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Period: 20th Century
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 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Ebony
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
Ivorian Primitive 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood
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 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Spruce
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
1950s American Studio Craft Iron Triangle Dinner Bell
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 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Iron
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
Burkinabe 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Iron
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
Nigerian 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Iron
Pair of African Lobi Tribe Wooden Chairs, 20th Century Folk Art
Located in Valby, 84
This unique pair of Lobi chairs from West Africa showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of the Lobi people, renowned for their functional yet sculptural designs. Hand-carved from so...
Category
African Tribal 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood
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
Ghanaian Tribal 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of 20th Century East African Grain Bowls with Handles
Located in Chicago, IL
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
Zimbabwean 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Oak Splint Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century hand-woven oak splint gathering basket with a single bent oak handle, a double banded rim, and a lovely wonky shape. Found in Wisconsin.
Category
American Folk Art 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Oak
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
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Tribal Wooden Nepalese Beaker Milk Pot with Handle
By Kuba
Located in North Hollywood, 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
Nepalese Folk Art 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century African Calabash
Located in Chicago, IL
Small leather Calabash from Africa
Dimensions: 10 in. height x 6 in. diameter with a 4.24 in. diameter opening.
Category
Congolese 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Metal
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 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Pine
Antique bookbinder's press with cabinet early 20th century
Located in Cesena, FC
Antique bookbinder's press with cabinet early 20th century
Antique bookbinder's press with cabinet early 20th century, Italian
Antique bookbinder's press with distinctive Oak cabin...
Category
European Vintage 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Iron
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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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Materials
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Mossi Incised Currency Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
The blacksmiths and sculptors of the Mossi People were held in special regard by the tribe's ruling class. Their ability to shape bronze and other precious metals into currency and status symbols made them valuable members of the powerful tribe. The intricate design of this currency bracelet...
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1960s Candlestick Holder Style Martz Studios Art Pottery
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Candlestick Holder Tommi Parzinger Style
Located in New York, NY
A substantial double candlestick holder, Modernist/Midcentury Modern design period, in the style of German designer Tommi Parzinger, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. A double brass pla...
Category
Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Primitives
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"Ritual In Wood" Mid-Century African Wood Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
This wooden sculpture embodies hyper-verticality, a hallmark of many African sculptural traditions. Its elongated form eschews anatomical realism, instead striving to evoke a presenc...
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Mozambican Primitive Vintage 20th Century Primitives
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Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' sculpture 1950s This is a wonderful piece of modernist African art. It is a so called 'Makonde' sculpture. These unique pieces are crafted by t...
Category
Tanzanian Brutalist 20th Century Primitives
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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,...
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Irish Rustic Antique 20th Century Primitives
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Oak, Pine
Vintage Japanese Brancusi Style Candlestick Holders
By Constantin Brancusi 2
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredible pair of vintage Japanese architectural candlestick holders in the manner of Constantin Brancusi. Purchased in Japan. Most likely c1980s. Wonderful patina, one small area o...
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Japanese Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Steel
Swedish Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Birds on Tree Branch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hand-carved and hand-painted wooden birds on a tree branch.
The upper bird features a detailed feather structure with decorative white and blue markings on its tail, while the lower...
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Swedish Folk Art 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood
Antler Candlestick Holder with Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Decorative piece for on a dining table. Made of red deer antlers.
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20th Century Primitives
Materials
Antler
Fine Antique Huge Hand Carved Folk Art Rabbit, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Coming from an American Folk art collection of animal sculptures- only one.
A fine huge, signed, and heavily hand carved charming erect rabbit measuring 21 inches tall and 9 inches wide- one of the largest hand carved rabbits...
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American Folk Art 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Folk Art Standing Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand Carved Wooden Pig - a compliment to many settings - great in the kitchen, on a shelf, console table, or even staged on a table in the garden.
He / she is the perfect little p...
Category
Folk Art 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood
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Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptionally crafted and large sculptural brutalist freeform teak wood centerpiece bowl.
Hand carved from a unique piece of wood this organic capiz bowl is crafted of natural whitewashed teakwood and lined with lustrous authentic capiz shells.
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Asian Tribal 20th Century Primitives
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Hand Hewn African Ethiopian Large Wooden Bowl with Handle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand hewn and hand carved African Ethiopian wooden bowl with handle.
Original large vintage Ethiopian tribal wood bowl hand carved bowl from a ...
Category
Ethiopian Folk Art 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Hardwood
Massive Exceptionally Crafted Sculptural Brutalist Freeform Burl
By J. B. Blunk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptionally crafted and large sculptural Brutalist freeform burl wood centerpiece bowl.
Hand carved from a unique piece of cherry burl wood. A burl occurs naturally through tree growth where the grain has grown in a deformed manner, usually due to insect infestations.
Gorgeous turned burl bowl...
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American Brutalist 20th Century Primitives
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Hand Carved Snow Shovel
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved snow shovel, vintage item.
Category
North American Primitive 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood
Large 1930s Folk Art Shell Encrusted Owl in Brown Black and White
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
What a great way to add a touch of whimsical decor to a room! Covered in various types of sea shells, this tall bird captures the exquisite craftsmansh...
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Philippine Primitive 20th Century Primitives
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Shell
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This small chair from the ivory coast has a truly lovely presence. It is hand carved and showcases the typical design elements of a ‘Baoulé’ chair, low seat with a vertical back. Ind...
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Ivorian Primitive 20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood
Antique Central Mfg Folk Art Toleware Bread Box Tin Pie Safe Cake Bake Farmhouse
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique painted toleware bread box by the Central Manufacturing Co, decorated with red tomatoes. The interior tray is removable and pierced with ventilation holes for airflow.
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Folk Art 20th Century Primitives
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Metal
H 9.5 in W 12 in D 17 in
Vintage Coastal Brown Rectangular Sea Shell Covered Box with Lid, Arthur Court
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Located in Oklahoma City, OK
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H 3 in W 9.75 in D 6.25 in
Antique 19th Century Primitive Hewn Pine Farmhouse Trencher Dough Bowl
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive hand hewn pine dough bowl or trencher.
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Rustic 20th Century Primitives
Materials
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H 5.75 in W 15.25 in D 36.75 in
Massive Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand
Located in Baltimore, MD
Used for kneading dough for multi-family baking or perhaps for washing the baby, this huge fruitwood trog was hand carved from a single split log. It stands nice and straight with it...
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Hungarian Rustic 20th Century Primitives
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Fruitwood
Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand
Located in Baltimore, MD
Used for kneading dough for multi-family baking or perhaps for washing the baby, this large fruitwood trog was hand-hewn from a single split log. It has developed a slight twist over...
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Hungarian Rustic 20th Century Primitives
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Fruitwood, Oak
Large Fruitwood Trog or Dough Bowl on Oak Stand
Located in Baltimore, MD
Used for kneading dough for multi-family baking or perhaps for washing the baby, this huge fruitwood trog was hand-hewn from a single split log. It has developed something of a twist...
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Hungarian Primitive 20th Century Primitives
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Oak, Pine
