Antique African Carvings

divergent from those characteristic of Igbo figures. Some examples of other West African carvings show

This figure was carved by the Nyamwezi people. Consisting of a torso, neck and head, the facial features are rough and simplistic.

This large figure was carved by the Sukuma people. It is painted in yellow and black, and has rudimentary sculpted features. Both arms rotate, and a sheet of metal has been wrapped a...

Hand carved 19th century African wooden tribal stool. Stools were carved from a solid piece of wood.

Intricately hand-carved 19th century African Pale Brown wooden tribal stool. Tribal stools were

-class pair of heavy and substantial West African carvings with intricate detail, circa 1920 Each figure

This is a pair of antique carved heads. An African, solid ebony decorative statue, dating to the

This is a late 19th century decorative carved wooden panel. African in origin and would have

Circa 1900 antique African walking stick. Dense hardwood. Crack at one twist - natural from aging

African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases

African Currency Sword mounted on a contemporary iron Stand. These were used in the Congo for

Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black Stand. Andrianna Shamaris

African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases

African currency sword that was used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land

African Botchi statue. Effigy of the homeowner with the purpose of averting and absconding evil and

African Tribal Yaka wood slit drum with striker, DRC. A early 20th century, finely carved slit

Standing male Ibibio figure with flat hands up and hat, very detailed sublime face, Nigeria, early 20th century. Wear and patina from tribal use, losses to feet. Body with soft round...

Polychromatic African wood carving of antelope from the estate of Marie Casindas (1923 - 2017

in Africa. Carvings included a variety of Africa's famous animals and were produced in a variety of

studied African carvings. For Johnson, however, the purpose of these formal borrowings was to suggest

A small and unique bench from North Africa, with intricate carving, early 20th century.   

A great Ethiopian stool with unusual motifs carved on the legs. The patina is rich and the carving

African hand carved rabbit mounted on metal stand ready to display. Carving 16"H X 4"D X 4.5"W

Elegant Loose Bi-Color Tourmaline Drilled Carving From Africa Weight: 37.85 Carats Dimension: 2.5

Lovely Loose Peach Color Tourmaline Carving From Madagascar Africa WEIGHT: 7.90 Carat DIMENSIONS

A beautiful wood sculpture of a African youth carved out of a single piece of wood. Details are

DIMENSIONS: 2.2 x 1.7 x 0.8 Cm ORIGIN: Madagascar, Africa TYPE: Carving COLOR : Red, Green And Pink

Antique African carved wood apothecary mortar. Measure: 8".  

A carved wooden mannequin of an African, early 20th century. The naively sculpted figure with

A truly fantastic, engaging and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian

West Africa who today reside primarily in Mali. The Dogon peoples are best known for their religious

Originally collected in eastern Africa, than traded into Morocco, this Tuareg Berber Tribe leather

For your consideration, a stunning antique African tribal Dogon hand forged iron horse and rider

Modern Carved abstract sculpture, wood. Early 20th century.

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

: Africa Clarity : SI Shape: Heart Color: Pink Red Certificate: On Demand The rubellite is a transparent

Superb old African box with hand-carving & carrying chain on the top. Carved on all sides

This is a very fine carving of an African female Art Deco style . Carved in the late 1920's / early

Bicolor Tourmaline Carved Weight: 295.30 Carats Dimension: 78x45x9 Mm Origin: Africa Color: Red

is very symbolic in the Bantu culture of central Africa. Its striking colours and carving symbolise

one of the most fundamental and ubiquitous works of South African carving, sometimes passed down

, headrests were one of the most fundamental and ubiquitous works of South African carving, sometimes passed

This is a magnificent example of the classic tradition of headrest carving in Southern Africa

Assorted antique African head rests

Here is an interesting item....apparently made to be used as a fireplace broom. Great folk carving

Wood carving of an colonial African wearing a pith helmet

African housepoles with distinctive carvings. Mounted on stable steel bases, this trio has imediate

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.

cache of African wood carvings found in the rear of a Manhattan warehouse locker, where all the objects

African art) These carvings are called ere ibeji (‘ere’ means sacred image, ‘ibi’, means born and ‘eji