Folk Art Decorative Objects

Antique hand-carved African couple sculpture 1940s - Private Collection Domenico Rugiano

19th century monumental English harvest basket, great at the foot of a bed or amazing coffee table.

Greenlandica, five figures. Polar bear, seal and three Inuits. Four figurines in soapstone and a ceramic piggy bank (polar bear). Mid-20th century. I...

Large vintage Tribal handwoven bamboo ethnic round Asian basket. Beautiful artisanal handwoven basket with tribal designs and patterns all around. Large Asian rattan handcrafted de...

Charming early 19th Century Swedish folk art mangle board having a stylized horse handle, the body with geometric carving and traces of original polychrom...

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...

A pair of custom mounted early American late 18th early 19th century hand forged barn door "penny ends" straps that would have been attached to hinges. These would have run the lengt...

African Moroccan Wood and Leather Flask 19th century wood and tooled leather. A North African Moroccan wood and tooled leather powder flask finely with brass nails. are antique 19th century handmade leather and brass flask. Rare late 19th century powder flask box from the Rif, Northern Morocco with a drum-shaped body hand carved wood with ethnic motifs, nice geometric carvings and very fine patina. Collector large carved wooden vessel with brass studded in the shape of a turtle with a long neck. Designed with practicality in mind, this flask features two robust metal rings on the side, perfect for securely attaching it to a belt or satchel, making it an ideal companion for hunting. The upper, narrower section includes a precisely drilled hole, providing easy access to the powder inside, underscoring the flask's functional yet artistic design. This wood gunpowder flask...

Carved Cigar Store Native American Indian, Shop Trade Sign This is a very rare find, he is an almost full size American Indian Chief, he is carved from one piece of wood ( a tree tr...

A petite small clay roadside decorative touring bowl. This catchall or dish is short, and wide, and decorated with a malachite look green marbled design on the exterior. The inside is glazed in deep verdigris or turquoise. A lovely piece of earthenware, it is hand made and marked on the bottom with: Central City...

Although this whimsical sculpture by Allan Winkler has the look of outsider art, this ceramic work stems from the art school-trained artist’s interest in...

Late 18th century Swedish Folk Art wooden carved drinking bowl / beer goose. Signed 85 and S. 1785 Sweden.

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...

Royal Doulton The Mendicant, Moroccan figurine of a man wearing a turban and playing a tamburine. High glazed, finely modeled bone china with exquisi...

Original By Artist Jon Michael Route Titled "Two Georgia Songbirds" Hot Patina and Laquer Finish Copper, Pewter, & Brass Signature on lower right Comes with easy to mount hardware. F...

Vintage Novelty Ceramic Trompe-L’oeil Waste Paper Basket The container is made with ceramic leather book spines, a fun Trompe-L’oeil and a very attr...

18th century French or Italian Santo Nativity figure, a hand carved and painted fruitwood figure for a Christmas Creche or Krippe. Excellent and delicate details to the head and hands. The half figure stands on a dowel set into platform base, dressed in original fine linen robe...

19th century Swedish Folk Art wooden box with sliding lid and a customizable interior. Ca 1800 Sweden.

A Cute Labrador Puppy, Door Stop A charming piece for all dog lovers, he or she is made in cast iron and in a resting position just right to keep the door in place even on windy day...

An early 19th century French carved bantam sporting a crown, well carved in pine. Good detailing to face, plumage, tail feathers and feet. Possibly originally from a ring toss game...

Pair of pelicans hand crafted in metal in a charming stylized form, painted and ready for a new environment.

Round stone resin seashell serving dish or platter. The piece is very heavy and is blue, light gray and yellow in color. Three indentions in the shape of shells for serving oysters, ...

A unique sculptural wall clock crafted from a thin slice of natural stone, hand-painted with a forest scene featuring a gray bear among pine trees and grasses. The artist ingeniously...

This teak storage box comes for the Island of Java, Indonesia. Dating to the Mid-20th Century it was crafted from a single block of teak. It features ...

This Cigarette Box Sculpture Maquette by renowned Ghanaian artist Paa Joe is a striking example of his masterful craftsmanship and symbolic design. Created in 2022, the work is metic...

Swedish woven fruit basket: this charming woven construction basket closes with flap secured by leather strap. Note: Regional differences in humidi...

This one of a kind Mexican antique is one of few pieces Dolores had at her home at the time she passed away. Dolores portrays the flora from her garden...

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...

Detailed American Folk Art limestone carving of a rattle snake wrapped around a tree stump and shield or coat of arms, circa 1870. Found in Tennessee. A very nice heavy and solid piece.

A small textured decorative bowl or trinket dish by American artist Simon Pearce. Crafted from glass, this dish features a wonderful texture on the outsid...

19th century French pottery with three musicians and two dancers. This very unusual group has a figure of Napoleon, or maybe Richard Wagner, wearing a bicorn hat and cape, playing a ...

Elongated teardrop shaped vase in earthy brown and off-white gradient tones. The vessel features expressive faces and hand-like textures. Signed "Gunderson" on the underside.   Dimen...

Burmese red lacquered temple offering box called "Hsunok". Burmese offering basket made of carved bamboo wood painted and lacquered in hues of red and oranges. The lid adopts a Burmese temple shape, with a sharp top surmounting a gadroon dome. This kind of basket is used to display offerings to Buddhist temples, in Asia. During most of the 19th century Burma was ruled by members of the Konbaung dynasty, the last dynasty that would rule the country. This Asian Burmese red offering...

Exuding a distinctive charm, this square-shaped bottle vase features rounded corners and is adorned with captivating painted motifs in brown, beige, and black glazes. The vase's brow...

Greenlandica, Tupilak. Traditional, magic Greenlandic figurine carved in soapstone. Greenland mid-20th century. In good condition, with damage to the base (see photo). Dimensions: H...

An unusual 18th-century Norwegian hand-carved wooden bowl, carved from a single piece of wood. The interior incorporates a smaller curved compartment, creating a particularly intrigu...

Vintage folk art glazed studio pottery vase/pot with applied floral decoration - small size - signed & dated on the base - Canada - circa 1974. Excellent vintage condition - no loss...

A lovely antique iron clock dial dating from 1850 featuring the legendary smuggler and brigand Will Watch. Beautifully painted in the vibrant colours of the theater, he was portrayed...

This is a Royal Copenhagen glazed hand painted porcelain figurine of a Danish young girl peasant feeding a calf from a big bucket. Below the base, it is found the Royal Copenhagen ha...

Solid Wood Carved Sculpture of Traveler on Wine/Beer Barrel Swiss or German, possibly the mountainous Black Forest area. Hand crafted by a truly skilled carver, a bear can be seen ...

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 fertility doll...

Beautifully made keepsake box. Hinged lid and spine are intricately inlaid with mother of pearl, exotic wood, beads. Backside has pyrographic image burned in. All nicely joined with dovetail detail. Not sure on country of origin. Backside image does show local dress for the area. Vintage photo album...

Very lovely wooden ink sander with small carvings all around it.

Rare and refined African metal vase with handmade decorations, an object of great charm capable of furnishing your home space with style and elegance

Mid-Century Modern abstract statue of a woman. Finely sculpted figure of a woman with her arms wrapped around herself in a sitting position. The scul...

**Azraa Vase Maison Lamiè** The Azraa Vase draws inspiration from Byzantine religious iconography and the enduring artistic tradition of the Virgin and Child. Hand-finished in war...

A charming antique Bavarian Porcelain Sculpture depicting a beautifully modeled seated cat, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and delicate decorative artistry associated with trad...

Burmese bamboo temple offering lidded box, basket. This kind of wooden basket is used to transport and display offerings to Buddhist temples, in Asia....

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...

Large Vintage Mexican Folk Art Papier-Mâché Pig Sculpture, Signed “Jose” Meet the most charming piglet ever to trot out of the Mexican folk art tradition: a nearly life-size, hand-s...

A very rare whimsical mid century mixed-media brutalist industrial owl figurine sculpture attributed to the Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante (b. 1949). Entirely handcrafted, this pet...

Heavy terra cotta Folk Art sculpture, made by a worker from the Modesto brick factory, with unused clay from the day.

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

Vintage majolica hand painted lidded jar - eggplant form - molded ceramic - unsigned - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - minor manufacturing flaws consistent with hand...

Antique folk art trough from northern Sweden made around 1840. Charming, unusual and genuine. The trough is small, see measurements, and in completely untouched condition with origin...

Superb polychrome carved wooden ram from Scotland-19th century Very elegant and surprising ram which is almost carved at life size which comes from a Manor in Scotland. Uncommon ...

Set of five Swedish Root Basket from 19th-20th century Beautiful baskets made from pine and spruce roots. Height: 7-14 cm/2.7-5.5inch Diameter: 19-34 cm/-7.413.3 inch

Early Vintage Mattapoisett Basket, likely by Gladys Ellis, Mid 20th Century, a hand-crafted basket modeled after a Nantucket purse, having a flat oval "clamshell" lid hinged above an oval body, made of hand-stitched longleaf pine needles and raffia in braided and lace-like arrangements, with two braided raffia handles, a stitched hinge, and a silk lined interior, not signed. This is one of her very early baskets made before she started adding ivory tops and fixtures. The basket remains in strong original condition with no discernible breaks to the weave. There may have once been a loop closure at one point. Measures: 5-1/4 in H x 9 in L x 6-1/4 in W A local adaptation of a Nantucket basket first designed by Gladys Ellis (Mattapoisett: 1917 – 2011). The Mattapoisett basket is made in the shape and nature of a Nantucket basket, but uses southern yellow or longleaf pine needles and raffia coiled and sewn on a frame with a lace-like effect, often incorporating scrimshaw panels on the top and sides, sometimes as well as clasps and handle knobs...

19th century glazed ceramic depicting a carriage carrying a turbaned figure holding a child, also wearing a turban, drawn by two dogs. A very unusual and quite amusing piece, that, h...

South Asian Burmese black and red lacquer box, offering vessel urn with compartment for storage. This round lacquer ware box from Burma is made from bamboo and lacquer. In Burma (now...