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What is Ukrainian folk art called?
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What Ukrainian folk art is called depends on its medium. Named after the village from which it emerged, Petrykivka is a type of decorative painting that often features colorful flowers and birds against a white background. The name for decorating eggs is pysanky, and vyshyvka is the term for decorative embroidery. Explore a large selection of folk art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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Tutsi Basket With Lid On A Stand (igiseke), Rwanda/burundi, Early 20th Century.
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Tutsi Basket With Lid On A Stand (igiseke), Rwanda/burundi, Early 20th Century. (32.5 Cm)"
Rare and elegant Tutsi lidded basket on foot (igiseke), from the Great Lakes region of Afr...
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Early 20th Century Rwandan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Early Chihuahua Oil Painting W/ Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky & fun oil painting of a chihuahua on canvas in a old wood frame.The condition is very good.It is unsigned by the artist.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
$956 Sale Price / item
20% Off
19Thc Hand Carved Dough Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 19thc bread board with a handle and mortised in the back side.Found in the state of Maine.The board is in fine condition.
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$716 Sale Price
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Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Internalite Saloon Bar Illuminated Sign, c1920
Located in London, GB
A stunning illuminated 'Internalite' directional sign made by K.F.M Engineering. c.1920.
Brass frame housing the internal illuminations above polished plate glass etched with 'Saloo...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Signs
Materials
Brass
19th Century, French Folk Art Copper Rooster, Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare antique folk art copper rooster with an wonderful vert de gris patine. A real unique find.
France, circa 1800-1900. More photo's available on request
Weathered and...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
$1,512 Sale Price
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Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Bowl South American art
Located in London, GB
Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Bowl
South Coast Peru, Nazca Culture, c. 200–600 AD
A fine hand-coiled pottery bowl decorated in classic Nazca polychrome pigments—cream, black, red,...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery


