Tetela Ceremonial Knife
By The Kongo people of the Congo basin
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very fine ceremonial Knife from the Tetela people of Congo. Comprising of brass and
Copper
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
Ngombe Throwing Knife, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With its many blades and dramatic form, this impressive throwing knife would have been a status
Iron
Traditional Throwing Knife (Ngalio) Chad Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Throwing Knife (Ngalio) Sara People, Chad, Africa Mid-20th century Material: Iron Height on custom
Iron
A Knife With Asian Decorations & Original Handle From 1960s.
Located in Lejre, DK
This knife, featuring Asian decorations and an original handle, dates back to around the 1960s. It
Aluminum
$2,903Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 15.75 in
Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Located in Milano, IT
given by the neighbouring tribe Luba. The king, Nyim, is chosen in the sub-tribal Bushoong, "knife
Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood
$1,200
H 10 in W 2 in D 1.88 in
Antique Madagascan Malagasy Bara Tribe Bronze Knife with Figural Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Madagascan bronze decorative knife. With a sheepsfoot style blade and an ornate
Metal, Bronze
$650
H 12 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in
Vintage West African Mandingo Tuareg Knife Mali Collectible Craft 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage African Mandingo Tribal Tuareg Knife Dagger West Africa.Collectible decorative Tuareg Knife
Steel
African Kuba Knife
By Kuba
Located in New York, NY
This African knife, with a flared iron blade and a wooden handle, was made in the Congo by the Kuba
Iron
Unavailable
H 15.5 in W 8.6 in D 2.3 in
Old Handmade African Mangbetu Knife from Congo, Mid-20th Century
Located in Raalte, NL
Old handmade African Mangbetu knife from Congo, this type of knife was not used as a weapon but as
Wrought Iron
Unavailable
H 16.93 in W 12.6 in D 0.79 in
Antique And Exceptional Kipinga Throwing Knife Ngbaka Bwaka Ngombe Tribe Congo
Located in Leuven, BE
Old And Exceptional Kipinga Throwing Knife Ngbaka Ngombe Tribe Congo Central Africa Tribe: Ngbaka
Iron
Unavailable
H 15.56 in W 1.97 in D 0.02 in
Banks Island Pudding Knife, Ex Nicolai Michoutouchkine, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Located in Vienna, AT
Banks Island pudding knife, measure: length 39.5cm, beautiful smooth red brown patina, signs on use
Wood
Unavailable
H 22.05 in W 4.34 in D 1.97 in
Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo
Located in Leuven, BE
Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo - circa 1900 Tribe
Iron
Unavailable
H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 0.2 in
Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga
Located in Leuven, BE
Exceptional and rare throwing knife from the YAKPA / MBUGBU / BANDA people Ethnic group: YAKPA
Iron
Unavailable
H 13.39 in W 12.8 in D 1.58 in
Exceptional Ceremonial Knife Kota Gabon not Congo People Type Onzil Musele Osele
Located in Leuven, BE
Beautiful rare Museum quality large antique bird knife of the Kota people type osele/musele onzil
Copper, Iron
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.4 in
Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga
Located in Leuven, BE
Exceptional and rare throwing knife from the MBUGBU / BANDA people Region: Central African Republic
Iron
Unavailable
H 12.21 in W 0.79 in D 1.58 in
Old Exceptional Rare Knife From The Dogon Tribe Mali Bandiagara African Art 19th
Located in Leuven, BE
Old Exceptional Rare Circumcision Knife From The Dogon Tribe Mali Bandiagara African Art 19th
Wood
Unavailable
H 24.02 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Ngiri DR Congo 1880-1900 African Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka DR Congo Ca 1880-1900 Tribe : Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka
Iron
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 4.34 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Moroccan Khanjar Dagger Knife Curved Blade Weapon Bone, Horn, Silver
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
cooperative near the southern Morocco oasis of Zagora, this is a traditional knife from Morocco's Berber
Metal, Silver
Sold
H 2.5 in W 3 in D 25 in
Tribal Ceremonial Knife with Goat Hair Decoration, Nagaland, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal ceremonial Dao, or Roadsword knife. Goat hair decoration. Nagaland. Mid-20th century
Steel
African Poto Tribe Iron Currency Knife, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous and sculptural currency or ceremonial knife from the Poto Tribe, Democratic Republic of
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 15.75 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Antique Luba Tribe Ceremonial Knife With Carved Mask Handle, Congo
Located in Bristol, GB
could easily be removed without damaging the knife if so desired. Old collectors label underneath
Metal
Pre-Columbian Bronze Tumi Sacrificial Knife, circa 0-500 A.D
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pre-Columbian bronze tumi sacrificial knife, circa 0-500 A.D. Free shipping within the United
Sold
W 1.25 in L 16.75 in
Emerald Bib Necklace Vintage Pre Colombian Inca 18k Gold Tribal Tumi Knife Mayan
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The design represents a ceremonial Tumi knife, associated with Pre Inca cultures in the coastal
Emerald, 18k Gold
African Bird Head Knife Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
African bird head knife Democratic Republic of Congo 20th century. MO# 0040 From the Fang/Kota
Copper
Sold
H 19 in W 5 in D 1 in
19th Century Prestige Tribal Knife with Shell-Covered Scabbard, Cote D'ivoire
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 19th century knife with choral-colored shells on the scabbard. Among the many
Metal
African Konda Parade Knife
By Konda Tribe
Located in New York, NY
This early twentieth century African parade knife is from the Konda tribe of the Congo. Made of
Iron
African Mangbetu Prestige Knife
Located in Chicago, IL
This Mambetu ceremonial knife was deassessioned from the Hertzberg collection at the Harvard
Suvretta Bookcase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
“Suvretta” is a Romansh word (language spoken in Engadine) that means: “above the small forest”. Like rows of overlapping trees, the books placed on the green shelves of Suvretta tak...
Laminate, Wood, Plywood, Scrap Wood
$28,500
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$1,600
H 16 in W 22.88 in
Untitled (One Cent Life) /// Joan Mitchell Female Artist Abstract Expressionism
By Joan Mitchell
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Joan Mitchell (American, 1925-1992) Title: "Untitled" (Page 92-93) Portfolio: One Cent Life *Unsigned edition Year: 1964 Medium: Original Lithograph on wove paper Limited edi...
Lithograph
$1,442Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.4 in W 13.78 in D 3.94 in
XX Century Italian Sterling silver domino game in original plexiglass box.
By Gori
Located in VALENZA, IT
Domino game in sterling Silver with the original plexiglass case. The tiles are sterling silver and were made completely by hand with soldered silver sheets. 28 pieces that perfectly...
Sterling Silver
$3,600Sale Price|57% Off
H 7 in W 3.875 in D 2 in
Ancient American "Human Effigy" Stone Pipe, Woodland Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
Early American Pre-Historic Human Effigy stone pipe, woodland period, 2500 BP Formerly in the Harold French collection, Amboy, Indiana (photo) All stone carvings from America's ea...
Stone
$35,088
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
Two-Headed Egyptian Sphinx Sculpture
Located in Asheville, NC
This two-headed Egyptian sphinx is constructed of solid wood. The wood has been treated to take on a sandy, almost marble, finish. Unlike the Greek sphinx which was a woman, the Egyp...
Wood
Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword
Located in Dallas, TX
Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword Japan Ca. 1400-1600s Length: 24.25” Blade Total Length: 27.25 Nagasa: 18.5” Koto wakizashi, with wild midare (Soshu?) hamon, including wild boshi. Ha...
Steel
$22,000
H 100.4 in W 231.5 in D 19.3 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959 Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (...
Aluminum
$3,950
H 34 in W 22 in D 22 in
1970s Gae Aulenti for Martinelli Luce of Italy Model 620 Pipistrello Table Lamp
By Martinelli Luce, Gae Aulenti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1970s production Pipistrello table and floor lamp designed by renowned architect Gae Aulenti, produced by Martinelli Luce in Italy. This is a classic desig...
Aluminum
$24,067
H 18 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This is a truly exceptional set of 18th century Samurai armor that is sure to impress any collector or enthusiast. The patinated iron used in its construction has aged beautifully, g...
Iron
On Hold|$108,895
H 27.96 in W 86.62 in D 102.76 in
Ettore Sottsass ELLEDUE double bed for Poltronova 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Padova, IT
Large and rare double bed by Ettore Sottsass from the 1970 MOBILI GRIGI series with the pair of headboard lamps. Grey coloured resin frame reinforced with fibreglass. Poltronova Edi...
Aluminum
Unique Unda Form by Dust and Form
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique unda form by Dust and Form Dimensions: D 25.4 x 11.4 H cm Materials: Porcelain Origin Form Collection in three finishes: Hand-sanded (our classic, smooth, bare finish) Iv...
Porcelain
On Hold|$22,989
H 72.05 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
Ettore Sottsass Essetre Shelving Unit for Poltronova, 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Padova, IT
Rare "ESSETRE" white fiberglass bookcase from the "Mobili Grigi" furniture series designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova in the '70s. Provenance Molinari - Visentin collection, A...
Fiberglass
$166,775
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
$1,100
H 12.7 in W 7.8 in D 1.2 in
Rider's British Merlin 1726; Adorned with many delightful Varieties and Useful.
Located in Middletown, NY
A precursor of Benjamin Franklin's famous and popular POOR RICHARD's ALMANAC Rider, Cardanus Rider's (1726) British Merlin; Adorned with many delightful Varieties and Useful Veritie...
Gold Leaf
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.