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African Colonial Art

large African Dahomey Anti-Colonial Folk Tapestry, Benin framed
large African Dahomey Anti-Colonial Folk Tapestry, Benin framed

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.

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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

1917 original poster by Lucien Jonas - African Army and Colonial Troops Day
1917 original poster by Lucien Jonas - African Army and Colonial Troops Day

1917 original poster by Lucien Jonas - African Army and Colonial Troops Day

By Lucien Jonas

Located in PARIS, FR

In the wartime propaganda, the 1917 original poster crafted by Lucien Jonas stands as a testament to artistic prowess and patriotic fervor. Created during a crucial juncture of World...

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1910s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'
An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'

An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'

Located in London, GB

The ‘Baboon Master’ was most probably a gifted migrant Tsonga wood carver working in the colony of Natal at the end of the 19th century and who developed a workshop carving staffs to...

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Antique Late 19th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

"Portrait of North African Spahi", French Colonial Solder w/ Traditional Hat
"Portrait of North African Spahi", French Colonial Solder w/ Traditional Hat

"Portrait of North African Spahi", French Colonial Solder w/ Traditional Hat

By Soungouroff

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Known for his many portraits in later years, this early work by Anatola Soungouroff is a brilliant depiction of a strikingly handsome North African soldier wearing a traditional hat ...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Drawings

Materials

Paper

Xhosa Family of Southern Africa – Old Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving, 1803
Xhosa Family of Southern Africa – Old Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving, 1803

Xhosa Family of Southern Africa – Old Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving, 1803

Located in Langweer, NL

Portman Date: c.1800 Keywords: Xhosa people, South African ethnography, colonial-era documentation, anthropology art, Enlightenment exploration, museum quality print, Oceania and Af...

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Moroccan Fez Hand-Carved Ceramic Vase with Arabic Calligraphy
Antique Moroccan Fez Hand-Carved Ceramic Vase with Arabic Calligraphy

Antique Moroccan Fez Hand-Carved Ceramic Vase with Arabic Calligraphy

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Keywords: antique Moroccan vase, Fez pottery, Arabic calligraphy vase, Islamic ceramic, hand-carved pottery, Moorish pottery, Moroccan decorative arts, Alhambra style, Andalusian des...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Urns

Materials

Ceramic

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Colonial Art Deco Style Copperware Panel with Rich Patina, 2 African Women, 1984
Colonial Art Deco Style Copperware Panel with Rich Patina, 2 African Women, 1984

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 dated: "Tshiasuma 84". Dimensions: 51 cm x 39 cm x 2 cm.

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Vintage 1980s African Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Copper

Superb African Tribal BaCongo Bakongo Colonial Staff Head
Superb African Tribal BaCongo Bakongo Colonial Staff Head

Superb African Tribal BaCongo Bakongo Colonial Staff Head

Unavailable

H 7.88 in W 1.58 in D 1.97 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 whisk head. Depicting a African caricature of a Colonial captain or Official Deep ma...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Colonial Asafo Battle Flag
African Colonial Asafo Battle Flag

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...

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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art

Materials

Textile

Tall African Wood Carved Giraffe Statue, Kenya
Tall African Wood Carved Giraffe Statue, Kenya

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

Early 20th Century Antique Folk Art Colonial Elephant Side Table / Pedestal
Early 20th Century Antique Folk Art Colonial Elephant Side Table / Pedestal

Early 20th Century Antique Folk Art Colonial Elephant Side Table / Pedestal

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

A unique African side table, crudely and roughly carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of an elephant. The object has a beautiful, warm patina. Minor signs of wear and tear...

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Early 20th Century Central African Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

African Colonial Figure with Yellow Jacket
African Colonial Figure with Yellow Jacket

African Colonial Figure with Yellow Jacket

Located in Chicago, IL

The wide brimmed hat is notable for showing how traditional carvers were adapting their age old styles into the new movement of Colonial Art.

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art

Materials

Paint, Wood

"African Baule Colonial Door, " Carved Wood created in 1930
"African Baule Colonial Door, " Carved Wood created in 1930

"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 Ivory Coast of Africa.

Category

1930s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Colonial West African Baule Baoule Figure Sculpture Woman wearing loincloth
Colonial West African Baule Baoule Figure Sculpture Woman wearing loincloth

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 wearing a loincloth. Smooth black lightly worn patina.

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Colonial Art Deco Copper Sculpture Relief Picture
Colonial Art Deco Copper Sculpture Relief Picture

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. Classic African Motive. Surface carefully cleaned and waxed. Palm wood frame frenc...

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Vintage 1930s South African Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Copper

African Tribal Baluba Chief's Chair from Katanga
African Tribal Baluba Chief's Chair from Katanga

African Tribal Baluba Chief's Chair from Katanga

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Bought in Brussells Belgium, Museum collector piece from colonial African Art from the Congo Belge.

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Bolster Pillow Hollywood Regency in Velvet Zambezi Chickory Grospoint
Vintage Bolster Pillow Hollywood Regency in Velvet Zambezi Chickory Grospoint

Vintage Bolster Pillow Hollywood Regency in Velvet Zambezi Chickory Grospoint

By Brunschwig & Fils

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Great room accent decorative throw pillow to add to any African, Moroccan, Bohemian, Tribal, Colonial, Traditional, Art Deco or contemporary decor.

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Colonial Figure, East Africa
Colonial Figure, East Africa

Colonial Figure, East Africa

Located in New York, NY

In response to the large influx of Europeans to Africa in the 19th century, local African carvers began producing works for sale to non-indigenous travelers such as soldiers, colonia...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Hand-Carved Colonial African Statues from Ghana
Hand-Carved Colonial African Statues from Ghana

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 inches ($900) shorter figure 44 inches ($700)

Category

20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Folk Art Colonial Carving
Folk Art Colonial Carving

Folk Art Colonial Carving

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H 21 in D 6 in

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

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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.