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Period: Mid-20th Century
48 Star, US Navy Small Boat Ensign, Made at Mare Island, CA ca 1944
Located in York County, PA
48 STAR, U.S. NAVY SMALL BOAT ENSIGN, MADE AT MARE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA DURING WWII, SIGNED AND DATED 1944, IN THE SMALLEST SCALE EMPLOYED AT THE TIME 48 star American national flag, ...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood. Vintage hand carved Ironwood Southwestern seri sculpture of an Eagle. Dimensions: 5.5" x 3.5". circa 1970. Ironwood hand carved eagle or falcon...
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American Folk Art Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

2x Art Deco 15kg double ball dumbbells, 1930s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
2x Art Deco 15kg double ball dumbbells Super decorative. Will be sent in 2 packages because of the weight.
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German Bauhaus Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Baoulé Statue, wood, Circa 1950, Côte d Ivoire, Afrique.
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Baoulé Statue, wood, Circa 1950, Côte d'Ivoire, Afrique. Height: 31 cm. Very beautiful Baoulé statue from Ivory Coast, covered with a natural, earthy patina in places. It contains re...
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Ivorian Tribal Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Konya Hotamis Kilim Rug Wool Old Central Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Hotamis, Konya region, with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special co...
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Turkish Kilim Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Mid-Century Modern Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and quite engaging relatively large sumptuously glazed bowl by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The high-fired porcelain bowl features a v...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

20thc Hand Carved Wood Mermaid Statue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved wood sculpture of a mermaid is in fine condition.It is hand carved and unsigned.So fantastic the surface and carving.
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American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Small Shell Encrusted Owl, Philippines
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small shell encrusted owl created by hand from seashells. This piece depicts a bird, sitting upon a perch, with small eyes and plumage decorated from different color seashells. ...
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Philippine Folk Art Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Goyard Trunk, 1940s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage Goyard trunk. Wooden frame wrapped in the iconic Goyard canvas print with saddle leather and brass hardware. Incredible patina and colori...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Lucite Bathroom Set, Towel Bar, Toilet Paper Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Mid-Century Modern Lucite bathroom set including three towel bars and a toilet paper holder, circa 1970s. The set is in very good vinta...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Lucite

Antique Carnival Prize Chalkware Bulldog Statue / Figure
Located in Cordova, SC
**Historical Background** American carnival chalkware flourished from 1900-1950, with bulldogs being among the most popular prizes. These pieces were mass-produced as affordable carn...
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American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Vintage Carved Wood Articulated Clown Figure
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Chunky hand carving with simple facial detailing a pointed hat. Found in the southern US. Presented on a custom museum stand.
Category

American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Taos Pueblo Pow Wow Drum with Beaters
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Taos Pueblo pow wow drum with beaters. The drum's wooden body is made of hollowed-out cottonwood over which a tight drum head of animal skin is stretched. Hide is attached with criss...
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American Native American Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Hide, Wood

1960 s New Old Stock Vintage Pocket Pinball
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's New Old Stock Vintage Pocket Pinball. We recently came across a large hoard of new old stock hardware and general merchandise items, laying untouched since the 1940's and 50's...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Plastic

French Shell Figurine of a Lady in 19th-Century Dress France, circa 1950
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A rare and poetic decorative object, this figurine represents a lady in romantic 19th-century costume. Entirely handcrafted, the skirt is composed of scallop shells, beautifully arra...
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French French Provincial Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Vintage Folk Art Landscape Oil Painting on Panel - Initialed - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage folk art landscape oil painting on composite panel - indistinctly initialled in the lower right corner - mid 20th century. Fair vintage condition - loss at the corners and e...
Category

Folk Art Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

1950s Norwegian Teak Sitting Bear Figure Sculpture Midcentury in Tjomsland Style
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A vintage 1950s solid hand carved teak sitting bear cub figure. Burnished markings; Genuine teak, made in Norway. Designer is unknown, but in the manner of Arne Tjomsland, and from t...
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Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Teak

Vintage Christmas Candle Holder Erzgebirge, Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Vintage Christmas candleholder handmade and hand-painted in wood. Decorated with three different figures all in wood and handpainted. The handma...
Category

German Country Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage American Amish “Jacob’s Ladder” Hand-Stitched Cotton Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
A striking mid-20th century Amish cotton quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, meticulously hand-stitched in the traditional “Jacob’s Ladder” pattern. This quilt showcases a distinctive palette of purple, green, and teal, with each individual piece carefully hand-cut and assembled using time-honored techniques. The fine, even stitching and geometric symmetry speak to the exceptional skill and care of its maker. Created by the Amish community using repurposed materials from their households, this quilt exemplifies a tradition of sustainable craftsmanship and cultural expression. Both functional and deeply artistic, this heirloom-quality piece makes a meaningful addition to any vintage textile collection or thoughtfully designed interior. Dimensions: 34” x 54” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2241 vintage Amish quilt, Jacob’s Ladder quilt, hand-stitched Amish cotton quilt, antique patchwork quilt, mid century American quilt, Lancaster County textile, repurposed fabric quilt, purple and green quilt, collectible Amish textile, handmade American quilt, heirloom quilt art, sustainable vintage decor, Amish craftsmanship, vintage cotton quilt, quilt for interior design, Amish Jacob’s Ladder Quilt, American Amish Jacob’s Ladder Quilts, Jacob’s Ladder Quilts, Vintage Amish Quilts, Antique Amish Quilts, Amish American Quilts, Pennsylvania Quilts, Lancaster County Quilts...
Category

American Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Toy Musical Carousel, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This vintage wind up toy musical carousel is a mechanical toy representing a beautiful carousel with moving horses. Made up in hand painted wood. ...
Category

European Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage Christmas Small Red Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...
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German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Miniature Furniture Set Painted in Yellow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Art Deco miniature yellow painted wood lounge chair and side table furniture set. The chairs are 5.75 x 6.25 x 6.5, table is 4.375 x 3.75 x 3.5. In lovely original condition w...
Category

Dutch Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Old Bergama Kilim Cuval Rug Chuval Mat Anatolian Turkish Yastik Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Vintage Chuval Kilim from the Bergama ( Pergamon ) region with wool threads and a rare, beautiful color composition. This highly collectible old cuval ki...
Category

Turkish Kilim Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bring a piece of African heritage into your space with this authentic vintage Katanda mask from the Lega people of DR Congo. Hand-carved in the mid-20th century, this tribal mask is ...
Category

Congolese Tribal Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Parcheesi Game Board
Located in Branford, CT
Parcheesi gameboard with original green, black, yellow and red paint on putty ground. Plywood. Early to mid-20th century. L 24" W 24". Condition: Excellent original condition.
Category

American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Plywood

Zabihi Collection Orange Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with a dragon motif on a bright orange field Measures: 3'1'' x 5'9''.
Category

Folk Art Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Arne Tjomsland 1950s Artic Musk Ox Mid-Century Scandinavian Norway Sculpture Vtg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare small musk Ox figure/carving. Hand worked Norwegian Pine wood and leather. Burnished makers marks to bottom. Arne Tjomsland was Norways leading souvenir designer in the 1950s...
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Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th century double sided English chemist sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century double sided English chemist sign Made from double sided glass with reflective silver illuminated text, this early 20th century example of an English chemist tra...
Category

British Late Victorian Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Turkoman Tribal Ceremonial Headdress
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A stitched colorful fabric hat with applied silver tone roundels, plaques and pendants, bells and cowrie shells. The long back flap with a triangular Turkoman pendant with glass rou...
Category

Asian Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Other, Metal

Salampasu Mask – DR Congo – Mid 20th Century – African Tribal Art
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Discover the soul of Africa through this authentic Salampasu mask from DR Congo, handcrafted in the mid-20th century. Part of a carefully curated collec...
Category

Congolese Tribal Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

California Design Studio Stoneware Weed Pot / Vase Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
California design studio stoneware weed pot / vase, circa 1970s. The pot is in very good vintage condition and measures 7.7"D x 6.5"H. The piece is signed on the underside. #3805
Category

North American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Japanese Vintage live edge root wood slab display stand, wabi sabi art piece
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese Antique display stand, "Dai" in Japanese, made from thick, single solid root wood slab. Product of 1940s - 1960s (mid Showa era), estimate from the material and condition. ...
Category

Japanese Primitive Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Mid-Century Czechoslovak Wooden Rocking Horse, Hand-Painted, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
This mid-century wooden rocking horse, crafted in 1960s Czechoslovakia, displays the playful yet artisanal qualities characteristic of post-war Central European design. The hand-pain...
Category

Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Amish Wool Trip Around the World Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine wool and mixed fabrics trip around the world Amish quilt was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania.It is mostly wool and mixed cottons as well.The condition is fantastic.
Category

American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Wood Framed Glass Two-Sided Electric Sign, circa 1930
Located in Surrey, BC
This is a very rare one of a kind automotive collector item. Cantilevered cast iron sign for Brighton Garage. Two-sided, electrified sign with its lettering reverse-painted on glass...
Category

Canadian Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Children Steiff Large Plush Turtle Toy with Glass Button Eyes 1960s and Wheels
Located in Antwerp, BE
A original Steiff Turtle "sit on" and "pull toy," circa 1950s. Has original pull chord and original rubber wheels with red painted sides; original bar over the top. All original pain...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Ohio Amish Blue Pink Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ohio Amish blue & pink broken star quilt in pristine condition. Very fine quilting and piece work. Notice the fine hand stitched saw tooth binding.
Category

American Adirondack Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Ohio Amish Blue 
Pink Star Quilt
Ohio Amish Blue 
Pink Star Quilt
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Monumental 1930s Wood No Smoking Sign from New York City
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental hand carved wood sign from the 1930s. Made by H.H. Upham & Co. Interestingly, this company owned a huge sign manufacturing business in the ...
Category

American Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Man’s Ceremonial Beaded Vest (Kuton), Gadding, Philippines
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Man’s Ceremonial Beaded Vest (Kuton), Gadding, Philippines This Gaddang man’s ceremonial vest is from the Cordillera region in northern Luzon, Philippines. It’s composed of ...
Category

Philippine Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

French folk art painting signed and dated 52
Located in grand Lancy, CH
French folk art painting dated 52
Category

French Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Indigenous American Inuit Mukluks or Boots
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of vintage Inuit mukluks are presumed to have been made in Canada in circa 1950 in the Indigenous American Folk Art style. The upper portions a...
Category

North American Native American Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Fur, Leather, Wool

American Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rooster Bootscrape
Located in Chicago, IL
Full of charm and personality, this mid-20th century American iron bootscrape takes the form of a cheeky rooster—one foot lifted mid-strut, tail feathers slightly ruffled, and a know...
Category

American Folk Art Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Horned Antelope Human Dark Wood Mask Dan People Ivory Coast Africa Open Eyes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved blackened wood horned antelope - human mask Dan People Ivory Coast, Africa. Two vertical horns probably representing a young antelope, large open round eyes and projecting li...
Category

Ivorian Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Deco Toy Horse on Wheels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pull toy horse in original condition, functional.
Category

Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Chrome

Large Carved Wooden Biplane or Plane with Pilot
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice vintage wooden Biplane Model. The plane is built like the original with a pilot and rubber wheels and a metal propeller. A handsome addition to a shelf, console or Childs ...
Category

Spanish Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Life Size Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Swan decoy from Havre de Grace, Maryland. Original paint. Period: Mid-20th century Origin: Maine, United States Size: 32” x 10” x 17’ Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals ...
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American Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Otto and Gertrud Natzler Signed Yellow Green Glazed Bowl with Original Label
Located in Studio City, CA
Another wonderfully glazed and delicately designed work by famed pottery masters Otto and Gertrud Natzler. This round-shaped, eggshell thin-wa...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Earthenware

1960s Original Dual Sided Hanging Light Up Ace Hardware Outdoor Logo
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Original Polycarbonate Face "Ace Hardware" Advertisement Signage. The Vintage Outdoor Sign Hangs which Displays A Double Sided Logo Of The Well Known "Ace Hardware" Logo. The Vintage Signage...
Category

American Folk Art Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Abstract Art Acrylic Oil On Canvas Painting Artwork 1960s 1970s
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A striking, energetic piece of original abstract artwork dating from the 1960s/70s. Acrylic and oil have been used to create bold lines and brushwork on the canvas giving the piece a...
Category

English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Paint

Hand Carved Wooden Smoker Gnome Figure, Vintage German Black Forest Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved wooden smoker figure, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We believe that this piece is from around 1930s or older. A nice addition to any room. Beau...
Category

German Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Makonde Tanzanian Carved Warrior Female Spear
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Warrior woman hunting spear of the African Makonde tribe. Traditionally, Makonde wood carving has served as a means of storytelling, preserving their hi...
Category

Vintage Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Small Used Senufo Bird Faced Weaving Heddle Pulley, Ivory Coast Africa I
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small used Senufo stylized bird faced weaving heddle pulley, Ivory Coast Africa I Deep patina and polish from traditional use, circular wear inside from weaving bobbin, now absent. 6...
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Ivorian Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Life Size Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Decorative swan decoy carved from a barn beam. Glass eyes, original paint. Carved by Fred and Sally Schieber and stamped "F&S" on bottom. F&S carved wood swans were decorative decoys...
Category

American Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Sepik River (Keram Region), Papua New Guinea Ancestral Bust, mid 20th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Sepik River (Keram River tributary), Papua New Guinea Ancestral Bust (Male Ancestor Figure) Wood, with age cracks and dark matte patina Height: 24 cm, base diameter 10.5 cm Period: M...
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Papua New Guinean Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Italian Clay Mask
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful and simple sculptural clay mask made in Italy. Hand made in a rich earth tone base peppered with color. Sure to bring life to any room. Has a natural organic rope to be...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Clay, Rope

Vintage Mid-20th Century Metal Teapot/Coffee Pot, French Design - 2Y573
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your kitchen or dining décor with this elegant mid-20th century teapot or coffee pot, crafted from sturdy metal with a sleek, timeless design. Reflecting the 1940–1960 style,...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage American Amish “Nine Patch” Hand-Stitched Patchwork Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
This beautifully hand-crafted cotton quilt, created by the Amish community of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, dates to the mid-1900s and features the timeless “Nine Patch” pattern—an enduring symbol of simplicity, harmony, and tradition in American quiltmaking. Composed of individually hand-cut and hand-stitched pieces in a rich palette of purples, blues, and earthy browns, the quilt exemplifies the quiet elegance of Amish design. The fine stitching throughout reflects a high level of skill and dedication, embodying the values of patience, precision, and practicality. Like many quilts of its kind, this piece was made using repurposed materials—textiles originally intended for everyday use—transformed through craftsmanship into an object of lasting beauty. It stands as a poignant example of upcycling long before the term existed, turning necessity into art and function into heritage. While photographs may not fully capture the depth and nuance of its colors, a video is provided for a more accurate representation. This quilt offers not only warmth and comfort but also a tangible connection to a unique cultural legacy—ideal for collectors, historians, or those with an eye for the understated artistry of American folk tradition. Dimensions: 67” x 80” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States Material: Cotton Condition: Good The Persian Knot, SKU: 2237 Amish Nine Patch...
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American Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Old Vintage Beluch Carpet, Cental Asian Baluch Beluchi Baluchi Baluchistan Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Asian Old Beluch ( also called Balouch, Balochi, Baluchi, Baluch, or Beluchi carpets) Carpet from the Baluchistan region with a rare and beautiful color composition and high-quality materials like; wool & dyes. These carpets were woven by the nomads of the Baloch tribes. Baloch rugs...
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Turkmen Oushak Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Angular Cubist Dan Kran Mask Open Mouth Triangle Eyes Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Great Angular Cubist Dan Kran Mask with expressive open mouth with metal teeth, triangle eyes and projecting angular cheeks. From Ivory Coast, West Africa...
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Ivorian Tribal Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Rosanjin Kitaoji Signed Shino Ware Sake Tea Cup with Original Signed Sealed Box
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely gorgeous Shino ware pottery sake/ teacup by Japanese master potter Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) who was arguably one of if not the great...
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Japanese Showa Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic