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Item Ships From: Continental US
Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap
By Kuba
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite cone-shaped cap, known as laket, was created by an artisan of the Kuba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The base is made of a simple woven raffia fabric, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Shell, Fabric
19th Century Large Staffordshire Cottage
Located in High Point, NC
19th century large Staffordshire cottage with very interesting design. It has many levels and interesting architectural details, accented with h...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Large Colorful Glazed Terracotta Passata Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Large colorful glazed terracotta passata bowl from southern Italy (Puglia). This rustic 19th century terracotta bowl was used in the Ita...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Terracotta
English Royal Navy Leather Gun Charge Carrier with Coat of Arms, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English Royal navy leather gun charge carrier with a centered coat of arms depicting lion and unicorn and the original tacked leather handle, Mid-19th...
Category
1840s English William IV Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Paint
Antique Tabriz Fine Carpet, Handmade Persian Rug in Blue, Taupe, Soft Caramel
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Tabriz rugs are distinguished by their excellent weave and by their remarkable adherence to the classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz, situated in northwest region of Persia, was the earliest capital of the Safavid dynasty, and it can claim to have been a center of carpet production longer than any other city in Persia. This Tabriz carpet has a fabulous Shah Abbas...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large Antique Americana Gilt and Forest Green Painted Plaster Spread Wing Eagle
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., Americana, a large scale gilt and forest green painted cast plaster eagle, depicted spread-wing, with crisply detailed overlapping feathers. With mounting bracket on reverse. This is a very handsome example of an iconic form. The combination of the gilt and forest green paint is striking.
Depictions of eagles can be seen across American art. The national bird of the United States, the eagle has been used as a symbol of American freedom for centuries. This is a fine example in the style of John Haley Bellamy...
Category
19th Century American American Classical Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Original French Art Deco Period Poster by Paul Colin 1928
By Paul Colin
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an original French Art Deco Period advertising poster ‘Marguerite Valmond’ by Paul Colin printed by H. Chachoin. Made famous in 1928, spectacular and exquisitely made. This...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province. Hollowed from a single t...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
American Wrought Iron and Gilt Trade Sign Bracket , Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American wrought iron and gilt trade sign bracket with decorative scroll work and gilt ball motif. Late 19th Century
Category
1880s American Folk Art Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Antique Italian Art Glass Walking Cane
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
20th Century Italian art glass walking cane. 36". Cobalt blue knob, measures 2" diameter. White and red swirl, marching band baton. Excellent condition. Ex. Lambeth Estate, Highpoint NC.
PERIOD: 20th Century
ORIGIN: Italy, Europe
SIZE: 36" x 2"D
Check out our large selection of 19th and 20th Century canes including sword canes and gun canes...
Category
20th Century Italian Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Malayer Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug Ivory, Gray, Taupe, Goyard Pattern
Located in Port Washington, NY
Malayer is a large village located between the major weaving areas of Hamadan and Sarouk in Northwest Persia. In Malayer and the small villages surrounding it, production was almost ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Carved Wood Tribal Panel from Timor Island, Indonesia, Early 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 20th century carved wood door panel from Timor Island in the Indonesian archipelago. This antique wall panel from Timor Island (an isl...
Category
20th Century Indonesian Tribal Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Yoruba Nigeria African Red Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
West African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria.
This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in ivory, red and black colors with faces bird...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Wood and Iron Strap 19th Century Farm Implement
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Super clean lines and sculptural 19th century American farm implement. Over eight and a half feet wide large scale looks amazing hung on a modern white...
Category
Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Ivory, Muted Shrimp, Soft Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine Oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Small Navajo Rug/ Granado, AZ
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Yellow and Tan Rug measuring 34.5 x 19". Bought at Hubbell Trading Post, Granado AZ. In very good condition. Always hung on a wall, so in great shape!
Category
1990s American Native American Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Thai Tribal Carved Wooden Mask Depicting a Swine with Pierced Eyes
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Thai carved wooden tribal mask from the 19th century depicting a swine with pierced eyes, nostrils, textured ground and weathered appearance. Created in Thailand during th...
Category
19th Century Thai Tribal Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early Americana Painted Wood Monogrammed Trunk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Primitive trunk / chest composed of a hinged wood plank top and painted wooden frame with brass and steel embellishments (brass nailheads with hand-hammered steel handles / hinges / ...
Category
18th Century American Primitive Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Steel
Outsider Art oil on canvas by John Jones titled
Auntie
s Ass"
Located in Asheville, NC
Americana Folk Outsider Art oil on canvas by African American Artist, John Jones, circa 1990s-early 2000s, USA. Signed painting depicts man pointing out his Auntie’s behind.
Excelle...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Canvas
Fiber Polychrome Mask Yam Ancestor Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A well preserved Yam Ancestor mask professionally presented on a museum quality acrylic display stand. The mask was a classic tribal art piece from Abela...
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Acrylic
D.W. Nichol Signed Hand Carved Wood Duck Decoy, Male Cinnamon Teal
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work, a male cinnamon teal, hand carved and painted by renowned duck decoy artist D W Nichol. Beautifully crafted and decorated.
The work is signed "Male Cinnamon Teal...
Category
20th Century Canadian Folk Art Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Wine Scale with Barrel
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Early French wine scale with barrel. Overall 80" to top of arm 74" H to top of arch x 64" W x 48" D. Completely disassembles for transport. Original wooden ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century, German, Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century, German, Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque
Category
19th Century German Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
Single Yua Wenga Currency from the Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single Yua Wenga currency from the early 20th century on custom iron stand. This antique tribal currency piece from Papua New Guinea has been carved ...
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Bone
Late 19th-Century Navajo Germantown Eyedazzler Rug with Vibrant Zigzag Design
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
This exceptional 19th-century Navajo Germantown rug is a dazzling example of Native American textile art from the late 1800s. Handwoven in a striking E...
Category
19th Century American Native American Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Navajo Crystal Weaving
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Native American Navajo crystal weaving. Featuring classic crystal design in colors of grey, black, white, and red. Bold and dark Great for floor or wall display in a Southwestern sty...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$4,025
Antique French Double Seater Carousel Rocker Horse
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Double Seater Carousel Rocker Horse
Beautiful antique French double seat carousel rocking horse. The horse is carved wood and h...
Category
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Black Forest Carved Cabinet
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Swiss carved china cabinet. Front door has bear paying accordion. Mother and father dancing together as cub plays close by. Two bears supporting shelves. Two drawers for flatware. Be...
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Sultanabad Carpet
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved the...
Category
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$18,999
Pair of Outsider Art Painted Ironing Boards by Michael Heinrich
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Two painted ironing boards by the noted Woodstock NY artist Michael Heinrich. One of the boards is monogrammed MH. These are acrylic on much older wood ironing boards. These are wond...
Category
Late 20th Century American Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Paint, Wood
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
American Rare Arts And Crafts Pyrography Owls First Edition, Bert Peters 1980
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we've seen. The first one of just eight produced.
A rare and superb earliest edition by this master of owl pyrography artisan Bert Peters entitled verso :
"Saw Whet Owl "Ma...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wooden Bike Route Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wood bike route signs from Berlin, CT. Scratches and signs of use. Very unusual to find this sign in wood as opposed to metal. From the parks and rec...
Category
1960s American Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Sputnik Bowling Ball Sculpture
Located in Seattle, WA
Bowling ball impaled artistically with assorted metal items
great piece of Folk Art for table or shelf.
Category
1970s American Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Early 20th-Century Sioux Parfleche Hide Box with Geometric Painted Designs
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
This early 20th-century Sioux parfleche box, crafted circa 1900, is a striking example of traditional Plains Indian artistry. Made from native-tanned hide, the rectangular container ...
Category
Early 1900s American Native American Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Hide
Unusual Hand Carved / hand crafted Folk Art Wooden Shoe..
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Hand Carved / hand crafted Folk Art Sculpture of Antique Wooden Shoe.. Truly Amazing detail. Unbelievable craftsmanship..Metal shoelaces and tacks (sole of shoe)
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Large Nippon Sento Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Very heavy authentic ships port side lantern from Tokyo Japan. With polished copper case, sturdy and thick brass trim, flanges, hinges and protective bars. The clear glass fresnel le...
Category
Early 19th Century Asian Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Outsider Art "Animal Parade" Oil on Panel by Bruno Del Favero
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Circa 1970 oil on panel depicting a traveling pack of animals by acclaimed outsider artist, Bruno Del Favero (b. Italy 1910, d. USA 1995).
Fine example sho...
Category
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Art Nouveau A. Delbaux Brass Enameled Bowl, Made in France
By Delvaux Paris
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Art Nouveau A Delbaux brass enameled catchall, vide poche, change holder, footed bowl.
Hand-painted flowers, chased designs, made in France,
circa 1940s.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Pharmacy Sign
DRUGS
Painted on a Single Board
Located in Nantucket, MA
American folk art trade sign from an apothecary or pharmacy with the word 'DRUGS' in black paint with white shadow lines on an orange ground. Painted on a single pine plank with notc...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Pine, Paint
Early 1900
s Decorated Child
s Pencil Box with Multiple Sliding Compartments
Located in Red Lion, PA
This delightful early 20th-century decorated child’s pencil box is both functional and full of character. Crafted from hand-cut wood with a slightly rustic charm, the box bears a lit...
Category
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Native American Chippewa Catlinite T-Pipe
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
19th century Chippewa pipe with weeping hearts. Long stem Chippewa T-pipe with file burnt stem and steatite bowl having red Catlinite weeping hearts and pewter inlay. The bowl is squ...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Native American Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Other
Chief Don Lelooska Native American Totem Pole
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Chief Don Lelooska large carved and brightly painted totem. Came from a private collection in Utah. Inscribed "Lelooska." 85"H x 13" x 15 5/8"
Don Lelooska (Don Smith, Native Americ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Copper
Antique Rug with Gorgeous Medallion and Variations of Strawberry Field, c.1910
s
Located in Milwaukee, WI
High-end Antique with Gorgeous Medallion and Variations of Strawberry Field
About: One of the most Ralph Lauren styles pieces we've ever had. Old world charm that has been beloved by the many, the europeans, the eastern market, and the western american market all the same - true one-of-one antique beauty. From top to bottom this piece has such a refined sophistication about it. Matured dyes, subtle age-related patina, and a color palette that belongs near old-growth wood, fine craftsmanship molding, leatherbound books...
Category
20th Century Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Ceramic Tea Pot
Located in Denton, TX
Unusual tea pot with the handle mounted on the side.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Clay
Antique Navajo Carpet, Handmade Wool, Ivory, Beige, Gray and Brown
Located in Port Washington, NY
Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the four corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly rega...
Category
Early 19th Century North American Navajo Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Balinese Wood Mask, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A vintage theater mask from Bali, Indonesia, circa 1975-1980.
Polychromed hand-carved teak, mounted on a black metal stand.
This type of mask is used at Indonesian Topeng or Mas...
Category
1970s Indonesian Tribal Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Teak
$472 Sale Price
20% Off
Ohio Amish Double Wedding Ring Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Double wedding ring was one of the most popular patterns of the 1920's and 30's. Almost always, it was done with pastel colors on a white ground.
...
Category
1920s American Country Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Ethiopian Carved Wooden Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
So as not to muss their intricate hairstyles while sleeping, Ethiopian women would traditionally rest their heads on these petite wooden stands. The combination of conic base and con...
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Hand Made Folk Art Sterling Necklace and Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern and Architectural Sterling Necklace and Earrings - hand-made and trending, this piece, along with their earrings have the effortless and artistic flavor of Architect, Frank Ge...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Sterling Silver
Beautiful 19th Century Apache Figurative Olla Shaped Basket
By Apache Indian Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Apache figural basketry olla designed 14 male and female figures and 8 dogs. After an olla was filled to the brim with wild grass seeds such as chia or amaranth, or domestic plant pr...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Native American Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Other
Kuba Dye-Resist Tcaka Textile
Located in Chicago, IL
Visually dynamic and highly textured, this raffia textile expresses the irregular, geometric patterns typical of Kuba textile art. Created by an artisan of the Kuba people of the Dem...
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Raffia
English Country Papier Mache Horse
Located in Queens, NY
English Country style papier mache life size model of horse on rectangular platform base. (19/20th Cent.)
Category
Late 19th Century British Country Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Paper, Wood
Brass Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass bow lantern with clear Fresnel lens by George B. Carpenter of Chicago. Measures: 12 x 5 1/2 x 4 ½.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage Hand Hewn Organic Teak Bowl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage teak wood bowl hand hewn, mid-20th century.Unique organic sizable folk craft bowl round shape with handles.This beautifully organic bowl is fashioned from a large piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Parchment Moroccan African Art Handcrafted Wall Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
African tribal art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface.
These Moroccan art pieces could be used as wall lamp shad...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Large Japanese Lacquer Mask
Located in New York, NY
Large Japanese lacquer and Papier-Mâché (19th Century) Iki Ningyo mask or sometimes referred to as Noh mask, mounted on custom painted metal base. Trim...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Lacquer
English Brown Wicker Dog Kennel Basket
Located in Houston, TX
English brown wicker dog kennel or pet carrier (circa 1900-1910), rare large-scale and in good condition. Forged iron door and latch loop. Door openi...
Category
Early 1900s English Folk Art Antique Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Vintage Moroccan Ceramic Urn with Lid
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Ceramic Urn with Lid, white crackled ceramic with silver overlaid.
Great to use in the kitchen or in the bathroom.
Great folk...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Circa 1930 Vintage Navajo Chinle Rug with Banded
Diamond Geometric Motifs
By Navajo
Located in Denver, CO
This vintage Navajo rug, handwoven circa 1930, originates from the Chinle region of Arizona, renowned for its distinctive Southwestern textile traditions. Crafted by a skilled Diné (...
Category
1930s American Native American Vintage Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Small Granado Red by Mary James
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Ganado Red Rug by Mary James. Rug was purchased in 1997. Rug in very nice shape! Always hung on a wall and never walked on!.
Category
1990s American Native American Continental US - Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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