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Antique Fetish

A Powerful Kongo Fetish Figure
Located in London, GB
A Powerful Kongo Fetish Figure Wood, metal, cloth, nails, glass Areas of dark, black lacquered
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Early 20th Century Congolese Antique Fetish

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Metal

Antique A Powerful Kongo Fetish Figure
A Powerful Kongo Fetish Figure
$34,500
H 13 in W 4 in D 4 in
"Ekamka Fetish - Nigeria, " Carved Wood Figure created circa 1910
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Ekamka Fetish sculpture was carved from wood by an unknown Nigerian artist. It depicts a
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1910s Folk Art Antique Fetish

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Wood

"Nail Fetish Bacongo-Zaire, " Glass, Wood, & Metal created circa 1910
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Nail Fetish Bacongo-Zaire" is a sculpture made of glass, wood, and metal created circa 1910. He
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1910s Tribal Antique Fetish

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Metal

"Bacongo Statue, Used as Fetish - Zaire, " Wood, Glass Feathers, & Cloth
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This wood statue, used as a fetish, was created by an unknown Bacongo artist in Zaire. The Kongo
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Early 1900s Antique Fetish

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Fabric, Glass, Wood, Found Objects

ANTIQUE DAYAK SHAMAN FERTILITY SCULPTURE STATUE IRON WOOD KALIMANTAN BORNEO 94cm
Located in Reutlingen, DE
As beautiful as rare, antique Fertility Fetish Statue from South Kalimantan (Indonesia / Borneo
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Late 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Fetish

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Hardwood

Bedouin at Prayer, Orientalist Oil Painting on Panel by Rudolf Ernst
By Rudolf Ernst
Located in Long Island City, NY
world fetishizing and portraying as savage in equal parts the cultures of the Middle East. For many in
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1890s Old Masters Antique Fetish

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Oil, Wood Panel

Female Life-size Mannequin Italian Articulated Sculpture In Beech Mid 1800s
Located in Milano, IT
. MUNRO, Silent Partners: Artist and Mannequin from Function to Fetish, Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, 14
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Mid-19th Century Italian School Antique Fetish

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Wood

Chinese Stone Fertility Sculpture, 4700-2900 BC
Located in South Burlington, VT
period, Hongshan culture (circa 4700-2900 BC) Likely a fertility fetish. Note the pecked surfaces and
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Fetish

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Stone

Plateau and Ute Doll Cradleboard Collection
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
” 6. Ute cradleboard. Beaded panel with cross motif and beaded band having time and shape fetish
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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Fetish

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Other

Antique Plateau and Ute Doll Cradleboard Collection
Plateau and Ute Doll Cradleboard Collection
$75,000 / set
H 13 in W 13 in D 4 in
Original lithograph by Poulbot of a scene from the first world war. This lithogr
By Francisque Poulbot
Located in PARIS, FR
couple of fetish dolls of the First World War Nénette and Rintin. Military - Medical - 14-18
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1910s Antique Fetish

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Paper, Lithograph

Art Nouveau Porcelain Vase by Ernest Chaplet
By Ernest Chaplet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
glimpse of a petticoat. With fetish-like appeal, the thickly-applied matte glazes only add to the pot’s
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Fetish

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Enamel

Couture Chanel Late1920s MadeInFrance WiredPearlLampworkGlass BrassClip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
" and pearls fetish had radically changed women's fashion in the mid-1920s, Iribe's published design
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1920s French Artisan Antique Fetish

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brass

Couture Chanel Late1920s MadeInFrance WiredPearl&LampworkGlass BrassClipEarrings
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
necklaces that include baroque shapes. After Chanel's "little black dresses" and pearls fetish had
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1920s French Artisan Antique Fetish

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brass

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
fetish or even cute. Like the company Steiff with its Teddy bear collection, the Brienz´carvers reached
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1880s Antique Fetish

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Wood

Antique Print with Various Creatures from A Travel Account, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
sea and various ‘fetishes'. From: "A Collection of Voyages and Travels" published by John and Awnsham
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1740s Antique Fetish

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Paper

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'Rega' fetish
Located in Brussels, BE
African carved wood and monkey scull fetish. The figure is clad in a loincloth with bag, necklace
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19th Century Congolese Antique Fetish

Antique 'Rega' fetish
'Rega' fetish
H 19.69 in Dm 7.09 in
19th Century Bacongo Nail Fetish
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Nail Fetish 'Nkisi' Bacongo people; Congo Wood, pigment, fabric, metal Dimensions: H 10.5, W 4
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1880s Congolese Tribal Antique Fetish

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Bacongo Nail Fetish
19th Century Bacongo Nail Fetish
H 10.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Native American Indian Rare Early Zuni Bear Fetish
Located in London, GB
A fine Native American Zuni stone bear fetish A fine early Zuni stone bear fetish carved in a hard
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19th Century American Antique Fetish

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Stone

Statue Of The Tshokwe / Chokwe Tribe - DR Congo African Art Angola - Early 20th
Located in Leuven, BE
20th century (circa 1910-1930) Fetish / Tshibinda Statue (Ilunga) Length = 46 cm Perfect condition
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Early 20th Century Congolese Antique Fetish

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Hardwood

Carved Turquoise Mother and Child by Teddy Weahkee, circa 1930
By Teddy Weahkee
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Carved by one of the most renowned fetish carvers of the 20th century, Teddy Weahkee (Zuni, 1890
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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Fetish

Bamana Hunters Headdress on Victorian Hat Stand
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
with fetish amulets, small objects, animal horns, mirrors, jewelry and leather pouches that contain
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Antique Fetish

"Der General in der Kaschemme" Lithograph by Rudolf Schlichter, circa 1919
By Rudolf Schlichter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
displayed a marked fetish stands on a pedestal, gesturing inexplicably. In 1925 Schlichter participated
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Early 20th Century German Antique Fetish

African Tribal art Rare Himbi Fetish Figure Benue River Nigeria
Located in London, GB
A rare Himbi fetish figure Benue river Nigeria This is a rare Himbi fetish from the Benue river
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique Fetish

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Wood

fetish idols
Located in Hudson, NY
two african fertitly idols originating from Benin, mounted on wooden bases
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Early 20th Century African Antique Fetish

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Wood

fetish idols
fetish idols
H 0 in W 0 in D 0 in
Congo Nail Fetish Sculpture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Serpent fetish nail sculpture from the Congo, central Africa circa early 1920's. The figure has
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Early 20th Century African Folk Art Antique Fetish

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Metal

Congo Nail Fetish Sculpture
Congo Nail Fetish Sculpture
H 6 in W 14 in D 7 in
Vienna Bronzes, Pair of Old Shoes, circa 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
the ages, a pair of Victorian shoes complete with cloth laces. You don't need to have a shoe fetish to
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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Fetish

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Ceremonial Form
Located in London, GB
/Burma, Naga people, ca. early 20th century CE. An intriguing fetish formed from a monkey skull that has
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Early 1900s Congolese Folk Art Antique Fetish

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Natural Fiber

19th Century French or Italian Wood Mannequin, circa 1850
Located in Milano, IT
Function to Fetish, Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, October 14, 2014 - January 25, 2015, exhibition
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1850s French Other Antique Fetish

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Wood

19th Century Italian Wood Mannequin, Circa 1870-1880
Located in Milano, IT
with a natural effect (MUNRO, J., Silent Partners: Artist and Mannequin from Function to Fetish
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1870s Italian Other Antique Fetish

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Wood

Late 19th Century Italian Wood Mannequin, circa 1880
Located in Milano, IT
: Artist and Mannequin from Function to Fetish, Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, October 14, 2014 - January
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1880s Italian Other Antique Fetish

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Wood

18 Kt Gold Onyx Roman Intaglio Ring Depicting God Dionysus and a Winged Phallus
Located in Roma, IT
. The display of a fetishized phallus was a common feature. In a famous passage in chapter 4 of the
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Fetish

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Gold, 18k Gold

18 Kt Gold Onyx Roman Intaglio Ring Depicting God Dionysus and a Winged Phallus
Located in Roma, IT
. The display of a fetishized phallus was a common feature. In a famous passage in chapter 4 of the
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Fetish

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Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
fetish or even cute. Like the company Steiff with its Teddy bear collection, the Brienz´carvers reached
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1880s Antique Fetish

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Glass, Wood

Liberian Dan Fetish Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Showcasing the smooth, restrained sculptural style of the Dan people of Western Africa, this fetish
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Early 20th Century Liberian Tribal Antique Fetish

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Wood

Liberian Dan Fetish Figure
Liberian Dan Fetish Figure
H 14 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
New Guinea Old Fetish Fertility Stone
Located in South Burlington, VT
A one of a kind New Guinea abstract fetish fertility stone figure, with old collection label, 1952
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Early 20th Century Australian Antique Fetish

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Stone

Early Sioux Indian Beaded Hide Turtle Fetish
Located in Peekskill, NY
Exceptional old Sioux beaded turtle fetish. Umbilical cords were traditionally placed inside these
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Fetish

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Beads, Leather

A Pair of Fire-Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks c. 1815 - 1830
Located in 263-0031, JP
classical attributes so fetishized under the Empire Style and supplemented them with neo-Rococo and neo
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Early 19th Century Restauration Antique Fetish

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Bronze

19th Century Santos or Saint Ex-Voto Carved Polychrome Wood Arm & Hand Offering
Located in St. Louis, MO
. carved hand model, hand fetish, hand artist model. Ex-Votos are offered when miracles are sought and
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Late 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Fetish

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Wood

Unique Supersized Arts and Crafts Wall Coat Rack with Majolica Glazed Tiles
Located in Lisse, NL
enough room, even for someone with a serious coat fetish. This solid oak coat rack only has minor
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Fetish

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Brass

"Penelope, " original color etching by Max Klinger
By Max Klinger
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Freud and Krafft-Ebing on fetish objects. In this case, the glove becomes a symbol for the artist's
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1890s Symbolist Antique Fetish

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Etching

20th Century Italian Life-Size Mannequin, circa 1920
Located in Milano, IT
: Artist and Mannequin from Function to Fetish, Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, October 14, 2014 - January
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1920s Italian Other Antique Fetish

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Walnut

Early 20th Century France Female Life-Size Mannequin, circa 1920
Located in Milano, IT
Mannequin from Function to Fetish, Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, October 14, 2014 - January 25, 2015
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Early 20th Century French Other Antique Fetish

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Beech

Antique Melissa Venus Victrix Intaglio Signet Ring Carnelian 18K Gold ØUS8/5.8gr
Located in SE
shrine of Mount Eryx, where the Goddess’s fetish was a golden honeycomb. Greeks perceived the hexagon as
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Late 18th Century European Greek Revival Antique Fetish

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Carnelian, 18k Gold

Vegetables
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
, almost a fetish, was the plumb line. No matter how odd the angles in any Matisse, the verticals are
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1920s Modern Antique Fetish

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Lithograph

Vegetables
Vegetables
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 0.04 in
Henri Matisse - The Saint Michel Bridge - Original Etching
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
, almost a fetish, was the plumb line. No matter how odd the angles in any Matisse, the verticals are
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1920s Modern Antique Fetish

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Etching

After Henri Matisse - Blue Nude
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
, almost a fetish, was the plumb line. No matter how odd the angles in any Matisse, the verticals are
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1920s Abstract Impressionist Antique Fetish

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Lithograph

BRONZE "FETISH" BUST
Located in Sarasota, FL
A Bronze African "FETISH" STATUE of a Medicine Man with TWO leopards atop also having four snakes
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19th Century Antique Fetish

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Bronze

BRONZE "FETISH" BUST
BRONZE "FETISH" BUST
H 22 in W 7 in D 15 in
Bamana Boli Fetish Animal
Located in Round Top, TX
A Boli fetish animal from the Bamana peoples of Mali. These fetish animals are spiritual objects
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Early 20th Century Malian Antique Fetish

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Organic Material, Wood

Bamana Boli Fetish Animal
Bamana Boli Fetish Animal
H 14 in W 32 in D 6.5 in
Bamena Door Latch To Fetish House
Located in Bedford, NY
GROOM PENIS PIERCING BRIDE. FERTILITY FETISH
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique Fetish

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Iron

Bamena  Door  Latch  To  Fetish  House
Bamena  Door  Latch  To  Fetish  House
H 20 in W 19 in D 3 in
Zuni Fetish Ring by Leekya Deyuse, circa 1930
By Leekya Deyuse
Located in Santa Fe, NM
modern master silversmith Steven Tiffany from ingot silver. Many fetishes by Leekya were carved with a
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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Fetish

A c. 1900 - c. 1920's African Baga Tribal fetish
Located in New York, NY
CON22315 A c. 1900 - c. 1920's African Baga Tribal fetish. The hand carved piece surmounts a
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Early 20th Century African Antique Fetish

19th Century English Pine Artist’s Lay Figure/Mannequin Roberson & Co.
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
Partners: Artist and Mannequin from Function to Fetish, 2014, pp.62-71. The articulated human figure
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Fetish

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Pine

Mali Dogon Tribe Figural Cuff / 1800s
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Antique circa early 1800s bronze fetish figural bracelet made by the Dogon of Mali from western
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Early 19th Century Antique Fetish

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Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Poto African sword, Congo Africa on stand. A forged iron sword with fine incised design, inlaid brass dots, overlaid brass strips, finely carved wood handle with deep patina. Some c...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Fetish

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Wrought Iron

Family Planning By Arthur Steel
By Arthur Steel
Located in London, GB
Family Planning By Arthur Steel Paper size: 34 x 26" / 86 x 66 cm Silver Gelatin Print 1975 (printed later) unframed hand signed limited edition of 50 note other print sizes an...
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1970s Modern Antique Fetish

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Silver Gelatin

Weathered Archaic Bambara Wood Mask Fragment, Mali, Africa, Early 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Add a piece of African history to your home. This is large and evocative of ancient times and ceremonies. Weathered wood mask fragment, Bambara people, Mali, Africa, late 19th-early ...
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Antique Fetish

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Wood

17th Century English Carved Stone Griffin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating from the 17th century, this English carved stone griffin or stylised dragon statue is an architectural fragment from history. Over 350 years old, it likely once served as a de...
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Mid-17th Century English Antique Fetish

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Limestone

17th Century English Carved Stone Griffin
17th Century English Carved Stone Griffin
$5,231
H 32.29 in W 9.06 in D 14.97 in
Gothic medieval Christian sculpture: smiling young bishop early carving France
Located in Norwich, GB
This 15th century bishop - sculpted ca AD1460 - has a smile on his lips and a benevolent presence. He is also something of an Adonis - one tends to forget that in the medieval churc...
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15th Century and Earlier Gothic Antique Fetish

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Wood

Vintage 1950s Male Original Nude Photo of Brothers Playing Records
By Bruce of Los Angeles
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare original b & w photograph of 2 brothers listening to records on the floor nude. Many decades ago we saw a second image from this series and it was listed as the models were br...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Fetish

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Paper

Vintage 1950s Male Original Nude Photo of Brothers Playing Records
Vintage 1950s Male Original Nude Photo of Brothers Playing Records
$280 Sale Price
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H 11 in W 14 in D 0.5 in
1930s Cased Taxidermy Buzzard Bird of Prey Raptor Museum Cabinet Natural History
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A magnificent 1930s taxidermy specimen of a Common buzzard with outstretched wings in a large ebonized museum cabinet. This bird has been cleverly captured in an animated pose comple...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Fetish

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Slate

Fenzoni, Painting AND preparatorial Drawing, John the Baptist, Italy Renaissance
By Ferrau Fenzoni
Located in Greven, DE
The painting and the preparatory drawing are offered together. Provenance Private collection, Germany, Trier, c. 1980- 2013 Saint John the Baptist Brown ink and wash over red chalk...
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16th Century Mannerist Antique Fetish

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Canvas, Oil, Handmade Paper

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Fetish

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Wool

Untitled (Ben)
Located in New York, NY
Untitled (Ben) Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 2017-2020 Signed and numbered, verso 40 x 30 inches, sheet 38 x 28 inches, image (Edition of 3) $4,500 28 x 22 inches, sheet 24 x 20 inches,...
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2010s Contemporary Antique Fetish

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Silver Gelatin

Cast Bronze Relief Plaque from Benin, 1950s
By People from Benin
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Intriguing cast bronze relief plaque from Benin, showing three guardians. The plaque was modeled after ancient Benin bronzes but was made in the 20th century. The plaque is cast in b...
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1940s Beninese Tribal Antique Fetish

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Bronze

Cast Bronze Relief Plaque from Benin, 1950s
Cast Bronze Relief Plaque from Benin, 1950s
$1,082
H 8.47 in W 7.68 in D 1.58 in
Dan Mask Max Granick Provenance
By Dan People
Located in Sharon, CT
Purchased from the estate of Max Granick. Granick had a frame shop on 56st and in addition to being one of the great framers of midcentury NY was a partner with John Graham offering ...
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Early 20th Century Liberian Tribal Antique Fetish

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Aluminum

Dan Mask Max Granick Provenance
Dan Mask Max Granick Provenance
$4,000
H 8 in W 5 in D 1.75 in
Egyptian Mummy Mask, Late Period, ca. 700-30 B.C.
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Carved hardwood mummy mask having a pink-brown painted ground, painted black eyes and brows. Wearing a black headband. Eyes and brows are restored. Scattered highpoint paint wear, ot...
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Fetish

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Hardwood

Antique Nupe Carved Wood Stool With Openwork Geometric Design, Niger Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Well used and loved Nupe carved hardwood wood stool with four legs and central post, openwork geometric design, with stylized multiple dancing animal or lizard forms. Large conical ...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal Antique Fetish

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Wood

Bembe Bearded Male Figure Bust with Beard Hands on Stomach Staff Top DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Striking Bembe bearded male bust figure with hands on sides of projecting stomach and finely carved beard. Stacking square hair style on top of head and projecting element hair on b...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Fetish

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Wood

Early Round Wood Yela M'Bole Mask DRC Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid century danced light wood round mask from the Yela or M'bole people, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Finely carved mask with carved raised eyes and diagonal scarif...
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Mid-20th Century Gabonese Tribal Antique Fetish

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Wood

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Antique Fetish For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique fetish you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique fetish for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique fetish — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique fetish is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique fetish over the years, but those crafted by Leekya Deyuse are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Fetish?

Prices for an antique fetish start at $160 and top out at $9,550 with the average selling for $2,325.