African Wall-mounted Sculptures

Vintage African Wood Decorative Mask Sculpture. Hand-carved African Mask from Ghana. African decorative wall mask sculpture, hand-carved of sese wood with intricate patterns. The African mask is carved and embossed with geometrical designs that forms a symbol of power, love and serenity. Great decorative piece of African wall art...

Light masks like these represented the spirit of an ancestor and were used for social control by Ngil, the judiciary association. The facial markings, abstract features and strong, e...

Late 19th Century Hide Shield, Amarro People, Ethiopia A shield from the Amarro people of Ethiopia, this is a more unusual type with raised bumps over the entire surface. The rolled...

Elegant hammered copper wall panel from Congo, depicting a rhythmic arrangement of traditional African pots. Executed circa 1960–1970 in the spirit of the L...

The Songye Shield is a striking example of African tribal art from the Congo, dating back to the mid-20th century. This shield, traditionally used by the Songye people for protection...

Monumental mid-century hammered copper wall panel depicting a dancing African warrior with spear and shield, in the style of Gabriel Kalumba Tshung-Manu. Richly patinated surface wit...

This exquisite specimen features a table mount taxidermy Sable Antelope, expertly crafted and beautifully preserved. The Sable Antelope is a stunning sp...

Set of 3 vintage hand-carved wood African wall masks, richly decorated with intricate tribal motifs and totemic animals (scorpion, salamander, owl). Unusual hand painted in shades o...

A wonderfully sculptural Kirdi leather shield from Cameroon, with a beautiful geometric pattern that's been 'stamped' into the leather resulting a raise...

Crafted from a single plate of copper, this 3D relief of a Peacock . signed Kapingca Zambia, Africa at the time, back in the 1970's. hammered into a sheet of copper.

This vintage tribal geometric painted wood shield is a visually arresting example of traditional craftsmanship and symbolic design. Hand-carved from solid wood, the shield features a...

Collection of midcentury African multicolored wooden masks. Red/brown 30cmx18cmx 12cm Black/white 38cmx19cmx20cm Brown 30cmx17cmx10cm Brown/shell brass dia ...

Original hand-wrought Islamic ironwork from French North Africa serving as wall-mounted sculptures / decorative art panels. Sober, beautiful, timeless. 5 pieces. Priced and sold ...

Ceramic mask, Baku Ghana. Signed:AT Manteto,Baku 1974. Measures: Height 32 cm. Width 17 cm. Depth 8 cm.

A naïvely carved granary door originating from the Dogon people of Mali, early-mid 20C. Stock ref. #2876 In very good order. Ready to hang. 77 x 52 x 6 cm 30.3 x 20.5 x 2.4 "

A fine shoulder mounted taxidermy / trophy of an African Oryx or Gemsbok Antelope, in overall very good condition.

The use of elephant masks is considered a special privilege because the elephant is a majestic animal. These masks appear during festive ceremonies and ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage / antique hand carved from a single burr, figured head with removable feathers I know nothing about this piece other than wh...

A beautiful pair of vintage framed bronze sculptures by Giovanni Schoeman, made in South Africa and dating from around the 1960-70’s. They depict stylised nude ladies, they are beau...

PAIR of African (20th Century) carved wood mask wall plaques (PRICED AS PAIR).

Pair of Wall Panels – Antelopes – Michele Original for Space Age Products, Rhodesia, 1970s Striking and rare, this vintage pair of wall panels powerfully and elegantly captures the ...

Copper Relief Artwork – Female Portraits, Congo (1981) A striking and original African copper relief artwork from 1981, handcrafted in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The piece fe...

A very decorative fertility mask by the Baule tribe, associated with the Akan people who live both in Ghana and in the Ivory Coast. The sides with three...

Wandalà shield, from Cameroon/Chad. Made with cowhide and natural pigments. For a similar example see- Benitez-Johannot, Purissima and Jean Paul Barbier, Shields: Africa, Southea...

A European functionary, a cane in his right hand, carries a ledger in his left, he wears a visored CAP, collar and tie. He is moustached and has a cigar in his jacket pocket. Probab...

A nice sized carved and painted primitive Folk Art African mask that has been mounted and framed as a wall decoration. The mask is in the style that resembles the works of the Yaure ...

Beautiful old door with low relief carved figures and animals. Very old encrusted surface. Provenance: Sotheby's NY May 5 1997 lot 88.

African wall plaque depicting a warrior in profile. It is made from dense/heavy ebony by a trained artisan probably in Lagos circa 1960-70. It is w...

Vintage hand carved hardwood African mask - signed and dated verso 'GERMAN 1988' - Namibia (likely) - circa 1988. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - minor opening o...

Hand-crafted embossed copper wall plaque depicting a tribe/traditional South African woman. Signed Muko and dated or numbered 82. Mounted on a wooden back-plate with nails. Measure...

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

Mid Century South Africa shoulder mount taxidermy Oryx Gemsbok. A mature bull with striking brown-grey, white and black facial markings. Impressive long horns. Back plate measures 1...

Exceptional monoxyle wood panel, entirely hand-carved in bas-relief, depicting with great narrative and stylistic richness several scenes from traditional Bamoun life: ritual dances,...

A nice sized carved and painted primitive Folk Art African mask that has been mounted and framed as a wall decoration. The mask is in the style that resembles the works of the Punu t...

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

A North African likely Taureg Moroccan large charger. It is carved out of a native wood and the covered in a hand hammered copper and brass sheet decorated with all sorts of symboli...

This original piece is a hand-hammered signed copper work of elegant stylish dancing birds in the African sun. Width 120 cm. Height 110 cm. Depth 5 cm.

Middle Eastern Moorish style (19th Century) carved teak wall panel with a large brass inlaid center panel centered between a mirrored top panel and fil...

Antique leather African Moroccan satchel bag with flap decorated with traditional Moorish embroideries. Hand-tooled in Marrakech, this is an old antique shoulder slim bag, merchants in Morocco when traveling used this bag under their coat to put their money and valuables and medicine. This messenger shoulder leather African bag...

Moses Unokwah (Nigeria, b.1964) Mai Molo, 1993 foil relief edition 9/45 signed lower right sight: 7½ by 31 inches frame: 10½ by 34 inches This sculpted foil relief from Nigeri...

This large African Baule Kple Kple tribal mask from the Ivory Coast, crafted in the mid-20th century, is a striking embodiment of traditional craftsmanship and cultural significance....

Moses Unokwah (Nigeria, b.1964) Mirrows and Combs, 1993 foil relief edition 8/40 signed lower right sight: 24½ by 31 inches frame: 26½ by 34 inches This sculpted foil relief f...

The Baule people of the Ivory Coast used ram masks in secular, public performances. Realistically carved, and wonderfully decorated, they were designed to draw attention and enhance ...

African (possibly Liberian / Dan-Style) carved wooden mask decorated with an intricate pattern of cowrie shells along its outer face and long beak with orange, black and beige painte...

Very handsome large-scale handcrafted cover. Large handmade Moroccan ceremonial brass vessel for covering wedding presents, hand-forged in Fez. Perfect as center piece for food cove...

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

Composed of fifteen miniature heads welded onto a circular form, this intricate necklace is styled after the prestige collars worn by royalty of the Kingdom of Bamum, a pre-colonial ...

African copper panel artwork by Pemba. Congo.  

This painted mask was created by the Yoruba People of western Nigeria, and was worn during a tradition known as Gelede. A blend of ritual and artistic spectacle, Gelede pays homage to the women of their Community, understood to possess spiritual powers capable of the benefit or the destruction of society. The Gelede masquerade is an opportunity to honor or condemn behaviors within the Community, through dance, art, satire, and poetry. Worn by veiled dancers, Gelede masks...

This advertising sign was made during the 1960s in the Mid-Century Modern style and likely originates from South Africa. The sign is a combination of a professionally made molded, and silk screened plastic advertisement, which has been crudely mounted to a framed piece of pegboard with Styrofoam board in between. There is also a very light cord, presumably from a battery operated light...

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. Embellishing with silver and ...

Heavily carved large African tribal art wall plaque sculpture.

This striking vintage tribal geometric painted wood shield is a powerful example of functional art transformed into sculptural décor. Showcasing bold triangular motifs arranged in a ...

Impressive and massive shoulder mounted trophy head of an African Eland (antelope) with glass eyes, In excellent condition from the mid-to-late 20th c...

This large and substantial pair of cast and cold-painted locomotive identification plaques show no foundry marks, but are presumed to have been cast in South Africa in circa 1910. Th...

This monumental shoulder-mounted African Eland is truly a sight to behold. A perfect addition to any library, lodge, or even taxidermy collection...

Selamawi wall vessel, blue by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W18 x D10 x H25 cm Material: Glazed terracotta wall hing vessel. Vessel comes with steel plate wall hanging bracket. Als...

African (19/20th Century) concave bowl shaped wall plaque with family figures.

Very handsome large scale brass cover. Large Moroccan ceremonial brass vessel for covering wedding presents, pastries or food, hand forged in Fez. Perfect ...

Selamawi wall vessel (Raffia) by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W18 x D7.5 x H26 cm Material: Raw terracotta wall hung vessel, with glazed belly detail and long raffia fringe. Vessel co...