1990s Wood and Beaded Sculpture Of Woman - NAMJI Fertility Doll
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1990s Wood and Beaded Sculpture Of Woman - NAMJI Fertility Doll Cowrie Shells On wood base
1990s Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures
Wood, Beads
1990s Wood and Beaded Sculpture Of Woman - NAMJI Fertility Doll
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1990s Wood and Beaded Sculpture Of Woman - NAMJI Fertility Doll Cowrie Shells On wood base
Wood, Beads
Glass Beaded Parrot Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Glass beaded parrot sculpture ambitiously crafted with glass beads and perched on a custom wood, brass, and Lucite stand.
Glass, Beads
Beaded Reliquary Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This African sculpture is carved from wood. It has Lapis colored beads.
Wood
Mid-Century Tropical Glass Bead Toucan Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Amused and amusing bird sculpture crafted with glass beads on a metal frame and sitting on a wood perch supported by a brass rod on a Lucite base.
Glass
Klaylife x Uniqwa Ombre Handmade Clay Bead Floor Sculptures (Large, Med + Small)
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Each clay bead that makes up the Moringa Floor Sculpture is hand rolled using raw clay.
Clay
Handcrafted Arts & Crafts Tree Metal Sculpture Beads Purple Amnesty Fossil Base
Located in Miami, FL
Arts & Crafts metal tree sculpture with beads mounted on a purple amnesty fossil.
Amethyst, Metal
$585Sale Price / item|40% Off
Sculpture for wall; midcentury industrial bead wire tire form, priced as a pair
Located in Madison, WI
Sculpture for the wall. Bead wire form for manufacturing tires, circa 1960s.
Steel, Wire
Bamileke beaded Collar or Torque
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke beaded Collar or Torque, Cameroon Private collection Brussels
Beads
$763Sale Price / item|25% Off
Folk African Sculpture Beaded Figure Abstract Art, Yoruba Carved Figure Nigeri
Located in Wembley, GB
This striking sculpture depicts a male figure adorned with traditional beaded necklaces and waist ornaments, embodying status, identity, and ceremonial significance within Yoruba soc...
Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
As beads became gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
As beads became gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
As beads became gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire.
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Cotton, Wood, Fabric
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Cotton, Wood, Twine
Mid Century Beaded Tulips Arrangement
Located in Riverdale, NY
Beaded Tulips Arrangement from the 1960's. The rage for beaded flowers started in the 1960's and ornate labor intensive, professionally made pots were de rigeur in many households th...
Glass
Mid Century Beaded Flower Arrangement
Located in Riverdale, NY
Beaded Flower Arrangement from the 1960's. The rage for beaded flowers started in the 1960's and ornate labor intensive, professionally made pots were de rigeur in many households th...
Glass
Artisan Hand Beaded Grape Ornament
Located in Riverdale, NY
Hand beaded grape ornament made of vintage and contemporary glass beads in vibrant colorations. Neon yellow grapes beaded on foam and cork bases with rasberry speckles under a series...
Glass
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People, Cameroon. Private collection Brussels The raffia splint is covered with cloth and colou...
Beads
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People, Cameroon. Private collection Brussels The raffia splint is covered with cloth and colou...
Beads
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People, Cameroon. Private collection Brussels The raffia splint is covered with cloth and colou...
Beads
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People, Cameroon. Private Collection Bordeaux The raffia splint is covered with cloth and colour...
Beads
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People, Cameroon. Ex J.Klejman Paris The raffia splint is covered with cloth and colourful minia...
Beads
Custom French Beaded Floral Spray, Studio VL
Located in Riverdale, NY
Massive Custom French Beaded Spray by Studio VL from the 1990's. Fantasy oversized Lilac hand beaded into a large exaggerated scale in unusual color combinations with new and vintage...
Brass
Bamum Decorative Wooden Ancestor Figure embroidered with European Glass Beads
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamum Decorative Wooden Ancestor Figure embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People , Cameroon Private collection Brussels These commemorative statuettes ,representing...
Wood, Beads
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People, Cameroon. Private collection Brussels The raffia splint is covered with cloth and c...
Beads, Burlap
Mid Century Beaded Tulip Floral Arrangement
Located in Riverdale, NY
Impressive Beaded Flower Tulip Arrangement from the 1960's. The rage for beaded flowers started in the 1960's and ornate labor intensive, professionally made pots were de rigeur in m...
Porcelain, Glass
Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap
By Kuba
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite cone-shaped cap, known as laket, was created by an artisan of the Kuba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The base is made of a simple woven raffia fabric, ...
Shell, Fabric
$1,595 / set
Hand Beaded Bird of Paradise Stems, France
Located in Riverdale, NY
Set of Hand Beaded Bird of Paradise Stems made in the late 1990's in France. Custom made in the 1990's of antique and new Czech beads. Set of 2 each: Flowerheads/ Matte black and iri...
Glass
Bamileke Decorative Wooden Flute or Whistle embroidered with European Glass Bead
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke Decorative Wooden Flute or Whistle embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People, Cameroon. Private collection Brussels Flutes of differing shapes and forms are...
Wood, Beads
Ethnic Design-Bamileke beaded Collar Torque with pendant, Grasslands, Cameroom.
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke beaded Collar or Torque partially decorated with cauris Private collection Brussels
Beads, Glass
Bamileke Old Anthropomorphic Trophy Head Embroidered with European Glass Beads
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke Old Anthropomorphic Trophy Head embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People, and Cameroon. Private collection Brussels Worn by chiefs and other notables on cer...
Wood, Beads
Ethnic Design-Three Decorative Beaded Flywhisks , Cameroon Grasslands
Located in Leuven , BE
The Royal Fly Whisks (ethnic names: see leng koko or beuka) used in dances are made of carved wood to which horse tails are attached. These tails are veritable war trophies cut from ...
Burlap, Wood, Beads
$1,180 / set
Set of Three Beaded Ndebele Fertility Dolls
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Cotton, Wood
Hand Beaded Lg Boutonniere Flower Pink Floral Display Many Petals
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a beautiful shiny pink many petal hand beaded flower, that would be perfect as a large boutonniere or a fantastic addition to any floral arrangement or on it's own in a small...
Wire
Handmade Beaded Flower Boutonniere Decoration Floral Display Pink-Purple Green
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is a fabulous beaded flower with a double layer of petals which are a lovely pinkish purple as is the small bud to the side and there are shiny green leaves accenting them both....
Wire
Victorian Bronze Necklace with Beads, Abstract Design, 1960s
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage necklace made of bronze and beads ( unknown texture of beads).
Bronze
Ethnic Design-Ceremonial Double Gong with Beaded Handle;
Located in Leuven , BE
This Double Gong bell originating from the Bamileke communities in Cameroon is a functional instrument played with wooden sticks.
Iron
Bamileke Decorative Wooden Flute or Whistle embroidered with European Glass Bead
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke Decorative Wooden Flute or Whistle embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People, Cameroon. Private collection Brussels Flutes of differing shapes and form...
Wood, Beads
Antique Pair of Chinese Export Beaded Kwanyin Figurines, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Similar Chinese beige plastic robed, beaded figurine depicting the Buddhist Goddess with left arm raised, grasping a lotus, right arm relaxed with open palm. (PRICED AS PAIR)...
Plastic
African Cameroon 20th Century Carved Wood & Beaded Namur Doll Female Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Cameroon 20th Century carved wood Namur female fertility doll in a stylized curved form, wrapped with white, yellow & red beaded necklaces. Wear to finish with losses
Handmade Beaded Small Flower Sticks Yellow & White Decorations Craft Set of 17
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a really great bundle of 17 handmade bright white and yellow beaded little flower sticks. The flowers are either white with an orange or yellow center or yellow with an orang...
Beads
Bamum Decorative Wooden Ancestor Figure Embroidered with European Glass Beads
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamum Decorative Wooden Ancestor Figure embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People , Cameroon Private collection Brussels These commemorative statuettes ,representing a...
Wood, Beads
Custom French Beaded Spray, Studio VL
Located in Riverdale, NY
Custom French Beaded Spray, Studio VL from the 1990's, France. Custom made in exaggerated scale with unusual color combinations of new and vintage French and Czech beads. Based on th...
Brass
Ethnic Design-Very early Bamileke Elephant Mask embroided with trade beads.
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke Kuosi Elephant masks comprise cloth panels and hoods woven from plantain fiber over raffia. On this background glass beads are stitched in geometric patterns. The basic form...
Beads, Organic Material
1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls On Wood Bases
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls Made with wood, beads and cowrie shells Metal Earings Some cracks in the shells on top of the head
Shell, Wood, Beads
Neoclassical Found Object Mixed-Media Bicycle Seat Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fabulously imaginative found object sculpture on a vintage bicycle seat mined in a small antiques store in Amsterdam, having bronze door knocker, beaded bits and pieces from couture ...
Leather, Beads
$875Sale Price|30% Off
Musician playing violin standing on round, beaded base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Musician playing violin standing on a round, beaded base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Spanish. Brand: JE. Weight: 172.78 grams. Dimensions: 14x7cm. Content: 915/1000. Assay M...
Silver
Mid Century Modern Decorative Hanging Glass Beads Decorative
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a set of vintage glass beads in amber color. Old stock never used. Unmarked. Dimensions: 2" Tall x 1 3/8" in diameter. Please visit take a look at our listin...
Glass
$513Sale Price|65% Off
Silver musician playing tuba standing on round, beaded base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver musician playing tuba standing on a round, beaded base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Spanish. Brand: JE. Weight: 209.3 grams. Dimensions: 14x7cm. Content: 915/1000. Ass...
Silver
Likely Antique Japanese Abacus with Wood Frame and Patinaed Beads
Located in Seattle, WA
This likely antique Japanese abacus features a finely crafted wood frame with a rich, aged patina and a traditional five-bead configuration per rod-one upper bead and four lower bead...
Wood
Bamun-Cameroon Royal Ox-Head Beaded Wood Dance Mask
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bamun-Cameroon Royal Ox-Head Beaded Wood Dance Mask First-half 20th Century. Multi-colored glass beads over wood, on a metal stand. Height 16 in., Width 8 in., Depth 17 in.
Wood
Large Decorative Bird with Glass Beads and Mirrors – 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent and eye-catching decorative bird sculpture, meticulously crafted with glass beads and mirror fragments, creating a shimmering, mosaic-like surface that captures and refle...
Art Glass
$875Sale Price|30% Off
Silver musician playing cello standing on a round, beaded base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver musician playing the cello, standing on a round, beaded base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Spanish. Brand: JE. Weight: 171.77 grams. Dimensions: 14.5x7cm. Content: 915/...
Silver
Hand Carved African Wood and Beaded Sculpture
By Yoruba People
Located in Fulton, CA
A vintage beaded African wood carving of 3 figures. Vibrant primary colors to bead work. Portions of wood are painted. Attributed to Yoruba, Nigeria, Africa. Mid-late 20th century. ...
Vintage Decorative Xhosa Beaded Medicine Gourd, South Africa, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
South Africa, circa 1930 One Xhosa beaded medicine gourd. H 12 x Ø 10 cm
Beads
18th Century Tibetan Skull Bead Rosary
Located in Hudson, NY
This 18th Century Tibetan rosary (mala) is made up of 19 carved beads of bone (including the head bead) each of which bears the likeness of a human skull. This rosary would be used i...
Terracotta Beaded Bamileke Head
Located in Brussels, BE
Bamileke beaded terracotta head from the Grassfields region in Cameroon. The beads are sealed with sand and resinous glue. The head is pretty heavy and was designed in the 1980s. ...
Terracotta
Decorative Beaded Bird of Prey
Located in New York, NY
Decorative beaded bird of prey.
Unavailable
H 6 in W 6 in D 0.1 in
Four Anatolian, Turkish, Beaded Hats, Western Turkey, Inkoy, Early 20th Century
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
A set of four extremely colorful and decorative beaded hats from western Turkey. These hats consist of glass beads sewn on to a cotton base. They are made for young children prior ...
Beads, Cotton
La Nuit Sculpture in wood and brass by Nadine Hajjar
By Nadine Hajjar
Located in Montreal, QC
La Nuit Sculptures are meticulously handcrafted from sustainably sourced wood, expertly carved to form an organic, flowing shape reminiscent of nature's own design. The surface is ad...
Brass
"Grimaces" a One of a Kind Mosaic Glass Sculpture
By Manuel Bortolotto
Located in Venice-Lido, IT
Amazing and one of a kind mosaic glass sculpture. Represent faces with grimaces. Mixed-media high quality details totally handmade. Check in the storefront other amazing Art piec...
Iron
18th Century Polychrome Urn-Form Finials with Bead Flowers
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of well turned, faux marble urn-form bases supporting branches of flowers of coral colored glass beads.
Ibedji - Yoruba
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair Ibedji Yoruba-south west Nigeria sculptures in Oshogbo village or possibly Erin. East Oya district. Proven: Russian film director married to Finnish woman -moved to Helsinki....
Brass
My free entrance / My free entrance (gold)
Located in Roma, IT
The entrance to Villa Sciarra in Rome has always represented for me a door to the imagination. The view of the greenery that can be glimpsed through the gap between the Gianicolensi...
Ceramic
La Nuit Side table in wood and brass by Nadine Hajjar
By Nadine Hajjar
Located in Montreal, QC
La Nuit Side table is meticulously handcrafted from sustainably sourced wood, expertly carved to form an organic, flowing shape reminiscent of nature's own design. The surface is ado...
Brass
Paved Glass Swirl in Crystals
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous glass swirl has been transformed into a sparkling light show of a sculpture. This was accomplished by selecting several complementary color crystals which creates a bri...
Crystal
Unavailable
H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Teardrop Glass Jar “AB” Crystals with Leather Flower Petal Trim
By dlsc
Located in New York, NY
These darling Jars remind me of the domes of St. Petersburg. When I found these I knew exactly what I was going to do. Some things are easier than others, this was a joy! To make the...
Crystal
Female Beaded Sculpture
Located in London, GB
The terracotta sculpture is inlaid with strings of beads over its ceramic form.
Ceramic
Large-Scale Vintage African Beaded Head Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Intricately carved and beaded African head sculpture. Glass beads over clay base.
Clay, Beads
Wonderful 19th Century Tibetan Beaded Head Piece
Located in Esbeek, NL
2nd part 19th c. Materials beads, turquoise, amber, metal, coral On metal foot Good condition
Coral, Metal
African Beaded Heads
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a set of five African beaded heads from Cameroon . Made of Clay and beads and put on removable Lucite stands They are all handmade.
Beads, Clay
Large Beaded African Warthog
Located in New York, NY
Large Beaded African Warthog. Handmade in Africa from beads and wire. Deep-blue metallic body, hair, and tail with white tusks. 36"L x 24" H x 11" W
Wire
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's leader. A...
Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
Cotton, Wood
Tibetan Beaded Necklace on Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This fantastic antique Tibetan necklace is beautifully crafted of silver metalwork and draped beads of various shapes and sizes. The colorful beads include carnelian, turquoise, cora...
Silver
Nigerian Female Beaded Head
Located in London, GB
The terracotta sculpture is inlaid with strings of beads over its ceramic form.
Terracotta
Nigerian Male Beaded Head
Located in London, GB
The terracotta sculpture is inlaid with strings of beads over its ceramic form.
Terracotta, Wax
Three Decorative Beaded Palm Wine Vessels, Cameroon Grasslands
Located in Leuven , BE
In the past the Royal ritual palm wine vessel or calabash (ethnic names: n’tu, m’ba, koko, nimbo or ugi fa) contained some of the royal ancestor’s skull debris. Today these Calabashe...
Burlap, Wood, Beads
Two Beaded Royal Headdresses, Cameroon Grasslands
Located in Leuven , BE
The Beaded Royal Headdresses are made of a palm tree fiber structure ,covered with burlap cloth embroidered with European glass beads that cover the entire object, imparting geometri...
Burlap, Wood, Beads
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
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