Natural Fiber Sculptures

Hand-Painted Wooden Box – Stylized Bird Form – Folk Art from Rajasthan, India – 1970s–1990s Description: This is a hand-carved and hand-painted wooden box in the form of a stylized ...

This is an early Meiji Era (c. 1870) antique Japanese Samurai warrior dolls done in a soft sculpture with silk kimonos over a firm base. He is kneeling position with head turned down...

Add a bit of whimsy to your interior with this adorable seated woven rattan & water hyacinth monkey attributed to Mario Lopez Torres.

Franco Albini midcentury rocking horse. Midcentury rattan and wicker rocking horse sculpture, Italy, circa 1960. Dimensions: H 24 in. x W 30 in. x...

Rattan Wicker Donkey Head, 1960s Italy The proportions are perfect, very decorative.

1930s Antique Hotel Page Automaton An antique hotel page automaton manufactured by P. Stokvis, Den-Haag - Netherlands ca. 1930s. A young boy in hotel pa...

For your consideration, a decorative rooster figurine handcrafted from natural straw, sisal, and dried plant fibers Built from bundled natural straw, abaca, or sisal fibers wrapped o...

Mid-Century Modern handmade & hand woven white finished wicker, rattan & cane sculpted coffee or tea pot with lid. Great as toy storage container or for a coffee shop display. All or...

French Mid-Century Wicker Duck.

French fishing net buoy wall decoration yellowglass and string. Until the first half of the 20th century, sailors used hollow glass balls surrounded by a rope net as floats. This all...

This rare 19th Century French gilt wood and rope fragment is a captivating piece of history as well as a striking standalone decorative accent. This unique sculpture features organic...

Antique Japanese imperial dolls Emperor and Empress Hinaningyo, hand made from straw, paper, silk and cotton, imperial pair, complete as in photos. Good conditions, some wear from t...

A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand. A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space! Dimensions: (approx) Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep; Mask only: 15" Tall; 7 lbs total Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. Excellent Condition: Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example Primitive Arts Of Africa: Among the Suku of the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks plays crucial role in protecting boys during initiation, the vulnerable period between boyhood and manhood. The power contained in Hemba masks...

Group of 4 Giraffe African Folk Art Rattan Bamboo Straw Hand Painted Animal Sculptures

Unique, stunning and all handcrafted work of lighting art. Some pieces you only find once in your life and that is what we thought when we first saw this unique Art Deco era chandel...

Antique Japanese a sitting man doll Hinaningyo, hand made from straw, paper, silk and cotton, complete as in photos. Good conditions, some wear from time and long display. Height: 5...

Sculptural Brazilian rocking chair in the style of Joaquim Tenriero. Amazing quality and design. Original cane seat in need of restoration. (see photo). Hand delivery avail to New Yo...

A rare example of the Danish toy-design-master Kay Bojesen work. This lion in braided natural rope was designed I collaboration between Jorgen Bloch and K...

Original Franco Albini Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Bamboo Rocking Horse, Animal Sculpture. Rattan and bamboo rocking horse core with basket wea...

A striking Hematite With Rutile. This jet black crystal is framed with golden yellow Rutile which explodes outward from the mirrored surface. The minerals combine to resemble an exp...

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 Em...

A superb Collector’s Tray of 56 Fossil Specimens Including This enticing curio set of naturally-occurring minerals, have been specially selected from private British collections to ...

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 Emb...

Mid-Century Modern figurine “Pessimist" by Hans Bolling for Orlov & Co. Teak and fur. First edition.

Very rare rattan bull head, wicker wall decoration dates to the 1960s-1970s The proportions are perfect, very decorative. We still have a dark lacqu...

🦆 Curated Collection of Artisanal Duck Figurines – Ceramic, Wood & Wicker (Set of 6) A poetic flock, hand-selected and thoughtfully composed, Whispers from the Pond is a collection ...

A large scale freestanding polished lapis lazuli freeform originating from Afghanistan, one of two similar naturally-formed lapis lazuli specimens we are selling. With its naturally...

Woman’s Back Ornament, egbe Mangbetu people DR Congo Early 20th century Banana leaves and bark,, raffia embroidery 14” long (35.5 cm); 10.5” high (26.5 cm); 3” deep (7.5 cm) The ...

Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture Center Piece LA CA . A very large and rare 19th century painted wood model of the sailing ship "Margaret". Votive ship. Height 54" width: 61" and depth: 15". The scale is perfect as it had to be and the quality of work is evident. Further inspection reveals that no detail was too small, as evidenced by the carved small boats, the ropes, poles and fittings. 5 feet long. This stunningly beautiful and intricately carved ship model was created by the sailors when they were at sea for many years at a time and they created this amazing model using handmade tools using scraps of whatever was available for carving and bringing this piece of art to life. A votive ship, sometimes called a church ship, is a ship model displayed...

Standout vintage Chinese horned animal with a removable lid ambitiously handcrafted in woven reed or wicker with carved wood highlights. From the famed Shanghai Collection.

An impressive natural white aragonite specimen sourced from an ex historic UK private collection. Originating from Madagascar, Aragonite, or cave calcite, is often referred to as ca...

A natural quartz crystal specimen originating from Madagascar, presented on one of our museum-quality painted plaster bases. Known for being one of the most abundant and versatile g...

A refined example of French artisanal design from the 1970s, this sculptural hanging planter embodies the naturalist and bohemian spirit of the era. Hand-knotted in richly textured ...

This adorable giant is powerfully knotted from coarse sisal rope. The position in which the tail and trunk of the elephant stand depends on the mood of its owner... Iron wire in the ...

Tapa dance shield. Baining People, New Britain, Papua New Guinea. First half, 20th century Pounded mulberry bark painted with natural pigments Measure...

A pair of wonderfully sculptural early 20th century handwoven wicker shields from the Tamberma people of Togo, mounted on custom steel stands.

A highly detailed, sculptural water buffalo figurine was hand made in finely woven lightweight honey-brown wicker which was then lacquered, with carved wood feet and horns and clear...

A varied collection of English Oxfordian upper Jurassic fossil specimens collected in Dorset. Ex. private collection of Raymond Henry Wells (1921-1993). This fascinating collection...

Mario Torres Lopes Rattan Pig Sculpture

Life size sculpture of a palm tree with a coconut crafted in wicker or reed wrapped over a metal frame with impressive stylized presence.

Pair of charming vintage hand-wrought iron tricycle sculptures with wicker cargo baskets. Large tricycle: 18.5"w x 9"d x 14.5"h Small tricycle: 14"w x 9...

French Rope Swan Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet , Circa 1960. Jardiniere or basket. 22 inches Lenght.

A large natural black tourmaline mineral specimen originating from Zimbabwe. While tourmaline may not shine as other bright as other minerals, it offers a distinctive look almost li...

This is a natural sculptural form of a copper ore specimen originating from Chile. Naturally formed over millions of years, this copper ore cluster showcases a deep orange, bronze-li...

A collection of museum minerals in a display case. Presented in a sleek glazed case, the set includes 48 European minerals, including a gold vial, a rock with traces of gold, lapis l...

Pair of Asian Chinese style (19th Cent) carved wood foo dog figures with straw hair trim on shaped base

This adorable wall-mounted hand-carved mountaineer figure with a brass bell is holding on to a rope that is hung at a decorative iron mount. Germany, 1980s. Beautiful and practical decoration at the house door or in the kitchen. It can be used as a doorbell or a dinner call bell...

Full size fun and whimsical vintage kangaroo covered basket handcrafted in woven wicker with a removable top revealing an ample storage compartment. The basket is further with comple...

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 Embe...

A near pair of wood koi fish from Japan circa 1860-90s of late Meiji Period. Hand-carved from solid wood, these sculptures are known as Jizai Kagi in Japane...

Charming vintage Chinese standing panda figure, a wonderful example of traditional woven folk handicraft, likely produced in workshops associated with Shanghai or the Zhejiang region...

Mario Lopez Torres Style Mid-Century Modern hand-woven Rattan, Wicker and Reed Cactus Pot Sculpture. Bohemian Style made in America in the late 20th Century. All original condition w...

Life size Harley Davidson rattan model of a motorcycle, attributed to Tom Dixon USA, Circa 1980s Hand-made sculpture of a motorcycle of woven rattan, willow, reed and wood. This...

Female Wicker Sculpture, Made in Italy, 1970s.  Made of natural wicker and painted with white lacquer.  He has an elegant charm with this unique pose that gives him something bizarre...

Large Hollywood Regency style crane bird sculpture by Maitland Smith. The tall crane bird is made out of tessellated stone, rattan reeds, and polished gold brass. Labeled underneath...

A large-scale natural fossilised ammonite specimen. Sourced from South Ferriby Quarry, Lincolnshire, this striking fossil is of impressive scale, prominent structure, and museum qual...

A large scale freestanding polished lapis lazuli freeform originating from Afghanistan, one of two similar naturally-formed lapis lazuli specimens we are selling. With its naturally...

A pair of cut and polished ammonites with crystalline chambers originating from Madagascar. Once living creatures, these ammonites have developed their flowing colours and patterns d...

Mid Century Wicker Seal or Sea Lion with a tight and intricate woven construction. Having glass eyes and a carved wood removal lid that opens to reveal secret storage. This Seal bear...

20th century woven cane fabric beater from the Lega People of D. R. Congo A sculptural piece of African utilitarian ware used to beat the dust out of fabric as it would hang on a ...