African Wood Carvings to Suit all Tastes

African sculpture was admired first out of mere curiousity, then held incontempt, disdained and scourned, soon became worthwhile data.  Then suddenly through the interest of african artists, it was promoted the dignity of inspirational source.  

Today Geniune African wood carvings are each a masterpiece. All wooden carvings are hand carved from the wood tree. Sculpting, generally referred to has handicraft is the most common forms of sculptures with the most common representing human or animal form made of wood or soapstone.  Wood carvings are more popular with artisans because wood is found all over East Africa.  In addition, wood being more malleable, offers less challenge to the artisan who is equipped with basic and not very advanced tools. Hardwood tends to attract mor experience and better equipped artisans because it cracks more easily than softwood therefore hardwood carvings are more durable and generally of a higher quality.   

Africa Nation Art has wood carvings made both in Kenya from both Zimbabwe and Kenya ranging from 1.5 cm to 212 cm. You definately will find one wood carving sculpture to suit you tastes in our gallery. The extraordinary workmanship and diversity of African wood carvers is legendary.  

Just follow the links below and your order will be shipped out within days.  African Nation Art also have taken into consideration of the cost of postage so have kept our charges low so you can enjoy the beauty of African Crafts.