Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Decor Choice

This Mixed Global Folk Art Collection features a Varied Silhouette and a Multi-Textured, offering a sophisticated worldly aesthetic for curated study displays.

This eclectic gathering of international folk art represents a traveler’s eye for mid-century and late-century craftsmanship. The collection includes a striking 13.5-inch hand-carved African figure with traditional geometric detailing and a large, 12.5-inch wooden monitor lizard featuring intricate line work. Accompanying these are two vintage teak-style elephants with raised trunks—symbols of good luck—and two stylized dark wood wolves. A sleek roadrunner bird, a small hand-carved lidded jar with floral etchings, and a miniature 2.5-inch Russian nesting doll round out this diverse set. These pieces were likely gathered between the late 1960s and the 1980s, showcasing a range of materials from heavy solid wood to molded resin.

For the modern decorator, this set provides an instant, "collected" look for a bookshelf or mantel in a den or office. The varying heights and dark wood tones create a grounded, scholarly atmosphere that pairs well with leather-bound books and brass accents. Because of the broad mix of origins and textures, this collection is a fantastic choice for a housewarming gift or for a collector of global sculptures. Note that the bird shows minor scuffing on the tail and the large carving has a natural age-related drying crack, which only adds to its authentic, lived-in character.

These items are vintage, over 30 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.