Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
FOLK ART STYLE
Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.
Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the 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.
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 antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.
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Style: Folk Art
Large Oil on Canvas, Mayan Jaguar by Kindrie Grove 2002
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Very large oil on canvas, ancient tableau, Jaguar by Kindrie Grove, Canadian Artist.
Large oil painting that depicts a Mayan Jaguar.
Made in 2002.
The ar...
Category
20th Century Canadian Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Large Cushion or Pillow cover Traditional Hand-Worked Indian Vintage
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a dazzling colorful large, 24 x 24 inch pillow or cushion cover ( or wall hanging) all hand-worked from fabric strips of vintage sari's and other coverings in the traditional...
Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Vintage South Asian Painting - Gouache with Gilt Highlights - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage South Asian traditional style gouache painting with gilt highlights - unframed - mid 20th century.
Excellent condition - no loss - no damage - no repairs - ready to frame.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Paint
Antique Korean Carved Polychrome Wooden Buddhist Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
Bring a touch of peaceful tranquil serenity and help ward off sickness and negative energy with this large Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) antique Asian hand carved and painted wood Buddh...
Category
19th Century Korean Antique Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
African Wood Decorative Mask Wall Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage African Wood Decorative Mask, hand-carved African mask from Ghana of a smiling lady face with a nice hairdo.
African mask, hand-carved wood wall sculpture decoration.
The Afr...
Category
Late 20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Indonesian Kain Batik Tulis Supit Urang, Solo (Surakarta), Java, 1950
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Indonesian Kain Batik Tulis Supit Urang, Solo (Surakarta), Java, 1950.
A traditional meticulously hand drawn wax resist painting by canting on cotton, of an aquatic theme Sup...
Category
1950s Javanese Vintage Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Zabihi Collection Chinese Peking Early 20th Century Room Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Room Size Chinese Rug in predominantly soft blue
Details
rug no. j2541
size 9' 1" x 11' 8" (277 x 356 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mythical Balinese Painting in Original Carved Frame by W Rejamus
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mythical Balinese Painting in Original Carved Frame by W Rejamus
Wonderfull detail and incredibly colourful characters, very well executed, all in all a very interesting piece and s...
Category
1960s Vintage Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
Large 19th Century Polychromed Statue of a Burmese Nat Temple Dancer
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Hand-carved wooden sculpture representing a traditional guardian or deity figure, often referred to as the "Lady of Popa," originating from Vietnam or Southeast Asia. This striking p...
Category
Mid-19th Century Burmese Antique Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,423 Sale Price
20% Off
Tea Ceremony Charcoal Basket, Japanese Sumi Kago
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tea ceremony woven round bamboo basket with handle used for storing charcoal. The inside lining is lacquered. Comes with
signed tomobako by artist Tokyusai. His signature is also on...
Category
20th Century Japanese Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Chinese Blue Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
1940s Classic Chinese Peking Rug
Details
rug no. j2759
size 2' 4" x 4' 2" (71 x 127 cm)
rug type Chinese,Peking
Category
Early 20th Century Mongolian Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Dragon Mongolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Mongolian Dragon Design Rug
Details
rug no. j4587
size 3' 6" x 5' 7" (107 x 170 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Mongolian Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 19th-century ivory and Blue Chinese Peking Carpet
Details
rug no. 10823
size 4' x 5' 9" (122 x 175 cm)
Category
Late 19th Century Mongolian Antique Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Large Vintage Framed Pichhavai Painting of Krishna Playing His Flute
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vintage Pichhavai painting on fabric of Krishna playing is flute with Radha and female Gopis gathered by his side. The colors, details and facial ex...
Category
1970s Indian Vintage Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Zabihi Collection Chinese Peking Early 20th Century Room Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century room size chinese rug in blues and creams
Measures: 8' x 9'9''
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Framed Riga Gound from Nigeria With Tribal Motifs
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A framed Riga Gound from Nigeria. Elite Nigerian men wore grand, flowing garments known by various names: riga (Hausa), agbádá (Yorùbá), boubou (French), and mbubb (Wolof). This particular strip-woven riga features a off-white, very light grey tone with silk accents adding contrast. Skilled embroiderers—often trained in Arabic calligraphy—incorporated motifs once imbued with protective Islamic symbolism. Central to the textile is a leaf (gambiya) motif, linked to the Nupe people. A spiral design symbolizes the wearer’s spiritual journey toward God. The hem is lined with magenta silk, imported via trans-Saharan trade routes. Historically admired across cultures, the riga remains a cornerstone of pan-Nigerian male national dress today.
This framed Riga Gound has a unique back story. Having owned a prominent antiques shop in Hong-Kong for more than two decades it was common for antique dealers to sometimes come to the shop and present items to sell...
Category
1980s Nigerian Vintage Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Soapstone Hand-Carved Bust of Brahma with Four Faces
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
This bust is a beautiful representation of lord Brahma.
Brahma is a part of the holy trinity of Hinduism along with Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the destroyer.
He is depicted in Hi...
Category
20th Century Thai Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Vintage Primitive Oversized Carved Wooden Hand Weights/Dumbbells
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand-carved dumbbells, each from one continuous piece of wood accented with carved lines (circa 1930s, USA).
Natural toned wood, perfectly aged with rich patina/soiling/splits from a...
Category
1930s American Vintage Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd Carving with Macrame Cord on Root Stand Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd carving with macrame cord on root stand sculpture.
Early 20th century large engraved and carved Chinese Lanzhou gourd. Dramatic des...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
$660 Sale Price
40% Off
Rare Set of Two Qing Dynasty Chinese Architectural Temple Brackets
Located in Forney, TX
An original matched pair of exceptionally carved Chinese temple architectural ornaments, the ornate decorative brackets salvaged from an early Qing Dynasty temple, the richy detailed...
Category
Early 19th Century Asian Antique Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Antique Thai Fish Bowl, Sukhothai Kilns
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Thai Fish Bowl, Sukhothai Kilns. A deep stoneware bowl with black slip painting of a fish with his tail extending beyond the concentric band on center, further band decoratio...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Pernakan Kain Panjang Batik Tulis, Cirebon, Java 1950
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Pernakan Kain Panjang Batik Tulis, Cirebon, Java 1950.
A fine hand drawn wax resist painting by canting on cotton of a traditional Java north coast Pernakan zig-zag pattern w...
Category
1950s Javanese Vintage Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Bali Hindu Textile Framed
Kamasan
Painting, Indonesia C. 1920
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A mid-20th century 'Kamasan' cotton textile painting from Bali, Indonesia. The hand-painted image has great detail and depicts Balinese Hindu mythology. Key features of this image ar...
Category
1950s Balinese Vintage Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Paint
$1,920 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Old Thai Ironwood Millstone
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Thai Ironwood Millstone. A weathered solid thick piece of ironwood originally carved to create a deep track pattern on one side as the grinding surface, possibly used for the gri...
Category
20th Century Thai Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century Hindu Bronze Deity Ardhanarishvara Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Bronze sculpture of Hindu Deity Ardhanarishvara. Often referred to as the androgynous form of the god Shiva, this antique presents beautiful detail and patina. Aside from the longevi...
Category
18th Century Indian Antique Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$5,220 Sale Price
20% Off
Asian Decorative Art Phad Painting Rajasthan Royal Procession
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Asian Decorative Art Phad Painting Rajasthan Royal Procession.
Add a festive touch with this superbly hand painted Phad painting of a Rajput Royal Pr...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Maranao Silver Inlaid Betel Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with silver inlay and cloaked in an antique patina, this curious brass case is an early 20th century betel nut box, attributed to the Maranao people of the island of Mindan...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Silver
Exceptionally Long Bali Hindu Textile
Kamasan
Painting, Indonesia C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This striking vintage Balinese Kamasan painting, rendered on handwoven cotton, beautifully captures the timeless elegance of classical Wayang-style storytelling. Featuring intricate ...
Category
Early 1900s Balinese Antique Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Paint
$3,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Indonesian Kain Panjang Batik Tulis Pagi-sore Buket, Demak, Java 1950
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Indonesian Kain Panjang Batik Tulis Pagi-sore Buket, Demak, Java 1950.
A fine hand drawn wax resist painting by canting on cotton of a tradit...
Category
1950s Javanese Vintage Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Burmese Monk Oriental Sculpture In Carved Wood Beginning 1900s
Located in Milano, MI
Burmese Monk In Sculpted Wood Beginning 1900 Oriental sculpture made from a single piece of wood, wax restored with dark patina. The monk figure is presented sitting lotus position,...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Emperor Empress Chinese Scatter Size 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
A third quarter of the 20th century Chinese Emperor Empress Chinese pictorial conversation rug.
Measures: 3' x 5'.
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Thai Polychromed Dancer Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
With knees bent and weight shifted to one side, this early 20th century Thai sculpture of a court performer is imbued with movement, as though about to spring into a traditional danc...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
15th Century Majapahit Terracotta Handmaiden Figure (Woman Holding Her Hair)
Located in Brescia, Brescia
The sculpture captures a moment of serene grace, as the woman delicately holds her hair with her right hand, exuding an air of elegance rarely found in similar works. What makes this piece particularly unique is its unusual coloration: unlike most terracotta figures, which typically exhibit reddish-brown tones, this figure has darkened over time to a striking grey-black-brown hue. This transformation occurred due to centuries of submersion in the mud of the Brantas River, where the natural elements enriched the statue with its distinct coloration (refer to the photos of discoveries during the extraction of other statues, as seen on pages 16-17 of the catalog).
Originating from the Trowulan region in East Java, this handmaiden figure is documented on page 161 as figure number 28 in the Majapahit catalog and stands as a rare example of terracotta craftsmanship from this ancient civilization. The piece has been carefully studied and authenticated by Professor Agus Aris Munandar, a distinguished scholar in Indonesian archaeology.
Professor Munandar, born in 1959, is currently the professor of Indonesian Archaeology at the University of Indonesia in Jakarta. His extensive research focuses on Hindu-Buddhist archaeology, iconography, and the ancient history of Indonesia and Southeast Asia. He served as a member of the Indonesian team of experts at National Cultural Heritage from 2015 to 2018 and previously held the role of Head of Institute and Research at the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Indonesia. Now the head of the Department of Archaeology at the University of Indonesia, Professor Munandar has authored numerous articles and 19 books, many of which delve into Majapahit culture and artifacts, solidifying his reputation as a leading scholar in the field.
This extraordinary figure is accompanied by a preface from Professor Massimo Vidale of the University of Padua, who offers invaluable insights into the significance of Majapahit terracotta...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Javanese Antique Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
$6,739 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Javanese Kain Panjang and Matching Selendang Batik Tulis, Cirebon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Indonesian Kain Panjang and Matching Selendang Batik Tulis, Cirebon, Java 1960.
A fine hand drawn wax resist painting by canting on cotton of a traditional flora and fauna pa...
Category
1960s Javanese Vintage Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Large Incised Lacquer Hsun-ok Offering Box With Interior Tray, Bagan, 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Exceptional Large Incised Lacquer Hsun-ok Offering Box With Interior Tray, Bagan, 20th Century.
The large round bowl form is for holding cooked rice and the interior tray is for ho...
Category
20th Century Burmese Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Polychrome Wood Thai Dancer, 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Thai Dancer in a classic pose, balancing on a wooden base. Graceful and expertly executed. The losses of paint in some places lend to the beauty of the piece.
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Zabihi Collection Chinese Pictorial Scatter Size Early 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Chinese Peking rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with an animal pictorial motif
Measures: 1'11" x 3'7".
Category
Early 20th Century Mongolian Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Chinese Scatter Size Early 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Chinese Peking rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century.
Measures: 1'11" x 3'7".
Category
20th Century Mongolian Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Chinese Blue Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Scatter-size Chinese Peking rug in blue from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century.
Measures: 2'6" x 4'2''
Category
Early 20th Century Mongolian Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Indonesian Vintage Kain Batik Tulis, Solo (Surakarta), Java, 1960.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Indonesian Vintage Kain Batik Tulis, Solo (Surakarta), Java, 1960.
A traditional hand drawn wax resist painting by canting on cotton, dyed in three colors. beige, dark indigo blue an...
Category
1960s Indonesian Vintage Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Religious Temple Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce pair of Qing Dynasty temple architectural ornaments, the decorative antique building element fragments each elaborately hand carved, polychrome painted and lacquered, richly detailed featuring two figural pairs accented...
Category
Early 19th Century Asian Antique Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Huge 19th Century Wearable Chinese Parade Puppet
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a Nineteenth Century antique Chinese ceremonial Parade Costume. Note the extra large scale. Its 74 inches tall and 33.5 inches wide. It was large enough for wearer comfortabl...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Phulkari Bawan Bagh Wedding Shawl, Silk Embroidery on Cotton, Punjab India
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A rare pattern embroidered in silk on a hand loomed cotton background.
Punjab is known for its Phulkaris. The embroidery is done with floss silk thread on coarse handwoven cotton fab...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Vintage Indonesian Kain Batik Tulis, Solo (Surakarta), Java, 1950
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Indonesian Kain Batik Tulis, Solo (Surakarta), Java, 1950.
A traditional meticulously hand drawn wax resist painting by canting on cotton of a spirited phoenix pattern inters...
Category
1950s Javanese Vintage Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Chinese Scatter Size Early 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Chinese peking rug in blue and white from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century.
Measures: 2'2" x 4'1".
Category
1940s Mongolian Vintage Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Antique Thai Ayutthaya Period Bronze Crowned Buddha Head on Wood Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable pair of Thai Ayutthaya period bronze crowned Buddha mounted on wood display stands. Thailand. 17th/18th Century
Dimensions: (approx)
Head: 15" High, 7.75" Wide, 6" Deep (tallest)
Overall: tbd
Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas.
2024 March Fine & Decorative Asian Art Signature Catalog Auction #8155 Lot #78357
Condition Report:
Attractive pair with beautifully aged patina, condition commensurate of age, use, and exposure. Scattered areas of desirable verdigris green patina and oxidation throughout to each. Minor loss to front shell point of one example. Small holes scattered throughout and scews/nails through each fixing both examples to wooden bases. Both well preserved and present superbly
History:
The first Crowned Buddha images or Jambupati Buddha statues are known to have been originated from the Pyu, where the Indian influence of Buddhist arts and non-Theravada Buddhism was extremely felt in those days. There may have been various background stories behind the crowned Buddha statues in the course of history but one of the most popular stories goes by the legend of Jambupati. This particular legend is not known in the home of Buddhism India, however the crowned Buddha statues have been attached to the name Jambupati as the Buddha is believed to have humbled a boastful and arrogant king Jambupati. The story goes on about how the Buddha transformed himself into a mighty king with a crown and jewelry and set himself a majestic yet incomparable palace. Seeing this, the king accepted the great ability of the Buddha and submitted himself to the Dharma and became a Buddhist monk. This particular story has gained a lot of popularity and stood the test of time in Burma as the number of Crowned Buddha statues in Burma is considerably great in amount.
There are also other versions of the background story of crowned statues...
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17th Century Thai Antique Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Indonesian Female Sculptures Late 1700s Carved and Lacquered Wood
Located in Milano, MI
Pair Of Ancient Asian Female Sculptures, indonesian figures from the late 1700s depicting two women made of hand-carved and lacquered wood with extensive color failures that give th...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Indonesian Antique Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Antique Carved Winged KINNARA Winged Deity Goddess Thailand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Thai Carved Winged KINNARA Deity Goddess Sculpture:
Southeast Asian Thailand carved wood Kinnara, Hindu Folk Art.
Antique Thai hanging hand carved wood Temple Kinnara Goddess...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Asian Bronze Pair of Hanuman Kneeling Buddhist Figure Candleholders
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Part human-part monkey, Hanuman is a central character in the Hindu epic Ramayana.
He is generally depicted as a man with the face of a monkey and a long tail.
Often described as t...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Hand-Hammered Raj Black Metal Jug
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Raj large hand-hammered and hand-painted metal vessel, originally used to collect waters of the three sacred rivers, the Ganges and Yamuna Sarasvati.
This large jug is much more than...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Indonesian Kain Batik Tulis, Solo (Surakarta), Java, 1960
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Indonesian Kain Batik Tulis, Solo (Surakarta), Java, 1960.
A traditional meticulously hand drawn wax resist painting by canting on cotton, dyed in two colors; a fine line of ...
Category
1960s Indonesian Vintage Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Indonesian Kemben Batik Tulis (Breast cloth), Jogja (Yogyakarta), Java
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Indonesian Kemben Batik Tulis (Breast cloth), Jogja (Yogyakarta), Java 1970.
This kemben batik has a hand-drawn design on cotton by wax resist canting. The traditional ceremo...
Category
1970s Javanese Vintage Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Petite Indonesian Brass Betel Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite brass box was originally part of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, one of several small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid....
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
15th Century Majapahit Terracotta Handmaiden Figure (Fertile Woman with Child)
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Immerse yourself in the captivating legacy of the Majapahit Empire with this rare and beautifully preserved 15th-century terracotta handmaiden figure. Depicting a fertile woman tenderly holding her child, this evocative sculpture symbolizes the deep-rooted cultural values of fertility, family, and domestic protection that were integral to Majapahit society. These figures were often kept in households as guardians of the hearth, believed to bring prosperity and ensure the well-being of the family.
This statue radiates a sense of ancient spirituality and reverence. Its connection to both the sacred and the everyday life of Majapahit culture makes it a fascinating piece for collectors and historians alike.
Hailing from the esteemed Trowulan region in East Java, this rare piece has journeyed through centuries before finding its place in the private collection of Anacleto Spazzapan. Documented in the Majapahit catalog on page 144 as figure number 11, it has been meticulously studied and authenticated by Professor Agus Aris Munandar, a prominent authority in Indonesian archaeology.
Professor Munandar, born in 1959, is currently the professor of Indonesian Archaeology at the University of Indonesia in Jakarta. His extensive research focuses on Hindu-Buddhist archaeology, iconography, and the ancient history of Indonesia and Southeast Asia. He served as a member of the Indonesian team of experts at National Cultural Heritage from 2015 to 2018 and previously held the role of Head of Institute and Research at the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Indonesia. Now the head of the Department of Archaeology at the University of Indonesia, Professor Munandar has authored numerous articles and 19 books, many of which delve into Majapahit culture and artifacts, solidifying his reputation as a leading scholar in the field.
Professor Munandar's endorsement, complemented by a preface from Professor Massimo Vidale of the University of Padua, offers invaluable insights into the religious and decorative significance of Majapahit terracotta...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Javanese Antique Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
$7,499 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Geometric Chinese Intermediate Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A charming early 20th century Chinese rug with an all over geometric motif in peach, beige, various shades of blue
Measures: 6'4'' x 811''.
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Hand-Carved Stone “Three Wise Monkeys” Sculpture Set in Chinese Bluestone
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A minimalist interpretation of the timeless “Three Wise Monkeys” motif, see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil, hand-carved from dense Chinese bluestone.
Each figure is sculpted w...
Category
2010s East Asian Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Vintage Wooden Coconut Grater in Animal Form, Thailand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Wooden Coconut Grater in Animal Form, Thailand
A utilitarian implement commonly used in an Asian household. To use it, the coconut is cut in h...
Category
20th Century Thai Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Asian Black and Red Round Box Lacquer Offering Vessel Urn
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
South Asian Burmese black and red lacquer box, offering vessel urn with compartment for storage.
This round lacquer ware box from Burma is made from bamboo and lacquer.
In Burma (now...
Category
Late 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Artefact, Majapahit Terracotta Expressive Head, Java, 1300 AD
Located in Antwerp, BE
A figurative construction ceramic probably a water collector simply modeled, this head is very expressive and the details can clearly be seen.
The Trowulan archaeological site, approximately 100 square kilometres, located in the Mojokerto Regency is believed to contain the remains of what was once the capital city of the Majapahit Empire, featured by 14th century poet Mpu Prapanca in his poem Nagarakretagama. The city was razed during a fight between Girindrawardhana and Kertabhumi in 1478. The Trowulan site is the only archaeological site dating to the Hindu-Buddha classical age to be found in Indonesia. Archaeological remnants and artefacts of the old city in the Trowulan Site were found buried underground as well as on the surface and are still being found today.rtefact:Majapahit terracotta...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Javanese Antique Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$5,078 Sale Price
20% Off
Bali Hindu Textile Framed
Kamasan
Painting, Indonesia C. 1940
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An early 20th century 'Kamasan' cotton textile painting from Bali, Indonesia. The hand-painted image has great detail and depicts Balinese Hindu mythology. It is stretched over a can...
Category
1950s Balinese Vintage Folk Art Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Paint
$2,000 Sale Price / item
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Folk Art asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Folk Art asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage asian art and furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art asian art and furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, South Asia, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original asian art and furniture, popular names associated with this style include Rajhastani, Berber Tribes of Morocco, Harrods, and Kuba People. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for asian art and furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $18,000 while the average work can sell for $1,225.
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