Antique Carnival Wheel
1890s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Wheel
Paint, Oak
1920s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Wheel
Wood
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Carnival Wheel
Pine
Late 19th Century North American Antique Carnival Wheel
Metal
1920s British Folk Art Antique Carnival Wheel
Pine
1890s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Wheel
Metal
Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Carnival Wheel
Metal
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Wheel
Metal
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Wheel
Metal
Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
Pine
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Wheel
1920s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Wheel
Bronze, Steel
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Wheel
Metal
19th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
Metal
Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
Wood
Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
Iron
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Wheel
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Carnival Wheel
Iron
1920s British Folk Art Antique Carnival Wheel
Pine
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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Carnival Wheel
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
Metal
19th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
Iron
1920s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Wheel
Iron
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Wheel
Late 19th Century French Antique Carnival Wheel
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Early 1900s Canadian Antique Carnival Wheel
Wood
Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
Iron
Early 20th Century Canadian Antique Carnival Wheel
Metal
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Iron
Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
Metal
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Wood
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Carnival Wheel
Wood
Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
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Early 20th Century Primitive Antique Carnival Wheel
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
Iron
Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
Wood
19th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
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Early 20th Century Antique Carnival Wheel
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
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Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Carnival Wheel
Wood
Early 20th Century American Antique Carnival Wheel
Wood
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Finding the Right Carnival-art for You
The collection of original antique and vintage carnival art on 1stDibs includes paintings and posters that promoted traveling carnivals and circuses of years past as well as masks, sculptures and other works of folk art associated with widespread public celebrations that mark the start of harvest season or are rooted in religion.
The concept of “Carnival” is linked to an event that precedes Lent, the season of preparation before Easter for Christians (it may also have roots in Ancient Rome’s pagan Saturnalian festival), while the modern traveling carnival that we know — i.e., amusement fairs — existed during the 19th century in North America. The Chicago World’s Fair in 1893 was pivotal to these traveling amusement fairs.
Some of the most famous celebrations of Carnival around the world include Karneval in Germany, Carnival in Brazil and Mardi Gras in the United States. Carnival in Barbados is a traditional harvest festival. The bright colors, the caricatured masks and floats and the over-the-top nature of Carnival continue to enthrall millions across the globe.
Carnivals have always given way to impressive displays of creativity and folk art. Folk art is art created by people who are not classically trained for either utilitarian or decorative purposes. With respect to visual art in folk art, it refers to work that is reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition.
Carnival art reflects the way different cultures celebrate or mark an important community event. Some examples of Carnival art include fabric dolls and marionettes that are used to tell stories and capture your imagination. Antique dolls make for striking collectibles positioned for display on any shelf in your home, while carnival masks make a bold statement as wall art. A collection of masks could create an elevated accent wall in a living room or dining room.
Browse 1stDibs to find unique antique and vintage carnival art for your space today.
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