Native American Eastern Pennsylvania Pre Historic Habitation Site Stone Artifact Collection

America’s First “Spirit God” Ancestor 500 Years Old

Pre-Columbian, Hispaniola, Arawak Peoples, Taino Native Indians, 1000-1500 CE. This is an ancestor sculpture from the Arawak Peoples of the Greater Antilles Islands. Sometimes described to a broader category of Taino art called -zemis-. This term refers to the physical incarnation of a Taino god, spirit or ancestor. While the precise function of such objects...

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African & Oceanic Art Auction Catalogues

20 “Sotheby” Auction Catalogs African Oceania Collectors Research, 1991-2001

From our 25 year old library and private collection, we offer Twenty (20) issues of Sotheby’s auction catalogs for Collectors and Connoisseurs of African and Oceanic Art, 1991-2001 Collections sold at auction include many famous ones. Several have prices realized- a valuable research tool. Important research material Some of the best publications on African and...

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Native America Old Natural Stone Human Head Effigy Sculpture

From Native America Southwest comes this unique natural stone “human head” effigy. It was discovered in the Tesuque area of New Mexico in 1960. It is a natural sandstone concretion and as such is considered in most circles to be more important, -have more spiritual and ceremonial significance- than a man carved effigy. Dimensions: 12...

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Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Pipe Idol Sculpture

From Native America and a collection dating to 1951, comes this unique old hand carved stone human effigy pipe figure idol , likely Hopewell culture with its bun head and ear spool features. It comes from a private mid west collection . This ancient hand carved stone human effigy with a back pack or cradle...

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Ancient American “Human Effigy” Female Stone Sculpture, Anasazi People, 1500 AD

A Native American Human female Effigy statue, found on a private ranch near Espanola, New Mexico, stone, circa 1000-1500 AD Dimensions: 12 inches on its custom display base and 9 inches wide All stone carvings from America’s Prehistoric past are scarce. The majority of known carved stones come from the far western Mimbres, Hohokam or...

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Fine Artisan Hand Crafted Floor Lamp “Ribbon Floral” Tower

Custom designed for our 1stdibs clients, 55″ Tall This fine floor lamp in our unique “ribbon flower” tower form design emits stunning light through master artisan hand cut, hand hammered, and hand pierced copper panels- a wonderful accent in your décor with or without its electrifying lights engaged. Unusual ribbon shaped panels are individually hand...

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American Unique Hand Decorated Adirondack “Sail Boats” Desk 1900

From an important thirty year old New England collection of hand decorated pyrography Arts & Crafts furnishings. Unique work of art with a southern Vermont origin. A large scale hand crafted and hand incised and painted one-of-a-kind fall font desk in an Adirondack manner. It is hand painted and pyrography on wood , 1900. This...

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Early Hawaiian Massage Stick "Lomi Lomi"

Early 18thc Hawaiian Massage Stick “Lomi Lomi” with Custom Display Stand

Displayed with complimentary custom stand Originally collected by Mr. Henry Blackshear in Hilo, Hawaii, this rare hand-crafted wooden Massage stick “Lomi Lomi” crafted from wili-wili wood is one of the oldest known message implements known in North America and the islands and is dating to the 18th century. Lomi lomi is traditional Hawaiian massage that...

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Old Australian Aboriginal Peoples Throwing Club

A monumental Australian aboriginal throwing club, crafted from a very hard wood It dates to the early 20th century. Incised longitudinal fluted design with a pitch coated handle. Condition: Very Good condition. Dimensions: 26.5 inches in length Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. History: The...

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Native America Antique Hand Carved Granite Human Head

From Native America comes this unique ancient hand carved granite stone head effigy, attributed to the Yokuts People. It was collected on a private ranch in 1960 coming from the Tulare Lake Basin of the San Joaquin Valley, Kettleman City, California. The effigy carved from a boulder in the round with the flattened nose caused...

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Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Kachina Effigy Sculpture

From Native America Southwest comes this unique ancient hand carved stone “Kachina” sculpture, Chaco culture, Farmington, New Mexico region. It comes from a private Santa Fe, New Mexico collection. This ancient hand carved stone human effigy “Kachina” figure was collected in 1970 on a private ranch in the Farmington, New Mexico area It dates to...

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Morocco Big Old Hand Hammered & Engraved “Flowers Galore” Silver Party Tray

Flowers Galore From an old Moroccan collection comes this beautiful large round engraved and hand hammered tray, -signed by its maker- in a silver finish. The incised floriate surface designs are hand chiseled and pleasingly decorative. This is an older one which is highly collectible being hand signed by its maker on reverse (See photo)....

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Antique Tuareg Handcrafted Leather “Camel Eye” Shoulder Bag Old African Desert

Originally collected in eastern Africa, than traded into Morocco, this Tuareg Berber Tribe leather bag with “camel eyes” shows it age with dignity and grace. It presents a perfect opportunity to frame and admire its old world desert tribal craftsmanship. Weathered from appropriate old age- it has defied the elements and remains largely in tact....

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Congo Artist Rene Bokoko Imaginative & Vivid African Human Gouache b. 1927 #3

Description: Bokoko, Rene (Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1927-) Untitled. mid 20th century. #3 Gouache on thick paper . An African surreal landscape with stylized animal and human silhouettes against a light white to gray background. Signed l.r. “Bokoko.Re ne” Immediately frameable. Dimensions: 10.37 inches high and 14 inches wide Quality: Well composed, the painting...

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Congo Artist Rene Bokoko Imaginative & Vivid African Human Gouache b. 1927 #4

Description: Bokoko, Rene (Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1927-) Untitled. mid 20th century. #4 Gouache on thick paper . An African surreal landscape with stylized animal and human silhouettes against a gray background. Signed l.r. “Bokoko.Re” Immediately frameable. Dimensions: 10.37 inches high and 14 inches wide Quality: Well composed, the painting is precise in its...

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Tibet Antique Protection Six Eye Dzi Bead 18-Karat Gold Amulet Necklace

Tibet Antique “Protection Six Eye Dzi Bead” 18K Gold Amulet Necklace, Unique

A unique, valuable and powerful Protection Amulet from Tibet A fine authentic old Tibetan or Central Asian six eye agate Dzi Bead dating to the Qing dynasty. This bead has been expertly fashioned using 18K gold into a custom setting. The bead measures 1.6 inches in length and the necklace is 20″ in length. All...

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America’s Ancestor Jade Find : Hallucinogenic Pendant God, 500 Years Old #2

Pre-Columbian, Hispaniola, Arawak Peoples, Taino Native Indians, 1000 to 1500 CE. , #2 Taino Jade Anthropic Pendant of a female “fertility” figure with spread legs , 1000-1500 AD This is a fine and important hand carved jade ancestor sculpture fashioned as a pendant from the Arawak Peoples of the Greater Antilles Islands, Dominican Republic. It...

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Important America’s Chieftain Ceremonial Wood Seat “Duho” Cave Find, 500 Yrs Old

Pre-Columbian, Hispaniola, Arawak Peoples, Taino Native Indians, 1000 to 1500 CE. This is a fine and important Taino Cacique Chief’s hand carved hard wood seat -Duho- an ancestor ceremonial sculpture from the Arawak Peoples of the Greater Antilles Islands. It is at least 500 years old and comes from an important Florida collection having originally...

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Ancient American “Human Effigy” Female Stone Sculpture, Tennessee Site, 1000 AD

A Native American Human Effigy Female Statue, Holliston Mills Site, Tennessee , sandstone, Circa 1000 AD Dimensions: 11.75 inches tall and 3.75 inches width 5.75″D, fine quality All stone carvings from America’s Prehistoric past are scarce. The majority of known carved stones come from the far western Mimbres, Hohokam or Casas cultures. This sculpture is...

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New Guinea Abstract Fetish Fertility Stone Figure, old collection label

A one of a kind New Guinea Abstract Fetish Fertility Stone Figure, with old collection label, 1952 Dimensions: 16cm, 6.5” high Provenance: collected in Australia the 1990s. Quality: fine condition. Carved from a puddingstone boulder. Surfaces reveal patina from age. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our works of art come with our lifetime authenticity...

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Ancient American “Human Effigy” Stone Paint Pallet, Anasazi Culture 900 AD

Early American Pre-Historic Human Effigy Stone Paint Pallet, Anasazi culture 900 AD All stone carvings from America’s Prehistoric southwest are scarce. The majority of known carved stones come from the Mimbres, Hohokam or Casas cultures. So examples of stone carvings from the Anasazi culture (circa 900–1300 AD) are rare especially human forms which are the...

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Ancient American “Human Effigy” Stone Pipe, Woodland Period

Early American Pre-Historic Human Effigy stone pipe, woodland period, 2500 BP Formerly in the Harold French collection, Amboy, Indiana (photo) All stone carvings from America’s early history are scarce. Human effigy stone carvings such as this pipe example rarely come on to the market and are considered to be desirable. This pipe is likely unique...

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Fine Antique HORSE RIDER Hand carved African Stone circa 1930s

A fine antique African sand stone Horseman with Rider, hand carved in sandstone, Burkina Faso, Africa, circa 1930’s. From an old Brussels, Belgium art collection, this remarkable 1930’s horseman with rider, was carved from sandstone. Originally found in Burkina Faso, it is seated on a custom made base. Dimensions: 16 inches tall Provenance: Old Belgian...

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Native America Plains stone Buffalo Hunting Idol in the form of a buffalo hoof

Native America Plains painted stone Buffalo Hunting Idol in the form of a buffalo hoof with human effigy head and tail , granite, 1500-1800, 12″ high and 9.5″ wide, Provenance: old mid west collection

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Native America, Old Natural Human Head Effigy, natural sand stone concretion, found in Tuscon, Arizona

Native America, Old Natural Human Head Effigy, natural sand stone concretion, found in Tuscon, Arizona 11″ high and 12″ diameter

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New Ireland Large Archaic Figure “Kulap” marker,chalk, 18”h x 12″w x 5″d , early 20th century

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New Ireland Archaic “Double” Figure “Kulap” marker,chalk, 11”h, early 20th century

New Ireland Archaic “Double” Figure “Kulap” marker sculpture, chalk stone, late 19th-early 20th century. Hand-carved with great old patina, an authentic old Oceania work of art rarely offered to the collecting marketplace Dimensions: 12 inches high Provenance: Our private collection , we originally collected this one in Australia in 1998 as part of a rare...

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Africa, Bongo Peoples Stone Female Commemorative Figure, 19th Century, 30″ high

Africa, Bongo Peoples, stone female commemorative figure from Southern Sudan. A fine specimen in naturally weathered condition; hand carved from a porous orange-black stone, 19th century. Dimensions: 30″ high and 9.5″ wide and 8″ deep mounted on a custom iron base. Provenance: Old Brussels, Belgium collection originally acquired in 1998. History: The Bongo are an...

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New Guinea Ceremonial hand carved Stone Head, Tari Highlands, old use wear patina 6″wx6″d. early to mid 20th century

New Guinea Ceremonial hand carved stone head, once used as a mortar, Tari Highlands, old use wear patina 6″w x 6″d. early to mid 20th century

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Native America, an ancient hand carved stone Human Effigy figure, Anasazi Culture, Espanola, New Mexico area, 11.5″H x 8″D, collected 1950’s on a centuries old private Spanish family owned ranch, fine quality

Native America, a large ancient hand carved stone Human Effigy figure, Anasazi Culture, Espanola, New Mexico area, 11.5″H x 8″D, collected 1950’s on a centuries old private Spanish family owned ranch, fine quality 1500-1800

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Native America, an ancient hand carved stone head effigy, Yokuts People, Collected Private ranch 1960, Tulare Lake Basin, San Joaquin Valley, Kettleman City, CA

Native America, an ancient hand carved stone head head effigy, Yokuts People, Collected Private ranch 1960, Tulare Lake Basin, San Joaquin Valley, Kettleman City, CA, 7″ diameter granite, Circa 1000-1500 AD,

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North West Coast, Wasco Culture, hand carved stone “Shaman’s” Mask, possibly Tsagaglal or she who watches a popular ancient Columbia river icon, 500 BC-500 AD, Columbia River , carved stone, 5.25″h, rare

North West Coast, Wasco Culture, hand carved stone “Shaman’s” Mask, possibly “Tsagaglal or she who watches” a popular ancient Columbia river icon, 500 BC-500 AD, Columbia River , hand carved stone, 5.25″h,

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Native America, Buffalo Fetish, volcanic rock, , 5″lx3.25″h, from an old Western Pennsylvania collection, unique example

Native America, Buffalo Fetish, volcanic rock, , 5″l x 3.25″h, from an old Western Pennsylvania collection, unique example

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Native America, “Family Circle” Stone Petroglyph, Anasazi Culture, 20.5″H x1 8″w, collected 1970 on a privately owned ranch, fine quality

Native America, “Family Circle” Stone Petroglyph, Anasazi Culture, 20.5″ high and 18″ wide, collected 1970 on a privately owned ranch, fine quality

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Native America, Human Effigy Statue, Holliston Mills, Tennessee site, Sandstone, Circa 1000AD, 11.75″H x 3.75″W x 5.75″D, fine quality

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New Guinea, Highlands, fertility couple, 8.5″H, encrusted hardstone, fine quality

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Early New Zealand Watercolor (one of pair) , Raworth, William Henry, 1820-1905, “Ohains Bay, Banks Penninsula” old titled fragment from old backing attached to new backing, Frame: 20.5″x26.5″; Site: 12.25″ x 18.25″, signed lower left, excell quality

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Early New Zealand Watercolor (one of pair), Raworth, William Henry, 1820-1905, “Stony Bay, Banks Penninsula” old titled fragment from old backing attached to new backing, Frame: 20.5″x26.5″;Site: 12″ x 17.5″, unsigned, excellent quality

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Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz, Duka Ceremonial Figure, Circa 1925, collected in l938 by a Frenchman, 21.25″

Here’s a one of a kind treasure from the south pacific coming from our private oceanic collection. This is a Solomon Islands Santa Cruz hand carved Ceremonial Figure called a Duka, circa 1925. It is carved in an extremely hard wood and features an unusual extended conical head, a hand woven loin cloth and fine...