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Carnival Head

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

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

Materials

Wood

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

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Poodle Face

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

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

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

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

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

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

Category

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

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This extra large

Category

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

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This extra large

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern 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

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

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

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Late 19th century American carnival wagon or band organ female head carving. Very detailed wood

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

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

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

1965 in the period Mid-Century carnival style. The head is composed of a molded fiberglass which has

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Fiberglass

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

1950's Papier mâché french theatre head

$387

H 9.85 in W 10.63 in D 14.18 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

Category

Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

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

Located in London, GB

Antique 1930s judge theatre papier mâché head from Paris This lot is a rare original 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

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

$2,320Sale 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

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head

Unavailable

H 29 in W 17 in D 15 in

Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head

Located in Chicago, IL

Early 1900's hand painted paper mache carnival head.

Category

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

Unavailable

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.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

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

Czechoslovakian "Oh My Deer" Papier Mache Carnival Head

Unavailable

H 23.5 in W 14.5 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

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

Large Vintage Carnival Clown Head Game

Unavailable

H 26.5 in Dm 22 in

Large Vintage Carnival Clown Head Game

Located in Chicago, IL

Large vintage carnival clown head game by Game Time Company. Original paint.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

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

Antique American Copper Unicorn Head Carnival Ride

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique American copper unicorn head carnival ride. Original finish.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Copper

Original American Early 20th Century Carnival Game Head

Original American Early 20th Century Carnival Game Head

Unavailable

H 40 in W 7 in D 10.5 in L 40 in

Original American Early 20th Century Carnival Game Head

Located in Chicago, IL

Original early 20th century carnival game head.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Costume Head, Rooster
Costume Head, Rooster

Costume Head, Rooster

Unavailable

H 15 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

Category

Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

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

Carousel Horse Head with Iron Base

Unavailable

H 27.5 in W 7.25 in D 31 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

Category

Early 20th Century English Carnival Art

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

Lot of 20 19th Century Marionette Wooden Heads

Unavailable

H 7.09 in W 4.34 in D 4.73 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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

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

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

Unavailable

H 35 in W 9.5 in D 19 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.

Category

Early 20th Century Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

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

Carnival Figure by Colin Frooms in Pastel

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H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 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

Materials

Canvas, 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

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century papier Mache American carnival head A hand crafted early 20th century papier

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

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

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

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Composition

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

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.  

Category

20th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

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

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Vintage Carnival Iron Clown Head
Vintage Carnival Iron Clown Head

Vintage Carnival Iron Clown Head

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H 25 in W 20 in D 20 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.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art

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

Carnival Or Circus Glass Eyed Tiger Head

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H 15.5 in W 12 in D 16 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

Category

Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

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

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

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

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

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

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

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

By Architectural Fiberglass, Arcade International

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

Materials

Fiberglass

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

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Collector's sculpture pieces. Carnival carved horse head from Veracruz, Mexico. Used for ceremonial

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Large Painted Wooden Donkey Head
Large Painted Wooden Donkey Head

Large Painted Wooden Donkey Head

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H 35 in W 24 in D 10 in

Large Painted Wooden Donkey Head

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Wonderfully animated painted donkey head. Likely from a carnival or amusement park environment

Category

Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Winston Churchill Papier Mâché Head
Winston Churchill Papier Mâché Head

Winston Churchill Papier Mâché Head

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H 16 in W 13 in D 13 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

Category

Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

Carved Wood Ventriloquist Dummy Head
Carved Wood Ventriloquist Dummy Head

Carved Wood Ventriloquist Dummy Head

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H 17 in W 7 in D 5 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

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wire

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

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

Category

Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Iron

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Category

Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Pine, Paint

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

Located in London, GB

French papier mâché theatre horse head from Paris, circa 1950s For sale in this LOT is a rare

Category

Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

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

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

2 French Chefs
2 French Chefs

2 French Chefs

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Dm 16 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

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

Located in San Francisco, CA

A playful pair of English cast iron polychromed carnival horse heads; each with a direct and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sculptures

Rare Papier Mâché Theatre Mask
Rare Papier Mâché Theatre Mask

Rare Papier Mâché Theatre Mask

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H 11 in W 13 in D 11 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

Category

Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Masks

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

Located in Buffalo, NY

1930s hand-painted Paper Mache Carnival Head "Bellhop,All hand exicuted .hand painted.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art 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

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Green

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

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

Rare Polychrome Terra Cotta Carnival Clown Head

Located in Houston, TX

Monumental Hand Decorated Polychromed Terra Cotta Carnival Clown Bust Mounted on Board.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Carnival Art

Materials

Terracotta, 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

Located in Santa Monica, CA

American carnival midway clown head found in upstate New York. This was supposed to have come

Category

Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Papier Mâché German Theatre Head
Papier Mâché German Theatre Head

Papier Mâché German Theatre Head

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H 18 in W 9 in D 13 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

Category

Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

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

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

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

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century German Folk-Art Carved Wooden Puppet Heads For sale in this LOT is a highly

Category

Vintage 1940s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Pine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vintage Paper Mache Carnival Head
Vintage Paper Mache Carnival Head

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

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

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

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Papier Mâché, Paper

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

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

Late 20th Century Spanish Carnival Art

Materials

Papier Mâché

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

Located in Pasadena, CA

A large carnival head rendered in paper mache and real hair that is tied back with a flower. The

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

European carnival heads
European carnival heads

European carnival heads

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H 48 in Dm 32 in

European carnival heads

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Unique heads, featuring European heads of state, and Ronald Reagan. These were designed to go over

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Vintage 1970s Italian Sculptures

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

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Located in Santa Monica, CA

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Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s
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Metal, Wire, Brass

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
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Located in Puglia, Puglia

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$1,232

H 8.27 in W 21.66 in D 0.79 in

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Located in London, GB

An Edwardian Folk Art sign with overscale finger, insribed ‘Left Luggage’.

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20th Century English Signs

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Original Wood Carved Carnival Midway Poster Letterpress
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Located in Santa Monica, CA

Set of three original hand-carved letterpress made by the Neal Walters Poster Company. Fantastic carnival midway scene. Games, carnival rides and acrobats. Carved with incredible det...

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood, Paint

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
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Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bird Cages

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Batman Returns Large Barbell Movie Prop - Seen on Film
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Located in Forney, TX

Own a piece of Hollywood history, this Batman Returns (Warner Bros., 1992), circus strongman barbell movie prop is sure to start a conversation while making a statement in your theat...

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Collection of Worldwide Traveler's Hand Carved Folk Art Masks
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Located in Atlanta, GA

Collection of worldwide traveler's hand carved folk art masks, circa 1940s - 1970s, possibly earlier. We purchased the estate of an Atlanta Coca Cola executive, who traveled the worl...

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Vintage 1950s Balinese Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

By Vittorio Valabrega

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Monumental Fiberglass Lion Sculpture Drinking Fountain mFG. by F.A.S.T Corp
Monumental Fiberglass Lion Sculpture Drinking Fountain mFG. by F.A.S.T Corp

Monumental Fiberglass Lion Sculpture Drinking Fountain mFG. by F.A.S.T Corp

By Architectural Fiberglass

Located in Buffalo, NY

Monumental Fiberglass Lion Sculpture Drinking Fountain mFG. by F.A.S.T Corp..Salvaged from Crystal Beech ,famed amusement park in Ontario Canada,, Amazing Cartoon Lion ,complete with...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th Century Circus Banner
Early 20th Century Circus Banner

Early 20th Century Circus Banner

$2,326

H 33.47 in W 72.84 in D 0.4 in

Early 20th Century Circus Banner

Located in Brecht, BE

For magician and circus lovers. This early 20th century circus banner. Hand painted on canvas.

Category

Early 20th Century British Carnival Art

Materials

Linen

Hand Carved Painted Wood Folk Art Americana Sculpture Pair American Gothic
Hand Carved Painted Wood Folk Art Americana Sculpture Pair American Gothic

Hand Carved Painted Wood Folk Art Americana Sculpture Pair American Gothic

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Surfside, FL

C. Jeré ( or Curtis Jere) is a metalwork artist of wall sculptures and household accessories. C. Jeré works are made by Artisan House. Curtis Jere is a compound nom de plume of artis...

Category

1980s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls
Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls

Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Folk Art carnival punks / knockdown dolls composed of canvas forms lined with cotton fur supported by carved wood bases for added stability / weight, circa 1910. Whimsical double sid...

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas, Cotton, Wood

Wood Carved Folk Art Girl and Dog Carousel Chariot Original Paint Surface
Wood Carved Folk Art Girl and Dog Carousel Chariot Original Paint Surface

Wood Carved Folk Art Girl and Dog Carousel Chariot Original Paint Surface

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Fantastic girl and her dog Folk Art carved carousel chariot panel. Superb original paint surface. Great three dimensional surface. Excellent wall hanging.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Important Folk Art Trade Sign
Important Folk Art Trade Sign

Important Folk Art Trade Sign

$10,320Sale Price|20% Off

H 36 in W 72 in D 3 in

Important Folk Art Trade Sign

Located in Greenwich, CT

A mid 19th Century folk art trade sign of demilune form, depicting a Native American chief holding a peace pipe and tomahawk wearing a headdress of white and red feathers, wearing a ...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Wood

Unusual Vintage Paper Mache Folk Art, Parade "Carnival" Mask
Unusual Vintage Paper Mache Folk Art, Parade "Carnival" Mask

Unusual Vintage Paper Mache Folk Art, Parade "Carnival" Mask

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual vintage papier mâché Folk Art..parade "carnival" theater mask.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Paper

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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.