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Material: Hardwood
Tall Vintage Tribal Mask, Central African, Decorative Cultural Ornament, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage tribal mask. A Central African, decorative cultural ornament, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Fascinating dec...
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Late 20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Circa 1907 riding Crop with Sterling Collar
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1907 English riding crop made from hickory. The handle is made from horn, and is joined to the hickory shaft with a sterling collar. The collar...
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Boule Ball With Star Decor And C, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century. In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Brass

Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest
Located in San Mateo, CA
Anglo Indian hardwood campaign or dowry chest. This has brass straps, handles and large hinges on the interior. The lock has the original key. The chest is in good condition. It show...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Antique Painted Indian Dog Gates Wall Hanging
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming pair of antique Indian teak "dog gates" with iron bars from the early 20th century that were skillfully repainted at some point with elephant and l...
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1920s Indian Folk Art Vintage Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Iron

2 Folk Art Carved & Painted Wood Mushroom Sculptures by JD 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
2 carved and painted mushrooms sculptures by JD. Signed along underside. Dimensions: 15" x 13" x 19", 13" x 12" x 18"
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Late 20th Century Rustic Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Art Nouveau boxwood whistle depicting a smiling face, France end of 19th century
Located in Milan, IT
An Art Nouveau whistle made of carved Boxwood, depicting a smiling face of a blindfolded woman. The terminal part, the actual whistle, is made of deer horn, engraved with the phrase ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Horn, Boxwood

Teak Burl Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia, Late 19th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A teak burl wood bowl crafted on the island of Java, Indonesia. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of burl wood and maintains an organic shape and natural texture. It has aged ...
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Late 19th Century Indonesian Other Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Teak

Large Hand Carved African Teak Tribal masks
Located in Southall, GB
This large hand-carved African tribal mask showcases intricate craftsmanship with its beaten copper and tin plate detailing, enhanced by vibrant shell mosaic accents. Such masks ofte...
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Teak

Turned Ash Wood Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-turned ash wood bowl, found in Wisconsin’s Door County, is a celebration of natural form and craftsmanship. Carefully shaped by a local artisan, it retains its organic edge...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Ash

Pair Of Antique Boule Balls, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair and one target ball, France, late 19th Century. In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as...
Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Metal

American Vintage Model of a Speedboat 'Ricky-O'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American vintage model of a Speedboat 'Ricky-O' Well crafted in hardwood with numerous details, The stern is inscribed 'Ricky-O' with a blue bottom. C...
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20th Century American Art Deco Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Pomo Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pomo single rod basket with quail fob motif. Exceptional golden patina. 6" x 15". Under the name Pomo are some 30 small tribes. The tribes which made these baskets live in Lake Sonom...
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Willow

Antique Carved Sailboat set in Open Waters Oil Painting 1920's
By Esposito
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-158 hand carved sailboat on open waters set in a wood frame Signed on verso Esposito 1920 Image size 9.5 x 12.5".
Category

1920s Italian Vintage Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood, Paint

Pair Of Antique Boule Balls "3", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair and one target ball, France, late 19th Century. Decorated with the numer "3" on each of the Boule balls. In the 19th century, the manufacture of b...
Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Olive

Side Table of Chestnut with Carved Lyre Base Form, Spain
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Museum quality Clearance, exchange of items. We welcome serious offers. Console or side table of chestnut with carved lyre base and forged iron Stretcher, Spanish 18th century. It ...
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19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19th Century Buttocks Basket from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century original painted grey buttocks basket is in good condition with minor breaks on base in areas. Amazing form and nice patina.
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Hickory

Pair Of Antique Boule Balls "3", "V", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair, France, late 19th Century. Decorated with the numer "3" on each ball and with a "V" on one of the Boule balls. In the 19th century, the manufactur...
Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Olive

19th Century Scale Boat Hull Model & Line Plans Naval Sailor Maritime Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An interesting scale model hull of a vessel with its original line plans. The boat has its original painted exterior, and appears to be complete. The plans are dated but unfortunate...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Hermanos Calavera Conquistador in Oiled Walnut by Miguel & Ilse Silva for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Feathered Pomo Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pomo bowl with geometric flower design on bottom and sides. Shell beads and quill fobs. Late 19th century. Sie: 3 3/4" x 7 1/2" Under the name Pomo are some 30 small tribes. The tri...
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Willow, Feathers

Vintage Handcrafted Folk Art Baby Seat or Walker from Spain, Wooden Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Called a ¨Taca-taca" in Spanish, this handmade combination baby seat and walker from the early part of the 20th century is a fine example of rustic ingenuity and craftsmanship. Much ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

XL Late 18th Century Transylvanian Coffer
Located in London, GB
An exceptional heavily patinated hewn beech coffer from Transylvania. Hand carved klan markings to front. - We offer free shipping to the USA/Canada through Fedex with this item.
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Late 18th Century Romanian Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Beech

Miniature Dogon Ladder: A Path to Personal Growth and Spiritual Enlightenment
Located in Stockholm, SE
Symbolically, miniature ladders like the Dogon ladder can hold various meanings depending on the context in which they are used and their cultural or historical background. For example, a miniature ladder can be a metaphor for ambition and personal growth, representing the desire to reach new heights or overcome obstacles. In spiritual contexts, a ladder can symbolize a path to wisdom or enlightenment, reflecting a personal quest to achieve higher consciousness or insight. The interpretation of its design is multifaceted and may reflect a combination of traditional, cultural, and personal values. It serves as a beautiful symbol for those seeking inner guidance, a personal altar...
Category

1940s Malian Folk Art Vintage Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Early 1900 Hand-Carved and Stylized Dogs Playing Fetch Sculptures, Pair Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Go fetch!! These wonderfully stylized dog sculptures truly display the energy and joy of dogs when they have just fetched an object. They can't wait for you to take the stick or bal...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood

2 Antique German Porcelain Wood Framed Wall Plaque Sign Congratulations
Located in Dayton, OH
Two rare miniature wood framed antique German porcelain wall plaque signs, one in black with a design of grapes, leaves and a harp around a scroll reading Herzlichen Glückwunsch (Con...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Antique Burmese Teak Monastic Attendants or Guardian Angels c. 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
These carved teak figures from 19th-century Burma represent Monastic Attendants or Guardian Angels, traditional figures often found in religious and ceremonial settings. Carved from ...
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19th Century Burmese Archaistic Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Teak

Folk art walking stick depicting the head of a man, USA 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk art walking stick: one piece of fruitwood depicting the head of a man. United States of America circa 1880.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood

Large Set Of Antique Boule Balls, 13 Pieces, Pétanque, 1880s, France
Located in Greven, DE
Large Boule ball set of 13 pieces, France, late 19th Century. Unrestored, original condition with signs of age and use. In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwen...
Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Copper, Steel

English Edwardian Riding Crop, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
Edwardian riding crop from England with a handle made from bone and a leather whip. The bone handle is attached with a silver collar to the crop, giving it a lovely dimensional look...
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Bone, Leather, Hickory

Antique Boule Balls Set "B", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule set of three Boule balls, France, late 19th Century. In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain. First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements. The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player. Antique boules...
Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Olive

Oversized Hand Carved Wings Over The World Bird Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1383 Hand carved wood sculpture of a bird with outstretched winds flying of the world
Category

1950s Vintage Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Nutwood

Wooden Spice Box, Tribal Engravings & Sliding Top, Nias, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This spice box comes for the Island of Nias, Indonesia. Dating to the early 20th Century it was crafted from a single block of wood. It features a sliding lid, has an elegant wood te...
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Surrealist Wood Vase by Len Brown of Hand and Fingers
Located in Round Top, TX
Surrealist carved Koa wood vase with a hand form "holding" the vessel. Early 20th century dada works by those such as Marcel Duchamp would have certainly found kinship in the concept...
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Early 20th Century Pitcairn Islands Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Batak Tribe Wood Ceremonial Bowl, Sumatra, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Batak tribe wood ceremonial bowl, early 20th century Dimensions: Diameter 56cm x height 24cm.
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood

Circa 1920's English Riding Crop
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1920's hickory riding crop from England. The handle is made from bone, which has been artfully cross-hatched for added design interest. The handle is attached to the crop by ...
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1920s English Edwardian Vintage Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Bone, Leather, Hickory

English Edwardian Riding Crop, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
English Edwardian riding crop made from hickory. The handle is made from bone and is cross hatched in design for easier gripping to the rider. The horn is attached to the handle wi...
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Bone, Leather, Hickory

Antique Boule Ball "B", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century. In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Antique Jaques of London faux leather folding book chessboard with the original Staunton Chess set dating to circa 1880, a travel chess set in the form of checkers pieces and lastly a Jacques of London Rosewood Chess clock...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Boxwood

Apache Basketry Tray
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Apache Indian basketry tray. This basket features beautiful golden patina with exceptional old geometric designs having chevron shapes, crosses, and swirls. Well-made...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Willow

Polena Da Nave in Legno Di Castagno Raffigurante Capitan Uncino Italia XIX Sec
Located in Milan, IT
Polena in legno di castagno scolpito del XIX secolo, raffigurante Giacomo Uncino meglio conosciuto come Capitan Uncino, famoso pirata e il principale antagonista di Peter Pan. Uncino è il capitano immaginario di una nave di pirati crudeli. Viene chimato così perché al posto della mano destra ha un uncino di ferro, la mano gli fu mozzata da Peter Pan durante un combattimento e poi data in pasto ad un coccodrillo, il quale gradì così tanto la mano che spera di mangiarsi anche il pirata al quale continua a dare la caccia. L’opera, in legno di castagno scolpito è stata realizzata da un bravo scultore ligure, Italia del Nord, alla fine del XIX secolo, di ottima fattura ritrare il mezzo busto di un uomo barbuto, l’occhio destro bendato e l’uncino al posto della mano destra, mentre la mano sinistra impugna una grande spada e una bandana come copriacapo. Il castagno è un legno pregiato e molto resistente alle intemperie e al vento. La spada spezzata è stata restaurata in epoca precedente, per il resto lo stato di conservazione è molto buono. Una polena è una decorazione lignea, che si trovava sulla prua delle navi dal XVI al XIX secolo. La pratica fu introdotta inizialmente nei galeoni, ma anche navi più antiche avevano spesso alcune decorazioni nella prua. Come molte delle decorazioni del Tempo le polene...
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Late 19th Century Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Chestnut

Georgian Satinwood Sewing Box circa 1825 with Lock and Key
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Refitted Georgian satinwood four footed sewing wood box with working lock and key, circa 1825.
Category

1820s Georgian Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Satinwood

Gorgeous Mid Century Danish Styled Teak Sailboat Sculpture 1960
Located in Peoria, AZ
Immaculate! Danish Modern Teak Sail boat Sculpture With Removable/Articulating Sails Circa 1960 Here is a simply fabulous Danish Modern teak sai...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Teak

19th Century Sycamore Bread Board
Located in High Point, NC
19th century bread board from England made from sycamore. The board is turned and has a molded edge. The border is hand carved with a wheat designs and has the word "Welcome" carve...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Sycamore

Antique Boule Ball Brass Decor, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century. In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Boule Ball "D F", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century. In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wabi sabi solid wood "Oromo" stool, Ethiopia 1950s
Located in ECHT, NL
Wabi sabi hand crafted stool. Made by the Oromo people of Ethiopia around the 1950s. Carved from a single piece of hardwood. Skillfully made and highly decorative. The top is made co...
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Folk Art Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Pantry Box, Small Scale
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century early small scale pantry box with the original lid.
Category

Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Hickory

Bambara Granary Door Lock in the Form of a Crocodile, Mali
Located in London, GB
This mid-twentieth century Bambara door lock from Mali has been carved into the form of a crocodile, a symbol of protection in the Bambara culture. The crocodile-shaped door lock, ad...
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Boule Ball "P A", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century. In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage Teak Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A teak wood bowl crafted on the island of Java, Indonesia. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of wood and maintains a minimalist design.
Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Teak

African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Baule Sling Shots
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of Baule figurative sling shots / catapults. Nicely Carved with figurative detail. Hard wood with matured patina. Period: mid-20th century C...
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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Ivory handle walking stick depicting Mephistopheles face, England 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: ivory carved handle. The handle depicts a caricatural face of Mephistopheles. Ebonized fruitwood shaft rustic shape. Silver ring. Metal ferrule. England circa 1870. (S...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Silver

Antique Boule Ball "6", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century. In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Brass

Intricate Hand Carved, Vintage Asian Mid-Century Wooden Scalloped Printing Block
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Splendidly intricately hand carved large wooden heavyweight printing block from Asia Traditionally used for hand held block printing ink or dye to textiles and paper Fully function...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Other Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

19thc Bird’S-Eye Maple Compote with Stone Fruit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each Fruit measures between 2.5 and 3 inches spherically. There is a collection of seven alabaster hand painted peaches and is in a burl or bird...
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Vintage Hickory Walking Stick with Three Badges
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1940-1960 hickory walking stick with three badges. These badges were earned while walking through towns in the mountainous regions of Germany and Switzerland. The badges are ...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Hickory

18th Century Carved And Painted Wooden Crucifix From France
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An early 18th Century antique hand carved and polychromed hand painted table crucifix from France with its original patina preserved. This crucifix could possible date back as early ...
Category

Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood

A Wooden Carved Treen Nutcracker, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Wooden Carved Treen Nutcracker, 19th Century Dimension: Height: 15 cm Diameter: 5 cm. Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Category

19th Century European Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Hand Carved Pouring Dish, Indian, Hardwood, Serving Pot, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hand carved pouring dish. An Indian, hardwood serving pot, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Eye-catching tribal appeal to the naive carved fini...
Category

Mid-19th Century Indian Tribal Antique Hardwood Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood

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