Human Effigies
Ancient American "Human Effigy" Stone Pipe, Woodland Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
Early American Pre-Historic Human Effigy stone pipe, woodland period, 2500 BP
Formerly in the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects
Materials
Stone
American "Human Effigy" Female Stone Sculpture, Tennessee, 1000 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Native American Human Effigy female statue, Holliston Mills Site, Tennessee , sandstone, circa
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Ancient American "Human Effigy" Stone Paint Pallet, Anasazi Culture 900 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
Early American Pre-Historic Human Effigy Stone Paint Pallet, Anasazi culture 900 AD
All stone
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects
Materials
Sandstone
H 9.25 in W 4.87 in D 0.6 in
Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Kachina Effigy Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
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This ancient hand carved stone human effigy “Kachina” figure was collected in 1970 on a private ranch
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects
Materials
Stone
Native America Old Natural Stone Human Head Effigy Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Native America Southwest comes this unique natural stone "human head" effigy. It was
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20th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Pipe Idol Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
a private mid west collection .
This ancient hand carved stone human effigy with a back pack or
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects
Materials
Stone
Native America Antique Hand Carved Granite Human Head
Located in South Burlington, VT
human effigy carvings from America's past are scarce and some consider most desirable.
Lifetime
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Clay
Chinese Old Pair Symbolic Longevity Effigy Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
the form of human effigies
A fine and rare matching pair (2) of large 12 inch tall Chinese export
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Early American Plains Stone Buffalo Hunting Talisman
Located in South Burlington, VT
buffalo hoof with human effigy head and tail , granite, 1800-1900
Dimensions: 12 inches high and 9.5
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Granite
Late 19th Century Italian Wood Mannequin, circa 1880
Located in Milano, IT
realistic, yet unreal, lifelike, yet lifeless.
Despite the plethora of human effigies and avatars, both
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Antique 1880s Italian Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Italian Wood Mannequin, Circa 1870-1880
Located in Milano, IT
of human effigies and avatars, both virtual and real, that inhabit our 21st century existence, the
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Antique 1870s Italian Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Important Ancient Chinese Effigy Pug Dog, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Dynasty (221-206 BCE), some two thousand years ago. In ancient times, stone animals and human figures
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
La Tolita-Tumaco Standing Female Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This standing effigy was crafted in 500 A.D. - 1000 A.D. Mesoamerica using the gray clay paste that
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier South American Pre-Columbian Figurative...
Materials
Ceramic
Oxidized Copper and Lava Stone Amaru Outdoor Table and Bench Set by Ian Felton
By IAN FELTON
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
resembles these vessels.
The bench form is a very loose play on snake motifs/Quetzalcoatl effigies, most
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Lava, Copper
H 29.53 in Dm 106.3 in
Chinese Antique Daoist Sculpture, Hsuan Tien Shangti
Located in South Burlington, VT
Province. Acquired in 2004
A rare and dynamic effigy and form
History:
Also known as Shang–ti Kung
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Peru Pre Inca 100-700 Ad Moche Pre Columbian Personified Vessel in Earthenware
Located in Miami, FL
Moche portrait vessels feature a highly individualized representation of human bodies and faces that are
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antiquities
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
H 8.75 in W 5 in D 4.25 in
Costa Rica Jade Avian Axe God Celt Pendant Pre Columbian, 500 AD-1500 AD
Located in Dallas, TX
depicting the mythical part human- part avian figure, with circular eyes peering from the bird mask, the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sc...
Materials
Jade
Costa Rica Jade Avian Axe God Celt Pendant Pre Columbian, 500 AD-1500 AD
Located in Dallas, TX
the mythical part human- part avian figure, with circular eyes peering from the bird mask, the long
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Animal Sculpt...
Materials
Jade
COSTA Rica Jade Avian Axe God Celt Pendant Pre Columbian, 500 Ad-1500 Ad
Located in Dallas, TX
depicting the mythical part human- part avian bird figure, with circular eyes peering from the bird mask
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sc...
Materials
Jade
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17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Materials
Spruce
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H 88.59 in W 145.67 in D 39.38 in
Contemporary Monument Table Lamp - Square in Travertine, Solid Steel and Glass
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
Monument Lamp - Square with Honed Roman Travertine, Solid Steel Billet and handblown Opal Matte Glass
Louis Jobst' Monument Lamp - Square is high quality, bespoke and handmade using...
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2010s English Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Stone, Steel
Painted Wood Hopi Katsina Kachina Figure '#1'
Located in Bradenton, FL
Hopi katsina figures (Hopi language: tithu or katsintithu), also known as kachina dolls, are figures carved, typically from cottonwood root, by Hopi people to instruct young girls an...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
Inuit Native American Eskimo Stone Carved Walrus Sculpture with Tusks
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful soapstone carving of a walrus with tusks by the indigenous Inuit people who inhabit parts of the Arctic regions of Greenland, Canada, and Alaska.
Some markings to the ...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art
Materials
Other
Contemporary Enamelled Bronze Sculpture entitled "Surf" by Tim Cotterill
By Tim Cotterill 1
Located in London, GB
An attractive limited edition bronze study of a green frog in a stretched position with its head raised exhibiting very fine enamel colours and excellent tactile surface, signed Tim,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 1.97 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in
America’s First “Spirit God” Ancestor
Located in South Burlington, VT
Pre-Columbian, Hispaniola, Arawak Peoples, Taino Native Indians, early 20th century or older
This is an ancestor sculpture from the Arawak Peoples of the Greater Antilles Islands....
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Early 20th Century American Pre-Columbian Native American Objects
Materials
Stone
Contemporary Bronze Enamelled Sculpture entitled "Jump Start" by Tim Cotterill
By Tim Cotterill 1
Located in London, GB
A magnificent limited edition bronze study of a lime green and black enamel tropical frog in a seated position with its head turned exhibiting very fine enamel colours and excellent ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 4.73 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Exceptional Pair of Islamic Mamluk Revival Silver Inlaid Quran Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and rare pair of Islamic Mamluk Revival silver and copper inlaid Quran Koran side tables, Egypt, circa late 19th century.
Fully silver inlaid cairoware tables. Very...
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Antique 19th Century Egyptian Islamic Side Tables
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
English Stone Fireplace Mantelpiece
By Acquisitions
Located in London, GB
Late Georgian, early Victorian style English made fireplace mantel.
English made with impressive white limestone.
Hand-carved with columns giving an elegant understated appearance.
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21st Century and Contemporary English Early Victorian Fireplaces and Man...
Materials
Limestone
Authentic 19th Century Nez Perce Beaded Cradleboard
By Nez Perce Indians
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century Nez Perce cradleboard. Contour beaded with floral design and faceted beads. Original brain tanned elk hide. The inside board was once lined with brain tanned deer skin, ...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
Four Antique Stone Pedestals or Plinths
Located in Sheffield, MA
The four early stone pedestals or plinths can be used as garden ornaments for supporting potted plants or seating.
Measures: Top 8" x 8"
Base 14" x 14.25"
Height 16.75".
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Stone
Two Eskimo Inuit Carvings Youtie Sudloo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
2 signed Eskimo Inuit carvings of 2 women wearing amauti - a specialized jacket for carrying babies. They are signed by YOUTIE SUDLOO (1946-) The taller man is approx 6 inches tall ...
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20th Century Canadian Native American Objects
Materials
Stone
Native American Indian Iron Wood Carving Chief Bull Aparoke by Artist Bruce Law
Located in Tustin, CA
"Chief Bull Aparoke" is a legendary work of art from renowned Arizona Native American artist, Bruce Law. Hand-carved from a solid trunk of a rough-hewn Ironwood tree, Chief Bull Apar...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
H 16.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Wood Low-Relief Depicting a Werewolf and Saint George
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional polychrome wood low-relief depicting a werewolf and saint george after a woodcut by lucas cranach (“DER WERWOLF” 1512)
Provenance :
collection Brimo de Laroussihle
c...
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Polychrome carved wood Virgin and Child from the 15th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD VIRGIN AND CHILD FROM THE 15TH CENTURY
ORIGIN: SOUTH GERMANY, SWABIA, NUREMBERG REGION
PERIOD: 15th CENTURY
Height: 94,6cm
Width : 28 cm
Depth : 18 cm
Li...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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Seated Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
family, but left this life to lead the life of a wandering ascetic and thinker. Reflecting on the human
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Chinese Statues
Materials
Marble
A Chinese Painted and Carved Sandstone Figure of a Guanyin Southern Song Dynasty
Located in Armadale, Victoria
, seated upon a plinth with two further infant effigies standing at her feet.
During the Song dynasty
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Sandstone
H 38.19 in W 20.48 in D 11.82 in
Stone "Double Human Effigy" Sword
Located in South Burlington, VT
witnessed by the Janus anthropomorphic almost human like facial effigy of the blade handle. A big bold and
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
China Stone "Human Effigy" Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
sculpture. The unusual effigy carving was probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work place as
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Native American Hand-Carved Human Effigy Granite Fire Starter Figure
Located in South Burlington, VT
A monumental and rare early American hand-carved granite stone fire starter figural effigy
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Granite
China Pair of Hand Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Figure Sculptures
Located in South Burlington, VT
ordinary sculptures. The unusual effigy carvings were probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Naga Effigy Carving of a Squatting Man
Located in Chicago, IL
horns, city gates, soul effigies and models. Effigies can range from the abstract to extremely life-like
Category
20th Century Indian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century French or Italian Wood Mannequin, circa 1850
Located in Milano, IT
, lifelike, yet lifeless.
Despite the plethora of human effigies and avatars, both virtual and real, that
Category
Antique 1850s French Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
China Important Hand-Carved Stone Effigy of Attendant, Qing Dynasty
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a large hand-carved effigy of a seated attendant , limestone, Qing dynasty 1644-1912
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Gift of Ancient Jade Pre Columbian Figure, 1000-400 BC Human or Supernatural?
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a beautifully hand-carved effigy artifact from the ancient America.
Depicting a typical
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Jade
H 2.75 in W 2 in D 2 in
Chinese Tall Hand Carved Stone "Janus" Two Faced Figure Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
. This is no ordinary sculpture. The unusual effigy carving was probably intended to be used in a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
China Hand Carved "Long Swords" with Presentation Case
Located in South Burlington, VT
work place and possess Janus anthropomorphic almost human like facial effigy on at least one of the
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Serpentine
Japanese Fine Perfect Swan Form Planter Container Cast in Solid Bronze
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine old effigy of a swan hand cast in solid, thick bronze - as a planter- or decorative center
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
Japan Fine Antique Hand-Painted Mandarin Duck Enhances Love Life
Located in South Burlington, VT
Signed and mint
A fine large-scale Japanese hand painted Mandarin duck pottery effigy with highly
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
“Life Mates" Hand Painted Green Candle Holder Master Designer Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a wonderful handmade, hand painted and hand glazed Mid-Century Modern ceramic effigy of a
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
H 12.5 in W 8 in D 3 in
Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Terracotta Courtesan Ladies
Located in Dallas, TX
terracotta effigies of ancient courtiers has been to the next world and returned to our modern era to tell us
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Native America Antique Seated Human Effigy "Star Gazer"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Native America seated human effigy "Star Gazer", 14cm, 5.6” high, 19th century or earlier.
The
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects
Materials
Clay
Massive Hand-Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Axe Tool
Located in South Burlington, VT
witnessed by the phallic tip of the handle and anthropomorphic almost human like facial effigy of the blade
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Massive Hand Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Axe Tool
Located in South Burlington, VT
witnessed by the phallic tip of the handle and anthropomorphic almost human like facial effigy of the blade
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Massive Hand Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Figure Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
sculpture. The unusual effigy carving was probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work place as
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Massive Hand Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Figure Sculpture, #2
Located in South Burlington, VT
sculpture. The unusual effigy carving was probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work place as
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
China Pair of Small Hand Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Figure Sculptures
Located in South Burlington, VT
ordinary sculptures. The unusual effigy carvings were probably intended to be used in a ceremony or
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Stone Age Hand Tool Group with Human Effigies Crushing Herbs, Grains and More
Located in South Burlington, VT
effigy carvings were probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work place cutting/crushing
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
H 9 in W 5 in D 1.5 in
Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Shaman's Mask "Tsagagial"
Located in South Burlington, VT
collection
Dimensions: 8.25 inches high on our custom display stand
All stone human effigy carvings
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese Old Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell with "Kanon" Guanyin
Located in South Burlington, VT
bell complete featuring unusual motifs of a kanon and abstract human effigies. This bell was sourced
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Japan Antique Bronze Flower Planters, 19th Century Painters Poets
Located in South Burlington, VT
human effigies enjoying the arts: painters, poets, and more. One-of-a-kind, Awesome pair
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Bronze
China Important Hand Carved Stone Effigy of Attendant, Qing Dynasty
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a large hand carved effigy of a seated attendant, limestone, Qing dynasty 1644-1912
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
20th Century Italian Life-Size Mannequin, circa 1920
Located in Milano, IT
realistic, yet unreal, lifelike, yet lifeless.
Despite the plethora of human effigies and avatars, both
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
China Two Carved Stone Human Sculptures
Located in South Burlington, VT
carved lime stone figures from China. These are no ordinary sculptures. The unusual effigy carvings were
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
China Three Carved Stone Human Sculptures
Located in South Burlington, VT
carved lime stone figures from China. These are no ordinary sculptures. The unusual effigy carvings were
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Old Hand Carved Wooden Human Guardian Dragon Figure
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Chinese hand carved and hand painted wooden effigy of a anthropomorphic male guardian, some call
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Ancient Jade Pre Columbian Figure Supernatural Human, 1000-400 BC
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a beautifully hand carved effigy artifact from ancient America.
This carving appears to be
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Sculptures and Ca...
Materials
Jade
Early 20th Century France Female Life-Size Mannequin, circa 1920
Located in Milano, IT
, lifelike, yet lifeless.
Despite the plethora of human effigies and avatars, both virtual and real, that
Category
Early 20th Century French Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Beech
Antique Northwest Coast Native American Carved Horn Spoon, Haida, 19th Century
By Haida
Located in Denver, CO
An American Indian or Northwest coast spoon or ladle exquisitely carved with animal effigies
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Antique Northwest Coast Native American Carved Horn Spoon, Haida, 19th Century
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
An American Indian/Northwest coast spoon or ladle exquisitely carved with animal effigies. Custom
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Horn
H 8.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Antique Northwest Coast Native American Carved Horn Spoon, Haida, 19th Century
Located in Denver, CO
An American Indian/Northwest coast spoon or ladle exquisitely carved with animal effigies. Custom
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Tribal Art
Materials
Horn
H 7.25 in W 1.5 in D 2.25 in
Sculpture by Haitian Sculptor Andre Eugene, Provenance Jorgen Leth Collection
By Andre Eugene
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Haitian artists, Mario Benjamin and Barbara Prezeau. Euge`ne fused the fetish effigy with an apocalyptic
Category
Late 20th Century Haitian Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 43 in W 22 in D 18 in
Japan Fine Antique Hand-Painted Mandarin Duck Beautiful Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine large-scale Japanese hand-painted Mandarin duck pottery effigy with highly detailed plumage
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mates for Life Hand Painted Vase Designer Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a wonderful handmade, hand-painted and hand glazed Mid-Century Modern ceramic effigy of a
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Skeletal Folk Carving from Southern Illinois
Located in Chicago, IL
This stone folk art pipe in the form of a human skeleton, was carved in the 1930's. It is a copy
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sculptures
Bust of Molière from Manufacture National de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
Since antiquity, the human face in effigy has dominated sculpture. Originally reserved primarily
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Busts
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Human Effigies For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of human effigies available for sale. Frequently made of stone, sandstone and ceramic, all human effigies available were constructed with great care. Human effigies have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.
How Much are Human Effigies?
Prices for human effigies can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, human effigies begin at $168 and can go as high as $35,000, while the average can fetch as much as $464.
Questions About Human Effigies
- What are human effigies?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An effigy is a human-sized representation of a person or figure. Effigies are used as a symbolic punishment, often in protests and public shaming, but can also be a form of sculpture, like ones used in tombs. You’ll find a selection of effigies from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
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