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Item Ships From: New York City
Vintage Turkish Embroidered Folk Art Textile in Purple, Wall Hanging or Throw
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand embroidered textile from Turkey that is perhaps 30 or 40 years old. A whimsical example of textile Folk Art.
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Folk Art New York City - Primitives
Materials
Wool
Folk Art Hand Carved Spruce Whimsy Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice, whimsical Folk Art chain whittled from one continuous piece of wood (spruce, in this case). One end features a hook, the other a clasp. The wood h...
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage New York City - Primitives
Materials
Spruce
Long Folk Art Hand Carved Pine Whimsy Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful, whimsical folk art chain whittled from one continuous piece of wood (pine, in this case). One end features what resembles an arrow fletching,...
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage New York City - Primitives
Materials
Pine
West African Stone Shrine Figure Sculpture, Great Patina and Texture
Located in New York, NY
A West African stone shrine figure with great, colorful patina. This stone sculpture has incredible presence and looks great from every angle.
BH536.
Category
Late 20th Century Ghanaian New York City - Primitives
Materials
Stone
Unusually Large, Thick Walled Antique Burl Wood Mortar
Located in New York, NY
A tall and heavy antique Chinese mortar carved out of a single piece of burl wood with thick walls, great patina, and tremendous presence. Burl wood mor...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese New York City - Primitives
Materials
Burl
Folk Art Seesaw with Original Paint
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Children's seesaw (circa 1950, USA) in painted oak with lovely, natural patina. Although, impractical for intended use, given the wear and age, this remains a charming, decorative it...
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage New York City - Primitives
Materials
Metal
Large Handmade Woven Basket
Located in New York, NY
An unusual, large woven willow basket with fabric trim at the top displaying its many years of age in its beautifully worn and faded finish. From Shanxi province, circa 1900.
B445.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique New York City - Primitives
Materials
Willow
Antique Adirondack Bench with Very Thick Seat and Striking Hand Hewn Legs
Located in New York, NY
A very striking antique adirondack bench with a gracefully shaped thick seat formed out of a single piece of wood. The remarkable seat is supported by...
Category
Early 20th Century American New York City - Primitives
Materials
Wood
Large Rustic Antique Wood Tray
Located in New York, NY
A large Chinese tray from Shandong province carved from a single piece of pinewood. Beautiful patina.
M695.
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique New York City - Primitives
Materials
Pine
Antique Carved Bowl with Great Patina
Located in New York, NY
An antique Chinese bowl carved from a single piece of pine wood. This piece has a striking, irregular shape and shows the beautiful wear which is th...
Category
20th Century Chinese New York City - Primitives
Materials
Wood
Weathered Oxcart Hub
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully detailed and weathered Chinese oxcart hub. Perfect for a stand or side table, Shandong province, circa 1880.
M843.
Category
1880s Chinese Antique New York City - Primitives
Materials
Elm
Burmese Tribal Markers Wooden Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Two Burmese chin state tribal markers. Tribal Territory markers collected within the chin state Burma (Myanmar). Each piece is primitively carved with a face and a collection of item...
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique New York City - Primitives
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Wood and Leather Bench with Great Patina and Clean Lines
Located in New York, NY
A simple, rustic wooden bench with a beautifully worn leather seat and clean design. This double chair/bench from Ethiopia looks great from any angle and has great presence.
CH371.
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian New York City - Primitives
Materials
Leather, Wood
Large Ethiopian Hide Shield
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully sculptural and three dimensional animal hide shield from Ethiopia. This fabulous handmade object was formed by carefully shaping the leather over stones to create its ...
Category
20th Century Ethiopian New York City - Primitives
Materials
Leather
Finely Carved Chinese Stone Mortars
Located in New York, NY
Three gracefully shaped, light colored solid stone mortars from Shanxi Province, China. These nicely textured pieces are suitable for many uses and work perfectly as shelf decoration...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese New York City - Primitives
Materials
Stone
African Tribal Kuba Dance Cloth From Congo
Located in New York, NY
Handmade from rafia and hand-stitched with great artistry, this Kuba dance cloth is powerful as a graphic piece of art. It has some soiling consistent with its use. It would make a g...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal New York City - Primitives
Materials
Raffia
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Creative Playthings Seesaw
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