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Style: Tribal
Bronze Ife Woman Head Sculpture, Tribal Cast, Benin, Mid-20th Century
Bronze Ife Woman Head Sculpture, Tribal Cast, Benin, Mid-20th Century

Bronze Ife Woman Head Sculpture, Tribal Cast, Benin, Mid-20th Century

Located in Bochum, NRW

Bronze Ife Woman Head Oba Edo Benin City Yoruba. The Bronze Head from Ife, or Ife Head, is one of eighteen copper alloy sculptures that were unearthed in 1938...

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Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Magnificent Benin Oba And His Queen Cast Bronzes, Lost Wax Method, Nigeria
Magnificent Benin Oba And His Queen Cast Bronzes, Lost Wax Method, Nigeria

Magnificent Benin Oba And His Queen Cast Bronzes, Lost Wax Method, Nigeria

By People from Benin

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Outstanding Benin Oba and his Queen, Lost Wax 'Bronze' Sculptures from the late 20th century Superbly cast and highly decorative contemporary pieces, not historical The centuries ol...

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Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

10" Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust
10" Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust

10" Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust

Located in Pasadena, TX

This bronze is a bust that depicts a pious Buddhist . Its wonderfully made and cast in a thick, heavy bronze. The piece has a very nice patina.

Category

20th Century Chinese Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

African Tanzania Contemporary Carved Wood Makonde Fearsome Demon Head
African Tanzania Contemporary Carved Wood Makonde Fearsome Demon Head

African Tanzania Contemporary Carved Wood Makonde Fearsome Demon Head

Located in Queens, NY

African Tanzania Contemporary carved wood Makonde fearsome demon head in stylized elongated form features incised hair, long narrow nose, flaring nostrils plus an openwork snarling m...

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20th Century African Tribal Busts

Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts
Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts

Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A compatible pair of superbly crafted African busts in an extraordinary exotic hardwood. Nzambu East African sculptures, hand carved, solid and heavy depicting the busts of two tribe...

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20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Solid Ebony Sculptural Bust Bookends, African Modernist, Circa 1970s
Hand-Carved Solid Ebony Sculptural Bust Bookends, African Modernist, Circa 1970s

Hand-Carved Solid Ebony Sculptural Bust Bookends, African Modernist, Circa 1970s

Located in San Carlos, CA

A striking pair of hand-carved solid ebony sculptural bookends depicting stylized male and female busts, executed in a refined African Modernist manner, circa 1970s. Carved from sin...

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1970s Vintage Tribal Busts

Materials

Ebony

Ife-Style Yoruba Bronze Portrait Head, Nigeria
Ife-Style Yoruba Bronze Portrait Head, Nigeria

Ife-Style Yoruba Bronze Portrait Head, Nigeria

Located in Norwood, NJ

A finely cast bronze portrait head in the style of the ancient Yoruba kingdom of Ife, Nigeria. This dignified bust exhibits hallmark features of c...

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

Pre-Colombian Stone Bust
Pre-Colombian Stone Bust

Pre-Colombian Stone Bust

Located in Queens, NY

Pre-Colombian style stone bust on black lacquered wood base (20th Cent)

Category

20th Century Unknown Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

Bronze Head of Buddha 18th Century, Thailand
Bronze Head of Buddha 18th Century, Thailand

Bronze Head of Buddha 18th Century, Thailand

Located in London, GB

Bronze cast with delicate serene features, very refined detailing throughout. Featuring bow-shaped mouth and downcast eyes, flanked by pendulous pierced ...

Category

18th Century Thai Antique Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

Large Patinated Memorial Cast 23.5" Bronze Benin Bust
Large Patinated Memorial Cast 23.5" Bronze Benin Bust

Large Patinated Memorial Cast 23.5" Bronze Benin Bust

Located in Pasadena, TX

Very good cast of a Benin bonze head, probably mid 20th century From the Benin Tribe of Africa comes this beautiful bronze head

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20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

African Bronze Tribal Style Bust from Cameroon, 20th Century, Great Patina
African Bronze Tribal Style Bust from Cameroon, 20th Century, Great Patina

African Bronze Tribal Style Bust from Cameroon, 20th Century, Great Patina

Located in Miami, FL

African Bronze Tribal Style Bust from Cameroon, 20th Century, Great Patina Offered for sale is large life-size cast bronze African bust from Cameroon. The bust has great details a...

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20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

Tribal Style Clay Bust Sculpture
Tribal Style Clay Bust Sculpture

Tribal Style Clay Bust Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

Tribal style clay bust sculpture. Unusual tribal style / African style artist clay bust from the 20th century. This unique colorful artist sculpture depicts a tribal figure.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Busts

Materials

Clay

Riccardo Scarpa : Portrait of an African kid, black patinated terracota - C.1950
Riccardo Scarpa : Portrait of an African kid, black patinated terracota - C.1950

Riccardo Scarpa : Portrait of an African kid, black patinated terracota - C.1950

By Riccardo Scarpa

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Riccardo SCARPA (1905-1999, Italy) : "Portrait of a young African" Black varnished patinated terracota showing a cute portrait of a young african kid hairdressed with typical tribal...

Category

1950s French Vintage Tribal Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of hand-carved wooden woman/man bust statues - 20th
Pair of hand-carved wooden woman/man bust statues - 20th

Pair of hand-carved wooden woman/man bust statues - 20th

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Pair of hand-carved wooden woman/man bust statues - 20th bookend - Art - Tribal Measures : 23,5x15cm H:44,5cm Wear consistent with age and use : see photos

Category

20th Century Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

1950s Stoneware Sculpture of Tribal Woman
1950s Stoneware Sculpture of Tribal Woman

1950s Stoneware Sculpture of Tribal Woman

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s Ceramic Stoneware Sculpture of Tribal Woman The charcoal coloring and patina is unique and would ground and add richness to a neutral interior setting Piece missing bottom of b...

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1950s Vintage Tribal Busts

Materials

Clay

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Tribal busts for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Tribal busts for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage busts created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Tribal busts made in a specific country, there are Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original busts, popular names associated with this style include and Yoruba People. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for busts differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $850 and tops out at $5,498 while the average work can sell for $1,730.