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Technique: Hand-Carved
Early Round Wood Yela M'Bole Mask DRC Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid century danced light wood round mask from the Yela or M'bole people, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Finely carved mask with carved raised eyes and diagonal scarif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gabonese Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Wabi Sabi Wooden Bowl, Bulgaria c. late 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A wonderfil antique wabi sabi wooden bowl with beautiful patina from age and use.
Category
Late 19th Century Bulgarian Romantic Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Japanese Signed Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Demon Hashihime 橋姫
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, grotesquely alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre.
The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker.
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Game Hunter's Bag with Woodcock, Rifle & Horn
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Black Forest antique hand carved miniature wall pocket of a fringed game hunter's bag with woodcock, rifle and horn
Rich, dark patina and very we...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Oak
Antique Black Forest Folk Art Alpine Devil Dwarf Wooden Carved Mask, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful black forest Folk Art wood carved mask. This is a wonderful example of black forest carving. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as...
Category
1930s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$1,267 Sale Price
35% Off
Giant Hand Carved Wood Chess Set Tallest Piece Beautiful Timber Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well crafted Giant Chess Set in hand carved hardwood
A truly stunning and exquisitely made set, the whi...
Category
20th Century European Country Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Ca. 1900 RUSTIC Hanging Cabinet, Scandinavian Country Style Farmhouse Cupboard
Located in Skien, NO
Primitive antique Arts and Crafts hanging cabinet, kitchen cabinet, key cabinet, small wall cupboard with stunning wood carving floral / dragon style pattern from the end of the 19th century / ca. 1900. Handcrafted / Handmade / Hand-Painted Victorian / National Romantic style / Arts and Crafts Style...
Category
Early 1900s European Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Birch
Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Dolls Found in Southern Mexico, 1930's
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Doll found in Southern Mexico, Early 20th Century.
Origin: Villa de Zaachila, Oaxaca / Southern México.
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Three Folk Art Petite Handcarved Whimsy Ball in Cage Sculptures
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three diminutive 'ball in cage' whimsy sculptures, all hand-carved/whittled from one continuous piece of wood (ca. 1930s, USA).
Includes two rectangular and one obelisk-form s...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Fine Portrait Mask Tall Hair Design Baule People Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine portrait kpwan mask with tall braided hair design, dark to black patina, from the Baule People Ivory Coast Africa, ex Fearing.
Well carved features, curved slit eyes, open mout...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Organic Modern Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Ball Sphere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique hand-carved folk art-style wood gazing ball. A friend of bookshelves and coffee tables. A lovely garden accent. An organic doorstop.
A compliment to any room-- great suppo...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
African Art Statue "Fertility Figure"
Located in Norton, MA
A precious African Art Statue with oven balls for hair, basket weave texture on the face, and wearing a loin cloth. The brass panels are applied on ...
Category
Early 20th Century African Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Carousel Horse with Saddle - Multicolored
Located in Mortsel, BE
This antique hand-painted wooden carousel horse is a beautiful piece of fairground history, expertly crafted with attention to detail. The multicolored design features a classic sadd...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Alaskan Black Diamond Hand Carved Wood Totem Pole by Vic Yeoda
Located in San Diego, CA
A fine example of an Alaskan Black Diamond hand carved wood totem pole by Vic Yeoda, circa 1980s. The Totem stands and 5.5" H with a 6" wingspan...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Native American Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Chi Wara Headdresses Animal Sculpture , Bambara People, Mali
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bamana old original pair Chi Wara headdress.
Chi Wara (Antelope Headdress.) The dry savanna permits no more than a subsistence economy and the soil produces,...
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Inuit Inukshuk Soapstone Carving - Signed - Canada - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Inuit Inukshuk (means 'in the likeness of a human') soapstone carving - hand carved from a single piece of stone - featuring a polished finish - signed on the base of each foot R. H....
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Native American Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Soapstone
$392 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Danish Mangle Board Wedding Love Gift Painted Wood, Horse Handle, 1803
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Antique Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated 1803.
It is made from oak wood which is hand carved with a rich decoration of geometric blossoms. Painted in the colou...
Category
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Circa 1880 Pair of Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved Dwarf Whip Hooks
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare pair of stunning, original circa 1880 Swiss made Black Forest wood, whip hooks of two Dwarfs
These are a very very rare...
Category
1880s Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Original Nautical Mast figurehead
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This antique mast figure is French and as the story goes salvaged off a French Ship damaged in the Anglo-French War (1803–1815). The one side shows fire damage and is burned in charc...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Iron
24 Pcs. Alabaster Mini Stone Fruit W/ Birds Eye Maple Compote
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of 24 pieces of miniature stone fruit or alabaster hand painted mini alabaster fruits in a collection.The compote is a 19thc birds e...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Marble
$2,316 Sale Price
20% Off
Genuine Slit Drum from the Yaka tribe DR Congo Early 20th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
An early 20 th century Yaka one-piece hand carved ‘Diviner’s’ slit drum depicting a head, that when struck is said to serve as the mouth of the oracle’s voice. Among the Yaka People ...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique beautiful Brienz Bear Statue Wood Carved on an Ebonized Wooden Base 1890
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear Statue. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a Cabin room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely one of...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
20th Century Crow Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
20th Century Crow decoy. Crow decoy mounted on modern base. Balsa wood, glass eyes. Life size, with base.
Period: 20th century
Origin: United States
Size: 16" x 4" x 12"H
Family O...
Category
20th Century American Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Water Serpent (Palulukang) and Mud Man (Koyemsi) - Kachina Doll
Located in Soquel, CA
Water Serpent (Palulukang) and Mud Man (Koyemsi) - Kachina Doll
Brightly painted, dynamic sculpture by an unknown artist. The figure is dressed as a medicine man, with feather and fur accents. The Mud Man is holding a piece of leather and a drum, about to wrestle with the Horned Water Serpent (Palulukang) that is emerging from a pottery jar , or Mudhead kachina clown...
Category
1980s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Fur, Leather, Wood, Paint, Feathers
Unity in Carved Wood
Located in Austin, TX
The sculpture stands tall—a testament to the artisan’s reverence for tradition and community. The wood, rich and weathered, bears the weight of generations. Its grain tells stories o...
Category
20th Century African Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$1,760 Sale Price
51% Off
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest Swiss carved chair having bear on fallen log. Carved bear on lifting seat which once had a music box. Part of the Brienz collection pla...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
African Bird Mask From The Dan Tribe, Ivory Coast, early 1900
Located in Bilzen, BE
Ancient African mask from the Dan Tribe (Ivory Coast, Africa).
Beautiful patina inside and out, in good condition with traces of tribal use.
Ex. French private collection.
Ex. Dutch...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique French Limonaire Frères Signed Carved Painted Wood Carousel Donkey Ride
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, important and most charming French carousel amusement ride by important Parisian craftsmen Limonaire Frères / Limonaire Brothers (France; 1839-1932)
Hand-crafted in Paris, France in the late 19th century, exceptionally executed near life-size form depicting a standing donkey figure with the rare unique feature of a nodding head. Finished in country fair taste, hand-carved solid wood construction, the menagerie merry-go-round ride presents splendidly, with the original layered polychrome paint finish, enhanced by beautifully aged heavily worn patina acquired over many years of carnival use.
Signed, retaining the original manufacturer's brass plaque that reads: "Sculptures Pour Forains, Chevaux De Bois Etc, Limonaire Freres, Paris, 166 Avenue Daumesnil"
The extremely rare, museum quality example is one of the very few surviving Limonaire Frères wooden carousel fixtures, one of only a handful imported to the United States, and quite possibly the last surviving donkey!
DIMENSIONS: (approx)
44" High, 52" Wide, 10" Deep
PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Schultz Auctioneers, Clarence, New York. Important Antiques & Decorative Arts catalog
HISTORY:
Limonaire Frères were an amusement ride and later street organ...
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand.
A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space!
Dimensions: (approx)
Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep;
Mask only: 15" Tall;
7 lbs total
Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas.
Excellent Condition:
Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example
Primitive Arts Of Africa:
Among the Suku of the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks plays crucial role in protecting boys during initiation, the vulnerable period between boyhood and manhood. The power contained in Hemba masks...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll Mr Shoes
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll
A great example of an early 20th century English hand carved folk art articulated jigger doll. With brilliantly shaped shoes, moustache and top hat. Stood on a wire stand...
Category
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Pine
A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
Ngaady aMwaash Mask. African Antique Folk Art Kuba Mask, originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Property from a Private Collection. Acquired by a Norwegian Collector...
Category
19th Century Congolese Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Softwood
'Mis-Shapes' Custom Rug with Combination of Orange, Burgundy, Pink, Tosca Blue
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
CUSTOM RUG SIZE 7 x 8 with combination of Orange, Burgundy, Pink, Tosca and Blue
'Mis-Shapes'
Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug
A combinatio...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Kachina Effigy Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Native America Southwest comes this unique ancient hand carved stone "Kachina" sculpture, Chaco culture, Farmington, New Mexico region. ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Stone
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Folk Art Bottle Cap Snake
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A whimsical and surprisingly decorative Snake constructed of dozens of colorful bottle caps pierced and strung on a length of strong metal wire allowing twists and turns into many co...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
Japanese Antique Wooden Scooping / Folk art objet / Primitive Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a wooden shovel that was used in old farmers in Japan.
It is made of chestnut wood and hand-carved.
It seems that the user at that time made a hole in order to drain the wa...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Black Forest Folk Art Carved Wood Chamois Head with Real Horns, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art chamois head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More ...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Wooden Make-up Box From The Kuba Tribe, Dr Congo, late 19th century
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
A very old wooden make-up box Circa: late 19th century
Origin: DR Congo
Very rich tribal aged patina and traces
9.5 x 15.5 cm, height 9 cm
Category
Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Ashanti wooden footstool West-Africa Ghana
Located in Zemst, BE
Ashanti footstool, Ghana West-Africa
Handcut and handcarved
Fine condtion
Period: probably post 1945
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal
A mask from West Nepal with a sharp straight nose, squinting eyes and a square mouth showing upper and lower teeth. There are re...
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Carved and Painted Owl Decoy, USA, 1900's
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Folk Art carved and painted owl decoy, USA 1900's
A decorative barn owl carving decoy
Original paint with even wear.
Mounted over a new iron stand.
We have...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Cheese Board
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish folk art wooden cheese board.
Genuine and rustic with incredible patina.
So useful & nice interior detail.
Good antique condition with minor historic knocks, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Luba People Prestige Stool Democratic Republic Congo
Located in Rochester, NY
Old Luba People prestige stool hand carved from a single piece of tree wood w/ caryatid female ancestral figure as the central support. Showing good signs of genuine age and beautifu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Edo Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask Otobide 17th-18th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful, wonderfully aged, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater. The naturally faded beauty and unique character drew us to this mask immediately.
The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood, clearly by a master of his trade.
We believe this mask is of the Noh theatre character Otobide.
This mask dates back to the Edo Period (1603-1868). It comes with a wooden storage box (which may have been added at a later date).
A rare, unique, and exquisite mask. Finely carved and executed. Would be a great addition to any Japanese or Asian art/artifacts collection or an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting.
Mask dimensions: 7.7" high, 5.7" wide, 2.1" deep...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Hedle Pulley from the Baoulé / Baule tribe, Ivory Coast
By Baule Tribe
Located in Bilzen, BE
Baoulé / Baule loom hedle pulley from the beginning of the 20th century
Rich tribal patina and using traces
Beautiful stylization of the face
with custom base as shown in the photo...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Wooden American Mortar and Pestle
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large wood antique American mortar and pestle.
Early 19th c. Americana turned wood footed mortar and pestle.
American, late 19th century wooden mortar and pestle...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Massive Hand Painted High School Track and Field Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage track and field sign from the early 1970s. Hand painted red sign with yellow lettering. Taken down from a California high school. Horizontal wo...
Category
1970s American Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Nobleman Wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century wooden gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle Mold, circa 1860-1880 (Nobleman). Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate ...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$228 Sale Price
40% Off
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Omi-Onna Mask with Custom Box 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring female mask made for the Japanese Noh theatre.
This mask is handcrafted and carved from natural wood and lacquer.
Omi-Onna's (...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Ancient American "Human Effigy" Stone Paint Pallet, Anasazi Culture 900 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
Early American Pre-Historic Human Effigy Stone Paint Pallet, Anasazi culture 900 AD
All stone carvings from America's Prehistoric southwest are scarce. The majority of known carved stones come from the
Mimbres, Hohokam or Casas cultures. So examples of stone carvings from the Anasazi culture
(circa 900–1300 AD) are rare especially human forms which are the rarest and some consider most desirable.
This pallet is likely unique.
The distinguishing characteristic of our paint pallet from the Anasazi culture is its creation from red sandstone- a material that was not used by
the Mimbres, Hohokam or Casas cultures.
Dimensions: 9.25 inches tall, 4.87 inches wide
Quality: it exhibits no less than seven distinct pigment colors on the surface. The obverse has a distinctive head with three dimensional eyes and nose; there are four horizontal bands of color: red, white, dark red/white and black. The center of the pallet has a distinctive white pigment and the border is executed in both red and black. There are two well-defined legs, one red and the other black, which terminate in distinctive feet. On the reverse we find in the center seven clearly defined concentric painted rings, each a different color.
Provenance: old New England collection
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee.
Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Native...
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15th Century and Earlier American Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Sandstone
Folk Art Hand-Carved Whimsy "Ball in Cage" Letter Opener with Glass Marbles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique whimsy letter opener/sculpture featuring four glass marbles 'trapped' within the wooden structural 'cage' (ca. 1940s, USA).
Charming piece of American Folk Art in very good, v...
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th cen...
Category
1910s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Rare 2 Faced Twin Lega Mask DRC Large Sized
Located in Torquay, GB
Rare large twin faced Lega mask of the Bwami society in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), circa 1930s.
This mask is very rare in that it is a large size ceremonial mask and would h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Carved Wooden Milliners Head, Vintage Austria, circa 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Austria, 1920s or older. Ideal decoration item, used in the displaying and making of hats. Hand carved from wood. Nice display piece in any room. Fo...
Category
1920s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Finely Carved Wooden Wall Panel with Sphinx, Dolphins & Scrollwork
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exceptional masterpiece of the 19th Century showcases remarkable craftsmanship with finest detailing. The carved wooden wall panel shows a composition featuring a central mythol...
Category
1880s French Grand Tour Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Weathered Wood European Seven Pin / Ball Game Set (complete set)
Located in Wainscott, NY
19th Century European Ball / 7 Pin Game Set
Weathered Wood with beautiful patina making this a fun and interesting object d' art or a fun display in a child's room!
Complete Set whic...
Category
19th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$840 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Dance mask, Kifwebe, Songye, Congo
By Songye Tribe
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dance mask/ sculpture. Known as a Kifwebe mask. Songye. Carved wood. 20th century.
With a few flaws and repairs.
Category
20th Century Congolese Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
A vintage statue of a Black Forest walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with na...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Burmese Mandalay Period Buddhist Dancer Nat Spirit Deer Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptional antique Southeast Asian Burmese hand carved and gilded teak wood religious figure Buddhist temple -monastery sculpture.
Exquisitely hand-crafted in Burma (present day Myanmar) in the late 19th century, finely sculpted from a single piece of teakwood, exceptionally executed in period Mandalay taste, highly detailed and decorated, showcasing the most exquisite craftsmanship throughout.
Modeled in an exceedingly rare and unusual form, depicting a tall standing Na spirit figure, adorned in fanciful Royal dancer garment, elaborately decorated and embellished with brilliant polychrome colored mirrored glass jewel inlays, red lacquered dress tail, he stands carrying a golden stag deer around shoulders and neck, the naturalistic deer having delicate four point antlers, all over an ebonized base, resting on a custom later Thai wooden pedestal stand.
Dimensions: (approx)
Overall: 27"h, 9"w, 7.75"d
Figure: 19.25"h, 9"w, 7.5"d
Base 7.75"h, 8"w, 7.75"d; 10.5"h with post
Condition:
A superb museum quality example, wonderfully preserved original antique condition with nicely aged warm rich dark patina and minimal losses.
*Additional photos available upon request
We immediately gravitated towards it upon first sight, and have not seen another piece quite like it form, quality, or scope. It would look amazing in just about any setting, with its remarkable design and visually striking eye-catching light reflection, it's sure to become a focal point of any space, while adding a thoughtful touch of rich cultural history, sophistication, elegant warmth, tranquility and serenity to any home!
Provenance / Acquisition:
Personal property of Genshiro Kawamoto (b.1932), a Japanese real estate tycoon and avid decorative arts collector.
To give an idea of both the size of the collection and the wealth Mr. Kawamoto had amassed, he purchased numerous (many 100s) of multi-million dollar homes in Hawaii, always paying cash. A string of homes he purchased for $2M-$20M each with the intent of using them as museums, (most people use storage units) just to house and display items from his extensive collection of antiques and artifacts. About 30 properties with a collective value of $200M in the Kāhala area of Honolulu he left vacant for decades, allowing them to fall into disrepair and get boarded up, attracting many complaints and media attention.
Mr. Kawamoto was in the procession of building one of the most expensive homes ever built in Hawaii at the time of his arrest and subsequent deportation to his native country, Japan, where he was found guilty of tax evasion, sentenced to four years in prison and had his assets seized and auctioned off.
We acquired this wonderful example from a prominent antiques dealer in Maui, Hawaii, who personally knew Mr. Kawamoto and procured this sculpture from the estate.
Mythological History:
The golden deer...
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Art Glass, Teak, Giltwood
Ancient Pair of Carved Wooden Sculptures of Horses, 19th Century
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient pair of carved hardwood sculptures, depicting a pair of trotting horses, sculpted in the 19th century.
They measure about W 7 x H 30 x T 30 cm.
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$1,138 Sale Price
20% Off
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