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Hand Carved Wood Moroccan Ethnic Large Spoon
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved antique African Moroccan burl wood large spoon. Large Moroccan ethnic folk art hand
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Ethnic Parchment African Art Wall Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African tribal art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on
Category

20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage Moroccan African Ethnic Art
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African tribal art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Moroccan Vintage Berber Tribal Ethnic Cuff
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
women using Moroccan silver nickel. The ethnic Nomadic and Bedouin jewelry from the Maghreb and North
Category

20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage Moroccan Berber Ethnic Bracelet
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Handcrafted by Berber women using Moroccan silver nickel. The ethnic Nomadic and Bedouin jewelry from the
Category

20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel

Vintage Moroccan African Ethnic Art Wall Decor
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Moroccan Ethnic Art African Parchment Wall Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Traditional Ethnic Woven Ajat Basket Borneo Indonesia
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handmade ethnic aged Borneo Ajat basket made from natural Rattan. Motifs of Burung Kenyalang
Category

Vintage 1950s Indonesian Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Pair of Parchment Moroccan African Ethnic Wall Art
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African tribal art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Handpainted Ethnic Art Parchment Wall Sconce from Morocco
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on
Category

20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Large Vintage Tribal Handwoven Ethnic Round African Basket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage Tribal handwoven bamboo ethnic round Asian basket. Beautiful artisanal handwoven
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Seagrass, Bamboo

Large Vintage Tribal Handwoven Ethnic Round Asian Basket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
bamboo ethnic round basket. Deep bowl shape, woven with seagrass technique and decorated with a wooden
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Seagrass

1960s Vintage Red Ethnic Moroccan Fluffy Rug Bed of Roses
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Vintage Red Ethnic Moroccan Fluffy Rug.Vintage authentic tribal Moroccan Berber rug from the
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Ethnic Artifact Sepik River Cassowary Bone from Papua New Guinea
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Ethnic Artifact Sepik River Cassowary Bone from Papua New Guinea For many groups in Papua
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Bone

1960s Moroccan Tribal Rug Handwoven North African Ethnic Textile Floor Covering
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Moroccan Tribal Rug, Hand woven North African Ethnic Textile Floor Covering.Vintage Moroccan
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ethnical Pair of Bracelets, Oceania
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Pair of Bracelets in Tridacna Gigas Shell, Oceanie, Collection of Dutch Monks, Pater Maristen, great, good old patina, very decorative pair of objects to be used in various spaces.
Category

Vintage 1920s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Vintage Ethnic Himalayan Tibetan Turquoise Coral Necklace
Located in London, GB
Vintage Ethnic Himalayan Turquoise Coral Necklace A beautiful necklace of large Tibetan Turquoise
Category

20th Century Tibetan Tribal Art

Materials

Coral, Silver

African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African tribal folk art.
Category

20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Moroccan Berber Ethnic Silver Bracelets
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Handcrafted by Berber women using Moroccan silver nickel. The ethnic Nomadic and Bedouin jewelry from the
Category

20th Century Moroccan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Silver

Beautiful Vintage Chinese Ethnic silver enamel Coral Dragon Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A Beautiful Vintage Chinese Ethnic silver enamel and coral dragon bracelet Hand crafted silver
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Art

Materials

Coral, Silver

Vintage Bohemian Turkish Red Vest
Located in North Hollywood, CA
: 29 in, height 18 in. underarm 22in. wide bottom. Great Bohemian vintage collector ethnic folk art
Category

20th Century Turkish Vests

Vintage Bohemian Turkish Red Vest
Vintage Bohemian Turkish Red Vest
H 29 in W 22 in D 0.5 in
Chinese Ethnic Antique Turquoise Jade Coral Silver Necklace Tribal Jewelry
Located in London, GB
A fine Chinese Ethnic Minority antique turquoise jade coral silver necklace from Bai people Yunnan
Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal Art

Materials

Coral, Jade, Silver

Vintage Ethnic Embroidered Baby Jacket from Nepal Pink Green Red
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
suggest this as a piece of Folk Art work for its detail to be admired on the wall, perhaps even in a
Category

20th Century Unknown Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Tribal Bakonongo Terracotta Vessel with Ethnic Depictions Congo 1950s
Located in Salzburg, AT
region, Bakongo ethnic group. The fine decoration is partly engraved, but also modeled - houses, birds
Category

Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Ethnic Brass Traditional Anklet Bracelet from India Vide Poche
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Dhokra art old ethnic tribal brass traditional ankle bracelet from India, repurposed as ashtrays
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Rustic Vintage Ethnic Dhaka Pattern Purple Throw Rug from Nepal
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Beautiful vintage ethnic heavyweight cloth that could be used as a stunning home accessory whether
Category

20th Century Nepalese Rugs

Materials

Textile

Vintage Vest Velvet Embroidered Asian Ethnic Boho Chic Jacket 1970's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Afghanistan ethnic folk costume. Great colorful folk art long jacket, sleeveless vest. Measures: 29 in, height
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Bolero Jackets

Kees van Dongen, Sketch of an Ethnical Woman Sitting on a Bed
By Kees van Dongen
Located in Leuven , BE
The lithography shows a ethnical woman sitting quite relax and with a smile on a bed. She’s wearing
Category

20th Century Dutch Paintings

Materials

Paper

Single Ethnic Isicholo Bridal Red-Ocher Hat from South Africa, Zulu People
Located in Atlanta, GA
One Isicholo African Hats. This red-ochre dyed women's hat is from the Zulu people, South Africa, and is made of a combination of cotton, human hair over a grass-fiber basketry frame...
Category

20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton, Grasscloth

Mexican Dia De Los Muertos Day of the Dead La Catrina Folk Art Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
of the festival itself. From an extensive Folk and Ethnic Art Los Angeles estate collection whose
Category

20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paper

Liberia Bassa Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
the style of the Bassa ethnic group. Bassa communities have a number of rich masking traditions. Among
Category

20th Century Liberian Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Liberia Bassa Mask
Liberia Bassa Mask
H 11 in W 7 in D 4.75 in
Australian Aboriginal Art Bobby Barrdjaray Nganjmirra Painting Rainbow Serpant
Located in Studio City, CA
– 21 May 1995. Provenance: Wadeye Art & Craft, OLSH School, Port Keats. Acquired from Ethnic Arts
Category

Vintage 1970s Australian Tribal Paintings

Materials

Stone

1960s Moroccan Berber Rug Pink Vintage Rehmana Marrakech Carpet
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mountains have passed down the delicate art of rug-weaving.In Northern Africa rugs are not only a practical
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Face Veil, Sinai Bedouin Desert Garment Nikab Framed Collectible
Located in North Hollywood, CA
neighbors. Type: face veil Region: Middle East Country: Egypt or Palestine. Ethnicity: Berber Material: wool
Category

Vintage 1940s Egyptian Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Lucite, Beads, Textile

1960s Vintage Orange Moroccan Berber Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Morocco's Atlas Mountains have passed down the delicate art of rug-weaving. In Northern Africa rugs are not
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Wool

Salampasu Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceremonial African mask is linked to the Salampasu people of the Bantu ethnic group located
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood, Bamboo

Salampasu Mask
Salampasu Mask
H 19.5 in W 10 in D 5.25 in
Salampasu Warrior Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
the Bantu ethnic group located primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Salampasu masks were an
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Salampasu Warrior Mask
Salampasu Warrior Mask
H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in
African Tribal Art Igbo or Igala Cast Bronze Bell, West Africa, Nigeria
Located in Miami, FL
Traditional Tribal Art cast bronze bell from the Igbo People in West Africa. Made by the lost wax
Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

1960s Vintage Moroccan Rug Orange and Red Authentic Tribal Carpet
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
tribal African rug.This tribal textile rug features a wonderf work of art in safran orange and red
Category

20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

African tribal Baule mask
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
It stands as a collector's piece, representing the richness of African art. A massive wooden
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African tribal Baule mask
African tribal Baule mask
H 12.6 in W 6.3 in D 3.55 in
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Beri People, Sudan, 19th Century - No 2
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
geometrical. This type of bracelet was worn/used by the Zaghawa People also called Béri People, an ethnic
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Beri People, Sudan, 19th Century - No 1
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
geometrical. This type of bracelet was worn/used by the Zaghawa People also called Béri People, an ethnic
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Nomoli - Carved Stone Figurine, Kissi People, Sierra Leone, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
missing. The Kissi and Mende ethnic groups were spread throughout Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia. The
Category

Antique 19th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Stone, Soapstone

Nomoli - Carved Stone Figurine, Kissi People, Sierra Leone, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
patina with traces of abrasion. The Kissi and Mende ethnic groups were spread throughout Guinea, Sierra
Category

Antique 19th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Stone, Soapstone

20th Century Vintage Bamileke Headdress Mounted on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Bamileke headdress, originating from the Bamileke ethnic group in Cameroon, is ceremonial and
Category

20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Feathers

Utilitarian African Tribal Bowl of Gala or Karo People from Southern Ethiopia
Located in Miami, FL
containers, serving trays and platters were made according to the traditions of each ethnic group, with
Category

20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Haussa People, Nigeria, Dagger with Organic Handle
Located in Leuven , BE
frond in northwestern Nigeria and adjacent southern Niger. They constitute the largest ethnic group in
Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Exceptional Kota Reliquary collected in situ in 1925, Gabon
Located in Paris, FR
. The Mahogwe are part of the Kota ethnic group based in the North-East of Gabon. This sculpture is
Category

Vintage 1920s Gabonese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Kholuka Yaka Mask, DR Congo
Located in Paris, FR
ethnic groups such as the Chokwe. This one, despite its age, has preserved its polychromy very well
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Textile, Raffia, Wood

Kholuka Yaka Mask, DR Congo
Kholuka Yaka Mask, DR Congo
H 36.23 in W 13.78 in D 18.51 in
Moroccan Berber Wooden Sugar Hammer Marteau a Sucre Deggaga
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Morocco, hand-carved and hand painted wood with tribal design. This ethnic Berber instrument is a sugar
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Moroccan Islamic Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Ceremonial Ashanti Ghana African Queens Wooden Stool mmaa dwa
Located in London, GB
can be found in the Akan ethnic groups that inhabited West Africa around Lake Volta and the Gulf of
Category

Antique Early 1900s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Traditional Throwing Knife (Ngalio) Chad Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
function, this is a purely functional form whose clever design is also attractive. The largest ethnic
Category

Mid-20th Century Chadian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

African Carved Wooden Coffee Tray from the Gurage Zone in Ethiopia
Located in Miami, FL
contain all manner of foodstuff. The containers were made according to the traditions of each ethnic group
Category

20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Miao Silver Collar
Located in Pasadena, CA
collars are in excellent overall condition; no faults have been noted. The Miao are an ethnic minority and
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Silver

Antique Tribal Ethiopian Ceremonial Coffee Stands
Located in Point Richmond, CA
were made to support coffeee cups in a ritualized form of making and drinking coffee by several ethnic
Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Monumental African Tribal Burkina Faso Horned Bobo Ceremonial Mask
Located in Miami, FL
tribal African ceremonial mask or puppet head would have been used by the Bozo ethnic group during the
Category

20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Mid-20th Century Tribal Woman's Tunic, Karen People, Burma
Located in Point Richmond, CA
blouse from the Karen ethnic group in Burma/Myanmar. The Job's tears seeds (Coix lacryma-jobi) are in
Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton

Tall Wooden Tribal Fang Mask of Ngil Brown, Creme and Red Colored Gabon 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
village. The Fang ethnic group, established in a region stretching from Yaoundé in Cameroon to Ogooué in
Category

Vintage 1970s Gabonese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopia TOTEM 1 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
TOTEM 1 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia
Category

Antique 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Sleep Guardian or Kata Sergo Ethiopian TOTEM 2 in Solid Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
TOTEM 2 sleep guardian or Kata Sergo from the ethnic Gorague´, South / South West Ethiopia
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

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Prices for a piece of ethnic folk art start at $67 and top out at $52,597 with the average selling for $2,104.
Questions About Ethnic 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.