Hardwood Folk Art

This folk art box from the 1950s is a particularly decorative object with an authentic, hand-painted appearance. The wooden box is richly decorated with colorful floral motifs in red...

Found in England, this pond boat dates from the 1920s. This appears to be a model racing cutter with four, blue cloth sails. There are brass details and fittings and black rigging. T...

Fine Kuba Palm wine cup This finely carved cup with geometric pattern Such cups would have been used at celebratory rituals and wedding feasts. Period: early 20th century Meas...

A substantial and beautifully crafted antique walking stick, likely Anglo-Indian and dating to the late 19th or very early 20th century. #5637 This example is notably heavy, solid,...

1170 Scandinavian Folk Art hand crafted candleholder/ centerpiece on a rough sawn hardwood base with silver colored metal Artist unknown

Splendid intricately hand carved large heavyweight wooden square printing block from Asia Traditionally used for hand held block printing ink or dye to textiles and paper Fully fun...

Fabulous and rare, timeless and very cool in original as found condition this Emerson radio is a petite model and the likes of which i have not seen before. Back of cabinet is missi...

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.

Presenting a unique set of early 20c hand painted medium sized ceiling or wall panels by Nena Claiborne. Art Nouveau/Deco Era hand-painted ceiling or w...

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...

A superb elegant example of a Ethiopian head rest from the Oromo tribe. Carved in hard wood in Crescent shape with cut sections Matured aged used patina height 15 cm Period: Early-...

A wonderful vintage wooden butter mold and press, constructed as a rectangular box with its original removable lid and fitted wooden plunger. Originally used to shape freshly churned...

A superbly executed carved and painted Crocodile Headrest from the Sepik region of Papua new Guinea The crocodile image finely carved in linear form with serrated tail with the cane Legs, the crocodile is revered and is a important part of the mythology of the Sepik region and features heavily in Sepik art...

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...

1838 Custom made Carnival Folk Art motorized ferris wheel . Rotates with small lights added set on a wood base

A rare small pair of Ibeji figures from Oshogbo region Nigeria A diminutive male and female pair with brown patination Fine carvings from early 20th century Provenance: uk C...

SENOUFO, Ivory Coast. "Deblé” Carved and scarified wood, black patina. Standing female statue, hands on hips. Early 20th century Dimensions: 35cm high, 7.5 cm depth, 9cm width

Found in England, this pond boat dates from the 1920s. This appears to be a model racing cutter with four cloth sails. The boat hull is painted blue and the stained deck looks like t...

Bed Wagen for children room. Made with fiberglass with outside with chrome-plated finishes. With palisander wood veneer inside and withseveral storage compartments for a bed, a tv, ...

These statues are adorned wood-carved Burmese Mandalay 'Nat' Spirits from the early 20th century. Nats were worshipped by the Burmese people, depicted as supernatural guardians they ...

Bring a piece of African heritage into your space with this authentic vintage Katanda mask from the Lega people of DR Congo. Hand-carved in the mid-20th century, this tribal mask is ...

Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century. In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...

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...

Beautifully hand crafted antique wooden faux bamboo frame with original glass mirror. The beautiful color and patina of this French mirror make it a joy to own, use and look at. Ha...

Bring home a piece of ancestral heritage with this authentic Chokwe mask from Angola, crafted in the mid-20th century. Rooted in deep cultural tradition, Chokwe masks were once used ...

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,...

CARVED FOLK ART MASONIC WALKING STICK Stained, ebonized and polychromed hardwood With bas-relief symbolism along the length of the shaft Circa late 19th century 36" in total length...

2020 Honduran rosewood on a custom teak and walnut base Measures: 8.75 x 4 in / 22 x 10 cm.

Antique Chinese large cork diorama depicting temple and garden scene.

A rare and exquisitely crafted 19th-century olive wood plate rack, showcasing meticulous hand-turning and richly detailed spindle work. This sculptural piece features a rhythmic arra...

3-458 Beautifully carved animal horn of a feathered bird signed Justa.

A large wheeled walking spinning wheel designed to be operated while standing, also known as a Great Wheel. Made by J.Platt, as marked on the end of the oak base or table, who made w...

Original wood sculpture 1986 Purpleheart on koa wood Measures: 8.75 l x 4 d x 6 h in. / 22 x 10 x 15 cm.

Impressively carved from a single block of wood, this monumental male spirit or ancestor figure originates from the Middle Sepik region of Papua New Guinea. The figure combines stron...

Vintage handmade boat model diorama of the "Sovereign of the Seas" a three masted schooner, displayed in its original case. Originally built in Massac...

Spectacular Model Form of the Steamship The Clermont built Robert Fulton and serving as New Yorks first Steamship on the Hudson. This model has a motor ( not checked for function) an...

Batak tribe wood ceremonial bowl, early 20th century Dimensions: Diameter 56cm x height 24cm.

American vintage model of a Speedboat 'Ricky-O' Well crafted in hardwood with numerous details, The stern is inscribed 'Ricky-O' with a blue bottom. C...

CARVED FOLK ART CANE WITH WHIMSICAL FIGURAL MOTIFS Probably early 20th century 34 3/4" L Carved from a single length of hardwood, this highly expressive folk art cane is conceived ...

A stunning Zoomorphic Dance mask The masks serve to invoke spirit animals, ancestors, or protective deities, bringing their spiritual qualities into the human world. Used in ceremonies to honour ancestors, promote fertility and ensure the well being of the community. Among the many animal-form masks in Burkina Faso, the horse mask...

Symbolically, miniature ladders like the Dogon ladder can hold various meanings depending on the context in which they are used and their cultural or historical background. For example, a miniature ladder can be a metaphor for ambition and personal growth, representing the desire to reach new heights or overcome obstacles. In spiritual contexts, a ladder can symbolize a path to wisdom or enlightenment, reflecting a personal quest to achieve higher consciousness or insight. The interpretation of its design is multifaceted and may reflect a combination of traditional, cultural, and personal values. It serves as a beautiful symbol for those seeking inner guidance, a personal altar...

3-575 hand carved wood grey whale wall sculpture signed Claire on verso

A characterful carved wooden treen nutcracker, hand-worked in the Black Forest or Swiss Brienz tradition. The upper section is modelled as an expressive, smiling bearded man wearing ...

Early 20th century hickory thorn walking stick from Europe. This walking stick has 12 badges, which were acquired by the hiker going from village to village and earning those souven...

The initial inspiration for the elemental top collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda was wooda’s iconic logo of a tree. We felt it captured the company’s synergy for working with wood ...

Fantastic advertising sign from possibly a travel agency or transit system c1940. Excellent vintage condition with just the right amount of wear. Stainless border and mounting hardwa...

Good of female Yoruba Ibeji Figures Finely carved in dense wood with linear decoration to the body Nigeria Period Early 20th century Size: 27 and 25 cm Condition: Good Fine...

A celebration of folk artistry, this vintage Chinese console table charms with hand-painted details, brightly colored finishes and a fantastic, timeworn texture. The long table has t...

Native American Plains indians Tomahawk Wood, iron, hide, glass beads, feathers and organic fibres. A finely decorated Native American tomahawk...

Antique late 19th to early 20th century wooden children's Christmas winter sled with worn dark green paint, cut out handles, and iron runners. Dimensions...

This 19th century lard bucket in original blue and grey painted surface is in fine as found condition. The lid is stamped P.Square Pure Lard Co. under the painted surface. Fantastic ...

1878 Noah's Ark carved wood sculpture/bookends' Eack animal is individually carved and painted Paint loss due to age and use

This is a good Marble Solitaire game, having a very good hardwood board and a complete set of 34 glass swirl marbles, all dating to the first half of the 20th century. The circular ...

This traditional Sioux war club features a carefully shaped and polished stone head affixed to a hardwood handle. The stone is secured with a wrapping of rawhide and sinew, and the c...

9-5000 Large-scale Western wood sculpture. A large wood sculpture of horses on a Western ranch, signed lower right by Dede 88.

Beautiful, unique Boule ball pair, France, late 19th Century. Diameter 9,4 cm. In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as th...

Italianate 3 panel, double-sided, folding screen by ArtMax. The room divider blends Mediterranean botanical motifs with classical revival elements. Each panel features the same desig...

Antique Victorian wooden children’s sled with iron wrapped runners, painted dark red with the word “Belle” picked out in gold.

Benin brass Armlets or Anklets A pair of heavy Brass armlets with three rows of cowrie shells, Certainly a well worn pair one slightly twisted. They have been cleaned at some point. Rare pieces. Benin 19th century and earlier. For similar pair see re thinking pit Pitt Rivers pit rivers museum online collection Oxford UK.

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...