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Period: Early 20th Century
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carved Wood Chain
Located in Chicago, IL
Don't let your eyes fool you, you're not looking at a boring iron chain. This is a stunning early 20th century American Folk Art fourteen foot long wooden chain...
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American Folk Art Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Adzed Food Vessel
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century adzed food vessel circa 1900.
Here we have a rustic made food vessel, usually made for feeding animals in eastern Europe. Hand carve...
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Bulgarian Rustic Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, 1920's
Located in Stamford, CT
Amusing Mexican terracotta doll figure with articulated limbs. Since it is solid terracotta it is likely this is a mold from which other dolls were made. As a folk art sculpture it i...
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Mexican Folk Art Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Carved Statue of a Saint
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved statue of a saint with original patina.
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Italian Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
1900s, French Wooden Horse with Saddle
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden horse was crafted in France, circa 1900. Beautifully distressed, this svelte colt exhibits a joyous smile and an eye-catching ...
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French Rustic Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Mannequin
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A vintage French Mannequin
The Mannequin or Tailors Dummy, dates from around 1900 the mannequin is in original condition, the age darkened linen is s...
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Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Linen
Composition Maquette for a Fountain
Located in Chicago, IL
Composition maquette for a fountain. Putti/angel riding a mythical sea creature. This maquette was used to model the bronze castings for a fountain.
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Argentine Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
English Cork Waterfowl Decoy, Hand Crafted Painted Antique, Early 20th Century
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Antique English wood and cork waterfowl decoy with superb original paint
Aged hand painted surface, lightweight and handcrafted in England.
Circa early 20th century.
Tip of beak t...
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English Early Victorian Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cork
Superior Antique English Cork Mallard Decoy, Original Paint, Early 20th Century
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A superior antique English wood and cork Mallard drake decoy with original paint
Lightweight and hand-carved - large impressionistic shape and form
Circa early 20th century
Measur...
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English Early Victorian Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cork
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet...
Category
Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Wood
Painted Ibibio Polychrome Face Mask with Figure on Top, Nigeria Africa colorful
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Painted Ibibio Polychrome Mask with Figure on Top, Nigeria Africa. Expressive small figure on top with one hand on top of head, other holding stom...
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Malian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Terracotta Articulated Doll Santos Figure
Located in Stamford, CT
Amusing Mexican terracotta doll figure with articulated limbs. Since it is solid terracotta it is likely this is a mold from which other dolls were made. As a folk art sculpture it i...
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Mexican Folk Art Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
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
Akan Ceremonial Brass Bronze Plate With Mudfish and Adinkra Symbols Ghana Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Finely worked Akan ceremonial brass plate with hammered designs of a mudfish in center and Adinkra symbols in rim. With wear, some holes in bottom.
Field collected in Ghana in 2002....
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Ghanaian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Two Antique Indian Papier-Mâché Hand Painted Face Masks Depicting Brides
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two antique Indian papier-mâché hand painted face masks from the early 20th century, depicting Indian brides. They are priced and sold individually. Featuring a polychrome finish mad...
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Indian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old weathered tribal squatting spring figure with hands raised in namaste position, traces of clay and incrustation, expressive carved open mouth and eyes. These were protective figu...
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Nepalese Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Italian Scupture Terracotta, Lioness with Her Lions, A Amorgasti
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing sculpture in patinated bronze terracotta, "Lioness with her lions" by Antoine Amorgasti, born in 1880 in Pisa and died in Antwerp, Belgium in 1942. He studied sculpture at th...
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Italian Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Good Large Bust of a Roman Lady in the Pre-Raphealite Style
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A good large bust of a Roman Lady in the Pre-Raphealite style
This is a good quality bust, the young woman has a fey demeanour and
long, thick, wavy hair which is tied back falli...
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Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster
Folk Art Pair Eastern European Terracotta Sculptures 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1193 Hand made and painted pair folk art terracotta sculptures
female 4.5x7x6.5"
Male 4.5x6.5x7.25"
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet...
Category
Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Wood
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd Carving with Macrame Cord on Root Stand Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd carving with macrame cord on root stand sculpture.
Early 20th century large engraved and carved Chinese Lanzhou gourd. Dramatic des...
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Chinese Folk Art Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an articulated head and arms connected to rods, the dress...
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Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Early 20th Century Leather Horse Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome early 20th century French Leather Horse Sculpture. Beautifully poised in a rearing position. Wonderful patina. A terrifi...
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French Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather
Vintage Bavarian Wood Carving of the Infant Bacchus
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Bavarian wood carving of the infant bacchus
Oberammergau is a world-famous wood carver town in Bavaria, Germany. Nikolaus Lang, a known art...
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German Renaissance Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Balinese Barong Wood Carved Ornament
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Balinese "Barong" carving darting to the early 20th century. This piece features red polychrome and wood carved detailing. The Barong is a Balinese spirit guardian...
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Balinese Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
early 20th Century Set of Four Peruvian Carved Gourds
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of four antique carved gourds from Peru, three little ones with silver settings and decorations and a large carved gourd.
A Gourd is a crop plant in...
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Peruvian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bellamy Style Hand-Carved New England Pine Eagle, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original American eagle, hand-carved from pine during the early to mid 20th century. The eagle features a touch of original gilt over yellow sizing with hand-painted highlights, emphasizing the eyes and beak.
The eagle is displayed with both wings fully outstretched. The feathers are expertly detailed, especially considering that this eagle is a single-piece carving.
The eagle is both the national bird and the national animal of the United States. The founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery, usually the golden eagle, was prominent. On June 20, 1782, the Continental Congress adopted the design for the Great Seal of the United States depicting a bald eagle grasping 13 arrows in its sinister (left) talon and an olive branch with its dexter (right) talons. Those arrows are tightly aligned, a symbol of "strength in unity" that's found in the traditional cultures everywhere, from the Romans to the Iroquois. In this case, the bundle of arrows were a nod to the unity of the original 13 colonies. The olive branches emphasize the power of peace.
The eagle motif has since appeared in allegorical engravings...
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American Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
French Bronze by André Vincent Becquerel Sculpture of Ibex Rare
Located in Oakland, CA
This piece stands 30 inches tall, a very statuesque pose for the Ibex, the fur and body details are also well defined as one can imagine this wild mountain goat in the most natural o...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique Franz Bergman Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Cobra Snake Statue Watch Holder
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Circa 1900 Austrian Vienna cold paint bronze Statue / Watch holder by the wonder that is Franz Bergman.
Fully stamped to ...
Category
Italian Late Victorian Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rods. It was used in Wayang...
Category
Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century folk art model
'EST-CE UN PIETON OU UNE VOITURE?' (IS IT A PEDESTRIAN OR A CAR?)
An Early 20th century French hand carved folk art model, depicting a police...
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French Folk Art Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Jerome "Jerry" & Evelyn Ackerman Victorian Shoe Corset Button Hook or Hook & Eye
Located in Studio City, CA
An interesting piece acquired directly from the estate of Jerome and Evelyn Ackerman (please see photo from their home studio wall of the couple working on their pottery early in their careers).
The Ackermans began their career in design primarily in ceramics in the early 1950s. After finishing at Alfred University, Jerome worked at the Jenev Design Studio developing ceramic molds...
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Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Early Ibibio Mask Fragment, Dark Red Face, Expressive Eyes, Early 20th C Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Ibibio mask fragment from Nigeria, deep black-red pigment, expressive eyes. A compelling face on a custom metal stand. Old insect damage/erosion to p...
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Nigerian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early Weathered Wood Cameroon Stool Rows of Spiders, Early 20th C Dimondstein
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Very early cylindrical weathered and eroded wood stool from the Cameroon. Ringed with a row of connected spiders around edge. Very hard wood, blessed by age, but still very firm and ...
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Cameroonian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rods (however this puppet lost one of its bamboo rods over the years due to age) It was used in Wayang puppet...
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Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Russian Folk Art Kovsh Attributed To Abramtsevo Workshops, C. 1900
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Arts and Crafts carved wooden drinking vessel
A carved Russian Kovsh, a boat-shaped drinking vessel originally intended for mead.
Unsigned but ...
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Russian Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Male and Female African Statues from Cameroon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large impressive hand carved African statues of a man and woman from the Bangwa Tribe that inhabits West Cameroon.
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Terracotta Articulated Doll Santos Figure Wearing a Bowler Hat
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual, and quite amusing Mexican terracotta doll figure with articulated limbs. Since it is solid terracotta it is likely this is a mold from which other dolls were made. As a folk...
Category
Mexican Folk Art Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
After Jean Louis Grégoire Spelter Figure "Boy Playing Pipe"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
After Jean Louis Grégoire (France, 1840-1890) A Charming French 19th-20th Century Patinated Spelter Figure of "The Animal Charmer", depicting a sta...
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French Folk Art Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble, Spelter
French Weathered Stone Statue of a Sleeping Putti, Baby Cherub with Wings
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French weathered stone statue of a sleeping putti, baby cherub with wings
Sleeping in the sunshine with his head on his arms and dainty wings on his back
This charming little pie...
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Late Victorian Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cast Stone
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, a wonderfully fabulous hairdo, and an 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. Clearly original works.
Likely from the early 1900s.
Would make for a great addition to any Chinese artifacts...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
Swedish Folk Art Centerpiece Sculpture of 3 Cows and a Bull
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish set of four wooden carved and painted figures of a bull and three cows from early 20th century. Sweden has a long and well known tradition of folk art wooden carving. It started in the rural class, the so called "allmoge" people of the countryside. They could not afford expensive materials such as metals, ivory or ceramic so they used pine wood for the making of kids toys...
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Swedish Folk Art Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Old Yaka Slit Drum, Deep Patina, Original Striker Congo Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old early Yaka slit drum, deep patina wear and polish from years of use, with original striker Congo early 20th century, on custom base.
13 1/2 inches high. ...
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Congolese Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved Soapstone Sculpture of an Inuit Leaning Forward, Holding Bag at Feet
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved Black Soapstone Inuit figure stooped over, grasping a bag at his feet.
Category
Canadian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
1920s Bulldog Walking Stick Head
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique carved wooden bulldog head for antique cane walking stick handle.
Antique wooden Folk Art dog figural sculpture from the early 20th ...
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European Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bakelite, Glass, Leather, Wood
L. Hjorth Ceramic Sculpture of a Boy in Blue
Located in New York, NY
Great Vintage Danish Stoneware Pottery from L. Hjorth of a young boy with a jug in respite. His soft blue palate and artistry makes this a unique 20th century sculpture. A great piec...
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Danish Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Antique and Fine Quality Hand-Carved Wooden Picture Frame with Horse Theme
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly elegant and finely carved antique wooden picture frame.
This horse theme picture frame will make a great gift for yourself or any ...
Category
French Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Kongo Wooden statue depicting Chinese worker waring typical hat, DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
Indigenous sculptors have ,historically ,always integrated “foreigners” in their work. The Japanese did it in their Netsukes, the Chinese in their Ceramics and the Africans in their sculptures. Several examples of carved ivory statues...
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Congolese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early-20th Century English Folk Art Gentleman’s Swagger Stick
Located in London, GB
Early-20th Century English folk art gentleman’s swagger stick
An unusual early-20th century hand crafted English gentleman’s swagger stick. Made from...
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British Late Victorian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Bronze Petschaft Seal "Lady" Monogram "a" Around 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique bronze petschaft seal "lady", monogram "A" around 1900, rare, good original condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Folk-art Hand Carved Gentleman Boxwood Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Folk-art Hand Carved Gentleman Figure
We are proud to offer a unique hand carved English folk-art figure of a quirky looking, very well dressed aged Engl...
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British Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rod...
Category
Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early Original Painted Shore Bird on Wood Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine early 20th century original painted and carved shore bird on wood log base. The bird has a coat of wax or something like varnished.
Category
American Adirondack Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early Yoruba Wood Circular Divination Board Face & Figures, Early 20th C round
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Very early large Yoruba divination board, a classic form round board with face at top, figures, couples, snakes, cowrie shells and other items around the edge of the board. Heavy wood, early 20th century, Nigeria. Areas of erosion and wear in center from traditional use.
Provenance: ex - Mereidi Singer Stoli collection, ex Lempertz Auction 2019
With small metal stand...
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Nigerian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Balinese Hand-carved Mask Depicting Mythological 'Rangda' Demon Queen, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved mask originates from the island of Bali and depicts Rangda, the Demon Queen of Balinese Hindu Mythology. This mask would've been used in ceremonies and/or dance perf...
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Balinese Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Fairground Knock Down Figure
Located in London, GB
Jeu De Massacre Fairground Figure
One of the finest examples of a late 19th Century fairground knock down figure we have had the pleasure to obtain, in ...
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French Folk Art Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Nupe Cast Bronze Purse Container Bells and Rings Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Nupe of Nigeria thinly cast hollow bronze purse or container, probably created by the lost wax process with attached bronze bells and rings. Hollow with fine overlaid designs...
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Nigerian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Black Forest Style Carved Wall Bracket Shelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Black Forest style carved wall bracket shelf
This is a delightful item, the bracket has a carved stag’s head decorated with leaves and trees fro...
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Black Forest Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Walnut
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