Zulu Knobkerrie . 19th century
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a verybrare example of a 19th century ritually used Zulu Knobkerrie. Carved from very dense wood and complete with wire binding demonstrating the status of the owner.
Wood
Zulu Knobkerrie . 19th century
By Zulu's
Located in Glasgow, GB
A very rare Zulu prestige Knobkerrie . 19th century with an ancient patina.
Wood
Rare 19th Century Zulu Studded Knobkerrie, South Africa
Located in London, GB
The large, mushroom-shaped bulbous head of this rare 19th century Zulu knobkerrie from South Africa has been decorated with an array of early metal tacks.
Metal
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H 29.53 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
African Tribal Art Antique Zulu Studded Knobkerrie Club South Africa War Clubs
Located in London, GB
Zulu Carved wood with metal liners, one rare very large sized pipe Measures: Lengths 14, 8, 7 inches 36, 20, 17.5 cm Period Late 19th Century.
Wood
19th Century African Zulu War Club "Knobkerrie" Killing Stick
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Zulu war club known as a Knobkerrie made from the wood of a root ball or wad and carried by Zulu warriors in South Africa.
Wood
Late 19th Century Tribal Zulu Knobkerrie
Located in New York, NY
Knobkerries were ubiquitously carried by South African men as weapons and symbols of status. While typically designed as utilitarian objects, they were oftentimes crafted with a grea...
20th Century Tribal Zulu Knobkerrie with Wirework
Located in New York, NY
Knobkerries were ubiquitously carried by North Nguni men as weapons and symbols of status. While typically designed as utilitarian objects, they were oftentimes crafted with a great ...
Late 19th Century Tribal Zulu or Ndebele Knobkerrie
Located in New York, NY
A South African knobkerrie designed to project power and intimidate enemies. This impressive piece features a shaft intricately decorated with brass and copper wirework and a spheric...
African Tribal Fine Rare Zulu Knobkerrie Staff
Located in London, GB
African tribal fine rare Zulu Staff knobkerrie A fine hard wood wire wound staff with dual colored disc head Period 19th century.
Wood
Two Ceremonial Weapon from Highlands of Papua New Guinea Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two Oceanic ceremonial weapons from PNG highlands circa 20th century. It consists of two pieces. The first is an ax with a wood shaft and a flat elongated head wrapped in finely wove...
Rattan, Wood
Late 19th Century English Sword Cane with a Snuff Top
Located in High Point, NC
19th century sword cane from England with a metal top, which opens to reveal a snuff compartment. The can itself is made from bamboo. The handle of the cane separates to reveal a...
Metal
Gbaya Sword from Congo
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very rare early 20th century sword from the Gbaya people of Congo. An impressive example of metalwork in the form of a Cockerel demostrating the owners status and masculini...
Steel
1900s Antique Hand Carved Wooden Cane
Located in Plainview, NY
An early 20th century hand carved wood men's cane. The cane features beautiful hand carving of flowers painted in multiple colors. The name of what it seems to be the original owner ...
Wood
Circa 1930's English Cane or Walking Stick with Bone Handle
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1930's cane made of fruitwood with a bone handle. The bone handle is etched with a lovely floral pattern. The walking stick is hand carved to look like bamboo. Very interest...
Bone, Fruitwood
$420
H 7 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
Zulu Tribal Carved Wood Snuff Container, South Africa Finely Carved Incised
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu Tribal carved wood Snuff Container, South Africa A finely carved snuff container with finely carved incised great geometric designs, a great example of the detailed work the Zu...
Wood
Old African Wooden Mortar
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Solid wood mortar produced in Africa in the 1950s. With its raw shape and organic hue, it will be perfect in a natural, refined and delicate decoration. We simply imagine it plac...
Wood
19th Century English Folk Art Gentleman’s Cane
Located in London, GB
19th Century English Folk Art Gentleman’s Cane A rare and quite special example of a 19th Century folk art English gentleman’s walking cane with a hidden surprise. Made from a sin...
Wood
Large Congolese Kuba Ceremonial Drum, Hand-Carved Wood
Located in Nottingham, GB
The Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo are renowned for some of Central Africa's most sophisticated artistic traditions. From intricately woven raffia textiles and prest...
Wood
19th Century Native American Ball Head War Club
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Ball headed war club of walnut with carved panther effigy. The panther is rare and a powerful warrior symbol that has different interpretations "He who kills with one blow" and "A po...
Other
Makonde Tanzanian Carved Warrior Female Spear
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Warrior woman hunting spear of the African Makonde tribe. Traditionally, Makonde wood carving has served as a means of storytelling, preserving their history and traditions through ...
Wood
African Figural Carved Cane, 19th Century Tribal Folk Art, Africa
Located in Queens, NY
African (19/20th Century) figural wood carved cane Repairs to arms, some chips, splits.
Cane
Late 19th Century Throwing Club, Sumba Island, Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th Century Throwing Club, Sumba Island, Indonesia A lethal throwing club, which is thought by the last owner to be from Sumba Island. There are seven pointed spikes at the he...
Wood
Late 19th Century Throwing Club, Ula, Fiji
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century throwing club, ula, Fiji A heavy throwing club made of dense hardwood with the handle finely carved with geometric motifs and an unexpected detail on the ball head - se...
Wood
Antique Indian Carved Wood Folk Art Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Antique Indian carved wood folk art walking stick Indian, Late 19th Century Height 82cm, diameter 6cm Handcrafted in late 19th century India, this remarkable folk art walking s...
Wood
Native American 19th Century Ball Headed Club
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American ball headed dance club with expanded shaft, engraving with initials "J.Y." Fully painted with red wash. A nice piece that would make a great addition to a handmade in...
Wood
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.
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