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African Beaded Head

African beaded head from Cameroon
African beaded head from Cameroon

African beaded head from Cameroon

$595

H 8.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in

African beaded head from Cameroon

By Cameroon Tribe

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a wonderful colorful beaded head made by the people of Cameroon Africa and put on a lucite

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cameroonian Tribal Art

Materials

Beads

Ethiopian Wood Head Rest With Silver White Metal Beads and Dangles, Africa
Ethiopian Wood Head Rest With Silver White Metal Beads and Dangles, Africa

Ethiopian Wood Head Rest With Silver White Metal Beads and Dangles, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

An old well used Ethiopian head rest with attached oxidized silver or white metal beads and dangles

Category

Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand

Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Yoruba Nigeria African Red Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Yoruba Nigeria African Red Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand

Yoruba Nigeria African Red Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

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African Beaded Heads

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H 12 in W 3 in D 3 in

African Beaded Heads

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a set of five African beaded heads from Cameroon . Made of Clay and beads and put on

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cameroonian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Beads, Clay

Large-Scale Vintage African Beaded Head Sculpture
Large-Scale Vintage African Beaded Head Sculpture

Large-Scale Vintage African Beaded Head Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Intricately carved and beaded African head sculpture. Glass beads over clay base. Very striking

Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Beads

South African Beaded Glass Tiger and Lion Heads
South African Beaded Glass Tiger and Lion Heads

South African Beaded Glass Tiger and Lion Heads

Located in Palm Beach, FL

creatures on earth, with simple glass beads and wire. Bravo. Sold as a pair for $10,600.00 or individually

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Wall-mounted Sculpt...

Materials

Glass

Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Stand
Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Stand

Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Stand

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

African Beaded Head from Cameroon
African Beaded Head from Cameroon

African Beaded Head from Cameroon

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H 9.25 in W 4 in D 5 in

African Beaded Head from Cameroon

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a handmade African beaded head over clay from Cameroon Mounted on a Lucite base.

Category

Late 20th Century Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Beads

Large-Scale Vintage African Beaded Head Sculpture
Large-Scale Vintage African Beaded Head Sculpture

Large-Scale Vintage African Beaded Head Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Intricately carved and beaded sculpture. Glass beads over clay base. Very striking and unusual.

Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Sculptures

Materials

Beads, Clay

Original African Figure Statue Beaded Head, African Art, 2000s
Original African Figure Statue Beaded Head, African Art, 2000s

Original African Figure Statue Beaded Head, African Art, 2000s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Beautiful African tribe beaded bust. This is a stunning piece made of clay and adorned with beads

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cameroonian Folk Art Busts

Materials

Clay, Beads

Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Stand
Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Stand

Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Stand

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Fabric, Beads

African Ibibio Beaded Head Masks, Pair

African Ibibio Beaded Head Masks, Pair

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

This fabulous pair of African Ibibio beaded head masks of the Ekpo tribe originate from South East

Category

Late 20th Century Nigerian Masks

Materials

Crystal

A Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculpture
A Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculpture

A Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculpture

Located in London, GB

A Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculpture

Category

Late 20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Beads

A Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculpture
A Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculpture

A Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculpture

Located in London, GB

A Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculpture

Category

Late 20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Beads

Pair of Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculptures
Pair of Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculptures

Pair of Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculptures

Located in London, GB

A Pair of Large Late 20th Century Beaded African Head Sculptures. Bought on a recent trip to

Category

Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Yoruba Four Headed Egungun Headdress

$1,680

H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 10.75 in

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By Yoruba People

Located in Chicago, IL

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Category

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Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

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Materials

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Located in Delray Beach, FL

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Located in North Miami, FL

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Materials

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$450Sale Price|50% Off

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Located in Point Richmond, CA

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$230,000 / set

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Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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African Beaded Head For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic African beaded head available at 1stDibs. Each African beaded head for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using beads, trimming and fabric. There are many kinds of the African beaded head you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An African beaded head is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in folk art, Art Deco and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made African beaded head over the years, but those crafted by Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an African Beaded Head?

The average selling price for an African beaded head at 1stDibs is $1,850, while they’re typically $778 on the low end and $4,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.

Questions About African Beaded Head
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There are varying traditional names for African head wraps, head ties or head scarves — the head wrap may be called “dhuku” (Shona), “duku” (Chichewa) or “gele” (Yoruba). It is worn for various reasons and has various functions. In Nigeria, head wraps can be quite ornamental and elaborate as compared to their conservative counterparts in South Africa. The motifs might include nagas and other mythological beings and are embedded in the textile to convey sacred themes, often including protection of the wearer from evil forces. On 1stDibs, you can find early 20th century tribal head wraps from different parts of Africa.