Collection of Ndebele Fertility Dolls
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A group of six collected Ndebele hand beaded fertility dolls of various sizes and designs. The
Category
20th Century African Tribal Toys and Dolls
Materials
Beads
Ndebele Dolls
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
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
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, Fabric
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 Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a fertility doll of the Ndebele
Category
20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Wood
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, Twine
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
Category
20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Wood
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 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
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
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
Category
20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Recent Sales
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 Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a fertility doll of the Ndebele
Category
20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Wood
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 Toy Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is attributed to the Ndebele people
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Collection of Five Petite Ndebele Toy Dolls
Located in Chicago, IL
attributed to the Ndebele people of South Africa. Likely made as a child's toy or a souvenir, these dolls are
Category
Late 20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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
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 Toy Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is attributed to the Ndebele people
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Yarn, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is attributed to the Ndebele people
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Yarn, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is attributed to the Ndebele people
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1950s South African Tribal Art
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Ndebele Dolls For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of ndebele dolls available for sale. The range of distinct ndebele dolls — often made from cotton, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. Ndebele dolls have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Ndebele dolls made by Folk Art designers — are very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Ndebele Dolls?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $259, while they’re typically $228 on the low end and $2,980 highest priced.
A Close Look at Folk Art Furniture
Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.
Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Figurative-sculptures for You
Figurative sculpture is a modern art form in which artists create work that is typically representative of the visible world. However, sculptures that are considered to be figurative in style can definitely be inclusive of abstract elements. A wide range of antique, new and vintage figurative sculptures has been made over the years by both well-known and emerging artists, and these pieces can prove striking and provocative as part of your home decor.
Realistic representation in visual art has a very long history. And while figurative artists, whether figurative painters or sculptors, find inspiration in humans, animals and real-life objects, good figurative sculptures can make us think differently about how the real world should look. Just as figurative paintings might include Photorealistic human likenesses, they can also include elements of Surrealism and can suggest a creative and alternative reality. Figurative sculptures aren’t always realistic impressions of our world — depictions of the human form in classical Greek sculpture, for example, might emphasize beauty and physical perfection.
There are a variety of figurative sculptures on 1stDibs created by artists working in a number of styles, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and more. A large figurative sculpture can introduce an excellent focal point in a guest bedroom, while smaller works might draw the eye to spaces such as wall shelving or a bookcase that people may otherwise overlook.
When decorating your living room, dining room, home office and study areas with figurative sculptures, don’t be afraid to choose bold colors to inject brightness into neutral spaces. Texture is another factor to consider when purchasing figurative sculptures. A highly textural work of ceramics or wood will catch the eye in a sleek modern space, whereas a smooth, flat glass sculpture can offer an often much-needed contrast in a room that already has many textures.
On 1stDibs, find antique, new or vintage figurative sculpture or other kinds of sculpture for your home decor today.
Questions About Ndebele Dolls
- What is a Ndebele doll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Ndebele doll is a type of colorful doll produced by the Ndebele people of Southern Africa. Traditionally, a man will place one outside of a woman's hut when he wishes to marry her. If she accepts the proposal, she takes the doll inside and gives it a name. Shop a range of Ndebele dolls on 1stDibs.
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