Folk Art Decorative Objects

Set of 9 Kenyan Hand-Carved Safari Animal Napkin Rings, African Mahogany A charming and collectible set of nine hand-carved napkin rings, crafted...

Antique Wooden Pot or Tekhi, from Nepal, 13" Tall, circa 1900s Early 20th century wood pot from Nepal, this particular style of wooden container, pot has a r...

A great collection of 96 antique wooden spinning tops dating from the late 1800's to the 1950's. All displayed in a custom made cabinet grade white painted maple backless shadow box ...

Nantucket Basket by Harry Hilbert, 1995, a Nantucket purse having a solid mahogany hinged top with colonial or federal style stenciled decoration on ebonized reserve, fine brass hinges minutely inlaid, and tropic wood cross-band inlay around perimeter; double carved wooden swing handles attached with bone mounts; nickel clasp; two tone woven cane wrap on oak staves; signed and dated by wood-burnt stamp on the mahogany bottom. This is a beautiful basket made with astounding craftsmanship by one of the finest artists in the field. The basket remains in superb, barely used condition. I found one scuff above the stenciled reserve. Harry Hilbert (1917 – 2010) was an acclaimed Nantucket Basket maker known for his fine inlay and superb craftsmanship. He originally made his baskets as personal gifts, but later sold them through Wayne Pratt...

Antique 1930s judge theatre papier mâché head from Paris This lot is a rare original 1930s papier mâché French theatre heads. This item was obtain...

Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery bird Folk Art. Flora de la Cruz Acapulco Gro Mexico hand painted bird dove ceramic. Warm earth tone polych...

Unusual Cast Iron & Led World Globe. ROTATING. sculpture / desk accessory, Smooth 360* rotation, (see vedio) gentleman I purchased it from claims it was made for the Worlds Fair ??...

The pichancha or Tlalchiquihuite is a clay pot with small holes, which is used to wash the nixtamal. This utensil allows you to strain the nejayote (the lime water in which the corn ...

An organic wood bowl produced in Sweden, 18th century.

This trio presents traditional Ewe carved wooden figures, originating from the Ghana/Togo region of West Africa. Each figure embodies the distinctive aesthetic of Ewe sculpture, char...

Vintage hand-woven ikebana basket features rounded shape with asymmetrical rim; the form is convenient for displaying it on a shelf, fireplace mantel, or a table. A prominent handle...

Vintage traditional multi-tiered basket consists of two baskets that are connected by a woven flat panel; structural stays and handle make the basket sturdy and allow it to stand by ...

This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...

A charming and highly collectible early 19th-century antique Swedish bentwood Svepask box, dating to the historic period circa 1800–1845. Masterfully handcrafted in Sweden, this impr...

Beautiful ceramic fruit bowl with hand painted bird decoration. This folk art pottery bowl is marked, but we were unable to match it to a maker. This bowl is in excellent condition,...

Beautifully carved Pakistani Doorway, Consisting of 3 panels.

Early 20th century large Burmese lacquered bamboo tray handcrafted red Thai lacquered rattan footed stand. This Thai features a drum shape circular tray top sitting above a body rhythmically accented with spindle motifs, the ensemble resting on a confirming plinth. Burmese (Myanmar) lacquer ware has a long tradition dating back to the 13th century. Lacquer in Burma is called “Thitsi” meaning the sap of a Thitsi Tree (Melanhorrea Usitata). Typically, bamboo and wood are used as a frame or base in making lacquer work. This table tray stand called a “Dang lan”. This stand is constructed with woven bamboo that is then applied with many layers of lacquer. Black lacquered frame covered with red lacquer. A large high quality handcrafted wooden elevated tray...

This tramp art picture frame was handcrafted and hand carved in the last decades of the 19th century. It is decorated with for pointed stars, square and rectangular pyramids, lozeng...

Antique 18th 19th Century Palanquin Mythical Lion or Tiger Finial Bronze Handle. Large heavy Indian Mythological bronze palanquin fitting cast via the lost wax technique, beautifully stylized and crafted in the form of protective mythological creature. Palanquin finials were used to adorn the pole ends of the palanquin or palki. A fine and massive example of a palanquin pole finial with good detail and fine patina. India, circa: 18th/19thc. The Palanquin handle...

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...

Unusual Antique Hand Carved African Fertility Primate / Baboon, Gorilla,, Extremely well executed,, all hand carved,, remnants of original hair, bone eyes and teeth detail.

19th century Swedishantique wooden tray/ Serving bowl with untouched original paint from Luleå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. A farmers handcrafted tray or serving bowl or centerpiece...

This exceptional jewelry box is a masterclass in the tradition of Tramp Art, showcasing meticulous hand-notched geometric patterns that create a captivating three-dimensional texture...

Collection of Six Wooden Dice. They are in natural surface with black painted spots.All in very good condition and matching.

Celebrate American craftsmanship with this charming c. 1940 patriotic whirligig. Crafted from wood and metal, this delightful piece features two men and an American flag, capturing a...

Antique Swedish horse of carved wood with original patinated white paint with a few dark dots. The ears are made of leather, tail and mane of nat...

American gilt carved wood and poly chromed nautical figurehead of Roman guard in military attire. Late 19th century.

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...

1933 Ernestine Pole flower frog in leaf shape. Pole's creations featured intricate petal and leaf layouts—ranging from small sizes up to 10 inches in diameter with 24 sets of leaves ...

Large Antique Vase with a very nice patina during the years of use. This antique vase, Made in France, its weathered surface and faded hues whispering tales of its rich history. Its ...

Early 19th century Swedish painted blanket box circa 1816. Traditional rag painted Swedish box which is initialed and dated 1816.  Flat top lid which makes it ideal for doubling up ...

Artistic atelier sculpture depicting a ear. Made of fruit wood, the sculpture has a smooth base with an irregular geometric edge, on which is the artist's proof of refined workmanshi...

Pair of American cast iron hand painted preening ducks resting on squared bases. Late 19th Century.

Baule Ram Mask Ivory Coast Tribal African Sculpture Large Horn Mask A striking and museum-quality Baule ram mask from Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoi...

Funky and very cool Mexican terracotta doll figure with articulated limbs. Since it is solid terracotta it is likely this is a mold from which other dolls were made. As a folk art sculpture it is absolutely charming. The military hat...

A striking hand-carved solid-wood sculpture depicting a standing female figure in a graceful, elongated pose. The carving shows clear craftsmanship with detailed features, braided ha...

Unusually large wooden bowl in untouched original condition. The bowl is made from birch root and because of that organically shaped. Original hinges in handwrought iron. The red pai...

A hand thrown tin-glazed earthenware pitcher of baluster form with a flared, scalloped rim and a strap handle. The body is decorated with a naive, hand-painted pastoral landscape in...

Structure No. 248 occupies an important place within Jim Rose’s legacy as a distilled, architectural meditation born directly from the material logic of his studio practice. Constructed from steel and aluminum found objects salvaged during the making of his quilt cabinets...

so WHIMSICAL, this lovely owl themed umbrella stand is made of woven wicker and decorated with carved wood trim and face. Balsa wood makes up its feathers AND glass eyes. This is D...

Antique Swedish flour box made by hand in solid pine. The box is from northern Sweden and made around the mid 19th century, 1840 to 1850. The box is in untouched original condition w...

This is an authentic Soviet era Russian black lacquer multi colored hand painted child's jewelry box, made of papier mache (more desirable and of higher quality than wood) and having...

English Pearlware Prattware Five-Finger Flower Vase or Quintal, Circa 1795–1810 This English pearlware quintal, or five-finger flower vase, is painted in the Pratt palette of underg...

A fabulous pair iron Cockerel/Rooster candlesticks in the style of Jean Touret and Les Artisans de Marolles C1970s France. Hand forged zoomorphic, Folk Art, one-of-a-kind set of can...

A near pair of wood koi fish from Japan circa 1860-90s of late Meiji Period. Hand-carved from solid wood, these sculptures are known as Jizai Kagi in Japane...

Unusual, and quite amusing Mexican terracotta doll figure with articulated limbs. Since it is solid terracotta it is likely this is a mold from which other dolls were made. As a folk...

This antique carved wooden hand fragment dates to the 19th century and was likely part of a larger religious figure or devotional statue. Crafted with articulated joints, the fingers...

Staffordshire Pottery pearlware bocage figure with a musical theme which features a couple seated before a tree, playing musical instruments. Sheep and dogs around them, seated on a ...

Kenneth Anthony Krogmeir carvings. Mr. Krogmeir was a dairy farmer from Fort Madison, Iowa. He also owned a small sawmill that he operated for personal use and for milling wood for n...

A sizeable pine trough or bowl produced in Sweden, 19th Century.

A large round woven natural fiber basket in green. Handmade in Mexico by local artisans, this beauty will be fantastic hanging on a wall in a grouping of other baskets, or on a table...

Amazing eight man assembly line whirligig. Attributed to an auto worker in Detroit. Fantastic original dry paint surface. Crank turns and figures move pe...

This monumental vintage pineapple sculpture by the renowned artisan Hilario Alejo Madrigal is a masterwork of Mexican ceramic tradition. Standi...

Set of three hand-painted wood potiche decorative boxes from Shanghai, dating to the 1950s. These charming Mid-Century decorative objects feature rounded wooden bodies with removable...

Fantastic 19th Century ceramic parrot money banks, Bornholm Denmark. We see this sitting atop books on a coffee or side table as well as foyer or dresser for loose coins. Wonderful ...

Wonderful patina on this antique general store tea or coffee canister. Certainly a unique piece that could used on a kitchen counter or in a reta...

CIRCA 1875 FOLK ART AROOSTOOK MAINE WALL CLOCK Unique Hand Built Walnut Skeletal Clock with all wooden works, possibly by Janes Kendrick Osgood of Houlton, having painted numbers and...

Classic Folk Art Candle-Powered Carousel in the form of a Tiered and Steepled Gazebo. Carved and painted wood in green and off-white with gilt details, Multiple tiers with a center s...

Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of found steel is reworked and...

Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery dove Folk Art. Rita Tilleya Yelapa Mexico hand painted ceramic bird dove. Warm earth tone polychrome color...