Mali African Mask
20th Century Malian Folk Art Masks
Shell, Wood
Vintage 1930s Malian Folk Art Masks
Shell, Wood
Mid-20th Century Tribal Masks
Wood
20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Masks
Wood, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
20th Century Malian Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Malian Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Candle Sconces
Iron
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Architectural Elements
Wood
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1990s Modern Mixed Media
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Paper
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Malian Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Ebony
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
1980s Cubist Abstract Sculptures
Wood, Oil
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Gabonese Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
20th Century African Masks
Wood
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art
Metal, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1940s African Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Brass
20th Century African Masks
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Iron
20th Century Ivorian Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Recent Sales
Antique Late 19th Century Malian Masks
Vintage 1940s Malian Masks
Brass
20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
20th Century Tribal Art
Antique 19th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Early 20th Century Tribal Art
Natural Fiber, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Malian Tribal Masks
Iron
Vintage 1970s Malian Masks
Wood
20th Century Malian Masks
Paint, Raffia, Shell, String, Wood
Mid-20th Century Malian Masks
Wood, Paint
20th Century Malian Masks
Wood
1990s African Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
1990s Malian Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique 19th Century African Sculptures
Paint
Early 20th Century Malian Primitive Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1960s Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Hardwood
2010s Burkinabe Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Malian Masks
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Malian Tribal Masks
Wood
Mid-20th Century Malian Masks
Copper
Vintage 1980s Malian Tribal Masks
Wood
Vintage 1960s Malian Tribal Masks
Wood
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Masks
Wood
20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Malian Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique 19th Century Malian Tribal Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1950s Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Antique 1890s Malian Rustic Mounted Objects
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Malian Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Tribal Tribal Art
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Malian Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Malian Masks
Early 20th Century Malian Masks
Wood
Vintage 1940s Malian Masks
Wood
20th Century Malian Masks
Vintage 1930s Malian Masks
Wood
Vintage 1940s Malian Masks
Brass
Antique 19th Century Central African Masks
Wood
Vintage 1940s Malian Masks
20th Century Masks
20th Century Malian Masks
Vintage 1970s Malian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Paint
Vintage 1950s Malian Tribal Sculptures
Wood
20th Century Malian Tribal Art
Wood
Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century Tribal Art
Wood
20th Century Malian Masks
Early 20th Century African Masks
Wood
20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Malian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Wood
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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.
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