Philippine Folk Art

This absolutely stunning vintage Spanish Colonial style articulated santos sculpture (bulto) stands almost 4' tall and was sculpted out of lightweight wood covered in papier-mache, ...

This grand four-panel room divider by Maitland Smith unfolds as a theatrical fresco—a neoclassical trompe-l’œil mural rendered in lush, hand-painted detail. When poised in its gently...

Vintage poker themed appetizer snacks tray dishes set of two handmade in white capiz shell. Vintage hand-crafted organic natural white pearl capiz shell poker, bridge snack trays. A great addition to your next card game or a fun set for your bar, A good addition to your collection if you are passionate about anything made of nature's natural organic resources such as capiz shells. Set of 2 snack dishes Club and Spade. Capiz Shell Tray...

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Original and distinctive pair of Philippines pendants in Hollywood Regency style; they are each made up of more than a thousand shells patiently mounted one by one on a wire frame of typically oriental design; pretty white shells belonging to the coniforms family prevail, while the darker ones are the well-known cyprae; these two objects represent the skill, ingenuity, meticulousness, and patience of Eastern artisans, in fact, they were created in the Philippines between 1970 and 1979 in a small workshop on the island of Cebu in the central Visayas region. They can be used (even outdoors) as dreamcatchers, spirit banishers, or talismans, but also when the wind simply makes them move you can enjoy an ear-pleasing sound that soothes the soul and body; they can also be original indoor chandeliers, ours are already electrified with a light point (see photo), however, more can easily be added. For much of history, shells played a vital role for humans; they were used in everything from money to art. Early Stone Age humans used shells to decorate their jewelry, houses, and boats. In many tropical countries, tribes used shells as currency. The Incas buried shells with their dead. Throughout history, architects and artists incorporated a variety of symbolism into their works, including precisely the shell. Among the ruins at Pompeii, shells used...

Solid wood hand painted folding screen room divider by Maitland Smith. Bright and vibrant with a captivating, tropical, Neo Art Deco design and color scheme. Three panels firmly conn...

Worn and polished Philippine "pakko" or spoon with standing monkey faced female figure with baby on back, mid-20th century. Made of sagat hardwood on custom metal stand. Ex old South...

A fun sea shell-covered rabbit figure with tall ears and a brown and cream body. This would be a fabulous addition to a bookshelf. Dimensions: 7" tall 3.25" wide 3" deep.

Virgin Mary Santos figure from Pampanga Province, Philippines. Molave wood with original glass eyes.

What a great way to add a touch of whimsical decor to a room! Covered in various types of sea shells, this tall bird captures the exquisite craftsmansh...

A charming reproduction horse bicycle having carved wood, leather saddle, iron wheels, glass eyes and rope tail. Child size, functional, but we suggest it more as a decorative access...

Woman's "kalinga" skirt with capiz shells and glass beads from the Bontoc people of the mountain provinces of the northern Philippines. Capiz shells have a natural iridescence and we...

An American horse tricycle, handcrafted in wood and metal, works well. Likely imported into the United States and created in the Philippines in the l...