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Place of Origin: Kenyan
Vintage African Batik Wall Art, Hand Painted Textile Tapestry Wall Art
Vintage African Batik Wall Art, Hand Painted Textile Tapestry Wall Art

Vintage African Batik Wall Art, Hand Painted Textile Tapestry Wall Art

Located in Barrington, IL

Vintage Asian Batik hand painted fabric art. The beautiful batik is a depiction of a pair of Masai couples in traditional tribal clothing. The batik is a wonderful example of a hand painted wall art. Batik is one of many methodologies of fabric art in a long and rich folk textile tradition around the world. It is a wax-resist type of dyeing operation where certain sections of a textile are pigmented while others are tied-off and shielded from coloring. Batik designs are created in various geometric motifs that have certain symbolism and convey status within society, but now too they use batik methods to achieve what in essence are paintings on fabric. Dimensions: 26” x 31” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Africa Material: Textile Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2264 Vintage Batik Painting...

Category

Late 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art

Materials

Textile, Fabric

African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon
African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon

African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand carved African tribal wood carved sculpture of a men and women, Africa tribal Art Decor. Kenyan tribal sculpture featuring an elongated standing man and women with a crown and metal choker. Very simple modern look carved ethnic sculpture...

Category

20th Century Folk Art Kenyan Folk Art

Materials

Wood

African Tuareg Hand-Tooled Leather Pillow with Fringes
African Tuareg Hand-Tooled Leather Pillow with Fringes

African Tuareg Hand-Tooled Leather Pillow with Fringes

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large African Tuareg hand tooled leather pillow. Great colors, hand painted with tribal geometric design with long leather fringes on each side. Handcrafted in Africa with pieces of ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Kenyan Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Pair African Gourd Storage Vessels, Kenya or Ethiopia, early-mid 20th Century
Pair African Gourd Storage Vessels, Kenya or Ethiopia, early-mid 20th Century

Pair African Gourd Storage Vessels, Kenya or Ethiopia, early-mid 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fantastic pair of large African gourd storage vessels with native repairs, early to mid 20th century, Ethiopia or Kenya. This pair of dried and hollowed gourd vessels would origin...

Category

20th Century Tribal Kenyan Folk Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

African Masai Beaded Traditional Artifact Wall Decor
African Masai Beaded Traditional Artifact Wall Decor

African Masai Beaded Traditional Artifact Wall Decor

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage African Masai Beaded Traditional Wedding Necklace Artifact Wall Decor from Kenya. One of a kind piece artifact , expertly hand beaded by the skillful Maasai people. This Bold and colorful necklace is worn among the Masai people of Kenya during weddings and special festivals. Colorful beadwork, each color bead represents a different aspect of the Maasai culture: Bravery, (red), Energy (blue), Purity (white), Nourishment (green), Warmth & Generosity (orange), Cycle of Life (yellow ), and Black represents the color of the people and daily struggles - their unity and harmony. Handmade Artifact wall decor Maasai Tribal colorful jewelry African necklace...

Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Kenyan Folk Art

Materials

Beads

Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn
Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn

Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Kenya tribal wood headrest, stylized natural animal form, early 20th century, African. Early Rendille or Borana Headrest from Kenya. Using naturally found branch connections to form a stylized three legged animal form, these headrests were a treasured personal item...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Kenyan Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Marsupia Beaded Wool Throw from the SoShiro Pok Collection
Marsupia Beaded Wool Throw from the SoShiro Pok Collection

Marsupia Beaded Wool Throw from the SoShiro Pok Collection

By SoShiro

Located in London, GB

This African design throw from the SoShiro Pok collection is named Marsupia as it is best described as a wraparound cloak – a hybrid of throw and blanket...

Category

2010s International Style Kenyan Folk Art

Materials

Wool, Beads, Natural Fiber

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Located in Point Richmond, CA

Six Knobkerries from South Africa A group of six knobkerries from South Africa, mounted together on a wooden base. These were originally used as weapons during battle but have evolv...

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Early 20C Hand Painted Medium Sized Ceiling or Wall Panels by Nena Claiborne
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Kenyan Folk Art

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Vintage Hand Painted Fish Tile
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H 1.25 in W 9.75 in D 9.75 in

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This vibrant vintage ceramic tile is a captivating example of mid-century decorative art, featuring a whimsical school of hand-painted fish against a rich, saturated emerald green gl...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Kenyan Folk Art

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Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo
Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo

Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mid-20th Century Globular Vessel, Mangbetu People, D. R. Congo An unusually large and striking non-figurative vessel from the Mangbetu people, comprised of six lobes joined to a c...

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African Senufo Korhogo Large Mid-Century Folk Art Mud Cloth Textile Painting
African Senufo Korhogo Large Mid-Century Folk Art Mud Cloth Textile Painting

African Senufo Korhogo Large Mid-Century Folk Art Mud Cloth Textile Painting

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic, wonderfully designed African tribal art Korhogo Textile painting by the Senufo people of Korhogo, Ivory Coast. Korhogo textile painting (This type of cloth painting c...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Kenyan Folk Art

Materials

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Vintage Boho Hand Painted Signed Glazed Ceramic Plate
Vintage Boho Hand Painted Signed Glazed Ceramic Plate

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Signed Glazed Ceramic Plate

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous vintage Boho glazed ceramic plate. Signed by the artist Manrique.

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Late 20th Century Bohemian Kenyan Folk Art

Materials

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Folk Art Carved and Painted Owl Decoy, USA, 1900's
Folk Art Carved and Painted Owl Decoy, USA, 1900's

Folk Art Carved and Painted Owl Decoy, USA, 1900's

$3,500

H 21.26 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in

Folk Art Carved and Painted Owl Decoy, USA, 1900's

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Folk Art carved and painted owl decoy, USA 1900's A decorative barn owl carving decoy Original paint with even wear. Mounted over a new iron stand. We have...

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20th Century Folk Art Kenyan Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Happy Pillow Sahara White with Multicolor Fringes
Happy Pillow Sahara White with Multicolor Fringes

Happy Pillow Sahara White with Multicolor Fringes

$128 / item

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.97 in

Happy Pillow Sahara White with Multicolor Fringes

By LO DECOR

Located in Carimate, Lombardia

This elegant cushion cover was carefully hand-sewn with soft, beige velvet and contoured by a prestigiuos multicolour cotton fringe. A sophisticated addition to a classic or contempo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Kenyan Folk Art

Materials

Velvet

Happy Pillow Velvet Fuchsia with Red Fringes
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Happy Pillow Velvet Fuchsia with Red Fringes

$117 / item

H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.97 in

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Located in Carimate, Lombardia

This new edition is focused on color being the key element, to express our mood and style. Crafted with care, this refined and selected edition is a perfect balance to traditional ac...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Kenyan Folk Art

Materials

Velvet

A Hand Painted Stone by Ilya Schor
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A Hand Painted Stone by Ilya Schor

$2,200

H 1.78 in W 2.52 in D 0.91 in

A Hand Painted Stone by Ilya Schor

Located in New York, NY

This charming and rare hand-painted stone by the renowned artist Ilya Schor beautifully captures a serene harbor scene in Provincetown, Massachusetts. The miniature artwork, painted ...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Kenyan Folk Art

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Stone

Happy Pillow White Velvet with Black Fringes
Happy Pillow White Velvet with Black Fringes

Happy Pillow White Velvet with Black Fringes

$104 / item

H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.97 in

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By LO DECOR

Located in Carimate, Lombardia

This exquisite square cushion will suit any decor with its neutral tones and refined allure. Padded with polyester fiber, the velvet removable cover boasts an elegant white color acc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Kenyan Folk Art

Materials

Velvet

Happy Pillow Black Velvet with White Fringes
Happy Pillow Black Velvet with White Fringes

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$104 / item

H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.97 in

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Superb large antique Maasai shield Tribal Art East Africa
Superb large antique Maasai shield Tribal Art East Africa

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Located in London, GB

Superb Large Antique Maasai Shield – East Africa Origin: Kenya/Tanzania, East Africa Culture: Maasai Period: early 20th century Material: Hide, natural pigments, and wood Dimensio...

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Early 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art

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20th Century Post-Modern Kenyan Folk Art

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Kenyan Massai tribe hand painted hide shield
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H 37 in W 26.5 in D 5.5 in

Kenyan Massai tribe hand painted hide shield

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Kenyan Massai tribe hand painted hide shield circa 1920.  Not to be confused with modern reproductions. Beautiful decorative piece from Kenya, likely to be from the Massai or Kikuya...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Kenyan Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Paint

Hand Carved calabash vase  1950s
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Hand Carved calabash vase 1950s

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Hand Carved calabash vase 1950s

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful hand carved Calabash ,Africa Kenya . 1950s . Elephants and i think anteaters . Nice warm colors .

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1950s Folk Art Vintage Kenyan Folk Art

Materials

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Mid-Century Modern Mother and Child Marble Stone Sculpture, Kenya, c. 1980's
Mid-Century Modern Mother and Child Marble Stone Sculpture, Kenya, c. 1980's

Mid-Century Modern Mother and Child Marble Stone Sculpture, Kenya, c. 1980's

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a heart-warming abstract sculpture depicting a parent with child in embrace. Hand-carved in solid marble by a Kenyan artisan this exquisite, petite sculpture is the perfe...

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1980s Folk Art Vintage Kenyan Folk Art

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Hand Carved Wooden African Lion Figurine Kenya, 1970s
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Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Kenyan Folk Art

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Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments
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Located in Point Richmond, CA

Turkana or Pokot people's tribal carved wood headrest, stylized human form, early 20th century, Kenya, African. Headrest from Kenya with attached leather, beads, buttons and a metal finger knife. Great sculpture...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Kenyan Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pink and Cream Geometric African Stone Marble Complete Chess Set, Kenya
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Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A complete chess set in pink and cream stone. This board will make a lovely addition to any coffee table or game table. The board is created from a thin stone and decorated with pink square chess...

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20th Century Hollywood Regency Kenyan Folk Art

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Vintage Kenya Soapstone “Thinking Man” Abstract Sculpture
Vintage Kenya Soapstone “Thinking Man” Abstract Sculpture

Vintage Kenya Soapstone “Thinking Man” Abstract Sculpture

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage polished soapstone “Thinking Man” abstract sculpture hand carved in Africa Kenya. Handcrafted by Kenyan local artist this abstract soapstone scul...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Kenyan Folk Art

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Monumental Hand-Carved vintage African Mask Framed in Lucite Box, 1960s
Monumental Hand-Carved vintage African Mask Framed in Lucite Box, 1960s

Monumental Hand-Carved vintage African Mask Framed in Lucite Box, 1960s

Located in View Park, CA

A monumental vintage primitive African mask hand-carved out of mango wood, circa 1960s or possibly earlier. Most likely from Kenya. The mask has been mounted on a linen upholstered w...

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1960s Tribal Vintage Kenyan Folk Art

Materials

Linen, Lucite, Wood

African Kenyan Tribal Art Hand Carved Sculpture - Letter Opener
African Kenyan Tribal Art Hand Carved Sculpture - Letter Opener

African Kenyan Tribal Art Hand Carved Sculpture - Letter Opener

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage hand carved West African tribal wood carved sculpture of a man, Africa tribal Art Decor.  Kenyan tribal sculpture featuring an elongated standing man with a crown and metal c...

Category

20th Century Folk Art Kenyan Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Tribal Art African Hand Carved Wooden Mask Kenya, 1900s
Tribal Art African Hand Carved Wooden Mask Kenya, 1900s

Tribal Art African Hand Carved Wooden Mask Kenya, 1900s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare tribal mask from Kenya, Africa and most likely produced in the early 1900s. In good vintage condition and showing patina from age and use. Hand carved, very beautiful and genuine.

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Kenyan Folk Art

Materials

Wood