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Antique African Busts

Large African Tribal Female Bust Sculpture, Hand-Carved Ethnographic Art Figure
Large African Tribal Female Bust Sculpture, Hand-Carved Ethnographic Art Figure

Large African Tribal Female Bust Sculpture, Hand-Carved Ethnographic Art Figure

Located in Wembley, GB

Large African Tribal Female Bust Sculpture, 32 cm – Hand-Carved Ethnographic Art Figure A wooden striking and highly decorative 32 cm African tribal female bust sculpture, celebrati...

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Early 1900s Nigerian Tribal Antique African Busts

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Art Nouveau Bronze Bust of African Mother by Gardon, Circa 1910
Art Nouveau Bronze Bust of African Mother by Gardon, Circa 1910

Art Nouveau Bronze Bust of African Mother by Gardon, Circa 1910

$1,264Sale Price|20% Off

H 11 in W 6.5 in D 6.6 in

Art Nouveau Bronze Bust of African Mother by Gardon, Circa 1910

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A beautifully cast Art Nouveau dark brown patinated bronze bust of a young African mother tenderly holding and breastfeeding her baby.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique African Busts

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Bronze

Decorative African Stone Sculpture, Abstract Female Bust, Signed Zimbabwe Status
Decorative African Stone Sculpture, Abstract Female Bust, Signed Zimbabwe Status

Decorative African Stone Sculpture, Abstract Female Bust, Signed Zimbabwe Status

$2,791Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 18.9 in W 11.03 in D 16.54 in

Decorative African Stone Sculpture, Abstract Female Bust, Signed Zimbabwe Status

Located in Wembley, GB

African Stone Sculpture, Female Bust, Signed and Numbered, Zimbabwe, 20th Century A powerful and contemplative African stone sculpture depicting a stylised female bust, carved from ...

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1920s Zimbabwean Art Deco Antique African Busts

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Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf

Carved bust of a tribeswoman
Carved bust of a tribeswoman

Carved bust of a tribeswoman

$7,443Sale Price|20% Off

H 22 in W 13 in D 17 in

Carved bust of a tribeswoman

Located in Cheshire, GB

Finely carved wooden bust of a striking tribeswoman figure carved from an exotic hardwood with a rich patina free standing. Dimensions Height 22 Inches Width 13 Inches Depth 17 Inches

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Early 20th Century North African Antique African Busts

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Wood

Antique 14k Gold Stick Pin with a Bust of a Turbaned North African or Arab Man
Antique 14k Gold Stick Pin with a Bust of a Turbaned North African or Arab Man

Antique 14k Gold Stick Pin with a Bust of a Turbaned North African or Arab Man

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique stick pin In 14k gold. Depicting the bust of a North African or Arab man with a turban headdress.

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Early 20th Century Antique African Busts

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14k Gold

Nubian Man, Saïd Abdullah
Nubian Man, Saïd Abdullah

Charles CordierNubian Man, Saïd Abdullah, circa 1848

$35,414

H 19.1 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in

Nubian Man, Saïd Abdullah

Located in PARIS, FR

From 1851, he sculpted a series of busts of an African Venus. His submissions to the Salon of 1853 caused a sensation.

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1850s French School Antique African Busts

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Bronze

Portrait of a Lady
Portrait of a Lady

Charles CordierPortrait of a Lady, circa 1860

$113,315Sale Price|20% Off

H 23.23 in W 17.33 in D 8.67 in

Portrait of a Lady

Located in PARIS, FR

From 1851, he sculpted a series of busts of an African Venus. His submissions to the Salon of 1853 caused a sensation.

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1860s French School Antique African Busts

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Marble

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Pair of Coal Painted Bronze Busts of a Arab Man and Woman
Pair of Coal Painted Bronze Busts of a Arab Man and Woman

Pair of Coal Painted Bronze Busts of a Arab Man and Woman

Located in London, GB

A pair of coal painted bronze busts of an Arab man and woman, early 20th century.

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Late 19th Century African Victorian Antique African Busts

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Bronze

Wooden Sculpture of the 19th century: Head of African with Gilded Decorations
Wooden Sculpture of the 19th century: Head of African with Gilded Decorations

Wooden Sculpture of the 19th century: Head of African with Gilded Decorations

By A. Manzoni

Located in Villa Verucchio, Emilia-Romagna

Introduction: A Historic and Significant Work of Art We explore the artistry and beauty of a large wooden sculpture dating from the late 1800s, depicting the head of an African with ...

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1880s Sub-Saharan African Colonial Revival Antique African Busts

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Wood

Antique Hand Carved Female Bust, African, Ebony, Ornamental Figure, Circa 1900
Antique Hand Carved Female Bust, African, Ebony, Ornamental Figure, Circa 1900

Antique Hand Carved Female Bust, African, Ebony, Ornamental Figure, Circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique hand-carved female bust. An African, ebony ornamental figure on Portland stone base, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.

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Late 19th Century Antique African Busts

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Ebony

Art Deco Feminine Lacquered Ceramic Sculpture
Art Deco Feminine Lacquered Ceramic Sculpture

Art Deco Feminine Lacquered Ceramic Sculpture

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H 10.24 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Art Deco Feminine Lacquered Ceramic Sculpture

Located in IT

Ceramic bust of an African Woman with green necklace and ring as well, original patina, excellent conditions.

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1920s European Art Deco Antique African Busts

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Ceramic

Charles Lemanceau French Art Deco White Ceramic Rabbit
Charles Lemanceau French Art Deco White Ceramic Rabbit

Charles Lemanceau French Art Deco White Ceramic Rabbit

By Charles Lemanceau

Located in CA, CA

Lemanceau is best known for the crackle-glazed ceramic animal sculptures he made for Saint-Clemant and Sainte-Radegonde but he was also responsible for notable portraits such as the ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique African Busts

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Faience

Art Deco African Bust
Art Deco African Bust

Art Deco African Bust

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H 7.49 in Dm 7.09 in

Art Deco African Bust

By Continental Art Deco

Located in Glasgow, GB

This is a very fine carving of an African female Art Deco style . Carved in the late 1920's / early 1930's. Carved from very dense wood with a dark honey coloured patina created ove...

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1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique African Busts

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Hardwood

Early 20th Century Bust of an African Lady
Early 20th Century Bust of an African Lady

Early 20th Century Bust of an African Lady

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H 10.63 in W 5.71 in D 7.88 in

Early 20th Century Bust of an African Lady

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century bust of an African lady, presented in the Primitive style.

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Early 20th Century Primitive Antique African Busts

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Terracotta

Early 20th Century Plaster Bust of a African Woman
Early 20th Century Plaster Bust of a African Woman

Early 20th Century Plaster Bust of a African Woman

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H 14.97 in W 5.52 in D 8.67 in

Early 20th Century Plaster Bust of a African Woman

Located in Berlin, DE

This plaster bust of was made in the early 20th century. It was probably made by Karl Koch in 1920.

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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique African Busts

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Plaster

Antique Head of an Oba King Bronze Benin Sculpture African Tribal Altar Bust
Antique Head of an Oba King Bronze Benin Sculpture African Tribal Altar Bust

Antique Head of an Oba King Bronze Benin Sculpture African Tribal Altar Bust

Located in Dayton, OH

"This cast bronze sculpture depicts the idealized likeness of an oba, or king, wearing a woven CAP of coral beads, with lateral strands of coral suspended around both ears. A single ...

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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique African Busts

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Bronze

Large Antique Dug Out Carved Tribal African Sculpture
Large Antique Dug Out Carved Tribal African Sculpture

Large Antique Dug Out Carved Tribal African Sculpture

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H 13.39 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in

Large Antique Dug Out Carved Tribal African Sculpture

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

A large antique Tribal wooden sculpture from Africa. Dates from early 20th century. This piece has been dug out from a wooden trunk, and a face carved on either side. Very good c...

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Early 19th Century Mozambican Tribal Antique African Busts

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Wood

Austrian Early 20th Century Polychromed Bust Figure African Girl Holding a Tray
Austrian Early 20th Century Polychromed Bust Figure African Girl Holding a Tray

Austrian Early 20th Century Polychromed Bust Figure African Girl Holding a Tray

By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An Austrian early 20th century cast bust figure of an African girl holding a tray. The smiling young girl wearing a straw hat decorated with a flower and leaves, holding weaved-wicke...

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Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique African Busts

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Plaster

Fausta Mengarini, Medusa, Art Deco Bronze Bas-Relief Medallion, circa 1926
Fausta Mengarini, Medusa, Art Deco Bronze Bas-Relief Medallion, circa 1926

Fausta Mengarini, Medusa, Art Deco Bronze Bas-Relief Medallion, circa 1926

By Fausta Vittoria Mengarini

Located in New York, NY

Mengarini's works can also be seen at: War Mem. with figures, Palace of Justice, Royal Italian Govt., Rome; Congregational Church, Montclair, NJ; Monumental Lighthouse, Massaua, Erit...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique African Busts

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Bronze

African Bronze Male Bust
African Bronze Male Bust

African Bronze Male Bust

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H 13 in D 12 in

African Bronze Male Bust

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bronze African bust from the Benin region dating late 19th early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century African Antique African Busts

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Bronze

Anthropomorphic Composition Painted Plaster Death Bust Mask of an African Gent
Anthropomorphic Composition Painted Plaster Death Bust Mask of an African Gent

Anthropomorphic Composition Painted Plaster Death Bust Mask of an African Gent

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

In essentially original condition the bust remains in one piece without damage; it does not suffer from any further chips or cracks.

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Early 20th Century Belgian High Victorian Antique African Busts

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Composition

Royal Copenhagen Unique Stoneware Bust of an African Woman by Knud Kyhn 1938
Royal Copenhagen Unique Stoneware Bust of an African Woman by Knud Kyhn 1938

Royal Copenhagen Unique Stoneware Bust of an African Woman by Knud Kyhn 1938

By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Royal Copenhagen unique stoneware bust of an African woman by Knud Kyhn 1938. Measures 41cm high.

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Early 20th Century Antique African Busts

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Stoneware

20th C. African Hardwood Carving of a Woman Wearing Headdress, circa 1930
20th C. African Hardwood Carving of a Woman Wearing Headdress, circa 1930

20th C. African Hardwood Carving of a Woman Wearing Headdress, circa 1930

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A 20th century African hardwood carving of a woman wearing a headdress, circa 1930.   

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Early 20th Century African Other Antique African Busts

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Hardwood

Folk Art Wood Bust of an African American Gentleman
Folk Art Wood Bust of an African American Gentleman

Folk Art Wood Bust of an African American Gentleman

Located in New York, NY

Well carved portrait bust of a man with black features and painted hair and moustache. It appears to be carved from cheerywood by an unknown carver. Mounted on black wood base.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique African Busts

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Wood

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Antique African Busts For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique African busts is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique African busts was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, bronze and marble. There are all kinds of antique African busts available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. modern antique African busts are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Antique African Busts?

Prices for antique African busts can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique African busts begin at $87 and can go as high as $15,743, while the average can fetch as much as $1,216.