$3,550
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 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 L 17.33 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
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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
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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 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
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
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
$700
H 10.5 in W 6.5 in D 6 in
Set of Two Decorative Vintage Mexican Painted Dance Masks Lizard & a Mermaid
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Group of two polychrome painted wood mid-20th century Mexican dance masks. Each with a face one with a lizard on top and the other with a mermaid. Some chips, wear and darkening of...
Organic Material, Wood
$500 / item
H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in
Manly P Hall, The Secret Teachings of All Ages, Facsimile XL book with 4 Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...
Foil
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
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
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
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink This stunning three-tiered tulip vases by van Heinen features a matte pink color. The pink color forms a beautiful backdrop for...
Ceramic
Folk Art Wedding Chest, dated 1718
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A large pine wedding chest from 1718. The illustrations are traditional, featuring flowers and tulips and a village scene on the sides. The chest was part of a dowry package and woul...
Pine
$3,789
H 30.71 in W 37.01 in D 8.86 in
Wrought Iron Farm Animal Fire Screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1955
By Atelier Marolles, Jean Touret
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
$1,260Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 13.39 in D 1.19 in
Spanish Colonial South American Painting Virgin folk art 18th C
Located in London, GB
A Spanish colonial South American folk art style painting of the Virgin and child South American Peru or Bolivia school 18th century or earlier Oil on canvas, framed size 40 x ...
Paint
$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
Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Tile of a Mermaid & Serpent
By Delft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 18th century Dutch Delft pottery tile. Depicting a mermaid in the ocean wringing a snake with her hands. Simply a wonderful Dutch Delft tile! Date: 18th Cent...
Ceramic, Pottery
Authentic Talavera Decorative Vase Folk Art Vessel Mexican Ceramic Blue White
By Cesar
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Elegant white and blue vase made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits the colonial art of Mexico. The Talavera is not just a simple painted ceramic: its ex...
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
$2,670
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
$4,795 / item
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 37.5 in
Clara Porset's Mexican Walnut & Hemp Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
By Clara Porset, Luteca Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...
Walnut, Hemp
Zabihi Collection Antique Square Turkish Oushak Pink Chartreuse Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-Century Antique Square Oushak rug in Pink and Chartruese Details rug no. j4602 size 6' 7" x 6' 11" (201 x 211 cm)
Wool
Xantolo Mask From The Huasteca Region Of Hidalgo, Mexico, 1970´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Xantolo mask from the Huasteca region of Hidalgo. This rare collector's mask was acquired from the town of Tzapotitla in the municipality of Huazalingo in the mid 1970´s. The Xantolo...
Wood, Paint
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.