African Outsider and Self Taught Art

Unique tribal plank art with metal base. The piece features a 5.5' tall wooden plank with a colored ornate fish design. Great conversation piece for any space.

Airplane Sculpture on Wood Stand Folk Art - possible Trench Art circa 1950 "airplane's spin and can be set into multiple positions" " in original c...

Tall one of a kind cowboy and horse spinning whirligig American Folk Art piece. Most likely from a larger folk art environment. Sheet steel constructi...

A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand. A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space! Dimensions: (approx) Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep; Mask only: 15" Tall; 7 lbs total Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. Excellent Condition: Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example Primitive Arts Of Africa: Among the Suku of the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks plays crucial role in protecting boys during initiation, the vulnerable period between boyhood and manhood. The power contained in Hemba masks...

A stitched colorful fabric hat with applied silver tone roundels, plaques and pendants, bells and cowrie shells. The long back flap with a triangular Turkoman pendant with glass rou...

19th century folk-art hand-crafted bedpost doll figure A rare and highly artistic example of an English 19th century folk art bedpost doll figure. With hand carved detail including ...

Inspiring folk art by Maine artist Mary Teeter of a button adorned swan and embroidered message Imagine Serenity. We have 3 of her pieces available.

Early 20th century walking cane We are proud to offer a highly unusual walking cane made from aged bamboo. This unique and artistic object has naturally taken the form of a bird. ...

Possibly Babanki. Circular ceremonial wood stool constructed of repeated animal heads. Original applied patina.

Antique sewing box, wooden tramp art box with green fabric parts and a pincushion at the top, unique handmade object, at the bottom a metal plate ...

A rectangular sea shell-encrusted photo frame with protective glass and a black easel at the back. Perfect for a side table or nightstand. Dimensions: The overall size of the frame...

A whimsical and surprisingly decorative Snake constructed of dozens of colorful bottle caps pierced and strung on a length of strong metal wire allowing twists and turns into many co...