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Style: Primitive
Pair of Primitive Hand Chiseled Horse Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two hand-chiseled horse sculptures with a primitive aesthetic. Their weathered finish adds character and suggests a sense of history. Placed on a fireplace mantel, they likely serv...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Copper African Currency on a Modern Stand
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black stand 5" x 5". Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design.
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2010s Congolese Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Copper

Antique French Children's Carousel Pig
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Rare antique French hand carved children's carousel pig or monter le cochon. This primitive polychromed grunter is full of charm, character and quirkiness with a beautifully carved ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Primitive Sculptures

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Wood

Sucutí
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Extraordinary as works of art and decoration, this mask come from the Shamanic beliefs and rituals of the Central American tribes. The Indigenous people divide the world in two, a vi...
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2010s Panamanian Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Cane

Metetí
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Extraordinary as works of art and decoration, this mask come from the Shamanic beliefs and rituals of the Central American tribes. The Indigenous people divide the world in two, a vi...
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2010s Panamanian Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Cane

Pongo
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Extraordinary as works of art and decoration, this mask come from the Shamanic beliefs and rituals of the Central American tribes. The Indigenous people divide the world in two, a vi...
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2010s Panamanian Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Cane

Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful one of a kind African carved wooden sculpture of a woman carrying a basket and a hat. Featured in a rich warmly stained wood, this stunning hand carved sculpture will surel...
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20th Century Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Original Hand Carved Sculpture
Located in Richmond, VA
Original hand carved sculpture of person holding their hands in front of their face. Carved from solid ailanthus and allowed to naturally spalt ...
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2010s American Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Large Brutalist Wood Sculpture
Located in Richmond, VA
Inspired by ancient totems and naturally formed rock, this large sculpted piece of hackberry has been elliptically carved on the the lathe and textured with hand tools to create a di...
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2010s American Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

ANTIQUE Life Size Solid Wood Hand CARVED WOMAN Sculpture / Statue
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Rare life size hand carved wooden woman figure / statue. Beautifully and intricately hand carved from solid wood. Original painted surface over a thin lay...
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Early 19th Century Antique Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Salina
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Artist: Manel Galià. There is something of art brut and art singulier in Manel's work, something that touches deeply. He has been able to distance himself from his masters and escap...
Category

2010s Spanish Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Set of Four 19th Century French Chamfers on Custom Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of four 19th-century French wrought iron chamfered shave draws is a tribute to the artistry of coopers, essential craftsmen in communities. These draws, once crucial tools f...
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Articulated Mannequin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-late 19th century expertly hand carved and fully articulated artist mannequin
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Late 19th Century French Antique Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Mid Century, Handcrafted in the 1940-50s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful hand carved wood sculpture / figure. Made in Africa in the 1940-50s,. Bought from a collector of African art. Great patina and overall a good vintage condition. This figu...
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Mid-20th Century African Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Idoma Ido Nigerian Carved Wood Figure Of A Seated Female
Located in Dallas, TX
Idoma Ibo Female Figure. Africa, Nigeria 20th century or earlier. A seated female figure on a stool smoking a long pipe with painted with pigments and adorned with scarification mar...
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Early 1900s Nigerian Antique Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Decorative hand-woven bag/box from Panama, Sac-Bolso by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven bag from Panama, Sac-Bolso by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Cane

Embrace
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Artist: Manel Galià. There is something of art brut and art singulier in Manel's work, something that touches deeply. He has been able to distance himself from his masters and escap...
Category

2010s Spanish Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Loneliness
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Artist: Manel Galià. There is something of art brut and art singulier in Manel's work, something that touches deeply. He has been able to distance himself from his masters and escap...
Category

2010s Spanish Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Large Abstract Wood Modern Sculpture Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Brown Patinated wood modern sculpture Circa 1960.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Waiting
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Artist: Manel Galià. There is something of art brut and art singulier in Manel's work, something that touches deeply. He has been able to distance himself from his masters and escap...
Category

2010s Spanish Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Mid Century, Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Made in the 1940-50s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful hand carved wood sculpture / figure. Made in Africa in the 1940-50s,. Bought from a collector of African art. Great patina and overall a good vintage condition. This figu...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Decorative Hand-Woven Mask from Panama, Nemboro by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Nemboro by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Cane

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Cane

19th Century French Iron Butcher's Cleaver on Custom Wall Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
Unleash a slice of culinary history with this 19th-century French iron butcher's cleaver, a robust masterpiece echoing the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The large triangle-shaped bl...
Category

19th Century French Antique Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19th Century Italian Carved & Painted Primitive Male Santos Wood Sculpture
Located in Encinitas, CA
19th century Italian hand carved and painted primitive male Santos wood sculpture, circa 1840. Measures: 22.2” H x 6.3” W x 4” D.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Drifting Chair / Drifting Stool Drifting Object Animal
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese drifting chair / drifting stool Drifting object animal A dog-shaped stool made of drifting objects. It has a beautiful shape as an object.
Category

2010s Japanese Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Driftwood

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Cane

19th C. English Life-Size Carved Wood Pony Head Sculpture
Located in East Hampton, NY
This wonderfully distressed carved wood sculpture of a pony head mountable to wall has signs of age and wear. An architectural remnant with some of ...
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19th Century English Antique Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Stone Head Sculpture french work 1970's
Located in ROUEN, FR
Limestone sculpture of an enigmatic and highly elegant face, intricately carved, France, Circa 1970. The facial features, appearing masculine, emerge from the stone through lines tha...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Burro by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Cane

Stone Carved Anthropomorphic Sculptures Recuay Culture Ancash highlands, Peru
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
LOT OF TWO Stone Carved Anthropomorphic Sculptures Recuay Culture Ancash highlands, Peru age unknown. Carved in round in high relief, anthropomorphic representations of seated male...
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19th Century Peruvian Antique Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Antique Wooden Mythical Animal Mask Mounted on Black Lacquer Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
Antique mythical animal wooden mask from Southeast Asia mounted on a custom black lacquer base. This antique wooden mask hails from the mystic realms of Southeast Asia and carries wi...
Category

19th Century Asian Antique Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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 ...
Category

1930s American Vintage Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Old Signed Carved Inuit Sculpture of a Salmon Fish Attributed to Simon Pov
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine carved stone sculpture. In the form of a salmon or other fish. In 2 parts. Comprised of salmon fish supported on a carved plinth joined by a central wooden dowel. Signed Pov likely for Simon Pov. With Inuit characters possibly for Port Harrison / Inukjuak. Simply a wonderful Indigenous carving...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Cane

Set of Three 19th Century French Dibbers on Custom Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
Behold this exquisite set of three 19th century French dibbers, tools used to aid in planting seeds or seedlings, each a unique testament to the artistry of bygone eras. Crafted with...
Category

19th Century French Antique Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Wooden Artifact Sculpture
Located in Richmond, VA
Primitive artifact sculpture carved from oak wood. Comes with wire stand. Unique piece carved with hand tools. Has natural grain variation and some...
Category

2010s American Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vintage Wooden Sculpture Atlante by Luciano Bertolotto, Italy
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wooden Sculpture Atlante by Luciano Bertolotto, Italy A large wooden sculpture made by the Italian sculptor Luciano Bertolotti (Pompi). Handmade with several antique wooden pieces...
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Late 20th Century Italian Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sculpture, African Mask, Ivory Coast, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" Sculpture, African Mask, Ivory Coast, 20th Century " African mask from the Ivory Coast, early 20th century. h: 55cm, l:24cm, p: 21cm
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20th Century Ivorian Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wood Sculpture by Dennis Jose
Located in Chicago, IL
Wood pieces sculpted, painted, and attached. On wood base.
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Early 2000s American Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Cane

Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful hand-carved wood Santo of the Madonna, Mary mother of Christ. The piece clearly shows signs of weathering, use, and age and was likely placed outside a church or shri...
Category

19th Century Antique Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Cane

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Nemboro by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Nemboro by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Cane

Ancient Mediterranean Style Bull Shaped Jug Sculpture, France, 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Ancient mediterranean style bull shaped jug sculpture. Phoenician Karalis / Motya. France 1970s 23 x 24 x 11 cm Conditions: excellent, n...
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1970s French Vintage Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Primitive Abstract Wood Sculpture Object
Located in Richmond, VA
Hand sculpted oak wood art object sculpture. Measures 20.5" tall, 6" diameter at the thickest part. Has natural grain variation and some natural cracks.
Category

2010s American Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak

Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Wooden Antique Statue
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique statue from Kalimantan. Hand carved from a single block of wood. Circa 1900. This impressive statue was sourced in the spirit of Wa...
Category

20th Century Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Rare Bronze Tribal Ancestor Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare vintage figure. Stylistically primitive and raw, this beautiful bronze statue represents an old protective ancestor or soul. The skeletal figure and large head e...
Category

1960s Vintage Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Wooden Sculpture African Madonna and Baby by Tutsi Rwanda Artist Ndatite Ilo
By Ndatite Ilo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tutsi tribe artist Ndatite Ilo from Rwanda hand-carved this unique Africanist wooden statue figurine sculpture. The artwork features a lovely black woman, a Madonna carrying a baby i...
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20th Century Rwandan Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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.
Category

2010s American Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Sitting Man
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved primitive man from Kalimantan. Rare. Full dimensions; 12" wide at arms x 8" deep sitting x 20" high. This antique hand carved statue was sourced in the spir...
Category

19th Century Antique Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Makonde Carved Figure
Located in London, GB
A fascinating large hand carved Shetani figure from the Makonde people of Tanzania. Named 'Daudi' which roughly translates to 'beloved'. The Shetani carved figures represent good spi...
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Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Articulated Wooden Figure of the Virgin Mary
Located in Leesburg, VA
19th century articulated wooden figure of the Virgin Mary Anonymous Spain; 19th century Polychrome wood, inset glass eyes Approximate size: 37 x 11 x 7 cm An antique ‘Virgin...
Category

19th Century Antique Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Inuit Artist George Noah Soapstone Sculpture "the Seal Hunter" Rankin Inlet
By George Noah
Located in Oakland, CA
Soapstone figure sculpture by Inuit artist George Noah of Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada on the Hudson Bay. "The Seal Hunter" hand carved soapstone for the hunters body and that of th...
Category

2010s Canadian Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Eight Horn Sculptures
Located in Houston, TX
Eight horn sculptures, African Watusi (Bos taurus) horns mounted on turned ebonized stands. Measure: Height range between 20.5 inches to 27 inches and base diameters are 7.5 inches. ...
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2010s Belgian Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Horn

Religious Polychrome Santos Wood Carving
Located in San Diego, CA
An early polychrome religious santos carving, circa 1800s. The piece is hand carved in a soft wood with original paint and polychrome finish on a wood...
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Softwood

Vintage Bronze Bracelet Cuff Object with Unique Markings
Located in New York, NY
Exact origin unknown. Handsome desk accessory.
Category

Early 20th Century French Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A female fertility statue of West African Senufo (Mali, or Ivory Coast) origin in solid wood. Hand-carved from a single piece of Mango wood, this expr...
Category

Late 19th Century Malian Antique Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Primitive sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive sculptures 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 sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, reclaimed wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Andrianna Shamaris, Ethic&Tropic, Hiroyuki Nishimura, and Bovey Pottery. 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 sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $189 and tops out at $156,000 while the average work can sell for $1,205.

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