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Late 19th Century English Sword Cane with a Snuff Top
Late 19th Century English Sword Cane with a Snuff Top

Late 19th Century English Sword Cane with a Snuff Top

Located in High Point, NC

19th century sword cane from England with a metal top, which opens to reveal a snuff compartment. The can itself is made from bamboo. The handle...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Metal

21st Mahjong Game Set in Walnut Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy
21st Mahjong Game Set in Walnut Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy

21st Mahjong Game Set in Walnut Wood and Leather Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

Our brand new Mahjong, a complete restyling for one of the most popular and played games worldwide. Entirely covered in genuine calf leather, our Mahjong comes in a luxurious woo...

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2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Collection of Lineol Toy Figures of the Royal Danish Guard, 1930s–1940s
Collection of Lineol Toy Figures of the Royal Danish Guard, 1930s–1940s

Collection of Lineol Toy Figures of the Royal Danish Guard, 1930s–1940s

Located in Lejre, DK

Collection of Lineol toy figures depicting soldiers of the Royal Danish Guard wearing bearskin hats. The collection also includes guard towers and dates from around the 1930s–1940s. ...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Other

Pre Columbian Jalisco Figure West Mexico Circa B.C. 100-300 A.D
Pre Columbian Jalisco Figure West Mexico Circa B.C. 100-300 A.D

Pre Columbian Jalisco Figure West Mexico Circa B.C. 100-300 A.D

Located in London, GB

A Pre Columbian Jalisco warrior figure Jalisco West Mexico circa B.C. 100-300 A.D, A Fine small solid body standing figure with accented pointed nose modelled in grey clay with a w...

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15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Large Rare Herters Co. Vintage Antique Folk Art Wood Black Swan Decoy Sculpture
Large Rare Herters Co. Vintage Antique Folk Art Wood Black Swan Decoy Sculpture

Large Rare Herters Co. Vintage Antique Folk Art Wood Black Swan Decoy Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic, exceptionally rare large hand-carved Herters (Herter's) Company black swan decoy sculpture that features a beautiful, natural wood grain patina that comes with age. T...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Old Used African Mbira or Sanza Finger Piano Wood Metal Congo with Head
Old Used African Mbira or Sanza Finger Piano Wood Metal Congo with Head

Old Used African Mbira or Sanza Finger Piano Wood Metal Congo with Head

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Old Used African carved wood Mbira or Sanza Finger Piano made of wood and metal from the Luba people of Congo, with projecting head. Nice shape with projecting detailed head at top,...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Egyptian Bronze Osiris, Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, 664 BC to 30 BC
Egyptian Bronze Osiris, Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, 664 BC to 30 BC

Egyptian Bronze Osiris, Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, 664 BC to 30 BC

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The striking god of the underworld is here depicted mummiform with his arms folded on his chest, wearing the plumed atef-crown and frontal uraeus. His solemn face is adorned by a lo...

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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

19thc Velvet Crazy Quilt from Pennsylvania
19thc Velvet Crazy Quilt from Pennsylvania

19thc Velvet Crazy Quilt from Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19thc velvet and embroidered quilt is in pristine condition. It was found in Pennsylvania.

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Velvet

Ancient Cypriot Blackware Jug with Incised Geometric Decoration
Ancient Cypriot Blackware Jug with Incised Geometric Decoration

Ancient Cypriot Blackware Jug with Incised Geometric Decoration

Located in London, GB

A charming, handmade blackware jug with incised decoration, iconic of early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus before the invention of the potters wh...

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15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Prehistoric Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Horse & Rider Hand Hooked Rug Mounted & Framed
Horse & Rider Hand Hooked Rug Mounted & Framed

Horse & Rider Hand Hooked Rug Mounted & Framed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine hand hooked horse & rider rug is in a black frame and mounted ready to hang in your home. It is wired for hanging and in pristine condition. Its been prof. cleaned.

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1930s English Adirondack Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand Painted Carretto Siciliano - Smaller Working Child’s Cart
Antique Hand Painted Carretto Siciliano - Smaller Working Child’s Cart

Antique Hand Painted Carretto Siciliano - Smaller Working Child’s Cart

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Sicilian cart, also known as a Caretto Siciliano, which is a traditional, ornate goat or donkey-drawn cart from Sicily. The hand-crafted, wooden market cart dating back to the 19th...

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19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Nelson Chess Set in Corno Italiano and Palladium-Plated Brass, Mod. 3010
Nelson Chess Set in Corno Italiano and Palladium-Plated Brass, Mod. 3010

Nelson Chess Set in Corno Italiano and Palladium-Plated Brass, Mod. 3010

By Arcahorn Srl., A. Andreucci

Located in Recanati, Macerata

A modern interpretation of the iconic game of chess, our Nelson chess set will delight generations of players or collectors. Artisan crafted from Corno Italiano and crowned with pall...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Folk Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

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.

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1940s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Tôle

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Beautiful painted bridal chest from Germany, specifically from the Swabian Alps. The chest is painted in a grayish-blue color and features floral decorations on the front panel. This...

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Early 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine, Paint

Parachico Mask from Chiapas – Mexican Folk Art
Parachico Mask from Chiapas – Mexican Folk Art

Parachico Mask from Chiapas – Mexican Folk Art

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Authentic traditional Parachico mask from Chiapas México, hand-carved in wood and hand-painted, associated with one of the most iconic festive traditions of southern Mexico. The piec...

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1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Vintage South American Andean Silver coral Necklace
Fine Vintage South American Andean Silver coral Necklace

Fine Vintage South American Andean Silver coral Necklace

Located in London, GB

Fine Vintage South American Andean Silver & Coral Necklace A very fine and beautifully crafted vintage necklace featuring vibrant coral beads complemented by chased silver beads...

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20th Century Ecuadorean Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Round Black Pedestal Dining Table, Sweden 1920
Round Black Pedestal Dining Table, Sweden 1920

Round Black Pedestal Dining Table, Sweden 1920

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Early Swedish 20th Century Pedestal Dining Table in Black Paint. This round table has beautiful Gustavian ribbed details with a border going around the table edge.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Decorative Hand-Carved Wooden Mancala Game Board, African, Mid-20th Century
Decorative Hand-Carved Wooden Mancala Game Board, African, Mid-20th Century

Decorative Hand-Carved Wooden Mancala Game Board, African, Mid-20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A hand-carved wooden mancala game board showcasing a sculptural and well-balanced form. The top features a series of carved wells used for traditional counting games, while the base ...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Native American Indian Large Shipibo-Conibo Peruvian Amazon Pottery Jar Vase
Native American Indian Large Shipibo-Conibo Peruvian Amazon Pottery Jar Vase

Native American Indian Large Shipibo-Conibo Peruvian Amazon Pottery Jar Vase

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful geometric patterned and designed hand painted and glazed Native American large earthenware jar/vase/pot made by the Shipibo-Conibo people, an indigenous people along the ...

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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery, Paint

Collection of Nine Unique Antique Green Glass Apothecary Bottles
Collection of Nine Unique Antique Green Glass Apothecary Bottles

Collection of Nine Unique Antique Green Glass Apothecary Bottles

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Exceptional collection of nine antique apothecary bottles, individually sourced and thoughtfully assembled into a striking decorative composition. The bottles vary in height, silhouette and proportion, creating a beautifully balanced arrangement of green glass with an unmistakable historical presence. The collection includes small pharmacy bottles, taller storage bottles, narrow-necked vessels and rounded forms, each reflecting the practical diversity of the traditional chemist’s shop. Their variations in size suggest that they were originally used for different preparations, quantities and dispensing purposes. Some may have held medicinal mixtures, tinctures, botanical extracts, aromatic preparations or other pharmaceutical compounds commonly prepared and sold by apothecaries. The rich green coloration is one of the most characteristic features of the group. During the 19th century, green and blue-green glass was widely used for pharmacy bottles, particularly in Europe and Britain. The color was associated with traditional apothecary glassware and, in some cases, helped protect light-sensitive contents. Green bottles were also used for substances that required visual distinction within the pharmacy, although color alone does not identify a particular medicine or poison. Ribbing, unusual shapes, special stoppers and printed or embossed warnings were often used for that purpose. These bottles belong to the world of the Victorian pharmacy, when an apothecary was simultaneously a medical practitioner, chemist, compounder and retailer. Medicines were prepared in small quantities, measured by hand and dispensed in containers selected according to the substance and the required dosage. Before standardized industrial packaging became widespread, the bottle itself was an essential part of the medical experience. Their forms also reveal the evolution of glassmaking. Many antique pharmaceutical...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Glass

Cairo Taupe Backgammon Set
Cairo Taupe Backgammon Set

Cairo Taupe Backgammon Set

By Pinetti

Located in Milan, IT

The Cairo Taupe backgammon board game features a sophisticated design with a Canaletto wood and leather finish, emphasizing refined textures and durability. The muted taupe and soft ...

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2010s Italian Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Sunshine Shadow Quilt
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Sunshine Shadow Quilt

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Sunshine Shadow Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Amish quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in small one inch squares in wool and cotton. The piecework and quilting is very fine and g...

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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Antique East Anatolian Long Rug
Antique East Anatolian Long Rug

Antique East Anatolian Long Rug

$14,000Sale Price|20% Off

Antique East Anatolian Long Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique East Anatolian long runner rug. A great antique village rug from Eastern Turkey with considerable age and a highly unusual and intriguing design. The pile of the rug is knotted in angora (mohair), rather than wool, another unusual feature. Fantastic color palette with superb natural dyes. A top-flight collectible item that should be of interest even for the seasoned connoisseurs. Well preserved and complete after minimal professional repairs. As a valuable antique...

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Mid-19th Century Turkish Tribal Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Angora

1950s German Butchery Pig Window Decoration
1950s German Butchery Pig Window Decoration

1950s German Butchery Pig Window Decoration

Located in Berghuelen, DE

1950s German Butchery Pig Window Decoration Item e7196 A vintage statue of a pig made of painted pottery. It was used as shop window decoration in a German butchery. The statue was m...

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Mid-20th Century German Victorian Folk Art

Materials

Terracotta

1950s/1960s Vintage Carousel Motorcycle Ride Amusement Fair Carnival Folk Art
1950s/1960s Vintage Carousel Motorcycle Ride Amusement Fair Carnival Folk Art

1950s/1960s Vintage Carousel Motorcycle Ride Amusement Fair Carnival Folk Art

Located in Forney, TX

Own a wonderful piece of Americana / early fair ground / amusement park / carnival folk art history, with this charming authentic mid-century painted wood and metal midway carousel r...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

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

19th Century Cuzco School Painting Of Madonna And Child With The Three Kings
19th Century Cuzco School Painting Of Madonna And Child With The Three Kings

19th Century Cuzco School Painting Of Madonna And Child With The Three Kings

Located in Hastings, GB

Incredible large scale 19th Century Peruvian Cuzco School Oil Painting on Canvas (later laid on board) of Madonna and the Christ Child with the Three Kings. Later Giltwood Frame. We...

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1870s Peruvian Baroque Antique Folk Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Vintage Beige Buttoned House Phone - Retro Elegance from France - 2C02
Vintage Beige Buttoned House Phone - Retro Elegance from France - 2C02

Vintage Beige Buttoned House Phone - Retro Elegance from France - 2C02

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Step into the retro era with our Vintage Beige Buttoned House Phone, a delightful relic that combines classic design with modern convenience. Measuring 13c...

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1960s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Plastic

United State Marine Corps Parris Island Pennant ca 1917-1930
United State Marine Corps Parris Island Pennant ca 1917-1930

United State Marine Corps Parris Island Pennant ca 1917-1930

Located in York County, PA

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS PENNANT FROM PARRIS ISLAND, circa WWI (U.S. INVOLVEMENT 1917-18) -1930’s Faded, red, felt, United States Marine Corps pennant with a variant of the central device of its official seal printed in blue, yellow, gold, tan, and white pigments, and “Parris Island S.C.” in white beyond, slightly arched, extending toward the tapered point. Note the whimsical profile of the letter “c,” with an exaggerated, scrolling tail. The device generally consists of a federal eagle perched upon a globe, superimposed on a canted anchor with a whirling chain, the combination of which is to symbolize the Corps’ watchful, worldwide, maritime presence. In this instance the image was modified to fit the elongated profile of a pennant’s basic design, with the anchor rotated slightly clockwise to the horizontal, an adaptation sometimes encountered in both Marine Corps and U.S. Navy examples. The colors used to represent the Marine Corps changed over time. The present combination of scarlet red and gold, predominant here, were formally adopted in 1925, but American military traditions tend to be as hard to extinguish as the men and women of their ranks, and the Corps was certainly no exception. 14 years would pass before the official change caught up with the Marine Corps’ flag...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Felt

Lindstroms Gold Star Metal Game Board
Lindstroms Gold Star Metal Game Board

Lindstroms Gold Star Metal Game Board

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Metal Marble game Bioard. Lindstroms Gold Star game. Shoot marble and land in specific locations for points to win. Lindstroms Toy and Tools Company

Category

1920s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Pre Columbian Rare Large Zacatecas Figure Latin American Antiques Art
Pre Columbian Rare Large Zacatecas Figure Latin American Antiques Art

Pre Columbian Rare Large Zacatecas Figure Latin American Antiques Art

Located in London, GB

Rare large Zacatecas seated Figure Pre-Columbian, West Mexico ca. 200 BCE – 300 CE A striking large terracotta figure from the Zacatecas culture, depicting a standing female with ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

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

English Pub Sign, "The Ship"
English Pub Sign, "The Ship"

English Pub Sign, "The Ship"

Located in Austin, TX

An authentic English pub sign (one-sided) featuring a painting of a British brigantine or two-mast sailing ship featuring flags with St. George's cross, titled: The Ship. A very fin...

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20th Century English Folk Art

Materials

Metal

21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy
21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy

21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

A cylindrical and contemporary silhouette with subtle detail. Our round metal bin with tilting lid is perfectly sized for use in the bathroom. More than 30 harmonious shades can be paired with our modern bathroom...

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2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Early 20Thc Original Painted Iron Dog "Nipper"
Early 20Thc Original Painted Iron Dog "Nipper"

Early 20Thc Original Painted Iron Dog "Nipper"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20Thc original painted dog bank in fine condition.This penny bank is in fine condition.This is the Victrola dog named Nipper!

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20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Iron

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

Nigerian Igbo-Ukwu Bronze Statue
Nigerian Igbo-Ukwu Bronze Statue

Nigerian Igbo-Ukwu Bronze Statue

Located in Oostende, BE

Late 19th century Igbo-Ukwu bronze statue from Nigeria. Cire perdue technique.

Category

Late 19th Century Nigerian Antique Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Carved Taino Cacique Chief Figure, Pre-Columbian Wood Sculpture
Hand-Carved Taino Cacique Chief Figure, Pre-Columbian Wood Sculpture

Hand-Carved Taino Cacique Chief Figure, Pre-Columbian Wood Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

Pre-Columbian style , Hispaniola, Arawak Peoples, Taino Native Indians This is a finely carved Taino Cacique Chief's hand carved hard wood figure- a superb ancestor style ceremonial...

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20th Century American Pre-Columbian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Joseph Talbot La Borne circa 1930 20th Century Blue and Brown Ceramic Vase
Joseph Talbot La Borne circa 1930 20th Century Blue and Brown Ceramic Vase

Joseph Talbot La Borne circa 1930 20th Century Blue and Brown Ceramic Vase

By Joseph Talbot

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Joseph Talbot Signed under the base Original XXth century design large stoneware ceramic vase Perfect condition Blue and brown stoneware ceramic glazes colors Circa 19...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture No. 188 by Philippe Leclercq
Sculpture No. 188 by Philippe Leclercq

Sculpture No. 188 by Philippe Leclercq

Located in Chicago, IL

Philippe Leclercq Sculpture No. 188 Provence, France The Artist For more than three decades, Philippe Leclercq carved stone from his garden atelier in Provence. A physiotherap...

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20th Century French Modern Folk Art

Materials

Marble

21st Century Canaria Medium Basket Handwoven in Italy
21st Century Canaria Medium Basket Handwoven in Italy

21st Century Canaria Medium Basket Handwoven in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

Another style, another iconic weave. Canaria is our brand new family of baskets available in different sizes able to meet several uses. A magazine holder, a blanket or shoes holde...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Leather

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

A Large American Copper & Brass Sulky Driver Weathervane 19th Century
A Large American Copper & Brass Sulky Driver Weathervane 19th Century

A Large American Copper & Brass Sulky Driver Weathervane 19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

A Large American Copper & Brass Sulky Driver Weathervane 19th/Early 20th Century on the Metal Stand There are 3 parts assembled together for this whole piece, the brass & copper horse, the sulky with the driver, the bronze direction pointer and the metal base. This weathervane is from the late 19th century, but It's still in the new condition. It's just took out from the grandpa's attic. It's been sitting in the attic for more than a century until recent days. This item is a dynamic American copper and brass weather vane...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Brass, Copper

Very Rare African Dagara Mask Ngbaka People DR Congo Early to Mid 20th Century
Very Rare African Dagara Mask Ngbaka People DR Congo Early to Mid 20th Century

Very Rare African Dagara Mask Ngbaka People DR Congo Early to Mid 20th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

Very rare African Dagara mask Ngbaka people. Africa, Congo, early to mid 20th century A beautiful early to mid 20th century African so called 'Dagara’ mask from the Ngbaka and Mbanj...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tortoiseshell Cat oil Painting
Vintage Tortoiseshell Cat oil Painting

Vintage Tortoiseshell Cat oil Painting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage framed oil painting of a tortoise shell cat. This painting show the cat being aware of its surroundings with a relaxed focus. laying in position and always watching its surro...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Navajo Woven Whirling Log Room Size Weaving
Navajo Woven Whirling Log Room Size Weaving

Navajo Woven Whirling Log Room Size Weaving

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1920s Navajo Wool Whirling logs weaving with diamond borders. The E-Shaped Block Details often by interpreters represent storm clouds or geographical boundary marks. The whirling l...

Category

1920s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Vintage and Antique Whisk Hand Brooms Collection, Folk Art Primitive Decor
Vintage and Antique Whisk Hand Brooms Collection, Folk Art Primitive Decor

Vintage and Antique Whisk Hand Brooms Collection, Folk Art Primitive Decor

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This unique collection brings together eleven assorted vintage and antique whisk hand brooms, individually collected and arranged as a sculptural composition inspired by Folk Art and...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Wire

Professional Vending Machine "Sammy Prize Party" - 8 Stations
Professional Vending Machine "Sammy Prize Party" - 8 Stations

Professional Vending Machine "Sammy Prize Party" - 8 Stations

Located in Manzano, IT

Wonderful professional station for distributing gadgets, capsules and prizes, manufactured by Sammy Corporation (a world leader in the gaming/arcade industry). Prize Party model (E...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Three-Face Sculpture · Hand-Carved and Polychrome Wood
Three-Face Sculpture · Hand-Carved and Polychrome Wood

Three-Face Sculpture · Hand-Carved and Polychrome Wood

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Mexico, circa 1940 · Solid carved and polychrome wood · 50 × 44 cm It depends on where you look from. And that is exactly the point. This large-format sculpture — 50 cm tall, 44 cm...

Category

1940s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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.