African Dogon Masks
Vintage 1950s African Masks
Wood
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Antique 19th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Vintage 1950s Malian Tribal Masks
Iron
Mid-20th Century Tribal Masks
Wood
20th Century Malian Masks
Paint, Raffia, Shell, String, Wood
1990s African Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Malian Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Early 20th Century African Masks
Wood
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Wood
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Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lanterns
Iron
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Antique Early 1900s Sculptures and Carvings
Boxwood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Foam
Antique 18th Century American Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Padouk
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Oak, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Irish George III Armchairs
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Finding the Right Folk-art for You
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
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