Vintage Mexican Tonala Pottery Bird Sculpture, Hand Painted, 1960s
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery bird Folk Art. Flora de la Cruz Acapulco Gro Mexico
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Hand-Painted Mexican Tonala Pottery Bird Sculpture, 1950
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery bird Folk Art. Flora de la Cruz Acapulco Gro Mexico
Ceramic, Pottery
Tonala Folk Art Bird Mexican Hand Painted Colorful Pottery 1960s
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Tonala Folk Art Pottery Plate Hand Painted Flying Bird, Mexico, circa 1960's. Vintage Mexican
Ceramic
Tonala Mexico Bird Figurine Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s
By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage Tonala pottery bird figurine is decorated with hand-painted decor of white bird in
Ceramic, Pottery
Tonala Mexico Bird Jar with Lid, Signed Hand-painted 1960s
By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
garlands, repeating on both front and back sides of the jar. The lid is decorated with a blue bird flying
Ceramic, Pottery
Tonala Mexico Wall Decor Plate Tray, Folk Art Bird 1960s
By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
detailed motif of a bird standing next to a large flower. The motif, painted in grey blue, off-white, and
Ceramic, Pottery
Tonala Mexico Large Owl Bird Figurine Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s
By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage Tonala pottery owl bird figurine is decorated with hand-painted decor of brown
Ceramic, Pottery
$275 / set
H 3.6 in W 6 in D 4.4 in
Tonala Mexico Pair of Mugs Cups Bird Decor, Signed Hand-painted 1960s
By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Ceramic trapezoid-shaped pair of mugs or cups features Folk Art style decor with charming bird on
Ceramic, Pottery
Ken Edwards Signed Tonala Mexico Art Pottery Ewer Bud Vase with Bird
By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic bud vase in shape of ewer was hand made by Ken Edwards in traditions of Tonala
Pottery, Ceramic
Mexican Hand Painted Colorful Tonala Pottery Ducks Set of Three
By Sergio Bustamante, Tonala Pottery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery birds Folk Art with brass decoration in the style of
Brass
$550 / set
H 3.5 in W 6.2 in D 5.2 in
Tonala Mexico Set of 5 Animal Figurines Folk Art Hand-painted 1960s
By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage Tonala pottery animals and birds figurines are decorated with hand-painted
Ceramic, Pottery
$1,500
H 5.5 in Dm 5.38 in
Folk Art Pottery Pitcher - Hand Painted Birds & Flowers - Mexico - Circa 1920's
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Chatham, ON
- hand made and hand painted with birds and flowers in red, yellow and black enamels, all on a cream
Terracotta
Mexican Vintage Ken Edwards Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Quail Bird
By Ken Edwards
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Ken Edwards Mexican ceramic quail bird form Tonala Pottery. Beautiful vintage Mexican hand
Pottery
$250
H 10 in W 10 in D 1 in
Tonala Folk Art Pottery Plate Hand Painted with Birds, Mexico, circa 1960's
By Ken Edwards
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
ceramic birds and flowers from Tonala Pottery. Beautiful vintage Mexican hand made and hand painted
Ceramic
Vintage Large Folk Art Tonala Sandstone Pottery Vase, 1960's
By Ken Edwards
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Large Folk Art Tonala Sandstone Pottery Vase, 1960s. Vintage Large Folk Art Tonala
Pottery
Set of 2 Ceramic Cardinals with Floral Design - Hand-made in Mexico
Located in Austin, TX
Hand-made, exquisite set of two ceramic cardinal birds created in Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico. Each
Ceramic
Sold
H 9 in W 4.5 in L 9 in
Tonala Pottery Birds Owls Toucan Dove Hand Painted Made in Mexico Set of 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Instant collection of four hand painted midcentury vintage Tonala pottery birds. Two green owls
Ceramic
Handcrafted Ken Edwards Ceramic Wall Plate Tonala Mexico Folk Art Pottery
By Ken Edwards
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
ceramic bird trivet from Tonala Pottery. Beautiful vintage Mexican hand made and hand painted TONALA Art
Ceramic
Ken Edwards Signed El Palomar Tonala Mexico Art Pottery Bottle with Cork 1960s
By Ken Edwards
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
quail, another bird, butterflies, and flowers. Vintage Stunning EL PALOMAR Blue Tonala Art Pottery Mid
Ceramic
Large Modernist Tonala Bird Sculpture, Signed
By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unusual large bird sculpture features striking Modernist shape and elaborate, highly detailed hand
Ceramic, Pottery
Set of 2 Large Modernist Tonala Bird Sculptures
By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 2 vintage large bird sculptures features striking Modernist shape and elaborate, highly
Ceramic, Pottery
Mexican Vintage Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Bird
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery bird Folk Art. Flora de la Cruz Acapulco Gro Mexico
Ceramic, Pottery
Mexican Hand Painted Colorful Tonala Pottery Bird
By Sergio Bustamante, Tonala Pottery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery bird Folk Art with brass decoration in the style of
Ceramic
Mexican Vintage Ken Edwards Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Blue Bird
By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Ken Edwards Mexican ceramic bird form Tonala Pottery. Beautiful vintage Mexican hand made
Ceramic, Pottery
Mexican Vintage Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Green Duck
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
painted TONALA Art pottery. Vintage Collectible Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery bird Folk Art. El
Ceramic, Pottery
Handcrafted Ken Edwards Tonala Mexico Folk Art Pottery
By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Ken Edwards Mexican ceramic bird trivet from Tonala Pottery. Beautiful vintage Mexican
Ceramic
Handcrafted Ken Edwards Small Tonala Mexico Folk Art Pottery
By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Ken Edwards Mexican ceramic bird trivet from Tonala Pottery. Beautiful vintage Mexican
Ceramic, Pottery
Sold
H 2 in Dm 13.25 in
Large Mexican Round Folk Pottery Platter with Heron Bird Design Tonalá Mestizo
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
brown. At the center, a heron bird is hand painted with its wings outstretched. He sits in a blue glazed
Ceramic, Clay, Paint
Tonala Folk Art Pottery Plate Hand Painted Flying Bird, Mexico, circa 1960's
By Ken Edwards
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
ceramic flying bird from Tonala Pottery. Beautiful vintage Mexican hand made and hand painted TONALA Art
Ceramic
Vintage Folk Art Tonala Pottery Handcrafted Rectangular Tray
By Ken Edwards
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Flowers, birds and Bugs. Handmade And Hand-painted Vintage Large Folk Art Tonala sandstone pottery
Ceramic, Pottery
Tonala Folk Art Pottery Hand Painted Plate Hand Painted, Mexico, circa 1960's
By Ken Edwards
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
ceramic bird trivet from Tonala Pottery. Beautiful vintage Mexican hand made and hand painted TONALA Art
Ceramic
Mexican Hand-Painted Colorful Pottery Bird and Fish
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mexican Tonala hand-painted pottery bird and fish Folk Art. Flora de la Cruz Acapulco Gro
Ceramic
$646 / item
H 9.06 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Antique Pair of Silver Peacock Stand, Decoration Object for Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Pair of Silver-Plated Peacock Figurines Hollywood Regency Style, Vintage Luxury A striking pair of silver-plated peacock sculptures, masterfully handcrafted in the classic Hollywood ...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Large Tonala Mexico Pottery Cat, Hand Painted, Signed
By Tonala Pottery, Ken Edwards
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Playful stretching Tonala pottery cat figurine is decorated with beautiful hand painted abstract geometric and floral designs in blue, green, and earthy brown palette. Variations in...
Ceramic, Pottery
$3,550
H 17.33 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in
Mexican Arbol de la Vida Tree Life Dolls ColorFolk Art Ceramic Clay Candelabra
By Marco Antonio Castillo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This colorful tree of life (árbol de la vida) with a toy like aspect is a unique piece by Marco Antonio Castillo, son of renowned artist Alfonso Castillo. Hand made with natural clay...
Ceramic, Clay
$1,250
H 8 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vintage Italian Modernist Blue Green Partridge Bird Hen
By Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale partridge bird created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy. Bird has great coloration of blue and green with golden yellow and black accents. It measures 8" tall by 6.5" ...
Ceramic
$375
H 8.5 in W 4 in D 6.5 in
Signed Vintage Mud Century Modern Mexican Folk Art Pottery Cat Hand painted.
Located in Seattle, WA
This charming vintage cat figurine is a lovely example of Mexican folk pottery. Hand-painted with whimsical facial features and colorful accents, this ceramic sculpture captures play...
Ceramic
$275 / set
H 4.75 in W 6 in D 2 in
Pair of Tonala Mexico Modernist Horse Figurines, Planters or Ashtrays
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
A pair of modernist horse figurines were hand made in Tonala, Mexico, in modernist style with short legs, long bodies, and expressive heads, and are hand painted in typical Tonala s...
Ceramic, Pottery
Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.
Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the 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.
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 antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.
In 1995, the artist embellished a found poster of Martin Luther King with visionary markings.
With the help of a new director, the Virginia institution's folk art and decorative arts museums are undergoing extensive upgrades.
The French designer, stylist and creative director offers an inside look at the cabinets of curiosities he calls home in Paris and Nice.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.