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Carved African Figural Urns, Mid-20th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
These cups are highly decorative reproductions of Kuba Royal cups. They do not exhibit any sign of true age or use through traditional wear patterns. These were made for tourists aro...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved African Figural Urns, Mid-20th Century
Carved African Figural Urns, Mid-20th Century

Carved African Figural Urns, Mid-20th Century

H 13 in W 8 in D 7 in
Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Table This Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Table is a
Category

Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Table
Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Table

Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Table

H 28 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
20th Century Antique Female Carved Wooden Figure, African Art
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Female Carved Wooden Figure, African Art Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa
Category

20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century Antique Female Carved Wooden Figure, African Art
20th Century Antique Female Carved Wooden Figure, African Art

20th Century Antique Female Carved Wooden Figure, African Art

H 18.12 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in
Large Carved Wood 'Man & Woman' Figural African Folk Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Large carved wood 'Man & Woman' figural African Folk sculpture. An expressive pair of human figures
Category

20th Century African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Large Carved Wood 'Man & Woman' Figural African Folk Sculpture
Large Carved Wood 'Man & Woman' Figural African Folk Sculpture

Large Carved Wood 'Man & Woman' Figural African Folk Sculpture

H 69.5 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in
African Female Nude Carved Stone Figure
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century African Female Nude Carved Stone Figure.
Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

African Female Nude Carved Stone Figure
African Female Nude Carved Stone Figure

African Female Nude Carved Stone Figure

H 21.5 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
African Wooden Carved Stool Figural Group
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Wooden carved Akan stool with figural group.
Category

Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Stools

Materials

Boxwood

African Wooden Carved Stool Figural Group
African Wooden Carved Stool Figural Group

African Wooden Carved Stool Figural Group

H 13 in Dm 11 in
African Wooden Fertility God Figure
Located in New York, NY
African carved wood nude figure of a fertility God (Dongo Mago) with raised hands and standing on
Category

Antique 19th Century African Tribal Statues

Materials

Wood

African Wooden Fertility God Figure
African Wooden Fertility God Figure

African Wooden Fertility God Figure

H 62.5 in W 8.25 in D 9 in
Set of Three Hand Carved Figural African Polychromed Colonial Style Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three hand carved figural African polychromed colonial style sculptures, circa 1970s. The
Category

Mid-20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Hand Carved Figural African Polychromed Colonial Style Sculptures
Set of Three Hand Carved Figural African Polychromed Colonial Style Sculptures

Set of Three Hand Carved Figural African Polychromed Colonial Style Sculptures

H 13 in W 3 in D 3 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

Small Antique Hippopotamus Figure, African, Soapstone, Hand Carved, Victorian
Small Antique Hippopotamus Figure, African, Soapstone, Hand Carved, Victorian

Small Antique Hippopotamus Figure, African, Soapstone, Hand Carved, Victorian

H 2.56 in W 4.93 in D 3.55 in
African Tribal Figure
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mounted African tribal figure, used as a door latch in the early 20th century.
Category

20th Century Ivorian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Figure
African Tribal Figure

African Tribal Figure

H 25.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Armchairs - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Armchairs - Set of 2 These Amazing Antique African Tribal
Category

Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Armchairs - Set of 2
Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Armchairs - Set of 2

Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Armchairs - Set of 2

H 39.5 in W 24 in D 30 in
African Art Statue "Fetish Fertility Figure"
Located in Norton, MA
statue is a very delicate hand-carved figure.
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Art Statue "Fetish Fertility Figure"
African Art Statue "Fetish Fertility Figure"

African Art Statue "Fetish Fertility Figure"

H 38 in W 7 in D 6 in
Baule Female Carved Wood Figure, African Sculpture Sotheby's Provenance
By Baule Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
A fine Baule female figure. Provenance: The Alexander S. Honig collection of African Art, May 18
Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Baule Female Carved Wood Figure, African Sculpture Sotheby's Provenance
Baule Female Carved Wood Figure, African Sculpture Sotheby's Provenance

Baule Female Carved Wood Figure, African Sculpture Sotheby's Provenance

H 19.25 in W 3.75 in D 4.5 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

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

H 30.71 in W 8.27 in D 3.55 in
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

James Tandi African Wild Boar Green Carved Verdite Hardstone Sculpture Figure
James Tandi African Wild Boar Green Carved Verdite Hardstone Sculpture Figure

James Tandi African Wild Boar Green Carved Verdite Hardstone Sculpture Figure

H 10 in W 16 in D 12 in
African Namji Fertility Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
beads or clothes, the figure ensured future fertility. Carved with a characteristically small head and
Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Namji Fertility Figure
African Namji Fertility Figure

African Namji Fertility Figure

H 10.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
African Mumuye Carved Wood Iagalagana Tutelary Figure on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A carved wood Iagalagana figure by the Mumuye Peoples of Nigeria. These figures served as guardians
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Mumuye Carved Wood Iagalagana Tutelary Figure on Display Stand
African Mumuye Carved Wood Iagalagana Tutelary Figure on Display Stand

African Mumuye Carved Wood Iagalagana Tutelary Figure on Display Stand

H 39.5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical hand carved lion statue from Africa. Hand carved by local artisans in East Africa in
Category

Vintage 1970s North African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s

Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s

H 4.5 in W 8 in D 2.25 in
African Seated Luba Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Artisans from the Luba tribe were renowned for the organic flow of their carving style. This example clearly shows the smooth transition from aspect to aspect, maintaining a singular...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Seated Luba Figure
African Seated Luba Figure

African Seated Luba Figure

H 13 in W 4.5 in D 5.5 in
Senufo Figure African Sculpture
By Senufo
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic tribal piece, early 20th century.
Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Senufo Figure African Sculpture
Senufo Figure African Sculpture

Senufo Figure African Sculpture

H 14 in W 3.5 in D 3.75 in
Makonde Male Figure in European Dress African Art
Located in Sharon, CT
A beautiful modern piece of sculpture of a distinguished gentleman. Executed by a Makonde master carver in ebony. Well dressed, complete with cuffs, creases and shoes.
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Ebony

Makonde Male Figure in European Dress African Art
Makonde Male Figure in European Dress African Art

Makonde Male Figure in European Dress African Art

H 19.5 in W 5 in D 4 in
Baule Female Figure African Sculpture
By Baule Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
A fine old Baule carving, with a rich golden brown surface patina.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Baule Female Figure African Sculpture
Baule Female Figure African Sculpture

Baule Female Figure African Sculpture

H 16.5 in W 4 in D 3.75 in
South African Tribal Carved Wooden Figure of Naked Lady by G. Tandi, circa 1960s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
South African Tribal carved wooden figure of naked lady by G. Tandi, circa 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s South African Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

South African Tribal Carved Wooden Figure of Naked Lady by G. Tandi, circa 1960s
South African Tribal Carved Wooden Figure of Naked Lady by G. Tandi, circa 1960s

South African Tribal Carved Wooden Figure of Naked Lady by G. Tandi, circa 1960s

H 15.36 in W 5.32 in D 9.26 in
Vintage African Zulu People Female Fertility Figure Carved Teakwood Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Africa. The female form is exquisitely carved in the teakwood. A unique collector’s item showcasing
Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Vintage African Zulu People Female Fertility Figure Carved Teakwood Sculpture
Vintage African Zulu People Female Fertility Figure Carved Teakwood Sculpture

Vintage African Zulu People Female Fertility Figure Carved Teakwood Sculpture

H 55.25 in W 8 in D 8 in
African Mangbetu Carved Figural Fertility Bow Harp Domu Instrument 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
holes and four strings on pegs. Hand carved, in the shape of a wooden figure wearing a textured cloak or
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Musical Instruments

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

African Mangbetu Carved Figural Fertility Bow Harp Domu Instrument 27"
African Mangbetu Carved Figural Fertility Bow Harp Domu Instrument 27"

African Mangbetu Carved Figural Fertility Bow Harp Domu Instrument 27"

H 27 in W 21 in D 8.5 in
Makonde Carved Figure
Located in London, GB
A fascinating large hand carved Shetani figure from the Makonde people of Tanzania. Named 'Daudi
Category

Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Makonde Carved Figure
Makonde Carved Figure

Makonde Carved Figure

H 19.3 in W 5.52 in D 5.91 in
Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood tribal Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich patina. In the form of a
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard
Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard

Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard

H 7 in W 3.5 in D 4.25 in
Very Early Used Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich and deep patina. In the form of a
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Very Early Used Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face
Very Early Used Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face

Very Early Used Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face

H 7.5 in W 4 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Folk Art Figure Lamps and Custom Woven Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Folk Art lamps - Hand carved African Figures on a black base - A decorative brass rod
Category

20th Century Central African Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Folk Art Figure Lamps and Custom Woven Shades
Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Folk Art Figure Lamps and Custom Woven Shades

Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Folk Art Figure Lamps and Custom Woven Shades

H 37 in W 15 in D 10 in
West African Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" Fertility Figure in Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
From the West African country of Bukina Faso this Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" fertility Figure in
Category

Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

West African Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" Fertility Figure in Carved Wood
West African Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" Fertility Figure in Carved Wood

West African Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" Fertility Figure in Carved Wood

H 38.75 in W 7.5 in D 9 in
African Tribal Art Fine Baule figure
Located in London, GB
A fine Baule female figure Standing leaning forward with serene expression with hands on abdomen
Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Baule figure
African Tribal Art Fine Baule figure

African Tribal Art Fine Baule figure

H 12.6 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Mambila Large Female Figure African Sculpture
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic old piece, retaining some of the original painted surface. Art from the Cameroon tribes played a great role in influencing and inspiring the German Expressionists. Though ...
Category

Early 20th Century Cameroonian Modern Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Mambila Large Female Figure African Sculpture
Mambila Large Female Figure African Sculpture

Mambila Large Female Figure African Sculpture

H 26 in W 6 in D 7 in
Pair of Large African Figural Rootwood Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Large African (Early 20th Century) rootwood armchairs with carved figural backs, both
Category

20th Century Tribal Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large African Figural Rootwood Armchairs
Pair of Large African Figural Rootwood Armchairs

Pair of Large African Figural Rootwood Armchairs

H 52 in W 21 in D 29 in
Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich patina. In the form of a stylized
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot
Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot

Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot

H 6.25 in W 3.5 in D 5 in
African Big Bongo Peoples Stone Female Figure
Located in South Burlington, VT
Africa, Bongo Peoples, stone female commemorative figure from Southern Sudan. A fine specimen in
Category

Mid-20th Century Sudanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

African Big Bongo Peoples Stone Female Figure
African Big Bongo Peoples Stone Female Figure

African Big Bongo Peoples Stone Female Figure

H 30 in W 9.5 in D 8 in
Outsider Art Carved Wooden Figure
Located in New York, NY
Outsider Art carved wooden figure, possibly of an African-American subject (possibly an African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Outsider Art Carved Wooden Figure
Outsider Art Carved Wooden Figure

Outsider Art Carved Wooden Figure

H 13.5 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Painted African Pende Altar Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
would provide aid in return for sacrifices. This figure would have been carved for the recipient of such
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Painted African Pende Altar Figure, c. 1900
Painted African Pende Altar Figure, c. 1900

Painted African Pende Altar Figure, c. 1900

H 34.25 in W 9.25 in D 6 in
Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century male baule figure, ivory coast, Africa A stylistically pleasing sculpture of
Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa
Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa

Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa

H 14 in W 3.5 in D 4 in
Early Ibibio Standing Wood Male Shrine Figure, powerful, Nigeria, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Ibibio standing carved wood male figure, powerful expression with hands on sides of stomach
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Ibibio Standing Wood Male Shrine Figure, powerful, Nigeria, Africa
Early Ibibio Standing Wood Male Shrine Figure, powerful, Nigeria, Africa

Early Ibibio Standing Wood Male Shrine Figure, powerful, Nigeria, Africa

H 16.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art A rare exceptionally large
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art
Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art

Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art

H 18.9 in W 7.88 in D 7.09 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

Solid Hand Carved Verdite African Hippopotamus Sculpture
Solid Hand Carved Verdite African Hippopotamus Sculpture

Solid Hand Carved Verdite African Hippopotamus Sculpture

H 3.75 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Ashanti Akan ‘Ghana’ Tribal Standing Female Figure Arm Out Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Standing Akan Ghana female figure, early 20th century, Africa. Intense expression with large eyes
Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Akan ‘Ghana’ Tribal Standing Female Figure Arm Out Africa
Ashanti Akan ‘Ghana’ Tribal Standing Female Figure Arm Out Africa

Ashanti Akan ‘Ghana’ Tribal Standing Female Figure Arm Out Africa

H 18.5 in W 5 in D 6 in
Ancient Maiolica Tiles, Rampini Manufactory, Pavia, 1693-1704
By Siro Antonio Africa
Located in Milano, IT
by Africa, also enclosed by carved and gilded wooden frames." (Asp, Notarile di Pavia, G. Re, 13013
Category

Antique Early 1700s Italian Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Maiolica

Ancient Maiolica Tiles, Rampini Manufactory, Pavia, 1693-1704
Ancient Maiolica Tiles, Rampini Manufactory, Pavia, 1693-1704

Ancient Maiolica Tiles, Rampini Manufactory, Pavia, 1693-1704

H 7.09 in W 5.71 in D 0.2 in
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly fantastic, engaging, and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian
Category

Mid-20th Century Gabonese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Copper

African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture

African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture

H 28 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa weathered
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Blessed by time, an early beautiful Yoruba female figure with baby riding on back, presenting an
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa weathered
Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa weathered

Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa weathered

H 17.75 in W 13 in D 13 in
Yaka Standing Wood Janus Male/Female Divination Figure DRC Congo, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yaka Carved wood standing Janus back to back male/female divination figure DRC Congo, Africa The
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yaka Standing Wood Janus Male/Female Divination Figure DRC Congo, Africa
Yaka Standing Wood Janus Male/Female Divination Figure DRC Congo, Africa

Yaka Standing Wood Janus Male/Female Divination Figure DRC Congo, Africa

H 17.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.5 in
Hand Carved Glass Figure of a Semi-Seated Personage
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand carved glass figure of a semi-seated personage.
Category

Late 20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Hand Carved Glass Figure of a Semi-Seated Personage
Hand Carved Glass Figure of a Semi-Seated Personage

Hand Carved Glass Figure of a Semi-Seated Personage

H 4.73 in W 2.76 in D 3.94 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
Standing Carved Wooden Figural Spoon, Yoruba People, 1960s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Large carved wooden spoon in the shape of a standing female figure, with a round bowl over her head
Category

Vintage 1960s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Standing Carved Wooden Figural Spoon, Yoruba People, 1960s
Standing Carved Wooden Figural Spoon, Yoruba People, 1960s

Standing Carved Wooden Figural Spoon, Yoruba People, 1960s

H 19.89 in W 5.71 in D 2.56 in
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wool

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century

H 10.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
because we did not have it appraised. This African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota (Bakota
Category

Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art

H 25.75 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Painted Ibibio Polychrome Face Mask with Figure on Top, Nigeria Africa colorful
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Painted Ibibio Polychrome Mask with Figure on Top, Nigeria Africa. Expressive small figure on
Category

Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Painted Ibibio Polychrome Face Mask with Figure on Top, Nigeria Africa colorful
Painted Ibibio Polychrome Face Mask with Figure on Top, Nigeria Africa colorful

Painted Ibibio Polychrome Face Mask with Figure on Top, Nigeria Africa colorful

H 18.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
African statue Senoufo Horserider figure , Ivory Coast C 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
. Carved from dense wood. beautiful patina. The statue has a custom made acrylic base. Provenance: Swedish
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Raffia, Acrylic, Wood, Carbon Fiber

African statue Senoufo Horserider figure , Ivory Coast C 1950s
African statue Senoufo Horserider figure , Ivory Coast C 1950s

African statue Senoufo Horserider figure , Ivory Coast C 1950s

H 10.24 in W 13.78 in D 4.73 in
Strong Cubist Lobi Standing Figure Ghana Burkina Faso 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
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Strong Cubist Lobi Standing Figure Ghana Burkina Faso Africa Early 20th Century
Strong Cubist Lobi Standing Figure Ghana Burkina Faso Africa Early 20th Century

Strong Cubist Lobi Standing Figure Ghana Burkina Faso Africa Early 20th Century

H 22 in W 5 in D 4.5 in
Early Standing Bambara or Malinke Female Figure Deep Patina, Mali West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Bambara or Malinke standing female figure with arms at sides, heavy wear and polish from
Category

Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Standing Bambara or Malinke Female Figure Deep Patina, Mali West Africa
Early Standing Bambara or Malinke Female Figure Deep Patina, Mali West Africa

Early Standing Bambara or Malinke Female Figure Deep Patina, Mali West Africa

H 10.5 in W 2 in D 2.5 in
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

Dramatic Tribal Pierced African Panel
Dramatic Tribal Pierced African Panel

Dramatic Tribal Pierced African Panel

H 54.75 in W 23 in D 1 in
Standing Akan Ghana Tribal Female Figure Early 20th Century Africa, Black Hair
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Akan, Ghana, shrine figure, a standing female figure with black hair and details, remains of white
Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Standing Akan Ghana Tribal Female Figure Early 20th Century Africa, Black Hair
Standing Akan Ghana Tribal Female Figure Early 20th Century Africa, Black Hair

Standing Akan Ghana Tribal Female Figure Early 20th Century Africa, Black Hair

H 15.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Powerful Early Classic Cubist Wood Standing Bobo Fing Figure Africa Ex J. Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Powerful early cubist carved wood standing female figure from the Bobo-Fing of Burkina Faso, Africa
Category

Early 20th Century Liberian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Powerful Early Classic Cubist Wood Standing Bobo Fing Figure Africa Ex J. Willis
Powerful Early Classic Cubist Wood Standing Bobo Fing Figure Africa Ex J. Willis

Powerful Early Classic Cubist Wood Standing Bobo Fing Figure Africa Ex J. Willis

H 17.25 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Strong Standing Female figure with Braided Hair Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Strong standing female figure with wonderful black braided hair style. From the Ewe people of
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Strong Standing Female figure with Braided Hair Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis
Strong Standing Female figure with Braided Hair Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis

Strong Standing Female figure with Braided Hair Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis

H 12 in W 5 in D 4.75 in
Two Fine Yaka Ornamental Figural Wood Combs Cisakulo West Africa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two Exquisite Yaka Figural Decorative Wooden Combs "Cisakulo". These remarkable antique wooden
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Two Fine Yaka Ornamental Figural Wood Combs Cisakulo West Africa
Two Fine Yaka Ornamental Figural Wood Combs Cisakulo West Africa

Two Fine Yaka Ornamental Figural Wood Combs Cisakulo West Africa

H 11 in W 3 in D 1 in
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African Carved Figure For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic African carved figure available at 1stDibs. An African carved figure — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African carved figure, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each African carved figure bearing Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Baule Tribe, Onsem M. and Senufo each produced at least one beautiful African carved figure that is worth considering.

How Much is an African Carved Figure?

Prices for an African carved figure start at $95 and top out at $29,500 with the average selling for $1,815.
Questions About African Carved Figure
  • 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.
  • What wood is used for African carvings?
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    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.

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