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.

What are some characteristics of African art?

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.

What is African art called?

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.

What is traditional African wooden art?

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.

What are carved wood figures in African art?

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.

African Rhino Art

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Karnish ArtQuintessence: Power, Freedom, Abstract, Rhino, Africa, Geometric, Color, Invest, 2024

$1,250

H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 1.78 in

Quintessence: Power, Freedom, Abstract, Rhino, Africa, Geometric, Color, Invest

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Quintessence of Power and Freedom Abstract, Rhino, Africa, Geometric, Color, Invest, Bold, Statement, Tree-of-life, One-of-a-kind, Original, Authentic In this painting, I've...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Stretcher Bars

Karnish ArtPainting Abstract Large Figurative Nature Rhino Africa Bold Showstopper Invest, 2025

$2,900

H 41.34 in W 57.09 in D 0.2 in

Painting Abstract Large Figurative Nature Rhino Africa Bold Showstopper Invest

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Symbol of Strength Painting Abstract Figurative Nature Rhino Africa Bold Showstopper Investment Extra-Large Africa Crowns In this piece, I poured my passion for wildlife, na...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Acrylic, Engraving

Ceramic Rhino Vase , hand made in South Africa

$4,200

H 20 in W 11 in D 18 in

Ceramic Rhino Vase , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Rhino Vase Hand-Painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and Sculpted by Motsamai Sello The Rhino Vase, a magnificent creation from Love Art Ceramic, stands as a striking testament to Sout...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Rhino Peanut Bowl , hand made in South Africa

$495

H 3 in W 5 in D 9 in

Ceramic Rhino Peanut Bowl , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Rhino Peanut Bowl Hand-Painted by Jabu Nene and Sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali The Rhino Peanut Bowl from Love Art Ceramic is a delightful fusion of functionality and artistry...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Tobias MartinContemporary Bronze Sculpture Rhinos, Mother & Calf walking. Blue, grey, african

$16,500

H 11 in W 27 in

Contemporary Bronze Sculpture Rhinos, Mother & Calf walking. Blue, grey, african

By Tobias Martin

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Edition of 12 'Rhinos' by Tobias Martin, a bronze sculpture of a Rhino and Calf, patinated in mottled grey and blue, conveys both the immense power and the quiet tenderness of these...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Joachim SchmeisserNoble Soul, africa, Rhino, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, 2019

$10,516

H 47.25 in W 37.8 in D 0.2 in

Noble Soul, africa, Rhino, animal, wildlife, black and white photography

By Joachim Schmeisser

Located in München, BY

– Photography, Animal, Africa, Wildlife, Nature, Large Format, Rhino, Portrait, Close-Up, iconic, black and white photography

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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Joachim SchmeisserRise I, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, rhino, africa, 2019

$19,631

H 44.3 in W 59.06 in D 0.2 in

Rise I, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, rhino, africa

By Joachim Schmeisser

Located in München, BY

– Photography, Animal, Africa, Wildlife, Nature, Large Format, Rhino, Portrait, Close-Up, iconic, black and white photography

Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Bronze Rhino Sculpture - Black Rhino Bust in Blue Verdigris

$3,110

H 14.57 in W 13.78 in D 9.45 in

Bronze Rhino Sculpture - Black Rhino Bust in Blue Verdigris

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

The Black Rhino is one of Africa’s most formidable creatures, yet also among its most vulnerable. This bronze bust, finished in a deep blue verdigris patina, captures the raw strengt...

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2010s South African Expressionist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Joachim SchmeisserCut in Stone, Rhino, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography, 2019

$4,791

H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in

Cut in Stone, Rhino, black and white, animal, Africa, Photography

By Joachim Schmeisser

Located in München, BY

– Photography, Animal, Africa, Wildlife, Nature, Large Format, Rhino, Portrait, iconic, unique piece

Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Joachim SchmeisserBig male Black Rhino, africa, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, 2019

$14,957

H 44.3 in W 59.06 in D 0.2 in

Big male Black Rhino, africa, animal, wildlife, black and white photography

By Joachim Schmeisser

Located in München, BY

– Photography, Animal, Africa, Wildlife, Nature, Large Format, Rhino, black rhino, Portrait, Close-Up, iconic, black and white photography

Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Bronze Rhino Candelabra

$1,790 / item

H 18.51 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in

Bronze Rhino Candelabra

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Rhino Sculpture Candelabra, handcrafted in cast bronze with brown patina with small Rhino, Acacia tree and leaf motif.

Category

2010s South African Rustic Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Early Incised Carved Gourd Rattle From Congo Africa Man Zebra Crocodile Rhino

$450

H 10.5 in W 8 in D 8 in

Early Incised Carved Gourd Rattle From Congo Africa Man Zebra Crocodile Rhino

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early Incised Carved One-piece Gourd Rattle from Congo Africa. Great (unknown) stories shown including a man, snake, two rhinos, a zebra (?) crocodile and on the other side a long s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Joachim SchmeisserTwo seconds left, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, rhino, africa, 2019

$9,231

H 37.8 in W 47.25 in D 0.2 in

Two seconds left, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, rhino, africa

By Joachim Schmeisser

Located in München, BY

– Photography, Animal, Africa, Wildlife, Nature, Large Format, Rhino, Portrait, Close-Up, iconic, black and white photography,

Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Bronze Rhino Bust Sculpture

$3,110

H 14.57 in W 13.78 in D 9.45 in

Bronze Rhino Bust Sculpture

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

The Black Rhino is one of Africa’s most formidable creatures, yet also among its most vulnerable. This bronze bust, finished in a deep blue verdigris patina, captures the raw strengt...

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Johann Elias RidingerA Pair of Hand Colored Engravings of an African Lioness and her Cubs and a Rhino, 1775

$1,175

H 17 in W 14.57 in D 0.88 in

A Pair of Hand Colored Engravings of an African Lioness and her Cubs and a Rhino

By Johann Elias Ridinger

Located in Alamo, CA

A pair of 18th century hand colored copperplate engravings entitled "Felis Leo Linn Femina" and "Rhinoceros Unicornis Linn" from Dr. Johann Schreber's Die Saugthiere in Abbildungen n...

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1770s Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Engraving

Bronze Animal Sculpture - African, Burkina Faso Bronze Rhino, Unique

$150

H 2.5 in W 4.75 in D 1.5 in

Bronze Animal Sculpture - African, Burkina Faso Bronze Rhino, Unique

Located in Chicago, IL

Some of the purposes for these sculptures include rituals, protective properties, storytelling, and later as art market and exports for galleries. African Art Rhino, Burkina Faso b...

Category

Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Animal Sculpture - African, Burkina Faso Bronze Elephant, Unique

$150

H 2.5 in W 4.5 in D 2 in

Bronze Animal Sculpture - African, Burkina Faso Bronze Elephant, Unique

Located in Chicago, IL

Some of the purposes for these sculptures include rituals, protective properties, storytelling, and later as art market and exports for galleries. African Art Rhino, Burkina Faso b...

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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Love Art Ceramics Rhino Coin Dish, hand made in South Africa

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H 2 in W 6 in D 6 in

Love Art Ceramics Rhino Coin Dish, hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Crafted with precision and care by the skilled artisans of Love Art Ceramics in South Africa, this Rhino coin dish is a true testament to African artistry.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Love Art Ceramic Rhino Urn Pair, hand made in South Africa

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H 19 in W 8 in D 8 in

Love Art Ceramic Rhino Urn Pair, hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Experience the essence of African wilderness with the Rhino Urn by Love Art Ceramic.

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Love Art Ceramics Rhino Zebra Coin Dish, hand made in South Africa

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H 3 in W 6 in D 8 in

Love Art Ceramics Rhino Zebra Coin Dish, hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Crafted with care in South Africa, this ceramic Rhino & Zebra coin dish is a tribute to the continent's majestic wildlife.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Rhino Bowl , hand made in South Africa

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H 6 in W 10 in D 12 in

Ceramic Rhino Bowl , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Rhino Bowl Hand Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Tebogo Ndlovu from Love Art Ceramic The stunning Rhino Bowl, a unique piece of decorative art from South Africa, embodies the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Rhino Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

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H 5 in W 4 in D 4 in

Ceramic Rhino Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Crafted by Love Art Ceramics in South Africa, this exquisite Rhino Novelty Box is a true masterpiece.

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Rhino Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

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H 6 in W 3 in D 3 in

Ceramic Rhino Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Rhino Jewelry Box Hand Painted by Slie and Sculpted by Sbusiso Celebrate the beauty of South African wildlife with the captivating Rhino Jewelry Box, a stunning ceramic piece crafted...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Rhino Peanut Bowl , hand made in South Africa

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H 4 in W 5 in D 5 in

Ceramic Rhino Peanut Bowl , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Rhino Peanut Bowl Hand Painted by Jabu Nene, Sculpted by Motsamai Sello Love Art Ceramic, South Africa The Rhino Peanut Bowl is a captivating ceramic creation that pays homage to on...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Rhino Coin Dish , hand made in South Africa

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H 2 in W 6 in D 6 in

Ceramic Rhino Coin Dish , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Rhino Coin Dish Hand Painted by Winnie Mchunu and Sculpted by Nathi The Rhino Coin Dish is a remarkable piece of ceramic art, meticulously crafted by the talented duo Winnie Mchunu ...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Decorative Dishes and...

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Ceramic

Rhino Sculpture

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H 18.5 in W 7 in D 18.5 in

Rhino Sculpture

Located in North Miami, FL

This Rhino Sculpture was hand sculpted by the renowned artisan Sondelani Ntshalintshali and beautifully painted by Minenhle Nene both from South Africa.

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21st Century and Contemporary African Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Alexis KandraQuagga's Secret (2019) oil on panel, nature, wildlife landscape, Africa, rhino, 2019

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H 48 in W 48 in D 1.5 in

Quagga's Secret (2019) oil on panel, nature, wildlife landscape, Africa, rhino

By Alexis Kandra

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Quagga's Secret (2019) oil on panel, nature, wildlife landscape, Africa, plains zebra, rhino, Mount Kilimanjaro "Quagga's Secret" by Alexis Kandra is a large scale original oil pain...

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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Foil

Karnish ArtThe Guardians of Generosity - Rhino Large Striking Africa Expressionist

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H 35.44 in W 48.43 in D 0.2 in

The Guardians of Generosity - Rhino Large Striking Africa Expressionist

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: The Guardians of Generosity Strikingly soulful artwork with Rhinos as the focal point, setting the theme of generosity, abundance and wealth - An appreciation of life in its ...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Spray Paint

Monumental Carved Rhino

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H 25 in W 59 in D 21 in

Monumental Carved Rhino

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Solid, carved wooden rhino...what a fun statement piece!

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Vintage 1970s African Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Heinrich FilterBlack Rhino Bust Bronze Sculpture in Verdigris Blue - African Wildlife Sculpture, 2024

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H 14.57 in W 13.78 in D 9.45 in

Black Rhino Bust Bronze Sculpture in Verdigris Blue - African Wildlife Sculpture

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Much of my art is inspired by Africa's magnificent wildlife and people.

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2010s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Ceramic Elephant Vase , hand made in South Africa

$3,800

H 18 in W 6 in D 9 in

Ceramic Elephant Vase , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Elephant Vase The Elephant Vase is an extraordinary piece of ceramic decorative art that beautifully embodies the spirit of South Africa’s wildlife. Crafted in 2024 by Love Art Ceram...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Hoopoe Vase , hand made in South Africa

$2,800

H 16 in W 6 in D 10 in

Ceramic Hoopoe Vase , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Hoopoe Vase: Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase The Hoopoe Vase is a stunning testament to South African craftsmanship, beautifully merging artistry and cultu...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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How Much is an African Rhino Art?

A piece of african rhino art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $6,500, while the lowest priced sells for $543 and the highest can go for as much as $177,056.