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African Iron Sculpture

1920s Hand-Forged Iron Warrior Toy Sculpture African Dogon
1920s Hand-Forged Iron Warrior Toy Sculpture African Dogon

1920s Hand-Forged Iron Warrior Toy Sculpture African Dogon

By Dogon Tribe Mali

Located in Chula Vista, CA

African tribal Dogon hand forged spear & chain sculpted warrior toy 6.75 x 2.75 w x 2.5 Original vintage unrestored condition. Refer to images.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

African Iron Wood Man Bust
African Iron Wood Man Bust

African Iron Wood Man Bust

$550

H 16 in W 12 in D 7 in

African Iron Wood Man Bust

Located in Queens, NY

African iron wood carved bust of a bald man

Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood African Headdress on Later Iron Stand
Carved Wood African Headdress on Later Iron Stand

Carved Wood African Headdress on Later Iron Stand

Located in Buchanan, MI

Carved wood African headdress on later iron stand.

Category

20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

West African Iron Maternity Figure
West African Iron Maternity Figure

West African Iron Maternity Figure

$1,200

H 16 in W 2 in D 2 in

West African Iron Maternity Figure

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

West African Iron Maternity Figure The standing figure holding bowl on top of head with left hand, right hand on pregnant belly, baby on her back, with a dark brown and reddish brow...

Category

20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Topoke Iron Currency Blade, c. 1900
African Topoke Iron Currency Blade, c. 1900

African Topoke Iron Currency Blade, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron sword blade was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga Serpent Sculptures on Custom Iron Stands
Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga Serpent Sculptures on Custom Iron Stands

Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga Serpent Sculptures on Custom Iron Stands

Located in Miami, FL

Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga serpent sculptures on Custom Iron Stands Offered for sale is a pair of outstanding Western African (Guinea) Baga society carved and painted...

Category

Late 20th Century Guinean Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage African Mounted Wooden Sculpture
Vintage African Mounted Wooden Sculpture

Vintage African Mounted Wooden Sculpture

$1,500

H 37 in W 7.25 in D 6 in

Vintage African Mounted Wooden Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a lovely vintage African mounted wooden sculpture. Made circa 1960 most likely in West Africa by the Luba Tribe. It is a large wooden sculpture made from a solid pie...

Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Anton Smit - "Faith Mask" Resin and Iron Sculpture
Anton Smit - "Faith Mask" Resin and Iron Sculpture

Anton Smit - "Faith Mask" Resin and Iron Sculpture

$25,000 / item

H 63 in W 43 in D 39 in

Anton Smit - "Faith Mask" Resin and Iron Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Anton Smit is a profoundly influential South African sculptor recognized for his monumental works that evoke deep themes of suffering, reconciliation, glory, and sublimation. He is c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of African Iron Sword Currencies on Custom Stands
Pair of African Iron Sword Currencies on Custom Stands

Pair of African Iron Sword Currencies on Custom Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a pair of African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) which are nicely presented upon cu...

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century Hand-Carved African Tribal Iron Statue from Congo
19th Century Hand-Carved African Tribal Iron Statue from Congo

19th Century Hand-Carved African Tribal Iron Statue from Congo

$880Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.75 in W 5.13 in D 4 in

19th Century Hand-Carved African Tribal Iron Statue from Congo

Located in Miami, FL

Interesting African tribal sculpted statue made of iron or lead. It almost appears that the materials used were taken from a sunken ship. Look closely at the images for details. M...

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antica scultura - bronzo - africana - Benin - XIX secolo -sculpture - African
Antica scultura - bronzo - africana - Benin - XIX secolo -sculpture - African

Antica scultura - bronzo - africana - Benin - XIX secolo -sculpture - African

Located in Milano, MI

Antica scultura - bronzo - africana - Benin - XIX secolo Descrizione Antica Scultura in bronzo africana di una raffigurazione del Re Coronato Ife Malu, originaria del Benin del XIX ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Beninese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Impressive Collection of African Carved Wood Masks on Tall Custom Iron Stands
Impressive Collection of African Carved Wood Masks on Tall Custom Iron Stands

Impressive Collection of African Carved Wood Masks on Tall Custom Iron Stands

$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 54 in W 12 in D 12 in

Impressive Collection of African Carved Wood Masks on Tall Custom Iron Stands

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Very impressive trio of hand carved African masks majestically displayed on custom tall iron stands in varying heights.

Category

1990s Mozambican Rustic Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of African Iron Bandaka Hoe Currency, Mounted on Custom Steel Bases
Pair of African Iron Bandaka Hoe Currency, Mounted on Custom Steel Bases

Pair of African Iron Bandaka Hoe Currency, Mounted on Custom Steel Bases

Located in Stamford, CT

2 African iron Bandaka hoe currency, Mabila and Chamba Peoples, Nigeria and Cameroon.

Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

African Iron Spear-Form Currency Mounted On A Custom Steel Base
African Iron Spear-Form Currency Mounted On A Custom Steel Base

African Iron Spear-Form Currency Mounted On A Custom Steel Base

Located in Stamford, CT

Wonderful spear form currency with spiral loops below the spear head festooned with three 'bells' on each side. An appealing design executed by a master craftsman. Beautifully mounte...

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

African, Torso
African, Torso

African, Torso

Located in London, GB

Iron Wood H35 x W9 x D13 cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Benin Iron Striker Bell
Benin Iron Striker Bell

Benin Iron Striker Bell

$1,500

H 18 in W 6 in D 6 in

Benin Iron Striker Bell

Located in Culver City, CA

An elegant Benin Iron Striker Bell with a double spiral finial on the top, and a lovely bell-shaped body. This is an extremely fine example of the African blacksmiths artistry. Kingd...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century African Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Polished Marble Stone Sculpture
Polished Marble Stone Sculpture

Polished Marble Stone Sculpture

$600Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.5 in W 3.25 in D 1.5 in

Polished Marble Stone Sculpture

Located in Skokie, IL

Polished Marble Stone Sculpture This striking sculpture is a primitive piece of unknown age and origin, but likely from Africa. It has been hand-carved of polished marble and mounte...

Category

20th Century African Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble, Iron

Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand
Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand

Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Beautiful banded tiger- iron slab from South Africa It´s a combination of Gold Tiger Eye, Hematite and Red Jasper. Its name refers to the composition of the stone, Tiger Eye and H...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand
Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand

Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Beautiful Banded Tiger- Iron slab from South Africa It´s a combination of Gold Tiger Eye, Hematite and Red Jasper. Its name refers to the composition of the stone, Tiger Eye and H...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand
Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand

Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Beautiful Banded Tiger- Iron slab from South Africa It´s a combination of Gold Tiger Eye, Hematite and Red Jasper. Its name refers to the composition of the stone, Tiger Eye and H...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa
Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa

Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa

$2,056

H 65.75 in W 30.71 in D 5.91 in

Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa

Located in Antwerp, BE

Old wooden hut door from Cameroon, decorated with carved crocodile, bird, snake and a knife within geometric ornament in the traditional ethnic style. Superb old door African sculpt...

Category

20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

African Topoke Currency Sword on Custom Metal Stand
African Topoke Currency Sword on Custom Metal Stand

African Topoke Currency Sword on Custom Metal Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

An African iron currency blade or sword from Nkutshu, the Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire), of the Topoke, Songo and Meno peoples, which is nicely presented upon a custom metal s...

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Mambila / Chamba Hoe African Currency — North Eastern Nigeria & Cameroon
Mambila / Chamba Hoe African Currency — North Eastern Nigeria & Cameroon

Mambila / Chamba Hoe African Currency — North Eastern Nigeria & Cameroon

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural iron form once used as currency among the Mambila and Chamba peoples of northeastern Nigeria and the Cameroon highlands, this forged hoe-shaped object embodies the inter...

Category

Antique 1890s Cameroonian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century African Throwing Knife Currency — Marghi / Mofu, Nigeria, Cameroon
19th Century African Throwing Knife Currency — Marghi / Mofu, Nigeria, Cameroon

19th Century African Throwing Knife Currency — Marghi / Mofu, Nigeria, Cameroon

Located in New York, NY

Before coinage became standardized across West and Central Africa, wealth was often held in iron. In parts of present-day northeastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon, highly forged th...

Category

Antique 1890s Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

African Shovel Currency Sculpture, Forged Iron, Rustic Style, Nigeria
African Shovel Currency Sculpture, Forged Iron, Rustic Style, Nigeria

African Shovel Currency Sculpture, Forged Iron, Rustic Style, Nigeria

Located in High Point, NC

This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of northern Nigeria as a form of monetary exchange. Forged iron would have been traded for go...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Nigerian Rustic Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Meteor Space Rock 4 Fragmented Meteorite Slices In Bronze Stand [H5] NWA 210mm
Meteor Space Rock 4 Fragmented Meteorite Slices In Bronze Stand [H5] NWA 210mm

Meteor Space Rock 4 Fragmented Meteorite Slices In Bronze Stand [H5] NWA 210mm

Located in Scorton, GB

These fragmented NWA [H5] meteorite sections are transformed within a beautiful bronze stand displaying all fragments, all of which are included with this product, including the bron...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Prehistoric Natural Speci...

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Fossil Trilobite Surmounted Etched Brass stand
Fossil Trilobite Surmounted Etched Brass stand

Fossil Trilobite Surmounted Etched Brass stand

$6,801

H 11.82 in W 15.36 in D 3.15 in

Fossil Trilobite Surmounted Etched Brass stand

Located in Scorton, GB

AES Brass stand series brings you a positive and negative Cambropallas tellesto geode measuring 39cm in width overall, now transformed with our elegant, innovated-designed stand ser...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Prehistoric Natural Speci...

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Fossil Trilobite Surmounted Bronze Stand Resserops Perrector falloti
Fossil Trilobite Surmounted Bronze Stand Resserops Perrector falloti

Fossil Trilobite Surmounted Bronze Stand Resserops Perrector falloti

Located in Scorton, GB

Here is a wonderful and very rare and colourful specimen of the famous Resserops [Perrector] falloti from the West Gondwana Atlasian shales. This exceptional specimen of the finest g...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Prehistoric Natural Speci...

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Fossil Paradoxides Acadoparadoxides Trilobite Surmounted Bronze stand
Fossil Paradoxides Acadoparadoxides Trilobite Surmounted Bronze stand

Fossil Paradoxides Acadoparadoxides Trilobite Surmounted Bronze stand

Located in Scorton, GB

A wonderful example of the Paradoxides acadoparadoxides briareus trilobite measuring 465mm held by the custom bronze mount, our classic range of specimens set into bronze clasps. The...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Prehistoric Natural Speci...

Materials

Limestone, Iron

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AFRICAN SWORD SCULPTURE
AFRICAN SWORD SCULPTURE

AFRICAN SWORD SCULPTURE

Unavailable

H 68 in

AFRICAN SWORD SCULPTURE

Located in California, LA

METAL IRON SCULPTURE . SWORD OR SPEAR .ON SOLID METAL BASE

Category

Vintage 1940s Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Iron Ore Smelt, excavated from The Gambia, West Africa
Iron Ore Smelt, excavated from The Gambia, West Africa

Iron Ore Smelt, excavated from The Gambia, West Africa

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Ancient African Iron Ore Smelt excavated from a site alongside the Gambia river. Several different smelts are available in varying sizes. Please see photos or email us to request f...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Kirdi Bird Iron Currency Staff Nigeria Early 20th Century West African Tribe Art
Kirdi Bird Iron Currency Staff Nigeria Early 20th Century West African Tribe Art

Kirdi Bird Iron Currency Staff Nigeria Early 20th Century West African Tribe Art

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Forged iron currency object or staff in the form of a stylized fancy crested bird, from the Kirdi people, Nigeria. Added decoration on the surface in the form of fine incised lines. ...

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Tribal Iron Bowl on Stand
Tribal Iron Bowl on Stand

Tribal Iron Bowl on Stand

Unavailable

H 7 in Dm 9.5 in

Tribal Iron Bowl on Stand

Located in Austin, TX

This exquisite piece, a contemporary tribal forged iron bowl on stand, is a testament to the harmonious blend of art and craftsmanship. The bowl, characterized by its intricate desig...

Category

20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

African Iron Snake Sculpture, 19th Century
African Iron Snake Sculpture, 19th Century

African Iron Snake Sculpture, 19th Century

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H 32 in W 4.75 in D 3.5 in

African Iron Snake Sculpture, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

19th century iron snake sculpture on metal stand from the Lobi tribe in Burkina Faso, Africa Naturally aged patina Makes a great collection with S4589/91/92 Stand is steel and mea...

Category

Antique 19th Century Burkinabe Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

African Iron Snake Sculpture, 19th Century
African Iron Snake Sculpture, 19th Century

African Iron Snake Sculpture, 19th Century

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H 35.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in

African Iron Snake Sculpture, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

19th century iron snake sculpture on metal stand from the Lobi tribe in Burkina Faso, Africa Naturally aged patina Makes a great collection with S4589/90/92 Stand is steel and mea...

Category

Antique 19th Century Burkinabe Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

African Iron Snake Sculpture, 19th Century
African Iron Snake Sculpture, 19th Century

African Iron Snake Sculpture, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

19th century iron snake sculpture on metal stand from the Lobi tribe in Burkina Faso, Africa Naturally aged patina Makes a great collection with S4590/91/92 Stand is steel and mea...

Category

Antique 19th Century Burkinabe Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

African Iron Snake Sculpture, 19th Century
African Iron Snake Sculpture, 19th Century

African Iron Snake Sculpture, 19th Century

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H 40.5 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

African Iron Snake Sculpture, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

19th century iron snake sculpture on metal Stand from the Lobi tribe in Burkina Faso, Africa Naturally aged patina Makes a great collection with S4589/90/91 Stand is steel and mea...

Category

Antique 19th Century Burkinabe Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Iron Hoe Sculpture, Africa, 1930s
Iron Hoe Sculpture, Africa, 1930s

Iron Hoe Sculpture, Africa, 1930s

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H 47 in W 6 in D 5 in

Iron Hoe Sculpture, Africa, 1930s

Located in New York, NY

1930s African iron hoe sculpture on stand from the Tuareg tribe in Niger.

Category

Vintage 1930s Nigerien Mounted Objects

19th Century Iron Bell Sculptures, Benin, Africa
19th Century Iron Bell Sculptures, Benin, Africa

19th Century Iron Bell Sculptures, Benin, Africa

Located in New York, NY

19th century iron bell on metal stand from the Republic of Benin, Africa. Beautiful natural patina. Measure: Base 5 x 4.75.  

Category

Antique 19th Century Beninese Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Yoruba African Wall Sculpture
Yoruba African Wall Sculpture

Yoruba African Wall Sculpture

Located in Wilton, CT

Vintage hand-fashioned twisted iron representation of the African continent.

Category

Vintage 1960s Central African Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

African Bell Sculpture, Benin, 19th Century
African Bell Sculpture, Benin, 19th Century

African Bell Sculpture, Benin, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

19th century iron bell sculpture from the Republic of Benin, Africa.

Category

Antique 19th Century Beninese Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

African Kudu, Contemporary Metal Animal Sculpture
African Kudu, Contemporary Metal Animal Sculpture

African Kudu, Contemporary Metal Animal Sculpture

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H 50.01 in W 32.09 in D 27.17 in

African Kudu, Contemporary Metal Animal Sculpture

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A wonderful life-sized kudu, antelope head sculpture by Sophie Thompson. This wonderful creation incorporates a pair of real antelope horns and has been made as a freestanding sculpt...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

"African Head, " Very Fine Art Deco Wall Sculpture by Casals
"African Head, " Very Fine Art Deco Wall Sculpture by Casals

"African Head, " Very Fine Art Deco Wall Sculpture by Casals

By Raimon Casals i Alsina

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Casals" and probably French in origin, this stylized African female head is composed of sculpted iron and copper.

Category

Early 20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Copper

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad. These rare currencies have a wonderfully minimalist anthropomorphic form, but were inspired...

Category

Early 20th Century Chadian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad. These rare currencies have a wonderfully minimalist anthropomorphic form, but were inspir...

Category

Early 20th Century Chadian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large Iron "Shovel" Money Currencies from Africa on Custom Stands
Pair of Large Iron "Shovel" Money Currencies from Africa on Custom Stands

Pair of Large Iron "Shovel" Money Currencies from Africa on Custom Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of large specimen of African iron money currency from the early 20th century on custom stands. This pair of antique iron monetary pieces, often referred to as "shovel" currenc...

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa
Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa

Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by Zena Kruzick Early 20th century tribal iron currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa Cross River region Iron currency made in the shape of a hoe, like these examples, w...

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare African Ceremonial Gong
Rare African Ceremonial Gong

Rare African Ceremonial Gong

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H 33.25 in Dm 8.5 in

Rare African Ceremonial Gong

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Hand-Forged Yoruba Double Gong used to call spirits and ancestors and ward off evil spirits

Category

20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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

Standing 21 inches tall including the custom made iron base this Shona head is carved in Serpentine stone originating in Zimbabwe. It is carved in a strikingly modern way stylizing a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Decorative Shell Necklace on Iron Mount
Decorative Shell Necklace on Iron Mount

Decorative Shell Necklace on Iron Mount

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H 17 in W 15 in D 4 in

Decorative Shell Necklace on Iron Mount

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorative shell necklace on iron mount.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand
Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand

Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Beautiful Banded Tiger- Iron slab from South Africa It´s a combination of Gold Tiger Eye, Hematite and Red Jasper. Its name refers to the composition of the stone, Tiger Eye and H...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of African Topoke Currency Blades, c. 1900
Pair of African Topoke Currency Blades, c. 1900

Pair of African Topoke Currency Blades, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

While shield and spear were central to African combat, these iron sword blades were most likely made to serve as pieces of trade currency.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

African Mbole Tribe Copper Currency on Custom Stand
African Mbole Tribe Copper Currency on Custom Stand

African Mbole Tribe Copper Currency on Custom Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

An African Mbole tribe anklet copper currency on stand from Congo. Made to be worn around the ankles! The Mbole People lived in the north Congo, along the Lomani River, a tributa...

Category

20th Century Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper, Iron

Tribal Necklace on Iron Stand
Tribal Necklace on Iron Stand

Tribal Necklace on Iron Stand

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H 14.5 in W 10.5 in D 2 in

Tribal Necklace on Iron Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Tribal necklace on iron stand Buffalo teeth, shells and wooden beads woven into a hemp collar.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Hemp, Wood

African Mbole Tribe Copper Currency on Custom-Made Stand
African Mbole Tribe Copper Currency on Custom-Made Stand

African Mbole Tribe Copper Currency on Custom-Made Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

An African Mbole Tribe anklet copper currency on stand from Congo. Made to be worn around the ankles! The Mbole people lived in the north Congo, along the Lomani River, a tributa...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper, Iron

African Currency Sword on Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
African Currency Sword on Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

African Currency Sword on Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

African Currency Sword mounted on a contemporary iron Stand. These were used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases. The patina and sculptural shape ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

African Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
African Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

African Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases. The patina and sculptural shape give the feel of contemporary art mixed with 19th...

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases. The patina and sculptural shape give the feel of contemporary art mixed with 19th...

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

African currency sword that was used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases. The patina and sculptural shape give the feel of contemporary art mixed ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Large carved Painted African sculpture mounted on an iron stand
Large carved Painted African sculpture mounted on an iron stand

Large carved Painted African sculpture mounted on an iron stand

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A large decorative African tribal carving mounted on a contemporary iron base.

Category

Vintage 1970s African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Water Buck Skull and Antlers
Water Buck Skull and Antlers

Water Buck Skull and Antlers

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H 41.5 in W 17 in D 10 in

Water Buck Skull and Antlers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic pair of African, Water Buck antlers and skull mounted on a custom, iron stand.

Category

20th Century African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Iron African Style Gazelle Sculpture
Iron African Style Gazelle Sculpture

Iron African Style Gazelle Sculpture

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H 13.75 in W 10.75 in D 4 in

Iron African Style Gazelle Sculpture

Located in Rochester, NY

African style iron gazelle sculpture, mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Iron

African Iron Snake Sculptures, 19th Century
African Iron Snake Sculptures, 19th Century

African Iron Snake Sculptures, 19th Century

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H 40.5 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

African Iron Snake Sculptures, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Collection of iron snake sculptures on metal stands from the Lobi tribe in Burkina Faso, Africa.

Category

Antique 19th Century Burkinabe Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

19th Century Iron Bell Sculptures, Benin, Africa
19th Century Iron Bell Sculptures, Benin, Africa

19th Century Iron Bell Sculptures, Benin, Africa

Located in New York, NY

19th century iron bell on metal Stand from the Republic of Benin, Africa. Beautiful natural patina. Measure: Base 5 x 4.75 Works well as a set with S4579 S4579 dimensions are 11....

Category

Antique 19th Century Beninese Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Hand Forged Iron Horse and Rider Sculpture Antique African Tribal Dogon, 1920s
Hand Forged Iron Horse and Rider Sculpture Antique African Tribal Dogon, 1920s

Hand Forged Iron Horse and Rider Sculpture Antique African Tribal Dogon, 1920s

By Dogon Tribe Mali

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a stunning antique African tribal Dogon hand forged iron horse and rider, West Africa, circa 1920s. Dimensions: H 7.5 in. x W 12 in. x D 3 in. Original an...

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Vintage 1920s Malian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s
Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s

Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

1920s African Congolese sword sculpture. Wooden handle. Base measures 12" x 2".  

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Vintage 1920s Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s
Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s

Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

1920s African Congolese sword sculpture on metal stand. Base measures 10" x 2".  

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Vintage 1920s Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s
Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s

Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s

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H 12 in W 19.5 in D 2 in

Congolese Sword Sculpture, Africa, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

1920s African Congolese sword sculpture on metal stand. Wooden handle. Base measures 8" x 2".  

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Vintage 1920s Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

African Bell Sculpture, Benin, 19th Century
African Bell Sculpture, Benin, 19th Century

African Bell Sculpture, Benin, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

19th century iron bell sculpture from the Republic of Benin, Africa.

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Antique 19th Century Beninese Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

19th Century Weaver Stick Sculptures, Africa
19th Century Weaver Stick Sculptures, Africa

19th Century Weaver Stick Sculptures, Africa

Located in New York, NY

From the Nupe tribe in Nigeria, wooden weaving sticks. Decorative hand-carved tops. Make a collection with S4583/5/6/8. Stands are of steel and measure 4" x 5" Height range 35" to 46...

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Antique 19th Century Nigerien Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

An African Manilla Trade Currency on Custom Iron Stand
An African Manilla Trade Currency on Custom Iron Stand

An African Manilla Trade Currency on Custom Iron Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

An African manilla trade currency from the Igbo People of Central Nigeria, West Africa. Manilla bracelets (a form of money) were commonly used throughout Nigeria and surrounding area...

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Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron, Copper

Pair of African Tribal Spears
Pair of African Tribal Spears

Pair of African Tribal Spears

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H 62 in W 1 in D 1 in

Pair of African Tribal Spears

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of 2 spears or lances: African Kuba spear and possibly Barana Piercing spears.

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Antique 19th Century African Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

West African Spiral Currency
West African Spiral Currency

West African Spiral Currency

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H 33.5 in W 4 in D 4 in

West African Spiral Currency

Located in Chicago, IL

Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this West African spiral sculpture served as a stable form of currency. Used to negotiate major life transactions such as weddings,...

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Early 20th Century African Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

African Currency Bracelet Set on Iron Stands, Azande, 19th Century
African Currency Bracelet Set on Iron Stands, Azande, 19th Century

African Currency Bracelet Set on Iron Stands, Azande, 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two cast copper currency bracelets Azande, Democratic Republic of Congo Measures: One solid 3.5" diameter ; and one hollow 4.5" diameter ; each on a custom iron stand. Excel...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Congolese Other Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper, Iron

Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa
Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa

Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early 20th century tribal iron currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Cross River region, Africa Iron currency made in the shape of a hoe, like these examples, were used in trade for b...

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Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

bellows for blacksmith in tribal Africa , used in forging iron
bellows for blacksmith in tribal Africa , used in forging iron

bellows for blacksmith in tribal Africa , used in forging iron

Located in Brooklyn, NY

rare and unusual bellows used by the people of Gabon. Blacksmiths in tribal Africa possess magic powers in their use of fire and ore to create objects used in daily life as well as r...

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Antique 19th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique African Iron Currency
Antique African Iron Currency

Antique African Iron Currency

Located in San Francisco, CA

Africian currency, price at $950 each, 1 available Used in bride price exchange/purchase of canoes
Turn of the century
Africa, Zaire

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Early 20th Century Congolese Folk Art Sculptures

Two African Sculptural Wooden Objects
Two African Sculptural Wooden Objects

Two African Sculptural Wooden Objects

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Two african objects, sold separately or as a group.
On left) Wooden triple bowl meat platter, mounted on custom iron stand, Zulu, South Africa, mid twentieth century. Height ...

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20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

African Baga Bansonyi Serpent Sculpture from Guinea Mounted on Custom Base
African Baga Bansonyi Serpent Sculpture from Guinea Mounted on Custom Base

African Baga Bansonyi Serpent Sculpture from Guinea Mounted on Custom Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

This tall African wooden Baga serpent sculpture was born in the Republic of Guinea at the turn of the century. The undulating body is reminiscent of a cobra, raising from a cylindric...

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Early 20th Century Guinean Tribal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

c. 1900 African Wood Bellows made into a Sculptural Object
c. 1900 African Wood Bellows made into a Sculptural Object

c. 1900 African Wood Bellows made into a Sculptural Object

Located in Los Angeles, CA

C. 1900 actual African wood bellows used in the Congo by the Bakuba people. Not sure of its exact use, but it had something to do with fire. It's all roughly hand carved, painted a d...

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Early 20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Iron

African Witch Doctor's Sign
African Witch Doctor's Sign

African Witch Doctor's Sign

Located in London, GB

Wild African Witch Doctor's sign, placed outside house when he was open for business, c 1950's

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Vintage 1950s Nigerian Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Head of an African-American Jockey
Head of an African-American Jockey

Head of an African-American Jockey

Located in Litchfield, CT

Although many jockeys in the mid-nineteenth century were African-American, very few sculptures and figures were produced. Provenance: Collection of Gerald Kornblau

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Baga African Snake Sculpture

Antique Baga African Snake Sculpture

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H 84 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

Antique Baga African Snake Sculpture

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Carved and painted, black, red and white antique African snake sculpture on an iron stand, early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Paint, Wood

Sculpture of a Mounted Scythe
Sculpture of a Mounted Scythe

Sculpture of a Mounted Scythe

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H 35 in W 5 in D 5 in

Sculpture of a Mounted Scythe

Located in East Hampton, NY

Mid Century South African Mounted Iron on Lucite Base Garden Scythe with Beaded Trim ( 2 available, priced and sold separately )

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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

African Currency
African Currency

African Currency

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H 24 in W 14 in D 2 in

African Currency

Located in New York, NY

African currency Property from esteemed interior designer Juan Montoya. Juan Montoya is one of the most acclaimed and prolific interior designers in the world today. Juan Montoya ...

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Antique 19th Century African Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

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Materials

Bone

Expressive Early Classic Cubist Dan Mask Early 20th Century Liberia, ex Sothebys
Expressive Early Classic Cubist Dan Mask Early 20th Century Liberia, ex Sothebys

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Located in Point Richmond, CA

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Materials

Wood

Egyptian Mummy Mask, Late Period, ca. 700-30 B.C.
Egyptian Mummy Mask, Late Period, ca. 700-30 B.C.

Egyptian Mummy Mask, Late Period, ca. 700-30 B.C.

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

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Materials

Hardwood

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Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures
20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Materials

Marble

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Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Materials

Walnut

Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife
Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife

Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife

$255,000Sale Price|33% Off

H 11.03 in W 10.44 in D 1.58 in

Egyptian Stone Relief of Man and Wife

Located in London, GB

This painted limestone relief is an exquisite example of New Kingdom relief carving from the apogee of Egyptian artistic production. Carved in raised relief - a labour-intensive tech...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Busts

Materials

Limestone

Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Horses, TL Tested,  '386 AD-535 AD'
Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Horses, TL Tested,  '386 AD-535 AD'

Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Horses, TL Tested, '386 AD-535 AD'

$185,000 / set

H 23.42 in W 11.81 in D 20.47 in

Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Horses, TL Tested, '386 AD-535 AD'

Located in Miami, FL

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Materials

Terracotta

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C19th Portrait Princesse de Joinville of Brazil - Spectacular fit for a palace

By Henri d'Ainecy Montpezat

Located in London, GB

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Oil

Magnificent early 20th Century Oil Painting of Race horses - At the Gallops
Magnificent early 20th Century Oil Painting of Race horses - At the Gallops

Magnificent early 20th Century Oil Painting of Race horses - At the Gallops

By Julius von Blaas

Located in London, GB

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Early 20th Century Academic Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Monumental Han Dynasty Terracotta Horse - TL Tested - China, '206 BC–220 AD'
Monumental Han Dynasty Terracotta Horse - TL Tested - China, '206 BC–220 AD'

Monumental Han Dynasty Terracotta Horse - TL Tested - China, '206 BC–220 AD'

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

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Terracotta

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African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria

African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria

Located in San Francisco, CA

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Materials

Wood

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair

$2,820Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 15.75 in

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair

Located in Milano, IT

The African Kuba Bwoom tribal mask is the oldest known mask, the Kuba bwoom mask. The materials used for the realization of the Mask are: Wood, colors and vibrates plants, caures, be...

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Antique 1620s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood

19th Century Grand Tour' Giltwood and Micromosaic Centre Table with Roman Scenes
19th Century Grand Tour' Giltwood and Micromosaic Centre Table with Roman Scenes

19th Century Grand Tour' Giltwood and Micromosaic Centre Table with Roman Scenes

Located in London, GB

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Malachite

19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms
19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms

19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms

Located in New York, NY

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Gold, Steel

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Neo-Renaissance Period Stone Fireplace, Dated 1534

Neo-Renaissance Period Stone Fireplace, Dated 1534

$3,408,073

H 167.33 in W 137.8 in D 36.23 in

Neo-Renaissance Period Stone Fireplace, Dated 1534

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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Stone

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African Iron Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of African iron sculpture available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using iron, metal and wood. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of African iron sculpture, we have 45 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of African iron sculpture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An object in our assortment of African iron sculpture, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made option in this array of African iron sculpture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dogon Tribe are consistently popular.

How Much is an African Iron Sculpture?

A piece of African iron sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $968, while the lowest priced sells for $98 and the highest can go for as much as $6,735.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

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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