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Style: Primitive
Primitive Abstract Wood Carved Bust
Located in Richmond, VA
Primitive Brutalist bust, hatchet carved from solid wood. 8" wide, 7" deep, 13" tall. Abstract figure.
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2010s American Primitive Busts

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Wood

Jose de Creeft Carved Stone Head
Located in New York, NY
A carved grey stone head sculpture, made by Spanish-born American artist Jose de Creeft in the 1930s-1940s in the Mexican School style. The piece is in ...
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1930s American Vintage Primitive Busts

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Stone

Early 20th Century Bust of an African Lady
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century bust of an African lady, presented in the Primitive style. Dimensions: H27 x W14.5 x D20 cm
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Early 20th Century Primitive Busts

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Terracotta

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A beautiful stylized antelope head used as headdress on ceremonial dances. Retains the old painting and patina over the carved wood. Traded by a professor working in Africa in the 19...
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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Busts

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Wood

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20th Century European Primitive Busts

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Sandstone

Male Head, Carved Stone, Spain, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Male head. Carved stone. Century XVI. Carved stone relief showing a male face turned to the right. It is necessary to highlight both the quality of the fac...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Busts

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Stone

19th Century English Diminutive Parian Bust of Apollo Belvedere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century English diminutive Parian bust of apollo Belvedere, a well executed example, raised on a 3-inch diameter solace base. Unmarked.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Primitive Busts

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Ceramic

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully detailed African carved male bust in solid ebony. The figure has been expertly modeled by a master craftsman. The figures is expressive and nearly photographic. Ebony is ...
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20th Century African Primitive Busts

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Ebony

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
H 13.75 in W 6 in D 7 in
Large Abstract Polychrome Nafana "Bedu" Mask, Burkina Faso, Africa Wood Pigments
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Nafana "Bedu" mask, from Southern Burkina Faso/Ivory Coast. Wood with natural earth pigments. Note the double faces, one with tubular eyes and mouth for the dancer and the larger a...
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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Busts

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Wood

Classic Danced Deep Red-Black Baule mask, Ivory Coast, Africa, mid 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Classic danced deep red-black Baule mask, with raised three part finely incised hair, small facial scarifications on the forehead. From Ivory Coast, Africa, mid 20th century It is ...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Primitive Busts

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Wood

African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria
Located in San Francisco, CA
Blacked wood helmet mask (Gelede), large human head surmounted by a dog eating a snake which curves around the head. No perforation for attachment to costume from Yoruba, Nigeria. Pu...
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20th Century Nigerian Primitive Busts

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Wood

African Tribal Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown Altar Headdress
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce large vintage African tribal beaded ceremonial crown altar headdress, the Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, Mid-20th Century, featuring intricate sculptural form decorated in polychrome beads and nassa sea shells, depicting central warrior figure mounted on figural horse or donkey animal, flanked by four standing figures, atop cylindrical crown, adorned with lizards and mask. Many people refer to this type of altar item...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Primitive Busts

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Shell, Beads

African Sculpture Zaire Antique Copper Coin
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
That's a true antique copper coin from Zaire, very rare: a modern simple sculpture ! I saw only another one like this, but it was not authentic: done for ...
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1920s Congolese Vintage Primitive Busts

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Copper

Andrianna Shamaris Large Copper African Currency
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 20th century copper African currency. Celebrating the cracks and crevices found in this unusual large size. This item was sou...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Primitive Busts

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Copper

José De Creeft Female Totem Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
José De Creeft (1884-1982) Female Totem wood carving sculpture Provenance / Acquisition: Property from the important collection of the late Robert Gingold (1944-2017) Highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas had the pleasure of presenting numerous items from the world renowned Art Deco collection of Robert Gingold in their May Design Auction catalog, May 25th, 2017. The current owner acquired this remarkable example from Shultz Auctioneers, Clearance, New York, from consigner Kenneth Dukoff collection, an important Buffalo, New York antiques...
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Mid-20th Century American Primitive Busts

Materials

Wood

Guiseppe Carli Signed, Polychrome Ceramic Bust of an Arab Head
Located in Verviers, BE
Head bust face statue from Belgium by Guiseppe Carli, (1915-1987) ceramic. Signed. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questions. ...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Primitive Busts

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Ceramic

Primitive busts for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive busts for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage busts created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive busts made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Africa pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original busts, popular names associated with this style include and Jose Mariano de Creeft. 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 busts differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $895 and tops out at $35,000 while the average work can sell for $2,480.

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