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African Heavy Wood Carved Elephant with Tusks
Located in Cincinnati, OH
African Heavy Wood Carved Elephant with Tusks Nice Details Slight wear on finish
Category

Late 20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Ghana Wood Elephant Ashanti Bench
Located in Bradenton, FL
Unique Ashanti hand carved Elephant bench. Vintage hand carved and ebonized. Very well done. Can
Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Benches

Materials

Wood

Ebony Wood Hand Carved African Elephant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved wood ebony African elephant. Handcrafted in Africa. One of the tusk is damaged
Category

Early 20th Century African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

1950s African Wooden Elephant
Located in High Point, NC
This 1950s African Wooden Elephant is an exquisite representation of traditional craftsmanship. The
Category

Mid-20th Century African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1950s African Wooden Elephant
1950s African Wooden Elephant
H 28.3 in W 24 in D 12.6 in
African Elephant, Tiger and Woman Rider Varnished Wood Sculpture by J. Zanetti
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century african elephant, tiger and woman rider varnished wood sculpture signed by J
Category

Vintage 1930s South African Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

large Old African Masque Polychrome in Wood circa 1900 Representing Elephant Had
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible big african masque art nouveau in wood polychrome representing a Elephant had circa 1900
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved African Elephant with Baby
Located in Alton, GB
Hand carved african elephant with baby.
Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved African Elephant with Baby
Hand Carved African Elephant with Baby
H 10.24 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in
1940s African Ashanti Two Elephant Coffee Table
Located in Waxahachie, TX
This is a vintage decorative coffee table. An Asian, mahogany side table with elephant figures
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

1940s African Ashanti Two Elephant Coffee Table
1940s African Ashanti Two Elephant Coffee Table
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H 18 in W 35.75 in D 22.5 in
Large C19th Indian Carved Wood Elephant
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
Early C20th unusual large carved wood sculpture of an elephant, with head turned slightly to right
Category

Antique Early 1900s North African Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large C19th Indian Carved Wood Elephant
Large C19th Indian Carved Wood Elephant
H 32.25 in W 43.5 in D 18 in
African Elephant Tripod Leather Topped Stool
Located in Alton, GB
Delicate small stool with three hard wood legs that slot into a piece of leather that act as the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Stools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

African Elephant Tripod Leather Topped Stool
African Elephant Tripod Leather Topped Stool
H 16.93 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Table and Stools
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Early hand carved wood table and seats in an elephant motif, attributed to the Ashanti (Asante) or
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Organic Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood

African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Stool, Ghana, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
African Art Deco Ashanti elephant stool, Ghana, 1920s Wonderfully carved piece. A similar piece
Category

Vintage 1920s Ghanaian Art Deco Stools

Materials

Wood

African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Stool, Ghana, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
African Art Deco Ashanti elephant stool, Ghana, 1920s Wonderfully carved piece. A similar piece
Category

Vintage 1920s Ghanaian Art Deco Stools

Materials

Wood

Old Igbo "Izzi" Elephant Mask, Nigeria, African Sculpture
By Igbo People
Located in Sharon, CT
from an old private collection. An almost identical mask was exhibited in "African Art from New Jersey
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Elephant Table Lamp
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Large hand carved wood African elephant table lamp. Good condition with minor imperfections
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Elephant Table Lamp
Carved Wood Elephant Table Lamp
H 18.5 in W 12 in D 10 in
'Elephant' original African Shona stone sculpture Zimbabwe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This small and intimate sculpture of an elephant is a heartfelt and doting example of the sculpture
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

African Elephant, gold, oil, metallic foil, blue, animals, landscape, grid
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"African Elephant" by Alexis Kandra is an original oil painting with gold and black foil measuring
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Foil

Traditional Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool by the Ashanti Tribe Ghana
Located in Den Haag, NL
Authentic African carved wooden elephant stool. Originates from the Ashanti Tribe of Ghana. It is
Category

Vintage 1930s Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Collection of Carved Wood Elephants, Set of 19
Located in High Point, NC
Asian and African elephant specimens, each piece is carved from realistic to abstract forms. These
Category

20th Century French Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Frontispiece by Tirion, Showing a Map of Africa, an Elephant Etc, 1731
Located in Langweer, NL
lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of
Category

Antique 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of Four African Safari Napkin Rings
Located in New York, NY
Set of four African Safari napkin rings. Hand carved and stained olive wood figures with integrated
Category

20th Century African Tableware

Materials

Wood

Savanna 2 (Elephant)
By Matt Kinney
Located in Hudson, NY
wood panel. Animal populations in regions like the horn of Africa today face the loss of their natural
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Sumi Ink, Rag Paper

1960s, Carved Mahogany Elephant Coffee Table
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Hand carved wood double elephant table. Carved in Africa.
Category

Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Marge Carson Elephant Legged Side End Tables
By Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Carson Asian African Side End Tables Featuring Elephant silhouetted legs and Lacquered Raffa tops
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of Twelve African Safari Napkin Rings
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve African Safari napkin rings. Hand carved and stained olive wood figures with integral
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved African Zebra Bookends
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Nice pair of hand carved heavy wood bookends African Zebra sculptures. This fine detailed hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Bookends

Materials

Hardwood

Leopard, Panther, Lion, Elephant, Zebra, Rhino, Peaceable Kingdom
By Gustavo Novoa
Located in Miami, FL
African animals looking at the viewer in sync. In my opinion, Novoa's early work in the 1970s is the
Category

1970s Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Elephant Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Sculpture by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede Unique piece Dimensions: W 30 x D 12 x H 37 cm
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

1940s Nigerian Carved Mahogany End Tables With Elephant Bases - a Pair.
Located in Waxahachie, TX
octagonal mahogany end tables with a carved elephant figurine base, Nigeria circa 1930s - 1940s. This pair
Category

Vintage 1940s Nigerian Tribal End Tables

Materials

Wood

Bronze Statue Elephant and Her Calf by American Sculptor Dan Ostermiller
By Dan Ostermiller
Located in Rochester, NY
Poignant bronze sculpture of nurturing mother elephant and her calf. Rich brown patina with hints
Category

20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Lladró African Savannah Wild Animals Sculpture in White by Ernest Massuet
By Lladro, Ernest Massuet
Located in New York City, NY
Sculpture in matte white porcelain animals from African savannah, adult female elephant that guides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

'Mother Elephant with Baby' original small sculpture, heirloom gift
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This small and intimate sculpture of a mother and infant elephant is a heartfelt and doting example
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

OKHA, "Neo", Barstool
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, straw, anthracite, elephant, oyster, latte or white, Wood: Natural ash, natural oak, carbon ash, carbon
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Ash, Wood, Upholstery

OKHA, "Neo", Barstool
OKHA, "Neo", Barstool
H 29.1 in W 17.3 in D 16.7 in
OKHA, "Gloob", Armchair
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, straw, anthracite, elephant, oyster, latte or white Wood: Natural ash, natural oak, carbon ash, carbon
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Brass

OKHA, "Gloob", Armchair
OKHA, "Gloob", Armchair
H 31.5 in W 38.6 in D 38.6 in
OKHA, "Verb", Dining Chair
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, straw, anthracite, elephant, oyster, latte or white Wood: Natural ash, natural oak, carbon ash, carbon
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Ash, Walnut

OKHA, "Verb", Dining Chair
OKHA, "Verb", Dining Chair
H 32.3 in W 22.4 in D 20.9 in
OKHA, "Barnett", Dining Chair
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, straw, anthracite, elephant, oyster, latte or white Wood: natural ash, natural oak, carbon ash, carbon
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash, Walnut

OKHA, "Barnett", Dining Chair
OKHA, "Barnett", Dining Chair
H 29.9 in W 23.6 in D 22.8 in
Okha, "Frank", Barstool
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Black, Mocca, Navy, Straw, Anthracite, Elephant, Oyster, Latte or White Metal: Black High Gloss, Black
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Stools

Materials

Metal

Okha, "Frank", Barstool
Okha, "Frank", Barstool
H 33.4 in W 16.5 in D 21.6 in
Okha, "Henry", Barstool
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Straw, Anthracite, Elephant, Oyster, Latte or White Wood: Natural Ash, Natural Oak, Carbon Ash, Carbon
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Ash, Upholstery

Okha, "Henry", Barstool
Okha, "Henry", Barstool
H 32.6 in W 16.9 in D 17.7 in
Okha, "Carlotta", Barstool
By OKHA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstery COM or COL Leather Black, mocca, navy, straw, anthracite, elephant, oyster, latte
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Stools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Ash, Walnut

Okha, "Carlotta", Barstool
Okha, "Carlotta", Barstool
H 40.1 in W 20 in D 22 in
Custos Elephantorum by Christopher Pulvino
Located in MADRID, ES
Custos Elephantorum is latin for "Guardian of Elephants".The painting is inspired by African Tribal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Custos Elephantorum by Christopher Pulvino
H 59.85 in W 29.93 in D 2.37 in
Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
By Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
aspect recalling children’s toys and African tam-tam (Tembo means elephant foot in Swahili). Note
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
H 30.3 in W 14 in D 14 in
1950s Carved Wooden Cabinet from Congo
Located in Antwerp, BE
shaped as little elephants. Will look good in any African collection or tropical inspired home.
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

1950s Carved Wooden Cabinet from Congo
1950s Carved Wooden Cabinet from Congo
H 31.11 in W 47.25 in D 16.54 in
Monkey Head Natural Sisal Fiber Clay Sculpture Chimpanzee Anne Andersson Art
Located in Surfside, FL
created lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, bobcats, lynxes, pumas, panthers, elephants, rhinos
Category

Early 2000s Naturalistic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Tapestry, Clay, Wood

Panther Big Game Trophy Natural Sisal Fiber Sculpture Puma Anne Andersson Art
Located in Surfside, FL
created lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, bobcats, lynxes, pumas, panthers, elephants, rhinos
Category

Early 2000s Naturalistic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Tapestry, Clay, Wood

Lions Head Big Game Trophy Natural Sisal Fiber Sculpture Lion Anne Andersson Art
Located in Surfside, FL
created lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, bobcats, lynxes, pumas, elephants, rhinos, bears
Category

Early 2000s Naturalistic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Tapestry, Wood

Tembo Stool 48hcm Colour Body by La Chance
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
designers drew their inspiration from the African tam-tams(Tembo means elephant feet in swahili) white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stools

Materials

Metal

Tembo Stool 48hcm Colour Body by La Chance
Tembo Stool 48hcm Colour Body by La Chance
H 18.91 in W 14.21 in D 14.21 in
Tembo Stool Shades of Black by La Chance
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
designers drew their inspiration from the African tam-tams(Tembo means elephant feet in swahili) white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stools

Materials

Metal

Tembo Stool Shades of Black by La Chance
Tembo Stool Shades of Black by La Chance
H 25.21 in W 14.21 in D 14.21 in
Tembo Bar Stool Shades of Black by La Chance
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
designers drew their inspiration from the African tam-tams(Tembo means elephant feet in swahili) white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stools

Materials

Metal

Tembo Bar Stool Shades of Black by La Chance
Tembo Bar Stool Shades of Black by La Chance
H 29.91 in W 14.21 in D 14.21 in
Tembo Bar Stool 76hcm Colour Body by La Chance
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
designers drew their inspiration from the African tam-tams(Tembo means elephant feet in swahili) white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stools

Materials

Metal

Tembo Bar Stool 76hcm Colour Body by La Chance
H 29.91 in W 14.21 in D 14.21 in
Tembo Stool 64hcm Colour Body by La Chance
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
designers drew their inspiration from the African tam-tams(Tembo means elephant feet in swahili) white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stools

Materials

Metal

Tembo Stool 64hcm Colour Body by La Chance
H 25.21 in W 14.21 in D 14.21 in
Tembo Stool 48hcm Shades of Black by La Chance
By La Chance
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
designers drew their inspiration from the African tam-tams(Tembo means elephant feet in swahili) white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stools

Materials

Metal

Tembo Stool 48hcm Shades of Black by La Chance
Tembo Stool 48hcm Shades of Black by La Chance
H 18.91 in W 14.21 in D 14.21 in
Modern Brutalist Metal Sculpture of an Abstract Skeletal Figure in a Locker
By Bob Fowler
Located in Houston, TX
landmark sculpture, African Elephant, 1982, greets visitors at the entrance to the Houston Zoo. His public
Category

1960s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Alain Gaubert Oak "Africanist" Chair, France, 1980s
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Utrecht, NL
this “Africanist” chair is inspired by (as the name suggests) the “African Guardian” or “Tribal Palaver
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Tembo Stool, Shades of Black by Note Design Studio for La Chance
By Note Design Studio
Located in FR
drew their inspiration both from the African tam-tams -Tembo means elephant coot in swahili- and give a
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Tembo Stool, Color Body, by Note Design Studio for La Chance
By Note Design Studio
Located in FR
drew their inspiration both from the African tam-tams -Tembo means elephant coot in swahili- and give a
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Tembo Stool, Color Body, by Note Design Studio for La Chance
By Note Design Studio
Located in FR
drew their inspiration both from the African tam-tams -Tembo means elephant coot in swahili- and give a
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Tembo Stool, Shades of Black, by Note Design Studio for La Chance
By Note Design Studio
Located in FR
drew their inspiration both from the African tam-tams -Tembo means elephant coot in swahili- and give a
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Tembo Stool, Color Body, by Note Design Studio for La Chance
By Note Design Studio
Located in FR
drew their inspiration both from the African tam-tams -Tembo means elephant coot in swahili- and give a
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Tembo Stool, Shades of Black, by Note Design Studio for La Chance
By Note Design Studio
Located in FR
drew their inspiration both from the African tam-tams -Tembo means elephant coot in swahili- and give a
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Colonial Safari Armchairs with Animals in the Back Splats
Located in Amsterdam, NL
depicting an African animal; elephant, camel, buffalo, lion, antelope and a leopard. Measures: H 76.5 x W
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm, Pearwood

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African Wood Elephants For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of African wood elephants is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and cork, all African wood elephants available were constructed with great care. There are 46 antique and vintage African wood elephants for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 40 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of African wood elephants available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. African wood elephants bearing modern or folk art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made African wood elephants over the years, but those made by Note Design Studio, OKHA and La Chance are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are African Wood Elephants?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,385, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $28,500 highest priced.
Questions About African Wood Elephants
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What 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, 2022
    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.