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African Ebony Carved Busts

African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
An African woman bust sculpture, meticulously hand-carved from the lustrous depths of ebony wood
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood, Ebony

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully detailed African carved male bust in solid ebony. The figure has been expertly modeled
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Ebony

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
H 13.75 in W 6 in D 7 in
Vintage African Carved Bust's or Bookends Girl & Boy in Ebony, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of vintage African Busts; boy and girl, possibly Nigerian/Lagos. Hand-carved from Ebony wood
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Vintage 1970s African Modern Busts

Materials

Ebony

Vintage African Figurative Carved Ebony Bust Bookends
Located in East Quogue, NY
Add a touch of Africa to your bookshelf with these vintage ebony figurative bust bookends. These
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Bookends

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Majestic Benin King Oba, Finely Carved Ebony Bust, Nigeria West Africa C1930s
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Truly a majestic Benin Oba. Beautifully and finely hand carved in Ebony hardwood from the 1930's A
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Vintage 1930s Beninese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand carved bust head African sculpture circa 1950's, nice clean condition.
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20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Vintage African Carved Ebony Wood 7" Male and Female Bust Statue Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage African Carved Ebony Wood 7" Male and Female Bust Statue Sculpture - 2 Pc Set. Circa Late
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Late 20th Century Unknown Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Ebony

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Antique Hand Carved Female Bust, African, Ebony, Ornamental Figure, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hand-carved female bust. An African, ebony ornamental figure on Portland stone
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Busts

Materials

Ebony

20th Century Carved African Female Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunningly beautiful African carved ebony female bust. The figure has been carved from a
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Ebony

20th Century Large Finely Carved African Solid Ebony Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Large Finely Carved African Solid Ebony Sculpture A finely carved and detailed solid
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Ebony

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Antique Hand Carved Wood Elephant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved wood in a form of an elephant. No tusk
Category

Early 20th Century East Asian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa
By People from Benin
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT! BENIN OBA 19TH CENTURY BRONZE WARRIOR SCULPTURE! SUPERB EXAMPLE OF OBA METALWORK! DIMENSIONS: APPROXIMATELY 13" TALL CIRCA 1860-1900 Offered is a rare 19th cen...
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Antique Late 19th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary African Art Sculpture from the Makonde Tribe of Tanzania
By Makonde People
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning African Art Sculpture of a Tribal Woman by the Makonde Tribe of Tanzania. A fine figurative sculpture is made of ebony. This decorative piece of African art is truly eye-ca...
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20th Century Tanzanian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Large Carved Bust of African Man
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptionally well-carved portrait bust of an African man dating to the mid-20th century. The bust is carved from a single piece of mahogany; the artist has captured the s...
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Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mahogany

Large Carved Bust of African Man
Large Carved Bust of African Man
H 25 in W 7 in D 14 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 a spiritual spouse (blolo bian) from the Baule culture. This excellent example is p...
Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture African Beauty A. Ramarson 1959
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid century hand carved wooden sculpture African beauty Signed by the artist A. Ramarson. Dated 1959.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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, 1993, Lot: 78, Sotheby's New York.
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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African Ebony Carved Busts For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of African ebony carved busts is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique African ebony carved busts was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood and ebony. African ebony carved busts have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. African ebony carved busts are generally popular furniture pieces, but folk art and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Benin People produced beautiful African ebony carved busts that are worth considering.

How Much are African Ebony Carved Busts?

Prices for African ebony carved busts can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, African ebony carved busts begin at $619 and can go as high as $7,985, while the average can fetch as much as $1,503.

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