Gourd, calabash, and woven wicker… It's truly extraordinary that all so-called "first" peoples shared the same intention of preserving their water in gourds covered with woven wicker… From the Native [...]
A superb, highly decorative object in a brutalist style. It is, however, a ritual object, known as a Mouse Oracle. A pair of mice, sacred animals believed to communicate with the earthly and underworl[...]
Large,
hand-thrown, glazed earthenware bowl
Hand-thrown on a wheel, with twin lug handles. These are practical for lifting when full; typical
in traditional cookware. The glaze inside shows heavy [...]
Beautiful monoxyle bowl carved from a single block of solid walnut, originating from the Ardèche region.
An antique piece of traditional rural craftsmanship, carved with a gouge, displaying a rich pa[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET with DO MASKDjimini culture, Ivory CoastFirst half of the 20th centuryWood with crusty patinaH: 14.5; W: 6.5 cmSingle-piece wooden pulley, carved with a Do mask, characteri[...]
CIVILIZATIONSSuperb pendant of 2 bone carved small statues, one of which depicts a maternity.India, archaic and popular style18th or 19th centuryResidual traces of polychromy.Good condition and very n[...]
Carved and painted wooden processional mask from the first half of the 20th century. Guatemala. This mask was worn during religious processions through towns and villages to the sound of traditional o[...]
FOLK ARTLarge green glazed earthenware oil jug with 2 handlesSADIRAC (Gironde) or SAINTONGE, 18th centuryVery good condition, without any restoration (which is rare, especially for the 2 handles and t[...]
Charming antique Staffordshire majolica frog mug, “Jolly Topers” scene, c. 1860s VictorianThis delightful antique majolica frog mug dates to the mid-19th century and is a wonderful example of English [...]
Engraved half-ell – 18th/19th century Beautiful half-ell in ash wood, finely engraved with the first and last name “Joséphine Bonnefoy”, with a symbol of femininity placed between the two. Dimensions:[...]
Painted wooden ritual altar statue by artist Sokey Mahou. This statue depicts Papa Dansou, a three-headed male figure who looks to the past, present, and future, holding a staff and a trident in his a[...]
Monoxyl Walnut Pitcher, Auvergne, 19th CenturyCharming monoxyl wooden pitcher, carved from a single block of walnut and circled with iron. This type of piece, typical of Auvergne folk crafts, was comm[...]
Popular monoxyl coffee grinder - 18th centurySuperb coffee grinder of popular manufacture, carved in one piece in the mass of a branch (monoxyl). Its wrought iron mechanism, as well as the drawer knob[...]
Carved Gourd Calabash Peru Very beautiful piece from the first half of the 20th century Great attention to detail and quality of details Free and insured shipping in mainland France
Pretty old goat bell, flared lyre-shaped chambis, hot-curved, decorated with a particularly rich decoration, exterior and edges, Knife engraved on3 tables, and which is reminiscent of a work from Quey[...]
This unique plate would look fantastic as part of a stylish wall display. The vibrant green is sure to complement any design scheme, whilst the highly authentic design gives the piece a wonderful rust[...]
Large BOX: carved with a knife, dating from the 18th century typical of mountain folklore.
Geographic IMPORTANCE and Consequence on works of popular culture:
(Mountains and even farm-houses are [...]
Ashanti (Ivory Coast, Ghana) Bronze or copper alloy group representing a procession of a king "Asantehene" holding a rifle in his hand and seated on a palanquin with an honorary parasol. He is carried[...]
Folk Art
Nice turned and carved olive wood chalice or standing cup with facets
Made in several successive octagonal parts which are arranged offset from each other.
Wood, very dense and heavy[...]
Steatite pipe - Great Lakes Indians
The brown-stained ash wood pipe is openwork. A “T” shaped soapstone bowl finishes the stem.
REGION: USA
MATERIAL: Ash wood, soapstone
PERIOD: Late 19th century
[...]
Guatemala. Maschera di Baila de la Conquista. Inizio XX secolo.
This mask was guatemalteca from the beginning of the XX second, scolpita in wood and used for the dance of Riconquista (Baila de la Con[...]
Old, rare and impressive knife from the Mangbetu Tribe - Dr Congo Uele region
Period: late 19th century - early 20th century
Length: 47.5 cm
Perfect condition
Old Berber "Deggaga" sugar hammer from the Moroccan High Atlas, from the 19th century. Used to cut sugar loaves, in carved wood and engraved with popular motifs. Beautiful old patina, good state of pr[...]
Old Oil Jug In Terracotta Asia Minor 18th Century 18th Century or earlier Very nice collector's item in a relatively large format Geometric and embossed patterns Good state of conservation given the t[...]
A beautiful statue from Papua New Guinea This statue is finely carved with patina of tribal origin and age Good condition as shown in photos, Height 29cm
RARE PRIE-DIEU ANCIEN .
Travail XIXe d'Art Populaire du Queyras .
Signé et daté " RASCLAR 1865 " .
Decor de rosaces .
Dimensions :
Hauteur maxi : 90,5 cm .
Hauteur de l'assise : 31 cm .
Prof ma[...]
Rare Slingshot of Hunter ethnicity Kachin, central Burma, carved in ironwood form Botero before the hour.
dark patina, late 19th century.
Collected by me in 1995.
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