German Ethnographic Study of South African Tribal People Circa 1870's
Located in Rochester, NY
German ethnographic study of identified tribal people of South Africa. Thirty five albumen photographs. Circa 1870's. Overall size 17" x 21.5". # american native...
Paper, Photographic Paper
1940's - 1950's Zulu Milk Pail ('Ithunga'), South Africa
Located in London, GB
This early-twentieth-century tall, narrow vessel, from the Zulu culture in South Africa, would have traditionally served as a milk pail. Known as an 'ithunga', the vessel exhibits ...
Hardwood
Beautifully Formed 1930's - 1940's Pokot Elder's Stool, Kenya
Located in London, GB
The form of this early twentieth-century Pokot stool from Kenya exhibits a beautiful sculptural quality, in which three curved, flared and flattened legs support the flat circular se...
Wood
Textile Painting by M S Lakshmipathy
Located in Houston, TX
Textile painting by M S Laxmipathy. Subject is a snake charmer. This snake charmer on the streets is a common sight in many parts of India. They are usually found near temples and in...
Textile
Eastern Great lakes Beaver Effigy Ladle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ladle of fine line quality - note the graceful sweep up the animal's body and then down its back. Open carving between arms and head. Provenance: Andy Warhol Collection, Sotheby's...
Wood
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H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
African Chieftain Chair from Gurage Tribe in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900's
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
This beautiful tribal chair is carved from one piece of wood and was traditionally reserved for the chief of the village. It is distinctive with its three legs and its high back whic...
Wood
A c. 1900 - c. 1920's African Baga Tribal fetish
Located in New York, NY
CON22315
A c. 1900 - c. 1920's African Baga Tribal fetish. The hand carved piece surmounts a carved stand. Traces of original paint decorated surfaces.22.50 in. H x 39 in.W
$91Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 7.68 in D 0.02 in
Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Africa - Afrique - Afrika'. Chromolithograph of African Costumes. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A. Racinet. Published, circa 1880.
Paper
Antique Print of Natives from Africa, 1807
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique print of natives from Africa ('The Beethshuans'). This print originates from 'Bilderbuch für Kinder'. Published 1807. Artists and Engravers: Friedrich Johann Just...
Paper
$91Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.65 in W 6.7 in D 0.02 in
Antique Print of People of Ethiopia by Blackie & Son, circa 1875
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ethiopian'. Lithograph of People of Ethiopia 1. Coptic Monk 2. Nubian 3. Oromo Woman 4. Mandingo Trader 5. Bambara Man in War Costume 6. Ashantee Officer 7. Bus...
Paper
$1,432 / set
H 10.36 in W 6.7 in D 0.01 in
Antique Indigenous Peoples of the Americas Print Collection, ca. 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Indigenous Peoples of the Americas Print Collection, ca. 1852 A visually striking and historically fascinating complete set of ten original hand-colored lithographs depictin...
Paper
$91Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 7.68 in D 0.02 in
Pl. 92 Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Africa - Afrique - Afrika'. Chromolithograph of African costumes. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A. Racinet. Published, circa 1880.
Paper
$91Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 7.68 in D 0.02 in
Pl. 91 Antique Print of African Clothes Racinet, 'circa 1880'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Africa - Afrique - Afrika'. Chromolithograph of African clothes. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A. Racinet. Published, circa 1880.
Paper
Antique Print of South African Tribes by Racinet, 1888
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Africa - Afrique - Afrika'. Lithograph of South African tribes. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique (..)' by A. Racinet.
Paper
$1,432 / set
H 10.36 in W 6.7 in D 0.01 in
Antique Pacific Islanders & Polynesian Costume Prints, Set of 10, c.1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Pacific Islanders & Polynesian Costume Prints, Set of 10 A striking and visually engaging set of ten original 19th-century hand-colored costume and ethnographic prints depic...
Paper
$91Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 7.68 in D 0.02 in
Antique Print of African Costumes Racinet, 'circa 1880'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Africa - Afrique - Afrika'. Chromolithograph of African Costumes. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A. Racinet. Published, circa 1880.
Paper
$286
H 9.85 in W 6.89 in D 0.04 in
Indigenous Costumes - Original Lithograph - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Indigenous Costumes is an original lithograph realized by an anonymous engraver of the 19th Century. Printed as part of the series "France Pittoresque", as indicated at the top cent...
Lithograph
$1,175
H 17 in W 21.5 in D 0.1 in
German Ethnographic Study of South African Tribal People Circa 1870's
Located in Rochester, NY
German ethnographic study of identified tribal people of South Africa. Thirty five albumen photographs. Circa 1870's. Overall size 17" x 21.5". not signed rare provenance...
Paper
$458
H 10.04 in W 13 in D 0.04 in
Ethnographic Photos from Colombo Sri Lanka - Original Albumen Prints - 1890s
Located in Roma, IT
Views of Colombo photograph is a set of 3 original vintage albumen prints on single cardboard: 25 x 34 cm. Size of photos: 10x14, 10x9.5 and on the rear 21.5 x 27.5 Good conditions...
Photographic Paper
$229Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 0.02 in
Antique Print of Natives of Mozambique by Honegger '1845'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Neger von Mozambique - Negres de Mozambique'. This print depicts natives of Mozambique, with face paintings. Originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen de...
Paper
$240
H 8.86 in W 5.12 in D 0.01 in
Namaqua People of Southern Africa – Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving, c.1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Namaqua People of Southern Africa – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving (c.1800) A beautifully hand-colored early 19th-century ethnographic engraving titled “Namaquas...
Paper
$286
H 7.68 in W 11.42 in D 0.04 in
Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
By Auguste Wahlen
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844. Hand colored. Good condition. At the center of the artwork is the original title "Africa" and subtitle "Cos...
Lithograph
$311Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.24 in W 13.98 in D 0 in
Old Print Depicting Inhabitants of Van Diemen's Land, Tasmania, Australia, c1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Bewohner von Diemensland, Habitans de terre de Diemen'. This print depicts inhabitants of Van Diemen's Land, Tasmania/Australia. Originates from 'Naturgesch...
Paper
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.
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