Indian Tin Horse
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Beads
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Arms, Armor and W...
Bronze
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Pacific Islands Modern Taxidermy
Other
Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art
Other
19th Century Academic Nude Paintings
Oil
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Dry Bars
Glass, Wood
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Objects
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Other
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Late 20th Century American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Leather
15th Century and Earlier Renaissance Portrait Paintings
Tempera, Panel
Early 20th Century Canadian Other Native American Objects
Wood, Paint
Recent Sales
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Art
Tin
20th Century Indian Metalwork
Tin
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Art
Copper
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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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.