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Folk Art Camel Persian Serab Pictorial People Runner
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold statement in a hallway with this early 20th century tribal Persian Serab runner featuring a folksy motif on a camel brown field. Various Animal and Human figures are foun...
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1930s Persian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Persian Balouch Human Pictorial Figurative Gallery Runner
Located in New York, NY
Gallery size antique Persian Balouch pictorial rug from the 1940s. Ivory field with apricot and teal accents Size: 4'10” x 10'8”.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Goat Sheep Runner
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind mid 20th century decorative caliber vintage Turkish rug with what looks to be 4 lonely sheep or goats on a camel field? tough to say 3'5'' x 6'7''
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wool

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a British Ship-of-the-Line, circa 1860
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Double Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1860, a sailor's hand stitched woolwork depicting a ship-rigged vessel under full sail, with two decks of gun ...
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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Modernist Folk Art George Nelson/ Calder Style Kinetic Sculptural Weathervane
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Folk Art George Nelson / Calder Style Kinetic Sculptural Weathervane .. Amazing design,, Retains original finish ,paint. Great color / patina..Pictures do it no justice,
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

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Metal

Pair African Yoruba Figures with Shell Capes
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of male and female African figures made of carved wood with capes made of sea shells. Each figure stands 11 1/2" tall x 6 1/2" wide.
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20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

Early 20th Century Hand Painted "Courage" Sign
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Vintage Steel Courage Sign A heavy Steel compact sign from the early 20th century has been hand-painted with the inspiring motivating word "Courage." It has a simplistic design, and...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Steel

Circa 1780 Sailor's Pen & Ink Wash Sketch Of a Pilot Fish Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming late 18th century pen and ink wash sketch on paper of a pilot fish, housed in a period glazed and hardwood veneered frame . Beau...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Paper

Old School 1940's / 50's NEON "MOTEL" Sign..Classic Font
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic vintage NEON "MOTEL" sign salvaged from a motel in Niagara Falls Canada,, Retains original finish & patina,, New transformer, metal replaced to bottom of can,, (see photo)
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Sacred Heritage and Craftsmanship
Located in Ixelles, BE
Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Sacred Heritage and Craftsmanship. Structure and Composition: This finely crafted Ethiopian procession cross is rich in iconographic detail. Constructed from metal, likely bronze or brass, it features a complex structure with several decorative elements. - Central Part: • Madonna and Child: At the heart of the cross is a depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus. This central image is framed within a circle adorned with openwork motifs and small inlays that appear to be precious stones or colored glass pieces. Arms of the Cross: • Angelic Musicians: Each lateral arm of the cross features an angelic musician, playing instruments and depicted in a flying position. The angels are finely detailed, with spread wings and carefully sculpted garments. • Cherub: At the apex of the cross, a cherub is depicted, a celestial being with multiple wings and surrounded by cloud-like motifs. • Bird Motifs: The lower extremities of the cross are adorned with bird motifs, likely doves, symbolizing peace and the Holy Spirit, placed within openwork circles. Base and Handle: • Engraved Base: The base of the cross, which serves as a handle, is also richly engraved with floral and geometric motifs, providing a sturdy and decorative grip for processions. History of Ethiopian Procession Crosses Origins and Evolution: Ethiopian procession crosses have a long history, dating back to the introduction of Christianity to Ethiopia in the 4th century under King Ezana. Influenced by Coptic and Byzantine traditions, these crosses evolved to adopt a distinctive style unique to Ethiopia. - Characteristics: • Style and Iconography: Ethiopian crosses...
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19th Century Ethiopian Primitive Antique Folk Art

Materials

Brass

19th Century Folk Art Prisoner of War Straw Work Noahs Ark
Located in Lowestoft, GB
19th Century straw-work Noah's Ark with multi coloured straw decoration, sloping roof and sliding side panel The technique of straw work involved dying pieces of straw different col...
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19th Century European Antique Folk Art

Materials

Straw, Pine

Oversized Match, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pop art lovers will adore this oversized match. Great accent piece to add to any bookshelf or wall. Also looks great standing up against the wall. Solid and smooth wood makes up th...
Category

1980s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Circa 1920 English Hand Painted Fairground Ghost Train Destination Stop Sign
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful and original travelling fairground double sided ghost train destination sign. Of simple construction, two thin boards sandwich the central box and are fixed with wing nu...
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1920s English Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

Swedish Burl Wood Sculpture
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A large Swedish sculptural object made from burl wood. Hand carved form an ornamented inside, with Natural knotholes to add to the sculptural appeal of the work. This object is unsig...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Burl

Morris cooper 1966
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Morris cooper 1966 Very nice body and engine restoration Rare sunroof option 13523 kms odometer 38000 euros
Category

1960s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Steel

Early 19th Century Carved Wood Transom American
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful and stunning, classic design of American architecture. Circa 1810-20, this hand carved window transom is of exceptional design. Retaining a beautiful finish and bits of t...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Maine Circa 1830 Grain Painted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
Absolutely beautiful, circa 1830's, grain painted, graduated chest of drawers. Likely from Maine or possibly Vermont , the workmanship is absolutely beautiful . From the fully turned...
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1830s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

19th C Maple Framed Watercolour The Tiger Hunt 1892 English School Raj Style
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A vibrant and decorative watercolour on paper depicting an interesting Indian tiger hunt on elephant back. English school in the Raj style, dated 1892. later housed in a period Bi...
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1890s British Anglo-Indian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Birdseye Maple, Paper

Griffin Protome
Located in London, GB
A Greek protome in the shape of a griffin, with a flanged base for attachment to the shoulder of a cauldron via the three rivets. The sinuous serpentine neck leads to the head of an ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

A Sardinian Figure of a Warrior
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally rare and important Sardinian bronze figure of a warrior. The highly stylized figure is depicted standing, holding a club resting on his shoulder in the right hand an...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Torso of a Youth
Located in London, GB
A marble statue of a youth in contrapposto position. The torso is idealised but has only softly suggested muscles, giving the impression of youth. The beginnings of the slender arms ...
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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Folk Art

Materials

Marble

Amlash Female Figure
Located in London, GB
A terracotta idol in the form of a standing female figure with her arms folded over her midriff. The figure is simplified and stylised, and the features connoting fertility are empha...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Persian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

Sahidic Coptic Apocryphal Fragment
Located in London, GB
A papyrus fragment featuring a previously unknown apocryphal narrative written in Sahidic Coptic. The fragment features two partial columns of text, with 18 and 21 lines of clear scr...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Bamileke Mask With Attached Original Sotheby's Receipt from 1979, Cameroon
Located in London, GB
This fine and early Bamileke mask, carved from a heavy hardwood, features a vibrant expression. The surface of the mask exhibits a deep, well-worn patina...
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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Corinthian Helmet
Located in London, GB
A bronze helmet made of a single hammered bronze plate in the characteristic shape of the military Corinthian type helmets of the end of the 7th century and the beginning of the 6th ...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greco Roman Antique Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 100% Original finish Ships Binnacle Compass house.
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1910s Spanish Industrial Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Pierre Adrien Ekman (1904_1993), painting on wood panel, circa 1960, France.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pierre Adrien Ekman (1904_1993), paint and gold leaf on canvas mounted on wood panel, imaginary theater set, circa 1960, France. Height 1m29, width 1 m.
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1960s French Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Painting by Parisi, futurist scene, oil on canvas, 1970.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Painting by Parisi, futurist scene, oil on canvas, framed, signed born lower left PARISI 71, circa 1970, Italy. Height 48 cm, width 68 cm.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Baoulé portrait mask, carved wood, lacquer and pigments, circa 1940, Africa.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Baoulé portrait mask, carved wood, lacquer and pigments, circa 1940, Africa. Height 29 cm, width 17 cm, depth 14 cm.
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1940s African Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Ivory handle walking stick depicting a dog’s head, England 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: carved ivory knob depicting a dog's head with an open mouth. Eyes in glass paste. Brass ring. Bamboo wood shaft. Brass ferrule. England circa 1890. (SHIP ONLY IN EU)
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Late 19th Century English Antique Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Silver handle walking stick depicting a snake, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: Art nouveau silver handle, depicting a snake. Ebony wood shaft. Metal ferrule. France circa 1900.
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Silver

N.S de Guadalupe
Located in Mexico City, MX
N. S de Guadalupe Patron and Virgin of Mexico Original Oil painting on Copper Wooden frame, Charles IV style Puebla J. Lecuona. 20 Th Century Guadalupe, mother Virgin of all Mexi...
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Copper

N.S de Guadalupe
Located in Mexico City, MX
N. S de Guadalupe Patron and Virgin of Mexico Original Oil painting on Copper Wooden frame, Charles IV style Puebla J. Lecuona. 20Th Century Guadalupe, mother Virgin of all ...
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Copper

Antique Fish Weathervane
Located in Sandwich, MA
Antique American copper fish weathervane circa 1875. Purchased from a private Nantucket collection in the 1980s. Original surface with remnants of gold leaf. Great condition, measure...
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Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art

Materials

Copper, Gold Leaf

Woods Hole Golf Club Antique Sign from Cape Cod
Located in Sandwich, MA
Antique sign from the Woods Hole Golf Club in Falmouth, MA circa 1900. Includes original wrought iron bracket meant for mounting on a square post. Great original surface. Also reads ...
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1890s American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

After Diego Giacometti, Carpet "La Rencontre", circa 1984, France
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
After Diego Giacometti, Carpet "La Rencontre", Numbered 16/100, With "D. Giacometti" label, Marked 47/100 in ink on the reverse, Exclusive creation and edition Art Surface Sedcom Par...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Diego Giacometti (1905)1985), La Promenade ses Amis carpet, circa 1958.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Diego Giacometti (1905)1985), La Promenade ses Amis carpet, circa 1985, wool, With a label woven inscribed GIACOMETTI.
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1950s French Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Casas Grandes Pottery Effigy Vessel
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Ramos polychrome style pottery effigy vessel in the form of a human with a bulbous body, anthropomorphic head, low relief eyes, nose and slit mouth. Precisely painted surface with fi...
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15th Century and Earlier American Native American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Clementine Hunter - "Wedding", c. 1960s
By Clementine Hunter
Located in Dekalb, IL
Artist: Clementine Hunter (1886-1988) Medium: Oil Paint on Board Date: c. 1965 Movement/Style: Outsider Art Dimensions: 17.5" x 13.5" Additional Notes: This original Clementine Hunter painting...
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1960s American Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Large Antique Rocking Horse on Curved Wooden Rockers Large carved wooden rocking horse on curved rockers attributed to Lines Brothers; the original paint...
Category

Early 20th Century English Folk Art

Materials

Wood

African Nkisi NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, Kongo
Located in London, GB
For sale is a wonderful vintage African hand-carved NKISI NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, originating from the area previously known as the Kingdom of Kongo (now DRC), and dating from cir...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Metal

1927 Cat Japanese Folk Ema Shrine Votive Wooden Tablet
Located in Chiba, JP
EMA OF CAT – Anonymous Japanese Shinto folk art piece of votive wooden tablet offered for the shrine so-called ‘Ema’ (lit. ‘Horse picture’) with such a l...
Category

1920s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Sioux (Plains) Indian Doctor's Bag with Glass Trade Beads and Buffalo Hide
Located in Denver, CO
Antique 19th-century Sioux doctor’s bag, intricately beaded with Venetian glass trade beads, including white-hearts, dark blue, greasy yellow, and blue, along with faceted metal bead...
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Hide, Beads

Antique Beaded Hide Dress, Sioux Plains American Indian, 19th Century
Located in Denver, CO
Antique Sioux (Plains Indian) beaded hide dress, circa 1880. This one-of-a-kind, handmade dress is crafted from Native tanned deer hide adorned with Venetian glass trade beads embel...
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Hide, Beads

Turn of the Century Double Sailor's Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Double Sailor's Valentine, dated 1903, a pair of handcrafted shell collages mounted in mahogany octagonal shadowboxes, hinged together and mounted with a clasp. This valentine features a heart and the inscription "Barbados, 1903." The valentine is in great condition, but does of course have a few shells that have come loose over the past century and a half. The cases remain in great condition as well, though there is a little looseness to the frame backboards Each Measures: 9-1/8 in H x 9-1/8 in W Victorians in the Age of Exploration and its accompanying Eclectic Movement embraced arts and crafts from around the world. Shell boxes are frequently seen, and even the odd shell diorama...
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Early 1900s Bajan Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Double Sailor's Valentine, circa 1880, a pair of handcrafted shell collages mounted in mahogany octagonal shadowboxes, hinged together and mounted with a clasp and a chain for hanging. This valentine features a heart and the message "Forget Me Not." The valentine is in great condition, but does of course have a few shells that have come loose over the past century and a half. The cases remain in great condition as well. Each Measures: 9-1/8 in H x 9-1/8 in W Victorians in the Age of Exploration and its accompanying Eclectic Movement embraced arts and crafts from around the world. Shell boxes are frequently seen, and even the odd shell diorama...
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Late 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

Large Pop Modernist Oil On Canvas titled "Audrey" by W.N.Y. Artist Joy Brandys
By Dr. Brandy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Pop Modernist Oil On Canvas titled "Audrey" by W.N.Y. Artist Joy Brandys.. Buffalo members gallery,, Burchfield Penny Art center ..Wonderful depiction Modernist woman,, Great u...
Category

2010s American Modern Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s Female wooden mask with rich decoration of textile elements, small shells and ceramic beads. The mouth...
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1970s Ivorian Tribal Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage 20th-Century H.M.Q Nutcracker - Classic Nut & Walnut Cracker - 2Y154
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Add a touch of vintage charm to your kitchen with this delightful 20th-century H.M.Q nutcracker. This piece, designed for cracking nuts and walnuts, combines functionality with rustic elegance. Crafted from sturdy metal, it features a slightly weathered finish, adding character and history to the piece. Despite light rusting, the nutcracker is in good condition and can easily be polished to restore its shine (see photos for details). Key Features: Type: Nutcracker Material: Metal Brand: H.M.Q Age: 20th century Condition: Good, slightly rusted, with a natural patina. Can be polished for a brighter finish. Dimensions: Height 12.5 cm (4.9 inches), Length (closed) 10 cm (3.9 inches) Weight: 124 g (0.27 lbs) Perfect for collectors of vintage kitchen tools...
Category

20th Century French Empire Folk Art

Materials

Metal

African Wooden Female Igbo Agbogo Tribal Mask Brown-Red-Beige Nigeria 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Tribal African Igbo Agbogo mwo mask This African Igbo mask, known as a "young girl", is decorated with a tangle of thick braids and fulfils the mos...
Category

1970s Nigerian Tribal Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rickman “Metisse” op Triumph T120 onderstel 650 cm3 1970 (Steve McQueen)
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Rickman “Metisse” op Triumph T120 onderstel 650 cm3 Circa 1970 De motor van Steve McQueen in “The Great Escape” . Uitgeroepen tot Mooiste Motorfiets Andorra 2022
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1970s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Steel

19th Century Bone Shoe Horn with Button Hook
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English bone shoe horn and button hook most likely for high button shoes in the Victorian period. There is a monogram which appears to be the letters S H. Wonderful de...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Green Candelabra by Objekti
Located in London, GB
Benjamin and Miriam, founders of Objekti, discovered the pines on a trip to Mexico and fell instantly in love with these unique and rare pieces. The pine, a symbol long associated wi...
Category

2010s Mexican Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Candelabra by Objekti
Located in London, GB
Benjamin and Miriam, founders of Objekti, discovered the pines on a trip to Mexico and fell instantly in love with these unique and rare pieces. The pine, a symbol long associated wi...
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2010s Mexican Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Green Acanthus by Objekti
Located in London, GB
One of the largest of our pines is the Acanthus. The multiple layers of glazing achieve an unparalleled brilliance. Majestically shaped, this eye-catching blue and green cactus will ...
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2010s Mexican Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Red and Blue pearl Small by Objekti
Located in London, GB
Benjamin and Miriam, founders of Objekti, discovered the pines on a trip to Mexico and fell instantly in love with these unique and rare pieces. The pine, a symbol long associated wi...
Category

2010s Mexican Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Double Sided Vintage Marlboro Light Up Cigarette Pack, 1990s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible vintage advertising light up box by Marlboro. Massive scale. Looks great hanging on the wall or on the ground. Sun fading gives this piece a beautiful yellowish hue and pa...
Category

1990s American Folk Art

Materials

Steel

Small Blue Air by Objekti
Located in London, GB
Benjamin and Miriam, founders of Objekti, discovered the pines on a trip to Mexico and fell instantly in love with these unique and rare pieces. The pine, a symbol long associated wi...
Category

2010s Mexican Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage, New and Antique Folk Art

Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.

American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.

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