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Style: Primitive
Vintage African Bronze Rooster Figurine Ife Benin Nigeria Primitive Folk Art
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking vintage bronze rooster sculpture is a fine example of African tribal artistry, originating from the cultural regions of Ife and Benin in Nigeria. Crafted with a primiti...
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1940s Beninese Vintage Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Decorative hand-woven bag/box from Panama, Sac-Bolso by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven bag from Panama, Sac-Bolso by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Cane

Antique French Children's Carousel Pig
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Rare antique French hand carved children's carousel pig or monter le cochon. This primitive polychromed grunter is full of charm, character and quirkiness with a beautifully carved ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Primitive Glider Rocking Hobby Horse Rustic Carved Wood Cast Iron Red
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Primitive Glider Rocking Hobby Horse Rustic Carved Wood Cast Iron Red. Item features a carved wood horse, red painted wood base, cast iron hardware with star accents, and lea...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Giant Granite Fish, Neolithic Style
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful Neolithic style fish is carved from a single boulder. Its design is typical of China's ancient Red Mountain Culture. The stone has a brownish green color and the texture of polished granite...
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20th Century Chinese Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Granite

Antique African 'Bamana' Hand Carved Monkey Mask
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique African 'Bamana' Monkey Mask Antique African 'Bamana' Monkey Mask, late 19th to early 20th century. A hand carved wooden mask most presumably from the Bamana people of Mali...
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Late 19th Century African Antique Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Decorative Hand-Woven Mask from Panama, Nemboro by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Nemboro by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera...
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21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Cane

Vintage Hand-Stitched Leather Dog Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Buttery leather puppy dog sculpture in the Style of Dmitri Omersa (ca. 1980s, USA). Very good, vintage condition with light patina/normal age consistent with age/use (due to the han...
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1980s American Vintage Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Leather

Antique Water Buffalo Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Antique water buffalo set on a wooden stand. A set of five from Sumatra. Originally placed on the outside of the house for the protection of the home and symbolizing courage and pros...
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2010s Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Nemboro by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Nemboro by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cane

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cane

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Burro by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cane

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cane

Pair of Primitive Hand Chiseled Horse Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two hand-chiseled horse sculptures with a primitive aesthetic. Their weathered finish adds character and suggests a sense of history. Placed on a fireplace mantel, they likely serv...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Contemporary Brazilian indigenous art. Sculptural Bench "Onça", by Turuza Wauja
Located in PARIS, FR
Originally used as a symbolic object by the indigenous ethnic groups of Upper Xingu, this bench is a contemporary creation made using traditional techniques and materials. Carved fro...
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2010s Brazilian Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Hardwood

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cane

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cane

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Cane

Mythical Beast Coconut Splitter, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural early 20th century coconut splitter was carved into the form of a crouching beast ready to pounce. It was likely a merchant's tool in a Southeast Asian market used to...
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Antique Hand Carved Water Buffalo
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved water buffalo. Originally used as a rice barn door and this also is a symbol to protect the home. Wonderful hanging as a piece of art. This door was sourced...
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Early 1900s Antique Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Ancient Mediterranean Style Bull Shaped Jug Sculpture, France, 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Ancient mediterranean style bull shaped jug sculpture. Phoenician Karalis / Motya. France 1970s 23 x 24 x 11 cm Conditions: excellent, n...
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1970s French Vintage Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

19th Century Primitivist Carranca Sculpture, Brazil
Located in Madrid, ES
Solid Umburana wood sculpture, hand-carved, known as a "Carranca," originating from the São Francisco River region in Brazil. These pieces are anthropological elements originally us...
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19th Century Brazilian Antique Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Find a broad range of unique Primitive animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage animal sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with cane, natural fiber and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive animal sculptures made in a specific country, there are Central America, Panama, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original animal sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Ethic&Tropic, and Andrianna Shamaris. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for animal sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $255 and tops out at $12,900 while the average work can sell for $595.

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