African Primitive Art
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ivorian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,561
H 26.38 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Softwood
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.04 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
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
Category
Vintage 1920s African Primitive Masks
Materials
Bronze
$3,500
H 7.5 in W 7.75 in D 4.75 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
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
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Beninese Primitive Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$720
H 12.21 in W 3.15 in D 5.71 in
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
Category
20th Century Congolese Primitive Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
$888
H 13.78 in W 6.3 in D 5.32 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Primitive Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
$2,450
H 62.21 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 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
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
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
Set of 5 Brown Natural Stone Discs, Primitive Art Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This set of 5 brown natural stone discs captures the essence of primitive art. Each disc is unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Primitive Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
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
Vintage African Tapestry of Ethiopian "Lion of Judah" in Cream, Red, Black
Located in Barrington, IL
Runner, African Woven Art, Primitive Wall Art
Category
Mid-20th Century Botswanan Tribal Art
Materials
Wool
$1,250
H 98 in W 12 in D 0.5 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Stools
Materials
Wood
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
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
$4,086
H 67.72 in W 22.84 in D 2.76 in
Wifredo Lam - Original Handsigned Lithograph -El ultimo viaje del buque fantasma
By Wifredo Lam
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
his wing and encouraged his interest in African art and primitive masks. During that year, he also
Category
1970s Post-Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$2,642
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in
Recent Sales
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
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier African Primitives
Materials
Stone
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Sudanese Folk Art Primitives
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
Located in Houston, TX
An antique African oval Zambian food bowl hand-carved and decorated from native timber with a
Category
Antique 1890s Zambian Tribal Primitives
Materials
Wood
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
Category
20th Century Kenyan Primitives
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Antique 19th Century African Other Primitives
Materials
Copper
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:...
Category
20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Clay
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...
Category
20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Clay
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...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Congolese Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
H 20.48 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 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
Category
Late 20th Century Cameroonian Primitive Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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
H 46.5 in W 10 in D 12 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
Category
Antique 19th Century African Primitive Primitives
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
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
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
Category
Early 20th Century African Primitives
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
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
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Ghana, Africa carved Primitive tribal mask hanging sculpture. All original and part of
Category
Vintage 1950s Ghanaian Masks
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
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
Category
Early 20th Century African Primitive Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
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
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool4 Primitive African Art
By Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zougei
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...
Category
2010s Japanese Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 17.72 in W 11.03 in D 13.78 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool2 Primitive African Art
By Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zougei
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...
Category
2010s Japanese Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 14.38 in W 11.82 in D 12.21 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Moroccan and North African...
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug with Organic Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, Contemporary, Bohemian, Contemporary Scandinavian, Ethnic, Nomadic, Primitive, African, Tribal and Art Moderne
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Organic Modern Moroccan and Nort...
Materials
Wool
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Post-Modern Moroccan and North A...
Materials
Wool
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Organic Modern Moroccan and Nort...
Materials
Wool
Antique African Tapestry
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handwoven on wool foundation, this is a great piece of African art with primitive design.
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Category
20th Century South African Primitive Tapestries
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™.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
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
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wool, Paint
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
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
H 22 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Primitive Log Coffee Table
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A primitive coffee table.
This table has a beautiful, well-worn texture.
Category
Antique Early 1900s African Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
African Ebony Diamond Creoles Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
the jewel: 8.8 g approximately.
New Creoles from Africa, inspired by primitive dogon art.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond
"Le Port de New York" Green & Orange Abstract Lithograph of a New York City Port
By Paul Guiramand
Located in Houston, TX
particularly collects is that of African and Primitive art.
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Paul Guiramand"Le Port de New York" Green & Orange Abstract Lithograph of a New York City Port, 1964
H 16 in W 13.38 in D 1.13 in
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
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
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
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A striking African ceremonial or chief’s throne chair carved in one piece from a single tree trunk
Category
Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Primitive Primitives
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Ivorian Primitives
Materials
Wood
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
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
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Traditional Primitive African tribal meat tray from the Zulu people of South Africa. Possibly late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century South African Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
2010s Japanese Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique African Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
Antique African mask from the estate / collection of Gore Vidal.
Category
Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Masks
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1970s African Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Dogon Hare Rabbit Mounted Carving
Located in Malibu, CA
African hand carved rabbit mounted on metal stand ready to display.
Carving 16"H X 4"D X 4.5"W
Category
Early 20th Century African Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Scrap Wood, Wood
Traditional Primitive Tribal Art Bakota Reliquary Figure from Gabon, Africa
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
copper or brass strips, plates of wire.
Bokata figure is part of a formidable collection of African Art
Category
Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Wire
H 21 in W 9.5 in D 4.75 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
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LUread Spot Sconce 'S'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Lumfardo LUread spot sconce with a push switch on the backplate. A sconce inspired as a contemporary take on classic midcentury lines. Can be wired for any region worldwide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature.
Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern side table from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our marble side tables are...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
French Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Bamboo, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and bamboo table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5.5” Top Diameter x 8” Bottom Diameter x 6.75...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Bamboo
Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Amber Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1995
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
This table lamp is part of the collection of the glass master Alberto Donà which includes three lamps of different sizes called "Briolette".
Their name derives from their faceted c...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$5,537 / set
H 22.84 in Dm 7.09 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY.
The lamp is composed of a...
Category
2010s American Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Two Antique Silver and Gold-Damascened Holster Pistols
Located in London, GB
These pistols have been beautifully decorated with finely chased and engraved silver, and gold-damascened work. They were crafted in South-Eastern Europe in the 19th century. The pis...
Category
Antique 19th Century Balkan Islamic Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Gold, Silver, Steel
French Art Deco Sunburst Flower Flush Mount in Bronze and Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite Art Deco flower or sunburst ceiling lamp, Engraved and Molded bronze, Milk Glass. France, 1930s.
This flush mount features a flower burst or sunburst with alternating rays ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
De Sede Leather Coffee Table, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Hilversum, NL
Enhance your living space with this sophisticated De Sede coffee table from the 1970s. Completely covered in rich dark brown leather and topped with smoked glass, this piece adds a t...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Smoked Glass
French Art Deco Vanity att. Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage art deco triptych illuminated vanity features a mirror on base by Miroir-Brot, France. Attributed to French art deco modernist designer, Jacques Adnet.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Solid Marble Sink Molded Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Carrara marble, the design sprung from Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic merit ea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Stone Sinks
Materials
Marble
Teardrop Pendant, by JDP Interiors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pearl pendant features hand blown frosted glass in a teardrop shade with an unlacquered brass metal finish. Our take on a pearl earring.
DIMENSIONS: 42.5" H x 10" W.
Glass shad...
Category
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Quadris Front Illuminated Rectangular Mirror with Bronze Patina Mitred Frame
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Handcrafted front illuminated rectangular mirror with mitred rounded edges and a bronze patina brass mitred full frame. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK. This mirror is fully c...
Category
2010s British Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$3,413 / item
H 38 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Fine Vintage silver Turquoise Cuff bracelet ethnographic tribal jewellery
Located in London, GB
Fine Indian Vintage silver Turquoise Cuff bracelet ethnographic tribal jewellery
A vintage silver Cuff bracelet with multiple Turquoise cabochons
High grade silver
Category
20th Century Indian Native American Objects
Materials
Silver
Large Signed Native American Hopi Original Mudhead Kachina Katsina Doll on Stand
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully handcrafted/detailed and decorated Native American Hopi Mudhead Kachina doll. Quite an unusually large work. A striking piece overall. Hand painted with leather and pos...
Category
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
$1,250
H 27 in W 10 in D 10 in
60" 19th Century American Hooked Rug Framed
Located in Water Mill, NY
Monumental 19th American hooked rug mounted as a wall hanging.
Category
Antique 19th Century American North and South American 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
- What is African art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021African 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.
- What is African art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021African 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, 2023One 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, 2023Traditional 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, 2022Carved 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.
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