african art (14 items)
Bambara Antelopes
Hand Crafted Wood Sculpture of African Antelopes (Pair)
Bambara Antelopes, Hand Crafted Wood Sculpture of African Antelopes (Pair)
George Obeng
The noble form of the African antelope is captured in this pair of carvings by George Obeng, representative of the craftsmanship of Sudan's Bambara people. Intricate details seem to direct the curve... read more£103.74Artist: George Obeng
Magic Elephant
Copal Wood Elephant Alebrije from Mexico
Magic Elephant, Copal Wood Elephant Alebrije from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Jesus and Roxana recreate this African elephant in colourful alebrije form. They hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric patterns in a palette of turquoise, teal... read more£94.76Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
A Gift of Fish
Handcrafted Abstract Sese Wood and Ceramic Sculpture of Fish
A Gift of Fish, Handcrafted Abstract Sese Wood and Ceramic Sculpture of Fish
Kobina Asmah
"May your pot be plentiful with fish," states an old African saying, wishing prosperity and abundance to others. Inspired by these powerful words that make the world sweeter, Ghanaian... read more£63.84Artist: Kobina Asmah
Mystic Elephant
Copal Wood Elephant Alebrije from Mexico
Mystic Elephant, Copal Wood Elephant Alebrije from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez recreate this African elephant in colourful alebrije form. They hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric patterns in a palette of turquoise... read more£94.76Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Black Sankofa
Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana
Black Sankofa, Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana
Ali Ibrahim
Artisan Ali Ibrahim of Ghana carves a sculpture that represents a traditional West African adinkra symbol and proverb. A bird is depicted with its head turned backwards, taking an egg off its back.... read more£139.66Artist: Ali Ibrahim
Lion Prowl
Mighty African Lion Hand Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture
Lion Prowl, Mighty African Lion Hand Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture
Agnes Amponsah
This mighty lion commands respect and admiration. From Agnes Amponsah, the ebony wood sculpture is carved by hand with vivid artistry.£84.79£76.05Artist: Agnes Amponsah
Rustic Mother Rhino
Recycled Auto Part Mother Rhino Sculpture from Mexico
Rustic Mother Rhino, Recycled Auto Part Mother Rhino Sculpture from Mexico
Armando Ramirez
This sci-fi take on one of Africa's most singular creatures will make for a very cool desk partner or an excellent conversation piece nestled amongst your shelves. Armando Ramirez handcrafts it from a... read more£178.41Artist: Armando Ramirez
Rustic Baby Rhino
Recycled Auto Part Small Baby Rhino Sculpture from Mexico
Rustic Baby Rhino, Recycled Auto Part Small Baby Rhino Sculpture from Mexico
Armando Ramirez
This sci-fi take on one of Africa's most singular creatures will make for a very cool desk partner or an excellent conversation piece nestled in your shelves. Armando Ramirez handcrafts it from a... read more£73.24Artist: Armando Ramirez
Giraffe Family
Hand Carved and Painted Giraffe Sculpture from Africa
Giraffe Family, Hand Carved and Painted Giraffe Sculpture from Africa
Francis Agbete
A family of giraffes stands united, each watching the others' backs. Francis Agbete carves the original sculpture by hand from teak wood, and paints it in detail with yellow and brown acrylic paints.£160.61Artist: Francis Agbete
Kalaho Bird of Peace
Peace Symbol Hand Carved African Bird Sculpture
Kalaho Bird of Peace, Peace Symbol Hand Carved African Bird Sculpture
Salihu Ibrahim
Much respected by the Senufo from northern Cote d'Ivoire, the graceful kalaho stands as a symbol of peace if it is seen, for these shy birds avoid humans. Salihu Ibrahim carves the kalaho from sese... read more£103.74Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Benin Mudfish
African Wood Fish Sculpture
Benin Mudfish, African Wood Fish Sculpture
Anna Yawson
In Beninese art, mudfish are a symbol of peace, prosperity, and fertility, for they live between the land of mortals and the spirit world of Olokun, god of water. Anna Yawson designs this admirable... read more£65.83Artist: Anna Yawson
Kneeling Giraffe
African Hand Carved Wood Kneeling Giraffe Sculpture
Kneeling Giraffe, African Hand Carved Wood Kneeling Giraffe Sculpture
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Artist Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves this elegant giraffe statuette by hand from sese wood. Trained as a painter, Abdul now also runs his own carving studio and plans to one day open an art academy. The... read more£111.72Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Dogon Man on Horseback
Wood figurine
Dogon Man on Horseback, Wood figurine
Salihu Ibrahim
"In West Africa, it is thought that the horse was the first creature to inhabit the earth," says Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim. Working in native sese wood, he carves a bearded man from... read more£225.45Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Proud Petite Elephant
3-Inch Brazilian Dolomite Elephant Sculpture
Proud Petite Elephant, 3-Inch Brazilian Dolomite Elephant Sculpture
Joias do Rio
A detailed image of a trumpeting African elephant shows its trunk held high. Artisans from Joias do Rio select dolomite for this petite gemstone sculpture. The natural crystal is often pink or pinkish... read more£28.92Artist: Joias do Rio