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African Carved Stone

Three African carved stone figures circa 1930
Three African carved stone figures circa 1930

Three African carved stone figures circa 1930

$1,405 / set

H 6.3 in W 3.35 in D 2.37 in

Three African carved stone figures circa 1930

Located in Central England, GB

These very high quality well carved African tribal stone portrait busts depict a Zulu chief and two

Category

20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

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

African Female Nude Carved Stone Figure

$385

H 21.5 in W 12 in D 7.5 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

Hand-Carved Stone African Sculpture by Richard Mteki, 1995
Hand-Carved Stone African Sculpture by Richard Mteki, 1995

Hand-Carved Stone African Sculpture by Richard Mteki, 1995

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Hand-carved stone sculpture w/ pedestal from Zimbabwe, signed by the artist Richard Mteki and dated

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Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

African Bura Stone Funerary Marker
African Bura Stone Funerary Marker

African Bura Stone Funerary Marker

$2,180

H 15.5 in W 6 in D 3 in

African Bura Stone Funerary Marker

Located in Chicago, IL

traditions with other pre-colonial African groups such as the Djenne Kingdom. This stone funerary marker is a

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Nigerien Primitive Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Vintage Hand Carve Sculpture African Blue Marble Stone Figurine Dolphin
Vintage Hand Carve Sculpture African Blue Marble Stone Figurine Dolphin

Vintage Hand Carve Sculpture African Blue Marble Stone Figurine Dolphin

Located in Wembley, GB

Bastet figurines. Large Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Blue Marble Stone Figurine Dolphin. The

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Vintage 1930s Zimbabwean Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Malachite, Marble

Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Green Malachite Stone Figurine Rhinoceros
Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Green Malachite Stone Figurine Rhinoceros

Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Green Malachite Stone Figurine Rhinoceros

Located in Wembley, GB

Bastet figurines. Large Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Green Malachite Stone Figurine Rhinoceros

Category

Vintage 1930s Zimbabwean Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

African Big  Bongo Peoples Stone Female Sculpture
African Big  Bongo Peoples Stone Female Sculpture

African Big Bongo Peoples Stone Female Sculpture

$1,100Sale Price|88% Off

H 30 in W 9.5 in D 8 in

African Big Bongo Peoples Stone Female Sculpture

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 Stone Sculpture, Man Bust or Mask, 1960s
African Stone Sculpture, Man Bust or Mask, 1960s

African Stone Sculpture, Man Bust or Mask, 1960s

$650

H 4.34 in W 2.56 in D 1.97 in

African Stone Sculpture, Man Bust or Mask, 1960s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

African Stone Sculpture, Man Bust or Mask, 1960s. Small African stone statuette, standing at 11 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Beninese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Stone

Damian Manuhwa Signed African Zimbabwean Shona Abstract Figure Stone Sculpture
Damian Manuhwa Signed African Zimbabwean Shona Abstract Figure Stone Sculpture

Damian Manuhwa Signed African Zimbabwean Shona Abstract Figure Stone Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, wonderfully executed and designed Shona stone sculpture by renowned African

Category

20th Century Zimbabwean Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Decorative African Stone Sculpture, Abstract Modernist Signed Zimbabwe Status
Decorative African Stone Sculpture, Abstract Modernist Signed Zimbabwe Status

Decorative African Stone Sculpture, Abstract Modernist Signed Zimbabwe Status

Located in Wembley, GB

cm Material: Solid hand-carved stone Origin: Zimbabwe, Southern Africa Artist: Signed TAF KDZHIA

Category

Vintage 1920s Zimbabwean Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf

Large Stone Bust Of An African Chief Shona From Verdit Tendayi Tandi
Large Stone Bust Of An African Chief Shona From Verdit Tendayi Tandi

Large Stone Bust Of An African Chief Shona From Verdit Tendayi Tandi

Located in Hannover, DE

This beautiful stone sculpture is a true masterpiece of African art from the beautiful country of

Category

Vintage 1960s Zimbabwean International Style Busts

Materials

Stone

Decorative African Stone Sculpture, Abstract Female Bust, Signed Zimbabwe Status
Decorative African Stone Sculpture, Abstract Female Bust, Signed Zimbabwe Status

Decorative African Stone Sculpture, Abstract Female Bust, Signed Zimbabwe Status

Located in Wembley, GB

contemplative African stone sculpture depicting a stylised female bust, carved from solid natural stone and

Category

Vintage 1920s Zimbabwean Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf

Signed African Stone Sculpture by Morning Chijumani, Zimbabwe, 20th C.
Signed African Stone Sculpture by Morning Chijumani, Zimbabwe, 20th C.

Signed African Stone Sculpture by Morning Chijumani, Zimbabwe, 20th C.

Located in Wembley, GB

: 13 cm Material: Carved stone Signature: MORNING CHIJUMANI Origin: Zimbabwe, Southern Africa Date

Category

Vintage 1960s Zimbabwean Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf

French Art Deco Carved Wood Pipe Depicting Two Heads of African Men, Ca. 1920s
French Art Deco Carved Wood Pipe Depicting Two Heads of African Men, Ca. 1920s

French Art Deco Carved Wood Pipe Depicting Two Heads of African Men, Ca. 1920s

Located in New York, NY

French Art Deco Tobacco Smoking Pipe Two Heads of African Men Hand-Carved Wood Circa 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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

Located in Philadelphia, PA

James Tandi African Wild Boar Green Carved Verdite Hardstone Sculpture Figure. Item features an

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

LB offers African Stone Elephant Tibetan brass Lapis Bone MOP Imari Necklace
LB offers African Stone Elephant Tibetan brass Lapis Bone MOP Imari Necklace

LB offers African Stone Elephant Tibetan brass Lapis Bone MOP Imari Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a carved stone African elephant pendant from Botswana. The addition

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Brass

Rare Romanesque Capital Depicting Four Africans, Apulia, 13th Century
Rare Romanesque Capital Depicting Four Africans, Apulia, 13th Century

Rare Romanesque Capital Depicting Four Africans, Apulia, 13th Century

$21,747Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.78 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in

Rare Romanesque Capital Depicting Four Africans, Apulia, 13th Century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Large stone capital carved on each side in strong relief. The basket is covered with two crowns of

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Abstract African Marble Figural Sculpture by Ernest Chiwaridzo
Abstract African Marble Figural Sculpture by Ernest Chiwaridzo

Abstract African Marble Figural Sculpture by Ernest Chiwaridzo

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice abstract African marble figural sculpture by noted Zimbabwean artist, Ernest Chiwaridzo

Category

Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Primitive Polished Marble Stone Sculpture
Primitive Polished Marble Stone Sculpture

Primitive Polished Marble Stone Sculpture

$600Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.5 in W 3.25 in D 1.5 in

Primitive Polished Marble Stone Sculpture

Located in Skokie, IL

age and origin, but likely from Africa. It has been hand-carved of polished marble and mounted on a

Category

20th Century African Primitive Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble, Iron

Bauden Khoreay - Sculpture of Owl, homage to Picasso,  Africa, 1970
Bauden Khoreay - Sculpture of Owl, homage to Picasso,  Africa, 1970

Bauden Khoreay - Sculpture of Owl, homage to Picasso, Africa, 1970

By Bauden Khoreay

Located in Camden, ME

Bauden Khoreay's large frontally carved stone sculpture of a stylized owl. The sculpture is in

Category

Vintage 1970s Malawian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

African soapstone sculpture by L. Chatsama 1980's
African soapstone sculpture by L. Chatsama 1980's

African soapstone sculpture by L. Chatsama 1980's

Located in Copenhagen, DK

beautiful heavy African Shona Carved Stone Sculpture by L. Chatsama. Chatsama began by creating

Category

Vintage 1980s Zimbabwean Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Large Forbes Sullyare Protected by Spirits Fruit Serpentine
Large Forbes Sullyare Protected by Spirits Fruit Serpentine

Large Forbes Sullyare Protected by Spirits Fruit Serpentine

Located in Brea, CA

Large hardstone Forbes Sullyare protected by spirits fruit serpentine, measure: 18" high x 29" diameter.

Category

20th Century African Arts and Crafts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Prehistoric Artefact Palaeolithic Acheulean Surmounted Hand Axe
Prehistoric Artefact Palaeolithic Acheulean Surmounted Hand Axe

Prehistoric Artefact Palaeolithic Acheulean Surmounted Hand Axe

Located in Scorton, GB

refinement of Acheulean tool-making traditions across the African continent. Carved from fine-grained stone

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Algerian Prehistoric Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

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Large African Lion Family Carved Stone Sculpture
Large African Lion Family Carved Stone Sculpture

Large African Lion Family Carved Stone Sculpture

Unavailable

H 3.9 in W 10.2 in D 5.5 in

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

Wonderful One of a Kind Photo frame "Peace" by Laura G
Wonderful One of a Kind Photo frame "Peace" by Laura G

Wonderful One of a Kind Photo frame "Peace" by Laura G

By Laura G Art with Heart

Located in Sarezzo, IT

from South Africa. The stones are hand carved in a marvelous design of blended flowers and berries

Category

20th Century Italian Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

African Carved Stone Figural Rock Sculpture Inscribed Onsem M.
African Carved Stone Figural Rock Sculpture Inscribed Onsem M.

African Carved Stone Figural Rock Sculpture Inscribed Onsem M.

By Onsem M.

Located in Milford, NH

Wonderful hand carved stone figure from a single stone, probably 20th c African, is inscribed

Category

20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain
J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain

J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain

Located in Bridgeport, CT

This vintage sculpture is made of Verdite stone. The necklace is bone. It was brought back from

Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Stone

J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain
J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain

J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain

Located in Bridgeport, CT

This vintage sculpture is made of Verdite Stone. The necklace is bone. It was brought back from

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20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Stone

African Vérdité Stone Portrait Sculpture of Tribal Woman, 20th C
African Vérdité Stone Portrait Sculpture of Tribal Woman, 20th C

African Vérdité Stone Portrait Sculpture of Tribal Woman, 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An African carved stone sculpture offers hand carved Vérdité portrait bust of a tribal woman, 20th

Category

20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

African Shona Modern Abstract Carved Stone Sculpture
African Shona Modern Abstract Carved Stone Sculpture

African Shona Modern Abstract Carved Stone Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

African modern abstract carved stone sculpture made by the Shona tribe. The piece has rough

Category

20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

African Mask in Hand Carved Stone, Mid 20th Century
African Mask in Hand Carved Stone, Mid 20th Century

African Mask in Hand Carved Stone, Mid 20th Century

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Interesting hand-carved wall mask in partially blackened soapstone. Tribal made in Africa circa

Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Carved African Stone Bowl in the Style of Georges Jouves
Carved African Stone Bowl in the Style of Georges Jouves

Carved African Stone Bowl in the Style of Georges Jouves

By Georges Jouve

Located in Toronto, ON

This sensuous hand carved and polished stone vessel from Zimbabwe is signed by the artist Tenuai

Category

2010s Zimbabwean Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stone

Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe
Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe

Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

stone originating in Zimbabwe. It is carved in a strikingly modern way stylizing and even exaggerating

Category

Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Carved Hardstone African Elephant Sculpture
Carved Hardstone African Elephant Sculpture

Carved Hardstone African Elephant Sculpture

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H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in

Carved Hardstone African Elephant Sculpture

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Carved Hardstone African

Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Carved African Bloodstone Bust Sculpture
Carved African Bloodstone Bust Sculpture

Carved African Bloodstone Bust Sculpture

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H 6.3 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in

Carved African Bloodstone Bust Sculpture

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Carved African Bloodstone

Category

20th Century Busts

Materials

Stone

Signed Carved African Abstract Elephant Hardstone Sculpture
Signed Carved African Abstract Elephant Hardstone Sculpture

Signed Carved African Abstract Elephant Hardstone Sculpture

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Signed Carved African

Category

20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Woman's Torso Carved Stone Sculpture by Robert Chimika
Woman's Torso Carved Stone Sculpture by Robert Chimika

Woman's Torso Carved Stone Sculpture by Robert Chimika

By Robert Chimika

Located in Fulton, CA

A hand-sculpted and polished stone sculpture of a woman's torso by South African artist Robert

Category

Mid-20th Century South African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Richard Mteki Signed African Zimbabwean Shona Figurative Stone Sculpture
Richard Mteki Signed African Zimbabwean Shona Figurative Stone Sculpture

Richard Mteki Signed African Zimbabwean Shona Figurative Stone Sculpture

By R. Mteki

Located in Studio City, CA

1947) who lives and works in Zimbabwe. This piece is carved from serpentine stone which lends it

Category

20th Century Zimbabwean Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

African Abstract Opalstone Sculpture by Lincoln Muteta 20th Century
African Abstract Opalstone Sculpture by Lincoln Muteta 20th Century

African Abstract Opalstone Sculpture by Lincoln Muteta 20th Century

By Lincoln Muteta

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A opalstone sculpture by renowned Zimbabwean artist Lincoln Muteta (b.1975). Many of his works are inspired by plants and other forms created by his active imagination and respect fo...

Category

Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

African Hand Carved Stone Chess Set 1980
African Hand Carved Stone Chess Set 1980

African Hand Carved Stone Chess Set 1980

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H 5.32 in W 13.39 in D 13.19 in

African Hand Carved Stone Chess Set 1980

Located in Weesp, NL

This unique 1980 stone hand cut chess set was a gift from the government of Kenya to the Italian

Category

Vintage 1980s Kenyan Post-Modern Games

Materials

Stone

Africa Old Hand-Carved Stone Horse and Rider
Africa Old Hand-Carved Stone Horse and Rider

Africa Old Hand-Carved Stone Horse and Rider

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine old African sand stone horseman with rider, hand-carved in sandstone, Burkina Faso, Africa

Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Vintage African Shona Carved Stone Folk Art Mother & Child Sculpture 15"
Vintage African Shona Carved Stone Folk Art Mother & Child Sculpture 15"

Vintage African Shona Carved Stone Folk Art Mother & Child Sculpture 15"

Located in Dayton, OH

modern movement of stone carved sculpture created in Zimbabwe. It gets its name from the 'Shona' tribe of

Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Blue Marble Stone Figurine Cat Decorative
Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Blue Marble Stone Figurine Cat Decorative

Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Blue Marble Stone Figurine Cat Decorative

Located in Wembley, GB

figurines. Large Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Blue Marble Stone Figurine Cat Cats were great

Category

Vintage 1930s Zimbabwean Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Malachite, Marble

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

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

Vintage Hand Carved African Elephant Sculpture Modernist Bookends
Vintage Hand Carved African Elephant Sculpture Modernist Bookends

Vintage Hand Carved African Elephant Sculpture Modernist Bookends

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Nice vintage pair of hand carved stone elephant bookends. African safari decor stone elephant Kenya

Category

Mid-20th Century Kenyan Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Stone

Henry Munyaradzi Signed African Zimbabwean Shona Figurative Stone Sculpture
Henry Munyaradzi Signed African Zimbabwean Shona Figurative Stone Sculpture

Henry Munyaradzi Signed African Zimbabwean Shona Figurative Stone Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

. This piece is carved from serpentine stone which lends it its green coloring with splashes of yellow

Category

20th Century Zimbabwean Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Vintage Abstract Stone Sculpture of African Giraffes
Vintage Abstract Stone Sculpture of African Giraffes

Vintage Abstract Stone Sculpture of African Giraffes

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

carved by Emanuel Makoni. This African art form is known as Shona sculpture because it is hand carved by

Category

Vintage 1970s Zimbabwean Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Serpentine

Stunning Carved Verdite Sculpture James Tandi Africa Woman
Stunning Carved Verdite Sculpture James Tandi Africa Woman

Stunning Carved Verdite Sculpture James Tandi Africa Woman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

sculpture is very heavy, weighing approx. 20 lbs. Beautiful hand carved verdite stone with natural differing

Category

Vintage 1980s Zimbabwean Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Carved African Black Granite Totem Sculpture from Zimbabwe
Carved African Black Granite Totem Sculpture from Zimbabwe

Carved African Black Granite Totem Sculpture from Zimbabwe

Located in Pasadena, CA

Depicting three faces Totem in carved African Black Granit Stone in a Cubist style It will be

Category

1970s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Ancient Stone Bi Disc from Early Africa Private Collection with Custom Stand
Ancient Stone Bi Disc from Early Africa Private Collection with Custom Stand

Ancient Stone Bi Disc from Early Africa Private Collection with Custom Stand

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is an authentic ancient sand stone bi form disc coming from northern Africa. It comes from

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Antiquities

Materials

Sandstone

Boho Large Silver Flower Luxury Photo Frame Natural Stones, Peace
Boho Large Silver Flower Luxury Photo Frame Natural Stones, Peace

Boho Large Silver Flower Luxury Photo Frame Natural Stones, Peace

By Laura G Art with Heart

Located in Sarezzo, IT

and sodalite from South Africa. The stones are hand-carved in a marvelous design of blended flowers

Category

20th Century Italian Bohemian Picture Frames

Materials

Stone, Sterling Silver

Hand Carved Stone Torso Figurative Sculpture
Hand Carved Stone Torso Figurative Sculpture

Hand Carved Stone Torso Figurative Sculpture

Located in Richmond, VA

Hand carved stone female torso sculpture. Signed on base.

Category

Late 20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Primitive Hand-Carved Stone Head of a Man
Primitive Hand-Carved Stone Head of a Man

Primitive Hand-Carved Stone Head of a Man

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Standing 9" high and originating from the African continent, this naive approach to carving a stone

Category

20th Century African Busts

Materials

Stone

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Old Antique Lobi Wooden Female Figure Sculpture Produced in Burkina Faso, Africa
Old Antique Lobi Wooden Female Figure Sculpture Produced in Burkina Faso, Africa

Old Antique Lobi Wooden Female Figure Sculpture Produced in Burkina Faso, Africa

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare mid century Lobi folk tribal art female figure wooden sculpture produced in Burkina Faso, Africa by anonymous designer in the 1940s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H:...

Category

Vintage 1940s Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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African Carved Stone For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal African carved stone for your home. Each African carved stone for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, marble and sandstone. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African carved stone, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each African carved stone bearing Modern, Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Bauden Khoreay, Lincoln Muteta and Onsem M. each produced at least one beautiful African carved stone that is worth considering.

How Much is an African Carved Stone?

An African carved stone can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,157, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $5,750.

Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You

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Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

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To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.