Primitive Decorative Objects

This bronze sculpture depicts a Native American in an upright, dignified pose, wearing the traditional attire of the North American Plains peoples. The statue is crafted from 100% b...

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...

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.

Hand Carved Elm Bowl

This authentic antique terracotta water jug is a beautifully aged example of traditional earthenware pottery, handcrafted using time-honored techniques. The vessel features a classic...

A wonderfully tactile example of primitive game-board craftsmanship, this rustic hand-carved wooden Mancala board has an unusually sculptural, elongated form. Constructed in two hing...

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...

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...

Exceptional pair of antique enamelware vessels comprising an oversized coffee pot with a wooden handle and a broad wash basin or utility bowl. Both ...

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...

Antique Japanese Wooden Bowl, Wabi-Sabi Decorative Display Bowl, hollowed out from a single solid wooden slab, carved by hand. Dimensions: H 5.2 × W 32.7 × D 14.6 in (H 133 × W 830 ...

This 20th-century hand-fired terracotta storage jar originates from Western Anatolia, where it was traditionally used for storing oil, olives, or grain. Its distinctive two-tone surf...

This is a Rare and unique Swedish Mora Clock. It was made by Sven Nilsson Morin. He made his clocks from 1780 to 1810. it has been restored and New Battery works have been install...

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...

This folk art finger staved covered sugar bucket or firkin shows no indication of a specific maker, or country of origin. We presume this covered bucket...

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

Beautiful urn which was most likely created in the late part of the 19th century. Used for storage and transportation. Amazing color and patina. Top opening...

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 ...

Swedish dugout branch shape trough bowl. Scrubbed, pale light brown color. Inscribed with runic characters underneath. Dates to early 19th century. Not...

Exact origin unknown. Handsome desk accessory.

Antique African wooden milk jug with tin accent. Includes a beautiful hand woven top. The jug alone is 12” high. Great as a vase or art object. Early 20th century. This container ...

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,...

This sculptural object is the lid to a Yuan-dynasty (1271-1368) offering jar from Yunnan province, a Buddhist vessel for ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and grains. A...

Long oval shape with small two-tiered diamond motif in bands around the edges.

Set of 8 Peruvian pre Colombian textile boxes. Wood with textile under glass and silver trim. Various per Colombian textile fragments in a variety of colors and patterns. Boxes have ...

This large antique Hungarian dough bowl, is a striking example of early 20th-century rural craftsmanship. Hand-carved from solid wood around the early 1900s, the bowl measures just u...

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 ...

Beautiful handmade oak silver chest. It was made to hold valuables such as silver coins, jewels or maps. This was the precursor to the modern day safe. It is due to its age beautiful...

This is a Rare and unique Swedish Mora Clock Fryksdhal style in Natural Pine. it has been restored and New Battery works have been installed with a reproduction face. the Original ...

20th century sculpture ''Adam & Eve'', this work is done with concrete stone and signed under.

This 20th-century terracotta olive jar comes from Western Anatolia, where it was originally crafted for storing olive oil after harvest. The broad-shouldered, twin-handled form and n...

Vintage Carved Alabaster American Indian Navajo Sculpture by Gregory Johnson, Approx 25 lbs. Signed "Johnson". Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 1...

This 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 likel...

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

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...

Beautiful shape on the hand carved antique bowl or container from Sumatra. Originally used for pounding rice. Great for holding jewelry, keys etc. Both sculptural and usable. This antique container...

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...

Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes all white washed. The size and price reflect the one shown. Stunning on both sides....

Remarkable mesquite wood dough bowl found in Western Mexico, mid 19th century, carved from a single block of wood. It's rare to come across this bowls in such a great state, espe...

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 t...

This wooden vessel was made in Asia. The wooden vessel is carved in high relief. It has what may be Foo Dogs as handles. The vessel is quite worn. but very stable. The floor of it is...

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Patinated Copper / Brass, Hand-Riveted Metal This antique pouring vessel showcases the rugged character and hand-worked constructio...

This is a Rare and unique Swedish Mora Clock with 100% Original Paint. New battery works and reproduction face have been installed. the Original works and face are offered with eve...

Incredibly sculptural antique cast bronze mortar. Once an essential tool used by apothecaries, alchemists and early medicine specialists, this piece holds sculptural appeal that tra...

This stone basin was carved by hand over two centuries ago, sculpted from solid limestone with and irregular texture and asymmetrical shape. The vessel is minimally worked to preserv...

A sculptural planter formed from a single hollowed tree trunk, retaining its natural organic silhouette and heavily textured surface. Weathered with a rich patina. See photos beside ...

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...

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...

Copper vessels of this nature were once primitively made in Europe and Middle Eastern areas of the world. This piece is a stunning example of the stout, but primitive craftsmanship t...

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...

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...

Hollowed from a single piece of wood, this vessel was originally used for fermenting rice beer in the Naga highlands of northeastern India. Heavy, dark with age, and standing on thre...

This primitive earthenware jar sits with a quiet beauty, potted by hand with subtle asymmetry and minimally decorated with combed etchings at the shoulders. Though an exact date is u...

Antique export tin metal transport canister container with wood case. Item features a solid wood frame, galvanized tin metal container, remnants of cork to mouth of canister, very nice antique item. Believed to be a 5 gallon...

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

Beautiful hand carved antique candle holder. This can also be used as a place holder for keys. Full dimensions; Base 8 x 8 x top 9.5" diameter x 34" hi...

This antique teak wood bowl was originally used to pound rice. We added the shell inlay. This bowl was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be f...

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...

A striking antique copper storage vessel, hand-forged with a beautifully timeworn surface and rich verdigris patina. This substantial piece features a broad cylindrical body with a g...

A 19th century American tall Albany-slip-glazed stoneware storage jar with a heavy lip. This jar was originally used to store food, but is perfect today for storing umbrellas, walkin...