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African Raffia Vest
African Raffia Vest

African Raffia Vest

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

African raffia vest, old but in excellent condition: ready to use, sewing the two sides with a few stitches. Now with an interesting price because I'm closing activities. ref. O/3041

Category

Early 20th Century Angolan Primitives

Materials

Raffia

Rustic Italian craft knife, signed, 1960s
Rustic Italian craft knife, signed, 1960s

Rustic Italian craft knife, signed, 1960s

By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.

Located in Cantù, IT

Elegant handcrafted knife with rustic design, made with steel blade and natural wood handle. Presented on a handcrafted wooden base, enhanced by decorative carvings and metal details...

Category

20th Century Italian Rustic Primitives

Materials

Metal, Steel

Late 19th Century American Handmade Burled Wood Chair
Late 19th Century American Handmade Burled Wood Chair

Late 19th Century American Handmade Burled Wood Chair

Located in Wainscott, NY

Late 19th century American handmade burled wood chair Great looking accent chair with beautiful patina and wood grain. Dimensions: 37 in. H x 15....

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Primitives

Materials

Wood

Pair of 20th Century East African Grain Bowls with Handles
Pair of 20th Century East African Grain Bowls with Handles

Pair of 20th Century East African Grain Bowls with Handles

Located in Wainscott, NY

20th century East African grain bowls with handles pair (two pieces in set). From left to right A) 10.5" height x 10" diameter B) 8.5" height x 9" diameter.

Category

20th Century Zimbabwean Primitives

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Mumuye Rain Wands on Stands
Pair of African Mumuye Rain Wands on Stands

Pair of African Mumuye Rain Wands on Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of African Mumuye rain wands on custom stands. This pair of vintage tribal rain wands originate from the Mumuye peoples of West Africa, Nigeria. These forged-iron wands were utilized by the Mumuye shamans in rain-making ceremonies where they would place the bottom ends in small holes dug into the earth, and symbolically petition the gods for rain. This pair of Mumuye rain wands are each presented upon custom black iron stands, making a great pair of decorative objects...

Category

20th Century Nigerian Primitives

Materials

Iron

Arko Wall Art 4, Contemporary Art Craft Rice Straw
Arko Wall Art 4, Contemporary Art Craft Rice Straw

Arko Wall Art 4, Contemporary Art Craft Rice Straw

By ARKO

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Hand-sewed rice straw art by Arko. Title: A head-sea over the night sky (Small model) This work has the feelings of contemporary, tribal art, contempora...

Category

2010s Japanese Organic Modern Primitives

Materials

Canvas, Thread, Straw

Anthropomorphic carved wooden nutcracker folk crafts from the late 1800s
Anthropomorphic carved wooden nutcracker folk crafts from the late 1800s

Anthropomorphic carved wooden nutcracker folk crafts from the late 1800s

Located in Milan, IT

Hand-carved walnut nutcracker, which has developed a beautiful natural dark patina over time. Handicraft typical of the Black Forest area of Germany or the Brienz region of Switzer...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Primitives

Materials

Wood

Artistic Metal Turtle Sculpture
Artistic Metal Turtle Sculpture

Artistic Metal Turtle Sculpture

Located in Manzano, IT

Magnificent decorative sculpture in the shape of a turtle, made of high quality metal, ideal for enriching your garden, terrace or indoor environment with a touch of elegance and ori...

Category

20th Century Modern Primitives

Materials

Bronze

Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom
Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom

Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive Danish carved and painted tape loom, Denmark. Tape looms were historically used to weave narrow bands of fabric, such as belts, ribbons, and strap...

Category

Mid-19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Primitives

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Spanish Century Plow
19th Spanish Century Plow

19th Spanish Century Plow

Located in Round Top, TX

A fabulous mid-19th century Plow from the Catalan region of Spain. Sturdily constructed from wood and hand forged iron. These pieces are wonderful as wall-mounted art, coat racks or converted into light fixtures. Great as a clothing store display fixture...

Category

Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Primitives

Materials

Iron

Lot 4 Vintage 70s Wallets - Genuine Leather
Lot 4 Vintage 70s Wallets - Genuine Leather

Lot 4 Vintage 70s Wallets - Genuine Leather

Located in Manzano, IT

Gorgeous set of 4 original wallets from the 1970s, a true example of Italian craftsmanship and vintage style. Made of high quality genuine leather with different textures and elega...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Primitives

Materials

Animal Skin

Remington Travel-Riter Deluxe (1960s) + Original Documentation
Remington Travel-Riter Deluxe (1960s) + Original Documentation

Remington Travel-Riter Deluxe (1960s) + Original Documentation

Located in Manzano, IT

Gorgeous Remington Travel-Riter Deluxe portable typewriter, an industrial design icon of the early 1960s. This model is celebrated for its extraordinary sturdiness and writing accura...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Primitives

Materials

Iron

18th Century Dutch Kaas Hudson Valley of New York
18th Century Dutch Kaas Hudson Valley of New York

18th Century Dutch Kaas Hudson Valley of New York

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Massive 18th century Dutch kaas made in the Hudson Valley of New York, circa 1790-1810. It is made of walnut and has four shelves and one large draw across ...

Category

Late 18th Century American Primitive Antique Primitives

Materials

Walnut

Hand Carved Tribal Wooden Nepalese Beaker Milk Pot with Handle
Hand Carved Tribal Wooden Nepalese Beaker Milk Pot with Handle

Hand Carved Tribal Wooden Nepalese Beaker Milk Pot with Handle

By Kuba

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large hand carved tribal wooden beaker Nepalese milk pot with handle. Early 20th century antique tribal milk pot with incised pattern. This rustic milk pot wa...

Category

Early 20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Handmade Rustic Wrought Old Western Cattle Branding Iron
Antique Primitive Handmade Rustic Wrought Old Western Cattle Branding Iron

Antique Primitive Handmade Rustic Wrought Old Western Cattle Branding Iron

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice antique wrought iron western branding tool, circa 1940s. Features a curvy "S" shape mark and a curled handle. The piece is in good vintage condition (distressed) with a nice pat...

Category

20th Century North American Primitive Primitives

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century American Folk Art Heart Shaped Iron Pad Lock & Key, Dated 1875
19th Century American Folk Art Heart Shaped Iron Pad Lock & Key, Dated 1875

19th Century American Folk Art Heart Shaped Iron Pad Lock & Key, Dated 1875

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th-century American folk art Heart-shaped forged iron pad lock and key, dated 1875 A remarkable 19th-century American heart-shaped forged iron padlock and key is a true testament ...

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Primitives

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving

Located in Houston, TX

A beautiful contemporary collector piece of Makonde ebony tree of life art carving with unbelievable detailed wood carving.

Category

1950s Tanzanian Primitive Vintage Primitives

Materials

Ebony

Anthropomorphic carved wooden nutcracker folk crafts from the late 1800s
Anthropomorphic carved wooden nutcracker folk crafts from the late 1800s

Anthropomorphic carved wooden nutcracker folk crafts from the late 1800s

Located in Milan, IT

Anthropomorphic lever nutcracker made of hand-carved wood, typical of folk crafts of the late 19th century and most likely of German or Alpine origin, traceable to the Black Forest o...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Primitives

Materials

Wood

Full Set of Twelve 19th Century French Original Guignol Puppets
Full Set of Twelve 19th Century French Original Guignol Puppets

Full Set of Twelve 19th Century French Original Guignol Puppets

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Rare, very original, full set of twelve late 19th Century French Guignol puppets.  Hand carved painted heads and hand made traditional costumes. Guignol is the main character in a F...

Category

19th Century French Antique Primitives

Materials

Wood

Victorian Era Wooden Bead Centerpiece Bowl Czechoslovakian Art Craft Studio
Victorian Era Wooden Bead Centerpiece Bowl Czechoslovakian Art Craft Studio

Victorian Era Wooden Bead Centerpiece Bowl Czechoslovakian Art Craft Studio

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Mesmerizing design, great table prop or functional decor, signed to bottom, Made in Czechoslovakia. Measures: Bowl only diameter 10.25 x height 3.25 in.

Category

1910s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Primitives

Materials

Wood

Elegant Ampoule in Pink Murano Glass and Golden Decorations - Handcrafted Workmanship
Elegant Ampoule in Pink Murano Glass and Golden Decorations - Handcrafted Workmanship

Elegant Ampoule in Pink Murano Glass and Golden Decorations - Handcrafted Workmanship

Located in Manzano, IT

Refined decorative cruet made of original mouth-blown Murano Glass. A beautifully elegant piece that marries the Venetian glassmaking tradition with a sleek, decorative design. Th...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Primitives

Materials

Murano Glass

Early 19th Century New England Child's Chair
Early 19th Century New England Child's Chair

Early 19th Century New England Child's Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th century ladder back child's chair from New England in fantastic condition. This early chair is mortised and square nail construction.

Category

1870s American Adirondack Antique Primitives

Materials

Wood

Tyrolean Hat CAPO Austria Original - New with Box - Waterproof
Tyrolean Hat CAPO Austria Original - New with Box - Waterproof

Tyrolean Hat CAPO Austria Original - New with Box - Waterproof

Located in Manzano, IT

Authentic Tyrolean/Alpine style hat made by the prestigious Austrian brand Capo. This is a high-quality accessory, perfect for amateurs of the genre or as a valuable souvenir. Mai...

Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Primitives

Materials

Wool

19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron
19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron

19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Classic icon from the last century. Once used in every household, now its cherished for its simplicity and beauty. Cast in it's lid is the ancient symbol of Rome, She wolf with her b...

Category

1870s Italian Primitive Antique Primitives

Materials

Iron

Solid Wood Ham Clamp - Traditional Craftsmanship
Solid Wood Ham Clamp - Traditional Craftsmanship

Solid Wood Ham Clamp - Traditional Craftsmanship

Located in Manzano, IT

Vintage ham vise (punza), made entirely of solid wood. This tool is not only a functional tool, but a true piece of rural craft history, perfect for those who love the charm of rus...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Primitives

Materials

Beech

19th Decorated Blue Tin Tole Water Kettle
19th Decorated Blue Tin Tole Water Kettle

19th Decorated Blue Tin Tole Water Kettle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic tin blue paint decorated tole ware water kettle is in amazing as found condition. It has a blue ground with painted flowers on both sides. ...

Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Primitives

Materials

Tin

1950s American Studio Craft Iron Triangle Dinner Bell
1950s American Studio Craft Iron Triangle Dinner Bell

1950s American Studio Craft Iron Triangle Dinner Bell

By Russel Wright

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Hand-forged dinner triangle, delicate swan head, in the manner of Early Russel Wright designed Iron Works, very reminiscent of the deer andirons.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Primitives

Materials

Iron

1830s Primitive Farmhouse Corner Cupboard Pine Cabinet
1830s Primitive Farmhouse Corner Cupboard Pine Cabinet

1830s Primitive Farmhouse Corner Cupboard Pine Cabinet

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Wonderful Primitive Pine PA corner cupboard. 12 panels of early wavy glass. The bottom has two-shelf storage. Stunning piece for your farmhouse decor. True antique Primitive pieces t...

Category

Early 19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitives

Materials

Wood

Arko Wall Art 5, Contemporary Art Craft Rice Straw
Arko Wall Art 5, Contemporary Art Craft Rice Straw

Arko Wall Art 5, Contemporary Art Craft Rice Straw

By ARKO

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Hand-sewed rice straw art by Arko. Title: Composition Accelerando #01 This work has the feelings of contemporary, tribal art, contemporary craft art, ...

Category

2010s Japanese Organic Modern Primitives

Materials

Canvas, Thread, Straw

Sculptural Wood and Iron Strap 19th Century Farm Implement
Sculptural Wood and Iron Strap 19th Century Farm Implement

Sculptural Wood and Iron Strap 19th Century Farm Implement

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Super clean lines and sculptural 19th century American farm implement. Over eight and a half feet wide large scale looks amazing hung on a modern white...

Category

Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Primitives

Materials

Iron

Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle
Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle

Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle

Located in Baltimore, MD

This is a charming, very rustic hooded rocking cradle with an interesting and unusual “bird house” with a circular opening, built into the shallow hood,...

Category

Late 19th Century Irish Rustic Antique Primitives

Materials

Oak, Pine

Primitive Woven Split Oak Gathering Basket with Leather Wrapped Handles, 19c
Primitive Woven Split Oak Gathering Basket with Leather Wrapped Handles, 19c

Primitive Woven Split Oak Gathering Basket with Leather Wrapped Handles, 19c

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A striking example of early utilitarian craftsmanship elevated to sculptural art form, this large primitive woven split-wood bowl exudes both presence and authenticity. Measuring an ...

Category

19th Century Antique Primitives

Materials

Leather, Oak

Animal House arte animale
Animal House arte animale

Animal House arte animale

Located in Manzano, IT

Sotto il titolo Animal house, che richiama il famoso film ma con il quale non centra, Naka ha raccolto una serie di opere dove l’animale è protagonista in un contesto antropico. Il p...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Primitives

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Spanish 19th Century Wooden Mold
Spanish 19th Century Wooden Mold

Spanish 19th Century Wooden Mold

Located in Round Top, TX

A very interesting 19th century mold in solid wood for making donkey harnesses. Fabulous as a pedestal with a wonderful contemporary feel. The top surface measures: 10 1/2" L x 5 1/4".

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Primitives

Materials

Wood

French Primitive Stool
French Primitive Stool

French Primitive Stool

Located in Round Top, TX

A very delightful and primitive stool from the Ardeche region of France. Very sturdy and very organic in feel.

Category

19th Century French Antique Primitives

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Dough Bowl with Assorted Stone fruit
Hand Carved Dough Bowl with Assorted Stone fruit

Hand Carved Dough Bowl with Assorted Stone fruit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19thc wood dough bowl with a collection of 24 pcs. of stone fruit or alabaster fruit.This collection includes the fruit & bowl as a collection.

Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Primitives

Materials

Wood

Bronze Sculpture: Oriental Knight on Horseback
Bronze Sculpture: Oriental Knight on Horseback

Bronze Sculpture: Oriental Knight on Horseback

Located in Manzano, IT

A richly detailed work of art, perfect for discerning collectors and luxury spaces that want to make a style statement. Thissculpture captures the dynamic power of a Knight or Warri...

Category

19th Century Italian Modern Antique Primitives

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture "The Young Piper"
Bronze Sculpture "The Young Piper"

Bronze Sculpture "The Young Piper"

Located in Manzano, IT

Stunning vintage bronze figurine depicting a young shepherd/piper in rustic clothing. The work stands out for its excellent rendering of anatomical details and folds of clothing, cap...

Category

20th Century Baroque Primitives

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Brutalist "Don Quixote" Sculpture in Copper - A Mid-Century Design Icon
Brutalist "Don Quixote" Sculpture in Copper - A Mid-Century Design Icon

Brutalist "Don Quixote" Sculpture in Copper - A Mid-Century Design Icon

Located in Manzano, IT

splendid abstract representation of Don Quixote de la Mancha. This work is not just a decorative object, but a character piece: made entirely of worked and brazed copper, it perfect...

Category

20th Century Brutalist Primitives

Materials

Copper

Inca Style Double Candlestick Holder
Inca Style Double Candlestick Holder

Inca Style Double Candlestick Holder

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

South/Central American (Incan/Mayan) style double candleholder. Bottom is marked J.P. (or J.R.) Combes Aigues-Vives, Aude (town in southern France) 65 (1965) Piece Unique. Combes ma...

Category

20th Century Primitives

19th Century Weathered Wood European Seven Pin / Ball Game Set (complete set)
19th Century Weathered Wood European Seven Pin / Ball Game Set (complete set)

19th Century Weathered Wood European Seven Pin / Ball Game Set (complete set)

Located in Wainscott, NY

19th Century European Ball / 7 Pin Game Set Weathered Wood with beautiful patina making this a fun and interesting object d' art or a fun display in a child's room! Complete Set whic...

Category

19th Century French Antique Primitives

Materials

Wood

1850s Corner Cupboard Rustic Farm House Pine Cabinet
1850s Corner Cupboard Rustic Farm House Pine Cabinet

1850s Corner Cupboard Rustic Farm House Pine Cabinet

Located in Newfoundland, PA

This is a spectacular primitive corner cupboard. Layers and layers of paint on this piece. Four shelves on top and two on the bottom. Wonderful coloring on this! You don't find these...

Category

Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitives

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved African Calabash from Congo
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved African Calabash from Congo

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved African Calabash from Congo

Located in Wainscott, NY

Small leather Calabash from Africa Dimensions: 10 in. height x 6 in. diameter with a 4.24 in. diameter opening.

Category

20th Century Congolese Primitives

Materials

Leather, Wood

Collection of Burkina Faso Currency
Collection of Burkina Faso Currency

Collection of Burkina Faso Currency

Located in Atlanta, GA

A collection of Burkina Faso currency from the mid-20th century. This assortment of three vintage African ritual iron snakes effigies originate from the L...

Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Primitives

Materials

Iron

Small Ecuadorian Moulded Clay Figure on Stand
Small Ecuadorian Moulded Clay Figure on Stand

Small Ecuadorian Moulded Clay Figure on Stand

Located in London, GB

This rare and wonderful example of a formative stage figure from the woodland period is attached to a small wire and wood stand, and is in extraordinarily very good condition for its...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Ecuadorean Antique Primitives

Materials

Clay

Tribal Stool from Africa
Tribal Stool from Africa

Tribal Stool from Africa

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A large scale, hand carved and silver painted Ashanti tribal stool. Likely painted silver in the 1920s to compliment metallic trend of the Art Dec...

Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Primitives

Materials

Wood, Paint

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

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 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Primitives

Materials

Wood