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Place of Origin: North American
Mexican Wood Toy Day of the Dead Skulls Folk Art Handmade Artisanal Mechanic
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Discover the charm of traditional Mexican folk art with this handcrafted wooden “Day of the Dead Calaveritas” toy, created by master artisans Sanjuana España Rodríguez and Guillermo ...
Category
2010s Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
$480 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Exceptional Lancaster County Sack Back Windsor Chair
Located in Lancaster, PA
This is an exceptionally fine Lancaster, Pennsylvania Sack Back Windsor Armchair, circa 1780. It has a bowed crest rail mortised into a continuous rear rail with eleven spindles, se...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Decorated Salt Glaze Crock Sipe & Sons Cake Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Sipe & Nichols decorated stoneware cake crock has amazing hand painted blue decoration and in very good condition.Minor rim chip as you...
Category
Mid-19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Wooden Cross, Guanajuato, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Wooden cross
Guanajuato, Mexico
Wood, paint
22 x 13 inches, (56 cm x 33 cm)
18th century
A wonderful old wooden cross with a painted crucified Christ figure, an angel, possibly Mary Magdelene...
Category
18th Century Folk Art Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Small Tree Elemental Spinning Top in Oiled Walnut by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
By Alvaro Uribe, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Carved Canada Goose by Frank Finney
By Frank Finney
Located in Nantucket, MA
Canada swimming goose, hollow carved with glass eyes and lead plate
Signed/incised and titled on the bottom, "The Swimmer, Frank S Finney"
circa 1980.
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique 1880s Arapaho Moccasins, Plains Indian Hide with Beadwork Detail
By Arapaho Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
This exceptional pair of antique Arapaho moccasins dates to circa 1880, offering a rare and authentic example of 19th-century Plains Indian craftsmanship. Hand-sewn from native-tanne...
Category
Late 19th Century Native American Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Glass, Beads
$2,550 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Antique Carrom Large Wooden Game Board Double-Sided No. 1 Archarena Style 'E'
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique carrom large wooden game board double-sided no. 1 Archarena Style (E).
Antique Carrom Company 1907 Wood Game Board Double Sided, made in USA...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage American Wind Up Tin Toy "Milton Berle" Crazy Car by Marx Toy Co C.1952
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
The "Milton Berle" car is one of a series of "Crazy Cars" manufactured by the Louis Marx Toy Company of New York City; this one being one of the more prolific examples, owing to the ...
Category
1950s Folk Art Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Antique Mexican Demon Mask
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare antique Mexican Demon mask in wood, circa 1970. The mask makes a sound when moved.
Category
1970s Folk Art Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Beautiful Early Geometric Navajo Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautiful early geometric Navajo pillows.
Soft colors of ivory, taupe, beige and pink. Down and feather inserts. Zippered casing.
Category
20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Native American Plains Indian Doll
Located in Highland, IN
Here is an exceptional piece, fresh from a vintage estate.
This beautiful antique Native American doll has incredible presence and a fan...
Category
19th Century Native American Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Beads
Vintage Haitian Style Painting on Canvas by Leonel Castel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fanciful Mid Century Haitian style acrylic painting on canvas, executed in a distinctive naive technique depicting an eccentric composition with architecture, people and a bus titled...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Monumental Fiberglass Lion Sculpture Drinking Fountain mFG. by F.A.S.T Corp
By Architectural Fiberglass
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental Fiberglass Lion Sculpture Drinking Fountain mFG. by F.A.S.T Corp..Salvaged from Crystal Beech ,famed amusement park in Ontario Canada,, Amazing Cartoon Lion ,complete with...
Category
1970s Folk Art Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Chrome
Brutalist Metal Hand Sculpted Owl Attributed to Sergio Bustamonte
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage hand sculpted Brutalist Mexican metal Folk Art owl attributed to Sergio Bustamonte, circa 1960s.
Category
20th Century Brutalist North American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Indigenous Native American Indian Navajo Handwoven X-Pattern Rug Blanket
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, highly engaging, intricately hand woven antique Native North American Indian Navajo tribe wool rug/blanket featuring a geometric X-pattern (the Navajo tribe is famed for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Native American North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Lakota Sioux Doctor’s Bag, 19th C Buffalo Hide with Trade Beadwork
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
This antique 19th-century Lakota (Sioux) doctor’s bag is an exceptional example of Plains Indian beadwork artistry, crafted from native-tanned buffalo hide and intricately adorned with Venetian glass trade beads. The beadwork is sinew-sewn and features a vibrant mix of white-hearts, dark blue, greasy yellow, translucent blue, and faceted metal beads, all set against a bright white field for striking contrast.
Both sides of the bag are fully beaded, each showcasing unique traditional design elements such as arrow motifs, crosses, and geometric patterns, symbolizing strength, direction, and protection. The original metal clasp and handle remain intact, further enhancing its authenticity and historic value.
Though referred to as “doctor’s bags,” these pieces were not used for medical purposes. Instead, they were gifted to physicians by Native communities—particularly as tokens of gratitude for care or assistance rendered to tribal members during the late 19th century. As such, they hold both cultural and ceremonial significance.
The Lakota, one of the three major divisions of the Sioux Nation, are a nomadic Plains tribe known for their highly developed beadwork traditions. Residing in the Great Plains across present-day South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, and Wyoming, the Lakota are renowned for creating deeply symbolic and intricately detailed art that reflects their spiritual beliefs, cultural identity, and connection to the land.
This rare beaded doctor’s bag...
Category
Late 19th Century Native American Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Beads
Vintage Model Wood House
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage model wood house featuring front portico and door with many windows and four dormers. House has interior bulb that functions to light interior a...
Category
20th Century American Classical North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mother and Colt Horse Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mother and Colt Horse painting. Signed and dated 1971.
Category
20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Amish Bars Crib Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th century Hand Sewn Amish bars crib quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in cotton and finely quilted. This cool most unusual colors Amish crib quilt is in great condition. T...
Category
20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
$2,316 Sale Price
20% Off
Toucan Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Copper, brass and aluminium Toucan on a hoop hanging stand by Sergio Bustamante, circa 1960.
Sergio Bustamante is a Mexican Artist and sculptor. He began with paintings and papier ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
White Pearl Resin and Wood Tic Tac Toe by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Tic Tac Toe is a beautiful, modern and fun take on the classic game. The three dimensional pieces are handmade in white pearl & ivory and the board is made of oak wood veneer. It...
Category
2010s Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Resin, Wood
Early 20thc Coffee Shop Cafe Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
E20thc Cafe Sign on a custom stand. Great patina that shows wear consistent with age and use. The custom stand is a sturdy base for this sign.
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Sheet Metal
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Cast Iron Horse Doorstop Signed Hunter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast iron horse doorstop Signed Hunter.
Copyright 1949. VA Metal Crafters, Waynesboro, VA.
Category
20th Century American Classical North American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Amish Wool Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Indiana Amish wool log cabin quilt. Finely pieced and very fine quilted quilt.
Category
Late 19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century American Crazy Quilt in Turquoise, Pink, Yellow, Navy, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
A vibrant and visually compelling example of early American textile art, this Crazy Quilt dates to the early 1900s and showcases the rich, expressive tradition of folk craftsmanship. Composed of individually hand-cut and hand-stitched cotton and flannel pieces in vivid hues—including turquoise, pink, yellow, navy, and red—this quilt is characterized by its abstract, improvisational layout. Decorative herringbone embroidery accentuates the seams, adding texture and sophistication. The quilt is backed with soft flannel cotton, enhancing both comfort and durability. Found in New England and likely made in Pennsylvania, it reflects the ingenuity of early American makers who repurposed textiles into functional yet highly decorative works of art. Originally intended as a decorative throw rather than a bed covering, this quilt is perfect for use as a wall hanging or accent textile in refined interiors.
Dimensions: 68” x 86”
Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: United States
Material: Wool, Cotton
Condition: Good
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2122
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Category
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Native American Indigenous Zapotec or Navajo Handwoven Tree of Life Rug Blanket
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully designed and colored, intricately woven Zapotec or Navajo Indian Tree of Life pictorial rug/blanket/wall hanging featuring multi-colored birds perched on the vibrant tr...
Category
20th Century Native American North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This silver painted dog nut cracker of a dog has a squirrel in front of the dog. It has a fantastic patina and nice weight.
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Indigo Duck and Ducklings Quilt, c. 1910
Located in New York, NY
- Dimensions: 81" x 80"
- With a rich collection of indigo fabrics and crisp white, this rare Duck & Ducklings pattern has a modern, graphic feeling and incredibly soft hand.
- Th...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
Early 20th Century Korona Home Portrait Camera
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Korona Home Portrait Camera. It depicts a square wood camera body and base with square glass in the back and metal hardware. In the middle, there...
Category
Early 20th Century American Craftsman North American Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Geometric Pima Indian Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and very early Pima American Indian hand woven basket is in fine as found condition. This wonderful basket has a nice aged patina and has come from a private American Indian collection.
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Hemp
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
19thc Wool Flannel Log Cabin Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc wool & satin log cabin barn raising quilt and has a wool flannel backing. This quilt is in pristine condition.
Category
19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Decorative Wall Panel Made with Mexican Wrestlers (Folk Art)
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Rare Decorative Wall Panel Made with Mexican Wrestlers Toys (Folk Art).
Category
1970s Folk Art Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Plastic
Vintage American Amish “Baby Blocks” Hand-Stitched Cotton Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
An exquisite mid-20th century Amish quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, beautifully hand-stitched in the classic “Baby Blocks” pattern. This expertly crafted textile features soft hues of lavender, pale gray, and green, with each geometric block meticulously hand-cut and hand-pieced to create a three-dimensional illusion. Made from repurposed household fabrics and constructed entirely by hand, this quilt reflects the Amish commitment to both utility and artistry. The fine needlework and harmonious color palette make it a standout heirloom-quality piece ideal for display or use. Please note that some color variation may appear in photos; we recommend reviewing the accompanying video for a more accurate representation.
Dimensions: 46” x 54”
Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Pennsylvania, United States
Material: Cotton
Condition: Good
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2242
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Category
Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
20th Century Sword Cane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sword cane with carved mahogany curved handle, brass collar with push pull mechanism that reveals a two sided 17 1/2" blade and brass ferrule. 2 3/4" x 4", blade 17 1/2", overall 35"...
Category
20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Mahogany
$2,300
19th Century 39 Star American Flag, circa 1889
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century 39 Star American Flag, circa 1889, a printed linen ensign with 39 stars arranged in a wavy star pattern, with stripes in a very unus...
Category
1880s Federal Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Linen
19thc Original Painted Game Board From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original mustard painted on a black painted base trimmed in red pin striped.The condition is very good and a undisturbed surface.
Category
Late 19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Paint
$1,420 Sale Price
20% Off
Indian Made Pueblo Drum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun smaller Navajo Indian -Pueblo drum from New Mexico is in fine as found condition.This drum is made from wood and buckskin .
Category
1930s Adirondack Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
Unique Artist Made Paper Mache Child's Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Playful and thought-provoking, this small chair sculpture is crafted from papier-mâché over a Styrofoam core. Blending form and concept, it evokes the shape of a functional chair whi...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Foam, Paper
19thc Wooden Folk Art Gaming Wheel with Original Red Paint & Cardinal Design
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Folk Art gaming wheel featuring four cardinals and hand painted numbers, it retains the original red and yellow paint. A charming piece of Americana that would make a colorful w...
Category
1890s Folk Art Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
$596 Sale Price
25% Off
African American Pine Burr Quilt
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Exceptional African American pine burr quilt. All hand quilted and pieced. Found in Selma, Alabama. Fantastic color placement and design. These quilts ...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Textile
Cast Iron Toy Fire Pumper Truck by Hubley, ca. 1920's All Original Paint
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Petaluma, CA
This rather large fire truck was done at the height of the production of cast iron toys, 1920's. Having iron wheels as opposed to rubber, which does often melt, and rich original br...
Category
1920s Other Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 2
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 5 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with anilina (natural pigments).
Category
1960s Folk Art Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Paper
19Thc Hand Carved Gentleman Sculpture / Whirlygig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing 19thc hand carved sculpture of a gentleman with a top hat and rotating arms.This is a very early carving from the Southern states of the mid 19thc.
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Wire Fox Terrier Iron Door Stop, Hubley
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Iron Wire Haired Fox Terrier Door Stop with intact original paint attributed to Hubley circa 1910. Hard to find with original patinaed cold ...
Category
1910s Folk Art Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Early 20th C. Indian Blanket Blocks Quilt / Comforter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine comforter quilt is made from Indian beacon blankets and fine piecework. The condition is very good.
Category
1930s Adirondack Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Birdhouse
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical early 20th century American Folk Art purple Martin pine birdhouse with two levels, eight entrances, and a wonderfully shingled roof and weath...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art North American Folk Art
Materials
Pine
$1,800 Sale Price
25% Off
Amish Saw Tooth Diamond in the Square
By Amish Quilts
Located in Sharon, CT
A 'Saw Tooth' variation on the classical Amish 'Diamond in the Square'.
The colors of amish quilts mostly have optical effects, either dazzling or
of similar value to create a figure...
Category
1890s Folk Art Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th C Indigo & White Crown of Thorns Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Indigo blue ground and crown of thorn antique quilt. This quilt is in fine condition. The backing is in white black calico fabric.
Category
Late 19th Century Adirondack Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
$1,180 Sale Price
20% Off
"Herman Miller Summer Picnic August 20, 1971" Lacquer Frykholm Print
By Stephen Frykholm
Located in Dallas, TX
An entertaining, vibrant, and large Herman Miller screen print by artist Steve Frykholm. Screen printed with lacquer ink with a lacquer finish. This is created in a pop art style watermelon that reads “Herman Miller Summer Picnic August 20, 1971.” 2nd print of two in our collection.
Frykholm is the vice president of creative design at Herman Miller, and in 1970 he created a series of graphic posters referred to as ‘The Picnic Posters...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Lacquer, Paper
San Francisco Freeway City Limit Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage San Francisco sign that reads "SAN FRANCISCO CITY AND COUNTY POP 793,700 ELEV 61." Dated 1997 on back. Stamped property of California on the back. Some wear to metal on front constant with age. Fun wall art...
Category
1990s North American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mosaic Glass Disco Ball, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medium sized retro disco ball made out of small individually cut square pieces of glass giving it a great look. Good condition. Illuminates beautifully. Has a metal ring at the top w...
Category
1980s Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pennsylvania Amish “Indian Hatchet” Patchwork Youth Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
An exceptional mid-20th century Amish youth quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, hand-stitched in the traditional “Indian Hatchet” pattern. This vibrant and visually dynamic pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
20Thc Amish Plain Quilt from Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Amish Holmes County Ohio plain quilt with double inner borders. This quilt is very nicely quilted & pieced. The cotton sateen fabric stands out with the quilting, This qu...
Category
Early 20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
$2,316 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Wood Carved Carnival Midway Poster Letterpress
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of three original hand-carved letterpress made by the Neal Walters Poster Company. Fantastic carnival midway scene. Games, carnival rides and acrobats. Carved with incredible detail, please see photos. The colors are the original ink used during the three color posted printing process. Circus and...
Category
1930s Folk Art Vintage North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Gold Giltwood Carved Letters William Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Classic 19th century American wood trade sign with chunky hand carved and gold painted letters. Ready to display.
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th C 45 Star Wool Flag Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This most unusual wool flag quilt with 45 stars and all hand sewn & quilted through out.The condition is very good and has a blue cotton backing that matches...
Category
20th Century Adirondack North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$5,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Mexican Carved Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, circa 1960
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Camden, ME
A finely detailed studio carved cocobolo hand chair crafted in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico, circa 1960.
The Studio carved hand has an incised love line and life line.
The artist ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Folk Art
Materials
Cocobolo
$3,520 Sale Price
57% Off
Antique Navajo Blanket "Eagle" Design Oriental Rug Fine German Town Wool Neutral
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade items for over 150 years. Commercial production of handwoven blankets and rugs has been an important element of the Navajo economy. As one expert expresses it, "Classic Navajo serapes...
Category
Early 19th Century Navajo Antique North American Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$9,749 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique World War 2 Bruce Stapleton 'Victory Bonds' Patriotic Framed Poster
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This WW2 patriotic 'Victory Bonds' poster shows no printers signature, but the original image was done by Bruce Stapleton for the Canadian war effort in app...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco North American Folk Art
Materials
Paper
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