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Style: Primitive
Erotic Carved Horn Kris Hilt, Early 20th Century, Bali Indonesia
Located in Stamford, CT
Erotic carved horn kris hilt, Bali early 20th century. A kris is a ceremonial short bladed weapon known for elaborately-carved handles. This example shows an erotic scene, with the ...
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Early 20th Century Balinese Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Horn

Erotic Carved Horn Kris Hilt, Early 20th Century, Bali Indonesia
Erotic Carved Horn Kris Hilt, Early 20th Century, Bali Indonesia

Erotic Carved Horn Kris Hilt, Early 20th Century, Bali Indonesia

$770
Erotic Indonesian Carved Wood Phallic Handle, Early 20th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Indonesian erotic carving of a man holding his oversized erect phallus while seated in a squatting position. The carving is a handle to a iron tool, pro...
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Early 20th Century Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Wood

Erotic Indonesian Carved Wood Phallic Handle, Early 20th Century
Erotic Indonesian Carved Wood Phallic Handle, Early 20th Century

Erotic Indonesian Carved Wood Phallic Handle, Early 20th Century

$890
Torajan War Vest on Stand
Located in Savannah, GA
A Torajan war vest on custom iron stand, Sulawesi, Indonesia, first half of 20th century. 20 inches wide by 8 inches deep by 60 inches tall vest: 19 inches wide by 4 inches deep ...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Torajan War Vest on Stand
Torajan War Vest on Stand

Torajan War Vest on Stand

$2,200
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Early 20th Century Hand Carved Wood Plaster Sculpture Of Our Lady Of Monserrat
Located in Guaynabo, PR
A renowned tradition in Latin America and Puerto Rico is the making of Santos de Palos by master carvers since the 19th century. This is an early 20th century wood plaster carving sc...
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20th Century American Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Wood, Plaster

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Wood Plaster Sculpture Of Our Lady Of Monserrat
Early 20th Century Hand Carved Wood Plaster Sculpture Of Our Lady Of Monserrat

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Wood Plaster Sculpture Of Our Lady Of Monserrat

$920 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.25 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Early 20th Century Stone Disc
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A polished hardstone disc. Provenance unknown but probably a early 20th century Hawaiin Ulu Maika stoen. Ulu Maika is a ancient game simular to bowling played by the indigineaous Haw...
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Early 20th Century Hawaiian Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Stone

Early 20th Century Stone Disc
Early 20th Century Stone Disc

Early 20th Century Stone Disc

$1,794
H 8.67 in Dm 7.09 in
Antique Hammond s 6-Inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand
By C.S. Hammond Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Offered here for your consideration is, A fine antique 6-inch terrestrial globe. Additional Details: By C.S. Hammond & Co. The globe likely dates from 1927 to 1930 due to the ...
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20th Century Unknown Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Hammond s 6-Inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand
Antique Hammond s 6-Inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand

Antique Hammond s 6-Inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand

$950
H 10.5 in Dm 6 in
1940s Spanish Brass Aquarium on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Spanish brass aquarium combines artisanal craftsmanship with aesthetic delight, set atop a decorative gilt iron stand. Featuring textured glass si...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

1940s Spanish Brass Aquarium on Stand
1940s Spanish Brass Aquarium on Stand

1940s Spanish Brass Aquarium on Stand

$2,475
H 41 in W 30 in D 11 in
Two Large Malachite Eggs on Brass Stands
Located in Somis, CA
Set of two splendid malachite eggs. Hand crafted and polished, displaying fantastic various natural patterns of swirls and stripes. A stone of transforma...
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20th Century Italian Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Malachite

Two Large Malachite Eggs on Brass Stands
Two Large Malachite Eggs on Brass Stands

Two Large Malachite Eggs on Brass Stands

$650 Sale Price / set
63% Off
H 6 in Dm 4 in
Early 20th Century Walnut Cased Barometer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century walnut cased barometer Beautiful barometer. Dimensions 43" long x 13" wide x 5.5" at the crown x 5" at the bottom. The door on the back reveals the inner wor...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Walnut

Early 20th Century Walnut Cased Barometer
Early 20th Century Walnut Cased Barometer

Early 20th Century Walnut Cased Barometer

$950
H 43 in W 13 in D 4 in
20th Century Carved Wood Religious Figure, Joseph Italy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Recently salvaged from old Downtown Buffalo New York church rectory, lifesize carved wood statue, "Joseph" which once adorned the vestibule, well executed, wonderful detail, great si...
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1930s Italian Vintage Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Wood

20th Century Carved Wood Religious Figure, Joseph Italy
20th Century Carved Wood Religious Figure, Joseph Italy

20th Century Carved Wood Religious Figure, Joseph Italy

$2,500
H 56 in W 16 in D 10 in
Antique Brass Telescope On Tripod Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The telescope has a selection of the lens that can be removed such that it fits into the case. There is a cover for the end glass. There is a tripod base with cylindrical column pe...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Brass

Antique Brass Telescope On Tripod Stand
Antique Brass Telescope On Tripod Stand

Antique Brass Telescope On Tripod Stand

$1,800
H 22 in W 53.5 in D 3.5 in
Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Page Turner or Letter Opener Horn and Brass
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very large and decorative Hollywood Regency 1920s page turner or letter opener made by hand out of a curl goat Horn and brass. On the brass it reads: AER But the some letters are h...
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Early 20th Century European Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Page Turner or Letter Opener Horn and Brass
Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Page Turner or Letter Opener Horn and Brass

Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Page Turner or Letter Opener Horn and Brass

$760 Sale Price
20% Off
H 6 in W 6 in D 66 in
Solid Brass Ships Wheel on Stand
Located in Norwell, MA
Very impressive eight spoke ships wheel mounted to a geared pedestal. The pedestal head is engraved Dake Engine Company, Grand Haven Michigan, Serial numbe...
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1930s North American Vintage Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Wheel on Stand
Solid Brass Ships Wheel on Stand

Solid Brass Ships Wheel on Stand

$7,195
H 54 in W 42 in D 19 in
African Gemsbok Mount, early 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the horn and partial skull mount mounted on a shaped shield form backplate made of light oak
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1920s African Vintage Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Horn

African Gemsbok Mount, early 20th century
African Gemsbok Mount, early 20th century

African Gemsbok Mount, early 20th century

$2,470
H 45 in W 10.5 in D 17.5 in
Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Early 20th century shell money ring mounted on a custom made stand, Papua New Guinea.
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Shell

Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring
Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring

Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring

$1,078
H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 1.97 in
Previously Available Items
Kota Bird Head Ceremonial Throwing Knife
Located in Stamford, CT
A Kota style 'Bird-head' ceremonial throwing knife, of classic form, with pierced triangular 'eye', the grip and spur bound with brass. Intricate geometric incised decoration to various parts of the shaft and blade, the blade emerging from a slightly curved wire-wrapped handle. Gabon. A wonderful abstract sculpture. Professionally mounted on a black steel base. 16 inches high 11 wide 4 deep Often called a "bird head" knife for its resemblance to the African Hornbill...
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20th Century Gabonese Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Kota Bird Head Ceremonial Throwing Knife
Kota Bird Head Ceremonial Throwing Knife

Kota Bird Head Ceremonial Throwing Knife

H 16 in W 11 in D 4 in
Chinese Primitive Asian Antique Knife Cleaver Distressed Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Chinese Primitive Asian antique knife cleaver distressed braided woven wood handle Chinese-Asian Museum quality knife with patina and oxidation present....
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Early 20th Century Asian Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Chinese Primitive Asian Antique Knife Cleaver Distressed Wood
Chinese Primitive Asian Antique Knife Cleaver Distressed Wood

Chinese Primitive Asian Antique Knife Cleaver Distressed Wood

H 2 in W 19.75 in D 0.75 in
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Walking Cane and Secret Dagger
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved walking cane made from coconut wood and brass. The handle pulls out and has a concealed dagger. Rare, from Sumatra. Set ...
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1950s Vintage Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Walking Cane and Secret Dagger
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Walking Cane and Secret Dagger

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Walking Cane and Secret Dagger

H 34 in Dm 1 in

Primitive arms, armor and weapons for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive arms, armor and weapons for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage arms, armor and weapons created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive arms, armor and weapons made in a specific country, there are Asia, Africa, and Nigeria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for arms, armor and weapons differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $54,032 while the average work can sell for $250.

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