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Brazilian Wai Wai Tribal Cassava Graters Circa 1945
Located in Dallas, TX
Brazilian Wei Wei Casava Graters Two graters constructed of wood and sharpened rock used by the
Category

Vintage 1940s Brazilian Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Maxwell Mays Folk Art Oil on Canvas, Cascade Springs Colorado, 1983
By Maxwell Mays
Located in Morristown, NJ
. Maxwell Mays was born in Rhode Island in 1918, and focused his art on celebrating the landscapes of his
Category

Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Brazilian Midcentury Cow Hyde Leather Rug
Located in Pasadena, CA
Midcentury Brazilian Leather rug. Circular patches make this rug. The different browns in the rug
Category

Vintage 1980s Brazilian Modern Rugs

Materials

Leather

Green Lime Brazilian Cow Hyde Rug
Located in Pasadena, CA
Green Lime Brazilian Cow Hyde rug cow hyde. The color was achieved with a green acid wash design
Category

Vintage 1980s Brazilian Modern Rugs

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century Brazilian Native Hanging Amulet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century metal hanging amulet from native culture in Brazil. Known as 'Penca de
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Early 20th Century Brazilian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Brazilian Native Hanging Amulet
Early 20th Century Brazilian Native Hanging Amulet
No Reserve
H 18.51 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Rare Silver Balangandãs - 20th Century Brazilian Native Hanging Amulet
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Mid 20th century brazilian silver hanging amulet from native culture in Brazil. Known as "Penca de
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Silver Balangandãs - 20th Century Brazilian Native Hanging Amulet
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Mid 20th century brazilian silver hanging amulet from native culture in Brazil. Known as "Penca de
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Sterling Silver

1960s Antique Large Penca De Balangandan Afro-American Amulet Tinplate, Brazil
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolutely unique very large creole 'Penca De Balangandan' from Brazil from around 1960. Tin base
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian American Colonial Tribal Art

Materials

Tin

15th Century or Earlier Redware Tangas, Marajoara Culture, Marajo Island, Brazil
Located in Point Richmond, CA
15th Century or Earlier Redware Tangas, Marajoara culture, Marajo Island, Brazil Tangas are thin
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Earthenware

1970s Guatemalan Abstract Oil Painting Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Artwork Oil painting on board from Guatemala 17.25W x 22.5H x .5 D, Art 7.5 W x 9.5 H original
Category

Vintage 1970s Guatemalan Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Brazilian Hand-Carved Ironwood Sculpture of Whale and a Shark
Located in North Hollywood, CA
art pieces crafted of Brazilian ironwood. Though this wood is very difficult to work, it is
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Falster Maurice Villency Brazilian Rosewood Danish Modern Credenza Large Dresser
By Maurice Villency
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a delightful credenza / large dresser by Falster of Denmark, made from Brazilian
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Antiquities

Materials

Rosewood

Large Brazilian or Guyana Amazon Indigenous Macana War Club, 18th or Earlier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brazil, Wapitxana group of the Aruak peoples, 18th century, possibly earlier Measure: H. 43 cm The
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Antique Early 18th Century Brazilian Native American Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Pista
Located in Campinas, SP
Pista is an interactive object, with a cantilevered base that allows the ball to run in circles along the oblong path, according to the touches received at the ends of the piece. Ea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Toys

Materials

Hardwood

Pista
Pista
H 1.19 in W 23.63 in D 5.91 in
Hanging Cowbell Traditional Spanish Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hanging traditional Spanish fabric artwork decorated with cowbells. Made in Spain by unknown artist, circa 1950. In original condition, wear consistent with age and use, preser...
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

System walking stick, matches holder, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
System walking stick with deer horn tip, santos wood shaft (Cesalpina Ferrea, Brazil). L-shaped
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Peruvian Amazonian Fine Old Shipibo Pottery Vessel
Located in London, GB
at various locations along the Amazon and as far as Marajo in Brazil Perfect for a collection or
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Art

Materials

Pottery

Peruvian Amazonian Fine Old Shipibo Pottery Vessel
Peruvian Amazonian Fine Old Shipibo Pottery Vessel
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H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Myra Sides Copus Original Watercolor Painting Portrait of a Girl
Located in Baltimore, MD
original work of art is from the 20th century, it is very colorful and is quite striking, preserved in
Category

20th Century American Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Paper

Mid-20th Century French Enameled Metal Sign for Cafe San Rivo in Sao Paulo
Located in Fayetteville, AR
San Rivo in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Below is marked Depot Ici indicating that the cafe was also a drop-off
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Signs

Materials

Metal

Vibrant Pre-Columbian Nazca Textile Poncho, Peru 200-600 AD, Ex Guillot-muñoz
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
writer, paleontologist, Americanist (specialist of pre-Columbian art) and diplomat, Alvaro Guillot Mun~oz
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antiquities

Materials

Textile

Pre-Columbian Chuquibamba Banner, Peru 1000-1400 AD Ex Guillot-Muñoz
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
varied career. Alternately writer, paleontologist, Americanist (specialist of pre-Columbian art) and
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antiquities

Materials

Textile

A Highly Whimsical Canadian Historical Themed Diorama by Terry Pfliger
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
, Canada, before accepting the position as head of the art department at St. Lawrence College also in
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plastic, Plaster, Wood, Paint

Amazonian Feather Storage Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Feather storage basket Rikbaktsa Tribe, Jurene River, Mato Grosso, Brazil 1990 Plaited fiber
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Other

Rolled Newspaper Family by Fernandez
By Fernandez
Located in Palm Springs, CA
only. Born in Brazil and moved to Florida. Each figure bears a medallion bearing the artist's monogram
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

39.70 Carat Attractive Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal from Kunar, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
deposits of tourmaline are located in Afghanistan, Brazil, China, India, Kenya, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rock Crystal

66.10 Carat Attractive Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal from Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
are located in Afghanistan, Brazil, China, India, Kenya, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rock Crystal

14.50 Carat Faceted Strawberry Shape Watermelon Tourmaline Drilled Carving
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Enormous deposits of tourmaline are located in Afghanistan, Brazil, China, India, Kenya, Myanmar, Nepal
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Sculptures and Carv...

Materials

Crystal

Glamorous Natural 69.75 Carat Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
deposits of tourmaline are located in Afghanistan, Brazil, China, India, Kenya, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Crystal

Natural 44.30 Carat Bi Color Combined Tourmaline Crystal from Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
are located in Afghanistan, Brazil, China, India, Kenya, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Crystal

130.60 Carat Stunning Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal from Paprok Mine Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
located in Afghanistan, Brazil, China, India, Kenya, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Adam Style Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Crystal

Incredible Loose 31.00 Carat Bi Color Tourmaline Drilled Craving from Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
deposits of tourmaline are located in Afghanistan, Brazil, China, India, Kenya, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Sculptures and Carv...

Materials

Crystal

7.90 Carat Lovely Loose Peach Color Tourmaline Carving From Madagascar Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
, Brazil, China, India, Kenya, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA, Vietnam, and Zambia. In
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Sculptures and Carv...

Materials

Crystal

24.10 Carat Lovely Loose Water Melon Color Tourmaline Carving from Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
located in Afghanistan, Brazil, China, India, Kenya, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Sculptures and Carv...

Materials

Crystal

Teddy Roosevelt and His Great White Fleet American Flag, ca 1907-1909
Located in York County, PA
tour included Trinidad, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Mexico, New Zealand, Australia, the Philippine Islands
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

Wauja/ Turuza. Monkey Sculpture, 2021, Brazilian exotic wood
Located in PARIS, FR
La sculpture intitulée "Wauja/Turuza. Singe, 2021" est une œuvre d'art réalisée par l'artiste
Category

2010s Brazilian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Folk Art Painting of a Villa Hacienda with Soldiers in Costume by Alayde Lacerda
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Wonderful painting on wood by Brazilian artist Alayde Lacerda. The painting features a villa set
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Harlem, New York 1931 - Original Fortune Magazine Print Art
Located in Soquel, CA
Harlem, New York 1931 - Original Fortune Magazine Print Art Original print from Fortune Magazine
Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Prints

Materials

Paper

C.A Paudalho. Artisan Center Table in Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Paudalho in the Brazilian northeast during the 1970's. This big artist made a few custom pieces and this is
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Folk Art Center Tables

Materials

Wood

C.A Paudalho. Artisan Center Table in Wood
C.A Paudalho. Artisan Center Table in Wood
H 14.97 in W 57.88 in D 50.01 in
19th Century South America "Slave" shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
centimeters : 47,5cm W x 84,5 cm H x 27cm D. The domestic shrines have been present in the brazilian homes
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Brazilian Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Cedar

19th Century South America "Slave" shrine
19th Century South America "Slave" shrine
H 33.26 in W 18.7 in D 10.62 in
Shiko Shikou Munakata Signed Japanese Woodblock Buddha Bodhisattva Print
By Shikou Munakata
Located in Studio City, CA
movement and the mingei (folk art) movement. His awards and recognitions include the "Prize of Excellence
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Shiko 'Shikou' Munakata Signed Japanese Mingei Woodblock Print Hirosaki Castle
By Shikou Munakata
Located in Studio City, CA
Picasso of Japan. Munakata was associated with the Sosaku-hanga movement and the mingei (folk art
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Shiko Shikou Munakata Rare Signed Japanese Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl Signed Box
By Shikou Munakata
Located in Studio City, CA
in both the Sosaku-Hanga (which stressed the artist as the sole creator ) and the Mingei (folk art
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antônio Julião. Wood Sculpture
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Exceptional sculpture made by artist Antônio Julião, one of the great exponents of Brazilian
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antônio Julião. Wood Sculpture
Antônio Julião. Wood Sculpture
H 31.5 in W 14.18 in D 11.42 in
Tatupeba Floor Lamp GOLDEN BROWN in Natural Palm Fiber - EU plug typ C
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
Prized as the best work of its category in the Novos Talentos Brasileiros (New Brazilian Talents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Folk Art Floor Lamps

Materials

Sheet Metal

Tatupeba Floor Lamp BLACK in Natural Palm Fiber - EU plug typ C
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
Prized as the best work of its category in the Novos Talentos Brasileiros (New Brazilian Talents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Folk Art Floor Lamps

Materials

Sheet Metal

Carved Stone Cockatoo Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Carved stone cockatoo sculpture caught in the action of landing on an amethyst geode. Featuring a lofty combination of colors and textures with an unlikely life-like attention to det...
Category

20th Century Brazilian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Carved Stone Cockatoo Sculpture
Carved Stone Cockatoo Sculpture
H 23 in W 17 in D 9 in
Tatupeba table Lamp GOLDEN BROW in Natural Palm Fiber 'Small' - EU plug typ C.
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
Prized as the best work of its category in the Novos Talentos Brasileiros (New Brazilian Talents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Sheet Metal

Tatupeba Table Lamp in Natural Straw Fiber 'Small' - EU plug typ C.
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
Prized as the best work of its category in the Novos Talentos Brasileiros (New Brazilian Talents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Sheet Metal

Tatupeba Sconce Lamp GOLDEN BROWN in Natural Palm Fiber 'LARGE' - EU plug typ C
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
Prized as the best work of its category in the Novos Talentos Brasileiros (New Brazilian Talents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Folk Art Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Sheet Metal

Tatupeba Sconce Lamp BLACK in Natural Palm Fiber 'LARGE' - EU plug typ C
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
Prized as the best work of its category in the Novos Talentos Brasileiros (New Brazilian Talents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Folk Art Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Sheet Metal

Tatupeba Table Lamp in Natural Palm Fiber 'Medium' - EU plug typ C
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
Prized as the best work of its category in the Novos Talentos Brasileiros (New Brazilian Talents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Sheet Metal

Great Escapes South America By Christiane Reiter Taschen The Hotel Book
By TASCHEN, Angelika Taschen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
exotic escapes from the fast lane. Countries included: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South American Folk Art Books

Materials

Paper

ANTiQUE ELIZABETH CLARK SIGNED 1787 WHEN SHE WAS 9 GEORGE II NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER
Located in GB
other items This really is a piece of history, pure folk art, its super decorative and highly
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Antique 1780s English Georgian Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

Beatriz Milhazes, Limited Edition, Signed Monograph
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
roots and everyday life: carnival, Folk Art, and motifs from Baroque to pop, all choreographed into an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

Zapotec Handwoven Natural Dyed Hanging Feather Rug Made in Oaxaca Mexico
By Roman Gutierrez
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
award for The Best Rescue Work of Old Pieces in the National Contest of Great Masterpieces of Folk Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Tribal North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Feathers, Textile

31 Brazilian Silver Amulets
Located in New York, NY
These 31 Brazilian amulets, or balangada, were hammered from sheets of silver in the 19th century
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Brazilian Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Silver

Pair of Altar Pieces in Polychromed Wood Brazil
Located in Lisbon, IT
Pair of altar pieces in polychromed wood Brazil.
Category

Antique 18th Century Brazilian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Old Brazilian Jaguar Noble Wood Sculpture "Pantera onca"
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Incredible old sculpture in noble Brazilian wood representing a Jaguar "Pantera onca".
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Brazilian Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Interesting Boy Portrait: C. Albert Eckhout, Brazil, 17th Century
By Albert Eckhout
Located in Madrid, ES
Circle of Albert Eckhout "Portrait of a boy" Brazil 17th century. Oil on copper 10.3 x 8.8 cm
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Antique 17th Century Brazilian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Copper

Wood and Metal Plate Marka Ram Mask
Located in Cookeville, TN
Carved wooden ram mask with brass overlay. Horns are carved wrapping the head on either side. Ears have tassels in them for the effect of fur. Brass overlay is hammered, punched, and...
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Folk Art Masks

Materials

Brass

Wood and Metal Plate Marka Ram Mask
Wood and Metal Plate Marka Ram Mask
H 14.19 in W 8.5 in D 6.75 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic piece of Brazil folk art available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, feathers and trimming, every item from our selection of Brazil folk art was constructed with great care. Find 21 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of Brazil folk art now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of Brazil folk art — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of Brazil folk art made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one piece of Brazil folk art that is appealing in its simplicity, but Abraham Palatnik, Didito and François Thango produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Brazil Folk Art?

The average selling price for a piece of Brazil folk art at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $485 on the low end and $16,749 for the highest priced.
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    Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
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    Mexican folk art can be characterized by vibrant colored paintings and jewelry designed with floral motifs. Lush forests and animals, especially birds, are featured in Mexican folk art, which is a blend of Indigenous and European methods and skills. You’ll find a variety of Mexican folk art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose paintings often reflected his Indian roots. Roy combined imagery from Indian folk art with Western motifs to create his unique modern works. Subjects ranged from paintings of legendary figures to everyday life in rural Bengal. His goal was to make art affordable to everyone. Browse a selection of Jamini Roy paintings on 1stDibs.