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Style: Primitive
Chinese Primitive Asian Antique Knife Cleaver Distressed Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Chinese Primitive Asian antique knife cleaver distressed braided woven wood handle
Chinese-Asian Museum quality knife with patina and oxidation present....
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Early 20th Century Asian Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Cult Saber, Yoruba Symbol, circa 1860, Nigeria
Located in Paris, FR
Cult saber, Yoruba symbol
circa 1860
Nigeria
Wrought iron with delicate sculptures
A similar sword is in a French Museum in Paris, Musée du Quai Branly
It's a donation fro...
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19th Century Nigerian Antique Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
Antique Primitive Thai Knife Curved Blade Ancient Sword Sheath + Cover
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Thai vintage wood handled knife curved blade sword with sheath cover
Museum quality piece from Thailand.
Measures: 15 1/4" L x 2 3/8" H 1" ...
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20th Century Thai Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
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Yoruba Indigo Adire Cloth Mid 20th C or Earlier, Nigeria
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yoruba,( tie and dye ) is an indigo resist dyed cloth worn by Nigerian women as a wrap. Their sophisticated powerful design are visually very attractive. This is a remarkably good ex...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Cotton
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H 66.15 in W 65.36 in D 0.12 in
19th Century Italian Carved & Painted Primitive Male Santos Wood Sculpture
Located in Encinitas, CA
19th century Italian hand carved and painted primitive male Santos wood sculpture, circa 1840.
Measures: 22.2” H x 6.3” W x 4” D.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Wood
Antler Handle Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath Antique German Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A antique Knife from Solingen, Germany. Deer antler or stag handle with original sheath 3.13" blade, 6.75" Overall. Used in good condition with some sharpe...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons
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H 0.63 in W 6.75 in D 0.63 in
Antique Asian Wood Opium Container with Lid and Brass Pull
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Decorative Antique Asian round wood box container with lid and brass pull.
Vintage collectible Asian wooden tobacco or opium round container.
Round shaped lidded opium container...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wood
Ancient Antique Luristan Bronze Short Sword / Knife / Early Iron Age Weapon
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Ancient Luristan bronze short sword with green patina.
Luristan bronze comes from the province of Lorestan, a region of nowadays Western Iran ...
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15th Century and Earlier Persian Antique Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Bronze
H 19.57 in W 1.66 in D 1.58 in
Antique Japanese Kusazoshi Book Edo Period, circa 1860
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Japanese Kusazoshibook Edo period, circa 1840
Woodblack print book
Book dimensions 176mm x 117mm
There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the photos....
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1860s Japanese Antique Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Paper
Yoruba (Nigeria) Early 20th Century Cloth
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 20th Century hand spun indigo cotton and Trans-Sahara silk cloth.
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Antique Chinese Mahjong Game Set in Fitted Carved & Polychrome Painted Wood Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Mahjong set is unsigned and documentation shows it to have originated from China and date to approximately 1900 and done in the Chines...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Softwood, Bakelite
H 1.5 in W 22.75 in D 8 in
Ambrotype Of A Civil War Wife 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Identical on both front and back, this brown gutta percha case has a lovely floral design with minimal geometric designs. The gilt stamped brass inne...
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1860s American Antique Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate, Metal
Antique Toy Mohair Horse with Primitive Milk Wagon
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique toy mohair horse with primitive milk wagon. Wagon has metal cans and original wood wheels. Wheels on front are 4.5" and back 6.5". Great original pa...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Mohair
Antique Lopburi Buddha Statue from Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Buddha statue was made from a copper alloy in a standing position with hands in double Abhaya mudra. This mudra symbolizes the act of dispelling fear in the face of adversity. In Laos and Thailand where this mudra are used as one of the most iconic gestures, with its origin was pre-Buddhism era, when it was a symbol of good intentions and friendship when approaching strangers. In contrast to Indian iconography, it was often shown with both hands raised to the level of the shoulder in Southeast Asia. The statue was made in the classic Lopburi style, which historically was heavily influenced by Khmer art...
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Late 18th Century Thai Antique Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Metal
Antique American Primitive Colonial Wooden Country Spinning Wheel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Primitive colonial wooden Country spinning wheel. Item features a 46" Diameter wheel, solid wood construction, beautiful woodgrain, ve...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wood
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Kota Bird Head Ceremonial Throwing Knife
Located in Stamford, CT
A Kota style 'Bird-head' ceremonial throwing knife, of classic form, with pierced triangular 'eye', the grip and spur bound with brass. Intricate geometric incised decoration to various parts of the shaft and blade, the blade emerging from a slightly curved wire-wrapped handle. Gabon.
A wonderful abstract sculpture.
Professionally mounted on a black steel base.
16 inches high 11 wide 4 deep
Often called a "bird head" knife for its resemblance to the African Hornbill...
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20th Century Gabonese Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Walking Cane and Secret Dagger
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved walking cane made from coconut wood and brass. The handle pulls out and has a concealed dagger. Rare, from Sumatra. Set ...
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1950s Vintage Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass
Primitive arms, armor and weapons for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Primitive arms, armor and weapons for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage arms, armor and weapons created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive arms, armor and weapons made in a specific country, there are Asia, Africa, and Nigeria 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 arms, armor and weapons differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $54,032 while the average work can sell for $250.
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