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African Masai Beaded Traditional Artifact Wall Decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage African Masai Beaded Traditional Wedding Necklace Artifact Wall Decor from Kenya. One of a
Category

Late 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Beads

Antique African Bronze Bracelet Currency Bangle Tribal Artifact
Located in North Hollywood, CA
ornamentation. Very rare collector one of a kind artifact with a figure design and details, beautiful green
Category

Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Pre Inuit/ Eskimo Thule Culture Artifacts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A curated collection of Pre Inuit Thule Culture (1,200-1,600 A.D.) Artifacts housed in a Museum
Category

Antique Early 1600s North American Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Stone

Ancient Roman Bronze Handle or Artifact
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique or ancient Roman bronze element. This piece was an element of a vase or possibly handle to something larger. It has the head of a wolf or lion mounted on a curved ...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Roman Bronze Handle or Artifact
Ancient Roman Bronze Handle or Artifact
H 2.33 in W 0.63 in D 2.6 in
Antique Ethnic Artifact Sepik River Cassowary Bone from Papua New Guinea
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Ethnic Artifact Sepik River Cassowary Bone from Papua New Guinea For many groups in Papua
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Bone

Ancient Roman Bronze Leg or Artifact / Element
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Ancient Roman bronze element. It appears to be a leg or support for a larger structure. The leg has a hoofed foot that supports a lion's head and square platform above....
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Set of Five Small American Folk Art Fish Decoys
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Group of five Folk Art fish decoys composed of painted tinned iron sheet metal or aluminum fins and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Lead

European Antique Artifact Hand Carved Wooden Foot
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique rare & ancient artifact, a foot, wearing a sandal, the bottom of the foot has been carved
Category

Antique Early 17th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

European Antique Artifact Hand Carved Wooden Foot
European Antique Artifact Hand Carved Wooden Foot
No Reserve
H 9 in W 9.5 in D 3.5 in
18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact
Located in Malibu, CA
18th century wooden carving of an female form. Presumed to be a French church piece. This figure has a beautiful face.
Category

Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact
18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact
No Reserve
H 16.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Grouping of Five Hand-Painted and Carved American Folk Art Fish Decoys
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Group of five Folk Art fish decoys composed of painted tinned iron sheet metal or aluminum fins and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Midcentury Folk Art Carved Mushroom
Located in Southbury, CT
artifact measures approximately 12.5" in length, with a height of 5" and a depth of 3". Perfect for a
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint

Collection of 48 Antique Pre-Columbian Hand-Built Pottery Heads & Bust Artifacts
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A monumental collection of 48 pre-Columbian hand-built pottery heads and bust artifacts. Possibly
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Native American Objects

Materials

Pottery, Wood

Large Celtic Norse Nordic Scandanavian Viking Wood Carved Folk Art Pagan Totem
Located in Studio City, CA
addition to any folk art/Celtic/Scandinavian artifacts collection or an eye-catching stand-alone accent
Category

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Italian Folk-Art Figure of Christ
Located in London, GB
wonderful early 19th century religious Italian church artifact sourced from Italy. This item is very Folk
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Azerbaijan Beige Lamb's Wool Area Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Azerbaijan hand-knotted rugs are quite unique folk artifacts which display elements of rich
Category

Vintage 1920s Azerbaijani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large South Indian India Asian Original Pichwai Painting of Elephant Procession
Located in Studio City, CA
(pichvai) is a Folk Art style of painting that originated in the town of Nathdwara near Udaipur in
Category

20th Century Indian Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Textile, Silk, Paint

Australian Indigenous Aboriginal Art Thompson Yulidjirri Emu Bird Bark Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
/artifacts collection or an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. Approximate
Category

Vintage 1970s Australian Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Australian Indigenous Aboriginal Art Thompson Yulidjirri Figural Bark Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
to any Australian Aboriginal Indigenous Peoples art/artifacts collection or an eye-catching stand
Category

Vintage 1970s Australian Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Burlap, Wood, Paint

Set of Two Moroccan Antique Tribal Powder Case Flasks
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Moroccan Berber heritage artifacts. Size:small: 10" H x 5" Wide x 2" deep Large: 11"H x 6" Wide x 2"2 deep
Category

Vintage 1920s Moroccan Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Tin

1960s Vintage Red Ethnic Moroccan Fluffy Rug Bed of Roses
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
are also significant ctural artifacts, symbizing the identity and history of the Berber people. Over
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Wool

1960s Moroccan Tribal Rug Handwoven North African Ethnic Textile Floor Covering
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
warmth and comfort during cd weather. Additionally, they are also significant ctural artifacts, symbizing
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Pine German Fireman Puppet
Located in London, GB
fireman puppet / Doll. Hand carved with some lovely naïve Folk Art detail including a brass helmet symbol
Category

Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Cotton, Pine

1960s Moroccan Berber Rug Pink Vintage Rehmana Marrakech Carpet
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
artifacts, symbizing the identity and history of the Berber people. Over the years, Moroccan rugs have
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Wool

1960s Vintage Orange Moroccan Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
artifacts, symbizing the identity and history of the Berber people. Over the years, Moroccan rugs have
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Wool

1960s Vintage Moroccan Rug Orange and Red Authentic Tribal Carpet
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
artifacts, symbizing the identity and history of the Berber people. Over the years, Moroccan rugs have
Category

20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Late 17th/Early 18th Century Carved Wood Crucifix -1Y51
Located in Bordeaux, FR
artifacts. Features: Authentic late 17th/early 18th century piece Crafted from carved wood Depicts a
Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Late-Period to Ptolemaic Period Egyptian Wooden Mummy Mask Ear on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
remarkable artifact that evokes a sense of reverence and respect for the deceased. Mummies hold a special
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

20th Century African Ceremonial Drum
Located in Doylestown, PA
in ceremonial functions. This is a great decorative and functional artifact which will add lots of
Category

20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hide, Wood

20th Century African Ceremonial Drum
20th Century African Ceremonial Drum
H 30.75 in W 9.5 in D 9.25 in
Early 20th Century Shaman Body Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
Shaman body bags from the early 20th century were sacred and significant artifacts used in certain
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Goat Hair

Early 20th Century Shaman Body Bag
Early 20th Century Shaman Body Bag
H 25 in W 14.5 in D 0.5 in
Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Boiken people of the Sepik River Region. Made in the 20th century, this unique artifact served as tribal
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Paint, Feathers, Wicker

Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
health. This piece was from an extensive and well-traveled Los Angeles estate Asian art and artifacts
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Japanese Signed Showa Carved Wood Kyogen Noh Theater Raccoon Dog Tanuki Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
great addition to any Japanese or Asian art/mask/artifacts collection or make for an eye-catching stand
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Doji, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
-find mask. Would be a great addition to any Japanese or Asian art/artifacts collection or an eye
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood

Antique Hindu Elephant Head Bronze Paperweight -1Y70
Located in Bordeaux, FR
artifacts Condition: The bronze sculpture exhibits slight oxidation and minor chips on the marble base. It
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Gothic Style Candle Holder in Gilded Bronze, 19th Century -1Y61
Located in Bordeaux, FR
collection of antique religious artifacts or Gothic décor. It would also be a thoughtful gift for a history
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Vintage Bamileke Headdress Mounted on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
symbolic artifacts used in traditional ceremonies and rituals. It is crafted using natural materials
Category

20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Feathers

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Chujo, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
/artifacts collection or an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. Mask dimensions
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Russian Icon Painting Theotokos Vladimir Madonna Mother Mary Child Jesus Christ
Located in Studio City, CA
Russian or Christian icon or artifacts collection or eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any
Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Omi-Onna Mask with Custom Box 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
Asian art or artifacts collection or an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood

Japanese Signed Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Demon Hashihime 橋姫
Located in Studio City, CA
/artifacts collection or an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. Mask dimensions: 8
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Signed Waka-Onna or Ko-Omote Wood Carved Noh Theater Mask, Showa 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
great addition to any Japanese or Asian artifacts or art collection or eye-catching stand-alone accent
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Bronze Palanquin Leopard Finials
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Leopard Finials, exquisite artifacts that represent the opulence and cultural heritage of India's
Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Antique Wooden Sculpture of Christ's Head with Crown of Thorns -1Y94
Located in Bordeaux, FR
of religious art, Christian enthusiasts, and admirers of spiritual artifacts.
Category

Late 20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of Nankin Porcelain Vases, 19th Century -1Y90
Located in Bordeaux, FR
, and admirers of cultural artifacts.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Alaska Gold Rush Bath Tub / Trunk / Table Circa 1880s
Located in New York, US
Silver Bow Basin. The top is finely painted, depicting various artifacts from the adventure, such as axe
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Porcelain Bust of Emperor Napoleon I with Imperial Eagle -1Y95
Located in Bordeaux, FR
artifacts.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Tribal Handwoven Rattan Backpack with Inner Pockets
Located in Yonkers, NY
with practicality and aesthetics in mind, this timeless artifact captures the essence of traditional
Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Rattan

Rare French Military Badge - Bataillon Autonome de Mauritanie (c. 1950s) -1Y66
Located in Bordeaux, FR
or French colonial artifacts. Additional Notes: This badge is an original piece of military
Category

Vintage 1950s French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Leather

Japanese Signed Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Buddhist Monk Shunkan
Located in Studio City, CA
be a great addition to any Japanese or Asian mask/art/artifacts collection or an eye-catching stand
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Masks

Materials

Wood

Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier Kalimantan Borneo
Located in Chonburi, TH
culturally rich artifact. Despite its functional purpose, this Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier is a beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Beads

Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier Kalimantan Borneo
Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier Kalimantan Borneo
H 11.62 in W 11.74 in D 5.12 in
Vintage 2011 Boruca Authentic Indigenous Wooden Mask w/ Stand ~ Costa Rica
Located in Naples, FL
design and attention to detail make this mask a must-have for collectors of Latin American artifacts
Category

2010s Costa Rican Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Roulette Wheel, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
. This is completely hand made from scratch. A very folk art piece of art in our opinion and the only
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Game Boards

Materials

Wood

Roulette Wheel, circa 1900
Roulette Wheel, circa 1900
H 5 in W 30 in D 9.5 in
Australian Aboriginal Art Janet Forrester Ngala Painting Snake & Milky Way Dream
Located in Studio City, CA
tribal art/artifacts collection or an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting
Category

20th Century Australian Tribal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Paint

Mid Century Thin Glossy Red Ceramic Wall Cross with Embossed Circles Pattern
Located in Chicago, IL
artifacts.
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Misty Drapery Undyed White & Natural Mink 300x420 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
with us. Promising 24 months of warranty, this rug is an artifact that celebrates the beautiful ups and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Australian Aboriginal Art Leanna Wanjidari Reid Signed Black Marlin Triptych
Located in Studio City, CA
great addition to any Australian Aboriginal or tribal art/artifacts collection or an eye-catching stand
Category

20th Century Australian Tribal Paintings

Materials

Paper

16-Inch Modernist Studio Pottery Wall Crucifix - Handmade in Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
and beauty of religious artifacts.
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Atlantic City Souvenir Penny Game from Boardwalk Empire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Historical artifact once used in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. Maple cabinet with brass
Category

20th Century American Industrial Carnival Art

Materials

Metal

Signed Pintail English Hand Carved Decoy, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
example shows some lovely aged detail which makes it a highly decorative and collectable artifact. With
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Decoys

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Ceremonial Chiefs Coat From Africa
Located in Chicago, IL
collector's items and artifacts that embody the rich history and craftsmanship of African traditions.
Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

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Folk Artifact For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the folk artifact you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each folk artifact for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and wool. If you’re shopping for a folk artifact, we have 441 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a folk artifact — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each folk artifact bearing folk art, mid-century modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made folk artifact over the years, but those crafted by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Native American Art and Shari Mendelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Folk Artifact?

Prices for a folk artifact can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $0 and can go as high as $169,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,080.