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African Dogon Hare Rabbit Mounted Carving
Located in Malibu, CA
African hand carved rabbit mounted on metal stand ready to display.
Carving 16"H X 4"D X 4.5"W
Category
Early 20th Century African Primitive Antique African Carvings
Materials
Scrap Wood, Wood
14.65 Carat Loose Heart Shape Tourmaline Drilled Carving from Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Heart Shape Tourmaline Drilled Carving From Africa
WEIGHT: 14.65 Carat
DIMENSIONS: 0.83 x
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique African Carvings
Materials
Crystal
42.00 Carat Unique Bi Color Tourmaline Carving from Madagascar Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Unique Bi-Color Tourmaline Carving From Madagascar Africa
Weight: 42.00Carats
Dimension: 2.9 x
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique African Carvings
Materials
Crystal
67.05 Carat Gorgeous Tri Color Tourmaline Drilled Carving from Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
67.05 carat gorgeous tri-color tourmaline drilled carving from Africa
Weight: 67.05 Carats
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique African Carvings
Materials
Crystal
38.50 Carat Elegant Tourmaline Flower Shape Carving From Madagascar Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
38.50 carat elegant tourmaline flower shape carving from Madagascar Africa
Weight: 38.50 Carats
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique African Carvings
Materials
Crystal
H 0.91 in W 0.83 in D 0.32 in
51.05 Carat Incredible Natural Loose Bicolor Tourmaline Carving from Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
51.05 carat incredible natural loose bicolor tourmaline carving from Africa
Weight: 51.05 Carats
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique African Carvings
Materials
Crystal
H 1.11 in W 1.11 in D 0.32 in
76.80 Carat Natural Bi Color Drilled Tourmaline Carving Gemstone From Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
76.80 Carat Natural Bi Color Drilled Tourmaline carving gemstone From Africa
Weight: 76.80 Carats
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique African Carvings
Materials
Crystal
H 1.38 in W 1.19 in D 0.28 in
46.55 Carat Stunning Bi Color Drilled Tourmaline Carving from Madagascar Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
46.55 Carat Stunning Bi Color Drilled Tourmaline Carving From Madagascar Africa
Bicolor
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique African Carvings
Materials
Crystal
H 1.3 in W 0.91 in D 0.32 in
7.90 Carat Lovely Loose Peach Color Tourmaline Carving From Madagascar Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lovely Loose Peach Color Tourmaline Carving From Madagascar Africa
WEIGHT: 7.90 Carat
DIMENSIONS
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique African Carvings
Materials
Crystal
H 0.63 in W 0.44 in D 0.2 in
24.10 Carat Lovely Loose Water Melon Color Tourmaline Carving from Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lovely Loose Water Melon Color Tourmaline Carving From Africa
WEIGHT: 24.10 Carat
DIMENSIONS
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique African Carvings
Materials
Crystal
H 0.83 in W 0.71 in D 0.28 in
34.60 Carat Amazing Bi Color Fruit Shape Tourmaline Drilled Carving from Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Amazing Bi-Color fruit shape Tourmaline Drilled Carving From Africa
Weight: 34.60 Carats
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique African Carvings
Materials
Crystal
H 1.19 in W 0.71 in D 0.32 in
West African Tribal Mask, Early 20th Century
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A highly decorative carved wood West African tribal mask decorated in blue and red polychrome
Category
Early 20th Century African Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Carved Bust of African Man
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptionally well-carved portrait bust of an African man dating to the mid-20th century
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Antique African Carvings
Materials
Mahogany
African Toma Tribal Initiation Ceremonial Mask From Liberia (Guinea)
Located in Lincoln, GB
African Toma Tribal Initiation Ceremonial Mask From Liberia (Guinea)
From the Tribal people of
Category
19th Century African Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Harvest Currency, Nigerian
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century harvest African currency is from the Ibo tribe in Nigeria. It looks something
Category
19th Century Nigerian Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Hand Carved Mortar in Solid Wood Produced in Africa, ca Early 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and beautiful African mortar hand carved in solid wood with great patina and signs from age
Category
1910s Ethiopian Folk Art Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
14.50 Carat Faceted Strawberry Shape Watermelon Tourmaline Drilled Carving
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lovely Faceted Strawberry Shape Watermelon Tourmaline Drilled Carving From Africa
WEIGHT: 14.50
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique African Carvings
Materials
Crystal
H 0.78 in W 0.65 in D 0.25 in
Stunning 37.10 Carats Bi Color Fish Shape Tourmaline Drilled Carving
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Dimension: 2.5 x 2.3 x 0.9 Cm
Origin: Africa
Color: Red & Green
Shape: Carving
Quality: AAA
Bicolor
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique African Carvings
Materials
Crystal
Large Antique East African Carved Wood & Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
African folk art sculpture with beautifully aged distressed patina.
Handmade in East Africa, dating to
Category
Late 19th Century African Folk Art Antique African Carvings
Materials
Bronze
H 35 in W 34.5 in D 11 in
111.85 Carat Glamorous Natural Bi Color Flower Tourmaline Drilled Carving
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Dimension: 4.4 x 3.0 x 0.7 Cm
Origin: Africa
Color: Red & Green
Shape: Carving
Quality: AAA
Bicolor
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique African Carvings
Materials
Crystal
H 1.74 in W 1.19 in D 0.28 in
Makonde Mask Helmet, Africa, Early 20th Century
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Makonde helmet mask , Tanzania, Africa, early 20th century. Woman's face with a lip plug. The young
Category
Early 20th Century Tanzanian Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
Sublime 17.15 Carat Loose Bi Color Tourmaline Drilled Carving for Jewelry Making
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Dimension: 2.3 x 1.6 x 0.7 Cm
Origin: Africa
Color: Pink & Green
Shape: Carving
Quality: AAA
Bicolor
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique African Carvings
Materials
Crystal
H 0.91 in W 0.63 in D 0.28 in
Antique Carved Wood African Tribal Mortar Goblet Apothecary
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique African carved wood apothecary mortar. Measure: 8".
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Antique African Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
African currency sword that was used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land
Category
19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Carvings
Materials
Iron
Hand Carved Male and Female African Statues from Cameroon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large impressive hand carved African statues of a man and woman from the Bangwa Tribe that inhabits
Category
1920s Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
13.70 Carat Glamorous Rubellite Tourmaline Drilled Craving from Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Glamorous Rubellite Tourmaline Drilled Craving From Africa
Weight : 13.70 Carats
Dimensions
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique African Carvings
Materials
Crystal
Incredible Loose 31.00 Carat Bi Color Tourmaline Drilled Craving from Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Incredible Loose Bi-Color Tourmaline Drilled Craving From Africa
WEIGHT: 31.00 Carat
DIMENSIONS
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique African Carvings
Materials
Crystal
H 0.99 in W 0.87 in D 0.24 in
Statue Nkishi People Songye / Songe - Dr Congo African Art early 20th century
Located in Leuven, BE
Old Big Authentic Antique And Rare Nkishi Powerful Statue Songye / Songe People - Dr Congo
Period: early 20th century
Height: 58 cm
Very beautiful patina
Note : Spirits of the dead...
Category
Early 20th Century Antique African Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
H 22.84 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
Statue Of The Tshokwe / Chokwe Tribe - DR Congo African Art Angola - Early 20th
Located in Leuven, BE
Old and exceptional statue Of The Tshokwe / Chokwe / Lwena Tribe - Dr Congo African Art - early
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Antique African Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
H 18.12 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Very Tall Pair of African Marriage Figure Panels This is a very heavy pair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very Tall Pair of African Marriage Figure Panels
This is a very heavy pair of large full-length
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique African Carvings
Materials
Teak
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
Category
Early 20th Century North African Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wood Giraffe Sculpture, c. 1930-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
painted surface.
From Africa, c. 50-100 years old.
In original vintage condition, with minor wear
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Vintage Wood Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
African vintage wood carving. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern aesthetic.
Category
Early 18th Century African Organic Modern Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Wood Moroccan Ethnic Large Spoon
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
crafted and carved large cooking spoon.
Great patina, rough carving, collectible African Art.
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Antique African Hardwood Cape Buffalo Sculpture, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
in Africa. Carvings included a variety of Africa's famous animals and were produced in a variety of
Category
Early 1900s African Antique African Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Benin-Style Bronze Figural Pipe Mouthpiece
Located in Chicago, IL
World-renowned for high-quality lost wax casting, the city of Benin in West Africa has been a
Category
Late 19th Century Nigerian Folk Art Antique African Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Two Antique Niger Bura Peoples Fired Clay Heads on Stands
Located in Morristown, NJ
.
About Dr. David Rilling.
A Pennsylvania based medical doctor, Dr Rilling began collecting African and
Category
15th Century and Earlier Nigerien Tribal Antique African Carvings
Materials
Clay
19th Century English Folk Art Gentleman’s Cane
Located in London, GB
ebonised cane, with metal tip. The shaft is quite special and rare as it’s made from African originated
Category
1850s British Folk Art Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Hindu Nandi Temple Guardian, Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
. Loss to one ear, age related checking and separation to carvings, fabric to hind quarters is released
Category
19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique African Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
26.70 Carat Fruit Shape Bi Colour Tourmaline Drilled Carving From Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 26.70 Carats
Dimension: 2.6 x 1.7 x 0.7 Cm
Origin: Africa
Color: Red Pink and Green
Shape
Category
15th Century and Earlier Central African Adam Style Antique African Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
H 1.03 in W 0.67 in D 0.28 in
26.40 Carat Pretty Sea Shell Shape Bi Colour Tourmaline Carving From Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 26.40Carats
Dimension: 2.8 x 1.9 x 0.5 Cm
Origin: Africa
Colour: Red Pink and Green
Shape
Category
15th Century and Earlier Central African Adam Style Antique African Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
H 1.11 in W 0.75 in D 0.2 in
Thomas Ona Carving District commissioner Yoruba African Tribal Nigeria
Located in London, GB
Thomas Ona Odulate carving district commissioner Yoruba African Tribal Nigeria
A carved figure of a
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
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H 8.67 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Huge 197.45 Carat Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Carving Gemstone from Africa
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Africa
Clarity : SI
Shape: Heart
Color: Pink Red
Certificate: On Demand
The rubellite is a transparent
Category
Early 17th Century Malagasy Arts and Crafts Antique African Carvings
Materials
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Base Metal
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H 1.78 in W 1.78 in D 0.44 in L 1.78 in
19th Century Black Forest Carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
A very rare superb quality 19th century black forest carving of an Arab riding a racing camel, the
Category
1880s Swiss Antique African Carvings
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
Category
19th Century Zimbabwean Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Stool , Ashanti, Ghana
Located in Clermont, FL
power, achievement, and authority.
The intricate carvings and motifs etched into the surface and edges
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Late 19th Century South African Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
French African Breccia Marble Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
carvings throughout the piece. Made from stunning African Breccia stone, this mantel is a perfect blend of
Category
1890s Antique African Carvings
Materials
Breccia Marble
Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box 19th Century Brown Color Powder Box
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Superb old African box with hand-carving & carrying chain on the top. Carved on all sides
Category
19th Century African Antique African Carvings
Materials
Metal
"Baluba Stool Zaire, " a Wood Carving c. 1910
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Baluba Stool Zaire" is a Wood Carving from Africa created around 1910. The base is solid and flat
Category
Early 20th Century Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century African Shona Dagger
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th Century dagger from the Shona people of Zimbabwe. It features beautiful carvings, a rich aged
Category
1890s Zimbabwean Antique African Carvings
Materials
Metal
Baule Female Figure African Sculpture
By Baule Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
A fine old Baule carving, with a rich golden brown surface patina.
Category
Early 1900s Ghanaian Tribal Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
70.85 Carat Bi Colour Tourmaline Drilled Carving From Madagascar
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 70.85 Carats
Dimension: 3.5 x 2.4 x 0.7 Cm
Origin: Africa
Colour: Red Pink and Green
Shape
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique African Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
Antique African Hand Carved Woman Sculptor
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional hand wood carving of a woman probably African queen, beautiful face showing grace and
Category
19th Century Congolese Antique African Carvings
Materials
Wood
Very Unusual Large Nut Shell with Tribal Elephant Carving
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
suggests African origin.
The Lodoicea is known to be the largest nut on the planet but is usually in a
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Tribal Antique African Carvings
Materials
Nutwood
Stunning 47.70 Carat Natural Bi Color Drilled Tourmaline Vase Carving
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bicolor Tourmaline Carved
Weight: 47.70 Carats
Dimension: 41x20.5x8.5 Mm
Origin: Africa
Color: Red
Category
16th Century Malagasy Aesthetic Movement Antique African Carvings
Materials
Tourmaline, Copper, Cut Steel, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 2...
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W 0.81 in D 0.34 in L 1.62 in
African Incised Copper Currency Anklet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
retrace their carvings to create the definition and discoloration exhibited here. A woman of status used
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Carvings
Materials
Copper
Gorgeous Tri Color Tourmaline Carving Gemstone for Necklace Jewelry 22.25 Carat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Tourmaline Carved
Weight: 22.25 Carats
Dimension: 24x15x8 Mm
Origin: Africa
Color: Tri ( Black,Red
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Arts and Crafts Antique African Carvings
Materials
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, 9k Gold, B...
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W 0.6 in D 0.32 in L 0.95 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Bronze Ekonda Currency
Located in New York, NY
carvings etched into the bronze.
This bronze sculpture was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Carvings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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Antique African Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique African carvings available for sale. Each of these unique antique African carvings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Antique African carvings have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique African carvings bearing Folk Art hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique African carvings are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris produced popular antique African carvings that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique African Carvings?
Antique African carvings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,013, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $20,000.
Questions About Antique African Carvings
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
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