Primitive Decorative Objects

Chinese Rice Barrel with Lid, early 20th Century. Aged wood with metal and iron banding and handles.

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", ...

This striking antique stoneware vessel is a powerful example of hand-built ceramic craftsmanship, featuring a tall cylindrical form enriched with deeply textured, armor-like relief d...

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

Gorgeous terracotta vessel with excellent patina and wear. 19th Century Spain.  

A very well made and solid Turned Wood Bowl with elemental form and footed base. The turning marks are evident and add interest and the Bowl may be used for any number of decorative ...

Charming hand carved box with metal detail.

This large ceramic jar from China's Shandong province has a bottle-neck shape meant for storing vinegar or wine made from rice and grain. Dated to the early 20th century, the jar was...

This impressive covered basket is attributed to the Ifugao or Bontoc people of the Philippines, beautifully hand-woven of split bamboo with a dark, smoky finish. The vintage basket i...

Beautiful in its imperfection, this lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and g...

American Likely New Hampshire or Massachusetts, circa 1800. This stunning quality antique strong box or storage box is constructed with a light woo...

Antique wooden dough bowl, Konebachi. - Hand-carved from the one solid wood piece , circa 1870s - 1900s. dough bowls were widely owned by the ordinary Japanese households, the most ...

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...

Rare and wonderful brazilian alligator in noble wood circa 1900.

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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...

Italian Pottery from Puglia hand crafted dimensions: 16 x 13.5 x 15 H 16 x 13.5 x 15 H 13 x 11 x 17 H

Rustic Swedish herb turned bowl with maker's brands. Incised line markings from lathe run counter to the grain and wood striation of bowl creating a subtle, gorgeous patterned effect...

For the Dagari people of Burkina Faso and Ghana, this highly stylized figure embodied the living spirit of a deceased ancestor. Tucked away from view in a secret alcove or shrine, th...

Beautiful primitive bins set - c.1880 Measures : Large : Ø 42 cm H : 69 cm Small : Ø 28 cm H : 35 cm These hollowed-out tree stumps have multiple uses, including storing kindling,...

Vintage wooden factory car mold / pattern. Stamped "GS P7 -20-27".

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.

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...

This antique handcrafted terracotta pitcher is a beautiful example of traditional earthenware pottery, showcasing the simplicity and durability of time-honored ceramic techniques. Th...

Antique Primitive Pennsylvania Paint Decorated Dough Bowl 18”. Original Green paint decoration present.

Antique 19th C American Primitive Wooden Distressed Paint Storage Tool Work Box. Item features solid wood construction, distressed finish, very nice antique item, quality American cr...

So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles while sleeping, Ethiopian women would traditionally rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and con...

This is a painted Swedish Gustavian Mora clock. I have installed new battery works. The original works are offered with this clock but they do not...

Crafted from wood with intricate, hand-carved details, this vintage tramp art box is a timeless treasure. Features a layered, hand-carved design, original lock and hinges, and white ...

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 ...

A rare example of early 20th-century ethnographic pottery from the Rif Mountains of Northern Morocco. Handcrafted circa 1930s by female artisans in the village of Taghzout, this vess...

Organic slightly oval-shape Swedish dugout bowl covered in remnants of red paint. Burl root wood. Underside marked by maker "NIS."

Primitive bowl from Sweden Early 1800's Unique organic shape - fruit bowl, decorative bowl, accent bowl, etc.

This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province. Hollowed from a single f...

Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this terra cotta vessel has a smoky taupe exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed s...

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...

Imagine this gorgeous textural piece of rustic history being carried about a farm in the 1850's, collecting eggs on a spring morning. Now, imagine this same beautiful piece today in ...

An unusually large Paper Mache (Papier Mâché) bowl, organic form with a superb earthy colour tone. Constructed from the ancient technique known as Papier Mâché, the bowl has a wonde...

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...

This Khmer brown glazed terracotta vase is a very stunning piece with its organic shape and all the signs of the time. The enameled surface well shows its period and for this reasons...

This sculptural wooden vessel is a 19th-century kitchen mortar used for grinding the outer husks off of rice and other grains. Beautifully aged with a crackled texture and deep groov...

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...

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

Large primitive bowl hand-carved with handle from hardwood. Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will include some, or all, o...

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...

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...

Russian Imperial brass spittoon with rounded hammered body and wide tulip mouth rests on three ball feet. The patinated vessel can be used for floral ar...

Antique Alabama Miller Pottery 15 Gallon Stoneware Crock. Features their signature clover leaf along the front. Dimensions: 17" x 21"h

This is a 100% original painted Swedish Mora clock. I have installed new battery works. The original works are offered with this clock but they do not work.

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 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 ...

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...

Impressive hand-sculpted Spanish marble pots. Wabi-sabi items beautifully finished and unique due to their imperfect shapes. Artisanal work that is beautiful both inside and out. Thi...

Antique Copper Vessel w/ Large Handle, 19th Century. This vessel has a beautiful natural patina to the copper. Scattered shallow dents, scratch...

A wicker splint market gathering 'buttocks' basket with 'God's eye' handle support, circa early-20th century, America.

A rare and highly sculptural unglazed water jug originating from Northern Morocco, likely the Rif Mountains region. This vessel is distinguished by its dramatic bridge-handle constru...

Ocher color rustic Swedish wooden dug out bowl dating to 19th century. Wood plug repair and remnants of early paint. Note: When shipped, antique wood may shrink and/or split along i...

These hand-crafted log vessels are made from solid sections of tree trunks, with the bark left intact to preserve their raw, natural texture. Originally used in traditional beekeepin...

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...

Antique folk art country farmhouse dough mixing or centerpiece fruit bowl. Made of turned maple wood featuring a slightly ovular form with banded lip and a nice, glossy finish. Dim...