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Folk Art For Sale
Hand carved maternity statue by the Bamana people of Mali, 1900th
Located in ECHT, NL
Hand carved statue of a woman breastfeeding. It was created by the people of the Bamana tribe originating from Mali, West-Africa. It is a so called fertility statue. The folklore is ...
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Folk Art

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Wood

System walking stick, fisherman’s seat, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
System walking stick: fisherman's seat, very popular for its construction simplicity. The shaft, made of thick bamboo wood, separates into three parts. The fabric part, triangular in...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art

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Fabric, Bamboo

Original 1950s Aqua-Lung U.S. Divers Company Scuba Diving Poster
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This is a rare scuba diving poster from the US Divers Company. We have three different posters available. Please see our other items. Framed posters in pi...
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1950s American Vintage Folk Art

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Paper

Folk art walking stick depicting thehead of a man with a snake, USA 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk art walking stick: one piece of fruitwood depicting the head of a man with snake along the curved shafts painted green. End of 19th century.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art

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Fruitwood

Boxwood folk art stick depicting a man with snake and lizard, Italy 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk art stick: single branch of naturally growing boxwood, punctuated by a series of carvings with different subjects, depicting a snake wrapping around the cane and a lizard, the f...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Folk Art

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Boxwood

Folk art walking stick depicting the head of a man, USA 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk art walking stick: one piece of fruitwood depicting the head of a man. United States of America circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art

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Fruitwood

Oceania Shell Mask
Located in Munich, DE
Rare tribal mask from West-Africa.
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17th Century Antique Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Hermes Riding Crop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hermes riding crop with deer antler handle. The shaft is covered in a beautifully braided leather and finished at the bottom with twine. The...
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1960s English Vintage Folk Art

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Silver

Goyard Trunk, 1910 France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Astounding vintage Goyard trunk in a rare extra large size. The oldest and largest antique Goyard trunk available for sale anywhere. Completely original leather, canvas and brass, un...
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1910s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

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Brass

Traditional “Pita” Belt and Buckle
Located in Mexico City, MX
Traditional “Pita” Belt and Buckle Pita comes from the fiber of the big maguey Or large Mexican cactus and is hand inlaid With Mexican charro designe. The remaining Leather is ha...
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2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Folk Art

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Leather

19th Century Apache Large Earthenware Pot
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Apache Large Earthenware Pot, Second Half 19th Century, a very large hand molded clay spheroid vessel, a classic "Olla," with it's original rawhide netting. Since the Apache ...
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Folk Art

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Earthenware

Antique Wingender Pottery New Jersey Blue Decorated Stoneware Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Bristol glazed stoneware pitcher. By the Wingender Pottery of Haddonfield, NJ. Of ovoid form with a narrow footed base, an incised & dated inscription and floral (tu...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

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Stoneware

Japanese Antique Wooden Scooping / Folk art objet / Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a wooden shovel that was used in old farmers in Japan. It is made of chestnut wood and hand-carved. It seems that the user at that time made a hole in order to drain the wa...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Folk Art

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Wood, Chestnut

Large Sculpture / Wall Hanging Titled "PLAY" W.N.Y. Artist John Tracey
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful ,3-dimentional whimsical wall sculpture titled "PLAY" hand crafted by Western New York artist John Tracy..comprised of more than 1000 children's colorful wooden blocks, wheels,, shapes etc. After collecting for ten years ,John had this great idea to create a monumental piece of art which took him over 9 months to assemble... Pictures do NO justice!! This piece is Museum worthy. John Tracey...
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2010s American Folk Art Folk Art

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Steel

Zabihi Collection Green American Hooked Mini Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An American hooked mini size rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century rug no. j3877 size 2' x 3' 2"
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Folk Art

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Wool, Jute

Rare 18th Century Antique Persian Quilted Embroidery 2'6" x 3'7"
Located in New York, NY
Rare 18th Century Antique Persian Quilted Embroidery, The Quilt’s Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1800
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18th Century Persian Other Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Minature suit of armour
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques proudly presents a rare and unique miniature suit of medieval armour, likely originating from Italy or Spain and dating back to the mid to late 19th century. S...
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Late 19th Century Italian Medieval Antique Folk Art

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Steel

'King Kong' by American Outsider Artist B.D. Floyd
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
'King Kong' by American Outsider Artist B.D. Floyd American, Late 20th century Oil on Artist Board 21-inches x 24- inches high Framed 28-inches x 32-inches high "King Kong" by Ame...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

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Wood

1940's Goodyear Tires Porcelain Neon Light Sign
Located in Alpha, NJ
Very rare and beautiful example of a 1940's Goodyear Tires Neon light porcelain advertisement sign. Few occasional chips to porcelain finish and associate light/minor wear. Otherwise...
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1940s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Steel

Artists plaster skull
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is proud to present this extraordinary 19th-century Plaster of Paris skull, a rare and unusual find for connoisseurs of historical artifacts. Masterfully sculp...
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1860s French Gothic Revival Antique Folk Art

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Plaster

19th Century Sailor's Decorated Sea Chest, signed.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Sailor's Sea Chest, Late 19th Century, a British sailor's sea chest made from tropic hardwood, possibly teak, of heavy, solid brass-bound construction with dove-tailed joints...
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Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art

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Hardwood

Scandinavian 19th Century Folk Art Wood Grain Shovel
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This charming folk art shovel is all wood. The patina on this 19th Century piece is incredible and would make a wonderful wall ornament. This shovel would also be impressive added ...
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Folk Art

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Wood

Large Scale, 20th Century Hand Carved French Fisherie Trade Sign Folk Art
Located in Southampton, GB
Large scal, fisherie trade sign. This hand carved Zander was hung in a local french village near Laval, advertising a local fisherie, then purchased 20 years ago by a local dealer an...
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1950s French Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Oak

20th Century Oil on Canvas Signed Dated Mythological Painting Andromeda Chained
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great Italian mythological painting signed and dated 1910. Oil on canvas painting, first canvas, depicting a female nude with a mythological subject, Andromeda chained to the rock, o...
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1910s Italian Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Stoneware bowl in 'Sung' glaze by Axel Salto
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stoneware bowl with 'Sung' glaze. Designed in 1944, executed in 1955. Model 20566. Signed. Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen-
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Native American Leather Hide Shoulder Bag Satchel Crossbody Purse
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Native American style shoulder bag / purse / satchel. Made of soft asymmetrically cut off-white leather with decorative stitching, antique United States 1904 "India...
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Late 20th Century Native American Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Pictorial Indian Weaving Pillows with Birds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun group of weaving pillows have the initial E on them and are all have cotton linen backings. Down and feather fill. Sold as a group of three.
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Wool

African Zebra Drum Table with Three Zebra Legs from Ghana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the piece that makes for a great conversation and adds depth to many interiors. Authentic zebra skin table in very good condition and ready for any room; 34" diameter - makes...
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20th Century Ghanaian Rustic Folk Art

Materials

Zebra Hide, Wood

A Fine and Rare Shona Knife and Sheath
Located in London, GB
A Fine and Rare Shona Knife and Sheath Wood, steel, copper Fine colour and patina Zimabawe / Africa 19th Century Size: 48cm long - 19 ins long (with scabbard) 42.5cm l...
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19th Century Zimbabwean Antique Folk Art

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Copper, Steel

Bamana tribal Ci Wara headdress, Mali 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
This ceremonial headdress was handmade from a single piece of wood by the skillful hands of a member of the Bamana tribe originating from Mali, West Africa. It was brought to The Net...
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Folk Art

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Shell, Natural Fiber, Rattan, Wood

Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Mid-Century Modern Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and quite engaging relatively large sumptuously glazed bowl by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The high-fired porcelain bowl features a v...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

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Porcelain, Pottery

Vintage Asian Indian Tibetan Silver coral Necklace Ladakh Tribal Jewelry
Located in London, GB
Nice Vintage Asian Indian ethnic Tibetan Silver coral Necklace Ladakh Typical Ladakh ethnic Himalayan Tibetan Traditional necklace 850 grade silver with coral beads Conditi...
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1980s Indian Vintage Folk Art

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Silver

An Unusual Polynesian ‘Child’s’ Fighting Club
Located in London, GB
An Unusual Polynesian ‘Child’s’ Fighting Club Old patina and mellow colour Wood Fiji 19th Century SIZE: 84.5cm long - 33¼ ins longù Provenance: Ex Welsh collection, sold at au...
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19th Century Fijian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

An Anatolian Marble ‘Star Gazer’ Figure
Located in London, GB
An Anatolian Marble ‘Star Gazer’ Figure Marble Anatolian Early Bronze Age / Circa 2700 - 2100 BC Size: 5cm high, 3cm wide - 2 ins high, 1¼ ins high The highly stylised oval head wi...
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15th Century and Earlier Turkish Antique Folk Art

Materials

Marble

Vintage Chimayo Wool Woven Purse with a Silver Closure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Native American woven purse. From Chimayo (a region inhabited by Pueblo Indians since about 1200 CE). Dating from the 1940s - 1950s. Principally...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

An Exceptional New Zealand Māori Bugle-Flute ‘Pu Turino’
Located in London, GB
An Exceptional New Zealand Māori Bugle-Flute ‘Pu Turino’ With soft and shallow surface decoration profusely carved with a dynamic scrolling motif made of two sections bound together with original and complete ‘Kiekie’ vine roots at four points The bow shaped mouth piece of anthropomorphic form with small rounded sounding hole to the end Soft silky smooth medium brown patina 18th Century Size: 33.5cm high, 4.5cm wide, 2.5cm deep - 13¼ ins high, 1¾ ins wide, 1 ins deep Provenance: Collected by Robert Nutter Campbell 4th Regiment of Madras Native Infantry on his return from Singapore 1829 Thence by descent Sold Sothebys, New York, May 17, 2002, lot 368 Ex Private English collection Ex Finch and Co...
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18th Century New Zealand Antique Folk Art

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Wood

A Rare Double Roll of Pacific Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz, Red Feather Currency
Located in London, GB
A Rare Double Roll of Pacific Solomon Islands, Santa Cruz, Red Feather Currency ‘Tevau’ Plant fibre, bark strips, red bird feathers, small shells, glass beads Solomon Islands ...
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19th Century Solomon Islands Antique Folk Art

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Feathers

An Unusual ‘Kanak’ Hardwood War Club
Located in London, GB
An Unusual ‘Kanak’ Hardwood War Club Fine dark glossy patina from use, a lighter band where a now lost ‘binding’ would have acted also as a ‘wrist thong’ Wood New Caledonian, Kanak E...
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Early 19th Century New Caledonian Antique Folk Art

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Wood

Large Rectangular Antique Wooden Campaign Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large rectangular antique wooden Campaign chest with brass hardware Brass lock has unknown signed makers mark on it.  
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Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art

Materials

Brass

19th C Nine Patch Chain Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing early fabrics crib quilt is in pristine condition. This nine patch quilt is from Berks County, Pennsylvania.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Erik Molin Swiss Carved Birch Old Man Nutcracker Figurine w Fish Tail 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Erik Molin (Swedish 1855-1933) hand carved birch nut cracker (Nötknäckare). Depicts an elderly man with moustache and monacle / eyepatch, wearing a double breasted coat and ...
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art

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Birch

Vintage French Blue Tones Paper Garland Sculpture circa 1930 Antique Decor
Located in Barcelona, ES
Embrace the allure of vintage charm with this exquisite antique paper garland sculpture in mesmerizing blue tones. Crafted in France circa 1930, this piece is a testament to timeless...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

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Paper

21st Century Penelope Rectangular Laundry Basket in Leather & Canvas Cotton
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A simple and linear shape, where the resistant and waterproof leather is combined with the softness of the ecru cotton layer that give the piece a natural beauty. A rectangular silhouette for our Penelope laundry...
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2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

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Leather, Cotton

Rope Mirror, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous circular mirror made in France, circa 1950s. In the style of Audoux Minet. Undulating rope loops surround the outer frame of the mirror with a braided rope band immediately ...
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1950s French Bohemian Vintage Folk Art

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Glass, Rope

Antique Boule Ball "7", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century. In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, particularly the pétanque variant, gained in popularity. The manufacture of boules balls during this period was a manual process that required expertise, precision and love to detail. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural areas of France and other Mediterranean regions, olive wood was a commonly used source of material for making boules balls. This was not only due to the availability of the material, but also to the outstanding properties of olive wood, which was characterized by hardness, strength and a rich grain. First, the olive wood was carefully selected and shaped into raw balls, which were then sanded to the desired size and shape. The nails were then hammered into the balls one by one, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their natural beauty and protect them from the elements. The use of nails to decorate and reinforce olive wood boules was a traditional practice that not only gave the ball a rustic aesthetic, but also improved its durability and contributed to customization. Many balls were made according to the specific requirements and preferences of the players. Nails were driven at regular intervals around the ball, with each nail hole precisely placed so as not to affect the balance and weight distribution of the ball. These nails not only served as a decorative element, but also helped to strengthen the structure of the ball and make it more resistant to the hard knocks and wear and tear during play. Individual engravings or decorations were often applied to the balls to make them unique and identify the player. Antique boules...
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Folk Art

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Metal

17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Interior Scene Painting Card Players
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique painting from the Caravaggio school of the 17th century. Oil artwork on canvas depicting a fascinating subject, card players. For the tavern setting it recalls the Flemish au...
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1650s Italian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Vintage French Christian Dior Advertising Statue, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful and intruiging advertising statue for Christian Dior. This would have been used on a shop counter or to draw attention in a shop windo...
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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Plaster

21st Century Hook Tall Laundry Basket with Leather & Cotton Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
An attractive contrast between leather and cotton fabric. Our Hook basket is hand woven, made with eco-friendly, washable, and resistant material suitable also for outdoor use. Th...
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2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Cotton

21st Century Almeria Magazine or Shoes Leather Basket Handwoven in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
This masterfully hand-woven basket belongs to our iconic Almeria collection. Made of eco-friendly leather, that is washable, resistant to light and water, it's suitable for indoor and outdoor use as well. This small size perfectly works as a magazine holder. Perfect also as a blanket, shoes holder...
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2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Vintage Native American Navajo Beaded Feather Bone Leather Deerskin Quiver 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Native American deerskin leather quiver. Beaded bands around top and base, soft leather fringe at bottom, decorated with feathers, beads, several pieces of animal b...
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20th Century Navajo Folk Art

Materials

Bone, Leather, Beads

Collection of Minster and Meteor Metal Friction Cars All with original boxes
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Collection of Minster and Meteor Metal Friction Cars All with original boxes, Volkswagen and 2 Pontiac Chieftan All in good Condition, the boxes are not perfect 10”x 4”x 3.5” FB201
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

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Metal

19th Century Oil on Canvas Dutch Romantic Landscape Painting, 1880
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great Dutch painting from the second half of the 19th century. Artwork oil on canvas, first canvas, depicting a romantic landscape of excellent pictorial quality. Painting of excepti...
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1880s Dutch Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

20thc Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillow. This is made from a saddle blanket weaving. The backing is a brown cotton linen. The insert is down & feather insert.
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2010s American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Indian Folk Art Painted Treasure Chest This is a pretty piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Indian Folk Art Painted Treasure Chest This is a pretty piece, the chest is painted in the detailed Indian Folk Art Style in warm red colours showing stylised leaves and flowers The...
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1920s Anglo-Indian Vintage Folk Art

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Pine

19th Century Oil on Canvas Signed and Dated Spanish Still Life Painting, 1883
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Spanish painting dated 1883. Oil on canvas artwork depicting a particular still life with fruit, vegetables and lobster of good pictorial quality. Painting adorned with a modern sculpted and silver frame with a strong visual impact. Painting signed and dated lower left R. Planells (see photo) referable to the Spanish painter Ricard Planells, lacking authentication. Artwork that develops horizontally, the details of the woven wooden basket...
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1880s Spanish Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Rare Estate Printers Proof Framed Hanna Barbera Flintstones Jetsons Orchestra
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is A Rare Large DELUXE PRINTERS PROOF Pop Art Serigraph of World Renowned Cartoonists Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera Flinstones and the Jetsons!! Label...
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20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Paper

A Charming Folk Art Decoy Duck
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1900 An English folk art wooden decoy duck, with original paintwork in red umber and charcoal grey. Height 15.00cm Width 35.00cm Depth 15.00cm
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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Folk Art

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Wood

Late 18th Century Green Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Green painted wardrobe from the end of the 18th century Measurements: H. 183 cm – L. 121 cm (129 at the frames) – D. 54 cm (58 at the frames) Period: 1780 Origin: Tyrol Essence: Fir...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Rustic Antique Folk Art

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Fir

Vintage, New and Antique Folk Art

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.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.

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