Bolivian Folk Art

Place of Origin: Bolivian

Vintage Latin American Folk Art Serving Spatula

$355

Vintage Latin American Folk Art Serving Spatula

By OWO Ceramics

Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR

Handmade vintage folk art Bolivian serving spatula. Embodying the rich cultural heritage of Latin American folk art, the serving utensil is in excellent condition and ready to be used. By seamlessly merging beauty, practicality, and history, this engraved spatula elevates the dining experience by infusing it with both aesthetics and cultural significance. The engraving details on this vintage spatula...

Category

20th Century Folk Art Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Silver, Nickel

circa 1900 Bolivian Alpaca Wool Poncho

$1,000

circa 1900 Bolivian Alpaca Wool Poncho

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Circa 1900 Bolivian Alpaca wool poncho Woven of alpaca wool and dyed with natural dyes, this small poncho from the highlands of Bolivia is patterned with two simple wide stripes i...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Fine Antique Woman’s Mantle (Awayo), Bolivia

$3,400

Fine Antique Woman’s Mantle (Awayo), Bolivia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Fine Antique Woman’s Mantle (Awayo), Bolivia This exceptionally fine woman’s awayo, or mantle, displays three groups of tightly patterned vertical bands and colored stripes separate...

Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Latin American Antique Folk Art Engraved Spoon

$118

Latin American Antique Folk Art Engraved Spoon

By OWO Ceramics

Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR

Handmade vintage folk art engraved spoon that embodies Latin America’s rich cultural heritage.The engraving details on the spoon are superb, showcasing ...

Category

20th Century Folk Art Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Silver, Nickel

Antique Aymara Woman’s Mantle (Ahuayo), Bolivia

$4,800

Antique Aymara Woman’s Mantle (Ahuayo), Bolivia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Aymara Woman’s Mantle (Ahuayo), Bolivia A large, finely woven and intricately patterned woman’s mantle from the Pacajes region of Bolivia displaying three wide vertical sect...

Category

Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Alpaca

Set of 2 Latin American Folk Art Vintage Tea Spoons

$212

Set of 2 Latin American Folk Art Vintage Tea Spoons

By OWO Ceramics

Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR

Handmade folk art vintage tea spoons. Featuring beautiful motifs inspired by the indigenous worldview and spirituality, these vintage folk art spoons embody Latin America’s rich cultural heritage. The engraving details on the tea spoons are superb, showcasing intricate patterns and designs that are characteristic of Bolivian folklore art. By seamlessly merging beauty, practicality, and history, these engraved...

Category

20th Century Folk Art Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Silver, Nickel

Set of 2 Latin American Antique Folk Art Tea Spoons

$212

Set of 2 Latin American Antique Folk Art Tea Spoons

By OWO Ceramics

Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR

Handmade antique folk art tea spoons. Featuring beautiful motifs inspired by the indigenous worldview and spirituality, these vintage folk art spoons embody Latin America’s rich cultural heritage. The engraving details on the tea spoons are superb, showcasing intricate patterns and designs that are characteristic of Bolivian folklore art. By seamlessly merging beauty, practicality, and history, these engraved...

Category

20th Century Folk Art Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Silver, Nickel

Antique Woman’s Shoulder Cloth (Mantita) or Head Covering (Phullo), Bolivia

$2,800

Antique Woman’s Shoulder Cloth (Mantita) or Head Covering (Phullo), Bolivia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Woman’s Shoulder Cloth (Mantita) or Head Covering (Phullo), Bolivia This finely woven minimalist mantle or head covering is composed of two panels with a cochineal-dyed mono...

Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

19th Century South American Colonial Silver and Leather Belt – Framed

$3,316

19th Century South American Colonial Silver and Leather Belt – Framed

Located in Madrid, ES

"19th Century South American Colonial Silver and Leather Belt – Framed (Bolivia)" Origin: Bolivia Date: 19th Century Materials: Hand-worked leather, embossed and cast silver mounts D...

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19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Mexican Hand Woven Palm Raincoat

$650 / item

H 47.25 in W 34.26 in D 0.79 in

Mexican Hand Woven Palm Raincoat

By G. None

Located in Guadalajra, Jal

Rare to find raincoat made of braided palm leaves. Of pre-Hispanic origin, it is a woven garment that protects against the rain. Also known as Capisayo in or Capote in other parts of...

Category

2010s Tribal Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Golden Plated Hand Tea Spoon Set of Two Handcrafted Natalia Criado

$378 / set

H 3.94 in W 0.4 in D 0.79 in

Golden Plated Hand Tea Spoon Set of Two Handcrafted Natalia Criado

By Natalia Criado

Located in Milan, IT

Add an element of elegance and playfulness to your dinner table with our hand tea spoon. Handcrafted from metal and plated brass, its distinguishing feature is the anthropomorphic ha...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Handcrafted Water Buffalo Horn Salt and Pepper Shakers, India, 1990

$95 / set

H 4 in Dm 2 in

Handcrafted Water Buffalo Horn Salt and Pepper Shakers, India, 1990

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Set of two salt and pepper shakers showcasing the natural beauty of water buffalo horn. Using sustainable and traditional practices, handcrafted by skilled artisans in India. These natural horn Salt and Pepper...

Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Horn

Antique Berber Henna-Dyed Woman's Ceremonial Head Scarf

$3,788

H 29.53 in W 49.61 in D 0.4 in

Antique Berber Henna-Dyed Woman's Ceremonial Head Scarf

Located in Milan, IT

A very finely woven wool veil used as a head cover in the wedding ceremony among the Ait Abdellah Berber people of the Moroccan Anti Atlas region. The pattern is obtained with the re...

Category

1930s Tribal Vintage Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Mid Century Modern Colorful Wool Tapestry, Spain, Circa 1970

$1,657

H 33.86 in W 27.96 in D 1.97 in

Mid Century Modern Colorful Wool Tapestry, Spain, Circa 1970

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid Century Modern Colorful Tapestry, circa 1970 By unknown Artist In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserv...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Framed Pre-Columbian Proto Nazca Textile Frangment

$4,000

H 10.5 in W 20.5 in D 2 in

Framed Pre-Columbian Proto Nazca Textile Frangment

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Proto-Nazca textile fragment from Southern Peru circa 100BC-200AD. The linked munecas ("dolls" in Spanish) figures were woven with fibers likely from l...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Pre-Columbian Inca Mantle with 16 Figures, Peru, 1476-1534 AD

$6,125

H 18 in W 20 in D 1 in

Pre-Columbian Inca Mantle with 16 Figures, Peru, 1476-1534 AD

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Inca Mantle with 16 figures in cubist form with multi-color fringes. This pieces with a Certificat de Bien Culturel from France. For the Incas finely worked and highly decorativ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Textile

Antique English Silver Plated Nautilus Shell Spoon Warmer

$350

H 5.5 in W 6.375 in D 3.625 in

Antique English Silver Plated Nautilus Shell Spoon Warmer

Located in Wilton, CT

Made from silver plate, this charming Victorian piece of tableware captures history of the dining experience of the era. Spoon warmers were considered to be one of the essential “fan...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Soho Tapestry Circa 1900 6'7 x 6'7

$23,450

H 79 in W 79 in D 0.2 in

Antique English Soho Tapestry Circa 1900 6'7 x 6'7

Located in New York, NY

Antique possible English Soho Tapestry Circa 1900 6'7 x 6'7 Antique English Soho Tapestry, Circa 1900 – Hunting Scene, 6'7" x 6'7" A masterwork of late Victorian textile artistry, t...

Category

19th Century Antique Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Silk Ikat Uzbekistan Tribal Weaving

$5,500

H 85.75 in W 65 in D 0.012 in

Late 19th Century Silk Ikat Uzbekistan Tribal Weaving

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous handwoven silk Ikat weaving in rich magenta, gold and purple color, circa late 19th-early 20th century, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, on the ancient...

Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Silk

Antique French Tapestry Circa 1900 in Soft Autumnal Colors

$4,030

H 103 in W 46 in D 0.5 in

Antique French Tapestry Circa 1900 in Soft Autumnal Colors

Located in Port Washington, NY

This enchanting antique tapestry beautifully illustrates the remarkable depth and richness that was perfected by French artisans of the 19th-20th century. A remarkable Tapestry displ...

Category

Early 20th Century Aubusson Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Indian Wall Silk and Sequin Elephants Tapestry, circa 1900

$1,172

H 46.46 in W 70.87 in D 0.4 in

Indian Wall Silk and Sequin Elephants Tapestry, circa 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

Indian wall tapestry. This tapestry representing embossed, entirely handmade, with gold and silver threads and sequins. The tapestry represents the scene of a royal procession surro...

Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Silk, Sequins

Previously Available Items

Early 20th Century Aymara Coca Cloth / Tari, Dept. of La Paz, Bolivia

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H 24.5 in W 27 in D 1 in

Early 20th Century Aymara Coca Cloth / Tari, Dept. of La Paz, Bolivia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early 20th century Aymara coca cloth / Tari, Dept. of La Paz, Bolivia This small coca or tari cloth was traditionally used to hold and carry coca leaves and other foodstuffs, and ...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Aymara Ponchito, Dept. of La Paz, Bolivia

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H 36 in W 35 in D 1 in

Late 19th Century Aymara Ponchito, Dept. of La Paz, Bolivia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th century Aymara Ponchito, Dept. of La Paz, Bolivia This finely woven small Aymara ponchito from the high Bolivian altiplano shows excellent color variegation and has a wo...

Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Pair of Hand Carved Ebonized Wood Sculptures of Native Women Signed Arias, 1950s

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H 15 in W 6 in D 7.25 in

Pair of Hand Carved Ebonized Wood Sculptures of Native Women Signed Arias, 1950s

Located in Miami, FL

Bolivian wood sculptor G. Arias who was known for his ethnic art themes of the South American Aymara Indians from the 1950s. Two beautifully rendered depictions of native shrouded wo...

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Bolivian Awayo Poncho, 1980s

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H 39 in W 38 in D 0.07 in

Bolivian Awayo Poncho, 1980s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Authentic Awayo Shawl from Potolo, Bolivia. Natural hand-spun sheep's wool, aniline (chemical) dyes. Hand made on a traditional Andean loom.

Category

1980s Primitive Vintage Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

19th Century Native Yampara Carved Wood Bust/Sculpture

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H 14.5 in W 6 in D 7.5 in

19th Century Native Yampara Carved Wood Bust/Sculpture

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

19th century native Yampara carved wood bust/sculpture.

Category

19th Century Native American Antique Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Bolivian Mourning Cloak

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H 51 in W 51 in

Bolivian Mourning Cloak

Located in Wainscott, NY

Worn by the Aymara peoples of Bolivia during mourning. This rare early 20th century piece is made of over dyed black sheep wool.

Category

20th Century Bolivian Folk Art

20th Century Bolivia Aymara Mantle

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H 122 in W 86 in

20th Century Bolivia Aymara Mantle

Located in San Francisco, CA

Burgundy and charcoal colored wool Aymara mantel.

Category

20th Century Bolivian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

A Giant Wedding Cake Has Us Looking at Portuguese Tiles in a New Light

At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.

Why Jules Chéret Was the King of the Modern Poster

The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.

Why the American Flag Has Had So Many Different Star Patterns

Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.

Peggy Guggenheim Loved Modernism, but She Also Collected Tribal Art

The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.