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Period: Early 20th Century
Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 19 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the early 20th century, covered with a layer of wax. Signed by the artist on its underneath. In good condition with charming patina. A classic traditional doll with a simple but lovely design, a decorative piece. In Japan these dolls symbolize love, friendship and believed to be a lucky charm. We offer more large Kokeshi...
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Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Vintage Tea Ceremony Bronze Tea Bell
Located in South Burlington, VT
A one-of-a-kind rare tea ceremony accessory discovered from our recent Japanese acquisitions travels.
Seldom seen and with lovely sound.
This is an extraordinary opportunity to...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Gilt Carved Bed Panel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This gilt carved panel began its life as a decorative addition to a 19th-century Chinese cabinet or canopy bed. Set within a mica-encrusted rectangu...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
China Three Antique Fantastic Stone Garden Monks
Located in South Burlington, VT
Instant display and collection, one of a kind #2
From western China and collected some 20 years ago, comes this group of three (3) large hand carved red sandstone Lohans or Monks da...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Large Ceramic Buddha Head or Bust with Real Gold Leaf, Asian Circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good large head or bust statue or sculpture of Buddha, possibly Chinese or Japanese, which we date to the first half of the 20th century, circa 1920s.
The large hea...
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East Asian Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Naruko Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Naruko Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in t...
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Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances. This mask features a dark red polychrome and resembles a bird-...
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Indonesian Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Stool, Side Table or Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved African teak stool, side table or bowl with lovely patina and added tin overlay. The entire piece is hand carved out of a single block of wood.
This stool or...
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African Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Wood Root Carving of Jizu Bosatsu the Bodhisattva Jizo
Located in Norton, MA
Astonishing gilded wood carving from Meiji Period, circa 1900. The figure is Jizu Bosatsu (the bodhisattva Jizo), seated in meditation observed by ...
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Asian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Sitzendorf Porcelain Chinoiserie Figures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of German Sitzendorf paint decorated porcelain figures, early 20th century, modeled as two seated fruit farmers in Chinoiserie attire, bases with blue crown over 'S' mark.
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Japan Fine Pair Antique Bronze Fox Kitsune, Early 20th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine and rare pair (2) of antique bronze shrine fox Inari kitsune, Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th century.
Iconic Kitsune fox are closely associated with the Inari shri...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Late Qing Carved Soapstone Jar Shaped Brush Pot
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved Chinese soapstone brush pot of jar shape believed to date from the latter Qing dynasty and probably around 1900. The brush washer is carved from a jade colored soapston...
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Asian Qing Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
China Three Antique Fantastic Stone Garden Monks
Located in South Burlington, VT
Instant display and collection, one of a kind.
From western China and collected some 20 years ago, comes this group of three (3) large hand carved red sandstone Lohans or Monks da...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Pair of Patinated Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Chinese foo dogs, circa 1930s. Excellent vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measures 6.5" high x 3.5" deep x 4.75" wide. #...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Wood Carving "Hotei" 1860s-1900s / Buddha Statue Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese "Hotei" wood carving.
It is a wood carving from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Unique item made from a tree trunk.
Hotei (birth year unknown), a legenda...
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Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Agate Snuff Bottle, 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A fine and beautiful carved agate snuff bottle, a deep carving interior.
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate, Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century Tohgatta Kokeshi Doll: Handmade Japanese Artistry & Tradition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embrace the rich cultural heritage of Japan with this early 20th-century Kokeshi doll, a charming and authentic representation of traditional craftsmanship. Originating from northern...
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Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Two Massive Late Qing Cloisonné Enamel Models of Cranes
Located in London, GB
Two massive late Qing cloisonné enamel models of cranes
Chinese, circa 1900
Measures: Height 187cm, width 52cm, depth 50cm
These extraordinary Chin...
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Chinese Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Enamel
Old Japanese God "Ho-te-i", Wooden Sculpture, Buddha statue, 1912-1950
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is Ho-te-i, an old Japanese god.
hotei is one of the seven gods of good fortune in Japan.
This god is plump and has a large pouch.
He also carri...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
Fine Antique Bamboo Root Carvings of Robed Gentlemen, a Pair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine pair of large Asian bamboo root carvings of two gentleman regarding the sky dating to the first quarter of the 20th century. Two robed ...
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Asian Edo Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
20th Century Gold-Brown Asian Oversized Tropical Wood Buddha Head, Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-brown, antique Asian oversized wall mount decorative Buddha head in a very large scale. Handcrafted in tropical wood and gilded, in good condition. Wear consistent with age an...
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Burmese Art Deco Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Chinese Year of the Rabbit 2023 Hand Carved Green Stone Large Rabbit 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese hand carved green stone rabbit
Rabbit weighs 33 lbs.
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Lidded Urn, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and stylish antique Japanese Meiji bronze lidded twin handle urn standing on a rounded plinth base with tongue and grotesque head formed legs with dragon handles and a flat c...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Pair of Life Size Carved Wood Sea Turtles
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese hand carved wood life size turtles
small 12x19x10"
Large 12x22x12".
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Hand-Carved Backstrap with Floral Engravings from Madura, Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Hand-carved from Wood this is a wonderful example of a Backstrap Loom, an essential component of Ikat textile weaving. The present Backsrap Loom comes from the Island of Madura, off the northeastern coast of Java. The Curved section would fit around the weavers back not only providing support while they would we weave elaborate Ikat textiles but also allowing her to control the tension of the warp during weaving. In many cases husbands would craft unique carved and designed Backstrap looms for their wives and these would often be passed down through generations. The present Backstrap Loom features floral engravings.
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Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Chicken Blood Stone Carving of Bodhidharma on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small chicken blood stone carving from China circa early 20th century, possibly early (late Qing to early Republic period). It depicts an aged Bo...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large, Blanc de Chine Kwan Yin Figure
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Elegant, circa 1925, large, beautifully modeled, serene Blanc de Chine porcelain Kwan Yin figure in flowing robes atop a lotus blossom that surmount...
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Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Bamboo Cloth Teapot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions. In addition to tea leaves, water, and heat, the art of drinking tea (chayi) calls for a variety of teaware and utensils - both practical and decorative.
This charming teapot dates to the late Qing dynasty and is hand-carved from a hollow length of bamboo to appear as though parceled by a cloth strung with tassels. The teapot has a squat, rounded form and a dark brown finish, reminiscent of Yixing red clay teapots...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Tree Segment Wabi Sabi Wood Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-175 Segment of a branch from a cypress tree set on a steped wood base
wood base 7.5 x 7.5"
Category
Japanese Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Decorative Naruko Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 20 1/2 inches tall classic traditional Naruko Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted ...
Category
Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Indian Rhyton Shaped Brass Sculpture or Statue with Winged Ram
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning early 20th century sculpture of rython form terminating in a winged ram. The sculpture features intricate design of flowers on the rython and fine sculpting on the ram win...
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Indian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Brass
20C Chinese Soapstone Polished Ring Dish
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone polished ring dish.
Made in China in the early 20th century circa 1930.
This is a polished mottled gray soa...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
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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Burmese Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
20th Century Leone Classico Statuette, Italian Terracotta Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Italian classic Tuscan terracotta clay statuette of a regal lion in a guardian position, in good condition. Wear consistent with age ...
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Italian Art Deco Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Tribal Statue
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved primitive statue from Sumatra. Set on a modern black steel stand. Rare.
This statue was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a J...
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Indonesian Primitive Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Steel
20th Century Etruscan Bacchus Head, Italian Terra Cotta Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Tuscan clay head of Dionisio Etrusco Bacco made of hand crafted terra cotta, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1920, Italy.
Category
Italian Art Deco Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Four Foot Tall Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Horse with Bird Saddle from India
Located in Asheville, NC
Hand painted wooden horse, most likely mango wood, purchased in Jaipur, India in 2019.
Category
Indian Anglo Raj Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
Two Carved and Painted Marble Buddhist Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Two kneeling male figures, perhaps priests or disciples of the Buddha in carved white marble, believed to be Temple Sculpture. One with hands clasped in prayer, the other with arms d...
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Asian Agra Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Japanese Bronze Folk Art Kappa, circa 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a beautiful, unusual and possibly unique antique hand cast bronze "Kappa" (child protector) sculptor complete with a separately formed bronze pair of 3.5 inch long cucumbers- a kappa's favorite snack food. Signed.
Signed
An incised artist signature “Buraku” on base. "Bunraku" is associated with Japanese puppet play and performance,
Kappa Bring Good Fortune
Japanese Kappa...
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Japanese Showa Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Blanc de Chine Buddha
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A blanc de chine porcelain figure of the Buddha, Japanese, Kutani, circa 1900.
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Andrianna Shamaris Museum Quality Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Bench
Located in New York, NY
For the collector. This stunning three inch thick teak slab bench has been hand carved from the island Madura. Beautiful soft rounded edges and beautiful markings on this century old...
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Indonesian Tribal Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Jade Vase
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Chinese caved jade vase, Republic Period, circa 1930.
Carved from one massive piece of jade. The vase carved with the He He Er Xian...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese Carved and Painted Wood Sculpture of Guanyin
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful carving of Guanyin, shown standing on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a lobed wooden base. It was once used as a lamp, and can be rewired. Nice faded painted surface.
Guany...
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Chinese Ming Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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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Burmese Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face, long grey beard, and original textile garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Antique Burmese Kneeling Monk Sculpture with Original Paint
Located in New York, NY
An antique kneeling monk on lotus leaf sitting in a praying position. From a Burmese Buddhist Temple. This well carved teak monk features attractive remn...
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Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Chinese Fine Large Antique Bronze Year Of The Dragon , Qing Dynasty
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Chinese huge antique bronze "4-clawed" dragon- fine quality, late Qing dynasty, 1900
Quality: finely cast details head, flame, eyes, tail, scales, and four (4) claws, and scales....
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 20C Chinese Soapstone Carved Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely pair of 20C Chinese Soapstone carved bookends.
Made in China in the early 20th Century circa 1930.
This is a matching and reverse facing pair of mottled bro...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Early 20th Century Porcelain Maneki Neko, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century porcelain Maneki Neko, Japan
This porcelain Maneki Neko, the good fortune beckoning cat, is a molded seated form with the right raised ...
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Japanese Folk Art Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Life-Sized Dayak Tribe Female "Hampatong" Guardian, Borneo, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
‘Hampatong’ is the term used for ancestors and protective figures made of hard ‘iron wood’, which the Dayak of Borneo would position infront of their houses as guardians. This early ...
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Indonesian Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Bamboo Cloth Teapot with Arched Handle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions. In addition to tea leaves, water, and he...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Tall Antique Year Of Dragon Yellow Dragon Trumpet Vase, 29 Inch
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, an exceptionally tall 29" antique monumental monochrome amber yellow crackle glazed dragon vase with a dramatic and impressive "curling dragon" wrapped around its stem.
It was crafted by the master artisans of the Japanese southern Awaji Kiln, from the late Meiji to Taisho period (1910-1920).
The impressive porcelain vase crafted in a tubular modernist form with an original amber yellow glazed finish and with an applied curling dragon sculpture. It is unsigned as many normally were from that period and is in original condition with normal kiln origination surface creation imperfections.
Dimensions: 29 inches tall and 9 inches diameter top and with an 8 inch diameter base
Provenance: private New England collection.
Undoubtedly influenced by the modernist movement and more likely by the visit to the Awaji kilns by the noted English designer Christopher Dresser of Linthorpe Art Pottery...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows clear signs of previous stage use.
Likely from the early 1900s.
Would make for a great addition to any Chinese artifacts...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand painted face and original textile garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Vintage Buddhist Bronze Protector Deity Statue Door Handle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Buddhist protector deity statue bronze heavy, ornate, symbolic, fertility symbol door handle from old temple
Heavy bronze door handle in the ...
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Nepalese Tibetan Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Ebony Wood Hand Carved African Elephant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved wood ebony African elephant.
Handcrafted in Africa.
One of the tusk is damaged
Category
African Folk Art Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ebony
Bronze Sculpture of a Man on Horse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage bronze sculpture / statue featuring a man riding a horse.
Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
Category
Industrial Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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