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Style: Primitive
Jose de Creeft Carved Stone Head
Located in New York, NY
A carved grey stone head sculpture, made by Spanish-born American artist Jose de Creeft in the 1930s-1940s in the Mexican School style. The piece is in ...
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1930s American Vintage Primitive Busts

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Stone

Primitive Abstract Wood Carved Bust
Located in Richmond, VA
Primitive Brutalist bust, hatchet carved from solid wood. 8" wide, 7" deep, 13" tall. Abstract figure.
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2010s American Primitive Busts

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Wood

Early 20th Century Bust of an African Lady
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century bust of an African lady, presented in the Primitive style. Dimensions: H27 x W14.5 x D20 cm
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Early 20th Century Primitive Busts

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Terracotta

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

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Wood

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19th Century Italian Carved & Painted Primitive Male Santos Wood Sculpture
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19th Century English Diminutive Parian Bust of Apollo Belvedere
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19th century English diminutive Parian bust of apollo Belvedere, a well executed example, raised on a 3-inch diameter solace base. Unmarked.
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Classic Danced Deep Red-Black Baule mask, Ivory Coast, Africa, mid 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Classic danced deep red-black Baule mask, with raised three part finely incised hair, small facial scarifications on the forehead. From Ivory Coast, Africa, mid 20th century It is ...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Primitive Busts

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Guiseppe Carli Signed, Polychrome Ceramic Bust of an Arab Head
Located in Verviers, BE
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1930s Belgian Vintage Primitive Busts

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Male Head, Carved Stone, Spain, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Male head. Carved stone. Century XVI. Carved stone relief showing a male face turned to the right. It is necessary to highlight both the quality of the fac...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Busts

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Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tutsi Ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural pigment Measures: 20” long x 7 1/4” wide x 4” deep (50.5 x 18 x 10 cm). Provenance: Col...
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Large Abstract Polychrome Nafana "Bedu" Mask, Burkina Faso, Africa Wood Pigments
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Nafana "Bedu" mask, from Southern Burkina Faso/Ivory Coast. Wood with natural earth pigments. Note the double faces, one with tubular eyes and mouth for the dancer and the larger a...
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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Primitive Busts

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Wood

Mid Century African Women Wood Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional African wood carving ,mounted on custom-made steel base of women graciously looking forward, beautiful facial expression, and very ni...
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1960s Vintage Primitive Busts

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African Nigeria Epa Helmit Mask with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Epa helmet mask, Nigeria, Africa. Fully carved mother and child; painted red and black with touches of white; Provenance: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis; The Eiteljorg Mu...
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Cast Stone Ram's Head Sculpture
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing an exceptional piece of art that embodies both uniqueness and timeless design: a one-of-a-kind cast stone Ram's head sculpture. This captivating piece is a true celebrati...
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Cast Stone

Cast Stone Ram's Head Sculpture
Cast Stone Ram's Head Sculpture
H 13 in W 9 in D 11 in
Marble Bust, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Female bust marble, 20th century. Bust with base made of carved marble that shows a young lady with a treatment that recalls in some details modernist works from the beginning of th...
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20th Century European Primitive Busts

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Marble

Marble Bust, 20th Century
Marble Bust, 20th Century
H 24.41 in W 14.97 in D 9.45 in

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.

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