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Large Tribal / Oceanic Polychrome Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Tribal / Oceanic Polychrome Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea A beautiful work of art to hang
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Tribal / Oceanic Polychrome Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea
Large Tribal / Oceanic Polychrome Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea

Large Tribal / Oceanic Polychrome Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea

H 22 in W 18.5 in D 7.5 in
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Yam Mask Yellow Pigments on Custom Base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik River area tightly woven raffia yam mask with areas of heavy yellow
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Yam Mask Yellow Pigments on Custom Base
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Yam Mask Yellow Pigments on Custom Base

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Yam Mask Yellow Pigments on Custom Base

H 8.5 in W 5.25 in D 2.75 in
Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Mask with Sculptural Bird Face, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early woven painted basketry yam mask from Papua New Guinea. Bug eyed or bird faced mask with heavy
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Mask with Sculptural Bird Face, Papua New Guinea
Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Mask with Sculptural Bird Face, Papua New Guinea

Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Mask with Sculptural Bird Face, Papua New Guinea

H 15.5 in W 7.5 in D 6 in
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Light Wood Yam Mask Elegant Flame Shaped Form
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik light wood yam mask. Elegant flame shaped form, old, oxidized wood
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Light Wood Yam Mask Elegant Flame Shaped Form
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Light Wood Yam Mask Elegant Flame Shaped Form

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Light Wood Yam Mask Elegant Flame Shaped Form

H 17.5 in W 7 in D 2.25 in
Three Early Miniature Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Yam Masks on Custom Bases
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Group of three early Papua New Guinea Sepik miniature tightly woven raffia yam mask with areas of
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Three Early Miniature Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Yam Masks on Custom Bases
Three Early Miniature Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Yam Masks on Custom Bases

Three Early Miniature Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Yam Masks on Custom Bases

H 7.5 in W 6.25 in D 3.75 in
Fiber Polychrome Mask Yam Ancestor Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A well preserved Yam Ancestor mask professionally presented on a museum quality acrylic display
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Masks

Materials

Natural Fiber, Acrylic

Fiber Polychrome Mask Yam Ancestor Papua New Guinea
Fiber Polychrome Mask Yam Ancestor Papua New Guinea

Fiber Polychrome Mask Yam Ancestor Papua New Guinea

H 13.5 in W 9.5 in D 3.25 in
Pair of Papua New Guinea "Yam Festival" Masks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea yam festival masks from the mid 20th century. These vintage ceremonial
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Pair of Papua New Guinea "Yam Festival" Masks
Pair of Papua New Guinea "Yam Festival" Masks

Pair of Papua New Guinea "Yam Festival" Masks

H 27.5 in W 12 in D 13 in
Abelam "Yam Festival" Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Papua New Guinea yam festival mask of a horn-billed bird from the mid-20th century. This vintage
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Abelam "Yam Festival" Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Abelam "Yam Festival" Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea

Abelam "Yam Festival" Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea

H 32.5 in W 15 in D 17.5 in
Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Helmet Mask Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Woven painted basketry yam helmet style mask from Papua New Guinea. Hollow woven form with traces
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Helmet Mask Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea
Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Helmet Mask Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea

Woven Painted Basketry Old Yam Helmet Mask Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea

H 14.5 in W 8.5 in D 12.5 in

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Oceanic Fine Old Ambelam Yam Mask
Located in London, GB
A very finely woven Early Abelam Yam mask Yam festival mask of woven orchid vine fiber with and
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Oceanic Fine Old Ambelam Yam Mask
Oceanic Fine Old Ambelam Yam Mask

Oceanic Fine Old Ambelam Yam Mask

H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Abelam Basketry Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
decorate yams. The mask is a basketwork with organic pigments and include a mount.
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Late 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Masks

Materials

Wicker

Abelam Basketry Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea
Abelam Basketry Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea

Abelam Basketry Yam Mask from Papua New Guinea

H 22.45 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Sawos People Yam Ceremonial Mask
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Intricately woven Yam ceremony mask from the Sawos People with earthen white pigment and feathers
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Sawos People Yam Ceremonial Mask
Sawos People Yam Ceremonial Mask

Sawos People Yam Ceremonial Mask

H 26 in W 17 in D 29 in
Tribal Yam Mask on Stand
Located in Toronto, ON
This decorative basket yam mask is an integral part of the yam harvest rituals and
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Masks

Tribal Yam Mask on Stand
Tribal Yam Mask on Stand

Tribal Yam Mask on Stand

H 12 in W 5.25 in D 6 in
Abelam Papua New Guinea Woven Yam Mask
Located in Rochester, NY
An Abelam Papua New Guinea finely woven yam mask decorated with vegetable based pigment paint over
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Clay, Organic Material, Paint

Abelam Papua New Guinea Woven Yam Mask
Abelam Papua New Guinea Woven Yam Mask

Abelam Papua New Guinea Woven Yam Mask

H 14.5 in W 11 in D 5 in
Early 20th Century Extra Large Yam Mask from Paupa New Guinea
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century extra large yam mask from Paupa New Guinea. Wonderful ceremonial mask on a
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Mounted Objects

Materials

Reed

Early 20th Century Extra Large Yam Mask from Paupa New Guinea
Early 20th Century Extra Large Yam Mask from Paupa New Guinea

Early 20th Century Extra Large Yam Mask from Paupa New Guinea

H 24 in W 10 in D 14 in
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Hard Wood Yam Mask Red and Black
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik hard wood yam mask with areas of red, black and white pigments. Mask
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Hard Wood Yam Mask Red and Black
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Hard Wood Yam Mask Red and Black

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Hard Wood Yam Mask Red and Black

H 10 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Two Small Tightly Woven Basketry New Guinea Yam Masks, Incrusted Paints
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Two small tightly woven Basketry New Guinea Yam masks, with incrusted paints and surfaces. Used to
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Organic Material

Two Small Tightly Woven Basketry New Guinea Yam Masks, Incrusted Paints
Two Small Tightly Woven Basketry New Guinea Yam Masks, Incrusted Paints

Two Small Tightly Woven Basketry New Guinea Yam Masks, Incrusted Paints

H 9.5 in W 5.5 in D 4.25 in
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Wood Yam Mask Yellow Red and Black on Custom Base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik hard wood yam mask with areas of yellow, red, black and white pigments
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Wood Yam Mask Yellow Red and Black on Custom Base
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Wood Yam Mask Yellow Red and Black on Custom Base

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Wood Yam Mask Yellow Red and Black on Custom Base

H 8.5 in W 3.25 in D 2.75 in
Woven Basketry Flat Yam Mask with Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea bird face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Woven basketry yam helmet mask from Papua New Guinea. Flat form with projecting nose and eyes
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Woven Basketry Flat Yam Mask with Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea bird face
Woven Basketry Flat Yam Mask with Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea bird face

Woven Basketry Flat Yam Mask with Sculptural Face Papua New Guinea bird face

H 13 in W 11.5 in D 3 in
Woven Basketry Figural Pectoral Chest Ornament Figure Papua New Guinea tusks
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Woven basketry figural pectoral chest ornament with from Papua New Guinea. Woven yam mask style
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Woven Basketry Figural Pectoral Chest Ornament Figure Papua New Guinea tusks
Woven Basketry Figural Pectoral Chest Ornament Figure Papua New Guinea tusks

Woven Basketry Figural Pectoral Chest Ornament Figure Papua New Guinea tusks

H 18.75 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in
Vibrantly Colored Baba Festival Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Papua New Guinea yam festival mask, in the image of a horn-billed bird with vibrant coloring
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Vibrantly Colored Baba Festival Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Vibrantly Colored Baba Festival Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea

Vibrantly Colored Baba Festival Mask on Stand from Papua New Guinea

H 25.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Oceanic Tribal Art Old Ambelam Yam Mask Papua, New Guinea
Located in London, GB
A very finely old plaited or woven Abelam Yam festival mask The oval mask with rounded yes and
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Oceanic Tribal Art Old Ambelam Yam Mask Papua, New Guinea
Oceanic Tribal Art Old Ambelam Yam Mask Papua, New Guinea

Oceanic Tribal Art Old Ambelam Yam Mask Papua, New Guinea

H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in

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20th Century Tribal Bamboo Comb, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid to late 20th century incised bamboo comb, Huon Gulf, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea This large incised comb is typical of the bamboo combs of the Huon Gulf area. This parti...
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Late 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Natural Specimens

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Bamboo

20th Century Tribal Bamboo Comb, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
20th Century Tribal Bamboo Comb, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

20th Century Tribal Bamboo Comb, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

H 11.5 in W 4.25 in D 3 in
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask With Pigments Custom Base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik tightly woven raffia mask from a talipun bride price currency. Areas of white, black and red pigments. Wonderful heart shaped face with open eyes and mo...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Organic Material

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask With Pigments Custom Base
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask With Pigments Custom Base

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask With Pigments Custom Base

H 8.5 in W 5.25 in D 2.75 in
Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This piece is an excellent example of an adornment used by Abelam warriors to frighten their enemies. They are held in a warrior’s mouth for courage and to intimidate their adversary...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art

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Shell, Natural Fiber

Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea
Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea

Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea

H 13.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in
Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
KING OF THE MUSEUM Since we started, we always wanted to make a very large crocodile. Wishful thinking, we thought it was. But now we were able to do so. We were lucky we could obta...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren
Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren

Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren

H 35.44 in W 185.04 in D 32.68 in
Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Head or Mask, Strong Expression
Located in Point Richmond, CA
From Papua New Guinea an early painted Maprik carved wood head sculpture or mask, intense expression showing teeth, and two opposing stylized birds on top. Mid 20th century. Faded po...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Organic Material, Wood

Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Head or Mask, Strong Expression
Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Head or Mask, Strong Expression

Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Head or Mask, Strong Expression

H 10.75 in W 4.25 in D 2.25 in
Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A yam ancestor TOTEM pole from the mid-Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea. Carved out of a solid wood by the Abelam people, who cultivated yams as their main crop, the pole featu...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance
Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance

Yam Ancestor Figure TOTEM Pole Papua New Guinea with Provenance

H 37 in Dm 6 in
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask Red Pigments ex Hamson
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik tightly woven raffia mask from a talipun bride price currency piece. Old very encrusted surface. Areas of red and other pigments. Wonderful heart shaped...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Organic Material

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask Red Pigments ex Hamson
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask Red Pigments ex Hamson

Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask Red Pigments ex Hamson

H 15.5 in W 5.38 in D 3 in
Painted Wood Splash Boards on Stands from Papua New Guinea, 2 Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
Note: This listing is for 1 of the Papa New Guinea Splash Boards featured, so if you decide to purchase, let us know which one you'd like. These decorative painted red and dark grey...
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Painted Wood Splash Boards on Stands from Papua New Guinea, 2 Available
Painted Wood Splash Boards on Stands from Papua New Guinea, 2 Available

Painted Wood Splash Boards on Stands from Papua New Guinea, 2 Available

H 36 in W 23 in D 7 in
Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Papua New Guinea: Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region  Northern Papua New Guinea, 20th Century  A fine example of the rich cultural heritage of Papua New Guinea is this extraordinar...
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Shell, Paint, Feathers, Wicker

Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region
Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region

Papua New Guinea Talipun, Boiken, Sepik River Region

H 23 in W 13 in D 4 in
Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Mask Long Tongue Ex M. Hamson
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea painted Maprik carved hard wood mask with long curved tongue. Mid-20th century, ex Michael Hamson, CA with label on back. Classic Maprik colors with faded po...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Organic Material, Wood

Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Mask Long Tongue Ex M. Hamson
Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Mask Long Tongue Ex M. Hamson

Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Mask Long Tongue Ex M. Hamson

H 16 in W 6 in D 3 in
Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Papua New Guinea Mendi wooden war shields on custom stands from the mid-20th century. This pair of war shields originate from the Mendi region, within the Southern Highland...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

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Iron

Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands
Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands

Pair of Mendi Carved-Wood War Shields from Papua New Guinea on Custom Stands

H 55.25 in W 20.5 in D 12 in
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Yam Mask For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the yam mask you’re looking for. Each yam mask for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, organic material and wicker. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect yam mask — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A yam mask, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Yam Mask?

The average selling price for a yam mask at 1stDibs is $1,388, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $5,620 for the highest priced.

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.

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