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Large Ebony Wood African Sculpture
Located in Brea, CA
Large ebony wood African sculpture.
Category

Mid-20th Century African Arts and Crafts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Sculpture of a Figure Standing on a Leopard
Located in Queens, NY
Wooden African sculpture of a human figure standing on the back of a leopard.  
Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Wood African Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great African Ebony Sculpture Totem pole of figures
Category

20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Wood African Sculpture
Large Wood African Sculpture
H 33 in W 7 in D 4 in
Carved Soapstone 21" Rhinoceros African Sculpture Statue Figure Made in Kenya
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Carved Soapstone 21" Rhinoceros African Sculpture Statue Figure Made Kenya. Item featured
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Mumuye Figure African Sculpture
Located in Sharon, CT
Atypical form with a rich high patina. Professional mounted. Provenance: Weinberg Modern.
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Mumuye Figure African Sculpture
Mumuye Figure African Sculpture
H 18 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Senufo Figure African Sculpture
By Senufo
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic tribal piece, early 20th century.
Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Senufo Figure African Sculpture
Senufo Figure African Sculpture
H 14 in W 3.5 in D 3.75 in
Makonde Ebony Carved African Sculpture of Abstract Faces
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
A whimsical sculpture of multiple abstract faces. Carved of one piece of solid ebony.
Category

Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Superb Old Senufo Door Sotheby's Provenance African Sculpture
Located in Sharon, CT
Beautiful old door with low relief carved figures and animals. Very old encrusted surface. Provenance: Sotheby's NY May 5 1997 lot 88.
Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Baule Female Carved Wood Figure, African Sculpture Sotheby's Provenance
By Baule Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
A fine Baule female figure. Provenance: The Alexander S. Honig collection of African Art, May 18
Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

Cameroon "Bat" Stool African Sculpture
By Cameroon Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
Possibly Babanki. Circular ceremonial wood stool constructed of repeated animal heads. Original applied patina.
Category

Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Baule Female Figure African Sculpture
By Baule Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
A fine old Baule carving, with a rich golden brown surface patina.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Baule Female Figure African Sculpture
Baule Female Figure African Sculpture
H 16.5 in W 4 in D 3.75 in
African Sculpture Zaire Antique Copper Coin
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
That's a true antique copper coin from Zaire, very rare: a modern simple sculpture ! I saw only
Category

Vintage 1920s Congolese Archaistic Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

African Sculpture Zaire Antique Copper Coin
African Sculpture Zaire Antique Copper Coin
H 8.27 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in
Mambila Large Female Figure African Sculpture
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic old piece, retaining some of the original painted surface. Art from the Cameroon tribes played a great role in influencing and inspiring the German Expressionists. Though ...
Category

Early 20th Century Cameroonian Modern Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Natural size pair of african sculptures in noble wood representing giraffes
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and huge sculptures representing a couple of giraffes polychromed. Fantastic.
Category

Vintage 1950s Kenyan International Style Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Africanizing ceramic sculpture. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and interesting africanizing sculpture is made of ceramic. This is an African work. Circa
Category

Vintage 1970s South African Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Africanizing ceramic sculpture. Circa 1970
Africanizing ceramic sculpture. Circa 1970
H 10.63 in W 6.5 in D 4.93 in
Old Igbo "Izzi" Elephant Mask, Nigeria, African Sculpture
By Igbo People
Located in Sharon, CT
from an old private collection. An almost identical mask was exhibited in "African Art from New Jersey
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African sculpture Kanuri-Hausa Headdress, "burtu" Kanuri-Hausa, Nigeria
Located in Paris, FR
-Ferdinand (1994). Lexicon of African Art and Culture. Munich: Klinkhardt & Biermann.
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Traditional African Sculpture of Mursi Woman with Lip Plate - Ethiopia
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
This stunning bronze golden-colored sculpture, crafted in Ethiopia, represents a Mursi woman
Category

20th Century Rwandan Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

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

African Wooden Sculpture / Bust of a Man Carved Out of Piece of Teak, 70s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
African sculpture / bust of a man with beard carved out of a beautiful piece of palissander. Very
Category

Vintage 1970s African Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa
Located in Antwerp, BE
geometric ornament in the traditional ethnic style. Superb old door African sculpture. Dimensions of the
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
Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
East African sculptures, hand carved, solid and heavy depicting the busts of two tribesmen. Intricately
Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood

Princess Yenenga Of Ouagadougou On Horseback - Cast Bronze West African Figure
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Princess Yenenga, founder of the Mossi Empire, from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, bronze West African
Category

Late 20th Century Beninese Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Colossal Tree Trunk Sculpture, Africa 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
spike-shape resembles termite mounds found in West and Central Africa. Sculptures that blend in
Category

20th Century African Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Oceanic Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Mother and Child
Located in New York, NY
sculpture has never been surpassed." Keywords: Oceania, African sculpture, hand carved wood sculpture
Category

Vintage 1950s Oceanic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"Heavy-Lidded Female Head" Dignified Art Deco Sculpture by WPA Artist
By Jean de Marco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Clearly influenced by stylized Etruscan and African sculpture, this heavy-lidded female head is a
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

African Carved Ebony Lamp
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare African sculpture mounted as a table lamp. Ebony base, linen lampshade. Handmade sculpture in
Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Ebony

African Carved Ebony Lamp
African Carved Ebony Lamp
H 17.72 in Dm 7.88 in
African "Monkey Tree" Bronze Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
African "Monkey Tree" bronze sculpture, with a troop of 19 monkeys about a tree of life unsigned
Category

Vintage 1970s African Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Wooden Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved sculpture made of wood. Originates from Africa. Circa, 1950's.
Category

Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

African Wooden Sculpture
African Wooden Sculpture
H 28 in W 30 in D 4 in
African colors Sculpture
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
intense coloring of African culture. The serene facial features, masterfully sculpted, are rounded off
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Busts

Materials

Porcelain

African colors Sculpture
African colors Sculpture
H 15.354 in W 5.906 in D 8.268 in
African Wood Sculpture
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very kool piece of African art. I am not exactly sure how old, but from bottom of base I would
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Wood Sculpture
African Wood Sculpture
H 16.75 in W 5.5 in D 4.75 in
'African Queen' Terracotta Sculpture of African Woman
Located in Antwerp, BE
African Woman glazed terracotta sculpture signed by Artist L. Zoao. One-Of-A-Kind Terracotta
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

African Bronze Benin Sculpture
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
African bronze sculpture from the Benin tradition, featuring a highly ornate and symbolic design. The
Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Edo Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

African Bronze Benin Sculpture
African Bronze Benin Sculpture
H 21 in W 13 in D 6 in
African Benin Bronze Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
African Benin Bronze Sculpture, Africa, circa mid 20th Century. Beautiful casting with wonderful
Category

20th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

African Benin Bronze Sculpture
African Benin Bronze Sculpture
H 15.5 in W 7 in D 6.5 in
African Copper Currency Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
African Copper Currency Sculpture. Dimensions: Taller: 15"H x 11.5"W Shorter: 13.75" x 10.5.
Category

20th Century Malian Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Stone Sculpture by Nesbert Mukomberanwa
By Nesbert Mukomberanwa
Located in Fulton, CA
Mukomberanwa. South African sculpture known for the "Shona" or "Zimbabean Sculpture" movement. Two faces carved
Category

Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Stone Sculpture by Nesbert Mukomberanwa
Stone Sculpture by Nesbert Mukomberanwa
H 5.75 in W 14 in D 5.75 in
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
Category

Late 20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
An African woman bust sculpture, meticulously hand-carved from the lustrous depths of ebony wood
Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Large 18'' Ebony Wood African Families Tree Sculpture
Located in Brea, CA
Large ebony wood African families tree sculpture. Measure: 18".
Category

20th Century African Arts and Crafts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage African Makonde Tree of Life Wooden Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage African Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture, hand-carved and symbolic, adds cultural depth and
Category

Mid-20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

Ceramic Wildcat Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Gatsheni Ceramic Art presents a striking ceramic wildcat sculpture from South Africa. Hand-painted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Pangolins Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Nqobile and Thabo under the design of Wiseman Ndlovu in South Africa. This sculpture measures 3 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Pangolin Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Africa, this ceramic Pangolin sculpture stands 4 inches high, 4 inches in length, and 3 inches wide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Tiger Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted by Bernard and painted by Virginia at Imvelo Natural Art in South Africa, this ceramic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sable Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
wildlife and cultural heritage in Africa. This sculpture serves as a testament to both artistic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Lioness Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
The Lioness sculpture by Senzo Duma Ceramics, sculpted by Thabiso and hand-painted by Cindy in 2023
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Leopard Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Leopard sculpture from Imvelo Natural Art in South Africa is a stunning piece, standing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Tiger Sculpture, hand made in South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
of tigers in art or sculptures in Africa could symbolize connections to other cultures or continents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Panther Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
homage to African heritage and craftsmanship. Each stroke of paint and curve of the sculpture tells a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Tiger Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Imvelo Natural Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Art in South Africa, this sculpture stands out as a one-of-a-kind creation. It captures the tiger in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

Antique 19th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ceramic large Pangolin sculpture, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
This extraordinary Pangolin Sculpture is a rare, one-of-a-kind ceramic piece, masterfully sculpted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic large Lion Sculpture, hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
Created in 2023 by Imvelo Natural Art in South Africa, this majestic lion sculpture is a powerful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Wild Dogs Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
preserving such remarkable animals. Embrace the spirit of African wildlife with the Wild Dog Sculpture, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Ceramic Pangolin Sculpture, hand made in South Africa
By Ardmore Design
Located in North Miami, FL
The Ardmore Ceramics Pangolin Circular Sculpture, designed in 2021, is a stunning tribute to South
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Halloween pumpkin sculpture, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Pumpkin Patch Collection, blends the rich textures and traditions of South Africa with the classic autumn
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Halloween pumpkin sculpture, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Pumpkin Patch Collection, blends the rich textures and traditions of South Africa with the classic autumn
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

West African Organic Wooden Carved Sculpture/Drum, 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
An organic wooden hand carved sculpture / drum in solid wood from West Africa in the 1950-1960s. A
Category

20th Century African Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cowhide, Wood, Teak

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African Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of African sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique African sculptures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bronze. We have 651 antique and vintage African sculptures in-stock, while there are 90 modern editions to choose from as well. African sculptures have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. African sculptures made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made African sculptures over the years, but those made by Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Stanislaw Trzebinski and Hiroyuki Nishimura are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are African Sculptures?

African sculptures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,504, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $170,000.

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