African Grebo Face Mask, Carved Painted Wood, Tribal Art, 1990s
Located in Queens, NY
African Late 20th Century (1990s) painted Grebo face mask (embodying spirits residing in the forest) carved in oval form with tubular eyes, flattened nose and mouth, 2 side holes plu...
Paint
East African Carved Rosewood Face Drum, Tribal Style, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
East African (20th Century) drum of carved head of man with beard and skin top, signed.
Rosewood, Wood
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably century The face mask has a device for hanging.
Wood
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably 20th century The face mask has a device for hanging.
Wood
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably 20th century The face mask has a device for hanging.
Wood
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably 20th century The face mask has a device for hanging.
Wood
African Carved Hardwood Mask, Petal Crest & Abstract Face, West Africa - 2C98
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Key Details Type: Decorative carved wood mask / African abstract art object Style: West African abstracted mask — Punu/Fang-influenced (Gabon/Cameroon tradition); petal/leaf crest Or...
Wood
Makonde Ebony Carved African Sculpture of Abstract Faces
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
A whimsical sculpture of multiple abstract faces. Carved of one piece of solid ebony.
Ebony
Large African Face Shield
Located in Norton, MA
It's a completed solid wood piece carved by hand with a very simple tool. The end result shows the process of hard work during the making period.
Wood
Vintage African Dual Face Drum Bust, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A decorative double head bust that drums as well. Carved from one lumb of dark wood and featuring a cow hide drum. It was made by hand in South Africa during the 1980s and brought ba...
Hardwood
Rare West African Senufo Double-Faced Ceremonial Helmet Mask
Located in Nottingham, GB
A striking Senufo Janus double-faced helmet mask, hand-carved in Ivory Coast during the mid-20th century.
Wood
Baule Goli Elephant Face Mask, Carved Wood, Ivory Coast, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
African Ivory Coast 20th Century carved wood ceremonial Goli (traditional African dance and masquerade of the Baule) face mask in elephant form with horns, incised decoration, eye an...
Horn
Baule Male Face Mask, Carved Wood, Tribal Art from Ivory Coast
Located in Queens, NY
African Ivory Coast 20th Century carved wood Baule male face mask featuring balanced proportion, 2 eye slits, incised hair strands and realistic symmetric facial features.
Ivory
$1,023
africa 5
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably century The face mask has a device for hanging.
Wood
Early Afikpo Stylized Geometric Mask, with Long Face Nigeria, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved African Afikpo mask with stylized geometric abstract long face.
Wood
Dan Janus Double Face Protective Kinde Charm, Ivory Coast, West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Dan Janus double faced protective Kinde charm, from the Dan people of Ivory Coast, West Africa. Used as a charm for protection, with two different faces to show the duality of the w...
Wood
Worn and Weathered Tsogho Short Bench with Faces, Gabon, Africa ex Visser
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Worn and weathered Tsogho short bench carved from a single piece of wood, with faces and figures, from Gabon, Africa.
Wood
Small Used Senufo Bird Faced Weaving Heddle Pulley, Ivory Coast Africa I
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small used Senufo stylized bird faced weaving heddle pulley, Ivory Coast Africa I Deep patina and polish from traditional use, circular wear inside from weaving bobbin, now absent. 6...
Wood
Small Used Senufo Bird Beak Face Weaving Heddle Pulley, Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small used Senufo stylized bird beak face weaving heddle pulley, Ivory Coast Africa I Deep patina and polish from traditional use, circular wear inside from weaving bobbin, now absen...
Wood
Small early Kuba Cup With Sweet Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small early Kuba Cup With Sweet Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa Finely carved hair in tight geometric form, small projecting ears.
Wood
Yoruba Female Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Worn Loved Face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba female figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved with very worn face, large eyes.
Wood
Early small Kuba Cup With Refined Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small sweet early Kuba Cup with refinedf face, finely carved hair, with a handle, from the DRC, Africa Finely incised hair in tight geometric form, small projecting ears.
Wood
African Carved Ebonized Wood Mask, Herringbone Leaf Crest, West Africa - 2C93
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A finely carved miniature African face mask in ebonized hardwood, produced in West Africa — most likely Côte d'Ivoire or Ghana — during the mid-twentieth century, and the most elabor...
Wood
Painted Ibibio Polychrome Face Mask with Figure on Top, Nigeria Africa colorful
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Painted Ibibio Polychrome Mask with Figure on Top, Nigeria Africa. Expressive small figure on top with one hand on top of head, other holding stomach. Circular projections at th...
Wood
African Carved Ebonized Wood Mask, West Africa, Mid-20th Century — 20 cm - 2C91
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A finely carved miniature African face mask in ebonized hardwood, produced in West Africa — most likely Côte d'Ivoire or Ghana — during the mid-twentieth century, in the tradition of...
Wood
African Carved Ebonized Wood Mask, Twin-Horn Crest, West Africa, 20th C. - 2C92
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A boldly carved miniature African face mask in ebonized hardwood, produced in West Africa — most likely Côte d'Ivoire or Ghana — during the mid-twentieth century, in the tradition of...
Wood
Small Dancing Lobi Figure With Arms Out, Cubist Face Ghana West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small dancing Lobi figure with arms out, and cubist face from Ghana, West Africa. ex James Willis, San Francisco, CA. Damage to proper right hand, fingers absent. Heavy encrusted p...
Wood
African Carved Hardwood Mask, Crown Crest & Scarification, Côte d'Ivoire - 2C96
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A sculptural and finely carved African face mask in natural hardwood — warm, honey-brown tropical wood of beautiful grain, hand-polished to a smooth, lustrous finish — representing a...
Wood
Unavailable
H 9 in W 5 in D 1.25 in
Mbira or Sanza Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instrument face
Located in Santa Fe, NM
On top is a subtly carved human face with great wear and patina from handling.
Wood
Unavailable
H 12.5 in W 2 in D 2.5 in
Mossi Doll Burkina Faso, Early 20th Century, Africa Great Stylized Face Leather
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Striking carved wood Mossi doll figure (biga) with rare leather covering. The head slightly tilted upward as though star gazing, giving this one great personality and animation. Clas...
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 6.25 in W 3.5 in D 5 in
Fine Kuba Cup with Expressive Face on a Foot Early 20th Century African Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Finely carved wood Kuba cup with expressive face, carefully carved geometric design on the eyebrows and chin, scarification lines across chips.
Wood
Hand-Carved African Wooden Face Mask, 1980s
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
A beautifully hand-carved wooden face mask from the 1980s, distinguished by its elongated proportions, serene closed eyes, and refined surface detailing. The sculptural lines reveal ...
Wood
A matched pair of African tribal dance face masks, circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
A most interesting and decorative matched pair of African tribal carved wooden face masks which were often used in ceremonial dance.
Wood
Sold
H 16.25 in W 2.5 in D 5 in
Ghana African Tribal Carved Hammered Copper Folk Art Warrior Face Mask 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Ghana African hand carved tribal mask featuring an elongated slender warrior face with hammered copper accents and leather hanging strap.
Copper
20th Century Four-Faced Punu Helmet Mask from Gabon, Africa
Located in Astoria, NY
A mid to second half 20th century Punu mask from central Gabon, Africa. The face represents the soul of an ancestor. The beautiful hairstyle is a common feature among the Punu women...
Wood
Sold
H 16 in W 8.5 in D 10 in
Tribal African Mende Bundu Helmet Janus 'Two Face' Wood Mask, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Scott McCue Tribal African Mende Bundu Helmet Janus (Two Face) wood mask, early 20th century Early Mende women's society Bundu Mask, with two faces, some cracks, insect d...
Wood
Sold
H 12 in W 2.63 in D 2.75 in
Standing Male Ibibio Figure with Hands Up and Hat, Sublime Face, Nigeria, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Standing male Ibibio figure with flat hands up and hat, very detailed sublime face, Nigeria, early 20th century. Wear and patina from tribal use, losses to feet. Body with soft round...
Wood
Sold
H 22 in W 7 in D 7 in
Kuyu Janus Face Tribal Dance Puppet, Drc, Africa Red, White and Black Pigments
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Scott McCue Kuyu Janus face tribal dance puppet, DRC, Africa Red, white and black pigments The Kuyu puppets were danced in the Serpent Clan initiations, called kebe kebe....
Wood
Sold
H 16.15 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably century The face mask has a device for hanging.
Wood
Very Early Used Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich and deep patina. In the form of a naturalistic sweet face and handle on back. Wonderful asymmetrical incised classic K...
Wood
Sold
H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in
Old African Songye Female Kifwebe Wall Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized
Located in Torquay, GB
Large sized Songye Female Kifwebe mask from The Congo circa 1920s. Traditionally, the Kifwebe mask is very symbolic in the Bantu culture of central Africa. Its striking colours and c...
Wood
Sold
H 22.45 in W 9.85 in D 8.67 in
African Songye Male Kifwebe Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized Wall Hanging
Located in Torquay, GB
Large sized Songye Male Kifwebe mask from The Congo circa 1910s. Traditionally, the Kifwebe mask is very symbolic in the Bantu culture of central Africa. Male Kifwebe masks were main...
Wood
Sold
H 14.57 in W 8.67 in D 9.06 in
Antique Chokwe Mask, Central African, Carved Hardwood, Tribal, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Chokwe mask. A Central African, carved hardwood tribal face mask, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Hardwood
Sold
H 7.75 in W 2.5 in D 1.63 in
Djimini Cote d'Ivoire Wood Pulley Ex Christies 1996 Sublime Antelope Face Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Finely carved wood weaving heddle pulley from the Djimini people in Cote d'Ivoire, Africa.
Wood
Sold
H 8 in W 4.25 in D 3 in
Small Old Dan Mask Blessed by Age Eroded Side, Cubist Face Liberia, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A small old carved wood Dan mask with cubist face. Blessed by time, weather and insects, with erosion to the right side of head.
Wood
Sold
H 28.5 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Large standing male Teke figure with expressive face, beard, Congo, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early large standing male Teke figure with classic darkened beard and hair. Small stylized arms and hands on chest. ex- CA collection, acquired in 1998 from San Francisco Gallery. 2...
Wood
Sold
H 12 in W 4.75 in D 2.5 in
Strong Cubist Dan Bird Man Wood Face Mask Early 20th Century Libera, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A strong cubist Dan mask from Liberia in West Africa. High carved cheek bones and narrow slit eyes above the curved bird beak. Representing a fusion of animal and bird. Ex- private c...
Wood
Sold
H 9.75 in W 6.5 in D 2.5 in
Fine Kuba Kete Face Mask Striking Square Eyes, Mouth Congo, Africa Custom Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine and well carved wood Kuba Kete face mask with striking open square eyes and mouth, incised scarification mark on forehead, interesting backwards facing ears. From Democratic Rep...
Wood
Pair of Framed Carved Brown Rosewood African Faces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of framed wood carvings of male and female faces mounted on burlap; each is completed flat on the back and secured to the burlap. Appear to be African in origin but we cannot n...
Burlap, Wood
Wood Carved Face Drum, circa 1950s
Located in Megeve, FR
Wood carved face drum, circa 1950s.
Wood
Guro Face Mask Ivory Coast West African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A beatific face mask from the Guro people of the Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). Wood with paint and white pigment at the mouth. Possibly created by a known 20th century carver, but no ...
Hardwood
Antique Yoruba Gelede Face Mask
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique carved wood African Yoruba Gelede face mask. Mounted on a round plexi and iron stand, Nigeria, circa 1900.
Paint, Wood
Sold
H 14 in W 7 in D 3 in
Senufo Face Mask Kpelie Cote D'ivoire Mali Burkina Faso West African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A simple and elegant face mask from the Senufo people of West Africa.
Hardwood
Sold
H 8.25 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in
Old Dan Singing or Speaking Face Mask Ivory Coast Cote D'ivoire West Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Old expressive Dan mask with open mouth as if speaking or singing, with heavy eyelids as if lost in a trance. Holes around mouth once held inserted teeth, now missing. Small holes ar...
Wood
$800
H 15.5 in W 9 in D 4 in
African Gabon Late 20th Century Carved Wood Galwa Mask with Encircling Snake
Located in Queens, NY
African Gabon Late 20th Century carved wood Galwa mask in tapered ovoid form with overlapping brow, protruding angular nose, geometric eye and mouth holes, 2 side holes plus a styliz...
Antique Carved Wood Mask
Located in Vienna, AT
Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Hardwood
Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood
Located in Buffalo, NY
Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a work of sculpture significant in many ceremonial functions, including dance, ritual...
Animal Skin, Wood
$550
H 4.25 in W 2.25 in D 1.5 in
African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa
Located in Chicago, IL
Created and used from the late 19th century into the 20th century, Dan passport masks served as personal talismans with spiritual connection and as portable identification symbol rep...
Wood
A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
Ngaady aMwaash Mask. African Antique Folk Art Kuba Mask, originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Property from a Private Collection. Acquired by a Norwegian Collector...
Softwood
Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
A hand carved wood wall mask, vintage from the 20th Century. African Folk Art. Handmade and carved from a single piece of exotic wood, in a manner specific to traditional African ar...
Wood
$2,600
H 26 in W 9 in D 10.25 in
Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted b...
Raffia, Wood
$4,950
H 18 in W 14 in D 4 in
Very Rare Carved Wood Mask from Brazil, Waura people, Rio Xingu, Amazon Jungle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A very rare carved wood mask from Brazil. From the Waura people who live in Rio Xingu, in the Amazon Jungle. Made of carved hard wood and painted with black natural pigments, remnan...
Wood
$431
H 27.56 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
African Hand-Carved Wooden Statue, Tribal Art, 20th Century, Africa
Located in Linkebeek, BE
African carved wooden statue African Art Measures : 15cmx15cm H:70cm Wear consistent with age and use
Wood
$4,021
H 12.6 in W 6.7 in D 3.15 in
Very Rare African Dagara Mask Ngbaka People DR Congo Early to Mid 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Very rare African Dagara mask Ngbaka people. Africa, Congo, early to mid 20th century A beautiful early to mid 20th century African so called 'Dagara’ mask from the Ngbaka and Mbanj...
Wood
$156Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 5.25 in D 1 in
Vintage Hand-Carved African Wood Mask Sculpture from Mid-20th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage African Wood Decorative Mask Sculpture. Hand-carved African Mask from Ghana. African decorative wall mask sculpture, hand-carved of sese wood with intricate patterns. The Afr...
Wood
18/1900s A Fine Bena Lulua Mask - Primitive African Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
Antique Bena Lulua Mask Late 1800s to Early 1900s – Democratic Republic of the Congo This striking primitive folk art mask hails from the Bena Lulua people of the Democratic Republi...
Softwood
$219Sale Price|60% Off
H 7.09 in W 1.19 in D 5.12 in
Vintage 1991 African Wooden Mask "Jambo Kenya" - 2Y361
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage African wooden mask, titled "Jambo Kenya 1991," showcases a rich cultural design and intricate craftsmanship. Carved in Kenya, this mask is a unique representation of Af...
Wood
Vintage African Tribal Mask, Hand-Crafted Wood and Shell, 1970s Art
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing good looking mask artistically made of combination of hand crafted beads ,shells , and hand painted wood. To make such a exceptional object of art for display. Custom-mad...
Shell, Wood, Beads
$1,981
H 18.9 in W 5.71 in D 3.15 in
Africain Wooden Ligbi Mask Protruding Plate on the Head, Ivory Coast 1980s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Ligbi mask, with a protruding plate on the head engraved with decorative motifs. Highlights of blue pigments and kaolin enhance this small mask, satin black patina. The appearance is...
Wood
$1,250
H 14 in W 7.5 in D 7.75 in
African Songye Luba Congo Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Wood Carved Ceremonial Dance Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful hand carved wood Kifwebe mask created by the Songye and Luba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kifwebe mask are used by the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe secret socie...
Wood, Paint
$9,500
H 9.5 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in
Expressive Early Classic Cubist Dan Mask Early 20th Century Liberia, ex Sothebys
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Expressive early classic cubist Dan mask with refined expressive look, narrow open eyes and mouth and fine line scarification marks around outside of face. Created early 20th century...
Wood
Mid 20th Century Hand Carved African Fertility Mask, Akan People
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very decorative fertility mask by the Baule tribe, associated with the Akan people who live both in Ghana and in the Ivory Coast. The sides with three small holes on either side pr...
Wood
$2,913
H 24.22 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Splendid Seven rams Ntomo Mask, Bamana Population, Mali, 1930-1940
Located in Paris, FR
The Ntomo mask is used during initiation rituals in West Africa. It is identifiable by its horns, which range from three to eight. The Bamana, also known as the Bambara, live in Mali...
Shell, Wood
Mende Women's Helmet Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This helmet mask created by the Mende people of Sierra Leone was made for the women of their tribe to wear while dancing. Commissioned by women for their initiation ceremonies, the m...
Wood
africa 3
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably 20th century The face mask has a device for hanging. V...
Wood
$2,797Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 15.75 in
Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Located in Milano, IT
The African Kuba Bwoom tribal mask is the oldest known mask, the Kuba bwoom mask. The materials used for the realization of the Mask are: Wood, colors and vibrates plants, caures, be...
Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood
Large Vintage 2 ft Tall African Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask
Located in Bochum, NRW
Large vintage hand-carved from one piece of solid wood African Tribal mask richly decorated with intricate tribal motifs. Beautifully hand carved, painted details, it has a hook, re...
Wood
Salampasu Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceremonial African mask is linked to the Salampasu people of the Bantu ethnic group located primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Salampasu masks were an integral part ...
Wood, Bamboo
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably century Very decorative. Comes from a Berlin private collection.
Wood
20th Century Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art
Located in Bochum, NRW
A hand carved wood wall mask, vintage from the 20th Century. African Folk Art. Handmade and carved from a single piece of exotic wood, in a manner specific to traditional African ar...
Wood
$606Sale Price / item|46% Off
H 15.36 in Dm 5.91 in
African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bring a piece of African heritage into your space with this authentic vintage Katanda mask from the Lega people of DR Congo. Hand-carved in the mid-20th century, this tribal mask is ...
Hardwood
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably century Very decorative. Comes from a Berlin private collection.
Wood
$805Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.28 in W 11.82 in D 4.34 in
Large Vintage Display Mask, African, Ironwood, Hand Carved, Ceremonial, Tribal
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage display mask. An African, hand carved ironwood ceremonial tribal mask, dating to the late 20th century. Superb decorative appeal, with a delightfully naive ...
Wood
Dogon Mask
Located in Montreal, QC
African Dongon Tribal mask. Mali.
Wood
Carved Wood African Headdress on Later Iron Stand
Located in Buchanan, MI
Carved wood African headdress on later iron stand.
Wood
African Lwalwa Tribal Mask
Located in Montreal, QC
African Lwalwa tribal mask enhanced with white pigment on the mouth and ears.
Wood
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.
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
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The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
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