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Technique: Carved
African Helmet Mask
Gelede
from Yoruba Nigeria
Located in San Francisco, CA
Blacked wood helmet mask (Gelede), large human head surmounted by a dog eating a snake which curves around the head. No perforation for attachment to costu...
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Life Size Swan Decoy by Jim Pierce
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Swan decoy carved in the style of Madison Mitchell by Jim Pierce. Haver D. Grace, Maryland. Signed and dated 1981. Made from a cedar pole from Aberdee...
Category
Late 20th Century American Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Benin Carved Coconut with Provenance, Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unique antique African Benin carved coconut box presented to Mr Morris by J Morford, Education Nigeria. The coconut is relief carved with vario...
Category
Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Coconut
Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950
Located in Buffalo, NY
Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa,, MID 20TH CENTURY.. gREAT COLOR / PATINA..
Category
1950s Ivorian Tribal Vintage Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Nuu-chah-nulth Totem Pole
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
While the scale of this carving, at nearly 80 inches tall, may push the limits of the definition of a “model,” the proportions of its figures and it being made for the curio market c...
Category
19th Century American Native American Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$28,750
A Rare Papua New Guinea Kukukuku
Pineapple
Stone War Club, Eastern Highlands
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
This rare antique Kukukuku (pronounced "cookah-cookah") war club is from the remote Morobe Province located within the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea.
The head is carved from...
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Vintage Spencer Peterman Live Edge Cherry Oval Bowl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Spencer Peterson wooden cherry bowl in an oval shape with a natural live edge.
A luxurious hardwood with a satin grain and rich warm color, cherry wood is a symbol of spring, love and renewal.
This bowl is sustainably sourced and up cycled.
The cherry tree has grown wild throughout New England since the 1600s. Cherry is a luxury hardwood with rich warm colors and a smooth satiny grain.
Beautifully handcrafted in New England. Beautifully hand-made up cycled wood sustainable product by expert craftsman.
Cherry burl wood is very difficult to find and so this lovely bowl is very special.
These bowls are very special, unique. It is the kind of art that people will notice. It is perfect of an organic modern design aesthetic as well as for any other decor. This is a sustainable product, organic in nature and will last a lifetime.
Cherry burl wooden bowl - 16" x 13” Oval X 6” H.
Signed by artist artisan,
Cherry, Spencer Peterman...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Carved Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
18th Century Italian Rococo Gilded and Distressed Tassel Ornaments
Group of 5
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A group of five 18th century Italian speckled and gilded tassel ornaments with the original hooks. The gilded tassels have naturally distressed over time which creates a unique patte...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Fortune Wheel Folkloric Art Oaxaca Toy
By Agustin Cruz Tinoco, Edilma Cruz Prudencio, Socorro Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This colorful fortune wheel alebrije is made by Agustín Cruz Tinoco in Oaxaca Mexico.
“I came up with the idea as a toy for children,” says Mexican master wood carver Agustin Cruz ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
$3,000 Sale Price
21% Off
Rare Carved Limestone.Art Deco. W P A, Cubist Sculpture by William Slattery
By Bill Zuro
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Carved Limestone.Art Deco. W P A, cubist sculpture by William Slattery
Included original printed brochure from exhibit,, see photo of sculptu...
Category
1950s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Carved Folk Art
Materials
Limestone
Large Buyu Protection Figure Democratic Republic Congo Africa
Located in Rochester, NY
Old Buyu male ancestral protection power figure showing good signs of genuine age w/ beautiful old color patina. Democratic Republic Congo, Africa. Mid 20th. Measures 32" h x 10" w x...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative
Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably 20th century
The face ...
Category
20th Century African Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Black Forest Desk Lamp Hunting Scene, circa 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
The item for sale is an original desk lamp in the style of Black Forest or possibly Swiss artisanal craftsmanship. Foot and lampshade are both hand carved from medium-dark wood. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Carved Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Jute, Wood
1910s Flanders Statue Of Saint Pauls In Oak Wood Ecclesiastical Art Tall Big
Located in London, GB
This is a highly hand-carved oak statue of Saint Paul, originating from a church in the Flanders region near Waterloo, Belgium, and dating to the early 1900s. The figure is rendered ...
Category
1910s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Vintage Carved Folk Art
Materials
Oak
UNIQUE - Peninsular War - British Officer’s Sabre, Osborn
Gunby, circa 1808
Located in Porto, PT
An important early 19th century British officer’s sabre dating to the period of the Peninsular War, circa 1808, and bearing the maker’s mark “Osborn
Gunby.”
The carved bone hi...
Category
Early 1800s British George III Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Gold
$42,000 Sale Price
50% Off
Southwestern Native American Signed Hopi Kachina Katsina Doll in Display Case
Located in Studio City, CA
Nicely made and displayed. Signed by the artist on the base.
Kachina figures are believed to act as messengers between humans and the spirit world.
Would be a great addition to any...
Category
20th Century American Native American Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Early Standing Bambara or Malinke Female Figure Deep Patina, Mali West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Bambara or Malinke standing female figure with arms at sides, heavy wear and polish from handling and use. Possibly cut from the top of prestige staff. Fine refined abstract ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$2,360 Sale Price
32% Off
Brutalist Bird + Flower Statuette in Copper
Burl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home the charm and whimsy of mid-century brutalist decor with this attractive statue of a little bird with flowers. Constructed from wood burl and metal, it features a carved f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Carved Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Copper
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand...
Category
1890s German Black Forest Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Buck Head Brienz Black Forest Wood Carving Glass Eyes
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique wall-mounted buck head showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of woodcarving, likely originating from the Brienz or the Black Forest region, renowned for its ...
Category
Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Art Deco Sideboard Makassar from France Around 1925 with Painted Mirror
Located in Greven, DE
Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture unrestored so that we can be sure that it is really original. We then offer these as original until we recondition the furniture in our workshop and then offer it as restored furniture...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Carved Folk Art
Materials
Chrome
$3,307 Sale Price
50% Off
Aboriginal Carved Wood Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Fine Aboriginal Wunda shield in carved with Zigzag Geometric fluted design colored with red and cream pigment. As well as a collectible historical Tribal artefact this Shield makes ...
Category
Early 20th Century Australian Carved Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century French or Italian Santo Nativity Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th century French or Italian Santo Nativity Figure, a hand carved and painted fruitwood figure for a Christmas Crèche or Krippe. Excellent and delicate details to the head and hands. The half figure stands on a dowel set into platform base, dressed in original fine linen robe...
Category
18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Fruitwood
Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Wooden Indoor Pet House, circa 1880–1910
Located in Bilzen, BE
Rare hand-carved wooden indoor pet house for a cat or small dog, typical of Black Forest craftsmanship, circa 1880–1910. Made from solid wood with finely carved bark and branch motif...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Wood Sculpture of a Caribbean Man Holding a Pineapple
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage Mid-Century period Folk art sculpture of a man standing tall. The sculpture is finely carved of quality wood and depicts a Caribbean farmer man wearing a hat, holding a pi...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Female Yoruba Ibeji Figure African Tribal Art Antiques
Located in London, GB
African tribal Art Antiques Female Ibeji figure Yoruba Nigeria
A Finely carved Ibeji Figure from early 20th century, with delineated teeth and l...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Carved Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Late 19th/Early 20th Century Carved Hannya Noh Devil Mask Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather cheeky looking carved and stained wood devil mask, turn off the century in age.
Possibly reference to the Hannya Noh Mask used within Japanese th...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
Add a touch of whimsy to your space with this charming antique carousel figure featuring a carved wooden pig. Crafted with precision and mounted on a sturdy metal base, this carousel piece showcases the craftsmanship of yesteryears. Perfect for collectors and those who appreciate the timeless appeal of vintage carousel art...
Category
Early 20th Century Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Collection of Four Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of four Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson. These are hand carved painted wood. The larger one is approximate 6 3/4" high, 6 3/8" wide and 1 7/8" deep....
Category
1970s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem
Located in London, GB
An Exceptional Eastern Cape Nguni Pipe Bowl and Stem
Wood, metal
Old inscription and dated: ‘1892’
South Africa
19th Century
Size: 45.5cm long - 18 ins long
Published:
‘The ...
Category
19th Century South African Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Akua´ba fertility dolls, Ashanti, Ghana. 20th century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Akua´ba (Akuba/Akwaba) fertility dolls from Ghana. 20th century. 2 disc-headed carved figures, similar but not identical.
Good condition. Signs of wear consistent with age.
Category
20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Large Arts And Crafts Pyrography Fishing Fleet Ships, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
A finely incised large mid 20th century representation of "Aberdeen Herring Fleet 1885" - a 19th century fishing fleet, signed lower left.
Signed lower right by British artist H Go...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Judaica: An Antique American Decalogue
Located in Montreal, QC
This unusual pediment is from the top of an ark, it is original down to the pegs that would attach it except a very minor refreshing of the blue paint. The tablets are carved in r...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Kerala Spiral Carved-Wood Boat Prow from Southern India
Located in Atlanta, GA
A South Indian (Kerala) wooden boat prow from the mid-20th century. This hand carved boat prow from Kerala is adorn with pierced spiral-carved volute, suppor...
Category
20th Century Indian Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
18th Century Wooden Torah Pointer from Alsace
Located in New York, NY
Rare Alsace carved wooden Torah Pointer (YAD), 18th century.
The body of the pointer is engraved in its first part with a decoration of palmettes and stripes. It then continues with...
Category
Early 18th Century German Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Duck Decoy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy. The duck 's head is movable and the body features wonderful patina throughout including traces of the original paint. Wonderful co...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Folk Art Decorative Carved Wooden Horse in Original Paint
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century carved wooden horse in original paint.
Category
19th Century French Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Large Tsimshian Thunderbird Totem Pole by George Mather Sr.
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
(1918-1990). This very large totem pole is a Tsimshian interpretation by George Mather Sr. of one of the famous Thunderbird Totems of Alert Bay, BC, o...
Category
1940s American Native American Vintage Carved Folk Art
Materials
Cedar
Mid-20th Century Toguna Female Anthropomo Post from Mali
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early to mid-20th century Toguna support post from the Dogon Tribe of Mali, on custom metal stand. This West African hand carved wooden bean was origin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Carved Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Japanese Noh Mask Depicting Yoroboshi
Blind Monk
Character Signed by Myori
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Japanese signed Noh Mask depicting Yoroboshi (Blind Monk) character
Yoroboshi captures the complex emotions of intense grief and spiritual deliverance. Behind the painful derangemen...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
African Stool-Headrest
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful African headrest-stool from Congo, Luba tribe,
correct and good patina and shine of the wood,worm color palet,
very decorative piece
Category
1960s Congolese Vintage Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
14.50 Carat Faceted Strawberry Shape Watermelon Tourmaline Drilled Carving
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Lovely Faceted Strawberry Shape Watermelon Tourmaline Drilled Carving From Africa
WEIGHT: 14.50 Carat
DIMENSIONS: 1.98 x 1.64 x 0.63 Cm
ORIGIN: Madagascar, Africa
Shape: Strawber...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Crystal
Italian 19th Century Urn-Carved Wood Fragment with it
s Original Finish and Gilt
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian urn carved-wood fragment with it's original finish from the 19th century. This elegant antique urn fragment from Italy has been carved with a roped upper lip, and a leaf and scallop carved motif with egg and dart trim adorning rings about it's shapely body. This piece retains it's original finish and gilt, which has a nicely aged patina and lovely areas of cracking; a reflection of it's age. Please note that the backside of this 19th century Italian urn...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century or Earlier Ritual Buddhist Mask, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th Century or Earlier Ritual Buddhist Mask, Japan
Ex Collection of Charles Smith, University of Washington
A masterly carved ritual mask used in Shinto Festival ceremonies, most ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Tribal Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Cypress
A Rare Papua New Guinea Kukukuku War Club, Eastern Highlands - Morobe Province
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
This rare antique Kukukuku (pronounced "cookah-cookah") war club originates from the Morobe Province, which is a very remote area located within the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Gu...
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Two Hand Carved Musician Cherub Angel Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved pair of musician cherub angels, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We believe that this pieces are from the 1960s or older. A nice addition to any r...
Category
1960s German Baroque Vintage Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Two Antique Hunting Decoys One-Eyed Jack
Black
Silver Canvas Back
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two Antique Hunting Decoys: "One-Eyed Jack" & Black and Silver Canvas Back Duck
USA, Circa 1900s, Handmade with Glass Eyes, Unmarked
This pair of anti...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carved Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Woman Sacrificing Holding Offering Bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 1940s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Carved wooden sculpture depicting a woman sacrificing, holding an offering bowl, Yoruba People,
Nigeria, 1940s
The lid with the bird can be removed. There is a small old chip on the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Nigeria Yoruba Agere Ifa Divination Cup, first half 20th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Ritual cup for divination and/or medicine the cup rests on 2 figures of stylized birds Beautiful dark patina, partly crisp and shiny The Yoruba of Nigeria consult Ifa on all question...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique circa 1880 Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved and Painted Whip Hook
By Black Forest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, stunning, original circa 1880 Swiss made Black Forest wood, whip hooks which has the original paint
This is a fine exa...
Category
1880s Swiss Black Forest Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight American Black Lacquered and Gilt Fancy Chairs Baltimore, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight American black lacquered and gilt fancy chairs with painted bird, floral, and shell motif. Two arms and six sides. Chairs have cane seats with...
Category
1810s American American Classical Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Pine, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Early 20th Century Leopard Mancala Game Board
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical and playful early 20th century leopard-form mancala game board carved with the board resting on the leopard's back and with a patina that only a hundred years of use coul...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Small early Kuba Cup With Sweet Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small early Kuba Cup With Sweet Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
Finely carved hair in tight geometric form, small projecting ears. Some damage and wear t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Very Rare 17th century Italian Judaica wood silver Circumcision Knife
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Here we have this important and very rare example of early Judaica, made in Italy or south Germany, this Circumcision Knife is made from iron, has the guild mark on the blade as used...
Category
17th Century European Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Silver, Iron
20th Century Crow Decoy
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Early 20th Century crow decoy. Carved and painted decoy on wood base. Glass eyes. Initials on bottom "AM."
Period: Early 20th century
Origin: United States
Size: 10"L x 14"H x 5"D
...
Category
20th Century American Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$1,265
American Arts And Crafts Pyrography Male And Female , Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
An unusual clever depiction of a male and female seated on a cushioned bench together- fine mid century Arts and crafts pyrography style portraiture.
Attractive mid century contem...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Eagle With Iron Talons – 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
19th Century Carved Wooden Eagle with Iron Talons
A striking 19th-century hand-carved wooden eagle, featuring finely detailed plumage and expressive craftsmanship. The sculpture reta...
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Genuine Snuffbox/container from the Luluwa / Lulua / Bena Lulua tribe Dr Congo
Located in Bilzen, BE
A rare Luluwa / Lulua / Bena Lulua Snuffbox/container, from the first half of the 20th century
Tribal aged patina
Small piece missing on the rigth foot, see pictures
Height 15 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
A Dutch 19th century wooden gingerbread mold
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch 19th century wooden gingerbread mold
A wooden mold for making cookies in the shape of Royal crowns, which was made by K.H. Wennink in Westendorp, baker by profession at the ...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
African Prestige Stool – Zambia (bemba/lunda), Mid-20th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
"African Prestige Stool – Zambia (bemba/lunda), Mid-20th Century"
African Prestige Stool – Zambia (Bemba/Lunda), Mid-20th Century
A finely carved four-legged prestige stool from Zam...
Category
Mid-20th Century Zambian Tribal Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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