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Period: Early 20th Century
Antique Thai Bronze Sculpture of a Dancer
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An antique bronze figure of a Thai dancer. The patinated and gilt bronze surface, all original. In very good condition with original aged finish. The female dancer with traditional c...
Category
Thai Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Southeast Asian Temple Strut Architectural Ornament Elephant Carving (2)
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most interesting pair of two antique Southeast Asian Temple pillar struts / architectural elements.
The hand carved and painted wood figura...
Category
Southeast Asian Folk Art Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Nepalese Durga Relief Stone Sculpture, circa 1900
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An arch shaped piece with high relief carving of a multi-armed deity standing on a winged feline and wielding several weapons. A small figure appears below right.
The fierce female demon buffalo slayer carved in openwork with her principal two hands holding...
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Nepalese Tibetan Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Exceptional Chinese Carved Coral Figural Group of a Boat with Eight Immortals
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Chinese carved coral figural group or statue of a boat with eight immortals. The boat in a form of a carved dragon wi...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
Hand Painted Wood Japanese Traditional Kokeshi Doll
Located in Barcelona, ES
Japanese doll called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Dolls shapes and patterns are particular to a certain area and are classified under elev...
Category
Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Mid Century Modern Hand Painted Wood "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Set of 2. Measures: 37 x 10.5 cm 36 x 11 cm Handmade by Japanese artisants from wood...
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Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rods (however this puppet lost one of its bamboo rods over the years due to age) It was used in Wayang puppet...
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Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Wood
Chinese Double Dragon Wedding Banquet Headdress Crown on Wooden Display Bust
Located in Studio City, CA
This an exquisite and spectacular piece. One of our favorites. Quite rare. We have not seen anything quite like it.
Likely worn at one time by a bride in a Chinese wedding ceremon...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Stone Sun And Moon Pathway Lantern Beautiful Details 33 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Wouldn't this antique garden stone lantern look perfect for your garden entry or pathway, pool, patio, or deck ?
Just acquired, our Japan stone "Arts & Crafts" antique stone pathway ...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Rare Fine Hand-Carved Wooden Buddha Head Sculpture – Serene Expression – India
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and one of a kind Buddha sculpture.
An exquisitely hand-carved wooden sculpture of the Buddha's head, this piece exudes serenity and craftsmanship. Originating from India, ...
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Asian Tang Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha on a square base, the left hand is in the varada or boon-granting mudra the right held up towards the chest, costumed in ed...
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Burmese Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Huge Antique Bronze "Treasure Fortune" Ship Masterwork
Located in South Burlington, VT
Huge 43 inch high Japanese Bronze Treasure Masterwork
Suited for a museum, special indoor gallery space, or garden comes this Japanese superbly hand cast solid bronze fortune treasure boat "Takarabune" in full sail proudly brandishing images of the seven lucky gods on hull and three messengers of fortune on sail: plum tree, bamboo, and pine. Its ships' hold bursts with gold, sake, coral, jewels, and a full purse.
During the first three days of the New Year the Seven Lucky Gods are said to pilot through the heavens to human ports as the Takarabune or Treasure Ship. As it sails into town bringing good fortune, the takarabune is celebrated in a New Year's tradition in Japan, especially by hopeful businesses.
It is superbly hand modeled and decorated with wave and cloud, lotus and dragon motif Japans famous phoenix and turtle among many images cast into one of its sides. The hold is chock full of detailed almost realistic dimensional interior treasures including a Kirin flanked by a dragon and a phoenix and a great number of good fortune attributes: gold koban coin, sake casks...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Lacquered Writing Table, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan antique handmade, hand carved temple low writing table finished in red and black lacquer - signed.
A beautiful simple master work from an old private Japanese collection. Cr...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Bronze Sculpture of a Peasant Worker 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1351 Japanese bronze sculpture of a worker carrying wood.
Incredible detail.
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
A Japanese Bronze Buddha
Located in Savannah, GA
A large Japanese bronze sculpture of seated Buddha, circa 1920s.
16 inches wide by 13 inches deep by 18 inches tall
Category
Japanese Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Asian Thai Angel Figures of Musicians Wood Sculptures
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of 2 antique Asian Thai figures of Siamese musicians, nicely hand-carved in wood.
Large heavy Asian gilt wood sculptures depicting Burmese Thai angel...
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Thai Folk Art Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th century Old Burmese reclining Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Old Burmese reclining Buddha statue
Material : lacquerware
58,5 cm high
114 cm wide and 34 cm deep
Early 20th century
Weight: 11,8 kgs
Origina...
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Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Carved Agate Snuff Bottle, 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A fine and beautiful carved agate snuff bottle, a deep carving interior.
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate, Rock Crystal
Chinese Scholar Stone Tall Slender Lingbi Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A visually arresting tall vertical scholar stone of Lingbi type balanced on a fitted wood base. The rock formation features an elegant slender form of highly sculptural surface with ...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Tallest Antique Stone Sun And Moon Lantern Beautiful Details 43 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Wouldn't this antique garden stone lantern look perfect for your garden entry or pathway, pool, patio,
or deck ?
Just acquired, our Japan stone "Arts & Crafts" antique stone pathwa...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Jade Vase
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Chinese caved jade vase, Republic Period, circa 1930.
Carved from one massive piece of jade. The vase carved with the He He Er Xian...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar & Enamelled Box with Imperial Dragon Top
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique decorative box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from China, and date to approximately 1920 and done in a period Chinese...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
An Amusing Japanese Netsuke in the Form of an Octopus, Taisho Period (1912-1925)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The hand carved & stained boxwood netsuke deftly rendered in the form of an octopus with somewhat anthropomorphic features, showing black stained eyes & furrowed brow effecting an am...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Wood Root Carving of Jizu Bosatsu the Bodhisattva Jizo
Located in Norton, MA
Astonishing gilded wood carving from Meiji Period, circa 1900. The figure is Jizu Bosatsu (the bodhisattva Jizo), seated in meditation observed by ...
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Asian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Bronze Okimono Sculpture by Yamamoto Kozan
Located in Newark, England
YOUNG MAN WOOD CUTTING
From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this Japanese Bronze Okimono by Yamamoto Kozan. The Japanese Bronze Sculpture cast in Bronze with a natu...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3 Antique Japanese Kokeshi Dolls – Early 20th Century, Northern Japan
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 3 Antique Japanese Kokeshi Dolls – Early 20th Century, Northern Japan
Description:
This exquisite set of three Japanese Kokeshi dolls, originating from northern Japan, offers...
Category
Edo Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
JAPAN 1900 Meiji Carved Letter Opener With Sculpted Monkeys
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Meiji period letter opener.
An exceptional letter opener, created during the imperial Japan in the Meiji period, back in he 1900. The letter opener has been carefully carve...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique A Large Chinese Carved Hetain Jade Flower Vase w/ Stand and Box
Located in Norton, MA
Antique A Large Chinese Carved Hetain Jade Flower Vase w/ Stand, depicting pine trees, bamboo, and birds, raised on a wood stand with the original box, 20th C.
-Dimensions and Densi...
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Chinese Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Gilt Carved Wood Gilt Seated Temple Shrine Thai Siam Asian Serene Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
A finely carved and detailed seated wood temple shrine Buddha. Likely Northern Thai or lower Burmese.
This particular Buddha has a wonder...
Category
Thai Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th century High quality bronze Nepali Vajrasattva statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
High quality bronze Nepali Vajrasattva statue
Material : bronze
25,9 cm high
16,5 cm wide and 11 cm deep
Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold - the face is gold painted
Newly made in very ...
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Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
CHINA REPUBLICAN 20th Century Buddha Statue In Porcelain Zeng Long Sheng Mark
Located in Miami, FL
A China republic seated Buddha in porcelain.
This is a beautiful antique devotive figure of a seated happy Buddha created in the China Republic back in the early 20th-century, circa...
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Enamel
Naruko Kokeshi Doll
Located in Barcelona, ES
Japanese doll called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Dolls shapes and patterns are particular to a certain area and are classified under elev...
Category
Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique American Wood Tree Sculpture with Hand Carved and Painted Birds
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
An early twentieth century American whimsical folk art bird tree driftwood hand carved and painted bird sculpture.
Small owl a later addition.
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Driftwood
Old Burmese lacquerware betelnut box from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This old Burmese lacquerware betelnut box is a beautifully preserved artifact from the early 20th century, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and cultural heritage of Burma (now My...
Category
Burmese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer
Ming-style Sculpture of Chinese Bodhisattva Guanyin, circa 1900s, 6518
Located in Ukiah, CA
A large Ming-style sculpture of Chinese Bodhisattva Guanyin, circa 1900s, from a century-old US collection. Dated circa 1900s based on the face (b...
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Korean Ming Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Okimono bronze deer
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Japanese Okimono bronze deer
Male deer sculpture during mating season
It can be seen that the deer is in the mating season (Bellowing).
Sculpture of Japanese Origin from the Meiji pe...
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Japanese Meiji Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture of Water Buffalo with Figures C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture of Water Buffalo with Figures C1920
Measures - 5.5"H x 11.75"W x 5"D
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Precious Burl Wood Display Stand Fine Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
Precious Natural and exquisite Burl Wood "shikiita" display stand embodies the traditional Japanese appreciation for natural beauty and craftsmanship. Made from high-quality burl woo...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Burl
Javanese hand-carved kentongan slit drum carving depicting mythical horse c.1920
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This striking kentongan slit drum from Java is masterfully carved from a single piece of dense hardwood, shaped in the form of a mythical horse—its sinuous body and expressive head r...
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Balinese Tribal Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Bronze Sculpture Japanese Scholar Scroll Fukurokuju Inlay
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Well done, very sharp detailed cast bronze figure with inlay of silver metal on scroll, 1920s- 1930s. Beautiful golden patina on head and bottom from years of handling. 8.3 lbs.
Category
Japanese Chinese Export Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese SHIBAYAMA carving with mushroom, insects and phallus
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese SHIBAYAMA carving with mushroom, insects and phallus ~ Meiji
Category
Meiji Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Antler
Italian Grand Tour Style Carved Marble Stone Ruins Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Italian grand tour style carved marble stone ruins sculpture
Additional information:
Materials: marble
Color: white
Art Subjects: Architecture
Period: Early 20th Century
Styl...
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Grand Tour Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Pair of 20C Chinese Soapstone Carved Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely pair of 20C Chinese Soapstone carved bookends.
Made in China in the early 20th Century circa 1930.
This is a matching and reverse facing pair of mottled bro...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Exceptional Chinese Carved Coral Figural Group of a Guanyin Kwan Yin Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Chinese carved coral figural group of a Guanyin, Kwan Yin with a Phoenix.
Very finely carved. In a custom made glass...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
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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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Oversized Wise Buddha Hand Carved Boxwood Sculpture Early 20th Century
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1157 Oversized hand carved statue of Okimono of Jurojin (godof langevity)
a symbol of long life carved from a solid block of boxwood.
Category
Antique Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Quality antique Chinese carved hardwood figure
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Chinese carved hardwood figure of a shoulou with a staff, attendant child and a stork standing on a carved base
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Precious "Shikoku" Blue Stone Water Basin Tsukubai Finest Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
Precious Natural Shikoku - Mesmerizing Blue Stone Basin Tsukubai
Japan, a large, handsome and unique antique natural organic shaped stone water basin planter -tsukubai- created from...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Rare Large Antique Balinese Temple Hanging Lamak, Indonesia
Located in Atlanta, GA
An extraordinary "Kepeng Lamak" from Bali, Indonesia, circa early 20th century. Lamak is a general term for temple hangings, mostly made of disposable materials like palm leaves for temporary offerings. A small number, such as this piece, were made by wealthy and aristocratic families for permanent display. The lamaks are traditionally displayed in temples or residents for a strong spiritual reason in Bali that is known as "Artja". They could function as receptacles, or a vessels of for the habitation of the deities when they descent to the earth on propitious occasions.
In a goddess form with a carved wood head adorned with painted face and mirrored crown who likely represents Dewi Danu, the water goddess, this lamak was constructed with a bamboo frame, cotton pompoms, fabric fragments...
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Indonesian Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Decorative Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall Classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century. In good conditi...
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Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Smiling 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 Ebisu one of Japan's seven lucky gods signifying prosperity, good business, and patron of fishermen, circa 1920. He sits ...
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Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Pair of Chinese Bronze Pixiu Winged Lion Figure Feng Shui Mythical Beast Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of excellent quality bronze Pixiu wealth dragon mythical creatures with visually striking scattered verdigris bluish green patina!
Well known in Chinese culture and...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Pair of Life Size Carved Wood Sea Turtles
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese hand carved wood life size turtles
small 12x19x10"
Large 12x22x12".
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Large Chinese Sculpted Coral Depicting a Dignitary and Attendants
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese sculpted coral depicting a dignitary and attendants
Chinese, early 20th Century
Measures: Height 38cm, width 40cm, depth 20cm
Taking beautiful natural red coral as...
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Chinese Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
Set of Five Korean Wood Print Blocks Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of five carved wood print blocks from Korea circa 1900s (late Joseon to early Korean Empire period). Constructed and hand-chiseled from hardwood, the printing blocks were finel...
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Korean Other Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Decorative Naruko Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Naruko Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in t...
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Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Rare Early 20 Century Bronze Busts of Three Chinese Deities Fu, Lu, Shou (福禄寿)
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare complete set of three patinated bronze busts of Chinese Deities Fu, Lu, Shou (福禄寿) . three prominent gods that hold significant importance in Chinese culture and belief. T...
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Chinese Ming Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Old Australian Aboriginal Peoples Throwing Club
Located in South Burlington, VT
A monumental Australian aboriginal throwing club, crafted from a very hard wood and it dates to the early 20th century.
Incised longitudinal fluted design with a pitch coated handle.
Condition: Very good condition. Display base not included.
Dimensions: 26.5 inches in length.
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. Red base not included.
History:
The throwing stick...
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Australian Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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