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Early 20th Century Folk Art Fairground Elephant
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Folk Art Fairground Elephant We share what we love, and we love this charming
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early 19th Century Silk Embroidery Folk Art Animals Elephant & Leopard
Located in Lowestoft, GB
frames and original marble paper backings. Very much in the naive, folk art aesthetic charming and
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Antiquities

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Textile, Silk, Pine

French Hand Painted Folk Art Desk by Gérard Rigot
Located in Ferndale, MI
Gérard Rigot's (b.1929) colorful hand painted oak Folk Art desk. From the aboriginal women painted
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20th Century French Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Colourful North African Terra Cotta Elephant Statue Seat
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Folk Art from North Africa, he dates from the late 19th Century and is painted in the brightest of
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Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

Shell Encrusted Lucky Elephant Statue in Brown Black and White, 1930s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
would be a great piece to decorate a bookshelf. Or as a gift to any lover of folk art. Dimensions
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20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

Large South Indian India Asian Original Pichwai Painting of Elephant Procession
Located in Studio City, CA
(pichvai) is a Folk Art style of painting that originated in the town of Nathdwara near Udaipur in
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20th Century Indian Folk Art Paintings

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Textile, Silk, Paint

Pair of Original Painted Iron Elephant Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s original painted cast iron elephant bookends. The condition is very good and are
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Folk Art

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Iron

Black Leather Stuffed Elephant Toy
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-sewn black leather stuffed elephant figurine toy. He will make a wonderful gift for anyone
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Late 20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Leather

Black Leather Stuffed Elephant Toy
Black Leather Stuffed Elephant Toy
H 8 in W 13 in D 5.5 in
Early Twentieth-Century Prestige Elephant Stool
Located in London, GB
elephant - an Ashanti symbol of power and strength. Finely carved from a heavy brown wood, this large stool
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Pair of Antiques Money / Bank, Elephants
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pair of Antiques money box / bank, elephants. One of them circa 1920, made in iron, the other
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Antiquities

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Aluminum, Iron

Pair of Antiques Money / Bank, Elephants
Pair of Antiques Money / Bank, Elephants
H 5.91 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in
Large Mid 1800s Zinc Automaton Elephant
Located in Peekskill, NY
175 years ago this was created as a fountain that worked on water and counter weights. The elephant
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Elephant Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique, Bernard Kindt
By Bernard Kindt
Located in Mortsel, BE
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of antique carousels with this carved wooden elephant
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Mid-20th Century Carnival Art

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Metal

Ibo-Izzi, Nigeria Old ‘Ogbodo Enyi’ Elephant Mask
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
This mask type of the Ibo-Izzi, a subgroup of the Ibo, is actually a dance crest. The elephant mask
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antiquities

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Wood

Hans Scherfig Early Elephants Painting, Denmark 1938
By Hans Scherfig
Located in New York, NY
A very early work by Hans Scherfig, circa 1938. Scherfig is recognized for both his artwork and writings in Scandinavia. His paintings depict jungle habitats that are seductive in t...
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20th Century Danish Paintings

Old Igbo "Izzi" Elephant Mask, Nigeria, African Sculpture
By Igbo People
Located in Sharon, CT
from an old private collection. An almost identical mask was exhibited in "African Art from New Jersey
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Anglo Raj Vintage Hand-Crafted Stuffed Cotton Embroidered Elephant, India, 1950
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
ceremonial folk attire made from embroidered Indian textile. Ceremonial elephant toy, Folk Art, circa 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Toys

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Fabric, Cotton

1950s Spanish Elephant Head Hand Painted Papier-mâché Festival Mask
Located in Marbella, ES
Popular 1950s Spanish elephant head hand painted papier-mâché mask worn during village festivals.   
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Masks

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Paper

Antique Walking Stick with Horn Handle Adorned with Elephant Scrimshaw
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous antique walking stick with horn handle decorated with elephant scrimshaw, circa 1900. The
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Early 20th Century American Antiquities

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Horn, Hardwood

bastone in osso - testa di elefante - elephant - osso - argento - xx Secolo
Located in Milano, MI
bastone in osso - testa di elefante - elephant - osso - argento - xx Secolo bastone in osso
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20th Century Italian Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Black and Gold Lacquered Thai Elephant Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Black and Gold Lacquered Thai Elephant sculpture. This small elephant sculpture was handcrafted
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Late 20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

Animal Crossing Lovely Vintage Rug Ersari Elephant & Tracks, circa 1960's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Animal Crossing Lovely Vintage Ersari Elephant, Camel & Bird Tracks About: Really lovely piece
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20th Century Rugs

Materials

Wool

African Heavy Wood Carved Elephant with Tusks
Located in Cincinnati, OH
African Heavy Wood Carved Elephant with Tusks Nice Details Slight wear on finish
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Late 20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Flat Bottom Toy Noah's Ark with 34 Figures. German Circa 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered for sale is a very traditional Folk Art item; a handcrafted Noah's Ark toy with 34 hand
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Antique 1880s German Folk Art Toys

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Wood

Large Painted Elephant and Rider on Wheeled Base
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful paint decorated carved wood Indian elephant with rider on a red painted wheeled base
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Vintage 1930s Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

End of 19th century Indian religious sculpture of an elephant
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
Indian sculpture in polychrome wood representing an elephant and its carnac. object intended for
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique American Dapple Jumper Track Carousel Horse, Charles W Dare Attributed
Located in Forney, TX
populated with an array of menagerie animals, including camels, elephants, deer and donkeys. Dare figures
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood, Paint

Set of five carved modernist Elephants in a mix of woods
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of five modernist carved Elephants in a mix of Woods. very nice carving and finish 1
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Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Indian South India Ganesh or Ganesha Large Ornate Hindu Elephant God Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
recognizable elephant head. Ganesh is one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts Leather Model of a Bull Elephant This is a beautiful find
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Leather Model of a Bull Elephant This is a beautiful find from the early part of
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Vintage 1930s Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Leather

An Austrian handbag decorated with petit point embroidery. Austria, 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
scene recalling the 'Indies' with a caparisoned elephant in the centre. The decoration is mirrored on
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antiquities

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Brass, Enamel

Early 20th Century Reclining Lobi Backrest With Two Legs
Located in London, GB
of The Elephant', p.193). ‍Estimated Period: First Half of 20th Century Ex Private Collection, UK
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Unique Square Antique Ersari Wool Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Unique Square Antique Ersari Burnt Orange, Copper, Rust, Camel & Indigo Elephant Tracks About
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Vintage 1950s Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mukuba 'Hat', Bwami Society, Lega Culture, Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Plant fiber, buttons, elephant tail hair, blue cloth 7 x 7 diameter. in. / 18 x 18 diameter. cm 14 in
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20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art

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Cotton, Natural Fiber

"Yo, Ho, Ho" Great Britain's Colonial History- Mixed Media by Gregory
Located in Pasadena, CA
, evokes both the promise and uncertainty of the future. Dominating the frame are two elephants, each
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Late 20th Century British Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Old Castelet Or Guignol Theater, Period: Early 20th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
painted wood, the bottom represents a clown, the Auguste giving food to his playmate, an elephant
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20th Century European Other Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Plush Rich Juicy Strawberry & Pomegranate Vintage Runner, c.1940-50's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Lovely Plush Rich Juicy Strawberry & Pomegranate Vintage Runner Inspired by Elephant Tracks About
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20th Century Rugs

Original Oil Painting by Violet Parkhurst
Located in Baltimore, MD
any home. Moreover, the strength of this artist’s recent sales at fine art galleries worldwide will
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1990s American Paintings

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Canvas

1888 Calligraphy of Diana, Goddess of the Hunt, Riding a Stag
Located in York County, PA
an elephant--another popular image, that was also enhanced beyond the usual measure, showing a
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Antique 1880s Paintings

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Paper

19th Century encased paper model of an Indian grocery store
Located in London, GB
grocery shop, with wooden hand painted elephant and working man at the steps. Spencer and Co of Madras
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Antique 1890s Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Large 16-Piece Nativity Set by Ostheimer, Handcarved, Certified, Christmas Crib
Located in Greven, DE
with child -3 Holy Kings -Ox lying -Donkey lying -Shepherd -3 Sheep -Camel -Elephant -Large crib
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Early 2000s German Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Maple

Lao Stamped Silver Ingot, c. 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
with four round medallions of a three-headed elephant. This motif represents the Hindu god Erawan and
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Mid-20th Century Laotian Sculptures and Carvings

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Silver

Lao Stamped Silver Ingot, c. 1950
Lao Stamped Silver Ingot, c. 1950
H 0.5 in W 8 in D 1 in
Les Artisans De Marolles / Egg Cup Sculpture in Rattan and Oak, circa 1960
By Jean Touret, Atelier Marolles
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
iron stamps "Marolles à l' elephant". Measures: Height 37 cm, long 44.5 cm, width 33.5 cm.
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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings

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Rattan, Oak

American Folk Art Large Carved Wood Elephant or Donkey
Located in New York, NY
Large American Folk Art carved pine wood sculpture of an elephant or donkey with raised ears
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20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting Outsider Circus Trapeze Horse Acrobats
Located in Surfside, FL
(born Mildred Brightman; 1931) is an American folk art painter. She is known for work that draws from a
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1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting Outsider Circus Trapeze Horse Acrobats
Located in Surfside, FL
(born Mildred Brightman; 1931) is an American folk art painter. She is known for work that draws from a
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1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting Outsider Circus Trapeze Artist Acrobats
Located in Surfside, FL
Brightman; 1931) is an American folk art painter. She is known for work that draws from a mix of biblical
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1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting Wine & Cigarettes Woman Outsider Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
Brightman; 1931) is an American folk art painter. She is known for work that draws from a mix of biblical
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1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting Mod Bull Jewish Woman Outsider Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
verso. Malcah Zeldis (born Mildred Brightman; 1931) is an American folk art painter. She is known for
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1980s Folk Art Animal Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting Sports Basketball Arena Coca Cola Sign
Located in Surfside, FL
pencil on paper verso Malcah Zeldis (born Mildred Brightman; 1931) is an American folk art painter
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1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting Outsider Artist Circus Fire Eater, Tiger
Located in Surfside, FL
.. Malcah Zeldis (born Mildred Brightman; 1931) is an American folk art painter. She is known for work that
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1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Elephant and Lions, Animal Paradise Jungle Painting Surrealist Art Gustavo Novoa
By Gustavo Novoa
Located in Surfside, FL
along with Henri Maik. His animals were primitive and painted in lush and colorful Folk Art backgrounds
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Early 2000s Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Vintage Hand Carved Hard-Wood Elephant Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage hand carved hard wood elephant sculpture. Large heavy ebony dark wood hand carved Anglo
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Vintage Cotton Elephant Covered in Indian Textiles
By Harrods
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage cotton elephant, covered in Indian textiles, retailed in the 1950s by Harrods. Interior
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Vintage 1950s English Folk Art Textiles

Materials

Wire

Asian Gilded Porcelain Elephant Ornament Paperweight Sri Lanka
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian Gilded Porcelain Elephant Ornament Paperweight from Sri Lanka. Charming Mlesna porcelain with
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Late 20th Century Sri Lankan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Massive Vintage Cotton Elephant Covered in Indian Textiles
By Liberty & Co., Harrods
Located in Houston, TX
Massive vintage cotton elephant, covered in Indian textiles, retailed in the 1950s by Harrods
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Vintage 1950s English Folk Art Textiles

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Wire

Vintage White Marble Mughal Jeweled Elephant Sculpture Paper Weight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage white marble Mughal Jeweled elephant sculpture paper weight. Finely hand painted animal
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Animal Folk Art Vintage Patchwork Fabric Embroidery Elephant Head c 1980s India
Located in Vienna, AT
Animal Vintage Folk Art hand made fabric embroidery wall mounted elephant head from vintage sari
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Late 20th Century Indian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Fabric

Elephant (Circus, Funny, Cirque du Soleil, The Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey)
Located in Kansas City, MO
colors which can transport this pure clay body into folk art imagery. I always want anything I attempt
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2010s Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain, Glaze, Crayon, Watercolor

Pair of Vintage Chinese Carved Elephant Statues
Located in Forney, TX
outstanding example of Chinese folk art. As attractive as they are versatile, the magnificent matching
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

1960s, Brutalist Copper Elephant Wall Sculpture, Signed Rhoda Howard
Located in Lambertville, NJ
over a metal rod infrastructure. It’s Brutalist, it’s folk art, it’s presence is felt…and it’s great
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

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Elephant Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of elephant folk art you’re looking for. An item from our selection of elephant folk art — often made from wood, metal and paper — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of elephant folk art, we have 176 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of elephant folk art bearing Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of elephant folk art over the years, but those crafted by Rajhastani, William Skilling and Arcade International are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Elephant Folk Art?

Prices for a piece of elephant folk art start at $25 and top out at $42,500 with the average selling for $950.
Questions About Elephant Folk Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mexican folk art can be characterized by vibrant colored paintings and jewelry designed with floral motifs. Lush forests and animals, especially birds, are featured in Mexican folk art, which is a blend of Indigenous and European methods and skills. You’ll find a variety of Mexican folk art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose paintings often reflected his Indian roots. Roy combined imagery from Indian folk art with Western motifs to create his unique modern works. Subjects ranged from paintings of legendary figures to everyday life in rural Bengal. His goal was to make art affordable to everyone. Browse a selection of Jamini Roy paintings on 1stDibs.