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Style: Primitive
Vintage African Dual Face Drum Bust, 1980s
Vintage African Dual Face Drum Bust, 1980s

Vintage African Dual Face Drum Bust, 1980s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A decorative double head bust that drums as well. Carved from one lumb of dark wood and featuring a cow hide drum. It was made by hand in South Africa during the 1980s and brought ba...

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20th Century South African Primitive Busts

Materials

Hardwood

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

A beautiful stylized antelope head used as headdress on ceremonial dances. Retains the old painting and patina over the carved wood. Traded by a professor working in Africa in the 19...

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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Busts

Materials

Wood

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Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea
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Primitive busts for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive busts 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 busts created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive busts made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Africa pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original busts, popular names associated with this style include and Jose Mariano de Creeft. 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 busts differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $895 and tops out at $35,000 while the average work can sell for $2,480.