$5,600 / set
H 55.25 in W 20.5 in D 12 in
Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea Mendi wooden war shields on custom stands from the mid-20th century.
Iron
Large Asmat Carved Wood Shield, Papua New Guinea, 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Impressive hand carved wooden shield by the Asmat people of Papua New Guinea, featuring bold symmetrical motifs and traces of original white and dark pigment.
Wood
Large Hand Carved Asmat Shield from Papua New Guinea, 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Large hand carved Asmat shield from Papua, New Guinea, featuring an expressive symmetrical composition with traditional scroll and ancestral motifs in natural earth pigments of white...
Wood
Papua New Guinea Carved-Wood Lumi Shield on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Papua New Guinea carved-wood Lumi shield from the mid-20th century.
Iron
$2,250
H 62.21 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
Oceanic Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, Papua New Guinea, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A large decorative and rare hand carved tribal war shield in traditional colors, made in Papua New Guinea in the late 19th century.
Wood, Paint
$8,300
H 65 in W 27 in D 4 in
Early 20th Century Shield, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century Shield, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea This large, post contact, shield is traditionally decorated in bold colors with a central circle.
Enamel, Wire
Antique Tapa Tribal Dance Shield, New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tapa dance shield. Baining People, New Britain, Papua New Guinea.
Bamboo, Natural Fiber
Monumental Oceanic Asmat People Carved Painted Wooden War Shield
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental, rare and important Oceanic Papuan Asmat People tribal carved war shield from the first half of the 20th century, collected from the coast of the headhunting tribe in Pa...
Wood
$1,250
H 32.5 in W 14.5 in D 2 in
Important Oceanic Carved Asmat Tribal Sago Bowl Serving Platter after War Shield
Located in Forney, TX
Collected from the coast of the headhunter tribe in Papua New Guinea, a Provincial Indonesian island, in the mid 20th century, this impressive wooden sculpture was hand-carved and po...
Wood, Paint
Yuat River, Papua New Guinea Dance Shield
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The shield of classical form with three stylized faces with overhanging beaked muzzles. The whole with fine pigmentation and with original handle to reverse. A late example, used in ...
Wood
Highland New Guinea Fighting Shield
Located in New York, NY
From Wahgi Valley, Western Highland
Wood, Pigment
Hand Carved Antique Shield from New Guinea
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand Carved Antique Ceremonial Shield from Northwest Asmet Region of New Guinea.
Wood
Nukuma Washkuk Mindja from New Guinea African Shield or Mask
Located in Milford, NH
From Amaki village, the board of classical design is from Amaki village with a large central face deeply concave against the body, the nose pointing downward with smiling mouth. The ...
Wood
Pair of Oceanic War Shields on Stands from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea wooden shields on custom stands from the mid 20th century.
Iron
Early 20th Century Pectorial Shield Shell Papua New Guinea
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A late 19th-early 20th century pectorial shield made from a giant shell. Still remaining some of its original red paint and straps at the back. This piece has a lovely patina and att...
Shell
Oceanic Carved Shield / Ancestral Plaque from Papua New Guinea
By Oceanic Arts
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual elaborately carved shield or ancestral plaque. Human head carved on top, decorated with white paints, shells and fiber. Blackwater River region, from the Iatmul tribe. Purcha...
Natural Fiber, Hardwood
Sold
H 52 in W 12 in D 4 in
Papua New Guinea Irian Jaya Indonesia Asmat Carved Wood Shield, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
An incredible work by the Asmat people, a tribal people of New Guinea who currently reside in the Papua province of Indonesia.
Wood
Mid Century Oceanic Tribal Shield from Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
This striking shield was realized in Papua New Guinea, circa 1960.
Wood, Pigment
Mendi Shield painted shield Papua New Guinea
Located in London, GB
A Mendi war or dance shield with painted figure Mendi Valley, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea With painted figure which is thought to represent a ancestor Oval shaped medium we...
Wood
Antique Shield New Guinea
Located in Montecito, CA
Unique shield from New Guinea.
Wood
New Guinea Tribal Shield
Located in New York, NY
Carved wood with white, red and yellow decoration. From the Sepik River region. Provenance: Acquired from the Harry A. Franklin Gallery, Beverly Hills, circa in 1975.
Melo Melo Shell Shields, 20th c
Located in San Marino, CA
A pair of ceremonial shields on stands, made from Melo melo shells.
Pair of African Iron Sword Currencies on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) which are nicely presented upon cu...
Metal, Iron
Hand-Carved Volcanic Basalt Blade Sculpture on Stand, Organic Modern
Located in New York, NY
A hand-carved, hand-polished volcanic basalt blade from Indonesia, late 20th Century. Mounted on a black metal stand. 34 inches high (mounted), 6.5 inches max. wide. Base stand: 6"...
Stone
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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At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.