Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Wood
Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.
Wood
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
Paper
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
Paper
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
Paper
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Bulldog Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Blue Bulldog
Paper
$795
H 46 in W 42 in D 25 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
Paper
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
Paper
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
Paper
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
Wood
$995
H 23.5 in W 15 in D 16 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
Fiberglass
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
Paper
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
Paper
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.18 in W 7.09 in D 9.06 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
Wood
Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 1900's hand painted paper mache carnival head.
Papier Mâché, Paper
Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Large early 1900's hand painted paper mache carnival head.
Papier Mâché, Paper
Czechoslovakian "Oh My Deer" Papier Mache Carnival Head
Located in Charleston, SC
Hand made Czechoslovakian Papier-mâché Deer head with original inside label.
Large Vintage Carnival Clown Head Game
Located in Chicago, IL
Large vintage carnival clown head game by Game Time Company. Original paint.
Metal
Antique American Copper Unicorn Head Carnival Ride
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American copper unicorn head carnival ride. Original finish.
Copper
Original American Early 20th Century Carnival Game Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Original early 20th century carnival game head.
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
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
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
Wood
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.
Metal
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
Canvas, Paper
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
Paper
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
Composition
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
Paint, Papier Mâché, Paper
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.
Paper
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
Papier Mâché, Paper
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Bulldog Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Blue Bulldog
Paper
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.
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
Papier Mâché, Paper
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
Wood
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
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
Paper
Sold
H 42 in W 25 in D 31 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
Fiberglass
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
Wood
Large Painted Wooden Donkey Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Wonderfully animated painted donkey head. Likely from a carnival or amusement park environment
Wood
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
Paper
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
Wire
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
Iron
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
Paper
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.
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
Paper
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
Pine, Paint
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
Paper
Sold
H 18 in W 16 in D 16 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
Paper
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
Metal
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
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
Rare Papier Mâché Theatre Mask
Located in London, GB
Rare double sided theatre carnival papier mâché oversized head. This is a very collectable and
Paper
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.
Paper
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
Paper
Rare Polychrome Terra Cotta Carnival Clown Head
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental Hand Decorated Polychromed Terra Cotta Carnival Clown Bust Mounted on Board.
Terracotta, Wood
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
Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 28 in D 8 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
Steel
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.
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
Paper
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
Wood
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
Pine
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.
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.
Cord, Paper
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.
Cord, Paper
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.
Cord, Paper
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.
Cord, Paper
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.
Paper, Ribbon
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.
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.
Papier Mâché, Paper
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
Papier Mâché
European carnival heads
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Unique heads, featuring European heads of state, and Ronald Reagan. These were designed to go over
Papier Mâché, Paper
Pair of Chloe Rattan Table Lamps
Located in Oxford, GB
A Pair of Chloe Rattan Table Lamps Handcrafted with care in our workshop, the Chloe Rattan Table Lamp is an original design that blends artisanal charm with organic elegance. Eac...
Rattan
Mid Century Dutch Sleeper Sofa Daybed by Martin Visser Model BR02
By Martin Visser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Dutch Sleeper Sofa Daybed by Martin Visser Model BR02. Good Vintage condition - Could use new upholstery. Comes with (1) Original modular cushion/armrest. All straps are ...
Steel
King & Dukes of Savoy Mural (16' x 6') by Peter Ostuni
By Peter Ostuni
Located in Hanover, MA
Astonishingly beautiful and monumental mural spanning eleven individual panels (each just under 18 inches wide) which when assembled are 16 feet long by 6 feet high. The panels are ...
Plexiglass
Lehman Auto "Ito" Sedan, Germany, circa 1913
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
This hand-painted German tin toy was manufactured by the "Lehman Toy Company" in Brandenburg, Germany beginning in 1913. It was made for a number of years after that, enjoying about ...
Tin
Folk Art Sign
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian Folk Art sign with overscale finger, insribed ‘Left Luggage’.
Hardwood
Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood and Brass Buffet
By Stefano Marolla
Located in Roma, IT
The buffet is the first item of the collection Una (Articolo Indeterminativo) by the Italian woodworker Stefano Marolla. The title refers to the indeterminate article in the Italian ...
Brass
Antique Folk Art Carnival Attraction Hand Painted Sign circa 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1677 Hand painted carnival sign world's tallest man and Tom tump In a pediment frame
Hardwood, Paint
Lunapark Multicolor Striped Murano Glass Coffee Table
By Alessandro Zambelli
Located in Roma, IT
An old nursery rhyme quotes: “Songs and loughs, lights and clamours in a color’s kaleidoscope“. In his Lunapark coffee table, Alessandro Zambelli infuses colors, sounds, scents and f...
Murano Glass
$8,960
H 25.99 in W 80.71 in D 53.15 in
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Bouclé Upholstery.
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Teddy Bouclé Upholstery, France, 1950s A rare and commanding piece of mid-century design, this monumental French Brutalist...
Upholstery, Walnut
$16,500 / set
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso, Natural Green Modular Cabinet-Bookcase.
By Maisa
Located in Almelo, NL
Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa di Seveso, Natural Green Modular Cabinet-Bookcase, Milan, Italy, 1970s The Dutch designer Derk Jan de Vries in the 1970s designed this unique modular cab...
Glass, Ash
$16,206
H 61.42 in W 88 in D 13.78 in
Large Antique Glazed Bookcase, English Walnut Library Display Cabinet, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique glazed bookcase. An English, grand walnut display cabinet with sliding doors, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Of exceptional scale and crafts...
Glass, Walnut
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 5 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with anilina (natural pigments).
Paper
$14,245 / item
H 27 in W 92 in D 90.125 in
Bed, King, Platform, Mid Century Modern-Style, Custom, Hardwood, Semigood, Rift
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Modern hardwood platform bed. The lead time provided is an estimate and may extend up to 12 months. If you require delivery by a specific date, we kindly recommend inquiring prior t...
Hardwood
Early 20th century fairground figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century fairground figure In the form of Benito Mussolini this early 20th century hand carved French fairground knockdown figure is in original untouched condition. With ...
Pine
$650
H 9.85 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
Rare Jaguar Wood Figure Found in Chilapa, Guerrero, Southern México, ca. 1940
By NONO
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This vintage hand carved and hand painted Tiger, is presumed to have been made in or near Chilapa, Guerrero in circa 1940 in a Folk Art style. The carving has been made in a naive st...
Wood
$62,528Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
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.
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.