Antique Inuit Carvings
Early 20th Century Canadian Antique Inuit Carvings
Soapstone
Early 20th Century Canadian Antique Inuit Carvings
Soapstone
17th Century Tribal Antique Inuit Carvings
Bone
19th Century Antique Inuit Carvings
Organic Material
16th Century American Native American Antique Inuit Carvings
Bone, Driftwood
15th Century and Earlier English Antique Inuit Carvings
Metal
Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Inuit Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Inuit Carvings
Clay
People Also Browsed
1950s Modern Antique Inuit Carvings
Earthenware, Ceramic, Glaze
Late 19th Century French Antique Inuit Carvings
Marble, Bronze
1960s Primitive Antique Inuit Carvings
Metal
Mid-19th Century Antique Inuit Carvings
Gold Leaf
20th Century American Native American Antique Inuit Carvings
Fur, Leather, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Malian Primitive Antique Inuit Carvings
Ebony
20th Century American Antique Inuit Carvings
Bronze
1980s American Native American Antique Inuit Carvings
Cedar
1950s Canadian Native American Antique Inuit Carvings
Cedar
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Inuit Carvings
Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Inuit Carvings
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Canadian Antique Inuit Carvings
Soapstone
1950s French French Provincial Antique Inuit Carvings
Ceramic
1890s American Native American Antique Inuit Carvings
Wood
20th Century Canadian Antique Inuit Carvings
Stone
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Antique Inuit Carvings
Wood
Recent Sales
15th Century and Earlier American Native American Antique Inuit Carvings
Early 20th Century American Antique Inuit Carvings
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Inuit Carvings
19th Century Folk Art Antique Inuit Carvings
Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Inuit Carvings
Ivory
19th Century Canadian Folk Art Antique Inuit Carvings
Bone
1920s Canadian Antique Inuit Carvings
Stone
19th Century Canadian Antique Inuit Carvings
Finding the Right folk-art for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Inuit carvings and sculptures have an igloo sticker, which means the piece has been registered by the Canadian government. If your piece does not have this igloo sticker, be sure you are buying from a reputable source. You can also shop expertly vetted Inuit art and carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
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