"Gathering Tropical Fruits", Applique Folk Scene

Region / Tribe: Kansas/ Nebraska border/ Otoe-Missouria circa 1891-1895 Material: Various cloths, glass beads, cotton thread, shell disk Dimension: Diameter 10 inches, height 2 3/...

Tribe: Northwest Coast, Tlingit Date: Early to Mid 19th Century Materials: Mountain sheep horn Dimensions: L. 20 1/2" x W. 6 1/4" x D. 3" Condit...

Tribe: Woodlands - Western great lakes, attributed to the Mesquakie Date: 19th century or earlier Materials: Bulrush, vegetal dyes, indigo cloth-strap tie. Dimensions: L 86" x 55" Condition: Excellent, some wear patterns, minor fading. No restoration. Comments: The intricate interlocking geometric patterns provide innumerable hourglass and diamond motifs which are the central patterns of Western Great Lakes iconography. This artist achieved an extraordinary level of sophistication in overlaying diamond/hourglass design on contrasting background colors resulting in a dynamic interplay of pulsating foreground and background. "Rush mats...

This large hickory basket is in good condition with a coat of varnish on it. It sits on the ground with two feet or on tabletop. The condition is very good.

This whimsical group of four appliqued animals is a bit of a mystery. It is difficult to know the purpose for which it was made. It does not appear to have been part of a quilt. Perh...

A Folk Art wooden wall pocket, polychrome paint with relief carved design of a deer with vines, urns and flowers, Virginia, circa 1870 Measures: 18” x...

A beautiful and complex folk art mosaic bottle. Clear glass milk bottle that is covered in countless fragments, broken porcelain, jewelry, Bakelite, g...

unique and beautifully carved spoon rack

This appliqued table mat may have been made for a child but it can certainly please any adult. Next to each letter is an animal or vignette whose first letter is shown next to it. For instance, next to the letter C is the cow jumping over the moon...