Guerrero Mask
Antique Early 1900s Mexican Masks
Copper
Vintage 1940s Mexican Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Carnival Art
Leather
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Gesso, Paint
1960s Modern Abstract Prints
Screen
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Textile
2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
1970s American Modern Nude Photography
Silver Gelatin
2010s Mexican Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Clay
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Architectural Elements
Bronze
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Mexican Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Clay, Terracotta
Antique 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Tin
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs
Rattan, Maple
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Tribal Masks
Leather
20th Century Mexican Masks
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s Mexican Masks
Wood
Antique 19th Century Mexican Primitive Primitives
Silver
20th Century Mexican Tribal Tribal Art
Leather, Gesso, Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1980s Mexican Folk Art Masks
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Mexican Rustic Masks
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mexican Rustic Masks
Wood
Early 20th Century Mexican Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Copper
1960s Modern Abstract Prints
Screen
Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Masks
Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Masks
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mexican Masks
Leather
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Tribal Art
Vintage 1950s Mexican Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1960s Modern Abstract Prints
Lithograph
Antique 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Masks
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mexican Masks
Wood
Vintage 1930s Mexican Masks
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures
Vintage 1930s Mexican Decorative Art
Vintage 1930s Mexican Decorative Art
Wood
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Tribal Art
Wood
Finding the Right folk-art for You
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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