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Michoacan Folk Art

Set of Patamban Michoacán Folk Art Plates – Mid-20th Century Mexican Redware
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant set of Mexican folk art plates hails from Patamban, a town in Michoacán renowned for
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Tableware

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Earthenware

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Pre Columbian Michoacan Large Pottery Pretty Lady
Located in New York, NY
Solid hand modeled figure of abstract form. She has a wide flattened head with soft pleasant features, she stands nude with an incised pubic region; her short arms at her sides; her ...
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Mexican Antiquities

Plate 11: a Purépecha (or Tarascan) Woman from the State of Michoacán Silkscreen
By Carlos Mérida
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful abstract figurative folk art print depicting a Tarascan woman from the State of Michoacán
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20th Century Folk Art Figurative Prints

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Screen

28'' Algo de Michoacan / Carton, Paper and Tin Sculpture Mexican Folk Art
By Mario Saulo Moreno Contreras
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
Preparation: 1 Month - Tlalpujahua, Michoacan-Mexico - Availability: Immediately
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2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Michoacan Green Glazed Clay Large Pottery Pineapple Sculpture Made in Mexico
By Hilario
Located in Topeka, KS
Mexico in the style of Hilario Alejos Madrigal. Michoacan handcrafts & Folk Art is a Mexican regional
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Jars

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Pottery

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Michoacan Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of michoacan folk art you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of michoacan folk art may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right choice in our collection of michoacan folk art for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, black, beige and pink. Creating an object in our assortment of michoacan folk art has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Maria del Socorro Madrigal Martinez, Jessica Yazmin Fuerte Alejo, Martin, Gerardo & Juan Carlos Salgado Castrejon, Agustín Jorge Martínez Ramírez and Maribel Maya Aguirre are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in wood, lacquer and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Michoacan Folk Art?

A piece of michoacan folk art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,150, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $6,000.
Questions About Michoacan Folk Art
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What Ukrainian folk art is called depends on its medium. Named after the village from which it emerged, Petrykivka is a type of decorative painting that often features colorful flowers and birds against a white background. The name for decorating eggs is pysanky, and vyshyvka is the term for decorative embroidery. Explore a large selection of folk art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between fine and folk art comes down primarily to function. Fine artists produce paintings, prints, sculptures and other artworks to express an idea or concept, communicate a message or tell a story. With folk art, artists are usually more interested in following cultural traditions than self-expression. Pieces of folk art often have more practical uses compared to works of fine art, such as quilts and furniture. Other examples of folk art include pottery, masks, textiles and carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of fine and folk art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Among the materials used in folk art are cloth, wood, paper, clay and metal.

  • 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 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.