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Item Ships From: California
Ceremonial African Sword
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceremonial African sword hand hammered.
Category
1940s Central African Arts and Crafts Vintage California Natural Specimens
Materials
Bronze
$1,000
Shell Sculpture on Stand by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980’s shell sculpture on stand bu Maitland Smith.
Constructed of wood covered with tessellated fossil stone and detailed outline with brass inlaid.
In beautiful original...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage California Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble, Brass
Agate Onyx Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand polished agate onyx stone paperweight in black, brown, and red intricate layered patterns
Measures: length 4.25 inches, width 3.25 inches, height 2 inches
This piece makes for a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
$270 Sale Price
40% Off
Gem Grade Amethyst Geode Sculpture, Uruguay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The amethyst geodes from Uruguay are mined from the same rock formation as their relatives just to the north across the border into southern Brazil and are igneous (volcanic) in orig...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Quartz
Mounted Naturally-Formed Indian Mineral Clear Apophyllite
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mounted naturally-formed Indian mineral: clear apophyllite
An attractive specimen that reflects the light similarly to a multifaceted gem giving the specimen an unusual brightness. ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Ostrich Eggs on Matching Solid Brass Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of Ostrich Eggs on matching brass stands. These work well on a dining table, flanking a fireplace or console, or placed in two different spaces.
The bases are actually sli...
Category
20th Century Rustic California Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
Deep Handmade Natural Onyx Bowl, One of a Kind
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Handmade in Mexico
Carved from a single piece of onyx
One of a kind
Dimensions: 17 x 13.5 x 7 D in. / 43 x 34 x 18 D cm
A spectacular, organic, undulating vessel of cream trans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other California Natural Specimens
Materials
Onyx
Large Red Calcite Stone on Wooden Base, Early 20th Century. Morocco.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive large red calcite stone displayed on a custom wooden base, showcasing the natural beauty of this richly hued mineral. The calcite features striking patterns and a deep ...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan California Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Collection of 3 Large Insects in Solid Lucite Boxes Spider Hornet
Stag Beetle
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice collection of Frozen insects circa 1970's , in solid lucite boxes.
Category
20th Century American American Classical California Natural Specimens
Materials
Acrylic
Brutalist Signed Raw Metal Torch Cut Flower Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Brutalist raw metal torch cut flower sculpture, circa 1983. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition and measures 10"W x 5"D x 14.5"H; it is signed and mumbered on the side. G...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist California Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Design, Space Box, Swedish Muonionalusta, Meteorite in Acrylic Box
By Ernesto Duran
Located in Polanco, CDMX
The “Space Box” was designed by Ernesto Duran, as a creative way to enhance the uniqueness of meteorites and could also be use as a decorative piece. Its an acrylic box with a magnet on top and a steel string pulling the meteorite straight simulating the floating movement they had in outer space, allowing an interaction and a 360° view.
Muonionalusta Meteorite...
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Acrylic
Tessellated Bone Faux Tusks
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated bone faux tusks in the style of Anthony Redmile.
Category
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage California Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
$937 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th Bailer shell pectoral, Highlands, possibly Mendi People, Papua New Guinea
These large shell pectorals were worn ceremonially by men and women in Papua New Guine...
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal California Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Petrified Wood Obelisks Set of 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petrified Wood Obelisks Set of 2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary California Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
$900 / set
Carved Etched Horn Mounted on a Tesselated Bone Base
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An interesting decorative sculpture, this etched horn is mounted on a tesselated bone base. It is very much in the style of Maitland Smith or a similar company. The horn is likely a ...
Category
20th Century Unknown California Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone, Horn
Pair of Vibrant Blue Sodalite Stone Bookends
Located in Ross, CA
A pair of sodalite bookends each a unique, detailed combination of vivid blue, white veins and patches of calcite. Polished on the interior sides and flat base, rugged and raw on th...
Category
1990s American Organic Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Pair of Ostrich Eggs on Male and Female Modernist Metal Figures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Ostrich Eggs on a pair of Modernist metal figures. The metal could be Aluminum or iron - the high concept pieces take an Organic, yet stunning, element and pair them with ...
Category
20th Century Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Pear Scupture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Murano Bullicante Aventurine Murano glass pear sculpture by Alfredo Barbini. Each fruit-shaped sculpture features transparent and red glass, with the signature Bullicante technique c...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage California Natural Specimens
Materials
Art Glass
$300 Sale Price
40% Off
Carved Hardstone Eagle in Smoky Quartz
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This majestic eagle is hand carved from quality smoky quartz. The eagle is standing on a decorative geometric base that has been custom made for this purpose. With faux glass eyes, t...
Category
1930s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage California Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz
Original Design, Seymchan with Olivine Meteorite in a Acrylic Display
By Ernesto Duran
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Original design in Acrylic display with a magnet making the meteorite look as it´s floating the same way it did in outer space for years before its fin...
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Acrylic
Original Design, Space Box, Russian Sikhote Alin Meteorite in Acrylic Box
By Ernesto Duran
Located in Polanco, CDMX
The “Space Box” was designed by Ernesto Duran, as a creative way to enhance the uniqueness of meteorites and could also be use as a decorative piece. Its an acrylic box with a magnet...
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Acrylic
Quartz Rock Crystal of a Chinese Goddess
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very rare Carving of a Goddess seated inside of a large Quartz Rock Crystal . Hard to see any details in the photos . No signature found . The stone is appox 9" across an...
Category
Late 19th Century Central Asian Chinese Export Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz
Modern Rock Crystal Decorations, Amethyst , Polished Nickel pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A special designed and Custom made Rock Crystal and Amethyst table top accessories made for a designer in Los Angeles a while ago .Solid tapered block of Rock Crystal from Brazil and...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Russian Polished Malachite Shaped Egg On Malachite Band Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning example of Russian Malachite in the form of an egg. The malachite is very heavy at 7 pounds and rests on a Malachite form - which may be use as a bracelet. (We have show...
Category
20th Century Russian California Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
Round Hand Carved Wooden Organic Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully carved piece of wood with cracks and ridges in all the right places. A compliment to any console table story, Under a table or sitting alone in a corner - a piece tha...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Vintage Cylindrical Picture Jasper Tower on Wood Stand More Views Vintage Cyli
Located in Pomona, CA
As a nurturing and protective stone, the picture jasper meaning helps to bring you comfort, alleviating any fear, stress or anxiety you may be feeling. It’stimulates the root chakr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export California Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
$288 Sale Price
25% Off
Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #B3K
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Dimensions: 10 × 8.25 × 2 in./ 25.5 × 21. x 5 cm
Weight: 6.925 lbs / 2.984 kg
Height on custom display stand:...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Precious Stone
Brutalist “Desert Flowers” Sculpture by John Steck
By John Steck
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brutalist copper dandelion sculpture from the 1960’s by John Steck.
Part of “Desert Flowers” series, constructed of torch cut copper with a beautiful patina on a natural stone base...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage California Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Copper
Black Forest Carving of Bucket of Grapes, Stump
Located in Vista, CA
Black forest carving of a bucket of grapes on a tree stump, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Large Scale Banalinga
Shiva Lingam
Stone for Display
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Scale Banalinga (Shiva Lingam) stone for display
Outstanding large scale specimen from India
Dimensions 9" long x 5.5" diameter
Banalinga is discovered in nature and not carved or crafted by human hands.
This Shiva Lingam comes exclusively from the Narmada River, one of India’s seven sacred holy sites. The stones resemble markings found on the forehead of Lord Shiva...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Petrified Wood Specimen
Located in Somis, CA
A fantastic petrified wood specimen. Original petrified bark on one side, polished interior of tree on the other. All original. 3 lb.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Petrified Wood
$199 Sale Price
69% Off
Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen #L2L
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Dimensions: 8 × 6.25 × 0.75 in. / 20 × 16 × 2 cm
Dimensions on custom display stands: 10.5 × 5.5 × 3.5 in. / 27 × 14 × 9 c...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Shell Currency Yua Bride
s Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price
Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea
Hand carved from a clam shell
Measures: 7.5 x 8.5 in / 19 x 22 cm
Height on c...
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Other California Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Shell Currency Yua Bride
s Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price
Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea
Hand carved from a clam shell
Measures: 7 x 7.5 in / 18 x 19 cm
Height on cus...
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Other California Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #S5C
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Dimensions: 9.25 × 8 × 2 in. / 23.5 × 20.5 × 5 cm
Weight: 5.55 lbs / 2.424 kg
In this example, the complex pa...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Precious Stone
Large Art Glass Pear by Zorza Poland
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large vintage art glass pear by Zorza Glass of Poland. Beautiful opaque white and blue coloring to the glass with a clear stem.
Category
Late 20th Century Polish Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Art Glass
Large 8 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large 8 inch Split Ammonite Mounted Fossil Set
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
The cutting and polishing of this large pair revealed pale yellow-brown, cal...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Large 8 Inch Ammonite Specimen Cut Polished and Mounted Fossil
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large 8 Inch Ammonite Specimen Cut Polished and Mounted Fossil - Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
An excellent quality split ammonite fossil. We hand pick...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
1980s Ruzzetti
Gow Italian Sterling Silver Spingle Tibia Fusus Shell
By Karl Springer
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1980s original Ruzzetti & Gow Italian sterling silver wrapped spindle tibia shell is 8.5" long. Has the original tag inside. Excellent table top decorative object. G...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage California Natural Specimens
Materials
Sterling Silver
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Polished Petrified Wood Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice polished petrified wood sculpture, circa pre-history. Brightly colored tan, brown and cream tones with naturally formed patterns caused by fossilization over millions ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Petrified Wood
Mounted Specimen: Apophyllite, Stilbite, Chalcedony
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mounted Specimen: Apophyllite, Stilbite, Chalcedony #L9W
Dimensions: 6 x 8.5 x 2.5 in. / 15 x 22 x 6 cm
Height on custom display stand: 9 in. / 23 c...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Steel
Collection of Five Alabaster Peaches W / a 19th Century Wire Compote
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of five pieces of alabaster peaches in a 19th century wire compote. The condition is very good. There are five peaches in the group.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble, Wire
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Massive Italian Art Glass Apple by Murano Glass
By Bonetti
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful massive Italian art glass apple by Murano Glass, circa 1998. Stunning fluorite green color with sparkles of gold; the piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency California Natural Specimens
Materials
Blown Glass
OGGETTI MURANO HAND-CRAFTED Glass Aquatic Sculptures
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Pair of OGGETTI Italian Hand-Painted Glass Tropical Fish Sculptures, c. 1960
An elegant tribute to the art of Italian glassmaking, this pair of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Blown Glass
Coco De Mer Nut Sculptural Box by Antony Redmile, London
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a rare and magnificent object fashioned from a rare coco de mer nut and Ostrich egg by Antony Redmile. The box is secured to a wooden base with a silvered stand, holding both sides of the coconut. The coconut is a rich dark chocolate brown and appears to be warmly polished. The top of the box is silvered and adorned with beautiful malachite specimens. 2 small cast resin boar's teeth set with malachite are present on either side of the box, much like handles. Decorative silvered fittings hold ostrich eggs that serve as the lids to the box. Finally, a silvered fitting holds an oval malachite finial...
Category
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage California Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite, Silver Plate
20th Century Tribal Bamboo Comb, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid to late 20th century incised bamboo comb, Huon Gulf, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
This large incised comb is typical of the bamboo combs of the Huon Gulf area. This parti...
Category
Late 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal California Natural Specimens
Materials
Bamboo
6.5 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
6.5 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Cutting and polishing this ammonite has revealed an inte...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #D7U
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Madagascar
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old
Dimensions: 8.75 × 7.5 × 1.875 in. / 22 × 19 × 4.75 cm
Weight: 4.125 lbs / 2.169 kg
Height on custom display ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Precious Stone
Large Freeform Mesquite Wood Organic Live Edge Bowl Vase by Norman Harrison
Located in San Diego, CA
Statement piece! beautiful freeform mesquite wood live edge organic centerpiece bowl by artist Norman Harrison. Signed and dated from 2003 on the bottom. Made in Yuma, Arizona. Wonde...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American California Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Post Social Wood Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wood hand crafted sculpture.
Category
1940s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage California Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Whimsical MCM Butterfly and Flower Mixed Metals and Slate Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical MCM butterfly and flower mixed metals and slate sculpture, circa 1970s. Great brutalist look on this unsigned piece that measures 13"W x 10"D x 5"H. Vey good overall condi...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Slate, Copper, Metal
Naturally Formed Mineral, Clear Apophyllite Sculpture
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Naturally formed mineral, clear apophyllite sculpture
India
Measures: 11 x 8 x 4 in. / 28 x 20 x 10 cm
Height on custom display stand: 14 in. / 36 cm
Custom mounted on a ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Antique California Natural Specimens
Materials
Steel
Flowers and Bee Sculpture in Mixed Metal on Quartz by Ken Rains
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical flowers with bee sculpture in mixed metal on quartz base by Ken Rains, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition and measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist California Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz, Metal
Decorative Brazilian Indian Ceremonial Mask on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative Brazilian Indian ceremonial mask on stand.
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Primitive California Natural Specimens
Materials
Steel
Pair of Sommerso Art Glass Pumpkins by Murano Glass Studios
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of sommerso art glass pumpkins by Murano Glass Studios, circa 1970s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Art Glass, Sommerso
$220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Handmade Natural Onyx Bowl, One of a Kind
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Handmade in Mexico
Carved from a single piece of onyx
One of a kind
Dimensions: 20 x 15.5 x 4 in. / 51 x 39.5 x 10 cm
A gently fluted, low, organic vessel from naturally colore...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other California Natural Specimens
Materials
Onyx
Geometric Italian Organic Carrara Marble Sculpture or Bookend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Unique Italian Marble Sculpture that can stand alone as a piece of art - perfect for any shelf, cocktail table, guest room, also perhaps the kitchen.
The piece is a companion to a...
Category
20th Century Italian Organic Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Carrara Marble
French Gypsum Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970 s tree statue , Vintage artist school work .
Small Man H: 24 W:6 D:5,5
WOMEN H: 22.5 W:6 D:6
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage California Natural Specimens
Materials
Plaster
$1,800 / set
Original Design, Seymchan with Olivine Meteorite in a Black Acrylic Display
By Ernesto Duran
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Original design in Acrylic display with a magnet making the Meteorite look as it´s floating the same way it did in outer space for years before its final visit to Earth.
Seymchan wi...
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Acrylic
Set of Three Large Italian Marble Eggs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Unique set of three large Italian polished marble egg specimens from Italy. Beautifully hand-formed and each having a slightly different color. The exquis...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern California Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble
$1,000 / set
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