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Large Bamana Marionette Figure of Charming Police Man, African Figure
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Bamana marionette figure of a charming police man. African figure retains original paint
Category

20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large Bamana Marionette Figure of Charming Police Man, African Figure
Large Bamana Marionette Figure of Charming Police Man, African Figure

Large Bamana Marionette Figure of Charming Police Man, African Figure

H 48 in W 12 in D 6 in
Nigerian Yoruba Gelede Headdress Mask, Marionettes Which Have Been Danced
Located in Miami, FL
Nigerian Yoruba Gelede Headdress Mask, Marionettes Which have been Danced. Offered for sale is a
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20th Century Nigerian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile, String, Wood, Paint

Nigerian Yoruba Gelede Headdress Mask, Marionettes Which Have Been Danced
Nigerian Yoruba Gelede Headdress Mask, Marionettes Which Have Been Danced

Nigerian Yoruba Gelede Headdress Mask, Marionettes Which Have Been Danced

H 17 in W 10.5 in D 12 in
Prom Queen
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
survive, and the legacy left behind. I’m I a puppet? a marionette on strings, dancing to the whims of my
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Acrylic

Prom Queen
Prom Queen

Bukola Orioye
Prom Queen, 2023

H 36 in W 36 in D 1 in

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Ebonised wood sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s, signed
By Johnny Mattsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ebonised wood sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s. Signed. Ebonised wood.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ebonised wood sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s, signed
Ebonised wood sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s, signed

Ebonised wood sculpture by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s, signed

H 1.19 in W 27.37 in D 2.76 in
A Roman bronze applique in the shape of a theatre mask
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Mask of a bearded deity, short beard and hair braided in the characteristic high hairstyle, with layered ringlets on either side. 4 cm (h) Green patina Ex Canadian private propert...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

A Roman bronze applique in the shape of a theatre mask
A Roman bronze applique in the shape of a theatre mask

A Roman bronze applique in the shape of a theatre mask

H 1.58 in W 0.99 in D 0.4 in
Unique Art Deco French Carved Dining Table with Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning 1930s French carved and stepped dining room table and six matching chairs. High deco carvings on four facets of table and on each chair back. Made out of exotic African Pada...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Unique Art Deco French Carved Dining Table with Chairs
Unique Art Deco French Carved Dining Table with Chairs

Unique Art Deco French Carved Dining Table with Chairs

H 29.5 in W 77 in D 46 in
Seldom seen Jens Quistgaard Dansk tall JHQ ice bucket
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large and rare tall ice bucket with fitted lid designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk rare woods line. Introduced in 1961, the Rare Woods line was the finest designs and exotic wo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Wood

Seldom seen Jens Quistgaard Dansk tall JHQ ice bucket
Seldom seen Jens Quistgaard Dansk tall JHQ ice bucket

Seldom seen Jens Quistgaard Dansk tall JHQ ice bucket

H 19 in Dm 8.5 in
Popeye Sailor European Sculpture Ebony and Metal Art Deco Hagenauer
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Oakland, CA
Popeye the Sailor, a European Sculpture in the style of Hagenauer made of Ebony wood and Metal in the Art Deco style. We have had a few pieces in this treatment, style and materials....
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Popeye Sailor European Sculpture Ebony and Metal Art Deco Hagenauer
Popeye Sailor European Sculpture Ebony and Metal Art Deco Hagenauer

Popeye Sailor European Sculpture Ebony and Metal Art Deco Hagenauer

H 12 in W 4 in D 4 in
African Heavy Wood Carved Elephant with Tusks
Located in Cincinnati, OH
African Heavy Wood Carved Elephant with Tusks Nice Details Slight wear on finish
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Late 20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Heavy Wood Carved Elephant with Tusks
African Heavy Wood Carved Elephant with Tusks

African Heavy Wood Carved Elephant with Tusks

H 9.5 in W 5 in D 7 in
Large Mixed Media of 5 Ceremonial Deity Masks Wall Hanging
Located in Miami, FL
A generously sized decorative Chinese framed mixed media depiction of 5 ceremonial deity masks, 20th Century. This large wall hanging mixed media of ceremonial deity masks is made of...
Category

20th Century Chinese Decorative Art

Materials

Paint, Paper

Large Mixed Media of 5 Ceremonial Deity Masks Wall Hanging
Large Mixed Media of 5 Ceremonial Deity Masks Wall Hanging

Large Mixed Media of 5 Ceremonial Deity Masks Wall Hanging

H 15.5 in W 44.5 in D 0.75 in
"Water He Asked Milk She Gave Him" Etching Israeli Judaica Bezalel School Woman
By Shulamith Wittenberg Miller
Located in Surfside, FL
Etching hand signed and dated in English. Titled, "Water he asked, milk she gave him" Biblical Etching. Shulamit Wittenberg Miller Born 1908 in Jerusalem, attended Bezalel Art Schoo...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

"Water He Asked Milk She Gave Him" Etching Israeli Judaica Bezalel School Woman
"Water He Asked Milk She Gave Him" Etching Israeli Judaica Bezalel School Woman

Shulamith Wittenberg Miller
"Water He Asked Milk She Gave Him" Etching Israeli Judaica Bezalel School Woman , 1966

H 12.75 in W 7.5 in
Massive Mid-Century Hand Carved Ebony Rhinoceros 30"
Located in New York, NY
Indulge your senses with the exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance of this stunning African Ebony Rhinoceros sculpture. Meticulously hand-carved with utmost precision, this m...
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20th Century African Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Massive Mid-Century Hand Carved Ebony Rhinoceros 30"
Massive Mid-Century Hand Carved Ebony Rhinoceros 30"

Massive Mid-Century Hand Carved Ebony Rhinoceros 30"

H 12 in W 7 in D 30 in
Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical hand carved lion statue from Africa. Hand carved by local artisans in East Africa in the 1970s, this wooden statue will be a great accent piece for any room. We especiall...
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Vintage 1970s North African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s

Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s

H 4.5 in W 8 in D 2.25 in
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 ...
Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Ebony

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
20th Century African Ebony Male Bust

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust

H 13.75 in W 6 in D 7 in
Carved Wooden African Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful hand carved head of Hardwood. A stunning sculpted and carved piece. A stand alone decorative piece or can be used as a large book end. Truly a compliment to any space and...
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20th Century African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Carved Wooden African Head
Carved Wooden African Head

Carved Wooden African Head

H 13 in W 7 in D 7.5 in
Tazza Neo Renaissance Pair of Cups Gilt Bronze Decor Deities of Antiquity 19thC.
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice pair of Renaissance style tazza cups in richly chiseled gilt bronze. This pair of cups comes from a French private collection. They are products of the second half of the ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

Tazza Neo Renaissance Pair of Cups Gilt Bronze Decor Deities of Antiquity 19thC.
Tazza Neo Renaissance Pair of Cups Gilt Bronze Decor Deities of Antiquity 19thC.

Tazza Neo Renaissance Pair of Cups Gilt Bronze Decor Deities of Antiquity 19thC.

H 6.5 in Dm 7.29 in
Kuba African Anthropomorphic Double Head Palm Wine Cup
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and exceptionally carved Central African tribal anthropomorphic wooden double head palm wine cup originating from the Kuba Kingdom and dating from the 20th century. The K...
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20th Century North African Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Kuba African Anthropomorphic Double Head Palm Wine Cup
Kuba African Anthropomorphic Double Head Palm Wine Cup

Kuba African Anthropomorphic Double Head Palm Wine Cup

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H 10.04 in W 6.3 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Hand Carved Ebony Rhino / Rhinoceros Wall Plaques / Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly detailed pair of hand carved ebony rhino / rhinoceros wall plaques / sculptures with glass eyes on a two tone African hardwood, circa 1970s. The plaques are extremely well...
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Mid-20th Century African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Ebony

Pair of Hand Carved Ebony Rhino / Rhinoceros Wall Plaques / Sculptures
Pair of Hand Carved Ebony Rhino / Rhinoceros Wall Plaques / Sculptures

Pair of Hand Carved Ebony Rhino / Rhinoceros Wall Plaques / Sculptures

H 11.25 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Mid Century African Women Wood Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional African wood carving ,mounted on custom-made steel base of women graciously looking forward, beautiful facial expression, and very nice and intricate hairdo. Great objec...
Category

Vintage 1960s Tribal Art

Materials

Steel

Mid Century African Women Wood Sculpture
Mid Century African Women Wood Sculpture

Mid Century African Women Wood Sculpture

H 37.5 in W 11 in D 12 in

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Large Cubist Color Lithograph "Les Marionettes Humaine" 1950's French
By Ossip Zadkine
Located in Surfside, FL
developed his own style, one that was strongly influenced by African and Greek art. In 1921 he obtained
Category

1950s Cubist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Large Cubist Color Lithograph "Les Marionettes Humaine" 1950's French
Large Cubist Color Lithograph "Les Marionettes Humaine" 1950's French

Ossip Zadkine
Large Cubist Color Lithograph "Les Marionettes Humaine" 1950's French , 1956

H 25.75 in W 19.5 in
Bamana Marionette
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Mali, in West Africa, this circa 1920 Marionette from the Bamana tribe was used at wedding
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Bamana Marionette
Bamana Marionette

Bamana Marionette

H 28 in W 9 in D 5 in
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