Folk Art
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Folk Art
Wood
20th Century Congolese Tribal Folk Art
Copper
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Folk Art
Shell, Beads
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Folk Art
Wood
1960s Congolese Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Wood
1950s Congolese Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Natural Fiber
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Iron
Late 19th Century Czech Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Art
Iron
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Folk Art
Raffia
1950s Congolese Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Raffia
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Folk Art
Beads
15th Century and Earlier Nigerien Tribal Antique Folk Art
Clay
1960s Nigerian Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Cotton
Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Folk Art
Wood
20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Folk Art
Wood
1930s Ghanaian Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Cotton
1950s Ivorian Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Folk Art
Shell, Beads
Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Folk Art
Wood
Late 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Folk Art
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Tribal Folk Art
Shell, Twine, Beads
1950s Arts and Crafts Vintage Folk Art
Marble
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Folk Art
Shell, Natural Fiber, Beads
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Folk Art
Bronze
Early 1900s Angolan Tribal Antique Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Folk Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Cambodian Tribal Folk Art
Silk
Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Folk Art
Wood
1960s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Wool
1950s Congolese Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Folk Art
Wood
1930s Congolese Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Natural Fiber
1950s Algerian Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Wool
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Folk Art
Wood
1930s Kyrgyzstani Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Wool
2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Acrylic, Wood
Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Folk Art
Leather, Wood
1920s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Wool
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Iron
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Folk Art
Iron
20th Century Swiss Tribal Folk Art
Bone, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary African Tribal Folk Art
Metal
20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Folk Art
Terracotta
1990s Turkish Tribal Folk Art
Wool
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Folk Art
Wood, Coconut
1940s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Wool
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Folk Art
Wood
1950s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Wool
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Folk Art
Copper
1930s Kyrgyzstani Tribal Vintage Folk Art
Wool
20th Century Indonesian Tribal Folk Art
Metal
20th Century African Tribal Folk Art
Wood
19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Art
Sycamore
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Folk Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Folk Art
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.