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Style: Primitive
1960's Solid Wood Hand Carved Primitive Totem Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully hand crafted solid wood totemic sculpture with detailed features highlighting its authentic presence. This unique piece meshes style and art into a eye catching and taste...
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Mid-20th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

1960's Solid Wood Hand Carved Primitive Totem Sculpture
1960's Solid Wood Hand Carved Primitive Totem Sculpture

1960's Solid Wood Hand Carved Primitive Totem Sculpture

African Dogon Hare Rabbit Mounted Carving
Located in Malibu, CA
African hand carved rabbit mounted on metal stand ready to display. Carving 16"H X 4"D X 4.5"W
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Early 20th Century African Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Scrap Wood, Wood

African Dogon Hare Rabbit Mounted Carving
African Dogon Hare Rabbit Mounted Carving

African Dogon Hare Rabbit Mounted Carving

Tom Cramer Primitive American Folk Art Carved Figural Totem Sculpture 1994
By Tom Cramer
Located in Miami, FL
Tom Cramer Primitive American Folk Art Carved Figural Totem Sculpture 1994 Offered for sale is a recent acquisition from a New York estate. Thi...
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Late 20th Century American Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Tom Cramer Primitive American Folk Art Carved Figural Totem Sculpture 1994
Tom Cramer Primitive American Folk Art Carved Figural Totem Sculpture 1994

Tom Cramer Primitive American Folk Art Carved Figural Totem Sculpture 1994

Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful hand-carved wood Santo of the Madonna, Mary mother of Christ. The piece clearly shows signs of weathering, use, and age and was likely placed outside a church or shri...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century
Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century

Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century

Five Horn Sculptures
Located in Houston, TX
Five horn sculptures, African Watusi (Bos taurus) horns mounted on turned ebonized stands. Artist-made and vintage. Bases are hand-turned and painted and imperfect with minor splits ...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Horn, Wood

Five Horn Sculptures
Five Horn Sculptures

Five Horn Sculptures

Vintage Folk Art Doll / Oil Can with Articulating Arms
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Folk Art doll with tin drum body (oil can) and articulating arms, circa 1950s. The piece is handmade with a doll head and arms and a tin...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Tin

Vintage Folk Art Doll / Oil Can with Articulating Arms
Vintage Folk Art Doll / Oil Can with Articulating Arms

Vintage Folk Art Doll / Oil Can with Articulating Arms

Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful one of a kind African carved wooden sculpture of a woman carrying a basket and a hat. Featured in a rich warmly stained wood, this stunning hand carved sculpture will surel...
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20th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture
Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture

Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture

Large Primitive Bleached Walnut and Flint Grain Thresher
Located in Houston, TX
Large Primitive bleached walnut and flint grain thresher dating to the 19th century. Hand carved walnut embedded with sharpened flint stones. Originally...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Iron

Large Primitive Bleached Walnut and Flint Grain Thresher
Large Primitive Bleached Walnut and Flint Grain Thresher

Large Primitive Bleached Walnut and Flint Grain Thresher

Antique Iron Mesh Container
Located in New York, NY
Antique Folk Art from Flores. Handwoven iron mesh container with an hour glass shape. Measures: 10- 22" DIA x 34" high. Andrianna Shamaris, Inc. The Leader ...
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1920s Vintage Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Iron Mesh Container

Antique Iron Mesh Container

18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
Located in Forney, TX
A long hand carved wooden mangle board (clothing and bedding press) with beautiful patina. Handmade in Sweden, circa 1744, this Scandinavian antique with...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board

18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board

The Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Radiant Symbol of Faith, Guardian of Sacred
Located in Ixelles, BE
The Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Radiant Symbol of Faith, Guardian of Sacred Mysteries. Artistic and Historical Description This Ethiopian procession cross, of rare beauty, embodies a long tradition of Christian religious art...
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

The Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Radiant Symbol of Faith, Guardian of Sacred
The Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Radiant Symbol of Faith, Guardian of Sacred

The Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Radiant Symbol of Faith, Guardian of Sacred

Ethiopian Carved Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles while sleeping, Ethiopian women would traditionally rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and con...
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Ethiopian Carved Headrest
Ethiopian Carved Headrest

Ethiopian Carved Headrest

19th Century French Stone Carver's Hammer and Chisels on Custom Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and rare set of 19th century French stone carver's wooden mallet and six iron chisels, mounted on a custom steel stand. Found in Roen, Nor...
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Stone Carver's Hammer and Chisels on Custom Stand
19th Century French Stone Carver's Hammer and Chisels on Custom Stand

19th Century French Stone Carver's Hammer and Chisels on Custom Stand

Carved Stone Statue Fragment - Modernist/Primitive
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid piece of stone hand carved with a face and appears resting on a branch. Unique piece for coffee table, credenza or could survive a garden.
Category

19th Century Antique Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Carved Stone Statue Fragment - Modernist/Primitive
Carved Stone Statue Fragment - Modernist/Primitive

Carved Stone Statue Fragment - Modernist/Primitive

Rockefeller Irivake Figure
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Abstract and anthropomorphic large figure from the Pie River, located to the east of the Era River. Abstract, anthropomorphic form stands on separate legs with dynamic varying outline, wide hips, and torso leading straight to a rounded head. Figure represents Irivake, the ancestor hero who is considered as the founder of headhunting, also believed to have climbed to the sky and to command lightning. It is enlivened with various curvilinear details highlighted with red and white pigments. The back appears with a collection number in red, and the following: Ipigau (village), Upper Pie River, Papua, P63.20. This is a 'later example', not a first generation piece with several age cracks. It has likely seen field use, but not extensive field use. Provenance: Private New Jersey Collection, ex. Michael Rockefeller...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rockefeller Irivake Figure
Rockefeller Irivake Figure

Rockefeller Irivake Figure

Vintage Folk Art Doll / Coffee Cans with Articulating Arms
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Folk Art doll with tin drum body (coffee cans) and articulating arms, circa 1950s. The piece is handmade with a doll head and arms and a...
Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Tin

Vintage Folk Art Doll / Coffee Cans with Articulating Arms
Vintage Folk Art Doll / Coffee Cans with Articulating Arms

Vintage Folk Art Doll / Coffee Cans with Articulating Arms

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Primitive sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures and carvings created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive sculptures and carvings made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and Oceania pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures and carvings, popular names associated with this style include and Tom Cramer. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sculptures and carvings differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $235 and tops out at $156,000 while the average work can sell for $1,275.

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