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Folk Art For Sale
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18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Wood Santo Altar Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique Spanish Colonial hand carved polychromed wood Santo Catholic church altar figure. circa 1800
Hand-crafted in the late 18th / early 19th century, exceptionally executed intricate detailing, the large scale antique religious sculpture depicting the female Saint Teresa of Avila, polychrome painted gesso over finely sculpted wood, inset glass eyes, shown in Carmelite nun habit...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Folk Art
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Collection of Four Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a collection of four Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson. These are hand carved painted wood. The larger one is approximate 6 3/4" high, 6 3/8" wide and 1 7/8" deep....
Category
1970s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
MISTO, Seminara Ceramic Mask, Green, Sophie Dries
Located in Paris, FR
MISTO invites itself into your interior to ward off spells, evil spirits and evil influences.
Sophie Dries reinvents the traditional Calabrian mask with her contemporary graphic
li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Oil On Tin Bird of Pray Golden Eagle
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming and well executed oil on tin depiction of a golden eagle perched on a rock face with a pleasing pallet of pink and yellow.
19th century in age, housed in it original oval...
Category
19th Century European Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative
Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably 20th century
The face ...
Category
20th Century African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Very Large Moroccan Ceramic Platter (2026.1)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Very Large Moroccan Ceramic Platter (2026.1)
Very Large Moroccan Ceramic Platter. Made in the Atlas mountains these huge platters are a labour of love. They are hand formed and hand ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
George IV English Embroidered Needlework Tapestry Sampler by Elizabeth Castle
Located in Cheshire, GB
George IV English embroidered needlework tapestry sampler picture by Elizabeth Castle dated 1829 in walnut frame.
Dimensions:
Height 20 inches.
...
Category
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Folk Art
Materials
Tapestry
Art Deco Chest of Drawers from Berlin around 1930
Located in Greven, DE
Nice little chest of drawers from the German Art Deco. The combination of the black piano lacquer and the Kaukassischer walnut make this furniture an absolute eye-catcher. The entire...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Late 19th Century American Tramp Folk Art Draws
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century American tramp folk art draws
We share what we love, and we love this late 19th American set of tramp art draws. Made from old cigar boxes...
Category
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Weighted Resin Chess Set Game in Jointed Wood Box Kings, Ca 1930s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good and complete English resin moulded "weighted" chess set game of 32 pieces, in a jointed pine box, all dating to the early/ mid 20th century, Circa 1930's.
The chess...
Category
Early 20th Century British Medieval Folk Art
Materials
Resin, Pine
Russian Icon Painting Theotokos Vladimir Madonna Mother Mary Child Jesus Christ
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully engaging, darkly nuanced Theotokos of Vladimir Russian icon (or possibly Our Lady of Kazan Icon/Mother of God of Kazan) tempera painting (and possibly gold leaf) on a wooden panel featuring the Madonna (Mother Mary) and infant child (a baby Jesus Christ) in her arms. Theotokos is the term for an Eastern icon...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Nelson Chess Set in Corno Italiano and Palladium-Plated Brass, Mod. 3010
By A. Andreucci, Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
A modern interpretation of the iconic game of chess, our Nelson chess set will delight generations of players or collectors. Artisan crafted from Corno Italiano and crowned with pall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Bath Cabinet Makers, an Arts & Crafts Oak Sideboard with Dutch Inlaid Scenes
Located in London, GB
Bath cabinet makers. In the Liberty style.
An early Arts & Crafts oak break front sideboard with Dutch inlaid scenes of mill owners with there little bla...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Art
Materials
Oak
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited with its truncated almond-shaped face, is made of wound copper, hammered brass and wood. Reliquary figures were used as guardians to protect the revered bones of venerated family ancestors and leaders and ward off unwanted spirits. These figures are meant to embody intense powers and were also commonly used in communal rites and ritual performances.
This particular piece came from an American collector who traveled the African continent and collected African artifacts for over 50 years. This piece has a beautiful, organically aged patina acquired naturally over time and use. It is mounted on a custom wooden display stand. We believe it dates back to the early to mid-1900s but could be older. We are listing as 20th century because we did not have it appraised.
This African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota (Bakota) Mohongwe Peoples decorative art would clearly stand out as part of a collection or by itself in any setting. Truly unique, eye-catching and engaging.
Dimensions on stand: 25 3/4" High, 7" Wide, 5 1/2" Deep
Kota Reliquary...
Category
Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Large Yoruba Ritual Shrine figure Abeokuta Nigeria African Tribal Art
A rare exceptionally large male Cup bearer ritual shrine figure standing upright holding a cup in front
carv...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early Standing Bambara or Malinke Female Figure Deep Patina, Mali West Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Bambara or Malinke standing female figure with arms at sides, heavy wear and polish from handling and use. Possibly cut from the top of prestige staff. Fine refined abstract ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Child-Size Articulated Wooden Mannequin
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mid-century wooden, hand-carved articulated mannequin folk art sculpture in a child size. Arms, hands, legs, and feet are articulated. A rare whimsical and fun work of art for any in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hand Painted Double Sided English Fairground Sign
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Hand Painted Double Sided English Fairground Sign
A genuine English mid-20th Century double sided hand painted fairground sign. Better Game, Better Sport, Better Tr...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Plywood
Ararat Rugs Palmettes and Flowers Lattice Rug Antique Revival Carpet Natural Dye
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This offset pattern is composed of palmettes and flowers, one has the impression that it is only part of a larger scheme designed 19th-century rug from the Bidjar region, Eastern Kur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Native American Hopi Hemis Large Wood Kachina Katsina Doll Totem Sculpture 1800s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully hand-painted and decorated, monumental Native American Hopi Hemis Kachina Katsina doll/totem. Made from heavy wood this work features an elaborate headdress, called a t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Kazak Tribal Rug with Variations of Clay, Rust, Autumn
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Antique Kazak with Variations of Clay, Rust, Autumn with Animals and Denim Blue
Size: 4.5 x 7.5
Age: Antique
Pile: Low with age-related patina.
This rug is one-of-a-kind, only one ...
Category
1930s Kazak Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Tramp Art Rustic Wall Mirror With Protruding Corners, Austria ca. 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Delightful rustic Tramp Art wall mirror from the late 19th century in Austria around 1880. Elaborately hand carved out of basswood this over 140 year old Tramp Art mirror comes with ...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Antique Pair Victorian Bentwood Hall Umbrella Coat Stands 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An excellent and rare antique pair of Thonet Vienna Art Nouvean free standing ormolu mounted bentwood coat / hat / stick stands, late 19th century in date.
The pair of stained beech...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art
Materials
Ormolu
Carousel Ostrich Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Hand carved wood sculpture of carousel ostrich.
Category
1980s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
A group of ten hand carved and painted wooden Napoleonic soldier figures c 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This very rare group of French Napoleonic period soldiers are completely handmade. They have each been finely carved in wood and then hand painted with great detail. Each soldier is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Napoleon III Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Leather Shield, Taposa/Turkana, South Sudan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Leather Shield, South Sudan
A small leather shield typical of the region known as an upwal, concave hide is attached to a reed spine with plaiting to form a strong grip. Mounted on ...
Category
Early 20th Century Sudanese Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Leather
Vintage Caricature Portrait, watercolor on paper, Italy, 1983
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
A caricature portrait of an unknown man, created in Trieste (Italy) in 1983 using black watercolor. Since the author is unknown, it adds an air of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
African Dogon antique wooden ladder/wooden object/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden ladder made by the Dogon tribe of West Africa.
With a unique history and culture, they live at the foot of cliffs, with about 700 villages and a population of about ...
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Other Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Large Signed Native American Hopi Original Mudhead Kachina Katsina Doll on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully handcrafted/detailed and decorated Native American Hopi Mudhead Kachina doll. Quite an unusually large work. A striking piece overall. Hand painted with leather and possibly turquoise (necklace) accompaniment.
Hopi katsina figures, also known as kachina dolls, are figures carved, typically from cottonwood root by the Hopi people. Initially, kachina dolls were made to instruct young girls and new brides about katsinas or katsinam, the immortal beings that bring rain, control other aspects of the natural world and society, and act as messengers between humans and the spirit world. The Mudhead or Koyemsi figure is viewed as a clown/joker figure who is responsible for laughter and entertainment at Hopi dances and ceremonial events. He plays drums and games to keep his audience engaged.
The piece is signed by the artist under the base.
From an extensive collection of Native American objects and artifacts. Would be a great addition to any Native American Art...
Category
20th Century American Native American Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Antique American Figural Painted Copper Horse Weatherwane with Cast Directional
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This figural antique weathervane is usigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1880 and done in the...
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Copper, Iron
Tribal Textile, Kuba Shoowa 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A late 19th or early 20th century Kuba Prestige cloth, mostly embroidered with cut pile borders.
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Diorama nautico raffigurante il mezzo scafo Rosina Siele Trapani Sicilia 1908
Located in Milan, IT
Diorama nautico raffigurante il mezzo scafo in navigazione a vele spiegate del veliero trapanese Rosina Siele varato nel 1908 e alloggiato nella sua originale teca in legno e vet...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative
Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably century
The face mask ...
Category
20th Century African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Painted Mannequin Dress Form
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Vintage Painted Mannequin Dress Form C.1970
Category
Late 20th Century French Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antique Mohajeran Sarouk with Artistic Open Vines in Super Fine Lamb Wool
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Collector's Royal Mini Antique Mat Super Fine Lamb Wool Artistic Botanical Rug
Size: 1.11 x 2.2
Age: Antique
Pile: Low with incredible age-related pati...
Category
1910s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Mexican Demon Mask
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare antique Mexican Demon mask in wood, circa 1970. The mask makes a sound when moved.
Category
1970s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Chujo, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre.
The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker, clearly a mast...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Reverse Painted Verre églomisé Gilt Trade Shop Sign "My Shop"
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large reverse painted hanging trade sign, wrought iron frame with internal wooden supports.
The reverse painted glass has losses, it appears the sign would of read "confectionary"...
Category
Early 20th Century English Folk Art
Materials
Glass
Late 18th Century Swiss Pine Blanket Chest
Located in Albignasego, IT
Late 18th century Swiss stone pine chest
H. 88 cm – L. 145 cm – D. 69 cm
Beautiful chest in pine wood, built at the end of the eighteenth century.
On the front there are three...
Category
1790s Italian Louis XVI Antique Folk Art
Materials
Fir
Unusual Primitive 19th Century Swedish Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Unusual primitive and sculptural early 19th century Swedish / Scandinavian folk art chair. Ca 1800 Sweden.
Category
Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Set of Six Early 20th Century Carved Wood Knobkerries, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Six Knobkerries from South Africa
A group of six knobkerries from South Africa, mounted together on a wooden base. These were originally used as weapons during battle but have evolv...
Category
Early 20th Century South African Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Gnome + Deer Woodland Totem
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If great art is meant to inspire and provoke, this beautiful carving of a gnome with a deer on it's head may be the greatest piece of art ever made. Hand carved by the artist "R.S." in the year '75, this large pine log has become so much more than the sum of it's parts. Roughly hewn details give the sculpture an almost living, breathing feel. Perfect for fans of all sorts of woodland nymphs and creatures- from elves to hobbits and beyond. Please confirm item pickup location (Brooklyn NY or Wall NJ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Pine
Collection of Lindstrom's Game Boards-2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lindstrom's gold star marble game board, dated 1934
This fun tabletop game boards are in great as found condition. Lindstrom's gold star (signed on the ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Tin, Metal
Ararat Rugs Gerous Bidjar Wagireh Medallion Rug Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The most dramatic of the Gerous ( Garrus, Gerus, Garus ) carpets are those with an “asymmetric” design. Only a section of the original is shown, in the same way, many Lotto carpets w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Victorian Era Wooden Bead Centerpiece Bowl Czechoslovakian Art Craft Studio
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Mesmerizing design, great table prop or functional decor, signed to bottom, Made in Czechoslovakia. Measures: Bowl only diameter 10.25 x height 3.25 in.
Category
1910s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
africa 3
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative
Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably 20th century
The face ...
Category
20th Century African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Abstract Painting w/ a Thick Walnut Frame - Greens, Purples, Reds
Located in Asheville, NC
"Aurelia" - Abstract Art by Megan Walsh
Introducing "Aurelia," an exquisite piece of abstract art created by the talented artist Megan Walsh. Crafted with acrylic on canvas and eleg...
Category
2010s Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Walnut
Swiss alp calendar
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp calendar
Category
1840s Swiss Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
American Cast Brass Engraved Yachtsman's Speaking Trumpet, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
American hand held cast brass engraved Yachtsman's speaking trumpet with bell shaped soldered mouthpiece, coned-shaped column with original interior red paint, and terminating on a r...
Category
1830s American American Empire Antique Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Small Chess and Checkers Wood Lathed Table
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Chess table
This Board Games edition presents Classic games and decorative pieces like Backgammon, Chess and Tic Tac Toe, made out of wood and glass.
Since 2000, Orfeo Quagliata off...
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
Swiss alp painted box
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp painted box
Category
1830s Swiss Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pink Tribal Kilim Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Kelly Vintage Pink Tribal Kilim Rug
About: Very fun & happy rug! This rug has a nice body, unlike other and most Kilims. The rug can be used on both sides (...
Category
1950s Kilim Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Pair of Sister Weeping Willow Tree of Life Antique Kerman Lavar Rug Mats
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Sister Pair of Weeping Willow Tree of Life Antique Rug Mats
About: Very rare to see twin pieces woven, especially in the iconic weeping willow tree of life motif! Botanical gems fil...
Category
1910s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Box Neon "ETCHISON HATS" Wonderful Red Neon, The Neon Shop, LIMA OHIO
By Neon Products
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco Box Neon sign advertizing Etchison Hats,c.1930's,, wonderful red neon, made by The Neon Shop.Lima Ohio.. Great graphics..retains original black metal housing.. curved deco...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
African wall sculpture
Located in NANTES, FR
Tall African wooden sculpture, that was probably used originally to prepare food. Its got a great patina and is really warm. Some parts seem to be missing, and the piece has cracks (...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
A Duo of Primitive Wabi Sabi Hand-Carved Stone Mortars, Spain, Early 1900s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
The Exquisite Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Stone Mortars from Spain
Step into a world of vintage charm and captivating history with our meticulously crafted Early 20th Century Han...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art
Materials
Stone
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative
Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably 20th century
The face ...
Category
20th Century African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Wooden Deer's Head Wall Decoration, Germany, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique Carved Wooden Deer's Head Wall Decoration, Germany, from ca. 1920
A beautiful antique wall decoration - entirely from linden wood carved dee...
Category
1920s German Black Forest Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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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Why Jules Chéret Was the King of the Modern Poster
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Why the American Flag Has Had So Many Different Star Patterns
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Peggy Guggenheim Loved Modernism, but She Also Collected Tribal Art
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Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.
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