Folk Art Sculptures

Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Folk Art More Dining and Entertaining

Majolica, Pottery

Majolica Tromp L'oeil Crab Dish, Alvaro Jose, Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, circa 1890. The circular green dish depicts a large spider crab in the center raised up on its long legs ...

Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Leather, Paint, Iron

Offered by Dienst + Dotter Antikviteter, Swedish antique toy rocking horse, origin: Sweden, circa 1870. Beautiful, untouched, original condition including the paint, leather saddle,...

Matthew M. Orante

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Large Folk Art model Eiffel tower. Created by Matthew M. Orante using 783 pieces of wood. Model accompanied by original newspaper article.

Cícero Rodrigues

2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Wood

“Mother with Son” (originally entitled “Mulher com Filho”) is a unique piece by the Brazilian artist Cícero Rodrigues, from Petrolina, Pernambuco. Through the wood-carving, the artis...

Cícero Rodrigues

2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Wood

Unique piece by the Brazilian artist Cícero Rodrigues, from Petrolina, Pernambuco. This is one of the many wooden ballerinas from his collection. His ballerinas represent the female ...

Mestre Fida

2010s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Mestre Fida's Easter Island (originally entitled "Ilha de Páscoa") is an unique sculpture made of wood and stones, suggesting the traditional Easter Island, but though his own vision...

Cícero Rodrigues

2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Wood

Unique piece by Brazilian artist Cícero Rodrigues, from Petrolina, Pernambuco. This is one of the many wooden ballerinas from his collection. His ballerinas represent the female body...

Caboeta

2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Wood

Caboeta's hand-carved wood sculpture “Men” (originally entitled "Homens") is a great example of a bridge between cultural tradition and contemporary art. The Brazilian artist likes ...

Tribo Kadiweu

2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Ceramic

This is a rare sculpture from the Kadiweu Tribe in Brazil’s Midwest. It’s very difficult to enter this tribe, only with the right companions, because the indigenous often lock themse...

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2010s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Originally entitled “Coração”, this is an unique piece by the Brazilian artist Nilo, from Juazeiro, Pernambuco. It represents a heart and an eye merging with each other in nature, al...

Mariano Neto

2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Wood

This is a collection from Mariano Neto, originally entitled “Coleção de Bugres”. The artist is the grandson of Conceição dos Bugres, whose style he incorporated in his own art pieces...

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2010s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Originally entitled “Totem de Cabeças”, this is a hand-carved wooden sculpture by Racar, a Brazilian artist from Juazeiro, Pernambuco. It’s a contemporary representation of men. The ...

Cícero Rodrigues

2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Wood

Originally entitled “Menino do Arrocha”, this is another piece by the artist Cícero Rodrigues, from Petrolina, Pernambuco (Brazil). The hand-carved wooden sculpture represents a youn...

Marcos Costa

2010s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

The Brazilian artist Marcos Costa represents the backwoods in a new way, through it's animals. In this piece he creates the dog, the man's best friend that sticks by his side even in...

Aberaldo Santos

2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Wood

The hand-carved wood head is a symbol of a typical Brazilian man by Aberaldo Santos, an artist from Pernambuco. He unites the classical themes such as the man from the backwoods with...

Aberaldo Santos

2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Wood

The hand-carved wood head is a symbol of a typical Brazilian man by Aberaldo Santos, an artist from Pernambuco. He unites the classical themes such as the man from the backwoods with...

Cícero Rodrigues

2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Wood

In this unique piece, the Brazilian artist Cícero Rodrigues represents the arrival of the itinerant circus in town, like a metaphor to Brazil’s political situation. Hand-carved by th...

Paulo Sérgio

2010s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Paulo Sérgio is an artist from Brazilian backwoods, a very poor and dry region. In his works he usually represents the reality of his people and birthplace: Juazeiro, Pernambuco. “Pr...

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2010s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Wood

A strong, hand-carved wooden sculpture of a horse, originally from Petrolina, Pernambuco (Brazil). The artist, known as Mestre Pintor, represents the horse but keeps much of the orig...

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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Wood

This is a hand-carved and hand-painted wooden sculpture, representing a reptile found in Brazil. The artist, Iris, from the Association Mestre Noza, becomes from Juazeiro do Norte, C...

Márcio Lira

2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Wood

Originally entitled “Palhacinho”, the light hand-carved wood sculpture by Márcio Lira becomes from Igarassu, Pernambuco (Brazil). The artist likes figurative figures and often repres...

Márcio Lira

2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Wood

Originally entitled “Palhacinho”, the light hand-carved wood sculpture by Márcio Lira becomes from Igarassu, Pernambuco (Brazil). The artist likes figurative figures and often repres...

Tribo Kadiweu

2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Ceramic

This is a rare sculpture from the Kadiweu Tribe in Brazil’s Midwest. It’s very difficult to enter this tribe, only with the right companions, because the indigenous often lock themse...

Sergio Bustamante

20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Amusing mixed metal pelican sculpture crafted in brass, copper, and silvered metal in a distinctive and captivating composition that combines technique with attitude.

Mid-20th Century Spanish Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Sandstone

A hand-carved stone stylized head by Diracca, Spain, circa 1940.

Early 20th Century Folk Art Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Leather, Wood

Spectacular Handmade collectible curiosity articulated wooden stationary automaton doll. Intricate metal jointed moveable parts, move with your hand. Crafted of vintage wooden pieces...

Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Glass, Wood

Unique carved mask made by a slave, depicting his or her master. Over enhanced facial features are apparent while blue glass eyes distract from the slits where the user would see thr...

Qiniso Mungwe, Siyabonga Mabaso

21st Century and Contemporary South African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Ceramic

Bird bowl, ceramic sculpture by Ardmore from South Africa. Sculpted by Qiniso Mungwe, painted by Siyabonga Mabaso 25" x 17" x 7" H. Ardmore ceramic art was established by Fée Halste...

20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Tribal Art

Wood

An early colonial carving from Kenya. There is a rich tradition of carving colonial figures for sale to European colonists throughout Africa. Many of these master carvers carved f...

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Balustrades and Fixtures

RARE CAST IRON BUILDING FENDERS/ CARRIAGE GUIDES IN THE FORM OF HORSE HOOVES, ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM ADAMS, PHILADELPHIA, CA 1870-90: Pair of cast iron fenders, used to steer carriag...

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Rare pair of fireman’s axe parade torches, 1860-1880: Pair of fireman’s axe parade torches with traditional wooden axe handles and the heads made of tin acting as receptacles ...

Antique Early 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Sculptures

Bronze, Wood

This Scandinavian implement was made around 1800, possibly in Sweden, for folding linen. It is carved from wood, and is now dramatically mounted on a modern bronze stand.

Aparecido Gonzaga Alves

2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Wood

Originally entitled “Raízes”, the hand-carved wood sculpture by Aparecido Gonzaga Alves becomes from Ilha do Ferro, Alagoas (Brazil). It represents, in an abstract way, the interior ...

José Abias da Silva

2010s Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Wood

: Piece from the Brazilian artist José Abias da Silva, who becomes from Igarassu, Pernambuco. The sculpture is originally entitled "A Mudança", which means "The Move" and represents ...

Cícero Rodrigues

2010s Brazilian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Wood

Originally called “Dançarinos de Frevo”, this piece is an unique hand-carved wood sculpture by Cícero Rodrigues, from Petrolina, Pernambuco (Brazil). The artist often represents danc...

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Wood

Finely featured carved man's head found in the southern United States. Most likely a late 19th century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Iron

Fabulous pair of hand-forged iron sculptures from a black smith, circa 1900s of man on a bicycle with a cigar and a hunter with his dog, bird and gun. The bicyclist sits on a iron ba...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Wood

Very nice unrestored Folk Art carved head. It’s a hand-carved wooden bust of a gentlemen. Very nice patina.

Steven Huneck

1990s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Steel, Resin, Wood, Reclaimed Wood

This wonderful giant-size bird of Vermont hardwood was carved and painted by the artist Stephen Huneck of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, in 1994 at the height of his career. It is sold imme...

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Terracotta

A rare and charming lifesize model of a hound with an outstanding face. This dog is a hunter, sturdy, and muscular he has acute scenting powers to follow a trail and has great stamin...

Engelbert Nyoni

21st Century and Contemporary South African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Ceramic

Monkey Mask, ceramic sculpture by Ardmore from South Africa. Sculpted and painted by Engelbert Nyoni. Ardmore ceramic art was established by Fée Halsted and is situated in the foot...

Octavia Mazibuko, Thembi Kikala

21st Century and Contemporary South African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Ceramic

Hoopoe dish AAA, ceramic sculpture by Ardmore from South Africa. Sculpted by Octavia Mazibuko, painted by Thembi Kikala measures 24" x 13" x 9" H. Ardmore ceramic art was establishe...

Antique 19th Century Japanese Folk Art More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...

Wood

Japanese shi shi (lion) from Kyoto. Protector and vehicle for monju buddha. Signed. 1200201-1500010

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

A painted and signed wood sculpture of a mother and child, beautiful in its pureness and simplicity.

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

An exceptional, painted American trade sign made from carved wood in the full-bodied form of a race horse’s head. Wonderful movement, tremendous folk character and great early paint ...

2010s Balinese Folk Art Mounted Objects

Shell

A decorative necklace from Indonesia, made of black cuttlefish bones. A singular piece of Balinese handcraft that will add an exotic touch to any eclectic decor. Mounted on a black m...

Antique 1790s English Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Pottery

"Babes in the Wood" is an affectionate 18th century Pratt Ware pottery figure group of two young girls in an arbor. They appear to have been picking fruits which are now in their lap...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Ceramics

Earthenware

An unusual Primitive American Yellow ware still bank, a seated Spaniel, early 19th Century. From the West Virginia region and decorated with Manganese and touches of copper glaze to ...

Ardmore Ceramic Art

21st Century and Contemporary South African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Ceramic

Monkey teapot AAA, ceramic sculpture by Ardmore from South Africa. Sculpted by Lovemore Sithole and Sfiso Mvelase, painted by Roux Gwala. 2016 is the year of the Monkey in the Chines...

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Decoys

Merganser hen, a working, paint-decorated decoy made from carved wood with glass eyes in the period between 1890 and 1920. A beautiful example with original, untouched, paint-decorat...

Antique 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Toys

Leather, Wood, Paint

A charming, Allmoge Swedish 18th century data horse, origin: Sweden, circa 1750, hand-carved with original paint and leather.

Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Decoys

Wood

Nice couple of French Snipe decoys, France 19th century.Weathered, small losses.Measurement is of the largest one and includes the base.  

Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Folk Art Mounted Objects

Bronze

The beautiful patina created through time confers these antique trays their particular appeal as exotic, singular decor accessories, especially when more than one is used as a group....

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Mid-20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Primitives

Offered by James Eddy Three vintage Folk Art Guatemalan Gourd Rattles A lot of three superb vintage Guatemalan gourd rattles (chin chin) with colorful hand painted graphics. Each...

Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Statues

Stone

What a lovely figure! Well-executed by an anonymous sculptor, this charming limestone squirrel almost reaches out to you as he climbs along a branch enroute to the bird feeder. Beaut...

Ben Smith

Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Pine

Three Martha's Vineyard black duck decoys attributed to Ben Smith - Original paint on all - Minor chipping from Use - circa 1900 - Two are hollow carved, one is solid body.     

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Terracotta

A hand made, American folk art carved and well modeled terra cotta sculpture of a squirrel, on its two hind legs nibbling on an acorn, on a square plinth base.

20th Century American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Concrete

This tall midcentury tree-trunk style faux bois alter/niche is attributed to the popular Mexican/American folk artist Dionicio Rodríguez (1891–1955). This vintage work of American fo...