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Item Ships From: California
Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century animal hide, wood and leather tops shield from Southern Sudan.
Category
Early 20th Century Sudanese California - Folk Art
Materials
Hide, Leather, Wood
Navajo Indian Weaving Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing Navajo Indian weaving rug is in fine condition. The pattern is simple and fantastic colors.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack California - Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Linen
Rare 19th Century Yellow Ware Mocha Seaweed Potty
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare yellow ware child's potty has the blue sponged or seaweed design and is in fine condition. Great addition to any yellow ware or mocha collection.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Country Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19Thc Hand Carved Bear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand carved bear on a wood base in very good condition.
Category
1880s American Adirondack Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$1,195
Ivory Coast Zoomorphic Dance Mask, Gouro People
Located in CA, CA
A beautifully painted, stylised ritual dance mask with an assertive presence, used by the Gouro people of the Ivory Coast. The mask is in the form of an African wild dog...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
20th Century Tuareg Wedding Tapestry from Niger, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Andres Moraga.
Wedding blanket or tent hanging, "Arkilla Jenngo"
Woven by Fulani weavers for a Tuareg noble family
Inland Delta Region, Nige...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal California - Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Brass Sleigh Bells for Reindeer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of large brass sleigh bells are in amazing condition and retain the original leather strap. Make a fantastic bell sound.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Hand Carved Tribal Wooden Nepalese Beaker Milk Pot with Handle
By Kuba
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large hand carved tribal wooden beaker Nepalese milk pot with handle.
Early 20th century antique tribal milk pot with incised pattern.
This rustic milk pot wa...
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Folk Art California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Korhogo Handwoven Mud Cloth Textile Ivory Coast Africa Folk Art
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Korhogo handspun, handwoven and hand-painted cotton mud cloth by the women of the Korhoga Village who spin the cotton, while the men weave and sew the cloth...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Folk Art California - Folk Art
Materials
Korhogo Cloth
Tall Slender Seated Wood Figure, Carribean Islands Mid 20th century Polynesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tall slender seated wood figure with long slender legs clasped at chest, holding fruit by feet. Carribean Islands or French Polynesia, Mid 20th century
It is in good condition with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polynesian Tribal California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
19th C Iron Chicago Trains
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of cast iron trains marked Chicago Rook Island & Pacific R. R. Good condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
$895 / set
19th C Spongeware Slop Bucket with Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Spongeware slop bucket with lid.
Category
19th Century American American Classical Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Amazing Hand Carved Log Vase -Mango Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand carved out mango wood log and in fine condition.The bottom is signed by the artist : CR -MANGO WOOD in fine condition.The patina is amazing.
Category
1920s American Adirondack Vintage California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Black Rubber Figural Sculpture in the Manner of Chakaia Booker
By Chakaia Booker
Located in New York, NY
You don't see this every day...figural black rubber sculpture in the manner of Chakaia Booker (American, 20th century) kneeling with a Horn, made from w...
Category
1990s American California - Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Middle Eastern Micro Mosaic Handcrafted Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid wood box.
Small octagonal box intricately decorated with a miniature painting of an old man with a textile in his hand motif and inlaid with mosaic marquetry.
Middle Eastern, Asian micro mosaic box...
Category
Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Moorish California - Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
Hand Painted Dog on Board Signed & Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky & fun dog painting on board has a fold in stand on the reverse side. It is also signed by the artist D.Buttler & dated 1989. Fantastic folky large dog sign.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19thc Stag Trade Sign In Original Mustard Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original mustard painted sheet iron stag /deer trade sign was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania.The condition is very good with minor paint loss on horns.This trad...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Moroccan Berber Wooden Sugar Hammer Marteau a Sucre Deggaga
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Berber hand-carved wooden sugar hammer "Deggaga".
Handcrafted by the Berber women of Morocco, hand-carved and hand painted wood with tribal desig...
Category
Early 19th Century Moroccan Islamic Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
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
Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Sterling Silver 3 Pieces, Peruvian Serving Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade Peruvian three-piece sterling silver dipper and spatula and ladle. These are handmade and unmarked from the artist or maker.
Measurements from left to right:
Small spoon...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art California - Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Sponge Ware 19th Century Mush Cup/Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century monumental mush c & s in sponge ware is quite rare to find and is in pristine condition. Great addition to any collection.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Country Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$895 / set
Folk Art Carved Duck with Cut Outs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand carved and painted black duck is in good condition and has odd cutout for drinks or something special.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Pottery Dark Lava Crater Glaze Vase
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully designed work by famed American California Studio master ceramist Beatrice Wood featuring a gorgeous, dark, iridescent metallic volcanic lava crater muted glaze. A cla...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California - Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century Mocha Seaweed Mug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century mocha yellow ware mug with the blue sea weed pattern is in good condition. This mug has a tiny rim chip looks like its in the glaze. These mugs are super rare and h...
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
Cast Iron Truck by A. C. Williams, ca. 1930, Super Condition
By A.C. Williams Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
This beautiful truck is a fine example of the wonderful cast iron toys that were made in the U.S. in the first half of the 20th century. Having original dark green paint and iron wh...
Category
1930s American Other Vintage California - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
AL Malaikah Vintage Iconic Masonic Shriner Burgundy Wool Fez Hat in Original Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
AL Malaikah vintage Masonic Shriner iconic burgundy wool Fez hat with original box.
Al Malaikah, legion of Honor vintage fez hat from the Los Angeles ...
Category
1970s American Moorish Vintage California - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19thC Burl Tiger Maple Compote
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing 19thc burl compote is in very good condition from a private collection.
Category
1870s American Adirondack Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Senoufo Ivory Coast 'Kpelié' Initiation Dance Mask, 1st Half of the 20th Century
Located in CA, CA
A strikingly darkly patinated and geometrically inscribed ritual mask made by the Senoufo people of the Ivory Coast. This delicately carved mask, with its characteristic arched eyebrows, oval head and narrow eyes represents a beauteous female spirit, with desirable dark skin, facial scarification to the sides of the mouth, and at the edges of the mask the elaborate rounded and rectangular hairstyles worn by women in Senoufo society.
However, a mask of this sort, known as a ‘Kpelié’ mask...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Chalkware Peasant Pair if Figurines
By Borghese
Located in Malibu, CA
Vintage Niepold Borghese chalkware figurines of a peasant man & woman traveling pair.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic California - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
1920's Mini Pieced Pieced Delectable Mountains Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine mini pieced delectable small dolls quilt is in amazing condition.Its all in a polished cotton and hand sewn on lavender cotton linen.Then mounted...
Category
1910s American Adirondack Vintage California - Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic California Studio Pottery Glazed Honey Pot, 1978
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and rare/scarce early work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California-based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore Sottsass and others) of The Memphis Group, an international design movement that came out of Italy during the 1980s (1980-1988), and specialized in postmodern furniture, lighting, fabrics, carpets, ceramics, glass, and metal objects.
This beautifully decorated and glazed honey pot is signed (with Shire's customary "Made in Echo...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage California - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Paint
Large Hand-Carved and Painted Folky Chicken
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of early 20th century Folk Art is all original paint and carved from one piece of wood. The weight is heavy and would make a great doorstop in the kitchen.
Category
Early 20th Century American Country California - Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Antique Antique Terracotta Incense Burner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique terracotta insensario, incense burner, with three legs. Older repair, stunning patina.
Category
19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Monumental Early Navajo Saddle Blanket Weaving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early striped Navajo weaving bolster pillow has unusual saw tooth pattern in corners. The back is a dark chocolate cotton linen backing. The condition is very good with down and...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American California - Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Linen
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Woven Raffia Talipun Mask With Pigments Custom Base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik tightly woven raffia mask from a talipun bride price currency.
Areas of white, black and red pigments. Wonderful heart shaped face with open eyes and mouth.
This mask or face would have been tied to a large shell which was the currency used...
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal California - Folk Art
Materials
Organic Material
Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Weaving Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Navajo Indian eye dazzler weaving pillows - pair. Off white Chenille backing and zippered shams. Down and feather inserts.
Measures: 18 x 17.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack California - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Original Framed Acrylic Painting on Wood Panel by K. Hall
Located in Malibu, CA
Original work of art, framed, acrylic painting on wood panel. "The Mistress", by artist Kimball Hall. Incorporates primary colors in a highly stylized cubist work of art. Created in ...
Category
1990s American Modern California - Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Spongeware Bowls Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of large and small mixing bowls have double rings around the pattern and are in great condition. It’s very hard to find the matching set. Great on a shelf or in a collectio...
Category
19th Century American Country Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
$950 / set
Pair of Geometric Navajo Pillows
By Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Beautiful Geometric Navajo Pillows. Off white, taupe and red. Zipper casing. Down & feather fill.
Category
20th Century Adirondack California - Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Down, Feathers
Hand Carved Indian Rider Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand carved end of the run horse and rider plaque is in great condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Polia Pillin Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Yunomi Tea Cup
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, whimsical diminutive Yunomi tea cup by famed Polish-American master potter/artist Polia Pillin featuring a deep, rich cobalt blue glaze with streaks of green swirling ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Moroccan Kaftan Brocade Embroidered with Pink and Gold Trim, circa 1970
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant vintage designer Moroccan caftan, floral brocade embroidered with hot pink and gold trim.
This chic Bohemian maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished with gold and pi...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish California - Folk Art
Materials
Brocade
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand-Hammered Raj Black Metal Jug
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Raj large hand-hammered and hand-painted metal vessel, originally used to collect waters of the three sacred rivers, the Ganges and Yamuna Sarasvati.
This large jug is much more than...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art California - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
19Thc Pewter Santa Clause Chocolate Mold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Large pewter Santa clause in fantastic condition.These are hard to find in the large size.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Pewter
Chinese Peking Opera Theatre Puppet Marionette Doll, Early 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand painted face and original textile garment.
From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing California - Folk Art
Materials
Textile, Wood, Paint
19th Century Oil Painting of a Dog in a Walnut Hand Carved Frame, Dated 1841
By A. F. Rasmussen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is signed and dated, "G. Rasmussen 41" and in amazing as found condition. The walnut frame is hand carved and appears to be the original frame that the painting was placed in. T...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint, Canvas
Oversized Gavel, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Call your next witness and play both the judge and juror with this oversized gavel. Super unique historical piece of art that is perfect for anyone who adores a fun spin on a typical...
Category
1970s American Vintage California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Oval Sponge Ware Serving Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century oval sponge ware pottery platter. Great for serving food or fruit.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Pottery
19th C Wool Chaliss Mini Pieced Honey Comb Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Wool challis New England honey comb mini pieced quilt in pristine condition.Fantastic piecing and workmanship.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mexican / American Indian Bird Weaving Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Indian weaving pillows with black linen backings. In very good condition. Sold as a pair.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack California - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Terracotta Studio Pottery Turtle Doorstop Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand made studio pottery turtle. The piece is quite unique and would make a perfect decorative item in many rooms, especially the Childs room or garde...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern California - Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Tribal Head Wrap, Northern Laos
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century tribal head wrap, tai daeng ethnic group, northern laos
This head wrap is silk supplementary weft patterned panels stitched to a length...
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal California - Folk Art
Materials
Silk, Cotton
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Gorgeous Blue Sellier Silk Scarf by Erre France
By Hermès
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous Erre Paris silk scarf in mint pristine condition.
Erre Foulards 100% Silk Square 34" x 34” Scarf.
Designed by Terry Pheto and Princess Charlene of Monaco.
Great gift 100 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern California - Folk Art
Materials
Silk
19th Century Dairy Sorting Table with Tin Liner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century pine sorting table has an old surface and a tin liner that is original. At one time the legs would fold up but has been made stationary and sturdy. It has all the o...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Original Painted Iron Elephant Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s original painted cast iron elephant bookends. The condition is very good and are unsigned.
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage California - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Cress Alphabet Game Board with Chalk Board, Dated 1926
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cool cress alphabet game board is round and red ground. It is also dated 1926 with a chalk board on the front of the game board. Children pictures on the reverse of the board as...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack California - Folk Art
Materials
Boxwood
Makonde Tanzanian Carved Warrior Female Spear
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Warrior woman hunting spear of the African Makonde tribe.
Traditionally, Makonde wood carving has served as a means of storytelling, preserving their hi...
Category
1950s Vintage California - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$720 Sale Price
40% Off
Mexican / American Indian Weaving Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing Greek key striped Indian weaving bolster pillows have a thick coco cotton linen backing. The condition is pristine. They are down & feather fill inserts. Sold as a pair.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack California - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$1,295 / set
Late 19th Century Original Painted Tin Tulips in Basket Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the most unusual metal Folk Art arrangement of flowers in a urn in the form of a basket planter. The condition is very good. Great look on a mantel or bookshelf. Wonderful ol...
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique California - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Soivet Era Vladimir Lenin Oil on Canvas Portrait, Russia
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original oil painting of Vladimir Lenin former Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars of the Soviet Union 1917-1924. This painting was often seen hung in government buildings...
Category
1930s European Vintage California - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
$750 Sale Price
40% Off
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