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Item Ships From: South America
Brazilian Folk Shrine, Late 19th to Early 20th Century – Ceará Region
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Brazilian Folk Shrine, Late 19th to Early 20th Century – Ceará Region
This extraordinary devotional shrine, measuring 119 cm in height by 86 cm in width, is a rare and evocative exam...
Category
1890s South American Folk Art Antique South America - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
1900s German Carved Wooden Carousel Horse in Gallop with Crystals and Gold Leaf
By Dentzel Carousel Company
Located in North Miami, FL
1900s German hand-carved wooden carousel horse in a gallop with colored crystals and gold leaf appliques over a metal stand
By: Dentzel Carousel Company (in the style of)
Material: ...
Category
Early 1900s German Belle Époque Antique South America - Folk Art
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf, Enamel
Rare Brazilian Colonial 18th Century Shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
18th-Century Brazilian Devotional Shrine from Minas Gerais
A rare and historically significant 18th-century Brazilian devotional shrine from Minas Gerais, an exceptional piece of col...
Category
Mid-18th Century Brazilian Other Antique South America - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Rare 18th Century Painted Shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This magnificent 18th-century Brazilian shrine, originating from Minas Gerais, is a stunning example of Colonial baroque religious craftsmanship. Crafted from wood and adorned with h...
Category
Late 18th Century Brazilian Baroque Antique South America - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Wooden Phrenology Head Advertising Store Display Model Folk Art Americana
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Carved and painted wooden phrenology head Store display advertising model. Phrenology bust by unknown wood carver, circa 1870. Perfect to decorate a Do...
Category
Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique South America - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Rare Silver Balangandãs - 20th Century Brazilian Native Hanging Amulet
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Mid 20th century brazilian silver hanging amulet from native culture in Brazil. Known as "Penca de Balangandãs" was used in the ancient times as an amul...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Other South America - Folk Art
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 2 Latin American Folk Art Vintage Tea Spoons
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Handmade folk art vintage tea spoons. Featuring beautiful motifs inspired by the indigenous worldview and spirituality, these vintage folk art spoons embody Latin America’s rich cultural heritage.
The engraving details on the tea spoons are superb, showcasing intricate patterns and designs that are characteristic of Bolivian folklore art.
By seamlessly merging beauty, practicality, and history, these engraved...
Category
20th Century Bolivian Folk Art South America - Folk Art
Materials
Silver, Nickel
Folk Art Standing Owl Wooden Carved Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Lovely Folk Art wooden carved standing owlSculpture.
It has bone around the eyes. Small chip on the base.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage st...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial South America - Folk Art
Materials
Bone, Wood
Cigars Store / Trade Folk Art Wooden Carved Sign. c 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
American Folk art wooden "CIGARS" sign from the 1920's.
Great old Store Trade sign. Wood cut to cigar shape. Lettered in Gold Paint.
In good conditions, it was a in doors sign. Perfect for any cigar smoker.
Cigars History:
A cigar is basically dried tobacco leaves that are rolled and wrapped by other tobacco leaves in order to give you a full tobacco smoking experience.
Cigars are becoming more popular all around the world recently because they are exposed to a pop culture where a lot of famous people like Michael Jordan and Arnold Schwarzenegger smoke them.
In order to understand why cigars have become very well-known, we need to take a good look at their history and where they came from. That way, we can truly understand this pop phenomenon. Here is a brief history of cigars.
Origin of Cigars
The exact origin of cigars is not entirely known but historians believe that cigars were first invented by the ancient Mayans.
The ancient Mayans would collect tobacco leaves and wrap them up in a plantain leave in order to smoke it. An ancient Mayan pot...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art South America - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Chess and Backgammon Lacquered Wood Board, China, Late 19th Century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Chess and backgammon lacquered wood board. China, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique South America - Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Taukana Regui Wauja. Ceramic Kamalu hai Snake Canoe I, 2024
Located in PARIS, FR
Taukana Regui Wauja
Ceramic Kamalu hai Snake Canoe I, 2024
Ceramics and natural pigment
This handbuilt ceramic sculpture by Taukana Regui Wauja, an Indigenous artist from the Wauja ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Folk Art South America - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Hen Merganser Hunting Decoy attributed to John Dawson Folk Art, Americana
By John Dawson
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Carved and polychromed wood; retains original painted surface. Glass Eyes.
Attributed to John Dawson, Trenton, New Jersey, 1900-1925.
Dawson worked as a ki...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau South America - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$9,600 Sale Price
61% Off
Taukana Regui Wauja. Ceramic Yerupoho Piece, 2024
Located in PARIS, FR
Taukana Regui Wauja
Ceramic Yerupoho Piece, 2024
Ceramics and natural pigment
This handbuilt ceramic sculpture by Taukana Regui Wauja, an Indigenous artist from the Wauja community ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Folk Art South America - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Paola Müller & Michell Lott, Shooting star tapestry, 2024
By Paola Müller & Michell Lott
Located in Barra Funda, SP
Handmade and one-of-a-kind, this stunning tapestry is crafted from Aquafil recycled yarn, showcasing a sustainable approach to textile art. Designed by Paola Müller & Michell Lott, t...
Category
2010s Brazilian Other South America - Folk Art
Materials
Yarn
Folk Art Carved and Painted Owl Decoy, USA, 1900's
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Folk Art carved and painted owl decoy, USA 1900's
A decorative barn owl carving decoy
Original paint with even wear.
Mounted over a new iron stand.
We have...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art South America - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Rare Silver Balangandãs - 20th Century Brazilian Native Hanging Amulet
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Mid 20th century brazilian silver hanging amulet from native culture in Brazil. Known as "Penca de Balangandãs" was used in the ancient times as an amul...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Other South America - Folk Art
Materials
Sterling Silver
Paola Müller & Michell Lott, Immensity tapestry V2, 2024
By Paola Müller & Michell Lott
Located in Barra Funda, SP
A stunning contemporary tapestry by Paola Müller & Michell Lott, Immensity explores scale and depth through intricate weaving techniques. Released in 2024, this piece is crafted usin...
Category
2010s Brazilian Other South America - Folk Art
Materials
Yarn
Magnificent 18th-Century Brazilian Shrine - Minas Gerais Colonial Cabinet
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Magnificent 18th-Century Brazilian Shrine - Minas Gerais Colonial Devotional Cabinet
A rare and evocative piece of Brazilian colonial history, this 18th-century wooden shrine from M...
Category
Mid-18th Century Brazilian Other Antique South America - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Latin American Antique Folk Art Tea Spoons
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Handmade antique folk art tea spoons. Featuring beautiful motifs inspired by the indigenous worldview and spirituality, these vintage folk art spoons embody Latin America’s rich cultural heritage.
The engraving details on the tea spoons are superb, showcasing intricate patterns and designs that are characteristic of Bolivian folklore art.
By seamlessly merging beauty, practicality, and history, these engraved...
Category
20th Century Bolivian Folk Art South America - Folk Art
Materials
Silver, Nickel
Vintage Latin American Folk Art Serving Spatula
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Handmade vintage folk art Bolivian serving spatula. Embodying the rich cultural heritage of Latin American folk art, the serving utensil is in excellent condition and ready to be used.
By seamlessly merging beauty, practicality, and history, this engraved spatula elevates the dining experience by infusing it with both aesthetics and cultural significance.
The engraving details on this vintage spatula...
Category
20th Century Bolivian Folk Art South America - Folk Art
Materials
Silver, Nickel
Latin American Antique Folk Art Engraved Spoon
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Handmade vintage folk art engraved spoon that embodies Latin America’s rich cultural heritage.The engraving details on the spoon are superb, showcasing ...
Category
20th Century Bolivian Folk Art South America - Folk Art
Materials
Silver, Nickel
Taukana Regui Wauja. Ceramic Kamalu hai Snake Canoe II, 2024
Located in PARIS, FR
"Kamalu hai (Snake Canoe) II" by Taukana Regui Wauja, 2024
This handbuilt ceramic sculpture by Taukana Regui Wauja, an Indigenous artist from the Wauja community in Brazil’s Xingu Te...
Category
2010s Brazilian Folk Art South America - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Pair of Candlestick in Silver Plated, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of Candelabras
Sign: Made in France
Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have an...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique South America - Folk Art
Materials
Iron, Metal
United Baskets by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
United baskets by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Unique Piece
Dimensions: D 300 x H 310 cm
Materials: Reed
United Baskets explores the process of landscape transformation and the persis...
Category
2010s Peruvian Post-Modern South America - Folk Art
Materials
Reed
$23,819 / item
Traditional African Sculpture of Mursi Woman with Lip Plate - Ethiopia
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
This stunning bronze golden-colored sculpture, crafted in Ethiopia, represents a Mursi woman, embodying Ethiopian craftsmanship's rich cultural heritage and artistic expression. The piece is striking and thought-provoking, featuring a meticulously sculpted bust with distinctive cultural elements. The sculpture pays homage to the Mursi women of Ethiopia, encapsulating their strength, resilience, and beauty.
The sculpture presents a fascinating fusion of realism and abstraction, with finely detailed facial features and textured elements. The golden finish adds a regal quality, making it an eye-catching centerpiece in any collection. It showcases traditional craftsmanship with a modern interpretation, making it a rare and valuable piece of African art.
Background and History
Like many indigenous groups across Africa, Mursi women have played vital roles in shaping their societies. Ethiopian art...
Category
20th Century Rwandan South America - Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Large French Planters
By Rouen
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of large French planters.
Origin France, circa 1900.
Attributed roun.
Excellent condition. Material: porcelain.
No restorations
In 1644, Nico...
Category
Early 1900s French Empire Antique South America - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Folk Art Sculpture of the Head of a Seal, South America, 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Folk Art sculpture of the head of a seal. South America 1930´s.
The head is mounted over a brass base, as a way to exhibit it.
The head has several crack as you can see on the pictur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Argentine Folk Art South America - Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Candlestick in Iron, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Candelabra
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing the button that r...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage South America - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Candlestick in Iron, France, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Candelabra
Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disp...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique South America - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Italian ceramic Essevi Sandro Vacchetti 1930 Dutch little girl
By Sandro Vacchetti
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Italian ceramic Essevi Sandro Vacchetti 1930 Dutch little girl
Collectible ceramic produced by the famous Sardinian sculptor Sandro Vacchetti in the thirties, it is in an very good ...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage South America - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Crust N°2 by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Located in Geneve, CH
Crust N°2 by Estudio Rafael Freyre
Dimensions: W 34 x D 34 x H 49 cm
Materials: Diverse recycled amazon timber
Crust is part of the concept of skin that covers mineral and veget...
Category
2010s Peruvian Post-Modern South America - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$5,734 / item
Candlestick in Golden Iron, France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Candelabra
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing the button that r...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage South America - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
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