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"Ritual In Wood" Mid-Century African Wood Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
This wooden sculpture embodies hyper-verticality, a hallmark of many African sculptural traditions
Category

Vintage 1950s Mozambican Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

"Ritual In Wood" Mid-Century African Wood Bust
"Ritual In Wood" Mid-Century African Wood Bust

"Ritual In Wood" Mid-Century African Wood Bust

H 27.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.75 in
African Iron Wood Man Bust
Located in Queens, NY
African iron wood carved bust of a bald man
Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

African Iron Wood Man Bust
African Iron Wood Man Bust

African Iron Wood Man Bust

H 16 in W 12 in D 7 in
1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man
By Helge Holmskov
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Busts

Materials

Wood

1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man
1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man

1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man

H 13.5 in W 9 in D 7 in
Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A compatible pair of superbly crafted African busts in an extraordinary exotic hardwood. Nzambu
Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts
Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts

Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts

H 20 in W 10 in D 11 in
Sculpture in Wood from Africa Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color 20TH Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is a bust of a woman, with it's traditional air cut. This is in wood, in a black
Category

20th Century African Busts

Materials

Wood

Sculpture in Wood from Africa Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color 20TH Century
Sculpture in Wood from Africa Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color 20TH Century

Sculpture in Wood from Africa Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color 20TH Century

H 12.6 in W 4.34 in D 5.91 in
Sculpture in Wood from Africa, Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color, circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is a bust of a woman, with it's traditional air cut. This is in wood, in a black
Category

Vintage 1960s African Busts

Materials

Wood

Sculpture in Wood from Africa, Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color, circa 1960
Sculpture in Wood from Africa, Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color, circa 1960

Sculpture in Wood from Africa, Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color, circa 1960

H 11.82 in W 3.15 in D 6.7 in
African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
An African woman bust sculpture, meticulously hand-carved from the lustrous depths of ebony wood
Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood, Ebony

African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture
African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture

African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture

H 13.25 in W 4 in D 7 in
1950's Sculptural wood " African woman"
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Sculptural wood very nice " African woman" France
Category

Vintage 1950s French Busts

Materials

Pearwood

1950's Sculptural wood " African woman"
1950's Sculptural wood " African woman"

1950's Sculptural wood " African woman"

H 11.82 in Dm 4.34 in
Sculpture in Wood from Africa Man Body, in a Brown Color 20TH Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Sculpture in Wood from Africa Man Body, in a Brown Color 20TH Century
Category

20th Century African Art Deco Busts

Materials

Wood

Sculpture in Wood from Africa Man Body, in a Brown Color 20TH Century
Sculpture in Wood from Africa Man Body, in a Brown Color 20TH Century

Sculpture in Wood from Africa Man Body, in a Brown Color 20TH Century

H 13.39 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
Abraham Chikumbirike Ironwood Carving of Female Bust
Located in Highland, IN
This exquisite bust by African artist Abraham Chikumbirike is carved from dense ironwood. The
Category

Vintage 1980s African Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Abraham Chikumbirike Ironwood Carving of Female Bust
Abraham Chikumbirike Ironwood Carving of Female Bust

Abraham Chikumbirike Ironwood Carving of Female Bust

H 17.5 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
and patina over the carved wood. Traded by a professor working in Africa in the 1950’s and then in a
Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Busts

Materials

Wood

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa

H 40.5 in W 9 in D 16 in
Wooden Sculpture of the 19th century: Head of African with Gilded Decorations
By A. Manzoni
Located in Villa Verucchio, Emilia-Romagna
Introduction: A Historic and Significant Work of Art We explore the artistry and beauty of a large wooden sculpture dating from the late 1800s, depicting the head of an African with ...
Category

Antique 1880s Sub-Saharan African Colonial Revival Busts

Materials

Wood

Wooden Sculpture of the 19th century: Head of African with Gilded Decorations
Wooden Sculpture of the 19th century: Head of African with Gilded Decorations

Wooden Sculpture of the 19th century: Head of African with Gilded Decorations

H 18.12 in W 10.63 in D 9.45 in
African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
Nicely carved. A good eye-catching accent piece. Dimensions: 8.25" high, 5" wide, 7" deep.
Category

20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture
African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture

African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture

H 8.25 in W 5 in D 7 in
Pair Hand Carved African Women Busts Wood Sculptures 24 Inches
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of hand carved African female busts. Each figure is carved with exquisite craftsmanship. The
Category

Vintage 1960s African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Pair Hand Carved African Women Busts Wood Sculptures 24 Inches
Pair Hand Carved African Women Busts Wood Sculptures 24 Inches

Pair Hand Carved African Women Busts Wood Sculptures 24 Inches

H 24.5 in W 6 in D 7.25 in
African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture Mandinka Woman
Located in London, GB
The African wood female bust figurative sculpture of a Mandinka woman is a striking piece of art
Category

20th Century Gambian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture Mandinka Woman
African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture Mandinka Woman

African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture Mandinka Woman

H 22.84 in W 8.27 in D 11.82 in
Vintage African Figurative Carved Ebony Bust Bookends
Located in East Quogue, NY
, wood bust, african bust, african art, african figure, african craft
Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Bookends

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Vintage African Figurative Carved Ebony Bust Bookends
Vintage African Figurative Carved Ebony Bust Bookends

Vintage African Figurative Carved Ebony Bust Bookends

H 9.25 in W 3 in D 4 in
Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor
Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor
Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor

Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor

H 9 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Vintage African Carved Ebony Wood 7" Male and Female Bust Statue Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage African Carved Ebony Wood 7" Male and Female Bust Statue Sculpture - 2 Pc Set. Circa Late
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Vintage African Carved Ebony Wood 7" Male and Female Bust Statue Sculpture
Vintage African Carved Ebony Wood 7" Male and Female Bust Statue Sculpture

Vintage African Carved Ebony Wood 7" Male and Female Bust Statue Sculpture

H 7.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand carved bust head African sculpture circa 1950's, nice clean condition.
Category

20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture
Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture

Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture

H 10.5 in W 3 in D 4.5 in
Mid Century Sculpture African bust in wenge - Congo
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid Century Sculpture African bust in wenge - Congo Bimbulu Signed - Ethnic African Measures
Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Sculpture African bust in wenge - Congo
Mid Century Sculpture African bust in wenge - Congo

Mid Century Sculpture African bust in wenge - Congo

H 18.51 in W 9.45 in D 6.3 in
Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'
Located in Pasadena, CA
One of a kind pair of beautifully-carved wooden wall sculptures of an African couple. Most probably
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'
Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'

Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'

H 29.5 in W 14 in D 0.5 in
Bembe Bearded Male Figure Bust with Beard Staff Top DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Striking Bembe bearded male bust figure with hands on sides of projecting stomach and finely carved
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Bembe Bearded Male Figure Bust with Beard Staff Top DRC Africa
Bembe Bearded Male Figure Bust with Beard Staff Top DRC Africa

Bembe Bearded Male Figure Bust with Beard Staff Top DRC Africa

H 11.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Carved bust of a tribeswoman
Located in Cheshire, GB
Finely carved wooden bust of a striking tribeswoman figure carved from an exotic hardwood with a
Category

Early 20th Century North African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved bust of a tribeswoman
Carved bust of a tribeswoman

Carved bust of a tribeswoman

H 22 in W 13 in D 17 in
Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of hand-carved wooden busts are truly a special find and a magnificent example of folk
Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures
Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures

Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures

H 15 in W 12 in D 9 in
Hand Carved African Wood and Beaded Sculpture
By Yoruba People
Located in Fulton, CA
A vintage beaded African wood carving of 3 figures. Vibrant primary colors to bead work. Portions
Category

Late 20th Century Nigerian Busts

Hand Carved African Wood and Beaded Sculpture
Hand Carved African Wood and Beaded Sculpture

Hand Carved African Wood and Beaded Sculpture

H 16.5 in W 20 in D 3.75 in
Carved Wood African Bust
Located in Antwerp, BE
This bust comes from my own collection of vintage and antique heads. The primitive but skilled
Category

Mid-20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood African Bust
Carved Wood African Bust

Carved Wood African Bust

H 9.85 in W 4.34 in D 5.91 in
African American Boy Bust
Located in Summerland, CA
Circa 1920 Wood and original polychrome. African American bust wearing yellow cap. Sits on a
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African American Boy Bust
African American Boy Bust

African American Boy Bust

H 13 in W 9 in D 4 in
African Bust Carving Ebony Wood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
African bust carving ebony wood, 1960s. Long neck, very graceful folk art wood sculpture.  
Category

Vintage 1960s African Busts

African Bust Carving Ebony Wood
African Bust Carving Ebony Wood

African Bust Carving Ebony Wood

H 17 in Dm 6 in
African Ndaka Hardwood Carved Busts, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of African, Ndaaka people of Democratic Republic of Congo, hardwood carved bust sculpture of
Category

20th Century Unknown International Style Busts

Materials

Wood

African Ndaka Hardwood Carved Busts, Pair
African Ndaka Hardwood Carved Busts, Pair

African Ndaka Hardwood Carved Busts, Pair

H 11 in W 7 in D 5 in
Sculpture in Wood from Africa Man Body in a Brown Color 20TH Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Sculpture in Wood from Africa Man Body, in a Brown Color 20TH Century
Category

20th Century African Art Deco Busts

Materials

Wood

Sculpture in Wood from Africa Man Body in a Brown Color 20TH Century
Sculpture in Wood from Africa Man Body in a Brown Color 20TH Century

Sculpture in Wood from Africa Man Body in a Brown Color 20TH Century

H 14.97 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in
Sculpture in Wood from Africa Woman Body, in a Brown Color 20TH Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is aBody of a woman, with it's traditional air cut. This is in wood, in a Brown
Category

20th Century African Art Deco Busts

Materials

Wood

Sculpture in Wood from Africa Woman Body, in a Brown Color 20TH Century
Sculpture in Wood from Africa Woman Body, in a Brown Color 20TH Century

Sculpture in Wood from Africa Woman Body, in a Brown Color 20TH Century

H 14.97 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Pair of African Torsos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Ebonized wood male and female carved African torsos
Category

1990s African Busts

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Torsos
Pair of African Torsos

Pair of African Torsos

H 17.5 in Dm 7 in
Pair of "Art Deco" Designed Carved Wood African Figures after Hagenhauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Toronto, ON
This charming pair of stylized midcentury carved wood African figures are in the manner of iconic
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Wood

Pair of "Art Deco" Designed Carved Wood African Figures after Hagenhauer
Pair of "Art Deco" Designed Carved Wood African Figures after Hagenhauer

Pair of "Art Deco" Designed Carved Wood African Figures after Hagenhauer

H 6 in W 4 in D 1.75 in
Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 2-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask
Located in Marbella, ES
Ethnic 1990s African hand carved wooden 2-tone ceremonial tribal mask.
Category

Late 20th Century African Busts

Materials

Wood

Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 2-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask
Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 2-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask

Ethnic 1990s African Hand Carved Wooden 2-Tone Ceremonial Tribal Mask

H 13 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in
Karl Springer Hand-Carved African Sculpture on Custom Suede Base, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved African sculpture, woman's head with four horns, by the Ekoi tribe in Nigeria with a
Category

Vintage 1980s Nigerian Tribal Busts

Materials

Leather, Suede, Wood, Paint

Karl Springer Hand-Carved African Sculpture on Custom Suede Base, 1980s
Karl Springer Hand-Carved African Sculpture on Custom Suede Base, 1980s

Karl Springer Hand-Carved African Sculpture on Custom Suede Base, 1980s

H 30.5 in W 27 in D 25 in
Superb Wooden Sculpture of an African Lady by Karl Hagenauer, Art Deco, Austria
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare wooden sculpture (cherry tree wood) of an African lady by Karl Hagenauer (1898-1956). it
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Brass

Superb Wooden Sculpture of an African Lady by Karl Hagenauer, Art Deco, Austria
Superb Wooden Sculpture of an African Lady by Karl Hagenauer, Art Deco, Austria

Superb Wooden Sculpture of an African Lady by Karl Hagenauer, Art Deco, Austria

H 12.01 in W 10.44 in D 4.14 in
African Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
This African woman bust has been very finely carved from a chunk of walnut.
Category

Late 20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Bust
African Bust

African Bust

H 13 in W 7 in D 8 in
Laughing African Carved Bust
Located in Studio City, CA
Significant and impressive in scale, this African statue adds a little joy to any decor
Category

Mid-20th Century Gambian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Laughing African Carved Bust
Laughing African Carved Bust

Laughing African Carved Bust

H 32 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Clay Bust of African Girl
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An expressive and striking hand sculpted bust of an African girl by an unknown artist Hollow
Category

Vintage 1930s American Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Wood

Clay Bust of African Girl
Clay Bust of African Girl

Clay Bust of African Girl

H 13.5 in W 9 in D 13 in
Hagenauer Bust of African Woman
Located in Montreal, QC
Art deco style carved and stained wooden bust of African woman, her curly incised hair stained
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hagenauer Bust of African Woman
Hagenauer Bust of African Woman

Hagenauer Bust of African Woman

H 7 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Large Wood Carved African American Man Folk Art Bust
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Nicely carved form of an African American Gentleman--likely a sharecropper. Simple, yet very well
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Gesso

Large Wood Carved African American Man Folk Art Bust
Large Wood Carved African American Man Folk Art Bust

Large Wood Carved African American Man Folk Art Bust

H 20 in W 11 in D 9 in
French Wood Sculptures, Couple of Busts, Sculptures of Africans from the Congo
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind pair of African busts, from the Congo region, made during the 1940s-1950s of the
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French Wood Sculptures, Couple of Busts, Sculptures of Africans from the Congo
French Wood Sculptures, Couple of Busts, Sculptures of Africans from the Congo

French Wood Sculptures, Couple of Busts, Sculptures of Africans from the Congo

H 110 in W 45 in D 35 in
1970s Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Bust Figure Sculpture Table Lamps
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s pair of hand carved wooden African man and woman bust figure sculpture table lamps.
Category

Late 20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

1970s Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Bust Figure Sculpture Table Lamps
1970s Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Bust Figure Sculpture Table Lamps

1970s Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Bust Figure Sculpture Table Lamps

H 25.6 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in
Folk Art Bill Potts African American Found Object, Cowboy Dan Bronco Busting Man
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This painted wood "diorama" The Rodeo Cowboy Dan The Bronco Busting Man by African American
Category

Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Bill Potts African American Found Object, Cowboy Dan Bronco Busting Man
Folk Art Bill Potts African American Found Object, Cowboy Dan Bronco Busting Man

Folk Art Bill Potts African American Found Object, Cowboy Dan Bronco Busting Man

H 12.5 in W 19.75 in D 10.25 in
Carved African Wood Bust
Located in Antwerp, BE
Carved African wood bust.
Category

Vintage 1970s Congolese Busts

Materials

Wood

Carved African Wood Bust
Carved African Wood Bust

Carved African Wood Bust

H 23.63 in W 10.24 in D 9.85 in
Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small scaled african head bust hand carved in black wood. It has a slight tilt - leaning to one
Category

Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood
Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood

Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood

H 6.7 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in
Hagenauer Style Nude Black African Female Bust with Brass Earring
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stylized African female with elongated neck, ebonized carved wood with large brass earring, in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Hagenauer Style Nude Black African Female Bust with Brass Earring
Hagenauer Style Nude Black African Female Bust with Brass Earring

Hagenauer Style Nude Black African Female Bust with Brass Earring

H 16 in W 8 in D 5.25 in
Large Antique Dug Out Carved Tribal African Sculpture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A large antique Tribal wooden sculpture from Africa. Dates from early 20th century. This piece
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Mozambican Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Dug Out Carved Tribal African Sculpture
Large Antique Dug Out Carved Tribal African Sculpture

Large Antique Dug Out Carved Tribal African Sculpture

H 13.39 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful, detailed, African wood female bust figurative sculpture piece made for Western
Category

20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture
African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture

African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture

H 9.38 in W 6.25 in D 3.25 in
African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very beautiful, detailed, African wood female bust figurative sculpture piece made for Western
Category

20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture
African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture

African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture

H 13.78 in W 7.09 in D 7.49 in
Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Male Bust
Located in North Hollywood, CA
is 12" x 16" From Azania, South Africa. Contemporary bust of a black African male, carved from on
Category

20th Century South African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Male Bust
Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Male Bust

Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Male Bust

H 30 in W 16 in D 24 in
Incredible Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculpture of Tribal Folk Medicine Man/Shaman
Located in New York, NY
A stunning piece of folk tribal art. A lifesize hand-carved bust sculpture of a medicine man/shaman
Category

Vintage 1950s African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Incredible Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculpture of Tribal Folk Medicine Man/Shaman
Incredible Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculpture of Tribal Folk Medicine Man/Shaman

Incredible Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculpture of Tribal Folk Medicine Man/Shaman

H 24 in W 18 in D 12 in
Mid Century African Wenge Wood Bust by Alphonse Olivier, 1960s
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid century African wenge wood bust by Alphonse Olivier, 1960s.
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Mid Century African Wenge Wood Bust by Alphonse Olivier, 1960s
Mid Century African Wenge Wood Bust by Alphonse Olivier, 1960s

Mid Century African Wenge Wood Bust by Alphonse Olivier, 1960s

H 13 in W 8.67 in D 6.3 in
Mid Century Sculpture African Bust in Wenge, Congo, 1960s
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid century sculpture African bust in wenge - Congo 1960s.
Category

Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Sculpture African Bust in Wenge, Congo, 1960s
Mid Century Sculpture African Bust in Wenge, Congo, 1960s

Mid Century Sculpture African Bust in Wenge, Congo, 1960s

H 15.75 in W 5.52 in D 9.06 in
Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien, Bust of African Woman, 1940s Documented
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
In the 1920s, the citizens of Europe were fascinated by foreign lands and amongst others, Africa
Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien, Bust of African Woman, 1940s Documented
Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien, Bust of African Woman, 1940s Documented

Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien, Bust of African Woman, 1940s Documented

H 6.7 in Dm 4.34 in
Benoit Konongo Sculpture in Wenge Wood Dyed Black African Head
Located in Brussels , BE
Benoit Konongo (1919-2008) sculpture in wenge wood dyed black "African man's head" - Congo 1960s.
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Benoit Konongo Sculpture in Wenge Wood Dyed Black African Head
Benoit Konongo Sculpture in Wenge Wood Dyed Black African Head

Benoit Konongo Sculpture in Wenge Wood Dyed Black African Head

H 9.06 in W 5.52 in D 6.7 in
African Art Wenge Wood Sculpture Signed Joachim Baba Damana, Congo 1970s
Located in Brussels , BE
African art wenge wood Sculpture signed Joachim Baba Damana - Congo 1970s.
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

African Art Wenge Wood Sculpture Signed Joachim Baba Damana, Congo 1970s
African Art Wenge Wood Sculpture Signed Joachim Baba Damana, Congo 1970s

African Art Wenge Wood Sculpture Signed Joachim Baba Damana, Congo 1970s

H 22.84 in W 7.88 in D 9.06 in
African "Tribe" Sculpture in Ironwood
Located in Phoenix, AZ
hand carved by an artisan in Africa from one piece of heavy ironwood. Note the equisite detail in the
Category

Vintage 1980s African Other Busts

Materials

Wood

African "Tribe" Sculpture in Ironwood
African "Tribe" Sculpture in Ironwood

African "Tribe" Sculpture in Ironwood

H 22 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Folk Art Wood Bust of an African American Gentleman
Located in New York, NY
Well carved portrait bust of a man with black features and painted hair and moustache. It appears
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Wood Bust of an African American Gentleman
Folk Art Wood Bust of an African American Gentleman

Folk Art Wood Bust of an African American Gentleman

H 6 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
French Carved Wood Bust of African Warrior in the Style of Roger Favin
By Roger Favin
Located in Port Hope, ON
This hand carved Macassar Ebony bust of an African warrior is in the style of French sculptor Roger
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Sculptures

French Carved Wood Bust of African Warrior in the Style of Roger Favin
French Carved Wood Bust of African Warrior in the Style of Roger Favin

French Carved Wood Bust of African Warrior in the Style of Roger Favin

H 16 in W 11 in D 7 in
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African Wood Bust For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African wood bust you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, bronze and metal, every African wood bust was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African wood bust — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An African wood bust is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one African wood bust that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ferdinand Parpan, Karl Springer and Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an African Wood Bust?

An African wood bust can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,275, while the lowest priced sells for $349 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.
Questions About African Wood Bust
  • What wood is used for African carvings?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    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.
  • What are carved wood figures in African art?
    1 Answer
    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.

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