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Folk Art For Sale
Creator: Unknown
Creator: Berber Tribes of Morocco
Cobalt Blue Moroccan Ceramic Bowl with Silver Overlay
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful cobalt blue Moroccan footed ceramic bowl with silvered metal overlay. Great large decorative ceramic bowl. Measures: Diameter 11 inches x 4 ...
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Folk Art

Materials

Metal

19thc Log Cabin Quilt W/ Zig Zag Border
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc log cabin barn raising quilt with zig zag border in pristine condition. This amazing log cabin quilt looks like the logs are stuffed.It has an...
Category

1870s American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Early 20th Century Ashanti Prestige Stool with Elephant Motif, Ghana
Located in London, GB
This impressive early twentieth-century stool, from the Ashanti culture in Ghana, depicts an elephant - an Ashanti symbol of power and strength. Finely carved from a heavy brown wood...
Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Caftan, Dark Blue Silk Velvet with Silver Trim, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage caftan, royal blue silk velvet heavily hand embroidered with silver trim, circa 1970s The velvet kaftan is handcrafted and embel...
Category

1960s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metallic Thread

19th C Original Painted Farmhouse Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Original painted farmhouse bench.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Monumental 19Thc Cast Iron Dog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large folky dog doorstop has a great look for a profile of his body. This iron dog has a makers mark of LB 71. Looks like Snoucher.
Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Pair of Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautiful Navajo Indian weaving bolster pillows. Feather and down inserts. Zippered casing.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Folk Art Sterling Silver and Brass on Wood Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid-Century Modern artists created this enameled on brass and sterling silver zodiac symbols. This is a one of a kind mirror as well. The frame is a heavy wood base.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Folk Art

Materials

Bronze, Silver

1950s Italian Shield Shape Wall Mirror
Located in Basildon, London
The 1950s Italian Shield Shape Wall Mirror is a striking embodiment of mid-century elegance. This unique mirror features a classic shield-shaped design, expertly framed in brass, sho...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Metal

1950's Lega 'Idimu' Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in London, GB
This mid-twentieth century finely carved mask, from the Lega culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, displays the typically heart-shaped face of Lega 'Idimu' masks. Traces o...
Category

1950s Congolese Tribal Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Raffia, Hardwood

African Art by Luzolano, Oil Painting, 1978
Located in Delft, NL
African Art by Luzolano, Oil Painting, 1978 African Art , oil painting Signed by Luzolano, 1978, A scene of two African woman The measurement is 60.5 cm ...
Category

20th Century Angolan Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Collection of Four 19th Century Sponge Ware Serving Platters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing collection of four 19th century sponge ware serving platters are in fantastic condition. These platters are so hard to find in pristine condition.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain

Sea Grass Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This funky sea grass basket is handwoven and in good condition. It retains its old surface.
Category

1920s American Adirondack Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Silver Hoganas Frozen Cut Rug by HENZEL STUDIO
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver Hoganas Frozen Cut Rug by HENZEL STUDIO Dimensions: W 139.7 x L 220.98 cm. Materials: Silk. Calle Henzel stands as a trailblazer in the realm of organic, free-form shaped rug...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Folk Art

Materials

Silk

African Art by Ngoy Kabem, Sadi M, Three Heads of Woman relief in Brass, 1979
Located in Delft, NL
African Art by Ngoy Kabem, Sadi M, Three Heads of Woman relief in Brass, 1979 African Art by Ngoy Kabem, Sadi M, With a scene of three heads of women in relief in brass Signed and...
Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Vintage North African Art Wall Sconce Parchment
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface. These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp s...
Category

20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large 19th Century Spongeware Pottery Serving Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two different size 19th century spongeware pottery serving or mixing bowls. Both bowls are fluted shape and in mint condition. The smaller of the two is 4" high x 10" wide. The large...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Navajo Indian Weaving Chinlie Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine Navajo Indian weaving pillows are sold as pairs. There are two pairs in stock. They are in fantastic condition.
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Linen, Wool

19thc Wool Log Cabin from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing all wool chalis straight furlows pattern log cabin quilt from Lancaster County,Pennsylvania is in pristine condition.The striped border is a fantastic finish to complete...
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Collection of Four Pueblo Ceremonial Indian Drums
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Four native American Ceremonial Drums Largest Drum - 15 high x 12 diameter Second Largest - 8 diameter x 10 high Third Largest - 6 high 4 diameter smallest drum - 3 high x 2...
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hubley Original Painted Stage Coach Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original aged stage coach door stop has amazing untouched patina. It is in fine condition.
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19thc Mini Pieced Bars Quilts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Mini pieced bars quilt in fine condition. The pattern is very unusual and fine quilting.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Mumuye Figure African Sculpture
Located in Sharon, CT
Atypical form with a rich high patina. Professional mounted. Provenance: Weinberg Modern.
Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Primitive Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Flat-Weave Vintage Rug
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan flat-weave stripes Kilim rug.Large size blanket vintage Moroccan rug, handwoven by Berber women in Morocco for their own use.This rug ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Berber Silver Bracelet with Green and Orange Enamel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A 1920s handcrafted Ethnic bracelet by Berber women of Morocco. Women wear this kind of bracelet and silver jewelry for special ceremonies and wedding. Silver, but not of the standa...
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Green Vintage Coat Rack
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage coat rack, powder coated in bright green. Six hooks resembling a swimmer prior to diving, make this a cheerful functional item. Though we al...
Category

20th Century European Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Framed Hand Sewn Patriotic Sham Made from a Flag and Ship Ribbons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Great framed Folk Art sham with 48star flag and ship ribbons is a great patriotic item. The top left corner as well as the bottom right corner are scraps of a 48 star linen flag and in between them are ribbons of ships names that are sewn together in a collage. The American ships span three centuries of ships ribbons, from late 19th century to present day ships. As well as the "USS Utah" which was sunk during the attack on Pearl Harbor. This great and proud sham is not only a great American item but is a Symbol of hope and unity throughout the ages. Serves better as a hanging Folk Art...
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Plexiglass

Rare Set of Six Matching 19th Century Sponge Ware Dinner Plates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is like a collectors dream! Set of six matching blue and white 19th century sponge ware dinner plates. The entire group are in pristine condition. The sponge pattern is on both ...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19thc Original Painted Pennsylvania Furkin / Bucket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original paint decorated Pennsylvania dutch painted 19thc furkin or bucket with lid. The condition is very good and sturdy.
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Organic Wooden Sculpture, California, 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning carved wood organic abstract sculpture. by T. Clasen. California, 1970's.  
Category

1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Navajo Indian Weaving Bolster Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Navajo Indian Weaving Pillow. Feather and down Insert.
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Hand Carved Indian Rider Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand carved end of the run horse and rider plaque is in great condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Tall Mid-Century Octagonal Geometric Ceramic Vase in Blue and Brown, Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Glazed in an ombre blue, cream, and brown, this tall geometric vase will bring a touch of mid-century to any space. The piece is octagonal and decorated with applied geometric circle...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Paint, Clay, Ceramic

Ningshia Chinese Export Hand Knotted Wool Antique Rug, circa 1900
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Ningshia from China made in 1900 Hand knotted wool Measures: 88 x 176 cm.
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Pennsylvania 19Thc Mini Postage Stamp Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early mid 19thc mini pieced postage stamp chain crib quilt from Pennsylvania has a amazing diamond border and in pristine condition. This crib quilt has been professionally fra...
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton, Plexiglass

19th C Silk & Velvet Hired Hands Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Silk & Velvet Hired hands quilt. Nice decorative piece or could be used in a period film.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Velvet, Silk

Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Indian weaving pillow. Zippered sham. Feather and down insert.
Category

20th Century American Navajo Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Antique Moorish Ceramic Vase from Fez Blue and White with Silver filigree
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous handcrafted antique Moroccan Moorish ceramic vase in Moorish style adorned with fine filigree silver nickel work with handles. The color of the ceramic is renowned as bleu de Fez. Blue and white footed ceramic vase...
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Two Amazing 19th Century Design Sponge Ware Pitchers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This group of sponge ware pitchers are in good condition with a minor hair line in the pitcher to the right. This size pitcher were used for cream or milk on the table or in the pant...
Category

19th Century American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Pouf Charaktere Colette by Lyk Carpet
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf Charaktere colette by Lyk Carpet Dimensions: Ø 62 x H 47 cm. Materials: 100% tibetan highland-wool,new pure hand-combed and hand-spun wool, natural vegetable-dyed wool, 100 knot...
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wood

African Moroccan Tribal Tuareg Khoumya Leather Dagger Paper Cutter
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Moroccan Tuareg tribal Khoumya arm dagger in dark brown leather sheath. great to use as a paper cutter on desk. Handcrafted by Artisans in south Morocco, very fine quality craftsmanship with a stamped leather engraved with Moroccan Tuareg geometric tribal designs. The arm dagger was a weapon widely used by people across Africa in the Sahara and Sudanic Africa, from the central Sahara to North Cameroon, from Nigeria to Somalia. It was worn in a sheath attached to the inner side of the left forearm by a loop, Metal steel blade shows some rust, leather in very good condition. Size: 13 inches length x widest part 1.5 inches. Blade is 1 inch. Africa, Morocco circa 1940s. Great Islamic antique Nomadic Tuareg knife dagger...
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Hand Carved and Painted Shore Bird
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely paint decorated and hand carved shore bird is on a piece of drift wood. The condition is very good .This bird is very finely crafted.
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Black Antique Danish Folk Art Tobacco, Tea Box with Sliding 'Door'
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This personalized tramp / Folk Art tobacco box has two Chambers. One for waste tobacco/tea and one for unused. It is made from repurposed wood from Old Danish cigar containers. It ha...
Category

1890s Danish Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

J. WOHNSEIDLER American Flag No. 1, 2017 Acrylic on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
American Flag No. 1 by J. Wohnseidler. Arcylic on canvas with hand-applied starfish. Unframed. Signed/titled/dated by artist on back. Measures: 48 inches L x 36 inches H x 1.5 inches D.
Category

2010s American Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Rare Set of 19th Century Spongware Kitchen Organizer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of late 19th century spongeware this complete set comes with 19 pieces. It is very difficult to find a complete set in such great condition. All items have been inspected an...
Category

Early 20th Century American Country Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Folk Ceramic Butter Churn, Crock or Vase with Blue Stripe Decoration
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This fine ceramic butter churn or crock is in fine condition for its age. Its body is cream, with a fluted top. Two blue stripes decorate the body, all ...
Category

20th Century American American Classical Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Ironstone

Great Tit Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category

1920s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Painted Concrete Rooster from the Farm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20thc original painted concrete chicken right off the farm. found in the mid west. The condition is very good with wear consistent from age and use.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Cement

19th C Decorated Stone Ware Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand made & hand painted pottery pitcher is in fine condition. This is such a rare piece and most unusual.
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Yellow Ware in Seaweed Pattern Mixing Bowls, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These two yellow ware seaweed pattern mixing bowls are in fine as found condition. There are no chips or cracks and have wonderful blue painted sea...
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

20th Century Sponge Ware Piggy Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun fat pig piggy bank is in sponge ware and is in very good condition.Of course she is hand painted.
Category

Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

AT03 Sand Atlas 250 Rug by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
AT03 Sand Atlas 250 Rug by Mohebban Dimensions: D 250 cm Materials: Wool. The Atlas rug collection is the story of an eternal and unstoppable Pangea in which beautiful fragments are...
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Moorish Ceramic Bowl Adorned with Silver Filigree from Fez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moorish Moroccan polychrome decorative ceramic Bowl, dish from Fez. Bleu de Fez, very nice designs hand painted by artist in Fez. Geometrical and floral Moorish design...
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Norwegian Stump Chair ca 1820s
Located in Farsta, SE
Norwegian Stump Chair late 1800-century Made out of pine with amazing patina and some original paint left. Height: 70 cm/27.5 inc Depth: 25 cm/9.8 inch Width: 37 cm/14.5 inch Seat ...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Collection of the Three Wise Men's Camels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These three hand made leather camels are in fine condition and are sold as a collection of three. They look like the three wise men's camels. All in ver...
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Leather

White Trompe L'Oeil Ceramic Italian Basket
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful white ceramic basket. This piece features woven ceramic braids surrounding a small basket with a handle. Dimensions: 6" Wide 4" Deep 5.75" Tall.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Beautiful Early Geometric Navajo Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautiful early geometric Navajo pillows. Soft colors of ivory, taupe, beige and pink. Down and feather inserts. Zippered casing.
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Wool

19thc Robin Egg Blue Calico Bear Paw Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early lighter robin egg blue calico quilt with a zig zag border and in fine condition. This fine condition quilt has very fine quilting.
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

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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