African Wood Head
20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
20th Century African Tribal Busts
Antique Early 1900s African Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 19th Century African Antiquities
Wood
Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
20th Century African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s African Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Early 20th Century Angolan Other Tribal Art
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Tribal Furniture
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Early 1900s Tribal Furniture
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Busts
Wood
20th Century Sculptures
Plastic, Wood, Paint
20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Decorative Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century African Figurative Sculptures
Wood
20th Century North African Decorative Bowls
Wood
Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Ebony
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Busts
Wood
Antique 19th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Tribal Stools
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Zebra Hide
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Farm Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Figurative Sculptures
Wood
20th Century African Bohemian Masks
Wood
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century Central African Tribal Art
Early 20th Century South African Tribal Art
Wood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures
1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Folk Art Primitives
Wood
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Wood
Vintage 1950s Tanzanian Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1960s Gabonese Folk Art Table Lamps
Wood
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Antique 19th Century Cameroonian Tribal Art
Wood
Vintage 1950s African Taxidermy
Hide, Wood
20th Century African Tribal Art
Wood
20th Century African Masks
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Tribal Art
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century African Tribal Side Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s African Taxidermy
Hide, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Congolese Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Antique Early 1900s African Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century African Tribal Antiquities
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century African Tribal Antiquities
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century African Tribal Antiquities
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Sculptures
Wood
Antique 19th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Tribal Antiquities
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s Botswanan Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Decorative Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Decorative Art
Wood
Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Malian Primitive Animal Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century African Tribal Side Tables
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s African Taxidermy
Hide, Wood
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Busts
Wood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century African Busts
Hardwood
Early 20th Century African Tribal Antiquities
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1940s Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century African Tribal Antiquities
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century African Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Guinea-Bissauan Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Vintage 1960s African Taxidermy
Early 20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Wood
Early 20th Century Tribal Side Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century Tribal Side Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Central African Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Leather, Wood
20th Century African Tribal Art
Copper, Iron
Early 20th Century South African Tribal Art
Wood
Vintage 1950s Tribal Art
Wood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Busts
Wood
Early 20th Century Tribal Art
Metal
20th Century European Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Wood
Early 20th Century South African Tribal Art
Wood
People Also Browsed
Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Wood, Softwood, Lacquer
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Center Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Benches
Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Ebony
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1970s West Asian Art Deco Abstract Sculptures
Gold Plate, Brass
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Brass, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Mission Figurative Sculptures
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1960s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
African Wood Head For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an African Wood Head?
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There 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, 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.













