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Style: Primitive
Andrianna Shamaris Copper African Currency on a Modern Stand
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black stand 5" x 5".
Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design.
Category
2010s Congolese Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Copper
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
Original Hand Carved Sculpture
Located in Richmond, VA
Original hand carved sculpture of person holding their hands in front of their face. Carved from solid ailanthus and allowed to naturally spalt ...
Category
2010s American Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
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
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
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
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
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
19th Century Italian Carved & Painted Primitive Male Santos Wood Sculpture
Located in Encinitas, CA
19th century Italian hand carved and painted primitive male Santos wood sculpture, circa 1840.
Measures: 22.2” H x 6.3” W x 4” D.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Stone Head Sculpture french work 1970's
Located in ROUEN, FR
Limestone sculpture of an enigmatic and highly elegant face, intricately carved, France, Circa 1970. The facial features, appearing masculine, emerge from the stone through lines tha...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
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 ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Stone Carved Anthropomorphic Sculptures Recuay Culture Ancash highlands, Peru
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
LOT OF TWO Stone Carved
Anthropomorphic Sculptures
Recuay Culture
Ancash highlands,
Peru age unknown.
Carved in round in high relief,
anthropomorphic representations
of seated male...
Category
19th Century Peruvian Antique Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
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
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
Wooden Sculpture African Madonna and Baby by Tutsi Rwanda Artist Ndatite Ilo
By Ndatite Ilo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tutsi tribe artist Ndatite Ilo from Rwanda hand-carved this unique Africanist wooden statue figurine sculpture. The artwork features a lovely black woman, a Madonna carrying a baby i...
Category
20th Century Rwandan Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Sitting Man
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved primitive man from Kalimantan. Rare. Full dimensions; 12" wide at arms x 8" deep sitting x 20" high.
This antique hand carved statue was sourced in the spir...
Category
19th Century Antique Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive Wooden Antique Statue
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique statue from Kalimantan. Hand carved from a single block of wood. Circa 1900.
This impressive statue was sourced in the spirit of Wa...
Category
20th Century Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
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
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
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
Inuit Artist George Noah Soapstone Sculpture "the Seal Hunter" Rankin Inlet
By George Noah
Located in Oakland, CA
Soapstone figure sculpture by Inuit artist George Noah of Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada on the Hudson Bay. "The Seal Hunter" hand carved soapstone for the hunters body and that of th...
Category
2010s Canadian Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
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
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
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
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
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Tribal Statue
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved primitive statue from Sumatra. Set on a modern black steel stand. Rare.
This statue was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a J...
Category
Early 1900s Indonesian Antique Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
2010s Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
African Vintage Wood Statue of Couple from Celebrity William Holden Estate
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This statue was part of a collection that belonged to the late actor William Holden. He purchased all this African art for his beautiful estate in Palm Springs California. This piece...
Category
1920s Malian Vintage Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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