Ethno Design early 20th Century, Drc, Selection of Three Bark Cloth Beaters
Located in Leuven , BE
These grooved wooden beater were tools used to pound and soften tree bark, for the processing of bark cloth used as clothing.
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
$1,080
H 13.39 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
Set of 4 Decorative Handcrafted African Wooden Sculptures, Mid Century
Located in Odense, DK
A collection of four hand-carved wooden sculptures from West Africa, each piece unique in its form and expression. Crafted with skill and tradition, the figures display fine detailin...
Wood
$750
H 15 in W 10 in D 1 in
Pair West African Incised Iron and Copper Axe Form Currency Pieces Custom Mounts
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A pair of West African incised iron and copper wire axe form currency pieces or may have used as dance wands. On custom mounts. In the form of a ritual axe, which in many parts of A...
Iron
$1,200
H 15 in W 1 in D 1 in
Set of Three Vintage Zulu Long Wood Pipes on Custom Stands Beads South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Set of three vintage Zulu long carved wood pipes on custom metal stands, South Africa. Each on separate stand so can be arranged in multiple ways for great display. Longest pipe wit...
Wood
Late 19th Century Throwing Club, Sumba Island, Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th Century Throwing Club, Sumba Island, Indonesia A lethal throwing club, which is thought by the last owner to be from Sumba Island. There are seven pointed spikes at the he...
Wood
Vintage Boho Trio of Totem Posts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a captivating natural aesthetic into your space with this vintage Boho Organic Wood Totem Trio. Each totem is a unique piece of aged wood, standing tall and slender, showca...
Metal
Late 19th Century Throwing Club, Ula, Fiji
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century throwing club, ula, Fiji A heavy throwing club made of dense hardwood with the handle finely carved with geometric motifs and an unexpected detail on the ball head - se...
Wood
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.5 in W 6.25 in D 3.75 in
Three Early Miniature Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Yam Masks on Custom Bases
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Group of three early Papua New Guinea Sepik miniature tightly woven raffia yam mask with areas of heavy yellow and black pigments. Different Bird imagery in each one. Possibly owl,...
Organic Material
A trio of traditional Ewe carved wooden figures
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
This trio presents traditional Ewe carved wooden figures, originating from the Ghana/Togo region of West Africa. Each figure embodies the distinctive aesthetic of Ewe sculpture, char...
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Sago Peg, Abelam/Wosera People, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sago peg, tapak, Abelam/Wosera people, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea Sago pegs are used to secure a screen mesh during the preparation of sago flour. This example depicts a ...
Shell
$2,740 / set
H 38 in W 10 in D 6 in
Pair of Kiakavo Wooden Clubs from the Fiji Islands on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Kiakavo wooden clubs from the Fiji Islands on custom stands. These vintage tribal wood clubs, carved by stone, are a beautiful example of the distinctive double-headed Kiak...
Metal
$1,425Sale Price|25% Off
H 27.75 in W 16.5 in D 1.25 in
African Ceremonial Sword, Iron and Wood, Congo, Circa 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
African ceremonial sword from the democratic Republic of Congo, circa 1920s. Iron and wood, in a case made of cloth and animal skin. This status symbol tribal sword is carried is ...
Metal
Collection of Dagari Spirit Figures From Burkina Faso
Located in Hudson, NY
This impressive collection of four carved wood figures are from the landlocked African country of Burkina Faso. This nation bordered by 6 other countries including Mali is home to se...
Wood
$1,841 / set
H 16.54 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
Ethno Design Pair of Early Native Tribal Ceremonial Decorated Adze Tools
Located in Leuven , BE
An adze is a cutting tool similar to an axe but with a cutting edge perpendicular to the handle rather than parallel. Toraja people from Sumatra Island, used for wood carving, were m...
Wood
$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 54 in W 12 in D 12 in
Impressive Collection of African Carved Wood Masks on Tall Custom Iron Stands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very impressive trio of hand carved African masks majestically displayed on custom tall iron stands in varying heights. Stands have bases that are 12” x 12” Tallest sculpture 86” Mid...
Iron
Hand-Carved Moroccan Berber Wooden Sugar Hammer, Folk Art, 1900
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan tribal Berber wooden sugar hammer. Handcrafted by the Berber women of Morocco, hand-carved wood with tribal design, this folk art instrument is a sugar hammer. Sugar in Moro...
Wood
Natural specimens turn things found in nature, such as rocks, crystals and timber, into art. Sometimes these specimens are hand-carved into sculptures. Other times, antique, new and vintage natural specimens themselves are best displayed in their most untouched state. These pieces range from Victorian-era objects to modern-day designs and include everything from sculptures made from animal horns to works in wood, either as sculptures or merely imposing and provocative chunks of driftwood.
Natural specimens serve as compelling decor in any collection or home. Just as any curious decorative object, such as an ancient scientific instrument or taxidermy mount, will draw attention to your carefully curated home library or mantel, natural specimens can spark interesting discussions about life and art. Whether it’s a piece of ancient pottery formed from natural clay, plants sculpted from metal, sculptures of animals or antique stone, they grant a window into all of nature’s wonders.
Natural specimen sculptures can complement many aesthetics. A rare geode makes a stunning centerpiece in a study or living room. Crystals and rock crystal spheres carved in the 1970s add a sense of etherealness and quiet beauty to any space.
Whatever your taste, the selection of antique, new and vintage natural specimens on 1stDibs includes precisely the right piece for your space.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
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.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.