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Vintage Southern Folk Art Figure
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very kool piece of folk art. I am not exactly sure how old, but from bottom of base I would guess
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Southern Folk Art Figure
Vintage Southern Folk Art Figure
H 16.75 in W 5.5 in D 4.75 in
Southern Folk Art Face Jug, 1990s
By Cleater & Billie Meaders
Located in Coronado, CA
A wonderful example of southern folk art, this face jug is in fantastic original condition without
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1990s American Folk Art Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Southern Folk Art Face Jug, 1990s
Southern Folk Art Face Jug, 1990s
H 10.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Southern Folk Art, by Cynthia Elyce Rubin, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Southern Folk Art, by Cynthia Elyce Rubin, first edition. Oxmoor House, Birmingham, AL, 1985
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Vintage 1980s American Books

Materials

Paper

19Thc Original Blue Painted Folky Bucket Bench / Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original powder blue painted surface shelving or farm bucket bench.This southern folk art
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Antique 1870s American Adirondack Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Southern American Folk Art Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating and intriguing early 20th century Southern American folk art panel, found in
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century animal hide, wood and leather tops shield from Southern Sudan.
Category

Early 20th Century Sudanese Tribal Art

Materials

Hide, Leather, Wood

Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan
Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan
H 40 in W 14.5 in D 2 in
Green painted Southern Yellow Pine 19th century carriage strong box forged iron
Located in Mobile, AL
Green folk painted Southern yellow pine carriage trunk or strong box. The size is just about
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Antique 1840s American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wooden Mortar from Southern Morocco, 19th Century
Located in Wien, AT
This unique antique mortar with pestle was probably carved out of a cedar trunk at the end of the 19th century. One of a kind surface with great patina.    
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Cedar

Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Dolls Found in Southern Mexico, 1930's
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Doll found in Southern Mexico, Early 20th Century. Origin
Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Dolls found in Southern Mexico, Early 20th
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Hand Crafted and Beautifully Painted Doll found in Southern Mexico, Early 20th Century. Origin
Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Guelaguetza Folkloric Art Oaxaca
By Manuel Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
lifetime of dedication to the art of wood carving. Beautiful Folk Art sculpture of the traditional
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Toys

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Kerala Spiral Carved-Wood Boat Prow from Southern India
Located in Atlanta, GA
A South Indian (Kerala) wooden boat prow from the mid-20th century. This hand carved boat prow from Kerala is adorn with pierced spiral-carved volute, supported with a curvy beam, se...
Category

20th Century Indian Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Plate/ Tazza with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Folk art wodden plate / Tazza from Southern Sweden. Fantastically nice large
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Oak

Antique Leggings 1880s Southern Arapaho Plains Native American Hide Fringe Beads
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
Museum quality Southern Arapaho (Hinono’ei) Native American Plains Indian leggings circa 1880s
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Tribal Art

Materials

Hide, Beads

Vintage Southern Quilt in Wedding Ring Pattern in Pale Green, Ivory, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
Early 20th century hand-stitched southern quilt top from SE United States most likely North
Category

Early 20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Mid 20th Century African American Southern Quilt in Red, Purple, Green, Orange
Located in Barrington, IL
African American Southern hand stitched quilt from the mid 20th century. This wonderful geometric
Category

Mid-20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

19th Century American Primitive Southern Pie Safe with Distressed Blue Paint
Located in Savannah, GA
A truly American Southern piece, this rustic wooden pie safe features pierced tin inserts in the
Category

Antique 1880s American Primitive Painted Furniture

Materials

Tin

Utilitarian African Tribal Bowl of Gala or Karo People from Southern Ethiopia
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful dark, chocolate-colored wooden bowl made by the Gala or Karo people in Southern
Category

20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique & Important Dutch Hindeloopen Hand Painted Folk Art Tea Bucket w. Liner
Located in Lisse, NL
pure Dutch Folk Art antique from the early to mid 1800s there is always room in your home or collection
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

An American Civil War Era African American Southern Quilt From the Deep South
Located in Barrington, IL
An American Civil War era African American Southern quilt circa the 1860-1870s from Alabama or
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Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Southern Netherlands. Medal of the Holy Sacrament of the Miracle of Brussels
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: SACRAMENTVM . MI – RACVLOSVM . BRVXELLE, cross with the Holy Hosts, carried by God the Father Reverse: dito VERY RARE, only 2 known specimens (1 in the KBR in Brussels and ...
Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Classical Roman Antiquities

Materials

Silver

1870s Southern Plains Tacked Ball Headed Club
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Southern Plains tacked ball headed club. A used piece. Native made of osage orange. Patina to spare
Category

Antique 1870s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Other

African Chokwe Wood Hand Carved Folk Art Initiation Ceremony Ancestral Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A very engaging mask by the Chowke (Tchokwe) tribe of Southern and Central Africa who today reside
Category

Antique 19th Century Angolan Masks

Materials

Wood

A refined Folk art walking stick with arts and crafts, Center America 1860.
Located in Milan, IT
Folk Folk art stick. The barrel is carved and etched from a single branch of Mexican Maple (Acer
Category

Antique 1860s Central American Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Southern Plains Beaded High-Top Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Southern plains Hightop Moccasins Item Number: AG2312 Exceptional Kiowa/Comanche hightop
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

19th Century American Patriotic Barber Pole Open Sign Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
sculpted wooden patriotic barber pole advertising trade sign / open sign. Mid-19th century, Southern
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Splendid Kpélié Mask, Sénoufo population, Ivory Coast 1950
Located in Paris, FR
across a vast territory ranging from southern Mali, southern Burkina Faso to northern Ivory Coast. Today
Category

Vintage 1950s Ivorian Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood

Important & Rare Pennsylvania 18thc Paint Decorated Cradle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
influence . This early cradle has come out of a fifty year collection and was found in Southern Pennsylvania
Category

Antique 18th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wedding Chest From 1802
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
a compartment on the inside for valuables. The trunk is made in the southern part of germany.
Category

Antique Early 1800s German Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Wedding Chest From 1802
Wedding Chest From 1802
H 19.69 in W 48.04 in D 22.05 in
Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Finely featured carved man's head found in the southern United States. Most likely a late 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Faux Grain Painted Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
emulate suggests that this may be a Southern piece. The chest and painted finish both remain in excellent
Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

1940s Face Veil, Sinai Bedouin Desert Garment Nikab Framed Collectible
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the book: "Traditional Palestinian Embroidery and Jewelry" by Abed Al-Samih Abu Omar. In southern
Category

Vintage 1940s Egyptian Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Lucite, Beads, Textile

20th Century American Amish Bars Crib Quilt in Purple, Blue, Green. Brown
Located in Barrington, IL
Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique American Textiles
Category

Mid-20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Art Plate
By Dora De Larios
Located in Studio City, CA
Peterson at the University of Southern California where she graduated with a major in ceramics in 1957. In
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Hand Stitched American Amish Crib Quilt in Pink, Ivory, Navy Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique American Textiles, American Silk Quilt, Vintage Quilts
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

19th Century Lancaster County Amish Quilt in Forest Green, Burgundy, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
American Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Dora De Larios Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Large Vase
By Dora De Larios
Located in Studio City, CA
University of Southern California where she graduated with a major in ceramics in 1957. In the 1960s, artist
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Sculpture Bowl
By Dora De Larios
Located in Studio City, CA
as well as Susan Peterson at the University of Southern California where she graduated with a major
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Stan Bitters Signed Large Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Haniwa Sculpture
By Stan Bitters
Located in Studio City, CA
1960-1985 at the Craft and Folk Art Museum in Los Angeles, CA. This show was part of Pacific Standard
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Late 17th century hand-carved wooden head
Located in Oostende, BE
Late 17th - early 18th century hand-carved wooden head from Southern Europe. Made from poplar wood
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Antiquities

Materials

Poplar

Stan Bitters Signed Large Mid-Century Modern California Pottery Planter Vase
By Stan Bitters
Located in Studio City, CA
1960-1985 at the Craft and Folk Art Museum in Los Angeles, CA. This show was part of Pacific Standard
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Uzbek Hand Stitched Silk Quilt in Red, Turquoise, Ivory, Black, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique American Textiles, American Silk Quilt, Vintage Quilts, Hand Stitched
Category

Mid-20th Century Uzbek Quilts

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Sculpture
By Dora De Larios
Located in Studio City, CA
Otto and Vivika Heino as well as Susan Peterson at the University of Southern California where she
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Megalithic Stela
Located in London, GB
major traditions in prehistoric Europe. These include: southern Ukraine and Moldova, regions of the
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Antiquities

Materials

Granite

Megalithic Stela
Megalithic Stela
H 26.38 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'
Located in London, GB
/ Tsonga – references The Art of Southern Africa (The Terence Pethica Collection) No. 57 (page 134/5
Category

Antique Late 19th Century South African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Stan Bitters Signed Large Mid-Century Modern California Pottery Sculpture Bowl
By Stan Bitters
Located in Studio City, CA
Craft 1960-1985 at the Craft and Folk Art Museum in Los Angeles, CA. This show was part of Pacific
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Glen Lukens Signed Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic California Pottery Bowl
By Glen Lukens
Located in Studio City, CA
University of Southern California (USC) Architectural School’s Ceramics Department where he helped establish
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

19th Century American Applique Quilt in Hearts and Tulips Pattern in Ivory, Pink
Located in Barrington, IL
, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique American
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

F. Carlton Ball Midcentury Signed Ceramic Glazed California Studio Pottery Bowl
By F. Carlton Ball
Located in Studio City, CA
Southern California between 1956-1967 and later at the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington from
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Bavarian Wooden Carved Crucifix
Located in Berghuelen, DE
impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques are displayed in a 100 years old barn in southern
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Bavarian Wooden Carved Crucifix
19th Century Bavarian Wooden Carved Crucifix
H 34.45 in W 13.39 in D 3.15 in
Haussa People, Nigeria, Dagger with Organic Handle
Located in Leuven , BE
frond in northwestern Nigeria and adjacent southern Niger. They constitute the largest ethnic group in
Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Glen Lukens Signed Midcentury Blue with Gold Crackle Glazed Ceramic Pottery Bowl
By Glen Lukens
Located in Studio City, CA
of the University of Southern California (USC) Architectural School’s Ceramics Department where he
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century American Applique Quilt in Floral Pattern from Pennsylvania
Located in Barrington, IL
Applique Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique
Category

Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Hand Stitched Applique Quilt in Basket Pattern in Ivory, Brown, Yellow
Located in Barrington, IL
Quilts, Vintage Raising Barn Quilt, Vintage Log Cabin Quilt, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique
Category

Early 20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Akua'ba Ritual Fertility Doll
Located in Kastrup, DK
fertility dolls from Southern Ghana and nearby areas. from Ghana, 1930-1940. Disk-headed akuaba figures
Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Akua'ba Ritual Fertility Doll
Akua'ba Ritual Fertility Doll
H 13.78 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Glen Lukens Signed Early Midcentury Glazed California Pottery Weed Pot Vase
By Glen Lukens
Located in Studio City, CA
University of Southern California (USC) Architectural School’s Ceramics Department where he helped establish
Category

Vintage 1920s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Raul Coronel Signed Mid-Century Modern Ceramic California Pottery Bowl, 1960s
By Raul Coronel
Located in Studio City, CA
Southern California Museum, and The Smithsonian Institute to name a few. Would be a great addition to
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Hand Stitched American Silk Quilt in “Raising Barn” Pattern Circa the Late 1800s
Located in Barrington, IL
, Americana, American Folk Art, Antique American Textiles, American Silk Quilt, Vintage Quilts, Hand Stitched
Category

Early 20th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Barbara Willis Signed Large Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl
By Barbara Willis
Located in Studio City, CA
Glen Lukens) is undeniable in her work. She would eventually start her own pottery studio in Southern
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

African 'Oromo' Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
ones created by the Oromo people in the forest area of Southern Ethiopia. Traditionally, these stools
Category

Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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Southern Folk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the southern folk you’re looking for. Each southern folk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Your living room may not be complete without a southern folk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A southern folk, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made southern folk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Beatrice Cantrell, Biot and Butch Anthony are consistently popular.

How Much is a Southern Folk?

The average selling price for a southern folk at 1stDibs is $2,100, while they’re typically $49 on the low end and $22,500 for the highest priced.