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Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s

Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s

$8,500
H 12 in W 9 in D 10 in
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Poodle Face Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Poodle Face
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

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Paper

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Poodle Face Carnival Parade Head
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Poodle Face Carnival Parade Head

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Poodle Face Carnival Parade Head

$795
H 34 in W 18 in D 26 in
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Monster Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Blue Monster
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

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Paper

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Monster Carnival Parade Head
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Monster Carnival Parade Head

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Monster Carnival Parade Head

$695
H 28 in W 25 in D 25 in
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Curious Grandpa Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Curious
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Curious Grandpa Carnival Parade Head
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Curious Grandpa Carnival Parade Head

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Curious Grandpa Carnival Parade Head

$695
H 30 in W 20 in D 20 in
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Green Monster Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Green
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Green Monster Carnival Parade Head
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Green Monster Carnival Parade Head

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Green Monster Carnival Parade Head

$695
H 30 in W 27 in D 19 in
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Extra Large Jovial Rasta Woman Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This extra large
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Extra Large Jovial Rasta Woman Carnival Parade Head
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Extra Large Jovial Rasta Woman Carnival Parade Head

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Extra Large Jovial Rasta Woman Carnival Parade Head

$795
H 46 in W 42 in D 25 in
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Extra Large Sea Devil Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This extra large
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Extra Large Sea Devil Carnival Parade Head
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Extra Large Sea Devil Carnival Parade Head

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Extra Large Sea Devil Carnival Parade Head

$850
H 42 in W 34 in D 41 in
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Green Monster with Pipe Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Green
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Green Monster with Pipe Carnival Parade Head
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Green Monster with Pipe Carnival Parade Head

1960s Dutch Papier Mache Green Monster with Pipe Carnival Parade Head

$695
H 27 in W 24 in D 22 in
American Carnival Wagon or Band Organ Carved Female Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Late 19th century American carnival wagon or band organ female head carving. Very detailed wood
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

American Carnival Wagon or Band Organ Carved Female Head
American Carnival Wagon or Band Organ Carved Female Head

American Carnival Wagon or Band Organ Carved Female Head

$5,500
H 16 in W 11 in D 8 in
Mid-Century Era Molded Fiberglass Carnival Clown Head or Midway Game Component
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
1965 in the period Mid-Century carnival style. The head is composed of a molded fiberglass which has
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

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Fiberglass

Mid-Century Era Molded Fiberglass Carnival Clown Head or Midway Game Component
Mid-Century Era Molded Fiberglass Carnival Clown Head or Midway Game Component

Mid-Century Era Molded Fiberglass Carnival Clown Head or Midway Game Component

$995
H 23.5 in W 15 in D 16 in
1950's Papier mâché french theatre head
Located in Diest, BE
A 1950's rare original James Ensor style papier mâché theatre head. This item was obtained via a
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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Paper

1950's Papier mâché french theatre head
1950's Papier mâché french theatre head

1950's Papier mâché french theatre head

$390
H 9.85 in W 10.63 in D 14.18 in
Antique 1930s Judge Theatre Papier Mâché Head from Paris
Located in London, GB
Antique 1930s judge theatre papier mâché head from Paris This lot is a rare original 1930s
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Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Paper

Antique 1930s Judge Theatre Papier Mâché Head from Paris
Antique 1930s Judge Theatre Papier Mâché Head from Paris

Antique 1930s Judge Theatre Papier Mâché Head from Paris

$1,651
H 17 in W 13 in D 12 in
19th Century Wooden Carnival, Fair or Advertisement Head of the Strongest Man
Located in Haarlem, NL
' attraction on a carnival or fair. The brown color, or maybe the shape of his head, makes him a bit exotic
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Wooden Carnival, Fair or Advertisement Head of the Strongest Man
19th Century Wooden Carnival, Fair or Advertisement Head of the Strongest Man

19th Century Wooden Carnival, Fair or Advertisement Head of the Strongest Man

$2,320 Sale Price
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H 14.18 in W 7.09 in D 9.06 in

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Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 1900's hand painted paper mache carnival head.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head
Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head

Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head

H 29 in W 17 in D 15 in
Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Large early 1900's hand painted paper mache carnival head.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head
Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head

Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head

H 29 in W 17 in D 15 in
Czechoslovakian "Oh My Deer" Papier Mache Carnival Head
Located in Charleston, SC
Hand made Czechoslovakian Papier-mâché Deer head with original inside label.
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20th Century Czech Carnival Art

Czechoslovakian "Oh My Deer" Papier Mache Carnival Head
Czechoslovakian "Oh My Deer" Papier Mache Carnival Head

Czechoslovakian "Oh My Deer" Papier Mache Carnival Head

H 23.5 in W 14.5 in D 15 in
Large Vintage Carnival Clown Head Game
Located in Chicago, IL
Large vintage carnival clown head game by Game Time Company. Original paint.
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Metal

Large Vintage Carnival Clown Head Game
Large Vintage Carnival Clown Head Game

Large Vintage Carnival Clown Head Game

H 26.5 in Dm 22 in
Antique American Copper Unicorn Head Carnival Ride
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American copper unicorn head carnival ride. Original finish.
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Copper

Antique American Copper Unicorn Head Carnival Ride
Antique American Copper Unicorn Head Carnival Ride

Antique American Copper Unicorn Head Carnival Ride

H 21 in W 6 in D 22 in
Original American Early 20th Century Carnival Game Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Original early 20th century carnival game head.
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Original American Early 20th Century Carnival Game Head

Original American Early 20th Century Carnival Game Head

H 40 in W 7 in D 10.5 in L 40 in
Costume Head, Rooster
Located in Clear Spring, MD
A molded paper costume head from a shop in Missouri. Colorful and fun! Great for display and
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Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Costume Head, Rooster
Costume Head, Rooster

Costume Head, Rooster

H 15 in
Carousel Horse Head with Iron Base
Located in Middleburg, VA
A charming and whimsical carousel horse head on base. Original paint with fantastic color, patina
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Early 20th Century English Carnival Art

Carousel Horse Head with Iron Base
Carousel Horse Head with Iron Base

Carousel Horse Head with Iron Base

H 27.5 in W 7.25 in D 31 in
Lot of 20 19th Century Marionette Wooden Heads
Located in Warsaw, PL
Original collection of 20 pieces of wood marionette heads from the 19th century. Sculptured
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Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

Lot of 20 19th Century Marionette Wooden Heads
Lot of 20 19th Century Marionette Wooden Heads

Lot of 20 19th Century Marionette Wooden Heads

H 7.09 in W 4.34 in D 4.73 in
That'll Do Mule, That'll Do....
Located in Charleston, SC
Adorable carnival Mule/Horse head made of papier mache and fabric. Hand forged handle.
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Early 20th Century Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

That'll Do Mule, That'll Do....
That'll Do Mule, That'll Do....

That'll Do Mule, That'll Do....

H 35 in W 9.5 in D 19 in
Carnival Figure by Colin Frooms in Pastel
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
dressed in carnival costume with head gear and face mask. Where the paper has been adhered to the canvas
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Vintage 1980s English Paintings and Screens

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Canvas, Paper

Carnival Figure by Colin Frooms in Pastel
Carnival Figure by Colin Frooms in Pastel

Carnival Figure by Colin Frooms in Pastel

H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Early 20th Century Papier Mache American Carnival Head
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century papier Mache American carnival head A hand crafted early 20th century papier
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Paper

Early 20th Century Papier Mache American Carnival Head
Early 20th Century Papier Mache American Carnival Head

Early 20th Century Papier Mache American Carnival Head

H 16 in W 13 in D 13 in
Vintage Paper Mâché Parade Carnival Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This giant papier mâché parade head was found in Kansas. Most likely used for a department store
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Composition

Vintage Paper Mâché Parade Carnival Head
Vintage Paper Mâché Parade Carnival Head

Vintage Paper Mâché Parade Carnival Head

H 35 in W 45 in D 30 in
Giant Rotating Carnival Head of Man
Located in Pasadena, CA
A large-scale papier mache carnival head resting atop a rotating base. The skillfully rendered head
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Vintage 1940s American Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Papier Mâché, Paper

Giant Rotating Carnival Head of Man
Giant Rotating Carnival Head of Man

Giant Rotating Carnival Head of Man

H 25.5 in Dm 13 in
Vintage French Papier Mache Brightly Painted Carnival Heads
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A variety of large brightly-painted vintage French papier mâché Carnival or ‘caricature’ type heads.  
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20th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Paper

Vintage French Papier Mache Brightly Painted Carnival Heads
Vintage French Papier Mache Brightly Painted Carnival Heads

Vintage French Papier Mache Brightly Painted Carnival Heads

H 28 in W 20 in D 18 in
Rotating Carnival Head of Woman in Paper Mache and Hair
Located in Pasadena, CA
A large carnival head rendered in paper mache and real hair that is tied back with a flower. The
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

Rotating Carnival Head of Woman in Paper Mache and Hair
Rotating Carnival Head of Woman in Paper Mache and Hair

Rotating Carnival Head of Woman in Paper Mache and Hair

H 25.5 in W 12 in D 14 in
Vintage Carnival Iron Clown Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large carnival midway game clown head. Made by the Game Time Company in Litchfield, Michigan.
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Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art

Vintage Carnival Iron Clown Head
Vintage Carnival Iron Clown Head

Vintage Carnival Iron Clown Head

H 25 in W 20 in D 20 in
Carnival Or Circus Glass Eyed Tiger Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This paper mache tiger head from the 1920's features glass eyes and a fantastic vibrant original
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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

Carnival Or Circus Glass Eyed Tiger Head
Carnival Or Circus Glass Eyed Tiger Head

Carnival Or Circus Glass Eyed Tiger Head

H 15.5 in W 12 in D 16 in
Carnival Placque Egyptian Motif, Cast Iron Head
Located in Petaluma, CA
Colorful and whimsical placque from a carnival is made out of wood and has the rare and desirable
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Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Carnival Placque Egyptian Motif, Cast Iron Head
Carnival Placque Egyptian Motif, Cast Iron Head

Carnival Placque Egyptian Motif, Cast Iron Head

H 28 in W 22 in D 5 in
Huge Vintage Papier Mâché Carnival Parade Head, 1950s
Located in Hastings, GB
Huge papier mâché carnival 'Big Head' Handmade vintage carnival parade head circa 1950s In
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Huge Vintage Papier Mâché Carnival Parade Head, 1950s
Huge Vintage Papier Mâché Carnival Parade Head, 1950s

Huge Vintage Papier Mâché Carnival Parade Head, 1950s

H 36.62 in W 31.5 in D 38.19 in
Vintage Carnival Papier Mâché Head with Moveable Teeth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique head from a carnival. Great coloring and condition. Mounted on a metal stand. Small
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Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Vintage Carnival Papier Mâché Head with Moveable Teeth
Vintage Carnival Papier Mâché Head with Moveable Teeth

Vintage Carnival Papier Mâché Head with Moveable Teeth

H 8.75 in W 10.25 in D 7 in
Large Fiberglass Elephant Head, Carnival Trash Can Lid / Cover Venice Calif
By Arcade International, Architectural Fiberglass
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Whimsical Fiberglass Elephant head, carnival trash can lid / cover, manufactured by the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

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Fiberglass

Large Fiberglass Elephant Head, Carnival Trash Can Lid / Cover Venice Calif
Large Fiberglass Elephant Head, Carnival Trash Can Lid / Cover Venice Calif

Large Fiberglass Elephant Head, Carnival Trash Can Lid / Cover Venice Calif

H 42 in W 25 in D 31 in
Rare Early 20th Century Carnival Wooden Horse Figures from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Collector's sculpture pieces. Carnival carved horse head from Veracruz, Mexico. Used for ceremonial
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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Rare Early 20th Century Carnival Wooden Horse Figures from Mexico
Rare Early 20th Century Carnival Wooden Horse Figures from Mexico

Rare Early 20th Century Carnival Wooden Horse Figures from Mexico

H 16.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
Large Painted Wooden Donkey Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Wonderfully animated painted donkey head. Likely from a carnival or amusement park environment
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Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Large Painted Wooden Donkey Head
Large Painted Wooden Donkey Head

Large Painted Wooden Donkey Head

H 35 in W 24 in D 10 in
Winston Churchill Papier Mâché Head
Located in London, GB
is a very rare vintage circa 1970s English handmade life-size carnival Winston Churchill head mask
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Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Winston Churchill Papier Mâché Head
Winston Churchill Papier Mâché Head

Winston Churchill Papier Mâché Head

H 16 in W 13 in D 13 in
Carved Wood Ventriloquist Dummy Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The eyes on this amazing ventriloquist dummy head can be moved up and down by pulling on the metal
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wire

Carved Wood Ventriloquist Dummy Head
Carved Wood Ventriloquist Dummy Head

Carved Wood Ventriloquist Dummy Head

H 17 in W 7 in D 5 in
Mid-20th Century Papier Mache Theatre Head
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century papier mache theatre head We are proud to offer a mid-20th century hand
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Mid-20th Century Papier Mache Theatre Head
Mid-20th Century Papier Mache Theatre Head

Mid-20th Century Papier Mache Theatre Head

H 30 in W 20 in D 18 in
Herschell Spillman Cast Iron Vintage Carousel Heads
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic set of three Herschell Spillman carousel rounding board heads. Cast iron faces with wood
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Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

Herschell Spillman Cast Iron Vintage Carousel Heads
Herschell Spillman Cast Iron Vintage Carousel Heads

Herschell Spillman Cast Iron Vintage Carousel Heads

H 15 in W 12 in D 6 in
Cast Iron Herschell-Spillman Iron Carousel Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great early American Carousel rounding board sheild made by the Herschell-Spillman Carousel Company. Great original park paint on original wood sheild.
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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

Cast Iron Herschell-Spillman Iron Carousel Head
Cast Iron Herschell-Spillman Iron Carousel Head

Cast Iron Herschell-Spillman Iron Carousel Head

H 26 in W 23 in D 5 in
Vintage Oliver Hardy Theatre Papier Mâché Head / Mask
Located in London, GB
This lot is a wonderful example of a vintage English handmade papier mâché hardy theater head. It’s
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Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Vintage Oliver Hardy Theatre Papier Mâché Head / Mask
Vintage Oliver Hardy Theatre Papier Mâché Head / Mask

Vintage Oliver Hardy Theatre Papier Mâché Head / Mask

H 18 in W 14 in D 13 in
Early 20th Century English Carved Wooden Puppet Heads
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century carved wooden puppet heads We are proud to offer an original set of early 20th
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Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Pine, Paint

Early 20th Century English Carved Wooden Puppet Heads
Early 20th Century English Carved Wooden Puppet Heads

Early 20th Century English Carved Wooden Puppet Heads

H 4.5 in W 3 in D 4 in
French Papier Mâché Theatre Horse Head from Paris, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
French papier mâché theatre horse head from Paris, circa 1950s For sale in this LOT is a rare
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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

French Papier Mâché Theatre Horse Head from Paris, circa 1950s
French Papier Mâché Theatre Horse Head from Paris, circa 1950s

French Papier Mâché Theatre Horse Head from Paris, circa 1950s

H 14 in W 10 in L 14 in
Early 20th Century French Big Mama Papier Mache Bakery Advertising Head Display
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century French Big Mama Papier Mache Bakery Advertising Head Display My name is big
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Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century French Big Mama Papier Mache Bakery Advertising Head Display
Early 20th Century French Big Mama Papier Mache Bakery Advertising Head Display

Early 20th Century French Big Mama Papier Mache Bakery Advertising Head Display

H 18 in W 16 in D 16 in
Cast Iron Horses Head Fragment with a Wonderful Aged Surface, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Cast iron horses head fragment with a wonderful aged surface, circa 1900. We are proud to offer a
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Antique Early 1900s British Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Cast Iron Horses Head Fragment with a Wonderful Aged Surface, circa 1900
Cast Iron Horses Head Fragment with a Wonderful Aged Surface, circa 1900

Cast Iron Horses Head Fragment with a Wonderful Aged Surface, circa 1900

H 10 in W 5 in D 10 in
2 French Chefs
Located in Peekskill, NY
We just returned from Paris and came home with 2 French chefs. These are early full head paper
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Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Carnival Art

2 French Chefs
2 French Chefs

2 French Chefs

Dm 16 in
A Playful Pair of English Cast Iron Polychromed Carnival Horse Heads
Located in San Francisco, CA
A playful pair of English cast iron polychromed carnival horse heads; each with a direct and
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Antique 19th Century English Sculptures

A Playful Pair of English Cast Iron Polychromed Carnival Horse Heads
A Playful Pair of English Cast Iron Polychromed Carnival Horse Heads

A Playful Pair of English Cast Iron Polychromed Carnival Horse Heads

H 17.75 in W 6.5 in D 25 in
Rare Papier Mâché Theatre Mask
Located in London, GB
Rare double sided theatre carnival papier mâché oversized head. This is a very collectable and
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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Masks

Materials

Paper

Rare Papier Mâché Theatre Mask
Rare Papier Mâché Theatre Mask

Rare Papier Mâché Theatre Mask

H 11 in W 13 in D 11 in
1930s Hand-Painted Paper Mache Carnival Head "Bellhop
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s hand-painted Paper Mache Carnival Head "Bellhop,All hand exicuted .hand painted.
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

1930s Hand-Painted Paper Mache Carnival Head "Bellhop
1930s Hand-Painted Paper Mache Carnival Head "Bellhop

1930s Hand-Painted Paper Mache Carnival Head "Bellhop

H 16.5 in W 11 in D 14 in
Rare Polychrome Terra Cotta Carnival Clown Head
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental Hand Decorated Polychromed Terra Cotta Carnival Clown Bust Mounted on Board.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Carnival Art

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Rare Polychrome Terra Cotta Carnival Clown Head
Rare Polychrome Terra Cotta Carnival Clown Head

Rare Polychrome Terra Cotta Carnival Clown Head

H 34 in W 20 in D 12 in
Vintage Carnival Midway Clown Head Found In Upstate New York
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American carnival midway clown head found in upstate New York. This was supposed to have come
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Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carnival Midway Clown Head Found In Upstate New York
Vintage Carnival Midway Clown Head Found In Upstate New York

Vintage Carnival Midway Clown Head Found In Upstate New York

H 53 in W 69 in D 1.25 in
Large Vintage Mechanical Papier-Mâché Witches Head from Carnival Haunted House
Located in Lafayette, IN
This spectacular papier maché witch head has all the scary facial features one would expect from a
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Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Steel

Large Vintage Mechanical Papier-Mâché Witches Head from Carnival Haunted House
Large Vintage Mechanical Papier-Mâché Witches Head from Carnival Haunted House

Large Vintage Mechanical Papier-Mâché Witches Head from Carnival Haunted House

H 32 in W 28 in D 8 in
1940s Life-Sized Papier Mâché Horse Head from a Connecticut Carnival
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Great folk piece. This life-sized papier mâché horse head came from the Danbury fair in the 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Carnival Art

1940s Life-Sized Papier Mâché Horse Head from a Connecticut Carnival
1940s Life-Sized Papier Mâché Horse Head from a Connecticut Carnival

1940s Life-Sized Papier Mâché Horse Head from a Connecticut Carnival

H 28 in W 11.25 in D 31 in
Papier Mâché German Theatre Head
Located in London, GB
German officer papier mâché theatre head from Paris, circa 1950s This lot is a rare original
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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Papier Mâché German Theatre Head
Papier Mâché German Theatre Head

Papier Mâché German Theatre Head

H 18 in W 9 in D 13 in
19th Century Carousel Horse Head, by Gustav Dentzel
By Gustave Dentzel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century carousel horse head, by Gustav Dentzel Exquisite carving and original paint, a fine
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Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carousel Horse Head, by Gustav Dentzel
19th Century Carousel Horse Head, by Gustav Dentzel

19th Century Carousel Horse Head, by Gustav Dentzel

H 17.5 in W 18 in D 6 in
Early 20th Century German Folk-Art Carved Wooden Puppet Heads
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century German Folk-Art Carved Wooden Puppet Heads For sale in this LOT is a highly
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Vintage 1940s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century German Folk-Art Carved Wooden Puppet Heads
Early 20th Century German Folk-Art Carved Wooden Puppet Heads

Early 20th Century German Folk-Art Carved Wooden Puppet Heads

H 6 in W 3 in D 3 in
Outsider Art Doll Head Sculpture "Everybody Needs Some" Hollywood H, 1987
By Hollywood H
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great outsider or Folk Art sculpture, shadow box. Made from various found objects. Acquired from the artist, titled "Everybody Needs Some" signed Hollywood H, circa 1987.
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Late 20th Century American Carnival Art

Outsider Art Doll Head Sculpture "Everybody Needs Some" Hollywood H, 1987
Outsider Art Doll Head Sculpture "Everybody Needs Some" Hollywood H, 1987

Outsider Art Doll Head Sculpture "Everybody Needs Some" Hollywood H, 1987

H 41 in W 20 in D 6 in
20th Century Carnival Head from Nice 1960s Made of Papier Mâché
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century carnival head from Nice made in the 1960s of papier mâché.
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Vintage 1960s French Carnival Art

Materials

Cord, Paper

20th Century Carnival Head from Nice 1960s Made of Papier Mâché
20th Century Carnival Head from Nice 1960s Made of Papier Mâché

20th Century Carnival Head from Nice 1960s Made of Papier Mâché

H 28.35 in Dm 16.15 in
20th Century Carnival Head from Nice 1960s Made of Papier Mâché
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century carnival head from nice made in the 1960s of papier mâché.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Carnival Art

Materials

Cord, Paper

20th Century Carnival Head from Nice 1960s Made of Papier Mâché
20th Century Carnival Head from Nice 1960s Made of Papier Mâché

20th Century Carnival Head from Nice 1960s Made of Papier Mâché

H 31.5 in Dm 18.51 in
20th Century Carnival Head from Nice 1960s Made of Papier Mâché
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century carnival head from Nice made in the 1960s of papier mâché.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Carnival Art

Materials

Paper, Ribbon

20th Century Carnival Head from Nice 1960s Made of Papier Mâché
20th Century Carnival Head from Nice 1960s Made of Papier Mâché

20th Century Carnival Head from Nice 1960s Made of Papier Mâché

H 31.5 in Dm 19.3 in
20th Century, Carnival Head from Nice, 1960s, Made of Papier Mâché
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century, carnival head from Nice, made in the 1960s of papier mâché.
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Vintage 1960s French Carnival Art

Materials

Cord, Paper

20th Century, Carnival Head from Nice, 1960s, Made of Papier Mâché
20th Century, Carnival Head from Nice, 1960s, Made of Papier Mâché

20th Century, Carnival Head from Nice, 1960s, Made of Papier Mâché

H 33.08 in Dm 17.33 in
20th Century Carnival Head from Nice 1960s Made of Papier Mâché
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century carnival head from Nice made in the 1960s of papier mâché.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Carnival Art

Materials

Cord, Paper

20th Century Carnival Head from Nice 1960s Made of Papier Mâché
20th Century Carnival Head from Nice 1960s Made of Papier Mâché

20th Century Carnival Head from Nice 1960s Made of Papier Mâché

H 31.5 in Dm 18.51 in
20th Carnival Head from Nice 1960s Made of Papier Mâché and Cardboard
Located in Berlin, DE
20th carnival head from Nice made in the 1960s of papier mâché and cardboard.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Carnival Art

20th Carnival Head from Nice 1960s Made of Papier Mâché and Cardboard
20th Carnival Head from Nice 1960s Made of Papier Mâché and Cardboard

20th Carnival Head from Nice 1960s Made of Papier Mâché and Cardboard

H 25.6 in Dm 17.72 in
Vintage Paper Mache Carnival Head
Located in Oakland, CA
Large and spooky, this relic hails from New Orleans, and was made by the American Mask Manufacturing Company, Findlay, Ohio. I'd swear it is modeled after Bela Lugosi's Count Dracula.
Category

Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

Vintage Paper Mache Carnival Head
Vintage Paper Mache Carnival Head

Vintage Paper Mache Carnival Head

H 39 in Dm 36 in
Papier-Mache Carnival Head by El Ingenio Barcelona
By El Ingenio
Located in Hudson, NY
an outstanding handmade papier-mache carnival or mardi gras head in the form of a turkish bearded
Category

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Papier-Mache Carnival Head by El Ingenio Barcelona
Papier-Mache Carnival Head by El Ingenio Barcelona

Papier-Mache Carnival Head by El Ingenio Barcelona

H 24 in W 17 in D 16 in
European carnival heads
Located in Treasure Island, CA
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European carnival heads
European carnival heads

European carnival heads

H 48 in Dm 32 in
1940's Hand Made Folk Art Carnival Knock Down Heads
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Folk Art primitive pair of 1940's knock down carnival heads.
Category

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Materials

Pine

1940's Hand Made Folk Art Carnival Knock Down Heads
1940's Hand Made Folk Art Carnival Knock Down Heads

1940's Hand Made Folk Art Carnival Knock Down Heads

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Carnival Pictures
Located in Spokane, WA
Fantastic, Carnival head hole pictures from early 1900's amusement park in Spokane WA. Priced
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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

Carnival Pictures
Carnival Pictures

Carnival Pictures

H 60 in W 48 in D 0.5 in

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Carnival Head For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the carnival head you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, paper and metal, every carnival head was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carnival head, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A carnival head is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. El Ingenio, Gustave Dentzel and Hollywood H each produced at least one beautiful carnival head that is worth considering.

How Much is a Carnival Head?

The average selling price for a carnival head at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $695 on the low end and $8,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Carnival-art for You

The collection of original antique and vintage carnival art on 1stDibs includes paintings and posters that promoted traveling carnivals and circuses of years past as well as masks, sculptures and other works of folk art associated with widespread public celebrations that mark the start of harvest season or are rooted in religion.

The concept of “Carnival” is linked to an event that precedes Lent, the season of preparation before Easter for Christians (it may also have roots in Ancient Rome’s pagan Saturnalian festival), while the modern traveling carnival that we know — i.e., amusement fairs — existed during the 19th century in North America. The Chicago World’s Fair in 1893 was pivotal to these traveling amusement fairs.

Some of the most famous celebrations of Carnival around the world include Karneval in Germany, Carnival in Brazil and Mardi Gras in the United States. Carnival in Barbados is a traditional harvest festival. The bright colors, the caricatured masks and floats and the over-the-top nature of Carnival continue to enthrall millions across the globe.

Carnivals have always given way to impressive displays of creativity and folk art. Folk art is art created by people who are not classically trained for either utilitarian or decorative purposes. With respect to visual art in folk art, it refers to work that is reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition.

Carnival art reflects the way different cultures celebrate or mark an important community event. Some examples of Carnival art include fabric dolls and marionettes that are used to tell stories and capture your imagination. Antique dolls make for striking collectibles positioned for display on any shelf in your home, while carnival masks make a bold statement as wall art. A collection of masks could create an elevated accent wall in a living room or dining room.

Browse 1stDibs to find unique antique and vintage carnival art for your space today.

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