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Style: Tribal
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. This masterful creation pays homage to the rich heritage of African craftsmanship. The sculpture delicately unveils the intricate details of African women's accessories, each element a story etched in wood. Her elegance extends to the ornate adornments that frame her face—an ensemble of a triangle-shaped rhinestone and oversized earrings . A multi-layered necklace graces her neck, cascading down in layers that echo the timeless traditions of African jewelry...
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood, Ebony

African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture
African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture

African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture

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

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

Tribal Style Clay Bust Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Tribal style clay bust sculpture, 20th century. Unusual tribal style / African style artist clay bust from the 20th century. This unique colorful artist sculpture depicts a tribal f...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Busts

Materials

Clay

Tribal Style Clay Bust Sculpture, 20th Century
Tribal Style Clay Bust Sculpture, 20th Century

Tribal Style Clay Bust Sculpture, 20th Century

20th Century Tribal Figural Head Bust by David Tennant Hand Carved Ebony Wood
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful 20th Century Tribal David Tennant figural head bust comprised of hand carved ebony wood. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vint...
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20th Century Unknown Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

20th Century Tribal Figural Head Bust by David Tennant Hand Carved Ebony Wood
20th Century Tribal Figural Head Bust by David Tennant Hand Carved Ebony Wood

20th Century Tribal Figural Head Bust by David Tennant Hand Carved Ebony Wood

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 ...
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18th Century Thai Antique Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

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

Bronze Head of Buddha 18th Century, Thailand

Benin Bronze Head
Located in Bochum, NRW
Very good cast of a Benin bonze head, probably mid 20th century. From the Benin Tribe of Africa comes this beautiful bronze head of a woman A collectors ...
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Mid-20th Century Beninese Tribal Busts

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Benin Bronze Head

Benin Bronze Head

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully detailed African carved male bust in solid ebony. The figure has been expertly modeled by a master craftsman. The figures is expressive and nearly photographic. Ebony is ...
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Ebony

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
20th Century African Ebony Male Bust

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust

Tribal Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Artist Park hand sculpts and welds objects creating a tribal-esque sculpture.
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1960s American Vintage Tribal Busts

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Metal

Tribal Sculpture
Tribal Sculpture

Tribal Sculpture

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17th Century Thai Bronze Head of the Buddha

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Monumental Benin King Oda of Nigeria West African, Midcentury Tribal Figure

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Located in Miami, FL
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Wood

Pair of Burmese Wooden Bookends or Busts
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Located in New York, NY
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Karl Springer Hand-Carved African Sculpture on Custom Suede Base, 1980s

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Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Stone

J. Mabena Signed South African Carved Stone Bust of a Chieftain
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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.

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