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Style: Primitive
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

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

Sucutí
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Extraordinary as works of art and decoration, this mask come from the Shamanic beliefs and rituals of the Central American tribes. The Indigenous people divide the world in two, a vi...
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2010s Panamanian Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Cane

Metetí
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Extraordinary as works of art and decoration, this mask come from the Shamanic beliefs and rituals of the Central American tribes. The Indigenous people divide the world in two, a vi...
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2010s Panamanian Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Cane

Pongo
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Extraordinary as works of art and decoration, this mask come from the Shamanic beliefs and rituals of the Central American tribes. The Indigenous people divide the world in two, a vi...
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2010s Panamanian Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Cane

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

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

19th C. English Life-Size Carved Wood Pony Head Sculpture
Located in East Hampton, NY
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 ...
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19th Century English Antique Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Wood

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

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

Old Signed Carved Inuit Sculpture of a Salmon Fish Attributed to Simon Pov
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine carved stone sculpture. In the form of a salmon or other fish. In 2 parts. Comprised of salmon fish supported on a carved plinth joined by a central wooden dowel. Signed Pov likely for Simon Pov. With Inuit characters possibly for Port Harrison / Inukjuak. Simply a wonderful Indigenous carving...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Stone

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

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

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

Materials

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

Materials

Leather

Andrianna Shamaris 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

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Stone Ducks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French carved stone ducks from the 19th century. This delightful pair of antique stone ducks from France have been hand carved in primitive fashion and feature a sleeping d...
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Bench / Sculpture "Onça Pintada", by Indigenous Community Wauja, 2020s
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

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Andrianna Shamaris 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

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

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

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

Materials

Granite

Hand-Carved and Painted Antique South Asian Folk Art Wooden Sculptural Horse Bus
Located in Leesburg, VA
Hand-Carved and Painted Antique South Asian Folk Art Wooden Sculptural Horse Bust Decoration Anonymous Southern Asia; first-half of the 20th century Polychromed wood Approximate si...
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Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Located in Lisse, NL
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19th c French Children's Mannequin with Wooden Feet and Attachments
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Located in Nantucket, MA
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Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Wood Tribal Mask from Atoni Tribe Timor
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
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Located in Warsaw, PL
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Classic Danced Deep Red-Black Baule mask, Ivory Coast, Africa, mid 20th century
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Tall Wooden Tribal Fang Mask of Ngil Brown, Creme and Red Colored Gabon 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
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Located in Leesburg, VA
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Decorative Hand-Woven Mask from Panama, Nemboro by Ethic&Tropic
Located in Warsaw, PL
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Located in PARIS, FR
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19th Century Charles Dare American Carousel Horse
Located in Forney, TX
This rare and enchanting hand carved and polychrome painted carousel "track" horse by Charles W. Dare is a important piece of antique Americana. One of the earlier works by one of the first carousel makers in the United States, this remarkable horse exudes undeniable character and charm. Carved in a galloping or jumper position, this whimsical yet primitive country-fair style equine exhibits all the hallmarks of Dare’s design, such as the forward-facing ears, the perfectly combed assymetrical mane with a wind-blown effect, the tail made of realistic hair, and the distinctive “bird” saddle, which was carved separately and attached. Mounted on a fitting platform of simple design. Among carousel antiques...
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Located in Vlimmeren, BE
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Located in Den Haag, NL
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Polychrome Delfts Cow, 18th Century
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Original Cast Iron Horse Windmill Weight with Bob-Tail and Original Base, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
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Primitive animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

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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