$3,550
H 17.33 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in
Mexican Arbol de la Vida Tree Life Dolls ColorFolk Art Ceramic Clay Candelabra
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This colorful tree of life (árbol de la vida) with a toy like aspect is a unique piece by Marco
Ceramic, Clay
Sold
H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Arbol de la Vida Bull Colorful Ceramic Mexican Folk Art Tree of Life
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
maintaining the candelabra purpose. The "Arbol de la Vida" had been gifted for many generations as a marriage
Ceramic
Sold
H 17.33 in W 17.72 in L 17.33 in
Mexican Arbol de la Vida Bull Tree of Life Dolls Colorful Folk Art Ceramic Clay
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This colorful tree of life (árbol de la vida) with a toy like aspect is a unique piece by Marco
Ceramic, Clay
Large Antique 925 Silver "Arbol de la Vida" Bell
By Arte de Mexico
Located in Mérida, YU
This is a very nice "Arbol de la Vida" Bell. Handmade of solid .925 Silver that Weights 1,240 grams
Silver
Sold
H 17.33 in W 16.54 in D 7.09 in
Mexican Talavera Arbol De La Vida Colorful Folk Art Candelabra Ceramic Clay
By Los Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
, while maintaining the candelabra purpose. The "Arbol de la Vida" had been gifted for many generations as
Ceramic, Clay, Acrylic
Sold
H 15.5 in W 11 in D 4.8 in
Christmas Tree "Arbol De La Vida" Folk Art Mexico Tree of Life Clay Candelabra
By Joaquín Balbuena
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Mexican "Arbol de la Vida" made in Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla, México by artisan Joaquín Balbuna
Clay, Acrylic
Sold
H 17.33 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in
Mexican Arbol de la Vida Tree Life Dolls ColorFolk Art Ceramic Clay Candelabra
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This colorful tree of life (árbol de la vida) with a toy like aspect is a unique piece by Marco
Ceramic, Clay
Sold
H 21.26 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Mexican Antique Style Arbol de la Vida Colorful Folk Art Candelabra Ceramic Clay
By Los Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
resembles the antique work of his ancestors, while maintaining its candelabra purpose. The "Arbol de la Vida
Ceramic, Acrylic, Clay
Sold
H 46 in W 43 in D 18 in
Mexican Antique Style Arbol de la Vida Colorful Folk Art Candelabra Ceramic Clay
By Los Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
resembles the antique work of his ancestors, while maintaining its candelabra purpose. The "Arbol de la Vida
Ceramic, Acrylic, Clay
Sold
H 46 in W 43 in D 18 in
Mexican Antique Style Arbol de la Vida Colorful Folk Art Candelabra Ceramic Clay
By Los Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
resembles the antique work of his ancestors, while maintaining its candelabra purpose. The "Arbol de la Vida
Ceramic, Acrylic, Clay
Sold
H 17.33 in W 16.54 in D 2.37 in
Mexican Antique Style Arbol de la Vida Colorful Folk Art Candelabra Ceramic Clay
By Los Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
resembles the antique work of his ancestors, while maintaining its candelabra purpose. The "Arbol de la Vida
Ceramic, Acrylic, Clay
Sold
H 46 in W 43 in D 18 in
Mexican Antique Style Arbol de la Vida Colorful Folk Art Candelabra Ceramic Clay
By Los Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
resembles the antique work of his ancestors, while maintaining its candelabra purpose. The "Arbol de la Vida
Ceramic, Acrylic, Clay
Handmade Arbol de la Vida Bull Traditional Clay Mexican Folk Art
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Discover this stunning piece of Mexican folk art: an Árbol de la Vida in the shape of a bull
Ceramic
Handmade Arbol de la Vida Bull Traditional Clay Mexican Folk Art
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Discover this stunning piece of Mexican folk art: an Árbol de la Vida in the shape of a bull
Ceramic
Sold
H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Arbol de la Vida Bull Colorful Ceramic Mexican Folk Art Tree of Life
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
maintaining the candelabra purpose. The "Arbol de la Vida" had been gifted for many generations as a marriage
Ceramic
Sold
H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Arbol de la Vida Bull Colorful Ceramic Mexican Folk Art Tree of Life
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
maintaining the candelabra purpose. The "Arbol de la Vida" had been gifted for many generations as a marriage
Ceramic
Sold
H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 9.06 in
Mexican Arbol de la Vida Bull Tree of Life Bull Colorful Folk Art Ceramic Clay
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This colorful tree of life (árbol de la vida) with a toy like aspect is a unique piece by Marco
Ceramic, Clay
Sold
H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 9.06 in
Mexican Arbol de la Vida Bull Tree of Life Bull Colorful Folk Art Ceramic Clay
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This colorful tree of life (árbol de la vida) with a toy like aspect is a unique piece by Marco
Ceramic, Clay
Sold
H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Arbol de la Vida Bull in Blue Ceramic Mexican Folk Art Tree of Life
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
, while maintaining the candelabra purpose. The "Arbol de la Vida" had been gifted for many generations as
Ceramic
Sold
H 26.78 in W 26.38 in D 7.88 in
Mexican Antique Arbol de la Vida Folk Art Candelabra Ceramic Day of the Dead
By Alfonso Castillo Orta
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
purpose. The "Arbol de la Vida" has been gifted for many generations as a marriage gift, resembling the
Ceramic, Clay, Acrylic
Aurelio Flores Mexican Tree of Life Candelabra
By Aurelio Flores
Located in New York, NY
, circa 1950s. Flores began the tradition of crafting what are called arbol de la vida in his village, and
Pottery
Large Vintage Mexican Tree of Life Candelabrum by Aurelio Flores
By Aurelio Flores
Located in San Francisco, CA
de la Vida' -- attributed to 'Aurelio Flores', one of Mexico's greatest folk masters. Please note
Ceramic
MAD Martian Candelabra No.1 Polished Bronze
By Ma Yansong
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The MAD Martian collection began with a question: What would the Chinese colonization of a Martian planet look like? This naturally led to more questions such as at what point does s...
Bronze
$650
H 7 in W 4 in D 6 in
Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-painted cast iron mechanical bank "Punch and Judy Bank." A vintage book of knowledge Punch & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with puppet stage and figu...
Iron
$670 / item
H 10 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
Hermanos Calavera Conquistador in Oiled Walnut by Miguel & Ilse Silva for Wooda
By Wooda, Miguel Silva, Ilse Silva
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Large Murano Sputnik Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large sputnik chandelier in brass and Murano glass, with 9 light fittings. A contemporary piece also available in chrome finish
Brass
$72 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Satin Black Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These SATIN BLACK collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a ...
Wood
Wunderbrust, Chest of Wonders Leather and Wood Chest-Ottoman
By Matteo Cibic, DOC
Located in Roma, IT
For Operæ – Independent design festival eighth edition, Secondome under the artistic direction of Claudia Pignatale, presents “WUNDERBRUST” a project by Matteo Cibic, crafted by DOC....
Leather, Wood
$670 / item
H 10 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
Hermanos Calavera Diablo in Oiled Mahogany by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
By Miguel Silva, Wooda, Ilse Silva
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak
19th Century Original Painted Iron Clown Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and folky original painted iron penny bank has the original painted surface in working condition. Put a penny in his hand and pull the lever for him to swallow the coin. The...
Iron
Framed Uzbek Suzani Textile, Silk & Linen, Early 20th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Embroidered Uzbek Suzani framed in a lucite box. Beautiful suzani hand-stitched Turkish designs with silk in traditional patterns and vibrant pink, fuschia black and ivory colors. Th...
Linen, Silk, Lucite
$400,000
H 70 in W 73 in D 14 in
Important 19th Century Bronze Mounted Fireplace - “Salon d’Hercules” Versailles
Located in Long Island City, NY
Very Important Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Palatial Fireplace Surround – “Salon d’Hercules” Versailles The beautiful and rare Breche de Violette marble fireplace frieze is...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Trompe L'oeil Paintings on Wood
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pairr of Trompe L'Oeil still life paintings on wood-framed.
Wood
$11,625 / item
H 36 in W 75 in D 18 in
Sine Wave Console in Oiled Walnut and Mica by Michael Dreeben for Wooda
By Wooda, Michael Dreeben
Located in Omro, WI
The Sine Wave console by Michael Dreeben for Wooda is a bespoke-quality solid walnut cabinet. The sine waves that ornament the door panels function most immediately as a decorative e...
Hardwood, Walnut
Monumental Mexican Serape Weaving Bolster Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handwoven Mexican weaving bolster pillow has amazing colors and in fine condition. The backing is in black cotton linen. The insert is down and feather fill.
Wool
French Art Deco Mermaid Table Lamp by Genet Et Michon
By Gênet et Michon
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco Mermaid table lamp by Genet et Michon. Having clear frosted glass with over flowing floral motif details. Supported by Mermaid with marble base.
Vintage Bucherer "Laurel and Hardy" Aluminum Doll
By Bucherer
Located in Napa, CA
1940s aluminum Stan Laurel doll with articulating joints made by Swiss watch company Bucherer. From comedy duo "Laurel and Hardy" of early American cinema; unusual antique ...
Aluminum, Metal
Wrought Iron and Wood Mediterranean Modern Folding Screen or Divider
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wrought iron and wood (balls) Mediterranean Modern folding screen or divider. Wonderful bronzed verde green patina, bi-fold, hand delivery available to New York City or anywhere en r...
Wrought 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.
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.