Heart-Shaped Wooden Bellows: Early 20th Century African Folk Art Tool
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th Century Carved, heart-shaped bellows with two functioning leather 'lungs' that push air through two openings at the narrow end. This fire-stoking tool makes for a beautifu...
Leather, Wood
Gabonese Tribal Bellows, Hand-Carved Bone, 20th Century Design
Located in Queens, NY
Gabonese 20th c. blacksmiths bellows hand crafted by the Tsogo people, depicting an anthropomorphic figure with a white pigmented and carved face, with 2 drum bellows in the abdomen ...
Bone
African Bellows
Located in Sarasota, FL
African Bellows on stand (sculptural piece)
Iron
African bellows
Located in Southampton, NY
African bellows carved from one piece of wood, with iron pipes inserted at bottom to blow air through.
Iron
bellows for blacksmith in tribal Africa , used in forging iron
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rare and unusual bellows used by the people of Gabon. Blacksmiths in tribal Africa possess magic powers in their use of fire and ore to create objects used in daily life as well as r...
Iron
c. 1900 African Wood Bellows made into a Sculptural Object
Located in Los Angeles, CA
C. 1900 actual African wood bellows used in the Congo by the Bakuba people.
Iron
$654
H 11.42 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in London, GB
For sale is this wonderful vintage African hand-carved Kifwebe association Figure (or "N'kishi"), originating from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly the...
Metal
$709
H 32.29 in W 6.3 in D 6.7 in
Traditional sculpture originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Traditional sculpture originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo Tribal Art - Congo - African Measures : 16x17cm H:82cm Traditional sculpture from the Democratic Republic of ...
Wood
Two Ceremonial Weapon from Highlands of Papua New Guinea Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two Oceanic ceremonial weapons from PNG highlands circa 20th century. It consists of two pieces. The first is an ax with a wood shaft and a flat elongated head wrapped in finely wove...
Rattan, Wood
$1,750
H 10.75 in W 6.75 in D 2.75 in
Old Classic Shape Lega Congo Carved Wood Mask Without Eyes, DRC Old Patina
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early old carved wood mask without eyes, from the Lega peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Old patina, Simple elegant heart shaped face with long nose and raised eyebrows....
Wood
$320Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.25 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
19th Century Small Wooden/Metal Mortar from Yemen/Saudi Border
Located in Wainscott, NY
19th century small wooden/metal Mortar from Yemen/Saudi Border.
Metal
Hand Carved Mango Wood Cone Sculpture, Ethiopia, Tribal, 1960
Located in New York, NY
A single piece of solid mango wood, hand carved into a standing cone, circa 1960. Use it as door stoppers, or in a group for an eye-catching accent in any rustic or eclectic decor, i...
Wood
$2,500
H 17.5 in W 7 in D 2.25 in
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Light Wood Yam Mask Elegant Flame Shaped Form
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik light wood yam mask. Elegant flame shaped form, old, oxidized wood with black accents, traces of yellow and white pigments. Small holes originally for at...
Organic Material, Wood
$422
H 27.56 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
African Hand-Carved Wooden Statue, Tribal Art, 20th Century, Africa
Located in Linkebeek, BE
African carved wooden statue African Art Measures : 15cmx15cm H:70cm Wear consistent with age and use
Wood
20th Century Wooden African Slit Drum/Gong, Object d'Art, Cameroon
Located in Wainscott, NY
20th Century African Wooden Slit Drum, Cameroon, Object d'Art, Tribal This piece is an authentic slit drum / slit gong - drums/gongs of this ilk are not reproduced for tourists and...
Wood
African Decorative Object, Gourd
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
African decorative object, gourd, early 20th century. Measures: H 11 cm, L 57 cm, W 13 cm. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.
Leather
$420
H 7 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
Zulu Tribal Carved Wood Snuff Container, South Africa Finely Carved Incised
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu Tribal carved wood Snuff Container, South Africa A finely carved snuff container with finely carved incised great geometric designs, a great example of the detailed work the Zu...
Wood
African Primitive Wood Carving Torso Body Mask with Phallus
Located in Chiba, JP
Primitive wood carving torso with phallus (like a body mask, though no displaying hole), originally flown out from a collector of African tribal art in Japan, though its details unkn...
Wood
Small Rustic Carved Wooden Bowl #7, 1930s
Located in Rīga, LV
Antique primitive carved wooden bowl (#7) with a beautiful patina. Lightweight item. Additional information: Origin: Latvia Dimensions: W 56 cm x D 25.5 cm x H 8 cm
Wood
African Gabon 20th Century Carved Wood Ambete Reliquary Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Gabon 20th Century carved wood Ambete reliquary figure features an oval head with inlaid cowrie shell eyes, a fiber necklace, forward thrust shoulders with bent arms, rope be...
African Nigeria Mid 20th Century Hand Carved Eshu Female Figure
Located in Queens, NY
Nigerian mid 20th c. wooden figure hand carved and pigmented by the Eshu people depicting a standing woman wearing a 5-point crown and ringed jewelry around the wrists and ankles, wi...
$1,330
H 7.49 in Dm 7.88 in
Antique Hand-Carved Ethiopian Kambatta Tribal Wood Headrest, Early 20th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely hand-carved burkano headrest from the Kambaata or Hadiya peoples of south-central Ethiopia, dating to the early to mid-20th century. Sculpted from a single piece of hardwood...
Wood
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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
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The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
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It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
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