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Human Effigies

Ancient American "Human Effigy" Stone Pipe, Woodland Period
Ancient American "Human Effigy" Stone Pipe, Woodland Period

Ancient American "Human Effigy" Stone Pipe, Woodland Period

$3,600Sale Price|57% Off

H 7 in W 3.875 in D 2 in

Ancient American "Human Effigy" Stone Pipe, Woodland Period

Located in South Burlington, VT

Early American Pre-Historic Human Effigy stone pipe, woodland period, 2500 BP Formerly in the

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects

Materials

Stone

American "Human Effigy" Female Stone Sculpture, Tennessee, 1000 AD
American "Human Effigy" Female Stone Sculpture, Tennessee, 1000 AD

American "Human Effigy" Female Stone Sculpture, Tennessee, 1000 AD

Located in South Burlington, VT

A Native American Human Effigy female statue, Holliston Mills Site, Tennessee , sandstone, circa

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Ancient American "Human Effigy" Stone Paint Pallet, Anasazi Culture 900 AD
Ancient American "Human Effigy" Stone Paint Pallet, Anasazi Culture 900 AD

Ancient American "Human Effigy" Stone Paint Pallet, Anasazi Culture 900 AD

$12,000Sale Price|35% Off

H 9.25 in W 4.87 in D 0.6 in

Ancient American "Human Effigy" Stone Paint Pallet, Anasazi Culture 900 AD

Located in South Burlington, VT

Early American Pre-Historic Human Effigy Stone Paint Pallet, Anasazi culture 900 AD All stone

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Kachina Effigy Sculpture
Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Kachina Effigy Sculpture

Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Kachina Effigy Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

. This ancient hand carved stone human effigy “Kachina” figure was collected in 1970 on a private ranch

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects

Materials

Stone

Native America Old Natural Stone Human Head Effigy Sculpture
Native America Old Natural Stone Human Head Effigy Sculpture

Native America Old Natural Stone Human Head Effigy Sculpture

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 12 in Dm 12 in

Native America Old Natural Stone Human Head Effigy Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

From Native America Southwest comes this unique natural stone "human head" effigy. It was

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20th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Pipe Idol Sculpture
Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Pipe Idol Sculpture

Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Pipe Idol Sculpture

$3,600Sale Price|47% Off

H 5.5 in W 2.5 in D 3.5 in

Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Pipe Idol Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

a private mid west collection . This ancient hand carved stone human effigy with a back pack or

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects

Materials

Stone

Native America Antique Hand Carved Granite Human Head
Native America Antique Hand Carved Granite Human Head

Native America Antique Hand Carved Granite Human Head

$5,200Sale Price|30% Off

H 12 in Dm 7 in

Native America Antique Hand Carved Granite Human Head

Located in South Burlington, VT

human effigy carvings from America's past are scarce and some consider most desirable. Lifetime

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Clay

Early American Plains Stone Buffalo Hunting Talisman
Early American Plains Stone Buffalo Hunting Talisman

Early American Plains Stone Buffalo Hunting Talisman

Located in South Burlington, VT

buffalo hoof with human effigy head and tail , granite, 1800-1900 Dimensions: 12 inches high and 9.5

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Granite

Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns
Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns

Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns

$1,000Sale Price / set|64% Off

H 12 in W 7 in D 5 in

Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns

Located in South Burlington, VT

the form of human effigies A fine and rare matching pair (2) of large 12 inch tall Chinese export

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns

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Iron

Chinese Ancient Hongshan Culture Stone Sculpture, 4700-2900 BC
Chinese Ancient Hongshan Culture Stone Sculpture, 4700-2900 BC

Chinese Ancient Hongshan Culture Stone Sculpture, 4700-2900 BC

$6,800Sale Price|54% Off

H 14 in W 7 in D 5 in

Chinese Ancient Hongshan Culture Stone Sculpture, 4700-2900 BC

Located in South Burlington, VT

China, a fine archaic human effigy hand-carved from a granular medium to dark gray volcanic stone

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Columbia River Massive  Pre Contact Carved Stone Nine Effigies Ceremonial Mortar
Columbia River Massive  Pre Contact Carved Stone Nine Effigies Ceremonial Mortar

Columbia River Massive Pre Contact Carved Stone Nine Effigies Ceremonial Mortar

Located in South Burlington, VT

large basalt river pebble, with multiple effigies possibly human or seal faces - a popular ancient

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Native America...

Materials

Stone

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Stone "Double Human Effigy" Sword
Stone "Double Human Effigy" Sword

Stone "Double Human Effigy" Sword

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H 2 in W 16.5 in D 1 in

Stone "Double Human Effigy" Sword

Located in South Burlington, VT

witnessed by the Janus anthropomorphic almost human like facial effigy of the blade handle. A big bold and

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

China Stone "Human Effigy"  Sculpture
China Stone "Human Effigy"  Sculpture

China Stone "Human Effigy" Sculpture

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H 16 in W 6 in D 5 in

China Stone "Human Effigy" Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

sculpture. The unusual effigy carving was probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work place as

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Ancient American Human Effigy Stone Star Gazer, Hohokam Culture
Ancient American Human Effigy Stone Star Gazer, Hohokam Culture

Ancient American Human Effigy Stone Star Gazer, Hohokam Culture

Located in South Burlington, VT

Early American Pre-Historic Human Effigy Stone Star Gazer, Hohokam culture All stone carvings from

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects

Materials

Stone

Native American Hand-Carved Human Effigy Granite Fire Starter Figure
Native American Hand-Carved Human Effigy Granite Fire Starter Figure

Native American Hand-Carved Human Effigy Granite Fire Starter Figure

Located in South Burlington, VT

A monumental and rare early American hand-carved granite stone fire starter figural effigy

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Granite

China Pair of Hand Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Figure Sculptures
China Pair of Hand Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Figure Sculptures

China Pair of Hand Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Figure Sculptures

Located in South Burlington, VT

ordinary sculptures. The unusual effigy carvings were probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

19th Century Italian Wood Mannequin, Circa 1870-1880
19th Century Italian Wood Mannequin, Circa 1870-1880

19th Century Italian Wood Mannequin, Circa 1870-1880

Located in Milano, IT

of human effigies and avatars, both virtual and real, that inhabit our 21st century existence, the

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Antique 1870s Italian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Italian Wood Mannequin, circa 1880
Late 19th Century Italian Wood Mannequin, circa 1880

Late 19th Century Italian Wood Mannequin, circa 1880

Located in Milano, IT

realistic, yet unreal, lifelike, yet lifeless. Despite the plethora of human effigies and avatars, both

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Antique 1880s Italian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century French or Italian Wood Mannequin, circa 1850
19th Century French or Italian Wood Mannequin, circa 1850

19th Century French or Italian Wood Mannequin, circa 1850

Located in Milano, IT

, lifelike, yet lifeless. Despite the plethora of human effigies and avatars, both virtual and real, that

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Antique 1850s French Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

China Hand Carved  "Long Swords" with Presentation Case
China Hand Carved  "Long Swords" with Presentation Case

China Hand Carved "Long Swords" with Presentation Case

Located in South Burlington, VT

work place and possess Janus anthropomorphic almost human like facial effigy on at least one of the

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Serpentine

Native America Antique Seated Human Effigy "Star Gazer"
Native America Antique Seated Human Effigy "Star Gazer"

Native America Antique Seated Human Effigy "Star Gazer"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Native America seated human effigy "Star Gazer", 14cm, 5.6” high, 19th century or earlier. The

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Clay

Massive Hand-Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Axe Tool
Massive Hand-Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Axe Tool

Massive Hand-Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Axe Tool

Located in South Burlington, VT

witnessed by the phallic tip of the handle and anthropomorphic almost human like facial effigy of the blade

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Massive Hand Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Axe Tool
Massive Hand Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Axe Tool

Massive Hand Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Axe Tool

Located in South Burlington, VT

witnessed by the phallic tip of the handle and anthropomorphic almost human like facial effigy of the blade

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Massive Hand Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Figure Sculpture
Massive Hand Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Figure Sculpture

Massive Hand Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Figure Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

sculpture. The unusual effigy carving was probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work place as

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Massive Hand Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Figure Sculpture, #2
Massive Hand Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Figure Sculpture, #2

Massive Hand Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Figure Sculpture, #2

Located in South Burlington, VT

sculpture. The unusual effigy carving was probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work place as

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

China Pair of Small Hand Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Figure Sculptures
China Pair of Small Hand Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Figure Sculptures

China Pair of Small Hand Carved Stone "Human Effigy" Figure Sculptures

Located in South Burlington, VT

ordinary sculptures. The unusual effigy carvings were probably intended to be used in a ceremony or

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Stone Age Hand Tool Group with Human Effigies Crushing Herbs, Grains and More
Stone Age Hand Tool Group with Human Effigies Crushing Herbs, Grains and More

Stone Age Hand Tool Group with Human Effigies Crushing Herbs, Grains and More

Located in South Burlington, VT

effigy carvings were probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work place cutting/crushing

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Shaman's Mask "Tsagagial"
Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Shaman's Mask "Tsagagial"

Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Shaman's Mask "Tsagagial"

Located in South Burlington, VT

collection Dimensions: 8.25 inches high on our custom display stand All stone human effigy carvings

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects

Materials

Stone

Pair of Japan Antique Bronze Flower Planters, 19th Century Painters Poets
Pair of Japan Antique Bronze Flower Planters, 19th Century Painters Poets

Pair of Japan Antique Bronze Flower Planters, 19th Century Painters Poets

Located in South Burlington, VT

human effigies enjoying the arts: painters, poets, and more. One-of-a-kind, Awesome pair

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Old Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell with "Kanon" Guanyin
Japanese Old Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell with "Kanon" Guanyin

Japanese Old Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell with "Kanon" Guanyin

Located in South Burlington, VT

bell complete featuring unusual motifs of a kanon and abstract human effigies. This bell was sourced

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Italian Life-Size Mannequin, circa 1920
20th Century Italian Life-Size Mannequin, circa 1920

20th Century Italian Life-Size Mannequin, circa 1920

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H 68.51 in W 16.54 in D 13.19 in

20th Century Italian Life-Size Mannequin, circa 1920

Located in Milano, IT

realistic, yet unreal, lifelike, yet lifeless. Despite the plethora of human effigies and avatars, both

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Vintage 1920s Italian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century France Female Life-Size Mannequin, circa 1920
Early 20th Century France Female Life-Size Mannequin, circa 1920

Early 20th Century France Female Life-Size Mannequin, circa 1920

Located in Milano, IT

, lifelike, yet lifeless. Despite the plethora of human effigies and avatars, both virtual and real, that

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Early 20th Century French Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Beech

Bust of Molière from Manufacture National de Sèvres
Bust of Molière from Manufacture National de Sèvres

Bust of Molière from Manufacture National de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

Since antiquity, the human face in effigy has dominated sculpture. Originally reserved primarily

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21st Century and Contemporary French Busts

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Reclaimed Compton Style Terracotta Scroll Pot
Reclaimed Compton Style Terracotta Scroll Pot

Reclaimed Compton Style Terracotta Scroll Pot

$1,775

H 12.6 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Reclaimed Compton Style Terracotta Scroll Pot

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A reclaimed Compton style rich terracotta scroll pot. With its handmade design and natural weathered finish, this reclaimed Compton style scroll pot makes a beautiful feature of a co...

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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Terracotta

Egyptian Mummy Mask, Late Period, ca. 700-30 B.C.
Egyptian Mummy Mask, Late Period, ca. 700-30 B.C.

Egyptian Mummy Mask, Late Period, ca. 700-30 B.C.

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Carved hardwood mummy mask having a pink-brown painted ground, painted black eyes and brows. Wearing a black headband. Eyes and brows are restored. Scattered highpoint paint wear, ot...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Masks

Materials

Hardwood

Renaissance Period Hand Carved Oak Panels, 16th Century
Renaissance Period Hand Carved Oak Panels, 16th Century

Renaissance Period Hand Carved Oak Panels, 16th Century

$1,258Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 20.28 in W 8.27 in D 0.99 in

Renaissance Period Hand Carved Oak Panels, 16th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Set of two 16th century oak panels, one representing a character accompanied by a dog, the other a character in flames, probably saints. These panels probably come from a chest or a...

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

18th Century Spanish Oil Painting On Canvas Of Saint Michael Slaying The Demon
18th Century Spanish Oil Painting On Canvas Of Saint Michael Slaying The Demon

18th Century Spanish Oil Painting On Canvas Of Saint Michael Slaying The Demon

Located in Round Top, TX

Beautifully painted oil on canvas of the Archangel Saint Michael slaying the demon… It’s set in a gold gilt wood carved frame from the same period. Some of the gilded parts show worn...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

18th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting
18th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting

18th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting

$25,000

H 33 in W 25 in D 0.75 in

18th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare striking 18th century Tibetan Thangka depicting the Green Tara seated on a lotus throne ready to step down to offer comfort and protection for all suffering beings. Her right ...

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Antique 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Linen, Paint

Japanese Beautiful Antique Unique Stone Water Basin And Planter
Japanese Beautiful Antique Unique Stone Water Basin And Planter

Japanese Beautiful Antique Unique Stone Water Basin And Planter

$1,100Sale Price|61% Off

H 20 in Dm 19.5 in

Japanese Beautiful Antique Unique Stone Water Basin And Planter

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare Find From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- comes this unusual large garden stone vessel in the form of a delightful sculpture- totally repurposed as an elegant water b...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Pre-Columbian Inca Kero Vessel
Pre-Columbian Inca Kero Vessel

Pre-Columbian Inca Kero Vessel

$2,000

H 7.25 in Dm 6 in

Pre-Columbian Inca Kero Vessel

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Large wooden Pre-Columbian Inca Kero cup. From Central Peru, circa 1300 to 1500 AD. A hollowed wooden vessel, of conical form, decorated with carved incised lines in geometric pat...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Vases

Materials

Wood

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

$5,251Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...

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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Night Stands

Materials

Burl, Poplar

Antique Jerusalem Rosary Cross – 19th Century
Antique Jerusalem Rosary Cross – 19th Century

Antique Jerusalem Rosary Cross – 19th Century

$908

H 23.63 in W 4.73 in D 0.4 in

Antique Jerusalem Rosary Cross – 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Exquisite 19th-century rosary cross from Jerusalem, crafted from olive wood and adorned with engraved mother-of-pearl plaques. The cross and beads are made of authentic olive wood, a...

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Antique 1860s Religious Items

Materials

Fruitwood

Hand Ceramic Abstract Horse Sculpture Decorative Ancient Pixiu Glazed Home Decor
Hand Ceramic Abstract Horse Sculpture Decorative Ancient Pixiu Glazed Home Decor

Hand Ceramic Abstract Horse Sculpture Decorative Ancient Pixiu Glazed Home Decor

$1,221Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 5.91 in

Hand Ceramic Abstract Horse Sculpture Decorative Ancient Pixiu Glazed Home Decor

Located in Wembley, GB

Turquoise Blue Hand Ceramic Abstract Horse Sculpture Decorative Ancient Pixiu Glazed Home Decor In tradition Anahita, the Persian goddess associated with water, fertility, and wisd...

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Vintage 1970s West Asian Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

1600s-1700s Eastern Ball Headed Club
1600s-1700s Eastern Ball Headed Club

1600s-1700s Eastern Ball Headed Club

$20,000

H 23.25 in W 4 in D 4 in

1600s-1700s Eastern Ball Headed Club

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Eastern ball headed club of walnut burl with panther effigy over ball. High polished use. Scalloped handle at base. Original drops missing. The panther is a rare and a powerful warri...

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Antique 1650s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti Figure, c. 700-30 B.C.
Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti Figure, c. 700-30 B.C.

Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti Figure, c. 700-30 B.C.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An impressive Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti figure, belonging to the c. 700-30 B.C. It consists of a molded pottery having a green glazed surface. The figure is wearing a royal wi...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano

$1,477,041

H 42.92 in W 108.27 in D 61.03 in

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Cie and mo...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Located in London, GB

This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art

Materials

Other

Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890
Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890

Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890

$24,860

H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 43.31 in

Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890

Located in Berghuelen, DE

An antique handcarved Venetian rocking chair in grotto design. Seat and backrest in the shape of sea shells, backrest supported by a sea horse. The base features fish heads and sea s...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Walnut Cased Barometer
Early 20th Century Walnut Cased Barometer

Early 20th Century Walnut Cased Barometer

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 20th century walnut cased barometer Beautiful barometer. Dimensions 43" long x 13" wide x 5.5" at the crown x 5" at the bottom. The door on the back reveals the inner wor...

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

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Human Effigies For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of human effigies available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, sandstone and wood, all human effigies available were constructed with great care. Human effigies have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Human effigies bearing Art Deco hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Human Effigies?

Human effigies can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,750, while the lowest priced sells for $784 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.
Questions About Human Effigies
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An effigy is a human-sized representation of a person or figure. Effigies are used as a symbolic punishment, often in protests and public shaming, but can also be a form of sculpture, like ones used in tombs. You’ll find a selection of effigies from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.