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"The First Time on Telephone" Black African American Folk Painting
By Johnny Banks
Located in San Antonio, TX
compiled and submitted by Stephanie Reeves: John Willard Banks, San Antonio, Texas, African American Folk
Category

1970s Folk Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Crayon

"The First Time on Telephone" Black African American Folk Painting
"The First Time on Telephone" Black African American Folk Painting

Johnny Banks
"The First Time on Telephone" Black African American Folk Painting, Circa 1970

H 17 in W 28 in D 4 in
Trucks in the City African American Self-Taught Florida Outsider Folk Art Urban
By Purvis Young
Located in New York, NY
Trucks in the City by African American, Folk, Self-Taught, Florida, Outsider Art Purvis Young Urban
Category

Late 20th Century Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Trucks in the City African American Self-Taught Florida Outsider Folk Art Urban
Trucks in the City African American Self-Taught Florida Outsider Folk Art Urban

Purvis Young
Trucks in the City African American Self-Taught Florida Outsider Folk Art Urban, 1980s

H 45 in W 37 in
African American Pine Burr Quilt
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Exceptional African American pine burr quilt. All hand quilted and pieced. Found in Selma, Alabama
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Textile

African American Pine Burr Quilt
African American Pine Burr Quilt

African American Pine Burr Quilt

H 75 in W 60 in D 0.25 in
Early 20th Century Southern American Folk Art Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating and intriguing early 20th century Southern American folk art panel, found in
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Southern American Folk Art Painting
Early 20th Century Southern American Folk Art Painting

Early 20th Century Southern American Folk Art Painting

H 45.25 in W 15.5 in D 3 in
An American Civil War Era African American Southern Quilt From the Deep South
Located in Barrington, IL
repurposed into this beautiful folk art creation by African Americans in the deep south.   The backing of the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Wool, Cotton

An American Civil War Era African American Southern Quilt From the Deep South
An American Civil War Era African American Southern Quilt From the Deep South

An American Civil War Era African American Southern Quilt From the Deep South

H 0.5 in W 73 in D 63 in
Mid 20th Century African American Southern Quilt in Red, Purple, Green, Orange
Located in Barrington, IL
African American Southern hand stitched quilt from the mid 20th century. This wonderful geometric
Category

Mid-20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Mid 20th Century African American Southern Quilt in Red, Purple, Green, Orange
Mid 20th Century African American Southern Quilt in Red, Purple, Green, Orange

Mid 20th Century African American Southern Quilt in Red, Purple, Green, Orange

H 91 in W 60 in D 0.2 in
Collection of Worldwide Traveler's Hand Carved Folk Art Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of worldwide traveler's hand carved folk art masks, circa 1940s - 1970s, possibly
Category

Vintage 1950s Balinese Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood

Collection of Worldwide Traveler's Hand Carved Folk Art Masks
Collection of Worldwide Traveler's Hand Carved Folk Art Masks

Collection of Worldwide Traveler's Hand Carved Folk Art Masks

H 5.25 in W 5.5 in D 1 in
Vintage Late 19th Century Canvas Circus Carnival Midway Folk Art Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
. Great example of American folk art banner painting. The Great American African Camel Back Horse and Two
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Late 19th Century Canvas Circus Carnival Midway Folk Art Sideshow Banner
Vintage Late 19th Century Canvas Circus Carnival Midway Folk Art Sideshow Banner

Vintage Late 19th Century Canvas Circus Carnival Midway Folk Art Sideshow Banner

H 144 in W 168 in D 2 in
19th Century American Applique Quilt in Floral Pattern from Pennsylvania
Located in Barrington, IL
Applique Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique
Category

Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

19th Century American Applique Quilt in Floral Pattern from Pennsylvania
19th Century American Applique Quilt in Floral Pattern from Pennsylvania

19th Century American Applique Quilt in Floral Pattern from Pennsylvania

H 71 in W 71 in D 0.25 in
Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Pink, Cream, Blue, Green, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
England region of the United State or African Americans in the Southern part of the Us in their quilts
Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Pink, Cream, Blue, Green, Red
Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Pink, Cream, Blue, Green, Red

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Pink, Cream, Blue, Green, Red

W 41 in L 171 in
African Mahogany Chip Carved Sculpture by Michael Rozell, USA, 2021
By Micheal Rozell
Located in Berlin, DE
African Mahogany chip carved sculpture. A similar version is also available in maple.
Category

2010s American American Craftsman Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mahogany

African Mahogany Chip Carved Sculpture by Michael Rozell, USA, 2021
African Mahogany Chip Carved Sculpture by Michael Rozell, USA, 2021

African Mahogany Chip Carved Sculpture by Michael Rozell, USA, 2021

H 13 in W 18.37 in D 4 in
20th Century American Amish Bars Crib Quilt in Purple, Blue, Green. Brown
Located in Barrington, IL
Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique American Textiles
Category

Mid-20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

20th Century American Amish Bars Crib Quilt in Purple, Blue, Green. Brown
20th Century American Amish Bars Crib Quilt in Purple, Blue, Green. Brown

20th Century American Amish Bars Crib Quilt in Purple, Blue, Green. Brown

H 34 in W 28 in D 0.25 in
19th Century Hand Stitched American Amish Crib Quilt in Pink, Ivory, Navy Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique American Textiles, American Silk Quilt, Vintage Quilts
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

19th Century Hand Stitched American Amish Crib Quilt in Pink, Ivory, Navy Blue
19th Century Hand Stitched American Amish Crib Quilt in Pink, Ivory, Navy Blue

19th Century Hand Stitched American Amish Crib Quilt in Pink, Ivory, Navy Blue

H 32 in W 32 in D 0.25 in
Girl With Chicken And Dog
By Lorenzo Scott
Located in Charelston, SC
Georgia art Atlanta art Neema gallery Neema fine art gallery Folk art Black folk art African American
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Girl With Chicken And Dog

Lorenzo Scott
Girl With Chicken And Dog

H 24 in W 21 in
19th Century American Applique Quilt in Hearts and Tulips Pattern in Ivory, Pink
Located in Barrington, IL
, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique American
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

19th Century American Applique Quilt in Hearts and Tulips Pattern in Ivory, Pink
19th Century American Applique Quilt in Hearts and Tulips Pattern in Ivory, Pink

19th Century American Applique Quilt in Hearts and Tulips Pattern in Ivory, Pink

H 0.25 in W 79 in D 75 in
Hand Stitched American Silk Quilt in “Raising Barn” Pattern Circa the Late 1800s
Located in Barrington, IL
, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique American Textiles, American Silk Quilt, Vintage Quilts, Hand Stitched
Category

Early 20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Hand Stitched American Silk Quilt in “Raising Barn” Pattern Circa the Late 1800s
Hand Stitched American Silk Quilt in “Raising Barn” Pattern Circa the Late 1800s

Hand Stitched American Silk Quilt in “Raising Barn” Pattern Circa the Late 1800s

H 64 in W 54 in D 0.25 in
"Dign Rootz" Folk Art Acrylic Painting by Black Joe Jackson
By Black Joe Jackson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Joe Jackson (American, 1922-1997) was a self taught African American Folk Artist. Born near Atlanta
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Plywood, Paint

"Dign Rootz" Folk Art Acrylic Painting by Black Joe Jackson
"Dign Rootz" Folk Art Acrylic Painting by Black Joe Jackson

"Dign Rootz" Folk Art Acrylic Painting by Black Joe Jackson

H 38.75 in W 32 in D 1 in
"Mamas Shock" African American Black Folk Artist
By Leon Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Leon Collins (Born 1930) Born Galveston Texas Artist Image Size: 28 x 21.75 Medium: Oil "Mama's Shock"
Category

1970s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Mamas Shock" African American Black Folk Artist

Leon Collins
"Mamas Shock" African American Black Folk Artist, Circa 1970s

H 28 in W 22 in D 4 in
Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1900
By Kobe Toys
Located in Incline Village, NV
rendition of an African American based on these interactions, conversations, and sketches. These toys are
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Ebony

Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1900
Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1900

Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1900

H 6.63 in W 3 in D 3 in
American Wall Sculpture in Bronze Signed by Giovanni Schoeman, 1970s
By Giovanni Schoeman
Located in Morazzone, Varese
futuristic skyscrapers with few people. Many impressive details. Schoeman was a South African sculptor of
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Bronze

American Wall Sculpture in Bronze Signed by Giovanni Schoeman, 1970s
American Wall Sculpture in Bronze Signed by Giovanni Schoeman, 1970s

American Wall Sculpture in Bronze Signed by Giovanni Schoeman, 1970s

H 12.6 in W 18.51 in D 1.97 in
Vintage Southern Quilt in Wedding Ring Pattern in Pale Green, Ivory, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
Material: Cotton Condition: Good African American Quilts, Southern Quilts, Gee’s Bend Quilts, Alabama
Category

Early 20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Southern Quilt in Wedding Ring Pattern in Pale Green, Ivory, Green
Vintage Southern Quilt in Wedding Ring Pattern in Pale Green, Ivory, Green

Vintage Southern Quilt in Wedding Ring Pattern in Pale Green, Ivory, Green

H 97 in W 89 in D 0.2 in
"Two Riding Through The Woods" Black Texas Folk Artist Johnny Banks African
By Johnny Banks
Located in San Antonio, TX
compiled and submitted by Stephanie Reeves: John Willard Banks, San Antonio, Texas, African American Folk
Category

1970s Folk Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Crayon

"Two Riding Through The Woods" Black Texas Folk Artist Johnny Banks African
"Two Riding Through The Woods" Black Texas Folk Artist Johnny Banks African

Johnny Banks
"Two Riding Through The Woods" Black Texas Folk Artist Johnny Banks African , Circa 1970

H 17 in W 19 in D 4 in
19th Century Lancaster County Amish Quilt in Forest Green, Burgundy, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
American Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

19th Century Lancaster County Amish Quilt in Forest Green, Burgundy, Blue
19th Century Lancaster County Amish Quilt in Forest Green, Burgundy, Blue

19th Century Lancaster County Amish Quilt in Forest Green, Burgundy, Blue

H 73 in W 73 in D 0.25 in
Vintage Uzbek Hand Stitched Silk Quilt in Red, Turquoise, Ivory, Black, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique American Textiles, American Silk Quilt, Vintage Quilts, Hand Stitched
Category

Mid-20th Century Uzbek Quilts

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Vintage Uzbek Hand Stitched Silk Quilt in Red, Turquoise, Ivory, Black, Green
Vintage Uzbek Hand Stitched Silk Quilt in Red, Turquoise, Ivory, Black, Green

Vintage Uzbek Hand Stitched Silk Quilt in Red, Turquoise, Ivory, Black, Green

H 73 in W 39 in D 0.25 in
A Rare Wood Ear Ornament
Located in London, GB
Artefacts of the Pacific, Africa and teh Americas, The James Hooper Collection’ 1975, plate 216, no. ‘1718
Category

Antique 19th Century Paraguayan Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

A Rare Wood Ear Ornament
A Rare Wood Ear Ornament

A Rare Wood Ear Ornament

H 1.25 in Dm 2.25 in
Vintage Hand Stitched Applique Quilt in Basket Pattern in Ivory, Brown, Yellow
Located in Barrington, IL
Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique
Category

Early 20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Hand Stitched Applique Quilt in Basket Pattern in Ivory, Brown, Yellow
Vintage Hand Stitched Applique Quilt in Basket Pattern in Ivory, Brown, Yellow

Vintage Hand Stitched Applique Quilt in Basket Pattern in Ivory, Brown, Yellow

H 0.25 in W 87 in D 74 in
Doyle Lane Mid-Century Modern Rare Colored Glass Ceramic Pottery Square Form
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
California California African American Museum Smithsonian American Art Museum Huntington Library, San
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Doyle Lane Mid-Century Modern Rare Colored Glass Ceramic Pottery Square Form
Doyle Lane Mid-Century Modern Rare Colored Glass Ceramic Pottery Square Form

Doyle Lane Mid-Century Modern Rare Colored Glass Ceramic Pottery Square Form

H 0.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Doyle Lane California Studio Pottery Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Three Bead Set
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
Oakland Museum of California California African American Museum Smithsonian American Art Museum Huntington
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Doyle Lane California Studio Pottery Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Three Bead Set
Doyle Lane California Studio Pottery Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Three Bead Set

Doyle Lane California Studio Pottery Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Three Bead Set

H 0.6 in W 1.1 in D 0.6 in
Vintage Moroccan Tapestry Rug in Abstract Pattern in Blue, Red, Crimson, Black
Located in Barrington, IL
. In addition, it is also similar to the African American southern quilts from Gee’s Bend, Georgia . It
Category

Vintage 1960s Moroccan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Moroccan Tapestry Rug in Abstract Pattern in Blue, Red, Crimson, Black
Vintage Moroccan Tapestry Rug in Abstract Pattern in Blue, Red, Crimson, Black

Vintage Moroccan Tapestry Rug in Abstract Pattern in Blue, Red, Crimson, Black

W 68 in L 86 in
Vintage Moroccan Tapestry Area Rug in Magenta, Blue, Green, Gold, Purple
Located in Barrington, IL
. In addition, it is also similar to the African American southern quilts from Gee’s Bend, Georgia
Category

Vintage 1950s Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Moroccan Tapestry Area Rug in Magenta, Blue, Green, Gold, Purple
Vintage Moroccan Tapestry Area Rug in Magenta, Blue, Green, Gold, Purple

Vintage Moroccan Tapestry Area Rug in Magenta, Blue, Green, Gold, Purple

W 59 in L 79 in
Painting on Canvas, "Portrait of a Woman" by Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Portrait painting of an African American woman with flowers in her hair. Canvas size is 16" x 20
Category

Vintage 1940s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Painting on Canvas, "Portrait of a Woman" by Miller
Painting on Canvas, "Portrait of a Woman" by Miller

Painting on Canvas, "Portrait of a Woman" by Miller

H 20 in W 16 in D 0.5 in
Ashanti Mother and Child Maternity Figure Carved by Osei Bonsu, Ghana
By Osei Bonsu
Located in Austin, TX
perhaps the most celebrated African carver of the 20th century. He served as chief carver to the Ashanti
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Mother and Child Maternity Figure Carved by Osei Bonsu, Ghana
Ashanti Mother and Child Maternity Figure Carved by Osei Bonsu, Ghana

Ashanti Mother and Child Maternity Figure Carved by Osei Bonsu, Ghana

H 20 in W 7 in D 8 in
'Mending', African American Woman Folk Artist, Houston, Dallas, Blues Museum Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
colors various aspects of African American secular and religious activities in Depression-era East Texas
Category

1980s Folk Art Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

'Mending', African American Woman Folk Artist, Houston, Dallas, Blues Museum Oil
'Mending', African American Woman Folk Artist, Houston, Dallas, Blues Museum Oil

Ruth McCrane
'Mending', African American Woman Folk Artist, Houston, Dallas, Blues Museum Oil, 1989

H 23.75 in W 18 in
Alabama Surreal Folk Art Oil Painting African American Woman, Flower Headdress
By Maltby Sykes
Located in Surfside, FL
" written on the stretcher verso It is a Surrealist Folk Art figure of an African woman oil painting on
Category

1960s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Alabama Surreal Folk Art Oil Painting African American Woman, Flower Headdress
Alabama Surreal Folk Art Oil Painting African American Woman, Flower Headdress

Alabama Surreal Folk Art Oil Painting African American Woman, Flower Headdress, 1960

H 31 in W 24.5 in
African American Realist Oil Painting Baseball Outsider Folk Art Andrew Turner
By Andrew Turner
Located in Surfside, FL
the legacy of African American participation in the arts." Folk Artist, Outsider artist, Folk Art. His
Category

1970s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Acrylic

African American Realist Oil Painting Baseball Outsider Folk Art Andrew Turner
African American Realist Oil Painting Baseball Outsider Folk Art Andrew Turner

Andrew Turner
African American Realist Oil Painting Baseball Outsider Folk Art Andrew Turner, 1969-1970

H 23 in W 25 in
"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban
By Purvis Young
Located in New York, NY
"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban The painting
Category

1990s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban
"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban

Purvis Young
"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban , c. 1990s

H 68 in W 51 in D 2 in
A Highly Whimsical Canadian Historical Themed Diorama by Terry Pfliger
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
x 7” deep. Terry Pfliger (1947-2016) was an American born and highly accomplished professional
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plastic, Plaster, Wood, Paint

A Highly Whimsical Canadian Historical Themed Diorama by Terry Pfliger
A Highly Whimsical Canadian Historical Themed Diorama by Terry Pfliger

A Highly Whimsical Canadian Historical Themed Diorama by Terry Pfliger

H 11.75 in W 16 in D 7 in
1970s Vintage Southwest Kilim Rug, Contemporary Santa Fe Meets Allure Modern
Located in Dallas, TX
, eclectic interiors, and a variety of styles: Folk Art Style, Modern Mexican, Native American, Navajo, Aztec
Category

Late 20th Century American Navajo Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

1970s Vintage Southwest Kilim Rug, Contemporary Santa Fe Meets Allure Modern
1970s Vintage Southwest Kilim Rug, Contemporary Santa Fe Meets Allure Modern

1970s Vintage Southwest Kilim Rug, Contemporary Santa Fe Meets Allure Modern

W 21 in L 38 in
Holy Rain & video, a vernacular folk painting by a self-taught African American
By P-Nut
Located in Charleston, US
the inspiration for his folk painting of African Americans' catching rain water. "Holy Rain" depicts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Video

Holy Rain & video, a vernacular folk painting by a self-taught African American

P-Nut
Holy Rain & video, a vernacular folk painting by a self-taught African American

H 36 in W 38 in
Folk Art Mexican Girl Oil Painting on Burlap Charming Naive African American Art
By Jose Maria de Servin
Located in Surfside, FL
"primitive" by Western academia, such as Native American, sub saharan African or Pacific Island art (see
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Burlap, Oil

Folk Art Mexican Girl Oil Painting on Burlap Charming Naive African American Art
Folk Art Mexican Girl Oil Painting on Burlap Charming Naive African American Art

Jose Maria de Servin
Folk Art Mexican Girl Oil Painting on Burlap Charming Naive African American Art

H 29 in W 23 in
Folk Art Mexican Boy Oil Painting on Burlap Charming Naive African American Art
By Jose Maria de Servin
Located in Surfside, FL
"primitive" by Western academia, such as Native American, sub saharan African or Pacific Island art (see
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Burlap, Oil

Folk Art Mexican Boy Oil Painting on Burlap Charming Naive African American Art
Folk Art Mexican Boy Oil Painting on Burlap Charming Naive African American Art

Jose Maria de Servin
Folk Art Mexican Boy Oil Painting on Burlap Charming Naive African American Art

H 29 in W 23 in
Copper Clad Cedar Biomorphic Form by Bill Anson
By Bill Anson
Located in Palm Desert, CA
II. Other influences include African art and indigenous North and South American design, as well as
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Copper Clad Cedar Biomorphic Form by Bill Anson
Copper Clad Cedar Biomorphic Form by Bill Anson

Copper Clad Cedar Biomorphic Form by Bill Anson

H 70 in Dm 40 in
Outsider Art Carved Wooden Figure
Located in New York, NY
Outsider Art carved wooden figure, possibly of an African-American subject (possibly an African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Outsider Art Carved Wooden Figure
Outsider Art Carved Wooden Figure

Outsider Art Carved Wooden Figure

H 13.5 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
"TAMALE CART" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO TEXAS ARTIST
By Johnny Banks
Located in San Antonio, TX
: John Willard Banks, San Antonio, Texas, African American Folk Artist John Willard Banks, black self
Category

20th Century Folk Art Mixed Media

Materials

Color Pencil, Crayon

"TAMALE CART" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO TEXAS ARTIST
"TAMALE CART" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO TEXAS ARTIST

Johnny Banks
"TAMALE CART" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO TEXAS ARTIST, 20th Century

H 18 in W 20 in D 2 in
Cubist Portrait of Cleopatra & Hawk, by Clevan Thomas Jr. 1944
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American outsider Art, by relativity unknown southern African -American artist Clevan Thomas Jr. Signed
Category

20th Century American Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Cubist Portrait of Cleopatra & Hawk, by Clevan Thomas Jr. 1944
Cubist Portrait of Cleopatra & Hawk, by Clevan Thomas Jr. 1944

Cubist Portrait of Cleopatra & Hawk, by Clevan Thomas Jr. 1944

H 41.5 in W 27 in D 2.5 in
"PUPPY LOVE" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO TEXAS (1912-1988)
By Johnny Banks
Located in San Antonio, TX
Willard Banks, San Antonio, Texas, African American Folk Artist John Willard Banks, black self-taught
Category

20th Century Folk Art Mixed Media

Materials

Color Pencil

"PUPPY LOVE" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO TEXAS (1912-1988)
"PUPPY LOVE" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO TEXAS (1912-1988)

Johnny Banks
"PUPPY LOVE" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO TEXAS (1912-1988), 20th Century

H 18 in W 15 in D 2 in
"ON PAYDAY" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO TEXAS (1912-1988)
By Johnny Banks
Located in San Antonio, TX
Banks, San Antonio, Texas, African American Folk Artist John Willard Banks, black self-taught artist
Category

20th Century Folk Art Mixed Media

Materials

Color Pencil, Crayon

"ON PAYDAY" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO TEXAS (1912-1988)
"ON PAYDAY" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO TEXAS (1912-1988)

Johnny Banks
"ON PAYDAY" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO TEXAS (1912-1988), 20th Century

H 17 in W 21 in D 2 in
Political Debates Between Abraham Lincoln & Stephen A. Douglas, Limited Edition
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
would undermine national political stability to extend equality to African Americans. Douglas continued
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Political Debates Between Abraham Lincoln & Stephen A. Douglas, Limited Edition
Political Debates Between Abraham Lincoln & Stephen A. Douglas, Limited Edition

Political Debates Between Abraham Lincoln & Stephen A. Douglas, Limited Edition

H 10.25 in W 7.75 in D 1.75 in
"NEIGHBORHOOD POOL HALL" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO TEXAS (1912-1988)
By Johnny Banks
Located in San Antonio, TX
: John Willard Banks, San Antonio, Texas, African American Folk Artist John Willard Banks, black self
Category

20th Century Folk Art Mixed Media

Materials

Color Pencil, Crayon

"NEIGHBORHOOD POOL HALL" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO TEXAS (1912-1988)
"NEIGHBORHOOD POOL HALL" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO TEXAS (1912-1988)

Johnny Banks
"NEIGHBORHOOD POOL HALL" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO TEXAS (1912-1988), 20th Century

H 20 in W 28 in D 2 in
"THE LONELY WILD" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO TEXAS (1912-1988)
By Johnny Banks
Located in San Antonio, TX
Willard Banks, San Antonio, Texas, African American Folk Artist John Willard Banks, black self-taught
Category

1970s Folk Art Mixed Media

Materials

Color Pencil, Crayon, Mixed Media

"THE LONELY WILD" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO TEXAS (1912-1988)
"THE LONELY WILD" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO TEXAS (1912-1988)

Johnny Banks
"THE LONELY WILD" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO TEXAS (1912-1988), 1979

H 17 in W 20 in D 2 in
"Bouquet, " Mixed Media Sculpture
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"Bouquet, " Mixed Media Sculpture
"Bouquet, " Mixed Media Sculpture

Michael Thompson
"Bouquet, " Mixed Media Sculpture, 2024

H 11 in W 11 in D 12 in
"THE HEAD OF JOHN THE BAPTIST" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO (1912-1988)
By Johnny Banks
Located in San Antonio, TX
Reeves: John Willard Banks, San Antonio, Texas, African American Folk Artist John Willard Banks, black
Category

20th Century Folk Art Mixed Media

Materials

Color Pencil, Crayon, Mixed Media

"THE HEAD OF JOHN THE BAPTIST" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO (1912-1988)
"THE HEAD OF JOHN THE BAPTIST" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO (1912-1988)

Johnny Banks
"THE HEAD OF JOHN THE BAPTIST" BLACK FOLK ARTIST FROM SAN ANTONIO (1912-1988), 20th Century

H 18 in W 21 in D 2 in
"Iridescence, " Mixed Media Sculpture
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"Iridescence, " Mixed Media Sculpture
"Iridescence, " Mixed Media Sculpture

Michael Thompson
"Iridescence, " Mixed Media Sculpture, 2023

H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
"Beach-Combed Mochaware" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"Beach-Combed Mochaware" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson
"Beach-Combed Mochaware" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson

"Beach-Combed Mochaware" Memory Jug by Michael Thompson

H 9.75 in W 11 in D 9.5 in
"China Cabinet, " Mixed Media Sculpture
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"China Cabinet, " Mixed Media Sculpture
"China Cabinet, " Mixed Media Sculpture

Michael Thompson
"China Cabinet, " Mixed Media Sculpture, 2023

H 8.5 in W 9.25 in D 8.5 in
"Caress of Water, " Mixed Media Sculpture
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
-me-not jugs or spirit jars, memory jugs are African American folk art objects that honor a loved one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

"Caress of Water, " Mixed Media Sculpture
"Caress of Water, " Mixed Media Sculpture

Michael Thompson
"Caress of Water, " Mixed Media Sculpture, 2023

H 8.5 in W 9.25 in D 8.5 in
"Andes Mountains Peru South America, " Joseph Yoakum, Black Folk Art Landscape
By Joseph Yoakum
Located in New York, NY
different accounts of his background, he was, throughout his life, classified as an African American
Category

1960s Folk Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Ballpoint Pen, Color Pencil

"Andes Mountains Peru South America, " Joseph Yoakum, Black Folk Art Landscape
"Andes Mountains Peru South America, " Joseph Yoakum, Black Folk Art Landscape

Joseph Yoakum
"Andes Mountains Peru South America, " Joseph Yoakum, Black Folk Art Landscape, circa 1960s

H 13.5 in W 17 in
Latin American Folk Art Family Portrait Colombian Naive Painting, Color Drawing
Located in Surfside, FL
Folk art, Naive, Latin American art , Family portrait in the style of a Chinese ancestor portrait
Category

1970s Folk Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Acrylic, Pencil

Latin American Folk Art Family Portrait Colombian Naive Painting, Color Drawing
Latin American Folk Art Family Portrait Colombian Naive Painting, Color Drawing

Maria Teresa Vieco
Latin American Folk Art Family Portrait Colombian Naive Painting, Color Drawing, 1975

H 33.5 in W 23.5 in
BACKYARD Signed Lithograph, Black Couple, African American Heritage, Quilts
By James Demark
Located in Union City, NJ
one of Denmark's colorful collage compositions of everyday African American life - a soulful Southern
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

BACKYARD Signed Lithograph, Black Couple, African American Heritage, Quilts
BACKYARD Signed Lithograph, Black Couple, African American Heritage, Quilts

James Demark
BACKYARD Signed Lithograph, Black Couple, African American Heritage, Quilts , 1996

H 38 in W 23 in
GOING TO CHURCH Signed Lithograph, Southern Landscape, African American Heritage
By William Tolliver
Located in Union City, NJ
GOING TO CHURCH was the very first limited edition print created by the self-taught African
Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

GOING TO CHURCH Signed Lithograph, Southern Landscape, African American Heritage
GOING TO CHURCH Signed Lithograph, Southern Landscape, African American Heritage

William Tolliver
GOING TO CHURCH Signed Lithograph, Southern Landscape, African American Heritage, 1987

H 26.5 in W 39.5 in
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African American Folk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal african American folk for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and canvas, every african American folk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a african American folk, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer african American folk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right african American folk, those designed in folk art styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made african American folk over the years, but those crafted by Micheal Rozell are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an African American Folk?

The average selling price for a african American folk at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $55,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About African American Folk
  • What is African American quilting?
    2 Answers
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African American quilting has roots in history during slavery and was a way for African American women to bond. The quilts themselves tell stories of history, teach lessons and are beacons of hope. Shop a collection of African American quilts from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The history of African-American quilting stretches back almost as far as the beginning of the United States itself. The craft began with slave women quilting on plantations and after emancipation, the tradition of quilting continued. Today, there are many African American quilters who are inspired by a number of different quilting traditions. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of African-American quilts from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • Who are some famous African-American artists?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Some famous African-American artists include Horace Pippin, Augusta Savage, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Aaron Douglas, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kerry James Marshall, Theaster Gates, Sam Gillam, Kara Walker and Kehinde Wiley. Shop a variety of African-American art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

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