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Inuit art, particularly carvings, is renowned for its unique aesthetic and cultural significance, often depicting animals, spirits, and scenes from daily life in the Arctic. These artworks are traditionally made from materials like stone (soapstone being common), bone, ivory, and wood, reflecting the environment and beliefs of the Inuit people. The practice of carving has been passed down through generations, with many artists signing their work to authenticate its origin and craftsmanship. Shamanic figures in Inuit art represent spiritual beliefs and the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds. The use of ivory for tusks or other details adds to the authenticity and value of this piece. Carvings from the mid-20th century, like this 1973 piece, are considered vintage and are sought after by collectors for their historical context and artistic merit.

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Being offered is a hand carved made African wood sculpture or figure. The figure shows age and wearing but looks intact. The figure does not stand on its own but does not look like it was mounted on a stand. The statue is approx. 9 1/4″ tall by 2 3/16″ wide front view at its widest portion, and approx. 2 wide side view at its widest portion. Please feel free to contact me with any questions about my items. Please let me know ahead of time. I will try my best to get the item out sooner. Thanks for your business.

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Fetish Ibis Senoufo Cote Ivory Sculpture Wood Art African Vintage Antique §. The description of this item has been automatically translated. Antiques – Flea market Baden France 904 732 997 RCS 00013 Vannes Register from resellers of movable objects the prefecture of Morbihan. Welcome to lafrenchcigogne s shop. Other antiques are waiting for you at lafrenchcigogne s shop, subscribe to the page to be the first to check the new products and to be able to find us again. (Automatic translation from French). The packaging will be careful, very protected and the package tracked. If you encounter any problems, please know that we will do everything. Take a tour of the shop, other discoveries await you and save it. Favorite to have the news. And to be able to find us. Favorite to have the new.

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A beautiful, vintage midcentury sailboat wall art frame in 3D wood. The frame is a dark brown wood, and the sailboat is ivory white. The background is black. Such a cool throwback and a perfect addition to your retro 50s decor. Note: The pieces can slightly move, if mishandled, and there’s a chip on the top right side of the frame, as can be seen in the pic. Besides that, this art piece is in very good vintage condition, and quite rare.

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Vintage Wood Carved and Hand Painted Colonial Figure looking sharp with Red Jacket, White Pants, Colorful Sweater or Shirt and White Pith Helmet. No maker noted but possibly made in Ivory Coast Africa as these designs are known to be popular. Age unknown could be as recent as 1980’s. Measures 40″H including thin black 5 x 4.5″ wood base. Stands nice and straight has chipping and scuffs in several spots but still very nice a great collectible decorative piece. Zoom in on pics as part of description. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “thedealden” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Iceland, Jersey, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau.

• Size: Large
• Production Technique: Carving
• Style: Colonial
• Item Height: 40
• Material: Wood
• Time Period Produced: Unknown
• Type: Sculpture
• Subject: Figures
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Color: Multi-Color

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Item Title: Unique handmade carving mask. Culture: Dan Bete/ Guere people from Ivory Coast. Last quarter of the 20th century. Made of: wood, studs, paint. Measurements: 12 inches length; 9 inches width. Condition: fair to good old handmade condition; some old repairs; cracking, scuffing. Please inspect pictures for details. The item “Vtg African Tribal Carving Wood DAN BETE GUERE Studed Mask Ivory Coast Africa” is in sale since Sunday, January 31, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\African\1900-Now\Masks”. The seller is “huntersoftreasures” and is located in Niagara Falls, New York. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.

• Culture: African
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Cote d’Ivoire

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Vintage 1978 carved Ivory Billed Woodpecker. He is about 6 inches tall. Description on bottom has “Ivory-Billed Woodpecker #317″. He has metal legs that attach to the log. The legs are painted and the log is painted with his feet. The item “Vintage Ivory Billed Woodpecker Folk Art Carved & Painted Wood Signed LEL 1978″ is in sale since Tuesday, January 12, 2021. This item is in the category “Art\Folk Art & Indigenous Art”. The seller is “lp1962″ and is located in Davenport, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Mexico, Germany, Japan, France, Australia, Russian federation, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay.

• Type: Sculptures & Carvings
• Style: Folk Art
• Features: Signed
• Material: Wood
• Subject: Birds
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Region of Origin: US-Southeast
• Color: Multi-Color
• Year: 1978
• Width (Inches): 3″
• Date of Creation: 1970-1989
• Originality: Original
• Height (Inches): 6″
• Artist: L.E.L.
• Size: Mini (up to 6in.)

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Made by the Yaure people from Ivoire coast. Second half of the 1900s. 10.5 inches length. 4 3/4 inches wide. Please inspect all the pictures for more details. All of our artifacts belonged to old private collection or estates, all of them were legally acquired and are protected under the U. Statute cultural patrimony Code 2600 – 14. We aren’t breaking any international law when we offer this item for sale. The item “Old Vtg African Tribal Art Yaure Mask Carving Wood Ivory Coast Africa” is in sale since Friday, December 13, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\African\1900-Now\Masks”. The seller is “huntersoftreasures” and is located in Niagara Falls, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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Stunning, authentic, vintage, African Bird Sculpture, believed to be Senufo Tribe from the Ivory Coast of Africa. The item “Authentic, Ivory Coast, Tribal, Large, African Bird Sculpture, Rare, Vintage” is in sale since Friday, June 9, 2017. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “arthu-lanc” and is located in Saint Louis, Missouri. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Medium: Wood
• Culture: Senufo
• Width (Inches): Almost three foot wide.
• Subject: Animals
• Type: Sculpture
• Style: Vintage
• Height (Inches): About two foot tall and about three foot wide.
• Region of Origin: Africa
• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)

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