Early 20th C. African-American Papier-Mache Figures

New World, United States, ca. 1920s to 1940s CE. A pair of politically incorrect papier mache figures that serve as reminders of the oppression and abuse afflicted upon people of color for centuries.

Probably Early 20th Century, Mexican or Central American, each carved separately as a figure wearing a papier mache hat and astride a horse, mounted on a painted wood plank. Dimensions: 16" 

Eubie Blake (1887-1983) Pianist, Composer. Blake was one of the most important figures in early-20th-century African-American music, and one whose longevity made him a storehouse of the history of rag

India, Early 20th Century Large collection of over twenty circus performer figures including trapeze artists, clowns, elephants, tigers, and girls on horse back. Smallest 2 3/4" t x 1" w x 1 1/4" d.La

Early 20th Century. A seated figured. 17.5" ht.

American School, Black folk art scene painting, early 20th Century. An early 20th Century scenic homestead oil on canvas board depicting five African American figures with donkey outside of a cabin, u

Description: This lot includes a figural carved wood tobacco pipe with an African American figure on the front, and an alligator on the back. Appears to be early 20th century in age. The figures head

Antique French papier mache skittles set, Early 20th c., (9) painted papier mache figural pins including soldiers, religious figures, and possibly an artist and lawyer, with lidded basket and 3 small

A late 19th / early 20thC Russian papier mache stamp box, the hinged lid decorated with a horse and cart / troika in a winter landscape with figures. Approx. 1" x 2 1/4" x 1 5/8"

Hand-carved ebonized wood alms box, the lid with a seated African American male figure dressed as Uncle Sam. When a coin is dropped in the box, the figure's head nods in approval. Early 20th C. Approx

European, early to mid-20th Century. Reputed to be connected to pharmaceuticals, perhaps allegories or saints, each in long robes and holding either a casket, a book and a palm frond. Height 14.25 in.

A Large RCA Papier Mache 'Nipper' Store Display Figure and RCA Armchair Early 20th Century Height of dog 35 x width 24 x x depth 12 1/2 inches. Height of chair 32 1/4 x width 27  x depth 24 inche

A Collection of Tin and Wooden Toys German and American, Early 20th Century twenty-five items total, comprising eleven tin windup animal toys, three papier mache Jack-o-Lanterns, and two carved wood n

Early to mid 20th century, likely Southern states. A very interesting glazed pottery folk art head on stand reading at the base ÒBy Mr. Jimmy Copeland The most soul you ever saw in a good while, Jimm

USA, Early 20th Century carved root 15” x 9 3/4” x 2” Accomplished Folk Art root carving of two figures, possibly of African-American make. Tags: modern, modernist, modernism, outsid

GERMAN COMPOSITION / PAPIER-MACHE BIRD SQUEAK TOY, bird figure having polychrome painted finish, spring supports on a wooden and leather squeak base. Unmarked. Late 19th/early 20th century. 5 1/4" H.S

Likely early 20th century. Very interesting example cast and painted figure of dancing African American man. The piece has no marking or maker's mark. Very nice early painted surface throughout. H7 1/

Early 20th century. Cut out silhouette of an African American man in butler livery including white cap and red metal bow tie. Laminated wood provides some details. Original paint. Outstretched arms ho

South Asia, India, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. This is a charming pair of Thanjavur dolls or bobble head figures made from papier-mache and bass wires. There are various types of Thanjavur dolls

SCHOENHUT PAPIER MACHE POLICEMAN FIGUREGerman, early 20th century. "Roly Poly" painted figure with bells within, imperfections to the paint. 9.5" height

Late 19th-early 20th century. Fish made of papier mache, cardboard, paper and toothpicks with original paint. In a shadowbox with painted features, leaves and moss. Wear, some loss and missing glass.

Early 20th century. Made from box scraps and found material with tin windows and dowel chimney. Remnants of brick printed exterior paper, the front hinged wall is covered in sanded papier mache and th

Bradford Perin, 20th C Portrait of African-American, "Willy", O/C. Striking portrait of Willy, an African-American young man, painted early 20th C., signed B.P. lower left. Male figure with folded arm

“Folk Art Full Figure Demon Emerging From a Panel”. Signed, inscribed on the reverse.Collage, Stained Newsprint, Papier-Mache and Glue. Height 72 in. Width 48 in. Depth 12 in. (Cond: good)