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20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably
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20th Century African Masks

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Wood

20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably
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20th Century African Masks

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Wood

Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
A hand carved wood wall mask, vintage from the 20th Century. African Folk Art. Handmade and carved
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Vintage 1970s African Masks

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Wood

Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
A hand carved wood wall mask, vintage from the 20th Century. African Folk Art. Handmade and carved
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Vintage 1970s African Masks

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Wood

African carved wooden statue - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
African carved wooden statue African Art Measures : 15cmx15cm H:70cm Wear consistent with age and
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20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

African carved wooden statue - 20th
African carved wooden statue - 20th
H 27.56 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
20th Century Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art
Located in Bochum, NRW
A hand carved wood wall mask, vintage from the 20th Century. African Folk Art. Handmade and carved
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Vintage 1970s African Masks

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Wood

20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood
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20th Century African Masks

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Wood

20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood
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20th Century African Masks

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Wood

20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood
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20th Century African Masks

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Wood

20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood
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20th Century African Masks

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Wood

Large Carved Bust of African Man
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptionally well-carved portrait bust of an African man dating to the mid-20th century
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Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Mahogany

Large Carved Bust of African Man
Large Carved Bust of African Man
H 25 in W 7 in D 14 in
Vintage African Carved Wood Wall Art
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Vintage African Carved Wood Wall Art A well detailed African hand-carved wooden display piece
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Mid-20th Century Decorative Art

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Wood

Vintage African Carved Wood Wall Art
Vintage African Carved Wood Wall Art
H 38.19 in W 13.78 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
traditional African art. Hand carved wall mask with decorative geometric ornaments, designed to reflect the
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Vintage 1970s Masks

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Wood

African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved and painted wood with an openwork tiered bucket form back. The top tier with female figures
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20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved African tribal wood carved sculpture of a men and women, Africa tribal Art Decor
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20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

African Art Statue "Fertility Figure"
Located in Norton, MA
A precious African Art Statue with oven balls for hair, basket weave texture on the face, and
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

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Wood

Zulu Tribal Carved Wood Snuff Container, South Africa Finely Carved Incised
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu Tribal carved wood Snuff Container, South Africa A finely carved snuff container with finely
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Set of Two Original painted African Tribal Carved and Painted Art Pieces
Located in Markington, GB
Set of two African tribal carved out of solid wood and painted art pieces.
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Vintage 1980s African Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Carved African Figural Urns, Mid-20th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
These cups are highly decorative reproductions of Kuba Royal cups. They do not exhibit any sign of true age or use through traditional wear patterns. These were made for tourists aro...
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Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Vintage 2 ft Tall African Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask
Located in Bochum, NRW
Large vintage hand-carved from one piece of solid wood African Tribal mask richly decorated with
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1990s African Folk Art Masks

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Wood

African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
Nicely carved. A good eye-catching accent piece. Dimensions: 8.25" high, 5" wide, 7" deep.
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20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Older Yoruba African Carved and Painted Mask, Labeled
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An older small scale mask carved and painted white (now worn) with painted blue and black features
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Masks

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Wood

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
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Antique Late 19th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Mid-Century Wooden Carved African Stool
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage sculptural wooden stool, made in Africa. Mid 20th century organic modern form. A
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20th Century Central African Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Mid-Century Wooden Carved African Stool
Mid-Century Wooden Carved African Stool
H 7.25 in W 5.13 in D 12.63 in
South African Zulu Two Handled Carved Wood Meat Tray
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A South African two handled carved wood meat tray Zulu, 20th century Measures: Approximate 3
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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Older African Fang Ngil Massive Carved And Painted Mask
Located in Bridgeport, CT
One of the largest African masks that we have seen, this Fang Secret Society mask is a full 66
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20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Carved African Mask
Located in London, London
valuable and intriguing artifact for collectors and enthusiasts of African art.
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Decorative Art

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Wood

Carved African Mask
Carved African Mask
H 13.39 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
Carved African Mask
Located in London, London
This image depicts a traditional African mask, featuring a distinctive and expressive design. The
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Late 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Decorative Art

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Wood

Carved African Mask
Carved African Mask
H 16.93 in W 12.21 in D 7.49 in
1950s Carved Wood African Mask
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Carved Wood African Mask Chip in the back as shown
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Vintage 1950s Decorative Art

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Wood

1950s Carved Wood African Mask
1950s Carved Wood African Mask
H 13 in W 8 in D 7 in
Vintage African Pair of Wooden Hand Carved Busts Sculptures
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wood sculpture hand carved vintage tribal Folk Art bust of an African men and women sculptures
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Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

African Chokwe Wood Hand Carved Folk Art Initiation Ceremony Ancestral Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
be a great addition to any African or folk art mask collection or make for an eye-catching stand
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Antique 19th Century Angolan Masks

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Wood

Organic Handmade African Tribal Art Folk Art Hand Carved Wood Stool Ivory Coast
By Senufo
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Andrianna Shamaris Senufo Style African tribal art very unique wood stool, bench, side
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Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

africa 5
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood
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20th Century African Masks

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Wood

africa 5
africa 5
H 10.63 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
africa 3
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood
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20th Century African Masks

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Wood

africa 3
africa 3
H 12.6 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in
Philippe Cognee Carved Painting Expressionist Wood Relief Sculpture African Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Out of Africa. Expressionist paintings and carved reliefs at the Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago His
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Oil

Moroccan Berber Table with Carved Tribal African Designs
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Berber cable hand-carved with tribal African designs. Rectangular wooden coffee table
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art

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Wood

Unique African Armrest Hand Carved Hardwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unidentified hardwood species/ Hand carved from a single, hardwood armrest. This armrest was
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Early 20th Century South Sudanese Brutalist Tribal Art

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Wood

African carved wooden statue - Congo
Located in Linkebeek, BE
African carved wooden statue - Congo Tribal Art - Congo - African Measures : 15x30cm H:62cm
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

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Wood

African carved wooden statue - Congo
African carved wooden statue - Congo
H 24.41 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Songye Kifwebe Mask – Hand-Carved – DR Congo – Tribal African Art
Located in Ljubljana, SI
the Kifwebe tradition, this piece is a powerful example of classic African ceremonial art. Carved in
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Vintage 1950s Congolese Masks

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Hardwood

Large Hand Carved African Teak Tribal masks
Located in Southall, GB
This large hand-carved African tribal mask showcases intricate craftsmanship with its beaten copper
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Early 20th Century Indian Masks

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Wood, Teak

Large Hand Carved African Teak Tribal masks
Large Hand Carved African Teak Tribal masks
H 51.19 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Makonde Male Figure in European Dress African Art
Located in Sharon, CT
A beautiful modern piece of sculpture of a distinguished gentleman. Executed by a Makonde master carver in ebony. Well dressed, complete with cuffs, creases and shoes.
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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

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Ebony

Large Hand Carved African Teak Tribal Masks
Located in Southall, GB
This large hand-carved African tribal mask showcases intricate craftsmanship with its beaten copper
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Early 20th Century Indian Masks

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Wood, Teak

Large Hand Carved African Teak Tribal Masks
Large Hand Carved African Teak Tribal Masks
H 51.19 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
African Carved Gabon Mask No:1
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
-kind appearance. It stands as a collector's piece, representing the richness of African art. "lagu
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20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

African Carved Gabon Mask No:1
African Carved Gabon Mask No:1
H 14.57 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
African Carved Gabon Mask No:2
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
-kind appearance. It stands as a collector's piece, representing the richness of African art. "lagu
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20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

African Carved Gabon Mask No:2
African Carved Gabon Mask No:2
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
African Carved Gabon Mask No:2
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
-kind appearance. It stands as a collector's piece, representing the richness of African art. "lagu
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20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

African Carved Gabon Mask No:2
African Carved Gabon Mask No:2
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
African Carved Gabon Mask No:1
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
-kind appearance. It stands as a collector's piece, representing the richness of African art. "lagu
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20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

African Carved Gabon Mask No:1
African Carved Gabon Mask No:1
H 14.57 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
Magnificent Large Zebra And Giraffes At Water African Art, 1980
Located in South Burlington, VT
(antelope) leather and mounted on board of Etosha Game Park in South West Africa about 1980. The art is
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20th Century South African Paintings

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Leather

Pair Hand Carved African Women Busts Wood Sculptures 24 Inches
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of hand carved African female busts. Each figure is carved with exquisite craftsmanship. The
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Vintage 1960s African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Hardwood

African Dan Mask
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An exceptional Bird DAN Mask from Ivory Coast, from around the 1960ies, ex-collection from Tony Berlant, Santa Monica, California, USA, great patina and wear of the mask, an exceptio...
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Vintage 1960s African Tribal Art

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Wood

African Dan Mask
African Dan Mask
H 16.93 in W 7.88 in D 9.45 in
Antique African Carved Toma Landai Tribal Ceremonial Mask Guinea Art Horns
Located in Dayton, OH
Early antique hand carved Toma or Landai mask from Guinea, Africa. “These brooding, often quite
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Early 20th Century Tribal Masks

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Raffia, Hardwood

African Carved Wooden Makonde Initiation Ceremony Mask
Located in Beachwood, OH
African Carved Wood Makonde Mask Heavy wood carved ceremonial mask symbolizing an ancestor 16.5 x 8
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Baoulé portrait mask, carved wood, lacquer and pigments, circa 1940, Africa.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Baoulé portrait mask, carved wood, lacquer and pigments, circa 1940, Africa. Height 29 cm, width 17
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Vintage 1940s African Modern Tribal Art

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Wood

African Carved Gabon Mask Set (2 pieces)
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
-kind appearance. It stands as a collector's piece, representing the richness of African art. "lagu
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20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

African Carved Gabon Mask Set (2 pieces)
African Carved Gabon Mask Set (2 pieces)
H 14.57 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
African Carved Gabon Mask Set (2 pieces)
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
-kind appearance. It stands as a collector's piece, representing the richness of African art. "lagu
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20th Century Ghanaian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

African Carved Gabon Mask Set (2 pieces)
African Carved Gabon Mask Set (2 pieces)
H 14.57 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
Pair of African Lobi Tribe Wooden Chairs, 20th Century Folk Art
Located in Valby, 84
This unique pair of Lobi chairs from West Africa showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of the
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20th Century African Tribal Primitives

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Wood

Antique Chokwe Mask, Central African, Carved Hardwood, Tribal, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Chokwe mask. A Central African, carved hardwood tribal face mask, dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century African Late Victorian Masks

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Hardwood

3 Carved Wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
3 carved wooden Ceremonial Masks from Nigeria, Africa and Indonesia These are unusual pieces
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Pine

Vintage MidCentury Hand Carved African Senofu Stool
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Unique small vintage African Senofu stool, highlighted by a tribal warrior carved into the top
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Baule figure
Located in London, GB
A fine Baule female figure Standing leaning forward with serene expression with hands on abdomen Period: early 20th century Condition: Old Insect holes and minor damage Measures: H ...
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art

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Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Baule figure
African Tribal Art Fine Baule figure
H 12.6 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
African Tribal Art Large Madonna figure Makonde Vintage Folk Art
Located in London, GB
African Tribal folk Art Makonde Madonna figure A very finely executed large sculpture of a African
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Early 20th Century Mozambican Tribal Art

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Wood

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African Carved Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of African carved art available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every item from our selection of African carved art was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of African carved art, we have 271 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of African carved art bearing Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of African carved art over the years, but those crafted by Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zogei and Baule Tribe are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an African Carved Art?

Prices for a piece of African carved art start at $275 and top out at $56,250 with the average selling for $1,447.
Questions About African Carved Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    African 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    African 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, 2023
    One 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, 2023
    Traditional 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.