African Wood Figurine
Bambara puppet figurine, African tribal art, circa 1950
Located in LYON, FR
TRIBAL ART
Large traditional puppet figurine with articulated arms. Polychrome hardwood resting on
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Vintage 1950s Malian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
African Canister
Located in New York, NY
African bentwood canister with carved wood figurine with exquisite hand stitching.
Property from
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Antique 19th Century African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bentwood, Wood
Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Bowl With Figurines.
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly African Origin. Two Creature Figurines Wrap around the Bowl. Nice aging to the Wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
African Tutsi Rwanda Wooden Sculpture Madonna and Baby by Ndatite Ilo
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressive African wooden statue figurine sculpture by Tutsti tribe artist Ndatite Ilo from
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20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 24.75 in W 4.75 in D 4.32 in
Wooden Sculpture African Madonna and Baby by Tutsi Rwanda Artist Ndatite Ilo
By Ndatite Ilo
Located in Atlanta, GA
figurine sculpture. The artwork features a lovely black woman, a Madonna carrying a baby in her arms. The
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20th Century Rwandan Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 24.75 in W 4.75 in D 4.32 in
"Senufo Mask of Ceremonies (from Republic Ivory Coast), " Painted Carved Wood
Located in Milwaukee, WI
wood sculpture, masks and figurines.
7" x 50"
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Senufo Dance Mask - Ivory Coast, " Wood Carved Mask created circa 1940
Located in Milwaukee, WI
are regionally famous as musicians and superb carvers of wood sculpture, masks and figurines. The
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1940s Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 13 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
"Baule Colonial Sculpture Ivory Coast, " Carved Wood Statue created circa 1910
Located in Milwaukee, WI
in African art. Their sculptures are renowned for their refinement, form diversity and the labor they
Category
1910s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Abstract Geometric Cubist Painted Wood Sculpture Head Italian Neo Figurative Art
By Italo Scanga
Located in Surfside, FL
This painted wood assemblage sculpture by Italo Scanga, epitomizes the characteristics of his
Category
1980s Cubist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oil
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Malian Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
Massive Mid-Century Hand Carved Ebony Rhinoceros 30"
Located in New York, NY
Indulge your senses with the exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance of this stunning African
Category
20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
The 4th Skate Deck by Henry Taylor
By (After) Henry Taylor
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Venus figurines to traditional African sculpture and early Renaissance Madonnas.
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood
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
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Vintage 1940s Nigerian Tribal End Tables
Materials
Wood
Stylized Art Deco Standing Sculpture of Jesus Christ by Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in San Diego, CA
, which were also influenced by North African masks and figurines. Hagenauer’s works are composed of brass
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
KAWS SMALL LIE Black & KAWS Along The Way Black (set of 2 works)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
if hiding from a parent after creating trouble and the Along The Way figurine which is a rendition of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
Abstract Painted Ceramic Tile Pop Art Painting Italian Neo Figurative Painting
By Italo Scanga
Located in Surfside, FL
included natural objects like branches and seashells, as well as kitsch figurines, castoff musical
Category
1980s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Abstract Painted Ceramic Tile Pop Art Painting Italian Neo Figurative Painting
By Italo Scanga
Located in Surfside, FL
included natural objects like branches and seashells, as well as kitsch figurines, castoff musical
Category
1980s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
The Three Magi
Located in New York, NY
among the most accomplished examples of carving from the Spanish Americas, where polychrome wood
Category
Late 18th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
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Vintage Modern Frosted Lucite Kudu Sculpture David Fisher for Austin Sculptures
By Austin Sculptures, David Fisher
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Modern frosted Lucite kudu sculpture by David Fisher for Austin Sculptures. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs o...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
H 26.5 in W 27.5 in D 10 in
Zulu Ugqoko Platter with Chipwork
Located in New York, NY
Zulu meat platters, called ugqoko in Zulu, are used at ceremonial gatherings for the carving and serving of meat from ritually-slaughtered livestock. The distinctive double platter f...
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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
21st Century Virtuoso Console Translucent Lacquer Wooden Carved Tiles
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Honoring the virtuoso cabinet and the national tile’s representations, the virtuoso modern console was born. Portuguese decorative art is rich in examples from carving to azulejo to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Console Tables
Materials
Wood
H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Table
This Antique African Tribal Figural Carved Table is a remarkable piece of furniture that reflects the artistic and cultural heritage of ...
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Side Tables
Materials
Wood
African Carved Gabon Mask No:2
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
A unique mask, handmade by artisans in the Punu region of Gabon. This mask has been crafted using wood carving techniques and adorned with polychrome tempera paint, giving it a dist...
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Unique Enamel Plate by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique enamel plate by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Unique piece
Dimensions: D 40 x H 4 cm
Materials: Enamel.
Large enamel plate, unique piece signed with free calligraphy. It is pla...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Unique piece
Dimensions: D 44 x H 28 cm
Materials: Hand-carved stone and Fire-Treated Wood.
Functional sculpture, side table from...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Collection of African Wood Carvings including Ebony Shona from Malawian
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A fascinating set of African wood carvings, including a lidded vessel from Ebony Shona from Malawian. From a private collection. Dimensions: 7”h x 6”dia / 6.5”h x 2.5”w x 1.5”d / 10”...
Category
20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Unique piece
Dimensions: D 48 x H 30 cm
Materials: Hand-carved stone and Fire-Treated Wood.
Functional sculpture, side table from ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables
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 unbelievable detailed wood carving.
Category
Vintage 1950s Tanzanian Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
Collection of Dagari Spirit Figures From Burkina Faso
Located in Hudson, NY
This impressive collection of four carved wood figures are from the landlocked African country of Burkina Faso. This nation bordered by 6 other countries including Mali is home to se...
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Vintage 1930s Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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
Materials: Stone.
Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede defines himself as a cabinetmaker-desi...
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2010s Spanish Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Carved African Figural Urns, Mid-20th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
These cups are highly decorative reproductions of Kuba Royal cups. They do not exhibit any sign of true age or use through traditional wear patterns. These were made for tourists aro...
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Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Caribbean Carved Wood Painted Sculptures
Located in Miami, FL
Caribbean Carved Wood Painted Sculptures
Offered for sale is a pair of carved wood and painted Caribbean sculptures of elongated women. These 20th-century carvings show the Afro-Car...
Category
Late 20th Century Caribbean Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Indoor / Outdoor Molecular Hanging Light Sculpture Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s exclusive handcrafted light sculptures are made to order. The organic shapes are being created by the use of a mathematical formula which makes it hard to copy the des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope, Fabric, Wood
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Rustic Dogon Style African Granary Door Framed
Located in New York, NY
Door panel in the style of a Dogon Tribe granary door panel, carved wood. Mounted in custom painted
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Early 20th Century African Primitive Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Figurine de Dignataire, A Male Luba-Hemba Figure, Congo
Located in Cotignac, FR
A 20th century carved wood tribal male figure, Luba Hamba.
Standing with the arms carved free of
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20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Leda and the Swan
By Eugenie Gershoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of materials which were indigenous to the Woodstock areafield stones, apple wood, chestnut wood, old
Category
1950s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hand Carved Wooden African Lion Figurine Kenya, 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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handcrafted Lion statue, prowling Lion Figurine African Safari Jungle Home Decor.
The majority of the wood
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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
1950s Austrian Signed Franz Hagenauer Bronze & Brass African Figurine with Spear
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in London, GB
1950s, midcentury, black-patinated, bronze and brass figurine sculpture, of an African native
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 5.91 in W 2.76 in D 1.58 in
Hutschenreuther Gunther Granget Porcelain Figurine "CUCKATOO"
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
naturalness enchanted him immediately: wood.Gunther Granget has made exhibitions in famous museums and
Category
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
The 4th Skate Deck by Henry Taylor
By (After) Henry Taylor
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Venus figurines to traditional African sculpture and early Renaissance Madonnas.
Category
2010s Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood
Kitsch Folk Art Jewel Encrusted Guitar Sculpture Manner of Barton Lidice Benes
By Barton Lidice Benes
Located in Surfside, FL
, Outsider art. It is encrusted with all sorts of costume jewelry, animals, past glass figurines etc
Category
20th Century Outsider Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Tennis Player Trinket Dish in Brass by Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in San Diego, CA
influenced by North African masks and figurines. Hagenauer’s works are composed of brass or wood to depict
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
African Wood Hand Carved Sculpture 3 Figures Holding Globe
Located in London, GB
hand carved in Ghana by local artisans. The smooth, curved lines of this beautifully carved ebony wood
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Arts and Crafts Figurines and Sculptures
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H 23.63 in D 3.15 in L 4.73 in
Important Figurine Werkstatte Hagenauer Precious Wood African Woman, circa 1950
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
Starting in the 1930s, the Werkstatte Hagenauer produced objects with African backgrounds. In the
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 10.44 in W 12.6 in D 0.04 in
Werkstätte Hagenauer African Woman Figurine, Brass and Precious Wood, circa 1950
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
one of the rarest African figurines by the Hagenauer brothers after the Second World War and is a
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Unique African Artifact.
Located in Miami, FL
magnificent african figurine.
The part below is decorated with 2 fantastic animals.
The entire
Category
20th Century African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Colonial Policeman figurine
Located in Summerland, CA
imperial powers in West Africa. They always wear a hat. An area of collecting which is gathering a lot of
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20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Werkstaette Hagenauer African Woman in Precious Wood and Brass Nickel-Plated
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
. This design is one of the rarest African figurines by the Hagenauer brothers after the Second World War
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Werkstatte Hagenauer African Woman Sculpture
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Chicago, IL
precious woods! This design is said to be one of the rarest African figurines by the Hagenauer brothers
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Werkstatte Hagenauer African Scout, circa 1950
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
Starting in the 30s, the Werkstatte Hagenauer produced objects with African backgrounds. In the 50s
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures
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Brass
African Warrior Werkstatte Hagenauer Vienna
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
Starting in the 1930s, the Werkstatte Hagenauer produced objects with African backgrounds. In the
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Werkstatte Hagenauer African Woman, Art Deco, circa 1950
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
one of the rarest African figurines by the Hagenauer brothers after the Second World War and is a
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
African Half Nude Woman by Werkstatte Hagenauer, Wien circa 1950
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
Starting in the 30s, the Werkstatte Hagenauer produced objects with African backgrounds. In the 50s
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
"Colonial" Policeman Carving
Located in Summerland, CA
A good colonial figurine of a proud cop, complete with watch and boots, painted with housepaint
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Vintage 1970s Senegalese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Hindu Boy, Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien, circa 1950
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
Starting in the 1930s, the Werkstatte Hagenauer produced objects with African backgrounds. In the
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Sitting Warrior Werkstatte Hagenauer Vienna Marked, circa 1950s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
Starting in the 30s, the Werkstatte Hagenauer produced objects with African backgrounds. In the 50s
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures
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Brass
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African Wood Figurine For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic African wood figurine available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, ebony and bentwood, every African wood figurine was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African wood figurine, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each African wood figurine bearing Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one African wood figurine that is appealing in its simplicity, but Karl Hagenauer, Ndatite Ilo and Senufo produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is an African Wood Figurine?
Prices for an African wood figurine can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $750 and can go as high as $28,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,569.
Questions About African Wood Figurine
- 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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