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Period: Early 20th Century
Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s Item e7311 An antique cast bronze cattle bell, made in Switzerland around 1900. The bell comes with its original brown leather strap with bu...
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Swiss Black Forest Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Antique Corum Chorum Mihrab Kilim Rug Wool Old Central Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Corum region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and tex...
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Turkish Kilim Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Stirrup Vessel Wood Hand- Carved Massim People Papua New Guinea
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Wood Carved Stirrup Vessel, or Pipe, Massim people, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Hand-carved wood in the form of a large animal with a top ci...
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Papua New Guinean Tribal Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Zabihi Collection American Navajo Ivory Yellow Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A highly decorative 20th-century American Navajo rug. Ivory, Yelow, and browns Measures: 3'1'' x 4'11''.
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American Native American Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Antique Malatya Runner Kilim Rug South Eastern Anatolia Turkish Natural Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Eastern Anatolian Antique runner Kilim from the Malatya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Malatya is Turkey's main kilim production area, and there are many variations. This is one of them, a runner-type kilim. The thread is thin and the weave is very fine and dense. Some metallic threads are used in this antique kilim, which is rarely seen in Anatolian kilims. Red, navy blue, and gray are the colors that determine the impression of this kilim. Other colors such as brown, yellow, and light blue are also used in the patterns. The wavy horizontal striped pattern, plain pattern, and lined motif pattern are woven together to create a kilim that looks like an obi. The pattern of the motif and the pattern of the wave are about the same amounts, giving a lively impression without getting busy. The deep shades of colors and patterns that are familiar to each other are unique to antiques. However, it still retains good coloring which makes it hard to believe that it is antique. The runner type is a good type to make this kilim unique. Also, for those who want to create a different kind of home, the use of runners is very effective. Malatya is a town built on one main street that continues for several miles. It is situated in the Tohmasuyu River basin which is encircled by the high peaks of the eastern Taurus Mountains. This is a fertile agricultural region, particularly for apricots, and has been a prolific weaving area for many years. The modern town was established in 1838; old Malatya, which is close by, was once an important city in Armenia Minor. In Roman times it was important as a garrison town on the eastern frontier, and the settlement came under Ottoman rule in the early fifteenth century. Considering the number of kilims woven in this region there is a surprising lack of diversity in design, especially in the larger kilims; this is possibly a direct result of the Kurdish tribal tradition of weaving only one type of design. Small prayer rugs...
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Turkish Kilim Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Antique English Dark Oak Barrel with Brass Bands
Located in Troy, MI
Circa early 1900s English barrel is just over 14” tall. Made of dark oak with four polished brass bands. Unknown maker. We may have similar barrels in various sizes and styles availa...
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English Rustic Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Antique Tribal Dayak Plaited Rattan Longhouse Mat (Tikar), Kalimantan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Tribal Dayak Plaited Rattan Longhouse Mat (Tikar), Kalimantan The tightly woven longhouse sleeping mats of Kalimantan are almost exclusively constructed by women, who begin ...
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Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Rattan

Antique Tribal Dayak Plaited Rattan Longhouse Mat (Tikar), Kalimantan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Tribal Dayak Plaited Rattan Longhouse Mat (Tikar), Kalimantan The tightly woven longhouse sleeping mats of Kalimantan are almost exclusively constructed by women, who begin ...
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Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Rattan

Early 20th Century Wood and Shell Inlay Scoop, Solomon Islands
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century Wood and Shell Scoop, Solomon Islands A small scoop in the shape of a whale, with three rows of inlaid notched shell triangles and three circular shell eyes. Nice...
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Solomon Islands Tribal Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

circa 1900 Bolivian Alpaca Wool Poncho
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Circa 1900 Bolivian Alpaca wool poncho Woven of alpaca wool and dyed with natural dyes, this small poncho from the highlands of Bolivia is patterned with two simple wide stripes i...
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Bolivian Tribal Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Early 20C Hand Painted Large Sized Ceiling or Wall Panels by Nena Claiborne
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a unique set of early 20C hand painted large sized ceiling or wall panels by Nena Claiborne. Art Nouveau/Deco Era hand-painted ceiling or wa...
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American Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Boxwood

Vintage Pond Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Wooden pond yacht with natural finish and painted white above the waterline. Linen sails, blue deck. 70" long x 11 1/2" wide x 78" ...
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British Folk Art Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Lead

1920 s English "Private Bar" Etched Glass Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1920's English "Private Bar" etched glass sign framed in oak frame.
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British Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Oak

Vintage Pre-Columbian Style Pottery Centerpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a LOVELY piece of reproduction Native American Antiquity, namely, a Vintage Pre-Columbian Style Pottery Centerpiece. We are of the opinion that this was made circa the ea...
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Mexican Pre-Columbian Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Wood Tribal Mask from Atoni Tribe Timor
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This very flat mask originates from the Atoni people of Timor, featuring two very small eye holes. For the Timorese people masks portray both male and female ancestors, worn by warri...
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Indonesian Other Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Walking stick, the caricatured face of a man, by Delavilla, Austria 1915.
By F. K. Delavilla
Located in Milan, IT
Hazelnut wood walking stick handle, designed and crafted by Franz Karl Delavilla. The finely carved caricature depicts an enraged man, powerfully modeled, with malicious eyes, an aqu...
Category

Austrian Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Silver

A Powerful Baule Mask
Located in London, GB
A Powerful Baule Mask With rich dark ‘lacquered black’ patina, excellent colour with areas of ‘kaolin’ Wood Ivory Coast Early 20th Century Size: 32.5cm high - 12¾ ins high Prov...
Category

Ivorian Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wood Giraffe Sculpture, c. 1930-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
A charming vintage wooden giraffe. Hand-carved from hardwood (tropical wood) with brown and black painted surface. From Africa, c. 50-100 years...
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African Folk Art Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

African Wooden Decorative Tribal Art Drum with Hide Rope Produced Early 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare African tribal wooden decorative drum with hide and rope produced in Africa early 1900s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 38 cm / 14.95" Diameter: 17 cm / 6.70"
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Burkinabe Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Hide, Wood

Zabihi Collection Northwest Persian Square Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early square intermediate northwest Persian rug in pretty blues and greens Details rug no. j4076 size 7' 5" x 8' 11" (226 x 272 cm
Category

Persian Malayer Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Early 20th C Ohio Amish Plain Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine quilted Ohio Amish plain quilt is in a purple cotton and inner mint green borders.The quilting is very fine and the quilt is in pristine condition. Super rare colors and a ...
Category

American Country Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th C Ohio Amish Plain Quilt
Early 20th C Ohio Amish Plain Quilt
$3,916 Sale Price
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Indonesian Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an articulated head and arms connected to rods, the dress...
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Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Antique Painted Indian Dog Gates Wall Hanging
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming pair of antique Indian teak "dog gates" with iron bars from the early 20th century that were skillfully repainted at some point with elephant and l...
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Indian Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Antique Wooden Sewing Box Tramp Art Folk Art Unique Piece 1928
Located in Poperinge, BE
Antique sewing box, wooden tramp art box with green fabric parts and a pincushion at the top, unique handmade object, at the bottom a metal plate ...
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French Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Antique Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
A very elegant classic 1920's sterling silver & turquoise squash blossom necklace. The squash blossom necklace features a double strand of Navajo sterling silver beads, strung on co...
Category

American Native American Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Shell Work Diorama Scene
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Shell Work Diorama Scene A unique example of an early 20th Century English folk art shell work diorama. Encased in a pine and wallpaper cove...
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British Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Powerful Early Classic Cubist Wood Standing Bobo Fing Figure Africa Ex J. Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Powerful early cubist carved wood standing female figure from the Bobo-Fing of Burkina Faso, Africa. Created early 20th century. Ex private collection Texas, originally acquired from James Willis...
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Liberian Tribal Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Len Norman, American 20th Century, the Fireman Whirligig
Located in Buchanan, MI
Len Norman, American 20th century the fireman. Assembled and painted wood whirligig depicting a fireman with Dalmatian Measure: 21" x 25" x 18".
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Folk Art Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

1920 s -30 s Hand Painted "DRUGS" wood sign
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920's -30's Hand Painted "DRUGS" wood sign ... Great old sign,, Tons of character,, Retains original finish / patina..
Category

American Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Caucasus Verneh Kilim Rug, Caucasian Natural Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a large Antique Verneh Kilim from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Of the four countries that make up the Caucasus, Azerbaijan produces the most kilims, and the land has a long history of weaving. The nomadic tribes wove kilims and carpets as well as a wide range of storage bags and sacks, such as saffrash, khurgin and chula, and donkey and horse trappings. Smaller bags...
Category

Caucasian Kilim Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wool

Early 20th Century Scratch Built Church Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century scratch built Church model We share what we love, and we love this scratch-built pine model of a church. Hand carved detail with gla...
Category

British Folk Art Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Large Ex Rocking Horse, Pine Horse This is a substantial animal
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Ex Rocking Horse, Pine Horse This is a substantial animal, he has previously been stripped back to mostly bare wood, which does help to show what sound condition he is in He i...
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Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Vintage Folk Art Hand-Carved "Ball in Cage" Obelisk Whimsy Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art whimsy 'ball in cage' sculpture whittled from one continuous piece of wood (circa 1920s, USA). Obelisk-form adorned with an orb finial and stepped/notched top and bottom edg...
Category

American Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

African Topoke Iron Currency Blade, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron sword blade was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were...
Category

Congolese Minimalist Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Wabi Sabi Primitive 1940s Folk Art Brass Tack Stool
Located in Round Top, TX
Charming original handmade early 20th C. stool with faux leather upholstery that has the most perfect wear and patina. The weight is impressive, considering the size, a testament to ...
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American Primitive Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Textile, Wood

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Lion Sculpture Statue on Base, King of the Jungle
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and decorative sculpture of the biggest of the big cats. Thankfully, in most countries it is not allowed to keep a lion at home. This quality carved lion therefore is the best chance of being able to enjoy one from up close. This lion sculpture with its beautiful manes and muscular tone is very well and realistically carved and thanks to the wonderful patina it also comes close to a lions true colors. This majestic, powerful and well fed king of the jungle...
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European Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Finest Antique American 1905 Folk Art Pyrography Game Board Hand Painted Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is an extraordinarily beautiful 15 inch square antique hinged, hand incised and hand painted wooden Folk Art game board. The playing surface possesses great detail with images...
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American Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Amish Dimond Quilt with Ex-Museum Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Amish quilt of center diamond pattern made from a blush rose red and pine green chambray cotton and wool blend. The center diamond in the square pattern is supplemented with ...
Category

American Folk Art Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton

20Thc Amish Plain Quilt from Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Amish Holmes County Ohio plain quilt with double inner borders. This quilt is very nicely quilted & pieced. The cotton sateen fabric stands out with the quilting, This qu...
Category

American Adirondack Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

20Thc Amish Plain Quilt from Ohio
20Thc Amish Plain Quilt from Ohio
$2,316 Sale Price
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Antique Book on Wool Fabrication - 1926 Edition by C. Thomas P. Araud, 2Y122
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Discover the craftsmanship of wool fabric production with this antique book titled "La Fabrication du Drap," authored by Charles Thomas and Pierre Araud. Published by Léon Eyrolles i...
Category

French Empire Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Batak Ritual Mortar Sumatra Indonesia Oceanic Asian Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Batak ritual Mortar Sumatra Indonesia A Fine Batak Tribal ritual mortar carved in dense hard wood with Sinhga head A large impressive and rare object of...
Category

Indonesian Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Native American Blackfoot beaded pouch Plains Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Native American beaded Pouch — Blackfoot (Siksika / Niitsitapi), Late 19th–Early 20th Century A finely crafted Native American beaded pouch from the Blackfoot people of the Northern...
Category

American Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Hide, Beads

Antique Traditional Japanese Batik (Wasarasa)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Traditional Japanese Batik (Wasarasa) Western inspired Japanese batik (wasarasa) designs became increasingly popular during the latter part of the Meiji (1868~1911) and Tais...
Category

Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited with its truncated almond-shaped face, is made of wound copper, hammered brass and wood. Reliquary figures were used as guardians to protect the revered bones of venerated family ancestors and leaders and ward off unwanted spirits. These figures are meant to embody intense powers and were also commonly used in communal rites and ritual performances. This particular piece came from an American collector who traveled the African continent and collected African artifacts for over 50 years. This piece has a beautiful, organically aged patina acquired naturally over time and use. It is mounted on a custom wooden display stand. We believe it dates back to the early to mid-1900s but could be older. We are listing as 20th century because we did not have it appraised. This African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota (Bakota) Mohongwe Peoples decorative art would clearly stand out as part of a collection or by itself in any setting. Truly unique, eye-catching and engaging. Dimensions on stand: 25 3/4" High, 7" Wide, 5 1/2" Deep Kota Reliquary...
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Gabonese Tribal Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Copper

Fishing Float, Early 20th Century, Glass, Rope, Ornament, Sea, Fishermen
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Fishing float, early 20th century, glass, rope, One of a collection of, early 20th century, glass & rope, fishing floats of different sizes. There are three floats of this size T...
Category

European Art Deco Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Rope, Glass

Large Collection of Carousel Figures, Popeye, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse...
Located in Mortsel, BE
Large private collection of carousel animals, please send message when questions.
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Zabihi Collection Pink Oversize Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century oversize Turkish Oushak rug with an all-over design on a pink ground Measures: 12'2'' x 17'6''.
Category

Turkish Country Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Set of 4 Antique Bilboquets, France
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful set of four antique Bilboquets from France,around 1920, cup-and-bowl children toys in turned Beechwood, dark tinted, pretty patina, a set full of charm and authenticity ...
Category

French Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Beech

Carved Soapstone Sculpture of a Seated Inuit Holding a Bone Narwhal Tusk Fish
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved Black Soapstone of Seated Inuit figure, holding a carved bone Narwhal tusk in one hand and a carved bone fish in the other.
Category

Canadian Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Soapstone

Berber Stone Necklace, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A long Berber necklace, hand-crafted with stone beads and wool, with a round filigree silver accent. Morocco, early 20th Century. Green and blue amazonite, red coral, glass and sto...
Category

Moroccan Tribal Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Stone, Silver

Antique Carrom Large Wooden Game Board Double-Sided No. 1 Archarena Style E
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique carrom large wooden game board double-sided no. 1 Archarena Style (E). Antique Carrom Company 1907 Wood Game Board Double Sided, made in USA...
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American Folk Art Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

American Arts And Crafts Antique Pyrography American Illustrator Thomas Moore
Located in South Burlington, VT
American Illustrator Philadelphian Thomas Guernsey Moore Pyrography Signed, Woman with Parasol and Shawl. Hand painted pyrography. Dimensions: 9.75 Inches high and 8.6 inches w...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Zabihi Collection Persian Malayer Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Malayer Throw size rug Details rug no. r5837 size 2' 6" x 4' 8" (76 x 142 cm)
Category

Persian Malayer Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Set of Two Small Folk Art Hand Carved Trench Art Whimsy Ball in Cage Sculptures
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two small trench art hand-carved whimsy 'ball in cage' sculptures, each whittled from one continuous piece of wood (ca. early 20th Century, USA). Naïve style lacking refinement and p...
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American Folk Art Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Classic Maine Eider Drake Decoy, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Classic antique Maine Eider Drake Decoy, circa 1920s, with head tucked back in contented posture. Decoy is in well worn original paint with touch-ups to the black areas. The neck has obvious very old crack but is strong and stable. The great painted surface is dry and weathered. Looks and is a true down east "Old Salt...
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American Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Toy, Schuco Patent 1001 Car, Made in Germany, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
This Schuco Patent 1001 car is a vintage mechanical toy made by Schuco Patent in Germany in 1940s. The car model is made in U.S. Not perfec...
Category

German Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage Barber Chair for Children, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Barber Chair for Children, Germany ca. 1950s A vintage barber shop children chair. With rotatable height adjustment and a wooden ho...
Category

German Victorian Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 20th C Large Black Forest Carving with Bird and Nest
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s large hand carved Black Forest piece with an intricately rendered bird and nest. This is just under 16” tall and is 9” wide. Very good antiq...
Category

German Folk Art Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Boucherie Chevaline Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Boucherie Chevaline Trade Sign A hand crafted Boucherie Chevaline, zinc gold leaf hand beaten butchers trade sign. A highly decorative wall hanging in untouched condition with or...
Category

French Victorian Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Zinc

Abraham Lincoln Head Folk Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Hand carved head of Lincoln.This folky head has a black painted shirt.
Category

American Folk Art Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Abraham Lincoln Head  Folk Sculpture
Abraham Lincoln Head  Folk Sculpture
$1,180 Sale Price
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