Carved Folk Art

A wonderfully hand-painted and decorated Native American Hopi Kachina Katsina doll. It is hand carved from light wood (likely cottonwood). Kachina figures are believed to act as me...

Is it a nostalgic throwback to the past or the ultimate modern phone stand? Hand-carved from natural gemstone, this brick-shaped holder serves as a substa...

Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated 1814. It is made from oak wood which is hand carved and richly decorated abstract geometric flowers and branches with leaves a...

At first glance, it’s disarming. A hand carved oak pear, modest in scale, almost naive in its simplicity. Turn it, and the narrative shifts. Nestled into its reverse is a small carve...

It is believed that this was used as an old Japanese folk tool. It is likely a tool used to carry soil to melt snow. Since pouring soil on top of snow makes it easier for the snow to...

Vintage Wooden Totem Kwakiutl Eagle Cedar Wood. Early 20th Century hand carved cedar wood totem of a Kwakiutl eagle. It is created by a Native artist ...

Early 20thc Hand carved & painted Indian chief wood plaque.

Folksy Hand Carved Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask A folksy wooden carved carnival mask from the region of South Tyrol. These masks are used in Austria, South Germany and Italy at the...

Stunning carved wood organic abstract sculpture. by T. Clasen. California, 1970's.  

A fantastic, somewhat sinister appearing mask by the Yup'ik (Yupik) aboriginal, indigenous people of South-Western & South Central Alaska. The Yup'ik people, who are related to the I...

Feel texture, weight, and form with this onyx puzzle: design you can experience. The burr puzzle is of mysterious origin, first seen engraved on the cover of Chambers's Cyclopaedia....

This offer is for a collection of two Swedish Dala rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson. Each is hand carved painted wood. Nice display item for every room. Mea...

19th Century or Earlier Ritual Buddhist Mask, Japan Ex Collection of Charles Smith, University of Washington A masterly carved ritual mask used in Shinto Festival ceremonies, most ...

From Native America's Northwest Columbia River area comes this substantial and unique ancient hand carved basalt stone ceremonial bowl or mortar possessing nine (9) human like heads within a circular double band, Columbia River. It comes from a private Colorado collection. The stone hand carved from a large basalt...

10 Carpet Lawn bowling hand carved wood & stone balls antique office gift idea. A Beautiful Decorative Antique collection of 9 + 1 boules balls Carved Wood and a Jack Carved Ston...

Impressive wood carved angel with amazing detail. Certainly the work of a master carver. Found among the entire contents of a Catholic Church in the Midwest which was said to have cl...

Swan decoy from Havre de Grace, Maryland. Original paint. Period: Mid-20th century Origin: Maine, United States Size: 32” x 10” x 17’ Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals ...

Primitive wood carving torso with phallus (like a body mask, though no displaying hole), originally flown out from a collector of African tribal art in Japan, though its details unkn...

Large Wooden Carved Female Cattle Sculpture Brienz Switzerland ca. 1920s Item e7301 A very large naturalistically carved female cattle - masterly carved in lindenwood, Swiss, Brienz ...

Modern Design Style Hand-tufted Rug 'ZEN GARDEN' by RAG HOME A rug inspired by currents of Serene, peaceful, balanced, simple words that describe the zen garden. RAG under this br...

18th C Monumental farm trough. Beautiful trough. Good condition.

A pair of Ibeji figures from lIorin region Nigeria A male and female pair with purple brown patination and encrusted with cam wood powder Fine carvings from early 20th century Siz...

Very large fierce Dan Guere or We mask from the Ivory Coast Africa ex Fearing collection. Strong mask with recessed slit eyes, projecting carved wood tusks which frame face, large w...

Makonde Body Mask For Fertility Early 1900s made by the Makonde people between Tanzania and Mozambique, this mask was part of the costume young dancers wore when participating in an ...

Early Danced Black Wood Mask From the Guro Peoples Ivory Coast Bird on top. Finely carved mask with carved open eyes, and pointed nose and slightly smiling mouth. It is in good co...

"Articulated Cyclist Toy – Belgian Folk Art, Early 20th Century" Early 20th Century Belgian Folk Art Articulated Cyclist Toy Handcrafted Solid Wood — Rare Colonial-Era Subject — Mechanically Designed Pedaling Motion (Belt Missing) Description A rare and remarkable early 20th-century Belgian folk art toy, hand-carved entirely from solid wood, depicting a stylized Black cyclist mounted on a painted green bicycle. The figure is fully articulated and was originally designed with a mechanical belt-drive system (now absent) connecting the foot pedals to the rear wheel. When pushed forward, the toy was engineered to simulate a realistic cycling motion, animating the rider's legs in tandem with the rotation of the wheels. Materials & Construction Primary material: Solid wood (no plywood or laminates) Figure & Bicycle: Fully carved, hand-painted in polychrome (green, red, black, ochre) Mechanical features: Jointed limbs designed to move with crankshaft motion Metal-spoked wheels on rotating axles Pulley attachment points for original belt-drive (belt now missing) Dimensions: Length: 53 cm Height: 42 cm Condition: Structurally intact; expected surface wear and patina consistent with age; belt mechanism missing but all original pulley points and joints remain. Iconography & Cultural Context The cyclist is depicted as a Black male figure in a red cap and outlined uniform, rendered in a simplified, expressive style typical of early folk toys. The toy likely reflects Belgium's colonial presence in the Congo during the early 20th century (Congo Free State until 1908, Belgian Congo from 1908–1960). Such depictions were common in Belgian visual culture of the time, often appearing in children's media, toys, and public exhibitions. This toy offers not only mechanical charm but also serves as a historical document, reflecting period attitudes and visual language. It holds curatorial interest for ethnographic, toy history, and colonial-era cultural studies. Dating & Attribution Date: Circa 1900–1930 Origin: Likely Belgium Style: Folk art, with vernacular mechanics and colonial subject matter Comparison: Closely parallels German kinetic push toys...

Wooden cross Guanajuato, Mexico Wood, paint 22 x 13 inches, (56 cm x 33 cm) 18th century A wonderful old wooden cross with a painted crucified Christ figure, an angel, possibly Mary Magdelene...

An exceptional and deeply expressive piece of African tribal history: an Original 1920s–1940s Congolese Tribal Carved Wood Female Ancestor Figure (Lega Style). Dating back to the mid...

This hand-carved mask originates from the island of Bali and depicts Rangda, the Demon Queen of Balinese Hindu Mythology. This mask would've been used in ceremonies and/or dance perf...

A fantastic early to Mid-20th Century hand-carved and painted wood duck or mallard decoy. This piece has an wonderful color and texture. From an impressive Los Angeles vintage duck and antique swan decoy...

Unique Historical Framed Account Dating to the Early 1800's , signed Quaker Potts This is an original and one-of-a-kind enactment artisticaly presented on wood of George Washington kneeling in prayer at Valley Forge...

Fascinating detailed Olokun head from the Kingdom of Ife in Western Nigeria. Hand carved hardwood face with almond shaped eyes, neck creases and astounding facial incisions Circa 1...

This exquisite antique wall-mounted buck head showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of woodcarving, likely originating from the Brienz or the Black Forest region, renowned for its ...

Huge solid wood sculpture, hand-carved French folk art from the early 20th century. The sculpture, meticulously crafted from a raw wooden log, depicts two faces on two different side...

Pine carving of Saint Florian, the patron saint of fire fighters, 20th century Austria, the saint shown holding his cape in one hand, pouring a bucket of ...

Classic 19th century wooden gingerbread gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle mold, circa 1860-1880 (Noble Horseman). Made of hand carved wood. F...

Antique sewing box, wooden tramp art box with green fabric parts and a pincushion at the top, unique handmade object, at the bottom a metal plate ...

A monumental, very tall, quite engaging African Bansonyi serpent snake sculpture/ headdress/ mask by the Baga people who reside along the coast of Guinea Bissau. The Baga snake...

A fine Baule female figure Standing leaning forward with serene expression with hands on abdomen Period: early 20th century Condition: Old Insect holes and old repair to one arm Mea...

Victorian Clyde Shipbuilders Trade Sign with Annotated Steamship Hull Model An exceptionally rare and historically significant Victorian maritime trade sign celebrating the shipbuil...

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...

This hand-carved wooden mask is from Central Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. It features bulging eyes and a mouth emphasised by a full set of teeth and small nose. These masks we...

Pair of 19th century Guatemalan carved wooden nativity animals, depicting a recumbent horse and ox. Both figures retain traces of their original polychrome - the horse in deep, worn ...

A remarkable and highly decorative Swedish folk art dough bowl, originally hand-carved from a single piece of wood in 1875. Intended for daily use in a rural household, this substant...

Set of Three Historical Dragon Head Wood Beams This set of three antique massive dragon head wood beams comes from a Bavarian half-timber house in the area ...

Great Wooden Carved Plaque with Stag Family, Brienz 1900s A great walnut wall panel with an artistically carved scene showing a family of stags in t...

A naive Folk Art ship model in carved wood with fabric sails and elaborate rigging, American, circa 1900.

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...

Alpine roebuck head with beautiful roebuck horns out of carved wood and colored Skillfully elaborated carving, alpine, probably Bavaria original version.

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

Well used and loved Nupe carved hardwood wood stool with four legs and central post, openwork geometric design, with stylized multiple dancing animal or lizard forms. Large conical ...

A special and whimsical pair of early 20th century American hands-carved wood Eider Duck decoys with black and white painted bodies and eyes.

A Rare Pair Of Antique Early 18th Century Folk Art Carved Hunting Cups. Carved From Ox Bone decorated with a sgraffito scratched design with ink forced into the marks, very much in ...

A beautiful 20th century German Black Forest hat or coat rack wall wardrobe with small deer Antlers parts as hooks, mounted to a carved back. Nice addition to a hunters loge or just ...

Tiny kid size version of a Danish mangle board (clothing and bedding press) dated from ca. 1750-1800. Made of wood richly decorated with hand-carved geometric patterns and a horse ...

Early 20th Century English folk art scratch-built ship model of S.V Liverpool One of the best examples we have uncovered, an early 20th Century example of an English folk art scrat...

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.

African Guinea 20th Century carved wood iconic Baga \"Nimba\" helmet shoulder mask (AKA \"D\'mba\") representing female energy & fertility, protector of pregnant women. Wear to fini...

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle. Known as a Ghurra, individually carved from a single piece of wood having different geometric forms, a circle, a rec...

An authentic large wooden “plank” mask from the Nafana people of West Africa, mid-20th century. Hand-carved with bold geometric forms and stylized facial features, this piece was tra...