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Old African wooden bowl
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Wooden bowl handcrafted in Africa in the 1950s. With its raw shape and organic hue, it will be
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art

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Wood

Old African wooden bowl
Old African wooden bowl

Old African wooden bowl

H 4.34 in Dm 7.68 in
Antique Tribal Hand Carved African Wood Bowl Turkana KENYA with Leather Details
Located in North Hollywood, CA
carved African wooden bowl. Original one of a kind, unique tribal wood bowl hand carved bowl Antique
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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

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Leather, Wood

Antique Tribal Hand Carved African Wood Bowl Turkana KENYA with Leather Details
Antique Tribal Hand Carved African Wood Bowl Turkana KENYA with Leather Details

Antique Tribal Hand Carved African Wood Bowl Turkana KENYA with Leather Details

H 7.5 in Dm 9 in
African wooden food bowl
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Very decorative African wooden food bowl. It will fit in any interior.
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Vintage 1940s African Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

African wooden food bowl
African wooden food bowl

African wooden food bowl

H 11.03 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Old African wooden salad bowl
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Wooden salad bowl handcrafted in Africa in the 1950s. With its raw shape and organic color, it
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Mid-20th Century African Serving Bowls

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Wood

Old African wooden salad bowl
Old African wooden salad bowl

Old African wooden salad bowl

H 6.7 in W 14.57 in D 14.18 in
Small African Wooden Dough Bowl
Located in Long Island City, NY
A small African wooden dough bowl with a flat opening on one side.
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20th Century Ivorian Tribal Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Small African Wooden Dough Bowl
Small African Wooden Dough Bowl

Small African Wooden Dough Bowl

H 2 in W 12 in D 9.75 in
African Vintage Twin Handled Hand Carved Wooden Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage African hand-carved twin handled wooden bowl dating from the early to mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Wood

African Vintage Twin Handled Hand Carved Wooden Bowl
African Vintage Twin Handled Hand Carved Wooden Bowl

African Vintage Twin Handled Hand Carved Wooden Bowl

H 3.15 in W 20.08 in D 13.78 in
Old Decorative African Wabi Sabi Wooden Hand Carved Mortar Bowl, Early 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Old and decorative hand carved wooden bowl / mortar produced in Africa early 1900s. In good
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Vintage 1920s Ethiopian Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Old Decorative African Wabi Sabi Wooden Hand Carved Mortar Bowl, Early 1900s
Old Decorative African Wabi Sabi Wooden Hand Carved Mortar Bowl, Early 1900s

Old Decorative African Wabi Sabi Wooden Hand Carved Mortar Bowl, Early 1900s

H 14.97 in Dm 13.39 in
Hand-Carved Wood Bowl from Ethiopia Africa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand hewn and hand carved African Ethiopian wooden bowl with handle. Original large vintage
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Folk Art Decorative Bowls

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Hardwood

Hand-Carved Wood Bowl from Ethiopia Africa
Hand-Carved Wood Bowl from Ethiopia Africa

Hand-Carved Wood Bowl from Ethiopia Africa

H 5 in W 18 in D 13.5 in
A Very Large Primitive Hand-Carved Antique Wooden Bowl Mortar and Pestle
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A wonderful antique wooden mortar and pestle, measuring an impressive 19 inches in diameter, this
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Antique 19th Century African Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

A Very Large Primitive Hand-Carved Antique Wooden Bowl Mortar and Pestle
A Very Large Primitive Hand-Carved Antique Wooden Bowl Mortar and Pestle

A Very Large Primitive Hand-Carved Antique Wooden Bowl Mortar and Pestle

H 9 in Dm 19 in

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Large Wooden Bowl, Probably African
Located in NANTES, FR
Beautiful large african bowl, made out of one piece, perfect to display magazines or towels in a
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Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Large Wooden Bowl, Probably African
Large Wooden Bowl, Probably African

Large Wooden Bowl, Probably African

H 9.85 in Dm 25.2 in
African Carved Wooden Bowl
Located in Sausalito, CA
Gorgeous carved African wooden bowls **$600 EACH (3 Available)
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20th Century Unknown Rustic Decorative Bowls

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Wood

African Carved Wooden Bowl
African Carved Wooden Bowl

African Carved Wooden Bowl

H 6.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Large Wooden African Mortar Bowl, 1950s
Located in L'Escala, ES
Rare and beautiful large wooden african mortar bowl manufactured in Africa in 1950s. In very good
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Mid-20th Century African Vases

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Wood

Large Wooden African Mortar Bowl, 1950s
Large Wooden African Mortar Bowl, 1950s

Large Wooden African Mortar Bowl, 1950s

H 10.63 in Dm 9.06 in
Large Wooden Hand Carved West African Milk Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A tall, circular, hand carved wooden milk bowl from West Africa. This piece, carved from a single
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Late 20th Century African Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Large Wooden Hand Carved West African Milk Bowl
Large Wooden Hand Carved West African Milk Bowl

Large Wooden Hand Carved West African Milk Bowl

H 6 in Dm 12 in
Handmade Wooden Vase Limited Edition 1/1 Oak Dish Bowl
By Darren Appiagyei
Located in London, GB
shape. The dish bowl is an embodiment of the intrinsic beauty of oak burr. Oak burr is a tree growth in
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2010s Ghanaian Arts and Crafts Decorative Bowls

Materials

Oak

Handmade Wooden Vase Limited Edition 1/1 Oak Dish Bowl
Handmade Wooden Vase Limited Edition 1/1 Oak Dish Bowl

Handmade Wooden Vase Limited Edition 1/1 Oak Dish Bowl

H 3.15 in Dm 3.94 in
20th Century Primitive African Wooden Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
20th century Primitive African wooden bowl Found in a small village in Kenya Probably used for
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20th Century Kenyan Decorative Bowls

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Wood

20th Century Primitive African Wooden Bowl
20th Century Primitive African Wooden Bowl

20th Century Primitive African Wooden Bowl

H 5.5 in Dm 7 in
Old African wooden bowl
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Wooden bowl handcrafted in Africa in the 1950s. With its raw shape and organic hue, it will be
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old African wooden bowl
Old African wooden bowl

Old African wooden bowl

H 3.55 in Dm 7.49 in
Large Hand Crafted African Hardwood Wooden Bowl
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A very large African wooden bowl. Made from African hardwood and dates from the mid 20th Century
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Vintage 1960s Ghanaian Decorative Bowls

Large Hand Crafted African Hardwood Wooden Bowl
Large Hand Crafted African Hardwood Wooden Bowl

Large Hand Crafted African Hardwood Wooden Bowl

H 11.03 in Dm 19.3 in
Early 20th Century African Wooden Grain Bowl from Mali
Located in Chicago, IL
20th century wooden African grain bowl from Mali.
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20th Century Malian Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Early 20th Century African Wooden Grain Bowl from Mali
Early 20th Century African Wooden Grain Bowl from Mali

Early 20th Century African Wooden Grain Bowl from Mali

H 8 in Dm 14.5 in
Vintage Tribal Wooden Bowl, Handhewn with Handle, West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage tribal wooden bowl, handhewn with handle, West Africa, mid-20th century. This unusually
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Vintage Tribal Wooden Bowl, Handhewn with Handle, West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Tribal Wooden Bowl, Handhewn with Handle, West Africa, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Tribal Wooden Bowl, Handhewn with Handle, West Africa, Mid-20th Century

H 8.5 in Dm 14 in
Tribal Wooden Bowl, Strongly Figured Wood, Tuareg, West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal wooden bowl. Strongly figured wood. Tuareg. West Africa, mid-20th century This striking
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Mid-20th Century Sahrawi Tribal Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Tribal Wooden Bowl, Strongly Figured Wood, Tuareg, West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Tribal Wooden Bowl, Strongly Figured Wood, Tuareg, West Africa, Mid-20th Century

Tribal Wooden Bowl, Strongly Figured Wood, Tuareg, West Africa, Mid-20th Century

H 6.5 in Dm 12.25 in
Mid Century Decorative Hand Carved Wooden Bowl Bucket Produced in Africa 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and decorative wooden tribal bucket in solid wood produced in Africa around 1950s. Very nice
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Vintage 1950s Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art

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Wood

Mid Century Decorative Hand Carved Wooden Bowl Bucket Produced in Africa 1950s
Mid Century Decorative Hand Carved Wooden Bowl Bucket Produced in Africa 1950s

Mid Century Decorative Hand Carved Wooden Bowl Bucket Produced in Africa 1950s

H 11.03 in Dm 13.39 in
Tribal Wooden Bowl with Carved Design, Tuareg of West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal wooden bowl with carved design, Tuareg of the west African Sahel, mid-20th century. This
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Mid-20th Century Sahrawi Tribal Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Tribal Wooden Bowl with Carved Design, Tuareg of West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Tribal Wooden Bowl with Carved Design, Tuareg of West Africa, Mid-20th Century

Tribal Wooden Bowl with Carved Design, Tuareg of West Africa, Mid-20th Century

H 6.5 in Dm 14.5 in
Tribal Wooden Bowl with Carved Design, Tuareg of West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal wooden bowl with carved design, 14" diameter. From the Tuareg of the West African Sahel, mid
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Mid-20th Century Sahrawi Tribal Decorative Bowls

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Metal

Tribal Wooden Bowl with Carved Design, Tuareg of West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Tribal Wooden Bowl with Carved Design, Tuareg of West Africa, Mid-20th Century

Tribal Wooden Bowl with Carved Design, Tuareg of West Africa, Mid-20th Century

H 7.75 in Dm 14 in
Tribal Wooden Bowl with Leather Tassel, Tuareg of West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal wooden bowl with carved design and leather tassel, from the Tuareg of the West African Sahel
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Mid-20th Century Sahrawi Tribal Decorative Bowls

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Leather, Wood

Tribal Wooden Bowl with Leather Tassel, Tuareg of West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Tribal Wooden Bowl with Leather Tassel, Tuareg of West Africa, Mid-20th Century

Tribal Wooden Bowl with Leather Tassel, Tuareg of West Africa, Mid-20th Century

H 5.75 in Dm 12.5 in
African Wooden Carved Pedestal Bowl
Located in Southampton, NY
African wooden carved pedestal bowl Diameter of bowl is 12" The total height is 11.25
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20th Century African Decorative Bowls

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Wood

African Wooden Carved Pedestal Bowl
African Wooden Carved Pedestal Bowl

African Wooden Carved Pedestal Bowl

H 11.25 in Dm 12 in
Hand-Carved West African Tribal Wooden Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-carved West African Tribal bowl created from a single piece of wood with very simple carved
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20th Century African Tribal Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Hand-Carved West African Tribal Wooden Bowl
Hand-Carved West African Tribal Wooden Bowl

Hand-Carved West African Tribal Wooden Bowl

H 4.5 in W 14.5 in D 13.25 in
Large Antique African Hand Carved Wooden Milk Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully hand carved Wood Bowl with inticate detail.
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Early 20th Century Malian Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Large Antique African Hand Carved Wooden Milk Bowl
Large Antique African Hand Carved Wooden Milk Bowl

Large Antique African Hand Carved Wooden Milk Bowl

H 10 in Dm 16.5 in
Hand Hewn African Ethiopian Large Wooden Bowl with Handle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand hewn and hand carved African Ethiopian wooden bowl with handle. Original large vintage
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Folk Art Decorative Bowls

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Hardwood

Hand Hewn African Ethiopian Large Wooden Bowl with Handle
Hand Hewn African Ethiopian Large Wooden Bowl with Handle

Hand Hewn African Ethiopian Large Wooden Bowl with Handle

H 5 in W 24 in D 22 in
African Tribal Well Carved Wooden Pedestal Bowl or Mortar
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An interesting and well carved antique African, probably Nigerian, tribal wooden pedestal bowl or
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

African Tribal Well Carved Wooden Pedestal Bowl or Mortar
African Tribal Well Carved Wooden Pedestal Bowl or Mortar

African Tribal Well Carved Wooden Pedestal Bowl or Mortar

H 6.01 in Dm 9.65 in
Tribal Wooden Bowl with Carved Design, Tuareg of West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal wooden bowl with carved design, Tuareg of the West African Sahel, mid-20th century. This
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Mid-20th Century Sahrawi Tribal Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Tribal Wooden Bowl with Carved Design, Tuareg of West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Tribal Wooden Bowl with Carved Design, Tuareg of West Africa, Mid-20th Century

Tribal Wooden Bowl with Carved Design, Tuareg of West Africa, Mid-20th Century

H 6.75 in Dm 12.75 in
Late 19th Century African Hollowed Out Bowl
Located in San Francisco, CA
African hollowed out wooden bowl used for daily life. Bowl features a metal plate. Metal plate
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Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Bowls

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Metal

Late 19th Century African Hollowed Out Bowl
Late 19th Century African Hollowed Out Bowl

Late 19th Century African Hollowed Out Bowl

H 7 in Dm 12 in
Very large Iroko Wooden Bowl with Handles Wabi Sabi Style
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A very large rustic wooden bowl with two handles originally from the early 20th century. One solid
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Early 20th Century African Rustic Decorative Bowls

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Wood

Very large Iroko Wooden Bowl with Handles Wabi Sabi Style
Very large Iroko Wooden Bowl with Handles Wabi Sabi Style

Very large Iroko Wooden Bowl with Handles Wabi Sabi Style

H 6.7 in W 24.81 in D 17.72 in
African Bowl
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Wooden African bowl/compote.
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Vintage 1950s African Decorative Objects

African Bowl
African Bowl

African Bowl

H 17.5 in D 19 in
African Carved Wooden Bowl with Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Perfect for display this African carved wooden bowl has a beautiful patina on the wood. Because of
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20th Century African Decorative Bowls

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Wood

African Carved Wooden Bowl with Pedestal
African Carved Wooden Bowl with Pedestal

African Carved Wooden Bowl with Pedestal

H 7 in Dm 16.25 in
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African Wooden Bowl For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal African wooden bowl for your home. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every African wooden bowl was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African wooden bowl, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right African wooden bowl, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is an African Wooden Bowl?

Prices for an African wooden bowl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $228 and can go as high as $802, while the average can fetch as much as $450.
Questions About African Wooden Bowl
  • What is traditional African wooden art?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Traditional African wooden art is a term that describes pieces made by artists in Africa using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Examples include masks, figurines and sculptures depicting human and animal figures. Find a collection of traditional African art on 1stDibs.
  • What were antique wooden bowls used for?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique wooden bowls were used in either storing or serving food. Wooden bowls were also preferred for bread making, as the wood held the heat that was generated by the fermenting yeast. You’ll find a variety of antique wooden bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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