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Japanese Antique Lacquer Board Folk Art Object 1930s-1940s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
contact us first. We also introduce many other Japanese antique furniture and objects collected from all
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

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Wood

Japanese Antique Lacquer Board Folk Art Object 1930s-1940s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
contact us first. We also introduce many other Japanese antique furniture and objects collected from all
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Ship Model
Located in Doylestown, PA
A naive Folk Art ship model in carved wood with fabric sails and elaborate rigging, American, circa
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Ship Model
Folk Art Ship Model
H 18.5 in W 32 in D 6 in
Swedish Folk Art Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
churches for protection of ship and crew has inspired such folk art sculptures. We have here a lovely
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wrought Iron

Nautical Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Whimsy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American whimsy with traditional 'ball in cage' decoration, all carved and whittled from one continuous piece of wood, circa early 20th century. The bottom tip suggests that this pie...
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Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Nautical Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Whimsy
Nautical Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Whimsy
H 1.25 in W 11.25 in D 1.25 in
19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama A delightful and highly decorated example of a late
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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Glass, Wood

Folk Art Scratch Built Boat, Early 20th C
Located in London, GB
Scandinavian folk art boat of 2 rigged masts - completely scratch built from pine and teak wood
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Steel

Folk Art Scratch Built Boat, Early 20th C
Folk Art Scratch Built Boat, Early 20th C
H 23.63 in W 30.32 in D 10.24 in
Early 20th Century Folk Art Boat Model Collection
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art Boat Model Collection Every now and again something truly amazing
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Brass, Copper

19th Century Unique Folk Art Guernsey Shell Diorama Display
Located in London, GB
19th century unique Folk Art Guernsey shell diorama display We are proud to offer a unique folk
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Antique 1880s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Natural Fiber

Folk Art Nantucket Island Ornamental Fishing Line "Fish" Spool Souvenir
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand carved and painted mint green fish souvenir spool from Nantucket Island (ca. 1940s, MA, USA). The fishing twine is connected to a small metal hook affixed to the fish's mouth. W...
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Stone

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie of a Square-Rigged Ship, circa 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie of a Square-Rigged Ship, circa 1850, a sailor's folk art hand
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

A rare 19th century folk art diorama of two sailing vessels racing at sea.
Located in Central England, GB
This most attractive mid 19th century folk art cased diorama shows a view at sea with a large three
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Other

Folk Art Sea Shore Resin Composition Panel
Located in Ferndale, MI
Folk art sea shore resin composition panel.
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Mid-20th Century American Nautical Objects

Folk Art Sea Shore Resin Composition Panel
Folk Art Sea Shore Resin Composition Panel
H 70 in W 21.25 in D 2.25 in
A folk art diorama model passenger ship in a bottle English circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This early 20th century ship in a bottle diorama is of a rarer subject being an early large steam ocean going passenger liner set in a scene just off the shoreline with a lighthouse ...
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Mid-20th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Glass

A four mast 18th century ship in a bottle, English folk art circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
and it has been very nicely hand painted. These rare folk art bottles were often made by sailors
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Early 20th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass

20th Century Diorama Folk Art Three Mast Model Ship in a Bottle English, C 1930
Located in Central England, GB
A fine Diorama Folk Art Model ship in a bottle This skilfully made diorama of a three-mast early
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20th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Glass

Late 19th Century American Tramp Folk Art Draws
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century American tramp folk art draws We share what we love, and we love this late
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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Native American Objects

Materials

Pine

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Ship of the Line and Sloop, ca 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Triple Decker Ship of the Line and Sloop, ca 1850
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

Collection of (3) Native American Folk Art Canoes
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection of (3) Native American Folk Art Children's Toy Canoes most likely made between the 1940
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Native American Objects

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Wood, Birch

Large Folk Art Outsider Art TOTEM 42"H
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
This massive TOTEM pole is an incredible example of outsider Folk Art. The pole was carved by Lair
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Vintage 1930s Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Scottish Sailors Folk Art Naval Maritime Pen & Ink Chess Board
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather wonderful pen and ink on paper sailors chess board, with a aesthetically pleasing geometric pattern and with what appears to be Scottish castles, HMS Alert & Discovery. Hou...
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Nautical Objects

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Oak, Paper

Antique Folk Art Carved Gesso over Wood and Hand Painted Native Man Statue
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Presumed to date from the late 19th century, this life-sized Folk Art carved and hand painted study
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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Native American Objects

Materials

Softwood, Paint

1940s Folk Art Wire with Slatted Wood Lidded Box or Storage Trunk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Slats of wood connected by twisted wire for the box part of this trunk. Larger boards make up the top.
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Native American Objects

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Wire, Sheet Metal

Unique Folk Art Copper Viking Ship Table Piece with Shields and Boxes on Deck
Located in Lisse, NL
High quality Viking Folk Art. This all handcrafted, realistic and detailed Viking ship was
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Early 20th Century European Medieval Nautical Objects

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Copper, Brass, Bronze

Old Copper Coins of Congo, Africa / Rare Objects / Folk Art/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
beaten, like a delicate abstract work of art. In addition, the charm of this item reminds us of the
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20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art

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Copper

Moroccan Berber Tuareg Metal Tribal Flask Overlay
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
stem turns and open. Truly a conversation museum piece. Great brass decorative Folk Art object.
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Iron Perpetual Motion Folk Art Texas Zoo
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This black and white painted iron perpetual motion object was said to have been used to market the
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Iron

5 Artisian Folk Art Southwestern Pueblo Painted Gourds Bird Snake 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of five late 20th century native Southwestern folk art hand painted gourds. Variety of colors
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Late 20th Century Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Organic Material

Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art Found Object Memory Jug
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique circa 1918 folk art memory jug. Stoneware pottery jug covered in found objects. Objects
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Stone, Rock Crystal

Beaded Paiute Native American Indian Handmade Work of Art Moccasins
By Native American Art
Located in Tustin, CA
Very collectible, beautifully handmade Northern Paiute or Piute Native American Indian beaded moccasins feature striking contrasting colors of orange, yellow and espresso (near black...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Animal Skin, Beads

Elaborately Carved Tribute Folk Art Americana Mirror, 1894
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a unique, elaborate and highly detailed object. Its a one of a kind tabletop draw and
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Mirrors

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Peruvian Folk Art Framed Negreria Dance Cape
Located in Forney, TX
to the mid-20th century, the rare large size South American textile folk art hand-crafted of bright
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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Tribal Art

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Textile, Cotton, Sequins

Early 20th Century Folk Art English Whirligig/Weathervane Figure
Located in London, GB
as originally intended, now more of a folk-art decorative object. Size in inches approx.: H 18” x
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Decoy Duck Form
Located in London, GB
now more a decorative object with a naïve Folk Art look. Size in inches: H 7” x W 13” x D 5” Origin
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Decoys

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Pine

Early 20th Century Folk art English Articulated Toy Dog Form
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Folk art English Articulated Toy Dog Form A very unusual and quirky example of
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Toys

Materials

Faux Leather

Pair of early 20th Century English Estate Made Folk art Decoys.
Located in London, GB
Pair of early 20th Century English Estate Made Folk art Decoys. A delightful pair of early 20th
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Decoys

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Wood

19th Century American Folk Art Game Board
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century American folk art game board is a quintessential example of the ingenuity and
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Game Boards

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Maple, Walnut

Three Hand Carved Folk Art Canes / Sticks by Joseph Deveau, Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of folk art hand carved canes or walking sticks and a small stick by Joseph Deveau (1901
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art More Folk Art

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Pine

18th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Cheese Board from Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
18th century Swedish Folk Art Wooden cheese board from, Northern Sweden A tray with lovely patina
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art More Folk Art

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Big Tray with Original Paint Serving Bowl
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Tray / Serving bowl from Boden Norrbotten ,Northern Sweden . A large
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art More Folk Art

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Pine

19th Century Kids Carousel Duck Figure Ride Carnival Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
usually hand-crafted in the winter months by self-taught farmers with no formal training (folk art), for
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Carnival Art

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Iron

Japanese Folk Art / Antique Wooden Carp / Hearth Tools / Wooden Sculpture Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. I think the wood is zelkova. It is an item that you can enjoy Japanese folk art. How about a
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Antique 19th Century Asian Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Trough/ Serving Bowl with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
. A highly recommend functional object with scurptural appearance. These troughs were originally
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Pine

Hand Painted Wooden House with Storage - in an American Folk Art Style
Located in Morristown, NJ
Folk Art style, this is a charming piece that is both decorative and practical. The hinged front drops
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Metal

18th Century Swedish Folk Art Tray / Serving Bowl with Original Paint Dated 1782
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish Folk Art tray / serving bowl from Borlänge Dalarna, Northern Sweden A
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art More Folk Art

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Folk Art Tray with Orginal Paint Solid Wood
Located in Boden, SE
. A large farmers handcrafted tray or serving bowl or centerpiece. A highly functional object with
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Pine

19th Century Dummyboard, Folk Art from Sweden
Located in Brecht, BE
Found in Sweden, this lifesize dummy board is a unique and quirky object, contemporary art to me.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Dummyboard, Folk Art from Sweden
19th Century Dummyboard, Folk Art from Sweden
H 81.89 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Kachina Doll Hand Carved Decorated Signed by Artist
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
base. From a collection of Native American objects and artifacts. Dimensions: 8" high, 4.5" wide
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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Fur, Leather, Wood

Grey Wolf Kachina Doll Hand Carved Signed by Artist
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
the base. From a collection of Native American objects and artifacts. Dimensions: 6" High, 5.5" Wide
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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Fur, Leather, Wood, Paint

Pair of Small Kachina Katsina Dolls Hand Carved Decorated Signed by Artist
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
the base of one doll. From a collection of Native American objects and artifacts. Dimensions
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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Leather, Feathers, Wood, Paint

British Woolwork 'Woolie' of Three Ships
Located in Downingtown, PA
wide, 28-1/4 inches wide. Illustrated: "Woolies: Sailor's Embroidered Folk Art," by Mo Wajselfish
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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Large Signed Native American Hopi Original Mudhead Kachina Katsina Doll on Stand
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
objects and artifacts. Would be a great addition to any Native American Art or Kachina collection or an
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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Folk Art Metal & Wire Rooster Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
used as a chair, table, ottoman or simply enjoyed as a sculptural object and piece of decorative art.
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Style Ships Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Art Deco period ships bow lantern with red and green lenses in a polished steel case that has been
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Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Style Ships Bow Lantern
Art Deco Style Ships Bow Lantern
H 12 in W 19 in D 10 in
Large 48" Aluminum Hand Made Art Deco Barge (boat) signed Thomas Horan New York
By Michael Horan
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large and Unusual 48" riveted Aluminum Hand Made Art Deco / Modernist Barge (boat) signed Thomas
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Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Battleship Coming Into Port
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship Coming into Port, Circa 1865 The British sailor's woolwork has a dramatic view of a Royal Navy Second Rate Battleship coming i...
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Antique 1860s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wool

Native American Pueblo Pictorial Drum
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
held horizontally. Beautifully made drum with excellent art and craftsmanship. Would display nicely in
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Wood

Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine"
Located in Downingtown, PA
, Stuart M. (2004). "Sailors' Valentines". In Wertkin, Gerard C. (ed.). Encyclopedia of American Folk Art
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Early 20th Century Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship, The sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a starboard view of a Second-Rate Royal Navy Ship with three masts. The rigging is done in a t...
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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship
British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship
H 21.75 in W 29.75 in D 1.75 in
Pueblo Painted Drum
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Wood

Pueblo Painted Drum
Pueblo Painted Drum
H 6 in Dm 13.5 in
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Find a variety of folk art objects available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct folk art objects — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 12028 antique and vintage folk art objects for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 422 modern editions to choose from as well. Folk art objects have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Folk art objects are generally popular furniture pieces, but folk art, mid-century modern and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made folk art objects over the years, but those made by Navajo Indian Art, Native American Art and Jim Rose are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Folk Art Objects?

Prices for folk art objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, folk art objects begin at $0 and can go as high as $968,768, while the average can fetch as much as $1,447.
Questions About Folk Art Objects
  • 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.