Tanzanian Wood

Sculpted by an artist of the highest skill, this Makonde carving from Tanzania is a brilliant and graceful image of two figures. Made out of heavy and dense African blackwood, thi...

These African wood carvings and sculptures have been intricately carved by Makonde tribal carvers out of Mpingo or black wood tree.

Makonde mask, Tanzania, East Africa early 20th century Dimension: 23 x 15 x 25 cm Dimension with stand: 28 x 15 x 26 cm Helmet mask Makonde, Tanzania.

Sold as a collection each of these medicine containers displays their own distinctive characteristics. One of the gourd containers features a carved wooden stopper depicting a male h...

This finely carved Nyamwezi mask displays a powerful facial expression, with small rounded eyes and large ears, a long and slender nose, and an open mouth with inserted wooden teeth....

Hand carved wooden Makonde Mask From Mozambique, Tanzania Circa 1950s. Mozambican Makonde masks represent ancestral spirits who temporarily return to earth to appear in dances that c...

Additional Information Primary Materials: Wood Materials: Leather Ethnic Groups: Sukuma Regions: Tanzania Dimensions: 32?

Carved, vintage Male Sukuma Figure with Articulated Arms Such figures are carried in ritual performances. This is a fine example with original arms and signs of wear. IIt has a mu...

A beautiful carved miniature figure, "mwana hiti", from the Kwere people/ culture in Tanzania. The figure stands alone without a base.

Rare early 20th century handcrafted Zanzibar blanket chest with brass metal overlay and brass studs throughout. The antique trunk is comprised of solid carved teak wood and features ...

The Chaga, Meru and related peoples of the slopes and adjoining uplands of Mts. Meru and Kilimanjaro used bowls of this general form through the end of the twentieth century. Commerc...

Made of one piece of wood! Probably Tanzania 1950s Very expressive character.

Makonde Body Mask Tanzania 20th century wood & beads HxW: 24 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches Each piece of tribal art is hand carved, passed down from generation to generation, and is an a...

Makonde Lipiko Helmet Mask Tanzania 20th century wood, pigment, & human hair HxWxD: 11 x 8 x 11 inches Each piece of tribal art is hand carved, passed down from generation to gene...

Makonde Medium Lipiko Helmet Mask Tanzania 20th century wood, pigment, & human hair HxWxD: 11 x 7 3/4 x 11 inches Each piece of tribal art is hand carved, passed down from generat...

Makonde Small Lipiko Helmet Mask Tanzania 20th century wood, pigment, & human hair HxWxD: 10 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 11 inches Each piece of tribal art is hand carved, passed down from gener...

Makonde Lipiko Helmet Mask in Wood, Pigment, & Metal Tanzania 20th century wood, pigment, metal, beads & human hair HxWxD: 11 x 7 x 11 inches Each piece of tribal art is hand carve...

High-backed stools were reserved for tribal chieftains. This particular example features a backrest carved in the likeness of its owner, further attaching his status to his unique se...

Nyamezi mask from Tanzania.

Circa 1970s tall narrow carved wooden stick people are used by Tanzanian farmers to push seeds into the ground and promote germination. Mounted on iron stands for display. Sold and p...

Makonde modernist sculpture of an Aardvark / Antbear in exceptional finely carved blackwood and original red stained features w/ overall beautifully aged old surface color patina. Ta...

The chair is likely from the Makonde tribe Tanzania. The Makonde are an ethnic group in southeast Tanzania and northern Mozambique.

Small Tribal wooden stool from Tanzania. 10 dia by 9.25 tall, mid-20th century. This small wooden stool served primarily as a milking stool, and comes from any one of a number of pa...

It served primarily as a milking stool, and comes from any one of a number of pastoral or agricultural groups in Tanzania, most notably the Gogo or the Hehe. It was fashioned by hand...

Impressive antique African mahogany side table hand carved from a single piece of mahogany wood. A beautiful versatile item that is both sculptural and usable. We only source the bes...

Impressive antique African mahogany side table or stool, hand carved from a single block of mahogany wood. Great for placing a book or perhaps towels in a bathroom, magazines etc. A ...

Impressive antique African mahogany side table or stool, hand carved from a single block of mahogany wood. Great for placing a book or perhaps towels in a bathroom, magazines etc. A ...

Impressive antique African mahogany side table or stool, hand carved from a single block of mahogany wood. Great for placing a book or perhaps towels in a bathroom, magazines etc. A ...

I brought this painting from Tanzania eighteen years ago, it is quite beautiful, I enjoyed it for a long time, it is time to let it go.

Carved out of one piece of wood this sculptural Chief's Throne Chair represents a long standing tradition among the Nyamwezi people of Tanzania.

For Your consideration is this wonderful hand carved Makonde Ujamma Life Sculpture from the Tanzania Mozambique region. The intricate details on this sculpture are truly amazin...

A VERY SIMPLE AND INTERESTING WOOD AFRICAN MASK MOUNTED ON A LUCITE FRAME.

This expressive Maconde Helmet mask from Mozambique or Tanzania (the Maconde people live in both countries) is carved in wood with good detail and traditional scarification marks in ...

GREAT LONG AFRICAN MASK WITH AND EXOTIC BIRD ON TOP.MOUNTED ON LINEN AND WOOD CARVED FRAME.

A beautiful and impressive pair of ebony wood, it is made one ebony tree, so we know ebony wood is very hard to carve, I brought them my self from Africa, Tanzania, they represent th...

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...

This statue was part of a collection that belonged to the late actor William Holden. He purchased all this African art for his beautiful estate in Palm Springs California. This pair...

SPECIAL AFRICAN CEREMONIAL URN. WITH BEAUTEFUL WOOD WORK FEATURING ELEPHANTS, RAMS AND HUMAN FACES.

This large figure was carved by the Sukuma people. It is painted in yellow and black, and has rudimentary sculpted features. Both arms rotate, and a sheet of metal has been wrapped a...

This figure was carved by the Nyamwezi people. Consisting of a torso, neck and head, the facial features are rough and simplistic.

Offered by Erik Farrow Antique Tribal Maasai Shield with Vibrant Natural Pigment Paint, Africa A striking Maasai shield of a high ranking warrior. The vivid colors are natural colo...

A finely carved vintage Makonde tribe blackwood figure of a lady, the body open carved as three smaller figures supporting a flat disc with large ladies head with her hair pleated an...

Beautiful patina on this rare African side table hand carved from a single block of wood. We only source the best. This one is stunning. circa 1900. Pair available. The price and siz...

TALL HAND CARVED FEMALE AFRICAN SCULPTURE WITH A CHILD AND SNAKE.

These wooden sculptures are stringed instruments known as ligombo, a form of elongated trough zither attributed to the Nyamwezi people of Tanzania and greater East Africa. Originally...

19th Century Artisan made horn and bronze side table-stool. It has a marble top as option.

A wonderful fertility body mask dating from the mid-20th century. Hand sculptured from wood and painted in an ochre pigment paint. A great wall hanging. Fertility Masks were worn by...

A striking African ceremonial or chief’s throne chair carved in one piece from a single tree trunk having artful head at the top, female breasts, beautiful decorative carvings and so...

This carved post may have once supported a toguna, an important structure around which a Dogon village was built. Said to reproduce the original shelter where eight primordial ancest...

Most likely created by artisans of the Hehe peoples of Tanzania, this tripod stool embodies wonderful movement in its sweeping form. Playful lines drawn by graceful arched legs contr...

This small wooden stool served primarily as a milking stool, and comes from any one of a number of pastoral or agricultural groups in Tanzania, most notably the Gogo or the Hehe. It ...

Small tribal wooden stool from Tanzania, mid-20th century. This small wooden stool served primarily as a milking stool, and comes from any one of a number of pastoral or agricultura...

Small tribal wooden stool from Tanzania, mid-20th century. This small wooden stool served primarily as a milking stool, and comes from any one of a number of pastoral or agricultural...