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Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Poodle Face Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Poodle Face
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Monster Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Blue Monster
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Curious Grandpa Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Curious
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Green Monster Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Green
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Bulldog Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Blue Bulldog
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Extra Large Jovial Rasta Woman Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This extra large
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Extra Large Sea Devil Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This extra large
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Green Monster with Pipe Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Green
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
American Carnival Wagon or Band Organ Carved Female Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Late 19th century American carnival wagon or band organ female head carving. Very detailed wood
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Carnival Folk Art Carved Wooden Head with Zinc Hat
Located in Haarlem, NL
This head is from a fair or carnival game.
Not sure what the game was, perhaps the head has been
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Carnival Art
Materials
Zinc
Mid-Century Era Molded Fiberglass Carnival Clown Head or Midway Game Component
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
1965 in the period Mid-Century carnival style. The head is composed of a molded fiberglass which has
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Materials
Fiberglass
H 23.5 in W 15 in D 16 in
1950's Papier mâché french theatre head
Located in Diest, BE
A 1950's rare original James Ensor style papier mâché theatre head. This item was obtained via a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Antique 1930s Judge Theatre Papier Mâché Head from Paris
Located in London, GB
Antique 1930s judge theatre papier mâché head from Paris
This lot is a rare original 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Abstract Sculpture Tribute to Picasso Head Carnival Murano Glass by Badioli
Located in Murano, Venezia
This work, Sculpture Carnival, of art is a tribute to Pablo Picasso, made in Murano glass by the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 11.42 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
19th Century Wooden Carnival, Fair or Advertisement Head of the Strongest Man
Located in Haarlem, NL
' attraction on a carnival or fair.
The brown color, or maybe the shape of his head, makes him a bit exotic
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 14.18 in W 7.09 in D 9.06 in
Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 1900's hand painted paper mache carnival head.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Papier Mâché, Paper
Large Early 1900's Paper Mache Carnival Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Large early 1900's hand painted paper mache carnival head.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Papier Mâché, Paper
Czechoslovakian "Oh My Deer" Papier Mache Carnival Head
Located in Charleston, SC
Hand made Czechoslovakian Papier-mâché Deer head with original inside label.
Category
20th Century Czech Carnival Art
Large Vintage Carnival Clown Head Game
Located in Chicago, IL
Large vintage carnival clown head game by Game Time Company. Original paint.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Antique American Copper Unicorn Head Carnival Ride
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American copper unicorn head carnival ride. Original finish.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Copper
Original American Early 20th Century Carnival Game Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Original early 20th century carnival game head.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Costume Head, Rooster
Located in Clear Spring, MD
A molded paper costume head from a shop in Missouri. Colorful and fun! Great for display and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Carousel Horse Head with Iron Base
Located in Middleburg, VA
A charming and whimsical carousel horse head on base. Original paint with fantastic color, patina
Category
Early 20th Century English Carnival Art
Lot of 20 19th Century Marionette Wooden Heads
Located in Warsaw, PL
Original collection of 20 pieces of wood marionette heads from the 19th century. Sculptured
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
That'll Do Mule, That'll Do....
Located in Charleston, SC
Adorable carnival Mule/Horse head made of papier mache and fabric. Hand forged handle.
Category
Early 20th Century Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Carnival Figure by Colin Frooms in Pastel
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
dressed in carnival costume with head gear and face mask. Where the paper has been adhered to the canvas
Category
Vintage 1980s English Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas, Paper
Early 20th Century Papier Mache American Carnival Head
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century papier Mache American carnival head
A hand crafted early 20th century papier
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Vintage Paper Mâché Parade Carnival Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This giant papier mâché parade head was found in Kansas. Most likely used for a department store
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Composition
Giant Rotating Carnival Head of Man
Located in Pasadena, CA
A large-scale papier mache carnival head resting atop a rotating base. The skillfully rendered head
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Papier Mâché, Paper
Vintage French Papier Mache Brightly Painted Carnival Heads
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A variety of large brightly-painted vintage French papier mâché Carnival or ‘caricature’ type heads.
Category
20th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Rotating Carnival Head of Woman in Paper Mache and Hair
Located in Pasadena, CA
A large carnival head rendered in paper mache and real hair that is tied back with a flower. The
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Papier Mâché, Paper
Vintage Carnival Iron Clown Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large carnival midway game clown head. Made by the Game Time Company in Litchfield, Michigan.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
Carnival Or Circus Glass Eyed Tiger Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This paper mache tiger head from the 1920's features glass eyes and a fantastic vibrant original
Category
Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
Materials
Papier Mâché, Paper
Carnival Placque Egyptian Motif, Cast Iron Head
Located in Petaluma, CA
Colorful and whimsical placque from a carnival is made out of wood and has the rare and desirable
Category
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Huge Vintage Papier Mâché Carnival Parade Head, 1950s
Located in Hastings, GB
Huge papier mâché carnival 'Big Head'
Handmade vintage carnival parade head
circa 1950s
In
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Vintage Carnival Papier Mâché Head with Moveable Teeth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique head from a carnival. Great coloring and condition. Mounted on a metal stand. Small
Category
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Large Fiberglass Elephant Head, Carnival Trash Can Lid / Cover Venice Calif
By Arcade International, Architectural Fiberglass
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Whimsical Fiberglass Elephant head, carnival trash can lid / cover, manufactured by the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Materials
Fiberglass
Rare Early 20th Century Carnival Wooden Horse Figures from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Collector's sculpture pieces. Carnival carved horse head from Veracruz, Mexico. Used for ceremonial
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Large Painted Wooden Donkey Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Wonderfully animated painted donkey head. Likely from a carnival or amusement park environment
Category
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Winston Churchill Papier Mâché Head
Located in London, GB
is a very rare vintage circa 1970s English handmade life-size carnival Winston Churchill head mask
Category
Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Carved Wood Ventriloquist Dummy Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The eyes on this amazing ventriloquist dummy head can be moved up and down by pulling on the metal
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wire
Mid-20th Century Papier Mache Theatre Head
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century papier mache theatre head
We are proud to offer a mid-20th century hand
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Cast Iron Herschell-Spillman Iron Carousel Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Great early American Carousel rounding board sheild made by the Herschell-Spillman Carousel Company. Great original park paint on original wood sheild.
Category
Early 20th Century American Carnival Art
Vintage Oliver Hardy Theatre Papier Mâché Head / Mask
Located in London, GB
This lot is a wonderful example of a vintage English handmade papier mâché hardy theater head. It’s
Category
Vintage 1960s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century English Carved Wooden Puppet Heads
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century carved wooden puppet heads
We are proud to offer an original set of early 20th
Category
Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Pine, Paint
French Papier Mâché Theatre Horse Head from Paris, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
French papier mâché theatre horse head from Paris, circa 1950s
For sale in this LOT is a rare
Category
Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century French Big Mama Papier Mache Bakery Advertising Head Display
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century French Big Mama Papier Mache Bakery Advertising Head Display
My name is big
Category
Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
H 18 in W 16 in D 16 in
Cast Iron Horses Head Fragment with a Wonderful Aged Surface, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Cast iron horses head fragment with a wonderful aged surface, circa 1900.
We are proud to offer a
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
2 French Chefs
Located in Peekskill, NY
We just returned from Paris and came home with 2 French chefs. These are early full head paper
Category
Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Carnival Ride Cast Iron Horse Head, 1930s
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive and uncommon polished cast iron horse head from a circa 1930s carnival kiddie ride or
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
A Playful Pair of English Cast Iron Polychromed Carnival Horse Heads
Located in San Francisco, CA
A playful pair of English cast iron polychromed carnival horse heads; each with a direct and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sculptures
Rare Papier Mâché Theatre Mask
Located in London, GB
Rare double sided theatre carnival papier mâché oversized head.
This is a very collectable and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Masks
Materials
Paper
1930s Hand-Painted Paper Mache Carnival Head "Bellhop
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s hand-painted Paper Mache Carnival Head "Bellhop,All hand exicuted .hand painted.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
Rare Polychrome Terra Cotta Carnival Clown Head
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental Hand Decorated Polychromed Terra Cotta Carnival Clown Bust Mounted on Board.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Carnival Art
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Vintage Carnival Midway Clown Head Found In Upstate New York
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American carnival midway clown head found in upstate New York. This was supposed to have come
Category
Vintage 1930s American Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
Large Vintage Mechanical Papier-Mâché Witches Head from Carnival Haunted House
Located in Lafayette, IN
This spectacular papier maché witch head has all the scary facial features one would expect from a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 28 in D 8 in
1940s Life-Sized Papier Mâché Horse Head from a Connecticut Carnival
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Great folk piece. This life-sized papier mâché horse head came from the Danbury fair in the 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Carnival Art
Papier Mâché German Theatre Head
Located in London, GB
German officer papier mâché theatre head from Paris, circa 1950s
This lot is a rare original
Category
Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Paper
19th Century Carousel Horse Head, by Gustav Dentzel
By Gustave Dentzel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century carousel horse head, by Gustav Dentzel
Exquisite carving and original paint, a fine
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
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Carnival Head For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the carnival head you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, paper and metal, every carnival head was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carnival head, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A carnival head is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. El Ingenio, Gustave Dentzel and Hollywood H each produced at least one beautiful carnival head that is worth considering.
How Much is a Carnival Head?
The average selling price for a carnival head at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $695 on the low end and $8,500 for the highest priced.
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Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
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