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Ndebele Art

Ndebele Married Woman's Beaded Apron, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Married Woman’s Beaded Apron Jocolo Ndebele People, South Africa Circa 1940-1950 Glass beads on
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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll of the Ndebele
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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
H 15.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is an initiation doll of the Ndebele
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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
H 11.5 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 in
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll of the Ndebele
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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
H 36 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll of the Ndebele
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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Cotton

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
H 35.75 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a fertility doll of the Ndebele
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20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
H 7.25 in W 4.25 in D 3.25 in
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a fertility doll of the Ndebele
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20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
H 8.25 in W 4.75 in D 3.5 in
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll of the Ndebele
Category

Late 20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
H 10 in W 5 in D 4 in
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is an initiation doll of the Ndebele
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
H 16.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is an initiation doll of the Ndebele
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
H 14.5 in W 5 in D 3.25 in
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll of the Ndebele
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
H 16.75 in W 6.5 in D 4.25 in
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll of the Ndebele
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Twine, Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
H 17 in W 6 in D 4 in
Vintage Set of 4 Ndebele Mapoto Beaded Aprons from South Africa Canvas Backed
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of four Ndebele Mapoto beaded aprons from South Africa. They are canvas backed and in
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Late 20th Century South African Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas, Beads

Wheel Chair, Circular, Ndebele Round Design
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The wheel circular hanging swing chair with Ndebele patterning is sculptural and dynamic. Its
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Wheel Chair, Circular, Ndebele Round Design
Wheel Chair, Circular, Ndebele Round Design
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 39.38 in
Set of Three Beaded Ndebele Fertility Dolls
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a fertility doll of the Ndebele
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20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Studio Sterling Ndebele Full Circle Suspended Seat
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
a functional art piece. The chair has an open yet enveloping feel. The pattern detail is inspired
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2010s South African Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Wheel Chair, Circular, Ndebele with Sharp Point Design
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The wheel circular hanging swing chair with Ndebele patterning is sculptural and dynamic. Its
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ndebele Chairs by Alma De Luce, Set of 4
Located in Joane, PT
The Ndebele dining chair, made of walnut, brings us this combination of art and function. Its
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Suede, Rattan, Walnut

Ndebele Chairs by Alma De Luce, Set of 4
Ndebele Chairs by Alma De Luce, Set of 4
H 29.14 in W 26.78 in D 26.38 in
Modern Wheel Recliner Hanging Swing Chair in White
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
a functional art piece. The chair has an open yet enveloping feel. The pattern detail is inspired
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Suspended Wheel Chair in Twig Pattern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
a functional art piece. The chair has an open yet enveloping feel. The pattern detail is inspired
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2010s Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Modern Circular Steel Wheel Hanging Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
for use as a functional art piece. The pattern detail is inspired by nature and reminiscent of the
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Japanese Ichimatsu Doll of a Little Boy Dressed in a City Kimono, circa 1950
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Ichimatsu doll depicting a little boy wearing a city kimono. Step back in time and embrace the captivating charm of this vintage Ichimatsu doll, crafted circa 1950. Depict...
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Located in Madrid, ES
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Surrealist Doll Composition
By Jerry Peil
Located in Surfside, FL
From the David C. and Sarajean Ruttenberg Collection The Ruttenbergs are longtime art lovers who have collected abstract expressionist paintings, African art, sculpture, graphics, ol...
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20th Century Surrealist Figurative Photography

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Handmade Rajasthani Kathputli Dancing Puppet Couple Jaipur India 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Wooden Decorative Mask, mid-20th Century. Wood and fabric. 61 x 24 cm. Good conditions!
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Vintage Wooden Mask, Mid-20th Century
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H 24.02 in W 2.56 in D 9.45 in
Antique Cast Bronze Orthodox Christian Wall Mounted Icon, Cross or Crucifix
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
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Vintage Handcrafted Stuffed Cotton Embroidered Ceremonial Elephant Toy Raj India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Vintage Decorative Xhosa Beaded Medicine Gourd, South Africa, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
South Africa, circa 1930 One Xhosa beaded medicine gourd. H 12 x Ø 10 cm
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Vintage 1930s South African Sculptures and Carvings

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Beads

Antique Religious Church Sculpture / Carving of Abraham Offering Isaac w. Angel
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare 'biblical carving' depicting Abraham, Isaac and the angel. Because of the rarity, the importance and the deeper meaning of this incredibly well carved wooden church sculpt...
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Japanese Jo Uba Takasago Old Couple Long Life Happiness Wedding Doll Figurine
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Japanese doll pair depicting a Noh theater / play, "The Old Couple from Takasago" from the Taisho period (1912-26). The man's name is Jo and his wife is Uba. They symbolize l...
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Akua'ba Ritual Fertility Doll
Located in Kastrup, DK
Carved wood Akuaba, sometimes known as an Ashanti doll or a Fanti doll. Untouched condition with a beautiful natural age-related patina. Akua'ba (sometimes spelled Akwaba or Akuba) a...
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Akua'ba Ritual Fertility Doll
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H 13.78 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
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Located in Palm Beach, FL
Glass beaded parrot sculpture ambitiously crafted with glass beads and perched on a custom wood, brass, and Lucite stand.
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Glass Beaded Parrot Sculpture
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H 25 in W 7.5 in D 9 in
19thc Original Paint Decorated Pennsylvania Doll Cradle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original paint decorated doll cradle from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This Pennsylvania German Dutch doll cradle is in a bitter sweet painted surface with original decorate...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Painted Furniture

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Christ Jesus Lama Religious Paint Oil on canvas 17/18 th Century Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
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Art Deco Fish Stucco, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Antique 1830s French Art Deco Decorative Art

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Stucco

Art Deco Fish Stucco, France, 1930
Art Deco Fish Stucco, France, 1930
H 14.18 in W 29.93 in D 0.79 in

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Apron for Unmarried Girl, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
Apron for Unmarried Girl, Ndebele People, Republic of South Africa
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20th Century South African Tribal Art

Ndebele Beaded Child's Apron
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This exquisite example of African beadwork is a small apron known as lighabi, worn
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Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Canvas

Ndebele Beaded Child's Apron
Ndebele Beaded Child's Apron
H 9.5 in W 11.75 in D 1.75 in
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a fertility doll of the Ndebele
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20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
H 8.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.25 in
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is attributed to the Ndebele people
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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Cotton

Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
H 6 in W 3 in D 1.75 in
Collection of Five Petite Ndebele Toy Dolls
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. These five petite dolls are colorful examples of African beadwork and are
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Late 20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Bronze Sculpture of an African Woman in the Style of Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
dated in the 1950s. The South Ndebele people of Africa wear neck rings as part of their traditional
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

African Ndebele Tribal Art Hand Carved Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved West African tribal wood carved sculpture of a standing man, Africa tribal Art Decor
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20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

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Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll of the Ndebele
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Late 20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
H 6.5 in W 2.5 in D 2 in
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll of the Ndebele
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Late 20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
H 10.25 in W 3 in D 3 in
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is attributed to the Ndebele people
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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Cotton, Yarn, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
H 4.75 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is attributed to the Ndebele people
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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Cotton, Yarn, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
H 3.25 in W 2.5 in D 1.75 in
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is attributed to the Ndebele people
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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
H 5 in W 3.5 in D 2.25 in
Antique Ceremonial Beaded Apron Textile from South Africa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Africa. Mapoto iis worn by the women in Ndebele tribe at their wedding night. Made of goatskin and
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Antique 19th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

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Hide, Beads

Ndebele Fertility Doll, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
Ndebele beaded fertility dolls are given to young girls when they attend initiation school. The
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Vintage 1950s South African Tribal Art

Late 19th Century Tribal Zulu or Ndebele Knobkerrie
Located in New York, NY
A South African knobkerrie designed to project power and intimidate enemies. This impressive piece features a shaft intricately decorated with brass and copper wirework and a spheric...
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Antique Late 19th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

20th Century Ntwane Tribal Fertility Doll, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
Sotho/Tswana origin and share ties with the Ndebele. The emphasis on the Ntwane women’s central role as
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Vintage 1970s South African Tribal Tribal Art

Ndebele Giraffe Woman circa 1950, Bronze Sculpture
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
This near life-size work depicts the Ndebele "giraffe" women of South Africa, who are known for
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Ndebele Art For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of ndebele art you’re looking for. An item from our selection of ndebele art — often made from fabric, wood and cotton — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of ndebele art — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of ndebele art, those designed in Folk Art and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Ndebele Art?

A piece of ndebele art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $288, while the lowest priced sells for $228 and the highest can go for as much as $5,625.