Pacific Northwest Mask
1990s American Native American Masks
Natural Fiber, Wood
Recent Sales
1990s Canadian Native American Masks
Wood
1990s Canadian Tribal Masks
Wood
Vintage 1970s Canadian Tribal Tribal Art
Reed, Cedar, Paint
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Wood
1990s Canadian Native American Masks
Wood
20th Century Canadian Native American Masks
Wood
20th Century Canadian Tribal Masks
Cedar
People Also Browsed
Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Cedar
Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Cedar
Vintage 1930s American Native American Native American Objects
Cedar
2010s American Native American Native American Objects
Cedar
Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Hide, Beads, Feathers
Antique Early 1900s American Native American Native American Objects
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Cedar
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 ExpertMay 30, 2024There are many famous painters from the Pacific Northwest. Among them are Sydney Laurence, Eustace Paul Ziegler, Guy Anderson, Kenneth Callahan, Morris Graves, Mark Tobey and Emily Carr. Though he is not a painter, glass artist Dale Chihuly is another well-known creative from this region of the United States. Explore a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.