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Technique: Hand-Carved
Batak Tribe Wood Ceremonial Bowl, Sumatra, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Batak tribe wood ceremonial bowl, early 20th century Dimensions: Diameter 56cm x height 24cm.
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood

Inuit Soapstone Seal Hunter
Located in Mexico City, MX
A Inuit carved dark green soapstone seal hunter. The sculpture is signed and dated 1974 on the bottom by an unidentified artist.
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1970s Canadian Folk Art Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Soapstone

19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and painted on the front side. This mask is from Cirebon in Ja...
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19th Century Indonesian Other Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Australian Aboriginal Carved Ancestor Figure with Ochre Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand-carved wood ancestor figure with surface pictorial carving showing kangaroo hunting and decorated with black and red paint and white and yellow ocher pigment. The figure slightly leans forward as made. The piece was carved by aboriginal artist...
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Early 2000s Australian Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

18th Century 5ft Tall Hindu Deity Statue
Located in Pasadena, TX
18th century poly-chrome statue depicting Hindu Deity. This 18th century statue is made of painted clay, plaster and wood.
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Mid-18th Century Indian Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Hardwood

American Oval Timber Trade Sign with Two Masted Ship and Rope Boarder. C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American oval hand carved timber trade sign with a centered two masted ship, rope border, upper painted banner "The London and New York Trading Company"...
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1850s American American Empire Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Rope, Wood, Paint

20th Century Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances. This mask features a black and green polychrome finish on its ...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

English Brass and Wood Barrel Nautical Spyglass James Chapman, London Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass and wood barrel nautical ship captain's spyglass with a single draw, polished sunshade, lense cap, and engraved focal tube by maker James Chapman St. Catherines Dock, L...
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1850s English William IV Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Javanese Hand-Crafted Wayang Topeng Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances. This mask features a beige and white polychrome finish with hi...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Folk Art - Farmhouse Butter Bucket, Hand-crafted, Norway, Signed
Located in Skien, NO
**A Masterpiece of Norwegian Folk Art: Exquisite Hand-Carved Butter Bucket/Porridge Amber from Telemark, Norway** Elevate your Scandinavian art collection with this exceptional, l...
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Early 2000s Norwegian Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Bentwood, Pine

Javanese Solid Teak Storage Box with Engravings Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This teak storage box comes for the Island of Java, Indonesia. Dating to the Mid-20th Century it was crafted from a single block of teak. It features ...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Teak

Burmese Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This buddha is a hand-carved from wood and originates from Burma, modern day Myanmar. It once featured an elaborate lacquer finish, however much of this has worn away over the decade...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Giltwood

Set of 3 Hand-Carved Wood Madura Island Ceremonial Masks, Indonesia, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This set of 3 mid-20th century mask were sed on the island of Madura for ceremonial purposes. The island of Madura is situated off the north-eastern coast of Java. This mask features...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Wood

A Wooden Carved Treen Nutcracker, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Wooden Carved Treen Nutcracker, 19th Century Dimension: Height: 12 cm Diameter: 4 cm. Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
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19th Century European Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Northwest Coast Totem
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Northwest Coast polychrome totem with multiple bird figures atop a turtle. Hole drilled for clamp. Well painted and carved with bright colors of red, black, blue, white, and brown on...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique American Soldier Whirligig
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved and painted Pine with rotating sheet iron swords, with black hair, mustache and beard, bicorn hat, blue jacket with tacks for buttons, black boots mounted on a yellow circular...
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Sheet Metal

Hand-Carved Backstrap Loom with Tribal Engravings from Timor Island, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Hand-carved from Iron Wood this is a wonderful example of a Backstrap Loom, an essential component of Ikat textile weaving. The Curved section would fit around the weavers back not o...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Burmese Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This buddha is a hand-carved from wood and originates from Burma, modern day Myanmar. It once featured an elaborate gilded finish (covered in gold leaf), however much of this has wor...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Giltwood

Hand-Carved Wooden Tray / Bowl Mentawai Tribe of Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved tray comes from the Mentawai tribe found on the Mentawai Islands off the west coast, Sumatra, Indonesia. They are hand-carved from a single block of wood. Sought aft...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Javanese Wayang Topeng", Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mask from Java depicts a mythical creature which would have been used in ‘Wayang Topeng’ dance performances. It features handles which are used to open and close the creatures m...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
TOTEM 2 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia. Different ridges are intended to evacuate the bad vibes from the fireplace to the top hous...
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Late 19th Century Ethiopian Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Finely Carved Early Ashanti Stool With Bird Motif, Ghana
Located in London, GB
This large early Ashanti stool consists of an attractive support featuring a double-sided bird motif. The surface of the stool exhibits a rich, dark patina. Extensive use over the ...
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Quebec Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture of St. Anthony Jesus
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and well executed hand carved pine sculpture was done is unsigned, but believed to have been done in Quebec Canada in approximately 1850 in the period Early Victorian...
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Mid-19th Century Canadian Victorian Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Pine

American Nautical Brass Housing Wood Collar Floating Distress Beacon, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American nautical brass housing and wood collar floating distress beacon with a glass lens, mid-19th century.
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1850s American American Empire Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Late 17th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Wooden Bowl, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large wooden bowl, dated 1694. The bowl features a decorative geometric line patterns etched around the rim. The bowl has been inscribed with two names, most likely celebrating marri...
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Late 17th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Tropical Tales: Rare 19th-Century French Colonial Carved Coconut Flask
Located in New York, NY
This rare mid-19th-century French Colonial carved coconut bugbear flask is a remarkable artifact that highlights the ingenuity and craftsmanship of sailors, soldiers, or prisoners of...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Coconut

19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl Dulang
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; these trays known as "Dulangs" were used to carry offerings atop Balinese women’s heads during ceremonial processions. This 19th ...
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Mid-19th Century Balinese Other Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Mentawai Tribe Hand-Carved Wooden Bowl with Handle, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Crafted from ironwood this Mentawai tribe bowl features a handle and subtle wood detailing. A wonderful decorative bowl or table centrepiece certain to invoke conversation. The Menta...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Statue of a Ju Ju Man, Egba People, Abeokuta, 1940s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Tall hand-carved wooden statue of a Ju Ju Man crafted by the Egba People in Abeokuta, Ogun State (part of Nigeria), circa 1940s. The pupils are made from nails, which intensifies the...
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1940s African Tribal Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl Dulang with Floral Motif
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; these trays known as "Dulangs" were used to carry offerings atop Balinese women’s heads during ceremonial processions. This 19th century "Dulang" features a f...
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Mid-19th Century Balinese Other Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Coconut Shell Engraved Tribal Bowl from Nias, Mentawai Islands, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand crafted and tribal engraved bowl originates from Nias Island Indonesia. It features tribal motifs along the rim and a beautiful hand hewn texture along its basin. It is cra...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Coconut

Antique Moroccan Tribal Berber Wool Comb
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Moroccan tribal Folk Art Berber wool comb. 19th century, nice patina, Museum collector piece.
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1870s Moroccan Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Metal

American Sampler Under Glass with the Original Gilt Birdseye Maple Frame, C 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American sampler under glass with the original gilt Birdseye maple frame, Early 19th Century. Alphabet and Numerals. Signed by maker Maria Nuttall Age 7.
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1830s American American Empire Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Linen, Glass, Birdseye Maple, Giltwood

Hand Carved Wood Moroccan Ethnic Large Spoon
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand Carved antique African Moroccan burl wood large spoon. Large Moroccan ethnic folk art hand crafted and carved large cooking spoon. Great patina, rou...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl Dulang with Floral Motif
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; these trays known as "Dulangs" were used to carry offerings atop Balinese women’s heads during ceremonial processions. This 19th century "Dulang" features a f...
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Mid-19th Century Balinese Other Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Wood

18th Century Ox Bone Carved Riding Hunting Cups Classical Figures Green Man
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A Rare Pair Of Antique Early 18th Century Folk Art Carved Hunting Cups. Carved From Ox Bone decorated with a sgraffito scratched design with ink forced into the marks, very much in ...
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18th Century European Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Natural Fiber

Miniature Dogon Ladder: A Path to Personal Growth and Spiritual Enlightenment
Located in Stockholm, SE
Symbolically, miniature ladders like the Dogon ladder can hold various meanings depending on the context in which they are used and their cultural or historical background. For example, a miniature ladder can be a metaphor for ambition and personal growth, representing the desire to reach new heights or overcome obstacles. In spiritual contexts, a ladder can symbolize a path to wisdom or enlightenment, reflecting a personal quest to achieve higher consciousness or insight. The interpretation of its design is multifaceted and may reflect a combination of traditional, cultural, and personal values. It serves as a beautiful symbol for those seeking inner guidance, a personal altar...
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1940s Malian Folk Art Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Hardwood

Old Vintage Pair Native American Folk Art Portraits Signed JP Macett
Located in South Burlington, VT
Vintage pair (2) Folk Art or Outsider Art Portraits of Native Americans. The female displays braided hair and a necklace with pendant of possible an acorn or shell; the male with a ...
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20th Century American Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Large Driftwood Carved Marine Dolphin Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful hardwood drift wood art. Miami Dolphins collector's dream!
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Mid-20th Century American Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

American Monumental Pine Hand-Carved Mortise and Pestle, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Period American pine mortise and pestle hand-carved from single log. All original, Early 19th century. Pestle is 28" long and 3.75" diameter.
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Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Pine

Painted Baule Blolo Bla Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
The figurative sculptures of the Baule peoples of Cote d'Ivoire are recognizable by their strong, gently curving forms and serene composure. This figure of a woman was carved to repr...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Rustic Black Forest Wall Mirror, Austria circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary rustic wall mirror from the 19th century around 1870 in Austria. An unusual piece of a Black Forest mirror that has been elaborately handcarved out of basswood in an ex...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Mirror, Softwood

Fine Ashanti Stool with Bird Motif, Ghana
Located in London, GB
This fine Ashanti stool from Ghana, which dates to the first half of the 20th century, features an unusual motif - a bird of prey. The surface of this stool exhibits a lovely smooth,...
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20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Folky Store Display Horse
Located in Nantucket, MA
Painted black with a red saddle, glass eyes and hairm. Missing one of its stirrups, the stirrup is carved from wood and is hanging from its original thick canvas. The ears which were...
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Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Canvas, Wood

Vintage Moroccan Mirror Hand Painted with Red Moorish Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan mirror, hand painted, wooden Moorish window shaped mirror. Beautiful hand crafted mirror in a traditional hand painted Mooris...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Mirror, Wood, Paint

Ere Ibeji Female Commemorative Figure, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Dogon Tribe Hardwood Carved Rhythm Pounder from Mali, Africa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Museum quality Dogon tribe ironwood percussion pounder reportedly collected from a Tellem cave in the Bandiagara Escarpment in Mali. Collected in the late 1970’s with approximate age...
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Hardwood

An Important Carved Pine Bucket by Lars Kinsarvik (1846-1925), Norway, c.1900
By Lars Kinsarvik
Located in Skien, NO
**An Important Norwegian Folk Art Carved Butter Bucket (Amber Tine) by Lars Kinsarvik (1846-1925), Hardanger, Norway, circa 1900** This exceptional butter bucket, or *Amber Tine*,...
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Pine, Bentwood

Charming Italian 19th-20th Century Carved Alabaster Figure of a Fisher Boy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming Italian 19th-20th century carved alabaster figure of a fisher boy. The young boy wearing a blouse, with his pant legs rolled up to his knees and ...
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Early 1900s Italian Country Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Alabaster

Shona Stone Sculpture "Sheltering Soul" Norbert Shamuyarira (Zimbabwe, b. 1962)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An African Shona Stone Sculpture titled "Sheltering Soul" by Norbert Shamuyarira (Zimbabwean, Born 1962), depicting an abstract polished Shona stone figure of a crouched and bowing h...
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Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art

Materials

Stone

A Finely Carved Lime Spatula by an Unknown Master Carver
Located in London, GB
A Finely Carved Lime Spatula by an Unknown Master Carver Depicting a possibly unique Mother and Child (?) or Male and Female (?) Wood ebony with lime infill Massim Area, Papua New...
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19th Century Papua New Guinean Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Ebony

19thC Burl Tiger Maple Compote
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing 19thc burl compote is in very good condition from a private collection.
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1870s American Adirondack Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

19thC Burl Tiger Maple Compote
19thC Burl Tiger Maple Compote
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20th Century - Whimsical Pair of Large Carved and Painted Wood Flamingos
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c., a pair of vibrantly painted wooden flamingo floor sculptures, each with a fish in mouth. One is signed "MW" on the underside. Painted in pink and lilac respectively and both with painted details to resemble feathers. Each flamingo is holding a fish in its beak. Both fish have been painted in contrasting colors to those of the flamingos. The gold painted beaks and legs add an additional element of whimsy to these carved sculptures. They are life size and will be sure to draw attention and likely a smile. They would look great on the deck of a seaside home, as a welcoming pair by a front door, in a child's bedroom or even as a bathroom accent. Please Note: To reduce the cost of shipping, each will be professionally packed by a specialist service in advance of UPS shipping. This is significantly less expensive than white glove shipping. Dimensions: 46"h x 7"w x 10"d Condition: Good/Fair, one with repair to red feathers on top...
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1980s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood, Paint

A Wooden Carved Treen Nutcracker, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Wooden Carved Treen Nutcracker, 19th Century Dimension: Height: 12 cm Diameter: 4 cm. Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
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19th Century European Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Hardwood

Carved Soapstone Sculpture of an Inuit Leaning Forward, Holding Bag at Feet
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved Black Soapstone Inuit figure stooped over, grasping a bag at his feet.
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Early 20th Century Canadian Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Soapstone

1930s Wood Campgrounds Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wood campgrounds sign from the 1930s. Sign was used to let people use shovels and supplies and make sure they are returned. Great rustic sign, cool piece of Americana. 2.5 fe...
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1930s American Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Vintage Signed Quebec Folk Art Carved Burlwood Wall Sculpture of a Bearded Man
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This folk art wall sculpture is signed by Noel Guay a Quebec wood carver of Canada and dates to approximately 1960 and done in the Quebec folk art styl...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Pine

Folk Art Heron Decoy
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Folk Art Heron Decoy, likely, circa 1960s or 1970s. A stately heron carved in an alert posture with upraised head and elongated neck. Decoy was made in three parts, nicely ha...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

Ere Ibeji Female Commemorative Figure, Egba, Yoruba People, Nigeria, 20th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Remarkable Mesquite Wood Trough Bowl Found in Jalisco, Western Mexico, Mid 19th
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Remarkable mesquite wood dough bowl found in Western Mexico, mid 19th century, carved from a single block of wood. It's rare to come across this bowls in such a great state, espe...
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Mid-19th Century Mexican Primitive Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art

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Wood

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