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Old wooden sculpture by an unknown artist from Japan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden sculpture.
No details are known, but it was found in Japan.
It appears to be based on a European female figure.
So it is estimated to have been made afte...
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20th Century Japanese Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Mid Century, Handcrafted in the 1940-50s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful hand carved wood sculpture / figure. Made in Africa in the 1940-50s,. Bought from a collector of African art.
Great patina and overall a good vintage condition. This figu...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large 80" Gabon African Carved Wood Elongated Fang Ngil Mask Sculpture Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large 80" Gabon African Carved Wood Elongated Fang Ngil Mask Sculpture Statue. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 80" H x 22" W x 13" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century
By Senufo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A female fertility statue of West African Senufo (Mali, or Ivory Coast) origin in solid wood. Hand-carved from a single piece of Mango wood, this expr...
Category
Late 19th Century Malian Antique Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
"Ritual In Wood" Mid-Century African Wood Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
This wooden sculpture embodies hyper-verticality, a hallmark of many African sculptural traditions. Its elongated form eschews anatomical realism, instead striving to evoke a presenc...
Category
1950s Mozambican Vintage Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Sarreid Ltd Pine Wooden Folk Art Sculptures Man and Woman 22" Tall Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Sarreid Ltd Pine Wooden Folk Art Sculptures Man and Woman 22" Tall - a Pair. Item features a Huffman Koos label on rear. Believed to be a store display for the High End Furni...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful hand-carved wood Santo of the Madonna, Mary mother of Christ.
The piece clearly shows signs of weathering, use, and age and was likely placed outside a church or shri...
Category
19th Century Antique Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Carved Soapstone 21" Rhinoceros African Sculpture Statue Figure Made in Kenya
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Carved Soapstone 21" Rhinoceros African Sculpture Statue Figure Made Kenya. Item featured weighs approximately 30lbs. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 21" W x 10" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
20th Century Sculpture "Adam & Eve"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
20th century sculpture ''Adam & Eve'', this work is done with concrete stone and signed under.
Category
Late 20th Century French Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure in Royal Pose. I-II Century AD. Certificate of Authenticity with TL Test and Passport from Europe. Museum Piece...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Nigerian Antique Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful contemporary collector piece of Makonde ebony tree of life art carving with unbelievable detailed wood carving.
Category
1950s Tanzanian Vintage Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
Mid Century, Decorative African Wooden Sculpture, Made in the 1940-50s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful hand carved wood sculpture / figure. Made in Africa in the 1940-50s,. Bought from a collector of African art.
Great patina and overall a good vintage condition. This figu...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Ancestor worship was an integral part of traditional Chinese home life. This carved figure bears the likeness of one of its original owner's important for...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculpture, African Mask, Ivory Coast, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" Sculpture, African Mask, Ivory Coast, 20th Century "
African mask from the Ivory Coast, early 20th century.
h: 55cm, l:24cm, p: 21cm
Category
20th Century Ivorian Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful one of a kind African carved wooden sculpture of a woman carrying a basket and a hat. Featured in a rich warmly stained wood, this stunning hand carved sculpture will surel...
Category
20th Century Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Cradle with Infant, Bovey Tracey, circa 1790
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A very fine example in creamware of an infant swaddled and lying in its crib.
These miniature representations served various purposes:
Decorative objects: Miniature models of infa...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
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...
Category
2010s Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage Rare Bronze Tribal Ancestor Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare vintage figure. Stylistically primitive and raw, this beautiful bronze statue represents an old protective ancestor or soul. The skeletal figure and large head e...
Category
1960s Vintage Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Carved Copper Thousand hand Bodhisattva Buddha Statue
Located in San Diego, CA
The thousand arms of a bodhisattva symbolize compassion and the ability to help all beings, including oneself, to achieve enlightenment. The ideology of this mythical being is repr...
Category
1940s Tibetan Vintage Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Classic icon from the last century. Once used in every household, now its cherished for its simplicity and beauty. Cast in it's lid is the ancient symbol of Rome, She wolf with her b...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
ANTIQUE Life Size Solid Wood Hand CARVED WOMAN Sculpture / Statue
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Rare life size hand carved wooden woman figure / statue. Beautifully and intricately hand carved from solid wood. Original painted surface over a thin lay...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Makonde Carved Figure
Located in London, GB
A fascinating large hand carved Shetani figure from the Makonde people of Tanzania. Named 'Daudi' which roughly translates to 'beloved'. The Shetani carved figures represent good spi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Religious Polychrome Santos Wood Carving
Located in San Diego, CA
An early polychrome religious santos carving, circa 1800s. The piece is hand carved in a soft wood with original paint and polychrome finish on a wood...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Softwood
19th Century Articulated Wooden Figure of the Virgin Mary
Located in Leesburg, VA
19th century articulated wooden figure of the Virgin Mary
Anonymous
Spain; 19th century
Polychrome wood, inset glass eyes
Approximate size: 37 x 11 x 7 cm
An antique ‘Virgin...
Category
19th Century Antique Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Articulated Mannequin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-late 19th century expertly hand carved and fully articulated artist mannequin
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
African carved hardwood figure of a Maasai warrior, signed, circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This superb beautifully carved hardwood sculpture is of a native African Maasai warrior sitting in a semi kneeling pose. He has powerful masculine featu...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Large Polychrome Santos Carving
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning large polychrome Santos carving from Spain, circa 1800s. The piece is hand carved in a soft wood with original paint, polychrome finish and gl...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Softwood
Vintage Carved Alabaster American Indian Navajo Sculpture by Gregory Johnson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Carved Alabaster American Indian Navajo Sculpture by Gregory Johnson, Approx 25 lbs. Signed "Johnson". Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 1...
Category
Late 20th Century Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Italian Pisa Tower from the Kids Theater Bittante Firenze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large sculpture of Pizza antique tower
Italian Pizza tower from the summer Puppet Teatro Bittante Firenze.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Vintage Abstract Hobnail Sculpture from Malawi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage bronze sculpture from Malawi. This abstract piece is unique and complex. It originates from the late 1970s. The bronze drop-like figure with a neck and head are cov...
Category
1970s Malawian Vintage Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Idoma Ido Nigerian Carved Wood Figure Of A Seated Female
Located in Dallas, TX
Idoma Ibo Female Figure. Africa, Nigeria 20th century or earlier.
A seated female figure on a stool smoking a long pipe with painted with pigments and adorned with scarification mar...
Category
Early 1900s Nigerian Antique Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Primitive Rat Figurine
Located in Seattle, WA
This intricately hand carved wooden rat figurine has great patina throughout and engravings to look like fur. This Piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Condition as picture...
Category
1970s Vintage Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Primitive figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Primitive figurative 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 figurative sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive figurative sculptures made in a specific country, there are Africa, Europe, and Sub-Saharan Africa pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original figurative sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Andrianna Shamaris, Bovey Pottery, Jose Mariano de Creeft, and George Noah. 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 figurative sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $189 and tops out at $35,500 while the average work can sell for $1,700.