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Set of 4 Decorative Handcrafted African Wooden Sculptures, Mid Century
Set of 4 Decorative Handcrafted African Wooden Sculptures, Mid Century

Set of 4 Decorative Handcrafted African Wooden Sculptures, Mid Century

$1,080

H 13.39 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in

Set of 4 Decorative Handcrafted African Wooden Sculptures, Mid Century

Located in Odense, DK

A collection of four hand-carved wooden sculptures from West Africa, each piece unique in its form and expression. Crafted with skill and tradition, the figures display fine detailin...

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Mid-20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Mid Century, Handcrafted in the 1940-50s
Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Mid Century, Handcrafted in the 1940-50s

Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Mid Century, Handcrafted in the 1940-50s

$480

H 18.9 in W 3.55 in D 5.52 in

Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Mid Century, Handcrafted in the 1940-50s

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful hand carved wood sculpture / figure. Made in Africa in the 1940-50s,. Bought from a collector of African art. Great patina and overall a good vintage condition. This figu...

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Mid-20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid Century, Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Made in the 1940-50s
Mid Century, Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Made in the 1940-50s

Mid Century, Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Made in the 1940-50s

$400

H 11.82 in Dm 8.67 in

Mid Century, Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Made in the 1940-50s

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful hand carved wood sculpture / figure. Made in Africa in the 1940-50s,. Bought from a collector of African art. Great patina and overall a good vintage condition. This figu...

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Mid-20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Bongo Hand-Carved Stone Female Sculpture, Mid-20th Century
African Bongo Hand-Carved Stone Female Sculpture, Mid-20th Century

African Bongo Hand-Carved Stone Female Sculpture, Mid-20th Century

$1,100Sale Price|88% Off

H 30 in W 9.5 in D 8 in

African Bongo Hand-Carved Stone Female Sculpture, Mid-20th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Africa, Bongo Peoples, stone female commemorative figure from Southern Sudan. A fine specimen in naturally weathered condition; hand carved from a porous orange-black stone, 20th cen...

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Mid-20th Century Sudanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Hand-Carved African Head Sculpture in Patinated Wood – Mid-Century Decoration
Hand-Carved African Head Sculpture in Patinated Wood – Mid-Century Decoration

Hand-Carved African Head Sculpture in Patinated Wood – Mid-Century Decoration

$495

H 9.85 in W 5.52 in D 5.91 in

Hand-Carved African Head Sculpture in Patinated Wood – Mid-Century Decoration

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Hand-Carved African Head Sculpture in Patinated Wood – Mid-Century Decorative Piece Description: This is a wooden sculpture representing an African man's head, hand-carved with fine...

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20th Century French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Wood

African Zoomorphic Puppet Head Sculpture, Bozo Tribe, 20th Century
African Zoomorphic Puppet Head Sculpture, Bozo Tribe, 20th Century

African Zoomorphic Puppet Head Sculpture, Bozo Tribe, 20th Century, Early 20th Century

$2,856

H 24.81 in W 7.09 in D 17.33 in

African Zoomorphic Puppet Head Sculpture, Bozo Tribe, 20th Century

Located in Cotignac, FR

Early 20th century zoomorphic African puppet head sculpture from the Bozo tribe in Mali. This puppet head would have been used by the Bozo ethnic group during the Sogobo ceremony. ...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture African Beauty A. Ramarson 1959
Mid Century Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture African Beauty A. Ramarson 1959

Mid Century Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture African Beauty A. Ramarson 1959

$1,947

H 13.39 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in

Mid Century Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture African Beauty A. Ramarson 1959

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid century hand carved wooden sculpture African beauty Signed by the artist A.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand-Crafted African Cup Sculpture from Rwanda, Mid-20th Century
Hand-Crafted African Cup Sculpture from Rwanda, Mid-20th Century

Hand-Crafted African Cup Sculpture from Rwanda, Mid-20th Century

$944Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.47 in W 8.86 in D 4.34 in

Hand-Crafted African Cup Sculpture from Rwanda, Mid-20th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

O/4911 - Unusual cup that comes from Rwanda, formerly Zaire, Democratic Republic of the Congo. I bought it at an exibition, from a young African man well known to dealers in Paris. ...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

African Nigeria Mid-Century Carved Wood Yoruba Seated Female Fertility Figure
African Nigeria Mid-Century Carved Wood Yoruba Seated Female Fertility Figure

African Nigeria Mid-Century Carved Wood Yoruba Seated Female Fertility Figure

$1,800

H 19.25 in W 5.5 in D 6.25 in

African Nigeria Mid-Century Carved Wood Yoruba Seated Female Fertility Figure

Located in Queens, NY

African Nigeria Mid-Century carved wood Yoruba female figure seated on a post with incised coiffed hair, smiling expression and a playful child stradling her back. Wear to finish, s...

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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

African Organic Wooden Carved Sculpture/Drum, 20th Century
African Organic Wooden Carved Sculpture/Drum, 20th Century

African Organic Wooden Carved Sculpture/Drum, 20th Century

$660

H 33.08 in Dm 12.21 in

African Organic Wooden Carved Sculpture/Drum, 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

An organic, hand-carved wooden drum from West Africa, dating to the 1950–1960s. Crafted from solid wood, this piece carries both sculptural and functional qualities, blurring the lin...

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Mid-20th Century African Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cowhide, Wood, Teak

African Congo Mid 20th Century Carved Wooden Songye Fertility
African Congo Mid 20th Century Carved Wooden Songye Fertility

African Congo Mid 20th Century Carved Wooden Songye Fertility

$1,600

H 14 in W 4 in D 4 in

African Congo Mid 20th Century Carved Wooden Songye Fertility

Located in Queens, NY

African Congo mid 20th-Century carved wooden Songye (South-Eastern Congo) fertility figure on a round base Good, with patina, showing rubbing, nicks, scratches and hairlines, small ...

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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

African "Monkey Tree" Bronze Sculpture
African "Monkey Tree" Bronze Sculpture

African "Monkey Tree" Bronze Sculpture

$716Sale Price|62% Off

H 17 in W 8.4 in D 4 in

African "Monkey Tree" Bronze Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

African "Monkey Tree" bronze sculpture, with a troop of 19 monkeys about a tree of life unsigned. The base measures 4" x 3".  

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Vintage 1970s African Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Collection of Mid-Century African Multicolored Wooden Masks
Collection of Mid-Century African Multicolored Wooden Masks

Collection of Mid-Century African Multicolored Wooden Masks

$1,475 / set

H 14.97 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in

Collection of Mid-Century African Multicolored Wooden Masks

Located in Den Haag, NL

Collection of midcentury African multicolored wooden masks. Red/brown 30cmx18cmx 12cm Black/white 38cmx19cmx20cm Brown 30cmx17cmx10cm Brown/shell brass dia 28cm x6cm

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Vintage 1940s African Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

African Dinka Headrest Wood Sculpture
African Dinka Headrest Wood Sculpture

African Dinka Headrest Wood Sculpture

$2,100

H 9 in W 18 in D 3 in

African Dinka Headrest Wood Sculpture

Located in Long Island City, NY

African Dinka headrest wood carved sculpture.

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Mid-20th Century South Sudanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Oryx Gemsbok, South Africa
Mid Century Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Oryx Gemsbok, South Africa

Mid Century Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Oryx Gemsbok, South Africa

$2,950

H 53 in W 24 in D 34 in

Mid Century Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Oryx Gemsbok, South Africa

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century South Africa shoulder mount taxidermy Oryx Gemsbok. A mature bull with striking brown-grey, white and black facial markings. Impressive long horns. Back plate measures 1...

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Mid-20th Century South African Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Animal Skin

African Mali Mid 20th Century Luba Female Standing Fertility Figure
African Mali Mid 20th Century Luba Female Standing Fertility Figure

African Mali Mid 20th Century Luba Female Standing Fertility Figure

$2,000

H 20 in W 7 in D 4 in

African Mali Mid 20th Century Luba Female Standing Fertility Figure

Located in Queens, NY

African Mali mid 20th-Century hand carved wooden standing Luba female feritility figure Good, surface patina, drill holes on top of head and center chest, light hairlines

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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

African Gabon Mid 20th Century Carved Wooden Ambete Male Figure
African Gabon Mid 20th Century Carved Wooden Ambete Male Figure

African Gabon Mid 20th Century Carved Wooden Ambete Male Figure

$1,700

H 25 in W 8 in D 7 in

African Gabon Mid 20th Century Carved Wooden Ambete Male Figure

Located in Queens, NY

African Gabon Mid-20th Century hand carved Ambete wooden male figure with a diamond shaped head with red pigments Good, showing patina with overall rubbing, flaking surface, nicks a...

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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Vintage Hand-Carved African Wood Mask Sculpture from Mid-20th Century
Vintage Hand-Carved African Wood Mask Sculpture from Mid-20th Century

Vintage Hand-Carved African Wood Mask Sculpture from Mid-20th Century

$195

H 9 in W 5.25 in D 1 in

Vintage Hand-Carved African Wood Mask Sculpture from Mid-20th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage African Wood Decorative Mask Sculpture. Hand-carved African Mask from Ghana. African decorative wall mask sculpture, hand-carved of sese wood with intricate patterns. The Afr...

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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Nigeria Mid 20th Century Hand Carved Eshu Female Figure
African Nigeria Mid 20th Century Hand Carved Eshu Female Figure

African Nigeria Mid 20th Century Hand Carved Eshu Female Figure

$1,600

H 24.5 in W 6.5 in D 5 in

African Nigeria Mid 20th Century Hand Carved Eshu Female Figure

Located in Queens, NY

Nigerian mid 20th c. wooden figure hand carved and pigmented by the Eshu people depicting a standing woman wearing a 5-point crown and ringed jewelry around the wrists and ankles, wi...

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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

African Gabon Mid 20th Century Hand Carved Tsogo Ceremonial Spoon
African Gabon Mid 20th Century Hand Carved Tsogo Ceremonial Spoon

African Gabon Mid 20th Century Hand Carved Tsogo Ceremonial Spoon

$1,400

H 27 in W 4 in D 3.5 in

African Gabon Mid 20th Century Hand Carved Tsogo Ceremonial Spoon

Located in Queens, NY

Gabonese mid 20th century ceremonial spoon of the Tsogo people depicting a carved male figure in ceremonial dress, pigmented and adorned with fabrics and raffia

Category

20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Pair of Mid Century African Busts
Pair of Mid Century African Busts

Pair of Mid Century African Busts

$1,330

H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 6 in

Pair of Mid Century African Busts

By Fred Press

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of 1950's African Busts made by Fred Press.

Category

Vintage 1950s Busts

Materials

Bronze

Modernist Female Figural Bronze African Sculpture Attributed to Sydney Kumalo
Modernist Female Figural Bronze African Sculpture Attributed to Sydney Kumalo

Modernist Female Figural Bronze African Sculpture Attributed to Sydney Kumalo

$1,495

H 8.5 in W 4 in D 3.25 in

Modernist Female Figural Bronze African Sculpture Attributed to Sydney Kumalo

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful Mid-Century Modernist Abstract sculpture of a female figure in the style of/attributed to renowned South African sculptor/ artist Sydney Kumalo (1935-1988).

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20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage African Bronze Sculpture of a Drummer, 1970s
Vintage African Bronze Sculpture of a Drummer, 1970s

Vintage African Bronze Sculpture of a Drummer, 1970s

$371

H 6.5 in W 1.97 in D 2.76 in

Vintage African Bronze Sculpture of a Drummer, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unusual vintage African bronze sculpture. A sitting drummer - drumplayer. It was brought from Africa in the 1970s. Naive - primitive styling and a strong patina. This piece is not si...

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Late 20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid-century Solid Teak Hand Carved Hippopotamus Hippo Sculpture
Mid-century Solid Teak Hand Carved Hippopotamus Hippo Sculpture

Mid-century Solid Teak Hand Carved Hippopotamus Hippo Sculpture

$330 / item

H 6 in W 12 in D 5.5 in

Mid-century Solid Teak Hand Carved Hippopotamus Hippo Sculpture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Large hand carved solid teak wood hippopotamus or hippo sculpture, exudes warmth and whimsy, mid century 1960c era.

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Vintage 1960s African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

AFRICAN SENUFO FIGURE
AFRICAN SENUFO FIGURE

AFRICAN SENUFO FIGURE, circa mid 20th century

$1,100

H 30 in W 5 in D 5 in

AFRICAN SENUFO FIGURE

Located in Three Oaks, MI

This is a wooden sculpture of a man by the African Senufo tribe in Africa.

Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century African Tuareg Bird Sculpture, Carved Myrrh Wood, Tribal Art, c.1960
Mid-Century African Tuareg Bird Sculpture, Carved Myrrh Wood, Tribal Art, c.1960

Mid-Century African Tuareg Bird Sculpture, Carved Myrrh Wood, Tribal Art, c.1960

$2,200

H 15.36 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Mid-Century African Tuareg Bird Sculpture, Carved Myrrh Wood, Tribal Art, c.1960

Located in Marrakech, MA

Origin: Sahara / Sahel (Tuareg Culture, African Art) Style / Vibe: Organic Modern, Tribal Art, Minimalist Material: Indigenous Desert Wood (Commiphora / African Myrrh), Natural Pigme...

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Antique 1660s Moroccan Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African tribal bronze sculpture - circa 1960
African tribal bronze sculpture - circa 1960

African tribal bronze sculpture - circa 1960

$10,623

H 49.22 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in

African tribal bronze sculpture - circa 1960

Located in PARIS, FR

Unique bronze sculpture of a female warrior on a horse Africa circa 1960 On a later marble base Very Nice details

Category

Vintage 1960s Beninese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage African Mounted Wooden Sculpture
Vintage African Mounted Wooden Sculpture

Vintage African Mounted Wooden Sculpture

$1,500

H 37 in W 7.25 in D 6 in

Vintage African Mounted Wooden Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a lovely vintage African mounted wooden sculpture. Made circa 1960 most likely in West Africa by the Luba Tribe. It is a large wooden sculpture made from a solid pie...

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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

1920s Hand-Forged Iron Warrior Toy Sculpture African Dogon
1920s Hand-Forged Iron Warrior Toy Sculpture African Dogon

1920s Hand-Forged Iron Warrior Toy Sculpture African Dogon

$195

H 6.75 in W 2.5 in D 2.75 in

1920s Hand-Forged Iron Warrior Toy Sculpture African Dogon

By Dogon Tribe Mali

Located in Chula Vista, CA

African tribal Dogon hand forged spear & chain sculpted warrior toy 6.75 x 2.75 w x 2.5 Original vintage unrestored condition. Refer to images.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

African Brass Ornate over Wood Totemic Sculpture
African Brass Ornate over Wood Totemic Sculpture

African Brass Ornate over Wood Totemic Sculpture

$1,295

H 27 in W 7.75 in D 8 in

African Brass Ornate over Wood Totemic Sculpture

Located in Germantown, MD

African brass Ornate over wood Totemic sculpture animal in human or vice versa. Measures: 8" W x 7.75" D x 27" H.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Very Tall Bronze Ndebele Sculpture, Original Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Very Tall Bronze Ndebele Sculpture, Original Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

Very Tall Bronze Ndebele Sculpture, Original Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

$10,623

H 64.97 in Dm 14.18 in

Very Tall Bronze Ndebele Sculpture, Original Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

This beautiful sculpture by an unknown artist, depicting a Ndebele. Despite of occasionally mistakenly attributed to Carl Hagenauer is it undoubtedly a masterpiece. In earlier times,...

Category

Vintage 1950s African Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Antler
African Antler

African Antler

$372 / item

H 37 in Dm 2.5 in

African Antler

Located in Dallas, TX

These antlers display the swirl and texture of the Gazelle antler.

Category

Mid-20th Century African Natural Specimens

Materials

Antler

Italian Sculpture of the African Women
Italian Sculpture of the African Women

Italian Sculpture of the African Women

$360Sale Price|44% Off

H 22 in W 5 in D 5 in

Italian Sculpture of the African Women

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1960s student wood carved sculpture from the Scuola di Belle Arti in Venice.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Ebony Bird Hair Comb Wall Sculpture - Baoulé Art Bird Sculpture - 1960s
African Ebony Bird Hair Comb Wall Sculpture - Baoulé Art Bird Sculpture - 1960s

African Ebony Bird Hair Comb Wall Sculpture - Baoulé Art Bird Sculpture - 1960s

$468

H 2.17 in W 12.21 in D 0.2 in

African Ebony Bird Hair Comb Wall Sculpture - Baoulé Art Bird Sculpture - 1960s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

African Ebony Bird Hair Comb Wall Sculpture - Baoulé Art Bird Sculpture - 1960s African decorative hair comb carved in very dark, dense hardwood, most likely ebony, sculpted in the ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Vintage African Fine Art Wood Bust - Hand Carved - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century
Vintage African Fine Art Wood Bust - Hand Carved - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century

Vintage African Fine Art Wood Bust - Hand Carved - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century

$340

H 7.75 in W 3.75 in D 5.25 in

Vintage African Fine Art Wood Bust - Hand Carved - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage African hand carved fine art wood bust - unsigned - Zimbabwe (likely) - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - minor staining and surface scratches from a...

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Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

African Shona Art Sculpture from Zimbabwe's Shona Tribe
African Shona Art Sculpture from Zimbabwe's Shona Tribe

African Shona Art Sculpture from Zimbabwe's Shona Tribe

$1,995

H 9.5 in W 6 in D 5 in

African Shona Art Sculpture from Zimbabwe's Shona Tribe

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

African Shona art sculpture from Zimbabwe's Shona tribe signed Masoka and carved from serpentine stone.

Category

Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Serpentine

African Nigerian Benin Yoruba Warrior Oba King Bronze Head Bust Sculpture
African Nigerian Benin Yoruba Warrior Oba King Bronze Head Bust Sculpture

African Nigerian Benin Yoruba Warrior Oba King Bronze Head Bust Sculpture

$1,250

H 12 in W 6 in D 4 in

African Nigerian Benin Yoruba Warrior Oba King Bronze Head Bust Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, bronze bust/head sculpture of the Benin warrior Oba King, the first ruling King Father of the 16th century Kingdom of Benin (in present-day Nigeria) which was one of Afr...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Abstract Stone Sculpture by African Artist Joseph Chingangaidze
Abstract Stone Sculpture by African Artist Joseph Chingangaidze

Abstract Stone Sculpture by African Artist Joseph Chingangaidze

$460Sale Price|20% Off

H 7 in W 7 in D 4 in

Abstract Stone Sculpture by African Artist Joseph Chingangaidze

By Joseph Chingangaidze

Located in San Diego, CA

Signed stone sculpture by African artist Joseph Chingangaidze, polished green stone, signed at the bottom.

Category

20th Century Zimbabwean Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Hand-Carved African White Rhino / Rhinoceros Marble Sculpture - Signed
Hand-Carved African White Rhino / Rhinoceros Marble Sculpture - Signed

Hand-Carved African White Rhino / Rhinoceros Marble Sculpture - Signed

$275

H 4.25 in W 8.5 in D 2.75 in

Hand-Carved African White Rhino / Rhinoceros Marble Sculpture - Signed

Located in San Diego, CA

Hand-carved African white rhino / rhinoceros sculpture, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition and measures 8.5"W x 2.75"D x 4.25"H; it is signed on the undersi...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Extra Large Stylized African Elephant Sculpture by A. Santini
Extra Large Stylized African Elephant Sculpture by A. Santini

Extra Large Stylized African Elephant Sculpture by A. Santini

$750

H 22 in W 24 in D 14 in

Extra Large Stylized African Elephant Sculpture by A. Santini

By A. Santini

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous extra large stylized African elephant sculpture by A. Sabatini, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition, is made of resin and has wonderful detail. The el...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Mid Century Pottery African Mask in the Style of Wiener Werkstatte
Mid Century Pottery African Mask in the Style of Wiener Werkstatte

Mid Century Pottery African Mask in the Style of Wiener Werkstatte

$950

H 16 in W 11.5 in D 4 in

Mid Century Pottery African Mask in the Style of Wiener Werkstatte

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century Pottery Exotic African Mask in the Style of Wiener Werkstatte A striking mid-century pottery work is an exotic African mask crafted in the style reminiscent of the Wiene...

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Mid-20th Century German Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

African Ethiopian Hamar Woman, Patinated and Polished Bronze Sculpture
African Ethiopian Hamar Woman, Patinated and Polished Bronze Sculpture

African Ethiopian Hamar Woman, Patinated and Polished Bronze Sculpture

$2,183

H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in

African Ethiopian Hamar Woman, Patinated and Polished Bronze Sculpture

Located in Antwerp, BE

Ethiopian Hamar tribal woman sculpture in bronze of a standing female nude in the classical figurative tradition. Height 28 cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Set of Five Monumental African Ancestral Guardian Statues Sculptures Figures
Set of Five Monumental African Ancestral Guardian Statues Sculptures Figures

Set of Five Monumental African Ancestral Guardian Statues Sculptures Figures

$41,312 / set

H 69.69 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in

Set of Five Monumental African Ancestral Guardian Statues Sculptures Figures

Located in Reutlingen, DE

Origin: Africa Year: Early to mid of 20th century Material: wood Height: (from left) No. 1 Height: 164cm Width: 13cm Depth: 11cm No.2 Height: 160cm Width: 11cm Depth: 11cm No. 3 He...

Category

Mid-20th Century South Sudanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large African Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture, circa 1962
Large African Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture, circa 1962

Large African Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture, circa 1962

$1,296

H 31 in W 7 in D 8 in

Large African Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture, circa 1962

Located in Germantown, MD

Large 31" Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture. African Family Tree. Hand Carved. Rare Folk Art of Africa. Traditional Wooden Statue. The Makonde are an ethnic group from Tanzania and nor...

Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

African-Style Wooden Sculpture of a Woman with Ritual Headdress – France, 20th
African-Style Wooden Sculpture of a Woman with Ritual Headdress – France, 20th

African-Style Wooden Sculpture of a Woman with Ritual Headdress – France, 20th

$531

H 17.33 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in

African-Style Wooden Sculpture of a Woman with Ritual Headdress – France, 20th

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Its symbolic elegance and material richness make it suitable as a focal point on a console, shelf, or low table. Keywords: African bust sculpture, tribal head carving, wooden Africa...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

African Wooden Sculpture of a Deer Family, Belgian Congo, 1950s
African Wooden Sculpture of a Deer Family, Belgian Congo, 1950s

African Wooden Sculpture of a Deer Family, Belgian Congo, 1950s

$3,305

H 13 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in

African Wooden Sculpture of a Deer Family, Belgian Congo, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

The elongated and stylized bodies give the piece an almost Mid-Century modernist character, while the hand-carved details and rich patina highlight its roots in African tribal art an...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century 1960's African Impala Taxidermy Head and Shoulder Wall Mount
Mid-Century 1960's African Impala Taxidermy Head and Shoulder Wall Mount

Mid-Century 1960's African Impala Taxidermy Head and Shoulder Wall Mount

$2,070

H 38 in Dm 20 in

Mid-Century 1960's African Impala Taxidermy Head and Shoulder Wall Mount

Located in Cookeville, TN

Large Vintage Gorgeous Mid-Century 1960's African Impala Taxidermy Head and Shoulder Wall Mount. This gorgeous large vintage Impala was Part of the same estate as another Impala wi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Horn, Animal Skin

Makonde Ebony Carved African Sculpture of Abstract Faces
Makonde Ebony Carved African Sculpture of Abstract Faces

Makonde Ebony Carved African Sculpture of Abstract Faces

$690

H 18 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in

Makonde Ebony Carved African Sculpture of Abstract Faces

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

A whimsical sculpture of multiple abstract faces. Carved of one piece of solid ebony.

Category

Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Vintage Hand Carved African Figures – a Pair
Vintage Hand Carved African Figures – a Pair

Vintage Hand Carved African Figures – a Pair, Circa 1948-1960

$575

H 25.25 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in

Vintage Hand Carved African Figures – a Pair

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer is a pair of vintage hand-carved African figures. These serve as a classic example of traditional African post sculptures, closely matching the ancestral stylistic tradition...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Elegant African Warrior Ceramic Sculpture with Spear - Unique Home Decor
Elegant African Warrior Ceramic Sculpture with Spear - Unique Home Decor

Elegant African Warrior Ceramic Sculpture with Spear - Unique Home Decor

$649

H 13.39 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in

Elegant African Warrior Ceramic Sculpture with Spear - Unique Home Decor

By Cortendorf

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This striking ceramic figure represents an African warrior poised in a dynamic kneeling position, wielding a spear with an air of strength and confidence. The figure is characterized...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental African Baga Bansonyi Wood Serpent Snake Sculpture on Stand
Monumental African Baga Bansonyi Wood Serpent Snake Sculpture on Stand

Monumental African Baga Bansonyi Wood Serpent Snake Sculpture on Stand

$9,500

H 92 in W 11.5 in D 7.25 in

Monumental African Baga Bansonyi Wood Serpent Snake Sculpture on Stand

Located in Studio City, CA

A monumental, very tall, quite engaging African Bansonyi serpent snake sculpture/ headdress/ mask by the Baga people who reside along the coast of Guinea Bissau. The Baga snake s...

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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

African Mali Cast Bronze Figural Helmet on Stand, 20th Century
African Mali Cast Bronze Figural Helmet on Stand, 20th Century

African Mali Cast Bronze Figural Helmet on Stand, 20th Century

$960Sale Price|20% Off

H 36.5 in W 11 in D 11 in

African Mali Cast Bronze Figural Helmet on Stand, 20th Century

Located in Miami, FL

African Mali cast bronze figural helmet on stand, 20th century Offered for sale is a mid-20th century African lost wax cast bronze figural helmet on a stand from Mali. Mali, offic...

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Mid-20th Century Malian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture

African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture

$3,250

H 28 in W 9 in D 5.5 in

African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly fantastic, engaging, and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian Figure/ Sculpture made by the Kota (Bakota) peoples who inhabit the northeastern region...

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Mid-20th Century Gabonese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Copper

1974 v. Kendrick Modernist Sculpture Bust African American Mother Child
1974 v. Kendrick Modernist Sculpture Bust African American Mother Child

1974 v. Kendrick Modernist Sculpture Bust African American Mother Child

$1,450

H 12 in W 9 in D 9 in

1974 v. Kendrick Modernist Sculpture Bust African American Mother Child

By Vaughn Kendrick

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful depiction of Mother and Child. Signed V. Kendrick 1974 for Universal Statuary Corp. Chicago. Home photo is the true color.

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Mid-20th Century Other Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Large African Wooden Baule Kple Kple Tribal Mask, Ivory Coast, Mid 20th Century
Large African Wooden Baule Kple Kple Tribal Mask, Ivory Coast, Mid 20th Century

Large African Wooden Baule Kple Kple Tribal Mask, Ivory Coast, Mid 20th Century

$1,400

H 40.95 in W 24.81 in D 5.52 in

Large African Wooden Baule Kple Kple Tribal Mask, Ivory Coast, Mid 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

This large African Baule Kple Kple tribal mask from the Ivory Coast, crafted in the mid-20th century, is a striking embodiment of traditional craftsmanship and cultural significance....

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mother & Child Humanoid Sculpture Carved from Mahogany, West Africa, c. 1970's
Mother & Child Humanoid Sculpture Carved from Mahogany, West Africa, c. 1970's

Mother & Child Humanoid Sculpture Carved from Mahogany, West Africa, c. 1970's

$250

H 13 in W 4 in D 1.25 in

Mother & Child Humanoid Sculpture Carved from Mahogany, West Africa, c. 1970's

Located in Deland, FL

Fascinating and aesthetically gorgeous, this exquisite hand-carved sculpture is an excellent accent piece for those searching for authentic abstract African art. Hand-carved by craft...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

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African Malachite Sculpture
African Malachite Sculpture

African Malachite Sculpture

Unavailable

H 8.67 in W 4.34 in D 6.7 in

African Malachite Sculpture

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Very nicely sculpture of an african man

Category

Mid-20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

1960s Carved Wood African Teak Female Nude Sculpture
1960s Carved Wood African Teak Female Nude Sculpture

1960s Carved Wood African Teak Female Nude Sculpture

Unavailable

H 17.33 in W 6.3 in D 3.55 in

1960s Carved Wood African Teak Female Nude Sculpture

Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

1960s hand-carved female nude sculpture in African teak. Measures: H 44cm x W 16cm x D 9cm.

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Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Monumental Baga Snake Sculpture, Guinea, Africa
Monumental Baga Snake Sculpture, Guinea, Africa

Monumental Baga Snake Sculpture, Guinea, Africa

Unavailable

H 102 in W 14 in D 14 in

Monumental Baga Snake Sculpture, Guinea, Africa

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautifully carved and hand-painted. A great example of Baga Art.

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Mid-20th Century Guinean Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Gnu Skull
African Gnu Skull

African Gnu Skull

Unavailable

H 16 in W 25 in D 6 in

African Gnu Skull

Located in Stamford, CT

African Gnu skull can be wall-mounted or rest on a table top.

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Mid-20th Century African Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Carved Wood African Bust
Carved Wood African Bust

Carved Wood African Bust

Unavailable

H 9.85 in W 4.34 in D 5.91 in

Carved Wood African Bust

Located in Antwerp, BE

This bust comes from my own collection of vintage and antique heads. The primitive but skilled carving and the contours and cracks of the wood organically complement each other .The ...

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Mid-20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Bronze Ndebele African Lady Sculpture in Hagenauer Style
Bronze Ndebele African Lady Sculpture in Hagenauer Style

Bronze Ndebele African Lady Sculpture in Hagenauer Style

Unavailable

H 46.5 in Dm 8.3 in

Bronze Ndebele African Lady Sculpture in Hagenauer Style

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in Waverveen, Utrecht

Bronze Ndebele African lady sculpture in Hagenauer style, “Africa in the jar”, circa 1950. Measures: Height: 118 cm / 46.5 inch. Diameter foot: 21 cm / 8.3 inch. Ndebele women...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'
Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'

Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 14 in D 0.5 in

Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'

Located in Pasadena, CA

One of a kind pair of beautifully-carved wooden wall sculptures of an African couple. Most probably from a region in DR Congo in Central Africa. One of the frames has been redone. ...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Decorative Hand-Carved African Sculpture of Kneeling Tribal Man Dark Wood
Decorative Hand-Carved African Sculpture of Kneeling Tribal Man Dark Wood

Decorative Hand-Carved African Sculpture of Kneeling Tribal Man Dark Wood

Unavailable

H 11.25 in W 2.25 in D 2.5 in

Decorative Hand-Carved African Sculpture of Kneeling Tribal Man Dark Wood

Located in Draper, UT

Hand-Carved African Sculpture of Kneeling Male made of Dark Wood. Hand-carved in Kenya. This carving is gorgeously detailed with a smooth sculpted face, hair tied back and ears ador...

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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Bobo Tribe Large 67" Antelope Tribal Wood, Pigment, Early 20th Century
African Bobo Tribe Large 67" Antelope Tribal Wood, Pigment, Early 20th Century

African Bobo Tribe Large 67" Antelope Tribal Wood, Pigment, Early 20th Century

Unavailable

H 46.5 in W 10 in D 12 in

African Bobo Tribe Large 67" Antelope Tribal Wood, Pigment, Early 20th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning 66 1/2 in tall x 9 in W. X24" d. Antelope African headdress mask in a wonderful hand-carved naturally aged wood, with amazing decorated red and black dark pigmented geomet...

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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Tribal Mask
Vintage African Tribal Mask

Vintage African Tribal Mask

Unavailable

H 32 in W 19 in D 10.5 in

Vintage African Tribal Mask

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage African tribal mask from the ivory coast now mounted on museum stand. Provenance available.

Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Baoulé Wooden Statues Africa Ivory Coast, Set of 2
Baoulé Wooden Statues Africa Ivory Coast, Set of 2

Baoulé Wooden Statues Africa Ivory Coast, Set of 2

Unavailable

H 16 in W 8 in D 8 in

Baoulé Wooden Statues Africa Ivory Coast, Set of 2

Located in Tilburg, NL

Baoulé, Wooden statue Africa Ivory Coast The Baoulé (or Baule) are an Akan people and one of the largest groups in the ivory coast. The Baoulé are farmers who live in the eastern si...

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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Huge Ethnographic Wood Carved Pair Bird Sculptures- Tycoon Provenance
Huge Ethnographic Wood Carved Pair Bird Sculptures- Tycoon Provenance

Huge Ethnographic Wood Carved Pair Bird Sculptures- Tycoon Provenance

Unavailable

H 32 in W 36 in D 7 in

Huge Ethnographic Wood Carved Pair Bird Sculptures- Tycoon Provenance

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Impressive scale pair of 32 “ high. exotic large African wood baga bird ethnographic carved sculptures. Detailed wood carved designs on the head sitting on the intricately hand carv...

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Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand-Sculpted Figure of African Male by Rose Mareiniss
Hand-Sculpted Figure of African Male by Rose Mareiniss

Hand-Sculpted Figure of African Male by Rose Mareiniss

Unavailable

Hand-Sculpted Figure of African Male by Rose Mareiniss

By Rose Mareiniss

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A vintage ceramic sculpture of an African male created by Rose Mareiniss. In the style of 19th century African wood sculpting, Mareiniss maintains the cylindrical aspect of her figur...

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Pair of African Figurines
Pair of African Figurines

Pair of African Figurines

Unavailable

H 14 in W 5 in D 5 in

Pair of African Figurines

Located in New York, NY

Male and female hand-carved figurines.

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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings

Large decorative African heads, in ebony Benin 1960
Large decorative African heads, in ebony Benin 1960

Large decorative African heads, in ebony Benin 1960

Unavailable

H 20.48 in W 13.78 in D 14.57 in

Large decorative African heads, in ebony Benin 1960

Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR

Important African decorative heads, Benin 1960 in ebony. To bring back from a trip Very good condition

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Mid-20th Century Beninese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

African wall sculpture
African wall sculpture

African wall sculpture

Unavailable

H 36.62 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in

African wall sculpture

Located in NANTES, FR

Tall African wooden sculpture, that was probably used originally to prepare food. Its got a great patina and is really warm. Some parts seem to be missing, and the piece has cracks (...

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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Fanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll from Ghana
African Fanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll from Ghana

African Fanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll from Ghana

Unavailable

H 18.25 in W 3 in D 1.5 in

African Fanti Akua’ba Fertility Doll from Ghana

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a well-executed example of one of Africa’s most recognizable fertility idols, the Akuaba doll. Like most tribes, the Fanti hold fertility in extremely high regard; those soci...

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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Karl Hagenauer Carved Wood and Brass African Tribesman, circa 1950
Karl Hagenauer Carved Wood and Brass African Tribesman, circa 1950

Karl Hagenauer Carved Wood and Brass African Tribesman, circa 1950

Unavailable

H 10.78 in Dm 4.5 in

Karl Hagenauer Carved Wood and Brass African Tribesman, circa 1950

By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in New York, NY

A Hagenauer Werkstatte carved wood and brass sculpture of an African tribesman holding a shield looking off to the distance. The stylized carving incorporates intricate hair on the...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Hagenauer Werkstätte "African Child under Palm Tree" Art Deco 1940
Hagenauer Werkstätte "African Child under Palm Tree" Art Deco 1940

Hagenauer Werkstätte "African Child under Palm Tree" Art Deco 1940

Unavailable

H 9.84 in W 3.54 in D 6.3 in

Hagenauer Werkstätte "African Child under Palm Tree" Art Deco 1940

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Berlin, DE

Art Deco figure, circa 1940. Designed and made by Hagenauer Werkstätte, Vienna. Brass, dark brown patinated, wood. Measurements: Height: 9.84 in ( 25 cm ), Width: 3.54 in ( 9 cm ), D...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Big Unique Signed MidCentury African Mask Bronze by German Artist Manfred Strake
Big Unique Signed MidCentury African Mask Bronze by German Artist Manfred Strake

Big Unique Signed MidCentury African Mask Bronze by German Artist Manfred Strake

Unavailable

H 24.81 in W 10.24 in D 2.76 in

Big Unique Signed MidCentury African Mask Bronze by German Artist Manfred Strake

By Manfred Strake

Located in Essen, NW

Artist : Manfred Strake (1923) Title: 'Archaic Mask' signed with monogram Material: Bronze, brown patina. Part. With traces of oxidation. Provenance: With foundry stamp of famou...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures
Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures

Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures

Unavailable

H 15 in W 12 in D 9 in

Incredible Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Bust Sculptures of Tribal Shaman Figures

Located in Houston, TX

This pair of hand-carved wooden busts are truly a special find and a magnificent example of folk tribal art. Care and craftsmanship are clearly evident in these pieces as facial feat...

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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

Bookends in the Style of Hagenauer Bust of an African Woman and Man
Bookends in the Style of Hagenauer Bust of an African Woman and Man

Bookends in the Style of Hagenauer Bust of an African Woman and Man

Unavailable

H 11.42 in W 9.45 in D 3.15 in

Bookends in the Style of Hagenauer Bust of an African Woman and Man

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Hamburg, DE

Beautiful bookends patinated brass on marble base.

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Busts

Cape Buffalo Skull
Cape Buffalo Skull

Cape Buffalo Skull

Unavailable

H 12 in W 31 in D 29 in

Cape Buffalo Skull

Located in Hudson, NY

Skull of African buffalo or Syncerus caffer. Measurements are approximate.

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Mid-20th Century African Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bone

"Catenary" by M. Friedland
"Catenary" by M. Friedland

"Catenary" by M. Friedland

Unavailable

H 43 in W 75 in D 4 in

"Catenary" by M. Friedland

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Catenary" by M. Friedland Extraordinary decorative wall art, 1970s handwoven fiber art.  

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Mid-20th Century African Wall-mounted Sculptures

African Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture / Lamp, "Hunters, Buffalo and Crocodile"
African Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture / Lamp, "Hunters, Buffalo and Crocodile"

African Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture / Lamp, "Hunters, Buffalo and Crocodile"

Unavailable

H 17.72 in Dm 7.88 in

African Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture / Lamp, "Hunters, Buffalo and Crocodile"

Located in L'Etang, FR

A group of 5 hunters / warriors who have taken refuge in a tree are above a buffalo attacked by a crocodile. Makonde Art, East Africa, mid-20th century. New lampshade in linen, rew...

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Mid-20th Century African Other Table Lamps

Materials

Linen, Wood, Ebony

Mfumte Messenger, Cameroon
Mfumte Messenger, Cameroon

Mfumte Messenger, Cameroon

Unavailable

H 23 in W 8 in D 9 in

Mfumte Messenger, Cameroon

Located in Hudson, NY

Called Ngimfe by local residents, this figure was said to personify the messenger for an oracle named Sanko; messenger of good news of good luck. Was in the possession of Duke Unive...

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Mid-20th Century Central African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Iron African Style Gazelle Sculpture
Iron African Style Gazelle Sculpture

Iron African Style Gazelle Sculpture, Mid 20th century

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H 13.75 in W 10.75 in D 4 in

Iron African Style Gazelle Sculpture

Located in Rochester, NY

African style iron gazelle sculpture, mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Unique African Hand-Carved Tribal Totem – Spiritual Sculpture, mid-20th century
Unique African Hand-Carved Tribal Totem – Spiritual Sculpture, mid-20th century

Unique African Hand-Carved Tribal Totem – Spiritual Sculpture, mid-20th century

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H 64.57 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Unique African Hand-Carved Tribal Totem – Spiritual Sculpture, mid-20th century

Located in DE KWAKEL, NL

A work that carries both artistic and cultural resonance, ideal for collectors of ethnographic or spiritual art. Artist: Unknown, African tribal school Material: Hand-carved wood Pe...

Category

Mid-20th Century Central African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Mask in Hand Carved Stone, Mid 20th Century
African Mask in Hand Carved Stone, Mid 20th Century

African Mask in Hand Carved Stone, Mid 20th Century

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H 7.09 in W 4.14 in D 2.37 in

African Mask in Hand Carved Stone, Mid 20th Century

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Interesting hand-carved wall mask in partially blackened soapstone. Tribal made in Africa circa 1920-50. Measurements: H: 18 cm, W: 10,5 cm, Dept: 6 cm.

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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Decorative African Mid-Century Modern African Tribal Mask Folk Art Sculpture
Decorative African Mid-Century Modern African Tribal Mask Folk Art Sculpture

Decorative African Mid-Century Modern African Tribal Mask Folk Art Sculpture

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H 13 in W 8 in D 5 in

Decorative African Mid-Century Modern African Tribal Mask Folk Art Sculpture

Located in West Hartford, CT

Coveted decorative African hand-carved wood mask with graphic elements, circa 1970s. This is a decorative item from the 1970s, it was made for export, it is not an antique tribal ma...

Category

Vintage 1970s Ghanaian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bronze Fish Sculpture - Animal Zoomorphic Design - West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Bronze Fish Sculpture - Animal Zoomorphic Design - West Africa, Mid-20th Century

Bronze Fish Sculpture - Animal Zoomorphic Design - West Africa, Mid-20th Century

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H 9.06 in W 23.82 in D 1.19 in

Bronze Fish Sculpture - Animal Zoomorphic Design - West Africa, Mid-20th Century

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Bronze Fish Sculpture, Animal Zoomorphic Design - West Africa, Mid-20th Century Large and heavy African bronze sculpture of a fish from Benin, circa 1950.

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Mid-20th Century Beninese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

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H 23.63 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 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, totem statue of Mani ("little person" in the Mandinka language). Anthropomorphic fema...

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Vintage 1940s Malian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

African Head Finely Hand Carved in Heavy Hardwood, Mid 20th Century
African Head Finely Hand Carved in Heavy Hardwood, Mid 20th Century

African Head Finely Hand Carved in Heavy Hardwood, Mid 20th Century

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H 3.8 in W 1.75 in D 2.38 in

African Head Finely Hand Carved in Heavy Hardwood, Mid 20th Century

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very impressive, finely hand carved small Figure of a Girl's Head in a very heavy hardwood, which we date to the mid 20th century. The piece is beautifully hand carved w...

Category

Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Large-Scale Vintage African Beaded Head Sculpture
Large-Scale Vintage African Beaded Head Sculpture

Large-Scale Vintage African Beaded Head Sculpture

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H 24 in W 10 in L 24 in

Large-Scale Vintage African Beaded Head Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Intricately carved and beaded African head sculpture. Glass beads over clay base. Very striking and unusual.

Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Beads

African Mythical Dog Sculpture
African Mythical Dog Sculpture

African Mythical Dog Sculpture

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H 14.75 in W 20.5 in D 4.5 in

African Mythical Dog Sculpture

By Austin Productions

Located in Miami, FL

A whimsical depiction of an African mythical dog sculpted by and artist for Austin Productions. This eye-catching decorative animal sculpture is made of stone and plaster mix. Wo...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Midcentury Leather Wrapped African Zebra Sculpture
Midcentury Leather Wrapped African Zebra Sculpture

Midcentury Leather Wrapped African Zebra Sculpture

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H 12.5 in W 12 in D 4 in

Midcentury Leather Wrapped African Zebra Sculpture

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming midcentury leather wrapped African zebra sculpture featuring a hand-painted body. Vintage life-like leather with glass eyes.

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20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Leather

Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Tribal Modernist Mask Sculpture
Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Tribal Modernist Mask Sculpture

Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Tribal Modernist Mask Sculpture

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H 21 in W 6.5 in D 2.5 in

Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Tribal Modernist Mask Sculpture

Located in West Hartford, CT

Coveted decorative African hand carved wood sculpture with graphic elements, circa 1960s. This is a decorative item from the 1960s, it was made for export, it is not an antique trib...

Category

Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Tribal Sculpture Modernist Mask
Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Tribal Sculpture Modernist Mask

Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Tribal Sculpture Modernist Mask

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H 17 in W 5 in L 17 in

Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Tribal Sculpture Modernist Mask

Located in West Hartford, CT

Coveted decorative African hand carved wood mask with graphic elements, circa 1960s. This is a decorative item from the 1960s, it was made for export, it is not an antique tribal ma...

Category

Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Bust of an African Woman, Paris, Mid-20th Century
Bust of an African Woman, Paris, Mid-20th Century

Bust of an African Woman, Paris, Mid-20th Century

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H 26 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in

Bust of an African Woman, Paris, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A terracotta and porcelain bust of an African woman in traditional headdress, from France, circa 1940.

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Vintage 1940s French Other Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Mask Tribal Nude Art Sculpture
Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Mask Tribal Nude Art Sculpture

Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Mask Tribal Nude Art Sculpture

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H 19 in W 7 in D 3.5 in

Decorative African Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Mask Tribal Nude Art Sculpture

Located in West Hartford, CT

Coveted decorative African hand carved wood sculpture with graphic elements, circa 1960s This is a decorative item from the 1960s, it was made for export, it is not an antique triba...

Category

Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of Rhino from Africa
Vintage Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of Rhino from Africa

Vintage Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of Rhino from Africa

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H 21 in W 28.5 in D 9 in

Vintage Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of Rhino from Africa

Located in Round Top, TX

Imposing and impressive, this wood sculpture of a rhinoceros will create a powerful presence in any room. Examine the photos to appreciate the hand carved details including his mouth...

Category

Mid-20th Century African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid Century African Decorative Hardwood Figure, Made in 1960s
Mid Century African Decorative Hardwood Figure, Made in 1960s

Mid Century African Decorative Hardwood Figure, Made in 1960s

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H 19.69 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in

Mid Century African Decorative Hardwood Figure, Made in 1960s

Located in Odense, DK

Nice hand carved African wood sculpture / figure. Probably made in Gambia, 1960s. Bought from a collector of African art. Great patina and overall good vintage condition. This figur...

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Mid-20th Century Gambian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Monumental Benin King Oda of Nigeria West African, Mid-Century Tribal Figure
Monumental Benin King Oda of Nigeria West African, Mid-Century Tribal Figure

Monumental Benin King Oda of Nigeria West African, Mid-Century Tribal Figure

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H 16.5 in W 8 in D 6.5 in

Monumental Benin King Oda of Nigeria West African, Mid-Century Tribal Figure

By People from Benin

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Impressive Benin Oda King Lost Wax 'Bronze' sculpture from the mid-20th century Centuries old, the 'Lost Wax' method involves a mold created in wax and the molten metal poured in. T...

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Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

African / Oceanic Warrior Metal Sculpture Signed
African / Oceanic Warrior Metal Sculpture Signed

African / Oceanic Warrior Metal Sculpture Signed

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H 50 in W 135 in D 16 in

African / Oceanic Warrior Metal Sculpture Signed

Located in Astoria, NY

Brutalist African or Oceanic metal sculpture depicting a standing warrior with shield and spear, signed "DMK" to base. 50" H x 13.5" W x 16" D. Dealer: S138XX.

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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Vintage African Bronze Ram
Vintage African Bronze Ram

Vintage African Bronze Ram

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H 12.5 in W 4 in D 13 in

Vintage African Bronze Ram

Located in Katonah, NY

:: Vintage handmade African bronze ram. Circa mid 20th century and possibly older, each figure in this collection represents a different variation of protection and spirit used insid...

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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Maitland Smith Style Tessellated Stone African Antelope Sculpture
Maitland Smith Style Tessellated Stone African Antelope Sculpture

Maitland Smith Style Tessellated Stone African Antelope Sculpture

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H 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 11 in

Maitland Smith Style Tessellated Stone African Antelope Sculpture

By Maitland Smith

Located in Hamburg, PA

Tessellated stone, horn and brass inlaid antelope sculpture.

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Brass

Mid-Century Patinated Bronze of African Woman by Hagenauer
Mid-Century Patinated Bronze of African Woman by Hagenauer

Mid-Century Patinated Bronze of African Woman by Hagenauer

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H 8 in W 7 in D 3 in

Mid-Century Patinated Bronze of African Woman by Hagenauer

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in New York, NY

A Mid-Century Modernist patinated bronze of an African woman's head in profile by Werkstatte Hagenauer. She is adorned with brass hoop earrings. In place of hair are fish scales in t...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Zebra Hide Rug, South Africa
Zebra Hide Rug, South Africa

Zebra Hide Rug, South Africa

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H 68 in W 119 in D 1 in

Zebra Hide Rug, South Africa

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Decorative zebra hide rug from South Africa. The hide is backed with wool felt fabric. Good vintage condition. It has some wear due to age and use. Absolutely beautiful.

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Mid-20th Century South African Campaign Figurative Sculptures

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Zebra Hide

2 ft Pregnant Humanoid Sculpture Carved from Solid Mahogany, West Africa, 1970's
2 ft Pregnant Humanoid Sculpture Carved from Solid Mahogany, West Africa, 1970's

2 ft Pregnant Humanoid Sculpture Carved from Solid Mahogany, West Africa, 1970's

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H 23.5 in W 5 in D 3 in

2 ft Pregnant Humanoid Sculpture Carved from Solid Mahogany, West Africa, 1970's

Located in Deland, FL

Fascinating and aesthetically gorgeous, this exquisite hand-carved sculpture is an excellent accent piece for those searching for authentic abstract African art. Hand-carved by craft...

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Vintage 1970s African Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Mahogany

African Mid-Century Horesemen with Allegorical Decorative Motivs, Mali 1970s
African Mid-Century Horesemen with Allegorical Decorative Motivs, Mali 1970s

African Mid-Century Horesemen with Allegorical Decorative Motivs, Mali 1970s

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H 10.24 in W 9.06 in D 1.78 in

African Mid-Century Horesemen with Allegorical Decorative Motivs, Mali 1970s

Located in Salzburg, AT

Pair of horsemen in bronze from Mali of the Dogon ethnic group. Beautiful volume for this charming piece of large size. Brown patina with numerous nuances. 2 Armed riders sitting u...

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Vintage 1970s Malian Tribal Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

An Early to Mid 20th Century African Carved Wood Ngoni Figure
An Early to Mid 20th Century African Carved Wood Ngoni Figure

An Early to Mid 20th Century African Carved Wood Ngoni Figure

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H 14.57 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in

An Early to Mid 20th Century African Carved Wood Ngoni Figure

Located in London, GB

An African Carved Wood Ngoni Figure, Early to Mid 20th Century: This charming example of African artistry depicts a crouching man from the Ngoni tribe, intricately carved holding a k...

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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

1950s African Wooden Elephant
1950s African Wooden Elephant

1950s African Wooden Elephant

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H 28.3 in W 24 in D 12.6 in

1950s African Wooden Elephant

Located in High Point, NC

This 1950s African Wooden Elephant is an exquisite representation of traditional craftsmanship. The figure, carved with meticulous attention to detail, showcases a rich, warm patina ...

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Mid-20th Century African Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Metal Patch Work and Walnut Sculpture by Asai
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Metal Patch Work and Walnut Sculpture by Asai

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Metal Patch Work and Walnut Sculpture by Asai

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H 64.5 in W 27 in D 26 in

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Metal Patch Work and Walnut Sculpture by Asai

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions- H: 64 1/2in W: 27in D: 26in This is an exceptional South African sculpture is titled "Falling Angel" and is made in the Brutalist style and made out of freeform walnut, ...

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Late 20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Soapstone, Metal

Midcentury Cubistic African Black Springstone Sculpture, Signed B. Khoreay
Midcentury Cubistic African Black Springstone Sculpture, Signed B. Khoreay

Midcentury Cubistic African Black Springstone Sculpture, Signed B. Khoreay

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H 21.66 in W 14.57 in D 3.94 in

Midcentury Cubistic African Black Springstone Sculpture, Signed B. Khoreay

By Bauden Khoreay

Located in Salzburg, AT

Cubistic shaped African figural black springstone sculpture by Bauden Khoreay on acryl socket. Measurements sculpture: 37cm x 5.6cm x 52.5cm Measurement acryl base: 30cm x 10cm x 2...

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Vintage 1970s Malawian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Serpentine

Human Size African Woman Sculpture Figurine Hagenauer Style, 1950
Human Size African Woman Sculpture Figurine Hagenauer Style, 1950

Human Size African Woman Sculpture Figurine Hagenauer Style, 1950

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H 66.93 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in

Human Size African Woman Sculpture Figurine Hagenauer Style, 1950

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Munich, DE

A beautiful and large African woman figurine made of polished and blackened brass from the 1950s. Original lovely patina on brass. A very decorative piece. Measures: 170 H x 48 B ...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Set of 3 African Warriors Sculptures by Franz Hagenauer
Set of 3 African Warriors Sculptures by Franz Hagenauer

Set of 3 African Warriors Sculptures by Franz Hagenauer

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H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in

Set of 3 African Warriors Sculptures by Franz Hagenauer

By Franz Hagenauer

Located in London, GB

A set of 3 painted bronzes figurines of African natives by Franz Hagenauer from Austria. We are selling these as a set. Franz Hagenauer was an Austrian sculptor who was born in 1906...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful hand carved head of Hardwood. A stunning sculpted and carved piece. A stand alone decorative piece or can be used as a large book end. Truly a compliment to any space and...

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20th Century African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Hardwood

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