Plastic Folk Art

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A contemporary painting by Australian Aboriginal artist Ronnie Tjampitjinpa (1943-2023). Entitled "Rain Dreaming", the artwork was acrylic on canvas and painted in 1999 Fully documented: originally purchased in 1999 from Kimberley Australian Aboriginal Art, Melbourne, cat. no. KA 708/99; The in the collection of The Kelton Foundation, Santa Monica; It was exhibited in: "G'Day LA" Australia Week, in partnership with the Australian Consulate Los Angeles, Pacific Design Center, West Hollywood, CA, 15-25 January 2004. It is housed in a black thin wood frame. Ronnie Tjampitjinpa was born in Pintupi land at Muyinnga, about 100 kilometres west of the Kintore Range, just across the Western Australian border. He is the son of Uta Uta Tjangala’s older brother, Minpuru Tjangala (c.1899–1976). Artist's Biography (Courtesy of Art Gallery NSW) After his initiation into Pintupi law at the site of Yumari, Tjampitjinpa and his younger brother Smithy Zimran Tjampitjinpa walked into the Aboriginal community of Yuendumu. They later joined their parents and other siblings – who had come in to Ikuntji (Haasts Bluff) in 1956 from the Dover Hills/Yumari area – at the new settlement of Papunya. Tjampitjinpa worked as a labourer, assisting with the fencing of the aerodromes at Papunya and Ikuntji. He was one of the youngest of the group of men who began painting at the start of the Western Desert art movement in 1971, and was a founder of Paunya Tula Artists. During the 1970s, Tjampitjinpa was preoccupied with returning to his traditional lands and became a strong advocate for the outstation movement, travelling between meetings in Papunya, Yuendumu, Wirrimanu (Balgo) and Mount Doreen Station. His goal was finally achieved with the establishment of the Walungurru (Kintore) settlement in 1981. Tjampitjinpa moved there with his young family in 1983, establishing an outstation at Ininti (Redbank) and serving as chairman of the Kintore Outstation Council. During this period, he emerged as one of Papunya Tula Artists’ major painters, pioneering the bold, scaled-up, linear style that came to dominate many of the Walungurru painters’ work during the 1990s. His distinctive aesthetic preoccupa-tion is exemplified in the untitled works of 1994 and 2001. Now one of the last founding members of Papunya Tula Artists, Tjampitjinpa’s career spans more than 40 years. He has had six solo exhibitions since 1989 in Australia, most recently at Utopia Art, Sydney. Throughout the 1980s Tjampitjinpa worked devotedly on a land claim for Ininti, holding meetings in Darwin, Warmun (Turkey Creek...

Helmet sculpture with free stand in metal and aluminium Arai helmet , Japanese manufature, One of the most distinctive features of an Arai helmet is the comfort it offers. How comfor...

Massive pink neon sign mounted on white acrylic board. Sign depicts a large hashtag and the word hustle in cursive lettering. Light pink hue to neon. Great condition. Difference in c...

A fine quality pair of 20th century Oriental puppet dolls with original costumes. These decorative Oriental puppets are framed in Lucite making the...

Pop Art Niki de Saint Phalle inflatable plastics Rhino collectibles, France, 1999. Toys for happiness.

Fabulous articulated Mercedes MB300 sedan by Prameta. Green sedan sits mounted on a stand. Key for winding the clockwork mechanism is in the form of a chauffeur. In excellent vintage...

This vintage Olympia SM3 typewriter from 1953 is a beautiful example of mid-century German engineering. Manufactured in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, it features an AZERTY keyboard layout,...

Mixed-media work by artist Purvis Young. Acrylic on paper, plastic and white metal sign insert cover. Folk Art painted in black, white, pink, yellow, red and green. Work on found obj...

Inspired by our iconic Almeria baskets collection, Pinetti introduces a brand new family of lanterns. Wireless and USB rechargeable these lamps are made with hand-woven plastic modu...

Bubble Grid is a bold experiment in structure and play. The rug features an interlocking pattern of ladder like forms in sea foam blue and olive green, connected by soft circular dot...

A very cool Mid-Century Modern Lucite bathroom set including three towel bars and a toilet paper holder, circa 1970s. The set is in very good vinta...

A celebration of botanical beauty and contemporary textile art, this hand-tufted rug depicts an abundant bouquet of white blossoms resting on a painterly draped fabric. Delicate ivor...

A bold, graphic vintage abstract painting featuring layered waves of vibrant green yellow and blue and a striking red sun. Strong lines with playful movement and confident color bloc...

This robot is voice activated. It's in fabulous shape and works fine. It comes with its original box.

Fabulous 1970s Joan K. Connolly La Amelia, El Peten, Guatemala, large-scale rubbing on fabric Mayan artwork, one-of-a-kind. This artwork is a Guatemalan fabric rubbing, a form of fol...

Fantastic vintage handmade neon sign spelling the word BOUTIQUE. Perfect for a store or restaurant or walk-in closet! White neon lettering encased in a Lucite box. All neon is white,...

Take a trip drown memory lane with this 1950s California freeway sign. Taken down from Nothern California decades ago, the sign features a black background with white lettering and c...

Sterling silver baby rattle and teething ring- a blue plastic tether with a sterling silver rattle / bell - the perfect gift for the baby that has everyt...

Unique set of seven diminutive trench art goblets in brass (circa 1930s, USA). Formed from artillery shell stems supported by black bakelite bases. Bases are both card suit-forms (tw...

A stunning abstract painting by Australian Aboriginal artist Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa (also known as Mrs. Bennett; 1935-2013). Acrylic on Belgium Linen and painted in 2006. Untitled, t...

This contemporary hand-tufted rug captures a raw, artistic expression through its organic silhouette and richly layered abstract composition. Inspired by natural landscapes and geolo...

Wonderful Sculpture by the noted German born Tahitian artist Andreas Dettloff. The sculpture is titled “My Polynesian Heart” and dated 2003. It, or an extremely similar one is depict...

The young dancers wear an armor of threads over their bodies, showing off an ancient indigenous art form. Colorful thread combinations characterize the huipil dress, a rectangle of cloth handwoven on a backstrap loom that dates back thousands of years in used in Zapotec culture. Through symbols in their dresses, Zapotec women wear their identity, history, culture, power, social and marital status, religion, personality, and power. In this folkloric dance, “Flor de Piña” (Pineapple Flower), innocence surrounds young girls as they dance and hold pineapples on their shoulders as an offering. Their long braids represent purity and their bare feet symbolize their connection to the Earth. This folkloric dance is part of the “Guelaguetza” (name in the indigenous Zapotec language) Festival Celebration. Since pre-hispanic times, the indigenous people of Oaxaca have honored the goddess of maize with this festival, performing and offering gifts to ensure a good harvest. Husband and wife, master woodcarver Manuel Cruz and wood painter...

Limited edition sculpture by Jesus Rafael Soto, (Venezuelan, 1923–2005). Cuadrados Vibrantes by the artist Rafael Jesús Soto, is a wall-desk sculpture created in a limited edition, ...

This striking original artwork by Randy Lee White, a contemporary Native American artist, is created in his distinctive style using acrylic on canvas. ...

This vintage industrial illuminated letter “ h “ was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a metal body and a plexiglas...

Life Size Auto Mechanic Truck Stop Menu Board Trade Sign A charming and rare piece, a life size mechanic he came from the outside of a Trucker’s Diner, he is 6ft tall with Giant spa...

Rare 'Signal Ahead' yellow sign from a California Highway. Letters are made of reflectors. Stamped 'State of California' on the back with the date, 1959. Almost 4 feet wide. Extremel...

Extremely rare California ‘Slow Children' playing sign. Entire sign is embossed with an old-time child wearing knickerbocker trousers. From the early 1900s. Great piece of history. P...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nice circa 1920 Art Deco casino chip / poker set in the original wood case with Bakelite handle A...

Early Leo Sewell Assembledge. Sculpture, seated male figure, signed and dated, 1977. A charming array of whimsical found objects, Italian chair incl...

Large three dimensional fiberglass mold of a hand. Acts as a functional mold or as a unique and interesting decorative object. Great vintage condition.

Beautiful Mexican ceramic vase made with cooked clay and decorated with acrylic paint. The vessel represents the traditional dance for the good...

Charming 1940s / 1950s Light UP "ROOMS FOR LET" & "Chambres a Louer" SIGN, Unusual written in fRENCH & eNGLISH,,

Collectible toy - Concorde 3 plane - 1970s Electric guided Joustra Edition Measures: L59xP27xH13cm Sheet metal and plastic Circa 1970 Canned I...

2 Antique childhood dolls in Plexiglass shadow boxes Offered for sale is a set of two early 20th century antiques childhood dolls that have been mounted in custom matching plexigl...

Artist: Unknown Date: Late 20th Century Medium: Paint on copal Style/Movement: Dimensions: 10" H Additional Details: This bold and provocative figure is a traditional Mexican diablo...

Early Disney toys vintage items from the 1920s and 1930s (such as jointed figures and rattles made in Japan) were often made of celluloid, an early form of plastic. Ups or FedEx shi...

A luminous meditation on memory and structure, "Rue dy Lyon" by Louis Shields offers a poetic abstraction of place, where echoes of architectural form rise through veils of pigment a...

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage 1958 Jos. Schiltz Large 73" Lighted Brewing Beer Advertisement Bar Sign. Item...

Wonderfully hand crafted East German vintage toy – a true classic. These were made from soft vinyl sheets and softly stuffed. here in a lovely yellow, off-white and red combination. ...

This vintage industrial illuminated letter P was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a metal body and a plexiglass co...

This vintage industrial illuminated letter O was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a metal body and a plexiglass co...

This vintage industrial illuminated letter I was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a metal body and a plexiglass co...

This vintage industrial illuminated letter N was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s and comes from an old advertising banner. It features a metal body and a plexiglass co...

Albert Chubac (1920-2008), TOTEM sculpture, Unique piece, Iron and plexiglass, circa 1980, France Measures: Height 110 cm, width 21 cm, depth 32 cm. Albert Chubac was born in Gene...

Striking 1970s Italian chess set by Felice Antonio Botta. Crafted entirely from high-quality lucite: a thick, crystal-clear board with a sophisticated smoked-black geometric checkerb...

Fantastique African Dogon tribal bronze figure “Mother with Child,” Burkina Faso, 1970s The heavy figure shows a dynamic representation of a mother in motion with her toddler in her arms. The object is so appealing because it has been elongated and the legs, arms, and headdress are exaggerated. The ribbed headdress is central, and there are also large earrings and a loincloth. The casting is very detailed and finely crafted. Due to its weight and size, we have mounted the object on an acrylic base. Dimensions of the figure: W 18cm x D 6cm x H 69cm Bronze figures associated with the Dogon people mainly originate from Mali and Burkina Faso. The Dogon are known for their cosmogony and religious rituals, which are reflected in their art. Dogon bronzes...

Italian modern Wall light sign by Lane Marzotto in plastic and metal, 1990s Rectangular wall light sign with rounded corners. On the central pla...

“Sanguin I” is a striking 1990s abstract expressionist giclée, hand-painted on canvas and enhanced with a subtle marble glaze finish. This work exemplifies the bold, gestural energy ...

Cool 1930s antiqued brass and wood bike pump with rubber hose. Metal base with 'Unbreakable Base' embossed on the surface. Amazing patina to body and woode...

c. 1988; Santa Anita Park - Arcadia, California Plastic promotional sign for the West Paddock Gardens at Santa Anita Racetrack. This colorful sign features a stylized and dimension...

This modern hand-tufted rug presents a sophisticated interplay of geometric abstraction and organic softness. Defined by layered shapes and a sculptural composition, the design featu...

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Oil and acrylic Untitled "Kane" painting by Matthew Chambers, signed and dated on reverse, unframed.

This is a doll which is called Yuhime-Ningyo. These dolls are made in Matsuyama, Ehime prefecture. The kimono which the doll is wearing is made with silk. We say that these dolls ar...

This rare vintage film reel features the classic Popeye the Street Vendor, capturing the beloved character in a unique, collectible format. Housed in...

Neon Grid Mosaic rug is a bold fusion of 90s-inspired color accents and a dynamic mosaic pattern. The checkerboard design in lime green and deep purple creates a striking optical eff...

A 1970’s red fire truck by Tonka, model XR-101. Made of pressed steel body with plastic. On top is a ladder that extends with a manual winding arm.