Vintage African Bronze Sculpture of a Drummer, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual vintage African bronze sculpture. A sitting drummer - drumplayer.
Category
Late 20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
African Sculptures 1970s
Mother & Child Humanoid Sculpture Carved from Mahogany, West Africa, c. 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
Fascinating and aesthetically gorgeous, this exquisite hand-carved sculpture is an excellent accent piece for those searching for authentic abstract African art. Hand-carved by craft...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of African Tribal Wooden Sculptures, 1970s
Located in Madrid, ES
Striking pair of African tribal sculptures, hand-carved in the 1970s from a dense local hardwood with a beautifully aged dark patina.
Category
Vintage 1960s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Monumental Studio Ceramic Sculpture of an African Warrior, circa 1970s
Located in Hannover, DE
The substantial construction speaks to the quality of its execution and gives the sculpture an exceptional tactile presence. The work is believed to date from the 1970s to 1980s, a ...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
1970s African Ritual Sculpture with Carved Figures and Sound Elements
Located in Marbella, ES
An intriguing African sculpture carved from wood, featuring a rich vertical composition that incorporates seated human figures at the top, facing each other beneath a ceremonial rece...
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1970s African Tribal Sculpture with Mask and Figures Carved in Wood
Located in Marbella, ES
A stunning, large-scale African tribal sculpture, carved from wood and richly decorated with geometric motifs in black, white, and ochre tones. The piece features a mask at its base,...
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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. Very decorative with a strong 'dark' and stylish presence. Due to their weight the...
Category
Vintage 1970s African Modern Busts
Materials
Ebony
1970s Large Hammered Copper Wall Sculpture of a Dancing African Warrior
By Kalumba Tshung Manu Gabriel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Monumental mid-century hammered copper wall panel depicting a dancing African warrior with spear and shield, in the style of Gabriel Kalumba Tshung-Manu. Richly patinated surface wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Hand-Carved African White Rhino / Rhinoceros Marble Sculpture - Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand-carved African white rhino / rhinoceros sculpture, circa 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical hand carved lion statue from Africa. Hand carved by local artisans in East Africa in the 1970s, this wooden statue will be a great accent piece for any room. We especiall...
Category
Vintage 1970s North African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
African Malachite egg on Malachite base, 1970s
$1,174 / set
African Malachite egg on Malachite base, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
African Malachite egg on Malachite base, 1970s A Malachite egg standing on a Malachite bowl, with exactly the size that the egg fits in the bowl and can be used as stand. Has some f...
Category
20th Century Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
Hand-Carved Solid Ebony Sculptural Bust Bookends, African Modernist, Circa 1970s
Located in San Carlos, CA
A striking pair of hand-carved solid ebony sculptural bookends depicting stylized male and female busts, executed in a refined African Modernist manner, circa 1970s. Carved from sin...
Category
Vintage 1970s Tribal Busts
Materials
Ebony
Handmade Peacock hammered into a sheet of Copper .African 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Crafted from a single plate of copper, this 3D relief of a Peacock . signed Kapingca Zambia, Africa at the time, back in the 1970's. hammered into a sheet of copper.
Category
Vintage 1970s Zambian Arts and Crafts Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Italian Ceramic Wall Plaque of African Water Woman, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand-glazed ceramic wall plaque made from 3 connected tiles. The motif is a colorful African Woman and her water jars. A small brass loop/hook allow you to display it on your wall. S...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1970s African Tribal Figure with Nails and Ritual Amulets
Located in Marbella, ES
Striking African tribal sculpture carved from wood, depicting a male figure of ritual significance. The body is covered with numerous textile elements in the form of small bundles or...
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1970s African Figure Carved in Wood with Ritual Ornaments
Located in Marbella, ES
A striking African sculpture carved from wood, depicting a female figure with stylized features and robust proportions. The piece is embellished with decorative elements such as a be...
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1970s African Tribal Mask in Wood with Natural Fiber
Located in Marbella, ES
An imposing, large-scale African tribal mask carved from wood, possessing a strong sculptural presence. The piece features stylized facial features with almond-shaped eyes, a defined...
Category
Late 20th Century Busts
Materials
Wood
1970s Double African Tribal Mask with Feather Headdress on Base
Located in Marbella, ES
A unique double-faced African tribal mask, mounted on a contemporary base and adorned with a spectacular headdress of natural feathers in dark and earthy tones. The piece features tw...
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Feathers
Antique Benin Bronze Plaque 1970s Royal Oba Court Warriors Lost Wax African Art
Located in Farmington, UT
Offered is an exceptional antique Benin bronze plaque dating to the 1970s– late 1980s, created in the renowned tradition of the historic Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria), celeb...
Category
Vintage 1970s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Benin Bronze Plaque 1970s Royal Oba Court Warriors Lost Wax African Art
Located in Farmington, UT
Offered is an exceptional antique Benin bronze plaque dating to the 1970s– late 1980s, created in the renowned tradition of the historic Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria), celeb...
Category
Vintage 1970s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Benin Bronze Plaque 1970s Royal Oba Court Warriors Lost Wax African Art
Located in Farmington, UT
Offered is an exceptional antique Benin bronze plaque dating to the 1970s– late 1980s, created in the renowned tradition of the historic Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria), celeb...
Category
Vintage 1970s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Benin Bronze Plaque 1970s Royal Oba Court Warriors Lost Wax African Art
Located in Farmington, UT
Offered is an exceptional antique Benin bronze plaque dating to the 1970s– late 1980s, created in the renowned tradition of the historic Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria), celeb...
Category
Vintage 1970s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Benin Bronze Plaque 1970s Royal Oba Court Warriors Lost Wax African Art
Located in Farmington, UT
Offered is an exceptional antique Benin bronze plaque dating to the 1970s– late 1980s, created in the renowned tradition of the historic Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria), celeb...
Category
Vintage 1970s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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North African 1970's Bronze Abstract Sculpture on Wood Base
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H 20.87 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
North African 1970's Bronze Abstract Sculpture on Wood Base
Located in Firenze, IT
Bronze abstract sculpture on wood base, perfect condition and vintage patina, North Africa 1970's circa.
Category
Vintage 1970s North African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
2 ft Pregnant Humanoid Sculpture Carved from Solid Mahogany, West Africa, 1970's
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H 23.5 in W 5 in D 3 in
2 ft Pregnant Humanoid Sculpture Carved from Solid Mahogany, West Africa, 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
Fascinating and aesthetically gorgeous, this exquisite hand-carved sculpture is an excellent accent piece for those searching for authentic abstract African art. Hand-carved by craft...
Category
Vintage 1970s African Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
Anthropomorphic african wooden sculpture, 1970s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Anthropomorphic carved wooden sculpture statuette representing a man. Nigeria, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Nigerian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1970s African Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture of Sitting Man
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s African hand carved wooden sculpture of sitting man.
Category
Late 20th Century African Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1970s African Wood Sculpture Box of Hen and Chick
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly beautiful sculptural box made of wood in the form of a hen and chick. This piece has a dual form but the sculptural quality transcends making it an art form. The piece is ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Liberian French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Vintage Hand Painted Toucan Bird Sculpture, Zulu , South Africa, 1970S
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H 18.51 in W 13 in D 32.68 in
Large Vintage Hand Painted Toucan Bird Sculpture, Zulu , South Africa, 1970S
Located in Bristol, GB
Vintage Mid-century African Bird Figure An unusually large example of one of a bird made by the Zulu in Southern Africa. Retailed under the brand name ‘Original Mariachi Art’ ...
Category
Vintage 1970s South African Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
African Tribal Bronze Rider Mali, 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
African bronze rider in a very fine design Mali ethnicity Dogon.
Category
Vintage 1970s Malian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970s Giovanni Schoeman Fish Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
1970s Giovanni Schoeman fish sculpture. Its composed of different kind of metals (bronze, brass, cooper).
Category
20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Mid Century African Decorative Wood Figure from Gambia, Made in 1970s
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H 33.47 in W 9.45 in D 7.88 in
Large Mid Century African Decorative Wood Figure from Gambia, Made in 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Nice hand carved African wood sculpture / figure. Made in Gambia, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Gambian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
African Mid-Century Horesemen with Allegorical Decorative Motivs, Mali 1970s
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H 10.24 in W 9.06 in D 1.78 in
African Mid-Century Horesemen with Allegorical Decorative Motivs, Mali 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of horsemen in bronze from Mali of the Dogon ethnic group. Beautiful volume for this charming piece of large size. Brown patina with numerous nuances. 2 Armed riders sitting u...
Category
Vintage 1970s Malian Tribal Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970s Wood Carved Stool with Geometric Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Wood Carved Stool with Geometric Decorations
Category
Late 20th Century African Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1970s Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Bust Figure Sculpture Table Lamps
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H 25.6 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in
1970s Pair of Hand Carved Wooden African Bust Figure Sculpture Table Lamps
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s pair of hand carved wooden African man and woman bust figure sculpture table lamps.
Category
Late 20th Century European Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
African Makonde Ebony Tree of Life Sculpture Tribal Art, 1970's
Located in Plainview, NY
African Makonde Ebony “Tree of Life” Sculpture, 1970s Carved in rich ebony wood, this striking Makonde “Tree of Life” sculpture embodies the depth of East African tribal artistry and...
Category
20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
Tall Vintage African Bronze Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual vintage African bronze sculpture. It depicts a naked man/tribes man with stretched arm.
Category
20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Tall Vintage African Bronze Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual vintage African bronze sculpture. It depicts a naked man/tribes man with stretched arm.
Category
20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A trio of Elongated African Bronze Sculptures, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The set was brought from Africa in the 1970s or 80s. Naive - primitive styling and with a strong patina.
Category
20th Century African Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Benin Lost Wax Bronze Leopard 1970s African Sculpture
By People from Benin
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Superb Benin 'Lost Wax' bronze standing leopard sculpture from the 1970s A first-rate model of a Benin lost wax casting, it has great depth and interest - a very good example of Afr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Beninese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Grand Scale Hand Carved Wood Giraffe Sculpture on Base circa 1970's
Located in St. Louis, MO
Grand scale African folk art hand carved wood giraffe, with charred black stained spots. Appears to be carved from log. In fine vintage condition. Unsigned. Measures: 80" High.
Category
Vintage 1970s African Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1970s Metal Fish Sculpture by G. Schoeman
By Giovanni Schoeman
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s Giovanni Schoeman fish sculpture. Its composed of different kind of metals (bronze, brass, cooper).
Category
Vintage 1970s South African Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Set of Four South African Hand-Carved Giraffe Sculptures in a Variety of Sizes
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H 17 in W 17 in D 112 in
Set of Four South African Hand-Carved Giraffe Sculptures in a Variety of Sizes
Located in Houston, TX
Set of four hand-carved South African giraffe sculptures circa 1970s of various sizes.
Category
Vintage 1970s South African Tribal Animal Sculptures
Set of Three Hand Carved Figural African Polychromed Colonial Style Sculptures
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H 13 in W 3 in D 3 in
Set of Three Hand Carved Figural African Polychromed Colonial Style Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three hand carved figural African polychromed colonial style sculptures, circa 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
9 African Malachite Eggs in Ascending Size, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
9 African Malachite eggs in ascending size, 1970s 6 eggs standing on a plastic standard The measurements are: * 10 cm high and 8 cm diagonal * 7.5 cm high and 5 cm diagonal ...
Category
20th Century Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
Hand Carved Wooden African Lion Figurine Kenya, 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage hand carved wooden lion sculpture, hand carved statue, wood carving, African animal figurine, safari, Kenya African Decor Safari Animal Figure. handcrafted exotic home decor,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
1970's Tribal Figurative African Female Sculpture Steel Base
Located in Firenze, IT
Hand carved tribal wooden figurative sculpture, black steel base, artist unknown, Africa 1970's circa.
Category
Vintage 1970s South African Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Hagenauer Inspired African Woman Floor Sculpture, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A Hagenauer Inspired Nubian Woman Floor Sculpture 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Sculptures
1970s Bronze Abstract Figure Sculpture by African Artist Francois Tamba Ndembe
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H 17.33 in W 5.12 in D 0.79 in
1970s Bronze Abstract Figure Sculpture by African Artist Francois Tamba Ndembe
By François Tamba Ndembe
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
1970s sculpture by African artist Francois Tamba Ndembe.
Category
Vintage 1970s Congolese Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970's Wall Decorative Bas Relief Panel With African Savanna Decor
Located in deauville, FR
1970's wall decorative bas relief panel with a couple of elephants in the African Savanna. Resin and wood with 24 carats gold leaf gilding.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Wood
African Art Wenge Wood Sculpture Signed Joachim Baba Damana, Congo 1970s
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H 22.84 in W 7.88 in D 9.06 in
African Art Wenge Wood Sculpture Signed Joachim Baba Damana, Congo 1970s
Located in Brussels , BE
African art wenge wood Sculpture signed Joachim Baba Damana - Congo 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Wood
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African Sculptures 1970s For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of African sculptures 1970s available for sale. Each of these unique African sculptures 1970s was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bronze. African sculptures 1970s have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. African sculptures 1970s bearing Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made African sculptures 1970s over the years, but those made by Bauden Khoreay, Earl Hooks and Felix Eboigbe are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are African Sculptures 1970s?
Prices for African sculptures 1970s start at $250 and top out at $14,454 with the average selling for $1,028.
Finding the Right Sculptures for You
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
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