Kuba Hat
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Shell, Beads
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Raffia
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Shell, Natural Fiber, Beads
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Wood
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Wood
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Bronze
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Coral, Silver
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Architectural Elements
Wood
Vintage 1950s Indonesian Folk Art Tribal Art
Canvas, Wood
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Stone
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Wood
Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century African Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Native American Tribal Art
Stone, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1920s Malian Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Late 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Beads
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Raffia
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects
Shell, Fabric
Vintage 1930s Congolese Tribal Art
Raffia
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Fabric
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.