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Period: Mid-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 Mid-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 Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood
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 Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Iron
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 Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Metal
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 Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Spruce
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 Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Iron
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 Mid-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 Mid-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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Antique Germany Chip Hand Carved Wall Cupboard Cabinet Tramp Folk Art 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite German late 19th century Tramp Folk Art Wall Cupboard Cabinet. This petite Folk Art piece, circa 1880 comes from Germany and features a finely carved work with distressed Mirrors.
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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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Swedish Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Birds on Tree Branch
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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...
Category
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African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved African tribal wood carved sculpture of a men and women,
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Very simple modern look carved ethnic sculpture...
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Antique Germany Chip Hand Carved House Catchall Box Tramp Folk Art 1880s
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 Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
American Folk Art Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
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Yoruba Nigeria African Red Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria.
This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in ivory, red and black colors with faces bird...
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Materials
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19th Century Austrian hand carved folk art wall candle holder
Located in London, GB
19th Century Austrian hand carved folk art wall candle holder
This is a very unusual piece of folk art, made from hand carved wood in 2 pieces as the pipe is removable and could hav...
Category
Austrian Folk Art Antique Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Wooden Smoker Gnome Figure, Vintage German Black Forest Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved wooden smoker figure, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We believe that this piece is from around 1930s or older. A nice addition to any room. Beau...
Category
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Materials
Wood
H 8.25 in W 4.5 in D 5.13 in
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...
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Materials
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Massive Exceptionally Crafted Sculptural Brutalist Freeform Burl
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Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptionally crafted and large sculptural Brutalist freeform burl wood centerpiece bowl.
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African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
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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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Vintage African Carved Wood Tanzanian Ceremonial Chief's Throne Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A striking African ceremonial or chief’s throne chair carved in one piece from a single tree trunk having artful head at the top, female breasts, beautif...
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African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
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Early 20th Century Cast Iron Cow Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Primitive Stool from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
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Decorative Folk Art Owl
Located in Pasadena, CA
This midcentury metal owl has been painted in a Folk Art style. Over the years he has acquired lots of character.
Category
American Brutalist Mid-20th Century Primitives
Materials
Cut Steel
Pair of Ashanti African Tribal Stools in Hand Carved Wood, Early 20th Century
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Genuine traditional African Ashanti stools signifying power and status, and symbols of leadership. Carved from a single block of wood featuring curved seat and intricate support base...
Category
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H 12.5 in W 20.5 in D 10 in
Large Antique Folk Art Pine Cone Plant Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large, rustic and unique planter was made in approximately the 1950s in the Folk Art style and probably has its origins from the Eastern region of the United States. This plant stand is constructed from large pine cones secured into a grape vine frame. The large pine cones are set in stacked rows with the tops facing inwards, giving the exterior a smooth appearance. Please note the posted dimensions as this is a substantial example of a unique folk art constructed home decor accent...
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American Folk Art Mid-20th Century Primitives
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