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Period: Early 20th Century
"Sun River Packer" Original Bronze by Earl Heikka
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
"Sun River Packer" by Earl Heikka bronze. Dated 1940 and signed. (1910-1941) Heikka was raised in Great Falls, Montana where he was directly exposed to the...
Category
American Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Zabihi Collection Northwest Persian Apple Green Sky Blue Accent Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Northwest Persian Rug in vivid blues and greens
Details
rug no. j3049
size 4' 9" x 7' (145 x 213 cm)
Category
Persian Malayer Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Genuine woven fiber ring support for a container from the Tutsi tribe, Rwanda
By Tutsi People
Located in Bilzen, BE
Basketry base for a ceramic pot called "INGATA" from the Tutsi people, Rwanda and Burundi
Fine weaving quality from the beginning of the 20th century
Outside diameter 12.5 cm
Provena...
Category
Tribal Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Black Forest Hand Carved Walnut Figural Traveler Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-634 Black Forest German hand carved walnut traveler figural sculpture.
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century Copper Full Bodied Cockerel Weathervane
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th Century Full Bodied Copper Cockerel Weathervane, Excellent condition. Later Stand.
France Circa 1900.
Category
French Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
1920s Steaks & Chops Hand Painted Wood Sign • Early American Folk Art Signage
Located in Lancaster, PA
A bold and striking survivor from the early days roadside eateries, this original 1920's “STEAKS AND CHOPS” sign is hand-painted on wood with thick, period-correct lettering in butte...
Category
American Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
Add a touch of whimsy to your space with this charming antique carousel figure featuring a carved wooden pig. Crafted with precision and mounted on a sturdy metal base, this carousel piece showcases the craftsmanship of yesteryears. Perfect for collectors and those who appreciate the timeless appeal of vintage carousel art...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Apache Basketry Tray
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Apache Indian basketry tray. This basket features beautiful golden patina with exceptional old geometric designs having chevron shapes, crosses, and swirls. Well-made...
Category
American Native American Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Willow
"Grape Nuts" Self Framed Tin Sign, circa 1912
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Grape Nuts" self framed tin sign is one of the most sought after advertising signs by collectors, especially in this near mint condition with bright colors...
Category
American Folk Art Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Circa 1907 riding Crop with Sterling Collar
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1907 English riding crop made from hickory. The handle is made from horn, and is joined to the hickory shaft with a sterling collar. The collar...
Category
English Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Sterling Silver
Soulful Nomadic Antique Kurdish Runner with Mystical Animals
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Uma Soulful Nomadic Antique Runner
About: How can a piece get so soulful? What makes a rug endlessly gorgeous? You look at this rug and you get teleported back to a village in the ...
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Prestige Cloth, Dida People, Ivory Coast
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century prestige cloth, Dida people, Ivory Coast
Raffia, natural dyes
An engaging example of resist-dyed prestige cloths, this raffia fragment is professionally mounted o...
Category
Ivorian Tribal Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Raffia
African Tribal Dogon Peoples (Mali) Pigment, Fiber, Hardwood Walu Antelope Mask
Located in Nottingham, GB
There are nearly eighty styles of Dogon masks, and for the most part they all utilize the use of various geometric shapes in their design, independent of the
various animals they are...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Hardwood
Batak Ritual Mortar Sumatra Indonesia Oceanic Asian Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Batak ritual Mortar Sumatra Indonesia
A Fine Batak Tribal ritual mortar carved in dense hard wood with Sinhga head
A impressive and rare object of colle...
Category
Indonesian Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
A Powerful Kongo Fetish Figure
Located in London, GB
A Powerful Kongo Fetish Figure
Wood, metal, cloth, nails, glass
Areas of dark, black lacquered patina, worn through from use
The cavity to the stomach now empty
Kongo Peoples, Dem...
Category
Congolese Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Berber Stone Necklace, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Berber necklace, hand-crafted with stone beads and wool clasp, with a pair of copal amber center stones. Morocco, early 20th Century.
Green and blue amazonite, turquoise, red cor...
Category
Moroccan Tribal Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz Room Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room size 1920s Persian Tabriz rug . 1 end border has red wool. rest of the border is in ivory. Intentionally done by the weaver
rug no. j4097
size 9'2'' x 12' 4"
Category
Persian Tabriz Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Palace Size True Kelleh Nomadic Karabagh Caucasian or Southwest Persian Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Kelleh Palace Size True Nomadic Karabagh Rug
About: What an incredible piece this is. You simply won't find another like this; rare size antique rug that is an in-between size of an...
Category
Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Konya Obruk Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Vintage Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Konya - Obruk region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This highly collectible antique kilim has a wonderful special col...
Category
Turkish Kilim Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
"Brookfield Rye" Tin Advertising Sign, American, circa 1901
By The Meek Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Beautiful semi-nude woman with translucent negligee, holding a bottle of "Brookfield Rye" whiskey is the focal point of this chromolithographic tin advertising sign, used to promote ...
Category
American Folk Art Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Tin
English Cork Antique Mallard Decoy Duck, Original Paint Early 20th Century
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Antique English wood and cork Mallard drake decoy with original paint.
Hand crafted in England.
Lightweight, with impressionistic shape and form.
Circa early 20th century.
Tip of...
Category
English Early Victorian Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cork
Mexican Terracotta Articulated Doll Figure, 1920's
Located in Stamford, CT
Amusing Mexican terracotta doll figure with articulated limbs. Since it is solid terracotta it is likely this is a mold from which other dolls were made. As a folk art sculpture it i...
Category
Mexican Folk Art Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Lillooet Lidded Storage Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Lillooet lidded storage basket with polychrome imbricated design. Pedestal style. Traded for food in Washington, 5 miles from the Canadian border...
Category
American Native American Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
African Chief’s gilt Crown and Sceptre in the form of a Pith helmet and pipe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A splendid Bouelé Chief’s gilt-wood crown and sceptre in the form of a Pith helmet and pipe
Ivory coast, late 19th/early 20th century
H. 13 x L. 33.5 x D. 26 cm (crown)
L. 14 cm ...
Category
Ivorian Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Giltwood
Statue Nkishi People Songye / Songe - Dr Congo African Art early 20th century
Located in Leuven, BE
Old Big Authentic Antique And Rare Nkishi Powerful Statue Songye / Songe People - Dr Congo
Period: early 20th century
Height: 58 cm
Very beautiful patina
Note : Spirits of the dead...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Rashwan Kayseri Kilim Rug Wool Old Vintage Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Eastern Anatolian Antique Rashwan Design Kilim, from the Kayseri region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful spec...
Category
Turkish Kilim Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Daniel Zuloaga Boneta Hand Crafted Ceramic Plate
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Daniel Zuloaga Boneta (1852-1921) decorative hand painted wall plate. It depicts in the center a rural Spaniard village street scene of two peasants. One is riding his donkey that is carrying a double basket in its body and the other one is ready to sit in his ox cart that has some horse hay. The border of the plate is hand painted cobalt blue and decorated with silver color flowers and a garland made with leaves and bows. The right lower front of the plate is signed by Daniel Zuloaga and the back has his hallmark. He was the uncle of the famous painter Ignacio Zuloaga...
Category
Spanish Folk Art Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Two Antique Traditional Spanish Rag Doll, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique early 20th century hand painted rag doll of two women dressed with traditional costumes. Manufactured circa 1920 in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consi...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
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
Bolivian Tribal Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antimony sculpture depicting sailor French manufacture early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Antimony sculpture depicting the figure of a sailor, French manufacture from the early 1900s.
The beautifully crafted sculpture captures the elegant and athletic bearing of a tall, s...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Pair of Carved Wood Iron Ship Half Hull Models
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of mirror image antique half hull models crafted in pine, paint decorated, and faithfully rendered in form to early iron ship hull de...
Category
English Victorian Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
13 Star Medallion Patter Antique American Flag, ca 1910-1926
Located in York County, PA
13 STARS IN A MEDALLION PATTERN ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN PARADE FLAG MADE BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY 1910 AND THE 1926 SESQUICENTENNIAL OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
13 star American national p...
Category
American Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Terracotta Bottle, Djenne Area, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-Early 20th century tribal terracotta bottle, Djenne Area, Mali
A handsome terracotta bottle from the Djenne area of Mali with incised geometric patterns on the globular ...
Category
Malian Tribal Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Collection of 8 Vanity Fair “Spy” Prints, etc.
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Collection of 8 Vanity Fair “Spy” Prints, etc.
A good collection of coloured prints including one of the King dating from the beginning of the...
Category
Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paper
1930s Deer Lodge Prison Horsehair Quirt
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Deer Lodge Prison quirt with red, black, and white dyed horsehair and horsehair hand strap. Quirt: 16" Flapper: 13".
PERIOD: Early 20th Century
ORIGIN: Montana, United States
SIZE: ...
Category
American Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Turkish Animal Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Square size pictorial Turkish sivas carpet from the early 20th century.
8'1'' x 8'3''
Category
Turkish Folk Art Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Pieced Square Patchwork Quilt
Located in Stockton, NJ
An early 20th century pieces square patchwork quilt. Consisting of multi colored pieced squares. Pennsylvania, early 1900s.
Category
American Folk Art Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Cast Iron Book Press
Located in Round Top, TX
Category
Italian Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Gold Frame Hans Volkmann Art Print Little Princess Girl Lord Seaham Boy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gold Frame Hans Volkmann Art Print Little Princess Girl and Lord Seaham Boy. Item features prints of young boy and young girl in what appears to be...
Category
Unknown Victorian Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Gesso, Paper
20th C Folk Art Game Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original surface game board.
Category
American Adirondack Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Backstrap with Floral Engravings from Madura, Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Hand-carved from Wood this is a wonderful example of a Backstrap Loom, an essential component of Ikat textile weaving. The present Backsrap Loom comes from the Island of Madura, off the northeastern coast of Java. The Curved section would fit around the weavers back not only providing support while they would we weave elaborate Ikat textiles but also allowing her to control the tension of the warp during weaving. In many cases husbands would craft unique carved and designed Backstrap looms for their wives and these would often be passed down through generations. The present Backstrap Loom features floral engravings.
Category
Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
"the Love Song" Gold Tone Photograph by Carl Moon
By Carl Moon
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
"The Love Song" gold tone photograph by Carl Moon - signed gold tone; 8" x 10". Taos - 1914 - the Indian's name is Geronimo Gomez. Published in "In Se...
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Whimsical Hooked Rug with Pink Stripped Cow and Little White Dog, Ca 1910
Located in York County, PA
Whimsical Hooked rug with a pink striped cow and a little white dog, ca 1885-1910
Hooked rug with a pink striped cow, wearing a large cowbell, foll...
Category
American Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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
Kenyan Tribal Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Indian Phulkari Wedding Textile, Silk & Cotton Embroidery, Punjab 1900s
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This strikingly coloured Phulkari is from Punjab, India. It was hand-crafted from silk and cotton, with silk being used for the embroidery. Phulkari’s are a form of wedding shawl and...
Category
Indian Other Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Zabihi Collection Northwest Persian Sky Blue Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Northwest Persian Room size Rug featuring a sky blue background and large scale all over design
Details
rug no. 31424
size 8'10'' x 11'1''
Category
Persian Malayer Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Kurdish Rug Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet Handwoven Natural Dye
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Antique Kurdish Rug from the Eastern Anatolia region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Anatolian Kurdish rugs are handwoven rugs that originate from the Anatol...
Category
Turkish Oushak Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Old Australian Aboriginal Peoples Throwing Club
Located in South Burlington, VT
A monumental Australian aboriginal throwing club, crafted from a very hard wood and it dates to the early 20th century.
Incised longitudinal fluted design with a pitch coated handle.
Condition: Very good condition. Display base not included.
Dimensions: 26.5 inches in length.
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. Red base not included.
History:
The throwing stick...
Category
Australian Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Brass & Iron Jeweler's Torch, Karnataka, South India
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 20th Century Brass & Iron Jeweler's Torch, Karnataka, South India
Experience the history and craftsmanship of South India with this early 20th Century brass & iron jeweler's t...
Category
Indian Tribal Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
French Faience Heart Secouette Flask / Hand Warmer HB Quimper, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Heart Secouette Flask / Hand Warmer HB Quimper, Circa 1900.
Douardenez.
Category
French Rustic Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Faience
Set of Three Antique Traditional Spanish Rag Doll, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique early 20th century set of hand painted rag dolls. The dresses are not present, showing only the wooden body and legs. Manufactured circa 1920 in Spain. In original cond...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Fabric
Nude Theme and Roses Straight Razor, Germany 1905
Located in Incline Village, NV
Highly desirable barber shop collectible item consisting of a German straight edge razor with a molded cream, red, and green colored celluloid hand...
Category
American Craftsman Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Antique Aksaray Kilim Rug Wool Old Central Anatolian Handwoven Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Aksaray region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
The beauty of the dyeing, the quality of the wool (thread), the splendor...
Category
Turkish Kilim Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Black Forest Wooden Carved Begging Dog, Brienz, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Wooden Carved Begging Dog, Brienz, ca. 1900
A whimsical Swiss wood carving, a long hair terrier is begging with his masters hat besid...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Early 20th Century American Eider Duck Decoys
Located in Chicago, IL
A special and whimsical pair of early 20th century American hands-carved wood Eider Duck decoys with black and white painted bodies and eyes.
Category
American Country Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Santee Sioux Gauntlets
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Santee Sioux beaded gauntlets. Striking colorful gauntlets with fringed sides and classic beading on the cuff, hand and fingers. Desig...
Category
American Native American Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Beads
Folk Art Arts and Crafts Watercolor Landscape in Gold Gilt Frame c. 1900/30's
By Newcomb-Macklin Co., Foster Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Charming period Arts and Crafts watercolor landscape in original gilt wood frame.
The frame is reminiscent of the classic work of Newcomb Macklin, and Foster Brothers, both the fra...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
1900s Butcher's Pig Trade Sign
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Vintage carved and painted pine butcher's trade sign. Molded frame, insized text reading "Porkies Pen" pig in relief. 33" x 40"
Period: First quarter of the 20th century or earlier
...
Category
French Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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