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large African Dahomey Anti-Colonial Folk Tapestry, Benin framed
By People from Benin
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
African Dahomey Anti-Colonial Folk Tapestry, Benin, cotton applique, mid 20th c.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Cotton
Colonial West African Baule Baoule Figure Sculpture Woman wearing loincloth
Located in Norwich, GB
An elegant African sculpture from the West African Baoulé or Baule people, depicting a young woman
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 17.33 in W 2.76 in D 3.55 in
1917 original poster by Lucien Jonas - African Army and Colonial Troops Day
By Lucien Jonas
Located in PARIS, FR
collective strength and resilience of the Army of Africa and Colonial Troops. Clad in military regalia, the
Category
1910s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph, Paper, Linen
Portrait of African Women in Copper by Tshiasuma, circa 1984
By Tshiasuma
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
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Art Deco Colonial style, Africa, 80s.
Signed and dated: "Tshiasuma 84".
In good condition, wonderful
Category
Vintage 1980s African Colonial Revival Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'
Located in London, GB
/ Tsonga – references
The Art of Southern Africa (The Terence Pethica Collection)
No. 57 (page 134/5
Category
Antique Late 19th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bolster Pillow Hollywood Regency in Velvet Zambezi Chickory Grospoint
By Brunschwig & Fils
Located in North Hollywood, CA
room accent decorative throw pillow to add to any African, Moroccan, Bohemian, Tribal, Colonial
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
Colonial Art Deco Style Copperware Panel with Rich Patina, 2 African Women, 1984
By Tshiasuma
Located in L'Etang, FR
Beautiful copper panel.
Handwork of a African Artist, the patina is wonderful.
Signed and
Category
Vintage 1980s African Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Copper
H 15.36 in W 20.08 in D 0.79 in
Superb African Tribal BaCongo Bakongo Colonial Staff Head
Located in London, GB
African tribal BaCongo Bakongo colonial staff head
A 19th century BaCongo colonial staff or fly
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Colonial Asafo Battle Flag
Located in Greenwich, CT
A whimsical and decorative Ghanese Asafo battle flag, depicting a union jack on red ground with a a black and white triangle form fringed border, and containing a representation of t...
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art
Materials
Textile
Tall African Wood Carved Giraffe Statue, Kenya
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall carved wooden Giraffe statue from Kenya. This will be a fun addition to any space. We see it in a nursery or in a foyer.
Dimensions:
36.5" tall
8" wide
6" deep.
Category
20th Century Kenyan British Colonial Decoys
Materials
Wood, Paint
African Colonial Figure with Yellow Jacket
Located in Chicago, IL
movement of Colonial Art.
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art
Materials
Paint, Wood
"African Baule Colonial Door, " Carved Wood created in 1930
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"African Baule Colonial Door" is a hand-carved wooden door created by the Baule people from the
Category
1930s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Colonial Art Deco Copper Sculpture Relief Picture
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Original South African Art Deco Picture/Sculpture in hand hammered Copper. Patinated by the Artist
Category
Vintage 1930s South African Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper
African Tribal Baluba Chief's Chair from Katanga
Located in North Hollywood, CA
colonial African Art from the Congo Belge.
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Mahogany
Colonial Figure, East Africa
Located in New York, NY
, represents a colonial officer.
Tribal art is our specialty. If you are interested in more of this type of
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Hand-Carved Colonial African Statues from Ghana
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Hand-Carved and Painted Colonial Wooden statues
Ghana
1st half 20th century
tall figure 50
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Original Vintage Journee Coloniale Poster Colonial Day Ft African Mother & Child
Located in London, GB
Original vintage poster for the Journee Coloniale 1 Juillet 1923 / Colonial Day 1 July 1923
Category
1920s More Prints
Materials
Paper
Folk Art Colonial Carving
Located in Hudson, NY
Wood carving of an colonial African wearing a pith helmet
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures
Original Antique WWI Poster Armee d'Afrique Troupes Coloniales African Army Day
By Lucien Jonas
Located in London, GB
Troupes Coloniales / Day for the the African Army and Colonial Troops featuring military soldiers armed
Category
1910s More Prints
Materials
Paper
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African Colonial Art For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of African colonial art for your home. An item from our selection of African colonial art — often made from wood, paint and copper — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of African colonial art — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of African colonial art, designed in the Folk Art or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is an African Colonial Art?
Prices for a piece of African colonial art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $450 and can go as high as $10,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.
Questions About African Colonial Art
- What is African art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021African art is painting, sculptures, masks or installations that originate from the African continent. Masquerade, metalwork, sculpture, architecture, fiber art and dance are particularly popular artistic expressions in Africa. Many of these art forms are defined by expressive individualism, an emphasis on the human figure and visual abstraction.
- What is African art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021African art is simply called African art. Sculpture, pottery, painting, rock art and other works of visual art native to Africa all fall under the umbrella of African art (performance art that originates in Africa will also be called African art). On 1stDibs, there is an exquisite range of African art to choose from.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023One of the key characteristics of African art is that it tends to emphasize emotion over realism, so pieces often don't closely resemble their animal or human subjects. In addition, traditional African artists tend to work in three-dimensional formats like sculptures rather than painting or drawing. Also, many pieces have a spiritual meaning to the creators and their cultures. On 1stDibs, shop a range of African art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Traditional African wooden art is a term that describes pieces made by artists in Africa using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Examples include masks, figurines and sculptures depicting human and animal figures. Find a collection of traditional African art 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.