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Sculpture of African Warrior in the Style of Arthur Dupagne
By Arthur Dupagne
Located in New York, NY
Arthur Dupagne, in the style of
handsome sculpture of African warrior in patinated resin,
Belgium
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Sculptures
Materials
Resin
'African Queen' Terracotta Sculpture of African Woman
Located in Antwerp, BE
African Woman glazed terracotta sculpture signed by Artist L. Zoao.
One-Of-A-Kind Terracotta
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
'Rhino & Baby Rhino' Contemporary Bronze Animal Sculpture of African Rhinos
By Tobias Martin
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Rhino and Baby Rhino' by Tobias Martin is a Solid Bronze Animal Sculpture.
Tobias Martin was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Black Male with Upraised Arms, " Nude Sculpture of African Figure by Fenton
By Beatrice Fenton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clear -- may depict an African or an African American. Fenton is best known for sculpting a long line of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
H 20 in W 10.5 in D 4 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
Category
Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Sculpted Clay Head of African Woman
Located in Dallas, TX
site where humans were modeled in clay by the divine sculptor Obatala. They are sculptures of African
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
African Ebony Sculptures
Located in Madrid, ES
African sculptures in ebony Pair of African sculptures carved in ebony wood.Very
Category
Vintage 1950s African Busts
Materials
Ebony
Large Wood African Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great African Ebony Sculpture
Totem pole of figures
Category
20th Century African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
'History of Pottery, Africa' Ceramic Sculpture
By Steven Kemenyffy
Located in Milwaukee, WI
the sculpture; if it weren’t for the clay. The clay entity comes first and my drawings come second
Category
1980s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
'Elephant' Bronze Wildlife contemporary sculpture of an African Elephant. Brown
By Tobias Martin
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Elephant' by Tobias Martin is a Solid Bronze Animal Sculpture.
Tobias Martin was born in 1972 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Masai Girl - African Bronze Sculpture
Located in Pretoria, ZA
My Maasai girl sculpture carries the grace of the savanna in her stride, her life an eloquent dance
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Beginning Of The Hunt - Masai African Sculpture - Limited Edition
Located in Pretoria, ZA
cast the sculpture in my foundry using the lost wax method. Shipping from South Africa is approx 6
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone, Bronze
H 32.68 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in
"Fertility" African Wood Sculpture by the Lobi People
Located in Pasadena, CA
Carved wood figure by West African Lobi People.
"The Lobi People live in a vast geographical area
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
African Wooden Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved sculpture made of wood. Originates from Africa. Circa, 1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
African Sculpture of a Figure Standing on a Leopard
Located in New York, NY
Wooden African sculpture of a human figure standing on the back of a leopard.
Category
20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Kudu Bull - African Antelope Bronze Sculpture
Located in Pretoria, ZA
Kudu Bull - Limited Edition of 12, Bronze sculpture on bronze base, L 35 cm x W 12 cm x H 36 cm
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
African colors Sculpture
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
intense coloring of African culture. The serene facial features, masterfully sculpted, are rounded off
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Busts
Materials
Porcelain
Tusker - African Elephant Bull - Bronze Sculpture
Located in Pretoria, ZA
throughout Africa, great Tuskers are now rarely seen. As sculpture is made on order international shipping
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 7.49 in W 11.42 in D 7.49 in
AFRICAN BRONZE AND HORN BAMILEKE SCULPTURE
Located in Three Oaks, MI
A beautiful African cast bronze and carved horn sculpture with a patina. Horns were used by the
Category
1960s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Yoruba Ibeji triplets master sculptor.Abegunde of Ede tribal African Art Nigeria
Located in Norwich, GB
is the fact that they have been very deeply cared for by their original owners.
The sculpture of an
Category
1930s Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 10.63 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
Beginning Of The Hunt - Masai African Sculpture in Bronze Verdigris
Located in Pretoria, ZA
Beginning of the Hunt, Limited Edition of 24 (Signed & Numbered). Bronze sculpture on sandstone
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone, Bronze
H 32.68 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in
Contemporary Wildlife Bronze Sculpture 'Baby Elephant' of small African elephant
By Tobias Martin
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Baby Elephant' by Tobias Martin is a Solid Bronze Animal Sculpture.
Tobias Martin graduated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Modern Frosted Lucite Kudu Sculpture David Fisher for Austin Sculptures
By Austin Sculptures, David Fisher
Located in Topeka, KS
. From the primitive forms of Africa, through the ornamental and contemplative Oriental sculpture, to
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
H 26.5 in W 27.5 in D 10 in
Italian Sculpture of the African Women
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s student wood carved sculpture from the Scuola di Belle Arti in Venice.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Zulu Warrior - African Bronze Sculpture - Limited Edition
Located in Pretoria, ZA
), Sculpture in Bronze Verdigris on Sandstone base. Height 70 cm including base. My art is inspired by Africa
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone, Bronze
H 27.56 in W 6.5 in D 5.71 in
20th Century Foumban Cameroon Bronze African Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful 20th Century Bronze African Sculpture of a warrior on a donkey from Foumban in Cameroon.
Category
20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
West African Bambara Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
West African Bambara Sculpture depicting a Female Figure.
Bambara sculpture is primarily devoted
Category
20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
'Elephant' original African Shona stone sculpture Zimbabwe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, South Africa or London.
It is generally agreed that Zimbabwean stone sculpture as seen today began
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 4.5 in W 3.87 in D 1.63 in
African Mythical Dog Sculpture
By Austin Productions
Located in Miami, FL
sculptures and expanded into African, Asian and contemporary pieces soon thereafter. The company remains best
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Black Rhino Bust Bronze Sculpture in Verdigris Blue - African Wildlife Sculpture
Located in Pretoria, ZA
Africa approx 4 to 6 weeks after receipt of order. Using the lost wax method each of my sculpture is
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 14.57 in W 13.78 in D 9.45 in
Set of Three Hand Carved Figural African Polychromed Colonial Style Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three hand carved figural African polychromed colonial style sculptures, circa 1970s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century African Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Samburu Herdsman - African Tribe Sculpture in Bronze Verdigris
Located in Pretoria, ZA
base. Bronze sculpture using the lost was method.
My art is inspired by Africa and it’s magnificent
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 26.38 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in
Black Heron - African Bird Bronze Sculpture - Limited Edition
Located in Pretoria, ZA
. Bronze sculpture with black verdigris patina on black stone base. Height 34 cm including base.
Ready for
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 13.39 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Mayemba Bronze African Women Sculpture, Congo, 2002
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bronze sculpture by Mayemba (1946-), Congo, 2002. Two African women with trays. Bronze sculpture on
Category
Early 2000s Congolese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
African Wooden Sculpture / Bust of a Man Carved Out of Piece of Palissander, 70s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
African sculpture / bust of a man with beard carved out of a beautiful piece of palissander.
Very
Category
Vintage 1970s African Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Palisander
H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in
Biography of a Drive-By: wall sculpture by Black African-American artist
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is a two-part wall mounted painting / sculpture this integrates found objects and photographs
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Found Objects, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Panel
Turkana Girl - Bronze African Tribe Sculpture, Limited Edition
Located in Pretoria, ZA
Bronze sculpture of young Turkana girl in traditional attire and characteristic hair style. The
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone, Bronze
H 25.6 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in
Akan Ashanti Memorial Portrait Head of a Noble Tribal African Art Sculpture
Located in Norwich, GB
Africa which is today southern Ghana and southeastern Côte d'Ivoire. It is an idealised representation
Category
19th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
An African woman bust sculpture, meticulously hand-carved from the lustrous depths of ebony wood
Category
20th Century African Tribal Busts
Materials
Wood, Ebony
Zulu Warrior - African Sculpture in Bronze Verdigris - Limited Edition
Located in Pretoria, ZA
Zulu Warrior in Bronze Verdigris, limited edition of 24 (signed & numbered), Sculpture in Bronze
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 27.56 in W 6.5 in D 5.71 in
Kuba African Warthog Divining Figure tribal arts sculpture
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Warthog Divining Figure. Kuba, DRC. Late 19th century. Carved wood with palm oil patina, 12.5 incehes (l), 3.25 inches (h), 2 5/8 inches (d). Loss evident at tip of right ear and on ...
Category
Late 19th Century Abstract Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 3.25 in W 12.5 in D 2.63 in
Maasai Warrior - African Sculpture in Bronze Verdigris - Limited Edition
Located in Pretoria, ZA
Africa's wildlife and people. My East African figurative sculpture was inspired when I saw tribe people’s
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone, Bronze
H 29.93 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in
Elephant Candelabra in cast bronze featuring bronze sculpture of elephant bull
By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art
Located in Pretoria, ZA
a bronze sculpture of Africa's iconic wildlife - an elephant bull. In Brown black patina with a hint
Category
2010s South African Rustic Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
H 15.75 in W 9.45 in D 4.53 in
Sable Antelope Bust - African Wildlife Sculpture - Limited Bronze Edition
Located in Pretoria, ZA
antelope are one of Africa’s most iconic species. Growing their horns over a lifetime, they can grow up to
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 27.96 in W 18.51 in D 7.88 in
'Flower' African (Shona)
By Aaron Perkins Chikumbirike
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Secondary Schools, started carving sculptures as a hobby and became a full-time sculptor soon after leaving
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Sculptures
Materials
Stone
African Female Figure Stone Sculpture Contemporary Shona Expressionism Signed
By Colleen Madamombe
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Morning Excercise (C-3)" is an original black serpentine stone sculpture by Colleen Madamombe. The
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
'African Queen' Shona stone sculpture signed by Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
By Chenjerai Chiripanyanga
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'African Queen' is an original opal serpentine stone sculpture signed by the contemporary
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Chenjerai Chiripanyanga'African Queen' Shona stone sculpture signed by Chenjerai Chiripanyanga, 2004
H 56 in W 13.5 in D 10 in
David Hostetler Bronze Sculpture African Figurative Female By Commission
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
stone and it is attached to a steel disk to bolt down the sculpture.
It is part of the Semaphore
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Colossal Tree Trunk Sculpture, Africa 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
spike-shape resembles termite mounds found in West and Central Africa.
Sculptures that blend in
Category
20th Century African Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Large Carved Wood 'Man & Woman' Figural African Folk Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Large carved wood 'Man & Woman' figural African Folk sculpture. An expressive pair of human figures
Category
20th Century African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large African Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture, circa 1962
Located in Germantown, MD
Large 31" Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture. African Family Tree. Hand Carved. Rare Folk Art of Africa
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Large Antique African Hardwood Cape Buffalo Sculpture, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This magnificent hand carved, African Cape Buffalo recently came out of a villa in Ville Franche
Category
Antique Early 1900s African Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
African Wild Hunting Dog
Located in Knysna, ZA
African Wild Hunting Dog – With an impressive 80 percent success rate, wild dogs are among Africa
Category
2010s Naturalistic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
African Stone Sculpture Birds Animals Family Mother Children Outdoors Siblings
By Gerald Takawira
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Protecting Family" is an original sculpture in springstone created by Gerald Takawira. Takawira
Category
1980s Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Abstract Figure Contemporary Stone Sculpture Small Modern African Signed Earthy
By Aaron Perkins Chikumbirike
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Drover" is an original yellow & green opal serpentine stone sculpture by Aaron Perkins
Category
Early 2000s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Abstract Stone Modern Black Sculpture Minimal Contemporary Signed African Artist
By Jezifous Jang (Van Damn)
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Windows of Opportunity" is an original serpentine sculpture by Van Damn. The artist signed the
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
H 12.13 in W 11.63 in D 8.75 in
Sydney Kumalo Bronze Minimalist African Modernist Sculpture Figural Female Nude
Located in Surfside, FL
and formal aesthetic qualities of classical African sculpture. His work contains the same
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Chester Williams, Black Artist, Abstract Bronze, Wood African American Sculpture
Located in Surfside, FL
fine arts and sculpture at North Carolina Central University (BA) and the University of Michigan (MFA
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Bold African Sculpture of a Head on Custom Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Amazing African mask hand-carved in wood depicting a woman carrying latticed basket on her head
Category
Vintage 1950s Botswanan Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculpture in Wood from Africa Bust of a Woman, in a Black Color 20TH Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is a bust of a woman, with it's traditional air cut. This is in wood, in a black
Category
20th Century African Busts
Materials
Wood
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There is a range of sculpture of Africans for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique sculpture of Africans was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bronze. We have 157 antique and vintage sculpture of Africans in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Sculpture of Africans have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Sculpture of Africans bearing Folk Art or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made sculpture of Africans over the years, but those made by Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer and Franz Hagenauer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Sculpture of Africans can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,650, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $87,400.
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- 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 an African gourd?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African gourds in the plant family Lagenaria siceraria were often dried, hollowed out and used as storage containers or even musical instruments. These pieces made of gourd are called calabash. Shop an array of African gourd pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an African headrest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African headrests were used to cradle the neck and elevate the head for sleeping. The headrests come in a variety of shapes and sometimes feature intricate designs, even leaving forms of the tree trunks from which they were carved. Shop a collection of African headrests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is African ivory?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021African ivory is a hard, white substance derived from the tusks and teeth of elephants, hippopotami, walruses, warthogs, sperm whales, and narwhals, as well as now-extinct mammoths and mastodons. For millennia, ivory has been a status symbol — it is a rare and alluring material, a luxury product that is derived from elephants, a highly respected animal in Africa and elsewhere.
- What is an African pot?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African pottery is diverse and culturally varied. An African pot can be a simple vessel for food or liquid but many carry social and religious significance. African pottery has always been highly sought after and is beloved by antique collectors worldwide. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique African pottery from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Are African rubies valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Comparable in quality to the Burmese rubies, African rubies are considered quite valuable. They can cost up to $1,400 per carat depending on the quality.
- 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.
- What is an African drum called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many kinds of African drums. A popular African drum is called the djembe (pronounced JEM-bay). It is one of the most versatile and widely used percussion instruments worldwide. It is a goblet-shaped drum that is known for its versatile sound. Find a huge variety of musical instruments on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What Africans shields are made out of depends on who made them and when and where they were crafted. However, various types of leather are the most commonly used materials. In Ethiopia, shields are often toughened hippopotamus leather, while Nguni shields are usually cowhide leather. Find a range of African shields on 1stDibs.
- What is African Kuba cloth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African Kuba cloth is woven fabric made of raffia fiber that originates from the Democratic Republic of Congo. After weaving, the material undergoes a hand-tufting process that gives it colorful geometric patterns. Find a variety of Kuba cloth rugs, wall hangings and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is African American quilting?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African American quilting has roots in history during slavery and was a way for African American women to bond. The quilts themselves tell stories of history, teach lessons and are beacons of hope. Shop a collection of African American quilts from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The history of African-American quilting stretches back almost as far as the beginning of the United States itself. The craft began with slave women quilting on plantations and after emancipation, the tradition of quilting continued. Today, there are many African American quilters who are inspired by a number of different quilting traditions. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of African-American quilts from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An African birthing chair is a wooden seat with a sloped back and angled seat. Its original purpose was to help women maintain the proper position to deliver a baby, however many people use them for seating or decoration. On 1stDibs, shop a range of birthing chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What an African drum symbolizes depends on the culture that produced it. Some African tribes believe drums represent self-protection and a willingness to protect the tribe's leaders or royalty. Others associate them with interconnectedness because people often use drums as ways to communicate across great distances. On 1stDibs, find a selection of African drums.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What 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 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, 2023Some famous African-American artists include Horace Pippin, Augusta Savage, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Aaron Douglas, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kerry James Marshall, Theaster Gates, Sam Gillam, Kara Walker and Kehinde Wiley. Shop a variety of African-American art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- How are African clay pots made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African clay pots are made by coiling the material around a flattened base and then hand-molding it into the desired shape. Then, the piece is sun dried and fired at a low temperature. On 1stDibs, find authentic African clay pots from some of the top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There are varying traditional names for African head wraps, head ties or head scarves — the head wrap may be called “dhuku” (Shona), “duku” (Chichewa) or “gele” (Yoruba). It is worn for various reasons and has various functions. In Nigeria, head wraps can be quite ornamental and elaborate as compared to their conservative counterparts in South Africa. The motifs might include nagas and other mythological beings and are embedded in the textile to convey sacred themes, often including protection of the wearer from evil forces. On 1stDibs, you can find early 20th century tribal head wraps from different parts of Africa.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of West African statues varies from culture to culture. Often, African artisans produce statues to use in religious rituals. They may serve as offerings to gods or perform other functions during ceremonies. Shop a variety of West African statues on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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