Sub-Saharan African Toys and Dolls

Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African

Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Toys and Dolls

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Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll

$218

Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll

$228

Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll

$228

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll

$228

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Doll Vintage Italy, 1920s

$580

H 11.38 in W 3 in D 2 in

Antique Real Skull of a Rabbit, Germany ca. 1900s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Real Skull of a Rabbit, Germany ca. 1900s An antique taxidermied skull of the rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) mounted on an ebonized wooden tur...

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Sub-Saharan African Toys and Dolls

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Bone, Wood

Antique Real Skull of a Rabbit, Germany ca. 1900s

$265

H 7.29 in W 1.97 in D 2.96 in

Very Tall Bronze Ndebele Sculpture, Original Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

This beautiful sculpture by an unknown artist, depicting a Ndebele. Despite of occasionally mistakenly attributed to Carl Hagenauer is it undoubtedly a masterpiece. In earlier times,...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Toys and Dolls

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Bronze

Very Tall Bronze Ndebele Sculpture, Original Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

$10,799

H 64.97 in Dm 14.18 in

Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Doll Vintage Italy, 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale in Verona, Italy. Shows some wear - but looks beautiful on display! Some scratches a...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Doll Vintage Italy, 1920s

$580

H 12.5 in W 4.63 in D 3.5 in

Gilt Ceremonial Thai Head dress

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Ceremonial Thai headdress usually worn for wedding or religious ceremonies. Hand-crafted in Thailand. Gilt Thai Ceremonial Headdress circa ...

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20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Toys and Dolls

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Giltwood

Gilt Ceremonial Thai Head dress

$1,850

H 26 in W 11 in D 9 in

1930s Austrian Horse Toy

By Craft and Folk Art Museum

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Beautiful 1930s Austrian horse toy. Wonderful patina.

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1920s Folk Art Vintage Sub-Saharan African Toys and Dolls

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Bentwood

1930s Austrian Horse Toy

$2,800

H 25 in W 29 in D 9 in

Set of Six Carnival Knockdown Dolls

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Set of six vintage folk art carnival knockdown dolls crafted in canvas, hand painted on both sides, trimmed with cotton fur and weighted at the bottom....

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20th Century Folk Art Sub-Saharan African Toys and Dolls

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Cotton

Set of Six Carnival Knockdown Dolls

$2,950 / set

H 13 in W 9 in D 3 in

Organic Beaded Necklace on Stand, Sold Singly

Located in Sheffield, MA

The organic necklaces are treated as works of art or sculpture displayed on their black metal stands. The top parts are intricately braided twine attached to which are sliced sea she...

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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Sub-Saharan African Toys and Dolls

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Shell

Organic Beaded Necklace on Stand, Sold Singly

$650 / item

H 27.5 in W 8 in D 3.75 in

French Hand-Painted Lady Sculpture Door Stop in Solid Cast Iron

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Late 19th century door stop, France, circa 1880. This lady sculpture is made in heavy solid cast iron and is in it original hand-painted colors.

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19th Century Folk Art Antique Sub-Saharan African Toys and Dolls

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Iron

French Hand-Painted Lady Sculpture Door Stop in Solid Cast Iron

$260

H 6.4 in W 3.2 in D 2.6 in

Set of Three Kokeshi Dolls from Northern Japan

Located in Antwerp, BE

Kokeshi (こけしこけし, kokeshi), are Japanese dolls, originally from northern Japan. They are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few thin, painted lines t...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Toys and Dolls

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Wood

Set of Three Kokeshi Dolls from Northern Japan

$1,139 / set

H 29.93 in Dm 7.09 in

Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, 1920 s

Located in Stamford, CT

Amusing Mexican terracotta doll figure with articulated limbs. Since it is solid terracotta it is likely this is a mold from which other dolls were made. As a folk art sculpture it i...

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