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Ebony Wood Hand Carved African Elephant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved wood ebony African elephant.
Handcrafted in Africa.
One of the tusk is damaged
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
Whimsical Set of 6 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Set of 6 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders , circa 1970's walnut
Category
20th Century Kenyan Bohemian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 5.25 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
Hand Carved African Elephant with Baby
Located in Alton, GB
Hand carved african elephant with baby.
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Wooden African Monkey Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
carved monkey is almost life like.
The piece is signed on the bottom base.
Measures: 15' High x 8
Category
20th Century Senegalese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
Large African Lion Family Carved Stone Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Heavy carved stone sculpture of a family of African lions. This unusual sculpture is in very good
Category
Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Rare African Carved Hardwood and Bone Study of a Hippopotamus, circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
A rare African carved hardwood and bone study of a Hippopotamus.
This fabulous and amusing hand
Category
20th Century African Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
H 6.3 in W 11.82 in D 4.34 in
Small Antique Hippopotamus Figure, African, Soapstone, Hand Carved, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique hippopotamus figure. An African, hand-carved soapstone animal, dating to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century African Late Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
H 2.56 in W 4.93 in D 3.55 in
Solid Hand Carved Verdite African Hippopotamus Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice solid verdite hand carved figural hippopotamus sculpture, circa 1980s. The piece is in
Category
20th Century Zimbabwean Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Unusual Antique Hand Carved African Fertility Primate / Baboon, Gorilla
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Antique Hand Carved African Fertility Primate / Baboon, Gorilla,, Extremely well executed
Category
Vintage 1910s Cameroonian Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bone, Wood
Solid Hand Carved Rosewood African Hippo Sculpture with Bone Teeth
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare solid hand carved Hippopotamus rosewood sculpture with bone teeth, circa 1970's
Category
20th Century Central African Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rosewood
James Tandi African Wild Boar Green Carved Verdite Hardstone Sculpture Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
James Tandi African Wild Boar Green Carved Verdite Hardstone sculpture figure. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 10 in W 16 in D 12 in
African Hand Carved Pair of Black and White Rhinos
Located in Alton, GB
Charming pair of hand carved wooden rhinos, one white rhino and white black rhino.
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1950s African Wooden Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
This 1950s African Wooden Elephant is an exquisite representation of traditional craftsmanship. The
Category
Mid-20th Century African Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Antique African Hardwood Cape Buffalo Sculpture, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This magnificent hand carved, African Cape Buffalo recently came out of a villa in Ville Franche
Category
Antique Early 1900s African Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
African Tribal Chiwara Wood Bambara Headdress
Located in New York, NY
Tribal West African Bambara headdress in carved wood. The piece depicts an antelope with offspring
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage African Tribal Mask
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage African tribal mask from the ivory coast now mounted on museum stand. Provenance available.
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
African Elephant, Tiger and Woman Rider Varnished Wood Sculpture by J. Zanetti
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century african elephant, tiger and woman rider varnished wood sculpture signed by J
Category
Vintage 1930s South African Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 12.5 in W 5 in D 12.5 in
Hand Carved Malachite Hippo
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully carved malachite hippo. Great addition to any collection!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Aesthetic Movement Animal Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Old wooden hut door from Cameroon, decorated with carved crocodile, bird, snake and a knife within
Category
20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
African Brass Ornate over Wood Totemic Sculpture
Located in Germantown, MD
African brass Ornate over wood Totemic sculpture animal in human or vice versa.
Measures: 8" W x
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large C19th Indian Carved Wood Elephant
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
Early C20th unusual large carved wood sculpture of an elephant, with head turned slightly to right
Category
Antique Early 1900s North African Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Kote Kono a African Puppets from Mali
Located in Paris, FR
African Puppets Kote Kono A, this "Kote Kono" animal
puppets depicting the hornbill bird with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Malian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Massive Mid-Century Hand Carved Ebony Rhinoceros 30"
Located in New York, NY
Indulge your senses with the exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance of this stunning African
Category
20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
Solid Teak Carved Hippopotamus Sculpture c.1960
Located in London, GB
A particularly nice example of a solid teak carved Hippopotamus sculpture C.1960.
In excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Pair of Hand Carved Ebony Rhino / Rhinoceros Wall Plaques / Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly detailed pair of hand carved ebony rhino / rhinoceros wall plaques / sculptures with
Category
Mid-20th Century African Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Ebony
Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga Serpent Sculptures on Custom Iron Stands
Located in Miami, FL
sale is a pair of outstanding Western African (Guinea) Baga society carved and painted wood serpent
Category
Late 20th Century Guinean Tribal Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 91 in W 14 in D 14 in
Grand Scale Hand Carved Wood Giraffe Sculpture on Base circa 1970's
Located in St. Louis, MO
Grand scale African folk art hand carved wood giraffe, with charred black stained spots. Appears to
Category
Vintage 1970s African Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Soapstone Cattle
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
exquisite piece has been meticulously carved, showcasing the artisan's skill and attention to detail
Category
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Vintage Wood Carved Hippo Sculpture.
Located in Seattle, WA
African Origin. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 7 W ; 4 D ; 5 H
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculpture of Buffalo or Bull Carved in Hardwood
Located in London, GB
. It is hand carved from hardwood circa 1970.
The water buffalo, also called the domestic water
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century French Carved Patinated Leather Rhino Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
. Place this sculpture on a shelf in a study or library for a feel of Africa!
Measures: 13.5" W x 8" H.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Early 20th Century French Carved Patinated Leather Hippo Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
animal sculpture on a shelf in a study or library for a feel of Africa!
Measures: 18.25" W x 7"D x 12.75
Category
Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
20th Century French Collection of Carved Wood Elephants, Set of 19
Located in High Point, NC
Asian and African elephant specimens, each piece is carved from realistic to abstract forms. These
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Sculpture - Wood and Leather Gazelle Likely from Liberty's London
By Liberty of London
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
rendering of this beautiful African animal. In some areas the leather looks darker and may be stained or
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Animal Skin, Hide, Leather, Natural Fiber, Glass, Organic Material, Wood
Vintage Sculpture - Wood and Leather Wildebeest Likely from Liberty's London
By Liberty of London
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
leather, resulting in a realistic rendering of this beautiful African animal. In some areas the leather
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Animal Skin, Hide, Leather, Natural Fiber, Glass, Organic Material, Wood
Dinka stylized animal form carved wood headrest, East Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Dinka stylized animal form carved wood headrest, East Africa. On three "legs" with curved top
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of 20th Century Life Size Pink Striated Marble Baby Giraffes
Located in Chicago, IL
-carved. Both sculptures were diligently carved from a single slab of marble. The salmon pink marble has a
Category
20th Century Chinese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
19th Century Black Forest Carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
of Africa, Pakistan, Mongolia and Australia, Circa 1880.
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bronze Bear Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
"Alert" by Jack Bryant Jr.
Hand-carved bronze bear statue on wooden plaque.
Measure: 14" L x 10
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Arne Tjomsland Wooden Polar Bear Hiorth & Østlyngen Norway 1950s
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Basel, BS
, Norway in the 1950s. The wood appears to be Afromosia, the so called African Teak.
Small version
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
19th Century French Spelter Pointer Dog Sculpture on Marble Base Signed Masson
By Clovis Edmond Masson
Located in Dallas, TX
by Masson, chiefly of the cat family with titles such as ‘African Leopard defending its Prey’ in 1881
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 7.75 in W 16.25 in D 3.75 in
African Swahili Carved Daybed
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive oversized daybed originating from the East African Swahili coast.
This unusual daybed
Category
20th Century African Daybeds
Materials
Wood
20th century French Dominique Pouchain Ceramic Elephant
By Dominique Pouchain
Located in LEGNY, FR
animal sculptures.
His bestiary is filled with goats, bulls, unicorns, African and fantastic animals
Category
Early 2000s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
20th century French Dominique Pouchain Ceramic Big Elephant
By Dominique Pouchain
Located in LEGNY, FR
tackled his first animal sculptures.
His bestiary is filled with goats, bulls, unicorns, African and
Category
Early 2000s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved and painted wood with an openwork tiered bucket form back. The top tier with female figures
Category
20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique African Carved Door Panel
Located in Rochester, NY
19th century African Nupe people Nigeria door panel. Hand carved wood w/ animals, objects, symbols
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
South African Zulu Two Handled Carved Wood Meat Tray
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A South African two handled carved wood meat tray
Zulu, 20th century
Measures: Approximate 3
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood
Located in Buffalo, NY
Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Musical Instruments
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Located in Milano, IT
is a helmet with animal hair, carved with a very wide forehead and hollow cheeks that are announced
Category
Antique 1620s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 15.75 in
Geometric Barmbara Sukuru Animal Mask with horns, teeth, Mali, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Geometric Barmbara Sukuru Animal Mask with horns, teeth, Mali, West Africa. Inserted wood teeth
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 13.75 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kenya tribal wood headrest, stylized natural animal form, early 20th century, African.
Early
Category
Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 6.25 in W 7.5 in D 8.25 in
Antique Ghanian Ashanti Style Stool with Leopard Carved, Africa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Carved Antique African Leopard Ashanti Style Stool.
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Ashanti style
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Antique East African Carved Wood & Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large, rare, and most impressive antique hand carved and painted wood and metal stylized antelope
Category
Antique Late 19th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
H 35 in W 34.5 in D 11 in
Carved African Wood Door Panel Wall Plaques
Located in London, London
Three wooden door panels
Carved with animals and symbols
Hung as wall plaques
Africa probably
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Dramatic Tribal Pierced African Panel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very Decorative Carved and Pierced African Tribal Panel depicting a Female Ancestor. The powerful
Category
20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Well-used wood door lock used by the Bambara people, Mali, Africa, with crosspiece. The top is an
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia, Wood
West African Drum, Decorative Sculpture
Located in Clermont, FL
A vintage sculpture drum with connected to the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. Measure: 10 inch tall.
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vases
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Large Vintage 3.3 Feet Tall African Hand Carved Wood Wall Masks, Set of Three
Located in Bochum, NRW
Set of 3 vintage hand-carved wood African wall masks, richly decorated with intricate tribal motifs
Category
1990s Ghanaian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 38.98 in W 7.88 in D 2.37 in
African Mangbetu Carved Figural Fertility Bow Harp Domu Instrument 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage museum quality African Mangbetu fertility harp / domu, an African stringed instrument
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Musical Instruments
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of African carved animals available for sale. The range of distinct African carved animals — often made from wood, hardwood and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of African carved animals available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of African carved animals to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern African carved animals are of considerable interest.
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African carved animals can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $985, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $12,800.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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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