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Hand Painted Brass Bistro Menu Board
Hand Painted Brass Bistro Menu Board

Hand Painted Brass Bistro Menu Board

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Hand Painted Brass Bistro Menu Board This is a beautifully hand painted all weather Menu Board it is made in metal with a wooden frame to be wall hung at the outside Entrance The M...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s
Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s

Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s Item e7315 An antique cast bronze cattle bell, made in Switzerland around 1900. The bell comes with its ...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Solid Bronze 44 Figurines African Cameroon Bronze Figurative Throne Chair
Solid Bronze 44 Figurines African Cameroon Bronze Figurative Throne Chair

Solid Bronze 44 Figurines African Cameroon Bronze Figurative Throne Chair

Located in Rockaway, NJ

This decorative bronze chair consists of 44 full-figure sculptures. It is made in a style that consciously references pieces from Benin Cameroon West African cultures.

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20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Antique Footed Two-Tone Tramp Art Jewelry Box with Mirror
Antique Footed Two-Tone Tramp Art Jewelry Box with Mirror

Antique Footed Two-Tone Tramp Art Jewelry Box with Mirror

Located in Highland, IN

We love folk art and particularly tramp art. Made mostly by anonymous artists and craftsmen from discarded materials, the joy and creativity they convey in a functional object has a ...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Mirror, Wood

18/1900s Museum Quality Antique-Handcrafted Staup bowl, Horse Handle, Norway
18/1900s Museum Quality Antique-Handcrafted Staup bowl, Horse Handle, Norway

18/1900s Museum Quality Antique-Handcrafted Staup bowl, Horse Handle, Norway

Located in Skien, NO

Museum-Quality Antique Norwegian Ale Bowl (Staup) - Ytre Sogn, Vestland, ca. 1880-1920 This stunning primitive ale bowl is a superb example of Norwegian Heritage folk art, handcraft...

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Late 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Pine, Bentwood

Rare and Early American 19th Century Brass Oil Lamp
Rare and Early American 19th Century Brass Oil Lamp

Rare and Early American 19th Century Brass Oil Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine masterpiece is quite unusual and is in unbelievable condition. This is a fragile and amazing oil lamp with a handblown original glass globe. The condition is very good.

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Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Zabihi Collection Pink Komodo Dragon Armenian Rug
Zabihi Collection Pink Komodo Dragon Armenian Rug

Zabihi Collection Pink Komodo Dragon Armenian Rug

Located in New York, NY

A rare armenian Rug depicting 2 Komodo Dragons on a pink fuchsia field Measures: 5'2'' x 9'4''.

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20th Century Armenian Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Pair of Sicilian Handcrafted Puppets - Orlando and Angelica - Ditta Lanzafame
Pair of Sicilian Handcrafted Puppets - Orlando and Angelica - Ditta Lanzafame

Pair of Sicilian Handcrafted Puppets - Orlando and Angelica - Ditta Lanzafame

Located in Manzano, IT

Splendid pair of vintage Sicilian puppets, depicting the legendary protagonists of the Carolingian cycle: the valiant paladin Orlando and the beautiful Angelica. These artifacts are...

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Late 20th Century Italian Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau walking stick, the Goddess Ceres, by Vincenzo Gemito, Italy 1900.
Art Nouveau walking stick, the Goddess Ceres, by Vincenzo Gemito, Italy 1900.

Art Nouveau walking stick, the Goddess Ceres, by Vincenzo Gemito, Italy 1900.

By Vincenzo Gemito

Located in Milan, IT

Art Nouveau walking stick. The knob is made of finely carved boxwood, depicting a representation of Ceres (Demeter for the Greeks), the Roman Goddess of cereals, crops and the fertil...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Folk Art

Materials

Silver

French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Bow Ornament
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Bow Ornament

French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Bow Ornament

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) gilt bronze bow knot ornament (as is)

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Fine Senufo Kepelie Dance Mask with Bird Figure on Top, Early 20th Century
Fine Senufo Kepelie Dance Mask with Bird Figure on Top, Early 20th Century

Fine Senufo Kepelie Dance Mask with Bird Figure on Top, Early 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Finely carved and worn Senufo Kepelie dance mask with refined stylized face and small bird figure with beak connecting to forehead of mask. Worn and polished areas, curved shaped sc...

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 3
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 3

Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 3

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 6 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with anilina (natural pigments).

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1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Kay Bojesen, Denmark, Wooden Horse, Danish Design, 20th-21st Century
Kay Bojesen, Denmark, Wooden Horse, Danish Design, 20th-21st Century

Kay Bojesen, Denmark, Wooden Horse, Danish Design, 20th-21st Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Wooden horse. Danish design, 20th/21st century. Measures: 14.5 x 14 cm. Stamped. In perfect condition.  

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wood

French Copper Saute Pan, Circa 1950's
French Copper Saute Pan, Circa 1950's

French Copper Saute Pan, Circa 1950's

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1950's French copper sautée pan. This sauté pan is stamped made in France and has an applied brass handle, attached with copper pins. The height of the sauté pan without the ...

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1950s French Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Copper, Tin

Rare Early 20th Century Hand Carved Fairground Dragon Ride Fragment
Rare Early 20th Century Hand Carved Fairground Dragon Ride Fragment

Rare Early 20th Century Hand Carved Fairground Dragon Ride Fragment

Located in London, GB

Rare Early 20th Century Hand Carved Fairground Dragon Ride Fragment A highly decorative and delightful object of an early 20th Century fairground dragon ride fragment panel. Would l...

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1920s Unknown Victorian Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Smile Gemstone Incense Holder - Creamy Soapstone
Smile Gemstone Incense Holder - Creamy Soapstone

Smile Gemstone Incense Holder - Creamy Soapstone

Located in Pacasmayo, PE

Incorporate the energy of natural stone into your daily rituals for those moments that require a slower pace. Hand-carved into a beautiful moon-like curved lip, this semi-precious ge...

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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Folk Art

Materials

Stone, Soapstone

Rare Jaguar Wood Figure Found in Chilapa, Guerrero, Southern México, ca. 1940
Rare Jaguar Wood Figure Found in Chilapa, Guerrero, Southern México, ca. 1940

Rare Jaguar Wood Figure Found in Chilapa, Guerrero, Southern México, ca. 1940

By NONO

Located in Guadalajra, Jal

This vintage hand carved and hand painted Tiger, is presumed to have been made in or near Chilapa, Guerrero in circa 1940 in a Folk Art style. The carving has been made in a naive st...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Tamberma Shields on Stands
Pair of Tamberma Shields on Stands

Pair of Tamberma Shields on Stands

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of wonderfully sculptural early 20th century handwoven wicker shields from the Tamberma people of Togo, mounted on custom steel stands.

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Early 20th Century Togolese Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wicker

19thc Velvet Crazy Quilt from Ohio
19thc Velvet Crazy Quilt from Ohio

19thc Velvet Crazy Quilt from Ohio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc velvet crazy quilt with embroidery and ties. This quilt is in pristine condition. The backing is a blue calico backing with ties.

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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Velvet

Polished Aluminum Bald Eagle Clutching USA Flag and Crest Wall Decor
Polished Aluminum Bald Eagle Clutching USA Flag and Crest Wall Decor

Polished Aluminum Bald Eagle Clutching USA Flag and Crest Wall Decor

Located in Stamford, CT

Large Bald Eagle clutching USA Flag and crest wall decor. This large patriotic eagle wall plaque is a beautiful piece made with hand crafted polished aluminum very good quality and w...

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2010s Indian American Classical Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum

Handcrafted Moroccan Gilt Metal Pendant, North Africa
Handcrafted Moroccan Gilt Metal Pendant, North Africa

Handcrafted Moroccan Gilt Metal Pendant, North Africa

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Gilt metal orb pendant handcrafted by skilled artisans in Morocco, North Africa. Amazing metal Moroccan lantern hand-pierced with thousands of small holes to diffuse the light throug...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Shadow-Box Folk Art Diorama of a "Boyar House" by Viktor Bakharev, Russia
Shadow-Box Folk Art Diorama of a "Boyar House" by Viktor Bakharev, Russia

Shadow-Box Folk Art Diorama of a "Boyar House" by Viktor Bakharev, Russia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Shadow-Box Folk Art Diorama of a "Boyar House" by Viktor Bakharev, Russia, 1991 Nice wood cabin diorama wall sculpture. Some missing wood and scrapes along the edge of the frame. F...

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Late 20th Century Russian Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Sioux Fully Beaded Moccasins
Sioux Fully Beaded Moccasins

Sioux Fully Beaded Moccasins

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Sioux fully beaded hide moccasins. Sinew sewn. Beaded with colors of pea green, red white heart, white, greasy yellow, and dark blue in buffalo hoof design. Brain tanned antelope hid...

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Hide, Beads

Gemstone Sphere Incense Holder - Onyx Crema
Gemstone Sphere Incense Holder - Onyx Crema

Gemstone Sphere Incense Holder - Onyx Crema

Located in Pacasmayo, PE

Integrate the grounding essence of natural stone into your daily habits for those intervals that call for a more measured tempo. Meticulously hand-carved into a striking geometric sp...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Amazing Ceramic Vase by Accolay, circa 1960-1970
Amazing Ceramic Vase by Accolay, circa 1960-1970

Amazing Ceramic Vase by Accolay, circa 1960-1970

By Accolay Pottery

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

An amazing ceramic vase by Accolay with abstract decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1960-1970.

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20th Century French Beaux Arts Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Marriage Chest /Box Dated 1846 original paint
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Marriage Chest /Box Dated 1846 original paint

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Marriage Chest /Box Dated 1846 original paint

Located in Boden, SE

19th century Swedish marriage/dowry chest with original hand painted decoration, hardware and hinged candle box. From Lima Dalarna This is a gift to the bride The chest is dated 184...

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1840s Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine

19th Swedish antique rimitive Folk Art Wooden Foot stool Milk Stool
19th Swedish antique rimitive Folk Art Wooden Foot stool Milk Stool

19th Swedish antique rimitive Folk Art Wooden Foot stool Milk Stool

Located in Boden, SE

Antique Charming Northern Swedish Stool in Solid Pine with Original color. Original Craftsman Handmade Folk Art Milk Stool. Made in Umeå Västerbotten,Northern Sweden late 1800's - e...

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1840s Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Antique Wooden Sewing Box Tramp Art Folk Art Unique Piece 1928
Antique Wooden Sewing Box Tramp Art Folk Art Unique Piece 1928

Antique Wooden Sewing Box Tramp Art Folk Art Unique Piece 1928

Located in Poperinge, BE

Antique sewing box, wooden tramp art box with green fabric parts and a pincushion at the top, unique handmade object, at the bottom a metal plate ...

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1920s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

19th Century Swedish antique Folk Art Country primitive desk with original paint
19th Century Swedish antique Folk Art Country primitive desk with original paint

19th Century Swedish antique Folk Art Country primitive desk with original paint

Located in Boden, SE

A charming country-style desk from Umeå, Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. The table is in Folk Art Empire style. The desk features its untouched original paintwork and a rustic tablet...

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1840s Swedish Empire Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Folk Style Filipino Hanging Talisman Or Outdoor Chandelier
Folk Style Filipino Hanging Talisman Or Outdoor Chandelier

Folk Style Filipino Hanging Talisman Or Outdoor Chandelier

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly invite you to read the full description below, as it contains detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity and value of our pieces. An original ...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Beige Carpet (Size Adjusted)
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Beige Carpet (Size Adjusted)

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Beige Carpet (Size Adjusted)

Located in New York, NY

This antique Chinese rug, crafted around the 1920s, is a remarkable piece from Doris Leslie Blau, a gallery celebrated for its extensive collection of antique and vintage rugs. This ...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

English Folk Art Church Model
English Folk Art Church Model

English Folk Art Church Model

$2,161Sale Price|20% Off

English Folk Art Church Model

Located in London, GB

Folk Art Church Model We are proud to offer a wonderful example of a mid-20th Century folk-art church model. Built from scratch using various material...

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1940s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Set of Seven Vintage Medium Sized Breyer Horses (Box 2)
Set of Seven Vintage Medium Sized Breyer Horses (Box 2)

Set of Seven Vintage Medium Sized Breyer Horses (Box 2)

Located in Redding, CT

Set of Seven Medium Size Vintage Breyer Horses. The set consists of three brown toned , two white toned, one grey toned Appaloosa and one black toned horse. Sizes vary by inches. Not...

Category

1970s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Plastic

Smile Gemstone Incense Holder - Black Onyx
Smile Gemstone Incense Holder - Black Onyx

Smile Gemstone Incense Holder - Black Onyx

Located in Pacasmayo, PE

Incorporate the energy of natural stone into your daily rituals for those moments that require a slower pace. Hand-carved into a beautiful moon-like curved lip, this semi-precious ge...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Folk Art

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Scandinavian Woven Folk Art Wedding Tapestry with Flowers and Horses, 1760
Scandinavian Woven Folk Art Wedding Tapestry with Flowers and Horses, 1760

Scandinavian Woven Folk Art Wedding Tapestry with Flowers and Horses, 1760

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Scandinavian woven Folk Art wedding wall decoration tapestry, 1760 Dated 1760 and monogrammed OHW/HPS. The tapestry is decorated mostly in red and yellow colors, with flowers and...

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18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Exquisite Vintage French Art Deco Abstract Ivory Rug By Paul Follot
Exquisite Vintage French Art Deco Abstract Ivory Rug By Paul Follot

Exquisite Vintage French Art Deco Abstract Ivory Rug By Paul Follot

Located in New York, NY

Crafted in 1925 by the renowned French designer Paul Follot, this extraordinary circular Art Deco rug is an iconic fusion of early 20th-century elegance and cosmic imagination. Commi...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Powerful Scarified Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Tanzania, Early 20th C Africa
Powerful Scarified Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Tanzania, Early 20th C Africa

Powerful Scarified Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Tanzania, Early 20th C Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Powerful Scarified Makonde portrait helmet mask from Tanzania. Early 20th century with heavy dark patina from traditional tribal use, wear inside from being used. Finely carved featu...

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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Zabihi Collection Bessarabian kilim
Zabihi Collection Bessarabian kilim

Zabihi Collection Bessarabian kilim

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful early 20th Century Scatter Size Besserabian kilim Measures: 3'7" x 6'10".

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Mid-20th Century Russian Bessarabian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

A striking example of 1940s French Art Deco textile design, this vintage rug fuses natural and geometric elements into a composition that is both whimsical and refined. Woven in Fran...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Ancient Roman Stele Relief Fragment
Ancient Roman Stele Relief Fragment

Ancient Roman Stele Relief Fragment

Located in New Orleans, LA

Ancient Roman Stele Relief Fragment Circa 1st Century BCE–1st Century CE This rare marble stele relief fragment is a remarkable artifact of ancient history. Dating to the 1st centur...

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15th Century and Earlier Greco Roman Antique Folk Art

Materials

Marble

AR Tetradrachm Attica, Athens, ca. 410 BC
AR Tetradrachm Attica, Athens, ca. 410 BC

AR Tetradrachm Attica, Athens, ca. 410 BC

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...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Folk Art

Materials

Silver

20th Century
20th Century

20th Century

Located in Cantù, IT

Small globe with compass. Refined and with attention to detail in the slightest detail. Created from brass, crystal and glass. Designed by Mice Versailles.

Category

19th Century Antique Folk Art

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Rare Polistil Set A 901 - Niki Lauda Ferrari vs McLaren - Complete - Vintage 197
Rare Polistil Set A 901 - Niki Lauda Ferrari vs McLaren - Complete - Vintage 197

Rare Polistil Set A 901 - Niki Lauda Ferrari vs McLaren - Complete - Vintage 197

Located in Manzano, IT

Gorgeous vintage Polistil Grand Prix set (Art. A 901) original from the 1970s, a true collector's item celebrating the legendary challenge between Niki Lauda and James Hunt. The set...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Plastic

19th Century Sicilian Cart Panel Mounted as a Sculptural Piece
19th Century Sicilian Cart Panel Mounted as a Sculptural Piece

19th Century Sicilian Cart Panel Mounted as a Sculptural Piece

Located in BORGO, FR

Rare antique panel originating from the back of a 19th century Sicilian cart, here reimagined as a freestanding sculptural object. Sicilian carts are iconic artifacts of southern Ita...

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Early 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal

African Baga 'Nimba' Helmet Mask, Carved Elm Tribal Art, 20th Century
African Baga 'Nimba' Helmet Mask, Carved Elm Tribal Art, 20th Century

African Baga 'Nimba' Helmet Mask, Carved Elm Tribal Art, 20th Century

Located in Queens, NY

African Guinea 20th Century carved wood iconic Baga \"Nimba\" helmet shoulder mask (AKA \"D\'mba\") representing female energy & fertility, protector of pregnant women. Wear to ...

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20th Century African Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Elm

Faw Faw Hat
Faw Faw Hat

Faw Faw Hat

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Region / Tribe: Kansas/ Nebraska border/ Otoe-Missouria circa 1891-1895 Material: Various cloths, glass beads, cotton thread, shell disk Dimension: Diameter 10 inches, height 2 3/...

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1890s North American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Beads

Historic World War I Era Blue Star Service Flag, circa 1917
Historic World War I Era Blue Star Service Flag, circa 1917

Historic World War I Era Blue Star Service Flag, circa 1917

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique Historic World War I Era Blue Star Service Flag, circa 1917, a linen flag having a single blue star stitched onto a white canton on a red field. A World War I flag honoring a...

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1910s American Federal Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Linen

19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy
19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy

19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy

Located in Austin, TX

French pottery cider bottle from Normandy, end of 19th century. 13 Bottles available, sold separately. Different sizes.

Category

1880s French Country Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Indigenous Southwest Native American Indian Navajo Handwoven Rug Blanket
Indigenous Southwest Native American Indian Navajo Handwoven Rug Blanket

Indigenous Southwest Native American Indian Navajo Handwoven Rug Blanket

By Native American Art

Located in Studio City, CA

A nicely made, handwoven Native American Navajo green, beige and brown rug/blanket Would be a nice addition to your Native American collection or make for an eye-catching accent pie...

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20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Rare Folk Art Iron Shooting Gallery Carnival Ram Sculpture
Rare Folk Art Iron Shooting Gallery Carnival Ram Sculpture

Rare Folk Art Iron Shooting Gallery Carnival Ram Sculpture

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Fabulous folk art freestanding animal sculpture made from found carnival art shooting gallery iron ram. Rich with authentic character, the brown patinated surface is pocked with bul...

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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Elegant Damascus Jewelry Box - Rectangular, Inlay Marquetry with Red Velvet
Elegant Damascus Jewelry Box - Rectangular, Inlay Marquetry with Red Velvet

Elegant Damascus Jewelry Box - Rectangular, Inlay Marquetry with Red Velvet

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Discover the beauty of this elegant Damascus jewelry box, featuring intricate marquetry and a luxurious red velvet interior. This rectangular, flat box is ideal for storing jewelry, ...

Category

20th Century French Empire Folk Art

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Folk Art  Pair  Oversized  Mistique Paper Mache Wall Figural Sculptures
Folk Art  Pair  Oversized  Mistique Paper Mache Wall Figural Sculptures

Folk Art Pair Oversized Mistique Paper Mache Wall Figural Sculptures

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1482 Folk Art pair hand made and painted Caribbean figural wall sculptures made from corrugated boxes and hand painted

Category

1940s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Paper

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.