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Style: Tribal
Hand Carved Wood Cone from Ethiopia, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A single piece of solid mango wood, hand carved into a standing cone, circa 1960. Use it as door stoppers, or in a group for an eye-catching accent in any rustic or eclectic decor, i...
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1960s Ethiopian Vintage Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Nepal Himalayan Butter Churn Handle, Early 20th Century with Heart Shape
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old carved wood Nepal, North India or other Himalayan culture butter churn handle called a ghurra. Created in the early 20th century. The handle with braided columns rising to a h...
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Tribal Stool-Chair West Africa
Located in New York, NY
A hand-carved wooden stool from Tanzania with a native repair made from hand-hammered brass. This piece is very cool with a tribal vibe.
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Late 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Zulu Tribal Carved Wood Snuff Container, South Africa Finely Carved Incised
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu Tribal carved wood Snuff Container, South Africa A finely carved snuff container with finely carved incised great geometric designs, a great example of the detailed work the Zu...
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Guardian Figure, Northwest Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century tribal guardian figure, Northwest Nepal The mere essence of a protector figure remains in this weathered fragmen...
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Antique Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Carved Wood Tribal Panel from Timor Island, Indonesia
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 20th century carved wood door panel from Timor Island in the Indonesian archipelago. This antique wall panel from Timor Island (an isl...
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20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

"Embrace" Luba Headrest Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
The Luba people of Zaire believed that ancestors visited them through dreams. This belief led to elaborately worked headrests, known as "seats of dreams." Such headrests were used to...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Large Buffalo Statue from Burma
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century exceptionally large buffalo mold from Burma Materials: wood, metal Measures: H 23 in x L 18.5 in, 58.4 cm x 47 cm. Wooden buffalo mold for making papier mâché toy...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Early 20th Century Belu "Female" Door from Timor Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 20th century carved wood door panel from Timor Island in the Indonesian archipelago. This antique wall panel from Timor Island (an isl...
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20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People in Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal carving from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa with traces of green and yellow polychromy and nicely weathered appearance. A...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Contemporary Giraffe Iron Sculpture, with Use of Tools and Other Objects C20
Located in Coimbra, PT
Giraffe by José Jerónimo single piece of art Iron sculpture with use of tools and other objects Signed Measures: 81 x 41 x 15 cm. Private collection.
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Late 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron, Metal

19th Century Southeast Asian Patinated Bronze Mythical Garuda Bird
Located in Kensington, MD
Garuda is a mythological human-like bird on which the Lord Vishnu rode in both Hindu and Buddhist culture. It is a simple of ferocity and intelligence. Reference is made to a similar Garuda sculpture...
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Coming from the area of influence of the Naga people, this stunning monolitic piece is an extraordinary example of their cultural views. The Nagas are a conglomeration of different t...
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19th Century Southeast Asian Antique Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Baga Mandor Shrine a-Tshol
Located in Chicago, IL
When this powerful figure is engaged at Baga ceremonies, it directs the movements of the dancer handling it. Held in one’s hands or worn on the head, the figure becomes one with the ...
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Early 20th Century Guinean Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Female Nude Sculpture in the African Taste, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Female seated nude figure, an ebonized wooden sculpture in the African taste, depicting the figure with one arm raised (loss to left arm). Measure: 17" H. ...
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20th Century Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wabi-Sabi Old Repaired Ashanti Bronze Brass Vessel Crocodiles, Patina, Repairs
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Modern and contemporary artists working in crafts mediums (especially ceramics, metals and basketry) in the Expressionist style developed from the 1950s, were inspired by such artwor...
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Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Indonesian Wood Mask, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A vintage theater mask from Bali, Indonesia, circa 1975-1980. Polychromed hand-carved teak, mounted on a black metal stand. This type of mask is used at Indonesian Topeng or Mas...
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1970s Indonesian Vintage Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

Yoruba Style Figurative Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved in a classic Yoruba form, this figurative stool is unusual for its highly patterned painted surface. Using traditional techniques, a single tree trunk was carved into a column...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Tribal sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Tribal sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures and carvings created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, asian art and furniture, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Tribal sculptures and carvings 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 sculptures and carvings, popular names associated with this style include Benin People, Brian Stanziale, 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 sculptures and carvings differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $167 and tops out at $104,031 while the average work can sell for $1,250.

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