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Standing Carved Wooden Figural Spoon, Yoruba People, 1960s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Large carved wooden spoon in the shape of a standing female figure, with a round bowl over her head
Category
Vintage 1960s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Tall Carved Wooden Oracle or Divination Tapper "Iroke Ifa", Yoruba People, 1930s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Tall hand-carved wooden oracle or divination tapper "Iroke Ifa" statue, showing a kneeling woman
Category
Vintage 1930s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 18.12 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
West African Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" Fertility Figure in Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
From the West African country of Bukina Faso this Lobi People "Bateba Ti Bala" fertility Figure in
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Woman Sacrificing Holding Offering Bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 1940s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Carved wooden sculpture depicting a woman sacrificing holding an offering bowl, Yoruba People
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Mangbetu Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. From the spout formed to look like hair
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Vases
Materials
Wood
Opon Igede Ifa - Divination Bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Early 20th Century
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hand-carved Opon Igede Ifa or divination bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th Century.
A
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
"Fertility" African Wood Sculpture by the Lobi People
Located in Pasadena, CA
Carved wood figure by West African Lobi People.
"The Lobi People live in a vast geographical area
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ere Ibeji Male Commemorative Figure, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 9.85 in W 2.96 in D 2.37 in
Ere Ibeji Female Commemorative Figure, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 7.49 in W 3.75 in D 2.76 in
Ere Ibeji Female Commemorative Figure, Egba, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 10.04 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Oshogbo, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
Category
Vintage 1960s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 11.42 in W 3.35 in D 2.56 in
Gelede Headdress, Yoruba People, Nigeria, circa 1950s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
medium by developing complex imagery within the confines of the basic cylindrical mass of wood. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Gelede Headdress, Yoruba People, Nigeria, circa 1950s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
medium by developing complex imagery within the confines of the basic cylindrical mass of wood. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century East African Carved Headrest, Ethiopia (Kambatta People)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
base, decorated overall with hand carved linear motifs and exhibiting an old rubbed surface with a fine
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Abeokuta, Yoruba People Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 11.42 in W 3.75 in D 3.35 in
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Egba, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 9.85 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Abeokuta, Yoruba People Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 11.42 in W 3.51 in D 3.71 in
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Abeokuta, Yoruba People Nigeria, 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 12.33 in W 3.75 in D 3.55 in
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Ogbomosho, Yoruba People Nigeria 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 12.41 in W 2.76 in D 3.15 in
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Ogbomosho, Yoruba People Nigeria 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 11.03 in W 3.15 in D 2.96 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
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Oyo, Yoruba People Nigeria, late 19th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
Category
Antique 1890s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 10.16 in W 3.15 in D 3.35 in
Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Ife, Yoruba People Nigeria early 20th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 9.45 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
Wooden Head of an Ooni of Ile-Ife, Yoruba People, Nigeria, circa 1930s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Wooden head of an Ooni of Ile-Ife, Yoruba People, Nigeria, circa 1930s.
The Ooni is the
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Wooden Head of a Wife of an Ooni of Ile-Ife, Yoruba People, Nigeria, circa 1930s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Wooden head of a wife of an Ooni of Ile-Ife, Yoruba People, Nigeria, circa 1930s.
The Ooni is the
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 10.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Mid 20th Century Hand Carved African Fertility Mask, Akan People
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very decorative fertility mask by the Baule tribe, associated with the Akan people who live both
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Sweet Bird Topped Carved Wood Bambara Wood Door Lock, Mali Africa Mounted
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A very sweet small sized carved wood bird topped door lock from the Bambara people of Mali Africa
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 10.75 in W 3.25 in D 1.25 in
Anok Bird Sculture Mask African Art Baga People
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An antique Baga anok or elek carved wood mask sculpture, with bird and human face form elements
Category
Early 20th Century Guinean Sculptures
Materials
Wood
African Nigerian Igbo Wood Carved Maiden Spirit Mask Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A finely carved mask from the early to mid-1900s made by the Igo People of Southeastern Nigeria
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Well-used wood door lock used by the Bambara people, Mali, Africa, with crosspiece. The top is an
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Mumuye Carved Wood Iagalagana Tutelary Figure on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A carved wood Iagalagana figure by the Mumuye Peoples of Nigeria. These figures served as guardians
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique African Carved Door Panel
Located in Rochester, NY
19th century African Nupe people Nigeria door panel. Hand carved wood w/ animals, objects, symbols
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Senufo Multipurpose Bench Hand Carved from Acacia Wood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Senufo Multipurpose bench was hand carved from acacia wood to serve a variety of functions
Category
Antique 19th Century Ivorian Benches
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Statue of a Ju Ju Man, Egba People, Abeokuta, 1940s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Tall hand-carved wooden statue of a Ju Ju Man crafted by the Egba People in Abeokuta, Ogun State
Category
Vintage 1940s African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Late 20th Century African Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wood African Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Lovely patina on this beautiful African stool hand carved from a single piece of wood. Great for
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Stools
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
African Chieftain Chair from Oromo People in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
An early 20th century African chieftain chair from the Oromo people in the eastern part of Ethiopia
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African 'Gabon' Kota People of Sebe Valley Reliquary Pipe, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
African (Gabon) Kota people of Sebe Vallery carved reliquary pipe dating to the 20th century. This carving
Category
20th Century Gabonese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Copper
H 23.75 in W 5.5 in D 8.75 in
Utilitarian African Tribal Bowl of Gala or Karo People from Southern Ethiopia
Located in Miami, FL
Ethiopia and carved out of a solid block of wood, it served as a utilitarian object in everyday tribal life
Category
20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Unique African Armrest Hand Carved Hardwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unidentified hardwood species/ Hand carved from a single, hardwood armrest.
This armrest was
Category
Early 20th Century South Sudanese Brutalist Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
made from hand carved wood accented with hammered brass, often taken from imported European dishes, and
Category
Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 25.75 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
"BaPende Statue - Zaire, " Carved Wood Sculpture created in Africa circa 1940
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This statue was carved by an unknown Pende artist from Zaire. It depicts a walking man with a disc
Category
1940s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
African art tribal maternity figure, Lobi peoples Ghana - Ivory Coast
Located in Norwich, GB
A delightful African maternity figure from the Lobi peoples of the Ivory Coast/Ghana. With a serene
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 7.88 in W 2.76 in D 2.37 in
African Senufo Bird Carved Wood Sculpture, set as a Tall Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
African Senufo Bird Carved Wood Sculpture, set as a Tall Lamp
This wonderful antique carving has
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Hand carved maternity statue by the Bamana people of Mali, 1900th
Located in ECHT, NL
Hand carved statue of a woman breastfeeding. It was created by the people of the Bamana tribe
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Ndaka Hardwood Carved Busts, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of African, Ndaaka people of Democratic Republic of Congo, hardwood carved bust sculpture of
Category
20th Century Unknown International Style Busts
Materials
Wood
Bamileke African wood circle tribal table
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an awesome African tribal wood circle side table hand carved by people of Cameroon in 1900s
Category
Late 20th Century Cameroonian Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare African Aduno Koro, 'Ark of the World' Ceremonial Vessel, Dogon Peoples
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
is typically carved with a horse head & tail, said to represent a mythic ark sent by the creator Amma
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
H 7 in W 47.5 in D 13 in
Set of 1940s Hard Wood African Lobi Stools with Carved and Pyrogravure Details
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two hand carved hardwood stools with pyrographic decoration from the Sikire Kambire School of the
Category
Vintage 1940s Burkinabe Tribal Stools
Materials
Hardwood
H 33 in W 22.5 in D 9 in
Hand Carved West African Lobi Tribe Stargazing Chair C. 1940-1950 in Solid Wood
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Hand carved reclining Lobi chair with geometric details, West Africa, circa 1940s-1950s. Made from
Category
Vintage 1950s Burkinabe Tribal Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 24.22 in W 7.09 in D 31.89 in
Pair of 1960s Carved Hardwood African Ghanaian Tribal Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 1960s Carved Hardwood African Ghanaian Tribal Benches
A unique pair of 1960s Carved
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Benches
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Statue of a Dancer "Queen Dancer", Egba People, Abeokuta, 1950s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A tall hand-carved statue of a dancer "Queen Dancer" crafted by the Egba People, Abeokuta, Ogun
Category
Vintage 1950s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 11.62 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Antique ASHANTI Queen Mother Carved Wooden Stool Ghana Africa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the Ashanti People of Ghana, West Africa.
It's carved from one piece of wood and has great openwork
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Stools
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique African side table with milky wood tones. Hand carved from a single block of wood.
This
Category
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage Carved African Side Table by the Nupe of Nigeria
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1960s hand carved side table by the Nupe people of Nigeria. Dark, dense wood has been hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Side Tables
Materials
Wood
African Tutsi Wood Milk Containers, Rwanda Early 20th Century
Located in Buffalo, NY
These authentic wood milk containers from Rwanda can be traced to the Tutsi people, an ethnic group
Category
Vintage 1930s Rwandan Other Jars
Materials
Metal
African Carved Wooden Coffee Tray from the Gurage Zone in Ethiopia
Located in Miami, FL
An Ethiopian coffee tray carved out of a single piece of wood with round tray and handle resting on
Category
20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hand Carved African Bamileke Stool or Table from Cameroon
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1980s round dark wood stool or side table. Hand-carved by a tribal artist in Cameroon, this
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Stools
Materials
Wood
Monumental African Baga Bansonyi Wood Serpent Snake Sculpture on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
represented as a snake. These polychrome wood-carved figures can be up to 102" (260 cm) tall. They are held on
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
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African Wood Carved People For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of African wood carved people is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct African wood carved people — often made from wood, reclaimed wood and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are 609 antique and vintage African wood carved people for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 25 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of African wood carved people available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. African wood carved people are generally popular furniture pieces, but folk art, mid-century modern and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many African wood carved people are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Senufo and Yoruba People produced popular African wood carved people that are worth a look.
How Much are African Wood Carved People?
Prices for African wood carved people start at $95 and top out at $171,243 with the average selling for $1,451.
Questions About African Wood Carved People
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What 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, 2022Carved 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.