Bwa Butterfly Mask, Africa
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning Butterfly Dance mask. Bwa, wich is the area that includes Mali and Burkina faso. Carved
Category
20th Century Malian Masks
Materials
Wood
Bwa Mask
African Songye Luba Congo Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Wood Carved Ceremonial Dance Mask
$1,250
H 14 in W 7.5 in D 7.75 in
African Songye Luba Congo Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Wood Carved Ceremonial Dance Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
Republic of the Congo. Kifwebe mask are used by the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe secret society and are worn during
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
exceptional mask Bwa, of the Hound`e Region in Burkina-Fasso, was used it the transit ceremonies and funerals
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Masks
Materials
Wood
African Bwa Leper Mask, Wood and Paint, Burkina Faso, Circa 1960
$1,422
H 50.01 in W 13.78 in D 6.3 in
African Bwa Leper Mask, Wood and Paint, Burkina Faso, Circa 1960
Located in Paris, IDF
Bwa mask from Burkina Fasso Burkina Faso, Black Volta River region Culture: Bwa peoples Provenance
Category
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
African Bwa Plank Mask Monumental Hawk Butterfly Burkina Faso Tribal Art
$3,500
H 20 in W 78 in D 10 in
African Bwa Plank Mask Monumental Hawk Butterfly Burkina Faso Tribal Art
Located in Denver, CO
Monumental African Bwa plank mask from Burkina Faso, a commanding example of West African tribal
Category
20th Century African Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Female Kifwebe Mask with old collection label, Luba-Songye People, DR Congo
$11,083
H 24.41 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in
Female Kifwebe Mask with old collection label, Luba-Songye People, DR Congo
Located in Leuven , BE
Traditionally, Kifwebe masks were created and worn by members of the secret masking society, Bwadi
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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Intense Bwa Monkey Mask Burkina Faso Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Unavailable
H 14 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in
Intense Bwa Monkey Mask Burkina Faso Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Bwa mask with large geometric eyes and flat face with projecting nose. Intense expression conveying
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Karl Springer Ltd, Sonnenteller 'Sun Plate', USA, 2017
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
), debuted in 1979 and is said to have been inspired by a BWA sun mask from the African art collection of one
Category
2010s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Stainless Steel
Bwa Mask
Located in New York, NY
A large Bwa or Bobo ceremonial mask from Burkina Faso in west Africa. Hand-carved and painted. On
Category
20th Century Burkinabe Masks
Materials
Wood
African Bwa Burkina Faso Bobo Butterfly Hawk Large Polychrome Wood Carved Mask
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H 20 in W 42 in D 10 in
African Bwa Burkina Faso Bobo Butterfly Hawk Large Polychrome Wood Carved Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A simply magnificent work by the Bobo tribe in Burkina Faso, Mali. These masks, which share
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Bwa Mask Burkina Faso Mounted on Custom Black Enamel Stand
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H 29 in W 9.75 in D 14 in
19th Century Bwa Mask Burkina Faso Mounted on Custom Black Enamel Stand
Located in New York, NY
This compelling piece is a ceremonial mask worn by the Bwa peoples of Burkina Faso during funereal
Category
Antique 19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Ceremonial Sun Mask
Located in Wilton, CT
Burkina Faso sun disk mask. These Bwa African masks are used in agricultural ceremonies to
Category
Vintage 1980s Malian Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Songye "Male" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa 1900
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H 36 in W 13 in D 14.5 in
Songye "Male" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa 1900
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
rulers as well as by a secret society, Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe. The most famous masks worn in conjunction with
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Paint, Wood
Bwa Leaf Mask Sculptural Hanging Seat in Woven Leather and Kubu Rattan
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H 51.18 in W 45.28 in D 55.12 in
Bwa Leaf Mask Sculptural Hanging Seat in Woven Leather and Kubu Rattan
By Porky Hefer
Located in New York, NY
Bwa leaf mask sculptural hanging seat designed and made by Porky Hefer, South Africa, 2016.
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Bwa Tribe Mask from Burkina Faso, circa 1910
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisitely modern primitive Bwa Tribe Mask from Burkina Faso mounted on a pedestal. The
Category
Early 20th Century Central African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Miniature Painted Bwa Tribal African Antelope Mask, Burkina Faso
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A wonderful small painted Bwa antelope mask from Burkina Faso. With weathered and worn surface
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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Gold Dragon Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gold dragon all made in porcelain and gold-plated in 24-karat. With gold-plated polished brass whiskers. Exceptional piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate
"Snowy Owl" Driftwood Mount
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Snowy owl on driftwood mount. Life-size and realistic however made of white Imden farm goose feathers as a recreation. The beak and claws are sculpted from a resin material. 28"H x 1...
Category
2010s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Feathers
"Sunday in the Park, 1910"
By Cyprien Eugène Boulet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Signed Lower Right Cyprien-Eugène Boulet (1877 - 1927)
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Mexican Demon Mask
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare antique Mexican Demon mask in wood, circa 1970. The mask makes a sound when moved.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Masks
Materials
Wood
Antique Mexican Diablo Mask
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare and very antique Mexican Diablo mask in wood, circa 1940. Great patina.
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Folk Art Masks
Materials
Wood
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp. New York, Circa 1910 Base signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 584, Height 22 Inches Shade signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1439, Diameter 16....
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Mid 20th Century Hand Carved African Fertility Mask, Akan People
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very decorative fertility mask by the Baule tribe, associated with the Akan people who live both in Ghana and in the Ivory Coast. The sides with three small holes on either side pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade
$40,738
H 28.35 in W 30.32 in D 12.21 in
Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Tiffany adjustable bronze lamp base, stamped "Tiffany Studios, New York, 7984", circa 1915. The base was acquired with its current Tiffany Style stained glass shade with Dragonfly mo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Very beautiful mask with large pronounced eyes with the circular cavity shape. The mask depicts a nocturnal bird that can see in the darkness and manifest the presence of divinities ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
$305,538 / set
H 75 in Dm 29 in
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Floor Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Untitled
By Richard Pousette-Dart
Located in Miami, FL
Acrylic on masonite. This is a pivotal work in deep and radiant cobalt blue from 1950. It dipicts calligraphic and hieroglyph structures over a grid and pyramidal base by the firs...
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Acrylic
PLAYBOY BUNNY
By Andy Warhol
Located in Aventura, FL
Synthetic polymer drawing on paper. Unsigned. Warhol Foundation stamp on verso. Sheet size 31.5 x 23.5 inches. Custom framed as pictured. Artwork is in excellent condition. Cert...
Category
1980s Pop Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Polymer, Paper
Rare Tiffany Studios “Jade Ring” Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass and Patinated Bronze Geometric Table Lamp, circa 1910. This is a rare one of a kind early Tiffany Studios large table lamp that is illustrated in Al...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Henri d'Ainecy MontpezatC19th Portrait Princesse de Joinville of Brazil - Spectacular fit for a palace, c. 1837-9
$287,884Sale Price|20% Off
H 113 in W 92 in
C19th Portrait Princesse de Joinville of Brazil - Spectacular fit for a palace
By Henri d'Ainecy Montpezat
Located in London, GB
Portrait of Princess de Joinville riding a Bay Horse Henri d’Aincy, Le Comte Monpezat (French 1817-1859) Painted circa 1837-9 oil on canvas 113 x 92 inches (including frame) 92 x 70 ...
Category
1830s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tiffany Studios Apple Blossom Table lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Apple Blossom Leaded Glass and Bronze Table Lamp, The patinated bronze base with with Acorn design in wonderful condition gives a great stature to the pink floral app...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
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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.
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