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African Tree Carving
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique African carving of eight villagers at work and play. The piece is hand-carved into a tree
Category
Late 20th Century African Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Ghanian Ashanti Style Stool with Leopard Carved, Africa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Carved Antique African Leopard Ashanti Style Stool.
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Ashanti style
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful contemporary collector piece of Makonde ebony tree of life art carving with
Category
Vintage 1950s Tanzanian Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Winter Twilight by Cornwall Artist Charles Cardale Luck, Oil on Board
Located in Stockholm, SE
snow. Another clever detail is how he created drama and life in the sky and trees by carving in
Category
1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved ‘Pilão’ Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
from local craftspeople who skillfully carved boats and furniture from fallen trees. This influence led
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
José Zanine Caldas Hand-Sculpted Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
boats and furniture from felled trees. As such, he began experimenting with chiselling and carving large
Category
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Unique José Zanine Caldas 'Denuncia' Hand Carved Dining Table
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
inspired by the local craftsmen who carved boats and furniture from felled trees. As such, he began
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Brutalist Sculptural Primitive Chair 1960's-1970's Tansania
Located in Rome, IT
sculptures made of circular carvings: Tasso and the Tanzanian family tree. Donated works of his hometown: the
Category
Vintage 1960s Brutalist Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Bar Cabinet 1960' Tansania
Located in Rome, IT
and a half passed from painting to the first carvings. Middle Eastern and African culture had a major
Category
Vintage 1960s Tanzanian Brutalist Cabinets
Materials
Wood
José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved Coffee Table in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
felled trees. As such, he began experimenting with chiselling and carving large, sculptural pieces of
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
José Zanine Caldas Unique Hand-Carved Console
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, using salvaged wood for his projects. As such, Caldas started creating solid furniture from single tree
Category
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Watercolor Painting by William Zorach, Titled "Redwoods, Yosemite Valley", 1920
By William Zorach
Located in New York, NY
experimenting
with wood and stone carvings. By 1922, he devoted himself entirely to sculpture, and like
Picasso
Category
1920s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
H 15.75 in W 13.75 in D 2 in
Michael Kanners One of a Kind Owl Cufflinks
By Michael Kanners
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
A harbinger of death in Africa, a lucky talisman for the Japanese and a symbol of wisdom in the
Category
2010s American Cufflinks
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, 18k Gold
Elephant Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
professional, he first studied 4 years of carpentry. Then he continued training in cabinetmaking and carving
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Unique Sin Nombre Stone Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
training in cabinetmaking and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something more to
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
The Melon Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
professional, he first studied 4 years of carpentry. Then he continued training in cabinetmaking and carving
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
The Aubergene Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something more to his trade, he studied
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
The 3 Faces Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
professional, he first studied 4 years of carpentry. Then he continued training in cabinetmaking and carving
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
The Most Primitive Face Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
training in cabinetmaking and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something more to
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Art Brut Console by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
professional, he first studied 4 years of carpentry. Then he continued training in cabinetmaking and carving
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Brut Console by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
professional, he first studied 4 years of carpentry. Then he continued training in cabinetmaking and carving
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Primitive Sculptures by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
continued training in cabinetmaking and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Unique Enamel Plate by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something more to his trade, he studied
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Primitive Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
training in cabinetmaking and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something more to
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Small The Wheel Of Time Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
carpentry. Then he continued training in cabinetmaking and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Unique Enamel Plate by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something more to his trade, he studied
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Unique Enamel Plate by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something more to his trade, he studied
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Sin Nombre Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
professional, he first studied 4 years of carpentry. Then he continued training in cabinetmaking and carving
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Large Enamel Plate by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something more to his trade, he studied
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Large Enamel Plate by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something more to his trade, he studied
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Small La Rueda Del Tiempo Stone Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
years of carpentry. Then he continued training in cabinetmaking and carving for 5 more years. Always in
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal
H 13.78 in W 11.42 in D 4.34 in
Large Enamel Plate by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something more to his trade, he studied
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Primitive Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
professional, he first studied 4 years of carpentry. Then he continued training in cabinetmaking and carving
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something more to his trade, he studied
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something more to his trade, he studied
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Unique Hand-carved Stone Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
professional, he first studied 4 years of carpentry. Then he continued training in cabinetmaking and carving
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something more to his trade, he studied
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Unique Hand-carved Stone Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
professional, he first studied 4 years of carpentry. Then he continued training in cabinetmaking and carving
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Unique Hand-carved Stone Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
professional, he first studied 4 years of carpentry. Then he continued training in cabinetmaking and carving
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Surf Bench by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
professional, he first studied 4 years of carpentry. Then he continued training in cabinetmaking and carving
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
professional, he first studied 4 years of carpentry. Then he continued training in cabinetmaking and carving
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Brut Stool by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
continued training in cabinetmaking and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Slate, Stone
Art Brut Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something more to his trade, he studied
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
Tori 3 Console by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
continued training in cabinetmaking and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Tori 2 Console by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
continued training in cabinetmaking and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Tori Console by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
continued training in cabinetmaking and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Bench "X" by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
carpentry. Then he continued training in cabinetmaking and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Surf Bench by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something more to his trade, he studied
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Surf Bench by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something more to his trade, he studied
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Art Brut Coffee Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something more to his trade, he studied
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Art Brut Coffee Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
professional, he first studied 4 years of carpentry. Then he continued training in cabinetmaking and carving
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
continued training in cabinetmaking and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
professional, he first studied 4 years of carpentry. Then he continued training in cabinetmaking and carving
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Brut Center Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
continued training in cabinetmaking and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Stone, Slate
Art Brut Center Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
continued training in cabinetmaking and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of contributing something
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Slate, Stone
Art Brut Low Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
carpentry. Then he continued training in cabinetmaking and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Tables
Materials
Stone
Set of Tori 2 Console and Mirror by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
carpentry. Then he continued training in cabinetmaking and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Set of Tori Console and Mirror by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
carpentry. Then he continued training in cabinetmaking and carving for 5 more years. Always in search of
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Cube Cabinet by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
low relief carving with dovetails. A Minimalist style for Minimalist houses.
Jean-Baptiste Van den
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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African Tree Carving For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the African tree carving you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and fabric, every African tree carving was constructed with great care. Find 29 options for an antique or vintage African tree carving now, or shop our selection of 55 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African tree carving — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right African tree carving, those designed in modern, Art Deco and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made African tree carving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by José Zanine Caldas, A. Rondi and S. Hille & Co. are consistently popular.
How Much is an African Tree Carving?
An African tree carving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,956, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $109,480.
Questions About African Tree Carving
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries 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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