Mexican Arbol de la Vida Tree Life Dolls ColorFolk Art Ceramic Clay Candelabra
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This colorful tree of life (árbol de la vida) with a toy like aspect is a unique piece by Marco Antonio Castillo, son of renowned artist Alfonso Castillo.
Ceramic, Clay
Sold
H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Arbol de la Vida Bull Colorful Ceramic Mexican Folk Art Tree of Life
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Painted in colorful tones mother and son resemble the antique work of their ancestors, while maintaining the candelabra purpose. The "Arbol de la Vida" had been gifted for many gener...
Ceramic
Sold
H 17.33 in W 17.72 in
Mexican Arbol de la Vida Bull Tree of Life Dolls Colorful Folk Art Ceramic Clay
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This colorful tree of life (árbol de la vida) with a toy like aspect is a unique piece by Marco Antonio Castillo, son of renowned artist Alfonso Castillo.
Ceramic, Clay
Large Antique 925 Silver "Arbol de la Vida" Bell
By Arte de Mexico
Located in Mérida, YU
This is a very nice "Arbol de la Vida" Bell. Handmade of solid .925 Silver that Weights 1,240 grams.
Silver
Sold
H 17.33 in W 16.54 in D 7.09 in
Mexican Talavera Arbol De La Vida Colorful Folk Art Candelabra Ceramic Clay
By Los Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This Arbol de la Vida (Tree of Life) resembles the traditional kitchen from the state of Puebla, in México, very rich in flavor, color, and presentation with Talavera serve ware.
Ceramic, Clay, Acrylic
Sold
H 15.5 in W 11 in D 4.8 in
Christmas Tree "Arbol De La Vida" Folk Art Mexico Tree of Life Clay Candelabra
By Joaquín Balbuena
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Mexican "Arbol de la Vida" made in Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla, México by artisan Joaquín Balbuna (1943 Izucar de Matamoros).
Clay, Acrylic
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H 17.33 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in
Mexican Arbol de la Vida Tree Life Dolls ColorFolk Art Ceramic Clay Candelabra
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This colorful tree of life (árbol de la vida) with a toy like aspect is a unique piece by Marco Antonio Castillo, son of renowned artist Alfonso Castillo.
Ceramic, Clay
Sold
H 21.26 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Mexican Antique Style Arbol de la Vida Colorful Folk Art Candelabra Ceramic Clay
By Los Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Painted in colorful earth tones Castillo resembles the antique work of his ancestors, while maintaining its candelabra purpose. The "Arbol de la Vida" had been gifted for many genera...
Ceramic, Acrylic, Clay
Sold
H 46 in W 43 in D 18 in
Mexican Antique Style Arbol de la Vida Colorful Folk Art Candelabra Ceramic Clay
By Los Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Painted in colorful earth tones Castillo resembles the antique work of his ancestors, while maintaining its candelabra purpose. The "Arbol de la Vida" had been gifted for many genera...
Ceramic, Acrylic, Clay
Sold
H 46 in W 43 in D 18 in
Mexican Antique Style Arbol de la Vida Colorful Folk Art Candelabra Ceramic Clay
By Los Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Painted in colorful earth tones Castillo resembles the antique work of his ancestors, while maintaining its candelabra purpose. The "Arbol de la Vida" had been gifted for many genera...
Ceramic, Acrylic, Clay
Sold
H 17.33 in W 16.54 in D 2.37 in
Mexican Antique Style Arbol de la Vida Colorful Folk Art Candelabra Ceramic Clay
By Los Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Painted in colorful earth tones Castillo resembles the antique work of his ancestors, while maintaining its candelabra purpose. The "Arbol de la Vida" had been gifted for many genera...
Ceramic, Acrylic, Clay
Sold
H 46 in W 43 in D 18 in
Mexican Antique Style Arbol de la Vida Colorful Folk Art Candelabra Ceramic Clay
By Los Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Painted in colorful earth tones Castillo resembles the antique work of his ancestors, while maintaining its candelabra purpose. The "Arbol de la Vida" had been gifted for many genera...
Ceramic, Acrylic, Clay
Handmade Arbol de la Vida Bull Traditional Clay Mexican Folk Art
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Discover this stunning piece of Mexican folk art: an Árbol de la Vida in the shape of a bull, meticulously handcrafted in clay and hand-painted with vibrant acrylic colors.
Ceramic
Handmade Arbol de la Vida Bull Traditional Clay Mexican Folk Art
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Discover this stunning piece of Mexican folk art: an Árbol de la Vida in the shape of a bull, meticulously handcrafted in clay and hand-painted with vibrant acrylic colors.
Ceramic
Sold
H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Arbol de la Vida Bull Colorful Ceramic Mexican Folk Art Tree of Life
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Painted in colorful tones mother and son resemble the antique work of their ancestors, while maintaining the candelabra purpose. The "Arbol de la Vida" had been gifted for many gener...
Ceramic
Sold
H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Arbol de la Vida Bull Colorful Ceramic Mexican Folk Art Tree of Life
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Painted in colorful tones mother and son resemble the antique work of their ancestors, while maintaining the candelabra purpose. The "Arbol de la Vida" had been gifted for many gener...
Ceramic
Sold
H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 9.06 in
Mexican Arbol de la Vida Bull Tree of Life Bull Colorful Folk Art Ceramic Clay
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This colorful tree of life (árbol de la vida) with a toy like aspect is a unique piece by Marco Antonio Castillo, son of renowned artist Alfonso Castillo.
Ceramic, Clay
Sold
H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 9.06 in
Mexican Arbol de la Vida Bull Tree of Life Bull Colorful Folk Art Ceramic Clay
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This colorful tree of life (árbol de la vida) with a toy like aspect is a unique piece by Marco Antonio Castillo, son of renowned artist Alfonso Castillo.
Ceramic, Clay
Sold
H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Arbol de la Vida Bull in Blue Ceramic Mexican Folk Art Tree of Life
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Painted in colorful blue tones mother and son resemble the antique work of their ancestors, while maintaining the candelabra purpose. The "Arbol de la Vida" had been gifted for many ...
Ceramic
Sold
H 26.78 in W 26.38 in D 7.88 in
Mexican Antique Arbol de la Vida Folk Art Candelabra Ceramic Day of the Dead
By Alfonso Castillo Orta
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Painted in colorful earth tones Castillo resembles the antique work of his ancestors, while maintaining its candelabra purpose. The "Arbol de la Vida" has been gifted for many genera...
Ceramic, Clay, Acrylic
Aurelio Flores Mexican Tree of Life Candelabra
By Aurelio Flores
Located in New York, NY
Large Aurelio Flores hand crafted pottery tree of life candelabra from Izucar de Matamoros, Mexico, circa 1950s. Flores began the tradition of crafting what are called arbol de la vi...
Pottery
Large Vintage Mexican Tree of Life Candelabrum by Aurelio Flores
By Aurelio Flores
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Classic 1940s-1950s 'Arbol de la Vida' -- attributed to 'Aurelio Flores', one of Mexico's greatest folk masters.
Ceramic
$396Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Vintage Folk Art Estremoz Clay World Heritage Figurine Portugal by Jose Moreira
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and detailed figure by this famous World Heritage maker. Heavily patinated, with flaking to original painted surfaces. Not cleaned, presented in as found condition.
Pottery
Mexican Abrijes Figurine Set Folk Art Wooden Toy
By Agustin Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
A set of colorful Mexican alebrije figurines depicting four animal friends drinking "Corona" beer and having a good time. This humorous Folk Art piece by renowned Mexica woodcarver, ...
Acrylic, Wood
$975Sale Price|25% Off
H 8 in W 15 in
8'' Vasija Multicolor / Ceramic Mexican Folk Art from Mata Ortiz
By Martin Olivas Quintana
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Martin Olivas Quintana MASTERPIECE Carved polychrome jar decorated with a sgraffito and painted hummingbird, flowers and geometric design. - Dime...
Ceramic, Clay
Vintage Boho Hand Built Ceramic Undersea Totem
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace vibrant, handcrafted charm with this unique vintage ceramic totem sculpture. Skillfully hand built, this imaginative piece features a fascinating, densely layered composition...
Ceramic
$3,200
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 6.3 in
Mexican Folk Art Wood Carving Traditional Dance Handmade Alebrije One of a Kind
By Manuel Cruz Prudencio, Ruby Fabian
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
The young dancers wear an armor of threads over their bodies, showing off an ancient indigenous art form. Colorful thread combinations characterize the huipil dress, a rectangle of c...
Acrylic, Wood
$575
H 30.25 in W 13.5 in D 6.75 in
Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Large Papier-Mâché Hand Painted Angel Candelabra
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in St. Louis, MO
Impressive 1960s large Mexican folk art hand painted papier-mâché angel with 5 arm candelabra. Hand painted details over white robe, include hair, face, gold gilt rope collar, pink a...
Metal
Carousel Day of the Dead Ceramic Mexican Folk Art by Familia Castillo
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Beautiful folk art piece made by La Familia Castillo. Handmade in clay and painted with acrylic paint. Day of the Dead theme. Created by master artisan Soledad Martha Hernández and...
Ceramic
Swedish Folk Art Hand-Painted Wooden Candelabra, Metal Inserts
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand-carved candelabra features sculptural four-arm form in solid wood, equipped with metal candle holder inserts. Detailed arms and base add textural element to otherwise mi...
Metal, Brass
$3,500
H 9.5 in W 19.5 in D 6.5 in
“Santa Cruz de las Huertas Jalisco”, Ceramic, Glaze, Colors, Mexican Folkart
Located in Detroit, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY “Santa Cruz de las Huertas Jalisco” is a whimsical, charming and colorfully ceramic rendition painted blue and red of a local bus that traversed the town where t...
Ceramic, Glaze
$1,800
H 9 in W 9 in
Tree of Life Candelabra, Folk Art Ceramic attributed to Heron Martinez
Located in Long Island City, NY
Heron Martinez, Attributed to, Mexican (1918 - 1990) - Tree of Life Candelabra, Medium: Hand painted ceramic sculpture, Size: 9 x 9 x 2.5 in. (22.86 x 22.86 x 6.35 cm)
Ceramic
$1,200
H 24 in W 24 in D 14 in
24'' La Rueda de la Fortuna / Wood carving Lacquer Mexican Folk Art
By Meliton Zeferino Acevedo
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Meliton Zeferino Acevedo MASTERPIECE Made with Tzomplantli wood, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with tradition...
Wood, Lacquer
$700
H 8 in W 7 in D 5 in
Familia del Mezcal - Mezcal Family - Mexican Folk Art Cactus Fine Art
By Taller Alfonso Castillo Orta
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
Familia del Mezcal - Mezcal Family Made with natural clay, copper wire and polychrome painting. Hand-modeled technique and cooked in an oven. LISTING ==============================...
Copper
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 7.09 in
Talavera China Poblana Tile Doll Statue Mexican Art Majolica Woman Dia Muertos
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This hand-crafted ceramic figurine was created by Mexican artist César Torres using traditional Talavera Poblana techniques in Puebla, Mexico. The piece depicts a folkloric female fi...
Majolica
$3,800
H 14 in W 11 in
Vasija Los Gemelos / Ceramics Mexican Folk Art Mata Ortiz
By Hector Gallegos & Laura Bugarini
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE Artisan: Laura Bugarini Cota MASTERPIECE Carved polychrome jar painted with geometric design. - Dimensions: 11" x 14" in or 29 x 36 cm - Color: Red -...
Ceramic, Clay
$428Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.23 in W 22.05 in D 6.7 in
Handcrafted Swedish Folk Art Candelabra, Seven Arms, Vintage 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large folkoristic wooden hand-crafted candelabra with seven arms attached on thin, slightly adjustable metal rods. Handpainted in Nordic folklore style with burgundy, rose, green and...
Metal
Nativity Scene Mexican Folk Art Painted Gourd 20th Century
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
A rare and finely executed Mexican folk art nativity scene painted on a natural gourd (guaje) by renowned artisan Francisco “Chico” Coronel Navarro from Guerrero, Mexico. Coronel Na...
Acrylic
$975
H 15 in W 14.5 in D 11.75 in
Japanese Taisho Period Sitting Doll with Silk Clothing and Ornate Headdress
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese doll with a powdered face and silk clothing and tall headdress from the early 1900s, during the Taisho period. Introducing a Japanese treasure from the early 20th century,...
Fabric
Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e
Located in New York, NY
Stunning antique Japanese lacquer hair comb with a geometric petal-like background of stylized chrysanthemums and flowers done in gold and red maki-e. Possibly Edo or Meiji time peri...
Giltwood, Lacquer
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.
Wood
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.
Wood
$585
H 7 in W 4 in D 6 in
Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-painted cast iron mechanical bank "Punch and Judy Bank." A vintage book of knowledge Punch & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with puppet stage and figu...
Iron
Genaro Alvarez Wall Mosaic
By Genaro Alvarez
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950. We offer this Stunning Wall Mosaic designed by Genaro Alvarez and handmade by striking mosaics. Signed by "Genaro" and stamped with the original made in México. Genaro A...
Stone
$3,496
H 30.71 in W 37.01 in D 8.86 in
Wrought Iron Farm Animal Fire Screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1955
By Jean Touret, Atelier Marolles
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Incredible wrought iron farm animal fire screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1955. Unique decorative piece showcasing a grid of charming barnyard animals including oxen, roosters, pi...
Metal, Wrought Iron
$440Sale Price / set|21% Off
H 14.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Original Disney Snow White & Seven Dwarf Rubber Squeaker Toy Figures
By Walt Disney Productions
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Set of Snow White and the seven Dwarf squeak rubber toy made by Ledraplastic Italy in the 1960s. These toys have a peculiar asymmetric position of the ears making it particul...
Plastic, Rubber
Wooly Sheep Pull Putz Toy Antique German Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German Putz stick-legged sheep on a wooden platform with metal wheels. It is a genuine antique German Christmas toy. As it is old, it show the expected signs of age and use. ...
Composition
$5,500
H 22 in W 14.5 in D 3.25 in
18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Christ Crucified Altar Sculpture
By Juan De Mesa
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Baroque Period Spanish altarpiece retablo / reredo, by (attributed) Luis Salvador Carmona (1708-1767), depicting thorn crowned Christ crucified / Cristo crucificado hand car...
Iron
Early 20th Century English Ventriloquist Dummy
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Ventriloquist Dummy An unusual example of a hand-crafted early 20th Century English ventriloquist dummy. With tailored made velour outfit with pearl but...
Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Paper
$11,995
H 78.75 in W 56.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Portland, OR
A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...
Stained Glass
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Book Case in Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase, mahogany, Denmark, design 1928 Modular book case or wall unit by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is constructed from multipe...
Mahogany
Alphonse Mucha's Documents Decoratifs (Complete in Four Portfolios)
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in New York, NY
Suite of 72 lithographic plates on wove paper, many in color, plus expository pages (title page, half-title page, preface) and four covers. Published in Paris in 1902 by Librairie Ce...
Paper
$2,648
H 12.49 in W 7.41 in D 6.7 in
WMF Art Nouveau Claret Jug Decanter with Mermaid Handle, Germany, c. 1901
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
A beautiful quality art nouveau decanter made by WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) in Germany in c. 1901. The silver plated mount features a mermaid as a handle, outstretche...
Silver Plate
Pair of Large Midcentury Venetian Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's Italian Venetian glass sconces with painted tole flowers. Measurements: Height: 26" Width: 18" Depth: 10"
Metal
Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.
Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the 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.
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 antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.
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.