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Technique: Hand-Carved
Swedish Primitive Ladder 19th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Primitive Ladder 19th century Made from a solid piece of wood, with carved-out steps. Beautiful gray patina from the years in the sun. Made...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Pine

Folk Art, Handcarved wooden wall decoration
Located in Herentals, BE
Beautiful hand-carved wooden work in high relief by Belgian woodcarver Lucien Janssens (1933-2024). This unique piece from 1989 shows an atmospheric rural scene, with a shepherd, his...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Oak

VICTORY Solid Wood White and Red Chessboard with Chess in Maple and Mahogany
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Embark on a bold journey with the Victory Chessboard—a modern marvel conceived by the visionary minds of Archer Humphryes Architects. This chessboard ...
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2010s Italian Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak

Dan Prestige Wood Spoon with Legs, Ivory Coast, West Africa on custom base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Dan finely carved wood prestige spoon or ladle, from the Dan people of Ivory Coast, West Africa. Spoons like this were used by the most prominent woma...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Antique Carved and Decorated Ship s Figurehead
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique carved and decorated ship's figurehead, circa 1890, depicting a regal bird with a beak. The sculpture is in original paint. Although there has been much paint loss and age cr...
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Solomon Islands Santa Cruz Hand Carved Conical Head "Duka" Figure, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
Originally collected in the Solomon Islands in 1938, this one of a kind treasure from the south pacific comes from a private oceanic collection. This is a Solomon Islands Santa Cruz hand carved figure called a Duka, circa 1930s. It was carved in an extremely hard native wood and features a finely carved, unusual extended conical head, a handwoven loin cloth and turmeric encrustation. For your convenience, many of our photographs were taken in natural day light which accurately illuminate surface areas depicting original dark patina that you would expect from an important early carving such as this one. We will include a complimentary custom wood display base that you see photographed. Dimensions: 21.25 inches high Provenance: collected in l938 and originally acquired by a visiting French collecting tourist in the Solomon Islands then to dealer and Texas collector and to our private collection in year 2000 so could have been a specially crafted fine 1930s tourist sculpture piece for the visiting French tourist. History: Duka sculpture from Nendo Island, politically part of the Solomon Islands, is distinctive, and only a limited number of works have been documented. The conical extension at the back of the head represents a man's hairstyle. Called abe, its construction and shape was a symbol of wealth and high social status, and for older men, it also served the practical purpose of covering bald spots. All Nendo figure refer to deities or supernatural beings (Ellis: 2009, pp. 78-85) Auction sale: Bonhams Auctions April 28, 2015 sale. Exceptional Lime Container...
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Early 20th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Tapestry, Wood

Mid-Century Nordic Wooden Cup with Bird Handle
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully hand-carved vintage kuksa, the traditional wooden drinking cup rooted in Sámi culture from the northern regions of Finland, Sweden, and Norway. Typically carved from bi...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Oceanic Schouten islands Pounder Papua New Guinea Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Oceanic Schouten islands Pounder Papua New Guinea A Fine old hard wood Pounder or pestle with a standing female figure from the schouten islands off the north coast of Papua new Gui...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Hardwood

Oversized Hand Carved Wings Over The World Bird Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1383 Hand carved wood sculpture of a bird with outstretched wings flying over the world. Carved from a solid piece od hardwood. Some cracks due to shrinkage of wood
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1950s Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Nutwood

19th Century Antique Powder Horn with Scrimshaw
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 19th century antique powder horn with scrimshaw, circa 1872. The horn is inscribed "Charles Lee" in scroll on the side of the horn and the woo...
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Metal

Rubbing Oracle Of The Kuba/Bushoong Tribe, Dr Congo, 1st Half Of The 20th Centur
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
A rubbing oracle from the Kuba tribe DR Congo carved in wood with a strong expression Patina tribal use Length 31.5 cm, height 5 cm
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Peruvian Retablo from the Evelyn Ackerman Estate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Peruvian retablo purchased from the Evelyn Ackerman estate. This colorful piece features two hinged doors with floral paintings. The interior showcases small ceramic figurines in wha...
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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood, Ceramic

Pair of Early 20th Century American Eider Duck Decoys
Located in Chicago, IL
A special and whimsical pair of early 20th century American hands-carved wood Eider Duck decoys with black and white painted bodies and eyes.
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1920s American Country Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Old Tribal Stone Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Tribal stone squatting spring figure with hands raised in namaste position, traces of clay and incrustation, expressive carved face. These were protective figures used in Nepal. ...
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Stone

Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Pipe Idol Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Native America and a collection dating to 1951, comes this unique old hand carved stone human effigy pipe figure idol , likely Hopewell culture with its bun head and ear spool...
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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Stone

Hand-Carved Indian Chief and Baby Wolf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand-carved Indian and wolf was found in Arizona. Probably carved in the forties locally. Unsigned or dated.
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Antique Swedish Mangle Board Love Token with Carvings from 1785.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Swedish Mangle Board Love Token with Carvings from 1785. Made in Sweden. Swedish folk art board with a carved handle for mangling, dated 1785. ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Beech

Antique Swedish Wood Carved Sami Sculpture, Torborg Lindberg-Karlsson
Located in Andernach, DE
One-of-a-kind woodcarving attributed to the Swedish artist Torborg Lindberg-Karlsson, Lapland. This cheerfully smiling Sami man is wearing a traditional garb & hat in traditional colours. Intricately carved and painted by a skilled hand. The artist Torborg Lindberg-Karlsson was born in 1908 and she died 1980...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Softwood

Italian Folk Art Stradivarius Violin Plaque Crafted for Cosimo de Medici 1690
Located in South Burlington, VT
Italian folk art Pyrography picture signed, H. Toscano This is an original and unusual detailed 1690 enactment , and hand incised work of art on wood pan...
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Pair of Moroccan Berber Ethnic Silver Bracelets
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Moroccan Berber Tribal bracelets. Moroccan Tribal bracelets from the High Atlas of Morocco. Handcrafted by Berber women using Moroccan silver nickel. The ethnic Nomadic and Bedouin jewelry...
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20th Century Moroccan Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Metal, Silver

Stunning Wood Carved Sun Face Sunburst Wall Sculpture Decoration 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden handcrafted Sun Face Wall Decoration Sculpture. Made in Germany by a wood worker in the 1930's or older. For safe and better shipping options the Sunbeams can be rem...
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1930s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

15th Century French Carved Limestone Head Fragment
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and rare 15th century French carved limestone fragment depicting the back of a man's head with a wavy hair texture, and mounted on a c...
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15th Century and Earlier French Renaissance Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Marble

Antique Head of a Sicilian Puppet, ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Head of a Sicilian puppet, ca. 1900s Antique Head of a Sicilian puppet depicting a knight. Made of handcarved and handpainted wood with handfo...
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Early 20th Century Italian Black Forest Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Metal

18th Century Noblewoman Man Wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Classic 118th century wooden double sided gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle mold (Noblewoman and Nobleman). Made of hand carved wood. Found...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Antique Baroque Handcarved Lion Sculpture, Italian or Austrian
By Antonio Raggi
Located in Vienna, AT
Early fine carved sculpture of a lying lion. Attributed to the circle of Alessandro Vittoria, located in northern Italy/ Venice. Original late Renaissance or early Baroque figure. T...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Vintage Bavarian Wood Carving of the Infant Bacchus
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Bavarian wood carving of the infant bacchus Oberammergau is a world-famous wood carver town in Bavaria, Germany. Nikolaus Lang, a known art...
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1910s German Renaissance Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Fruitwood

Genuine wooden mask from the Punu tribe, Gabon , first half 20th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
The Punu or Bapunu, are a Bantu meta-ethnicity of Central Africa, mainly in Gabon and a small population in Republic of Congo They are one of the four major people of Gabon, inhabiti...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

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.
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1950s Tanzanian Primitive Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Ebony

Large Carved Bamboo Wood Specimen Natural Organic Sculpural Wabi-Sabi Root Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly spectacular one of a kind work - a large, quite heavy hand carved natural wood (perhaps a massive root) or bamboo standing vase. The piece has a ...
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20th Century Organic Modern Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Bamboo, Wood

Inuit Folk Art Hard Carving of a man with a Saw in Soapstone C1975
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful craftsmanship and hand carved Inuit figure of a man with a saw. Made in Soapstone and either from Alaska or Canada. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, scratc...
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1970s Canadian Folk Art Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Soapstone

Beautiful Brienz Bear Counter Desk Bell or Service Ringer, Antique Switzerland
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear Statue as desk bell. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a Cabin room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than ...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

20th Century Naga People s Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This 20th-century chair, hand-carved from a single piece of wood by the Naga people of India, is a remarkable blend of primitive charm and modern spirit. The Naga people, known for t...
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20th Century Indian Primitive Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Large Hand Carved Wood Indonesian Asian Village Temple Scene Sculpture Model
Located in Studio City, CA
A large, unique, masterly carved Indonesian sculpture featuring a temple village scene with tall pagodas, dancers, musicians, monks, carved Indonesian gods and spirit figures, etc......
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20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

19th Century Huge Antique Swedish Folk Art Wooden Trough with Original Red Paint
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Very large and decorative Antique Swedish wooden trough made ca 1850s to late 1800. The trough is made from pine wood and comes with its original warm Swedish red paint on the outsi...
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Mid-20th Century Tami Islands Papua New Guinea Tribal Wooden Feast Bowl
Located in Point Richmond, CA
mid-20th century Tami Islands Papua new guinea wooden feast bowl Of classic form, each end carved with raised and incised imagery depicting stylized sea cr...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Kaolin, Wood

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Candelabra with Untouched Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish wooden candelabra from Unusual and fantastically nice wooden calendabra with untouched original paint. The dimension of the c...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Pine

American Rare Early Antique Pyrography Lidded Humidor Vessel, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an old Pennsylvania collection comes this remarkable unique early pyrography American survivor. This American tall round lidded box may have been a wedding present and intende...
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19th Century American Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood, Pine

Art Irregular Shape Tufted Wool Rug with White Grey Magic Trick by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Magic Trick Art irregular shape tufted wool rug with white grey by RAG Home Original Designed by Rannisa Soraya RAG Home Jakarta Hand-tufted with mix...
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2010s Indonesian Arts and Crafts Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wool

Makonde Figure Depicting Jesus, Tanzania
Located in London, GB
This African Jesus exhibits finely carved features. Depicting a black Jesus with his head leaning to one side, wearing a crown of thorns and with his arms outstretched on the cross. ...
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Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan) Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century Carving
Located in Wembley, GB
Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan), Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century – Carved Wooden Ritual Vessel with Female Guardian Figure A striking and rare example of Baule ritual art fr...
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1920s Ivorian Primitive Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Fabric, Wood, Pearwood, Zebra Wood, Softwood

Genuine zoomorphic statue from the Lega tribe, DR Congo, ca 1920
Located in Bilzen, BE
The Lega people (or Warega) are a Bantu ethnic group of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This statue depicting a zoomorphic figure with a tribal aged and blackened patina This ...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Vintage Folk Art Hand-Carved Dual Ball in Cage Whimsy Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whimsical Folk Art chain whittled from one continuous piece of wood (ca. 1940s, USA). In addition to the traditional chain link design, there are two 'cages' containing two balls eac...
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Genuine Papua New Guinea Sepik area Maternity figure , middle 20th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A genuine statue from Papua New Guinea depicting a meternity (child on shoulders) The Sepik are a people who live along the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea. The peoples who bear the ...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Antique carved wooden headdress from the Yoruba tribe, Nigeria, 1900-1920
Located in Bilzen, BE
A carved wooden headdress from the Yoruba tribe, Nigeria Strong expression face Early 20th century Rich tribal aged patina Heigth 12 cm, diameter 12 x 13 cm
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Early Small Salampasu Warrior s Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood small Salampasu Warrior's Mask, Zaire, Africa early 20th century, remains of black and white pigments, on custom stand. Mask 10", height on stand 14" strong angul...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

20th Century Authentic African Ceremonial Tribal Animal Mask - Object d Art
Located in Wainscott, NY
Captivating 20th Century African Tribal Mask with distinctive elongated ears. This mask embodies the rich cultural heritage and artistry of African craftsmanship. Collectors : seeki...
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20th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Daniel Bruffee Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Swan decoy by Daniel L. Bruffee. Came from a New York Collector. Swan is well-carved and smoothly painted with black beak and yellow and black glass eyes. Daniel Bruffee resides in P...
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2010s American Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood, Paint

Weathered Archaic Bambara Wood Mask Fragment, Mali, Africa, Early 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Add a piece of African history to your home. This is large and evocative of ancient times and ceremonies. Weathered wood mask fragment, Bambara people, Mali, Africa, late 19th-early ...
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Painted Casket Dominoes Set
Located in London, GB
Napoleonic Prisoner of war painted casket dominoes set We share what we love, and we love this early 19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war hand painted ...
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Bone

Large Oceanic Gope Carved Wooden Ancestor Spirit Board
Located in Forney, TX
An Oceanic "Gope" Papuan ancestral spirit board, 20th century, collected from the Gulf Province, Papua, New Guinea, Kerewa or Hohao village tribe. Hand...
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Metal

Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved oak barometer
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved oak barometer, having a quality carved oak case with floral and scrollwork detail throughout, to the top is a fantastic large carved eagl...
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19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Brass

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wool

Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
African mask handmade and carved from a single piece of exotic wood, in a manner specific to the traditional African art. Hand carved wall mask with decorative geometric ornaments, d...
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1970s Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Old Australian Aboriginal Peoples Throwing Club
Located in South Burlington, VT
A monumental Australian aboriginal throwing club, crafted from a very hard wood and it dates to the early 20th century. Incised longitudinal fluted design with a pitch coated handle. Condition: Very good condition. Display base not included. Dimensions: 26.5 inches in length. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. Red base not included. History: The throwing stick...
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Early 20th Century Australian Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Hand Carved Wood Lion Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc hand carved wood lion head from one solid piece of wood. Great form and proportional.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Hand Carved Wood Lion Head
Hand Carved Wood Lion Head
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Hawaiian Artist Hand Carved Turned Wood Vessel Garniture Sculpture Vase Chalice
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully designed and unusually shaped wood-turned vessel / sculpture / chalice. Very well crafted. Noted: "Norfolk Pine. Carved in Hawaii" by the artist on the base. From a collection of...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood, Pine

Georgian Elm Bacon Settle In The Original Paint
Located in Kingsbridge, GB
Georgian Elm Bacon Settle in the Original Paint. Very early settle dating from the 1720s, still has original intact interior with Iron hanging hooks. There are hardly any of these ...
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1720s English Country Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Elm

Zulu Walking stick
By Zulu s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A beautiful example of a Colonial Walking stick by the Zulu people of South Africa . Carved from local wood in the form of a Cricket Ball caught in the hand of the owner. A beautif...
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1920s British Colonial Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Hand Carved Wood Folk Sculpture of John Bull
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved and slight fragment of painted surface in good condition. Very little blue painted surface remaining.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Swedish antique Folk Art ladder with gray original paint
Located in Boden, SE
Handsome late 19th century Swedish country folding ladder. The ladder has beautiful gray original paint. Featuring a handcrafted design with five rungs or steps .Useful both insid...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Pine

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