South Africa Art Sculpture

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Materials

Ceramic

$40,834 / set

Set of Five Monumental African Ancestral Guardian Statues Sculptures Figures

Located in Reutlingen, DE

Like many African ancestral statues, his sculptures appear as embodied memory—fragile yet unwavering connections between the visible world and the unseen.

Category

Mid-20th Century South Sudanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

$1,580

Beginning of the Hunt - Bronze Maasai Warrior Sculpture

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

My art is inspired by Africa and its magnificent wildlife and people, and this piece marks my first steps into human figurative sculpture.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Vintage Decorative Xhosa Beaded Medicine Gourd, South Africa, 1930s

Unavailable

H 4.73 in Dm 3.94 in

Vintage Decorative Xhosa Beaded Medicine Gourd, South Africa, 1930s

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

South Africa, circa 1930 One Xhosa beaded medicine gourd. H 12 x Ø 10 cm

Category

Vintage 1930s South African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Beads

H. DuarteB. OBAMA; H.Duarte (South African 21st C); hand-sculpted acrylic

Unavailable

H 19 in W 15 in

B. OBAMA; H.Duarte (South African 21st C); hand-sculpted acrylic

By H. Duarte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

B. OBAMA; H.Duarte (South African 21st C); hand-sculpted acrylic; 19 h x 15 w;

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic Polymer

H 16 in W 10.5 in D 5 in

African Headrest

Located in New York, NY

A selection of African headrests. Traditional hand carved personal accessory. Woods and designs vary by region and culture. Priced separately. Price and size of tallest shown below.

Materials

Ceramic

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H 8.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.25 in

Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...

Category

20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll

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H 6 in W 3 in D 1.75 in

Beaded Ndebele Toy Doll

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's leader. A...

Category

Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Wood

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Ceramic Leopard Urn Pair , hand made in South Africa

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Located in North Miami, FL

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns

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Ceramic

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

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Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

$695

H 5 in W 3 in D 13 in

Ceramic Leopard Sculpture , hand made in South Africa

By Imvelo Natural Arts

Located in North Miami, FL

The ceramic Leopard sculpture from Imvelo Natural Art in South Africa is a stunning piece, standing tall in a poised pose that exudes strength and grace. Hand-sculpted by Bernard and...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

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South Africa Art Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of south Africa art sculpture on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, wood and copper, every piece of south Africa art sculpture was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of south Africa art sculpture, we have 8 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of south Africa art sculpture bearing Folk Art or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of south Africa art sculpture over the years, but those crafted by Elvis Mkhize, Engelbert Nyoni and Lovemore Sithole are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a South Africa Art Sculpture?

Prices for a piece of south Africa art sculpture start at $344 and top out at $29,000 with the average selling for $3,150.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.

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