Kuba Textile Wall Hanging, Antique Tapestry, Circa 1930, Zaire
By Kuba
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Long rare African textile from Kuba, Zaire: with small shells as ornament: to put wherever You want, to use , to admire.
Cotton, Raffia
Vintage African Kuba Textile Wall Hanging, Zaire, 1930, 198x68 cm
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/874/1 - Vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for Wall hanging or table - An IDEA: use this item as backrest covering of a sofa !
Raffia, Cotton
African Textile Kuba Zaire, Suitable for Table, Pillow or Wall Hanging
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/1702, vintage Kuba textile, from Zaire. Ideal for pillows or wall panel.
Raffia
African textile Kuba Zaire, suitable for table or Wall Hanging
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/1567/5 - African textile from Zaire by Kuba people
Raffia, Cotton
20th Century Bark Cloth Painting, Mbuti 'Efe' People, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century bark cloth painting, Mbuti (Efe) people, Ituri Forest, D. R. Congo A painted barkcloth from the Efe people in the Ituri forest of northeastern Democratic Republic of th...
Natural Fiber
$775
H 26 in W 34.5 in D 0.5 in
Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...
Raffia
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...
Raffia
Mid-20th Century Tribal Tapa Cloth, Fiji
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tapa cloth made from mulberry fiber with natural pigments, Fiji, mid-20th century.
Natural Fiber
$1,364
H 26.38 in W 88.59 in D 0.4 in
Rare Handwoven Kuba Textile Panel, Raffia Fabric, Congo, Circa 1940
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare vintage African Kuba Textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, on a long table ; perfect as headboard. Handwoven and hand dyed raffia fabric. An IDEA: use this item as backrest...
Raffia
$1,000
H 20.5 in W 20.5 in D 0.5 in
African D.R. Congo 20th Century Embroidered Raffia Kuba Cloth, Lattice Design
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century Kuba cloth made of woven and dyed raffia palm fronds features a black, beige and brown zigzag lattice embroidery. (Similar items...
Ndop Cloth, Bamileke of Cameroon, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ndop Cloth is a resist dyed indigo cloth used for rituals and ceremonies.
Cotton
$1,500
H 0.1 in W 19 in D 13 in
Early 20th Century Abstract Tonga Tapa Cloth Aboriginal Art Of South Pacific
Located in Barrington, IL
This striking early 20th century tapa bark cloth from Western Samoa and the greater Tongan cultural sphere is a rare and powerful example of Pacific Island textile artistry. Hand-pai...
Wood, Parchment Paper
$636Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.6 in W 46.46 in D 0.4 in
Hand-Woven Raffia Textile Panel with Shells, Congo, 1940s
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Old African textile panel with shells,: You can mount on a panel for wall, or place on table, or mount as lampshade. Its colors are sunny. It's wonderful for a sea-house ! B/1677-1
Raffia
Hand Crafted Kuba Cloth Wall Hanging from D.R. Congo, 1960's
Located in Grythyttan, SE
The Kuba cloth (velours du kasai) is a captivating piece of textile art hailing from the Kasai Region in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Crafted by hand in the 1960s, this Kuba...
Raffia
African Kuba Cloth Long Runner
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted from authentic Kuba cloth, this long runner showcases the rich texture, intricate geometric patterns, and artisanal craftsmanship that have made these traditional African te...
Linen
20th Century Prestige Cloth, Shoowa, Kuba Kingdom, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th century Prestige cloth, Shoowa people, Kuba Kingdom, D. R. Congo A syncopated pattern of opposing forces lends this prestige cloth a sense of movement both horizontally and v...
Natural Fiber
$1,750
H 200 in W 30.25 in D 0.25 in L 200 in
Kuba Cloth 200" Large Scale Abstract Wall Art Runner African Tribal Mid Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Scale Abstract Kuba Cloth Weaving, originating from Congo, Africa, circa 1960s. It measures an impressive 200" length x 30.25" width. With it's large, versatile size, it could ...
Fabric
$1,818
H 84.26 in W 83.86 in D 0.4 in
Vintage Handwoven African Kuba Textile Panel, Raffia, Wall Decor, 1930
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vintage Handwoven and hand died raffia panel - Suitable for wall decoration over a bed or leaning on a long table B/ 1658-1.
Raffia
Mounted Shoowa Kuba Cloth Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking 20th century Shoowa Kuba cloth panel with a fantastic all-over interlocking meandering hook and knot pattern woven in black and natural flat-weave and cut pile raffia. Kub...
Raffia
20th Century Tuareg Wedding Tapestry from Niger, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Andres Moraga. Wedding blanket or tent hanging, "Arkilla Jenngo" Woven by Fulani weavers for a Tuareg noble family Inland Delta Region, Niger or Mali. Strip-weave tech...
Wool, Cotton
Kent Coffey Designed 'Perspecta' Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brasilia style dresser by Kent Coffey for his Perspecta collection. Sculptural front walnut dresser consisting of three deep center drawers flanked by two doors with six additional d...
Walnut
$1,648 / item
H 35.44 in W 13.78 in D 14.97 in
Leather Bar Stools for Les Arc Ski Resort France, Selected by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand, Dal Vera
Located in Den Haag, NL
Leather Bar Stools for Les Arc Ski Resort France, Selected by Charlotte Perriand by Dal Vera. Charlotte Perriand was a French architect and designer. Her work aimed to create functi...
Chrome
$4,650
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
Jean Prouvé Compass Direction Desk Limited RAW Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
Jean Prouvé Compass direction desk in natural oak and clear lacquered steel for Vitra. Originally designed in 1953, Prouvé's iconic desk is based the design on the structural princip...
Steel
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$591Sale 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
Rustic Bench, 19th Century, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Late 19th Century Rustic Spanish Pyreneese Mountains Wooden Bench. Made with wood. Very decorative piece. CONDITION: Very good vintage condition. DIMENSIONS: Height: ...
Wood
$3,980 / set
H 19.69 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
A Pair Of Brutalist Square Slate Stone Table by Paul Kingma
By Paul Kingma
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of slate cocktail or coffee table signed by Paul Kingma . The tabletop with red and grey colors create a beautiful composition within an asymmetric design with Inlayed brass c...
Stone
Baroque Style Etched Venetian Mirror
By Archimede Seguso, Ercole Barovier, Seguso, Salviati, Barovier&Toso
Located in Houston, TX
Baroque Style Etched Venetian Mirror. Offered is a stunning rectangular Venetian mirror with a beautiful etched design with blown glass accents expertly crafted on the island of Mura...
Glass, Murano Glass
$5,400
H 18 in W 24 in
Harlem 125 - Work on Paper Depicting the New York City Harlem Neighborhood
By Francks Deceus
Located in New York, NY
Francks Deceus's Harlem 125 is a 18 x 24 inches mixed media work . The medium is acrylic and silkscreen on paper. It depicts an African American couple standing at a street crossing,...
Mixed Media, Paper, Acrylic
$266Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.58 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
South American Banana Palm Tree Framed Print from C 1843 Study, New
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a digitally remastered print of a Banana Palm referenced from a French print dating to circa 1843 Prints of this style were originally printed in black and white and then ...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Murano Glass Centerpiece Bowl, Italy, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable large hand-blown Murano glass bowl crafted in a rich emerald green hue, featuring the refined bullicante technique—an intricate process in which controlled air bubbles a...
Murano Glass
Bogolanfini "Mud Cloth" Woman's Wrapper
Located in Point Richmond, CA
WOMAN’S WRAPPER (BOGOLANFINI) Mali, Bamana people First half 20th century (probably made circa 1970) Cotton (hand-spun), strip weave; painting with mud and plant dyes These textil...
Cotton
$5,400
H 29.14 in W 76.78 in D 20.08 in
19th Century Rustic Wabi-Sabi Bench, French Wood, Excellent Condition
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic wooden bench that embodies a raw, rustic charm that speaks to the authenticity of folk art and the beauty of imperfection. With its weathered surfaces and simple construction,...
Wood
Acanta Wrought Iron Brown Outdoor Chair by Dante Negro
By Dante Negro
Located in Milan, IT
Streamlined profiles softened by lively curls tracing the backrest's frame characterize this sophisticated outdoor chair. Fashioned of galvanized iron and powder-coated in an elegant...
Iron
$9,010
H 23.04 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in
Daybed by Johannes Andersen for Østergaard & Thaarsti, Denmark 1950s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The rise of Danish furniture is deeply rooted in the transformative shift in design philosophy during and post-World War II. Faced with material scarcity, designers pivoted towards a...
Fabric, Wood
French Art Deco Style Cast Iron Brown Campana Urn Outdoor Garden Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco style cast iron 20" brown campana urn form outdoor garden planter. Item features heavy cast iron construction, fluted and drape decorated rim, shapely urn form, desir...
Iron
Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.
Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the 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.
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 antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.