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Style: Prehistoric
Neanderthal Stone Tool made from Multicoloured Jasper
Neanderthal Stone Tool made from Multicoloured Jasper

Neanderthal Stone Tool made from Multicoloured Jasper

Located in London, GB

This delicate blade was crafted by our early ancestors from a nodule of multicoloured jasper, almost iconic of the stone tools created in the area around Fontmaure, in France. With s...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Prehistoric Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Leaf-Shaped Early Human Stone Tool with Banding
Leaf-Shaped Early Human Stone Tool with Banding

Leaf-Shaped Early Human Stone Tool with Banding

Located in London, GB

This carefully-crafted stone tool is an aesthetic example of the earliest human technology. The leaf-shape or tear-drop form is an almost iconic representation of our early ancestors...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Prehistoric Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Teardrop Palaeolithic Stone Tool of the Early Humans
Teardrop Palaeolithic Stone Tool of the Early Humans

Teardrop Palaeolithic Stone Tool of the Early Humans

Located in London, GB

This acheulean hand axe is an exceptionally well-preserved example of the first human technology. Conceived as a multipurpose tool, it represents the technological advances achieved ...

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15th Century and Earlier British Antique Prehistoric Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Antique African Neolithic Era Marble Bracelet
Antique African Neolithic Era Marble Bracelet

Antique African Neolithic Era Marble Bracelet

Located in Katonah, NY

:: Antique handmade African Neolithic era marble bracelet. These marble bracelets were hand carved in North Africa and likely used for currency. This piece is a unique collectible, w...

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15th Century and Earlier North African Antique Prehistoric Folk Art

Materials

Marble

Antique African Neolithic Era Marble Bracelet
Antique African Neolithic Era Marble Bracelet

Antique African Neolithic Era Marble Bracelet

Located in Katonah, NY

:: Antique handmade African Neolithic era marble bracelet. These marble bracelets were hand carved in North Africa and likely used for currency. This piece is a unique collectible, w...

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15th Century and Earlier North African Antique Prehistoric Folk Art

Materials

Marble

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Pair of Swedish Pillar Console Tables, Early 19th Century
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Pair of Narrow Scraped Two Pillar Console Tables, Sweden, circa 1830.

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Pre-Columbian Chancay Coca Leaf Bag with Shamans and Zoomorphic Figures, Peru
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Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Brown Chancay coca bag with shamans and zoomorphic figures depicted in the centre on a in various colors on a red background. This piece is accompanied by ...

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Vintage Magician's Tool Collection - Assorted Magic Props and Accessories
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Rare Decorative Leaded-Glass Window Picturing The Queen of the East, ca. 1899
Rare Decorative Leaded-Glass Window Picturing The Queen of the East, ca. 1899

Rare Decorative Leaded-Glass Window Picturing The Queen of the East, ca. 1899

$31,500Sale Price|30% Off

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Rare Decorative Leaded-Glass Window Picturing The Queen of the East, ca. 1899

Located in Langweer, NL

Original Antique Leaded-glass window depicting "Batavia, Queen of the East' & the Coat of Arms of Batavia, in wooden door, execution Atelier van Gebrand Glas 't Prinsenhof - Jan Scho...

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Decorative Wall Panel Made with Mexican Wrestlers (Folk Art)
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Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1970. We offer this Rare Decorative Wall Panel Made with Mexican Wrestlers Toys (Folk Art).

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Iron and wood horse shaped food chopper, England, 1890.
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Iron and wood horse shaped food chopper, England, 1890.

Located in Milan, IT

Antique Iron and wood horse shaped food chopper. The iron slab has been cut with a horse silouette, The superior and inferior edges have been slightly grinded, while the curved lower...

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Antique Root Bowl, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s
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Antique Root Bowl, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A unique and large root bowl from Norway, Scandinavia, dated 1818. In good vintage condition showing beautiful patina from age and use.

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19th Century Norwegian Antique Prehistoric Folk Art

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Antique Scandinavian Bible, Norway 1810
Antique Scandinavian Bible, Norway 1810

Antique Scandinavian Bible, Norway 1810

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H 3.94 in W 9.45 in D 8.27 in

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Located in Hønefoss, 30

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Neanderthal Yellow, Red and Purple Jasper Tools, 80, 000 BC
Neanderthal Yellow, Red and Purple Jasper Tools, 80, 000 BC

Neanderthal Yellow, Red and Purple Jasper Tools, 80, 000 BC

Located in London, GB

A collection of yellow, red and purple jasper Mousterian tools from Fontmaure, central France. Dating circa 80,000 - 40,000 years ago. These tactile pieces of semi precious ston...

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Ancient European Bronze Age Spiral Fibula, 1000 BC
Ancient European Bronze Age Spiral Fibula, 1000 BC

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Located in London, GB

A finely made central European bronze age fibula brooch, dating to around 1000 BC. The piece has been expertly formed from a single piece of wire, ingenious...

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Prehistoric Hand Hewn Stone Balls Taino Costa Rica & Vicinity Set of Four
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Located in Point Richmond, CA

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Find a broad range of unique Prehistoric folk art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 18th Century and Earlier, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with marble, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Prehistoric folk art made in a specific country, there are Africa, and North Africa pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $720 and tops out at $720 while the average work can sell for $720.