Inuit Bone Carving
Early 20th Century Canadian Sculptures and Carvings
Soapstone
Recent Sales
Vintage 1970s North American Native American Objects
Bone
Vintage 1980s Canadian Native American Objects
Bone
20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Bone
20th Century Canadian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Bone
Antique 19th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Bone
20th Century American Tribal Art
Bone
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1650s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects
Glass
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens
Glass, Wood
1860s Victorian Portrait Paintings
Oil
Antique 1770s British George III Serving Pieces
Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century Chinese Cabinets
Lacquer
1760s Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel
Antique 1690s Vietnamese Qing Antiquities
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Oil
Antique 1860s English Victorian Tea Caddies
Wood
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Figurative Sculptures
Limestone
Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects
Glass, Mahogany
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.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Inuit carvings and sculptures have an igloo sticker, which means the piece has been registered by the Canadian government. If your piece does not have this igloo sticker, be sure you are buying from a reputable source. You can also shop expertly vetted Inuit art and carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is bone carving called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bone carving is called scrimshaw, which means any engravings or carvings done in ivory or bone. Traditionally a hobby for whalers, designs featured could be very simple, and as techniques advanced, so did the artwork. Engravings depicted detailed scenes with engraving work done with pigments for color. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic bone carvings from some of the world’s top sellers.
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