African Carved Chest
Rare South African Block Front Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century Cape block front chest.
This Dutch colonial chest was made in the Cape using local
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Antique 18th Century South African Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
19th Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Front in Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
and resting on carved slipper feet. Features a serpentine top in quarter-sawn sapele (African mahogany
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Antique 1850s Swedish Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 40 in W 41 in D 21.5 in
Antique George III Harewood Inlaid Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
Tea Chest. The Tea Chest of rectangular form veneered in Harewood with inlaid Boxwood fluted cants
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Boxwood, Harewood
Strong Cubist Lobi Standing Figure One Arm Out Ghana, Africa Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Finely carved large geometric figure from the Lobi, of Ghana and Burkina Faso, dating from the
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 22.5 in W 9 in D 4 in
Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Secret Compartments
Located in Northampton, GB
Georgian Tea Chest with Boxwood & Ebony Checkered Stringing
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Early 20th Carved Medallions Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
during this period. Introducing elaborately carved wood and chest with inlay work, brass corners, metal
Category
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 64.57 in W 55.32 in D 76.38 in
Mughal Raj Four Poster Bed Anglo Indian Portuguese Baroque Lisbon Bed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
making had a turning point during this period. Introducing elaborately carved wood and chest with inlay
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Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
+17th century Dutch renaissance two door portal cabinet with exotic carvings
Located in Casteren, NL
this piece are the carved parts that display a wide array of tropical plants, flowers, and birds
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Ebony, Oak
H 78.94 in W 74.41 in D 28.75 in
Antique 17th-century Dutch Renaissance Portal Cupboard in Solid Oak
Located in Casteren, NL
as “Utrechtse Poortkast”. The cabinet stands on bun feet and is with handsomely carved patterns and
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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cupboards
Materials
Steel
Metallic Blue and Silver Brocade 1970s Maxi Dress Caftan, Evening Gown Kaftan
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in North Hollywood, CA
caftan from North Africa, Morocco.
Vintage exotic 1970s silver metallic brocade caftan robe.
The
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Textiles
Materials
Metallic Thread
Moroccan Kaftan Gold and Silver Brocade 1970s Maxi Dress Caftan
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in North Hollywood, CA
ceremonial caftan from North Africa, Morocco.
Vintage exotic 1970s silver metallic brocade caftan gown.
The
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Textiles
Materials
Metallic Thread
Metallic Gold and Silver Brocade 1970s Maxi Dress Caftan, Evening Gown Kaftan
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in North Hollywood, CA
ceremonial caftan from North Africa, Morocco.
Vintage exotic 1970s silver metallic brocade caftan gown.
The
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Textiles
Materials
Metallic Thread
1930’s Burled Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Style Five Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Stunning rare African avoider Burled wood with ornate carved details, hand painted, and original
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Vintage 1930s American Louis XVI Dressers
Materials
Wood, Burl, Paint
H 53.25 in W 37.25 in D 21 in
Pair of 19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
period. Introducing elaborately carved wood and chest with inlay work, brass corners, metal rosette and
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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 63.78 in W 43.71 in D 80.71 in
Rare Yue Celadon-Glazed Two Haitai Statues, Western Jin dynasty (265-420)
Located in seoul, KR
broad chest and a upright head. Its facial expression is stern, with deep-carved eyes and an open mouth
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Celadon
19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
during this period. Introducing elaborately carved wood and chest with inlay work, brass corners, metal
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 66.15 in W 54.73 in D 78.75 in
19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
period. Introducing elaborately carved wood and chest with inlay work, brass corners, metal rosette and
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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Modern Sculpture Mother & Child by Willow Woosav for Austin Productions
By Austin Productions
Located in Topeka, KS
chest, breathe in your innocence, and appreciate that you need me as much as I need you. This moment in
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Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Composition
H 19 in W 10.5 in D 7.5 in
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Cubist Ibibio Puppet Head Brass Eyes Nigeria Early 20th Century stern gaze stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Ibibio puppet head with strong stern expression through tightly closed lips, large brass tack eyes. With wood tenon mounted in custom base.
Total height on base 11 1/4 inches
...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 9.75 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
African Wood Carved Dogon Fertility Figure Sculpture Statue with Custom Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A very engaging and beautifully weathered fertility sculpture/ statue by the Dogon people of inland West Africa who today reside primarily in Mali. The Dogon peoples are best known f...
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Antique 19th Century Malian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 20.5 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Louis XV Kingwood Commode
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Louis XV kingwood commode of a good color and patina: attractive serpentine and bombe shape, original mounts still retaining most of their gilding, original Saint-Anne Grand Dessin...
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
French Louis XV Style Oak and Velvet Bed Full or Queen Size, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Louis XV style bed circa 1960
Full-size or queen size bedding: we will make the boards at the dimension you wish and the box spring can be placed on the boards for the queen ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 44.89 in W 58.86 in D 88.98 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality early 19th century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top above a selection of two short over three long oak lined graduated drawers, with ova...
Category
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins
One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Console in Mahogany with Inlaid Wood from the 1880
Located in Lejre, DK
Mahogany console with inlaid walnut wood and round legs from around the 1880s.
Dimensions in cm: H:84.5 W:68 D:43
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Antique 1880s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Louis XV Style Bed Carved Walnut Parisian European Size w Rails
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Louis XV Style Bed Carved Walnut Parisian European Size w Rails.
Direct from France, this antique French bed, with headboard, footboard AND original rails!
The headbo...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 50.75 in W 61.25 in D 2 in
Moroccan Dowry Box Inlaid with White Camel Bone Rectangular Carved Wood Trunk
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique handcrafted Moroccan jewelry wooden box with camel bone inlay trunk.
A large early 20th century decorative Moroccan camel bone casket with brass carrying handles on bun feet....
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
H 11 in W 22 in D 13.5 in
19th century French Louis XV Bed Carved Walnut Rococo European Size with Rails
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Louis XV Bed Carved Walnut Rococo European Size with Rails.
Direct from France, a gorgeous antique French bed, with headboard, footboard AND original rails!
With...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 63.5 in W 59.5 in D 4 in
American Georgian Antique Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine American antique mahogany bowfront chest of drawers having a lovely quality bow front top, four long drawers with brass handles, shaped apron supported by four unusual shaped tu...
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Antique Late 18th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis XV Style Bed
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful bed in Louis XV style.
Solid beechwood, finely engraved, with colored hand painting and gilded.
(H-Kw-1).
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20th Century Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Beech
Antique Georgian Masonic Freemasons Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Featuring Masonic Scenes
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this extremely rare Georgian Masonic Tea caddy. The Tea Caddy of box form with chequered edging and...
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Satinwood, Tulipwood, Yew
George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome substantial sized Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers exhibits exceptional color and grain, with fine and accommodating proportions. Features include three sho...
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Antique 1810s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Hand-knotted Wool Carpet or Wall Tapestry with Trompe-l'œil Calla Lily Graphic
By EJR Barnes
Located in New York, NY
"Calla Field Study" carpet or wall tapestry by EJR Barnes in collaboration with Shame Studios. One edition of this carpet is available now, in 84” W x 112” H, and forward editions ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
"Bronze Statue - Ife, Nigeria, " Bronze Sculpture created circa 1920s
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Bronze Statue - Ife, Nigeria" is a bronze sculpture created in circa 1920. This figure has short legs and a short torso, but a large head. They held out their hands with two objects...
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1920s Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 18.5 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
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Vintage Moroccan Storage Chest, Carved Bone, Silver Repousse, Tuareg Leather
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
North African Tuareg tribes. The chest is then heavily decorated with silver melange repousse designs of
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Silver
H 11.82 in W 8.67 in D 7.88 in
Important African Statue, Igbo Nigéria, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
the presence of two swastikas, one of the oldest symbols of humanity, above the chest, on both sides
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Vintage 1930s Nigerian Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Moorish North African Carved and Brass Decorated Coffer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large North African carved and brass decorated coffer
This is a lovely 19th century trunk, it is
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Antique Late 19th Century Moorish Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Blanket Chest by Judy Kensley McKie
By Judy Kensley McKie
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Very rare and early wood blanket chest by Judy Kensley McKie. Exterior with a burned and carved
Category
Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Blanket Chests
African Wedding Chest on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved African wood wedding chest on metal custom stand now functioning as a console table or
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20th Century African Sideboards
Materials
Wrought Iron
An Italian walnut sculpted chest of drawers with black glass top from the 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and beautiful mid-century modern Italian chest of drawers, crafted in the style of Paolo
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 33.86 in W 66.15 in D 20.87 in
Antique Algerian Oak Serpentine Marble Top Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique French influenced North African style marble top chest, unbranded. Algerian oak with
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Early 20th Century Algerian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th Century French Country Louis XV Period Walnut Bordelaise Buffet
Located in Birmingham, AL
artisans in Bordeaux, a wealthy port city that promoted trade with Africa, the West Indies, and America
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Antique 1740s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Very Fine Louis XV Acajou Bordelais Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
three drawers over two, each with foliate carved decoration and unusual and original brasses, over
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French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Commode Bordelaise
Located in Birmingham, AL
with Africa, the Caribbean and America. Ship owners, slave traders and merchants there owned beautiful
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Inlaid Moroccan Miniature Chest
Located in Savannah, GA
Petite size antique chest handmade of African pine with fruit wood inlay in an intricate design
Category
Antique 1880s Turkish Moorish Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Fruitwood
19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Turned Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
during this period. Introducing elaborately carved wood and chest with inlay work, brass corners, metal
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 72.45 in W 61.03 in D 78.75 in
19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Turned Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
during this period. Introducing elaborately carved wood and chest with inlay work, brass corners, metal
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 70.48 in W 61.03 in D 78.75 in
1920s Antique Metal Copper Standing Dove Bird Shaped Lidded Box Islamic Art
Located in North Hollywood, CA
etched and carved with floral and geometric designs. Probably used as a betel nut box, tobacco, tea caddy
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Dancer Max le Verrier Paris 1930s
Located in London, GB
carved from a live model, his famous CLARTE, the woman with a lighted ball, the main piece of art of his
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 11.42 in W 3.94 in D 8.67 in
Antique French Art Deco Silvered Female Nude "Clarte" by Max Le Verrier, 1930s
By Max Le Verrier
Located in London, GB
carved from a live model, his famous Clarte, the woman with a lighted ball, the main piece of art of his
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 12.6 in W 3.75 in D 7.09 in
A Pair of Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Wood Cabinets by Gillow
Located in Sheffield, MA
to the carved surfaces of the feathers or stylized flowers that adorn the furniture.[citation needed
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Large standing male Teke figure with expressive face, beard, Congo, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
and hands on chest.
ex- CA collection, acquired in 1998 from San Francisco Gallery.
28 1/2 inches high
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 28.5 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Hand Carved 4-Poster Indo-Portuguese Style Bed
By JB Freeman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
period. Introducing elaborately carved wood and chest with inlay work, brass corners, metal rosette and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Moorish Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood
Early 20th Carved Medallions Queen Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
during this period. Introducing elaborately carved wood and chest with inlay work, brass corners, metal
Category
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 64.57 in W 61.03 in D 80.71 in
Indo-Islamic Dhokra Copper Betel Nut Peacock Lidded Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
.
Probably used as a betel nut box, tea caddy or treasure chest.
Dhokra, figural peacock bird lidded box
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Gillows 'Attr.', Six 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
& London
Turned legs and carved back rail.
The removable seats newly recovered in good quality light
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
during this period. Introducing elaborately carved wood and chest with inlay work, brass corners, metal
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
19th Century, Baroque Queen Bed, Original Four Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
during this period. Introducing elaborately carved wood and chest with inlay work, brass corners, metal
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
during this period. Introducing elaborately carved wood and chest with inlay work, brass corners, metal
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Henredon Zebra Wood Faux Tusk Coffee or Cocktail Table with Glass Top
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
squircle which defined is a rounded square) shaped base with bookmatched zebra wood veneer and four carved
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Zebra Wood
Antique African Zanzibar Chest Trunk, Brass-Mounted, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
.
The unique appearance of this African trunk with its hardwood case studded with brilliant brass
Category
Antique 1870s Zanzibari Anglo-Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Kuba Large Figural Tribal African Palm Wine Cup, Congo, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A tall Kuba palm wine cup of carved wood with large face and stylized body with hands of chest
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Large Deeply Carved Indo-Persian Trunk, circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rustic and handsome Indo-Persian trunk deeply carved with geometric motifs. Made in India or
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
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African Carved Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the African carved chest you’re looking for. An African carved chest — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African carved chest, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An African carved chest, designed in the Baroque or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made African carved chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Austin Productions are consistently popular.
How Much is an African Carved Chest?
The average selling price for an African carved chest at 1stDibs is $1,895, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $9,980 for the highest priced.
Questions About African Carved Chest
- 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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