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Period: Mid-20th Century
1950s American Studio Craft Iron Triangle Dinner Bell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hand-forged dinner triangle, delicate swan head, in the manner of Early Russel Wright designed Iron Works, very reminiscent of the deer andirons.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Iron
$1,295 Sale Price
28% Off
Collection of Burkina Faso Currency
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of Burkina Faso currency from the mid-20th century. This assortment of three vintage African ritual iron snakes effigies originate from the L...
Category
Burkinabe Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Iron
$1,100 / set
Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful contemporary collector piece of Makonde ebony tree of life art carving with unbelievable detailed wood carving.
Category
Tanzanian Primitive Vintage Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Ebony
Vintage 1950s Copper Lanterns - Unique Patina
Retro Charm
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage 1950s Copper Lanterns - Unique Patina & Retro Charm
Elevate your interior or exterior decor with this striking pair of vintage copper lanterns from the 1950s. These exquisit...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Metal
$335 Sale Price / set
60% Off
Long Folk Art Hand Carved Pine Whimsy Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful, whimsical folk art chain whittled from one continuous piece of wood (pine, in this case). One end features what resembles an arrow fletching,...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Pine
Folk Art Hand Carved Spruce Whimsy Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice, whimsical Folk Art chain whittled from one continuous piece of wood (spruce, in this case). One end features a hook, the other a clasp. The wood h...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Spruce
Antique bookbinder
s press with cabinet early 20th century
Located in Cesena, FC
Antique bookbinder's press with cabinet early 20th century
Antique bookbinder's press with cabinet early 20th century, Italian
Antique bookbinder's press with distinctive Oak cabin...
Category
European Vintage Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Iron
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Large openwork crest mounted upon a woven basketry cap. The large, square decorative panel bears a central reptilian or stylized crocodile depiction with alternating squared painted ...
Category
Ivorian Primitive Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood
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Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive Danish carved and painted tape loom, Denmark. Tape looms were historically used to weave narrow bands of fabric, such as belts, ribbons, and strap...
Category
Danish Folk Art Antique Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood, Paint
Folk Art Primitive Hand-Carved Bull
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Primitive hand-carved Folk Art bull made of wood. Great hand work and scale. One Horn has a chip. Great sculptural piece.
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood
Wood Carved American Folk Art Muscle Car
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand carved Folk Art American Muscle car. Wood carved with original paint surface.
Category
Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood
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 Primitives
Materials
Wood
$420
H 8.25 in W 4.5 in D 5.13 in
Mossi Incised Currency Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
The blacksmiths and sculptors of the Mossi People were held in special regard by the tribe's ruling class. Their ability to shape bronze and other precious metals into currency and status symbols made them valuable members of the powerful tribe. The intricate design of this currency bracelet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Bronze
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Large openwork crest mounted upon a woven basketry cap. The large, square decorative panel bears a central reptilian or stylized crocodile depiction with alternating squared painted ...
Category
Ivorian Primitive Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood
African Currency, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This set of 3 pieces of African currency is very interesting. Looking like some sort of ancient maraca, these 19th century pieces jingle and noise-make with each step. The dimensions...
Category
African Antique Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Metal
Hand Carved Solid Ebony wood African tribal Warrior Head Bust Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand carved bust head African sculpture circa 1950's, nice clean condition.
Category
Ethiopian Tribal Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Ebony
$225
H 10.5 in W 3 in D 4.5 in
Folk Art Carved and Painted Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming folk art carved wood pig, painted in original soft pink with black accents. The figure is modeled with a stout body, upright ears, and curled tail,...
Category
American Folk Art Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a charming, very rustic hooded rocking cradle with an interesting and unusual “bird house” with a circular opening, built into the shallow hood,...
Category
Irish Rustic Antique Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Oak, Pine
Swedish Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Birds on Tree Branch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hand-carved and hand-painted wooden birds on a tree branch.
The upper bird features a detailed feather structure with decorative white and blue markings on its tail, while the lower...
Category
Swedish Folk Art Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood
$1,469
H 17.92 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
Rare painted iron standing floor lamp made to burn oil but converted to electricity. Nice lines and detail with upturned feet, scroll work and finial at top. See measurements below.
Category
American Primitive Antique Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Iron
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Hand Hewn African Ethiopian Large Wooden Bowl with Handle
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand hewn and hand carved African Ethiopian wooden bowl with handle.
Original large vintage Ethiopian tribal wood bowl hand carved bowl from a ...
Category
Ethiopian Folk Art Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Hardwood
Massive Exceptionally Crafted Sculptural Brutalist Freeform Burl
By J. B. Blunk
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exceptionally crafted and large sculptural Brutalist freeform burl wood centerpiece bowl.
Hand carved from a unique piece of cherry burl wood. A burl occurs naturally through tree growth where the grain has grown in a deformed manner, usually due to insect infestations.
Gorgeous turned burl bowl...
Category
American Brutalist Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Hardwood
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This small chair from the ivory coast has a truly lovely presence. It is hand carved and showcases the typical design elements of a ‘Baoulé’ chair, low seat with a vertical back. Ind...
Category
Ivorian Primitive Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood
Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief
s Throne Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A striking African ceremonial or chief’s throne chair carved in one piece from a single tree trunk having artful head at the top, female breasts, beautif...
Category
Tanzanian Primitive Vintage Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This small chair from the ivory coast has a truly lovely presence. It is hand carved and showcases the typical design elements of a ‘Baoulé’ chair, low seat with a vertical back. Ind...
Category
Ivorian Primitive Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Cast Iron Cow Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original painted cast iron cow door stop is in in good condition. It is unsigned but looks like a Hubley.
Category
American Country Vintage Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Iron
Primitive Stool from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Primitive style one piece stool from Atotonilco, Guanajuato, Mexico, circa 1950s.
Category
Mexican Primitive Vintage Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Papua New Guinea Tribal Medicine Bags from Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea medicine bags from the mid-20th century on custom stands. This pair of woven medicine bags from East Highlands Papua New Guinea are adorn with a collection of bones (some intricately carved) and beads, and have been presented upon custom black iron stands. This pair of East Highlands tribal medicine bags...
Category
Papua New Guinean Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Iron
Single Papua New Guinea Medicine Bag from Mid-20th Century Displayed on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single Papua New Guinea medicine bag from the mid-20th century on custom stand. This woven medicine bag from East Highlands Papua New Guinea features a ...
Category
Oceanic Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Iron
Decorative Folk Art Owl
Located in Pasadena, CA
This midcentury metal owl has been painted in a Folk Art style. Over the years he has acquired lots of character.
Category
American Brutalist Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Cut Steel
Large Antique Folk Art Pine Cone Plant Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large, rustic and unique planter was made in approximately the 1950s in the Folk Art style and probably has its origins from the Eastern region of the United States. This plant stand is constructed from large pine cones secured into a grape vine frame. The large pine cones are set in stacked rows with the tops facing inwards, giving the exterior a smooth appearance. Please note the posted dimensions as this is a substantial example of a unique folk art constructed home decor accent...
Category
American Folk Art Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Pine
Vintage Royal Copenhagen Hand Painted Porcelain Salt Jars
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Royal Copenhagen hand painted porcelain salt jars
Designed by Beth Breyen
Wooden lid in teak
Beautiful design of a fenix bird.
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Porcelain, Teak
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