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Folk Art For Sale
Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925
Located in Paris, FR
This exceptional Kota reliquary comes from the Mahogwe tribe, which lives along the Ogooué River in Gabon. The Mahogwe are part of the Kota ethnic group located in the northeastern r...
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1920s Gabonese Tribal Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925
Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925

Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925

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George Washington Praying At Valley Forge, Unique Historical Art Signed 19thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unique Historical Framed Account Dating to the Early 1800's , signed Quaker Potts This is an original and one-of-a-kind enactment artisticaly presented on wood of George Washington kneeling in prayer at Valley Forge...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

George Washington Praying At Valley Forge, Unique Historical Art Signed 19thc
George Washington Praying At Valley Forge, Unique Historical Art Signed 19thc

George Washington Praying At Valley Forge, Unique Historical Art Signed 19thc

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Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass battleship binnacle with gimballed compass. Iron compensating balls are mounted to brackets. Quite heavy. from the US Navy. Torpedo base. Great polish job. Overall dim...
Category

1940s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle
Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle

Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle

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C.1930 Grandmother Flower Garden Hexagon Quilt
Located in Louisville, KY
This quilt is c. 1930. Created with a wonderful color palette of what appears to be feed sack fabric, meticulously arranged with pattern orientations in mind...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Fabric

C.1930 Grandmother Flower Garden Hexagon Quilt
C.1930 Grandmother Flower Garden Hexagon Quilt

C.1930 Grandmother Flower Garden Hexagon Quilt

Large Antique Indonesian Kris Dagger – Ethnographic collectible weapons
Located in London, GB
Large Antique Indonesian Kris Dagger – Ethnographic collectible weapons A striking and authentic large antique Indonesian Kris (keris) dagger, dating to the early 20th century. This traditional Southeast Asian weapon features a dramatic curved zigzag (luk) blade, expertly forged and finely detailed, symbolizing power and spiritual energy. The blade is paired with a carved Horn hilt and shaped wooden sheath, showcasing classic Indonesian...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Indonesian Kris Dagger – Ethnographic collectible weapons
Large Antique Indonesian Kris Dagger – Ethnographic collectible weapons

Large Antique Indonesian Kris Dagger – Ethnographic collectible weapons

Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century American Navajo Blanket Rug Details rug no. j3080 size 2' 6" x 4' 6" (76 x 137 cm)
Category

20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket Rug
Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket Rug

Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket Rug

Antique Carved Slate Miniature Chest of Drawers. Welsh, Late 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A charming miniature chest of drawers made from carved slate With dummy drawers and Prince of Wales feathers detail. Miniature chests, bureaus and similar pieces of folk art were c...
Category

Late 19th Century Welsh Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Slate

Antique Carved Slate Miniature Chest of Drawers. Welsh, Late 19th Century
Antique Carved Slate Miniature Chest of Drawers. Welsh, Late 19th Century

Antique Carved Slate Miniature Chest of Drawers. Welsh, Late 19th Century

Woodpecker Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, 1870s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning large size Austrian 19th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th...
Category

1870s Austrian Black Forest Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Woodpecker Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, 1870s
Woodpecker Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, 1870s

Woodpecker Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, 1870s

Extraordinary Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, 1870s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning large size Austrian 19th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th...
Category

1870s Austrian Black Forest Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Extraordinary Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, 1870s
Extraordinary Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, 1870s

Extraordinary Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, 1870s

New Konya Fine Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

New Konya Fine Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
New Konya Fine Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet

New Konya Fine Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet

Fine Long Vintage Native American graduated Navajo Silver bead Necklace 30 inch
Located in London, GB
Long graduated Navajo stamped silver bead Necklace 30 inch circa 1960s. .
Category

20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Fine Long Vintage Native American graduated Navajo Silver bead Necklace 30 inch
Fine Long Vintage Native American graduated Navajo Silver bead Necklace 30 inch

Fine Long Vintage Native American graduated Navajo Silver bead Necklace 30 inch

New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet

New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet

English 19th Century Painting of Racing Pigeons
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Fabulous 19th century oil painting on canvas of a group of four racing pigeons pecking in the grass. The work is unsigned but recalls the influence of artist Edward Henry Windred, fa...
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19th Century English Other Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

English 19th Century Painting of Racing Pigeons
English 19th Century Painting of Racing Pigeons

English 19th Century Painting of Racing Pigeons

Monumental Los Angeles 101 Freeway Sign, 1988 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool Los Angeles freeway sign retired from the 101 freeway. Made in the the 1980s. This freeway takes you north/ south along the entire west coast of the United States from San Diego...
Category

1980s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Steel

Monumental Los Angeles 101 Freeway Sign, 1988 USA
Monumental Los Angeles 101 Freeway Sign, 1988 USA

Monumental Los Angeles 101 Freeway Sign, 1988 USA

Early 19th Century Floral Painted Cupboard Wardrobe
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Painted Wardrobe Measurements: H. 185 cm – W. 148 (167 to the frames) cm – D. 55 (63 to the frames) cm Period: circa 1810 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description: Tyrolean pain...
Category

Early 1800s Austrian Directoire Antique Folk Art

Materials

Fir

Early 19th Century Floral Painted Cupboard Wardrobe
Early 19th Century Floral Painted Cupboard Wardrobe

Early 19th Century Floral Painted Cupboard Wardrobe

Late 19th century, French Folk Art Copper Sailboat Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and rare folk art copper sailboat weather-vane . A real unique find with gorgeous vert de gris patine. France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered , small losses and old repairs. P...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Late 19th century, French Folk Art Copper Sailboat Weathervane
Late 19th century, French Folk Art Copper Sailboat Weathervane

Late 19th century, French Folk Art Copper Sailboat Weathervane

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Henry Culver Model of Revenge
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare ship model of the noted warship "Queen Anne's Revenge", by famous ship modeler Henry Brundage Culver. This is an exceptional piece with a very colorful paint scheme, exceptional rigging, quality sail work and fabulous woodwork. The model is set into a Fine arch topped display case with French doors...
Category

1920s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Henry Culver Model of Revenge
Henry Culver Model of Revenge

Henry Culver Model of Revenge

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Rosewood Ship's Navigators Octant
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's octant with rosewood frame, brass filters, mirror and peepsight. Unsigned. Overall dimensions: 3" x 13" x 16". 2 pounds.
Category

1840s Antique Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Ship's Navigators Octant
Rosewood Ship's Navigators Octant

Rosewood Ship's Navigators Octant

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E A Othello Signed Haiti Original Haitian Folk Art Village Scene Oil Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and complexly designed original folk art painting by Haitian artist E. A. (Angel) Othello. This work features a tranquil village scene with local people spotted througho...
Category

1970s Haitian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

E A Othello Signed Haiti Original Haitian Folk Art Village Scene Oil Painting
E A Othello Signed Haiti Original Haitian Folk Art Village Scene Oil Painting

E A Othello Signed Haiti Original Haitian Folk Art Village Scene Oil Painting

German Folk art bridal cabinet, 1809
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful cabinet from the rural south of Germany dating from 1809. The cabinet was once given as a wedding gift to a lady called Anna Barbara. This cabinet is made of solid pine a...
Category

Early 1800s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

German Folk art bridal cabinet, 1809
German Folk art bridal cabinet, 1809

German Folk art bridal cabinet, 1809

Vintage Copper Horse Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculptural piece is a vintage copper horse weather vane, artfully displayed on a modern black metal stand. The figure captures a horse in mid-gallop, with fluid lines that conve...
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Copper, Steel

Vintage Copper Horse Weathervane
Vintage Copper Horse Weathervane

Vintage Copper Horse Weathervane

Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found on a recent buying trip to Sweden this incredible Early 20th Century Painted Wooden Step Stool with amazing patina. Fantastic and functional piece in a kitchen or bathroom/p...
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs
Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs

Antique Primitive Folk Art Painted Step Stool Library Stairs

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category

1920s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s

Marble Solitaire Game 10 inch Hardwood Board 35 mixed Stone Marbles, circa 1945
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very attractive complete game of Marble Solitaire with a hardwood circular board and 35 mixed stone marbles, probably French. The circular turned board is made of polished hardwood, with a good grain figure. The board has 32 equi-spaced holes with an additional one in the centre and a gallery to the outer perimeter. Three small circular pads have been attached to the base of the board to protect the surface it sits on. It comes complete with a full set of 35 (32 Plus 3 spare) handmade playing marbles of mixed stone, clay and agate and of different colours. Some of the clay marbles...
Category

20th Century French Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Marble Solitaire Game 10 inch Hardwood Board 35 mixed Stone Marbles, circa 1945
Marble Solitaire Game 10 inch Hardwood Board 35 mixed Stone Marbles, circa 1945

Marble Solitaire Game 10 inch Hardwood Board 35 mixed Stone Marbles, circa 1945

"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill
By Houghton Mifflin & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
The Second World War by Winston Churchill from Houghton-Mifflin Company, Boston. A vintage edition of Winston Churchill's six-volume memoir, The Second World War, for which he was a...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Paper

"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill
"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill

"The Second World War, " by Winston Churchill

Crossbill Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category

1920s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Crossbill Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Crossbill Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s

Crossbill Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s

Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber

Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet

Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet

Blue Tit Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category

1920s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Blue Tit Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Blue Tit Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s

Blue Tit Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s

Large Hooked Rug with a Seated Cat, ca 1880-1910
Located in York County, PA
LARGE HOOKED RUG WITH A SEATED CAT AS THE HOME SQUARE OF A DESIGN STYLED AFTER A PARCHEESI GAME BOARD, WITH STAR-LIKE, 6-PETAL FLOWERS IN EACH CORNER...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Large Hooked Rug with a Seated Cat, ca 1880-1910
Large Hooked Rug with a Seated Cat, ca 1880-1910

Large Hooked Rug with a Seated Cat, ca 1880-1910

Native American Plains Indian Ceremonial Chief staff ;
Located in Leuven , BE
Original Ceremonial Chief Staff from beginning 20th C. Feathers have been replaced at a later date.Very rare item;
Category

20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Native American Plains Indian Ceremonial Chief staff ;
Native American Plains Indian Ceremonial Chief staff ;

Native American Plains Indian Ceremonial Chief staff ;

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Six Foot Model of Cup Yacht Puritan
Located in Norwell, MA
Six foot model of the Boston built America's Cup yacht Puritan. Fine model with planked deck, skylights with brass bars, suit of sails, etc. Mounted on a ma...
Category

Early 2000s Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Six Foot Model of Cup Yacht Puritan
Six Foot Model of Cup Yacht Puritan

Six Foot Model of Cup Yacht Puritan

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Antique French Carpenter’s Workbench – Early 20th-Century Oak and Ash Worktable
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This French antique workbench is a true testament to traditional craftsmanship, embodying the passion for woodworking. Made from noble materials such as solid oak and ash for excepti...
Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Folk Art

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carpenter’s Workbench – Early 20th-Century Oak and Ash Worktable
Antique French Carpenter’s Workbench – Early 20th-Century Oak and Ash Worktable

Antique French Carpenter’s Workbench – Early 20th-Century Oak and Ash Worktable

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Rare 19th Century Swedish Dala Horse in Original Polychrome Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare hand-carved Dala horse in pine wood with original polychrome paint. Sweden, circa 1840. The tradition of carved wooden Dala horses dates back to the 16th century — the earliest...
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century Swedish Dala Horse in Original Polychrome Paint
Rare 19th Century Swedish Dala Horse in Original Polychrome Paint

Rare 19th Century Swedish Dala Horse in Original Polychrome Paint

Antiquities Ancient world Cypriot pottery bowl Middle East Antiques
Located in London, GB
A ancient Greek Cypriot pottery bowl Buff pottery of globular form with pointed small base with painted bands of colour Early Iron age C 1000 500 BC...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Antiquities Ancient world Cypriot pottery bowl Middle East Antiques
Antiquities Ancient world Cypriot pottery bowl Middle East Antiques

Antiquities Ancient world Cypriot pottery bowl Middle East Antiques

Native American Antique Large Micmac model Birch Bark canoe Woodlands C 1850
Located in London, GB
Native American Antique Large Micmac model Birch Bark canoe Woodlands C 1850 A superb Large Micmac Model Birch bark canoe with floral quill work decoration. Native American Woodla...
Category

19th Century American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Birch

Native American Antique Large Micmac model Birch Bark canoe Woodlands C 1850
Native American Antique Large Micmac model Birch Bark canoe Woodlands C 1850

Native American Antique Large Micmac model Birch Bark canoe Woodlands C 1850

Antique Hand Carved Folk Art Mallard Duck Decoys, C.1920
Located in London, GB
Two separate antique duck decoys. c.1920 Beautifully hand carved and very charming. One solid wood with a lovely warmth, the other carved and painted to mimic a male mallard. Pri...
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Carved Folk Art Mallard Duck Decoys, C.1920
Antique Hand Carved Folk Art Mallard Duck Decoys, C.1920

Antique Hand Carved Folk Art Mallard Duck Decoys, C.1920

Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber

Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet

Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet

Ararat Rugs Akstafa Kazak Rug - 19th C. Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Origin and Inspiration: This stunning revival of the Akstafa Kazak Rug is a modern creation deeply rooted in the rich weaving traditions of the Caucasus, specifically inspired by the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Akstafa Kazak Rug - 19th C. Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Akstafa Kazak Rug - 19th C. Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Akstafa Kazak Rug - 19th C. Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse
Located in Buisson, FR
Brilliant and unique shop-sign. A painted grouse made out of sheet iron or zinc that is placed within a hand forged iron frame that is made to hang. France circa 1850-1900 Weathered...
Category

19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse
Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse

Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse

Pre-Columbian Chimu Avian vessel ancient south America Circa 10 -15th century AD
Located in London, GB
A very cute small grey ware vessel of a bird transforming into a squirrel type creature with hands held in front, highlighting the principle of duality often depicted in the pre Columbian art Pre-Columbian Chimu vessel...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Pre-Columbian Chimu Avian vessel ancient south America Circa 10 -15th century AD
Pre-Columbian Chimu Avian vessel ancient south America Circa 10 -15th century AD

Pre-Columbian Chimu Avian vessel ancient south America Circa 10 -15th century AD

Ararat Rugs the Barbieri Tree Design Carpet, Persian Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of carpet comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.64 and Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs the Barbieri Tree Design Carpet, Persian Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs the Barbieri Tree Design Carpet, Persian Revival Rug, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs the Barbieri Tree Design Carpet, Persian Revival Rug, Natural Dyed

Antique Japanese Double-Ikat Futon Cover
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Double-Ikat Futon Cover This eye-dazzling hand-spun cotton, indigo-dyed 4-panel futon cover is a classic double ikat design displaying rows of concentric squares in...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Antique Japanese Double-Ikat Futon Cover
Antique Japanese Double-Ikat Futon Cover

Antique Japanese Double-Ikat Futon Cover

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th cen...
Category

1910s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s

Antique Maori hard wood stick staff Tiki design Oceanic Polynesian
Located in London, GB
Antique Maori hard wood stick staff Tiki design Oceanic Polynesian A Finely carved antique Maori hard wood stick A  Maori hard wood staff or walking ...
Category

Early 20th Century New Zealand Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Maori hard wood stick staff Tiki design Oceanic Polynesian
Antique Maori hard wood stick staff Tiki design Oceanic Polynesian

Antique Maori hard wood stick staff Tiki design Oceanic Polynesian

Vintage Hand-Carved Malagasy Ebony Wood Sculpture – Nude Female Figure - 2Y419
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This authentic vintage Malagasy sculpture features a gracefully hand-carved nude female figure, crafted from solid ebony wood. A stunning representation of African craftsmanship, thi...
Category

1950s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ebony

Vintage Hand-Carved Malagasy Ebony Wood Sculpture – Nude Female Figure - 2Y419
Vintage Hand-Carved Malagasy Ebony Wood Sculpture – Nude Female Figure - 2Y419

Vintage Hand-Carved Malagasy Ebony Wood Sculpture – Nude Female Figure - 2Y419

Pre Columbian Calima vessel Columbia ancient South America
Located in London, GB
Pre Columbian  Calima vessel Columbia ancient South America  A Calima vessel featuring double spouted stirrup vessel with incised design in red clay   Calima circa 200 BC- 400 AD Col...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Clay

Pre Columbian Calima vessel Columbia ancient South America
Pre Columbian Calima vessel Columbia ancient South America

Pre Columbian Calima vessel Columbia ancient South America

Vintage Pond Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Wooden pond yacht with natural finish and painted white above the waterline. Linen sails, blue deck. 70" long x 11 1/2" wide x 78" ...
Category

Early 20th Century British Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Lead

Vintage Pond Yacht
Vintage Pond Yacht

Vintage Pond Yacht

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W. Beaupre Chain Mail Bust
By William Beaupre
Located in New York, NY
Futuristic android bust with hand applied chain mail and vintage jewelry findings and tiara from New York artist W. Beaupre. Signed.
Category

20th Century American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Metal

W. Beaupre Chain Mail Bust
W. Beaupre Chain Mail Bust

W. Beaupre Chain Mail Bust

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Antique Wood and Brass Ship's Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Eight spoke varnished wood ship's wheel with brass hub and brass trim ring. The brass hub cap is mounted to an iron hub. Warm patina on this maritime relic. C...
Category

1910s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Wood and Brass Ship's Wheel
Antique Wood and Brass Ship's Wheel

Antique Wood and Brass Ship's Wheel

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Vintage Ethnic Himalayan Tibetan Turquoise Coral Necklace
Located in London, GB
Vintage Ethnic Himalayan Turquoise Coral Necklace A beautiful necklace of Tibetan Turquoise beads interspersed with natural red coral and silver beads with silver clasp Period 2nd ...
Category

20th Century Tibetan Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Vintage Ethnic Himalayan Tibetan Turquoise Coral Necklace
Vintage Ethnic Himalayan Tibetan Turquoise Coral Necklace

Vintage Ethnic Himalayan Tibetan Turquoise Coral Necklace

Early 19th Light Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Painted Wardrobe with Flowers Dimension: H. 195 cm – W. 126 (142 to the corners) cm – D. 47 (58 to the corners) cm Period: 1800 circa Origin: Alps Wood: Fir Description: Alpine painted wardrobe with two doors, entirely painted in light blue. The upper cornice is softly shaped and the doors follow the same curvature. The latter are depicted with rich cups of flowers, containing roses, tulips, carnations, primroses and bells, and the typical Tyrolean hearts wrapped in a floral garland with apotropaic symbols. Ramages and floral decorations are present on the entire surface and on the notches. Inside, the wardrobe offers ample space, which can be customized with the addition of shelves and/or a clothes hanger pole. This antique Alpine wardrobe...
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Folk Art

Materials

Fir

Early 19th Light Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Early 19th Light Blue Floral Painted Cabinet

Early 19th Light Blue Floral Painted Cabinet

Nautical Folk Art Ship Diorama in Tramp Art Frame
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Nautical Folk Art Ship Diorama in Tramp Art Frame Antique ship diorama with full rigged square sails. A waterline model sailing in painted putty ...
Category

20th Century Unknown Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Nautical Folk Art Ship Diorama in Tramp Art Frame
Nautical Folk Art Ship Diorama in Tramp Art Frame

Nautical Folk Art Ship Diorama in Tramp Art Frame

Paper Mache Pig Candy Container
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand crafted & painted in black & white paint in a papier mache material is in very good as found condition.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Paper Mache Pig Candy Container
Paper Mache Pig Candy Container

Paper Mache Pig Candy Container

Large Anri Carved Wooden Sculpture Last Supper By Osvaldo Moroder 1980s or older
By ANRI
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage wood carving by Anri is a beautiful work of art depicting " The Last Supper " Jesus and the Twelve Disciples. Marked on the Back and the ground. This wooden sculpture wa...
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1980s Italian Baroque Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Large Anri Carved Wooden Sculpture Last Supper By Osvaldo Moroder 1980s or older
Large Anri Carved Wooden Sculpture Last Supper By Osvaldo Moroder 1980s or older

Large Anri Carved Wooden Sculpture Last Supper By Osvaldo Moroder 1980s or older

19th Century Finely Carved Wooden Wall Panel with Sphinx, Dolphins & Scrollwork
By Brienz Switzerland, Black Forest
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exceptional masterpiece of the 19th Century showcases remarkable craftsmanship with finest detailing. The carved wooden wall panel shows a composition featuring a central mythol...
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1880s French Grand Tour Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Finely Carved Wooden Wall Panel with Sphinx, Dolphins & Scrollwork
19th Century Finely Carved Wooden Wall Panel with Sphinx, Dolphins & Scrollwork

19th Century Finely Carved Wooden Wall Panel with Sphinx, Dolphins & Scrollwork

Large Vintage Mexican Blue and Ivory Talavera Pottery Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Large vintage Mexican hand thrown and decorated blue and ivory pottery bowl with floral design.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Large Vintage Mexican Blue and Ivory Talavera Pottery Bowl
Large Vintage Mexican Blue and Ivory Talavera Pottery Bowl

Large Vintage Mexican Blue and Ivory Talavera Pottery Bowl

Mid-Century Rope Lamp Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Rope Lamp Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. 17 inches Height with the shade.  
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Rope, Stained Glass

Mid-Century Rope Lamp Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Mid-Century Rope Lamp Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet

Mid-Century Rope Lamp Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet

1812 Light Painted Alpine Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Cabinet Dated 1812 Measurements: H. 176 cm – L. 110 (120 at the frames) cm – D. 50 (55 at the frames) cm Period: 1812 Origin: Tyrol Essence: Fir Description: Antique painte...
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1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Folk Art

Materials

Fir

1812 Light Painted Alpine Cabinet
1812 Light Painted Alpine Cabinet

1812 Light Painted Alpine Cabinet

Vintage Coco de mer container decorative arts décor
Located in London, GB
Vintage Coco de mer container decorative arts décor A coco de mer nut from the Seychelles islands carved on the back side to make a decorative contai...
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19th Century Seychellois Antique Folk Art

Materials

Coconut

Vintage Coco de mer container decorative arts décor
Vintage Coco de mer container decorative arts décor

Vintage Coco de mer container decorative arts décor

19th Century Middle Eastern Copper and Silver Ve
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century Middle Eastern Copper and Silver Vessel with copper chain handle. Richly decorated with hand-hammered peacocks and Arabic lettering. A ...
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19th Century Persian Moorish Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Silver, Copper

19th Century Middle Eastern Copper and Silver Ve
19th Century Middle Eastern Copper and Silver Ve

19th Century Middle Eastern Copper and Silver Ve

Early 20th Century Brazilian Metal Hanging Amulet 'Penca de Balangadas'
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th Century Brazilian Metal Hanging Amulet 'Penca de Balangadas' – Circa 1890 Discover the captivating history behind this early 20th-century metal hanging amulet, known as '...
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1890s Brazilian Tribal Antique Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Brazilian Metal Hanging Amulet 'Penca de Balangadas'
Early 20th Century Brazilian Metal Hanging Amulet 'Penca de Balangadas'

Early 20th Century Brazilian Metal Hanging Amulet 'Penca de Balangadas'

Antique Native American Plain indians Tomahawk , 19th C .
Located in Leuven , BE
This tomahawk is nicely decorated with original copper nails and colourful feather attributes that have been replaced in a later period.Comes with its custom made stand.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Antique Native American Plain indians Tomahawk , 19th C .
Antique Native American Plain indians Tomahawk , 19th C .

Antique Native American Plain indians Tomahawk , 19th C .

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Dan-Guéré Mask, fist half of the XXth century
Located in Paris, FR
The Dan, a sub-tribe of the Dan-Nguere, inhabit eastern Liberia, Guinea Conakry, and Côte d'Ivoire. Their social and spiritual structure is based on the secret society Poro, which me...
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Art Deco Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Dan-Guéré Mask, fist half of the XXth century
Dan-Guéré Mask, fist half of the XXth century

Dan-Guéré Mask, fist half of the XXth century

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Steam Yacht "Corsair" of 1930, Ship Model in Wood Display Case with Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Steam yacht model of J.P. Morgan's "Corsair IV" mounted into a custom glass and mahogany display case with table. This model is outfitted with raised paneled mahogany cabins, planked deck, turned brass fittings, rigged masts etc... Detailed longboats and launches hang from davits. The vessel flies the New York Yacht Club burgee and the Morgan house flag. Mounted into a mahogany display case with matching table. Overall Dimensions: 56" L x 16" W x 57" H Corsair IV (1930) J.P. Morgan Jr. and his legendary business tycoon father, J. Pierpont Morgan, owned four yachts christened Corsair, and built three of them. Each yacht was bigger, faster, and more comfortable than the preceding one. The Morgan Corsair created major media attention for the times resulting in a legendary quote by the senior Morgan when he was asked how much it cost...
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20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Steam Yacht "Corsair" of 1930, Ship Model in Wood Display Case with Table
Steam Yacht "Corsair" of 1930, Ship Model in Wood Display Case with Table

Steam Yacht "Corsair" of 1930, Ship Model in Wood Display Case with Table

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20th Century American Gilt Copper Pig Weathervane
Located in Chicago, IL
Found in upstate New York, this 20th-century American gilt copper pig weathervane embodies the folk art ethos: that art blooms from artless things. Meant to...
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20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Copper

20th Century American Gilt Copper Pig Weathervane
20th Century American Gilt Copper Pig Weathervane

20th Century American Gilt Copper Pig Weathervane

Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970

Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970

Double Sided Vintage Marlboro Light Up Cigarette Pack, 1990s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the perfect Americana statement piece to add interest to any interior. This incredible vintage advertising light up box by Marlboro is eye-catching showpiece. These lights we...
Category

1990s American Folk Art

Materials

Steel

Double Sided Vintage Marlboro Light Up Cigarette Pack, 1990s USA
Double Sided Vintage Marlboro Light Up Cigarette Pack, 1990s USA

Double Sided Vintage Marlboro Light Up Cigarette Pack, 1990s USA

Antique Indian Embroidered Kantha Cloth
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Indian Embroidered Kantha Cloth Indian kantha cloths originally developed as a way in which old sari cloth could be recycled and put to use. They’re usually composed of 3-4 ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Antique Indian Embroidered Kantha Cloth
Antique Indian Embroidered Kantha Cloth

Antique Indian Embroidered Kantha Cloth

Superb Large Antique South Indian dowry box Interior Design Décor
Located in London, GB
A Superb Large Antique South Indian Kerala dowry box This Fine example shows a vast amount of patinated brass ornamentation decoration . internally there is one sub division. The m...
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1880s Indian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Superb Large Antique South Indian dowry box Interior Design Décor
Superb Large Antique South Indian dowry box Interior Design Décor

Superb Large Antique South Indian dowry box Interior Design Décor

Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
African mask handmade and carved from a single piece of exotic wood, in a manner specific to the traditional African art. Hand carved wall mask with decorative geometric ornaments, d...
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1970s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century
Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century

Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL PAPER PEINT WITH VENUS
Located in Firenze, FI
Wonderful papier peint painted in lean tempera on paper, applied on canvas, with carved wooden frame, painted with tempera and gold paste. The papier peint represents Venus as if she...
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint, Paper

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL PAPER PEINT WITH VENUS
SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL PAPER PEINT WITH VENUS

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL PAPER PEINT WITH VENUS

Banthrico inc Chicago Metal Santa Coin bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Metal Santa bank. Santa Sitting on a Wing Seat after a hard day Sleigh Ride. Original painted coin bank. Wonderful patina to the body Great color.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Banthrico inc Chicago Metal Santa Coin bank
Banthrico inc Chicago Metal Santa Coin bank

Banthrico inc Chicago Metal Santa Coin bank

Steiff Bear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original German made Steiff Bear with glass eyes. The original tag is in place and in tact. Steiff is know for well made Toy bears that are jointed and hav...
Category

1930s American Adirondack Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Cotton, Glass

Steiff Bear
Steiff Bear

Steiff Bear

Vintage, New and Antique Folk Art

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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