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Hand Tooled Leather African Tribal Moroccan Shoulder Bag
Hand Tooled Leather African Tribal Moroccan Shoulder Bag

Hand Tooled Leather African Tribal Moroccan Shoulder Bag

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Old leather African Moroccan satchel bag with flap decorated with tribal embroideries.

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique African Tools

19th Century Carved African Bone Tool from Cameroon
19th Century Carved African Bone Tool from Cameroon

19th Century Carved African Bone Tool from Cameroon

Located in Wainscott, NY

A rare and finely carved ritual implement from Cameroon, dating to the 19th century. The piece retains the natural morphology of the bone at its proximal end, tapering to a sharp poi...

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19th Century Cameroonian Antique African Tools

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Bone

African Tuareg Hand-Tooled Black Leather Box, Mauritania, 1950
African Tuareg Hand-Tooled Black Leather Box, Mauritania, 1950

African Tuareg Hand-Tooled Black Leather Box, Mauritania, 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand tooled black leather box from Africa. Very fine workmanship with tribal traditional African symbols on black leather.

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Early 20th Century Mauritanian Folk Art Antique African Tools

Materials

Leather

Antique Hand Tooled Leather African Tribal Moroccan Bag Collectible, 1940s
Antique Hand Tooled Leather African Tribal Moroccan Bag Collectible, 1940s

Antique Hand Tooled Leather African Tribal Moroccan Bag Collectible, 1940s

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique collectible leather African Moroccan satchel bag with flap decorated with traditional Moorish embroideries.

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique African Tools

Materials

Leather

19th Century Antique Moroccan Wood and Leather Powder Flask
19th Century Antique Moroccan Wood and Leather Powder Flask

19th Century Antique Moroccan Wood and Leather Powder Flask

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

African Moroccan Wood and Leather Flask 19th century wood and tooled leather.

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Late 19th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique African Tools

Materials

Leather, Wood

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19th Century French Napoleon III 'Africa' Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
19th Century French Napoleon III 'Africa' Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Africa' Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace basket with period andirons and new grate. The fire basket is made of cast iron and wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition ...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique African Tools

Materials

Iron

Tooled Brown Leather African Tuareg Box
Tooled Brown Leather African Tuareg Box

Tooled Brown Leather African Tuareg Box

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H 1.75 in W 7.5 in D 2.75 in

Tooled Brown Leather African Tuareg Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand tooled chocolate brown leather box from Africa. Very fine workmanship with tribal traditional West African symbols on dark brown leather.

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Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Antique African Tools

Materials

Leather

African Tuareg Large Hand-Tooled Brown Leather Box
African Tuareg Large Hand-Tooled Brown Leather Box

African Tuareg Large Hand-Tooled Brown Leather Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Hand tooled leather box from Africa. Very fine workmanship with tribal traditional West African symbols on dark brown leather.

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Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Antique African Tools

Materials

Leather

African Dogon antique wooden ladder/wooden object/20th century
African Dogon antique wooden ladder/wooden object/20th century

African Dogon antique wooden ladder/wooden object/20th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It was owned by a Japanese collector of African art. The tools that have supported the lives of the Dogon people have a very powerful presence.

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Early 20th Century Malian Other Antique African Tools

Materials

Wood

Antique English Leather Top Partners Desk
Antique English Leather Top Partners Desk

Antique English Leather Top Partners Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th century English partners desk crafted in mahogany in three-piece construction, featuring the original tooled leather top, African Bubinga wood drawer and door fronts, b...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique African Tools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Folk Carving of African Head
Folk Carving of African Head

Folk Carving of African Head

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H 21 in W 5 in D 3 in

Folk Carving of African Head

Located in Chicago, IL

Here is an interesting item....apparently made to be used as a fireplace broom. Great folk carving and tufted with horsehair. The handle is made of oak.

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique African Tools

Materials

Wood

Mounted African Digging Tool
Mounted African Digging Tool

Mounted African Digging Tool

Located in New York, NY

Mounted African Digging Tool

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Early 20th Century African Antique African Tools

Harvesting Tools
Harvesting Tools

Harvesting Tools

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H 34.5 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in

Harvesting Tools

Located in East Hampton, NY

Turn of the Century African Iron Gardening/Harvesting Tools ( pair available, priced and sold separately )

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Early 20th Century African Antique African Tools

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Carved wooden box 60's folk art
Carved wooden box 60's folk art

Carved wooden box 60's folk art

$1,030

H 2.37 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in

Carved wooden box 60's folk art

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Lovely 60's carved and stained solid wood box, quality folk art and handcrafted work. Beautiful vintage condition, with traces of age and use throughout (see photos).

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Antique African Tools

Materials

Wood

Large Hand-Crafted Leather Tribal Tuareg Berber Sahara Bag
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Large Hand-Crafted Leather Tribal Tuareg Berber Sahara Bag

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Large Hand-Crafted Leather Tribal Tuareg Berber Sahara Bag

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Miami, FL

A beautiful antique North African Tuareg Sahara bag. Tribally hand crafted, dyed, embroidered, leather bag with long fringe. The Tuareg are Berber people with a traditionally nomadic...

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20th Century Moroccan Antique African Tools

Materials

Leather

Wonderful Vintage Leather Bag with Beautiful Frame and Clasp
Wonderful Vintage Leather Bag with Beautiful Frame and Clasp

Wonderful Vintage Leather Bag with Beautiful Frame and Clasp

Located in London, GB

A chic white leather vintage bag with attractive frame and clasp. The strap could be changed to chain one, or a longer leather on if preferred. Inside there is one pouch pocket . Me...

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1960s American Antique African Tools

Indian 19th Century Black Box with Iron Nailheads, Braces and Rustic Patina
Indian 19th Century Black Box with Iron Nailheads, Braces and Rustic Patina

Indian 19th Century Black Box with Iron Nailheads, Braces and Rustic Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indian antique black box from the 19th century with iron nailheads and braces, carved wooden base and rustic patina. Created in India during the 19th century, this box features a ...

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19th Century Indian Antique African Tools

Materials

Iron

Vintage Boho Tooled Leather Doctors Bag
Vintage Boho Tooled Leather Doctors Bag

Vintage Boho Tooled Leather Doctors Bag

$895

H 11.75 in W 19 in D 11 in

Vintage Boho Tooled Leather Doctors Bag

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Vintage Boho Tooled Leather Doctor’s Bag is a unique and stylish accessory that combines vintage craftsmanship with the distinctive aesthetic of boho (bohemian) style. Known for it...

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Late 20th Century Antique African Tools

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Tuareg Leather Covered Letter Box

$550

H 4.25 in W 13.5 in D 10.5 in

Tuareg Leather Covered Letter Box

Located in Chicago, IL

This Tuareg leather box presents a refined and understated interpretation of traditional Saharan craftsmanship. Created by a Malian artisan now based in the United States, the work i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Malian Tribal Antique African Tools

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Leather, Wood

Antique Tramp Art Box, Hand-Carved Two-Toned Wood, France, Circa 1900
Antique Tramp Art Box, Hand-Carved Two-Toned Wood, France, Circa 1900

Antique Tramp Art Box, Hand-Carved Two-Toned Wood, France, Circa 1900

By Tramp Art

Located in Valencia, VC

Charming Antique Tramp Art Box, France, Circa 1900 A very charming tramp art box featuring beautifully hand-carved work in two-toned wood. The lighter sections are framed with delic...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique African Tools

Materials

Brass

Antique Indian Carved wood box Rajasthan 18th C Folk art Interior Design Décor
Antique Indian Carved wood box Rajasthan 18th C Folk art Interior Design Décor

Antique Indian Carved wood box Rajasthan 18th C Folk art Interior Design Décor

Located in London, GB

18th-Century Rajasthani Indian Carved Wooden Box. Intricately hand-carved with geometric and diamond-pattern decoration, featuring a hinged lid and original iron clasp. A distincti...

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1880s Indian Antique African Tools

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Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag, Sculpture, West Africa
Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag, Sculpture, West Africa

Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag, Sculpture, West Africa

$510

H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 2.37 in

Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag, Sculpture, West Africa

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag West Africa early-mid 20th century. leather and shell details.

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1950s Beninese Tribal Antique African Tools

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Indian carved wood spice box, late 17th century, circa 1790
Indian carved wood spice box, late 17th century, circa 1790

Indian carved wood spice box, late 17th century, circa 1790

Located in Central England, GB

This superb Indian spice box is of a larger scale than normally seen. It is highly decorative and original. It is made from a solid block of dense wood with a well-hollowed, chiselle...

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Late 17th Century Indian Medieval Antique African Tools

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Wrought Iron

Hand Carved Mango Wood Cone Sculpture, Ethiopia, Tribal, 1960
Hand Carved Mango Wood Cone Sculpture, Ethiopia, Tribal, 1960

Hand Carved Mango Wood Cone Sculpture, Ethiopia, Tribal, 1960

Located in New York, NY

A single piece of solid mango wood, hand carved into a standing cone, circa 1960. Use it as door stoppers, or in a group for an eye-catching accent in any rustic or eclectic decor, i...

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1960s Ethiopian Tribal Antique African Tools

Materials

Wood

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African Hand-Carved Wooden Statue, Tribal Art, 20th Century, Africa

Located in Linkebeek, BE

African carved wooden statue African Art Measures : 15cmx15cm H:70cm Wear consistent with age and use

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20th Century African Tribal Antique African Tools

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Early 20th Century Small Tooled Leather Box from the Frontier Region / Argentina
Early 20th Century Small Tooled Leather Box from the Frontier Region / Argentina

Early 20th Century Small Tooled Leather Box from the Frontier Region / Argentina

Located in Wainscott, NY

Early 20th century small tooled leather box from Argentina This small box has lovely tooled workmanship and its clearly handmade with care Measure: 5.5" W x 3" D x 1.5" H.

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Early 20th Century Argentine Antique African Tools

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Leather

Antique Moroccan Leather Bag Belonging to a Family of Water Carriers
Antique Moroccan Leather Bag Belonging to a Family of Water Carriers

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Located in Munich, DE

This magnificent leather bag is covered entirely with old coins on the front, as was often the case with these kind of bags. The strap might have been replaced in the course of its l...

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1920s Folk Art Antique African Tools

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Tuareg Box, Intricately Carved, Leather Covered Box in Hand Dyed Brown
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Located in Chicago, IL

This Tuareg leather box is a finely handcrafted storage chest rooted in the rich artistic traditions of the Sahara, particularly those of Mali. Created by a Malian artisan now based ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique African Tools

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By Christian Dior

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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Early 2000s Italian Antique African Tools

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Located in University City, MO

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Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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Antique African Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique African tools available for sale. The range of distinct antique African tools — often made from animal skin, leather and bone — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique African tools available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Antique African tools made by folk art designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique African tools are appealing in their simplicity, but Berber Tribes of Morocco and Ken Petersen produced popular antique African tools that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique African Tools?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $520, while they’re typically $236 on the low end and $60,208 highest priced.