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African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
Nicely carved. A good eye-catching accent piece. Dimensions: 8.25" high, 5" wide, 7" deep.
Category

20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture
African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture

African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture

H 8.25 in W 5 in D 7 in
Antique African Head Rest
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful museum quality, wooden head rest. Stunning patina on this rare piece of art from Sudan
Category

Antique Early 1900s African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique African Head Rest
Antique African Head Rest

Antique African Head Rest

H 9 in W 16 in D 5 in
Carved Wooden African Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful hand carved head of Hardwood. A stunning sculpted and carved piece. A stand alone
Category

20th Century African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Carved Wooden African Head
Carved Wooden African Head

Carved Wooden African Head

H 13 in W 7 in D 7.5 in
African zoomorphic puppet head sculpture from the Bozo Tribe in Mali.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Early 20th century zoomorphic African puppet head sculpture from the Bozo tribe in Mali. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

African zoomorphic puppet head sculpture from the Bozo Tribe in Mali.
African zoomorphic puppet head sculpture from the Bozo Tribe in Mali.

African zoomorphic puppet head sculpture from the Bozo Tribe in Mali., Early 20th Century

H 24.81 in W 7.09 in D 17.33 in
Bronze Sculpture, African Head, On Base, 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
African head in bronze with black patina, on black and white marble base Very good quality of
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture, African Head, On Base, 20th Century
Bronze Sculpture, African Head, On Base, 20th Century

Bronze Sculpture, African Head, On Base, 20th Century

H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
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
Category

Antique Early 1900s African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique African Wooden Head Rest
Antique African Wooden Head Rest

Antique African Wooden Head Rest

H 6 in W 10 in D 2 in
Akan Ashanti Memorial Portrait Head of a Noble Tribal African Art Sculpture
Located in Norwich, GB
This elegant terracotta head is a memorial portrait (nsodie) of an Akan nobleman from the part of
Category

19th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta, Clay

Akan Ashanti Memorial Portrait Head of a Noble Tribal African Art Sculpture
Akan Ashanti Memorial Portrait Head of a Noble Tribal African Art Sculpture

Akan Ashanti Memorial Portrait Head of a Noble Tribal African Art Sculpture, circa 1850

H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Bold African Sculpture of a Head on Custom Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Amazing African mask hand-carved in wood depicting a woman carrying latticed basket on her head
Category

Vintage 1950s Botswanan Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bold African Sculpture of a Head on Custom Stand
Bold African Sculpture of a Head on Custom Stand

Bold African Sculpture of a Head on Custom Stand

H 41.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
African Ebony Head, 1930
Located in Marseille, FR
African ebony head 1930 with a height of 20 cm for a width of 10 cm and a depth of 18 cm
Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Ebony Head, 1930
African Ebony Head, 1930

African Ebony Head, 1930

H 7.88 in W 3.94 in D 7.09 in
African Benin Yoruba Oba Head of Queen Idia Large Bronze Head Bust Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, relatively large bronze bust/head sculpture of Idia, the first Queen Mother of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Benin Yoruba Oba Head of Queen Idia Large Bronze Head Bust Sculpture
African Benin Yoruba Oba Head of Queen Idia Large Bronze Head Bust Sculpture

African Benin Yoruba Oba Head of Queen Idia Large Bronze Head Bust Sculpture

H 20.5 in W 7.5 in D 10 in
Pair of African terracotta and pearl heads
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of African terracotta and pearl heads Wear consistent with age and use African Art - Ethnic
Category

Late 20th Century African Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of African terracotta and pearl heads
Pair of African terracotta and pearl heads

Pair of African terracotta and pearl heads

H 7.09 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
"Cow Head - Bidjogo Tribe Portuguese Guinea, " Painted Wood from Africa
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Cow Head" is an animal sculpture by an unknown Bidjogo artist. The artist used painted wood, rope
Category

20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Plastic, Wood, Paint

"Cow Head - Bidjogo Tribe Portuguese Guinea, " Painted Wood from Africa
"Cow Head - Bidjogo Tribe Portuguese Guinea, " Painted Wood from Africa

"Cow Head - Bidjogo Tribe Portuguese Guinea, " Painted Wood from Africa, circa 1900

H 19 in W 17 in D 18 in
Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand carved bust head African sculpture circa 1950's, nice clean condition.
Category

20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture
Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture

Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture

H 10.5 in W 3 in D 4.5 in
Old African Cup With Heads
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
bought it at an exibition, from a young African man well known to dealers in Paris. He gave me all the
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Old African Cup With Heads
Old African Cup With Heads

Old African Cup With Heads

H 8.47 in W 8.86 in D 4.34 in
Original African Figure Statue Beaded Head, African Art, 2000s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful African tribe beaded bust. This is a stunning piece made of clay and adorned with beads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cameroonian Folk Art Busts

Materials

Clay, Beads

Original African Figure Statue Beaded Head, African Art, 2000s
Original African Figure Statue Beaded Head, African Art, 2000s

Original African Figure Statue Beaded Head, African Art, 2000s

H 9.85 in W 5.52 in D 6.3 in
Daniel Bouesso « Christ Head » Wenge circa 1930 African Art
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Original sculpture, representing the head of Christ, made by Daniel BOUESSO. It represents Christ
Category

Mid-20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Daniel Bouesso « Christ Head » Wenge circa 1930 African Art
Daniel Bouesso « Christ Head » Wenge circa 1930 African Art

Daniel Bouesso « Christ Head » Wenge circa 1930 African Art

H 12.01 in W 7.68 in D 0.99 in
Sculpted Clay Head of African Woman
Located in Dallas, TX
Sculpted clay head of a beautiful African woman. Light sandy brown with rough texture. A hand
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Sculpted Clay Head of African Woman
Sculpted Clay Head of African Woman

Sculpted Clay Head of African Woman

H 10.75 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small scaled african head bust hand carved in black wood. It has a slight tilt - leaning to one
Category

Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood
Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood

Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood

H 6.7 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in
Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A beautiful stylized antelope head used as headdress on ceremonial dances. Retains the old painting
Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Busts

Materials

Wood

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa

H 40.5 in W 9 in D 16 in
Ceramic Elephant Head Dish Soap, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
elegantly sculpted elephant heads, symbolizing wisdom and strength—qualities deeply revered in many African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Elephant Head Dish Soap, Hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Elephant Head Dish Soap, Hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Elephant Head Dish Soap, Hand made in South Africa

H 6 in W 6 in D 9 in
Tall African Ibibio Head Mask with Polychrome Nigeria Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall Ibibio wood mask from Nigeria, Africa, circa 20th century. The head mask was carved in with
Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Tall African Ibibio Head Mask with Polychrome Nigeria Provenance
Tall African Ibibio Head Mask with Polychrome Nigeria Provenance

Tall African Ibibio Head Mask with Polychrome Nigeria Provenance

H 33 in W 8 in D 6 in
Art Deco Hagenauer Bronze Head of an African Woman, 1930´s.
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Hagenauer Bronze Head of an African Woman, 1930´s. Rare decorative art object Made of
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Hagenauer Bronze Head of an African Woman, 1930´s.
Art Deco Hagenauer Bronze Head of an African Woman, 1930´s.

Art Deco Hagenauer Bronze Head of an African Woman, 1930´s.

H 5.91 in Dm 4.34 in
Pair of Hagenauer Style Bronze African Female Heads, Wall Decoration
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Den Haag, NL
A beautiful modernist pair of brass heads of an African woman in the style of Werkstatte Hagenauer
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Hagenauer Style Bronze African Female Heads, Wall Decoration
Pair of Hagenauer Style Bronze African Female Heads, Wall Decoration

Pair of Hagenauer Style Bronze African Female Heads, Wall Decoration

H 10.24 in Dm 7.88 in
A hand carved African head by sculptor Arthur Dupagne, Belgium - first half 20th
By Arthur Dupagne
Located in London, GB
Massive granite block carved into a fine African head. The work attributed to 20th century sculptor
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Expressionist Busts

Materials

Granite

A hand carved African head by sculptor Arthur Dupagne, Belgium - first half 20th
A hand carved African head by sculptor Arthur Dupagne, Belgium - first half 20th

A hand carved African head by sculptor Arthur Dupagne, Belgium - first half 20th

H 10.24 in W 9.85 in D 10.24 in
Mid-Century 1960's African Impala Taxidermy Head and Shoulder Wall Mount
Located in Cookeville, TN
Large Vintage Gorgeous Mid-Century 1960's African Impala Taxidermy Head and Shoulder Wall Mount
Category

Mid-20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Horn, Animal Skin

Mid-Century 1960's African Impala Taxidermy Head and Shoulder Wall Mount
Mid-Century 1960's African Impala Taxidermy Head and Shoulder Wall Mount

Mid-Century 1960's African Impala Taxidermy Head and Shoulder Wall Mount

H 38 in Dm 20 in
20th-Century African Head Plaster Sculpture -1Y29
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This captivating 20th-century African head plaster sculpture adds a touch of ethnic charm and
Category

20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Plaster

20th-Century African Head Plaster Sculpture -1Y29
20th-Century African Head Plaster Sculpture -1Y29

20th-Century African Head Plaster Sculpture -1Y29

H 4.34 in W 3.55 in D 3.15 in
Head of a Young African Man
Located in New York, NY
Provenance: Private Collection, Spain. This intriguing and enigmatic sculpture depicts the head of
Category

Early 1800s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Head of a Young African Man
Head of a Young African Man

Italian School, ca. 1800
Head of a Young African Man, ca. 1800

H 9 in W 8.625 in
Art Deco French African Mangbetu Head Sculpture
By Francois Bazin
Located in BE
Female Mangbetu (African, Congolese) head with elaborated hairstyle. In the style of Francois Bazin
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Busts

Materials

Sandstone

Art Deco French African Mangbetu Head Sculpture
Art Deco French African Mangbetu Head Sculpture

Art Deco French African Mangbetu Head Sculpture

H 7.88 in W 16.15 in D 5.91 in
Hagenauer Werkstätte Head Sculpture of an African Woman
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Toronto, ON
Striking study of an African woman head by Werkstätte Hagenauer. Signed
Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Modern Busts

Materials

Metal

Hagenauer Werkstätte Head Sculpture of an African Woman
Hagenauer Werkstätte Head Sculpture of an African Woman

Hagenauer Werkstätte Head Sculpture of an African Woman

H 9.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Hagenauer Carved Wood with Bronze Base Sculpture Head of African Woman, 1930
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Oakland, CA
Hagenauer wood sculpture Head of African Woman. This beautiful sculpture was designed and
Category

1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hagenauer Carved Wood with Bronze Base Sculpture Head of African Woman, 1930
Hagenauer Carved Wood with Bronze Base Sculpture Head of African Woman, 1930

Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Hagenauer Carved Wood with Bronze Base Sculpture Head of African Woman, 1930, 1930s

H 9.25 in W 3.78 in D 6.78 in
Magnificent Big Wooden African Tribal Chief Head Sculpture
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Made of one piece of wood! Probably Tanzania 1950s Very expressive character. Great art. Measure: H x W x D 85cm x 30cm x 35cm.  
Category

Vintage 1950s Tanzanian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Magnificent Big Wooden African Tribal Chief Head Sculpture
Magnificent Big Wooden African Tribal Chief Head Sculpture

Magnificent Big Wooden African Tribal Chief Head Sculpture

H 33.47 in W 11.82 in D 13.78 in
Art Deco Hagenauer Workshop Ebonised Carved Wood African Head
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in London, GB
Carved in wood and ebonised with nickel plated necklace rings. Mounted on a circualr nickel plated base, the underside with staped factory marks.
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures

Art Deco Hagenauer Workshop Ebonised Carved Wood African Head
Art Deco Hagenauer Workshop Ebonised Carved Wood African Head

Art Deco Hagenauer Workshop Ebonised Carved Wood African Head

H 11 in W 5 in D 6 in
Hagenauer Style Bronze African Female Head Wall Decoration - Super sale
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Frisco, TX
A beautiful modernist brass head of an African woman in the style of Werkstatte Hagenauer. Made in
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hagenauer Style Bronze African Female Head Wall Decoration - Super sale
Hagenauer Style Bronze African Female Head Wall Decoration - Super sale

Hagenauer Style Bronze African Female Head Wall Decoration - Super sale

H 5.75 in W 4 in D 0.75 in
Mid-century African-American female head with turquoise hair by Margit Izsépy
Located in Budapest, HU
Ceramic Craftsman Foundation and her home workshop. Her best-known works are her African tribal sculptures.  
Category

Vintage 1940s Hungarian Art Deco Busts

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century African-American female head with turquoise hair by Margit Izsépy
Mid-century African-American female head with turquoise hair by Margit Izsépy

Mid-century African-American female head with turquoise hair by Margit Izsépy

H 10.24 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in
African Native Head Brass Bust on Marble Base in the Style of Hagenauer
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Frisco, TX
A very detailed lovely brass bust of an African Native sitting on a marble base. From the design
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Busts

Materials

Marble, Brass

African Native Head Brass Bust on Marble Base in the Style of Hagenauer
African Native Head Brass Bust on Marble Base in the Style of Hagenauer

African Native Head Brass Bust on Marble Base in the Style of Hagenauer

H 11.25 in W 8 in D 4 in
Bronze African Head
Located in North Miami, FL
Bronze African head sculpture.
Category

20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze African Head

Bronze African Head

H 20.5 in W 7.5 in D 8.5 in
Large-Scale Vintage African Beaded Head Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Intricately carved and beaded African head sculpture. Glass beads over clay base. Very striking
Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Beads

Large-Scale Vintage African Beaded Head Sculpture
Large-Scale Vintage African Beaded Head Sculpture

Large-Scale Vintage African Beaded Head Sculpture

H 24 in W 10 in L 24 in
Head in Hands-Carved Unusual African Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This hand-carved African sculpture depicting a man's head resting in a pair of hands features
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Head in Hands-Carved Unusual African Sculpture
Head in Hands-Carved Unusual African Sculpture

Head in Hands-Carved Unusual African Sculpture

H 12.25 in W 7.5 in D 5.75 in
African Beaded Heads
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a set of five African beaded heads from Cameroon . Made of Clay and beads and put on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cameroonian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Beads, Clay

African Beaded Heads
African Beaded Heads

African Beaded Heads

H 12 in W 3 in D 3 in
African Style Antelope Head on Marble Base Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking antelope head with removable horns on a black marble base.
Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

African Style Antelope Head on Marble Base Sculpture
African Style Antelope Head on Marble Base Sculpture

African Style Antelope Head on Marble Base Sculpture

H 79 in W 18 in D 20 in
"African Head, " Very Fine Art Deco Wall Sculpture by Casals
By Raimon Casals i Alsina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, this stylized African female head is composed of sculpted iron and copper. Clearly influenced by
Category

Early 20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Copper

"African Head, " Very Fine Art Deco Wall Sculpture by Casals
"African Head, " Very Fine Art Deco Wall Sculpture by Casals

"African Head, " Very Fine Art Deco Wall Sculpture by Casals

H 9.75 in W 4.5 in D 1.5 in
African Carved Wood Ram's Head Mask Wall Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A handsome carved wood ram head wall sculpture from Africa, probably used in tribal ceremonies as a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Congolese Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Carved Wood Ram's Head Mask Wall Sculpture
African Carved Wood Ram's Head Mask Wall Sculpture

African Carved Wood Ram's Head Mask Wall Sculpture

H 13 in W 18 in D 7 in
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Head Rest
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful museum quality, wooden head rest. Stunning patina on this rare piece of art from Sudan
Category

Antique Early 1900s African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Head Rest
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Head Rest

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wooden Head Rest

H 11 in W 20 in D 9 in
Bronze Sculpture "Head of an African Man" Signed A. Neiviller
Located in Naples, IT
Bronze sculpture signed to the reverse 'A. Neiviller' raised on a rectangular marble plinth
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture "Head of an African Man" Signed A. Neiviller
Bronze Sculpture "Head of an African Man" Signed A. Neiviller

Bronze Sculpture "Head of an African Man" Signed A. Neiviller

H 13.78 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in
Ceramic African Heads by Fred Press
By Fred Press
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a range of manufacturers, and sculpture under his own name. These heads are rare and wonderful.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic African Heads by Fred Press
Ceramic African Heads by Fred Press

Ceramic African Heads by Fred Press

H 9.5 in W 4 in D 6 in
African Bronze Head on Thick Lucite Base
Located in New York, NY
Bronze head from Benin on thick Lucite base, Africa, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Beninese Folk Art Sculptures

African Bronze Head on Thick Lucite Base
African Bronze Head on Thick Lucite Base

African Bronze Head on Thick Lucite Base

H 29 in W 10 in D 10 in
South African Beaded Glass Tiger and Lion Heads
Located in Palm Beach, FL
for $5,500.00. Tiger head: H 18, W 14, D 18. Lion head: H 19, W 18, D 14.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Wall-mounted Sculpt...

Materials

Glass

South African Beaded Glass Tiger and Lion Heads
South African Beaded Glass Tiger and Lion Heads

South African Beaded Glass Tiger and Lion Heads

H 19 in W 18 in D 14 in
Hagenauer deco african woman bronze head signed
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sample of the Deco period in Austria with this woman bronze head.
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hagenauer deco african woman bronze head signed
Hagenauer deco african woman bronze head signed

Hagenauer deco african woman bronze head signed

H 5 in W 5 in D 2 in
Handmade Wooden Sculpture of a Head of an African Women by Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Antwerp, BE
A head of an African women with necklace, wall mask. By Hagenauer. Signature or marks: WHW Made
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Handmade Wooden Sculpture of a Head of an African Women by Hagenauer
Handmade Wooden Sculpture of a Head of an African Women by Hagenauer

Handmade Wooden Sculpture of a Head of an African Women by Hagenauer

H 11.03 in W 4.14 in D 2.96 in
African Head Finely Hand Carved in Heavy Hardwood, Mid 20th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very impressive, finely hand carved small Figure of a Girl's Head in a very heavy
Category

Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

African Head Finely Hand Carved in Heavy Hardwood, Mid 20th Century
African Head Finely Hand Carved in Heavy Hardwood, Mid 20th Century

African Head Finely Hand Carved in Heavy Hardwood, Mid 20th Century

H 3.8 in W 1.75 in D 2.38 in
Real Head Print of Rhinoceros from Africa Sculpture in Resin Silver Finish. SOLD
Located in Paris, FR
Real Head Print of Rhinoceros from Africa, Sculpture in Resin, Silver Finish.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures

Real Head Print of Rhinoceros from Africa Sculpture in Resin Silver Finish. SOLD
Real Head Print of Rhinoceros from Africa Sculpture in Resin Silver Finish. SOLD

Real Head Print of Rhinoceros from Africa Sculpture in Resin Silver Finish. SOLD

H 47.25 in W 25.6 in D 49.22 in
"Child's Head, " African American bronze portrait, circa 1930s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Diminutive and charming, this depiction of a small African American child is a rare find. P
Category

Vintage 1930s American Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Child's Head, " African American bronze portrait, circa 1930s
"Child's Head, " African American bronze portrait, circa 1930s

"Child's Head, " African American bronze portrait, circa 1930s

H 4.75 in W 2 in D 2 in
Bronze Leopard Head Sculpture Donald Greig Rare
By Donald Greig
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous bronze leopard head sculpture by Donald Greig, renowned South African sculptor, with a
Category

Early 2000s South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Leopard Head Sculpture Donald Greig Rare
Bronze Leopard Head Sculpture Donald Greig Rare

Bronze Leopard Head Sculpture Donald Greig Rare

H 13.5 in W 7.5 in D 13 in
Pair of Antique Carved Heads, African, Ebony, Decorative Statue, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique carved heads. An African, solid ebony decorative statue, dating to the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Pair of Antique Carved Heads, African, Ebony, Decorative Statue, Victorian
Pair of Antique Carved Heads, African, Ebony, Decorative Statue, Victorian

Pair of Antique Carved Heads, African, Ebony, Decorative Statue, Victorian

H 18.51 in W 6.7 in D 7.09 in
"Head of African American Youth, " fine bronze by Eugen Gauss
By Eugene Gauss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
African American man exhibits the stylized eyes and eyebrows beloved of artists in the Art Deco era
Category

Vintage 1940s American Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

"Head of African American Youth, " fine bronze by Eugen Gauss
"Head of African American Youth, " fine bronze by Eugen Gauss

"Head of African American Youth, " fine bronze by Eugen Gauss

H 16.5 in W 6 in D 7 in
A Head of an African Woman with Earring on Oval Base by F. Hagenauer
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Antwerp, BE
A head of an African women with earring on oval base by F. Hagenauer Signature & Marks: 
 WHW
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Head of an African Woman with Earring on Oval Base by F. Hagenauer
A Head of an African Woman with Earring on Oval Base by F. Hagenauer

A Head of an African Woman with Earring on Oval Base by F. Hagenauer

H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in
Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 21 inches tall including the custom made iron base this Shona head is carved in Serpentine
Category

Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe
Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe

Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe

H 21 in W 12 in D 14 in
Cape Buffalo Head Mount
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large vintage buffalo skull with horns mounted on wood shield plaque.
Category

Early 20th Century African Animal Sculptures

Cape Buffalo Head Mount
Cape Buffalo Head Mount

Cape Buffalo Head Mount

H 25 in W 35 in D 12 in
Mid-Century 1960's African Impala Taxidermy Head and Shoulder Wall Mount
Located in Cookeville, TN
Large Vintage Gorgeous Mid-Century 1960's African Impala Taxidermy Head and Shoulder Wall Mount
Category

Mid-20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Horn, Animal Skin

Mid-Century 1960's African Impala Taxidermy Head and Shoulder Wall Mount
Mid-Century 1960's African Impala Taxidermy Head and Shoulder Wall Mount

Mid-Century 1960's African Impala Taxidermy Head and Shoulder Wall Mount

H 38 in Dm 22 in
Karl Springer Hand-Carved African Sculpture on Custom Suede Base, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved African sculpture, woman's head with four horns, by the Ekoi tribe in Nigeria with a
Category

Vintage 1980s Nigerian Tribal Busts

Materials

Leather, Suede, Wood, Paint

Karl Springer Hand-Carved African Sculpture on Custom Suede Base, 1980s
Karl Springer Hand-Carved African Sculpture on Custom Suede Base, 1980s

Karl Springer Hand-Carved African Sculpture on Custom Suede Base, 1980s

H 30.5 in W 27 in D 25 in
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Questions About African Head Sculpture
  • What is an African head wrap called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There are varying traditional names for African head wraps, head ties or head scarves — the head wrap may be called “dhuku” (Shona), “duku” (Chichewa) or “gele” (Yoruba). It is worn for various reasons and has various functions. In Nigeria, head wraps can be quite ornamental and elaborate as compared to their conservative counterparts in South Africa. The motifs might include nagas and other mythological beings and are embedded in the textile to convey sacred themes, often including protection of the wearer from evil forces. On 1stDibs, you can find early 20th century tribal head wraps from different parts of Africa.
  • What type of sculpture is Bull’s Head?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bull's Head is an assembled sculpture produced out of found objects. Specifically, Picasso made the artwork out of the seat and handlebars of a discarded bicycle. Shop a collection of Pablo Picasso art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.