Folk Art Decorative Objects

19Thc Early hiney basket collection, All in very good condition.These were from a collection in Pennsylvania. Measurements are as follows - Large basket - 13.5d x 14h x 16w Medium ...

Beautiful handcrafted antique tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with with lid, handle and brass latch. The metal is delicately and int...

This striking hand-carved lion sculpture is a masterful example of early to mid-20th-century folk art. Rendered from a solid block of hardwood, the reclining figure exudes a sense of...

- Hand built decorative fish sculpture - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - decorative motifs painted with a goat hair brush made by the potter to apply natur...

Early 20th Century Folk Art Fairground Elephant We share what we love, and we love this charming and naively formed early 20th century hand craved fairground ride figure. With a de...

Early Demi John hand blown bottle in wooden hand made wash tub. 19thc painted Wash Tub can be sold individually for $1,295 Measures - 24 diameter x 16 high The Demi-John hand Blown ...

Made by the Yoruba Tribe from Benin they date back to the 19th century. Created for the royal family.

This petite keepsake box with a swivel lid is crafted in the tradition of Indian bidri-ware, with a dark metal body decorated with simple silver inlay. Composed of a zinc and copper ...

Ayyanar India carved and polychrome wood horse Measures:100cmx23cm H117cm Material:Wood Wear Consistent with age and use

A Whimsical Decoupage and Painted Dairy Farm Milk Jug with a Sweet Folk Art Design.. would make a Great Umbrella Stand. Unknown artist ... age approximate.

Sculptural Norwegian Hand-Carved Birch Trough Telemark, Early 20th Century Exceptional hand-carved wooden trough originating from Telemark, Norway, early 20th century. Sculpted from...

Wonderful faux burr walnut picture frame Painted and gilt on gesso Original patina. A delightful colour The measurement given below is the outside of the frame Internally it meas...

Moroccan vintage, 1960's green olive jar, or planter. Handcrafted by the Berber people in Tamgroute Morocco. Great glazed earthenware with different hu...

Late 19th century sheet iron and metal "Trotting Horse" weathervane. It has a nice weathered color and patina and is very authentic with six "healthy" bullet holes to boot. I basica...

Beautiful Hand-Carved Wabi Sabi Mortar that works perfectly for a planter. By unknown designer in Africa, c. early 20th Century. Wear consistent with age and use showing wonderful ...

A beautiful piece of studio pottery, this round clay vase will add interest to any space. It is created from clay, and glazed in brown on the bottom, a...

This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with ox...

Warren MacKenzie (1924 - 2018) is recognized as a true master of 20th Century ceramic art. Through his traditional wheel-thrown vessels, MacKenzie's pottery embodies strong influence...

An original piece of English folk-art sculpture by the acclaimed British sculptor Guy Taplin (b. 1939). Eight individual wooden birds carved and painted, th...

beautiful original vase holder from the 1990s, made of fine cherry wood with warm and cozy color. The design features curvy lines and arched legs ending in curly feet, supporting a c...

Ingeborg Aaltvedt for Porsgrund Porcelain Rosemaling Wall Clock, Norway 1976 A rare Norwegian wall clock by Porsgrund Porcelain, hand-painted by artist Ingeborg Aaltvedt in 1976. Th...

A one of a kind, small articulated mannequin, made with the percussion hammers of a piano. The metaphisically shaped feet and face, are made from dampers: these are wooden blocks co...

Handcrafted in the Mixe region of Oaxaca by artisan Silvia Martínez, this sculptural vessel is made from burnished terracotta (barro bruñido) and finished in a natural warm clay tone...

Carved wooden angel from Private Chapel in Provence. Wonderful detail in Angel's hair and draped dress. Figure is mounted on an iron stand.

19th century carved pine folk art farmer and his oxen model We are proud to offer a unique example of a late 19th century hand carved pine folk art model of a farmer and his oxen. R...

This long, wooden carving is an early 20th century Chinese weaving shuttle, once used by skilled artists in Yunnan province to weave textiles of cotton, hemp and silk upon the loom. Known as a stick shuttle, the rustic tool is simply designed with a slender handle and two prongs at either end to hold yarn or thread. Elevated by a custom steel stand, the antique shuttle...

Antique Folk Art Carved Wood Black and White 13" Mallard Duck Decoy with Glass Eyes. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 6" H x 13" W x 6" D

An authentic Pair of Antique Cat and Dog Andirons in original as found condition. Ca. early 20th c. hollow cast brass. Each seated and looking out. The cat with a wide curled tail, t...

Lovely piggy bank with inscription aiming to collect money for the society for children’s footwear. This union was established in 1889 and was still active ...

Folk Art hand carved wooden duck - a wonderful piece! One of our favorite pieces, the life size shape and graceful angle of the neck give the p...

- rare collection of 3 wide heads from 18th century to 19th century - antiques from the period 1980-1910 - beautiful patina with traces of old craftsmanship

A beautiful unique Indian motif box with a lid. This piece would be fantastic for storing cigars, tv remotes, or miscellaneous items on a dresser or coffee table. The top of the box ...

Early 20th century American double sided whirligig figure A brilliant example of early 20th century American Folk Art. In the form of a hand carved wooden double sided whirligig f...

Interesting, midcentury, Japanese, matte tan, earthenware, art pottery vase features a tapered body, intricately carved and incised in a leaf pattern with Japanese markings on it's u...

This petite brass box was originally part of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, one of several small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid....

An exquisite example of Burmese artistry, this palm-sized container dates to the late 19th century and was likely originally used as a betel box (kun-it). A blend of betel leaves, ar...

This whimsical vintage planter is a charming intersection of rustic utility and artisanal folk art. Handcrafted from unglazed terracotta, the bowl features broad, white slip-painted ...

This exquisite vintage rattan bird basket is a masterful example of the "Shanghai weave" technique, highly prized by collectors of mid-century global handicrafts. Expertly hand-woven...

This large wooden serving tray is crafted with a hand-painted panel salvaged from a vintage Chinese cabinet. Selected for its charming folk art decoration, the found panel is painted...

Scandinavian Modern Iittala style black and white glazed ceramic chicken, handmade in the USA. Life-size stylized chicken animal sculpture for any interior design. A-595-335  

This exceptional piece of American folk art showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of traditional Tramp Art. Characterized by its intricate, multi-layered notch-carving and geometric...

Striking vintage wood sculpture of a stoic harlequin, clad in a diamond-patterned silver and ochre bodysuit with a matching pointed cap. The angular form and muted expression give it...

Long rectangular shell encrusted box. Carefully applied shells decorate the top and bottom edges of this green board box in a variety of colors. ...

Circa 1940, we offer this set of antique handmade bottles. The amber bottle has a scratch, but it is not broken. *see pic 3.

Unique and wonderful folk art coat of arms, Depicting a eagle holding a rabbit, two crosses and two castle's and on the top a grotesque head. This beautiful period piece is made out ...

A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll...

20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Candlestick - 4 Horses This stunning semi-antique candlestick is a beautiful example of Scandinavian folk art from the first half of 1900s. Handcr...

Greenlandica, figure of a walrus made of soapstone. Approximately 1960/1970s. In good condition, signs of use. Dimensions: L 12.5 x D 4.0 x H 8.0 cm.

19th century Swedish Folk Art dug out tree trunk vessel. Ca 1850 Sweden.

Circa 1970s large vintage elephant sculpture carved from a solid piece of wood, has many uses as a side, end or occasional table, plant stan...

Charming Hand-Carved Folk Art Duck Decoy. The duck features wonderful patina throughout including paint and glass eye. Wonderful collectable piece to add to a grouping. We think this...

Wooden ebonized cat with dish sculpture mounted to a mahogany plinth. Dish can accommodate keys or smaller objects. Patina / light wear present (paint loss to the tips of ears / edges of green dish...

This rustic, wooden container is an early 20th century rice measure, used to portion out servings of dry rice and other grains. In keeping with the larger rice measures used at marke...

Wabi-Sabi Lombok Wooden Bowl, Sculptural Hand-Carved Form, circa 1940s A monumental hand-carved wooden bowl from Lombok, Indonesia, dating to the 1940s. Carved from a single block o...

Dolores Porras Enríquez is widely known throughout Mexico and the world for being the creator of a technique rooted in the land of Oaxaca: pottery in natural color, glazed and decora...

An original piece of English folk-art sculpture by the acclaimed British sculptor Guy Taplin (b. 1939). Fourteen birds painted and carved wood mounted to a ...

A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...

This pair of beautifully hand-carved offering or collection boxes originates from Portugal and dates back to the 19th century. Each piece is crafted from solid oak and shaped in the form of a stylized fish, a powerful Christian symbol representing faith and spiritual nourishment. The boxes exhibit remarkable craftsmanship, featuring detailed hand-carved scales, fins, and facial features. The eyes are made from genuine animal bone reflecting traditional Portuguese folk artistry. Originally, such offering boxes (arca de esmolas) would have been used in churches or chapels to collect donations or alms. The fish form may also symbolize abundance and the act of giving, deeply rooted in Christian iconography. These pieces are fine examples of 19th-century Portuguese religious folk art...

An exceptional, rare antique terracotta cow, traditionally hand-modeled by women in the mountainous Rif region of Morocco as a children's toy. While similar ornamental animals are st...

This six-armed candelabra is a stunning example of 19th-century tramp art, known in Swedish as "luffarslöjd." It was meticulously crafted from simple wire by traveling artisans, wh...