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Thomas B. Maracle Indigenous Canadian Mohawk Stone Carving or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Nation in circa 1985 in his signature Indigenous Folk Art style. The sculpture depicts an Eagle with its
Category
Late 20th Century North American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Stone
Mexican Rug Chiapas Wool Indigenous Technique Red Black Carpet Folk Art Tribal
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
beautiful cozy wool tapestry is hand knotted in fixed loom, a very traditional indigenous folk art technique
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2010s Mexican Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Australian Indigenous Aboriginal Art Thompson Yulidjirri Figural Bark Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
Kelton Collection located in Santa Monica, California) of important Australian Indigenous Works of Art
Category
Vintage 1970s Australian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Burlap, Wood, Paint
H 21.75 in W 12.25 in D 1 in
Australian Indigenous Aboriginal Art Thompson Yulidjirri Emu Bird Bark Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
, California) of important Australian Indigenous Works of Art and was acquired in 1982.
Thompson Yulidjirri
Category
Vintage 1970s Australian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 26.5 in W 13 in D 1 in
Vintage 2011 Boruca Authentic Indigenous Wooden Mask w/ Stand ~ Costa Rica
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage 2011 Boruca mask is a truly unique piece of art. Handmade by indigenous artisans from
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2010s Costa Rican Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 12.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.25 in
Mexican Burnished Clay Folk Art Terracotta Handmade Vase with Handles
By Silvia Martínez Díaz
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
the traditions of indigenous settlers in the region.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Mexican Rustic Natural Clay Folk Art Handmade Ceramic Pot Terracotta
By Silvia Martínez Díaz
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
pieces which carry the traditions of indigenous settlers in the region.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Mexican Rustic Natural Clay Folk Art Handmade Ceramic Pot Terracota
By Silvia Martínez Díaz
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
pieces which carry the traditions of indigenous settlers in the region.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Mexican Rustic Vase Folk Art Handmade Ceramic Vessel Terracotta Oaxaca Clay
By Silvia Martínez Díaz
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
indigenous settlers in the region.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
H 13.39 in W 11.42 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Nahua Pottery Chililico Hidalgo Mexican Folk Art Animal Candleholders
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming pair of two rare and whimsical indigenous Nahua peoples pottery animal folk art
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
H 6.25 in W 5 in D 3 in
Mexican Burnished Clay Folk Art Ancient Pre-Hispanic Handmade Vase with Handles
By Silvia Martínez Díaz
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
the traditions of indigenous settlers in the region.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
H 50 in W 14.5 in D 10.5 in
Mid-Century Era Signed West Coast Cedar Haida Indigenous Canadian Totem Pole
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Canada and dating to approximately 1960 and done in the West Coast Indigenous Haida style. The totem is
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
H 22.75 in W 10 in D 6 in
An early 20th century Canadian folk art maple wood carved Inuit figure group
Located in Central England, GB
This superb rare figure group is a piece of Canadian folk art. It is beautifully hand carved in
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Maple
H 5.91 in W 10.24 in D 3.15 in
Mexican Folk Art Wood Carving Traditional Dance Handmade Alebrije One of a Kind
By Ruby Fabian, Manuel Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
The young dancers wear an armor of threads over their bodies, showing off an ancient indigenous art
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 6.3 in
American Diorama, Follower Gerrit Schouten, Carib Indigenous Village
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Indigenous camp
Carved wood, papier-mâché, paint on paper and natural twigs
H 27.3 x L 43.5 x D 13 cm
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Antique 19th Century Surinamer Native American Objects
Materials
Clay, Twig, Wood, Paper, Feathers
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H 10.75 in W 17.13 in D 5.12 in
Antique Native American Indigenous Peoples Carved Polychrome Canoe Model
Located in Forney, TX
primitive folk art sculpture presents splendidly, with beautifully aged warm mellow heavily worn patina
Category
Early 20th Century North American Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Twine, Wood, Paint
Pair of Vintage Indigenous American Inuit Mukluks or Boots
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Indigenous American Folk Art style. The upper portions are made with fur and the bottom or 'boot' is composed
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Fur, Leather, Wool
Indigenous American West Coast Haida Styled Carved & Polychrome Painted Totem
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This folk art carved and polychrome painted totem pole is signed by an unknown artist and
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Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
H 21.5 in W 5.25 in D 3.88 in
Large Vintage Indigenous Canadian Lidded Birch Bark Painted Shoulder Basket
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1970 and done in the period indigenous Canadian style. This lidded basket is composed entirely of
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Birch
Australian Aboriginal Art Janet Forrester Ngala Painting Milky Way Dream, 1994
Located in Studio City, CA
Australian Indigenous Works of Art and was exhibited at the Australian Consulate in Los Angeles
Category
1990s Australian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 38.5 in W 38.5 in D 1.5 in
John Williams Signed Indigenous American West Coast Haida Styled Totem Pole
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Indigenous American totem pole was done by the renowned master carver John T. Williams of the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
H 19 in W 17.5 in D 4.75 in
Large Brazilian or Guyana Amazon Indigenous Macana War Club, 18th or Earlier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A splendid and rare Amazon indigenous wamara wood Macana war-club
Southern-Guyana or Northern
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Brazilian Native American Objects
Materials
Hardwood
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H 16.54 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in
Australian Aboriginal Art Barbara Charles Napaltjarri Hunting Dreaming Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
important Australian Indigenous Works of Art.
Provenance:
1987; Papunya Tula Artists Pty. Ltd., Alice
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Vintage 1980s Australian Tribal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Paint
H 30.5 in W 39.25 in D 1.25 in
Australian Aboriginal Art Leanna Wanjidari Reid Signed Black Marlin Triptych
Located in Studio City, CA
from the famed Kelton Foundation Collection of important Australian Indigenous Works of Art and has
Category
20th Century Australian Tribal Paintings
Materials
Paper
H 49 in W 96 in D 1.5 in
Latin American Art Manuel Eduardo Nieto Crayon Portrait Columbian
Located in London, GB
A fine bright and vibrant original crayon portrait on a young Indigenous boy from the Colombian
Category
20th Century Peruvian Paintings
Materials
Crayon
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H 9.85 in W 6.89 in D 0.08 in
19th C. Mexican Retablo, C.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
become what is known today as the Mexican folk retablo.
The retablo was an art form that flourished in
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Antique 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Tin
19th C. Mexican Retablo Saint Francis c.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
the Mexican folk retablo.
The retablo was an art form that flourished in post conquest Mexico and
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Antique 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Tin
Australian Aboriginal Art Bobby Barrdjaray Nganjmirra Painting Rainbow Serpant
Located in Studio City, CA
Kelton Foundation Collection of important Australian Indigenous Works of Art.
This work is from the
Category
Vintage 1970s Australian Tribal Paintings
Materials
Stone
H 32.25 in W 40.5 in D 3 in
19th c. Mexican Retablo "Veronica's Veil" c.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
become what is known today as the Mexican folk retablo.
The retablo was an art form that flourished in
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Antique 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Tin
19th C. Mexican Retablo "Veronica's Veil", c.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
become what is known today as the Mexican folk retablo.
The retablo was an art form that flourished in
Category
Antique 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Tin
Australian Aboriginal Art Janet Forrester Ngala Painting Snake & Milky Way Dream
Located in Studio City, CA
Foundation Collection of important Australian Indigenous Works of Art.
Provenance:
1992; Hank Ebes
Category
20th Century Australian Tribal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Paint
H 67 in W 53 in D 1.25 in
Brazilian Wai Wai Tribal Cassava Graters Circa 1945
Located in Dallas, TX
Wai Wai Indigenous tribe of Northern Brazil to process raw Cassava for consumption. Boards are roughly
Category
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Stone
African Tribal Art Igbo or Igala Cast Bronze Bell, West Africa, Nigeria
Located in Miami, FL
Traditional Tribal Art cast bronze bell from the Igbo People in West Africa. Made by the lost wax
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Antique 19th Century Nigerian Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Inuit Native American Eskimo Signed Large Stone Carved Tusked Walrus Sculpture
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful soapstone large, heavy carving of a tusked walrus by the indigenous inuit people who
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
H 6 in W 15 in D 6.5 in
Inuit Native American Eskimo Signed Stone Carved Walrus Sculpture
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful soapstone carving of a walrus by the indigenous Inuit People who inhabit parts of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Native American Pueblo Pictorial Drum
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
held horizontally. Beautifully made drum with excellent art and craftsmanship. Would display nicely in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Wood
Antique Navajo Germantown Weaving, circa 1890, Eyedazzler Red Green Yellow Black
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
indigenous to the area now known as the Southwestern United States.
This textile is best suited for use as a
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
H 48 in W 32 in D 0.125 in
Navajo Two Gray Hills Area Rug, Trading Post Textile, Gray Ivory, Black, Brown
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
(Navajo) peoples are a Native American Indian tribal group indigenous to the area now known as the
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
H 46.75 in W 81.75 in D 0.125 in
Native Nootka Totem by Rick Williams, 2 Foot
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
carves today. His positive Attitude and wisdom make him a pleasure to be around. Each piece of his art is
Category
20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
Northwest Four Figure Cedar Totem
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
condition and just the right size. Northwest Coast art, consisting of totem poles, posts or pillars, carved
Category
Early 20th Century Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
Moccasins, Antique 1880s Arapaho Native American Plains Indian, Hide with Beads
By Arapaho Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
known as the Hinono'eino or Inun-ina which means "our people", they are one of the indigenous peoples of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Glass, Beads
H 4.25 in W 4 in D 10.75 in
Native American Parfleche Box, Sioux, 19th Century Painted Hide Plains
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
parfleche was coined by 17th century French Canadian voyageurs and used to describe indigenous objects made
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide
Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier Kalimantan Borneo
Located in Chonburi, TH
indigenous craftsmanship. Made from a combination of beads, rattan, and wood, this carrier is not only a
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Beads
An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'
Located in London, GB
- 41 ins high
These staffs were used by indigenous Zulu leaders as ceremonial and important prestige
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Antique Late 19th Century South African Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Pende "Circumcision Ceremonial" Mask
Located in Austin, TX
top, lending it an air of authenticity and tribal allure. This mask stands as a symbol of indigenous
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Masks
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Shaman Body Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
cultural practices and rituals among various indigenous communities and shamans in different parts of the
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Goat Hair
Antique Ethnic Brass Traditional Anklet Bracelet from India Vide Poche
Located in North Hollywood, CA
enchanting Dhokra art objects have motifs inspired by indigenous folk culture and are characterized by an
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Framed Collection of Twenty-One Native American Arrowheads
Located in Chicago, IL
the ancestral heritage of the indigenous peoples who once inhabited the land. The 19th-century
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Tribal Art
Materials
Stone
Xantolo Mask From The Huasteca Region Of Hidalgo, Mexico, 1970´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
that have departed with their spirits present. Nahuatl is the indigenous language spoken in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Massive Shipibo Tribe Peruvian Vessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Howard G. Charing writes "The Shipibo-Conibo are an indigenous people people (currently numbering
Category
Vintage 1940s Peruvian Ceramics
Materials
Clay
20th Century Emberá-Wounaan Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
craftsmanship of the indigenous Emberá-Wounaan people of Panama and Colombia. Woven with unparalleled skill from
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20th Century Panamanian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Vintage Navajo Rug, Trading Post Era Southwestern Weaving, Red Brown Black White
By Navajo
Located in Denver, CO
group indigenous to the area now known as the Southwestern United States.
Category
20th Century American Native American Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 73.75 in L 58.75 in
Ancient Pre-Columbian Inca Chimu Silver Portrait Votive Cup Vessel Peru 1400 CE
Located in Portland, OR
An important Pre-Columbian Inca/Chimu silver portrait vessel cup, Peru, 1400 CE.
The indigenous
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antiquities
Materials
Silver
H 8.25 in W 3 in D 2.5 in
Aboriginal Painting by Makinti Napananka (1930-2011), Australia
Located in NICE, FR
Indigenous Art Award, Perth (Australia)
2008 - Winner, 25th Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait
Category
20th Century Australian Tribal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 46.86 in W 24.02 in D 0.91 in
A Nias 'Adu Zatua' wooden ancestor sculpture
Located in Amsterdam, NL
a visit to Nias, where Kunst studied the indigenous music. Impressed by the island which remained
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Bronze Hoard
Located in London, GB
indigenous population. There is at least one confirmed example of the distinctive megalithic towers (torri
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Yao Silver Chain Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Yao people are skilled silversmiths who produce incredibly
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Mid-20th Century Laotian Tribal Art
Materials
Silver
Yao Silver Chain Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Yao people are skilled silversmiths who produce incredibly
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Mid-20th Century Laotian Tribal Art
Materials
Silver
Yupik Yup'ik Native American Alaska Carved Polychrome Wood Anthropomorphic Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic and somewhat playful mask by the Yup'ik (Yupik) aboriginal, indigenous people of South
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20th Century American Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint, Natural Fiber
H 16 in W 13 in D 4.5 in
Yupik Yup'ik Native American Alaska Polychrome Wood Anthropomorphic Spirit Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, somewhat sinister appearing mask by the Yup'ik (Yupik) aboriginal, indigenous people
Category
20th Century American Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 12 in W 9.75 in D 2 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of indigenous folk art on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. If you’re shopping for a piece of indigenous folk art, we have 10 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of indigenous folk art — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of indigenous folk art is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of indigenous folk art over the years, but those crafted by Carmen Cruz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Indigenous Folk Art?
Prices for a piece of indigenous folk art start at $295 and top out at $16,749 with the average selling for $995.
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- Is mandala art folk art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mexican 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, 2022Jamini 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.
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