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Abstract Wood Candle Holder Sculpture France 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Antique Wooden Candle Holder Sculpture, Abstract Bearded Figure, 19th Century France
This antique wooden candle holder sculpture, crafted in France during the 19th century, represen...
Category
19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$430 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bronze Sculpture by Gerhard Henning - "Seated Girl with Outstretched Legs"
Located in Kastrup, DK
Gerhard Henning (Danish, 1880-1967)
Dark patinated bronze sculpture, "Seated Girl with Outstretched Legs" ("Siddende pige med strakte ben"), 1938-1942
Signed: G. Henning No. I
This sculpture is the first casting (No. I) of a work produced in only six editions by the Royal Court Bronze Founder, Lauritz...
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Modern Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cuarta-IV Sculpture
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The IV Fourth Sculpture is part of Noviembre collection, which offers a compelling range of furniture, inviting exploration of form, function, and the serene lines that define each p...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
$1,980 / item
19th Century Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Sheffield, MA
The 19th century charming and rustic rocking horse now mounted on two straight boards is made of handcrafted wood pieces cleverly assembled, and has a leather saddle, reins and stirrups. A great addition for those who collect Early American country antiques...
Category
Early 19th Century American Country Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$3,920 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century Framed Wall Sculpture / Portrait of William I. or Willem Van Oranje
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and remarkable sculpture of a famous Dutch figure of the House of Orange-Nassau.
For the collectors of famous, Dutch historical figures, we are offering this extremely rare and highly decorative wall plaque depicting William I. or Prince of Orange (April 1533 - July 1584). His nickname 'William the Silent...
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Hans Bolling Orskov & CO Teak and Beech Danish Modern Mexican Figure
Located in San Diego, CA
Hans Bolling for Orskov & CO teak and beech wood figurine with furry mustache. Stamped on the bottom. Made in Denmark
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Beech, Teak
Vintage Bust Mozart Biscuit Porcelain Goebel Bochmann
Located in Poperinge, BE
Small vintage bust of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, made of matt biscuit porcelain, on a square black wooden base, signed on the back, by G. Bochmann for Goebel, West Germany, late 20th c...
Category
Late 20th Century German Wood Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture Center Piece LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Metal
English Victorian Ebony Owl
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian carved ebony figure of an owl standing on a shaped base
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
Large Antique French 17th Century Carved Walnut Saint Peter Santos Figure Statue
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & large antique 17th Century French carved walnut statue of Saint Peter, circa 1680.
The statue is finely carved from walnut and depicts Saint Peter holding a bible in his ha...
Category
1680s French Baroque Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Antique Indian Gujarat Hand Carved Temple Carving Statue Depicting a Woman
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian early 20th century hand carved architectural temple carving from Gujarat, depicting a smiling woman. Originating from Gujarat, India, this antique early 20th-century hand-carved architectural temple carving is a captivating depiction of a smiling woman. This exquisite sculpture captures the essence of traditional Indian artistry, with the woman carved in a frontal position while her legs are delicately portrayed in profile. Her serene expression, enhanced by a slight tilt of her head, radiates a sense of calm and contentment. The intricate details of her headdress, attire, and jewelry highlight the craftsmanship and cultural richness of the region.
The woman's features are beautifully rendered, showcasing a blend of grace and elegance. The carving, with its weathered appearance, speaks to its historical significance and journey through time. The back of the sculpture remains unfinished, adding an authentic touch to its architectural origins, as it was likely meant to be a part of a larger structure or placed against a wall.
This temple carving serves as a striking decorative piece, perfect for adding an exotic and cultural element to any interior space. Whether displayed in a living room, hallway, or study, it brings a sense of history and artistry to the environment. Its craftsmanship and evocative presence make it a conversation piece, inviting viewers to appreciate the skill and cultural significance embedded in this work of art. This early 20th-century Indian temple carving...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends
Located in Barntrup, DE
These masterfully hand-carved wooden bookends feature the main characters of the famous Spanish novel "The Ingenious Nobleman Sir Quixote of La Mancha", or just "Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes - Don Quixote and Sancho Panza...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Natural Petrified Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A natural piece of Petrified Wood set on a stand. Completely organic natural raw fossil, cleaned for display. The natural process for petrified wood to be created takes hundreds to...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Organic Modern Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Foo Dog Hardwood Hand Carved and Signed, Qing circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese hardwood foo dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we date to the late Qing period, circa 1900.
The piece is hand carved as a fierce dog or lion sat on a...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Wood Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Antique, Rare & Decorative Pair of Hand Carved and Hand Painted Horse Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and unique pair of matching horse sculptures.
With a combined experience of almost 30 years in the antiques trade, we were thrilled to once again find beautifully hand-crafted and decorative antiques that we had never seen before. From the density and the weight we can see and feel that these highly decorative horse sculptures are made of a tropical hardwood. Like, for example, with antique mirror frames or church sculptures these horses too were first covered with a mixture of chalk and glue so that the paint would hold longer. And, as so often is the case with antiques, the colors that were used for painting these horses are so much more beautiful than anything you find in this day and age that they truly are an absolute joy to look at. From the colors, the wear, the materials and the techniques that were used to create these horses we can see that these are 19th century antiques. However and unfortunately we lack the knowledge to be able to tell you from which country these highly decorative and sizeable works of art originate. We just can't find matching style horse sculptures anywhere on the worldwide web. They could be Chinese or Nepalese, but they could also be Persian or Arabian. We just have not been able to find out. What we do know is that they are definitely antique, they are in beautiful condition (with some wear, consistent with their age), they are highly decorative, probably unique and they have a look and feel that will instantly change the atmosphere of the room they are in.
Mind you, our sharp price for this wonderful pair of horse sculptures...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Wood Low-Relief Depicting a Werewolf and Saint George
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional polychrome wood low-relief depicting a werewolf and saint george after a woodcut by lucas cranach (“DER WERWOLF” 1512)
Provenance :
collection Brimo de Laroussihle
colle...
Category
16th Century German Renaissance Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Black Forest St. Wooden Floor Lamp of Lantern Holding & Tipsy Guard
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and beautifully sculptured, floor lamp.
If you are looking for unique and decorative antiques to bring joy and class to your interior then this marvelous, sculptural floor lam...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Wood Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Modern Burned Oak Totem, a Design of Sleek Darkness, Still Stand No101
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Modern Burned Oak Totem, a Design of Sleek Darkness, Still Stand No101
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Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testamen...
Category
2010s Mexican Brutalist Wood Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of 18th Century Candle Bearing Angels
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 18th Century Candle Bearing Angels.
Comprising a pair of charming carved polychrome and gilt wood figural candlestands modeled as angels and on integral raised stands, carved in full round and with gesso stiffened clothing.
Decorate a mantel or a console with this important pair of antique polychrome painted sculptural candlesticks. Candle bearing Angels. 18th century carved wood polychrome putti...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$2,800 / set
Mid Century Abstract Steel, Brass & Wood "Man" Sculpture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century abstract steel, brass & wood "man" sculpture.
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Important Virgin and Child in Majesty
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important virgin and child in majesty
Origin : Germany Or Eastern France
Époque : Second Half Of The 13th Century
Height: 104.5 cm
Length: 3...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Pair of 19th-Century Black Forest Carved Wood Game Bird Trophy Plaques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Black Forest Carved-Game Trophy Plaques, late 19th Century
Superbly hand-carved in deep relief, each oval plaque presents a freshly taken game-bird—a woodcock on one, a partr...
Category
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Puerto Rican Santos De Palo/Wood Carved Sculptures of The Three Wise Men Afoot
Located in Guaynabo, PR
A renowned tradition in Puerto Rico is the making of Santos de Palms by Masters Carvers since the 19th century. They hand carved and painted the saints inspired in their personal rel...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Indian Carved Wood Mogul Standing Figure with Extended Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large early 1900s wooden Mogul standing figure with extended arm, from India. This wooden Mogul figure, originating from early 20th-century India, is a remarkable piece of artistry...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Art Glass Sculptural Table Lamp by William Olivier for Antiques Mc, France, 2009
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The creator is William Olivier, a lover of glass, wood and steel.
These piece has been made in 2009. This is a beautiful Art glass work that could be, as the same time a sculpture a...
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Wood Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
$429 Sale Price
70% Off
18th Century Folk Carved Lion
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming 18th century carved and painted lion in repose, having full mane and growling expression. Wonderful naive quality and retaining original paint decoration.
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Russell Secrest Bronze Kinetic Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modernist Bronze and Teak Sculpture by Russell Secrest, American, circa 1970s. Russell Secrest (1935-2010) is known for both his sculptures and modernist jewelry designs....
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Statue "The poor"
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Statue "The poor "
Circa 1975-1980
Dimensions : 120 x 37 x 64cm
Ref : 1003
Category
1970s Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$3,946
Bronze sculpture of a fighting rooster with 2 bases 1970s italy
Located in Cantù, IT
Bronze sculpture of a fighting rooster with 2 wooden and bronze bases from the 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century African Statuette
Located in Dallas, TX
This Statuette origins from Benin in Africa, circa 1900.
Beautiful small details.
Category
Early 20th Century Beninese Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1970s Large Wooden Circus Ball Decorative Object
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Rare and unique handmade Circus acrobatic ball from a former Dutch Circus.
This very heavy ball was used by acrobats to walk on top of these balls.
Made of thick solid slieces of w...
Category
1970s Dutch Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Beech
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Wood Eagle Vase
Located in Austin, TX
French Black Forest carved wood eagle vase , circa 1880.
Height / 10.3 inches.
Category
1880s French Black Forest Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th century hand-carved wooden monk
Located in Oostende, BE
Wooden (oak) monk from the second half of the 18th century with glass eyes. Comes from a chapel in Ypres (Belgium).
Fingers and 1 hand are missing, but the corps and face are still...
Category
18th Century Belgian Other Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Lull No59 Decorative Object – Modern Wooden Sculpture by NONO for Interior Desig
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No59 Decorative Object – Modern Wooden Sculpture by NONO for Interior Design
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, roun...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wood Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$12,833 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Wooden Zodiac Sagittarius Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as a decorati...
Category
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Plywood
Aperture Sconce
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
The Aperture series was created to provide a beautiful quality of light by combining bounce and ambient glow. The light source is held in a hand-spun perforated brass dome on one sid...
Category
2010s American Modern Wood Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$2,100 / item
Ronald Mylchreest Totemic Carved Wood sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ronald Mylchreest Carved Wood Floor Sculpture
Ronald Mylchreest was a South African Artist
marble base shows wear
Category
1960s South African Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Unique Modern Piece of Werner Schmidt, 1990 "Faltsessel" Beechwood Folding Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
This unique piece is a prototype, that never went in production.
Material used is beechwood.
Technical data
Width 57 cm (22.44 inch)
Height 83 cm (32.68 inch)
Depth 47 cm (18.5 inch...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Wood Sculptures
Materials
Beech
Marine specimen: a pair of crabs, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of marine specimen crabs. The specimen, Splendid Round Red Crab (Etisus Splendidus) is mounted on a vase-shaped wooden base painted brown. Italy...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A Rare Pair of 19th Century Spelter Figural Cavalier Sculptures
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare pair of 19th Century French spelter figural sculptures depicting a pair of cavalier military soldiers. This stunning pair are finely cast and of exceptional quality with rich...
Category
19th Century French Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
hand Carved Wooden Plaque Eagle on Custom Wooden Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thomas Rhodes Eagle Carving Thomas Rhodes was Daniel Rhodes brother who had 23 patents including Wheelchair that went upstairs.
on back of eagle
"TJ Rhodes
733 Ridge Rd
Smoke Rise"
Category
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Lull No46 Geometric Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Luxury Homes
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Lull No46 Geometric Wooden Sculpture by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Luxury Homes
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Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, round...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wood Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Fossil Coral on a Fossil Coral Cluster
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian "Florence fragment" with a fossil coral head on a fossil coral cluster base.
This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found ...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Coral
$1,237 Sale Price
25% Off
Bark Painting of Two Fish, Northern Territory, Australia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Bark painting of Two Fish, Northern Territory, Australia
A wonderful "x-ray" bark painting of two fish, probably Barrumundi. This is painted in a the traditional style and with the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Tribal Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1990s Naturalistic Replica of a Bronze Crocodile Skull in Bone Finish
Located in Marbella, ES
Bronze sculpture that realistically reproduces a crocodile skull in aged bone-tone bronze. It features textured details that evoke the erosion of time, with a faithful representation...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Wood Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Bronze-Gold Crucifix Mounted on a Crystal Geode
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian bronze-gold crucifix with coordinating gold leaf shells and crystal points mounted on a crystal geode. The gold leaf shells adorn the crucifix and the base of th...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Still Stand No32: Graceful Walnut Standing Sculpture, Escalona Crafted
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona
Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament t...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wood Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Italy 18th Century Lombard Carved & Polychromate Sculpture of St Peter of Verona
By Veronese
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian 18th century sculpture of St. Peter of Verona.
A magnificent sculpture of St Peter martyr of Verona, created by a member of the Lombard art school in Verona Italy, in the...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
$4,898 Sale Price
30% Off
African Kudu Antler Horn Sculpture on Wooden Stand Taxidermy Lodge Decor 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
Kudu horn over plinth base. Features realistic patina and modern styling.
Dimensions:
6" x 6" x 40.5"h
Category
Late 20th Century Wood Sculptures
Materials
Horn, Hardwood
Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Finely featured carved man's head found in the southern United States. Most likely a late 19th century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modernist "Equinox" Organic Wood Sculpture signed Carol Setterlund
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your space with the ""Equinox,"" a Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Carved Organic Abstract Open Form Wood Sculpture by Carol Setterlund, created in America circa 1980. This unique...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Wooden Female Torso Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
A hand carved wooden female figure torso. This sculptural figure is made out of Walnut tree which has been meticulously hand carved in the shape of a female torso. It's large in size with 24.5" inches height, 12" inches wide, and 9" inches depth (at the bust), 5" inches depth from the base. The bottom is the base is signed.
In overall good condition, it has some signs of wear on the such as scratches or slight damage on wood.
(Plinth used...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Other Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$560 Sale Price
30% Off
1960s Pedro Friedeberg Miniature Hand Foot Chair Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Pedro Friedeberg hand foot miniature chair sculpture.
Preowned original vintage unrestored condition. Signs of wear present.
Measures: 4.38 tall x 3.5 deep x 2.5 wide.
See o...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Baule Antelope Human Wood Old Heddle Loom Pulley Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Baule antelope-human wood old weaving heddle loom pulley. From Ivory Coast, Africa
It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its ag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Swedish library ladder was created in the 19th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
This Swedish library ladder was created in the 19th Century.
Category
19th Century Antique Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Figurative Wood Sculpture Inspired in Constantin Brancusi Art, 3 Kings by Nono C
By NONO
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Figurative Wood Sculpture Inspired in Constantin Brancusi art, 3 Kings by NONO.
NONO furniture company introduces the 3 kings, a set of three monumental totems...
Category
2010s Mexican Tribal Wood Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Fang Male Reliquary Figure (Bieri Style), Fang-Betsi Subgroup, Gabon
Located in Encino, CA
Tribal Art - African Art
Fang Male Reliquary Figure (Bieri Style), Fang-Betsi Subgroup, Gabon, Circa 1950s
Carved from dense hardwood, this 19-inch-tall figure with dark, very beautiful patina, stands in a composed stance, holding a small box-like object close to the chest—a gesture associated with protection or ritual offering.
Height: 19 in. (48.3 cm) x Width: 5 in. (12.8 cm) x Depth: 5 in. (12.8 cm) without base.
Height: 21 in 1/4 (54 cm) x Width: 5 in 7/8. (15 cm) x Depth: 5 in 1/2 (14 cm) with base.
Provenance:
Multiple successive collections, France.
According to the previous owner, this sculpture was originally brought from Gabon to France during the colonial period and passed through several private collections thereafter. While we have no documentation to verify the original import date, we conservatively date the piece to the mid-20th century, corresponding to the period it remained in the collection of the prior owner.
This powerful male figure exemplifies the classical aesthetic and spiritual principles of the Fang Bieri tradition, specifically aligned with the Betsi subgroup. Standing in a rigid frontal stance, the figure clutches a small object close to its chest, a gesture commonly associated with ritual offering, protection, or ancestral invocation.
Carved from an exceptionally hard and heavy wood, the figure is marked by a rich, dark patina acquired through age and possible ritual handling. The anatomical emphasis—particularly the pronounced musculature, exaggerated genitalia, and the expressive weight of the limbs—evokes the Fang ideals of vitality, fertility, and ancestral potency. The oversized head, with its serene, meditative expression and stylized features, conveys a sense of introspective calm and spiritual authority. The schematic coiffure, carved in ridged vertical bands, further confirms its alignment with traditional depictions of respected male elders.
The figure belongs to the Bieri tradition, an ancestral cult that functioned as the cornerstone of Fang spiritual and social identity for centuries. As the Fang people migrated southward through Equatorial Africa—from present-day Cameroon into northern Gabon—they carried bark containers (called nsek bieri) holding the skulls of revered ancestors. These containers were typically surmounted by carved guardian figures like this one, which both protected the sacred...
Category
1950s Gabonese Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Massim Ceremonial Pig with Inlaid Shell, Trobiand Islands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Leuven , BE
Nice composition in Dense Bunukwa rainforest hardwood, inlaid shell and lime. Carved wooden pig, standing, tail straight and protrudes backwards with rows of carved zig zag...
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Wood Sculptures
Materials
Shell, Wood
Magnificent C. Jere Raindrop Series Tree Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
C. Jere raindrop series tree sculpture, 1970s, brass disks on a trunk of natural wood tree branches with gold finish. This piece is the holy grail of Curtis Jere pieces standing alon...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Very Large Natural Onyx Stone Sculpture on Carved Wooden Base
Located in Skokie, IL
Very Large Natural Onyx Stone Sculpture on Carved Wooden Base
A large and visually striking polished slice of natural onyx, displayed on a custom carved wooden stand. This is a scul...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Wood Sculptures
Materials
Onyx
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