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African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century
African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century

African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

The Songye Shield is a striking example of African tribal art from the Congo, dating back to the mid-20th century. This shield, traditionally used by the Songye people for protection...

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Late 19th Century Congolese Antique Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Teak Wood Panel
Antique Carved Teak Wood Panel

Antique Carved Teak Wood Panel

Located in New York, NY

Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes. Please inquire. The size and price reflect the one shown. Stunning on both sides. ...

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1930s Vintage Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Carved Wood Stocking Stretchers Mounted on Textile, Gold Frame, 1940s
Carved Wood Stocking Stretchers Mounted on Textile, Gold Frame, 1940s

Carved Wood Stocking Stretchers Mounted on Textile, Gold Frame, 1940s

Located in Round Top, TX

Carved wood stocking stretchers mounted on Robin's Egg Blue Woven Textile and Mounted To Gold Finished Wood Frame Such a whimsical piece that pays homage to a great 1940s era carved...

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Mid-20th Century American Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Temple Door with Shell Inlay
Antique Temple Door with Shell Inlay

Antique Temple Door with Shell Inlay

Located in New York, NY

Antique temple door in teak wood with the original pretty coral color. We added the shell inlay by hand. Great as a headboard, coffee table or sim...

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1930s Vintage Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Oceanic Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century
Oceanic Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century

Oceanic Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A large decorative and rare hand carved tribal war shield in traditional colors, made in Papua New Guinea in the late 19th century. Functional as beautiful ...

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Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Antique Primitive Decorative Art

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Wood, Paint

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Panel
Antique Hand Carved Wooden Panel

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Panel

Located in New York, NY

Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes the protection of the home. Originally used as an exterior panel. Great art piece. This antique panel ...

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1950s Vintage Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay
Antique Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay

Antique Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay

Located in New York, NY

Antique temple door in teak wood with remnants of the original color. We added the shell inlay by hand. Great as a headboard, coffee table or simp...

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1930s Vintage Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Wood Panel
Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Wood Panel

Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Wood Panel

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Ancient hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. The carving symbolizes the protection of the home and was used as an exterior panel. This ancient carving...

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Early 1800s Indonesian Antique Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Panel
Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Panel

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Panel

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Ancient hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. The carving symbolizes the protection of the home and was used as an exterior panel. This ancient carving...

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Early 1800s Indonesian Antique Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay
Antique Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay

Antique Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay

Located in New York, NY

Antique temple door in teak wood with the remnants of the original pretty coral color. We added the shell inlay by hand. Great as a headboard, cof...

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1930s Vintage Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Expressive Tribal Congo Mask in Patinated Wood – Figurative African Art
Expressive Tribal Congo Mask in Patinated Wood – Figurative African Art

Expressive Tribal Congo Mask in Patinated Wood – Figurative African Art

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This authentic Congo figurative mask is a striking example of African tribal art, carved by hand in raw, patinated wood. The natural tones, ranging from light beige to deep brown, em...

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20th Century Congolese Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Traditional Kéwélé Mask in Patinated Wood – Brown & Ivory Congo Tribal Art
Traditional Kéwélé Mask in Patinated Wood – Brown & Ivory Congo Tribal Art

Traditional Kéwélé Mask in Patinated Wood – Brown & Ivory Congo Tribal Art

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This traditional African Kéwélé mask from Congo is a striking ethnic art object hand-carved from aged wood and finished with a carefully applied natural patina. Its elongated shape a...

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20th Century Congolese Primitive Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

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