ashore

Located in Woodbury, CT

French North African early 20th-century Impressionist, Fishermen coming ashore with their daily catch. André Humbert was born in Paris on the 27th of November. He was a student of t...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French in Africa - Woodcut  - 1903

French in Africa - Woodcut - 1903, 1903

$236

H 14.97 in W 11.03 in D 0.04 in

French in Africa - Woodcut - 1903

Located in Roma, IT

French in Africa is a woodcut on ivory-colored paper realized by an anonymous French artist in 1903. Signed on the plate on the lower right, illegible. Good Conditions with slight ...

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Early 1900s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Large old african mask in wood polychromed with leader and whelks
Large old african mask in wood polychromed with leader and whelks

Large old african mask in wood polychromed with leader and whelks

By Nicolas Africano

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

old and big african mask in wood, leader and whelks

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Antique Early 1900s Cameroonian Decorative Art

Materials

Driftwood, Bog Wood

Dogon tribal hand forged rope twist iron window pane grill with figures, 1900-25
Dogon tribal hand forged rope twist iron window pane grill with figures, 1900-25

Dogon tribal hand forged rope twist iron window pane grill with figures, 1900-25

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Dogon tribal hand forged iron rope twist grill with hand forged silhouette figures within a grid of 24 squares. The work is framed in its original shallow carved & painted hardwo...

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Early 20th Century African Decorative Art

Materials

Iron

Large African Tribal Female Bust Sculpture, Hand-Carved Ethnographic Art Figure
Large African Tribal Female Bust Sculpture, Hand-Carved Ethnographic Art Figure

Large African Tribal Female Bust Sculpture, Hand-Carved Ethnographic Art Figure

Located in Wembley, GB

Large African Tribal Female Bust Sculpture, 32 cm – Hand-Carved Ethnographic Art Figure A wooden striking and highly decorative 32 cm African tribal female bust sculpture, celebrati...

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Antique Early 1900s Nigerian Tribal Busts

Materials

Other

Original 'Sculpture of Black Africa' Paul Thishman Collection 1968 Exhibition
Original 'Sculpture of Black Africa' Paul Thishman Collection 1968 Exhibition

Original 'Sculpture of Black Africa' Paul Thishman Collection 1968 Exhibition

Located in Spokane, WA

In 2005, Walt Disney World donated all 525 objects to the National Museum of African Art. Note: The Paul Tishman (1900 – 1996) exhibition was created in 1968, prior to the sale to...

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1960s Photorealist Portrait Prints

Materials

Offset

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Kusu wooden ancestor ca 1900 DR Congo Africa Central African Tribal Art
Kusu wooden ancestor ca 1900 DR Congo Africa Central African Tribal Art

Kusu wooden ancestor ca 1900 DR Congo Africa Central African Tribal Art

Located in Leuven, BE

Nicely carved Kusu / Congo statue with beautiful face / almond shaped eyes and triangular face with beard. Top of the head is a big hole to charche the powerful statue and has patina...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Hardwood

19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Bandia Zande Djabbir 1880-1900 Art
19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Bandia Zande Djabbir 1880-1900 Art

19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Bandia Zande Djabbir 1880-1900 Art

Located in Leuven, BE

19th century exclusive antique African Bandia Nsakara Zande war shield A top quality / Museum quality extremely rare shield !!! High quality rare war shield !!! Tribe: Bandia / Nsak...

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

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Wicker

19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Ngbandi Yakoma Ubangi 1880-1900 Art
19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Ngbandi Yakoma Ubangi 1880-1900 Art

19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Ngbandi Yakoma Ubangi 1880-1900 Art

Located in Leuven, BE

Art Gallery Decoster presents a : 19th century exclusive antique African Ngbandi war shield A top quality / Museum quality extremely rare shield !!! Big sized high quality rare shiel...

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

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Wicker

Antique Zambian Food Bowl with Lid Africa, circa 1900
Antique Zambian Food Bowl with Lid Africa, circa 1900

Antique Zambian Food Bowl with Lid Africa, circa 1900

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H 8 in W 17.5 in D 10.75 in

Antique Zambian Food Bowl with Lid Africa, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

An antique African oval Zambian food bowl hand-carved and decorated from native timber with a interior divided food compartment and the original top from Africa circa 1900. Featuring...

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Antique 1890s Zambian Tribal Primitives

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Wood

Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Ngiri DR Congo 1880-1900 African Art
Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Ngiri DR Congo 1880-1900 African Art

Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Ngiri DR Congo 1880-1900 African Art

Located in Leuven, BE

Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka DR Congo Ca 1880-1900 Tribe : Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Country : DR Congo Length: 61 cm Very good condition From an old Belgian colonial collection

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

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Iron

Exceptional Short Sword From The Tetela Tribe Dr Congo Africa Ca 1880-1900 Kasai
Exceptional Short Sword From The Tetela Tribe Dr Congo Africa Ca 1880-1900 Kasai

Exceptional Short Sword From The Tetela Tribe Dr Congo Africa Ca 1880-1900 Kasai

Located in Leuven, BE

Superb and very Rare Short Sword From The Tetela Kasai Tribe Dr Congo Ca1880-1900 Tribe : Tetela Country : DR Congo Height: 39.5 cm Very good condition Coming from a Belgian collection

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Antique 1880s Congolese Tribal Art

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Iron

Antique Sub-Sahara African Talking Drum
Antique Sub-Sahara African Talking Drum

Antique Sub-Sahara African Talking Drum

Unavailable

H 17.72 in Dm 7.88 in

Antique Sub-Sahara African Talking Drum

Located in Amsterdam, NL

For all items from this dealer please hit the button VIEW ALL FROM SELLER below on this page Beautiful very rare antique talking drum made by a tribe living in the border region of ...

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Antique Early 1900s Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hide, Wood

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H 46 in W 22 in D 4 in

Located in San Francisco, CA

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Antique Early 1900s African Tribal Art

Art Nouveau Pair of Creta Glass Silvered Papillon Amphora Vases by Johann Loetz
Art Nouveau Pair of Creta Glass Silvered Papillon Amphora Vases by Johann Loetz

Art Nouveau Pair of Creta Glass Silvered Papillon Amphora Vases by Johann Loetz

Located in Cape Town, ZA

A pair of iridescent glass Amphora vases with a silver Art Nouveau organic floral decoration applied to the body and neck of the vases. This is a fine example of Johann Loetz from 19...

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Antique Early 1900s South African Art Nouveau Vases

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Glass

Antique Kwele Spirit Mask, Central African, Hardwood, Decorative, Tribal, C.1900
Antique Kwele Spirit Mask, Central African, Hardwood, Decorative, Tribal, C.1900

Antique Kwele Spirit Mask, Central African, Hardwood, Decorative, Tribal, C.1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Kwele spirit mask. A Central African, hardwood decorative mask, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Appealing decorative Ekuk mask, as used in Cent...

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Antique Late 19th Century African Masks

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Hardwood

Circa 1900 Antique African Walking Stick
Circa 1900 Antique African Walking Stick

Circa 1900 Antique African Walking Stick

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H 38.5 in W 2.75 in D 2 in

Circa 1900 Antique African Walking Stick

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1900 antique African walking stick. Dense hardwood. Crack at one twist - natural from aging. Colonial era with brass tip, likely Shona people of Zimbabwe. The elegantly handsom...

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Early 20th Century Zimbabwean Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

George Lambourne (1900-1977) - 1958 Oil, African Daisies
George Lambourne (1900-1977) - 1958 Oil, African Daisies

George Lambourne (1900-1977) - 1958 Oil, African Daisies

Located in Corsham, GB

A charming still life study depicting a ceramic vase filled with African Daisies. The flowers are placed on a table and shown against a dark but expressive background layered with ea...

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Mid-20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Willem Hermanus Coetze (1900-1983) - South African Oil, Summer Landscape
Willem Hermanus Coetze (1900-1983) - South African Oil, Summer Landscape

Willem Hermanus Coetze (1900-1983) - South African Oil, Summer Landscape

Located in Corsham, GB

Willem Hermanus Coetze (1900-1983)- landscape in oil. Signed to the lower left and dated '36. Presented in a crisp white mount and fine black frame. On canvas laid to board.

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Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

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Oil

African Cameroon Lost Wax Brass Hunting Horn
African Cameroon Lost Wax Brass Hunting Horn

African Cameroon Lost Wax Brass Hunting Horn

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H 9.06 in W 17.72 in D 3.55 in

African Cameroon Lost Wax Brass Hunting Horn

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning African lost wax brass hunting horn attributed to originate from the Cameroon and dating to the latter 19th or early 20th century. The horn, originating from a private UK ...

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Antique Early 1900s Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Mahogany Wood African Head Rest
Andrianna Shamaris Mahogany Wood African Head Rest

Andrianna Shamaris Mahogany Wood African Head Rest

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Antique head rest that can also be used to hold objects. Carved from a single piece of mahogany wood. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design™.

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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Tribal Art

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Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rotating Antique African Wooden Head Rest
Andrianna Shamaris Rotating Antique African Wooden Head Rest

Andrianna Shamaris Rotating Antique African Wooden Head Rest

Located in New York, NY

Rare. Beautiful museum quality hand carved wooden head rest. Stunning patina on this unusual head rest that rotates. Circa 1900. This head rest was sourced in the spirit of wabi-s...

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Antique Early 1900s Tribal Antiquities

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Female Statue, African, Ebony, Hand Carved, Tribal Figure, circa 1900
Antique Female Statue, African, Ebony, Hand Carved, Tribal Figure, circa 1900

Antique Female Statue, African, Ebony, Hand Carved, Tribal Figure, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique female statue. An African, solid ebony hand carved tribal figure, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

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Ebony

Magnificent Central African Carved Exotic Wood Statue, circa 1900 -1X25
Magnificent Central African Carved Exotic Wood Statue, circa 1900 -1X25

Magnificent Central African Carved Exotic Wood Statue, circa 1900 -1X25

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Central Africa with this magnificent large-scale statue, crafted from exotic wood and dating back to circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Pair of Antique African Kudu Antelope Armchairs
Large Pair of Antique African Kudu Antelope Armchairs

Large Pair of Antique African Kudu Antelope Armchairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

an impressively large pair of horn chairs constructed of antelope horn of various sizes; the arching leather upholstered back flanked by spiraling horns joining a similarly upholster...

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Antique Early 1900s African Folk Art Armchairs

Materials

Horn

Albert Vigan French Art Nouveau Necklace Plaque
Albert Vigan French Art Nouveau Necklace Plaque

Albert Vigan French Art Nouveau Necklace Plaque

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau gold and silver and plique-à-jour enamel necklace plaque by Albert Vigan. The curved necklace plaque is designed depicting a mysterious river bank with rippled p...

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Antique Early 1900s Central African Art Nouveau More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Primitive Log Coffee Table
Primitive Log Coffee Table

Primitive Log Coffee Table

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H 19.69 in W 37.01 in L 19.69 in

Primitive Log Coffee Table

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A primitive coffee table. This table has a beautiful, well-worn texture.

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Antique Early 1900s African Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Primitive African Chair Wood and Leather, circa 1900
Primitive African Chair Wood and Leather, circa 1900

Primitive African Chair Wood and Leather, circa 1900

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H 39.38 in W 21.66 in D 25.6 in

Primitive African Chair Wood and Leather, circa 1900

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

A simple, rustic wooden chair with a beautifully worn hair-on leather seat and back. Comes from Ethiopia. Very stable.  

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Antique Early 1900s Ethiopian Primitive Primitives

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Fur, Leather, Wood

"Benin Queen's Head Nigeria, " Bronze created in Africa circa 1900
"Benin Queen's Head Nigeria, " Bronze created in Africa circa 1900

"Benin Queen's Head Nigeria, " Bronze created in Africa circa 1900

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Benin Queen's Head Nigeria" is a bronze sculpture created in circa 1900. This Benin Queen is wearing a high collar up to her lower lip. Then the collar is connected to the headdres...

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Early 1900s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chokwe Mask, Central African, Carved Hardwood, Tribal, Victorian, C.1900
Antique Chokwe Mask, Central African, Carved Hardwood, Tribal, Victorian, C.1900

Antique Chokwe Mask, Central African, Carved Hardwood, Tribal, Victorian, C.1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Chokwe mask. A Central African, carved hardwood tribal face mask, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Fascinating tribal piece, with full face form ...

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Antique Late 19th Century African Late Victorian Masks

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Hardwood

Songye "Male" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa 1900
Songye "Male" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa 1900

Songye "Male" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa 1900

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A "male" ceremonial mask from the Songye tribe in the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire), Africa, circa early 1900s. The Songye people consist of several sub-groups and ar...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Paint, Wood

African Chieftain Chair from Gurage Tribe in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900's
African Chieftain Chair from Gurage Tribe in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900's

African Chieftain Chair from Gurage Tribe in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900's

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

This beautiful tribal chair is carved from one piece of wood and was traditionally reserved for the chief of the village. It is distinctive with its three legs and its high back whic...

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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African American Man Hunting in the Snow
African American Man Hunting in the Snow

African American Man Hunting in the Snow

By Frederic Burnett

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Date: Early 1900s Medium: Oil on Board Dimensions: 17.50" x 23.50" Signature: Signed and Dated "July" This piece has a printed title on the back paper stating "Yo hears me chile? Da...

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Early 1900s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Ashanti Solid Bronze Bowl with Ring Handles-Africa, Early 20th Century
Ashanti Solid Bronze Bowl with Ring Handles-Africa, Early 20th Century

Ashanti Solid Bronze Bowl with Ring Handles-Africa, Early 20th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Ashanti vintage solid bronze bowl with ring handles. The bowl has great definition in the form of a basket. The top border has fish shapes just under the rim. The Ashanti Akan people...

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Antique Early 1900s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Paul Lecomte (1842-1920) A street in North africa, watercolor
Paul Lecomte (1842-1920) A street in North africa, watercolor

Paul Lecomte (1842-1920) A street in North africa, watercolor

By Paul Lecomte

Located in Paris, FR

Paul Lecomte (1842-1920) A street in North africa Signed lower left Watercolor on paper 36.5 x 27 cm Framed : 52 x 42 cm In quite good condition, numerous foxings in the upper left ...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Austrian Early 20th Century Polychromed Bust Figure African Girl Holding a Tray
Austrian Early 20th Century Polychromed Bust Figure African Girl Holding a Tray

Austrian Early 20th Century Polychromed Bust Figure African Girl Holding a Tray

By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An Austrian early 20th century cast bust figure of an African girl holding a tray. The smiling young girl wearing a straw hat decorated with a flower and leaves, holding weaved-wicke...

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Hemba Mask , North Africa C. 1900
Hemba Mask , North Africa C. 1900

Hemba Mask , North Africa C. 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

a beautiful and nicely aged hemba mask , hand-carved to resemble a monkey.

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Early 20th Century African Masks

Materials

Wood

A c. 1900 - c. 1920's African Baga Tribal fetish

A c. 1900 - c. 1920's African Baga Tribal fetish

Located in New York, NY

CON22315
A c. 1900 - c. 1920's African Baga Tribal fetish. The hand carved piece surmounts a carved stand. Traces of original paint decorated surfaces.22.50 in. H x 39 in.W

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Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

Vintage Hand Carved African Chair
Vintage Hand Carved African Chair

Vintage Hand Carved African Chair

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H 33.47 in W 28.35 in D 23.63 in

Vintage Hand Carved African Chair

Located in Untersiggenthal, AG

Vintage hand carved African Baule Tribal Date of manufacture: circa late 19th to mid-20th century.

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Antique Early 1900s African Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture
Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture

Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Figure of a Chanting Warrior Ceramic with bitumen highlights 300-600 CE (Classic Period) Mexico, Veracruz, possibly Nopiloa Veracruz Culture Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Vera Cruz culture...

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15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt
Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt

Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt

$19,000

H 12.99 in Dm 7.48 in

Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt

Located in Girona, Spain

Canopus Jar "Asmet", With certificate of authenticity. 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt. Good condition. Egyptian culture are "Canopus jars". These were vessels that the ancient Egyptians ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Vases

Materials

Alabaster

A Lion and a Lioness in a Landscape

A Lion and a Lioness in a Landscape

By William Huggins

Located in London, GB

William Huggins (1820 - 1884) A lion and a lioness in a landscape Oil on panel  Signed and dated, lower right: 'Huggins 1847' With gallery and exhibition labels, verso Provenance: ...

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Mid-19th Century Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Dan Mask Ivory Coast, " Wood, Hair, & Mud created in African in c. 1940
"Dan Mask Ivory Coast, " Wood, Hair, & Mud created in African in c. 1940

"Dan Mask Ivory Coast, " Wood, Hair, & Mud created in African in c. 1940

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Dan Mask Ivory Coast" is a mask sculpted out of wood with hair and mud. Slit eyes and an opened mouth with a heart shaped face. 6" x 9" x 2" Dan sculptors mainly produce masks whi...

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1940s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Found Objects

“Antelopes resting”, 19th Century Work by German Artist Wilhelm Kuhnert
“Antelopes resting”, 19th Century Work by German Artist Wilhelm Kuhnert

“Antelopes resting”, 19th Century Work by German Artist Wilhelm Kuhnert

By Wilhelm Kuhnert

Located in Madrid, ES

WILHELM KUHNERT German, 1865 - 1926 ANTELOPES RESTING signed "Wilh. Kuhnert" (lower right) watercolor on paper on cardboard 11 x 15-3/8 inches (28 x 39 cm.) framed: 16-1/4 x 20-3/4 ...

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1920s Naturalistic Animal Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Cardboard

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Questions About African Art 1900
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    African 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    African 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, 2023
    One 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, 2023
    Traditional 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, 2022
    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.