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Primitive Head Figure From the Pre-Columbian Period Made of Stone
Primitive Head Figure From the Pre-Columbian Period Made of Stone

Primitive Head Figure From the Pre-Columbian Period Made of Stone

Located in North Miami, FL

Introducing a remarkable artifact from the Pre-Columbian period—a primitive head figure intricately

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Abstract primitive head Fragment of a Dogon Sculpture."
Abstract primitive head Fragment of a Dogon Sculpture."

Abstract primitive head Fragment of a Dogon Sculpture."

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A beautifully patined Dogon fragment of a head sculpture. Because of its natural wear perhaps even

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Early 20th Century Malian Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Late Medieval Granite Benitier or Stoup with Primitive Head as the Water Spout
Late Medieval Granite Benitier or Stoup with Primitive Head as the Water Spout

Late Medieval Granite Benitier or Stoup with Primitive Head as the Water Spout

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Carved granite benitier or sink, primitive carved stone head as the water spout. Usually found at

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Antique 16th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone, Granite

Primitive Architectural Carved Wood Mounted Indian Horse Head
Primitive Architectural Carved Wood Mounted Indian Horse Head

Primitive Architectural Carved Wood Mounted Indian Horse Head

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Primitive architectural carved wood mounted Indian horse head A beautiful piece of folk

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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Primitive Animal Face Jug Clay pottery Folk art Head pitcher Sculpture.
Primitive Animal Face Jug Clay pottery Folk art Head pitcher Sculpture.

Primitive Animal Face Jug Clay pottery Folk art Head pitcher Sculpture.

Located in Seattle, WA

This Piece is possibly Mayan Aztec in origin and depicts the face of an animal in 3D as well as floral motifs on the jug itself. This Piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Con...

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Vintage 1970s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Large Deer Head primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy
Large Deer Head primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy

Large Deer Head primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely o...

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Deer Head primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy 19th Century
Deer Head primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy 19th Century

Deer Head primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy 19th Century

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely o...

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Antique 1860s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

A beautiful stylized antelope head used as headdress on ceremonial dances. Retains the old painting

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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Busts

Materials

Wood

Philippines Igorot Carved Wood Head Hunters Shield
Philippines Igorot Carved Wood Head Hunters Shield

Philippines Igorot Carved Wood Head Hunters Shield

$340Sale Price|20% Off

H 36 in W 12.5 in D 2 in

Philippines Igorot Carved Wood Head Hunters Shield

Located in Lomita, CA

tripping them, then using the bottom two prongs to immobilize their heads, according to research by the

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Mid-20th Century Philippine Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Neolithic Black Basalt Axe Heads, Great Britain Circa 2200 BC
Pair of Neolithic Black Basalt Axe Heads, Great Britain Circa 2200 BC

Pair of Neolithic Black Basalt Axe Heads, Great Britain Circa 2200 BC

Located in Stamford, CT

Two Black Basalt carved and polished Neolithic axe heads mounted on steel bases. These wonderful

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Primitive Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

19th Century Plaster Phrenology Bust by Vago of London, 1869
19th Century Plaster Phrenology Bust by Vago of London, 1869

19th Century Plaster Phrenology Bust by Vago of London, 1869

By Vago

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A tactile plaster cast phrenology head, primitively produced yet highly decorative and a obvious

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Paper

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Bronze  Head  from  Benin,  Nigeria
Bronze  Head  from  Benin,  Nigeria

Bronze Head from Benin, Nigeria

Unavailable

H 17 in Dm 7 in

Bronze Head from Benin, Nigeria

Located in Bedford, NY

This is a reproduction of the ancient bronze head in the collection of the museum in Benin

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Vintage 1960s Nigerian Islamic Primitives

Materials

Bronze

Zulu  African  Tribal Ceremonial Head with Horns
Zulu  African  Tribal Ceremonial Head with Horns

Zulu African Tribal Ceremonial Head with Horns

Unavailable

H 23 in W 29 in D 8 in

Zulu African Tribal Ceremonial Head with Horns

Located in Bedford, NY

CARVED HEAD OF WOOD THEN WRAPPED IN SOME TYPE OF SKIN. IT IS THEN DYED BLACK AND WAXED. UNIQUE

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20th Century Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood

Wire Lettuce Strainer
Wire Lettuce Strainer

Wire Lettuce Strainer

Unavailable

H 13 in W 8 in D 6 in

Wire Lettuce Strainer

Located in Summerland, CA

Primitive Head of Lettuce Strainer circa 1920 Wire on black wooden stand.

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20th Century American Folk Art Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Wire

Folk Art Carved Head
Folk Art Carved Head

Folk Art Carved Head

Unavailable

H 20 in W 8 in D 8 in

Folk Art Carved Head

Located in Hudson, NY

Late 19th early 20th century carved wooden polychromed head on steel stand.

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Early 20th Century Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Copper Bull Head Apron Hook
Copper Bull Head Apron Hook

Copper Bull Head Apron Hook

Unavailable

H 3 in W 3 in D 3 in

Copper Bull Head Apron Hook

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this copper bull head apron hook. It is a bull head that is one piece. These were used in

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Early 20th Century Italian Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

'Head' by Walter Meyer, Oil on Canvas
'Head' by Walter Meyer, Oil on Canvas

'Head' by Walter Meyer, Oil on Canvas

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H 22.45 in W 18.9 in D 1.97 in

'Head' by Walter Meyer, Oil on Canvas

By Walter Meyer

Located in Cape Town, Western Cape

Title: Head Artist: Walter Meyer Medium: Oil on canvas Date: 1988 Dimensions: The canvas is 40

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Vintage 1980s South African Primitive Paintings

Monkey animal head from indigenous tribe
Monkey animal head from indigenous tribe

Monkey animal head from indigenous tribe

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H 13.39 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in

Monkey animal head from indigenous tribe

By Ethic&Tropic

Located in VALENCIA, ES

Ritual Masks in Indigenous Cultures - Role and Significance Ritual masks are central to many indigenous cultures, serving vital roles in ceremonies and rituals. These masks are beli...

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2010s Panamanian Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cane

Carved Wood African Bust
Carved Wood African Bust

Carved Wood African Bust

Unavailable

H 9.85 in W 4.34 in D 5.91 in

Carved Wood African Bust

Located in Antwerp, BE

This bust comes from my own collection of vintage and antique heads. The primitive but skilled

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Mid-20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Folky Dog Head
Carved Folky Dog Head

Carved Folky Dog Head

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H 7 in W 6 in D 4.75 in

Carved Folky Dog Head

Located in Nantucket, MA

Primitively carved out of two pieces pine with original brown and black paint, American, early

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Pine

Vintage African Bronze Head
Vintage African Bronze Head

Vintage African Bronze Head

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H 31 in W 14 in D 14 in

Vintage African Bronze Head

Located in Pasadena, CA

Vintage bronze African head with metallic gold detail.

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20th Century Central African Tribal Primitives

Materials

Metal

Ancient Wooden Puppet Articulated Head
Ancient Wooden Puppet Articulated Head

Ancient Wooden Puppet Articulated Head

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a very early and delicate wooden puppet head. It could be Chinese but that's just a guess

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Primitives

Cast and Forged Iron Horse Head and Horse Shoe Boot Scraper
Cast and Forged Iron Horse Head and Horse Shoe Boot Scraper

Cast and Forged Iron Horse Head and Horse Shoe Boot Scraper

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A 19th C. cast and forged iron stand up boot scraper with a cast iron horse's head, and horse shoes

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Antique 19th Century English Primitives

Primitive Architectural Carved Wood Mounted Indian Horse Head
Primitive Architectural Carved Wood Mounted Indian Horse Head

Primitive Architectural Carved Wood Mounted Indian Horse Head

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Primitive architectural carved wood mounted Indian horse head A beautiful piece of folk

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Antique Mid-18th Century Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Primitive French Carved Stone Head of Christ
Primitive French Carved Stone Head of Christ

Primitive French Carved Stone Head of Christ

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H 14.5 in W 8 in D 5.75 in

Primitive French Carved Stone Head of Christ

Located in Buisson, FR

Unique and early hand-carved Christ head with hand forged iron details France, circa 1500-1700

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Antique 17th Century French Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Primitive Neolithic Stone Age Nordic Viking Greenstone Polished Axe head
Primitive Neolithic Stone Age Nordic Viking Greenstone Polished Axe head

Primitive Neolithic Stone Age Nordic Viking Greenstone Polished Axe head

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

Axe head with trapezoid outline, convex cutting edge, polished on both faces, dating from 4000

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Swedish Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Antique Primitive Cork Mannequin Display Head c.1930
Antique Primitive Cork Mannequin Display Head c.1930

Antique Primitive Cork Mannequin Display Head c.1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original early 20th century cork mannequin display head. Shown with life size hand model

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Early 20th Century Industrial Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

20th Century Primitive Carved Wooden Studio Head (1 available /right side)
20th Century Primitive Carved Wooden Studio Head (1 available /right side)

20th Century Primitive Carved Wooden Studio Head (1 available /right side)

Located in Wainscott, NY

19th century primitive carved wooden studio heads. These carved heads were found in a artist studio

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Early 20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Alligator Head
Vintage Alligator Head

Vintage Alligator Head

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H 3 in W 5 in D 6 in

Vintage Alligator Head

Located in Atlanta, GA

Taxidermy alligator head.

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20th Century American Primitive Taxidermy

Chinese Bronze Buddha Head
Chinese Bronze Buddha Head

Chinese Bronze Buddha Head

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H 12 in W 10 in D 8 in

Chinese Bronze Buddha Head

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Chinese bronze Buddha head This is an old artisan made piece dating from the 19th century, it is

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Antique Late 19th Century Primitive Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Wood Milliner Head
Wood Milliner Head

Wood Milliner Head

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H 9 in W 6 in D 8 in

Wood Milliner Head

Located in Culver City, CA

Sycamore mannequin head originally used by a hat maker. Made in France, circa 1880 and marked

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Antique 1880s French Primitive Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sycamore

Wicker Cow Head Basket
Wicker Cow Head Basket

Wicker Cow Head Basket

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H 21 in W 16 in D 12 in

Wicker Cow Head Basket

Located in Atlanta, GA

Charming primitive basket in the shape of a cow or bull head made of wicker, straw, leather, wood

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20th Century American Primitive Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Wicker, Straw, Wood

Pair of Vintage Rams Head Horn Bookends
Pair of Vintage Rams Head Horn Bookends

Pair of Vintage Rams Head Horn Bookends

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H 5 in W 11 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Vintage Rams Head Horn Bookends

Located in Bellport, NY

Pair of vintage Rams Head Horn book ends. Set on a pair of nickel over brass stands.

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Vintage 1960s American Primitive Bookends

Andrianna Shamaris Mahogany Wood African Head Rest
Andrianna Shamaris Mahogany Wood African Head Rest

Andrianna Shamaris Mahogany Wood African Head Rest

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Antique head rest that can also be used to hold objects. Carved from a single piece of mahogany

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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood

Jose de Creeft Carved Stone Head
Jose de Creeft Carved Stone Head

Jose de Creeft Carved Stone Head

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H 13 in W 8.5 in D 13 in

Jose de Creeft Carved Stone Head

By Jose Mariano de Creeft

Located in Astoria, NY

A carved grey stone head sculpture, made by Spanish-born American artist Jose de Creeft in the

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Vintage 1930s American Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Carved Stone Buddha Head on Stand, circa 1930s
Carved Stone Buddha Head on Stand, circa 1930s

Carved Stone Buddha Head on Stand, circa 1930s

Located in Bellport, NY

A hand-carved stone Buddha head on wooden stand.

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20th Century Chinese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Large 19th Century American Cat Head Basket
Large 19th Century American Cat Head Basket

Large 19th Century American Cat Head Basket

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H 8.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in

Large 19th Century American Cat Head Basket

Located in Chicago, IL

A large 19th century American handwoven ash splint cat head basket with a double -banded bentwood

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Decorative Baskets

Materials

Ash

Amedeo Modigliani (after), Woman Head in Terracotta by RMN Grand Palais
Amedeo Modigliani (after), Woman Head in Terracotta by RMN Grand Palais

Amedeo Modigliani (after), Woman Head in Terracotta by RMN Grand Palais

By Amedeo Modigliani

Located in Munster, NRW

Amedeo Modigliani (after), Woman head in terracotta by the Réunion des Musées Nationaux – Grand

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2010s French Primitive Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Couple of French, 18th Century Baroque Angel Heads
Couple of French, 18th Century Baroque Angel Heads

Couple of French, 18th Century Baroque Angel Heads

Located in Buisson, FR

a: Great pair of Primitive angel heads with traces of old paint, France, circa 1750. Weathered

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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Stone Alms Box
19th Century Carved Stone Alms Box

19th Century Carved Stone Alms Box

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H 13 in W 8.67 in D 9.06 in

19th Century Carved Stone Alms Box

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Unusual 19th century carved stone alms or offertory box. Primitive carved stone head above the coin

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Antique Asian Indian Hand Painted Tile Front Dowry Cabinet Chest Case Piece
Antique Asian Indian Hand Painted Tile Front Dowry Cabinet Chest Case Piece

Antique Asian Indian Hand Painted Tile Front Dowry Cabinet Chest Case Piece

Located in West Hartford, CT

corners are carved with primitive horse head finials. It is extremely heavy with its many ceramic ornate

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Cabinets

Materials

Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Paint

1800s Wig Makers Most Beautiful Wooden Head
1800s Wig Makers Most Beautiful Wooden Head

1800s Wig Makers Most Beautiful Wooden Head

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is an extremely rare and beautiful wig or hat makers head. It has been said that this example

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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Primitives

Materials

Wood

Primitive Carved Stone Fountain Head
Primitive Carved Stone Fountain Head

Primitive Carved Stone Fountain Head

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H 11.42 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in

Primitive Carved Stone Fountain Head

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Primitive carved stone fountain head Heavy.

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Mid-20th Century European Baroque Fountains

Materials

Stone

Primitive 19th Century Polynesian Ship’s Mast Head Figure, Distressed Paint
Primitive 19th Century Polynesian Ship’s Mast Head Figure, Distressed Paint

Primitive 19th Century Polynesian Ship’s Mast Head Figure, Distressed Paint

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Primitive 19th century Polynesian ship’s mast head figure, distressed original paint This is a

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Antique Late 19th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Stamped vintage primitive ceramic pottery Vase with Animal head motif.
Stamped vintage primitive ceramic pottery Vase with Animal head motif.

Stamped vintage primitive ceramic pottery Vase with Animal head motif.

Located in Seattle, WA

Possibly Venezuelan , not confirmed . Vase pot folk art. Stamped. Primitive vintage condition as

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Vintage 1970s Folk Art Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Kota Bird Head Ceremonial Throwing Knife
Kota Bird Head Ceremonial Throwing Knife

Kota Bird Head Ceremonial Throwing Knife

Located in Stamford, CT

A Kota style 'Bird-head' ceremonial throwing knife, of classic form, with pierced triangular 'eye

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20th Century Gabonese Primitive Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 20th Century Chinese Buddha Carved Stone Head, around 1920
Early 20th Century Chinese Buddha Carved Stone Head, around 1920

Early 20th Century Chinese Buddha Carved Stone Head, around 1920

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful Early 20th Century Chinese Buddha Stone Head made around 1920. This chinese carved head

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

19th C. English Life-Size Carved Wood Pony Head Sculpture
19th C. English Life-Size Carved Wood Pony Head Sculpture

19th C. English Life-Size Carved Wood Pony Head Sculpture

Located in North Miami, FL

This wonderfully distressed carved wood sculpture of a pony head mountable to wall has signs of age

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Antique 19th Century English Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Neolithic Flint Axe Head Mounted On A Steel Base, Great Britain 4400-2200 BC
Neolithic Flint Axe Head Mounted On A Steel Base, Great Britain 4400-2200 BC

Neolithic Flint Axe Head Mounted On A Steel Base, Great Britain 4400-2200 BC

Located in Stamford, CT

Neolithic flint axe head, Great Britain, 4400-2200 BC. This is a fine example of the Neolithic art

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Primitive Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Indian Dowry Chest Horses Head Finials, from India's Rajasthan or Gujarat Region
Indian Dowry Chest Horses Head Finials, from India's Rajasthan or Gujarat Region

Indian Dowry Chest Horses Head Finials, from India's Rajasthan or Gujarat Region

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

carved with Primitive horse head finials. The front decorated with three rows of six square panels carved

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Antique 1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Frederick Weinberg Style Iron Coat Rack
Frederick Weinberg Style Iron Coat Rack

Frederick Weinberg Style Iron Coat Rack

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H 7.5 in W 19.5 in D 3.5 in

Frederick Weinberg Style Iron Coat Rack

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

primitive ibex heads with twisted strips of metal that serve as the textured horns. Dimensions: 19.5

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century Plaster Phrenology Bust by Vago of London, 1898
19th Century Plaster Phrenology Bust by Vago of London, 1898

19th Century Plaster Phrenology Bust by Vago of London, 1898

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A tactile plaster cast phrenology head, primitively produced yet highly decorative and obvious rare

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Early 1900s Back-Painted Dowry Chest from India’s Rajasthan or Gujarat Region
Early 1900s Back-Painted Dowry Chest from India’s Rajasthan or Gujarat Region

Early 1900s Back-Painted Dowry Chest from India’s Rajasthan or Gujarat Region

Located in London, GB

corners are carved with primitive horse head finials. The front decorated with four rows of six square

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Early 20th Century Indian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Fruitwood

Murano glass African Primitive Head
Murano glass African Primitive Head

Murano glass African Primitive Head

Located in Southampton, NY

Murano glass abstract African head in amber/clear tones.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Primitives

Primitive Head Sculpture
Primitive Head Sculpture

Primitive Head Sculpture

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H 13.5 in W 4 in D 6 in

Primitive Head Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Hand-carved terracotta head sculpture, signed by artist on back

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Unknown Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Tunisian Head Dress

Tunisian Head Dress

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H 15 in W 4 in

Tunisian Head Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

Tunisian Head Dress

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20th Century Tunisian Primitives

modernist crash test head
modernist crash test head

modernist crash test head

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H 13 in D 10 in

modernist crash test head

Located in New York, NY

This head actually has a DADA sensibility. We were told it is a crash test dummy head or mold. It

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Vintage 1930s American Primitives

Materials

Metal

Painted Tin Barn Vent Head
Painted Tin Barn Vent Head

Painted Tin Barn Vent Head

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H 38 in W 35 in D 21 in

Painted Tin Barn Vent Head

Located in New York, NY

abstracted head form is pure science fiction with a suggestion of tribal sensibility.

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20th Century American Primitives

Materials

Tin

Primitive Folk Art Artisan Carved 'Nessie' head
Primitive Folk Art Artisan Carved 'Nessie' head

Primitive Folk Art Artisan Carved 'Nessie' head

Located in Kensington, MD

Primitive Folk Art Artisan Carved 'Nessie' head. If you send an inquiry to us and do

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20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Plaster Head Primitive Sculpture in the style of Easter Island Moai Sculpture
Plaster Head Primitive Sculpture in the style of Easter Island Moai Sculpture

Plaster Head Primitive Sculpture in the style of Easter Island Moai Sculpture

Located in Pasadena, CA

Inspired by the 380 A. D. Easter Island originals, this Plaster Head Sculpture showcases a fine

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Late 20th Century Chilean Primitive Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Primitive Hand-Carved Stone Head of a Man
Primitive Hand-Carved Stone Head of a Man

Primitive Hand-Carved Stone Head of a Man

Located in Cathedral City, CA

head of a man has presence no matter where it is placed.

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20th Century African Busts

Materials

Stone

Large Horse Head, Artisan Carved
Large Horse Head, Artisan Carved

Large Horse Head, Artisan Carved

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H 34.5 in Dm 20 in

Large Horse Head, Artisan Carved

Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL

aged wood,distressed total H.is 34.5 just the head is 21" on a metal stand

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Vintage 1970s Oceanic Primitive Sculptures

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Tree of Heads
Tree of Heads

Tree of Heads

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H 65 in W 33 in D 27 in

Tree of Heads

Located in New York, NY

Folk sculpture of painted wood, marbles, beads, findings, fixed to a tree form. The carved heads

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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Wrought Iron Bull Head Sconces
Wrought Iron Bull Head Sconces

Wrought Iron Bull Head Sconces

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H 15 in W 7 in D 4 in

Wrought Iron Bull Head Sconces

Located in North Egremont, MA

sconces with an artful primitive bull head with organically formed candle holders emerging from the head

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Early 20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Copper Doll Head Mold

Large Copper Doll Head Mold

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H 8 in W 4 in D 4 in L 8 in

Large Copper Doll Head Mold

Located in New York, NY

One of the largest doll head molds with oxidized copper patina. Refined facial features with open

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Mid-20th Century American Other Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Set of Three Painted Bird Head Decorative Sculptures on Stands, circa 1890
Set of Three Painted Bird Head Decorative Sculptures on Stands, circa 1890

Set of Three Painted Bird Head Decorative Sculptures on Stands, circa 1890

Located in Houston, TX

A set of three antique Indonesian carved and painted bird head decorative sculptures circa 1890

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Antique 1890s Indonesian Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Iron Cat Head Gate  Latch
Iron Cat Head Gate  Latch

Iron Cat Head Gate Latch

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H 5.5 in W 5 in D 1 in

Iron Cat Head Gate Latch

Located in New York, NY

ears. Mounted on American Primitive base at an angle.

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Antique 19th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antelope Chi Wara Head-Crest African Sculpture in Terracotta Primitive Art
Antelope Chi Wara Head-Crest African Sculpture in Terracotta Primitive Art

Antelope Chi Wara Head-Crest African Sculpture in Terracotta Primitive Art

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Bamana Antelope Chi Wara Head-crest African sculpture in terracotta Primitive Art. This tall

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Vintage 1980s American Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Composition, Iron

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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

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

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

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture
Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture

Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Figure of a Chanting Warrior Ceramic with bitumen highlights 300-600 CE (Classic Period) Mexico, Veracruz, possibly Nopiloa Veracruz Culture Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Vera Cruz culture...

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15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pre Columbian Inca Early Colonial period Wood Kero South American Antiques
Pre Columbian Inca Early Colonial period Wood Kero South American Antiques

Pre Columbian Inca Early Colonial period Wood Kero South American Antiques

Located in London, GB

Pre Columbian  INCA / Early Colonial period  Wood Kero    A superb Inca Kero carved and painted in a mosaic style with Avian floral and animal designs Height  15 cm width 13 cm  6 x ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Pre Columbian Large Inca Early Colonial period Wood Kero South American Antiques
Pre Columbian Large Inca Early Colonial period Wood Kero South American Antiques

Pre Columbian Large Inca Early Colonial period Wood Kero South American Antiques

Located in London, GB

Large Pre Columbian  INCA / Early Colonial period  Wood Kero    A superb Large Inca Kero cup profusely carved in the mosaic style with a image of the Inca or high ranking Lord with a...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antiquities

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Wood

Published Pre-Columbian Nicoya Ceremonial Stone Seat, Ex Arizona Museum
Published Pre-Columbian Nicoya Ceremonial Stone Seat, Ex Arizona Museum

Published Pre-Columbian Nicoya Ceremonial Stone Seat, Ex Arizona Museum

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Nicoya Ceremonial Basalt Stone Seat in Shape of a Jaguar. Published in the Arizona Museum. This large and finely carved example of Costa Rican skill and craftsmanship is in the for...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Animal Sculptures

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Stone

Important Olmec figure of Olmec ethnic dignitary from the preclassic period
Important Olmec figure of Olmec ethnic dignitary from the preclassic period

Important Olmec figure of Olmec ethnic dignitary from the preclassic period

Located in Madrid, ES

Important Olmec figure of Olmec ethnic dignitary from the preclassic period (2500-200 BC) Important Olmec figure of dignitary of the Olmec ethnic group of the preclassic period (2500...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Precious Stone

Antique Stone Flooring  - Rustic Salvaged Reclaimed Ancient Tile - Old Pavers
Antique Stone Flooring  - Rustic Salvaged Reclaimed Ancient Tile - Old Pavers

Antique Stone Flooring - Rustic Salvaged Reclaimed Ancient Tile - Old Pavers

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Our exclusive Pietra Andalusia reclaimed tile is a 17th century natural-stone flooring like no other. This extremely rare "masterpiece" represents one of the most refined grades of a...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Rustic Flooring

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Limestone

Pre-Columbian Gold Quimbaya Necklace with Six Frogs
Pre-Columbian Gold Quimbaya Necklace with Six Frogs

Pre-Columbian Gold Quimbaya Necklace with Six Frogs

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Gold Quimbaya necklace with beads in the shape of six frogs of delicate and slender shape with a beautiful gold color and patina, very nice expression with two narrow lines on the ba...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antiquities

Incan Sun God Vessel. Terracotta Inti Pre-Columbian Historic Art Sculpture Peru
Incan Sun God Vessel. Terracotta Inti Pre-Columbian Historic Art Sculpture Peru

Incan Sun God Vessel. Terracotta Inti Pre-Columbian Historic Art Sculpture Peru

Located in Peoria, AZ

STUNNING! PRE-COLUMBIAN INCAN CEREMONIAL SUN GOD VESSEL! CIRCA AD 1300-1500 TWO REPRESENTATIONS OF INCAN SUN GOD INTI (also known as Apu-punchau) DIMENSIONS: Approximately 1...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Historical Memor...

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Terracotta

Rare Pre-Columbian Inca Silver Mask with Gold Sequins
Rare Pre-Columbian Inca Silver Mask with Gold Sequins

Rare Pre-Columbian Inca Silver Mask with Gold Sequins

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

A rare, sheet silver human face mask with simple relief facial features including large, almond shaped eyes and downturned mouth. Classic stepped pyramid headdress with round, very t...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antiquities

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Silver

Rare pastiglia marriage chest - North of Italy, First half of 15th century
Rare pastiglia marriage chest - North of Italy, First half of 15th century

Rare pastiglia marriage chest - North of Italy, First half of 15th century

$96,434Sale Price|30% Off

H 26.38 in W 61.42 in D 24.81 in

Rare pastiglia marriage chest - North of Italy, First half of 15th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Rare pastiglia marriage chest North of Italy, Liguria or Piemonte First half of 15th century wood, gesso, partly gilded, form molded and painted 67 x 156 x 63 cm Provenance : Pri...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests

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Gesso, Wood

Pre-Columbian Pottery Figure of a Woman Giving Birth
Pre-Columbian Pottery Figure of a Woman Giving Birth

Pre-Columbian Pottery Figure of a Woman Giving Birth

$16,393

H 11.42 in W 6.7 in D 7.49 in

Pre-Columbian Pottery Figure of a Woman Giving Birth

Located in Sofia, BG

Pre-Columbian pottery figure of a seated woman giving birth, with her hands behind the back. It was most probably used by a shaman to look for the benevolence of the "snake woman" al...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculpt...

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Terracotta

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