Tribal Art Antiques
Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique Tribal Art Antiques
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Antique Tribal Art Antiques
Wood
19th Century Antique Tribal Art Antiques
Paper, Photographic Paper
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century Asian Anglo Raj Antique Tribal Art Antiques
Textile
18th Century and Earlier American Folk Art Antique Tribal Art Antiques
Wood
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Tribal Art Antiques
Wood
Early 20th Century African Antique Tribal Art Antiques
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Tribal Art Antiques
Ceramic, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Antique Tribal Art Antiques
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Antique Tribal Art Antiques
Aluminum
2010s South African Minimalist Antique Tribal Art Antiques
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Antique Tribal Art Antiques
Metal, Iron
Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Tribal Art Antiques
Multi-gemstone, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Antique Tribal Art Antiques
Brass
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Tribal Art Antiques
Ceramic
1990s North American Antique Tribal Art Antiques
Upholstery
19th Century French Victorian Antique Tribal Art Antiques
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Tribal Art Antiques
Brass
2010s American Bauhaus Antique Tribal Art Antiques
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Antique Tribal Art Antiques
Linen
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Tribal Art Antiques
Gold, Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Antique Tribal Art Antiques
Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Tribal Art Antiques
Brass
Tribal Art Antiques For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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