African Tribal Art Fine Baule figure
Located in London, GB
A fine Baule female figure Standing leaning forward with serene expression with hands on abdomen Period: early 20th century Condition: Old Insect holes and old repair to one arm Mea...
Wood
Small Bronze Tribal Figural Sculpture, Possibly West African, 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Small Bronze Tribal Figural Sculpture, Possibly West African, 20th Century Dimensions: 2.5" H x 2.5" D x 1.5" W A powerful and expressive small-scale bronze figural sculpture, likel...
Bronze
Fine Female Yoruba Ibeji Figure African Tribal Art Antiques
Located in London, GB
African tribal Art Antiques Female Ibeji figure Yoruba Nigeria A Finely carved Ibeji Figure from early 20th century, with delineated teeth and large crown headdress Measure: Heig...
Hardwood
African Art Statue "Fertility Figure"
Located in Norton, MA
A precious African Art Statue with oven balls for hair, basket weave texture on the face, and wearing a loin cloth. The brass panels are applied on the entire head and face and some ...
Wood
Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art A rare exceptionally large male Cup bearer ritual shrine figure standing upright holding a cup in front carv...
Wood
Ashanti Akan ‘Ghana’ Tribal Standing Female Figure Arm Out Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Standing Akan Ghana female figure, early 20th century, Africa. Intense expression with large eyes. Female figure with one hand on her breast, representing presenting nourishment from...
Wood
African Dogon Tribal Bronze Figure “Mother with Child" Burkina Faso, 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Fantastique African Dogon tribal bronze figure “Mother with Child,” Burkina Faso, 1970s The heavy figure shows a dynamic representation of a mother in motion with her toddler in her...
Bronze
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...
Wool
1920s-1940s Lega Style African Tribal Wood Female Figure・Primitive
Located in 足利市, JP
An exceptional and deeply expressive piece of African tribal history: an Original 1920s–1940s Congolese Tribal Carved Wood Female Ancestor Figure (Lega Style).
Wood
Standing Akan or Ashanti, Ghana Tribal Female Figure Early 20th Century Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
From the Akan or Ashanti peoples, Ghana, shrine figure, a standing female figure with black hair and details, remains of white pigment, with arms out holding a bottle, includes custo...
Wood
Senufo Figure African Sculpture
By Senufo
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic tribal piece, early 20th century.
Wood
Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood tribal Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich patina. In the form of a stylized male face with finely carved beard. Wonderful asymmetrical incised classic Ku...
Wood
South African Tribal Carved Wooden Figure of Naked Lady by G. Tandi, circa 1960s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
South African Tribal carved wooden figure of naked lady by G. Tandi, circa 1960s.
Hardwood
African Seated Luba Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Artisans from the Luba tribe were renowned for the organic flow of their carving style. This example clearly shows the smooth transition from aspect to aspect, maintaining a singular...
Wood
African Dagari Ancestor Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
For the Dagari people of Burkina Faso and Ghana, this highly stylized figure embodied the living spirit of a deceased ancestor. Tucked away from view in a secret alcove or shrine, th...
Wood
Zulu Wood Double Head Rest Stylized Human Figure, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu carved wood double headrest with stylized human figure in middle, from South Africa. In stylized human form within a pair of vertical columns, with triangle arms and legs and he...
Wood
Yoruba Female Figure, Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Cubist Strong
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba old female figure, strong cubist form Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved heavy patina. Strong face with projecting eyes, domed hat or hair style. Areas of damag...
Wood
Yoruba Female Figure, Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Tall Sandals
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba weathered and worn old female figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved heavy patina. Strong face with open eyes, domed hat or hair style with carved decora...
Wood
Yoruba Female Figure, an Ibeji Figure, Nigeria, Africa with Cowrie Cloak
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba female figure, rare example dressed in old cowrie covered cloak. an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved with very piercing eyes, and great detailed hat.. A fine...
Wood
Yoruba Female Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Geometric form
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba weathered and worn old female figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved heavy patina. Strong cubist face with horizontal scarification marks.. A finely car...
Wood
Yoruba Female Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Weathered Base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba weathered and worn old female figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved heavy patina. Strong face with coffee bean eyes. A finely carved Yoruba female Ibej...
Wood
Yoruba Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Conical Hat
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba male figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved heavy patina, traces of Reckett's blue in conical hat. Great ears! A finely carved Yoruba male Ibeji figure...
Wood
Yoruba Female Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Black Encrusted
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba weathered and worn old female figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved heavy very dark/black encrusted patina. Strong face with horizontal scarification ma...
Wood
Yoruba Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Weathered, Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba weathered and eroded old male figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved heavy patina and use. Strong face with projecting eyes. A finely carved Yoruba male...
Wood
Bambara Standing Male Figure Powerful Shoulders Mali Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Bambara Standing male figure with powerful shoulders, arms at sides and large feet. From Mali, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, ap...
Wood
Large Buyu Protection Figure Democratic Republic Congo Africa
Located in Rochester, NY
Old Buyu male ancestral protection power figure showing good signs of genuine age w/ beautiful old color patina. Democratic Republic Congo, Africa. Circa 1950 - 1970. Measures 32" h ...
Wood
Yoruba Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Fierce with Teeth
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba fierce male figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved heavy patina. Strong face with caved open mouth with large teeth. A finely carved Yoruba male Ibeji f...
Wood
Yoruba Female Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, High Hair Bluing
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba female figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved with heavy patina, traces of Reckett's blue in hair. Great ears! A finely carved Yoruba female Ibeji figu...
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. A finely carved Yoruba female Ibeji figure with pointed headdress, large ...
Wood
Yoruba Female Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa with Cowrie Cloak
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba female figure, rare example dressed in old cowrie covered cloak. an Ibeji or twin figure, rare example dressed in old cowrie covered cloak, Nigeria, Africa, well loved with ve...
Wood
Yoruba Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa with Cowrie Cloak
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba male figure, rare example dressed in old cowrie covered cloak. an Ibeji or twin figure, rare example dressed in old cowrie covered cloak, Nigeria, Africa, well loved with very...
Wood
Yoruba Divination Tapper with Kneeling Female Figure, Nigeria, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba Divination Tapper with Kneeling Female Figure, Nigeria, Africa Carved wood tappers such as this were used by diviners among the Yoruba along with divination tray, such as my ...
Wood
Small Mbala Fetish figure on stand, DRC Congo, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved figure with long chin, simple elegant cascading hairstyle and hands clasped on stomach, rising from a circular base. Created by the Mbala people of the Democratic Republic of ...
Wood
Mambila Large Female Figure African Sculpture
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic old piece, retaining some of the original painted surface. Art from the Cameroon tribes played a great role in influencing and inspiring the German Expressionists. Though ...
Wood
Early Ibibio Standing Wood Male Shrine Figure, powerful, Nigeria, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Ibibio standing carved wood male figure, powerful expression with hands on sides of stomach, exposed teeth and vertical raised scarification marks on sides of face. From a shr...
Wood
Baule Standing Female Figure With Scarifications Hands Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Baule Standing Female Figure with finely carved raised scarifications, hands on side of stomach with long figures. From Ivory Coast, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polis...
Wood
Old Antique Lobi Wooden Female Figure Sculpture Produced in Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century Lobi folk tribal art female figure wooden sculpture produced in Burkina Faso, Africa by anonymous designer in the 1940s.
Wood
Rare Lobi Double Figure Male Female Standing on Shoulders Ghana Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rare double joined standing figure with male figure on top standing on female shoulders. Deep patina and wear from traditional use. Finely carved and expressive faces. 11 1/4 inche...
Wood
Bamana Wood Reliquary Guardian Figure West Africa, Mali
Located in Montreal, QC
A Bamana Wood Reliquary Guardian Figure West Africa, Mali Property from the Estate of Paul B. Dombrowski, Monona, Wisconsin.
Wood
20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in London, GB
For sale is this wonderful vintage African hand-carved Kifwebe association Figure (or "N'kishi"), originating from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly the...
Metal
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
$2,360Sale Price|32% Off
Early Standing Bambara or Malinke Female Figure Deep Patina, Mali West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Bambara or Malinke standing female figure with arms at sides, heavy wear and polish from handling and use. Possibly cut from the top of prestige staff. Fine refined abstract ...
Wood
Yaka Standing Wood Janus Male and Female Divination Figure DRC Congo, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved wood standing Janus back to back male and female divination figure from the Yaka people of DRC Congo, Africa. Male figure side with open mouth with exposed carved teeth. Fem...
Wood
Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century male baule figure, ivory coast, Africa A stylistically pleasing sculpture of a spiritual spouse (blolo bian) from the Baule culture. This excellent example is p...
Wood
Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich patina. In the form of a stylized face with the base of the cup a foot. Great incised classic Kuba crisscross design f...
Wood
Early 20th Century Ewe Venavi Female Twin Figure Sculpture・african antique
Located in 足利市, JP
A museum-quality early 20th-century ritual wooden sculpture from West Africa: an authentic, highly collectible Ewe female Venavi (twin figure) from Togo and southern Ghana, dating ba...
Glass, 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
Bembe Bearded Male Figure Bust with Beard Hands on Stomach Staff Top DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Striking Bembe bearded male bust figure with hands on sides of projecting stomach and finely carved beard. Stacking square hair style on top of head and projecting element hair on b...
Wood
West African Senufo Pombia Carved Figure, Mid-20th Century, Côte d'Ivoire
Located in Nottingham, GB
This carved Senufo Pombia figure originates from Côte d'Ivoire and represents a sculptural tradition closely associated with the Senufo people's Poro society, an important institutio...
Wood
$686Sale Price|30% Off
Tabwa Staff with Female Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand carved 20th century wooden staff, was crafted in the style of the Tabwa people located along the southwestern shores of Lake Tanganyika. The handle is finely decorated with...
Wood
African Figural Carved Cane, 19th Century Tribal Folk Art, Africa
Located in Queens, NY
African (19/20th Century) figural wood carved cane Repairs to arms, some chips, splits.
Cane
African art tribal maternity figure, Lobi peoples Ghana - Ivory Coast
Located in Norwich, GB
Our antique and authentic example has lovely provenance: it was field collected by François Rivière, a French entomologist and tribal art collector whilst working in West Africa.
Wood
African Tribal Figure Oil Painting Textured Modern Ethnic Wall Art Framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Striking vintage oil painting on canvas depicting a stylized African tribal figure standing against a simplified desert-like landscape beneath a soft blue sky. The composition featur...
Oil
Kuba African Warthog Divining Figure tribal arts sculpture
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Warthog Divining Figure. Kuba, DRC. Late 19th century. Carved wood with palm oil patina, 12.5 incehes (l), 3.25 inches (h), 2 5/8 inches (d). Loss evident at tip of right ear and on ...
Wood
African Mali Dogon Seated Elder Figure, 20th Century Tribal Art
Located in Queens, NY
African Mali Late 20th Century bronze Dogon seated village elder male figure made with the lost wax process, wearing a conical hat, amulet, a smiling facial expression and stylized b...
Bronze
African Congo Teke Male Figure, Hand-Carved Tribal Art, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
African Congo 20th-Century hand carved Teke male figure wrapped in a raffia burlap Good/Fair, showing patina including rubbing and variations to finish, soiling to fabric, hairlines...
Burl
African D.R. Congo Nkisi Nail Fetish Figure, 20th Century Tribal Art
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood 2-headed nail fetish guardian figure (\"Yombe Nkisi Nkonde\"), a roped bundle on his back entwined around embedded m...
Metal
African Songye 2-Headed Janus Figure, Tribal Art from D.R. Congo
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood Songye 2-headed Janus guardian figure (Kabeja) represents the ancestor couple of a tribe. One head is female, the ot...
Metal
George Lilanga African Art Yellow Figure Wood Enamel Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Sculpture George Lilanga 2000 ca Tanzania, Africa Wood and Enamel Paint Signed "Lilanga" at the base George Lilanga is one of Tanzania's best known artists internationally. He fuse...
Wood
George Lilanga African Art Green Figure Wood Enamel Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Sculpture George Lilanga 2000 ca Tanzania, Africa Wood and Enamel Paint Signed "Lilanga" at the base George Lilanga is one of Tanzania's best known artists internationally. He fuse...
Wood
African Art- Ceremonial Tribal Headdress with Articulated Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Bamana antelope headdress with articulated puppet figure. String through back makes arms and legs move up and down. Can be hung on wall, laid flat on surface, or be put on base(not...
Fabric
African Tribal Teke Figure Ex Sothebys
Located in London, GB
This is a fine Teke Mutinu Bamba magic figure, The Teke use this type of cylindrical bodied figure to assist women during pregnancy, the magic material (bilongo) is often removed whe...
Wood
Unavailable
H 12.21 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
African Tribal Art Fine Rare Yoruba Ibeji Figure Anago Benin
Located in London, GB
African tribal fine rare Yoruba Ibeji figure Anago Benin A finely carved rare male Ibeji figure from the Anango region of Benin standing upright with arms at side with bulging eyes...
Wood
Unavailable
H 11.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in
Yoruba Female Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, African Tribal Art with Beads
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A finely carved female twin figure, ere Ibeji, Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th century. With a domed plaited coiffure, expressive eyes, and extensive wear and poli...
Wood
Unavailable
H 16.25 in W 3.25 in D 3.5 in
Guro Female Figure Ivory Coast West African Tribal Art Cote d'Ivoire Elegant
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Finely carved female figure, Guro people, Ivory Coast Africa (Cote d'Ivoire), West Africa. Created in the early 20th century. Classic standing female figure with finely carved face a...
Wood
Unavailable
H 11.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in
Yoruba Male Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, West African Tribal Art with Beads
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A finely carved male twin figure, ere Ibeji, or twin figure from Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th century. With a tall plaited coiffure, expressive eyes, and exten...
Wood
Unavailable
H 11.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in
Yoruba Male Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, Nigeria, African Tribal Art Tall Hair style
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A finely carved male twin figure, ere Ibeji, Yoruba People, Nigeria, created in the early 20th century. With a tall plaited coiffure, expressive eyes, and extensive wear and polish ...
Wood
19th Century African Christian Burial Figure
Located in Hove, GB
An old carved wood tribal figure, of an Afro-Christian Community The figure is holding hands, in a typical burial posture, with a deep old patina, circa 1870-1900 or even before.
Wood
Unavailable
H 12.21 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
African Tribal Art Very Rare Yoruba Ere Ibeji Figure Efon Alaye Nigeria
Located in London, GB
African tribal fine very rare Yoruba Ibeji figure Efon Alaye A finely carved rare female Ibeji figure from the Efon Alaye region of Nigeria Standing upright with arms at side with ...
Wood
African Art- Altar Figure (Boli)
Located in Chicago, IL
Excerpt From "Africa: The Art of Continent":
"Boliw (sing. boli) have become widely known in the West although ironically they are considered by Mande people to be secret obje...
Wood
Unavailable
H 15.5 in W 6 in D 5 in
Standing Akan Ghana Tribal Female Shrine Figure, Early 20th Century, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Standing Akan carved darkened wood shrine figure, early 20th century, Ghana An expressive standing female with black hair and details, remains of white pigment, with arms out holding...
Wood
African Art Baule Wooden Figure of the Virgin Mary
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Only about one-eighth of the population was Christian in the 1980s. In general, Christianity was practiced by the middle class and in urban centers of the south. It was most prevalen...
Wood
African Yombe Fetish Figure
Located in Montecito, CA
This Bakongo power figure is adorned with feathers, shells, nails and raffia. The eyes of the figure and the mask he holds are of inset glass. Magic bundles are attached to the torso...
Feathers, Raffia, Wood
African Wooden Dogon Ancestor Figure from Mali
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is a powerful and striking piece of African art.
Wood
African Bambara Female Wooden Figure from Mali
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bambara female figure
Wood
Unavailable
H 17.75 in W 13 in D 13 in
Yoruba Maternity Offering Bowl Figure with Chicken, Africa, Nigeria
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Yoruba maternity offering bowl with a chicken as the lid, Nigeria, Africa, early 20th century. A female figure with baby riding on her back, presenting to her front an offering bowl ...
Wood
Fine Congo Mbala carved wood figure, Early 20th century, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
For collectors of African art. Finely carved Congo wood figure with hands on stomach with carved beard. It has a hair style similar to some Mbala figures of the Democratic Republic o...
Wood
Unavailable
H 22 in W 5 in D 4.5 in
Strong Cubist Lobi Standing Figure Ghana Burkina Faso Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Finely carved large geometric figure from the Lobi, of Ghana and Burkina Faso, dating from the early to mid-20th century. It has a captivating gaze. Carved from very hard wood with s...
Wood
Senufo figure
Located in London, GB
Senufo figure Ivory Coast 27cm wood on a metal stand
Wood
Unavailable
H 14.97 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
African Tribal art Rare Himbi Fetish Figure Benue River Nigeria
Located in London, GB
A rare Himbi fetish figure Benue river Nigeria This is a rare Himbi fetish from the Benue river area of Nigeria The Himbi are a sub tribe of the larger Afo tribe who inhabit parts ...
Wood
Unavailable
H 11.82 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
African Tribal Art Fine Old Baule Baule Blo Bian Female Figure
Located in London, GB
African Tribal art A interesting Old Baule Baule Blo Bian female figure with purple dye surface Measures: Height 30 cm.
Wood
African Tribal Figure of a Seated Female
Located in New York, NY
Carved wood tribal sculpture of a sitting female. Africa, 20th Century. Possibly from Guinea.
Seated female figure statue originating from the xxx tribe of Guinea, l...
Wood
Standing Lobi Tribal Figure, Ghana, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
24 inch standing Lobi tribal figure, Ghana, Africa. Tall Lobi figure with strong features, old, very hard wood with deep patina from native use. On custom base, 23 3/4" high x 4" wi...
Wood
African Tribal Ancestor Figure - Bambara
Located in Peekskill, NY
I bought this when I was collecting back in the 1970s. I believe it's from Mali and attributed to the Bambara tribe. it has great primitive character. The statue is all original incl...
Wood
Sold
H 16.54 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Dogon Iron Figural Staff, Antique African Tribal Art, Mali, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
WEST AFRICAN FIGURE Depicting a male figure with wonderful character, possibly relating to fertility and masculinity due to his genitalia. It would have originally been the top ...
Iron
African Figural Wood Carving, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A 21st century African figural wood carving in the form of a Rhythm Pounder. Rhythm pounders or 'deble' were carved in both male and female form and were intended to symbolize ferti...
Raffia, Wood
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H 17.75 in W 13 in D 13 in
Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa Timeless
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Blessed by time, an early beautiful Yoruba female figure with baby riding on back, presenting an offering bowl in the form of a chicken with a removable top. Great Yoruba mother's fa...
Wood
Central African Tribal Wooden Bembe Figure, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Ladislas Segy collected between the 1950s-1980s and was the author of "African Sculpture Speaks", published in 1952 together with numerous books on Tribal Art.
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.
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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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