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Style: Primitive
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure in Royal Pose. I-II Century AD. Certificate of Authenticity with TL Test and Passport from Europe. Museum Piece...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Nigerian Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC

Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC

$35,500
Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
It is believed that this was used as an old Japanese folk tool. Cedar is used. The beautiful wood grain and rounded exterior can be decorated in the space as an object. In additio...
Category

20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Japanese Folk Tools Wooden Objet / Display Stand / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

$1,000
Hand Made Wooden Mallet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique in shape with a square head, a hand carved and crafted mallet works wonderfully well for those house hold chores, from tapping in a dowel, to working chicken for the perfect chicken Paillard. Also a great decorative piece or paperweight at the kitchen work station.
Category

20th Century English Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Hand Made Wooden Mallet
Hand Made Wooden Mallet

Hand Made Wooden Mallet

$150
Milliners Hat Mold, Early 20th Century, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful handcrafted milliners hat block made in the USA, early 20th century. Has been well used and as a result shows a perfectly aged, primitive patina. Gorgeous piece of milliner...
Category

Early 20th Century Central American Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Milliners Hat Mold, Early 20th Century, USA
Milliners Hat Mold, Early 20th Century, USA

Milliners Hat Mold, Early 20th Century, USA

$725
19th Century Hand Carved Wood Large Scale Indian Figurene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique figure of man with worn details and faded polychrome. Signs of heavy deterioration over the years. A curiosity/collectors piece. Please see detailed photos for c...
Category

19th Century Indian Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Large Scale Indian Figurene
19th Century Hand Carved Wood Large Scale Indian Figurene

19th Century Hand Carved Wood Large Scale Indian Figurene

$4,704 Sale Price
20% Off
A Colima Shark Effigy Vessel
Located in Stamford, CT
A Colima shark effigy vessel. Mexico. 1st Century BC - 2nd Century AD. On stand : 7.5" h
Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Clay

A Colima Shark Effigy Vessel
A Colima Shark Effigy Vessel

A Colima Shark Effigy Vessel

$5,950
Primitive Rustic Minimal Italian Wrought Iron Wheels Wooden Cart Side Bar Table
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian rustic primitive country wooden cart with front holder and wrought iron and wooden side wheels in original aged natural color giving the rich and beautiful patina t...
Category

20th Century Italian Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Primitive Rustic Minimal Italian Wrought Iron Wheels Wooden Cart Side Bar Table
Primitive Rustic Minimal Italian Wrought Iron Wheels Wooden Cart Side Bar Table

Primitive Rustic Minimal Italian Wrought Iron Wheels Wooden Cart Side Bar Table

$2,984
19th Century Painted Bentwood Pantry Box
Located in Nantucket, MA
Round bentwood box made out of pine with lapped seams and iron tacks, retaining its original robin egg blue paint Good condition with appropriate edge wear American, circa 1850.
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Pine

19th Century Painted Bentwood Pantry Box
19th Century Painted Bentwood Pantry Box

19th Century Painted Bentwood Pantry Box

$2,000
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900

Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900

$1,380
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Pre-Columbian Chimu Avian vessel ancient south America Circa 10 -15th century AD
Located in London, GB
A very cute small grey ware vessel of a bird transforming into a squirrel type creature with hands held in front, highlighting the principle of duality often depicted in the pre Columbian art Pre-Columbian Chimu vessel...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Pre-Columbian Chimu Avian vessel ancient south America Circa 10 -15th century AD
Pre-Columbian Chimu Avian vessel ancient south America Circa 10 -15th century AD

Pre-Columbian Chimu Avian vessel ancient south America Circa 10 -15th century AD

$339
H 8.67 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
19th Century English Hand-Carved Bread Board
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English bread board made from sycamore. the border is hand carved with the word bread and a hand-carved design of oak leaves and acor...
Category

19th Century English Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Sycamore

19th Century English Hand-Carved Bread Board
19th Century English Hand-Carved Bread Board

19th Century English Hand-Carved Bread Board

$595
H 1 in Dm 12.75 in
Antique Root Bowl, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Wooden Wabi Sabi Root bowl from Scandinavia, circa 1800s. In good vintage condition showing beautiful patina from age and use.
Category

19th Century Norwegian Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Root Bowl, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s
Antique Root Bowl, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s

Antique Root Bowl, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s

$1,707
H 5.52 in Dm 11.82 in
Antique Wall Unit, Wabi Sabi, Original Black Paint, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Beautiful wall unit in pine. Handcrafted by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the mid 1800s. A great wall shelf with a lovely patina. Original black paint. A unique rustic piece that fit...
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Pine

Antique Wall Unit, Wabi Sabi, Original Black Paint, Scandinavia 1800s
Antique Wall Unit, Wabi Sabi, Original Black Paint, Scandinavia 1800s

Antique Wall Unit, Wabi Sabi, Original Black Paint, Scandinavia 1800s

$1,611
H 16.15 in W 17.33 in D 6.7 in
Antique Franz Bergman Austrian Vienna Bronze Cold Paint Night Watchman Figure
By Franz Bergmann
Located in San Diego, CA
Very tough to find Vienna bronze of a night watchman and is by Franz Bergman. The bronze figure dates from the late 1800s-early 1900s. Has cold paint ac...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Franz Bergman Austrian Vienna Bronze Cold Paint Night Watchman Figure
Antique Franz Bergman Austrian Vienna Bronze Cold Paint Night Watchman Figure

Antique Franz Bergman Austrian Vienna Bronze Cold Paint Night Watchman Figure

$800
H 3.25 in W 1.75 in D 2.5 in
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wool

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century

$1,400 Sale Price
28% Off
H 10.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Ancient Greek Terracotta Antefix in Form of the Head of Artemis Bendis, Taranto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ancient Greek mould-made terracotta antefix decorated with the female head of the Goddess Artemis Bendis. Western Greek, Italy, Taranto, early 4th century BC. Two small feathered win...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Greek Terracotta Antefix in Form of the Head of Artemis Bendis, Taranto
Ancient Greek Terracotta Antefix in Form of the Head of Artemis Bendis, Taranto

Ancient Greek Terracotta Antefix in Form of the Head of Artemis Bendis, Taranto

$5,730
H 7.49 in Dm 7.49 in
Russian Carved Coachman 18-Karat Gold Enamel Lapis Figure Manner of Fabergé
By Modern Fabergé, Peter Carl Fabergé
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite hand carved Russian hard stone "Coachman" sculpture figure dating from the early 1900s. In the manner of Fabergé. Made of solid lapis lazuli. Beard is made of gray obsidian...
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Russian Carved Coachman 18-Karat Gold Enamel Lapis Figure Manner of Fabergé
Russian Carved Coachman 18-Karat Gold Enamel Lapis Figure Manner of Fabergé

Russian Carved Coachman 18-Karat Gold Enamel Lapis Figure Manner of Fabergé

$7,500
H 4 in W 2.5 in D 2 in
Peru Pre-Inca 900 / 1470 AD Chimu Pre Columbian Vessel In Earthenware Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
A pre-Inca Chimu culture, pre Columbian vase in earth ware. This beautiful little vessel vase, was created in the northern Peruvian region by the Chimu culture between the 900 / 1...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Peru Pre-Inca 900 / 1470 AD Chimu Pre Columbian Vessel In Earthenware Pottery
Peru Pre-Inca 900 / 1470 AD Chimu Pre Columbian Vessel In Earthenware Pottery

Peru Pre-Inca 900 / 1470 AD Chimu Pre Columbian Vessel In Earthenware Pottery

$416 Sale Price
30% Off
H 3.25 in W 3.16 in D 3 in
Antique Wooden Cabinet, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Antique Norwegian Cabinet, made from a 1800s flour chest. Wear consistent with age and use, beautiful patina. The lower hinge lacks a securin...
Category

Mid-19th Century Norwegian Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Cabinet, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c 1800s
Antique Wooden Cabinet, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c 1800s

Antique Wooden Cabinet, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c 1800s

$2,327
H 45.28 in W 20.08 in D 15.36 in
Peru Pre Inca 100-700 Ad Moche Pre Columbian Personified Vessel in Earthenware
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pre Hispanic Moche culture, pre-Inca earthenware vessel. A beautiful interesting piece, created in the southern Peru region around the 100-700 AD by the Moche culture. This rare early period...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Peru Pre Inca 100-700 Ad Moche Pre Columbian Personified Vessel in Earthenware
Peru Pre Inca 100-700 Ad Moche Pre Columbian Personified Vessel in Earthenware

Peru Pre Inca 100-700 Ad Moche Pre Columbian Personified Vessel in Earthenware

$2,350
H 8.75 in W 5 in D 4.25 in
Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Book Shelf, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Beautiful antique book shelf in pine. Handcrafted by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the mid 1800s. A great vintage book shelf with a lovely patina. Orig...
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Pine

Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Book Shelf, Scandinavia 1800s
Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Book Shelf, Scandinavia 1800s

Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Book Shelf, Scandinavia 1800s

$2,518
H 75.6 in W 44.89 in D 13 in
Previously Available Items
19th Century, American Folk Art Signed York PA Pinwheel Paint Decorated Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming 19th-century American Folk Art box from York, Pennsylvania, showcases a unique and vibrant hand-painted pinwheel design in classic folk art style. The front and sides f...
Category

19th Century American Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century, American Folk Art Signed York PA Pinwheel Paint Decorated Box
19th Century, American Folk Art Signed York PA Pinwheel Paint Decorated Box

19th Century, American Folk Art Signed York PA Pinwheel Paint Decorated Box

H 9 in W 15.25 in D 8 in
Japanese Antique Wooden object / Folk Art / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese tree object. The type of tree is unknown, but I think it's probably cedar. The details are unknown, but it looks like an object o...
Category

20th Century Japanese Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden object / Folk Art / Wabi-Sabi Primitive
Japanese Antique Wooden object / Folk Art / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

Japanese Antique Wooden object / Folk Art / Wabi-Sabi Primitive

H 15.36 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
African Fork Art Antique Object "Panther" Early 20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
There is an origin tradition that it was made in the West African region around the Early 20th century. The carved wooden body is covered with brass copper plates and iron nails to r...
Category

Early 20th Century African Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

African Fork Art Antique Object "Panther" Early 20th century
African Fork Art Antique Object "Panther" Early 20th century

African Fork Art Antique Object "Panther" Early 20th century

H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 4.14 in
River Stone Mortar From Mexico, Circa late 1800´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
River stone mortar from San Luis Potosí, Mexico, circa late 19th century
Category

Late 19th Century Mexican Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Stone

River Stone Mortar From Mexico, Circa late 1800´s
River Stone Mortar From Mexico, Circa late 1800´s

River Stone Mortar From Mexico, Circa late 1800´s

H 5 in Dm 11 in
Red Clay Armadillo Figure from Colima, Mexico, circa 7th Century
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Red clay armadillo vessel most likely from Colima, Mexico. The zoomorphic figure shows significant wear and calcification from age. Impeccable workmanship is evident especially on th...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Red Clay Armadillo Figure from Colima, Mexico, circa 7th Century
Red Clay Armadillo Figure from Colima, Mexico, circa 7th Century

Red Clay Armadillo Figure from Colima, Mexico, circa 7th Century

H 9 in W 17 in D 8.5 in
Pre-hispanic Limestone Stool From Mexico, Circa 16th Century
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Pre-hispanic limestone stool from the Popoloca indigenous culture of Mexico which is now located in the southern region of the state of Puebla. The carving on this rare and unusual p...
Category

16th Century Mexican Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Limestone

Pre-hispanic Limestone Stool From Mexico, Circa 16th Century
Pre-hispanic Limestone Stool From Mexico, Circa 16th Century

Pre-hispanic Limestone Stool From Mexico, Circa 16th Century

H 8.25 in W 8.75 in L 8.25 in
Pair of African Bornzo Statues, Dating Back to the Early Twentieth Century
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of African bornzo statues, dating back to the early twentieth century. The statues represent a family: father, mother and the little son at her feet. The position of the head ...
Category

Early 20th Century Malian Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Pair of African Bornzo Statues, Dating Back to the Early Twentieth Century
Pair of African Bornzo Statues, Dating Back to the Early Twentieth Century

Pair of African Bornzo Statues, Dating Back to the Early Twentieth Century

H 18.12 in Dm 2.17 in
19th Century Volcanic Mortar from San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
19th Century stone mortar and original pestle from the San Luis Potosi area of Mexico. Many would classify this piece as a "metate" however in reality,...
Category

Mid-19th Century Mexican Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Stone

19th Century Volcanic Mortar from San Luis Potosi, Mexico
19th Century Volcanic Mortar from San Luis Potosi, Mexico

19th Century Volcanic Mortar from San Luis Potosi, Mexico

H 7 in W 15.5 in D 18 in
Early 20th Century Terracotta Dome Heater from a Remote Mexican Village
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Early 20th century terracotta dome heater from Northern Puebla, Mexico. Firewood was placed inside the "beehive" dome to heat the interior of adobe homes. The holes were created for ...
Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Early 20th Century Terracotta Dome Heater from a Remote Mexican Village
Early 20th Century Terracotta Dome Heater from a Remote Mexican Village

Early 20th Century Terracotta Dome Heater from a Remote Mexican Village

H 18 in Dm 11 in
Swedish Wabi Sabi Coat Rack in Pine Produced in Sweden, Late 1800s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare coat or clothing rack produced in Sweden by unknown designer and fits perfectly into a wabi sabi style interior. In good overall condition considering its age and showing nice and beautiful patina with a lot of character. One hanger is missing (see picture) but since they are on both sides nothing very visible. Perfect for a store or walking closet...
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Pine

Swedish Wabi Sabi Coat Rack in Pine Produced in Sweden, Late 1800s
Swedish Wabi Sabi Coat Rack in Pine Produced in Sweden, Late 1800s

Swedish Wabi Sabi Coat Rack in Pine Produced in Sweden, Late 1800s

H 75.2 in W 89.77 in D 26.78 in
Pre Columbian Primitive Clay Female Effigy Fertility Vessel Vase Pot Jar
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Pre Columbian primitive earthenware Effigy bud vase or vessel in the shape of a female figure featuring pointed breasts and a distinctly feminine pubic mound. Measures: 6”.  
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

Pre Columbian Primitive Clay Female Effigy Fertility Vessel Vase Pot Jar
Pre Columbian Primitive Clay Female Effigy Fertility Vessel Vase Pot Jar

Pre Columbian Primitive Clay Female Effigy Fertility Vessel Vase Pot Jar

H 5.75 in W 3.5 in D 4 in
Antique Pre Columbian Primitive Earthenware Clay Pot Bud Vase Vessel
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique primitive round earthenware pot with hobnail type details around the sides.         
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Primitive Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Pre Columbian Primitive Earthenware Clay Pot Bud Vase Vessel
Antique Pre Columbian Primitive Earthenware Clay Pot Bud Vase Vessel

Antique Pre Columbian Primitive Earthenware Clay Pot Bud Vase Vessel

H 2.75 in Dm 3.75 in

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