Native American Beaded Purse
Late 20th Century Native American Native American Objects
Leather
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Silver Plate
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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1990s American Native American Native American Objects
Fur, Leather, Wood, Paint, Feathers
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Native American Objects
Yarn
Antique 19th Century Dutch Historical Memorabilia
Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Tapestry
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Fur
Mid-20th Century English Taxidermy
Metal
Vintage 1970s Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Pine
Mid-20th Century American International Style Collectible Jewelry
Crystal, Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cabinets
Tapestry
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Leather
Early 20th Century Russian Sterling Silver
Silver
2010s American Native American Native American Objects
Cedar
20th Century Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Silver Plate
20th Century Canadian Paintings
Acrylic
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Beads
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Beads
Vintage 1940s American Native American Objects
Cotton, Silk, Beads
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, 2022It depends on which region the beads were made since they were created out of available materials found in the land around them. In the Eastern Woodlands, white and purple marine shell beads were called “wampum”. You can shop a collection of Native American beadwork from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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