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Folk Art For Sale
21st Century Empty Pocket Woven Regenerated Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Lovely Pinetti round wash clothes holder, part of Almeria collection.
Four different water resistant sizes fixed at the end with chrome pins. The woven...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Folk Art
Materials
Leather
18th Century Italian Large Gold Leaf Rococo Tassel Ornament
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian large gold leaf tassel ornament.
These tassels were once used to decorate churches for feast days like Christmas. T...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Folk Art
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
Native American Animal Mythical Creature Redwood Totem Pole
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Almost 17 foot tall redwood animal totem. Animal totems are believed to have spiritual significance. Watching over Pacific Northwest Indian tr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Paint-Decorated Game Wheel in Scarlet Red, Chrome Yellow and Black, Ca 1880
Located in York County, PA
American game wheel, made of wood, two-sided, with a fancy chrome spinner and long, metal pins. The polychrome-paint is simply a 10-out-of-10 in terms of color, graphics, and surface...
Category
1880s American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century or Earlier Lithograph/Engraving by P. Schenk - 2Y311
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This beautiful lithograph or engraving, attributed to the artist P. Schenk, presents a timeless piece of art from the early 20th century or possibly earlier. The artwork displays int...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art
Materials
Paper
$278 Sale Price
55% Off
Antique Beaded Drawstring Purse with Dog and Parrot Motif – Germany, circa 1850
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite antique beaded purse from Germany, dating to around 1850, is a remarkable example of 19th-century craftsmanship and textile art. Richly embroidered with vibrant glass beads in exceptionally fresh and bold colors, the purse features a charming depiction of a dog on one side and a colorful parrot on the other. The attention to detail extends even to the edges, where additional animals and floral motifs are intricately stitched, showcasing the skill and artistry of its original maker.
The interior is lined with fine, buttery-soft deerskin leather, offering a luxurious tactile experience. While some minor bead losses and carefully executed repairs are visible, the overall condition is impressively well-preserved for its age. The drawstring is missing, but with the addition of a new ribbon, this delicate piece could even be used again—though it remains most striking as a collector’s item or display piece. Antique purses like this, especially with such vivid imagery and expert beadwork, are increasingly rare and highly sought after. A wonderful find for lovers of textile history, decorative arts, or romantic Victorian accessories.
Category
1850s German Biedermeier Antique Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Glass
A rare reproduction of the Coca Cola umbrella girls in a rustic red frame
Located in Houston, TX
A rare reproduction of the Coca Cola umbrella girls in a rustic red frame. Festoon art is originally designed in 1918. Frame has some wear but overall in good condition.
27” H x 33...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Italian Folk Art Stradivarius Violin Plaque Crafted for Cosimo de Medici 1690
Located in South Burlington, VT
Italian folk art Pyrography picture signed, H. Toscano
This is an original and unusual detailed 1690 enactment , and hand incised work of art on wood pan...
Category
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Giant Clamshell Swan by Gabriella Binazzi
Located in Voorburg, NL
This beautiful large clamshell swan is designed and handmade by Gabriella Binazzi. She creates original and unique objects using strange materials such...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique 20th Century Egyptian Stone Sculpture, Bas-Relief - 2Y530
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This antique Egyptian stone sculpture from the 20th century is an original work of art crafted with remarkable skill. Featuring a bas-relief design, it captures the timeless elegance...
Category
20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Large 18th Century Leeds/Staffordshire English Creamware Charger or Wall Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, very large, 18th century English creamware pottery charger or wall plate.
With a raised feather edge border.
Simply a great antique English pottery...
Category
18th Century English George II Antique Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Creamware, Pottery
Mountain Hut Lodge Black Forest Wood Carved Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage money bank. A beautiful decorative item in hand carved wood. Made in Austria, circa 1910s or older as a souvenir bank. Lock is in working condition.
The tradition of...
Category
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Large Vintage Display Mask, African, Ironwood, Hand Carved, Ceremonial, Tribal
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage display mask. An African, hand carved ironwood ceremonial tribal mask, dating to the late 20th century.
Superb decorative appeal, with a delightfully naive ...
Category
Late 20th Century Malawian Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Striking Makonde Animal Helmet Mask, Dog or Hyena, Tanzania, Early 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Striking Makonde animal helmet mask, dog or hyena, Tanzania. Early 20th century with dark patina from traditional tribal use, wear inside from being used. Finely carved features, wit...
Category
Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Hand-Carved Statue of an Eagle, Black Forest ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Hand-Carved Statue of an Eagle, Black Forest ca. 1900
An expressive naturalistic carved large eagle sculpture. The eagle is sitting on a rock and has spread its wings. The win...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo
A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Raffia
Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand.
A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space!
Dimensions: (approx)
Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep;
Mask only: 15" Tall;
7 lbs total
Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas.
Excellent Condition:
Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example
Primitive Arts Of Africa:
Among the Suku of the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks plays crucial role in protecting boys during initiation, the vulnerable period between boyhood and manhood. The power contained in Hemba masks...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Vintage Stag Horn Carving Set Solingen, Germany
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Stag Horn Carving Set Solingen, Germany
A rustic carving set consisting of fork and knife. The handles are made of genuine stag horn and feature ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Memento Mori, Wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Unique sculptured wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria,
from around the 1920 ties,
extremely fine sculptured piece of Artisanal work,
looks like a real skull...
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
Four rams Ntomo Mask, Bamana Population, Mali
Located in Paris, FR
The Ntomo mask is used during initiation rituals for youths in Bamana societies of West Africa. It is recognizable by its upper part shaped like a comb, with three to eight horns sym...
Category
20th Century Malian Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Shell, Wood
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet Station Wagon C1956
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Japanese tin litho toy car from the mid to late fifties. A Chevrolet Station Wagon in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, practi...
Category
1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Black David Bust Museum Replica Cultured Marble 'Florence Accademia G.' 12.3"
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Height: 12.3" (31 cm) / Weight: 4 kg
-Produced from cultured marble.
-Produced from the original molds of the works from the museum. (Museum Replica)
-Can be used indoors and outdoo...
Category
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Folk Art
Materials
Statuary Marble
A Large Antique Stone Mortar, France, 19th Century
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A large unique stone mortar from France, c. late 1800s. Heavy patina from age and use.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art
Materials
Stone
African Black Stone Palette Dish Bowl Ashtray Relief Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Native carved blackened stone artifact, weighs 2 lbs 12 oz. Age is unknown, estate purchase.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Puerto Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Cast Stone
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Collection of 19th Century Wooden Spoons
Located in Delft, NL
A collection of 19th century wooden spoons.
16 Pieces wooden rice spoons in different sizes and shapes. A beautiful collection of Asian 19th Century spoo...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$1,788 / set
1960's Kuna Mola Guardian Angel Applique Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Kuna native Mola cotton applique tapestry depicting angels, one holding a chalice.
Mola, a Kuna word, has several meanings: fabric or cloth, shirt or upper garment for me...
Category
Mid-20th Century Panamanian Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Central Anatolian Old Runner Kilim, Wool Rug Vintage Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Vintage with a rare and beautiful color composition.
It is a long and thin runner that reaches up to three meters. What is amaz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Hobart Kitchen Machines Mid Century Neon Sign
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very nice vintage neon sign advertising the Hobart Food Machine company . Founded in 1897 making motors in Troy Ohio and turning the use of their motors into running food machines ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Steel
19th Century French folk-art militaria painting
Located in London, GB
19th Century French folk-art militaria painting
19th Century piece of French folk-art militaria art, gouache on paper in its original frame still with vibrant colours and detail as ...
Category
1850s French Early Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Samuel Robb Carved Tobacciana Trade Sign
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Tobacciana trade sign carved by Samuel Robb, New York, Circa 1885. Figure holds a knife and bundle of cigars with tobacco boxes. Retains original base. Total height from floor is 74"...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Green painted Southern Yellow Pine 19th century carriage strong box forged iron
Located in Mobile, AL
Green folk painted Southern yellow pine carriage trunk or strong box. The size is just about perfect for liquor bottles, too. Dovetail construction with hand forged clasp and hinges. The original finish was likely brown and it looks like it got it's first coat...
Category
1840s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
19th century American Eagle Painted Box
Located in Woodbury, CT
Wonderful small size tabletop paint decorated lock box. Depicts eagle with American flag shield. Banner in mouth(probably original owner or painter). Probably made for the centennial...
Category
Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Set of 5 Large Wine Glasses with Green Stems – Beautiful Service - 2Y314
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This elegant set of 5 large wine glasses features vibrant green stems, adding a stylish touch to any table setting. Perfect for special occasions or enhancing everyday dining, these ...
Category
20th Century French Folk Art
Materials
Glass
$444 Sale Price / set
75% Off
Large Big Bear Lake California Highway Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very cool vintage California freeway sign showing the way to Big Bear Lake. Iconic location in California, cool piece of history. Great coloring and worn condition. Fantastic piece of California ephemera...
Category
1970s American Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Vernier Octant by John Todd, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Vernier Octant by John Todd, London, circa 1850.
An eleven inch radius vernier octant by John Todd with ebonised wooden frame with inset bone scale marked ...
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Peru Pre-Inca 900 / 1470 AD Chimu Pre Columbian Vessel In Earthenware Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
A pre-Inca Chimu culture, pre Columbian vase in earth ware.
This beautiful little vessel vase, was created in the northern Peruvian region by the Chimu culture between the 900 / 1...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Ararat Rugs Derbend Kazak Rug, 19th C. Caucasian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Derbend Kazak rug also known as Daghestan rug, designed late 19th century, is a type of handwoven rug that originates from the Caucasus region, specifically from the town of Derbend (also spelled as Derbent) in modern-day Dagestan, Russia. Derbend rugs have a rich history that dates back centuries and are highly regarded for their intricate designs and craftsmanship. Derbend rugs are known for their bold and vibrant geometric designs. They often feature intricate patterns and motifs such as diamonds, medallions, stars, and stylized floral elements. The designs are typically woven with high contrast, using a variety of colors, including red, blue, green, and ivory. Derbend rugs have been woven by various ethnic groups in the Caucasus region, including the Azerbaijani, Lezgian, and Avar peoples. They hold cultural and historical importance as a form of artistic expression and are considered a part of the region's rich weaving heritage. The design of this rug is interpreted by our designers and soft colors are chosen for this rug.
Color summary: 7 colors in total;
Turquoise 330 (Spurge - Madder Root - Indigo - Walnut Husk)
Dark Brown 316 (No Dye - Sheep’s Own Color)
Barley Corn 103 (Only Specially Washed)
Mandarian Orange 529 (Madder Root - Walnut Hulsk)
Wax Flower...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Caucasian Revival Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Danish Wrought Iron Mounted Fish Fork
Located in Søborg, DK
A wrought iron fish fork from the 18th century.
Extremely decorative and a piece of pure folk art.
Who ever made this made an extra effort to not just make it functional but also so...
Category
18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Painted Casket Dominoes Set
Located in London, GB
Napoleonic Prisoner of war painted casket dominoes set
We share what we love, and we love this early 19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war hand painted ...
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Materials
Bone
"Bear Society Lodge" Medicine Lance
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
"Bear Society Lodge" Medicine Lance. With fur-on hide wrapped handle and beaded details, feather, hair, and red stroud drops.
The “Bear Cult” was an example of the mystic animal cu...
Category
2010s American Folk Art
Materials
Fur, Hide, Wood, Feathers
Carved Wood Aboriginal Shield, Western Australia
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall and narrow parrying shield from the Aboriginal people living in the Western Australia. The piece was carved out of a single block of hard wood t...
Category
Early 20th Century Australian Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Wood Carved Bear Statue Inkwell German Antique 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s black forest wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to your room or just for use it in your writing desk. Bear made of hand carved wood an...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Haitian Style Painting on Canvas by Leonel Castel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fanciful Mid Century Haitian style acrylic painting on canvas, executed in a distinctive naive technique depicting an eccentric composition with architecture, people and a bus titled...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Materials
Paint
19th Century Hiney Basket from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century handwoven hiney basket from Pennsylvania in good condition with several minor breaks.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art
Materials
Hemp
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Spectacular Complete Dayak People Mens Mandau Sword
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare Museum quality Traditional Men’s Sword known as a Mandau. Used by the Dayak while on the Hunt and in former times in disputes regarding hunting rights and land boundaries. Thi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Folk Art
Materials
Iron, Tin
Silk Moroccan Boho-Chic Flatweave Rug In A Slate Blue Shade
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Moroccan Folk Kilim flatweave from the late 20th century. Slate blue, yellow, red, black, and white are among the hues on this pileless flat Moroccan tribal carpet-textile ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Folk Art
Materials
Silk
$2,100 Sale Price
20% Off
Kuduo - Bronze Gold Dust Vessel, Asante People, Ghana, 1940s
By Akan Ashanti
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A beautiful bronze vessel, lidded pot on three legs, made by the Asante People, Ghana. Nicely cast lid with 4 reptiles and a bird. Several faces are depicted on the side of the vesse...
Category
1940s Ghanaian Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
African Art Statue "Fertility Figure"
Located in Norton, MA
A precious African Art Statue with oven balls for hair, basket weave texture on the face, and wearing a loin cloth. The brass panels are applied on ...
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Cowden Wilcox Decorated Stoneware Jug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine blue 19th century decorated stoneware two gallon Cowden & Wilcox jug is in fine condition. This heavy flower design is quite unusual. Condition is mint. This was made in Ha...
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art
Materials
Stoneware
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish 19th Century Antique Copper Cake Baking Mold Form
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian antique copper cake baking mold pan in an intricate tiered design. This Danish cake mold was found at a flea market north of Copenhagen.
Cake...
Category
Late 19th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Antique Folk Art
Materials
Copper
$191 Sale Price
35% Off
Bust of Antinous Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
This handmade work is a reproduction of a piece currently housed in the British Museum in London. The bust of the young, Ancient Greek hero Antinous is fa...
Category
2010s Italian Folk Art
Materials
Plaster
$2,812 / item
Mid Century African Women Wood Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional African wood carving ,mounted on custom-made steel base of women graciously looking forward, beautiful facial expression, and very ni...
Category
1960s Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Steel
$1,100 Sale Price
34% Off
Rare 20th Century Large Hand-Painted Ceramic Carafe Signed Vallauris - 2Y331
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite and rare large ceramic carafe, signed by Vallauris, features a beautiful hand-painted rose design that exemplifies the artistry of mid-20th century French ceramics...
Category
20th Century French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
$462 Sale Price
75% Off
Leach Pottery, Large, Dolomite mug
Located in London, GB
Stoneware
H10 x D7 cm
Category
20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 20th Century Italian Ceramic Vase with Landscape Decor - 2Y479
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century Italian ceramic vase, featuring a beautiful landscape decor, is a charming addition to any collection. Measuring 9.8 inches (25 cm) in height and 5.5 inches...
Category
20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
American Folk Art Cowboy and Horse Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a larger folk art environment. Sheet steel constructi...
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
Richters German Anchor Stone Blocks Building Toy
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Richters German anchor blocks building toys / Der Geschickte Baumeister
Made in Rudolstadt, Germany, circa 1900.
Wooden box with printed paper labe...
Category
Early 1900s German Baroque Antique Folk Art
Materials
Quartz
$1,669 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage 20th Century Vàros Löd Majolika Ceramic Table Bin - 2Y498
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century ceramic table bin by Vàros Löd Majolika features a charming floral design and practical functionality. Measuring 4.3 inches (11 cm)...
Category
20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Talavera Decorative Lavabo Sink Folk Art Mexican Ceramic Blue White
By Cesar
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Elegant white and blue sink lavabo made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits the colonial art of Mexico.
The Talavera is not just a simple painted ceramic: its exquisite decoration is the product of a delicate process of alchemy that translates into fine enamels. In Puebla, Mexico few people still produce using Talavera with the ancestral techniques.
One of those few is Cesar Torres, Don Cesar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
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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