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Period: Early 20th Century
Antique Navajo Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Handwoven Navajo Rug, Early 20th Century
Additional Information:
Dimensions: 6'3" W x 10'10" L
Origin: North America
Period: Early 20th Century
Rug ID: 05734
Category
American Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Shona Female Caryatid Stool, Zimbabwe
Located in London, GB
Supporting the flat, circular seat of this early twentieth-century stool from the Shona culture in Zimbabwe is a figurative sculpture of a sturdy-bodied female. The figure is depicte...
Category
Zimbabwean Tribal Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Wills Gold Flake Cigarettes Advertising Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Wills Gold Flake cigarettes advertising mirror
Very rare old mirror, a bold picture of the Gold Flake packet set in an golden oak frame
The m...
Category
Industrial Early 20th Century Folk Art
Pre-1940's Kete Mask With Powerful Expression, D.R.C. (Ex Penn Kent Collection)
Located in London, GB
This striking early twentieth-century mask, from the Kete culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, previously belonged to the private collection of Penn Kent, the former Dire...
Category
Congolese Tribal Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Solid Brass Ships Cabin Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships cabin lantern with three glass panes, hinged access door, carry handle, mounted to a custom wood base with rich dark finish. Wired for...
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Small Kamba Prestige Stool With Copper and Brass Wirework Decoration, Kenya
Located in London, GB
This early twentieth-century prestige stool comes from the Kamba culture in Kenya. Consisting of a low-set, richly decorated circular seat supported by three finely carved legs, sto...
Category
Kenyan Tribal Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Heriz Northwest Persian Runner, Handmade Rug Navy Light Blue, Rust Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian Carpets. They were produced for the rapidly growing US market in the late 19th-ear...
Category
Persian Heriz Serapi Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
1920s Navajo Crystal/Floor Weaving
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Navajo Crystal area weaving with stylized feathers on sides, "T" on each end, five borders. Very graphic. 5'5" x 8'7". Very little if any wear.
Origin: Navajo, Southwest
Period: Cir...
Category
American Native American Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Folk Art Sculpture, USA, 1920
Located in Milan, IT
A Folk Art iron metal bars sculpture, a shoe. USA, 1920 ca.
Category
American Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Charming 1920s Wooden Fireman Sculpture
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Charming 1920s Wooden Fireman Sculpture,
Charming Folk Art painted wooden statue of a pre-war of a fireman,
A great little piece he is in sound condition, he has had a repair...
Category
Folk Art Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Gesso
Ships Masthead Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Outstanding copper ships masthead lantern by the English firm Meteorite. With clear Fresnel glass lens, brass makers badge with serial number A18079. Wit...
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Pair of Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Giant pair of port and starboard ships lanterns by an English maker. With clear Fresnel lenses and colored filters. The red filter is cracked. This is a very large and substantial pa...
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
An Achuar feather headring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Achuar people, Perú, Amazon region, early 20th century
Category
Peruvian Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Feathers
Single Sheave Yacht Pulley Block
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished and varnished single sheave yacht pulley. Weight is 2 pounds. X-137
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Ethno Design early 20th Century, Drc, Selection of Three Bark Cloth Beaters
Located in Leuven , BE
Three old and well used bark cloth beater made out of a wooden shaft with a cross-hatched blackened tip which is lashed into position by a strip of cane. These grooved wooden beater were tools used to pound and soften tree bark, for the processing of bark cloth used as clothing. This tool has many different variations that are seen in indigenous cultures worldwide, yet all for a similar purpose. They vary in size, shapes, and materials. They are carved with parallel striations. Some bark beaters...
Category
Congolese Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Horse Saddle Rug with an Idea
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 1316 - It's a good old saddle rug, simple with its hex-proof pendants: pleasant to rest on the back of the sofa.
But it can become the seat of an armch...
Category
Turkish Other Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early French Copper Wine Barrel Funnel, 13"H
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Vintage French large copper wine barrel funnel. The funnel is in beautiful condition with great patina showing it's age. The funnel was used in the wine making process, specifically ...
Category
French Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Vintage Collection of Seven Small Lead Marine Soldiers
Located in Sofia, BG
This collection contains seven marine soldiers in various poses with typical uniforms. All figures are hand painted and are standing on their own base. Circa 1940.
Category
French Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Lead
Ethno Design Mbole People, DRC, Chief Scepters Collection Made of Palmtree Leaf
Located in Leuven , BE
The Sceptres are made of the Midrib of Palm tree leaves. They were uses by the members of the Lilwaa Secret Society of the Mbole Tribe that live in the ...
Category
Congolese Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Organic Material
An Antique 5+ Ft Tall Water Wheel of Ebonized Jackwood from Kerala, India
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large-sized antique water wheel from Kerala, India. This Kerala water wheel, also known as a "chakram chavittal", would have originally been used...
Category
Indian Rustic Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Spirit of St Louis Lindbergh Airplanes Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
In May, 1927, Charles Lindbergh was the first to fly solo across the Atlantic He went from New York to Paris in 33 hours. Quiltmakers were inspired...
Category
American Country Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Hand Crocheted Child's Skirt
Located in Charleston, SC
A hand crocheted child's skirt exhibited at the Monroe, North Carolina Agricultural Society in 1908. The cotton yarn is crocheted into a zigzag pattern in...
Category
American Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Plateau Parfleche Envelope, circa 1900
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Plateau painted parfleche envelope painted in green, blue, orange, yellow and red.
Period: circa 1900
Origin: Plateau
Size: 28" L x 12" W.
Family ...
Category
American Native American Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Rooster Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
Behold the charm of this antique carousel figure featuring a beautifully carved rooster. Crafted from wood and mounted on a sturdy metal base, this v...
Category
Unknown Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Large University Anatomical Chart “Bones” by Turner
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large University anatomical chart “Bones” by Turner
W&A K Johnston’s Charts of Anatomy and Physiology by Dr William Turner, Professor of Anatomy Un...
Category
International Style Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Linen
Large Hand Carved African Teak Tribal Masks
Located in Southall, GB
This large hand-carved African tribal mask showcases intricate craftsmanship with its beaten copper and tin plate detailing, enhanced by vibrant shell mosaic accents. Such masks ofte...
Category
Indian Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Teak
"Off to the River" Gold Tone Photograph by Carl Moon
By Carl Moon
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
By Carl Moon - signed gold tone; the woman is Maria Marcos - 1914. Published in "In Search of the Wild Indian" by Tom Driebe (Original frame), page 162. A copy of the book comes with...
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Antique Colorful and Story-Filled Tree of Life Rug with Hunting Scene
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Collector's Rare Drawing Colorful and Story-Filled Serpent & Feline Tree of Life
Size: 4.6 x 6.5
Age: Antique
Pile: Low/Med with great age-related patina, one small spot can be re...
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
1920's English "Private Bar" Etched Glass Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
1920's English "Private Bar" etched glass sign framed in oak frame.
Category
British Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Glass, Oak
Selection of Three Yaka/Suku Monocyclic Ceremonial Drinking Cups, DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
Yaka community leaders have a number of items that form part of their royal collection. One of these items is the kopa ceremonial cup (also called koopa...
Category
Congolese Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Painted Wood "No Dumping Here" Sign
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, hand-painted, folk art, wood "No Dumping Here" sign.
Category
American Folk Art Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
3 Early 20th century Hand Made Treen Items, Stoup, Stamp Box, Lidded Pot These
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
3 Early 20th century Hand Made Treen Items, Stoup, Stamp Box, Lidded Pot
These interesting pieces, a lidded pot from Canterbury, the scene on the stamp box is worn it is Trinity Chu...
Category
Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Beech
Ethno Design Standing Human Skeleton Sculptured in Wood, South East Asia
Located in Leuven , BE
The sculpture dates from the beginning of the 20th century and has a wonderful patina.
Category
Burmese Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
20th Century Bronze Patine Plaque Portrait Patrie
Located in Sofia, BG
Medallion in bronze Patrie.
The relief portrait has beautiful slightly brown patina.
France, circa 1905
Category
French Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Butterfly Toy
Located in Munich, DE
This butterfly metal toy originates from France, 1920s.
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Copper Konga Legband from, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 20th century (possibly late 19th century) African Legband (ankle bracelet) of copper alloy, from Mongo Peoples of the Congo. These legbands were both currency and status sym...
Category
Congolese Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Hand Study in Plaster on Oak Plinth Base, Early 20th Century
Located in Faversham, GB
Anatomical plaster study of a man’s hand, sitting on an oak plinth base. With wonderful definition to the fingers and palm.
British, early 20th cent...
Category
British Art Deco Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Marble
Early 20th Century French Wooden Horse
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden decorative sculpture of a horse created in early 20th century France. Playfully painted, and caught mid-pose, this charming horse ...
Category
French Rustic Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Rustic Wooden Mask with Soft Expression
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic; folk art; mask; Axel Vervoordt
This Rustic looking mask has a soft and elegant expression, closed eyes, and a finely carved mustache.
The encrusted patina inside and out ...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pit River Globular Basket
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large Pit River globular basket.
Period: circa 1900.
Origin: California
Size: 6" x 9".
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, excepti...
Category
American Native American Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Large Painted Wooden Advertising Sign, “HORNIMAN’S PURE TEA”
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large painted wooden advertising sign, “HORNIMAN’S PURE TEA”
This is a large painted wooden wall sign
Shabby now but quite readable
It is...
Category
Rustic Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
2 French Market Haberdashery Stall Hanging Signs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
2 French Market Haberdashery stall hanging signs
These are Great pieces from a French market stall near Tours, they are hanging signs with applied adve...
Category
Folk Art Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Nuu-chah-nulth Model Totems
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
This pair of colorful larger Nuu-chah-nulth model totem poles were likely made for a curio shop in Seattle or Victoria sometime around 1915. The poles...
Category
Canadian Native American Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Cedar
A Naga necklace made of red glass paste beads and bronze trumpets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Ao tribe, Nagaland, Eastern India, Early 20th century
Made from red glass paste beads and bronze trumpets and bells.
The Ao tribe primarily inhabits the Mokokchung district of Naga...
Category
Indian Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Pair Plateau Parfleche Packets
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Matched pair of Plateau parfleche packets with diamonds and stylized flowers and brain tanned ties. Difficult to find a pair. Very nice, rare design.
The term parfleche was first co...
Category
American Native American Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Other
Cool & Earthy Mystical Village Tribal Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Nepolean Cool & Earthy Mystical Village Tribal Rug
About: One of the more beautiful, charming, and mystical pieces we have in our entire collection. This unusual color palette of a ...
Category
Tribal Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil or Pot Hanger
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Blacksmith made iron game hanger, kitchen utensil or pot hanger
A great piece with lots of character, decorated with birds, if you don’t need it to...
Category
Country Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Iron
L & N E R Wooden Railway Sign
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
L & N E R Wooden Railway Sign
This great British Railway sign is a piece of History, dating from the 1930s the sign is painted on a framed wooden board...
Category
Industrial Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Homemade Tin Basket
Located in Darnestown, MD
Handmade basket of heavy tin with a wood bottom. The hinged lid opens from both sides. Measures 18" to top of handle and 16" in length.
Category
American Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Antique Mohajeran Sarouk with Artistic Open Vines in Super Fine Lamb Wool
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Collector's Royal Mini Antique Mat Super Fine Lamb Wool Artistic Botanical Rug
Size: 1.11 x 2.2
Age: Antique
Pile: Low with incredible age-related pati...
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Good Large Bust of a Roman Lady in the Pre-Raphealite Style
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A good large bust of a Roman Lady in the Pre-Raphealite style
This is a good quality bust, the young woman has a fey demeanour and
long, thick, wavy hair which is tied back falli...
Category
Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Plaster
French Zinc Horse Head, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French zinc horse head, circa 1930
Category
European Folk Art Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Zinc
Early 20th Century Vintage Abstract Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in west palm beach, FL
Early 20th Century Mixed Amelia on canvas. A fantastic Abstract composition in brilliant jewel tones. Done by the artist Nancy Vanderburg Lee. Unsigned. Acquired from a Palm Beach es...
Category
American Bohemian Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Unique Antique Runner Kelleh Southwest Qashqai Shiraz Khamseh Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Super Rare Size Antique Runner Kelleh Southwest Beauty Nomadic Animals, Pure Wool Gem with Navy, Camel, More
Size: 6.9 x 19.4
Age: Antique
Pile: Low with genuine distress and patin...
Category
Antique Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Wool
A set of mounted vintage automobile headlight glass Insert plates
Located in Dallas, TX
A collection of seven vintage clear and colored automobile headlight glass Insert plates mounted on stands. We believe these were made for a number of different model A era vehicles....
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Steel
Nevada Saloon Nude Painting
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Original Oil on canvas; image 80" x 57". Large Nevada saloon nude painting. Displayed at the current owners Great Grandfathers' saloon in Goldfield Nevada 1903, depicts a nude with blue ribbon shoes...
Category
American Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Neapolitan School, Gouache, View of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples
Located in Dallas, TX
19th / 20th century, Neapolitan School, Gouache, View of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. Approx. 8 3/4" x 15 1/4"
Category
Italian Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Paint
A very colourful beaded necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bonda people, Orissa, early 20th century
The Bonda people are an indigenous tribal group predominantly found in the hilly areas of Malkangiri district in Odisha (Orissa), India. Recognized as one of the oldest and most traditional tribes in the country, they are often regarded as part of the "Adivasi," or the original inhabitants of the region.
Bonda women are renowned for their distinctive traditional attire and adornments. They wear a minimal garment called nala around their waist and embellish themselves with heavy jewelry crafted from beads, metal, and coins. Their hair is typically styled into a bun and covered with a beaded headpiece...
Category
Indian Early 20th Century Folk Art
Materials
Metal
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