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Period: Early 20th Century
Technique: Hand-Carved
Aboriginal Fine Antique Wunda Shield Australia Tribal Art Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Fine large Antique Aboriginal Wunda shield in hard wood carved on both sides with a highly artistic Zigzag Geometric fluted design colored with red and and white pigment & paint.
The...
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Early 20th Century Australian Hand-Carved Abstract Sculptures
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Hardwood
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited with its truncated almond-shaped face, is made of wound copper, hammered brass and wood. Reliquary figures were used as guardians to protect the revered bones of venerated family ancestors and leaders and ward off unwanted spirits. These figures are meant to embody intense powers and were also commonly used in communal rites and ritual performances.
This particular piece came from an American collector who traveled the African continent and collected African artifacts for over 50 years. This piece has a beautiful, organically aged patina acquired naturally over time and use. It is mounted on a custom wooden display stand. We believe it dates back to the early to mid-1900s but could be older. We are listing as 20th century because we did not have it appraised.
This African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota (Bakota) Mohongwe Peoples decorative art would clearly stand out as part of a collection or by itself in any setting. Truly unique, eye-catching and engaging.
Dimensions on stand: 25 3/4" High, 7" Wide, 5 1/2" Deep
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Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Hand-Carved Abstract Sculptures
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Brass, Copper
20th Century French Abstract Walnut Sculpture in the Style of Sonia Delaunay
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French Industrial abstract sculptural made of hand crafted Metal and Walnut in the Style of Sonia Delaunay, in good condition. The detailed décor piece is particularized w...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Hand-Carved Abstract Sculptures
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Metal
Early 20th Century Traditional Hand Carved Wood Walking Stick
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th Century traditional hand carved wood walking stick
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful use.
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Early 20th Century East African Carved Headrest, Ethiopia (Kambatta People)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Showing a crescent shaped headrest braced by flattened 'V' shaped supports rising from a cupped base, decorated overall with hand carved linear motifs and exhibiting an old rubbed su...
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Hand Turned Wood Auger Sculpture, Circa 1930
Located in Rochester, NY
Hand turned large wood auger or screw with beautifully aged original surface color. Sits on black painted wood base as sculpture ( not attached to base ) Auger dates anywhere from 19...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Hand-Carved Abstract Sculptures
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Nupe Spiral Support Post
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved with an abstract design, this tall wooden post is an architectural support beam attributed to the Nupe people of central Nigeria. Like much of Nupe art, support posts...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Hand-Carved Abstract Sculptures
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Nupe Spiral Support Post
By Nupe
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved with an abstract design, this tall wooden post is an architectural support beam attributed to the Nupe people of central Nigeria. Like much of Nupe art, support posts...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Hand-Carved Abstract Sculptures
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Large Antique Carved Wood Male Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
Chi wara is a ritual headdress used by the Bambara people in Mali. Portrayed as both male or female figures Chi ware is associated with agriculture. This larg...
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Hardwood
Large Antique Carved Wood Female Bambara Chi Wara Antelope Figure
Located in Nantucket, MA
Chi wara is a ritual headdress used by the Bambara people in Mali. Portrayed as both male or female figures Chi ware is associated with agriculture. This fema...
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Early 1900s Malian Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Abstract Sculptures
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Hardwood
Chinese Elm Wood Headrest with Subtle Engravings from Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique Chinese headrest was crafted from elmwood and has a wonderfully smooth texture. It likely belonged to an upper-class individual t...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Hand-Carved Abstract Sculptures
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Chinese Elm Wood Headrest from Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This antique Chinese headrest was crafted from elmwood and has a wonderfully smooth texture and elongated shape. It likely belonged to an uppe...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Hand-Carved Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Elm, Wood
Hand Carved Folk Art Figure of a Naked Lady
Located in London, GB
Naked Lady, circa 1920
We are proud to offer a unique example of an early 20th century Folk Art hand carved figure. The figure stands in her underwear spor...
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Pine, Paint
Geometric Ashanti African Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
An indicator of status and family, stools play an integral role in traditional Ashanti culture. Believed to be the resting place for a person's soul, a stool is given to a child when they first learn to crawl and used in personal milestones throughout the rest of their life.
Carved from a solid block of wood, each stool has a rectangular base and a distinctive curved seat supported by a central column and four corner posts. While some ceremonial stools are carved to convey particular proverbs, this stool is simply decorated with scalloped edges, geometric patterns, and a small cross. The combination of shapes and curved lines makes this Ashanti stool...
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Hand-Carved Abstract Sculptures
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Chinese Gray Lingbi Scholar Stone, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese scholar's stone, called gongshi, of gray lingbi limestone, mounted on a hardwood stand, late Qing or early Republic, early 20th century, circa 1910, China
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The ...
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Art Deco Fruitwood Female Nude Sculpture Attributed to Barend Jordens
By Barend Jordens
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and decorative wooden female nude sculpture.
This hand-carved nude lady from the 1920s is in excellent condition. Her natural poisture is a very relaxed one and only a few of these type of artworks by Barend Jorden...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Hand-Carved Abstract Sculptures
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Chinese Hat Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Out of context, this carved wood hat stand has a curious, octopus-like appearance. Intricately embellished with carved flourishes, the hat Stand displa...
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Moroccan Antique Brass Sugar Hammer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of two Moroccan brass Berber tribal sugar hammer.
Moroccan Collectible Brass Berber Sugar Hammer,Brass Berber Tribal Sugar Hammer.
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Handcrafted Wooden Dogon Ladder, Mali, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A classic Dogon ladder made of dark wood and mounted on a sturdy metal stand.
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