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Whimsical Set of 10 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Set of 10 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders , circa 1970's walnut
Category

20th Century Kenyan Bohemian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden African Monkey Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
carved monkey is almost life like. The piece is signed on the bottom base. Measures: 15' High x 8
Category

20th Century Senegalese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

Large African Lion Family Carved Stone Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Heavy carved stone sculpture of a family of African lions. This unusual sculpture is in very good
Category

Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Rare African Carved Hardwood and Bone Study of a Hippopotamus, circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
A rare African carved hardwood and bone study of a Hippopotamus. This fabulous and amusing hand
Category

20th Century African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Small Antique Hippopotamus Figure, African, Soapstone, Hand Carved, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique hippopotamus figure. An African, hand-carved soapstone animal, dating to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century African Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Unusual Antique Hand Carved African Fertility Primate / Baboon, Gorilla
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Antique Hand Carved African Fertility Primate / Baboon, Gorilla,, Extremely well executed
Category

Vintage 1910s Cameroonian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bone, Wood

Solid Hand Carved Rosewood African Hippo Sculpture with Bone Teeth
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare solid hand carved Hippopotamus rosewood sculpture with bone teeth, circa 1970's
Category

20th Century Central African Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage African Carved Wood Figure of a Large Hornbill Bird Sculpture Large
Located in Rochester, NY
A 20th Century reproduction carved sculpture depicting a standing bird, supported on a domed base
Category

20th Century African Bohemian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Central African Buffalo Slit Drum
Located in Chicago, IL
This large animal sculpture is actually a traditional African slit drum, a percussive instrument
Category

20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Central African Buffalo Slit Drum
Central African Buffalo Slit Drum
H 11.25 in W 55 in D 11.25 in
Hand Carved Malachite Hippo
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully carved malachite hippo. Great addition to any collection!
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Aesthetic Movement Animal Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Hand Carved Malachite Hippo
Hand Carved Malachite Hippo
H 6 in W 11 in D 4.25 in
African Elephant, Tiger and Woman Rider Varnished Wood Sculpture by J. Zanetti
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century african elephant, tiger and woman rider varnished wood sculpture signed by J
Category

Vintage 1930s South African Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Old wooden hut door from Cameroon, decorated with carved crocodile, bird, snake and a knife within
Category

20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa
Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa
H 65.75 in W 30.71 in D 5.91 in
African Brass Ornate over Wood Totemic Sculpture
Located in Germantown, MD
African brass Ornate over wood Totemic sculpture animal in human or vice versa. Measures: 8" W x
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Kote Kono a African Puppets from Mali
Located in Paris, FR
African Puppets Kote Kono A, this "Kote Kono" animal puppets depicting the hornbill bird with a
Category

Vintage 1950s Malian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Kote Kono a African Puppets from Mali
Kote Kono a African Puppets from Mali
H 70.08 in W 5.52 in D 26.78 in
Massive Mid-Century Hand Carved Ebony Rhinoceros 30"
Located in New York, NY
Indulge your senses with the exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance of this stunning African
Category

20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Solid Teak Carved Hippopotamus Sculpture c.1960
Located in London, GB
A particularly nice example of a solid teak carved Hippopotamus sculpture C.1960. In excellent
Category

Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Pair of Hand Carved Ebony Rhino / Rhinoceros Wall Plaques / Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly detailed pair of hand carved ebony rhino / rhinoceros wall plaques / sculptures with
Category

Mid-20th Century African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Ebony

Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga Serpent Sculptures on Custom Iron Stands
Located in Miami, FL
sale is a pair of outstanding Western African (Guinea) Baga society carved and painted wood serpent
Category

Late 20th Century Guinean Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Grand Scale Hand Carved Wood Giraffe Sculpture on Base circa 1970's
Located in St. Louis, MO
Grand scale African folk art hand carved wood giraffe, with charred black stained spots. Appears to
Category

Vintage 1970s African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African, Carved abstract animal sculpture
Located in London, GB
Wood H57 x W75 x D68 cm
Category

Antique 19th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Dinka stylized animal form carved wood headrest, East Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Dinka stylized animal form carved wood headrest, East Africa. On three "legs" with curved top
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Ashanti Styled Wood Carved Animal Stool / Ottoman Ghana
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A hand carved primitive wooden Ashanti styled West African Ghana stool or ottoman . The personality
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood
Located in Buffalo, NY
Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Musical Instruments

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Geometric Barmbara Sukuru Animal Mask with horns, teeth, Mali, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Geometric Barmbara Sukuru Animal Mask with horns, teeth, Mali, West Africa. Inserted wood teeth
Category

Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kenya tribal wood headrest, stylized natural animal form, early 20th century, African. Early
Category

Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Sculpted Animal Kingdom Teapot
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing the African Sculpted Animal Kingdom Teapot, a breathtaking piece that celebrates the
Category

2010s South African Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpted Animal Kingdom Teapot
Sculpted Animal Kingdom Teapot
H 11.82 in Dm 9.45 in
West African Drum, Decorative Sculpture
Located in Clermont, FL
A vintage sculpture drum with connected to the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. Measure: 10 inch tall.
Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vases

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Pair of Carved Hard Wood African Lions
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Pair of African carved hard wood lions, circa 1975.
Category

Vintage 1970s South African Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Hard Wood African Lions
Pair of Carved Hard Wood African Lions
H 9.06 in W 14.57 in D 8.27 in
Hand Carved African Elephant with Baby
Located in Alton, GB
Hand carved african elephant with baby.
Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved African Elephant with Baby
Hand Carved African Elephant with Baby
H 10.24 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in
African Hand Carved Pair of Black and White Rhinos
Located in Alton, GB
Charming pair of hand carved wooden rhinos, one white rhino and white black rhino.
Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Tribal Mask
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage African tribal mask from the ivory coast now mounted on museum stand. Provenance available.
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Vintage African Tribal Mask
Vintage African Tribal Mask
H 32 in W 19 in D 10.5 in
Monumental Baga Snake Sculpture, Guinea, Africa
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautifully carved and hand-painted. A great example of Baga Art.
Category

Mid-20th Century Guinean Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Huge Ethnographic Wood Carved Pair Bird Sculptures- Tycoon Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Impressive scale pair of 32 “ high. exotic large African wood baga bird ethnographic carved
Category

Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Object
Located in Hudson, NY
Water Buffalo carved art object.
Category

Early 2000s African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Horn

Art Object
Art Object
H 29 in W 6 in D 3 in
African Duguot Throne Chief Chair Carved Sculpted Animals Free Shipping
Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg
is a tribal chair like a duguot. Fully carved and sculpted depicting a lion, a rhinoceros, and
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Gold and Gemstone Carved Bone African Cheetah Animal Ring
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
This vintage animal ring is crafted from animal bone that is hand carved in incredible detail and
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Jade, Spinel, 14k Gold

Tribal Art Inspired Small Children Chair
Located in Porto, PT
Small chair in carved wood with ethnic motifs, with original seating in animal leather.
Category

Vintage 1940s African Tribal Chairs

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Tribal Art Inspired Small Children Chair
Tribal Art Inspired Small Children Chair
H 27.37 in W 11.42 in D 14.18 in
Whimsical Set of 6 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Set of 6 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders , circa 1970's walnut
Category

20th Century Kenyan Bohemian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Hardstone African Elephant Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Carved Hardstone African
Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Carved Hardstone African Elephant Sculpture
Carved Hardstone African Elephant Sculpture
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in
Vintage Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of Rhino from Africa
Located in Round Top, TX
room. Examine the photos to appreciate the hand carved details including his mouth, feet and horn
Category

Mid-20th Century African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Elephant Stool Carved from a Single Piece of Wood
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
African Elephant Stool Carved from a Single Piece of Wood A superb piece of African Native carving
Category

Vintage 1930s Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Large Antique African Hardwood Cape Buffalo Sculpture, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This magnificent hand carved, African Cape Buffalo recently came out of a villa in Ville Franche
Category

Antique Early 1900s African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

African Bete Wooden Pangolin
Located in Chicago, IL
religious ceremonies centered around mediating that relationship, and would have used effigies of animals
Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Bete Wooden Pangolin
African Bete Wooden Pangolin
H 3.25 in W 3.25 in D 19.5 in
Family Group of Three African Giraffes
Located in Astoria, NY
Family Group of Three African Giraffes, naturalistically and humorously carved, in three sizes
Category

20th Century Unknown Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large C19th Indian Carved Wood Elephant
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
Early C20th unusual large carved wood sculpture of an elephant, with head turned slightly to right
Category

Antique Early 1900s North African Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large C19th Indian Carved Wood Elephant
Large C19th Indian Carved Wood Elephant
H 32.25 in W 43.5 in D 18 in
Sculptural Carved Rosewood Rhinoceros
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A large sculptural carved rosewood rhinoceros signed Umeme. Great skill and art.
Category

Late 20th Century South African Animal Sculptures

African Elephant Set of Two in White Marble
Located in Paris, FR
Set of two African elephant in white marble. Exceptional hand-carved marble work piece. Unit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

African Elephant Set of Two in White Marble
African Elephant Set of Two in White Marble
H 13.78 in W 19.3 in D 7.88 in
1980s Hand Carved in Wood Wooden Bench in the Shape of a Crocodile with Reliefs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Hand Carved in Wood Wooden Bench in the Shape of a Crocodile with Reliefs
Category

Late 20th Century African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Two Pairs of African Chairs Carved Animals Wood Armchairs Early 20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two Pairs of Vintage African Hand carved wood Chairs with animals, early 20th Century Four
Category

Early 20th Century African Chairs

Materials

Wood

Carved African Jungle Screen with Exotic Wild Animals
Located in Rochester, NY
Exotic African jungle screen. Hand painted and carved solid wood panels. Signed Ines Smrz. Dated
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Painted Wood Sculpture of Gazelle or Impala Antelope
Located in Studio City, CA
A very large and stunning, likely African wooden sculpture, wonderfully carved and painted in vivid
Category

20th Century African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Carved African Jungle Screen with Exotic Wild Animals
Located in Rochester, NY
Exotic African jungle screen. Hand painted and carved solid wood panels. Signed Ines Smrz. Dated
Category

Mid-20th Century Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Carved African Jungle Screen with Exotic Wild Animals Signed
Located in Rochester, NY
Exotic African jungle screen. Hand painted and carved solid wood panels. Signed Ines Smrz. Dated
Category

Mid-20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

African Safari Figural Animal Napkin Rings
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Safari figural napkin rings. The Rhino and Giraffe napkin rings are an elegant way to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Hand Carved Wooden African Hippopotamus Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Naturalistic hand carved African wooden sculpture of a hippopotamus. The piece is carved from a
Category

20th Century African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Ebony Wood Hand Carved Elephant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved wood ebony African elephant. Handcrafted in Africa.
Category

Early 20th Century African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Large Carved Ebony Cubist Sculpture of a Rhinoceros, African
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Large carved ebony Cubist sculpture of a Rhinoceros, African, first half of the 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Hand Carved African Hippopotamus Wooden Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage hand carved wooden teak African hippopotamus sculpture. Very nice handmade, hand carved on
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Solid Hand Carved Verdite African Hippopotamus Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice solid verdite hand carved figural hippopotamus sculpture, circa 1980s. The piece is in
Category

20th Century Zimbabwean Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Africa Old Hand-Carved Stone Horse and Rider
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine old African sand stone horseman with rider, hand-carved in sandstone, Burkina Faso, Africa
Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

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African Carved Animals For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of African carved animals available for sale. The range of distinct African carved animals — often made from wood, hardwood and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of African carved animals available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of African carved animals to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern African carved animals are of considerable interest.

How Much are African Carved Animals?

African carved animals can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $985, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $12,800.
Questions About African Carved Animals
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.