Vintage Colorful Striped Tunisian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A colorful Tunisian Kilim decorated by a repeat pattern of horizontal stripes arranged in clusters of different width and palette. A very happy piece ce...
Wool
Mid-20th Century Tribal Baknough Woman's Head Covering, Tunisia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century tribal baknough (woman's head covering), Chott Oulad Amar, Tunisia. This is an unusual baknough from a very small area on the Tunisian ...
Wool
Small Moroccan "Boucherouite" or Azilal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Small Moroccan "Boucherouite" or Azilal rug. A Moroccan rag rug, woven with cut-up pieces of fabric from old clothes, etc. - boucherouite means rag or t...
Cotton
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...
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ouarain Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 1950s Design
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan vintage Berber rug from the Beni Ouarain tribes. Lush white and black organic wool rug with geometrical lozenges designs. From the Middle Atlas Mountains, circa 1950s, North...
Wool
Mud Cloth 'Bogolanfini', Mali, Bamana People, Mid-20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A mud cloth (Bogolanfini), Mali, Bamana People mid-20th century. Hand woven 'discharge dyed' cotton Approximately 71 x 52 in. (180cm. x 132cm.) A dazzling geometric pattern...
Fabric
Moroccan "Boucherouite" Rug
Located in New York, NY
Moroccan "Boucherouite" rug. A Moroccan rag rug, woven entirely with cut-up pieces of fabric from old clothes, etc. - boucherouite means rag or torn cloth in Moroccan Arabic. A relat...
Cotton
$600
H 16.93 in W 10.24 in D 0.79 in
Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wood carving set depicts mythical characters that are popular amid "Wayang" puppet shows. "Wayang" is a type of shadow puppet show originating fr...
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Ife-Style Bronze Royal Head, Benin
Located in NICE, FR
This rare and unique Ife-style bronze head, dating from the mid-20th century, draws inspiration from the great sculptural traditions of West Africa’s royal arts. Echoing the prestigious effigies of the kingdoms of Ife and Benin, these works embody the symbolic language associated with sovereign authority, lineage, and ancestral commemoration. Crafted using the refined lost-wax casting technique, it demonstrates remarkable precision and mastery—harmonious proportions, finely worked surfaces, and a dignified presence. The style evokes the renowned Ife heads...
Bronze
$431
H 27.56 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
African Hand-Carved Wooden Statue, Tribal Art, 20th Century, Africa
Located in Linkebeek, BE
African carved wooden statue African Art Measures : 15cmx15cm H:70cm Wear consistent with age and use
Wood
Moroccan "Boucherouite" Rug
Located in New York, NY
Moroccan "Boucherouite" rug. A Moroccan rag rug, woven entirely with cut-up pieces of fabric from old clothes, etc. - boucherouite means rag or torn cloth in Moroccan Arabic. A relatively recent phenomenon, such weavings are products of socio-economic changes in Moroccan society, with nomadic tribes settling in towns, abandoning animal husbandry and losing access to wool. A very creative, artistic response by talented Moroccan women...
Cotton
20th Century Shipibo Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking 20th century Amazonian Shipibo pot hand-built from clay, decorated with wide red and orange lines, and glazed with the sap of a tree. Members of...
Clay
$476Sale Price|20% Off
H 19 in W 5 in D 2.37 in
Hand-Carved Painted Tribal Mask, Wooden Folk Art, 20th Century, USA
Located in Miami, FL
A hand-carved, hand-painted wooden tribal mask. Hand-carved and painted this decorative mask that would look great in a western or country themed ...
Wood, Paint
Azilal Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in New York, NY
Azilal Moroccan Berber rug. A lovely Moroccan Berber rug from the Azilal province in the Central High Atlas Mountains with a rather whimsical - dare we say, artistic - design and vib...
Cotton, Wool
Sold
H 2.88 in W 0.75 in D 0.25 in
Early 20th Century Silver, Gold and Pearl Khamsa Pendant Amulet, Tunis, Tunisia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century silver, gold and pearl Khamsa pendant amulet, Tunis, Tunisia A rare old khamsa or khomsa, worn by the beldi (upper class) women of Tunis, with fresh-water pearl...
Silver
Early to Mid-20th Century Tribal Bedouin Silver Cuff, Tunisia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century Tribal Bedouin silver cuff, Tunisia. A graceful asymmetric curve from a woman's wrist bone has been worn into this Berber cuff; the number 8 is stamped on ...
Silver
Early to Mid-20th Century Pair of Silver Bracelets, Tunisia or Libya
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century pair of silver bracelets, Tunisia or Libya These 'bracelets' were converted from an old pair of ear hoops; they are...
Silver
Mid-20th Century Bakelite and Amber Paste Bead Necklace and Earrings, Tunisia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century Bakelite and amber paste bead necklace and earrings, Tunisia A vintage necklace and earring set made of green/yellow...
Silver
Mid-20th Century Tribal Ceramic Couscous Bowl with Fish Motif, Tunisia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century tribal ceramic couscous bowl with fish motif, Tunisia This large festive bowl, chqâla, was made in Nabeul, Tunisia. These were used at ...
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Enamel and Silver Necklace, Djerba Island, Tunisia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century enamel and silver necklace, Djerba Island, Tunisia. This is a very rare type of enamel and silver pendant from Djerba Island, Tunisia; I've only seen one other ...
Silver, Enamel
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.
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.
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
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.
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.