Bwa Butterfly Mask, Africa
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning Butterfly Dance mask. Bwa, wich is the area that includes Mali and Burkina faso.
Category
20th Century Malian Masks
Materials
Wood
Bwa Mask
African Songye Luba Congo Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Wood Carved Ceremonial Dance Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
Kifwebe mask are used by the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe secret society and are worn during funerals, initiations, and to help fight and ward off evil.
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
The painting of brown bitumen or cola, the natural colorants in red and ocher tones and the white kaolin are original and do not show any repainted or restored areas, giving a freshn...
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Masks
Materials
Wood
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: Private Swedish collection Bwa plank masks are conceived to embody supernatural...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 art distinguished by its extraordinary scale and bold geometric abstraction.
Category
20th Century African Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
African Kifwebe Mask with Pigmented Decoration, Songye People
Located in Nottingham, GB
Used by the Bwadi bwa Kifwebe society, these masks appeared during initiations, judicial proceedings and public performances intended to reinforce social order and spiritual authority.
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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 Bwa Kifwebe, of the Luba and the Songye People living in the central part of the Co...
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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Intense Bwa Monkey Mask Burkina Faso Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
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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.
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
Another iconic design by Karl Springer, this unique sculpture, titled Sonnenteller (Sun Plate), debuted in 1979 and is said to have been inspired by a BWA sun mask from the African a...
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.
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 stylized features of humans and animals, are referred to as Butterfly masks (because o...
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 processions, coming of age initiation rituals, and seasonal agricultural festivities.
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 celebrate farming and bless the crops.
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
The Songye people consist of several sub-groups and are governed by local rulers as well as by a secret society, Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe. The most famous masks worn in conjunction with the...
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.
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, with a beautiful faded black pigment design, presented on custom base, mask: 9" long, ...
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
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
"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
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
Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade
$40,869
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
20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo
$653
H 11.42 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in London, GB
For sale is this wonderful vintage African hand-carved Kifwebe association Figure (or "N'kishi"), originating from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly the...
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
French Caned King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring an ebonized, carved oak frame and an iconic Bonnet-style headboard, this bed radiates sophistication and elegance. The natural cane is meticulously woven on both sides of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Wood
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
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
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
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
$306,520 / 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
Andy WarholPlayboy Bunny, Synthetic Polymer Drawing, 1985, Warhol Foundation Stamped, 1985
$975,000
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in
Playboy Bunny, Synthetic Polymer Drawing, 1985, Warhol Foundation Stamped
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
Paper, Polymer
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
Royal Black Alligator Throne
Located in Paris, FR
Throne Royal Black Alligator made with structure in solid beechwood. With very big alligator skin black tinted. Backrest with black genuine leather. With natural real derby elk horn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
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
1950s Catrin "Dandy" Mask, Tlaxcala, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Catrin (Dandy) mask Nahua people, Tlaxcala, Mexico Wood, gesso, paint 1950s-1960s Measures: 7? (17.8 cm) high, 6.5? (16.5 cm) wide, 5? (12.7 cm) deep This mask is called the C...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Folk Art Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
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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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