African Raffia Vest, Hand-Woven, Early 20th Century, Angola
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
Raffia
$1,365Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 7.88 in D 15.36 in
Hand-Painted African Mask, Wood, 20th Century, Angola, Folk Art Decor
Located in Berlin, DE
African mask in hand painted wood, 20th century Angola.
Wood
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...
Iron
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 ...
Wood
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.
Iron
Early 20th Century African American Crazy Quilt, Hand-Pieced Wool
Located in Barrington, IL
This extraordinary African American crazy quilt, hand-pieced and embroidered in the early 1900s. The quilt is composed of 25 distinct blocks arranged in a 5x5 grid, each approximately 13 inches square, the quilt features an array of rich wool fabrics in hues of red, brown, gray, black, navy, and pale green—cut into dynamic rectangular and trapezoidal shapes. Every piece is meticulously hand-appliquéd and accented with elegant feather stitch embroidery, lending intricate detail and texture to the overall composition. A soft gray flannel border, 5 inches wide, frames the quilt, while the reverse is backed with warm gray cotton flannel, adding both comfort and contrast. Early African American quilts from the 19th and early 20th centuries have become highly sought after for their rarity, authenticity, and profound cultural significance. Dimensions: 77.5” x 77.5” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: United States Material: Wool, Cotton Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2079 African American Quilts, Southern Quilts, Gee’s Bend Quilts, Alabama Quilts, 19th Century Quilts, African American Art, Antique African American Quilts...
Wool, Cotton
$529
H 1.97 in W 25.99 in D 8.67 in
Swedish Early 19th Century Folk Art Washboard in Pine, circa 1850 signed AAS
Located in Boden, SE
A Swedish washboard in pine dated 1850 with owner initials AAS The farmers and country-side folks were proud of the few things they owned and used to carve their initials and to date...
Pine
$1,295
H 29 in W 54 in D 26.5 in
Early 19th Century Primitive American Demilune Large Sized Console Table
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 19th century American primitive demilune console table featuring center drawer with brass knob, straight plain foot legs and original finish. ...
Mahogany
Gorgeous Set of 20 Hand-Cut Crystal Goblets (1985)
Located in Manzano, IT
Exclusive service of 20 wine glasses made of fine crystal. Produced in the mid-1980s, these glasses represent the excellence of craftsmanship at the time. The design features fine d...
Crystal
Early Salmon Painted Nantucket Light Ship Basket, Late 19th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
9” Open round salmon painted Nantucket Lightship basket with wooden ears and original paint. The nails on the interior bottom indicate this was probably used as a vegetable baske...
Oak, Paint, Reed
Massive 19th C. Hand-Carved Wood Dough Bowl
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large hand-carved Antique Dough Bowl or Trencher in original condition. Notable for its large size and fine traditional form, the Bowl has an admirable timeworn quality and very fi...
Wood
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...
Iron
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.
Ebony
19th Century Shaker Herb Gathering Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 19th century American shaker herb gathering basket with a double bentwood rim, two carved and bentwood handles, and a fantastic patina that only time can bestow. Can be...
Ash
Handwoven Lontar Palm Basket Container Set, Primitive
Located in Tulsa, OK
Set of 3 handwoven primitive palm baskets from the Sumba Islands in Indonesia. Removable, tethered lids make these baskets perfect decorative storage conta...
Palmwood
Oval Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Label
By Frederick Chadwick
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large oval basket in great condition with a warm honey patina, oak staves and handle with a walnut base. A perfect example of a Chadwick basket show...
Rattan, Oak, Walnut
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket
Located in Nantucket, MA
The basket has a rich honey patina throughout, made with oak staves and a swing handle that's notched and rounded at the ends and attached with brass ears. The mahogany bottom has four concentric rings which are typical features of an Andrew Sandsbury made lightship basket...
Rattan, Mahogany, Oak
Pair of Papua New Guinea Tribal Medicine Bags from Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea medicine bags from the mid-20th century on custom stands. This pair of woven medicine bags from East Highlands Papua New Guinea are adorn with a collection of bones (some intricately carved) and beads, and have been presented upon custom black iron stands. This pair of East Highlands tribal medicine bags...
Iron
Sold
H 6 in W 11 in D 6 in
Single Papua New Guinea Medicine Bag from Mid-20th Century Displayed on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single Papua New Guinea medicine bag from the mid-20th century on custom stand. This woven medicine bag from East Highlands Papua New Guinea features a ...
Iron
1930s Indonesian Handwoven Rattan and Bamboo Hauling Basket
Located in Middleburg, VA
Beautiful handwoven Indonesian hauling basket made from rattan and bamboo with a remarkable deep color and patina. This Agrarian art makes for a beautiful display or storage piece in...
Bamboo, Rattan
1930s Indonesian Handwoven Rattan and Bamboo Hauling Basket
Located in Middleburg, VA
Beautiful handwoven Indonesian hauling basket made from rattan and bamboo with a remarkable deep color and patina. This Agrarian art makes for a beautiful display or storage piece in...
Bamboo, Rattan
Rather Large 19th Century Split Oak Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A rather large 19th century American split oak basket with a low profile, probably used to collect wool, found in upstate New York.
Oak
English Bamboo Walking Stick with Seat or Hunting Seat
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare antique English bamboo walking stick with a fold out caned seat, polished brass mechanism, and iron spike. Sometimes called a polo or hunting...
Brass
Yanomami Gathering Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A 20th century Yanomami gathering basket decorated with charcoal drawn circles with dots on the exterior. This basket is tightly handwoven of natural...
Natural Fiber
Pair of Early 20th Century Thai Hill Tribe Striped Linen Pillows
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of custom pillows made from early 20th century hand-woven Thai Hill Tribe woven linen with stripes of varying widths, filled with down.
Linen