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Very Rare Carved Wood Mask from Brazil, Waura people, Rio Xingu, Amazon Jungle
Very Rare Carved Wood Mask from Brazil, Waura people, Rio Xingu, Amazon Jungle

Very Rare Carved Wood Mask from Brazil, Waura people, Rio Xingu, Amazon Jungle

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A very rare carved wood mask from Brazil. From the Waura people who live in Rio Xingu, in the Amazon Jungle. Made of carved hard wood and painted with black natural pigments, remnan...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Hand-Crafted and Hand-Painted  Hardwood American Duck Decoy
Mid-Century Hand-Crafted and Hand-Painted  Hardwood American Duck Decoy

Mid-Century Hand-Crafted and Hand-Painted Hardwood American Duck Decoy

Located in Germantown, MD

An Mid Century, large, Hand-crafted and Hand-Painted American life size Duck Decoy measuring 20" in width, 9" in depth and 13" in height.

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Female Bust from an Anthopoid Sarcophagus, 30th Dynasty to Ptolemaic Period
Female Bust from an Anthopoid Sarcophagus, 30th Dynasty to Ptolemaic Period

Female Bust from an Anthopoid Sarcophagus, 30th Dynasty to Ptolemaic Period

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This stunning and well preserved coffin fragment is a wooden bust from an anthropoid sarcophagus for a woman. As is characteristic for this period, the head appears to be disproporti...

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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19Thc Blue & White Eight Point Star Quilt
19Thc Blue & White Eight Point Star Quilt

19Thc Blue & White Eight Point Star Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Eight point star quilt in blue & white with a swag border in pristine condition.Note the flying geese borders surround the stars.This quilt was found in Virginia and we believe...

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1870s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Nautical Folk Art: British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships
Nautical Folk Art: British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships

Nautical Folk Art: British Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ships

Located in Downingtown, PA

Nautical Folk Art: A Rare Pair of Royal Navy Sailor's Woolworks, Same Sailor Artist, Circa 1865-70 This magnificent, matched pair of mid-Victorian British sailor's woolworks—affecti...

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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Antique Swan swing set
Antique Swan swing set

Antique Swan swing set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully timeworn children’s ride-on toy crafted in the evocative shape of a swan, likely dating back to the early to mid-20th century. With layers of cracked white paint reveal...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art

Materials

Steel

Elegant Ampoule in Pink Murano Glass and Golden Decorations - Handcrafted Workmanship
Elegant Ampoule in Pink Murano Glass and Golden Decorations - Handcrafted Workmanship

Elegant Ampoule in Pink Murano Glass and Golden Decorations - Handcrafted Workmanship

Located in Manzano, IT

Refined decorative cruet made of original mouth-blown Murano Glass. A beautifully elegant piece that marries the Venetian glassmaking tradition with a sleek, decorative design. Th...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Murano Glass

French Tole Flowers Bunch Decoration, circa 1940
French Tole Flowers Bunch Decoration, circa 1940

French Tole Flowers Bunch Decoration, circa 1940

Located in Austin, TX

Interesting French tole decoration bunch of flowers in a basket, maybe a dummy board.

Category

1940s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Tôle

19Thc Stars & Stripes Inlaid Wood Box
19Thc Stars & Stripes Inlaid Wood Box

19Thc Stars & Stripes Inlaid Wood Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This most unusual 19thc hand crafted and all hand inlaid stars wood box not sure if it was for office or jewelry box.It retains a amazing patina or surface.

Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century
Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century

Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art 20th Century

Located in Bochum, NRW

A hand carved wood wall mask, vintage from the 20th Century. African Folk Art. Handmade and carved from a single piece of exotic wood, in a manner specific to traditional African ar...

Category

1970s African Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Ship Figurehead Oak Wood Female Figure Antique Maritime
19th Century Carved Ship Figurehead Oak Wood Female Figure Antique Maritime

19th Century Carved Ship Figurehead Oak Wood Female Figure Antique Maritime

Located in Milan, IT

Figurehead in carved oak depicting a female figure whose body has the shape of a siren, symbol of fertility and protection, with female features in the upper part and fish tail inste...

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1870s Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

American Running Horse Weathervane by E.G. Washburne & Co. 19th Century
American Running Horse Weathervane by E.G. Washburne & Co. 19th Century

American Running Horse Weathervane by E.G. Washburne & Co. 19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

A 19th-century American full-bodied running horse weathervane by E. G. Washburne & Co. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this weathervane showcases the remarkable arti...

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Bronze, Zinc

Natural Lapis Tiger Sculpture Paperweight with Golden Pyrite
Natural Lapis Tiger Sculpture Paperweight with Golden Pyrite

Natural Lapis Tiger Sculpture Paperweight with Golden Pyrite

Located in Somis, CA

A masterfully hand-carved sculpture of a tiger, meticulously fashioned from a single piece of natural lapis lazuli. The dynamic composition depicts the big cat in a tense, prowling s...

Category

20th Century Italian Folk Art

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Ancient Egyptian Green-Blue Faience Fragment from the ‘Bowl of the Traitor’
Ancient Egyptian Green-Blue Faience Fragment from the ‘Bowl of the Traitor’

Ancient Egyptian Green-Blue Faience Fragment from the ‘Bowl of the Traitor’

Located in London, GB

Named the ‘Bowl of the Traitor’ by German Egyptologist Hermann Schlögl, this finely inscribed fragment from a ritual vessel is believed to have belonged to Udjahorresnet, one of the ...

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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Faience

Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes
Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes

Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A ‘FANTASTICALLY’ RARE, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY and MUSEUM QUALITY Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes. Made in Englan...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Glass, Mahogany

Ararat Rugs Cairene Ottoman Carpet, Turkish Court Manufactury Rug, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Cairene Ottoman Carpet, Turkish Court Manufactury Rug, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Cairene Ottoman Carpet, Turkish Court Manufactury Rug, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

Turkish Court Manufactury Rugs were woven in the Egyptian workshops founded by Ottoman Empire in the 16th century. Those carpets were woven in Egypt, following the paper cartoons pro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool

Zabihi Collection Oversize Large Camel Moroccan Rug
Zabihi Collection Oversize Large Camel Moroccan Rug

Zabihi Collection Oversize Large Camel Moroccan Rug

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind large square room size with a happy-go-lucky large camel sitting on an ivory ground. The wool on this is phenomenal. it's soft on the feet. The hump on the camel has a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool

19th Century American Patriotic Barber Pole Open Sign Folk Art
19th Century American Patriotic Barber Pole Open Sign Folk Art

19th Century American Patriotic Barber Pole Open Sign Folk Art

Located in Forney, TX

A rare, likely one-of-a-kind, large antique, circa 1860s, early American hand carved, painted, and sculpted wooden patriotic barber pole advertising trade sign / open sign...

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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Vintage Guatemalan Blue and White Ikat Textile
Vintage Guatemalan Blue and White Ikat Textile

Vintage Guatemalan Blue and White Ikat Textile

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vintage Guatemalan Blue and White Ikat Textile. Indigo dyed thick hand-spun cotton warp ikat woven from sets of mirror image designs depicting rows of 13 trees, dancers, floral diamo...

Category

1980s Guatemalan Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Antique  Amish Wool Pennsylvania Diamond in A Square Quilt
Antique  Amish Wool Pennsylvania Diamond in A Square Quilt

Antique Amish Wool Pennsylvania Diamond in A Square Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early Amish 20thc diamond in a square quilt in wool.Amazing condition and colors from a 50 year collection never offered for sale before. The colors are most unusual for Lancaster Am...

Category

20th Century American Adirondack Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Hand Carved Whistler by Karl Griesbaum, Circa 1960's
Hand Carved Whistler by Karl Griesbaum, Circa 1960's

Hand Carved Whistler by Karl Griesbaum, Circa 1960's

By Karl Griesbaum

Located in High Point, NC

Mid-century hand carving of a whistler by Karl Griesbaum. These "whistlers" are wonderful folk carvings which, when the key is turned, turn their heads and whistle. In this case,...

Category

1960s German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood

Early 20th century carnival fairground game panel
Early 20th century carnival fairground game panel

Early 20th century carnival fairground game panel

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century carnival / fairground game panel Dimensions in inches: H 29” x W 21” x D 4” Age: 1920 Origin: England Condition: Fair Overview A highly decorative example of an early 20th century English fairground / carnival shooting target...

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Pine

21st Century Penelope Round Laundry Basket with Leather & Canvas Cotton
21st Century Penelope Round Laundry Basket with Leather & Canvas Cotton

21st Century Penelope Round Laundry Basket with Leather & Canvas Cotton

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

Part of Penelope's collections, this laundry basket is designed and crafted exclusively by Pinetti. The elegant and practical round silhouette is beautifully finished with an ecru...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Cotton

Gaddi Torso Marble Sculpture
Gaddi Torso Marble Sculpture

Gaddi Torso Marble Sculpture

By Raffaello Romanelli

Located in Milan, IT

A sculpture in precious white Carrara marble reproducing the Torso Gaddi, the famous fragmentary sculpture displayed in the Uffizi Museums in Florence, which inspired many great arti...

Category

2010s Italian Folk Art

Materials

Carrara Marble

Frida Kahlo: The Painter and Her Work by Helga Prignitz-Poda (Book)
Frida Kahlo: The Painter and Her Work by Helga Prignitz-Poda (Book)

Frida Kahlo: The Painter and Her Work by Helga Prignitz-Poda (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

Frida Kahlo is now regarded as one of the foremost artists of the 20th century. Her reputation grew late in her life and more so, posthumously. During her life she was more famous fo...

Category

20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Japanese Okimono Bronze Crab Sculpture
Japanese Okimono Bronze Crab Sculpture

Japanese Okimono Bronze Crab Sculpture

Located in Malibu, CA

Japanese Okimono bronze sculpture of a crab from the Meiji period. Late 19th-early 20th century. Solid heavy bronze with the well-articulated anatomy of a real crab. The surface has ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

19th Century folk art military painting
19th Century folk art military painting

19th Century folk art military painting

Located in London, GB

19th Century folk art military painting 19th Century piece of French folk-art militaria art, gouache on paper in its original frame in untouched condition. Size in inches: H 12” ...

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Early 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Early Medieval Gold Brooch Inlaid with Red Garnet, Blue and Green Glass
Early Medieval Gold Brooch Inlaid with Red Garnet, Blue and Green Glass

Early Medieval Gold Brooch Inlaid with Red Garnet, Blue and Green Glass

Located in London, GB

This dazzling gold brooch, inlaid with red garnet, and blue and green glass, is a fine example of one of the most striking emblems of the early medieval elite. Its rich colours, expe...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Antique Folk Art

Materials

Gold

Set of Danish Teak Viking Figures, Attributed to Kay Bojesen – Denmark, 1960s
Set of Danish Teak Viking Figures, Attributed to Kay Bojesen – Denmark, 1960s

Set of Danish Teak Viking Figures, Attributed to Kay Bojesen – Denmark, 1960s

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Set of Danish teak Viking figures, attributed to Kay Bojesen, Denmark, circa 1960s, emblematic of Scandinavian modern design and playful wooden objects of the mid-20th century. These...

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Teak

African Songye Luba Congo Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Wood Carved Ceremonial Dance Mask
African Songye Luba Congo Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Wood Carved Ceremonial Dance Mask

African Songye Luba Congo Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Wood Carved Ceremonial Dance Mask

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful hand carved wood Kifwebe mask created by the Songye and Luba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kifwebe mask are used by the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe secret socie...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Duck Marionettes, Italy 1890
Duck Marionettes, Italy 1890

Duck Marionettes, Italy 1890

Located in Culver City, CA

Duck Marionettes Italy, 1890 Folk Art articulated duck marionettes with painted paper mache and wood bodies, with jointed legs. 12”w x 7”d x 14.5”h / 17”w x 9”d x 20”h Ref. O2256

Category

1890s Italian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paper composite

Antique Pig-Shaped Iron Shooting Target, Distressed Steel, Folk Art
Antique Pig-Shaped Iron Shooting Target, Distressed Steel, Folk Art

Antique Pig-Shaped Iron Shooting Target, Distressed Steel, Folk Art

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique shooting target made from cut steel and iron in the shape of a pig. The piece is quite rusty and weathered from all it's years in use.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Steel

Antique Protozoa Biological Wall Chart
Antique Protozoa Biological Wall Chart

Antique Protozoa Biological Wall Chart

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Educational Scientific Protozoa Chart Overall Dimensions: 42" x 55" Materials: Wood & Paper

Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

French Folk Art Handmade Wooden Toy Car, Late 1930s–1940s
French Folk Art Handmade Wooden Toy Car, Late 1930s–1940s

French Folk Art Handmade Wooden Toy Car, Late 1930s–1940s

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Charming French handmade wooden toy car, most likely dating from the late 1930s or the 1940s. Entirely handcrafted in wood, this unusual piece reflects the ingenuity and resourceful...

Category

1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Vintage Men's Sheepskin coat from USSR: Timeless Yugoslavian Elegance, 1J91
Vintage Men's Sheepskin coat from USSR: Timeless Yugoslavian Elegance, 1J91

Vintage Men's Sheepskin coat from USSR: Timeless Yugoslavian Elegance, 1J91

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Step into the timeless world of Yugoslavian elegance with this exquisite vintage men's sheepskin coat from the USSR. Crafted with a blend of sophistication and style, this coat epitomizes the fashion essence of an era that continues to inspire and captivate even today. Made in Yugoslavia, this sheepskin coat exudes a sense of artistry and craftsmanship that is synonymous with Yugoslavian fashion. With a size of 52, the coat ensures a comfortable fit, boasting a sleeve length of 63cm, chest circumference of 63cm, and a coat length of 100cm. Adorned with both leather outside and fur-lined inside, this sheepskin coat provides not only a luxurious touch but also exceptional warmth and comfort. Despite its vintage nature, this coat is in original good condition, akin to a new garment, showcasing its enduring quality and timeless appeal. Perfect for men seeking a statement piece that exudes elegance and style, this vintage sheepskin coat complements modern-day fashion as well. Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of fashion history that seamlessly blends with contemporary trends. Add this men's sheepskin coat to your collection and let its timeless Yugoslavian allure elevate your style. Celebrate the artistry of Yugoslavian craftsmanship and enjoy the experience of wearing a coat that embodies the essence of vintage elegance. Embrace the allure of authentic vintage fashion...

Category

1970s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Sheepskin

Mexican Repoussé Copper Mask, circa 1940
Mexican Repoussé Copper Mask, circa 1940

Mexican Repoussé Copper Mask, circa 1940

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Remarkable Mexican ceremonial mask handcrafted in repoussé copper sheet and hand-painted polychrome, circa 1940. The composition depicts a bearded male figure integrated into a fanta...

Category

1940s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Pair of 20th Century Navajo Beaded Moccasins
Pair of 20th Century Navajo Beaded Moccasins

Pair of 20th Century Navajo Beaded Moccasins

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of 20th Century Navajo Beaded Moccasins This exquisite pair of 20th-century Navajo beaded moccasins is a fine example of traditional Native American ...

Category

20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Fur, Leather, Beads

Late 19th Century Flat Bottom Toy Noah's Ark with 34 Figures. German Circa 1880
Late 19th Century Flat Bottom Toy Noah's Ark with 34 Figures. German Circa 1880

Late 19th Century Flat Bottom Toy Noah's Ark with 34 Figures. German Circa 1880

Located in Incline Village, NV

Offered for sale is a very traditional Folk Art item; a handcrafted Noah's Ark toy with 34 hand-painted and hand-carved animals (includes Noah and Naamah). The flat bottom ark indica...

Category

1880s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Acoma Pueblo Pottery Olla, Navajo Clay, Polychrome, Early 20th Century
Acoma Pueblo Pottery Olla, Navajo Clay, Polychrome, Early 20th Century

Acoma Pueblo Pottery Olla, Navajo Clay, Polychrome, Early 20th Century

By Navajo

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very fine Acoma Pueblo, Late 19th century polychrome pottery Olla. Hand painted by Acoma Pueblo artisans in New Mexico. Geometric patterns in dark brown and orange design on a whit...

Category

Early 20th Century Native American Folk Art

Materials

Clay

Vintage Dutch Girl Kitchen Towels Set, Hand-Embroidered Folk Art
Vintage Dutch Girl Kitchen Towels Set, Hand-Embroidered Folk Art

Vintage Dutch Girl Kitchen Towels Set, Hand-Embroidered Folk Art

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Charming vintage set of seven Days of the Week kitchen towels, featuring hand-embroidered Dutch girls, with one towel representing each day of the week. Each towel is made from a cr...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

21st Century Almeria Magazine or Shoes Leather Basket Handwoven in Italy
21st Century Almeria Magazine or Shoes Leather Basket Handwoven in Italy

21st Century Almeria Magazine or Shoes Leather Basket Handwoven in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

This masterfully hand-woven basket belongs to our iconic Almeria collection. Made of eco-friendly leather, that is washable, resistant to light and water, it's suitable for indoor and outdoor use as well. This small size perfectly works as a magazine holder. Perfect also as a blanket, shoes holder...

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2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Massive 19th C. Hand-Carved Wood Dough Bowl
Massive 19th C. Hand-Carved Wood Dough Bowl

Massive 19th C. Hand-Carved Wood Dough Bowl

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large hand-carved Antique Dough Bowl or Trencher in original condition. Notable for its large size and fine traditional form, the Bowl has an admirable timeworn quality and very fi...

Category

19th Century American Primitive Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Brass Doorstop With The British Royal Coat-Of-Arms
19th Century Brass Doorstop With The British Royal Coat-Of-Arms

19th Century Brass Doorstop With The British Royal Coat-Of-Arms

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully patinated solid brass British Coat of Arms, - on a stand. This can be used as a door stop, and could also be used as a bookend. The piece is from the late 1800's. ...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Antique "High Striker" Folk Art Tabletop Carnival Game
Antique "High Striker" Folk Art Tabletop Carnival Game

Antique "High Striker" Folk Art Tabletop Carnival Game

Located in Dekalb, IL

Handmade tabletop carnival game modeled after the classic "high striker" strength tester, constructed from wood with a tall vertical scoring tower and spr...

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Heavy Vintage Deity Head, South American, Carved Crystal, Gilt Metal, Artefact
Heavy Vintage Deity Head, South American, Carved Crystal, Gilt Metal, Artefact

Heavy Vintage Deity Head, South American, Carved Crystal, Gilt Metal, Artefact

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a heavy vintage deity head. A South American, carved crystal and gilt metal decorative artefact, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950 Highly distinctive and fascinati...

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Mid-20th Century South American Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo
Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Raffia

Antique Natural History Wall Chart
Antique Natural History Wall Chart

Antique Natural History Wall Chart

Located in Oakville, CT

Johnsons Illustrations of Natural History by Professor C. Gilbert Wheeler, University of Chicago. Distributed by AJ Nystrom & Co. Overall Dimensions: 45" x 53" Materials: Wood ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage Latin American Folk Art Serving Spatula
Vintage Latin American Folk Art Serving Spatula

Vintage Latin American Folk Art Serving Spatula

By OWO Ceramics

Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR

Handmade vintage folk art Bolivian serving spatula. Embodying the rich cultural heritage of Latin American folk art, the serving utensil is in excellent condition and ready to be used. By seamlessly merging beauty, practicality, and history, this engraved spatula elevates the dining experience by infusing it with both aesthetics and cultural significance. The engraving details on this vintage spatula...

Category

20th Century Bolivian Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Silver, Nickel

Vintage Mut Kilim Rug Wool Old Eastern Anatolian Handwoven Turkish Carpet
Vintage Mut Kilim Rug Wool Old Eastern Anatolian Handwoven Turkish Carpet

Vintage Mut Kilim Rug Wool Old Eastern Anatolian Handwoven Turkish Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is Eastern Anatolian Old Vintage Kilim from the Mut, Adana region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

19th C Lancaster County Original Painted Small Bin
19th C Lancaster County Original Painted Small Bin

19th C Lancaster County Original Painted Small Bin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing all original paint decorated or grain painted over mustard painted base is dovetailed construction & square nails as well. The lid comes off and has a brass shaker...

Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine

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.