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Period: 1950s
Long Folk Art Hand Carved Pine Whimsy Chain
Long Folk Art Hand Carved Pine Whimsy Chain

Long Folk Art Hand Carved Pine Whimsy Chain

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wonderful, whimsical folk art chain whittled from one continuous piece of wood (pine, in this case). One end features what resembles an arrow fletching,...

Category

American Folk Art Vintage 1950s Primitives

Materials

Pine

Vintage 1950s Copper Lanterns - Unique Patina & Retro Charm
Vintage 1950s Copper Lanterns - Unique Patina & Retro Charm

Vintage 1950s Copper Lanterns - Unique Patina & Retro Charm

Located in Manzano, IT

Vintage 1950s Copper Lanterns - Unique Patina & Retro Charm Elevate your interior or exterior decor with this striking pair of vintage copper lanterns from the 1950s. These exquisit...

Category

Vintage 1950s Primitives

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Hand Carved Spruce Whimsy Chain
Folk Art Hand Carved Spruce Whimsy Chain

Folk Art Hand Carved Spruce Whimsy Chain

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Nice, whimsical Folk Art chain whittled from one continuous piece of wood (spruce, in this case). One end features a hook, the other a clasp. The wood h...

Category

American Folk Art Vintage 1950s Primitives

Materials

Spruce

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

Tanzanian Primitive Vintage 1950s Primitives

Materials

Ebony

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

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Primitives

Materials

Iron

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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...

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Primitive hand-carved Folk Art bull made of wood. Great hand work and scale. One Horn has a chip. Great sculptural piece.

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Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box
Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box

Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 18th century Italian carved and dovetailed walnut alms box, circa 1725 Large dovetails and old handwrought nails give this small scale box a hea...

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Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa
Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

$4,500

H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 10 in

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 ...

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Ivorian Primitive 1950s Primitives

Materials

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Handmade Wood Carving
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Handmade Wood Carving

$125

H 7 in W 3.5 in D 3 in

Handmade Wood Carving

Located in Seattle, WA

Handmade wood carving with nice patina and character. Vintage condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Box H9 Dimensions: 3.5”L ;3"W;7"H

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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Primitives

Materials

Wood

Antique Germany Chip Hand Carved House Catchall Box Tramp Folk Art 1880s
Antique Germany Chip Hand Carved House Catchall Box Tramp Folk Art 1880s

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Located in Nuernberg, DE

A petite German late 19th century Tramp Folk Art Secret Chamber Cabinet Box. This petite Folk Art piece, circa 1890 comes from Germany and features a finel...

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German Folk Art Antique 1950s Primitives

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Hand Carved Wooden Smoker Gnome Figure, Vintage German Black Forest Folk Art
Hand Carved Wooden Smoker Gnome Figure, Vintage German Black Forest Folk Art

Hand Carved Wooden Smoker Gnome Figure, Vintage German Black Forest Folk Art

Located in Nuernberg, DE

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Late 19th Century Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom
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H 12.55 in W 11 in D 0.13 in

Late 19th Century Danish Primitive Folk Art Tape Heddle Band Loom

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive Danish painted folk art tape loom, also known as a heddle or band loom. It is a traditional tool used for weaving narrow bands of fabric, such as belts, straps, or decorat...

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Materials

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19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp
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19th century Primitive Painted Early American Floor Lamp

Located in Savannah, GA

Rare painted iron standing floor lamp made to burn oil but converted to electricity. Nice lines and detail with upturned feet, scroll work and finial at top. See measurements below.

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Materials

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Swedish 100% Original Trunk Art
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H 22.5 in W 52 in D 1 in

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Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a 100% Original Painted Swedish Trunk Art dated 1814. the trunk was found in a barn resting on its back in mud, it was in such bad condi...

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Materials

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Swedish 100% Original Painted Trunk Art
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$2,295

H 21 in W 52 in D 1 in

Swedish 100% Original Painted Trunk Art

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a 100% Original Painted Swedish Trunk Art dated 1818. the trunk was found in a barn resting on its back in mud, it was in such bad condi...

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Swedish Primitive Antique 1950s Primitives

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Pine

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Primitive Stool from Mexico
Primitive Stool from Mexico

Primitive Stool from Mexico

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H 14.5 in W 19 in D 14.5 in

Primitive Stool from Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Primitive style one piece stool from Atotonilco, Guanajuato, Mexico, circa 1950s.

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Mexican Primitive Vintage 1950s Primitives

Materials

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Folk Art Seesaw with Original Paint
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H 34 in W 71.75 in D 14.75 in

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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American Folk Art Vintage 1950s Primitives

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Mortar and Pestle from Mexico, Volcanic, 1950s
Mortar and Pestle from Mexico, Volcanic, 1950s

Mortar and Pestle from Mexico, Volcanic, 1950s

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H 2.75 in Dm 7 in L 2.75 in

Mortar and Pestle from Mexico, Volcanic, 1950s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Volcanic mortar (molcajete) with original pestle from Puebla, Mexico in its primitive style. Used for grinding spices, grains and chiles.

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Mexican Primitive Vintage 1950s Primitives

Materials

Stone

Old American Craftsmans Workshop Odds and Ends Hardware Carousel Tree
Old American Craftsmans Workshop Odds and Ends Hardware Carousel Tree

Old American Craftsmans Workshop Odds and Ends Hardware Carousel Tree

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Interesting and overbuilt functional work shop hardware tree. Please Specify if you want the Hardware in Jars, or all jars can be emptied and cleaned upon order.

Category

American American Craftsman Vintage 1950s Primitives

Materials

Steel

small hand carved  folk art form
small hand carved  folk art form

small hand carved folk art form

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H 9 in W 3.25 in D 1.5 in

small hand carved folk art form

Located in Seattle, WA

primitive semi-articulated female (i think so at least) form that was probably a dolls body. inscribed on the back "to Kayla from granpaw mc". very sweet...

Category

American Folk Art Vintage 1950s Primitives

Materials

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Collection of Three 19thc Original Painted Buckets From New England
Collection of Three 19thc Original Painted Buckets From New England

Collection of Three 19thc Original Painted Buckets From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collection of three original cream painted 19thc buckets from New England.This group in this photo are sold as a collection of three buckets.The condition are very good and all have ...

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Block Print Portrait
Block Print Portrait

Block Print Portrait

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H 39 in W 32 in

Block Print Portrait

Located in Pasadena, CA

Original wood block and painted portrait by Chilean artist Santos Chavez 1934-2001. Newly framed.

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Materials

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Pair of Rustic Trapezoidal Shape Benches
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Pair of Rustic Trapezoidal Shape Benches

Located in North Miami, FL

Aged cowhide seats and oak frame, these stools are perfect for additional seating or accents.

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Vintage Persian Kurdish Kilim
Vintage Persian Kurdish Kilim

Vintage Persian Kurdish Kilim

Located in Atlanta, GA

Geometric, Kurdestan, Western Iran

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