Tribal Art Native American Beadwork
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Fur, Leather, Beads
20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Fur, Leather, Beads
20th Century North American Tribal Art
Leather, Fabric, Beads
Mid-20th Century American North and South American Rugs
Wool, Cotton
Antique 19th Century American Native American Historical Memorabilia
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Mid-20th Century American North and South American Rugs
Wool, Cotton
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Photography
C Print
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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1920s Other Art Style Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1960s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Other
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Oil
20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Leather, Beads, Animal Skin
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Fur
Vintage 1980s North American Native American Native American Objects
Clay, Leather
Antique Early 1900s American Native American Native American Objects
Other
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Beads, Hide
Antique Early 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Beads
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Native American Tobacco Accessories
Other
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Wood
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Tribal Art
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Tribal Art
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Tribal Art
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
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Vintage 1970s American Shadow Boxes
Beads
Finding the Right folk-art for You
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.