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Creator: Unknown
Moroccan Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Metal Overlay
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish amber painted glass perfume bottle or rose water sprinkler with raised embossed silvered metal floral design over amber glass.
The pressed glass bottle in Art Deco, Art Nouveau style is oval shape with curved sides and hand decorated with embossed metal silvered overlay.
This has a long metal top spout that unscrews.
This is a recycled vintage French perfume...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture was done by Czeslaw Budny a Polish-Canadian artist in the Constructivist style in circa 2010. This sculpture was made entirely of up-cycle...
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mumuye Figure African Sculpture
Located in Sharon, CT
Atypical form with a rich high patina. Professional mounted. Provenance: Weinberg Modern.
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Primitive Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Original Painted Rooster and Daisy's Iron Garden Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original painted iron garden ornament with roosters and daisy's in good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19th Century Mocha Seaweed Mug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century mocha yellow ware mug with the blue sea weed pattern is in good condition. This mug has a tiny rim chip looks like its in the glaze. These mugs are super rare and h...
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Moroccan Red Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Embossed Metal Overlay
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish red painted glass perfume bottle or rose water sprinkler with raised embossed silvered metal floral design over red g...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Ethnic Brass Traditional Anklet Bracelet from India Vide Poche
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Dhokra art old ethnic tribal brass traditional ankle bracelet from India, repurposed as ashtrays ,catchall, or vide poche.
Handcrafted of a hollow band of heavy brass decorated with chevron repoussé banding and lost wax granulation.
The brass inner plate was later added to use the bracelet as a small ashtray.
The closure was a push pin mechanism that was closed.
India, circa 1920s.
Measure: 7"5 D x 2" H.
"Dhokra is an ancient folk art tradition prevalent in India in the eastern states of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Dhokra craft objects are made through the process of non-ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique, which is one of the earliest and most advanced methods of metal casting known to human civilization. Its roots can be traced back 4500 years to the ancient city of Mohenjodaro in the Indus Valley Civilization.
The name Dokra or Dhokra was used to indicate a group of craftsmen of nomadic type from the Dhokra Damar tribe, scattered over the regions of Bengal, Orisa and Madhya Pradash, whose wares were identified by their beautifully shaped and decorated metal products. The enchanting Dhokra art objects have motifs inspired by indigenous folk...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Metal
CF F1 2018 by Caturegli Formica
Located in Geneve, CH
CF F1 2018 by Caturegli Formica.
Dimensions: W 320 x L 230 cm
Materials: Silk
Carpets as deep information
Carpets are very common items. But it has never really been clear if...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Eight Point Star & Nine Patch Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Folky eight point star quilt with a nine patch inside each star. The backing is in a sky blue and all cotton. The condition is very good.
Category
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Unusual Double Handled Papago Indian Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and unusual double handled Papago basket is in good condition. Its simple pattern and fine tight weave makes it very special and unusual.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Willow
Antique French Head Portrait Greek Roman Head Bust Portrait Bearded Man
Located in Cirencester, GB
"The Bust Portrait"
French School, 19th century.
charcoal drawing on paper, unframed.
painting: 23.5 x 17.75 inches
Condition report:
The painting is in good and sound con...
Category
19th Century Renaissance Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Other
Hand Painted Dog on Board Signed & Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky & fun dog painting on board has a fold in stand on the reverse side. It is also signed by the artist D.Buttler & dated 1989. Fantastic folky large dog sign.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
George Edouard Tremblay Folk Art Hooked Rug, Mat or Tapestry of a Winter Scene
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This framed hooked rug or mat was done by the well known George Edouard Tremblay of Quebec Canada in approximately 1940 in his period Folk Art style. The rug or mat is done with wool...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Burlap, Pine
Moorish Ceramic Tile with Arabic Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan handcrafted decorative tile with hand painted Arabic writing in brown on ivory crackle glazed ceramic.
Arabic writing on ceramic tile hand pai...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Large Moroccan Glazed Ceramic Vase with Arabic Calligraphy Turquoise Writing Fez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan glazed ceramic vase from Fez.
Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy writing.
This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic is call...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Islamic Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
19Thc Hand Carved Bear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand carved bear on a wood base in very good condition.
Category
1880s American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Navajo Indian Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing Navajo Indian weaving large pillows have aged and worn alligatored leather backings.The inserts are down & feather fill.
Category
1990s American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool
20th C Folk Art Carved Boy Doll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C folk art carved boy doll with original clothes. Hand painted face and shoes.
Category
Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Hanging Nursery Mobile in Solid Sapele, Marc Leblanc, Leblanc Studios, USA, 2020
Located in Deland, FL
Introduce your home to a touch of organic elegance with this one-of-a-kind hanging nursery mobile designed and carved by Mark LeBlanc. Masterfully crafted from rare and intentionall...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Moroccan Berber Tuareg Metal Tribal Flask Overlay
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Great decorative Moroccan Berber Tuareg metal brass powder flask. African decorative brass with front richly decorated with Moorish embossed brass ocverlay. Moroccan tribal powder fl...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Brass
19th C Nine Patch Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Nine patch chain with a saw tooth border. This early Pennsylvania nine patch is in fine condition.
Category
1890s American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Native American Commanche Decorative Ceramic Trinket Dish by Clyde L. Otipoby
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A one-of-a-kind hand-made ceramic trinket dish by Native American artist Clyde L. Otipoby. At first glance, this piece reminded us of an oyster. I...
Category
20th Century American Native American Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Felt, Paint
Navajo Indian Weaving Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These black and white with a grey ground are so unusual for Navajo weaving's. These pillows have a black cotton linen backing. The condition are pristine. Sold as a pair.
Category
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Wool
Black Antique Danish Folk Art Tobacco, Tea Box with Sliding 'Door'
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This personalized tramp / Folk Art tobacco box has two Chambers. One for waste tobacco/tea and one for unused. It is made from repurposed wood from Old Danish cigar containers. It ha...
Category
1890s Danish Folk Art Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
20th C Papago Bowl Shaped Basket With Geometric Cross Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C Papago bowl shaped basket with geometric cross pattern.
Category
20th Century North American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Hemp, Natural Fiber
Mid Century Ceramic Vase in Green Black and Cream Signed, Spain
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall vintage ceramic one-of-a-kind vase by Spanish artist Domingo Punter Teruel. This lovely piece is decorated and glazed in geometric designs green,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Moroccan Blue Ceramic Lidded Urn with Arabic Calligraphy Writing, Fez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan glazed royal blue ceramic urn with lid from Fez.
Vintage Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand painted with Arabic calligraphy wr...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Islamic Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
19thc Wool Flannel Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc wool & satin log cabin barn raising quilt and has a wool flannel backing. This quilt is in pristine condition.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows / Pairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine saddle blanket Indian weaving bolster pillows have black suede / leather backings. The condition are very fine. Sold in pairs.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Leather
19th Century Scottie Iron Boot Scraper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century cast iron boot scraper or garden ornament is in good condition and weighs a ton.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Iron
19thc Mocha Ware Seaweed Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc yellow ware mocha blue seaweed pattern mixing bowl in pristine condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Ceramic Nemadji Vase in Turquoise Brown and Orange, 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful ceramic nemadji vase. Marbled in unglazed turquoise, brown, and orange, this will be a beautiful piece to add to a current collection.
Dim...
Category
20th Century American Native American Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique English King Charles Cavalier Hand-Painted Dog Doorstop
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Form meets function with this King Charles Cavalier doorstop. This iconic English dog is believed to be made from plaster or similar material and is filled with sand. The pup wears a red collar with a lock at the front with a small chain leash draped over its back. It is painted in a light brown, with deep brown spots throughout. Use this to bring a touch of classic English decor...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Ningshia, Chinese Export, Hand Knotted Wool, Antique Rug, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Ningshia from China made in circa 1920
In original condition and some wear consistent of age and use.
This rug is been restored as we show on the photos.
Hand knotte...
Category
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Folk Art Sterling Silver and Brass on Wood Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid-Century Modern artists created this enameled on brass and sterling silver zodiac symbols. This is a one of a kind mirror as well. The frame is a heavy wood base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Bronze, Silver
Hand Hooked Room Size Log Cabin Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine room size log cabin hand hooked American rug is in fine condition with a couple tiny small fabric losses that are not noticeable. The backing has a new linen or muslin back...
Category
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Blue and White Geometric Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century blue and white geometric quilt with very nice quilting and piece work. The condition is very good condition.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Hand Crafted Concrete Sculpture of Panda Bears
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand crafted sculpture of koala bears on concrete. The shape of the total sculpture is the same shape as the country of Australia.This is a very heavy hand crafted sculpture.
Category
20th Century Australian Adirondack Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Concrete
Collection of Four 19th Century Sponge Ware Serving Platters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing collection of four 19th century sponge ware serving platters are in fantastic condition. These platters are so hard to find in pristine condition.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
Monumental 19Thc Cast Iron Dog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large folky dog doorstop has a great look for a profile of his body. This iron dog has a makers mark of LB 71. Looks like Snoucher.
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Finely Carved Early Ashanti Stool With Bird Motif, Ghana
Located in London, GB
This large early Ashanti stool consists of an attractive support featuring a double-sided bird motif.
The surface of the stool exhibits a rich, dark patina. Extensive use over the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Red Silk Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Long rectangular shell encrusted box. Carefully applied shells decorate the top and bottom edges of this red board box in a variety of colors. At...
Category
20th Century English Folk Art Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Shell, Silk, Paper
19th Century Original Red Painted Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic undisturbed original red painted children's ladder back chair. The seat is a hand woven original seat.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Pine
20th C. Navajo Indian Weaving Saddle Blanket Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 20th C Navajo Indian weaving saddle blanket custom made Pillow.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Wool
Beautiful Navajo Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Navajo Weaving pillow.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Framed Hand Sewn Patriotic Sham Made from a Flag and Ship Ribbons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Great framed Folk Art sham with 48star flag and ship ribbons is a great patriotic item. The top left corner as well as the bottom right corner are scraps of a 48 star linen flag and in between them are ribbons of ships names that are sewn together in a collage. The American ships span three centuries of ships ribbons, from late 19th century to present day ships. As well as the "USS Utah" which was sunk during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
This great and proud sham is not only a great American item but is a Symbol of hope and unity throughout the ages. Serves better as a hanging Folk Art...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Plexiglass
19th C Decorated Stone Ware Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand made & hand painted pottery pitcher is in fine condition. This is such a rare piece and most unusual.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Mexican Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meixcan Indian Weaving Bolster pillows - pair. Feather and down inserts and zippered shams.
Category
20th Century American Navajo Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Ethiopian Throne
Located in London, GB
This large, impressive nineteenth-century Ethiopian throne, from the Wollega Oromo culture, features a high, upright back-rest.
An attractive cut-ou...
Category
Late 19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Sea Grass Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This funky sea grass basket is handwoven and in good condition. It retains its old surface.
Category
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Shell Encrusted Lucky Elephant Statue in Brown Black and White, 1930s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large tall lucky sea shell encrusted elephant statue or figurine. Covered in shells, this elephant stands with its trunk up pointed toward the sky. In Southeast Asia, elephants wit...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Shell, Wood
19th Century Original Surface Pueblo Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original old surface child's chair from the Pueblo in New Mexico. The construction is mortised on all sides.
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Original Painted Metal Parade Flag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and folky 20thc original painted parade flag sign was used to hand in the windows during patriotic events. In stores and homes in the early 20thc.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Pair of Vintage Blue Rag Rug Custom Made Pillows, '2 Sets'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage blue rag rug textile custom made pillows. (2 sets available)
All 4 can be purchased at 595.00 per set of 2 pillows. Pillows have ...
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Early 20th C Navajo Eye Dazzler Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Beautiful Early 20th C Navajo Eye Dazzler Pillows New Feather and Down inserts.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool
President Dwight D. Eisenhower Commemorative Ceramic Plate
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A round ceramic commemorative plate of President Dwight Eisenhower. The plate is circular, with gold detail around the edges, and a portrait of Presi...
Category
20th Century North American American Classical Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Gold
Pair of Navajo Striped Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Navajo Striped bolster pillows. Feather and down inserts and zippered casing.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Linen
Moroccan Caftan Floral Brocade Multicolored Embroidered Kaftan 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage hostess gown, floral multicolored brocade Kaftan, circa 1970s.
Exotic oriental floral long maxi caftan dress with wide arm and lo...
Category
1970s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Unknown Folk Art
Materials
Brocade, Braid
Unknown folk art for sale on 1stDibs.
Unknown folk art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown folk art, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1,446 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 51 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original folk art by Unknown were created in the folk art style in north america during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown folk art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $75 and can go as high as $52,726, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $978.
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