Pacific Northwest Mask
1990s American Native American Masks
Natural Fiber, Wood
1990s Canadian Native American Masks
Wood
1990s Canadian Tribal Masks
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Native American Tribal Art
Wood, Bentwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Canadian Native American Objects
Wood
Vintage 1970s Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Pine
Antique Early 1900s American Native American Native American Objects
Cedar
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Cedar
Antique 1890s American Native American Decorative Baskets
Hemp
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Masks
Wood
Vintage 1950s Mexican Folk Art Masks
Copper, Tin
Vintage 1940s Mexican Folk Art Masks
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Masks
Paper
Early 20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Cedar
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Carnival Art
Leather
Vintage 1950s Mexican Folk Art Masks
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets
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Vintage 1950s Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Cedar
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Native American Native American Objects
Cedar
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Wood
1990s Canadian Native American Masks
Wood
20th Century Canadian Native American Masks
Wood
20th Century Canadian Tribal Masks
Cedar
Antique Early 1900s American Native American Native American Objects
Wood, Cedar
Antique 1890s Canadian Native American Native American Objects
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.