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20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably
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20th Century African Masks

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Wood

20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably
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20th Century African Masks

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Wood

20th Century Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art
Located in Bochum, NRW
A hand carved wood wall mask, vintage from the 20th Century. African Folk Art. Handmade and carved
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Vintage 1970s African Masks

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Wood

African Art Vase
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
African art vase, wood, 20th century. Measures: H: 29 cm, D: 17 cm.
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20th Century African Tribal Art

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Wood

African Art Vase
African Art Vase
H 10.63 in Dm 6.7 in
Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
A hand carved wood wall mask, vintage from the 20th Century. African Folk Art. Handmade and carved
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Vintage 1970s African Masks

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Wood

Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
A hand carved wood wall mask, vintage from the 20th Century. African Folk Art. Handmade and carved
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Vintage 1970s African Masks

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Wood

Vintage African Carved Wood Wall Art
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Vintage African Carved Wood Wall Art A well detailed African hand-carved wooden display piece
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Mid-20th Century Decorative Art

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Wood

Vintage African Carved Wood Wall Art
Vintage African Carved Wood Wall Art
H 38.19 in W 13.78 in D 5.52 in
Vintage African Wood and Shell Mask
Located in Delray Beach, FL
hand painted wood. To make such a exceptional object of art for display. Custom-made lucite base
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Vintage 1970s African Tribal Masks

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Shell, Wood, Beads

Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
African mask handmade and carved from a single piece of exotic wood, in a manner specific to the
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Vintage 1970s Masks

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Wood

African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved and painted wood with an openwork tiered bucket form back. The top tier with female figures
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20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Statue of Man African Art
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful painted wood statue from the 50's, belonging to African art. The statue of a man African
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Vintage 1950s North African Arts and Crafts Antiquities

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Wood

Statue of Man African Art
Statue of Man African Art
H 16.93 in W 6.3 in D 2.37 in
African Art Statue "Fertility Figure"
Located in Norton, MA
A precious African Art Statue with oven balls for hair, basket weave texture on the face, and
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

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Wood

African Wood Sculpture
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very kool piece of African art. I am not exactly sure how old, but from bottom of base I would
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Vintage 1920s North American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

African Wood Sculpture
African Wood Sculpture
H 16.75 in W 5.5 in D 4.75 in
Philippe Cognee Carved Painting Expressionist Wood Relief Sculpture African Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Out of Africa. Expressionist paintings and carved reliefs at the Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago His
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Oil

Large Vintage 2 ft Tall African Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask
Located in Bochum, NRW
Large vintage hand-carved from one piece of solid wood African Tribal mask richly decorated with
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1990s African Folk Art Masks

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Wood

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
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Antique Late 19th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

African Primitive Wood Carving Torso Body Mask with Phallus
Located in Chiba, JP
flown out from a collector of African tribal art in Japan, though its details unknown and just told as
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Organic Handmade African Tribal Art Folk Art Hand Carved Wood Stool Ivory Coast
By Senufo
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Andrianna Shamaris Senufo Style African tribal art very unique wood stool, bench, side
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Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
Nicely carved. A good eye-catching accent piece. Dimensions: 8.25" high, 5" wide, 7" deep.
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20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

George Lilanga African Art Yellow Figure Wood Enamel Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Sculpture George Lilanga 2000 ca Tanzania, Africa Wood and Enamel Paint Signed "Lilanga" at the
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Early 2000s Tanzanian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

George Lilanga African Art Green Figure Wood Enamel Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Sculpture George Lilanga 2000 ca Tanzania, Africa Wood and Enamel Paint Signed "Lilanga" at the
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Early 2000s Tanzanian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Headrest from Africa
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An antique carved wood headrest with a metal stretcher.
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21st Century and Contemporary African More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Wood

Headrest from Africa
H 5.5 in W 8 in D 3 in
South African Zulu Two Handled Carved Wood Meat Tray
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A South African two handled carved wood meat tray Zulu, 20th century Measures: Approximate 3
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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Pair Hand Carved African Women Busts Wood Sculptures 24 Inches
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of hand carved African female busts. Each figure is carved with exquisite craftsmanship. The
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Vintage 1960s African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Hardwood

1950s Carved Wood African Mask
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Carved Wood African Mask Chip in the back as shown
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Vintage 1950s Decorative Art

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Wood

1950s Carved Wood African Mask
1950s Carved Wood African Mask
H 13 in W 8 in D 7 in
africa 5
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood
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20th Century African Masks

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Wood

africa 5
africa 5
H 10.63 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
africa 3
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood
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20th Century African Masks

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Wood

africa 3
africa 3
H 12.6 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in
African Wood Decorative Mask Wall Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage African Wood Decorative Mask, hand-carved African mask from Ghana of a smiling lady face
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Late 20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Baoulé portrait mask, carved wood, lacquer and pigments, circa 1940, Africa.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Baoulé portrait mask, carved wood, lacquer and pigments, circa 1940, Africa. Height 29 cm, width 17
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Vintage 1940s African Modern Tribal Art

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Wood

African Chokwe Wood Hand Carved Folk Art Initiation Ceremony Ancestral Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
be a great addition to any African or folk art mask collection or make for an eye-catching stand
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Antique 19th Century Angolan Masks

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Wood

Mid Century African Women Wood Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional African wood carving ,mounted on custom-made steel base of women graciously looking
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Vintage 1960s Tribal Art

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Steel

Handmade Bow & Arrow Sheath Made In Natural Materials & Wood From Africa
Located in Lejre, DK
Handmade bow and arrow sheath from Africa, made of natural materials. The bow is made of wood with
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Vintage 1920s Central African Other Tribal Art

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Wood

Zulu Wood Double Head Rest Stylized Human Figure, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu carved wood double headrest with stylized human figure in middle, from South Africa. In
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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Untitled: Street Art - Graffiti Art Before Basquiat - African American
Located in Miami, FL
Basquiat, known for bringing into mainstream abstract yet representational street art that incorporated
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1970s Street Art Mixed Media

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Metal

African Tsonga headrest Neck rest South Africa Tribal Art antiques
Located in London, GB
African Tsonga headrest Neck rest South Africa Tribal Art A fine old Tsonga headrest Carved from
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Antique 19th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art

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Wood

Zulu Tribal Carved Wood Snuff Container, South Africa Finely Carved Incised
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu Tribal carved wood Snuff Container, South Africa A finely carved snuff container with finely
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Antique Polychrome African Wood Carving from Igbo Nigeria
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Antique Polychrome Wood Carving Igbo Nigeria Africa, Staff decorated with two figures, mounted as a
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1910s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Set of Six Early 20th Century Carved Wood Knobkerries, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Six Knobkerries from South Africa A group of six knobkerries from South Africa, mounted together
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

African Tribal Art Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa
Located in London, GB
Nice vintage heavy hard wood Zulu neck rest with double antelope/animal design and burnished
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Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art

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Wood

Primitive Tribal Axe from Africa
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An expressive hand crafted primitive axe having an elongated wrought blade attached to a finely carved and shaped hardwood handle.
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Antique 19th Century African More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Wood

Primitive Tribal Axe from Africa
Primitive Tribal Axe from Africa
H 1.5 in W 14.75 in D 9.5 in
African Dan Mask
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An exceptional Bird DAN Mask from Ivory Coast, from around the 1960ies, ex-collection from Tony Berlant, Santa Monica, California, USA, great patina and wear of the mask, an exceptio...
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Vintage 1960s African Tribal Art

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Wood

African Dan Mask
African Dan Mask
H 16.93 in W 7.88 in D 9.45 in
Set of Two Original painted African Tribal Carved and Painted Art Pieces
Located in Markington, GB
Set of two African tribal carved out of solid wood and painted art pieces.
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Vintage 1980s African Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

African wooden food bowl
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Very decorative African wooden food bowl. It will fit in any interior.
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Vintage 1940s African Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

African wooden food bowl
African wooden food bowl
H 11.03 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood
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20th Century African Masks

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Wood

20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood
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20th Century African Masks

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Wood

20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood
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20th Century African Masks

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Wood

20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood
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20th Century African Masks

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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
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Antique 19th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art

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Wood

Old African Wooden Mortar
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Solid wood mortar produced in Africa in the 1950s. With its raw shape and organic hue, it will
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art

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Wood

Old African Wooden Mortar
Old African Wooden Mortar
H 9.45 in Dm 9.45 in
Old African wooden bowl
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Wooden bowl handcrafted in Africa in the 1950s. With its raw shape and organic hue, it will be
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art

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Wood

Old African wooden bowl
Old African wooden bowl
H 4.34 in Dm 7.68 in
Bamana Wood Reliquary Guardian Figure West Africa, Mali
Located in Montreal, QC
A Bamana Wood Reliquary Guardian Figure West Africa, Mali Property from the Estate of Paul B
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Vintage 1970s Malian Tribal Art

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Wood

"Cow Head - Bidjogo Tribe Portuguese Guinea, " Painted Wood from Africa
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Cow Head" is an animal sculpture by an unknown Bidjogo artist. The artist used painted wood, rope
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20th Century Sculptures

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Plastic, Wood, Paint

Vintage Folk Art Style Wood Mask
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional artistically hand carved wood mask hand painted made of single piece of wood and was
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20th Century African Masks

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Wood

"BaPende Statue - Zaire, " Carved Wood Sculpture created in Africa circa 1940
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This statue was carved by an unknown Pende artist from Zaire. It depicts a walking man with a disc-shape on his head and large eyes. 25 3/4" x 7" sculpture The Pende people are an...
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1940s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of African Lobi Tribe Wooden Chairs, 20th Century Folk Art
Located in Valby, 84
This unique pair of Lobi chairs from West Africa showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of the
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20th Century African Tribal Primitives

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Wood

Contemporary Folk Art Style Wood Mask
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional hand carved wood mask with graphic elements, made of a single piece of wood and was
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20th Century African Masks

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Lucite, Wood

Contemporary Folk Art Style Wood Mask
Contemporary Folk Art Style Wood Mask
H 18.5 in W 11 in D 14 in
"Messenger Mask Lega - Zaire, " Wood & Clay created in Africa circa 1925
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This mask, made out of wood and clay, was created by an unknown artist from the Lega tribe in Zaire
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1920s Sculptures

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Clay, Wood

“Africa Reinvented” by Keri Muller of Simple Intrigue, Cape Town, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
“Africa Reinvented” by Keri Muller of Simple Intrigue, Cape Town, South Africa. A contemporary soft
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2010s South African Folk Art Contemporary Art

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Wood, Paper

Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful one of a kind African carved wooden sculpture of a woman carrying a basket and a hat
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20th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

African art tribal maternity figure, Lobi peoples Ghana - Ivory Coast
Located in Norwich, GB
entomologist and tribal art collector whilst working in West Africa.
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

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African Wood Art For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of African wood art for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. There are 437 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of African wood art you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of African wood art, those designed in Folk Art, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made object in our assortment of African wood art has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris, Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei are consistently popular.

How Much is an African Wood Art?

A piece of African wood art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,443, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $56,250.
Questions About African Wood Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    African art is painting, sculptures, masks or installations that originate from the African continent. Masquerade, metalwork, sculpture, architecture, fiber art and dance are particularly popular artistic expressions in Africa. Many of these art forms are defined by expressive individualism, an emphasis on the human figure and visual abstraction.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    African art is simply called African art. Sculpture, pottery, painting, rock art and other works of visual art native to Africa all fall under the umbrella of African art (performance art that originates in Africa will also be called African art). On 1stDibs, there is an exquisite range of African art to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    One of the key characteristics of African art is that it tends to emphasize emotion over realism, so pieces often don't closely resemble their animal or human subjects. In addition, traditional African artists tend to work in three-dimensional formats like sculptures rather than painting or drawing. Also, many pieces have a spiritual meaning to the creators and their cultures. On 1stDibs, shop a range of African art from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Traditional African wooden art is a term that describes pieces made by artists in Africa using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Examples include masks, figurines and sculptures depicting human and animal figures. Find a collection of traditional African art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.