Primitive Decorative Objects

Century old stone from Sumatra. We have a collection of twelve. They look fabulous placed in a group as a sculpture. The price and images reflect the one shown. Used as a healing sto...

Mid-20th century woven Chinese rice basket with handle. Hand-woven willow with elm handle. Beautiful faded patina and texture from decades of w...

A wonderful antique wooden mortar and pestle, measuring an impressive 19 inches in diameter, this substantial piece is not only functi...

Vintage Sarreid Ltd Pine Wooden Folk Art Sculptures Man and Woman 22" Tall - a Pair. Item features a Huffman Koos label on rear. Believed to be a store display for the High End Furni...

Large primitive bowl hand-carved from hardwood. Note: Due to regional changes in humidity and climate during shipping, antique wood may shrink an...

Gorgeous primitive Swedish burl rootwood bowl dating to the early 19th century. Beautifully organic burl wood grain patterns decorate surface of this bowl. Two old steel plug repairs...

Asian Pestle and Mortar and Apothecary Jar These very gnarled pieces are hand made and intended for the use of preparing and keeping ingredients. They both have either a copper or b...

Large primitive bowl hand-carved from hardwood. Two handles. Iron patch repair. Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will inc...

Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja Land. This carving symbolizes the protection of the home. Originally used as an exterior panel. Framed in a minimalist black teak ...

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...

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...

Large primitive oval-shaped dug out bowl from Sweden dating to the mid-19th century. Traces of reddish oxblood color paint on bowl exterior. Interior of bowl is scrubbed leaving a darkened finish that highlights the beautiful wood grain of the fruitwood. Inscribed on bottom "PER SODERBERG...

Beautiful one of a kind African carved wooden sculpture of a woman carrying a basket and a hat. Featured in a rich warmly stained wood, this stunning hand carved sculpture will surel...

The Nupe people of Nigeria were known as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this storage vessel, received detailed attenti...

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....

This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke marks. Likely intended for everyday use, the simple bottle-form vessel reflects th...

The Nupe people of Nigeria were touted as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects like this elegant, cylindrical vessel support received detailed attention. This f...

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 ...

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

Swedish rustic branch-shape dugout trough. Nice dry, bleached and scrubbed patina. Maker's mark underneath. Note: Due to regional changes in humidity an...

Bleached Swedish Lapland ale bowl with handle. Hand-carved sycamore with scrubbed surface. Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will include some, or all, of the...

hese decorative hand turned candle holders are crafted from fallen cedar trees sourced in the Hudson Valley, New York. Made in small batches, these candle holders are each slightly u...

An authentic wood container used by the Tutsi people, a group of people residing near the African Great Lakes. Carved from a single piece of wood, this ...

Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes the protection of the home. Originally used as an exterior panel. Great art piece. This antique panel ...

Beautiful antique original drum in solid teak wood. Finished with a natural oil revealing the natural wood grain and detail. Both sculptural and usable. Full dimensions; Top 10" diam...

This petite hand-formed vessel bears a richly textured surface of worn red clay slip and dark smoke marks. Likely intended for everyday use, the simple bottle-form vessel reflects th...

Beautiful antique drum in solid teak wood. We removed the top and had our master carver add our unique minimalist carving to the thick aged teak wood. Finished with a natural oil rev...

Elegant, carved wood sculpture representing the human figure from Togo, Africa. A large, dramatic piece for a tribal art collection and creating a rare, unique and special presence.

An unusual shaped wabi box originally used to store rice. Beautiful patina on an old teak wood piece. This box was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that b...

A delightful grouping of natural sea stone specimens of flint and chalk from the shores of Denmark. Each stone is unique with the result of years of ero...

Antique hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. This carving symbolizes the protection of the home. Originally used as an exterior panel. Great art piece. This antique panel ...

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...

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...

Solid Umburana wood sculpture, hand-carved, known as a "Carranca," originating from the São Francisco River region in Brazil. These pieces are anthropological elements originally us...

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...

This ceremonial vessel is an authentic ritual object from the Bambara (Bamana) people of Mali. Meticulously hand-carved from a single block of indigenous hardwood, this "monoxyle" co...

Solid Umburana wood sculpture, hand-carved, known as a "Carranca," originating from the São Francisco River region in Brazil. These pieces are anthropological elements originally us...

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...

We offer for sale a ceramic of great charm, a hybrid between a carafe and a vase, an object of common use that takes on an artistic value thanks to its sculptural shape and the splen...

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

This is a Swedish Mora Clock Alfta Model . its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White" the Non working Original works have been removed and New Battery works hav...

Mineral stone sculpture, brass support.

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...

Beautifully primitive set of three black pots in a long dish. The thick clay terracotta pots are made with an oxide finish, providing a textured blackened surface with hints of red t...

A mortar made in France during the 20th Century. Made from black marble.

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...

Hand carved 19th century from Western México, carved from a solid block of mezquite wood. Serves wonderfully as a center piece to a table or a decorative wall hanging.

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...

Large openwork crest mounted upon a woven basketry cap. The large, square decorative panel bears a central reptilian or stylized crocodile depiction with alternating squared painted ...

This petite pinewood vessel is an early 20th century mortar once used daily in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, and condiments. The rustic container was hand-turned to a ...

Molded of earthenware, this petite sculpture is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Such model figures were placed in tombs of individuals with high status to ensure a safe journey to the afterlife. Meant to depict the pleasures of daily life, common burial figures...

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...

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...

It's an exceptional item ! I propose this well pulley as a sculpture. You find the ideal location. I found it in the desert with another one , lightly smaller: published under my nam...

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...

Pignate designates a traditional tureen from the french riviera of which the town of Vallauris was the almost exclusive center of production. This magnificent and unusual creation t...

Grogged clay highlighted with a geometric polychrome frieze. Incised signature on bottom. About Accolay Accolay designates both the place (South Burgundy) and the name of a commun...

This intricately hand carved wooden rat figurine has great patina throughout and engravings to look like fur. This Piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Condition as picture...