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Technique: Hand-Carved
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 ...
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Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Glass, Wood

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood, Paint

Inuit Inukshuk Soapstone Carving - Signed - Canada - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Inuit Inukshuk (means 'in the likeness of a human') soapstone carving - hand carved from a single piece of stone - featuring a polished finish - signed on the base of each foot R. H....
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Late 20th Century Canadian Native American Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Soapstone

Antique Circa 1880 Pair of Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved Dwarf Whip Hooks
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare pair of stunning, original circa 1880 Swiss made Black Forest wood, whip hooks of two Dwarfs These are a very very rare...
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1880s Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Diminutive 18th Century Chippendale Hand Mirror American
Located in Hudson, NY
A highly unusual and interesting Chippendale mirror. Frame is created from a single plank of mahogany. The glass is original and in exceptional condition. This is a definite one of a...
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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Mirror, Mahogany, Pine

Large Hand Carved Inuit Stylized Figurative Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This handcrafted sculpture was made in Northern Canada by an Inuit artisan in circa 1970. This sculpture is a series of two stylized human figures intermixed with two representations of presumably Spirits, which has several carved faces in them. The entire sculpture is composed of hand carved and handcrafted antler, likely Caribou. This sculpture may symbolize a blessing of good fortune for an upcoming hunt. The series of four figures are each pegged on the bottom and fit into holes drilled into the base. The base is numbered on the bottom which identifies that it was registered, and also has a paper label. Due to the composition of this sculpture it may only be shipped within Canada...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Native American Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Antler

18th Century Italian Rococo Gilded and Distressed Tassel Ornaments Group of 5
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...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Collection of Four Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
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....
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1970s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood, Paint

Oversized Carved wood and painted Sheaffer Fountain Pen Store Display , 5 feet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing ! Oversized Carved wood and painted Sheaffer Fountain Pen Store Display , Selling two pens. One 5" high 6 " in diameter.. other 50" h , 4" in diameter. Very well made, Qualit...
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Steel

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...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Hardwood

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...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Stone

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Large Scale Indian Figurene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique figure of man with worn details and faded polychrome. Signs of heavy deterioration over the years. A curiosity/collectors piece. Please see detailed photos for c...
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19th Century Indian Primitive Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood, Paint

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...
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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

18th Century Spanish Colonial Archangel in carved sabino wood.
By NONO
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
A lovely and rare Spanish Colonial Statue of an Archangel in carved sabino wood, XVIII Century Origin: Central Mexico Period: XVIII Century Height: 33cm Length: 12cm Width: 8cm
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Mid-18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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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 ...
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20th Century African Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Traditional Carnival Mask from Lazarim, Portugal
Located in Matosinhos, 13
Carved from natural alder wood, this mask depicts a vampire and is typically worn by villagers during the Entrudo festivities. Known as one of Portugal's most traditional Carnivals, ...
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2010s Portuguese Hand-Carved Folk Art

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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.
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1950s Folk Art Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

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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 ...
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1910s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Oak

Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950
Located in Buffalo, NY
Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa,, MID 20TH CENTURY.. gREAT COLOR / PATINA..
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1950s Ivorian Tribal Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Senufo - African "Trompe d’appel" - Mid 20th century - Ivory Coast
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Senufo - African "Trompe d’appel" - Mid 20th century - Ivory Coast Carved Wooden Statue ethnic furniture - wabi sabi decoration Sénoufo, Ivory Coast. ...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Rare Carved Limestone.Art Deco. W P A, Cubist Sculpture by William Slattery
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...
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1950s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Limestone

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...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Hand-Carved Folk Art

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Important Statue Of The Yaka Tribe, Dr Congo, early 1900
Located in Bilzen, BE
Important statue of the Yaka tribe, DR Congo from the beginning of the 20th century with a strong expression Fair tribal patina Height 35.5 cm Provenance: Rob Vervoort (Belgium)
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Metal, Copper

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 ...
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Early 20th Century Australian Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Hardwood

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...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

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...
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18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Linen, Fruitwood

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...
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1960s German Baroque Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

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...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood, Paint

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...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Pine

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 ...
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19th Century South African Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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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...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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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...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Folk Art

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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 ...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Tribal Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Cypress

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...
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Late 19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Pine

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...
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Mid-20th Century Malian Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Iron

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...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Stone

20th C Folk Art Carved Boy Doll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C folk art carved boy doll with original clothes. Hand painted face and shoes.
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Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

20th C Folk Art Carved Boy Doll
20th C Folk Art Carved Boy Doll
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Kuba Palm Wine Cup
By Kuba
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very rare Palm Wine Cup from the Kuba people of Congo. Carved in the early part of the 20th century , possibly earlier. Carved with classic Royal geometric patterns with a ...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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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
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1960s Congolese Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

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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 ...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Hand-Carved Folk Art

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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...
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17th Century European Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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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 ...
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20th Century American Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

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
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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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.
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20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

American Rare Arts And Crafts Pyrography Owls First Edition, Bert Peters 1980
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we've seen. The first one of just eight produced. A rare and superb earliest edition by this master of owl pyrography artisan Bert Peters entitled verso : "Saw Whet Owl "Ma...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

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...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Fruitwood

Vintage South Seas Carved Teak Mermaid
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early vintage or antique South Seas carved teak Mermaid, circa 1920s or perhaps earlier, a hand carved upright figure holding a carved shell, with deeply carved flowers in grooved hair flowing down back, shell necklace, and scale pattern throughout her tail. The statue is weathered, has a few age cracks, and the end of the tail is broken. Mounted long ago on a late Victorian brass lamp...
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Early 20th Century Pacific Islands Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Teak

Simon Charlie 9 Foot "Pole of Wealth" TOTEM
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Simon Charlie "pole of wealth". Carved in Duncan, BC 1958 for Patrick Pryor who is in the timber business. Compared to the "pole of wealth" in Duncan, BC, you will see Simon's fingerprints. The adzed marks on the bear are identical to this totem. Also, the happy and sad faces are almost identical including their orientation left and right. This pole was carved by Simon in 1988. He used happy and sad faces in some of his work to notate good times and bad times. 9'2"H x 20" at base. Charlie was trained by famous Kwakwaka'wakw totem artist Henry Hunt, at the Provincial Museum of British Columbia, but though as Hunt he carved Totem poles, which was not traditionally used by the Coast Salish...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Hand-Carved Folk Art

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Zambian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Antique Swiss Black Forest hand carved walnut study of William Tell and his son
Located in Central England, GB
This superb quality walnut Swiss black forest sculpture depicts the Swiss legend William Tell jubilantly walking home arm in arm with his son with a large...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Walnut

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...
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Iron

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...
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Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Primitive Antique Native American Indigenous Stone Effigy Creature Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
An interesting and rather unusual indigenous native North or Central/South American (Mesoamerican) primitive stone carved (steatite or soapstone) mythical creature figure. We are no...
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Stone

africa 5
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably century The face mask ...
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20th Century African Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

africa 5
africa 5
$1,049
American Arts And Crafts Finely Painted Pyrography Dutch Scene By Harry Ungar
Located in South Burlington, VT
An unusually fine mid century Arts and crafts pyrography portrait of two Dutch children amidst a scene of a windmill , home, boat and water. Attractively hand stained or painted wit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

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