African Tsonga headrest Neck rest South Africa Tribal Art antiques
Located in London, GB
African Tsonga headrest Neck rest South Africa Tribal Art A fine old Tsonga headrest Carved from
Antique 19th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art
Wood
African Tsonga headrest Neck rest South Africa Tribal Art antiques
Located in London, GB
African Tsonga headrest Neck rest South Africa Tribal Art A fine old Tsonga headrest Carved from
Wood
Antique African Bronze Bracelet Currency Bangle Tribal Artifact
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique African bronze bracelet currency bangle Tribal art. High quality bronze currency bracelet
Bronze
Superb large antique Maasai shield Tribal Art East Africa
Located in London, GB
artifact ideal for collectors of African tribal art, ethnographic weaponry, or design-oriented interior
Hardwood
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
Hardwood
Antique African Tribal Carved Bone TOTEM Ceremonial Pipe
Located in Forney, TX
An unusual and whimsical figural TOTEM carved bone ceremonial pipe, displayed raised on a custom wooden Stand. Outstanding patina. Superb condition. Dimensions: (approx) Pipe...
Bone, Wood
$758 / set
H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 1.97 in
African Tribal Art Antique Ancient Koma Terracotta Ghana Abstract Sculpture
Located in London, GB
red pigment A splendid and rare example of ancient abstract art. Size: H 8.5 " W 5 W 2.5 . 22x12
Terracotta
African Mambila Bronze Suaga Dog Head Mask - Tribal Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
READING: Tribal art; ceremonial / ritualistic mask (helmet headdress crest) Not a lot is known about
Bronze
Antique Tribal West African Stool Chair with Brass Patch
Located in New York, NY
from hand-hammered brass. This piece has great energy and patina, giving it a cool vibe. African
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
Raffia, Wood
African Tribal Benin Brass Armlets Nigeria Antique Jewelry
Located in London, GB
Benin brass Armlets or Anklets A pair of heavy Brass armlets with three rows of cowrie shells, Certainly a well worn pair one slightly twisted. They have been cleaned at some point. ...
Hardwood
Antique African Stool, Congo
Located in Schellebelle, BE
African stool with a great patina, Decorated with African Tribal Figures, Good great old patina
Wood
Antique African Tuareg Red Black and Brown Leather Bag
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
art. Circa 1940 Mali Africa. Dimensions: Handle: 24in . 24 in. H without the handle x 18 in wide.
Leather
$4,822
H 28.35 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
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
Wood
$1,250
H 10 in W 13.5 in D 9.75 in
Antique Nupe Carved Wood Stool With Openwork Geometric Design, Niger Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Well used and loved Nupe carved hardwood wood stool with four legs and central post, openwork geometric design, with stylized multiple dancing animal or lizard forms. Large conical ...
Wood
$1,929
H 13.39 in W 17.33 in D 10.63 in
Antique African Stool, Carved Wood, Primitive Style, Cameroon, 1920
Located in PARIS, FR
African stool with caryatid from Cameroon, Bamoun or Bamileke, probably around 1920, carved wood
Wood
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head From the Chokwe Culture of Angola. A
Wood
$1,500
H 39 in W 9.5 in D 7 in
Antique African Carved Toma Landai Tribal Ceremonial Mask Guinea Art Horns
Located in Dayton, OH
Early antique hand carved Toma or Landai mask from Guinea, Africa. “These brooding, often quite
Raffia, Hardwood
Antique Chinese Art Deco rug in Pink & Green with Florals, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
reflects its deep attachment to the tribal weaving tradition. This flatweave further enjoys primitivist
Wool
$1,475 / item
H 16.93 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in
Antique Baule Tribal Horned Mask from Ivory Coast, Hand-Carved African Wood Art
Located in Wembley, GB
Coast art, antique African sculpture, hand-carved mask, wooden ritual mask, ethnic wall décor, African
Agate
Antique African Wooden Head Rest
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful museum quality, wooden head rest. Stunning patina on this rare piece of art from Sudan
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Wooden African Head Rest
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful museum quality, wooden head rest. Stunning patina on this rare piece of art from Sudan
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Polychrome African Wood Carving from Igbo Nigeria
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Antique Polychrome Wood Carving Igbo Nigeria Africa, Staff decorated with two figures, mounted as a
Paint, Wood
Antique African Moroccan Tribal Wood Flask 19th C.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique North African Moroccan tribal wood flask. Rare late 19th century powder flask box from the
Wood
Antique African Moroccan Tribal Carved Wood Flask 19th C.
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique North African Moroccan tribal wood flask. Rare late 19th century powder flask box from the
Brass, Bronze
$450
H 9 in W 10.5 in D 0.75 in
Antique Hand Tooled Leather African Tribal Moroccan Bag Collectible, 1940s
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique collectible leather African Moroccan satchel bag with flap decorated with traditional
Leather
$1,750
H 7.5 in Dm 9 in
Antique Tribal Hand Carved African Wood Bowl Turkana KENYA with Leather Details
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Tribal Hand Carved African Wood Bowl Turkana KENYA with Leather Details. Hand hewn and hand
Leather, Wood
African Tribal Art Fine Large Antique Barotse Basket
Located in London, GB
African Tribal Art fine large antique Barotse basket Very fine large old Ba Rotse basket from
Wood
Unavailable
H 11.03 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in
African Tribal Antique Zulu Bead Work Love Letter Necklace South Africa
Located in London, GB
African tribal antique Zulu bead work necklace Necklace South Africa A fine old Zulu bead work
Glass
Unavailable
H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 6.7 in
African Tribal Art Fine Ashante Bronze Kuduo Antiques Interior Design
Located in London, GB
west African regions for millennia Period: 18th century A excavated piece with lid handles intact
Wood
Unavailable
H 40.16 in W 18.12 in D 2.37 in
African Tribal Antique Fang Wood Cross Bow Gabon - Arms Armour weapons
Located in London, GB
African tribal antique fang wood cross bow Superb old fang hard wood cross bow Superb example
Wood
Antique Ceramic African Monkey Jar from Cameroon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare hand built African monkey "spirit" jar with gaping mouth and hand incised fur detailing. Base
Antique Sub-Sahara African Talking Drum
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful very rare antique talking drum made by a tribe living in the border region of Southern Senegal
Hide, Wood
Metal Iron African Antique Currency from Congo
Located in New York, NY
African antique currency from the Congo, most likely Iron. Beatufil decorative piece, includes a
Metal, Iron
Unavailable
H 4 in W 12 in D 1 in
Antique Zulu Carved Wood Pipe Elegant Form on Stand, South Africa Smooth Patina
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A beautifully carved antique Zulu among pipe, wood, with elegant form, on a custom stand from
Wood
Unavailable
H 14.77 in W 2.76 in D 3.55 in
Rare antique female Kurumba statue Marka Malinke Mali Burkina Faso African Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Statues from the Kurumba people are rare ! For sale at Art Gallery Decoster Belgium Tribe : Kurumba
Wood
Africa Antique Dan Wood Carved Initiation Mask
Located in New York, NY
deangle The bi-planar symmetrical oval mask, with pierced eye holes, slender nose, and open protruding fleshy lips inset with metal teeth. Ex K. Jankel (a German Artist), ...
Wood
Unavailable
H 13.78 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Luba Royal antique caryatid enthronement emblem early 20th DR Congo Africa
Located in Leuven, BE
Rare Royal caryatid seat Luba Rd Congo in Cubist style and cascade shaped coiffure (see pictures). Patina of use Height: 35cm Early 20th century (around 1920). Superb and rare except...
Hardwood
Unavailable
H 20.48 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Luba Royal antique caryatid enthronement emblem Mid 19th century DR Congo Africa
Located in Leuven, BE
This Luba Royal caryatid stool from DR Congo Luba was in the 19th century used a Royal enthronement emblem. Luba leaders trace their ancestry to a dynasty of sacred kings, and Luba r...
Hardwood
Antique Zambian Food Bowl with Lid Africa, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
An antique African oval Zambian food bowl hand-carved and decorated from native timber with a
Wood
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 15.75 in D 3.15 in
African Tribal Antique Zulu Headrest Neck Rest South Africa
Located in London, GB
A fine Zulu head rest South Africa, A fine large Zulu hard wood neck rest, This Zulu neck rest is
Wood
African Tribal Fine Rare Antique Bamileke Bronze Head
Located in London, GB
A fine rare antique Bamileke bronze head A Bamileke bronze head attachment in the form of a royal
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
Iron
Antique Hand-Carved African Three-Legged Wooden Stool
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome antique African tribal art three-legged stool. In wonderful antique condition. Examine
Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
African Tribal Art Antique Zulu Studded Knobkerrie Club South Africa War Clubs
Located in London, GB
Zulu Carved wood with metal liners, one rare very large sized pipe Measures: Lengths 14, 8, 7 inches 36, 20, 17.5 cm Period Late 19th Century.
Wood
Antique African Congo Lega Tribal Sculpture
Located in Montreal, QC
A 20th century sculpture from the Lega. The Lega people live near the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River in the DRC. They are also known as the Warega....
Wood
Antique African Congo Lega Tribal Mask
Located in Montreal, QC
A 20th century mask from the Lega. The Lega people live near the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River in the DRC. They are also known as the Warega. Livi...
Wood
Sold
H 28 in W 21 in D 1 in
African Tribal Art Fine Old Kuba Raffia Textile Ethnographic Antiques Home Decor
Located in London, GB
Fine Vintage Kuba Raffia textile African tribal art A superb abstract geometric patterned textile
Raffia
Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina on this rare solid
Metal
Antique African Gourd Water Bottle with Provenance, circa 1870
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique African gourd water bottle with woven carrying handles applied to the sides and with
Wood
Antique African Ewe Kente Cloth/Ghana
Located in New York, NY
Prized for their unique striped patterns and vibrant colors, these traditional wearable textiles are woven in small strips and assembled to form a large cloth. The delightful compart...
Cotton
Sold
H 21.66 in W 18.9 in D 1.97 in
Fine large Antique Ethiopian Coptic Cross Christian Folk Art African
Located in London, GB
A superb large Ethiopian Coptic processional cross, Beautifully hand crafted in brass with fine detailed knotwork and scroll work detail. Period: Late 19th early 20th century. Size...
Brass
Antique African Nigeria Eket Sheild
Located in Montreal, QC
Among the Eket, a subgroup of the Ibibio, this type of headdress is worn by a dancer who wears a long white robe, with bells attached to the neck and a basket covered with rows of be...
Antique One of a Kind North African Berber Wedding Blanket
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Antique north african berber wedding blanket. This is the finest woven wedding blanket we have ever
Silk, Cotton
Antique African Moble Ankle Bracelet Currency on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African Mbole copper bracelet currency from the early 20th century. This antique tribal anklet
Copper
Seven Antique Animal Trophies
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Seven antique animal trophies.
Bone
Vintage Moroccan Tribal Tuareg Leather Rug, North Africa.
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
. North Africa. Mosaik provides Antiques in Moorish style, Spanish, African Tribal Art, Islamic Art
Leather
Beni Ouarain Moroccan Tribal Rug
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
furniture. Mosaik provides Antiques in Moorish style, Spanish, African Tribal Art, Islamic Art, Arabian
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Leather Tuareg Rug, North Africa.
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
. North Africa. Mosaik provides Antiques in Moorish style, Spanish, African Tribal Art, Islamic Art
Leather
Moroccan White Giant Vintage Tribal Rug
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
style. Mosaik provides Antiques in Moorish style, Spanish, African Tribal Art, Islamic Art, Arabian
Moroccan Tribal Beni Ouarain Rug
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
style, Spanish, African Tribal Art, Islamic Art, Arabian style furniture, Middle Eastern, Egyptian
Moroccan Vintage Tribal Rug From Azilal
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
carpet. Mosaik provides Antiques in Moorish style, Spanish, African Tribal Art, Islamic Art, Arabian
Wool
Sold
H 13.59 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in
Antique Kwele Spirit Mask, Central African, Hardwood, Decorative, Tribal, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Kwele spirit mask. A Central African, hardwood decorative mask, dating to the
Hardwood
Antique Tribal Maasai Shield with Vibrant Natural Pigment Paint, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Erik Farrow Antique Tribal Maasai Shield with Vibrant Natural Pigment Paint, Africa A
Leather, Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wooden African Head Rest
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Lobi tribe head rest celebrating the cracks and crevices and all the other marks that time, weather, and loving use have left behind. Can also be used as a bowl. This ...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Wooden African Head Rest
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Lobi tribe head rest. This can also be used as a tray or a low stool or side table. This head rest was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that b...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Sold
H 18.51 in W 6.7 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Antique Carved Heads, African, Ebony, Decorative Statue, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique carved heads. An African, solid ebony decorative statue, dating to the
Ebony
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Raffia Textile
Located in New York, NY
Striking contrasting colors on this antique hand stitched, resist dyed, raffia textile from Africa
Cotton, Linen
Moroccan Beni Ouarain Organic Wool Carpet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
. Mosaik provides Antiques in Moorish style, Spanish, African Tribal Art, Islamic Art, Arabian style
Blue Indigo Moroccan Shaggy Rug
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
protection for the home. Mosaik provides Antiques in Moorish style, Spanish, African Tribal Art, Islamic
Moroccan Tuareg leather Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
in Moorish style, Spanish, African Tribal Art, Islamic Art, Arabian style furniture, Middle Eastern
Andrianna Shamaris Rotating Antique African Wooden Head Rest
Located in New York, NY
Rare. Beautiful museum quality hand carved wooden head rest. Stunning patina on this unusual head rest that rotates. Circa 1900. This head rest was sourced in the spirit of wabi-s...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Leather African Tribal Pouf
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, fringes all around. Mosaik provides Antiques in Moorish style, Spanish, African Tribal Art, Islamic Art
Leather
Moroccan Wooden Tribal Table
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
to use outdoor as well. Mosaik provides Antiques in Moorish style, Spanish, African Tribal Art
Iron
Large Moroccan Glass Pendant Chandelier,
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, chains could be adjusted to your needs. Mosaik provides Antiques in Moorish style, Spanish, African
Hand Tooled Huge Moroccan Brass Charger
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
indoor or outdoor. Mosaik provides Antiques in Moorish style, Spanish, African Tribal Art, Islamic Art
Mid-Century Large Oval Brass Tray Table on Spider-Legs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, Spanish, African Tribal Art, Islamic Art, Arabian style furniture, Middle Eastern, Egyptian, Syrian Style
Embroidered Uzbek Suzani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
. Mosaik provides Antiques in Moorish style, Spanish, African Tribal Art, Islamic Art, Arabian style
Moroccan Hand-painted Green Star Shape Side Table
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
accent in any room or patio. Mosaik provides Antiques in Moorish style, Spanish, African Tribal Art
Moroccan Hand-Painted Side Table
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Boho accent in any room or patio. Mosaik provides Antiques in Moorish style, Spanish, African Tribal
Anglo Indian Settee and Side Chairs Suite
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, Spanish, African Tribal Art, Islamic Art, Arabian style furniture, Middle Eastern, Egyptian, Syrian Style
Rosewood
Vintage Hand-blown Seguso Murano Amber Glass Cage Pendant Light
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moorish style, Spanish, African Tribal Art, Islamic Art, Arabian style furniture, Middle Eastern, Egyptian
Metal
Antique African Bedouin Mortar
Located in San Mateo, CA
Hardwood mortar used for grinding coffee from Northern Africa. This mortar decorated with incised
Hardwood
Large Antique African Tribal Senufo 'Senofu' Stool No. 1, Cote d'Ivoire
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An incredible large sculptural Senufo stool. Handmade by the Senufo tribe, Cote d'Ivoire, Africa
Wood
De Sede Large Daybed or Lounge Set in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, daybed, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This De Sede daybed/lounge set includes two parts: a lounge seat and an additional ottoman-style section, allowing for versatile configu...
Leather
Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in turquoise, orange, green, yellow red, blue ...
Metal
Large Conversation Settee - Canapé à confident - Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual and large conversation settee - canapé à confident. Carved gilt-wood and velvet fabric, circa 1880.
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Tibetan Headdress
Located in New York, NY
Vintage tibetan headdress: Measures: 8" x 10" x H 23". Weighs 10 LBS.
Metal
19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The price is for an individual currency and includes the custom made stand. The shape of a Mfunte currency has a seemingly simple yet complex design. The forged iron surface was scr...
Iron
Pair of Authentic Bronze African Currency Cuffs
Located in Wainscott, NY
African currency bracelet made of bronze, with a rich patina.
Brass
$793
H 7.49 in W 1.78 in D 1.58 in
Genuine carved wooden statue from the Lobi tribe, Ghana Burkina Faso, early 1900
By Lobi People
Located in Bilzen, BE
Finely carved large geometric figure from the Lobi tribe, Ghana and Burkina Faso, dating from the early 20th century. I Carved from hard wood with fine small adze marks creating a v...
Wood
1930s Art Deco Palisander and Glass Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished and finished with shellac.
Wood, Palisander
African Nigeria Epa Helmit Mask with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Epa helmet mask, Nigeria, Africa. Fully carved mother and child; painted red and black with touches of white; Provenance: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis; The Eiteljorg Mu...
Wood
$997
H 6.3 in W 2.49 in D 0.79 in
Genuine carved wooden comb from the Baule / Baoule tribe ivory coast, early 1900
By Baule Tribe
Located in Bilzen, BE
A genuine carved wooden comb with a janushead (double head) in a fine carving Each side have a different face Warm tribal aged patina early 1900 Heigth 16 cm
Wood
Bamileke Throne Stool with Leopard
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Bamileke throne made with wood, coated with jute, embroidered with polychrome glass beads, cowrie snails, embroidery with glass beads that are missing in some areas. In the Grassfiel...
Early Gilt Bronze Necklace by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze necklace with chain and a square plaque on the subject of "Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden" with apple tree in the center, designed and made by Line Vautrin in her e...
Bronze
$350Sale Price|30% Off
H 4 in W 2 in D 2 in
Unique Egyptian Art Set of 4 Canopic Jars Made of Limestone
Located in Austin, TX
These four exquisite canopic jars, meticulously crafted from limestone, stand as guardians of secrets and pathways to eternity. Their purpose transcends mere mortuary vessels; they a...
Limestone
Gelede Headdress, Yoruba People, Nigeria, circa 1920s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Gelede festivals honor the creative and dangerous power of women elders, female ancestors and goddesses known as "our mothers". The Gelede headdress often consists of two parts, a lo...
Wood
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Beri People, Sudan, 19th Century - No 1
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Early to mid-19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in circle form. Intricate graphical geometrical. This type of bracelet was worn/used by the Zaghawa People also called Bé...
Bronze
Tribal Bronze Cache-sexe, Vere People, Cameroon/Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal Bronze Cache-sexe, Vere People, Cameroon/Nigeria Bronze alloy 4.5 (11.4 cm) to 2.25 (6.7 cm) inches high Late 19th century A set of bronze spikes forms this cache-sexe from t...
Bronze
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.
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
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.
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.