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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.
Category

20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture
African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture

African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture

H 8.25 in W 5 in D 7 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

Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood
Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood

Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood

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H 6.7 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in
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
Category

20th Century African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Carved Wooden African Head
Carved Wooden African Head

Carved Wooden African Head

H 13 in W 7 in D 7.5 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Head Rest
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
. Hand carved from a single block of wood by the Dinka tribe. Circa 1900. This head rest was sourced
Category

Antique Early 1900s African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Head Rest
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Head Rest

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Head Rest

H 9 in W 16 in D 5 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Head Rest
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful museum quality, wooden head rest. Stunning patina on this rare piece of art from Sudan
Category

Antique Early 1900s African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Head Rest
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Head Rest

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Head Rest

H 6 in W 10 in D 2 in
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
Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Ebony Head, 1930
African Ebony Head, 1930

African Ebony Head, 1930

H 7.88 in W 3.94 in D 7.09 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century Angolan Other Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head

Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head

H 5 in W 2.25 in D 0.5 in
"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
Category

20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Plastic, Wood, Paint

"Cow Head - Bidjogo Tribe Portuguese Guinea, " Painted Wood from Africa
"Cow Head - Bidjogo Tribe Portuguese Guinea, " Painted Wood from Africa

"Cow Head - Bidjogo Tribe Portuguese Guinea, " Painted Wood from Africa, circa 1900

H 19 in W 17 in D 18 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
Category

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

Daniel Bouesso « Christ Head » Wenge circa 1930 African Art

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
Category

20th Century North African Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Kuba African Anthropomorphic Double Head Palm Wine Cup
Kuba African Anthropomorphic Double Head Palm Wine Cup

Kuba African Anthropomorphic Double Head Palm Wine Cup

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H 10.04 in W 6.3 in D 3.75 in
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
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Bronze

Hagenauer Carved Wood with Bronze Base Sculpture Head of African Woman, 1930
Hagenauer Carved Wood with Bronze Base Sculpture Head of African Woman, 1930

Hagenauer Carved Wood with Bronze Base Sculpture Head of African Woman, 1930

H 9.25 in W 3.78 in D 6.78 in
African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved and painted wood with an openwork tiered bucket form back. The top tier with female figures
Category

20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair
African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair

African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair

H 45.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa
African Tribal Art Fine Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa

African Tribal Art Fine Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa

H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 1.97 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Busts

Materials

Wood

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa

H 40.5 in W 9 in D 16 in
Andrianna Shamaris 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
Category

Antique Early 1900s Tribal Furniture

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Head Rest
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Head Rest

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Head Rest

H 6 in W 5 in D 18 in
Andrianna Shamaris 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
Category

Antique Early 1900s Tribal Furniture

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wooden African Head Rest
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wooden African Head Rest

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wooden African Head Rest

H 10 in W 17 in D 5 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Head Rest or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
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
Category

Antique Early 1900s Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Head Rest or Stool
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Head Rest or Stool

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Head Rest or Stool

H 6.5 in W 12 in D 5 in
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

Bold African Sculpture of a Head on Custom Stand
Bold African Sculpture of a Head on Custom Stand

Bold African Sculpture of a Head on Custom Stand

H 41.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Zebra Ottoman, Made in Usa, Zebra Hides from South Africa, Wood Legs, Nail Heads
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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Zebra Ottoman, Made in Usa, Zebra Hides from South Africa, Wood Legs, Nail Heads
Zebra Ottoman, Made in Usa, Zebra Hides from South Africa, Wood Legs, Nail Heads

Zebra Ottoman, Made in Usa, Zebra Hides from South Africa, Wood Legs, Nail Heads

H 17 in W 41 in D 20 in
African Tribal Art Fine Shona Neck Rest Head Rest
Located in London, GB
A fine shona head rest neck rest Raised on a single central pillar finely carved with geometric
Category

Antique 19th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Shona Neck Rest Head Rest
African Tribal Art Fine Shona Neck Rest Head Rest

African Tribal Art Fine Shona Neck Rest Head Rest

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H 4.93 in W 5.91 in D 2.76 in
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
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Farm Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Wooden Decor Stand With Three Carved Spearpoint Heads.
Vintage African Wooden Decor Stand With Three Carved Spearpoint Heads.

Vintage African Wooden Decor Stand With Three Carved Spearpoint Heads.

H 14 in W 12 in D 12 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

African zoomorphic puppet head sculpture from the Bozo Tribe in Mali.
African zoomorphic puppet head sculpture from the Bozo Tribe in Mali.

African zoomorphic puppet head sculpture from the Bozo Tribe in Mali., Early 20th Century

H 24.81 in W 7.09 in D 17.33 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa
Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa

Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa

H 4.53 in W 2.56 in D 6.3 in
Large Antique East African Carved Wood & Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large, rare, and most impressive antique hand carved and painted wood and metal stylized antelope
Category

Antique Late 19th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique East African Carved Wood & Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture
Large Antique East African Carved Wood & Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture

Large Antique East African Carved Wood & Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture

H 35 in W 34.5 in D 11 in
Statue of Man African Art
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful painted wood statue from the 50's, belonging to African art. The statue of a man African
Category

Vintage 1950s North African Arts and Crafts Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Statue of Man African Art
Statue of Man African Art

Statue of Man African Art

H 16.93 in W 6.3 in D 2.37 in
1960 Vide Poche Sculpture in Wood , Head of Woman
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
African Vide Poche and sculpture, withan woman head, in wood, 1960 ashtray, sculpture in wood.
Category

Vintage 1960s Beninese Minimalist Ashtrays

Materials

Wood

1960 Vide Poche Sculpture in Wood , Head of Woman
1960 Vide Poche Sculpture in Wood , Head of Woman

1960 Vide Poche Sculpture in Wood , Head of Woman

H 1.58 in W 16.54 in D 3.94 in
"Jokwe Maternity, Angola, " Carved Wood created in Africa circa 1910
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Jokwe Maternity, Angola" is a wood sculpture from Africa created circa 1910. The figure kneels on
Category

1910s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"Jokwe Maternity, Angola, " Carved Wood created in Africa circa 1910
"Jokwe Maternity, Angola, " Carved Wood created in Africa circa 1910

"Jokwe Maternity, Angola, " Carved Wood created in Africa circa 1910, c. 1910

H 18 in W 3.66 in
YOUNG DOUGLASS Signed Linocut, Black Portrait Head African American Civil Rights
By Elizabeth Catlett
Located in Union City, NJ
. YOUNG DOUGLASS is an impactful graphic statement by the renowned African-American and Mexican woman
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Linocut

YOUNG DOUGLASS Signed Linocut, Black Portrait Head African American Civil Rights
YOUNG DOUGLASS Signed Linocut, Black Portrait Head African American Civil Rights

Elizabeth Catlett
YOUNG DOUGLASS Signed Linocut, Black Portrait Head African American Civil Rights, 2004

H 22.25 in W 14.75 in
East African Figurative Face Drum
Located in New York, NY
East African (20th Century) drum of carved head of man with beard and skin top, signed.  
Category

20th Century African Tribal Music Stands

Materials

Rosewood, Wood

East African Figurative Face Drum
East African Figurative Face Drum

East African Figurative Face Drum

H 22 in W 16 in D 16 in
Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood
Located in Buffalo, NY
Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Musical Instruments

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood
Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood

Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood

H 14 in Dm 5 in
Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Well-used wood door lock used by the Bambara people, Mali, Africa, with crosspiece. The top is an
Category

Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece
Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece

Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece

H 17.5 in W 16.5 in D 2.5 in
African Art Statue "Fetish Fertility Figure"
Located in Norton, MA
A precious African Art Statue with oven balls for hair, basket weave texture on the face, and
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Art Statue "Fetish Fertility Figure"
African Art Statue "Fetish Fertility Figure"

African Art Statue "Fetish Fertility Figure"

H 38 in W 7 in D 6 in
Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 21 inches tall including the custom made iron base this Shona head is carved in Serpentine
Category

Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe
Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe

Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe

H 21 in W 12 in D 14 in
"Secret Society Mask-Sierra Leone W. Africa, " Wood created circa 1930
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Secret Society Mask-Sierra Leone W. Africa," is a wood sculpture of a woman's head. The hair has
Category

1930s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"Secret Society Mask-Sierra Leone W. Africa, " Wood created circa 1930
"Secret Society Mask-Sierra Leone W. Africa, " Wood created circa 1930

"Secret Society Mask-Sierra Leone W. Africa, " Wood created circa 1930, c. 1930

H 14 in W 9 in D 10 in
"BaPende Statue - Zaire, " Carved Wood Sculpture created in Africa circa 1940
Located in Milwaukee, WI
-shape on his head and large eyes. 25 3/4" x 7" sculpture The Pende people are an ethnic group in the
Category

1940s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"BaPende Statue - Zaire, " Carved Wood Sculpture created in Africa circa 1940
"BaPende Statue - Zaire, " Carved Wood Sculpture created in Africa circa 1940

"BaPende Statue - Zaire, " Carved Wood Sculpture created in Africa circa 1940, circa 1940

H 25.75 in W 7 in
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

Abstract Geometric Cubist Painted Wood Sculpture Head Italian Neo Figurative Art
Abstract Geometric Cubist Painted Wood Sculpture Head Italian Neo Figurative Art

Italo Scanga
Abstract Geometric Cubist Painted Wood Sculpture Head Italian Neo Figurative Art, c.1983-1985

H 24.5 in W 18 in D 14 in
African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood
Category

20th Century Kenyan Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood

African Wooden Headrest
African Wooden Headrest

African Wooden Headrest

H 6.5 in W 7 in D 4.25 in
African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood
Category

20th Century Kenyan Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood

African Wooden Headrest
African Wooden Headrest

African Wooden Headrest

H 6.75 in W 5 in D 3.75 in
African Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This headrest comes from 20th century Kenya, hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood
Category

20th Century Kenyan Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood

African Wooden Headrest
African Wooden Headrest

African Wooden Headrest

H 6.75 in W 10.25 in D 4.5 in
African Senufo Bird Carved Wood Sculpture, set as a Tall Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
African Senufo Bird Carved Wood Sculpture, set as a Tall Lamp This wonderful antique carving has
Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Pine

African Senufo Bird Carved Wood Sculpture, set as a Tall Lamp
African Senufo Bird Carved Wood Sculpture, set as a Tall Lamp

African Senufo Bird Carved Wood Sculpture, set as a Tall Lamp

H 44 in Dm 24 in
African Art by Ngoy Kabem, Sadi M, Three Heads of Woman relief in Brass, 1979
Located in Delft, NL
African Art by Ngoy Kabem, Sadi M, Three Heads of Woman relief in Brass, 1979 African Art by Ngoy
Category

20th Century Congolese More Folk Art

Materials

Brass

African Art by Ngoy Kabem, Sadi M, Three Heads of Woman relief in Brass, 1979
African Art by Ngoy Kabem, Sadi M, Three Heads of Woman relief in Brass, 1979

African Art by Ngoy Kabem, Sadi M, Three Heads of Woman relief in Brass, 1979

H 27.96 in W 12.21 in D 1.38 in
Make Africa Great Again - Wood Panel Yellow Green White Blue Purple Orange Red
By Eric Liot
Located in Sofia, BG
"Make Africa Great Again" is a wood decorated colored Panel. It is created by the French artist
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Plexiglass

Make Africa Great Again - Wood Panel Yellow Green White Blue Purple Orange Red

Eric Liot
Make Africa Great Again - Wood Panel Yellow Green White Blue Purple Orange Red, 2020

H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 5.91 in
20th Century Tribal Figural Head Bust by David Tennant Hand Carved Ebony Wood
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful 20th Century Tribal David Tennant figural head bust comprised of hand carved ebony wood
Category

20th Century Unknown Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

20th Century Tribal Figural Head Bust by David Tennant Hand Carved Ebony Wood
20th Century Tribal Figural Head Bust by David Tennant Hand Carved Ebony Wood

20th Century Tribal Figural Head Bust by David Tennant Hand Carved Ebony Wood

H 12.5 in W 9 in D 8.5 in
An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'
Located in London, GB
A Rare and Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master’ Depicting a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'
An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'

An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'

H 41 in W 8 in D 2 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wooden African Wabi Sabi Bench or Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful rare African antique bench or coffee table. Originally used as a day bed. Hand carved
Category

20th Century African Tribal Benches

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wooden African Wabi Sabi Bench or Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wooden African Wabi Sabi Bench or Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wooden African Wabi Sabi Bench or Coffee Table

H 13 in W 23 in D 63 in
African Seated Luba Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
surface. The slight tilt of the head combines with the seated posture to convey a sense of contemplation
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Seated Luba Figure
African Seated Luba Figure

African Seated Luba Figure

H 13 in W 4.5 in D 5.5 in
African Namji Fertility Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
beads or clothes, the figure ensured future fertility. Carved with a characteristically small head and
Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Namji Fertility Figure
African Namji Fertility Figure

African Namji Fertility Figure

H 10.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Vintage African Pair of Wooden Hand Carved Busts Sculptures
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wood sculpture hand carved vintage tribal Folk Art bust of an African men and women sculptures
Category

Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage African Pair of Wooden Hand Carved Busts Sculptures
Vintage African Pair of Wooden Hand Carved Busts Sculptures

Vintage African Pair of Wooden Hand Carved Busts Sculptures

H 6.75 in W 2.75 in D 1.75 in
Vintage Carved Wooden Head with Removable Feathers, Carved from Single Burr
Located in GB
, figured head with removable feathers I know nothing about this piece other than what you can see, it’s
Category

20th Century African Bohemian Masks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Wooden Head with Removable Feathers, Carved from Single Burr
Vintage Carved Wooden Head with Removable Feathers, Carved from Single Burr

Vintage Carved Wooden Head with Removable Feathers, Carved from Single Burr

H 12.21 in W 14.57 in D 5.32 in
Cameroon "Bat" Stool African Sculpture
By Cameroon Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
Possibly Babanki. Circular ceremonial wood stool constructed of repeated animal heads. Original
Category

Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Cameroon "Bat" Stool African Sculpture
Cameroon "Bat" Stool African Sculpture

Cameroon "Bat" Stool African Sculpture

H 16 in Dm 12 in
Dogon abstract primitive head sculpture
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A beautifully patined Dogon head sculpture. Because of its natural wear perhaps even being more
Category

Early 20th Century Malian Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Dogon abstract primitive head sculpture
Dogon abstract primitive head sculpture

Dogon abstract primitive head sculpture

H 12.21 in W 5.12 in D 5.52 in
Set of 1940s Hard Wood African Lobi Stools with Carved and Pyrogravure Details
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with seats adorned at each end with two antelope heads and two human heads, respectively. Natural
Category

Vintage 1940s Burkinabe Tribal Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 1940s Hard Wood African Lobi Stools with Carved and Pyrogravure Details
Set of 1940s Hard Wood African Lobi Stools with Carved and Pyrogravure Details

Set of 1940s Hard Wood African Lobi Stools with Carved and Pyrogravure Details

H 33 in W 22.5 in D 9 in
Gemsbok Taxidermy Shoulder Mount, Namibia, Africa
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a great African Gemsbok taxidermy shoulder mount. It is posed with the head in a semi
Category

20th Century Namibian Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Animal Skin, Wood

Gemsbok Taxidermy Shoulder Mount, Namibia, Africa
Gemsbok Taxidermy Shoulder Mount, Namibia, Africa

Gemsbok Taxidermy Shoulder Mount, Namibia, Africa

H 56.5 in W 35 in D 29 in
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chairs in wood year: 1940 The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood used they make them unique
Category

Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat

H 17.72 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
African Futurist Black Tribal Mask by Bomber Bax
Located in Milano, IT
Contemporary African single mask created by the artist Bomber Bax. The mask dates back to the
Category

Antique Early 1900s Congolese Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

African Futurist Black Tribal Mask by Bomber Bax
African Futurist Black Tribal Mask by Bomber Bax

African Futurist Black Tribal Mask by Bomber Bax

H 17.13 in W 8.47 in D 4.93 in
African Futurist Gold Mask Created by Bomber Bax
Located in Milano, IT
typical of African tribes. Note the elongated shape with a corpuscle on top of the head, symbolising
Category

Antique Early 1900s Ivorian Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

African Futurist Gold Mask Created by Bomber Bax
African Futurist Gold Mask Created by Bomber Bax

African Futurist Gold Mask Created by Bomber Bax

H 20.87 in W 5.91 in D 4.93 in
Mayemba Bronze African Women Sculpture, Congo, 2002
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bronze sculpture by Mayemba (1946-), Congo, 2002. Two African women with trays. Bronze sculpture on
Category

Early 2000s Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mayemba Bronze African Women Sculpture, Congo, 2002
Mayemba Bronze African Women Sculpture, Congo, 2002

Mayemba Bronze African Women Sculpture, Congo, 2002

H 13 in W 6.3 in D 5.71 in
Old Igbo "Izzi" Elephant Mask, Nigeria, African Sculpture
By Igbo People
Located in Sharon, CT
Important mask with beautiful a patina over paint and sculpting note, heads on both sides. Acquired
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old Igbo "Izzi" Elephant Mask, Nigeria, African Sculpture
Old Igbo "Izzi" Elephant Mask, Nigeria, African Sculpture

Old Igbo "Izzi" Elephant Mask, Nigeria, African Sculpture

H 20 in W 9.5 in D 11 in
African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria
Located in San Francisco, CA
Blacked wood helmet mask (Gelede), large human head surmounted by a dog eating a snake which curves
Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria
African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria

African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria

H 14 in W 8 in D 16 in
African Mask 'Kanaga' Dogon tribe, Mali C 1950
Located in Paris, FR
dancer's head is covered with a hood of plaited fiber fringe at the bottom edge. The dancer wears a vest
Category

Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Mask 'Kanaga' Dogon tribe, Mali C 1950
African Mask 'Kanaga' Dogon tribe, Mali C 1950

African Mask 'Kanaga' Dogon tribe, Mali C 1950

H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 5.52 in
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Questions About African Wood Head
  • What is an African head wrap called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What wood is used for African carvings?
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    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.
  • What are carved wood figures in African art?
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    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.

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