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African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa
African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa

African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa

Located in Chicago, IL

Created and used from the late 19th century into the 20th century, Dan passport masks served as personal talismans with spiritual connection and as portable identification symbol rep...

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Early 20th Century Liberian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Black Forest Skiing Bear, Brienz Switzerland ca. 1930
Antique Carved Black Forest Skiing Bear, Brienz Switzerland ca. 1930

Antique Carved Black Forest Skiing Bear, Brienz Switzerland ca. 1930

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Carved Black Forest Skiing Bear, Brienz Switzerland ca. 1930 Item e8145 A rare wooden carved sculpture featuring a skiing bear. Handcarved in lindenwood with naturalistic det...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Large Vintage Antique Wood Duck Decoy Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Hand Carved Large Vintage Antique Wood Duck Decoy Sculpture, Early 20th Century

Hand Carved Large Vintage Antique Wood Duck Decoy Sculpture, Early 20th Century

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic early to Mid-20th Century hand-carved and painted wood duck or mallard decoy. This piece has an wonderful color and texture. From an impressive Los Angeles vintage duck and antique swan decoy...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand Crafted Antique French Wooden Horse 19Th Century
Hand Crafted Antique French Wooden Horse 19Th Century

Hand Crafted Antique French Wooden Horse 19Th Century

Located in Hastings, GB

A wonderful 19th century French Wooden horse, hand crafted with leather ears, beautifully worn and exuding a stunning venerable patina. Height 68 cm x Width 66 cm x Depth 16 cm

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Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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

Antique Chinese/Tibetan Silver Smoking Pipe, Late Qing Dynasty, Handcrafted Art
Antique Chinese/Tibetan Silver Smoking Pipe, Late Qing Dynasty, Handcrafted Art

Antique Chinese/Tibetan Silver Smoking Pipe, Late Qing Dynasty, Handcrafted Art

Located in Pomona, CA

This object is an antique Chinese/Tibetan silver smoking pipe, commonly associated with traditional tobacco or historical opium use. It features a long, cylindrical metal stem adorne...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine
Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine

Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting 19th century English sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells, in horse shoe form, lovingly arranged around an image of a steamship under a convex lens.

Category

19th Century English British Colonial Antique Folk Art

Materials

Organic Material

19thc Decorated Stoneware 3 Gallon Crock
19thc Decorated Stoneware 3 Gallon Crock

19thc Decorated Stoneware 3 Gallon Crock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original Decorated salt glaze crock from south Western Pennsylvania.This crock is in mint condition. Such a great form.

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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Antique Konya Kilim Rug Wool Old Central Anatolian Traditional Turkish Carpet
Antique Konya Kilim Rug Wool Old Central Anatolian Traditional Turkish Carpet

Antique Konya Kilim Rug Wool Old Central Anatolian Traditional Turkish Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and tex...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Whimsical Cast Iron kinetic Figural Folk Art Toy with Knight and Dragon Motif
Whimsical Cast Iron kinetic Figural Folk Art Toy with Knight and Dragon Motif

Whimsical Cast Iron kinetic Figural Folk Art Toy with Knight and Dragon Motif

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A highly decorative and whimsical cast iron figural andiron, featuring a dramatic narrative scene of a medieval knight poised in combat with a stylized dragon. The composition is ric...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Art Deco French Hand Painted Wood Duck Decoy
Art Deco French Hand Painted Wood Duck Decoy

Art Deco French Hand Painted Wood Duck Decoy

Located in Austin, TX

Art Deco French Hand Painted Wood Duck Decoy.

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1930s French Rustic Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

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 ...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

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 e7313 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

"Party" and "Sleep" Illuminated Sign, 2000's USA
"Party" and "Sleep" Illuminated Sign, 2000's USA

"Party" and "Sleep" Illuminated Sign, 2000's USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Give your guests a hint its time to leave this is the sign you didn't know you needed. Fun double-sided illuminated light box sign, reading "sleep" on one face and "Party" on the rev...

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Early 2000s American Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Lega Tribal Mask, Hand-Carved Wood with Kaolin, Congo, 1950s Design
Lega Tribal Mask, Hand-Carved Wood with Kaolin, Congo, 1950s Design

Lega Tribal Mask, Hand-Carved Wood with Kaolin, Congo, 1950s Design

Located in Ljubljana, SI

This old mask has a custom made stand and was used in initiation ceremonies. Lega masks always have special facial shapes. It is from one piece of wood cut and has beautiful geometri...

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1950s Congolese Tribal Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Kaolin, Hardwood

Vintage Women's Woolen Coat from USSR: Classic Black and White Elegance, 1J90
Vintage Women's Woolen Coat from USSR: Classic Black and White Elegance, 1J90

Vintage Women's Woolen Coat from USSR: Classic Black and White Elegance, 1J90

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Embrace the timeless charm of the 1970s with this exquisite vintage women's woolen coat from the USSR. Made in the German Democratic Republic (GDR) by Quintet-Moden, this black and white coat exudes sophistication and style that transcends fashion eras. Crafted with a blend of 75% wool and 25% штапель, this coat showcases the superior quality and attention to detail that defined the fashion landscape of the era. With a length of 118cm, sleeve length of 65cm, and a chest circumference of 63cm, this coat ensures a comfortable and flattering fit. Emblazoned with the original label reading "176-100-108," this coat is a testament to its authentic vintage origins. In original good condition and without any problems, this vintage treasure preserves its allure for the discerning fashion enthusiast. Whether you're a collector of vintage fashion, a lover of classic elegance, or someone seeking a statement piece, this women's coat is a cherished find. Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of history and allow the black and white color palette to make a bold and versatile fashion statement. With this vintage woolen coat from the USSR, savor the joy of wearing a garment that epitomizes the artistry and craftsmanship of an era defined by elegance and sophistication. Relish the feeling of slipping into a piece that carries the legacy of GDR's Quintet-Moden, renowned for their commitment to excellence. Add this women's black and white woolen coat to your collection and let its classic charm elevate your style. Celebrate the fusion of Soviet and GDR fashion influences and enjoy the experience of wearing a coat that embodies the essence of vintage elegance. Embrace the allure of authentic vintage fashion...

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1970s Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Vintage Brass & Hardwood Ships Wheel C1950
Vintage Brass & Hardwood Ships Wheel C1950

Vintage Brass & Hardwood Ships Wheel C1950

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Brass ships wheel with hardwood handles. Cast in pieces and assembled. Castings are precise and the brass has mellowed. Great nautical themed decoration.

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1950s American Industrial Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Japanese Studio Pottery Closed Form With Rattle Sculpture
Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Japanese Studio Pottery Closed Form With Rattle Sculpture

Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Japanese Studio Pottery Closed Form With Rattle Sculpture

By Toshiko Takaezu

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful and quite engaging colorfully glazed closed-form sculpture with rattle by renowned Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu, famed for her use of color, texture, scale, multiple glazes, and various free-form shapes, including her orb-like moon pots. This high-fired porcelain piece features a vast array of shifting, whirling, vibrant, colorful glazes (with traces of reds, pinks, oranges, yellows, greens, blues, etc... ). It is a unique and one-of-a-kind work. The closed-form vessel sculpture is signed on the base with her traditional "TT" mark/ monogram. A rare and special piece. Would be a great addition to any collectors of Toshiko's work or other Mid-Century Modern...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Early 20th Century English Ventriloquist Dummy
Early 20th Century English Ventriloquist Dummy

Early 20th Century English Ventriloquist Dummy

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century English Ventriloquist Dummy An unusual example of a hand-crafted early 20th Century English ventriloquist dummy. With tailored made velour outfit with pearl but...

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1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Paper

19th Century Nez Perce Pictorial Horse and Cowboy Beaded Flat Bag
19th Century Nez Perce Pictorial Horse and Cowboy Beaded Flat Bag

19th Century Nez Perce Pictorial Horse and Cowboy Beaded Flat Bag

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Antique 19th century Nez Perce beaded pictorial flat bag. Portraying a cowboy on bucking bronco black and white paint horse. Cowboy in yellow chaps with black hat flying off of head....

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19th Century American Native American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Hide, Fabric, Beads

French Women Bust Sculpture "Marianne" Godess of Liberty in Solid Wood, 1960s
French Women Bust Sculpture "Marianne" Godess of Liberty in Solid Wood, 1960s

French Women Bust Sculpture "Marianne" Godess of Liberty in Solid Wood, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage French bust sculpture of a woman Marianne has been the national personification of the French Republic since the French Revolution, as a personification of liberty, equality, fraternity and reason, and a portrayal of the Goddess of Liberty...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Antique Folk Art

Materials

Gold

Small Used Senufo Bird Beak Face Weaving Heddle Pulley, Ivory Coast Africa
Small Used Senufo Bird Beak Face Weaving Heddle Pulley, Ivory Coast Africa

Small Used Senufo Bird Beak Face Weaving Heddle Pulley, Ivory Coast Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Small used Senufo stylized bird beak face weaving heddle pulley, Ivory Coast Africa I Deep patina and polish from traditional use, circular wear inside from weaving bobbin, now absen...

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Hebe's Bust Sculpture
Hebe's Bust Sculpture

Hebe's Bust Sculpture

By Raffaello Romanelli

Located in Milan, IT

This exceptional piece meticulously reproduces Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen's oeuvre realized in 1806 and preserved at the Thorvaldsen Museum ...

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2010s Italian Folk Art

Materials

Other

Vintage Lega - Kwele Mask from Congo Africa, 1970s
Vintage Lega - Kwele Mask from Congo Africa, 1970s

Vintage Lega - Kwele Mask from Congo Africa, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A hand-carved partially painted (natural pigments) Lega/kwele/bakwele mask. Artisan made in Congo circa 1960-80 and brought back to Denmark by a Danish traveller. It is executed in u...

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20th Century Congolese Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Wooden Rolling Pins Set with Red Handles and Wall Rack
Vintage Wooden Rolling Pins Set with Red Handles and Wall Rack

Vintage Wooden Rolling Pins Set with Red Handles and Wall Rack

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A curated collection of five vintage wooden rolling pins, each featuring painted red handles and ranging in size from approximately 8.5 to 21 inches, presented together on a coordina...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood

Schoharie County, New York State Blanket Chest
Schoharie County, New York State Blanket Chest

Schoharie County, New York State Blanket Chest

Located in York County, PA

Painted Schoharie County, New York blanket chest, decorated with a beautifully embellished yellow urn of flowers on a blue ground. This is traditional fashi...

Category

1820s American Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Monumental African Baga Bansonyi Wood Serpent Snake Sculpture on Stand
Monumental African Baga Bansonyi Wood Serpent Snake Sculpture on Stand

Monumental African Baga Bansonyi Wood Serpent Snake Sculpture on Stand

Located in Studio City, CA

A monumental, very tall, quite engaging African Bansonyi serpent snake sculpture/ headdress/ mask by the Baga people who reside along the coast of Guinea Bissau. The Baga snake...

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Toshiko Takaezu Signed Mid-Century Modern Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Bowl
Toshiko Takaezu Signed Mid-Century Modern Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Bowl

Toshiko Takaezu Signed Mid-Century Modern Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Bowl

By Toshiko Takaezu

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful and quite engaging relatively large sumptuously glazed bowl by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The high-fired stoneware bowl features a v...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Tramp Art Box, c.1890
Tramp Art Box, c.1890

Tramp Art Box, c.1890

Located in Savannah, GA

A three lid pedestal tramp art box, circa 1890s. Larger compartment under top. Velvet lined. 10 ¾ inches wide by 7 ¾ inches deep by 10 ¼ inches tall

Category

1890s Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage 20th Century Vàros Löd Majolika Ceramic Table Bin - 2Y498
Vintage 20th Century Vàros Löd Majolika Ceramic Table Bin - 2Y498

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

Mid-20th century Navajo Sterling Silver, Turquoise, and Leather Concho Belt
Mid-20th century Navajo Sterling Silver, Turquoise, and Leather Concho Belt

Mid-20th century Navajo Sterling Silver, Turquoise, and Leather Concho Belt

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-20th century Navajo Concho belt - sterling silver turqoise & leather. Belt American with Italian fittings. 6 oval star & moon motif conchos of sterling silver, sandcast & hand en...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Folk Art

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 20th Century Silver-Plated Serving Tray by WMF - 2Y535
Antique 20th Century Silver-Plated Serving Tray by WMF - 2Y535

Antique 20th Century Silver-Plated Serving Tray by WMF - 2Y535

Located in Bordeaux, FR

I am offering this elegant antique silver-plated serving tray by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), a beautifully crafted piece from the 20th century, originating in Germany. Perfect for serving or display, this tray combines functionality and vintage charm, making it ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of antique tableware. Key Details: Material: Silver-plated metal Dimensions: Height: 2.5 cm (1 inch) Diameter: 31 cm (12.2 inches) Weight: 610 g (1.34 lbs) Condition: Fairly good: Some wear and oxidation Several scratches Decorative motifs slightly faded in places Minor damage on the underside Missing one label This WMF tray...

Category

20th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

American Country Taxidermy Bear Bust Wall Plaque
American Country Taxidermy Bear Bust Wall Plaque

American Country Taxidermy Bear Bust Wall Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

American Country style taxidermy bust of a brwon bear with it\'s mouth agape and mounted on a wooden plaque

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Folk Art

Wooden Octagonal Tramp or Folk Art Basket, 20th Century
Wooden Octagonal Tramp or Folk Art Basket, 20th Century

Wooden Octagonal Tramp or Folk Art Basket, 20th Century

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

An octagonal decorative wooden tramp art basket. Created from popsicle sticks, this basket is lightweight, perfect for holding remotes or other odds and en...

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Wire

Early 19Thc Extended Arm Original Painted Windsor Chair
Early 19Thc Extended Arm Original Painted Windsor Chair

Early 19Thc Extended Arm Original Painted Windsor Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19Thc Original painted extended arm Windsor chair in a fantastic grungy surface.The painted surface is a chocolate brown over red painted patina.Fine worn arms with a fantastic...

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Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art

Materials

Wood

American Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a White Gown, Thomas Story Officer
American Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a White Gown, Thomas Story Officer

American Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a White Gown, Thomas Story Officer

Located in Downingtown, PA

American Portrait Miniature: Woman in a White Gown Thomas Story Officer (1810–1859) Watercolor on Ivory, Gilded Frame Circa 1830–1836, Philadelphia This exquisite American portr...

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1830s American American Empire Antique Folk Art

Materials

Ivory

Modern Design Style Hand-Tufted Rug 'Zen Garden' by Rag Home
Modern Design Style Hand-Tufted Rug 'Zen Garden' by Rag Home

Modern Design Style Hand-Tufted Rug 'Zen Garden' by Rag Home

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

Modern Design Style Hand-tufted Rug 'ZEN GARDEN' by RAG HOME A rug inspired by currents of Serene, peaceful, balanced, simple words that describe the zen garden. RAG under this br...

Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Antique 1600s Bridal Bench, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi
Antique 1600s Bridal Bench, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi

Antique 1600s Bridal Bench, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Antique Norwegian bridal bench, circa 1600s. Later legs, with some age. Wear consistent with age and use showing beautiful patina.

Category

17th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique Folk Art

Materials

Pine

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

Yoruba Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa with Cowrie Cloak
Yoruba Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa with Cowrie Cloak

Yoruba Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa with Cowrie Cloak

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Yoruba male figure, rare example dressed in old cowrie covered cloak. an Ibeji or twin figure, rare example dressed in old cowrie covered cloak, Nigeria, Africa, well loved with very...

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Handcrafted Venetian Jester Masks with Opera Sticks, Commedia dell’Arte
Pair of Handcrafted Venetian Jester Masks with Opera Sticks, Commedia dell’Arte

Pair of Handcrafted Venetian Jester Masks with Opera Sticks, Commedia dell’Arte

Located in Miami, FL

A striking pair of handcrafted Venetian jester masks, created in Italy circa 2000 and inspired by the rich theatrical traditions of Commedia dell’Arte. These original Venetian folk a...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Folk Art Folk Art

Materials

Gold, Brass, Metallic Thread

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Decoy Duck Form
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Decoy Duck Form

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Decoy Duck Form

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century English Folk Art decoy duck form A working example of an early 20th century English Folk Art decoy. Hand carved from wood, with lead weight still in place at the ...

Category

1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Pine

Antique Pyramidal Hmong Hill Tribe Silver Hairpin – Asian art antiques
Antique Pyramidal Hmong Hill Tribe Silver Hairpin – Asian art antiques

Antique Pyramidal Hmong Hill Tribe Silver Hairpin – Asian art antiques

Located in London, GB

Antique Pyramidal Hmong Hill Tribe Silver Hairpin – Asian art antiques This striking large pyramidal antique silver hairpin was handcrafted by the Hmong people of northern Laos, dat...

Category

1960s Laotian Vintage Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Mid Century Life Size Articulated Wood Folk Art Figure
Mid Century Life Size Articulated Wood Folk Art Figure

Mid Century Life Size Articulated Wood Folk Art Figure

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fantastic stained Pine articulated Folk Art figure. The limbs are cut and fitted with heavy gage industrial bolts and the figure can be posed in myriad positions. With good weight ...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Casted Bronze Cow Bell Made in Switzerland, ca. 1930
Antique Casted Bronze Cow Bell Made in Switzerland, ca. 1930

Antique Casted Bronze Cow Bell Made in Switzerland, ca. 1930

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A large and heavy casted bronze cow bell manufactured in Switzerland around 1930. The antique bell features high relief motifs of farm animals, human heads and foliages. The bell com...

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Toshiko Takaezu Signed Mid-Century Modern Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Bowl
Toshiko Takaezu Signed Mid-Century Modern Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Bowl

Toshiko Takaezu Signed Mid-Century Modern Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Bowl

By Toshiko Takaezu

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, sumptuously glazed bowl by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The high-fired bowl features a shifting earth toned drip glaze and her famed ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Vintage Digestive System Wall Chart
Vintage Digestive System Wall Chart

Vintage Digestive System Wall Chart

Located in Oakville, CT

Human Digestive System Educational Chart by Rudolph Schick Publishing, Copyright 1940 Overall Dimensions: 34" x 44" Materials: Wood & Paper

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

American Country Provincial Farmhouse Wooden Trough
American Country Provincial Farmhouse Wooden Trough

American Country Provincial Farmhouse Wooden Trough

Located in Queens, NY

American rustic farmhouse wooden trough with two compartments supported on four legs.

Category

Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Folk Art

Rare Baroque Memento Mori Reliquary Display in Gilt Shrine
Rare Baroque Memento Mori Reliquary Display in Gilt Shrine

Rare Baroque Memento Mori Reliquary Display in Gilt Shrine

Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga

Italy, 18th Century A rare and evocative Memento Mori devotional display, crafted in Italy during the 18th century. Housed within an elegant giltwood shrine, this remarkable object ...

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Folk Art

Materials

Glass, 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.