Human Effigies

These are no ordinary sculptures. The unusual effigy carvings were probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work place as witnessed by the phallic tip of the angular shaped p...

Despite the plethora of human effigies and avatars, both virtual and real, that inhabit our 21st century existence, the mannequin continues to fascinate and disturb, an empty vessel ...

Despite the plethora of human effigies and avatars, both virtual and real, that inhabit our 21st century existence, the mannequin continues to fascinate and disturb, an empty vessel ...

Despite the plethora of human effigies and avatars, both virtual and real, that inhabit our 21st century existence, the mannequin continues to fascinate and disturb, an empty vessel ...

These unusual swords were probably intended to be used in the work place and possess Janus anthropomorphic almost human like facial effigy on at least one of the blade handles.

Native America seated human effigy "Star Gazer", 14cm, 5.6” high, 19th century or earlier.

This is no ordinary axe. The unusual effigy carving was probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work place as witnessed by the phallic tip of the handle and anthropomorphic ...

This is no ordinary axe. The unusual effigy carving was probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work place as witnessed by the phallic tip of the handle and anthropomorphic ...

This is no ordinary sculpture. The unusual effigy carving was probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work place as witnessed by the phallic tip of the angular shaped pyrami...

This is no ordinary sculpture. The unusual effigy carving was probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work place as witnessed by the phallic tip of the angular shaped pyrami...

An opportunity to acquire an unusual pair of hand carved stone figures from China. These are no ordinary sculptures. The unusual effigy carvings were probably intended to be used in ...

An opportunity to acquire a group of three (3) hand-carved stone hand tools from China. The unusual effigy carvings were probably intended to be used in a ceremonial and work place c...

Provenance: old Canadian collection Dimensions: 8.25 inches high on our custom display stand All stone human effigy carvings from Native America past are scarce and some consid...

This is an unusual antique bronze cast medium to large scale temple bell complete featuring unusual motifs of a kanon and abstract human effigies. This bell was sourced from an old S...

Solid bronze, with wonderful shell handles and caste cartouche depictions of human effigies enjoying the arts: painters, poets, and more.

Despite the plethora of human effigies and avatars, both virtual and real, that inhabit our 21st century existence, the mannequin continues to fascinate and disturb, an empty vessel ...

Despite the plethora of human effigies and avatars, both virtual and real, that inhabit our 21st century existence, the mannequin continues to fascinate and disturb, an empty vessel ...

Since antiquity, the human face in effigy has dominated sculpture. Originally reserved primarily for sovereigns and gods, since the middle of the eighteenth century this art form cam...

A wonderful soapstone carving of a walrus by the indigenous Inuit People who inhabit parts of the arctic regions of Greenland, Canada, and Alaska. Signed ("E.Y.") and numbered/dat...

This folk art carved and polychrome painted totem pole is signed by an unknown artist and originated from the United States and dates to 1985 and done in a West Coast Haida style. Th...

Classic Native American Eastern Plains Indian tomahawk. With tulip shaped bowl and maple wire wrapped shaft. One tin cone drop with horse hair. Beautiful layered steel blade with dar...

Ball headed war club of walnut with carved panther effigy. The panther is rare and a powerful warrior symbol that has different interpretations "He who kills with one blow" and "A po...

Vintage Cape Dorset Inuit stone carving of a screeching Ptarmigan - fine carving with articulated feathers and feet - signed TR (in Roman - unknown / unidentified artist) on the base...

Native American pipe bag. Original catlinite pipe bowl and stem. Comes in a buffalo hide pouch. Pipe bag and attached early Canadian silver trade brooch and elk ivories. Circa 1780-...