Vintage African Carved Bust's or Bookends Girl & Boy in Ebony, 1970s
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A set of vintage African Busts; boy and girl, possibly Nigerian/Lagos.
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African Ebony Bust
Hand-Carved Solid Ebony Sculptural Bust Bookends, African Modernist, Circa 1970s
Located in San Carlos, CA
A striking pair of hand-carved solid ebony sculptural bookends depicting stylized male and female busts, executed in a refined African Modernist manner, circa 1970s.
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Vintage African Primitive Carved Ebony Wood Benin Bust Head Sculpture Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage African (Nigerian) Primitive Carved Ebony Wood Benin Bust Head Sculpture Form Table Lamp.
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Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s
By People from Benin
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Truly a majestic Benin Oba. Beautifully and finely hand carved in Ebony hardwood from the 1930's A piece of this quality and stature holds enormous presence Height 17.75 inch, Widt...
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Sculptural Lamp, Ebony Bust of an African Woman By Alexs Mutasa, Circa 1970
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African Ebony Bust For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal African ebony bust for your home. Each African ebony bust for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, ebony and fruitwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African ebony bust, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An African ebony bust, designed in the folk art or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made African ebony bust has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Benin People are consistently popular.
How Much is an African Ebony Bust?
Prices for an African ebony bust can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $185 and can go as high as $2,878, while the average can fetch as much as $875.
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Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
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