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African Wood Head

African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
Nicely carved. A good eye-catching accent piece. Dimensions: 8.25" high, 5" wide, 7" deep.
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20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

African Tanzania Contemporary Carved Wood Makonde Fearsome Demon Head
Located in Queens, NY
African Tanzania Contemporary carved wood Makonde fearsome demon head in stylized elongated form
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

Antique African Head Rest
Located in New York, NY
. Hand carved from a single block of wood by the Dinka tribe. Circa 1900. This head rest was sourced
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Antique Early 1900s African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique African Head Rest
Antique African Head Rest
$990
H 9 in W 16 in D 5 in
19th century African Head Rest
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century African head rest
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Antique 19th Century African Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th century African Head Rest
19th century African Head Rest
$600
H 7 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in
Zulu Wood Double Head Rest Stylized Human Figure, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu carved wood double headrest with stylized human figure in middle, from South Africa. In
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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden African Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful hand carved head of Hardwood. A stunning sculpted and carved piece. A stand alone
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20th Century African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Carved Wooden African Head
Carved Wooden African Head
$3,200
H 13 in W 7 in D 7.5 in
Antique African Wooden Head Rest
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful museum quality, wooden head rest. Stunning patina on this rare piece of art from Sudan
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Antique Early 1900s African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique African Wooden Head Rest
Antique African Wooden Head Rest
$850
H 6 in W 10 in D 2 in
African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye 2-Headed Janus Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood Songye 2-headed Janus guardian
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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head From the Chokwe Culture of Angola. A
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Early 20th Century Angolan Other Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique African Wooden Head Rest
Located in New York, NY
. Hand carved from a single block of wood by the Dinka tribe, circa 1900 This head rest was sourced in
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Antique Early 1900s Tribal Furniture

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique African Wooden Head Rest
Antique African Wooden Head Rest
$690
H 6 in W 5 in D 18 in
Antique Wooden African Head Rest
Located in New York, NY
. Hand carved from a single block of wood by the Dinka tribe, circa 1900 This head rest was sourced in
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Antique Early 1900s Tribal Furniture

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Wooden African Head Rest
Antique Wooden African Head Rest
$690
H 10 in W 17 in D 5 in
Hand-Carved African Head Sculpture in Patinated Wood – Mid-Century Decoration
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Hand-Carved African Head Sculpture in Patinated Wood – Mid-Century Decorative Piece Description
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20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Wood

"Cow Head - Bidjogo Tribe Portuguese Guinea, " Painted Wood from Africa
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Cow Head" is an animal sculpture by an unknown Bidjogo artist. The artist used painted wood, rope
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20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Plastic, Wood, Paint

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Nkisi 2-Headed Nail Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood 2-headed nail fetish guardian
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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

African Carved Wooden Women Heads in the Tribal Style.
Located in Bochum, NRW
Set of 10 African women's heads carved in wood in a tribal style. Great decorative effect in any
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

African Carved  Wooden Women Heads in the Tribal Style.
African Carved  Wooden Women Heads in the Tribal Style.
$660 Sale Price / set
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H 7.09 in W 6.7 in D 1.58 in
Daniel Bouesso « Christ Head » Wenge circa 1930 African Art
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
tribal taste, reminiscent of African art. A dark wood (Wenge) is used as a support. The back bears the
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Mid-20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Daniel Bouesso « Christ Head » Wenge circa 1930 African Art
Daniel Bouesso « Christ Head » Wenge circa 1930 African Art
$813 Sale Price
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H 12.01 in W 7.68 in D 0.99 in
Kuba African Anthropomorphic Double Head Palm Wine Cup
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and exceptionally carved Central African tribal anthropomorphic wooden double head palm
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20th Century North African Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa
Located in London, GB
Nice vintage heavy hard wood Zulu neck rest with double antelope/animal design and burnished
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Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ethiopian Wood Head Rest With Silver White Metal Beads and Dangles, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old well used Ethiopian head rest with attached oxidized silver or white metal beads and dangles
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand carved bust head African sculpture circa 1950's, nice clean condition.
Category

20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
and patina over the carved wood. Traded by a professor working in Africa in the 1950’s and then in a
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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Busts

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa
Located in London, GB
A fine Zulu head rest neck rest South Africa Raised on central pillars with geometric lozenge
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Antique 19th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique African Wooden Head Rest or Stool
Located in New York, NY
Sudan. Hand carved from a single block of wood by the Dinka tribe. Circa 1900 This head rest or stool
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Antique Early 1900s Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

French Art Deco Carved Wood Pipe Depicting Two Heads of African Men, Ca. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Tobacco Smoking Pipe Two Heads of African Men Hand-Carved Wood Circa 1920s
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Stone

Zebra Ottoman, Made in USA, Zebra Hides from South Africa, Nail Heads, Wood Legs
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
. Factory is located in NJ. Zebra hides are from South Africa. This ottoman is sold. We will make you a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Tall African Ibibio Head Mask with Polychrome Nigeria Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall Ibibio wood mask from Nigeria, Africa, circa 20th century. The head mask was carved in with
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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Vintage African Wooden Decor Stand With Three Carved Spearpoint Heads.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage African Wooden Decor Stand With Three Carved Spearpoint Heads.Interlocked Wooden Sculpture
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Farm Tables

Materials

Wood

African zoomorphic puppet head sculpture from the Bozo Tribe in Mali.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Early 20th century zoomorphic African puppet head sculpture from the Bozo tribe in Mali. This
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa
Located in Leuven , BE
Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa Carved from a single piece of wood
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Wooden Head with Removable Feathers, Carved from Single Burr
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, figured head with removable feathers I know nothing about this piece other than what you can see, it’s
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20th Century African Bohemian Masks

Materials

Wood

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19th Century African Wood Head Rest with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century pair of distinctive ebonized wood head rests ('carved pillows') with mother-of-pearl
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Antique 19th Century Central African Tribal Art

South African Tribal Swazi Head Rest Neck Rest Les Appui Nuque African
Located in London, GB
African tribal art a fine old Swazi head res from South Africa A fine large hard wood neck rest
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Hagenauer Workshop Ebonised Carved Wood African Head
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in London, GB
Carved in wood and ebonised with nickel plated necklace rings. Mounted on a circualr nickel plated
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures

Hagenauer Carved Wood with Bronze Base Sculpture Head of African Woman, 1930
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Oakland, CA
Hagenauer wood sculpture Head of African Woman. This beautiful sculpture was designed and
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Zulu African Tribal Ceremonial Head with Horns
Located in Bedford, NY
CARVED HEAD OF WOOD THEN WRAPPED IN SOME TYPE OF SKIN. IT IS THEN DYED BLACK AND WAXED. UNIQUE
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20th Century Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood

Superb African Tribal BaCongo Bakongo Colonial Staff Head
Located in London, GB
African tribal BaCongo Bakongo colonial staff head A 19th century BaCongo colonial staff or fly
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Magnificent Big Wooden African Tribal Chief Head Sculpture
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Made of one piece of wood! Probably Tanzania 1950s Very expressive character. Great art
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Vintage 1950s Tanzanian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Antilope Head Mask Mounted as a Table Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
African antilope mask from the tribe Kwele in Gabun. Mask mounted on a wood base, with tweedy
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Vintage 1960s Gabonese Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Luba Memory or Story Board with Head Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A rare finely carved Luba memory or story board in the shape of a carved paddle with inlaid bead circles on one side and raised figures. In good condition some wear to front of face ...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Fine Rare Antique Bamileke Bronze Head
Located in London, GB
A fine rare antique Bamileke bronze head A Bamileke bronze head attachment in the form of a royal
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Antique 19th Century Cameroonian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Africa Sable Head Mount
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nicely modelled head-mount of an African Sable, circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s African Taxidermy

Materials

Hide, Wood

Africa Sable Head Mount
Africa Sable Head Mount
H 46 in W 16 in D 28 in
Petite African "Bamileke" Head Rest
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful African "bamileke" head rest carved from one large piece of Teum wood. Intricate design
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20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tikar Style Bronze Head
Located in Houston, TX
A 20th century decorative African style bronze head mounted on wood base of the Tikar people in
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20th Century African Masks

Materials

Bronze

African Tikar Style Bronze Head
African Tikar Style Bronze Head
H 26 in W 14 in D 13 in
Andrianna Shamaris Mahogany Wood African Head Rest
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique head rest that can also be used to hold objects. Carved from a single piece of mahogany
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Mahogany Wood African Antique Head Rest or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Traditional antique Lobi tribe head rest hand carved from a single block of mahogany wood with
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Mahogany

African Gemsbock Taxidermy Head-Mount
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nicely mounted African Gemsbock with great long horns, circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s African Taxidermy

Materials

Hide, Wood

African Carved Wood Ram's Head Mask Wall Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A handsome carved wood ram head wall sculpture from Africa, probably used in tribal ceremonies as a
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Antique Early 1900s Congolese Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Head Rest
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
a single block of wood by the Dinka tribe. Circa 1900 This head rest was sourced in the spirit of
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Antique Early 1900s African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

African Ebony Head, 1930
Located in Marseille, FR
African ebony head 1930 with a height of 20 cm for a width of 10 cm and a depth of 18 cm
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Ebony Head, 1930
African Ebony Head, 1930
H 7.88 in W 3.94 in D 7.09 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wooden African Head Rest
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Lobi tribe head rest. This can also be used as a tray or a low stool or side table
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wooden African Head Rest
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Lobi tribe head rest celebrating the cracks and crevices and all the other marks that
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris African Mahogany Head Rest or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Traditional tribal head rest or stool with original hardware and lovely patina. This head rest
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Baga Wood Offering Bowl, Tribal Altar Piece with Head and Snake, Africa, Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Scott McCue Baga wood offering bowl. Tribal altar piece with head and snake, Africa
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Early 20th Century Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Head in Hands-Carved Unusual African Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This hand-carved African sculpture depicting a man's head resting in a pair of hands features
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa
Located in London, GB
A fine Zulu head rest neck rest. Raised on a circular central pillar with geometric lozenge shaped
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Antique 19th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Rotating Antique African Wooden Head Rest
Located in New York, NY
Rare. Beautiful museum quality hand carved wooden head rest. Stunning patina on this unusual head
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Antique Early 1900s Tribal Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Bold African Sculpture of a Head on Custom Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Amazing African mask hand-carved in wood depicting a woman carrying latticed basket on her head
Category

Vintage 1950s Botswanan Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Handmade Wooden Sculpture of a Head of an African Women by Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Antwerp, BE
A head of an African women with necklace, wall mask. By Hagenauer. Signature or marks: WHW Made
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Tribal Dog Head Mask
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage hand carved dog head mask. Unique style, very detailed. A wonderful accent piece for any
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tribal Dog Head Mask
Vintage Tribal Dog Head Mask
H 11 in W 8.75 in D 4 in
Vintage Tribal Rodent Head Mask
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage hand carved rodent mask. Unique style, rustic with light wear that adds to the character of the piece. A wonderful accent for any room.
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tribal Rodent Head Mask
Vintage Tribal Rodent Head Mask
H 12.5 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Female Figure with Phalus-Shaped Head with Provenance
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Female figure with Phalus-shaped head Provenance: Alain de Monbrison collection.
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Bamana Antelope Mask, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Very old African carved wood head crest in the form of a long horned antelope with a very long
Category

Early 20th Century Malian Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Wood African Antique Head Rest or Stool
Located in New York, NY
Traditional antique Lobi tribe head rest hand carved from a single block of mahogany wood with cone
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood

African Topi Head Mount
Located in Doylestown, PA
An unusual African Topi head-mount circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s African Taxidermy

Materials

Hide, Wood

African Topi Head Mount
African Topi Head Mount
H 43 in W 16 in D 27 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Hagenauer Carved Wood African Head Sculpture, 20th Century
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare decorative art object Solid carved wood on metal (probably bronze) necklace style base
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Small African Fang Style Head Bust in Black Wood - Minimal Features
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small Fang style head bust in hand-tooled black stained wood. Minimal yet powerfull expression. It
Category

Mid-20th Century African Busts

Materials

Hardwood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wooden African Head Rest
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Lobi tribe head rest with lovely hand carved bevelled legs. This can also be used as a
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Ibo Head African Sculpture
Located in Sharon, CT
Ibo female head with white face, very realistic, and beautifully carved.
Category

Vintage 1940s Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ibo Head African Sculpture
Ibo Head African Sculpture
H 13.75 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wooden African Head Rest or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Lobi tribe head rest or stool. Can also be used as a bowl. This head rest was
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

African Fang Style Carving of a Woman Head
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Fang sculpture. This is a good carved sculpture with a good patina. The Fang tribe mostly lives in Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of the Congo and Cameroon. These type of sculp...
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20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Fang Style Carving of a Woman Head
African Fang Style Carving of a Woman Head
H 10.63 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Bidjogo Tribal Altar Sculpture with Head, Guinea-Bissau, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Bidjogo Tribal Altar sulpture with Head, 17", Guinea-Bissau, Africa A ritually used old altar
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Early 20th Century Guinea-Bissauan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Taxidermy of Zebra Head Mounted on Wood Platform
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Trophy mount with stand. Measures: Height 70". Stunning piece of taxidermy. Any questions please call or hit "request more information."
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Vintage 1960s African Taxidermy

Walking Stick Cane with Carved Ebony African Tribal Male Head
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Walking stick cane with carved ebony African tribal male head.
Category

Early 20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Head Rest, Side Table or Stool
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Lobi tribe head rest. This can also be used as a stool or side table. This head rest
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Head Rest, Side Table or Stool
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Lobi tribe head rest. This can also be used as a stool or side table. This head rest
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Igbo Tribal Seated Ikenga Figure with Sword and Head Africa, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Igbo tribal seated Ikenga figure with sword and head Africa, Nigeria Classic Ikenga Shrine figure
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Sculptural African Head Rests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful group of three carved "pillows" with wonderful patina and details. Great sculptural objects that work well as a set or on their own.
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Early 20th Century Central African Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sculptural African Head Rests
Sculptural African Head Rests
H 8 in W 8 in D 5 in
African copper and wood head
Located in New Orleans, LA
on new iron base. From Gabon, Africa.
Category

20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Copper, Iron

African copper and wood head
African copper and wood head
H 20.5 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
African tribal Fine Antique Zulu Head Rest Neck rest South Africa
Located in London, GB
A fine Zulu head rest South Africa, A fine large Zulu hard wood neck rest, This type of neck
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Head-Rest / Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully formed object, a head-rest made in NE Africa, is truly a piece of organic
Category

Vintage 1950s Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Head-Rest / Stool
African Head-Rest / Stool
H 9.5 in W 20.5 in D 10 in
Bronze and Wood African Head Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1930s Vienna sculpture by Karl Hagenauer
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Benoit Konongo Sculpture in Wenge Wood Dyed Black African Head
Located in Brussels , BE
Benoit Konongo (1919-2008) sculpture in wenge wood dyed black "African man's head" - Congo 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

African Ram's Head Wooden Puppet
Located in Summerland, CA
Highly stylized Bambara tribal puppet, made from carved wood, cloth, and metals strips
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

African Ram's Head Wooden Puppet
African Ram's Head Wooden Puppet
H 28 in W 12 in D 13 in
African inspired Wooden Gazelle Head
Located in Stamford, CT
Category

20th Century European Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Folk Carving of African Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Here is an interesting item....apparently made to be used as a fireplace broom. Great folk carving and tufted with horsehair. The handle is made of oak.
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wood

Folk Carving of African Head
Folk Carving of African Head
H 21 in W 5 in D 3 in
African tribal Pair Swazi Head Rests Neck rest Les Appui Nuque Africains
Located in London, GB
African tribal art a fine pair of old Swazi head rests from South Africa A fine large hard wood
Category

Early 20th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited w...
Category

Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Louis XV Style Extensively Inlaid Marquetry Center Table
Located in Montreal, QC
Louis XV Style Napoleon III period extensively inlaid marquetry center table in walnut, boxwood and ebonized pearwood and sycomore fitted with gilt bronze mounts and central hidden ...
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Corbu Bench in Walnut by DeMuro Das
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the curved forms of Le Corbusier's High Court in Chandigarh, the Corbu bench features a domed seat that blends seamlessly into its contoured solid wood base. Available in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Corbu Bench in Walnut by DeMuro Das
Corbu Bench in Walnut by DeMuro Das
$7,020 / item
H 18 in W 66 in D 20 in
Luxurious Gold Background With Turquois Border Antique Chinese Art Deco Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The old gold field displays a low vase with spreading flowers at one end, grapes and grape leaves at the other, paeony groups at each side, all framed by a green border with more gra...
Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Moonlit Garden: An Antique Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Celestial Grace
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
77452 Rare Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'11 x 11'06. Like a moonlit garden glimpsed through twilight, this hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug unfurls with dreamlike el...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Decorative Hand-Carved African Statue from Kenya
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Decorative ebony well hand-carved African statue of a young women. Handmade in Kenya, Africa.
Category

Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Extraordinarily Sprays of Flower With Butterfly Black Background Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet 10'4" x 12'10"
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand Ceramic Abstract Horse Sculpture Decorative Ancient Pixiu Glazed Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Turquoise Blue Hand Ceramic Abstract Horse Sculpture Decorative Ancient Pixiu Glazed Home Decor In tradition Anahita, the Persian goddess associated with water, fertility, and wisd...
Category

Vintage 1970s West Asian Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Hand Ceramic Abstract Horse Sculpture Decorative Ancient Pixiu Glazed Home Decor
Hand Ceramic Abstract Horse Sculpture Decorative Ancient Pixiu Glazed Home Decor
$1,208 Sale Price
20% Off
H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 5.91 in
Rare Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Vase Irises by Kumeno Teitaro 19th Century
Located in Somis, CA
A rare early Ginbari cloisonne work by renowned Meiji master Kumeno Teitaro. In high-shouldered ovoid form with six lobes in the body, which forms the shape of a sakura - cherry blos...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Brass, Enamel

Classic Minimalist Floral Design Green Background Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Art Deco rug with green color and 8'10" x 11'4" size.
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

AFRICAN SENUFO FIGURE
Located in Three Oaks, MI
This is a wooden sculpture of a man by the African Senufo tribe in Africa.
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century French Carved Statue of Madonna and Child
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th century French carved statue of Madonna and Child. This charming piece has been rescued from a ecclesiastic clear out in the southern part of France The statue is carved fro...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Mission Figurative Sculptures

English 19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Commode with Five Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black commode from the 19th century, with Chinoiserie low-relief décor, guilloche motifs and five drawers. Created in England during the 19th century, this lacquered commo...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Folk Art 20th Century Carved Wood Figure Sculpture of Saint Florian Austria 1960
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pine carving of Saint Florian, the patron saint of fire fighters, 20th century Austria, the saint shown holding his cape in one hand, pouring a bucket of water over a burning buildin...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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African Wood Head For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic African wood head available at 1stDibs. Each African wood head for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, reclaimed wood and animal skin. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African wood head — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An African wood head, designed in the Art Deco or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one African wood head that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris and Karl Hagenauer produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an African Wood Head?

Prices for an African wood head can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $349 and can go as high as $24,300, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.
Questions About African Wood Head
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There are varying traditional names for African head wraps, head ties or head scarves — the head wrap may be called “dhuku” (Shona), “duku” (Chichewa) or “gele” (Yoruba). It is worn for various reasons and has various functions. In Nigeria, head wraps can be quite ornamental and elaborate as compared to their conservative counterparts in South Africa. The motifs might include nagas and other mythological beings and are embedded in the textile to convey sacred themes, often including protection of the wearer from evil forces. On 1stDibs, you can find early 20th century tribal head wraps from different parts of Africa.
  • 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.