Antique African Walking Stick
Early 20th Century Zimbabwean Antique African Walking Stick
Hardwood
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1920s African Other Antique African Walking Stick
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Central African Antique African Walking Stick
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Antique African Walking Stick
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique African Walking Stick
Ebony
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique African Walking Stick
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Slate, Bronze
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Velvet, Wood
19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique African Walking Stick
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique African Walking Stick
Alabaster, Bronze
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Fabric, Pine
1930s Polish Art Deco Antique African Walking Stick
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Iron
Early 20th Century American Antique African Walking Stick
Glass, Oak
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Walnut
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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