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Place of Origin: African
Natural Native Quartz Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A natural quartz crystal specimen originating from Madagascar, presented on one of our museum-quality painted plaster bases.
Known for being one of the most abundant and versatile g...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber
African Vintage Wood Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
African vintage wood carving. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern aesthetic.
Category
Early 18th Century Organic Modern Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$490 Sale Price
44% Off
Damian Manuhwa Signed African Zimbabwean Shona Abstract Figure Stone Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully executed and designed Shona stone sculpture by renowned African/ Zimbabwean sculptor/artist Damian Manuhwa (1952-2008) who lived and worked in Zimbabwe.
T...
Category
20th Century Folk Art African Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Lelapa Hand Carved and Cast Solid Brass Decorative RING TOTEM Sculpture
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our TOTEM sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade. We t...
Category
2010s Modern African Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Cabinet Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and impressive collection of 3 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive medium neoclassical style plaster plinth.
Featuring a Celestite, tourmaline and Mad...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber
Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in New York, NY
From Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) A sculptural botryoidal formation of solid velvety green malachite from the famous copper m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Other
Metallic Studded Bambara Figure by Brian Stanziale
By Brian Stanziale
Located in Chicago, IL
In an exclusive collaboration with pagoda red, Chicago artist the bms. adds a contemporary twist to our collection of one-of-a-kind African art objects. Guided by its geometric line work, the bms. uses...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tribal African Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Colossal Tree Trunk Sculpture, Africa 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nature has been a source of inspiration for artists, craftsmen, and to people of all trades since the dawn of time. This spike-shaped sculptural creation is ideal to bring a piece of...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Natural Blacknite Quartz Cluster Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural blacknite quartz cluster specimen with covelline and bornite from Ambositra, Madagascar.
Blacknite is a beautiful mineral of the goethite/hematite variety, displayin...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber
Spinosaurus Maroccanus Vertebrae From Baharija Formation, South of Taouz Morocco
Located in New York, NY
Here is a large vertebrae from the massive Spinosaurus maroccanus theropod dinosaur. It comes from From Baharija Formation, South of Taouz, Kem-kem Basin, Morocco.
Spinosaurus (mean...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Other
Ceramic Nguni Ornament , hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
This vibrant ceramic Nguni ornament, crafted by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a detailed tribute to the beloved Nguni cattle, skillfully hand-sculpted by Mbeke and vividly pain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Fon Carved Wood Ceremonial Seat with Multiple Figures, Benin, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fon carved heavy hard wood ceremonial seat with multiple figures, from Benin, Africa. Dark stained wood with worn areas from use, "U" shaped seat supported by four caryatid figures, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Carved African Bone Tool from Cameroon
Located in Chicago, IL
Old primitive small bone carved tool from
Cameroon
Beautiful and delicate Objet d' Art.
Category
19th Century Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Bone
Watermelon Tourmaline from Rubaya, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in New York, NY
From Rubaya, Masisi, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Lustrous transparent bi-colored elbaite tourmaline crystal with no matrix attached. The elbaite crystal is mostly p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
Figurative Wooden Sculpture by F Tamba
Located in Antwerp, BE
Highly rare and decorative elegant scene in wood of a man making respectfully advances to a lady, with female servants bringing food. Made in Congo in the 20th century, and offered b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$2,587 Sale Price
35% Off
Ceramic Kudu Ornament , hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
This handcrafted ceramic kudu ornament, made by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a stunning tribute to the graceful kudu antelope, an animal deeply admired in African culture. Tho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bamileke Iron Double Gong, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this sculptural double bell served multiple purposes within the Bamileke communities of Cameroon. They were status symbols, ceremon...
Category
Early 20th Century African Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Azurite With Malachite – 1.15 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling Azurite with Malachite specimen offers a kaleidoscope of deep, pigmented blues and vibrant forest greens across a richly textured matrix. The azurite crystals sparkle w...
Category
2010s African Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Malachite
Polished Jigsaw Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A complete prehistoric polished jigsaw ammonite fossil, originating from Madagascar, presented on an exclusive museum-quality painted plaster base. A natural historical artefact, pre...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Precious Stone
Black Stone Carved Rhino Sculpture
Located in Montreal, QC
Black stone carved rhino sculpture Shona Art from Zimbabwe.
Category
1970s Vintage African Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Ceramic Nguni Ornament , hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic Nguni ornament, crafted in South Africa by Zimele Ceramics, captures the essence of the beloved Nguni cattle, an iconic symbol in Southern African culture. Hand-sculpted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Pumpkin Tureen , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Love Art Ceramics is a talented group of African artists who create lovely, one-of-a-kind pieces, with everything done by hand from start to finish. This time, they’ve crafted a uniq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Natural White Aragonite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive natural white aragonite specimen sourced from an ex historic UK private collection.
Originating from Madagascar, Aragonite, or cave calcite, is often referred to as ca...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber
Vanadinite on Barite From Morocco – 3.24 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This sparkling specimen showcases a face with that thick, glimmering overlay of red Vanadinite crystals clustered across a sculptural bed of white Barite blades. The high luster and ...
Category
2010s African Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Ceramic Pumpkin , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely ceramic pumpkin is a perfect addition With its intricate details and vibrant colors of green, white, and orange, it beautifully captures the spirit of the season. Standi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Nomoli Stone Figure, Sierra Leone, Kissi, Tribal Art
Located in Bochum, NRW
A Kissi Nomoli carved stone figure, a male with his hands wrapped around his knees, on a base; from the Kissi people of Sierra Leone.
Greyish brown patina, snout-like mouth, large no...
Category
Late 19th Century Tribal Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Large White Split Crystal Geodes with Natural Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Large white crystal quartz geode split into two halves each with a large naturally forming baroque pearl.
Geodes are formed as gas bubbles within volcanic lava. Over time, the lava ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Antique African Wooden Head Rest
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful museum quality, wooden head rest. Stunning patina on this rare piece of art from Sudan. Hand carved from a single piece of wood by the Dinka trib...
Category
Early 1900s Tribal Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
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 elaborate head dress is emblematic of the women’s pride and beauty. These pieces are...
Category
1960s Folk Art Vintage African Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Metalized Skull of a Warthog
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Metalized skull of a warthog. The skull is provided with a real metal layer which has been corroded making it a beautiful patina.
The skull is mounted on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures
Materials
Bone
Vintage African Shield
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage African ceremonial shield.
Category
20th Century Modern African Sculptures
Materials
Leather
$2,390
Mid-Century Baoule Tribal Mask in Yellow-Black with Antelope Head Decoration
Located in Salzburg, AT
Expressive, interesting African Baoulé mask from Cote d'Ivoire from last third of the last century, carved from wood painted polychrome.
The face is narrow & elegant and has a though...
Category
1970s Tribal Vintage African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Nigerian Yoruba Gelede Headdress Mask, Marionettes Which Have Been Danced
Located in Miami, FL
Nigerian Yoruba Gelede Headdress Mask, Marionettes Which have been Danced.
Offered for sale is a Nigerian Yoruba Gelede headdress mask topped with movable marionettes which have b...
Category
20th Century African Sculptures
Materials
Textile, String, Wood, Paint
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Red Calcite Stone on Wooden Base, Early 20th Century. Morocco.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive large red calcite stone displayed on a custom wooden base, showcasing the natural beauty of this richly hued mineral. The calcite features striking patterns and a deep ...
Category
Early 20th Century African Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Ceramic Lion And Cub Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Hand-sculpted by Thabo and meticulously hand-painted by Lindo at Wiseman Ceramics in South Africa, this ceramic Lion sculpture measures 5 inches high, 9 inches in length, and 9 inches wide. Designed by Wiseman, the sculpture embodies the essence of African wildlife and culture. The majestic lion and cub...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sable Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Wiseman Ceramics introduces a captivating ceramic Sable sculpture, meticulously hand-sculpted by George and Thabo, and adorned with intricate hand-painting by Wiseman himself. Standi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern African Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Khada Hand Carved Decorative Totem Sculpture #1
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our totem sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade.
Th...
Category
2010s Modern African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Cerussite and Barite Specimen from Morocco – 958g
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite cerussite and barite specimen from Morocco features a striking contrast of soft pink barite blades against dark, lustrous cerussite crystals. The intricate formations ...
Category
2010s African Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Rare Gabon Mask From Tsogho Peoples with Character, Central Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early and rare mask from Gabon, Central Africa, created by the Tsogho peoples. Powerful large mask with carved open eyes, and black painted eyes above, below heavy carved eyebrows. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Spessartine Garnet Crystal from Loliondo, Arusha, Tanzania
Located in New York, NY
From Nani Hill, Loliondo, Ngorongoro district, Arusha, Tanzania Large trapezohedral crystal of transparent orange spessartine garnet with no matrix attached. Has lustrous faces with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Other
Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Ceramic Vessel or Jar
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a wonderful piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...
Category
20th Century Folk Art African Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Fang Male Reliquary Figure (Bieri Style), Fang-Betsi Subgroup, Gabon
Located in Encino, CA
Tribal Art - African Art
Fang Male Reliquary Figure (Bieri Style), Fang-Betsi Subgroup, Gabon, Circa 1950s
Carved from dense hardwood, this 19-inch-tall figure with dark, very beautiful patina, stands in a composed stance, holding a small box-like object close to the chest—a gesture associated with protection or ritual offering.
Height: 19 in. (48.3 cm) x Width: 5 in. (12.8 cm) x Depth: 5 in. (12.8 cm) without base.
Height: 21 in 1/4 (54 cm) x Width: 5 in 7/8. (15 cm) x Depth: 5 in 1/2 (14 cm) with base.
Provenance:
Multiple successive collections, France.
According to the previous owner, this sculpture was originally brought from Gabon to France during the colonial period and passed through several private collections thereafter. While we have no documentation to verify the original import date, we conservatively date the piece to the mid-20th century, corresponding to the period it remained in the collection of the prior owner.
This powerful male figure exemplifies the classical aesthetic and spiritual principles of the Fang Bieri tradition, specifically aligned with the Betsi subgroup. Standing in a rigid frontal stance, the figure clutches a small object close to its chest, a gesture commonly associated with ritual offering, protection, or ancestral invocation.
Carved from an exceptionally hard and heavy wood, the figure is marked by a rich, dark patina acquired through age and possible ritual handling. The anatomical emphasis—particularly the pronounced musculature, exaggerated genitalia, and the expressive weight of the limbs—evokes the Fang ideals of vitality, fertility, and ancestral potency. The oversized head, with its serene, meditative expression and stylized features, conveys a sense of introspective calm and spiritual authority. The schematic coiffure, carved in ridged vertical bands, further confirms its alignment with traditional depictions of respected male elders.
The figure belongs to the Bieri tradition, an ancestral cult that functioned as the cornerstone of Fang spiritual and social identity for centuries. As the Fang people migrated southward through Equatorial Africa—from present-day Cameroon into northern Gabon—they carried bark containers (called nsek bieri) holding the skulls of revered ancestors. These containers were typically surmounted by carved guardian figures like this one, which both protected the sacred...
Category
1950s Vintage African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Natural Madagascan Green Fluorite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking large natural Madagascan green fluorite specimen sourced from an ex UK collection.
This fluorite specimen is of an impressive scale and unusual irregular shape with large...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber
Burchell Zebra Taxidermy Display Mount on Exotic Kiaat Wood Framed Wall Art
Located in Farmington, UT
Elevate your space with this one-of-a-kind taxidermy masterpiece. This stunning Burchell’s zebra shoulder mount is meticulously crafted and beautifully displayed on a wooden Kiaat fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary African Sculptures
Materials
Zebra Hide, Hardwood
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...
Category
20th Century Tribal African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood African Headdress on Later Iron Stand
Located in Buchanan, MI
Carved wood African headdress on later iron stand.
Category
20th Century African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Giant Ammonite Cluster from Madagascar
By Dale Rogers Ammonite
Located in London, GB
Rare ammonites from Madagascar are highly sought after by collectors and paleontologists due to their exceptional preservation and unique features. These marine mollusks, which thriv...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Rare Fossil Ammonite Cluster from Madagascar
By Dale Rogers Ammonite
Located in London, GB
Ammonites
High-quality ammonite fossils are prized by collectors and paleontologists alike for their intricate beauty and significant scientific value. Ammonites, cephalopods closel...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Vintage African Bronze Sculpture of a Drummer, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual vintage African bronze sculpture. A sitting drummer - drumplayer. It was brought from Africa in the 1970s. Naive - primitive styling and a strong patina. This piece is not si...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern African Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Green, Rust, Cream Set Of Two Ammonite Sculptures, Madagascar, Prehistoric
Located in New York, NY
Pair polished matching set of two ammonites newly mounted on custom steel stands.
One measures 5" diameter and 6" tall
One measures 5" diameter and 7" tall
Stands measure 3.5" x 1.5"...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Other
Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Minerals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive and varied collection of 5 natural mineral specimens.
Each presented on exclusive custom display plinths, this set are a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens formed over millions of years, each with their own impressive colours, characteristics, and qualities.
Featuring in this striking collection is a vivid green amazonite, a brilliant cobalt displaying a lustre of various blues and purples and a charming aegirine and zircon.
An azurite and malachite specimen are also included; azurite is a soft, deep-blue copper mineral...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber
Monumental Plate-like Fossilised Crinoid
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A monumental plate-like fossilised crinoid salvaged from a property housing an ex private British collection.
Thought to date to millions of years ago during the Devonian period, th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber
Orange-Brown Banded Jasper Point
Located in New York, NY
Unusual orange and brown banded jasper point from Madagascar.
Category
2010s Grand Tour African Sculptures
Materials
Stone
African Mumuye Carved Wood Iagalagana Tutelary Figure on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A carved wood Iagalagana figure by the Mumuye Peoples of Nigeria. These figures served as guardians and were often made to ensure the personal protection of their individual owners a...
Category
Early 20th Century African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Knife From The Momvu Meje Mangbetu Tribe - Dr Congo Uele Region - 19th African
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Knife From The Momvu Meje Mangbetu Tribe - Dr Congo Uele Region - 19th African
Wear consistent with age and use
Tribal Art - Congo - African
Measures : 6cmx4,5cm H:31cm
Category
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
Very Large Natural Quartz Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large cabinet natural quartz specimen originating from Madagascar and presented on an exclusive painted plaster display plinth. This superb mineral is a stunning and unique sp...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' sculpture 1950s This is a wonderful piece of modernist African art. It is a so called 'Makonde' sculpture. These unique pieces are crafted by t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist African Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Ebony
Old African Cup With Heads
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/4911 - Unusual cup that comes from Rwanda, formerly Zaire, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
I bought it at an exibition, from a young African man well known to dealers in Paris. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other African Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Dogon Forged Iron Horse and Rider Figure, Mali, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Dogon forged iron horse with figure. figure wears a crested hat and has one hand on reins, the other curved up in the air for balance.
It is in good condition, appropriate for its a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal African Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair of Polished Cut Ammonites with Crystalline Chambers
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of cut and polished ammonites with crystalline chambers originating from Madagascar. Once living creatures, these ammonites have developed their flowing colours and patterns d...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique African Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber
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