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African Sculptures & Carvings
![Highly Important West African Bénin Bronze portrait bust 19th century or earlier: We are pleased to present a very fine west African Bénin bronze portrait bust. 19th century or earlier. From a fine southern collection. Just over 12 inches high](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8423/332440/183129381_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1724372995)
![Amazing large African Tribal chief mask: Incredible and quite large in scale African chief mask. From a fine old collection of African and oceanic art formed pre-1970s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8423/332440/181044575_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1724372995)
![Primitive 31" Wooden Two Faced Man & Woman African Art Nail Fetish Statue: Primitive 31" Wooden Two Faced Man & Woman African Art Nail Fetish Statue. Made of strictly wood, inserted nails & wrapped fiber, this piece depicts the body of a woman on one side and of a man on the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/338200/183423889_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1723576156)
![Lot of 2 Hand Carved Wooden Congo / New Guinea Tribal Hook & Standing Figures: Lot of 2 Hand Carved Wooden Congo / New Guinea Tribal Hook & Standing Figures. 1) in the style of Latmul Suspension (hanging) Hook Figure, Sepik River Region Papua, New Guinea. Black wood carving of f](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/338200/184348577_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1723831055)
![Large Mid-Century African School Wooden Sculpture Signed Anon On Base 42.5": 42.5 x 12.5 x 5 in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6201/339928/185347231_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725406954)
![Mid-Century Carved African Wooden Tribal Sculpture: Approx 30 x 6 x 6 in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6201/339928/185346686_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725406954)
![Carved Mid-Century Modern African School Maternity Sculpture: Unsigned 20 x 9 x 7 in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6201/339928/185453776_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725406954)
![African Modernist Figural Abstract Stone Sculpture: 12 x 4 in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6201/339928/185834122_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725406954)
![4 African Carvings and Sculptures: 4 African Carvings and Sculptures](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3882/344244/187135164_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1726697517)
![AN AFRICAN DIPTYCH "COUPLE" SCULPTURE, "SEATED ROYAL FAMILY," BAMUN/BAMILEKE, CAMEROON, MID 20TH: AN AFRICAN DIPTYCH "COUPLE" SCULPTURE, "SEATED ROYAL FAMILY," BAMUN/BAMILEKE, CAMEROON, MID 20TH CENTURY, ebonized carved wood, a male figure with a happy countenance wears a necklace and holds a horn](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/397/342430/185933427_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725477223)
![West African Lobi Large Carved Wood Bird Sculpture: West African Lobi Large Carved Wood Bird Sculpture, people, depicting an ibis with elongated legs and incised feather-like texture, mounted on a square wood base, inscribed to underside. 27" H x 16" W](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/342470/185924750_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725467972)
![African Vintage Bronze Hanging Double Figure Sculpture 18.25in Overall With Stand: African Vintage Bronze Hanging Double Figure Sculpture 18.25in Overall With Stand.Provenance: Personal collection from the sprawling Miami Florida estate of a former southeast FL decorative arts galle](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2669/342381/185869863_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725755452)
![Michael Nyakusvora (African, b. 1975), Stone Sculpture of a Face: Michael Nyakusvora(African, b. 1975)Sculpture of a Facecarved stonesigned "M. Nyakusvora"33 x 18 x 18 inchesProvenance: Purchased from African Arts Gallery, Cape Town, South AfricaThe Ledgerock Co](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1044/342797/186102779_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725732299)
![Antique 19th C. African Bronze Sculpture: Antique 19th Century African Bronze Sculpture. Condition: Generally Good w/ Heavy Oxidization & a Separation on the Back. Dimensions: H-19.25" x W-8.5" x Depth-9.5". Provenance: From a Long Island, NY](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4745/342765/186094166_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725638888)
![Hagenauer Style Profile of African Woman Sculpture: Karl Hagenauer (Austrian, 1898-1956) Style Profile of an African Woman Sculpture, in blackened steel and gilded brass, left facing and with gilt details. 11" H x 7" W x 4" D. Provenance: From a New Yo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/342470/185924436_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725467972)
![Bronze bust of an African lady, 22 in. T, 12 in. W.: Bronze bust of an African lady, unsigned, 22 in. T, 12 in. W.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/267/343899/186883861_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1726518683)
![2 AFRICAN SHONA STONE SCULPTURES: A lot of 2 Shona carved stone (serpentine) sculptures. One bears a label, "Made in Zimbabwe". The works are not signed. Measures: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 2"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6965/340955/185062847_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1724372076)
![Verdite by Paul Kgaile African Tribal Bust: Hand carved hard-stone bust of an African woman in a tribal headdress. Blue, white, green, and black colors. Verdite labeled on the underside. Artist: Paul Kgaile Issued: 20th century Dimensions: 3.75](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6087/343411/186413199_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1726064351)
![J. Mabena South African Tribal Stone Bust: Hand carved from Verdite stone of an African woman in a tribal headdress. Brown, green, and pink colorations. Artist carved signature on the back. Artist: J. Mabena Issued: 20th century Dimensions: 6.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6087/343411/186413198_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1726064351)
![27' ANTIQUE AFRICAN TRIBAL FERTILITY STATUE: Antique 27" African Tribal Fertility Statue. Size: 9.50" X 27.00" Condition: Wear commensurate with age.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3444/343489/186461734_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1726097295)
![African Art Carved Wood Female Colonial Sculpture: African Tribal Art Carved Wood Female Sculpture. The dimension is 13.5 inches high x 8 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $30.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US including hand](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6106/338815/184065551_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1726165881)
![A SHOFAR SCULPTURE BY LUCIEN KREIF. Israel, modern. Depicting several bronze Moroccan shofars: A SHOFAR SCULPTURE BY LUCIEN KREIF. Israel, modern. Depicting several bronze Moroccan shofars forming a Jewish star.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1283/343381/186403916_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1726066188)
![Carved African Sculptures: Lot of 2 carved African sculptures, one in the form of prisoner and one in the form of a woman with a vase on her head. One is attached to a wooden base. Height (including base): 21-25 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3506/343807/186832944_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1726397683)
![ANTIQUE AFRICAN YORUBA WARRIOR BRONZE STATUE: Antique African Yoruba Warrior bronze statue. Size: 9.00" X 29.00" Condition: Wear commensurate with age.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3444/343489/186461735_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1726097295)
News about African Sculptures & Carvings
![Hughie Lee-Smith and Jacob Lawrence star at Swann’s African American Art sale April 4](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/174398390_1_x.jpeg)
Hughie Lee-Smith and Jacob Lawrence star at Swann’s African American Art sale April 4
NEW YORK — Swann Galleries‘ African American Art sale scheduled for Thursday, April 4 includes a standout selection of house favorites, including Hughie Lee-Smith and Jacob Lawrence, and features a special evening session to benefit the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. The catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The sale is led […]
![Jasper52 brings From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale April 2](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/174232641_1_x.jpeg)
Jasper52 brings From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale April 2
NEW YORK — Every collection benefits from the ownership and display of antique maps, whether in the home or an office environment. Jasper52 will present From Sahara to Serengeti: African Maps Sale on Tuesday, April 2 at 8 pm Eastern time exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. Samuel Augustus Mitchell (1792-1868) was an American publisher specializing in maps. […]
![African American historical ephemera was the focus at Freeman’s Hindman](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/171467891_1_x.jpeg)
African American historical ephemera was the focus at Freeman’s Hindman
CINCINNATI — Nearly 330 lots of historical ephemera crossed the block at Freeman’s Hindman February 27, with the focus on African American items. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. The sale’s top lot was a first edition of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960), the prominent black author and civil rights […]
![Stoneware jug attributed to African American potter David Jarbour is a top pick at Jeffrey S. Evans Feb. 9](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/169990118_1_x.webp)
Stoneware jug attributed to African American potter David Jarbour is a top pick at Jeffrey S. Evans Feb. 9
MT. CRAWFORD, Va. — A stoneware 10-gallon jug attributed to David Jarbour (circa 1780s-1841) comes to market at Jeffrey S. Evans Friday, February 9 as part of the Al and Billy Steidel collection. Estimated at $80,000-$120,000, the jug and the complete catalogs for both Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10 are available for bidding […]