African Animal Sculptures

Introducing the extraordinary Elephant Vase designed by Wiseman Ndlovu, a vibrant celebration of African wildlife and artistry. Standing at an impressiv...

This two-headed Egyptian sphinx is constructed of solid wood. The wood has been treated to take on a sandy, almost marble, finish. Unlike the Greek sph...

Premier quality shoulder mount taxidermy Burchell's zebra, a southern subspecies of the plains zebra, from South Africa. This exquisite piece of art measures 37” x 16” x 30”, making it a rare and unique find for collectors and nature enthusiasts alike. The Burchell's zebra is named after the British explorer and naturalist William John Burchell and is also known as the bontequagga, Damaraland zebra, or Zululand zebra. This zebra specimen boasts distinctive brown and white stripes that are particularly wide, creating a striking contrast against its coat. Moreover, each individual's stripe pattern is unique, which acts as an identifying characteristic similar to fingerprints in human beings. This shoulder mount taxidermy specimen is an excellent representation of the natural beauty and diversity of Burchell's zebra, which inhabits open savannas, woodlands, and scrublands of southeastern Africa. This mount is not only visually appealing, but it also adds a touch of versatility to any living space. It can be easily mounted on a wall or as a table mount, making it an ideal focal point in a variety of settings. Whether it's displayed in a dinning room, office, living room or library this zebra mount...

Indulge your senses with the exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance of this stunning African Ebony Rhinoceros sculpture. Meticulously hand-carv...

This full-sized Nyala taxidermy is an impressive and striking piece that captures the beauty and majesty of this magnificent African antelope. Mounted on a naturalistic green grass b...

Hand carved wood ebony African elephant. Handcrafted in Africa. One of the tusk is damaged

A very nice solid verdite hand carved figural hippopotamus sculpture, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 8.5" W x 6" ...

This taxidermy African Zebra Head is a truly impressive piece that captures the beauty and majesty of this iconic animal. Mounted on a white washed wooden rustic column pedestal, thi...

Vintage sculptural wooden stool, made in Africa. Mid 20th century organic modern form. A charming decorative object for the modern interior with a fi...

A playful wooden sculpture. Seated, holding what appears to be a piece of fruit, this intricately carved monkey is almost life like. The piece is signed on the bottom base. Me...

Beautiful and rare solid hand carved Hippopotamus rosewood sculpture with bone teeth, circa 1970's, nice original condition no chips cracks or scratches.

A charming vintage wooden giraffe. Hand-carved from hardwood (tropical wood) with brown and black painted surface. From Africa, c. 50-100 years...

A tall paper mache giraffe in black and brown with leather ears and glass eyes. We see this fun piece in a nursery or in a foyer. Measures: 17....

James Tandi African Wild Boar Green Carved Verdite Hardstone sculpture figure. Item features impressive carved verdite hardstone sculpture of a mother wild...

Very old water buffalo skull with cool wood repairs.

A rare African carved hardwood and bone study of a Hippopotamus. This fabulous and amusing hand carved study of a hippopotamus originates from Africa and is primitively carved fro...

Grand scale African folk art hand carved wood giraffe, with charred black stained spots. Appears to be carved from log. In fine vintage condition. Unsigne...

Chi wara is a ritual headdress used by the Bambara people in Mali. Portrayed as both male or female figures Chi ware is associated with agriculture. This fema...

A particularly nice example of a solid teak carved Hippopotamus sculpture C.1960. In excellent vintage condition commensurate of age.

Chi wara is a ritual headdress used by the Bambara people in Mali. Portrayed as both male or female figures Chi ware is associated with agriculture. This larg...

Nice pair of hand carved heavy wood bookends African Zebra sculptures. This fine detailed hand carved and hand painted elephant bookends. Each zebra sculpture with base and side is...

Rare and unique brutalist bar cabinet decorated with hand carved bear. Koncz Vilmos (1932 – 2006). He started painting at the age of 30, using the following techniques: charcoal, pastel, oil. He has had solo exhibitions eight times in Budapest, and his works have been featured in seventeen group exhibitions worldwide. He was an experimental creator. Its more than 420 works include glass mosaics, terracotta, copper embossing and furniture carving. After his death, most of his oeuvre was “lost”. A decade and a half passed from painting to the first carvings. Middle Eastern and African culture had a major impact on his further artistic work. Traveled and created in Baghdad, Kuwait, Beirut and Tanzania. He became acquainted with the ancient folk art of the Makonde tribe, with carvings of ebony and ivory, which changed his creative career. When he made an authentic bracelet out of ivory, decorated with African motifs, the members of the tribe welcomed him among themselves. He became the tribe’s "Mister Vili." An exhibition of his painted paintings was held at the Kilimanjaro Hotel. He learned the machining of copper from the Arabs and the making of glass mosaics, and the tricks of jewelry making from the Hindus. He had forty large sculptures erected in various settlements of Hungary, mostly multi-field, made with a circular carving technique. Everything from ornaments on the table to the three-meter-high monument was found in his oeuvre. The Tiszakürt Arboretum also houses two wooden sculptures made of circular carvings: Tasso and the Tanzanian family tree. Donated works of his hometown: the 1956 headboard, the “Jászok” and “Kunok” (Old Hungarian Tribes), the “Flute”, the “Kolompolás” (Ringing the Bell) and the “Winged Altar”. In the 1980s, he also made carvings for the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden. His Ars Poetic was: “I do what I love, which drives from within, because I want to leave marks behind that I once existed and perhaps not uselessly” (2002). The term "Brutalist" originated from Le Corbusier’s Cité...

Tribal West African Bambara headdress in carved wood. The piece depicts an antelope with offspring, referred to as "Chiwara," for a mythical antelope. ...

This magnificent hand carved, African Cape Buffalo recently came out of a villa in Ville Franche Sur Mer, France. It would have originally been ca...

Carved to honor the mythical being Ci Wara, a Bambara deity that’s half mortal and half animal, this wooden headdress combines the graceful head and horns of an antelope with the com...

This graceful sculpture of a long-necked bird is a headdress known as "a-Bamp," worn during ritual masquerades of Baga adolescents in Guinea. With strong themes of defiance, these ma...

After oxen were introduced to Guinea Bissau by Portuguese sailors in the 15th century, its strength, aggression, and nobility quickly became integrated i...

This head-on view of a Kouri beef is made to hang up on a wall. The Kouri beef are known for its very recognizable thick and sturdy horns. Beef from Lake Chad are native to the banks...

African Gemsbok Oryx Gazella shoulder mount. The antelope is native to the arid regions of South Africa such as the Kalahari Desert, 20th century.

African Puppets Kote Kono A, this "Kote Kono" animal puppets depicting the hornbill bird with a large beak during the Sogobo ceremony. This ancestral tradition continues in the region of Segou in Mali, along the Niger River and more particularly in the Bozo ethnic group. It is an opportunity to regroup the different villages and give rise to musical and theatrical performances whose highlight is the puppet show...

Vintage African tribal mask from the ivory coast now mounted on museum stand. Provenance available.

Incredibly detailed hand-carved white rhino sculpture with glass eyes, circa 1980s. The intricacy of the piece is amazing as the hide looks almost like lea...