Ethnical Pair of Bracelets, Oceania
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Pair of Bracelets in Tridacna Gigas Shell, Oceanie, Collection of Dutch Monks, Pater Maristen, great, good old patina, very decorative pair of objects to be used in various spaces.
Shell
Massim Food Bowl Trobriand Islands Papua New Guinea
Located in Sharon, CT
Ornately decorated rim, with abstract carving on bottom. Beautiful rich patina.
Wood
Massim Food Bowl Trobriand Islands Papua New Guinea
Located in Sharon, CT
Ornately decorated rim, with abstract carvings on bottom. Beautiful rich patina.
Wood
$10,637
H 63 in W 19.69 in D 4.34 in
Sunda Islands Sumbawa Sumba Tibor Iron Wood Shaman Dukun Guardian Door, Oceania
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Old, heavy hand-carved entrance door of a shaman / healer / magician (“Dukun”) from the Sunda Islands, crafted from dense ironwood. This remarkable piece shows a strong visual and s...
Hardwood
New Zealand Mauri walking cane
Located in Woking, GB
New Zealand Maori stick with bearded man holding an axe. Checkered carving on original wood. Original ferrule. Good colour, circa 1880.
Wood
Coastal Ramu Dance Mask, Papua New Guinea
Located in Fitzroy, Victoria
A Fine hardwood dance mask, of elongated shallow form with a pierced septum and ears, remains of red ochre, pierced all around the edges for attachment to a large cane superstructure...
Wood
Unavailable
H 49 in W 9 in D 13 in
Mid-20th Century Vanuatu Tribal Fernwood Grade Ritual Figure, Ambrym Island
Located in New York, NY
Vanuatu Fernwood Grade Ritual Figure, Ambrym Island. A sculpture carved from a solid section of the fibrous trunk of a tree fern composed of aerial roots surrounding a woody core, in...
Organic Material
Antique Tall Decorative Tribal Art
Located in Dallas, TX
generations upon which more shells are added. Now used as a decorative tribal art accessory from the
Shell
Antique Decorative Tribal Art on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
generations upon which more shells are added. Now used as a decorative tribal art accessory from the
Shell
Antique Decorative Art Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
generations upon which more shells are added. Now used as a decorative tribal art accessory from the
Shell
Vintage Tribal Wealth Necklace Accessory Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Handmade vintage tribal necklace is decorated with small yellow and red beads surrounded by cowries
Shell, Beads, Hemp
Sold
H 6 in W 11 in D 6 in
Single Papua New Guinea Medicine Bag from Mid-20th Century Displayed on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
a collection of bones (some intricately carved), beads, and woven grass rings. The tribal bag has
Iron
Large Oceanic or African Tribal Hand Carved Wood Deity Devil Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
relatively light wood and comes from the tribal art collection of American writer Gore Vidal (please see
Wood
18th Century Tribal Adze Blade - Society Islands
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent Society Islands adze blade. Cut from fine-grained black basalt, the blade is triangular in cross-section and is smoothly polished on all sides. The tang, where the blad...
Stone
Pair of Rare Abelam House Posts, Papua New Guinea
Located in Fitzroy, Victoria
Two large figurative house posts, male and female. Made by the Abelam people, from the Maprik area of Papua New Guinea, in the Prince Alexander Mountains. carved wood with natural pi...
Steel
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.