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Folk Art For Sale
19th Century Northern Plains Quilled Hair Drop
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northern Plains quilled hair drop in white, red and green. Quilled parfleche slats decorated with fully quilled hide thongs ending in tin cones and horsehair. A band of [ink and blue beading at bottom, and black and blue faceted beads at top. 27"L Period: 19th century Origin: Great Plains - Northern Plains, Native American Size: 6" x 27" overall Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Native American, garments, Blackfeet, headdress, collectibles, antiques, Native American beadwork...
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Folk Art

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Hide, Beads, Feathers

Colonial Mexican Folk Art Ex-Voto Retablo Painting of Santo Niño de Atocha 1800s
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful 19th-century Spanish Colonial Mexican Folk Art ex-voto retablo lámina painting featuring Santo Niño de Atocha (also known as - Holy In...
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19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Tin

Early 19th Century Wooden Horse
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th Century Wooden Horse A handsome Dapple Grey galloper with Horse Hair mane and tail, he has a classic open mouthed expression and bright glass eyes Our Handsome galloper h...
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1860s Folk Art Antique Folk Art

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Oak

J.F Frantz Silver Dollar Coin Op Arcade Game
Located in Pasadena, CA
J.F Frantz Silver Dollar Coin Op Arcade Game Patent 1925. Measures approx 59h x 14.5w x 35d
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1920s American Adirondack Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Vibrant Voyage Cloud White Cloud White 180x270 cm Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse your living space in a breath of fresh air with this vibrant rug from our Confetti collection. It's a vibrant masterpiece that effortlessly steals the spotlight in any interi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Figurative Ceramic Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This handcrafted ceramic cross is a vibrant exemplar of mid-century modern design, infused with the characteristic playfulness and colorfulness of the ...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Susana Espinosa Pottery Bird Plate
By Susana Espinosa
Located in Vallejo, CA
Pottery wall plate created by acclaimed Puerto Rican mid century modernist ceramicist, Susana Espinosa. Stylized bird design in the center created through carving and different colored glazes. Terra cotta with a yellow rim. Signed in the bottom right corner and dated 1974. A rare piece depicting an animal rather than her more commonly found designs of faces. Intended to used as a wall hanging with a wire on the back. Marked "PR" on the back indicating this was made in Puerto Rico. Please read her biography copied below. Artist's Biography: "Ceramist and draftswoman. She earned a bachelor’s degree in arts from the Academy of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires in 1953 and worked in a ceramics factory until she opened her own workshop in 1958. She lived in Trinidad from 1961 to 1968, and then settled in Puerto Rico where she worked with Hal Lasky...
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Mid-20th Century Puerto Rican Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

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Pottery

Mid-Century Artisanal Crucifix
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic crucifix is a profound representation of mid-century modern European studio artistry. Handcrafted with precision and care, it reflects the era's characteristic blend of ...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

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Ceramic

Chroma Chic White Medium Fawn 180x270 cm Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Step into a world of understated elegance with this exquisite rug from our Shudd collection, a testament to the beauty found in simplicity. The design of this hand tufted rug strikes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Figurative Guro heddle pulley
Located in London, GB
Guro pulley Ivory Coast Wood 26cm on a customised metal stand
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Early 20th Century African Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Colonial Mexican Folk Art Ex-Voto Retablo Painting of Mother Mary & Jesus, 1800s
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful 19th-century Spanish Colonial Mexican Folk Art ex-voto retablo lámina painting featuring Mother Mary with the infant Jesus Christ (faded and now almost a ghost-like figur...
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19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Folk Art

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Metal, Tin

Senufo figure
Located in London, GB
Senufo figure Ivory Coast 27cm wood on a metal stand
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Early 20th Century African Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Large Folk art /surrealist Oil painting on canvas.. Circus scene. " Burning Tent
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Folk art / surrealist Oil painting on canvas.. depicting circus scene. "Burning Tent".. Very well executed.. amazing detail..
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Native American Ojibwe Pow Wow Drum
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Ojibwe Pow Wow drum from Wisconsin. Originally mounted above ground with sticks pounded into the ground, having "Y" crotches at the top. This stand was ma...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Folk Art

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Wood

Tsonga figure
Located in London, GB
Tsonga figure South Africa Wood 21cm
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Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Trade sign for a wine shop: three bottles with french label wine, France 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
A trade sign for the window of a wine shop, depicting three bottles with the label of French wines: Chateau Santenay, Chateau Ponsac, Chateau Ermitage. Made of carved solid fruitwood...
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1950s French Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood, Lacquer

AR Tetradrachm Attica, Athens
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet decorated with olive leaves over visor and spiral palmette Reverse: owl standing right with head fa...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Golden Melody Spice Brown Bright Gold 300X420cm Hand-Knotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse your space in the warm embrace of this heirloom-quality handknotted rug , meticulously crafted from high-quality wool. The ground color, a rich spice brown, intertwines seaml...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tibetan Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Tony Gum - Cheese I
Located in Capetown, ZA
Forming part of the artist’s ground-breaking 2016 Milked In Africa series, Tony Gum’s featured portraits negotiate and interrogate the historical and ongoing commodification of Afric...
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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art

Materials

Other

Infinity Veil Nickel 180X270 cm Hand-Knotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
A captivating fusion of delicate traditional and tribal motifs! Its intricate design showcases a seamless blend of classic patterns reimagined in a modern color scheme, offering a tr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Ayotunde Ojo - Reclining
Located in Capetown, ZA
Ayotunde Ojo’s presented works chronicle intimate, domestic snapshots of the every day. Working largely in the mode of self-portraiture, Ojo renders the body in moments of respite an...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Folk Art

Materials

Acrylic, Paint

Artisan Melange Medieval Blue & Medium Gray 200X300 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
A seamless blend of delicate traditional and tribal motifs in a Transitional style! The handknotted rug boasting intricate patterns creates a harmonious fusion of heritage and contem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wool

19th Century Iron African Currency Blade
Located in Vancouver, BC
Wonderful object with arrow shaped blades. Beautiful decorative with complex and fascinating history; Iron currency tokens are among the most compelling and virtuosic of sub-Sahara...
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Late 19th Century African Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Pearly Arabesque Pearl Blue Classic Gray 240x300 cm Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Indulge in the understated elegance of this stunning hand tufted rug which is a refined masterpiece that transcends conventional rug designs. One can find this beauty in various stan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tibetan Folk Art

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Wool

Soft Embrace Tobacco & Pebble 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Can a rug transcend its purpose and become a source of joy in your space? Explore the beautiful hand-knotted marvel . The tone-on-tone palette of tobacco and pebble effortlessly upli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Silk

Prism Portico Soft Mint Medium Fawn 180x270 cm Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Dive into the realm of abstract elegance with this exquisite rug from our Caliedo Collection. This rug isn't just a comfort piece, it's a work of art, where abstract patterns weave a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Sahara Dreams Antique White & Honey Yellow 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
An exquisite tapestry of Moroccan inspiration and contemporary allure ! Crafted with an all-wool construction in rural India, this handknotted rug transforms eclectic patterns into a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Rural Harmony Light Peach & Caramel 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
A handmade marvel painted in the gentle hues of a Moroccan sunrise! Crafted from sumptuous all-wool fibers, the rug's light peach ground color beautifully contrasts with a border aw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Native American Pueblo Painted Drum
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Pueblo painted drum. Classic and colorful cottonwood drum with rawhide skin sides painted red, white and blue. Period: Mid 20th century Origin: Southwest, Cochiti ...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art

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Wood

Late 19th Century Primitive Oil on Canvas Portrait of "Dash" Clumber Spaniel
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late 19th Century primitive oil on canvas portrait of a Clumber Spaniel "Dash" by E Daulby to Mr R Crickmore, no doubt a commission for a much loved faithful friend. Dated 1884 Some ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Mid-Century Rope Umbrella Stand Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Rope Umbrella Stand Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Rope

Luminous Mosaic White Sand Marble 180X270 cm Hand-Knotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the soulful touch of home with this modern rug , a brand deeply rooted in a commitment to quality and innovation. This exclusive creation, woven with passion from bamboo sil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Silk

Tanned Whirl Dark Taupe Medium Gray 240x300 cm Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Introduce the opulent allure of this stunning hand tufted rug from our Mythos collection. Immerse yourself in its in-depth color palette, where dark taupe seamlessly blends with medi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Silk

Urban Zen Marble & Cola 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Step into a world of refined aesthetics with this handwoven rug from our Aprezo collection. The defining feature of this wool rug is its subtle yet engaging pattern, creating a visua...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Urban Cosmo Antique White Warm Spice 180x270 cm Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Indulge in luxury in the most comfortable way with this hand tufted wood rug from our Genesis collection. The color palette of antique white and warm spice doesn't just decorate, it ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Luyanda Zindela - “The first time I felt at home in this city was when.."
Located in Capetown, ZA
Forming part of Luyanda Zindela’s ongoing series, Abangani bami / Izithombe zami (My friends / Images of me), these new works chronicle ordinary, intimate moments between the artist ...
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21st Century and Contemporary African Folk Art

Materials

Acrylic, Pine

Tranquil Treasure White White 180x270 cm Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
In a world where subtle sophistication is often hard to find, our hand tufted rug from the Shudd collection emerges as a silent yet striking maestro, poised to redefine your interior...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Honey Hues Copper & Soft Gold 180X270 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Join us on this visual journey with our enchanting hand-knotted rug, akin to a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity ! Like a sunlit desert landscape, the ground color in capti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Ethereal Zephyr Antique White & Antique White 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Introducing this timeless beauty from our Far East collection that seamlessly blends retro charm with contemporary elegance. This handwoven rug displays a unique pattern that harks b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Silk

Emotive Canvas Ashwood & Silver Sea Moss 240X300 cm Handtufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Introducing "Emotive Canvas," a uniquely shaped hand-tufted rug that weaves the crafts of emotions to elevate any space. Meticulously hand-tufted with a blend of wool and viscose yarns, it unravels a narrative of depth and diversity, illustrating how lives and spaces can be shaped by the power of emotions. This graphic rug, with an ashwood base and a silver sea moss...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Low Cabinet, Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Low Cabinet, Coffee Table This is a delightful Oriental Cabinet, it is both Long and low and is designed to be used as both cabinet and as a low dining tab...
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1920s Chinoiserie Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Lacquer

Pearlware Bear Jug and Cover, English, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Napoleonic Bear Baiting Jug and Cover, Probably Scottish,
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Regency Antique Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Urban Brilliance Soft Beige & White 240X300 cm Handtufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Embark on a journey of design excellence with our Handtufted Rug, a masterpiece in soft beige and white, resembling a work of abstract art on a cloth canvas. This rug is the epitome ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

20th Century Signed Remo Testa Oil on Cavas Seascape Italian Painting, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the mid-20th century. Artwork oil on canvas, glued on cardboard, depicting Seascape with boats and fishermen at sunset, in impressionist style, of good pictorial quality. Painting of limited size adorned with a carved, lacquered and gilded wooden frame (bronze tint). Artwork characterized by warm colors and a wise use of perspective. Painting signed lower right (see photo) Remo Testa...
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1950s Italian Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Skyborne Heritage White & Soft Beige 240X300 cm Handknotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
A masterpiece crafted from a blend of wool and silk, this rug is more than an accessory; it's a portal to tradition in a modern living space! The serene white ground color, gracefull...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tibetan Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Gleam Grove Antique White Clay 180x270 cm Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Unveil the allure of understated sophistication with this exclusive rug from our starry Mythos collection. In a world bursting with colors, this rug stands out by embracing the subtl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

19th century danish carved walnut barometer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century danish carved walnut barometer circa 1890. Beautifully carved from a solid piece of wood. Thermometer set in the top. Barometer with paper dial in danish. Some losses ...
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Late 19th Century Danish Victorian Antique Folk Art

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Walnut

Urban Shadows Ashwood Medium Gray 200x300 cm Hand-Knotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Dive into the enchanting dance of design and color with this exquisite hand-knotted rug , part of the Project Error by Kavi collection. Crafted with precision from a sumptuous blend ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Cubist Charm Classic Gray Apricot 180x270 cm Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Unveil the timeless elegance of this handmade rug from our Caliedo collection in your living room. Picture a captivating weave of classic gray and apricot, entangled in a pattern tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Ivory Dreamscape Dark Ivory & White 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Step into the world of refined design with this stunning wool rug from our Thyme collection. The wonder feature of this wool rug is its mellow yet impactful pattern, creating a visua...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Lunar Mosaic Beige & Ebony 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine sinking your feet into a world where comfort meets style, where every step is a reminder of meticulous craftsmanship and thoughtful design. All this is well reflected in this...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Silk

AR Drachm Attica, Athens
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves over visor and spiral palmette Reverse: owl standing right with h...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Antique Ceremonial Ashanti Ghana African Queens Wooden Stool mmaa dwa
Located in London, GB
An antique Ashanti ceremonial stool, carved from a single piece of wood. The up-curved seat stands on five supports, the central one pierced with small semi circles and the outer four supports carved, fretted. In very good condition Length 46cm Height 34cm Width 24cm The origin of the Ashante culture can be found in the Akan ethnic groups that inhabited West Africa around Lake Volta and the Gulf of Guinea. The Asante formed a strong confederation that developed from the late 17th century, with the founding of the city of Kumasi, and whose economy was based on trade, gold mining and slave traffic. They are the most important and larger ethnic group in Ghana and was one of the few African states capable of resisting European imperialism. Within the material heritage and furniture of the Ashante people, some of the most outstanding pieces are the ceremonial stools, being the Golden Stool...
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Early 1900s Ghanaian Tribal Antique Folk Art

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Wood

Mystique Mingle Italian Straw Charcoal Slate 180x270 cm Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Introducing this wonder from our cosmic Mythos collection, this piece can transform spaces into stylish sanctuaries. Crafted with a unique design that seamlessly blends Italian allur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tibetan Folk Art

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Wool

Lustrous Loom Sky Blue Bluebell 180x270 cm Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Introduce some serene sophistication into your decor with this beauty from our starry Mythos collection. The color scheme alone is an ode to tranquility, the sky blue hues effortless...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

Whispering Sands Antique White Hand-Knotted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
Submerged in antique white and white sand, this rug narrates a tale of timeless allure. Hand-knotted with the luxury of wool and bamboo silk, this rug mirrors the artist's inspiratio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Tony Gum - Milk Bags I
Located in Capetown, ZA
Forming part of the artist’s ground-breaking 2016 Milked In Africa series, Tony Gum’s featured portraits negotiate and interrogate the historical and ongoing commodification of Afric...
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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art

Materials

Other

Arctic Vortex White & Ebony 240x330 cm Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Milano, IT
A masterpiece that seamlessly blends sophistication with nature-inspired aesthetics. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this rug from our Genesis collection is an embodimen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Folk Art

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Wool

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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