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African Primitive Art

Grébo Tribal Mask from Ivory Coast in Patinated Wood, Ethnic Primitive Art Style
Grébo Tribal Mask from Ivory Coast in Patinated Wood, Ethnic Primitive Art Style

Grébo Tribal Mask from Ivory Coast in Patinated Wood, Ethnic Primitive Art Style

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

eyes, it expresses the power and depth of African primitive art. Its authentic style reflects the

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21st Century and Contemporary Ivorian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Primitive Tribal Axe from Africa
Primitive Tribal Axe from Africa

Primitive Tribal Axe from Africa

$650

H 1.5 in W 14.75 in D 9.5 in

Primitive Tribal Axe from Africa

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An expressive hand crafted primitive axe having an elongated wrought blade attached to a finely

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Antique 19th Century African More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

African Primitive Wood Carving Torso Body Mask with Phallus
African Primitive Wood Carving Torso Body Mask with Phallus

African Primitive Wood Carving Torso Body Mask with Phallus

Located in Chiba, JP

flown out from a collector of African tribal art in Japan, though its details unknown and just told as

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Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

18/1900s A Fine Bena Lulua Mask - Primitive African Folk Art
18/1900s A Fine Bena Lulua Mask - Primitive African Folk Art

18/1900s A Fine Bena Lulua Mask - Primitive African Folk Art

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.04 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in

18/1900s A Fine Bena Lulua Mask - Primitive African Folk Art

Located in Skien, NO

primitive folk art mask hails from the Bena Lulua people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, crafted

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Early 20th Century Congolese Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Softwood

North African Round Metal Water Vase  A rather primitive piece
North African Round Metal Water Vase  A rather primitive piece

North African Round Metal Water Vase A rather primitive piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

North African Round Metal Water Vase A rather primitive piece, it his made from riveted iron

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Period, African Ritual Tribal Oxidized Bronze ‘Brow Mask’, 1920s
Art Deco Period, African Ritual Tribal Oxidized Bronze ‘Brow Mask’, 1920s

Art Deco Period, African Ritual Tribal Oxidized Bronze ‘Brow Mask’, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

This superb example of the ritual African ‘Brow Mask’ is a unique creation of a truly skillful

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Vintage 1920s African Primitive Masks

Materials

Bronze

Petite African Redware Vessel
Petite African Redware Vessel

Petite African Redware Vessel

$780

H 4.75 in Dm 4 in

Petite African Redware Vessel

Located in Chicago, IL

African artisans, beautifully sculpted with graceful proportions.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Primitive Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Petite African Redware Vessel
Petite African Redware Vessel

Petite African Redware Vessel

$680

H 3.75 in Dm 3.75 in

Petite African Redware Vessel

Located in Chicago, IL

African artisans, beautifully sculpted with graceful proportions.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Primitive Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage African Bronze Rooster Figurine Ife Benin Nigeria Primitive Folk Art
Vintage African Bronze Rooster Figurine Ife Benin Nigeria Primitive Folk Art

Vintage African Bronze Rooster Figurine Ife Benin Nigeria Primitive Folk Art

By People from Benin

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

, originating from the cultural regions of Ife and Benin in Nigeria. Crafted with a primitive folk art style

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Vintage 1940s Beninese Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Expressive Tribal Congo Mask in Patinated Wood – Figurative African Art
Expressive Tribal Congo Mask in Patinated Wood – Figurative African Art

Expressive Tribal Congo Mask in Patinated Wood – Figurative African Art

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This authentic Congo figurative mask is a striking example of African tribal art, carved by hand in

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20th Century Congolese Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

African Dagari Ancestor Figure
African Dagari Ancestor Figure

African Dagari Ancestor Figure

$1,880

H 25 in W 13.5 in D 5 in

African Dagari Ancestor Figure

Located in Chicago, IL

For the Dagari people of Burkina Faso and Ghana, this highly stylized figure embodied the living spirit of a deceased ancestor. Tucked away from view in a secret alcove or shrine, th...

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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ceremonial cloth from West Africa
Ceremonial cloth from West Africa

Ceremonial cloth from West Africa

$1,214

H 39.38 in W 18.51 in D 0.2 in

Ceremonial cloth from West Africa

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This vintage West African fabric is handwoven cotton dyed with vegetable dyes and decorated with

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Antique Mid-19th Century Malian Primitive Textiles

Materials

Fabric

African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century
African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century

African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

The Songye Shield is a striking example of African tribal art from the Congo, dating back to the

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

African Stool from Cameroon  Bamoun or Bamileke
African Stool from Cameroon  Bamoun or Bamileke

African Stool from Cameroon Bamoun or Bamileke

$1,943

H 13.39 in W 17.33 in D 10.63 in

African Stool from Cameroon Bamoun or Bamileke

Located in PARIS, FR

African stool with caryatid from Cameroon, Bamoun or Bamileke, probably around 1920, carved wood

Category

Early 20th Century Cameroonian Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask
Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask

Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask

$56,250

H 97.5 in W 15.5 in D 12 in

Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Very important “Nwantamtay” dance African mask, consisting of three sections: The upper in plain

Category

Early 20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Masks

Materials

Wood

Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture
Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture

Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful one of a kind African carved wooden sculpture of a woman carrying a basket and a hat

Category

20th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

From the Rush Limbaugh Collection Korhogo Cloth from Ivory Coast of Africa
From the Rush Limbaugh Collection Korhogo Cloth from Ivory Coast of Africa

From the Rush Limbaugh Collection Korhogo Cloth from Ivory Coast of Africa

By Korhogo Tribe

Located in Asheville, NC

This is a hand spun, hand woven and hand painted cotton cloth for which an entire village takes part in its creation. Women of the Korhoga Tribe spin the cotton, while the men weave ...

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Antique 19th Century Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century
African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century

African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century

Located in Ljubljana, SI

meaning and tradition. A beautiful collectible for lovers of African art, primitive design, and unique

Category

Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Hardwood

African stool, Solid Wood, Mid-20th century
African stool, Solid Wood, Mid-20th century

African stool, Solid Wood, Mid-20th century

$3,036

H 24.61 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in

African stool, Solid Wood, Mid-20th century

Located in Hasselt, VLI

tradition. The influence of African art and primitive design on renowned designers like Jean-Michel Frank

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

African Nupe terracotta pot / 20th century/Geometric decorative ceramic
African Nupe terracotta pot / 20th century/Geometric decorative ceramic

African Nupe terracotta pot / 20th century/Geometric decorative ceramic

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Metropolitan Museum of Art, and we have included it here as reference. Its primitive yet sophisticated

Category

20th Century Nigerian Other Vases

Materials

Pottery

Monoxyle African Door Carved & Ornamented with Bronze, Bamoun Chief, Cameroon
Monoxyle African Door Carved & Ornamented with Bronze, Bamoun Chief, Cameroon

Monoxyle African Door Carved & Ornamented with Bronze, Bamoun Chief, Cameroon

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

collectors of African art, primitive design, and prestigious ethnographic objects.

Category

20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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Burkino Faso stone marker of a warrior.  Niger, Africa

Burkino Faso stone marker of a warrior. Niger, Africa

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Burkino Faso stone marker of a warrior. Niger, Africa 12th Century

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier African Primitives

Materials

Stone

African  Woman  Figure of Solid Rosewood
African  Woman  Figure of Solid Rosewood

African Woman Figure of Solid Rosewood

Unavailable

H 25 in W 5 in D 7 in

African Woman Figure of Solid Rosewood

Located in Bedford, NY

WOMAN KNEELING HOLDING TRAY ON HER HEAD. MADE IN SUDAN OF NATIVE AFRICAN ROSEWOOD. WOOD IS VERY

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Vintage 1950s Sudanese Folk Art Primitives

Zulu  African  Tribal Ceremonial Head with Horns
Zulu  African  Tribal Ceremonial Head with Horns

Zulu African Tribal Ceremonial Head with Horns

Unavailable

H 23 in W 29 in D 8 in

Zulu African Tribal Ceremonial Head with Horns

Located in Bedford, NY

CARVED HEAD OF WOOD THEN WRAPPED IN SOME TYPE OF SKIN. IT IS THEN DYED BLACK AND WAXED. UNIQUE TYPE TRIBAL PIECE

Category

20th Century Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood

Antique Zambian Food Bowl with Lid Africa, circa 1900
Antique Zambian Food Bowl with Lid Africa, circa 1900

Antique Zambian Food Bowl with Lid Africa, circa 1900

Unavailable

H 8 in W 17.5 in D 10.75 in

Antique Zambian Food Bowl with Lid Africa, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

An antique African oval Zambian food bowl hand-carved and decorated from native timber with a

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Antique 1890s Zambian Tribal Primitives

Materials

Wood

African Two-Piece Small Carved Paddle Chair with Elephant Carving
African Two-Piece Small Carved Paddle Chair with Elephant Carving

African Two-Piece Small Carved Paddle Chair with Elephant Carving

Located in Austin, TX

African two part small chair with carved elephant at the upper back, the seat fits into a pierced

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20th Century Kenyan Primitives

Materials

Wood

Mbole Copper Anklet Currency
Mbole Copper Anklet Currency

Mbole Copper Anklet Currency

Unavailable

H 8 in W 9 in D 6 in

Mbole Copper Anklet Currency

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This large anklet, and other uniquely designed metal pieces like it, served as pieces of currency in the Congo. They were used for rare, but major transactions. These particular Mbol...

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Antique 19th Century African Other Primitives

Materials

Copper

Tribal Jar of Burkina Faso, Africa, 20th Century
Tribal Jar of Burkina Faso, Africa, 20th Century

Tribal Jar of Burkina Faso, Africa, 20th Century

Unavailable

H 17.72 in Dm 15.36 in

Tribal Jar of Burkina Faso, Africa, 20th Century

Located in Longueil, FR

Earth jar from Burkina Faso. Jar used for the manufacture of the beer of Mil, known as Kogno. Usual traditional object. Object handmade in a traditional way as is. Measures: Height:...

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20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Clay

Tribal Jar in Land of Burkina Faso, Africa, 20th Century
Tribal Jar in Land of Burkina Faso, Africa, 20th Century

Tribal Jar in Land of Burkina Faso, Africa, 20th Century

Located in Longueil, FR

Jar jar made of earth from Burkina Faso, used for the production of Mil beer, known as Kogno. Usual traditional object made by hand, 2 or 3 pins are missing, small repair near the li...

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20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Clay

Luba Royal antique caryatid enthronement emblem Mid 19th century DR Congo Africa
Luba Royal antique caryatid enthronement emblem Mid 19th century DR Congo Africa

Luba Royal antique caryatid enthronement emblem Mid 19th century DR Congo Africa

Located in Leuven, BE

This Luba Royal caryatid stool from DR Congo Luba was in the 19th century used a Royal enthronement emblem. Luba leaders trace their ancestry to a dynasty of sacred kings, and Luba r...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Congolese Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Bamileke African Tribal Art Side Tables
Bamileke African Tribal Art Side Tables

Bamileke African Tribal Art Side Tables

Unavailable

H 17 in Dm 23 in

Bamileke African Tribal Art Side Tables

Located in North Miami, FL

Round Bamileke (Cameroon, Africa) "Spider" side table These table are hand caved from one sold

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Late 20th Century Cameroonian Primitive Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

African Bobo Tribe Large 67"
Antelope Tribal Wood, Pigment, Early 20th Century
African Bobo Tribe Large 67"
Antelope Tribal Wood, Pigment, Early 20th Century

African Bobo Tribe Large 67" Antelope Tribal Wood, Pigment, Early 20th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

ART HAS INHERITED ASPECTS OF FORM AND CONTENT FROM THE AFRICAN AESTHETIC. UNJUSTLY CITED AS PRIMITIVE

Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique and Primitive African Circular Object
Antique and Primitive African Circular Object

Antique and Primitive African Circular Object

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H 44.89 in W 26.78 in D 7.88 in

Antique and Primitive African Circular Object

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Antique and primitive wooden circular object from Africa. Very nice to coordinate with designers

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Antique 19th Century African Primitive Primitives

Materials

Metal

African Sugar Grinder
African Sugar Grinder

African Sugar Grinder

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H 15 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

African Sugar Grinder

Located in Wainscott, NY

Used for processing sugar cane in Nevis a small Island in the Caribbean Sea, the Northern end of the Lesser Antilles, Archipelagos

Category

20th Century African Primitives

Materials

Wood

Piccasso's Inspiration - Early African Mask
Piccasso's Inspiration - Early African Mask

Piccasso's Inspiration - Early African Mask

Located in Asheville, NC

Historians have noted that masks of this nature called the "Bamabara" inspired Picasso's African

Category

African Primitives

Materials

Tin

Pair of African Lobi Tribe Wooden Chairs, 20th Century Folk Art
Pair of African Lobi Tribe Wooden Chairs, 20th Century Folk Art

Pair of African Lobi Tribe Wooden Chairs, 20th Century Folk Art

Located in Valby, 84

This unique pair of Lobi chairs from West Africa showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of the

Category

20th Century African Tribal Primitives

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Bronze Head
Vintage African Bronze Head

Vintage African Bronze Head

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H 31 in W 14 in D 14 in

Vintage African Bronze Head

Located in Pasadena, CA

Vintage bronze African head with metallic gold detail.

Category

20th Century Central African Tribal Primitives

Materials

Metal

Carved Solid Wood African 3-Legged Stool
Carved Solid Wood African 3-Legged Stool

Carved Solid Wood African 3-Legged Stool

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H 13 in Dm 12 in L 13 in

Carved Solid Wood African 3-Legged Stool

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Carved solid wood African 3-legged stool This lovely piece has been very skilfully carved out of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Primitive Primitives

Materials

Bog Wood

Collection of Six Carved 'Yoruba' Hardwood Tribal Combs
Collection of Six Carved 'Yoruba' Hardwood Tribal Combs

Collection of Six Carved 'Yoruba' Hardwood Tribal Combs

Located in London, GB

region of West Africa. Africa, circa 1940 to 1950. The largest 30 cm long by 9.5 cm wide, the smallest

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Early 20th Century African Primitives

Old African wooden stool
Old African wooden stool

Old African wooden stool

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H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in

Old African wooden stool

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Wooden tripod stool from Ethiopia. African primitive art, first half of the 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Stools

Materials

Wood

Old African Ashanti Stool in Wood
Old African Ashanti Stool in Wood

Old African Ashanti Stool in Wood

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H 10.04 in W 18.12 in D 8.27 in

Old African Ashanti Stool in Wood

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Ashanti wooden stool from Ivory Coast. African primitive art, first half of the 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Stools

Materials

Wood

Decorative Carved Primitive African Tribal Mask Sculpture
Decorative Carved Primitive African Tribal Mask Sculpture

Decorative Carved Primitive African Tribal Mask Sculpture

Located in West Hartford, CT

Magnificent Ghana, Africa carved Primitive tribal mask hanging sculpture. All original and part of

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Vintage 1950s Ghanaian Masks

Materials

Wood

African Fork Art Antique Object "Panther" Early 20th century
African Fork Art Antique Object "Panther" Early 20th century

African Fork Art Antique Object "Panther" Early 20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

coloring shows the age of the piece. In general, this is a very rare African folk art in good condition

Category

Early 20th Century African Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Petite African Redware Vessel
Petite African Redware Vessel

Petite African Redware Vessel

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H 4.5 in Dm 3.25 in

Petite African Redware Vessel

Located in Chicago, IL

African artisans, beautifully sculpted with graceful proportions.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Primitive Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Primitive Wood Coffee Table from Africa
Primitive Wood Coffee Table from Africa

Primitive Wood Coffee Table from Africa

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

African antique coffee table. It is made by hollowing out a single tree. A handmade product with a

Category

Antique 1880s African Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rustic Dogon Style African Granary Door Framed
Rustic Dogon Style African Granary Door Framed

Rustic Dogon Style African Granary Door Framed

Located in New York, NY

antiquities, considered by European, American and Japanese art collectors to be among the finest in Africa

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Early 20th Century African Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

African Carved Ram Form Mask
African Carved Ram Form Mask

African Carved Ram Form Mask

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H 21 in W 6.75 in D 5.5 in

African Carved Ram Form Mask

Located in Studio City, CA

Antique African mask from the collection or estate of Gore Vidal.

Category

20th Century Ivorian Primitive Masks

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug with Organic Modern Style
Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug with Organic Modern Style

Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug with Organic Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

, Contemporary, Bohemian, Contemporary Scandinavian, Ethnic, Nomadic, Primitive, African, Tribal and Art Moderne

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Organic Modern Moroccan and Nort...

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug with Post-Modern Style and Color Pop
New Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug with Post-Modern Style and Color Pop

New Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug with Post-Modern Style and Color Pop

Located in Dallas, TX

Scandinavian, Ethnic, Nomadic, Primitive, African, Tribal and Art Moderne. Perfect for a large family room

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Post-Modern Moroccan and North A...

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug with Organic Modern Style with a Pop of Color
Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug with Organic Modern Style with a Pop of Color

Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug with Organic Modern Style with a Pop of Color

Located in Dallas, TX

, Bohemian, Contemporary Scandinavian, Ethnic, Nomadic, Primitive, African, Tribal and Art Moderne. Perfect

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Gray Moroccan Style Rug with Organic Modern Style and Hygge Vibes
Contemporary Gray Moroccan Style Rug with Organic Modern Style and Hygge Vibes

Contemporary Gray Moroccan Style Rug with Organic Modern Style and Hygge Vibes

Located in Dallas, TX

, Primitive, African, Tribal and Art Moderne. Perfect for a large family room, children's area, oversize

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Organic Modern Moroccan and Nort...

Materials

Wool

Andrianna Shamaris Mahogany Wood African Head Rest
Andrianna Shamaris Mahogany Wood African Head Rest

Andrianna Shamaris Mahogany Wood African Head Rest

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Antique head rest that can also be used to hold objects. Carved from a single piece of mahogany wood. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design™.

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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood

Djenné-Djenno Terracotta Pillar, Mali, Africa 600 AD
Djenné-Djenno Terracotta Pillar, Mali, Africa 600 AD

Djenné-Djenno Terracotta Pillar, Mali, Africa 600 AD

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

the best known archaeology site in sub-Saharan Africa. The site is known to have been occupied from

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool4 Primitive African Art
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool4 Primitive African Art

Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool4 Primitive African Art

By Zougei, Hiroyuki Nishimura

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Name: Hermit crab Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Cypress. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used...

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2010s Japanese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool2 Primitive African Art
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool2 Primitive African Art

Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool2 Primitive African Art

By Zougei, Hiroyuki Nishimura

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Name: Foot of mountain Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Quercus. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood...

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2010s Japanese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique African Tapestry
Antique African Tapestry

Antique African Tapestry

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H 3.1 in W 8.7 in

Antique African Tapestry

Located in Atlanta, GA

Handwoven on wool foundation, this is a great piece of African art with primitive design. List

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20th Century South African Primitive Tapestries

Antique African Mother and Child Carved Statue, Ethiopia
Antique African Mother and Child Carved Statue, Ethiopia

Antique African Mother and Child Carved Statue, Ethiopia

Located in Studio City, CA

Antique African carved figures of mother and child. Likely Ethiopian. Dimensions: 33.5" High, 7.5

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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Eket Iblbio Styled African Wooden Mask Wall Sculpture
Folk Art Eket Iblbio Styled African Wooden Mask Wall Sculpture

Folk Art Eket Iblbio Styled African Wooden Mask Wall Sculpture

By Craft and Folk Art Museum

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A large sized carved and painted primitive Folk Art African mask that was hung as a wall decoration

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wool, Paint

African tribal masks, a matched decorative pair from circa 1930 - 1940
African tribal masks, a matched decorative pair from circa 1930 - 1940

African tribal masks, a matched decorative pair from circa 1930 - 1940

Located in Central England, GB

This highly decorative matched pair of African Congo region ceremonial face masks is beautifully

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Primitive Masks

Materials

Clay

Circa 1900 African Effigy Statue. Botchi. Averts / Absconds Evil and Misfortune
Circa 1900 African Effigy Statue. Botchi. Averts / Absconds Evil and Misfortune

Circa 1900 African Effigy Statue. Botchi. Averts / Absconds Evil and Misfortune

Located in San Francisco, CA

African Botchi statue. Effigy of the homeowner with the purpose of averting and absconding evil and

Category

Antique 1890s Beninese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Primitive Log Coffee Table
Primitive Log Coffee Table

Primitive Log Coffee Table

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H 19.69 in W 37.01 in L 19.69 in

Primitive Log Coffee Table

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A primitive coffee table. This table has a beautiful, well-worn texture.

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Antique Early 1900s African Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

African Ebony Diamond Creoles Earrings
African Ebony Diamond Creoles Earrings

African Ebony Diamond Creoles Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

the jewel: 8.8 g approximately. New Creoles from Africa, inspired by primitive dogon art.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

Wilfredo Lam Signed Oil on Canvas "Surreal Abstract" Painting 1973
Wilfredo Lam Signed Oil on Canvas "Surreal Abstract" Painting 1973

Wilfredo Lam Signed Oil on Canvas "Surreal Abstract" Painting 1973

Located in Kingston, NY

took him under his wing and encouraged his interest in African art and primitive masks. During that

Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Primitive African Chair Wood and Leather, circa 1900
Primitive African Chair Wood and Leather, circa 1900

Primitive African Chair Wood and Leather, circa 1900

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H 39.38 in W 21.66 in D 25.6 in

Primitive African Chair Wood and Leather, circa 1900

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

A simple, rustic wooden chair with a beautifully worn hair-on leather seat and back. Comes from Ethiopia. Very stable.  

Category

Antique Early 1900s Ethiopian Primitive Primitives

Materials

Fur, Leather, Wood

African Headrest
African Headrest

African Headrest

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H 7 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in

African Headrest

Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th century African head rest is hand carved with rope handles.

Category

Antique 19th Century African Primitives

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair
Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair

Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A striking African ceremonial or chief’s throne chair carved in one piece from a single tree trunk

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Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wood

Carved African Baule Style Female Figure Sculpture
Carved African Baule Style Female Figure Sculpture

Carved African Baule Style Female Figure Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

A 20th century Baule style carved female figure with baby on back. She is enrobed with red, orange and black beads at her neck and waist. Beautifully carved hair and all over body ri...

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Vintage 1970s Ivorian Primitives

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Metal and Leather Talismans Medicine Bags
Pair of African Metal and Leather Talismans Medicine Bags

Pair of African Metal and Leather Talismans Medicine Bags

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

African tribal metal and leather medicine, talismans bag, the metal container is adorned with brass

Category

Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Primitives

Materials

Metal

African Makonde Comb from Zimbabwe Bantu Tribe on Acrylic Stand
African Makonde Comb from Zimbabwe Bantu Tribe on Acrylic Stand

African Makonde Comb from Zimbabwe Bantu Tribe on Acrylic Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique wooden comb is hand carved in the form of a human figure with the combs as legs. It's metal wire mounted on an acrylic stand. It's in the Makonde style and is from Zimba...

Category

20th Century Zimbabwean Primitives

Materials

Wood

Traditional Primitive African Tribal Zulu Meat Tray From South Africa
Traditional Primitive African Tribal Zulu Meat Tray From South Africa

Traditional Primitive African Tribal Zulu Meat Tray From South Africa

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Traditional Primitive African tribal meat tray from the Zulu people of South Africa. Possibly late

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Antique Late 19th Century South African Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Traditional African Tribal Art Headrest, Hamar People, Ethiopia
Traditional African Tribal Art Headrest, Hamar People, Ethiopia

Traditional African Tribal Art Headrest, Hamar People, Ethiopia

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A tribal art African headrest from the Hamar people of Ethiopia possibly dating from the early 20th

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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Tribal Art

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Traditional African Tribal Art Headrest, Sidamo People, Ethiopia
Traditional African Tribal Art Headrest, Sidamo People, Ethiopia

Traditional African Tribal Art Headrest, Sidamo People, Ethiopia

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

headrest is part of a formidable collection of African Art by an international collector now residing in

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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Tribal Art

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Antique African Mask
Antique African Mask

Antique African Mask

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H 11 in W 7.75 in D 4.75 in

Antique African Mask

Located in Studio City, CA

Antique African mask from the estate / collection of Gore Vidal.

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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Masks

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Wood

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African Carved Hornbill Statue from the Ivory Coast

African Carved Hornbill Statue from the Ivory Coast

Located in Highland, IN

The hornbill is the mythological founder of the Senufo people of Africa's Ivory Coast. Mating for

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Vintage 1970s African Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Located in Malibu, CA

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Early 20th Century African Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture7 Primitive African Art tribal glamping
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture7 Primitive African Art tribal glamping

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture7 Primitive African Art tribal glamping

By Hiroyuki Nishimura

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Cardinals Sculptures by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material Podocarpaceae. One of three has been sold, so we will sell as SET OF TWO. Also, we can arrange selling s...

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Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Tribal Boho Chic Style

Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Tribal Boho Chic Style

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

, rumpus room, or theater room. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Ethnic, Primitive, African

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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African Primitive Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of African primitive art available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every item from our selection of African primitive art was constructed with great care. There are 41 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of African primitive art you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of African primitive art — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each option in this array of African primitive art bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. A well-made piece of African primitive art has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zogei and Andrianna Shamaris are consistently popular.

How Much is an African Primitive Art?

A piece of African primitive art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,150, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $56,250.
Questions About African Primitive Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    African 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    African 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, 2023
    One 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, 2023
    Traditional 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, 2022
    Carved 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.