African Carving
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AFRICAN FERTILITY DOLL – GHANA WOOD CARVING ART FIGURE – HAND CARVED – SET OF 3 $99.99 |
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VINTAGE 11″ AFRICAN EBONY WOOD CARVING TOPESS NATIVE $16.87 |
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Mossi Carved Doll Figure Biiga Burkina Faso African Art $245.00 |
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Bamileke/Bamun Carved Face or Wall Mask’ Cameroon African $90.00 |
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African Carving UNIQUE VINTAGE MASK Ethnic Art B $29.95 |
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Antique African wood carved Fertility statue $69.99 |
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Icon Ethiopian 2 Painted Panels Hand Carved and Painted African $49.00 |
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AUTHENTIC WOODEN CARVED AFRICAN STATUE $23.99 |
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VINTAGE AFRICAN CARVING…KENYA….ZEBRA WITH BABY $24.95 |
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Hand Carved African Tribal Chief Wood Figurine EUC $180.00 |
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Shona “Mother and Child” Hand-Carved Stone Zimbabwe African $45.00 |
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Shona “Thumb Sucker” Hand-Carved Stone Zimbabwe African $45.00 |
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BEAUTIFULLY WOODEN CARVED AFRICAN STATUE $7.99 |
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WISDOM & COURAGE African Ashanti Artisan Hand Carved BENCH OTTOMAN THRONE Novica $170.95 |
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SENUFO COUPLE African Artisan Hand Carved Spritual Wood & Brass Statues ART $131.05 |
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FREEDOM Hand-carved African Folk Art Mask Wood Sculpture Carving NEW $43.95 |
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Beautiful African Hand Carve Percussion Bongo Doumbek Djembe Drum Wood Nice New $52.98 |
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AFRICAN TRIBAL “WITCH DOCTOR SKULL” MASK HAND CARVED $24.95 |
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African Carving $0.99 |
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Unusual African Tribal Man Hand Carved Pierced Earrings $195.00 |
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Early African Carved Ox Bone Bust Of Female Tribe Member $114.62 |
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African Man Statue tribal art carved wood very nice $35.00 |
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2285 CTS RARE HUGE MASTER HAND CARVED NATURAL AFRICAN GARNET ~ PAYPAL ~ WW SHIP $55.05 |
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LIFESIZE BENGAL TIGER AFRICAN IRONWOOD CARVING $7,999.99 |
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Carved African Baule Face Mask – Ivory Coast – Private Collection – Vintage. $156.49 |
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AFRICAN WOOD CARVED PROFILE 10″ WALL PLAQUES $5.99 |
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Splendid Antique or Vintage African Art Carved Wood Wooden Mask Before 1935 $299.00 |
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Fine Antique or Vintage African Art Carved Figural Handle Ritual Knives Dagger $799.00 |
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Splendid Antique or Vintage African Art Carved Wood Wooden Mask Before 1935 $299.00 |
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Splendid Antique or Vintage African Art Carved Wood Wooden Mask Before 1935 $299.00 |
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Large African Wood Carved Gazelle $44.88 |
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ANTIQUE EARLY 1900′S HAND CARVED EBONY AFRICAN LUCKY ELEPHANT SCULPTURES 5×9″ $200.00 |
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AFRICAN SOAPSTONE BUST CARVING SIGNED ” RODIA : $200.00 |
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Iron-Wood Carving, Woman Figure, Kenya Africa African Kenyan, Ironwood 10-1/2″ $27.45 |
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African Carved Stone Art Figure $49.95 |
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1922 CTS RARE HUGE MASTER HAND CARVED NATURAL AFRICAN GARNET ~ PAYPAL ~ WW SHIP $64.23 |
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Very Rare and Unique African Hand Carved Marble Elephant Collectable Decorative $29.99 |
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First Fruit Ghana Dagomba Art Hand Carved African Mask $83.99 |
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GOLOGO FESTIVAL~~Ghanaian Hand Carved Authentic African Mask 16.5″~~NOVICA $53.96 |
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LOVE that GROWS~Wood Carving Wall Sculpture~AFRICAN ART Novica $52.16 |
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ZONGO CHIEF~Carved African Jewelry Box~Ghana Art NOVICA $64.99 |
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FANTI GIRL~~Ghana Wood Carving African Mask by Novica $48.99 |
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Hand Carved African Man & Woman Salt & Pepper Shakers – Unused $7.99 |
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443 Cts Natural Precious earthmined lab certified african ruby Carved gemstone $10.65 |
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OLD AUTHENTIC AFRICAN EBONY MASK BEAUTIFUL CARVING FULL WOOD HEAVY $720.00 |
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HAND CARVED WOODEN AFRICAN JUNGLE TRIBAL MASK W/ GIRAFFES, MADE IN KENYA $65.00 |
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HAND CARVED WOODEN AFRICAN JUNGLE TRIBAL MASK W/ ZEBRAS, MADE IN KENYA $65.00 |
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HAND CARVED WOODEN AFRICAN JUNGLE TRIBAL MASK W/ CHEETAHS / LEOPARDS, KENYA $65.00 |
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HAND CARVED WOODEN AFRICAN JUNGLE TRIBAL MASK W/ ELEPHANTS, MADE IN KENYA $65.00 |
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HAND CARVED AFRICAN VILLAGE/TRIBAL ELDER, OLD MAN, TRADITIONAL GARB, FROM KENYA $65.00 |
African Home Decor Guide – Buying Quality African Home Decor
The popularity of African home decor reflects in the growth of this trend over the last three years. More interior designers and buyers longing to spice up and add a sense of adventure to their homes have sought African decor items to fill that need.
For centuries the continent of Africa has produced inspired works of art people around the globe envy. For example, objects made from stone, clay, woods and other natural materials.
With the popularity of earth-friendly home decor products, African home accessories seem like a natural (pardon the pun) fit for today’s demanding home decor market and consumer.
African decor produced from natural earth friendly materials continues to grow in popularity among interior designers. The most popular forms of African tribal decor is wood figurines, wood masks and animal wood carvings.
These African wood carvings often made from trees that replenish easily because of faster growth – as opposed to other trees. For example, trees such as bamboo, teak and other fast growing varieties.
Colorful African baskets of all sizes continue to grow as a popular home decor accessory, adding a splash of color and interest to any room. The popularity comes from the double benefits of a decorative piece that’s also used for storage purposes.
Quality hand-made African home decor baskets crafted with various kinds of loom add variety to any home decor. The better quality form of loom is the horizontal pedal loom. The horizontal loom is most popular from the regions of West Africa.
The West African tribes of the Kasai and Kwilu territories located near the Central Congo developed a unique weaving technique. For example, the tribal women meticulously weave plush raffia or fiber on diagonal looms. Next they take the pattern and knot it in broad bands during the detailed weaving process. And finally the expert weaver completes the detailed steps by cutting the overhanging material to an even finish.
Inserting a colorful pattern, done in various ways adds a touch of color to the decorative African baskets. The most popular method? Meticulously hand-weaving with colored threads, the result is a stunning piece of African art that would brighten up any room.
Wrought iron African home decor accessories continues as a favorite because of its longevity. African statues and figurines of tribesmen, tribeswomen and popular animals throughout the tropical forest and East Africa represent consumer favorites world-wide.
African pottery is another popular African decor accessory used to add a look of adventure to any room in your home. African hand-made pottery usually employs many popular and recognized techniques. For example, rounded pots hollowed out with a continuous turning movement of the craft persons hands – at just the right angle and depth.
African gourde containers grow in West Africa. The gourde container, usually cut in half and their hard outer shells used to fashion decorative bowls, cups, plates and other vessels for water and food. These African bowls, decorated with various patterns of stripes and other colorful designs adds interest and authenticity. These African designs not only add interest to the piece, they often tell a story or give a positive message to the reader.
Quality African decor can add zest and life to any room. There’s a category that fits every taste and lifestyle.
About the Author
Roy Primm, is publisher of Black Homeowner News, the largest source of information for African American homeowners. Discover the latest tips to managing a home in a recession. Plus informative videos, articles and the latest homeowner scams. Go to http://www.BlackHomeOwnerNews.com
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