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Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small scaled african head bust hand carved in black wood. It has a slight tilt - leaning to one
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Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Wood

Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood
Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood
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H 6.7 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in
Vintage African Carved Bust's or Bookends Girl & Boy in Ebony, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of vintage African Busts; boy and girl, possibly Nigerian/Lagos. Hand-carved from Ebony wood
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Vintage 1970s African Modern Busts

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Ebony

20th Century Tribal Figural Head Bust by David Tennant Hand Carved Ebony Wood
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful 20th Century Tribal David Tennant figural head bust comprised of hand carved ebony wood
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20th Century Unknown Tribal Busts

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Wood

Vintage African Pair of Wooden Hand Carved Busts Sculptures
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wood sculpture hand carved vintage tribal Folk Art bust of an African men and women sculptures
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Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

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Stunning Hand Carved Art Deco Era Bust Sculpture of an Olympian w. Laurel Wreath
By Otto Poertzel 1
Located in Lisse, NL
Solid wooden bust of an Olympic champion by (professor) Otto Poertzel (1876 - 1963). This stunning bust of a young male athlete is of museum quality and condition. Both the geometri...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Busts

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Wood

Khada Hand Carved Decorative Totem Sculpture Set
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade. ...
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2010s African Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade
Located in Torquay, GB
A superb Igbo Nigeria helmet mask 'Agbogho Mmuo" or Maiden Spirit. Worn as masqurades during funerals, cleansing rituals, harvest festivals, weddings and other such occasions . Igb...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Masks

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Wood, Paint

Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade
Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade
H 14.57 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Beautiful Antique Bust of a Warrior in the Roman Style, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful antique bust of a warrior in the Roman style, 20th century. Antique-style nude male, bust in composite material, 20th century.     h: 82cm , w: 72cm, d: 46,5cm
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20th Century European Classical Roman Busts

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Composition

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Large openwork crest mounted upon a woven basketry cap. The large, square decorative panel bears a central reptilian or stylized crocodile depiction with alternating squared painted ...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Primitive Mounted Objects

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Wood

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 10 in
Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood
Located in Buffalo, NY
Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a work of sculpture significant in many ceremonial functions, including dance, ritual...
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Musical Instruments

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Animal Skin, Wood

1 Large Mounted Sable Antelope Skull with Large Curved Ringed Horns / Antlers
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent, stunning African sable antelope with large curved ringed horns or antlers mounted on a wrought iron stand. The piece is mounted as a sculpture and conveys the presence...
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20th Century African British Colonial Taxidermy

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Iron

West African Organic Wooden Carved Sculpture/Drum, 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
An organic wooden hand carved sculpture / drum in solid wood from West Africa in the 1950-1960s. A nice wabi sabi piece in good vintage condition with some signs from age and use. T...
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20th Century African Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Cowhide, Wood, Teak

West African Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" Fertility Figure in Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
From the West African country of Bukina Faso this Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" fertility Figure in carved wood would typically be placed in the ‘thilda’, a shrine or small room withi...
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century
By Senufo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A female fertility statue of West African Senufo (Mali, or Ivory Coast) origin in solid wood. Hand-carved from a single piece of Mango wood, this expressive figurine features notch c...
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Antique Late 19th Century Malian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

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Ebony

Vintage Wood Giraffe Sculpture, c. 1930-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
A charming vintage wooden giraffe. Hand-carved from hardwood (tropical wood) with brown and black painted surface. From Africa, c. 50-100 years old. In original vintage condition, ...
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Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Wood Giraffe Sculpture, c. 1930-1950
Vintage Wood Giraffe Sculpture, c. 1930-1950
H 25.99 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in
Abstract Wood Sculpture of a Head - signed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Abstract Carved Wood Sculpture of a Head Possibly African Incised with Initials Carved from a single piece of wood. Very nice color and size.
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Late 20th Century Congolese Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century Antique Female Carved Wooden Figure, African Art
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Female Carved Wooden Figure, African Art Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably century Very decorative. Comes from a Berlin private collection.
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20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully detailed African carved male bust in solid ebony. The figure has been expertly modeled by a master craftsman. The figures is expressive and nearly photographic. Ebony is ...
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

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Ebony

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
H 13.75 in W 6 in D 7 in
Large African Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture, circa 1962
Located in Germantown, MD
Large 31" Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture. African Family Tree. Hand Carved. Rare Folk Art of Africa. Traditional Wooden Statue. The Makonde are an ethnic group from Tanzania and nor...
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Hardwood

Basquiat, Skull Skate Decks, Set of Three (Triptych)
By after Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Basquiat Skull Skateboard Decks (set of 3) A triptych of 3 individual skate decks licensed by the Estate of Jean Michel Basquiat (image: Basquiat, Untitled Skull, 1981) Medium: Scre...
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1980s Pop Art Sculptures

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Lithograph, Wood, Offset

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Hand Carved African Wood and Beaded Sculpture
By Yoruba People
Located in Fulton, CA
A vintage beaded African wood carving of 3 figures. Vibrant primary colors to bead work. Portions
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Late 20th Century Nigerian Busts

Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of hand-carved wooden busts are truly a special find and a magnificent example of folk
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Busts

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Wood

Carved Wood African Bust
Located in Antwerp, BE
This bust comes from my own collection of vintage and antique heads. The primitive but skilled
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Mid-20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood African Bust
Carved Wood African Bust
H 9.85 in W 4.34 in D 5.91 in
J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This vintage sculpture is made of Verdite Stone. The necklace is bone. It was brought back from
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Stone

J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This vintage sculpture is made of Verdite stone. The necklace is bone. It was brought back from
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Stone

Hagenauer Style Nude Black African Female Bust with Brass Earring
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stylized African female with elongated neck, ebonized carved wood with large brass earring, in the
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1967 Modernist Maquette for Chicago Picasso Cubist Sculpture Head Metal
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Surfside, FL
This is a model of the large Picasso sculpture in Chicago it is a vintage piece from 1967 and was
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1960s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Incredible Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculpture of Tribal Folk Medicine Man/Shaman
Located in New York, NY
A stunning piece of folk tribal art. A lifesize hand-carved bust sculpture of a medicine man/shaman
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Vintage 1950s African Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

VINTAGE AFRICAN MALE & FEMALE BUSTS
Located in San Francisco, CA
Feature are a pair of African male & Female busts.They are made from some type of ceramic/plaster
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Vintage 1960s Busts

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Finding the Right busts for You

The presence of vintage and antique bust sculptures can add a necessary decorative layer to any interior. And just because a statue looks classical doesn't mean it has to be conventional.

A touch of whimsy, a dose of drama — a single bust can alter a room. And when placed in just the right spot, these statues can almost feel alive.

“They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give,” says Los Angeles designer Timothy Corrigan, who loves pieces that beg to be touched. For a welcoming entry hall project in California, Corrigan selected an antique Persian rug and a bust that invites you to touch it. A collection of sculptures in wood, marble and brass complement the star of the show.

For Consort cofounder and creative director Mat Sanders, a bust doesn’t have to be pretty. “I most enjoy busts that are a little busted,” Sanders jokes — but choose something with a soul you can live with, as “sculpture representative of the human form carries with it an energy you will add to the space.”

The antique and vintage bust sculptures for sale on 1stDibs include Art Deco busts, mid-century modern busts and more.

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