Tuareg Tent Poles, Mid Century
Located in Wien, AT
These big wooden beams from bedouin tents from the Sahara were Mid-20 Century made. The rich carving gives information about the respective tribal affiliation.
Cedar
Tuareg Tent Poles Mid-Century
Located in Wien, AT
These big wooden beams from bedouin tents from the Sahara were Mid-20 century made. The rich carving gives information about the respective tribal affiliation.
Cedar
Tuareg north African Tribal tent poles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Very good pair of Tuareg tent poles , used by the nomadic tribesman of North Africa.
Wood
Tuareg tent poles with stands.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Old carved Tuareg tent poles. Hand carved from wood with tribal markings.
Wood
Modern Sculpture with Old Berber Tuareg Tent Poles
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Old Berber Tuareg tent poles, on iron bases: to make of this raw object a true object of art, with a story, as always.
Wood
20th Century Tribal Tuareg Tent Poles
Located in New York, NY
Among the Tuareg, tent poles are used to build the tent, hold up the tent wall mats and to hang leather bags and clothing.
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
African Currency, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This set of 3 pieces of African currency is very interesting. Looking like some sort of ancient maraca, these 19th century pieces jingle and noise-make with each step. The dimensions...
Metal
An Unusually Large 19th Century Topoke Tribe Currency Sword
Located in Hudson, NY
This currency sword, like most African trade currency items, was used as a way to transfer wealth for the purpose of buying land or animals but is most often associated with the sign...
Iron
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
Rare Gabonese African Harp
Located in New York, NY
A rare figurative harp from made by the Vuvi or Tsogo people of Gabon. It is an instrument traditionally played by young men and boys. These rare instruments are well known for their...
Wood
Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century animal hide, wood and leather tops shield from Southern Sudan.
Hide, Leather, Wood
Antique Toposa shield
Located in Haaltert, BE
Beautiful early 20th century Toposa shield, made of leather and wood. Collected from a private Parisian collection and mounted on a custom made metal display. A Toposa shield is a tr...
Animal Skin
Iron Spear Currency, Topoke, DR Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Topoke, DR Congo, Africa Iron Early 20th century 36 x 6 in. / 91 x 15 cm. Height on custom display stand: 38.25 in. / 97 cm. These big iron spear points were made by groups livi...
Iron
African Spear Currency on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon custom metal stands. These African currencies ...
Metal, Iron
$500
H 4.89 in W 13.59 in D 1.74 in
20th Century-African, Iron Object Made by the Lobi Tribe of Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An iron figurine made in Africa around the 20th century. In many countries in Africa, iron objects are used for objects, coins, tools, and rituals. Dogon, Kishi, etc. And this is ...
Iron
Large Dogon Ladder, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Dogon ladder, Mali Wood Early to mid-20th century Measures: 75.5 x 14 in. / 192 x 36 cm With a textured, eroded patina, this ladder was originally used outdoors. Ca...
Wood
$3,365
H 90.75 in W 22.25 in D 18 in
A Dogon Tribe Toguna Post from Mali (Mid 20th C.) on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early to mid-20th century Toguna support post from the Dogon Tribe of Mali, on custom metal stand. This West African hand carved wooden bean was originally used for supporting the...
Iron
$1,914
H 48.63 in Dm 7.88 in
Traditional Tikar Iron Spear, Tribal Black Finish, Cameroon, Ceremonial Weapon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Authentic Tikar tribal spear from Cameroon, once used for lion hunting and still prominent in tribal ceremonies. This black-finished iron spear, with a sculptural blade and rich pati...
Iron
$1,740
H 14.57 in W 2.17 in D 1.58 in
Edan Staffs for Ogboni Society, Yoruba People People, Nigeria, 20th century
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Pair of Bronze & Iron Ogboni Society staffs from the Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th century. Among the Yoruba, in southwestern Nigeria, there was and still is the Ogboni secret s...
Bronze, Iron
African Currency, Thoung Knife
Located in Dallas, TX
Most forms were developed from traditional metal objects that were already in use such as weapons, tools, bracelets and anklets. While some continued to be functional for work or dec...
Metal
Fulani Currency
Located in Dallas, TX
Nigerian currency crafted by the Fulani tribe. Outlawed in the 19th century by Colonel Phelps. The unusual forms and sizes of ethnographic currencies are both fascinating and surpris...
Metal
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.
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.