ORNAMENTUM Animal Sculptures

This expressive carved wooden mask is full of personality and theatrical flair. With its bold eyebrows, curled mustache, and sharply defined jawline, it seems to embody a mischievous...

Vintage Art Deco style wood stylized horse head sculptures bookends. Great to use on a desk as a paper weight or decorative objects around the house or office. Art Deco stylized hors...

Large Art Deco, black patina, sculpture of a marching panther.     

Art Deco France woman figure wooden body and bronze mantle without signature Origin France, circa 1930 some natural wear.

Art Deco sculpture of two deer. Measures: Width 75 cm. height 38 cm. Weight 17 kg.

A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand. A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space! Dimensions: (approx) Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep; Mask only: 15" Tall; 7 lbs total Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. Excellent Condition: Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example Primitive Arts Of Africa: Among the Suku of the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks plays crucial role in protecting boys during initiation, the vulnerable period between boyhood and manhood. The power contained in Hemba masks...

Superbly carved and visually striking, this life-size depiction of a Peruvian man in a traditional knitted headdress is a superb example of stylized Art Deco sculpture, as well as th...

ceramic monkey sculpture Wise monkey model unusual figure of a monkey sitting on books and looking in the mirror hand painted excellent condition circa 1950 origin Germany glazed cer...

Elegant Art Deco carved wood sculpture features a reclining panther, leisurely stretched out, but ready to jump and pounce. A fine choice of solid Ebony Macassar wood contributes a b...

This captivating Art Deco sculpture, created around 1920, is inspired by the depiction of Ariadne, the heroine of Greek mythology, atop a majestic panther in motion. Crafted from car...

Amazing pair of imposing West African Baga Nimba fertility shoulder mask sculptures or statues carved from teak. The headdresses depict busts of women on fo...

Early 20th century Art Déco bronze monkey sculpture by Édouard-Marcel Sandoz for the Robecchi Foundry, France By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Robecchi Foundry Material: bronze, copper, m...