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Large Wood African Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great African Ebony Sculpture Totem pole of figures
Category

20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Wood African Sculpture
Large Wood African Sculpture

Large Wood African Sculpture

H 33 in W 7 in D 4 in
Chester Williams, Black Artist, Abstract Bronze, Wood African American Sculpture
Located in Surfside, FL
Chester L. Williams Label on bottom, signed. Title: Promethium Medium: Bronze, Aluminum and wood
Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Chester Williams, Black Artist, Abstract Bronze, Wood African American Sculpture
Chester Williams, Black Artist, Abstract Bronze, Wood African American Sculpture

Chester Williams
Chester Williams, Black Artist, Abstract Bronze, Wood African American Sculpture

H 12 in W 11 in D 4 in
Sculpture in Wood from Africa Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color 20TH Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is a bust of a woman, with it's traditional air cut. This is in wood, in a black
Category

20th Century African Busts

Materials

Wood

Sculpture in Wood from Africa Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color 20TH Century
Sculpture in Wood from Africa Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color 20TH Century

Sculpture in Wood from Africa Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color 20TH Century

H 12.6 in W 4.34 in D 5.91 in
Sculpture in Wood from Africa, Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color, circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is a bust of a woman, with it's traditional air cut. This is in wood, in a black
Category

Vintage 1960s African Busts

Materials

Wood

Sculpture in Wood from Africa, Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color, circa 1960
Sculpture in Wood from Africa, Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color, circa 1960

Sculpture in Wood from Africa, Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color, circa 1960

H 11.82 in W 3.15 in D 6.7 in
Art Déco Black Wood Sculpture of an African Warrior by Karl Hagenauer, Austria
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco black wood sculpture of an African warrior with a spear by Karl
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Copper, Bronze

Art Déco Black Wood Sculpture of an African Warrior by Karl Hagenauer, Austria
Art Déco Black Wood Sculpture of an African Warrior by Karl Hagenauer, Austria

Art Déco Black Wood Sculpture of an African Warrior by Karl Hagenauer, Austria

H 11.5 in W 12 in D 3 in
Carved Wood African Headdress on Later Iron Stand
Located in Buchanan, MI
Carved wood African headdress on later iron stand.
Category

20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood African Headdress on Later Iron Stand
Carved Wood African Headdress on Later Iron Stand

Carved Wood African Headdress on Later Iron Stand

H 34 in Dm 11 in
Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical hand carved lion statue from Africa. Hand carved by local artisans in East Africa in
Category

Vintage 1970s North African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s

Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s

H 4.5 in W 8 in D 2.25 in
Orientalist African Hunter Leaning on His Shield 19th cent. Black Forest, German
Located in SANTA FE, NM
African ("Nubian") warrior. This fantastic piece marries the traditions of the finest Black Forest wood
Category

19th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Orientalist African Hunter Leaning on His Shield 19th cent. Black Forest, German
Orientalist African Hunter Leaning on His Shield 19th cent. Black Forest, German

Orientalist African Hunter Leaning on His Shield 19th cent. Black Forest, German, 19th century

H 21 in W 10 in D 7 in
3-part painting construction by Black African American artist, w/ found objects
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
in the Philadelphia art world. Much of his work relates to his experiences as a Black African
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Found Objects, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Glass, Wood

3-part painting construction by Black African American artist, w/ found objects
3-part painting construction by Black African American artist, w/ found objects

Richard J. Watson
3-part painting construction by Black African American artist, w/ found objects, 2019

H 23 in W 30 in D 3 in
Bold African Sculpture of a Head on Custom Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Amazing African mask hand-carved in wood depicting a woman carrying latticed basket on her head
Category

Vintage 1950s Botswanan Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bold African Sculpture of a Head on Custom Stand
Bold African Sculpture of a Head on Custom Stand

Bold African Sculpture of a Head on Custom Stand

H 41.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Tribal Pierced African Panel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
all original condition. Supported by a simple black painted rectangular wood base. The Panel
Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Tribal Pierced African Panel
Tribal Pierced African Panel

Tribal Pierced African Panel

H 54.75 in W 23 in D 1 in
Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood
Located in Buffalo, NY
Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Musical Instruments

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood
Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood

Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood

H 14 in Dm 5 in
Indoor / Outdoor Molecular Hanging Light Sculpture Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Studio Lloyd’s exclusive handcrafted light sculptures are made to order. The organic shapes are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rope, Fabric, Wood

Indoor / Outdoor Molecular Hanging Light Sculpture Chandelier
Indoor / Outdoor Molecular Hanging Light Sculpture Chandelier

Indoor / Outdoor Molecular Hanging Light Sculpture Chandelier

H 276 in Dm 276 in
Hagenauer Bronze and Wood African Dancer circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A Hagenauer Art Deco Sculpture of a Kneeling African Dancer. Made of Bronze and Carved Dark Wood
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hagenauer Bronze and Wood African Dancer circa 1930
Hagenauer Bronze and Wood African Dancer circa 1930

Hagenauer Bronze and Wood African Dancer circa 1930

H 8.25 in D 7 in
Carved Wood and Cast Metal African Woman Figure
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Papaikou, HI
A very nicely carved and lyrical figure of an African woman done very much in the style of
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Carved Wood and Cast Metal African Woman Figure
Carved Wood and Cast Metal African Woman Figure

Carved Wood and Cast Metal African Woman Figure

H 8.75 in W 5 in D 2.25 in
African American Boy Bust
Located in Summerland, CA
Circa 1920 Wood and original polychrome. African American bust wearing yellow cap. Sits on a
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African American Boy Bust
African American Boy Bust

African American Boy Bust

H 13 in W 9 in D 4 in
African Hand Carved Pair of Black and White Rhinos
Located in Alton, GB
Charming pair of hand carved wooden rhinos, one white rhino and white black rhino.
Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Hand Carved Pair of Black and White Rhinos
African Hand Carved Pair of Black and White Rhinos

African Hand Carved Pair of Black and White Rhinos

H 5.91 in W 3.94 in D 9.85 in
Chester Williams, Black Artist, Abstract Bronze, Wood African American Sculpture
Located in Surfside, FL
Chester L. Williams Label on bottom, signed. Title: Promethium Medium: Bronze, Aluminum and wood
Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Chester Williams, Black Artist, Abstract Bronze, Wood African American Sculpture
Chester Williams, Black Artist, Abstract Bronze, Wood African American Sculpture

Chester Williams
Chester Williams, Black Artist, Abstract Bronze, Wood African American Sculpture

H 12 in W 11 in D 4 in
Pair of African Ebony wood handcarved black Madonna sculptures
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A pair of African handcarved black Madonna sculpture's in Ebony wood Very decorative and
Category

Vintage 1960s Sculptures

Pair of African Ebony wood handcarved black Madonna sculptures
Pair of African Ebony wood handcarved black Madonna sculptures

Pair of African Ebony wood handcarved black Madonna sculptures

H 14.57 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
African Bust Carving Ebony Wood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
African bust carving ebony wood, 1960s. Long neck, very graceful folk art wood sculpture.  
Category

Vintage 1960s African Busts

African Bust Carving Ebony Wood
African Bust Carving Ebony Wood

African Bust Carving Ebony Wood

H 17 in Dm 6 in
Head in Hands-Carved Unusual African Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This hand-carved African sculpture depicting a man's head resting in a pair of hands features
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Head in Hands-Carved Unusual African Sculpture
Head in Hands-Carved Unusual African Sculpture

Head in Hands-Carved Unusual African Sculpture

H 12.25 in W 7.5 in D 5.75 in
Mid-Century African Janus Shaped Black Wooden Sculpture with Brass Inlays
Located in Salzburg, AT
Early Janus sculpture - Bambara Mali Sogo Bò Theater Circa 1930/50 Ségou Bamana " Puppet / doll
Category

Vintage 1940s Malian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century African Janus Shaped Black Wooden Sculpture with Brass Inlays
Mid-Century African Janus Shaped Black Wooden Sculpture with Brass Inlays

Mid-Century African Janus Shaped Black Wooden Sculpture with Brass Inlays

H 23.63 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Pair of African Torsos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Ebonized wood male and female carved African torsos
Category

1990s African Busts

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Torsos
Pair of African Torsos

Pair of African Torsos

H 17.5 in Dm 7 in
1980s Life-Size Carved Wood African Fertility Statue
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1980s life-size African carved wood fertility statue. Acquired from a Greenwich, Connecticut estate.
Category

Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures

1980s Life-Size Carved Wood African Fertility Statue
1980s Life-Size Carved Wood African Fertility Statue

1980s Life-Size Carved Wood African Fertility Statue

H 75 in W 19 in D 24 in
African Tribal Decorative Door
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African granary wooden shutter door with low relief hand-carved figures and animals. Tribal
Category

20th Century Malian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Decorative Door
African Tribal Decorative Door

African Tribal Decorative Door

H 27 in W 19 in D 1 in
Naive Marble Sculpture of an Young Boy from Zimbabwe
Located in Pasadena, CA
downwards towards his large, exaggerated left hand. The sculpture rests on a beveled wood base.
Category

20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Naive Marble Sculpture of an Young Boy from Zimbabwe
Naive Marble Sculpture of an Young Boy from Zimbabwe

Naive Marble Sculpture of an Young Boy from Zimbabwe

H 19 in W 11 in D 8 in
Art Deco Profile of an African Woman, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Profile of a woman. Africanist school. French work, circa 1930. Ebonized wood on a wooden base
Category

Vintage 1930s French Sculptures

Materials

Bakelite, Wood

Art Deco Profile of an African Woman, circa 1930
Art Deco Profile of an African Woman, circa 1930

Art Deco Profile of an African Woman, circa 1930

H 18.51 in W 11.82 in D 5.12 in
Art Deco Profile of an African Woman, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Profile of a woman. Africanist school. French work, circa 1930. Ebonized wood on a wooden base
Category

Vintage 1930s French Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Profile of an African Woman, circa 1930
Art Deco Profile of an African Woman, circa 1930

Art Deco Profile of an African Woman, circa 1930

H 16.15 in W 13 in D 5.52 in
Pair of 20th Century Lifesize Faux Elephant Tusks on Black Conical Bases
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
conical black enameled wooden bases the tusks have a striking resemblance to real ivory tusks, both with
Category

Late 20th Century South African Colonial Revival Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Pair of 20th Century Lifesize Faux Elephant Tusks on Black Conical Bases
Pair of 20th Century Lifesize Faux Elephant Tusks on Black Conical Bases

Pair of 20th Century Lifesize Faux Elephant Tusks on Black Conical Bases

H 67.5 in W 29 in D 11 in
Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Queen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
black African queen, carved from one piece of wood for the head and one piece of wood that could be
Category

20th Century South African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Queen
Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Queen

Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Queen

H 30 in W 15.984 in D 24 in
Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Male Bust
Located in North Hollywood, CA
is 12" x 16" From Azania, South Africa. Contemporary bust of a black African male, carved from on
Category

20th Century South African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Male Bust
Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Male Bust

Zulu Wooden Tribal Contemporary Sculpture of Black African Male Bust

H 30 in W 16 in D 24 in
Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small scaled african head bust hand carved in black wood. It has a slight tilt - leaning to one
Category

Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood
Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood

Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood

H 6.7 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in
Carved African Wood Bust
Located in Antwerp, BE
Carved African wood bust.
Category

Vintage 1970s Congolese Busts

Materials

Wood

Carved African Wood Bust
Carved African Wood Bust

Carved African Wood Bust

H 23.63 in W 10.24 in D 9.85 in
Hagenauer Style Nude Black African Female Bust with Brass Earring
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stylized African female with elongated neck, ebonized carved wood with large brass earring, in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Hagenauer Style Nude Black African Female Bust with Brass Earring
Hagenauer Style Nude Black African Female Bust with Brass Earring

Hagenauer Style Nude Black African Female Bust with Brass Earring

H 16 in W 8 in D 5.25 in
Very Fine African Tribal Bambara/Bamana Antelope Dance Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well carved and the largest example that we have seen. Mali, Africa. A tall abstract carved
Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Very Fine African Tribal Bambara/Bamana Antelope Dance Crest
Very Fine African Tribal Bambara/Bamana Antelope Dance Crest

Very Fine African Tribal Bambara/Bamana Antelope Dance Crest

H 69 in W 22 in D 4 in
Benoit Konongo Sculpture in Wenge Wood Dyed Black African Head
Located in Brussels , BE
Benoit Konongo (1919-2008) sculpture in wenge wood dyed black "African man's head" - Congo 1960s.
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Benoit Konongo Sculpture in Wenge Wood Dyed Black African Head
Benoit Konongo Sculpture in Wenge Wood Dyed Black African Head

Benoit Konongo Sculpture in Wenge Wood Dyed Black African Head

H 9.06 in W 5.52 in D 6.7 in
Early 20th Century Anya Wood African Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Anya wood African sculpture.
Category

Early 20th Century Tanzanian Figurative Sculptures

Early 20th Century Anya Wood African Sculpture
Early 20th Century Anya Wood African Sculpture

Early 20th Century Anya Wood African Sculpture

H 60 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Early 20th Century Anya Wood African Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Anya wood African sculpture.  
Category

Early 20th Century Tanzanian Figurative Sculptures

Early 20th Century Anya Wood African Sculpture

Early 20th Century Anya Wood African Sculpture

H 60.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
20th Century African Anya Wood Sculpture in Style of Ancient Tanzanian Pieces
Located in New York, NY
20th century Anya wood sculpture in the style of ancient Tanzanian pieces.
Category

20th Century Tanzanian Figurative Sculptures

20th Century African Anya Wood Sculpture in Style of Ancient Tanzanian Pieces
20th Century African Anya Wood Sculpture in Style of Ancient Tanzanian Pieces

20th Century African Anya Wood Sculpture in Style of Ancient Tanzanian Pieces

H 61 in W 5 in D 5 in
Decorative African Bird Mask
Located in San Francisco, CA
Decorative African bird mask.
Category

20th Century Central African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Decorative African Bird Mask
Decorative African Bird Mask

Decorative African Bird Mask

H 4.5 in W 10 in D 6 in
Important Figurine Werkstatte Hagenauer Precious Wood African Woman, circa 1950
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
1950s, these objects experienced a revival and for the first time, male African sculptures were
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Important Figurine Werkstatte Hagenauer Precious Wood African Woman, circa 1950
Important Figurine Werkstatte Hagenauer Precious Wood African Woman, circa 1950

Important Figurine Werkstatte Hagenauer Precious Wood African Woman, circa 1950

H 10.44 in W 12.6 in D 0.04 in
Werkstätte Hagenauer African Priestess, circa 1950, Precious Wood, Brass, Marked
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
The expressive figure of "Asantehema" belongs to a group of African sculptures produced by the
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Werkstätte Hagenauer African Priestess, circa 1950, Precious Wood, Brass, Marked
Werkstätte Hagenauer African Priestess, circa 1950, Precious Wood, Brass, Marked

Werkstätte Hagenauer African Priestess, circa 1950, Precious Wood, Brass, Marked

H 8.7 in W 7.1 in D 7.1 in
Werkstatte Hagenauer African Scout, circa 1950
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
, these objects experienced a revival and for the first time, male African sculptures were displayed and
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Werkstatte Hagenauer African Scout, circa 1950
Werkstatte Hagenauer African Scout, circa 1950

Werkstatte Hagenauer African Scout, circa 1950

H 11.62 in W 4.93 in
Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien, Bust of African Woman, 1940s Documented
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
In the 1920s, the citizens of Europe were fascinated by foreign lands and amongst others, Africa
Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien, Bust of African Woman, 1940s Documented
Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien, Bust of African Woman, 1940s Documented

Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien, Bust of African Woman, 1940s Documented

H 6.7 in Dm 4.34 in
Antique Baga African Snake Sculpture
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Carved and painted, black, red and white antique African snake sculpture on an iron stand, early
Category

Early 20th Century Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Paint, Wood

Antique Baga African Snake Sculpture

Antique Baga African Snake Sculpture

H 84 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Shona Abstract Carved Wood Sculpture Mid Century Modern Africa, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
ShonaAbstract carved wood sculpture Mid Century Modern Africa 1970's.
Category

Vintage 1970s South African Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Shona Abstract Carved Wood Sculpture Mid Century Modern Africa, 1970s
Shona Abstract Carved Wood Sculpture Mid Century Modern Africa, 1970s

Shona Abstract Carved Wood Sculpture Mid Century Modern Africa, 1970s

H 27 in W 13 in D 8 in
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Black Wood African Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of black wood African sculpture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of black wood African sculpture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of black wood African sculpture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of black wood African sculpture that is worth considering.

How Much is a Black Wood African Sculpture?

A piece of black wood African sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,475, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $9,400.