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Stone Effigy

Primitive Antique Native American Indigenous Stone Effigy Creature Sculpture
Primitive Antique Native American Indigenous Stone Effigy Creature Sculpture

Primitive Antique Native American Indigenous Stone Effigy Creature Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

An interesting and rather unusual indigenous native North or Central/South American (Mesoamerican) primitive stone carved (steatite or soapstone) mythical creature figure. We are no...

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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Native American Objects

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Stone

Japan  Tall Hand-Carved Garden Stone Effigy of Smiling Ebisu God of Prosperity
Japan  Tall Hand-Carved Garden Stone Effigy of Smiling Ebisu God of Prosperity

Japan Tall Hand-Carved Garden Stone Effigy of Smiling Ebisu God of Prosperity

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, an old early 20th century tall hand-carved stone image of Ebisu one of Japan's seven lucky gods signifying prosperity, good business, and patron of fishermen, circa 1920. He ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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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

All native American pre contact stone effigy carvings are scarce and this one with multiple faces is exceptionally rare.

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

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Stone

Rare 12th Century Knight’s Templar Sandstone Effigy on Stand
Rare 12th Century Knight’s Templar Sandstone Effigy on Stand

Rare 12th Century Knight’s Templar Sandstone Effigy on Stand

Located in Ottawa, CA

An incredibly rare example of an English Knight’s Templar stone effigy, depicting a bearded crusader or knight with a rendering of his sword next to him, circa 12th Century.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Figurative Sculptures

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Sandstone

Northwest Coast Ancient Hand Carved Stone Bear Bowl With Documented Provenance
Northwest Coast Ancient Hand Carved Stone Bear Bowl With Documented Provenance

Northwest Coast Ancient Hand Carved Stone Bear Bowl With Documented Provenance

Located in South Burlington, VT

Dimensions: 4.5 inches high and 6.5 inches length All stone effigy carvings from Native America and particularly Nothwest coast are scarce.

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

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Stone

Hand-Carved Chinese Stone Fertility Sculpture, Hongshan Culture
Hand-Carved Chinese Stone Fertility Sculpture, Hongshan Culture

Hand-Carved Chinese Stone Fertility Sculpture, Hongshan Culture

Located in South Burlington, VT

China, a fine archaic male effigy hand carved from a granular medium to dark gray stone.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

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Stone

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

In addition, our Hongshan stone effigy has been examined and authenticated by Mr.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

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Stone

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 in the Farmington, New Mexico area It dates to 1500 AD or earlier The effigy c...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects

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Stone

American Ancient Anasazi "Human Effigy" Male Stone Sculpture
American Ancient Anasazi "Human Effigy" Male Stone Sculpture

American Ancient Anasazi "Human Effigy" Male Stone Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

The majority of known carved effigy stones come from the Mimbres or Hohokam or Casas cultures.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects

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Sandstone

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 1000 AD Dimensions: 11.75 inches tall and 3.75 inches width 5.75 diameter All stone...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects

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Sandstone

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

From Native America Southwest comes this unique natural stone "human head" effigy. It was discovered in the Tesuque area of New Mexico in 1960.

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20th Century American Native American Objects

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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

Located in South Burlington, VT

Early American Pre-Historic Human Effigy Stone Paint Pallet, Anasazi culture 900 AD All stone carvings from America's Prehistoric southwest are scarce.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects

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Sandstone

Antique Chinese Hetian White Jade "Sheep Effigy" on Stand 18th/19th Century
Antique Chinese Hetian White Jade "Sheep Effigy" on Stand 18th/19th Century

Antique Chinese Hetian White Jade "Sheep Effigy" on Stand 18th/19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Chinese Hetian white jade carved sheep effigy on a hardwood stand. The "Density is 81.5 g / 26.5 cm³ = 3.07 g/cm³." The sheep is resting in a relaxing position with its head...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Jade

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

The effigy carved from limestone or pipe stone in the round with substantial surface encrustation and patina appropriate to its great age.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects

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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

Located in South Burlington, VT

From Native America comes this unique ancient hand carved granite stone head head effigy, attributed to the Yokuts People.

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects

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Granite

Costa Rica Pre Columbian Jade Axe Avian Celt God Pendant
Costa Rica Pre Columbian Jade Axe Avian Celt God Pendant

Costa Rica Pre Columbian Jade Axe Avian Celt God Pendant

Located in Dallas, TX

Soft green, slightly translucent stone. Avian effigy form, probably a parrot, eagle, or curassow.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sc...

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Jade

Costa Rica Jade Avian Axe God Celt Pendant Pre Columbian, 500 AD-1500 AD
Costa Rica Jade Avian Axe God Celt Pendant Pre Columbian, 500 AD-1500 AD

Costa Rica Jade Avian Axe God Celt Pendant Pre Columbian, 500 AD-1500 AD

Located in Dallas, TX

Deep green with specks slightly translucent stone. Avian effigy form, probably a parrot, eagle, or curassow.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Animal Sculpt...

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Jade

Engraving of the Entrance Facade of the Royal Exchange, Cornhill, London, 1725
Engraving of the Entrance Facade of the Royal Exchange, Cornhill, London, 1725

Engraving of the Entrance Facade of the Royal Exchange, Cornhill, London, 1725

Located in Langweer, NL

The Royal Exchange was described by traveller Celia Fiennes in the late 17th century as ' a large space of ground enclosed round the cloisters and open arches on which are built many...

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Antique 1720s Architectural Models

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Paper

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Massive Hand Carved Stone Effigy Axe Tool
Massive Hand Carved Stone Effigy Axe Tool

Massive Hand Carved Stone Effigy Axe Tool

Located in South Burlington, VT

An opportunity to acquire a monumental hand carved stone axe from China. This is no ordinary axe. The unusual carving was probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work place ...

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

China Important Hand-Carved Stone Effigy of Attendant, Qing Dynasty
China Important Hand-Carved Stone Effigy of Attendant, Qing Dynasty

China Important Hand-Carved Stone Effigy of Attendant, Qing Dynasty

Located in South Burlington, VT

China, a large hand-carved effigy of a seated attendant , limestone, Qing dynasty 1644-1912.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Japan Joyful  Ebisu -Carved Garden Stone Effigy of God of Prosperity
Japan Joyful  Ebisu -Carved Garden Stone Effigy of God of Prosperity

Japan Joyful Ebisu -Carved Garden Stone Effigy of God of Prosperity

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, an old early 20th century hand-carved stone image of a "Joyfuil Ebisu" one of Japan's seven lucky gods signifying prosperity, good business, and patron of fishermen, circa 192...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japan Large Hand-Carved Garden Stone Effigy of Ebisu God of Prosperity
Japan Large Hand-Carved Garden Stone Effigy of Ebisu God of Prosperity

Japan Large Hand-Carved Garden Stone Effigy of Ebisu God of Prosperity

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, an old early 20th century hand-carved stone image of Ebisu one of Japan's seven lucky gods signifying prosperity, good business, and patron of fishermen, circa 1920. This lar...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

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

The unusual effigy carving was probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work place as witnessed by the Janus anthropomorphic almost human like facial effigy of the blade hand...

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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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

An opportunity to acquire a monumental hand carved stone figure from China. This is no ordinary sculpture.

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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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 America's Prehistoric southwest are scarce.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects

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Stone

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

An opportunity to acquire a monumental pair of hand carved stone figures from China. These are no ordinary sculptures.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japan Antique Tall Granite Stone Guan Yin "Goddess Of Mercy"  , Early 20thc
Japan Antique Tall Granite Stone Guan Yin "Goddess Of Mercy"  , Early 20thc

Japan Antique Tall Granite Stone Guan Yin "Goddess Of Mercy" , Early 20thc

Located in South Burlington, VT

SALE - NOW SAVE 20% OR MORE This is an old beautifully and sensually hand-carved 44.5 inch tall Japanese granite stone effigy of Kannon Guan Yin or the Goddess of Mercy.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antiquities

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Granite

Antique Tiger Hand-Carved Stone Fine Mane and Curly Tailed 100 Years Old
Antique Tiger Hand-Carved Stone Fine Mane and Curly Tailed 100 Years Old

Antique Tiger Hand-Carved Stone Fine Mane and Curly Tailed 100 Years Old

Located in South Burlington, VT

In addition, tiger stone effigies are rarely found in any eastern culture so this is an unusual opportunity.

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Antique 19th Century Korean Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Japan Hand-Carved Granite Garden Shrine Scholar Effigy of With Book, Signed
Japan Hand-Carved Granite Garden Shrine Scholar Effigy of With Book, Signed

Japan Hand-Carved Granite Garden Shrine Scholar Effigy of With Book, Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, an older 20th century hand-carved and hand painted stone image of a scholar Signed base: Hachi Ten Gu (name of shrine) He sits upon a square base wearing his notable hat and...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Granite

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 discovered decades ago and coming from a southern collection.

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects

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Granite

Rare Native American  Mississippian stone effigy pipe
Rare Native American  Mississippian stone effigy pipe

Rare Native American Mississippian stone effigy pipe

Located in London, GB

A rare ancient native American Effigy pipe from the Mississippian Circa 12-16 century AD A bird effigy pipe with upright neck and delineated line feather with feet detail to the u...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects

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Stone

China Important Hand Carved Stone Effigy of Attendant, Qing Dynasty
China Important Hand Carved Stone Effigy of Attendant, Qing Dynasty

China Important Hand Carved Stone Effigy of Attendant, Qing Dynasty

Located in South Burlington, VT

China, a large hand carved effigy of a seated attendant, limestone, Qing dynasty 1644-1912.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Japanese Flying Dragon Ink Stone
Japanese Flying Dragon Ink Stone

Japanese Flying Dragon Ink Stone

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H 2 in W 6.75 in D 4.5 in

Japanese Flying Dragon Ink Stone

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is a finely crafted beautifully hand carved "dragon" ink stone effigy complete with its top and bottom This was sourced from a large Japanese collection this past year, ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects

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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

An opportunity to acquire a monumental hand-carved stone axe from China. This is no ordinary axe. The unusual effigy carving was probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work...

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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

An opportunity to acquire a monumental hand carved stone axe from China. This is no ordinary axe. The unusual effigy carving was probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work...

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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

An opportunity to acquire a monumental hand carved stone figure from China. This is no ordinary sculpture.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

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

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 Harold French collection, Amboy, Indiana (photo) All stone carvings from America's ea...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects

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Stone

Owl Blue Glazed Ceramic Ink Stone from Old Japan
Owl Blue Glazed Ceramic Ink Stone from Old Japan

Owl Blue Glazed Ceramic Ink Stone from Old Japan

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is a finely crafted beautifully glazed ceramic ink stone effigy of an owl and it is accompanied by its original wooden tray This was sourced from a large Japanese collection th...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Ceramic

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

An opportunity to acquire a monumental hand carved stone figure from China. This is no ordinary sculpture.

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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

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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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

An opportunity to acquire a group of three (3) hand-carved stone hand tools from China. The unusual effigy carvings were probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work place c...

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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

From Native America's Northwest coast comes this unique ancient hand carved granite stone head effigy, attributed to the Wasco culture, Columbia River, near Vancouver, BC.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Objects

Materials

Stone

19th Century Cherokee Bear Effigy Carved Pipe Bowl
19th Century Cherokee Bear Effigy Carved Pipe Bowl

19th Century Cherokee Bear Effigy Carved Pipe Bowl

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Cherokee bear effigy carved pipe bowl. Region/Tribe: North Carolina/Cherokee, circa second half of the 19th century. Material: Steatite. Dimension: L 3", W 1" x H 2". ...

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Stone

19th Century Native American Shaman's Doll Effigy Head
19th Century Native American Shaman's Doll Effigy Head

19th Century Native American Shaman's Doll Effigy Head

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Region / tribe: Northern North West Coast / Tsimshian circa mid–19th century Material: White stone Dimension: H 1½” Condition: Excellent, no restoration Comments: The ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Stone

Vintage Large Carved Stone Coyote Effigy Pipe
Vintage Large Carved Stone Coyote Effigy Pipe

Vintage Large Carved Stone Coyote Effigy Pipe

Located in Chicago, IL

This is an interesting Native American carving, dating from the 1940's or earlier. This well done stone carving depicts a wolf or coyote. There is a hole drilled into the front and...

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Native American Objects

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Stone Effigy For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the stone effigy you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A stone effigy — often made from stone, sandstone and limestone — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer stone effigy, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each stone effigy bearing hallmarks is very popular.

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Prices for a stone effigy can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $168 and can go as high as $22,500, while the average can fetch as much as $514.