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Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art Carved Head
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Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art Carved Head

1900 - 1920
Description

A Strikingly Beautiful Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art Carved Head. It Has Years Of Wear To The Top Of Its Head Where It Has Been Touched Or Rubbed On A Daily Basis And A Hole To The Base Suggesting It Was Once Attached To Something.

Condition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound.

Measures 21cm x 7.2cm x 8.5cm

Weighs 550 grams

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
7.2cm (2.83")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Declaration

Folk and Fable Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Folk Head to the 1920s.

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SA1240048
Description
A Strikingly Beautiful Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art Carved Head.
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It Has Years Of Wear To The Top Of Its Head Where It Has Been Touched Or Rubbed On A Daily Basis And A Hole To The Base Suggesting It Was Once Attached To Something.
Folk and Fable Antiques

Condition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound.

Measures 21cm x 7.2cm x 8.5cm

Weighs 550 grams

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
7.2cm (2.83")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Date of Manufacture

Folk and Fable Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Folk Head to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240048
Folk and Fable Antiques
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A small hand-carved wooden head sculpture on a square base with stylized eyes and mouth in a warm brown finish.
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Archive I A small hand-carved wooden head sculpture on a square base with stylized eyes and mouth in a warm brown finish.

Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art Carved Head

Archive II A small hand-carved wooden head sculpture on a square base with stylized eyes and mouth in a warm brown finish. View II
Archive III A small hand-carved wooden head sculpture on a square base with stylized eyes and mouth in a warm brown finish. View III
Archive IV A small hand-carved wooden head sculpture on a square base with stylized eyes and mouth in a warm brown finish. View IV
Archive V A small hand-carved wooden head sculpture on a square base with stylized eyes and mouth in a warm brown finish. View V
Archive VI A small hand-carved wooden head sculpture on a square base with stylized eyes and mouth in a warm brown finish. View VI
Archive VII A small hand-carved wooden head sculpture on a square base with stylized eyes and mouth in a warm brown finish. View VII
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North Devon
United Kingdom
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A small hand-carved wooden head sculpture on a square base with stylized eyes and mouth in a warm brown finish.
Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art Carved Head
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A small hand-carved wooden head sculpture on a square base with stylized eyes and mouth in a warm brown finish.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialCarved Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHand-carved facial features, Integrated block pedestal, Chisel mark patination
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 7.2 cm (3 in) x D 8.5 cm (3 in)

This early 20th century folk art sculpture takes the form of a hand-carved wooden head finished in a warm brown tone. The piece displays distinct chisel mark patination across the surfaces, integrated block pedestal, and clearly defined hand-carved facial features including stylized eyes and mouth. Years of wear appear on the top of the head from daily touching, alongside a hole in the base that indicates previous attachment to another structure. The sculpture stands 21 cm high, 7.2 cm wide, and 8.5 cm deep. Placement suits a gentleman's library interior, sitting neatly on a bookshelf or desk as a decorative decorative accent object. The compact proportions allow easy integration into bookcase displays alongside books or historical objects.

FAQs

Early 20th-century folk art heads are hand-carved sculptural works created by untutored or artisan craftspeople, characterised by simplified, expressive facial features and naive forms.

Craftspeople traditionally used locally sourced hardwoods or softwoods, employing hand chisels, gouges, and penknives to carve the form from a single block before applying natural oils or waxes.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit uneven hand-tool marks, natural wood grain patination, age-related shrinkage cracks, and smooth surface wear around handled areas rather than uniform machine finishing.

Display a carved wooden bust on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or side table alongside contemporary art and neutral textiles to add textural contrast and organic warmth to a room.

Dust the wooden sculpture regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a neutral beeswax polish sparingly once a year, avoiding direct sunlight, radiators, or moist environments.
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