Carved Folk Art

Early 20th century Folk Art whirligig figure We are proud to offer a true example of an early 20th century whirligig figure. Hand carved from scrat...

A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear Statue as desk bell. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a Cabin room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than ...

American sampler under glass with the original gilt Birdseye maple frame, Early 19th Century. Alphabet and Numerals. Signed by maker Maria Nuttall Age 7.

ANTIQUE FOLK ART CARVING An intricately carved coconut with a face on one side which makes use the naturally occurring holes and pits of the coconut to form a man’s eyes and mouth...

Tutsi Ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural pigment Measures: 20” long x 7 1/4” wide x 4” deep (50.5 x 1...

American Illustrator Philadelphian Thomas Guernsey Moore Pyrography Signed, Woman with Parasol and Shawl. Hand painted pyrography. Dimensions: 9.75 Inches high and 8.6 inches w...

Vintage painted bait store fish sign. Hand-carved wood fish with blue glass eyes and hanging brackets; several coats of park paint - the last one a "fresh" yellow with brown painted ...

Carved stone by abstract outsider artist Louise Abrams. This particular piece is from the artists personal collection of her own art. Sits on a black lam...

Elf Doby from Harry Potter series hand carved from a walnut tree in real life size.

Vintage - hand crafted - wheel thrown - terracotta studio pottery bowl with incised decoration to the exterior - crimped rim - brown gloss glaze - unsigned - Canada (likely) - mid 20...

It's a completed solid wood piece carved by hand with a very simple tool. The end result shows the process of hard work during the making period.

Wonderfully charming hand-carved 19th Century American folk art horse sculpture on stand. Pay special attention to its face and the carved details to appreciate this fine specimen. ...

A unique and remarkable black and white depiction with a contemporary feel may be observed in this one-of-a-kind Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone landscape painting called...

A well carved Roman marble figure of a male in military dress, late Roman Period, circa 2nd-3rd century. The figure portrayed dressed in military att...

A fantastic Northwest Coast Tlingit tribe shaman's pendant carved from Grizzly Tooth with jeweled/ beaded eyes likely acquired from Western/ European traders. We were told this pi...

A FINE TRENCH-ART CARVED AND POLYCHROMED “CONFERENCE DE LA HAYE” CANE Continental, probably French, executed during World War I 33 3/8" L x 3 5/8" D x 4 1/4" W ref. 511DAL29Q A ca...

A beautiful, fully restored Victorian rocking horse complete with a studded leather saddle, blue saddle blanket and leather reins and stirrups....

This is the largest piece of chip carved tramp art I have ever had! It would definitely work as a side or end table and would be a great addition to anyone's collection. Tramp art wa...

Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated 1823. Made of wood with hand-carved edge and horse as handle. Richly decorated with hand-painted flowers in orange-brown, blue...

Rare one of a kind chessboard game, entirely made of handcarved wood, circa 1950. The singular brutalist design of this piece reminds us of the work of Jean Touret for Atelier Maroll...

Asian Indian (19th Century) carved teak erotic wall plaque with 4 figures. From the Love Temple, Khajuraho, North India.

African Stone Sculpture, Man Bust or Mask, 1960s. Small African stone statuette, standing at 11 cm tall, depicting a man's head and neck, resembling a t...

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...

We love folk art and particularly tramp art. Made mostly by anonymous artists and craftsmen from discarded materials, the joy and creativity they convey in a functional object has a ...

From Italy a unique set of three 18th and 19th century assorted Italian flat iron trivets used to place hot irons to protect the preservation of tables, cloth and from hot charcoal a...

Very early large Yoruba divination board, a classic form round board with face at top, figures, couples, snakes, cowrie shells and other items around the edge of the board. Heavy wood, early 20th century, Nigeria. Areas of erosion, old insect damage and wear in center from traditional use. Provenance: ex - Mereidi Singer Stoli collection, ex Lempertz Auction 2019 With small metal stand...

Go fetch!! These wonderfully stylized dog sculptures truly display the energy and joy of dogs when they have just fetched an object. They can't wait for you to take the stick or bal...

Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century. In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain. First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements. The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player. Antique boules...

Integrate the grounding essence of natural stone into your daily habits for those intervals that call for a more measured tempo. Meticulously hand-carved into a striking geometric sp...

A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely o...

This hand carved wood sculpture of a mermaid is in fine condition.It is hand carved and unsigned.So fantastic the surface and carving.

Incorporate the energy of natural stone into your daily rituals for those moments that require a slower pace. Hand-carved into a beautiful moon-like curved lip, this semi-precious ge...

Large stone shabtis, known from the late Middle Kingdom and 18th Dynasty, reappeared in the 25th Dynasty for the pharaohs, Theban God's Wives, and the highest officials of Dynasty XX...

This colorful fortune wheel alebrije is made by Agustín Cruz Tinoco in Oaxaca Mexico. “I came up with the idea as a toy for children,” says Mexican master wood carver Agustin Cruz ...

Made by George Grant of Nantucket (1857-1942). Grant, the son of whaling captain Charles Grant, was born in 1857 during a whaling voyage. His mother, ...

A beautiful hand carved and hand painted cherub angel Head, found at an estate sale in Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the South Tyrollean area, this area is well-known for their wo...

This is an object of a person from Hokkaido prefecture in Japan. They are called Ainu. This object is all hand carved. It was made around 1980s in Showa era. It is made with wood. ...

Art Deco American carved walnut wall plaque of a mermaid playing a guitar with a carved scroll top.

A most impressive antique Spanish Colonial hand carved polychromed wood Santo Catholic church altar figure. circa 1800 Hand-crafted in the late 18th / early 19th century, exceptionally executed intricate detailing, the large scale antique religious sculpture depicting the female Saint Teresa of Avila, polychrome painted gesso over finely sculpted wood, inset glass eyes, shown in Carmelite nun habit...

A 'punchy' Mr Punch Walking Staff / Swagger Stick Wood, glass eyes Early 19th Century Size: 106cm long, 15cm wide (head) - 41¾ ins long, 5¾ ins wide (head) Ex Private collection ...

This striking Dan Deangle mask, originating from Liberia or neighbouring Côte d'Ivoire, embodies the refined elegance associated with one of the most recognisable forms of Dan ceremo...

Created by the Massim Peoples from Trobriand Islands off New Guinea. A standing animal wood sculpture, probably of a tree kangaroo with shell eyes. Finely incised designs on parts ...

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 (...

Important statue of the Yaka tribe, DR Congo from the beginning of the 20th century with a strong expression Fair tribal patina Height 35.5 cm Provenance: Rob Vervoort (Belgium)

Alaskan black diamond hand carved totem pole from Alaskan yellow cedar. Not Native carved. Made for and marketed in a souvenir shop in Ketchikan, Alaskan. Features motif from a legen...

Drum-shaped body with geometric tribal motifs, brass nail decoration, and a beautiful aged patina. Its unique form, reminiscent of a turtle with a long neck, features two sturdy sid...

A Puerto Rico vintage carved santo of Christ Carrying the Cross. This is a vintage Puerto Rico santos carved in fine wood and hand decorated with co...

A solid Swedish wooden toy horse in original grey paint with remnants of leather bridle and jute mane and tail.

Late 19th Century Throwing Club, Sumba Island, Indonesia A lethal throwing club, which is thought by the last owner to be from Sumba Island. There are seven pointed spikes at the he...

the hand-carved walnut bear with expressive gaze fitted with glass eyes; most likely from the Black forest area in the Swiss city of Interlagen

This vintage wood carving by Anri is a beautiful work of art depicting a man in traditional Groedner or Tyrolean costume. This wooden figure was made in the 1980s or older and is a l...

A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely o...

We love folk art and particularly tramp art. Made mostly by anonymous artists and craftsmen from discarded materials, the joy and creativity they convey in a functional object has a ...

A fantastic and somewhat grotesquely strange mask by the Yup'ik (Yupik) aboriginal, indigenous people of South-Western & South Central Alaska. The Yup'ik people, who are related to t...

Rare antique large German metal hunt scene on a wooden wall plaque trophy depicting a Rabbit, a dog and a bag with a champagne bottle. Wonderful Trophy of the Hunt for your Black For...

20th Century African Hand Carved Wood Hair Comb of a Hand Holding Bird A well-composed figurative hair comb with a traditional silhouette, with an incised design incorporating repea...

This is an object of a person from Hokkaido prefecture in Japan. They are called Ainu. This object is all hand carved. It was made around 1980s in Showa era. It is made with wood. ...

Antique architectural oakwood element nicely carved with leaves on wood pedestal, circa 1890.

Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century. In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...

Masks have been created around the world since ancient times, deeply connected to the human spirit. Many performing arts involving masks, where the wearer transforms into another bei...