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Songye Female Large Wood Kifwebe Mask with White, Black, Provenance, DRC Africa
Songye Female Large Wood Kifwebe Mask with White, Black, Provenance, DRC Africa

Songye Female Large Wood Kifwebe Mask with White, Black, Provenance, DRC Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Carved wood large female Songye Kifwebe mask with classic white lines, blackened ridge down crest of forehead, nose and mouth. Worn holes around back edge of mask from attachment of...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

large old African mask in noble wood hand craved and painted circa 1900.
large old African mask in noble wood hand craved and painted circa 1900.

large old African mask in noble wood hand craved and painted circa 1900.

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Incredible and large old African mask in noble wood hand craved and hand painted circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s Sudanese Arts and Crafts Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Landscape Nature Large Black & White Infrared Photography Kenya Africa Wildlife
Landscape Nature Large Black & White Infrared Photography Kenya Africa Wildlife

Landscape Nature Large Black & White Infrared Photography Kenya Africa Wildlife

By Aditya Dicky Singh

Located in Norfolk, GB

Aditya Dicky Singh Untitled Infrared photograph on fine-art Hahnemuhle archival paper 44" x 65" unframed (112cm x 165cm) 2016 Edition 1/8 *Should you wish the photograph to be...

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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Large Charles Fracé Lithograph titled "Lone Hunter", African Leopard Certified
Large Charles Fracé Lithograph titled "Lone Hunter", African Leopard Certified

Large Charles Fracé Lithograph titled "Lone Hunter", African Leopard Certified

By Charles Fracé

Located in Miami, FL

A signed limited edition lithograph on paper of an original painting by Charles Fracé (1926-2005) titled "Lone Hunter". This piece depicts an African leopard walking across the falle...

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Old Used African Mbira or Sanza Finger Piano Wood Metal Luba Congo Large Head
Old Used African Mbira or Sanza Finger Piano Wood Metal Luba Congo Large Head

Old Used African Mbira or Sanza Finger Piano Wood Metal Luba Congo Large Head

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Old Used African carved wood Mbira or Sanza Finger Piano Wood Metal from the Luba people of Congo, carved wood in the form of an open box with large projecting head coming forward fr...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Lion of Judah Tapestry, Handwoven Wool, African Tribal Art , 12" x 98"
Vintage Lion of Judah Tapestry, Handwoven Wool, African Tribal Art , 12" x 98"

Vintage Lion of Judah Tapestry, Handwoven Wool, African Tribal Art , 12" x 98"

Located in Barrington, IL

The textile's versatile form allows it to be used as a bold table runner or carefully divided and framed as individual works of wall art.  Dimensions: 12” x 98” Date of Manufacture...

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Mid-20th Century Botswanan Tribal Art

Materials

Wool

Baule Large Heddle Pulley Female Figure, Carved Wood, African Art
Baule Large Heddle Pulley Female Figure, Carved Wood, African Art

Baule Large Heddle Pulley Female Figure, Carved Wood, African Art

Located in Queens, NY

African Cote d’Ivoire 20th Century Baule large textile heddle pulley / female figure carved from a single piece of wood with an elaborately incised headdress and symmetric face forki...

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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Large Carved and Incised Wooden Bowl from the Taureg Tribe in Mali, Africa
Large Carved and Incised Wooden Bowl from the Taureg Tribe in Mali, Africa

Large Carved and Incised Wooden Bowl from the Taureg Tribe in Mali, Africa

Located in Chicago, IL

This wood bowl from the Tuareg tribe in Mali has a quiet, grounded presence, shaped by hand and time. Its softly rounded form is animated by incised geometric bands that circle the v...

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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large old african mask in wood polychromed with leader and whelks
Large old african mask in wood polychromed with leader and whelks

Large old african mask in wood polychromed with leader and whelks

By Nicolas Africano

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

old and big african mask in wood, leader and whelks

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Antique Early 1900s Cameroonian Decorative Art

Materials

Driftwood, Bog Wood

Large Landscape Black White Big Cat Photograph Cheetah Africa Nature Wildlife
Large Landscape Black White Big Cat Photograph Cheetah Africa Nature Wildlife

Large Landscape Black White Big Cat Photograph Cheetah Africa Nature Wildlife

By Aditya Dicky Singh

Located in Norfolk, GB

Aditya Dicky Singh, Untitled, photograph on fine-art Hahnemuhle archival paper 44 x66" unframed (84cm x 56cm) 2022 Edition 1/10 *Should you wish the photograph to be printed at a...

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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Angular Cubist Dan Kran Mask Large Open Mouth Triangle Eyes Ivory Coast Africa
Angular Cubist Dan Kran Mask Large Open Mouth Triangle Eyes Ivory Coast Africa

Angular Cubist Dan Kran Mask Large Open Mouth Triangle Eyes Ivory Coast Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Great Angular Cubist Dan Kran Mask with expressive open mouth with metal teeth, thick lips, triangle eyes and projecting angular cheeks. From Ivory Coast, West Africa Mask is 9 3/4...

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Animal Landscape Large Photograph Nature Africa Lions Wildlife Black and White
Animal Landscape Large Photograph Nature Africa Lions Wildlife Black and White

Animal Landscape Large Photograph Nature Africa Lions Wildlife Black and White

By Aditya Dicky Singh

Located in Norfolk, GB

Aditya Dicky Singh Untitled Photograph on fine-art Hahnemuhle archival paper 44" x 65" unframed (112cm x 165cm) 2017 Edition 1/8 *Should you wish the photograph to be printed a...

Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Very Large Powerful Dan Guere We Mask Tubular Eyes Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing
Very Large Powerful Dan Guere We Mask Tubular Eyes Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing

Very Large Powerful Dan Guere We Mask Tubular Eyes Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Very large powerful Dan Guere or We mask from the Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing collection. Strong mask with projecting tubular eyes, projecting carved wood tusks over forehead, lar...

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Very Large Fierce Dan Guere We Mask With Tusks Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing
Very Large Fierce Dan Guere We Mask With Tusks Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing

Very Large Fierce Dan Guere We Mask With Tusks Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Very large fierce Dan Guere or We mask from the Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing collection. Strong mask with recessed slit eyes, projecting carved wood tusks which frame face, large w...

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

3.5ft African Tribal Art Large Bronze Baule Ancestor Sitting King Figure Statue
3.5ft African Tribal Art Large Bronze Baule Ancestor Sitting King Figure Statue

3.5ft African Tribal Art Large Bronze Baule Ancestor Sitting King Figure Statue

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Origin: Ivory Coast, Baule Peoples Dimensions: 14” W x 14” D x 43” H Discover the elegance and spiritual depth of African tribal artistry with this Large Bronze Seated Ancestor Figure.

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Early 20th Century African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Fierce Dan Guere We Mask Hair Tusks Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing col.
Large Fierce Dan Guere We Mask Hair Tusks Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing col.

Large Fierce Dan Guere We Mask Hair Tusks Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing col.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Large fierce Dan Guere or We mask from the Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing collection. Strong mask with open tubular eyes, projecting carved wood tusks, open mouth with teeth, and att...

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century African Hand-Woven Indigo Tapestry in Custom Wrought Iron Frame
Mid-20th Century African Hand-Woven Indigo Tapestry in Custom Wrought Iron Frame

Mid-20th Century African Hand-Woven Indigo Tapestry in Custom Wrought Iron Frame

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 43" x 5.5" x .25" Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Africa Material: Wool, Cotton, Metal Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1454 ...

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Mid-20th Century South African Rugs

Materials

Steel

Red Baobab by Calo Carratalá - Large (9.7ft high) drawing on wood, African Tree
Red Baobab by Calo Carratalá - Large (9.7ft high) drawing on wood, African Tree

Red Baobab by Calo Carratalá - Large (9.7ft high) drawing on wood, African Tree

By Calo Carratalá

Located in Paris, FR

Red Baobab is a unique Conte pencil Sanguina on laminated wood drawing by contemporary artist Calo Carratalá, dimensions are 293 × 295 cm (115.4 × 116.1 in). The artwork is signed, ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Wood, Pencil

01/17/2023, 9:36 am by Calo Carratalá - Large vertical painting, baobab, Africa
01/17/2023, 9:36 am by Calo Carratalá - Large vertical painting, baobab, Africa

01/17/2023, 9:36 am by Calo Carratalá - Large vertical painting, baobab, Africa

By Calo Carratalá

Located in Paris, FR

01/17/2023, 9:36 am is a unique sanguine pencil on wooden board fixed with varnish drawing by Spanish contemporary artist Calo Carratalá, dimensions are 310 × 172 cm (122 × 67.7 in)....

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Varnish, Wood Panel, Pencil

Large Ammonite Specimen, Natural History, Jurassic Fossil, Antique Presentation
Large Ammonite Specimen, Natural History, Jurassic Fossil, Antique Presentation

Large Ammonite Specimen, Natural History, Jurassic Fossil, Antique Presentation

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique ammonite specimen, African in origin and mounted during the late Victorian period, circa 1890. A magnificent example of natural history, set upon a fine mahog...

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Antique 1890s South African Late Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Large African Bust Sculpture, Tribal Female Hand-Carved Ethnographic Art Figure
Large African Bust Sculpture, Tribal Female Hand-Carved Ethnographic Art Figure

Large African Bust Sculpture, Tribal Female Hand-Carved Ethnographic Art Figure

Located in Wembley, GB

Large African Tribal Female Bust Sculpture, 32 cm – Hand-Carved Ethnographic Art Figure A wooden striking and highly decorative 32 cm African tribal female bust sculpture, celebrati...

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Antique Early 1900s Nigerian Tribal Busts

Materials

Other

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar
Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar

Located in Studio City, CA

This is a fantastic piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...

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20th Century Congolese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Kuba Cloth 200" Large Scale Abstract Wall Art Runner African Tribal Mid Century
Kuba Cloth 200" Large Scale Abstract Wall Art Runner African Tribal Mid Century

Kuba Cloth 200" Large Scale Abstract Wall Art Runner African Tribal Mid Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large Scale Abstract Kuba Cloth Weaving, originating from Congo, Africa, circa 1960s. It measures an impressive 200" length x 30.25" width. With it's large, versatile size, it could ...

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Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Fabric

Large University Chart “Physical Map of Africa” by Bacon
Large University Chart “Physical Map of Africa” by Bacon

Large University Chart “Physical Map of Africa” by Bacon

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large university chart “Physical Map of Africa” by Bacon W&A K Johnston’s Charts of Physical Maps By G W Bacon, This is colorful Physical map of North America, it is large lith...

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Posters

Materials

Linen

Large Hand-Carved African Wooden Bowl, Mid-20th Century
Large Hand-Carved African Wooden Bowl, Mid-20th Century

Large Hand-Carved African Wooden Bowl, Mid-20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A monumental hand-carved wooden bowl, made in Africa in the mid 20th century. Sculpted from a single solid piece of hardwood, the piece exhibits a beautiful, flared silhouette that m...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Ceramic Vessel or Jar
Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Ceramic Vessel or Jar

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Ceramic Vessel or Jar

Located in Studio City, CA

This is a wonderful piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...

Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Handcrafted Moroccan Tribal Art Wall Sconce, Hide & Iron, 1980s Design
Handcrafted Moroccan Tribal Art Wall Sconce, Hide & Iron, 1980s Design

Handcrafted Moroccan Tribal Art Wall Sconce, Hide & Iron, 1980s Design

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

African tribal art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.

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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage Batik Wall Art, Hand Painted Indonesian Textile
Vintage Batik Wall Art, Hand Painted Indonesian Textile

Vintage Batik Wall Art, Hand Painted Indonesian Textile

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 26” x 32” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Indonesia Material: Textile Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gall...

Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Paintings

Materials

Textile

Moroccan Parchment Handpainted Folk Art Wall Sconce
Moroccan Parchment Handpainted Folk Art Wall Sconce

Moroccan Parchment Handpainted Folk Art Wall Sconce

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Spectacular Large Art Deco Walnut & Chrome Mantle Clock, c1930
Spectacular Large Art Deco Walnut & Chrome Mantle Clock, c1930

Spectacular Large Art Deco Walnut & Chrome Mantle Clock, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Originally it came from the South African offices of J. Stern the south African banking company.

Category

Mid-20th Century South African Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Asian Batik Wall Art, Hand-Painted Tapestry Textile
Vintage Asian Batik Wall Art, Hand-Painted Tapestry Textile

Vintage Asian Batik Wall Art, Hand-Painted Tapestry Textile

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 15” x 78” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Yunnan, China Material: Textile Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot ...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Textile

Vintage Handwoven African Mohair Tapestry, “Reflection in Pond”, Tribal Wall Art
Vintage Handwoven African Mohair Tapestry, “Reflection in Pond”, Tribal Wall Art

Vintage Handwoven African Mohair Tapestry, “Reflection in Pond”, Tribal Wall Art

Located in Barrington, IL

This textile artwork offers a sophisticated and meaningful accent for interior designers, collectors, and decorators seeking authentic African craftsmanship. Dimensions: 31” x 33” ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Lesothian Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Large Stool Luba Solid Wood Dark Ritual Patina - Period: Art Deco
Large Stool Luba Solid Wood Dark Ritual Patina - Period: Art Deco

Large Stool Luba Solid Wood Dark Ritual Patina - Period: Art Deco

Located in CRÉTEIL, FR

  Antique large wooden "Luba" stool with a very attractive dark ritual patina.  The body of the stool is carved as an asexual woman, with smooth facial features characterised by larg...

Category

20th Century African Other Stools

Materials

Wood

Jacques Lipchitz; The Rape Of Europa Sculpture Painting 1938
Jacques Lipchitz; The Rape Of Europa Sculpture Painting 1938

Jacques Lipchitz; The Rape Of Europa Sculpture Painting 1938

By Jacques Lipchitz

Located in Dallas, TX

In addition to collecting works by his friends, Lipchitz admired and owned works by Théodore Géricault. He also assembled a large collection of African art, eighty items of which wer...

Category

1930s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

India Ink, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Hand-Woven Ewe Kente Cloth, Silk and Cotton, Ghana, Late 20th Century
Hand-Woven Ewe Kente Cloth, Silk and Cotton, Ghana, Late 20th Century

Hand-Woven Ewe Kente Cloth, Silk and Cotton, Ghana, Late 20th Century

Located in Barrington, IL

African Village Tapestry, Tapestries from Africa, African Folk Art, Art of Africa, African Weavings, Vintage Handwoven Tapestries, African Tapestries, African Folk Art, African Weavi...

Category

Late 20th Century Ghanaian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Hand-Woven Ewe Kente Cloth, Silk and Cotton, Ghana, Late 20th Century
Hand-Woven Ewe Kente Cloth, Silk and Cotton, Ghana, Late 20th Century

Hand-Woven Ewe Kente Cloth, Silk and Cotton, Ghana, Late 20th Century

Located in Barrington, IL

African Village Tapestry, Tapestries from Africa, African Folk Art, Art of Africa, African Weavings, Vintage Handwoven Tapestries, African Tapestries, African Folk Art, African Weavi...

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Late 20th Century Ghanaian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Vintage Hand Woven African Tapestries Depicting Camels and Humans
Vintage Hand Woven African Tapestries Depicting Camels and Humans

Vintage Hand Woven African Tapestries Depicting Camels and Humans

Located in Barrington, IL

It would be ideal as a pair of wall art. Dimensions: 10” x 16” (Each) Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Tunisia, North Africa Material: Wool pile on ...

Category

Late 20th Century Tunisian Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Hand-Painted Parchment Wall Sconce with Iron Frame, 1980
Moroccan Hand-Painted Parchment Wall Sconce with Iron Frame, 1980

Moroccan Hand-Painted Parchment Wall Sconce with Iron Frame, 1980

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.

Category

20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Moroccan Hand-Painted Wall Sconce by Berber Tribes, Hide & Iron, 1980
Moroccan Hand-Painted Wall Sconce by Berber Tribes, Hide & Iron, 1980

Moroccan Hand-Painted Wall Sconce by Berber Tribes, Hide & Iron, 1980

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.

Category

20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Handcrafted Moroccan Wall Sconce by Berber Tribes, Iron & Hide, 1980
Handcrafted Moroccan Wall Sconce by Berber Tribes, Iron & Hide, 1980

Handcrafted Moroccan Wall Sconce by Berber Tribes, Iron & Hide, 1980

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Lwalwa Mother Figure Holding Baby DR Congo Africa with Provenance
Lwalwa Mother Figure Holding Baby DR Congo Africa with Provenance

Lwalwa Mother Figure Holding Baby DR Congo Africa with Provenance

Located in Atlanta, GA

The collection of art that he collected eventually became a large portion of the UCLA African Art premier exhibit in 1963–1965, when Hallet donated much of it to the university.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Folk Art Metal and Parchment Wall Shade Sconce
Moroccan Folk Art Metal and Parchment Wall Shade Sconce

Moroccan Folk Art Metal and Parchment Wall Shade Sconce

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.

Category

20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

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Large African Art For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of large African art for your home. An item from our selection of large African art — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 54 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of large African art now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. 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. An object in our assortment of large African art is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of large African art that is appealing in its simplicity, but Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mandla-Enkosi Ngwenya and Andrianna Shamaris produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Large African Art?

Prices for a piece of large African art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $350 and can go as high as $29,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,755.

Questions About Large African 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The famous artist known for the large-scale installation art called Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity is Yayoi Kusama. The Japanese artist has a body of work that is exceptionally varied, ranging from graphic prints and paintings to polka-dot pumpkin sculptures, hypnotic collages, large-scale installations and fashion design. In 2009, in honor of her 80th birthday, she unveiled Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity, a work composed of wood, metal, mirrors, plastic, acrylic paint and LED lighting. The piece is now a part of the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in Houston, Texas. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Yayoi Kusama art.