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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 the entrance of Church or Monastry, to cleanse hands and mark the sign of the cross ...

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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 architecture from the Indian continent, the horse head was usually found marking doorways w...

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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

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

Philippines Igorot Carved Wood Head Hunters Shield

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H 36 in W 12.5 in D 2 in

Philippines Igorot Carved Wood Head Hunters Shield

Located in Lomita, CA

This is a Kalinga shield that is used by warriors who are headhunters from the Northern mountainous region of the Philippines. Art meets utility in this shield which has three prongs...

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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 ancient objects are a testament to the artisans who created them, with the edges stil...

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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 rare survivor.

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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

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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, Nigeria It is cast in the lost wax method.Only one still available is the shorter helmet...

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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

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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 TYPE TRIBAL PIECE

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20th Century Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood

Wire Lettuce Strainer
Wire Lettuce Strainer

Wire Lettuce Strainer

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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

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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

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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 butcher shops for the aprons to hang on.

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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 x 50 cm and the frame 48 x 57 cm. Signed and Framed Walter Meyer is well-known ...

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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

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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 carving and the contours and cracks of the wood organically complement each other .The ...

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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 20th century.

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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. I'll say it's late 1700's but could be a lot earlier. The mouth is a 2nd piece and...

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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, joined with forged iron bars and feet. A truly amazing piece. Perfect for the gen...

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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 architecture from the Indian continent, the horse head was usually found marking doorways ...

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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 Weathered. More pictures are available on request. Measurement here below is inclusi...

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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 – 3500 BC. A non-shaft-hole axe had no hole for the handle and were generally made from...

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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 for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940. MATERI...

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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 alongside hat molds.

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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 a three dimensional head in good condition with an aged patina The piece is 12” h...

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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 "Lou Per."

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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, and with button eyes.

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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 wood. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design™.

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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 1930s-1940s in the Mexican School style. The piece is in excellent condition. Unsigned.

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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 rim, carved and bentwood handles, and a fantastic patina only one hundred and fifty ...

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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 Palais This terracotta reproduction of a woman’s head, created and commercialized by ...

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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

On this page you are looking at a: Great pair of Primitive angel heads with traces of old paint, France, circa 1750.

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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Wrought iron tripod floor lamp decorated with stylized animal heads
Wrought iron tripod floor lamp decorated with stylized animal heads

Wrought iron tripod floor lamp decorated with stylized animal heads

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Wrought iron tripod floor lamp decorated with stylized animal heads Brutalist - Primitive - Floor lamp Measures : Ø 67cm H:167cm Upper lamp socket to be checked Floor lamp sold with...

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Early 20th Century Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

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 slot. As expected some minor wear to the edges, the secured metal reverse is most ...

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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

The front corners are carved with primitive horse head finials. It is extremely heavy with its many ceramic ornate features and made from real solid wood including the aforementione...

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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 was modeled after the female robot in the movie metropolis. It is untouched and ori...

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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 large and heavy piece, the figure is of a well endowed Polynesian Girl, she is wea...

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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 pictured.. Box H3 Dimensions. 4” W ; 4” D ; 4” H

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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', the grip and spur bound with brass. Intricate geometric incised decoration to var...

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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 of Buddha was sensitively molded off limestone. The head looks out from heavily almo...

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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 and wear. An architectural remnant with some of missing bits. THIS ITEM IS LOCAT...

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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 of flaking, or 'flint knapping', perfected by the artisan tool makers of that time....

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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

The intricately carved and decorated cabinet is with iron strapping and brass diamond washers, the front corners carved with Primitive horse head finials. The front decorated with th...

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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

Both curved ends of the piece feature primitive ibex heads with twisted strips of metal that serve as the textured horns.

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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 survivor.

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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

The front corners are carved with primitive horse head finials. The front decorated with four rows of six square back painted panels of flowers and faces.

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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 really makes a fantastic piece of modern sculpture.

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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

I was captivated by the other worldly presence of this turning barn vent. The old painted tin 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 not receive a response, please contact us directly at 202-333-4663.

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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

Easter Island originals, this Plaster Head Sculpture showcases a fine example of primitive art, known to represent gods, ancestors, or powerful Kings.

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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

Standing 9" high and originating from the African continent, this naive approach to carving a stone 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

Illus. in AMERICAN PRIMITIVE - Discoveries in Folk Sculpture, by Ricco Maresca pg 255. ex Peter Brams Collection

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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

Entirely hand wrought pair of 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

Mounted on a black metal American Primitive base.

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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 originally used atop columns. Now liberated from their former role these individually ...

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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

Cast iron cat face with movable ears to open and latch a gate. Marked Patd. Sept 13, 1895 under ears. Mounted on American Primitive base at an angle.

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Antique 19th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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Located in Dallas, TX

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Primitive Head For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the primitive head you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each primitive head for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. Your living room may not be complete without a primitive head — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A primitive head is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Baroque and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made primitive head over the years, but those crafted by Andrianna Shamaris and Jose Mariano de Creeft are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Primitive Head?

The average selling price for a primitive head at 1stDibs is $936, while they’re typically $145 on the low end and $35,000 for the highest priced.