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"Dan Guéré" African Tribal Art Mask Sculpture from Ivory Coast, 20th Century
Located in Coimbra, PT
Rare African art mask in carved wood from the Ivory Coast or Liberia 20th Century.
This mask is
Category
20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 11.82 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
"Dan Guéré" African Tribal Art Mask Sculpture from Ivory Coast, 20th Century
Located in Coimbra, PT
Rare African art mask in carved wood from the Ivory Coast or Liberia 20th Century.
This mask is
Category
20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 11.82 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
"Dan Guéré" African Tribal Art Mask Sculpture from Ivory Coast, 20th Century
Located in Coimbra, PT
Rare African art mask in carved wood from the Ivory Coast or Liberia 20th Century.
This mask is
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 11.82 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
Rare Double Sided Vintage North African Moroccan Berber Rug Collectors item
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Morocco, North Africa.
This stunning piece of art was hand knotted with two designs. This type of rug is
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan African Tuareg Vintage Runner Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan nomadic African Tuareg rug runner with wo and cotton embroidered geometrical
Category
Vintage 1950s Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Tribal African Rug, Morocco
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan Berber rug from the Taznakht tribe in south eastern Morocco. Rare piece with
Category
Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940s Moroccan Tribal Rug African Ethnic Textile Floor Covering
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1940s Moroccan Tribal Rug African Ethnic Textile Floor Covering.
Vintage semi antique, Moroccan
Category
Vintage 1950s Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1960s Moroccan Tribal Wedding Rug with Sequins North Africa, Handira
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s authentic vintage Moroccan tribal wedding rug with sequins North Africa, Handira.Rare large
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Berber Red Green Tartan Rug Large 1970s Handmade North African Christmas
Located in London, GB
, making it a rare find and a valuable addition to our collection. The rug is 210 cm wide and 310 cm long
Category
Vintage 1970s Algerian Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Textile, Fabric
W 82.68 in L 122.05 in
Oversized Moroccan Vintage Rug North African Tribal Design Djoharian Collection
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Morocco. Interior designers welcome.
Influence of North African Rugs on European Modern Art.
These
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 96.46 in L 185.04 in
Oversized Moroccan Vintage Rug North African Tribal Design Djoharian Collection
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Morocco. Interior designers welcome.
Influence of North African Rugs on European Modern Art.
These
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 96.07 in L 168.12 in
Oversized Moroccan Vintage Rug North African Tribal Design Djoharian Collection
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Morocco. Interior designers welcome.
Influence of North African Rugs on European Modern Art.
These
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 99.22 in L 190.56 in
Large Red Moroccan Vintage Rug North African Tribal Design Djoharian Collection
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
large sized vintage red ground Berber rug comes from Morocco, North Africa.
This stunning piece of art
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 115.36 in L 148.82 in
Beige Black Moroccan Hallway Runner Beni Ourain Rug North African Tribal
By djoharian-design, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
.
This large sized beige ground Berber rug comes from Morocco, North Africa.
This stunning piece of art
Category
2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare Large Moroccan Berber Boucherouite Rug
Located in Milan, IT
represents 'art brut' within the domain of the textile arts. Weavings such as this are the product of
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton
1950s Authentic Moroccan African Tuareg Wedding Runner Rug 15.5 ft long
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950s authentic Vintage Moroccan nomadic African Tuareg rug, black camel hair with wo and cotton
Category
Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rare Antique Mauritanian Sahara Tuareg Leather and Reed Square Rug
Located in Milan, IT
-like figures of an abstract nature - typical of other forms of African art.
On this rare, fine and
Category
Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Rare Antique Mauritanian Saharan Tuareg Leather and Reed Large Rug
Located in Milan, IT
-like figures of an abstract nature - typical of other forms of African art.
On this fine and early
Category
Vintage 1920s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Vintage Rare Oversize Mauritanian Sahara Tuareg Leather and Reed Rug
Located in Milan, IT
-like figures of an abstract nature - typical of other forms of African art.
On this rare large-format
Category
Vintage 1930s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Rare Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, Tribal Style - circa 1950
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Toulouse, Haute Garonne
gone by and the hands that crafted this piece of art.
Style : Tribal
Country : Morocco
Tribe : Boujad
Category
Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare Purple Vintage Moroccan Rug from 70s 100% wool 6.5x10.5 Ft 200x320 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Uncover the rich heritage woven into our purple Moroccan vintage rug. Handmade by skilled artisans using time-tested techniques, each Berber rug is a unique narrative, echoing the cu...
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
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W 86.62 in L 124.02 in
Vintage Moroccan Rug Geometric Unique Handmade Rug 12x15 Rare 361cmx447cm
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan Rug Geometric Unique 12x15 Rare 11'10" x 14'8" 12 x 15
361cm x 447cm
"This is a
Category
Vintage 1970s Asian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare and Beautiful Vintage Minimalist Moroccan Beni Ouarain Berber Rug
Located in Milan, IT
refined expressions of the Moroccan Berber tribal textile art.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Minimalist Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
African Tribal Art Antique Zulu Nguni Pipe Group South Africa
Located in London, GB
Zulu / Nguni Pipe Group South Africa
Carved wood with metal liners, one rare very large sized pipe
Category
Antique 19th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Art Deco rug in Pink & Green with Florals, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
rare provenance - collectible piece worthy of discerning projects.
Category
Vintage 1940s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Old Copper Coins of Congo, Africa / Rare Objects / Folk Art/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old African coin.
Before paper money and money were in circulation, bartering was
Category
20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
H 8.67 in W 9.65 in D 4.81 in
1960s Moroccan Vintage Hand-Woven Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
dye.
North African Moroccan tribal runner with low pile handwoven wool, hand-knotted by the Berber
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
Vintage Moroccan Tribal Ethnic Rug, circa 1980
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
dye.
North African Moroccan tribal runner with low pile handwoven wool, hand-knotted by the Berber
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
Vintage Small Ethnic Afghani Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
bathroom.Rare muted duo colors.
Size: 5'10 x 6'5.
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton
1980s Vintage Moroccan Boujad Hand-Woven Tribal Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
organic dye. North African Moroccan tribal runner with low pile handwoven wo, hand-knotted by the Berber
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Human Horse Vintage South Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Rare Persian runner depicting three men and women in between a mustached gentleman sitting on his
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Moroccan Vintage Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
organic dye.North African Moroccan tribal runner with low pile handwoven wo, hand-knotted by the Berber
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare c1892 South African 22K Gold Pond "One Shaft" Extra Fine.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Very Rare c1892 South African 22K Gold "One Shaft" Pond,
Extra Fine
The obverse features
Category
Antique 1890s South African Vanity Items
Materials
22k Gold
Art Deco Period, African Ritual Tribal Oxidized Bronze ‘Brow Mask’, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
This superb example of the ritual African ‘Brow Mask’ is a unique creation of a truly skillful
Category
Vintage 1920s African Primitive Masks
Materials
Bronze
H 7.5 in W 7.75 in D 4.75 in
1960s Vintage Moroccan Hand-Woven Berber Carpet
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
wo and organic dye.North African Moroccan tribal runner with low pile handwoven wo, hand-knotted by
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
1960s Moroccan Vintage Hand-Woven Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
dye.North African Moroccan tribal runner with low pile handwoven wo, hand-knotted by the Berber tribes of
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
Vintage Mauritanian Sahara Tuareg Leather and Reed Large Rug
Located in Milan, IT
-like figures of an abstract nature - typical of other forms of African art.
The quincunxial pattern
Category
Vintage 1940s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Fine Antique Saharan Mauritanian Tuareg Reed and Leather Rug
Located in Milan, IT
-like figures of an abstract nature - typical of other forms of African art.
On this rare, fine and
Category
Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
Handmade Antique Moroccan Berber Kilim Rug 1.9' x 3.1', 1920s - 1N10
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Berber kilim rug is not only a functional piece but also a work of art—a rare gem that carries the spirit
Category
Vintage 1920s Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite rug - Multicolor - 5x5.7feet / 154x175cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
entryway of course. Another idea would be to hang it on a wall like a colorful piece of art!
This rug is
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton
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W 60.63 in L 68.9 in
Open Field Vintage Beni Ouarain Berber Carpet
Located in Milan, IT
natural wool. It is one of the most refined expressions of the tribal textile art of Morocco.
This rare
Category
Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Tuareg Mat Moroccan Rug with Brown Geometric Pattern, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
the nomadic tribe of the same name. A rare large-size selection, its design enjoys warm beige
Category
Vintage 1940s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Leather, Reed
1950s Vintage Zemmour Moroccan Rug Berber Runner, 3ft x 16.4ft long
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
this that is tightly woven with so many tiny details1950s authentic Vintage Moroccan nomadic African
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Berber Moroccan Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
woman. In this tribal Moroccan rug runner, the very rare rod shape (dash marks) is featured on the top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug Azilal Tribe Atlas Collection
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
ivory field, this work of art features the variegated shades of orange, azure, charcoal and sky blue
Category
Vintage 1940s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Commercial Production Carpet from Rabat, circa 1970
Located in Port Washington, NY
For centuries the tribes of Morocco's Atlas Mountains have passed down the delicate art of rug
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug Runner, Shag Hallway Runner
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
diamonds are filled with specks. This red Moroccan runner includes a very rare symbol, the rod or line
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Moroccan Middle Atlas Berber Tent Bands, circa 1950
Located in Milan, IT
A very fine and rare pair of festive bands used to embellish the main gable in the middle of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Rug Vintage Berber Carpet hand knotted beige brown 5 x 9.6 ft
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Rare vintage example of tribal Moroccan art. Beautiful brown field contrasting with wool white
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage Moroccan Black Zemmour Kilim Runner Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of Morocco.Rare piece with beautif cor combination in organic dyes wo and camel hair.
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Berber Rabat Moroccan Rug with Neutral Earth-Tone Colors
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Rabat Village Women
Located in Dallas, TX
color palettes in Moroccan rugs are quite rare. With its neutral monochromatic color scheme, this
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Organic Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage moroccan Berber rug
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Rare size semi antique tribal rug from the Moroccan mountains. Made by women of the Zemmour tribe
Category
Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Cubist Bauhaus Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
rectangular rods unite to create a truly unique look. The very rare rod shape is featured, which is known to
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bauhaus Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare Vintage Color C Print Photograph African Maasai Warrior Chromogenic Photo
By Carol Beckwith
Located in Surfside, FL
). They are currently (2011) working on completing their pan-African study of the art of body painting for
Category
1970s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print
Rare Vintage Color C Print Photograph African Maasai Warrior Chromogenic Photo
By Carol Beckwith
Located in Surfside, FL
). They are currently (2011) working on completing their pan-African study of the art of body painting for
Category
1970s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print
Antique African Bronze Bracelet Currency Bangle Tribal Artifact
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique African bronze bracelet currency bangle Tribal art.
High quality bronze currency bracelet
Category
Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Tribal Xylophone, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Tribal xylophone is an original design item realized in the early 20th Century.
A rare xylophone
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Fine Sculptural African Mortar and Pestle
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, African Mortars of this quality are becoming rare.
Together the Mortar and Pestle Measure 12” diameter
Category
20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
African
Located in Santa Fe, NM
AFRICAN
This hand crafted Giclee print on canvas of 'African', by Boris Chetkov, provides the
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Portrait Prints
Materials
Glaze, Gesso, Giclée
Large Antique East African Carved Wood & Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
African folk art sculpture with beautifully aged distressed patina.
Handmade in East Africa, dating to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
H 35 in W 34.5 in D 11 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of rare African art you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and bronze, every item from our selection of rare African art was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of rare African art — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each object in our assortment of rare African art bearing Folk Art, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of rare African art over the years, but those crafted by Richard Rohac, Societa Ceramica Italiana and Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for a piece of rare African art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $450 and can go as high as $60,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.
Questions About Rare African Art
- What is African art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021African art is painting, sculptures, masks or installations that originate from the African continent. Masquerade, metalwork, sculpture, architecture, fiber art and dance are particularly popular artistic expressions in Africa. Many of these art forms are defined by expressive individualism, an emphasis on the human figure and visual abstraction.
- What is African art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021African art is simply called African art. Sculpture, pottery, painting, rock art and other works of visual art native to Africa all fall under the umbrella of African art (performance art that originates in Africa will also be called African art). On 1stDibs, there is an exquisite range of African art to choose from.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023One of the key characteristics of African art is that it tends to emphasize emotion over realism, so pieces often don't closely resemble their animal or human subjects. In addition, traditional African artists tend to work in three-dimensional formats like sculptures rather than painting or drawing. Also, many pieces have a spiritual meaning to the creators and their cultures. On 1stDibs, shop a range of African art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Traditional African wooden art is a term that describes pieces made by artists in Africa using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Examples include masks, figurines and sculptures depicting human and animal figures. Find a collection of traditional African art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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