Primitive Sculptures

A fine and impressive 90 pound natural white quartz specimen. Gorgeous natural sculpture adding organic modern element to any room. This white crystal is considered a “master heal...

Dating from the late Meiji to Taisho period, circa 1900–1920, this Japanese antique low stand is crafted entirely from solid keyaki (zelkova), featuring a thick single-board top and ...

A collection of four hand-carved wooden sculptures from West Africa, each piece unique in its form and expression. Crafted with skill and tradition, the figures display fine detailin...

Two hand-chiseled horse sculptures with a primitive aesthetic. Their weathered finish adds character and suggests a sense of history. Placed on a fireplace mantel, they likely serv...

Well-loved and richly worn, this petite bronze traveling shrine from North India depicts the Hindu god Ganesha. Attributed to 17th century or later, the palm-sized icon reveals its a...

This South Arabian sandstone stele is a decorative sculpture inspired by the pre-Islamic funerary pillars of ancient Yemen. Entirely hand-carved in natural, sand-toned stone, it refl...

from North part of Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. Antique massive wood lump, burl wood slab can be displayed as an unique art piece to add the taste of wabi sabi, or the touch of natu...

This striking vintage bronze rooster sculpture is a fine example of African tribal artistry, originating from the cultural regions of Ife and Benin in Nigeria. Crafted with a primiti...

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...

Primitive Polished Marble Stone Sculpture This striking sculpture is a primitive piece of unknown age and origin, but likely from Africa. It has been hand-carved of polished marble ...

A stunning and rare 18th century French hand-wrought iron weathervane, from Normandy, with a stylized dragon "flag" the moves according the wind, and with four wrought-iron flowers t...

These late 19th or early 20th-century Dutch garden clogs, with their leather uppers and wooden soles, evoke a bygone era of simple, rustic craftsmanship. Each clog is thoughtfully de...

This small metal amulet depicts the Taoist deity Shoulao, known as the God of Longevity. A benevolent old man with a prominent head, Shoulao bestows a long life filled with success. ...

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...

An anonymous wabi sabi style driftwood and iron table sculpture. The round cut of wood log has iron wires inlaid into one side of its center. The log is attached into another log of ...

Mid-late 19th century expertly hand carved and fully articulated artist mannequin

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...

America, 1900 Large primitive carved wooden owl on base. 11.25"w x 14.25"d x 33"h Ref. O2215 $ 9,000

Antique Primitive Glider Rocking Hobby Horse Rustic Carved Wood Cast Iron Red. Item features a carved wood horse, red painted wood base, cast iron hardware with star accents, and lea...

Two Black Basalt carved and polished Neolithic axe heads mounted on steel bases. These wonderful ancient objects are a testament to the artisans who crea...

Beautiful Neolithic style fish is carved from a single boulder. Its design is typical of China's ancient Red Mountain Culture. The stone has a brownish green color and the texture of polished granite...

Sculptural and abstract, this 19th-century wooden fish from Yunnan province likely originated as a Buddhist temple bell. Known simply as "wooden fish" (mùyú), these fish-shaped woodb...

This sculpture was made in North Africa. It has a nice green patina. The detailing is quite nice. The sculpture is a really nice and vintage depiction of a North African Camel.

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 Embera t...

This wooden coconut grater (khood maprow) from the early 20th century is carved in the form of a crouching boy, a variation on the typical "crouching rabbit" design. Large enough to ...

A weathered hand crafted antique wooden wheel (Likely of Asian origin) with rectangular center opening mounted as Sculpture on a black painted stand. Dimensions: H. 25", Diam. 21", ...

Unleash a slice of culinary history with this 19th-century French iron butcher's cleaver, a robust masterpiece echoing the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The large triangle-shaped bl...

This bronze sculpture of a Goat has a beautiful Green patina. It was made in North Africa. Probably dates the 40's. Its has really nice detail.

An incredible and rare set of 19th century French stone carver's wooden mallet and six iron chisels, mounted on a custom steel stand. Found in Roen, Nor...

This wooden coconut grater (khood maprow) from the early 20th century is carved in the form of a crouching boy, a variation on the typical "crouching rabbit" design. Large enough to ...

Ancient mediterranean style bull shaped jug sculpture. Phoenician Karalis / Motya. France 1970s 23 x 24 x 11 cm Conditions: excellent, n...

Casa guadix. Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material: Camphor. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.  

Well-loved and richly worn, this petite bronze traveling shrine depicts the Hindu god Ganesha. Attributed to 17th/18th century Nepal, the palm-sized icon is sculpted of bronze and fi...

A decorative double head bust that drums as well. Carved from one lumb of dark wood and featuring a cow hide drum. It was made by hand in South Africa during the 1980s and brought ba...

Rare and wonderful brazilian alligator in noble wood circa 1900.

Colorful armchair in the style of West Coast assemblage artist Robert Hudson. The chair features found objects constructed to form a chair like sculpture. The almost robotic looking ...

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...

Very important “Nwantamtay” dance African mask, consisting of three sections: The upper in plain rectangular shape surmounted by a crescent shape moon, the middle with beautiful geometric triangles in black bitumen and white kaolin, surrounding a red cruciform in the centre of remarkable contrasting colors, and the lower part or face inscribed in a circular space that inspired numbered great artists like Joan Miro, Picasso and Henry Moore of a very strongly solar symbolism, with a projecting protuberance emanating from the forehead like a sculpted bird beak, that descents toward the mouth. Concentric eyes harmonize with the circular mouth, both with of elegant proportions. The whole mask exudes a supreme harmony and perfect balance rarely seen in this pieces. The back-side presents nice ware that attested the ancient origin and traces of animistic ceremonies as the use of animal blood residues. The painting of brown bitumen or cola, the natural colorants in red and ocher tones and the white kaolin are original and do not show any repainted or restored areas, giving a freshness rarely seen in old pieces. This exceptional mask Bwa, of the Hound`e Region in Burkina-Fasso, was used it the transit ceremonies and funerals manifesting the presence of “Do”, name given to their God sons, protectors and powerful spirits. The round face also represents an owl, the curving beak of the bird plants a seed into the sun, like a female sexual vulva being fecundated by the male organ; the eternal symbol of Ying and Yang, masculine and feminine, and the quest of life and death. This mask of Primitive facture can be compared to the one in the celebrated Verite Collection (this one being larger) sold in Paris at the Hotel Drouot, Saturday June 17, Lot 59, for 80,000 Euros and remarkably stands out from the Pierre and Tannia Matisse sold in Sotheby’s, New York in May 13, 2011. Another similar piece was published in: “Arman et l’art africain...

Buttery leather puppy dog sculpture in the Style of Dmitri Omersa (ca. 1980s, USA). Very good, vintage condition with light patina/normal age consistent with age/use (due to the han...

This abstract stone sculpture is a funerary marker of the Bura people of the Niger/Mali region. Little is known about the Bura civilization (c. 200 to 1000 AD), but it shares many of...

An extraordinary primitive brut sculpture created from wood and Italian marble by the acclaimed Italian self-taught artist and sculptor Luciano Bertolotto (Pompi) . Isola Rizza, Ita...

Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure in Royal Pose. I-II Century AD. Certificate of Authenticity with TL Test and Passport from Europe. Museum Piece...

Primitive Borneo Granary old Door, with residue of color on a facade: suitable as a modern wood sculpture on support - I can darken the wood with simple wax on request. M/251. Inte...

Striking and elemental, this primitive modern stone face carving features bold, abstract facial features carved into natural stone. Mounted on a triangular solid marble base, the pie...

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...

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 Embera t...

This superb beautifully carved hardwood sculpture is of a native African Maasai warrior sitting in a semi kneeling pose. He has powerful masculine featu...

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 Embera t...

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 Embera ...

Od turtle in noble wood primitive art from Brazil circa 1900.

Abstract and anthropomorphic large figure from the Pie River, located to the east of the Era River. Abstract, anthropomorphic form stands on separate legs with dynamic varying outline, wide hips, and torso leading straight to a rounded head. Figure represents Irivake, the ancestor hero who is considered as the founder of headhunting, also believed to have climbed to the sky and to command lightning. It is enlivened with various curvilinear details highlighted with red and white pigments. The back appears with a collection number in red, and the following: Ipigau (village), Upper Pie River, Papua, P63.20. This is a 'later example', not a first generation piece with several age cracks. It has likely seen field use, but not extensive field use. Provenance: Private New Jersey Collection, ex. Michael Rockefeller...

This small clay plaque is an antique tsatsa amulet, a form of votive offering created by devotees of Tibetan Buddhism. Three Buddhist deities are stamped onto the front, including Sh...

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 Embera t...

Shepherds. Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material: Camphor. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.

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...

Brown Patinated wood modern sculpture Circa 1960.

Shepherd and grandson. Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material: Camphor. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.

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...

Carolyn Mae Lassiter (American, b.1945) A painted paper mache and hair figural sculpture, 1993. 6 ½ inches wide by 3 ½ inches deep by 16 inches tall

Sculptural and abstract, this curious wooden fish is a 19th-century Buddhist woodblock from western China. Known simply as "wooden fish" (mùyú), these temple bells were used by Buddh...