Tuareg Tent Poles, Mid Century
Located in Wien, AT
These big wooden beams from bedouin tents from the Sahara were Mid-20 Century made. The rich carving gives information about the respective tribal affiliation.
Cedar
Tuareg Tent Poles Mid-Century
Located in Wien, AT
These big wooden beams from bedouin tents from the Sahara were Mid-20 century made. The rich carving gives information about the respective tribal affiliation.
Cedar
Tuareg north African Tribal tent poles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Very good pair of Tuareg tent poles , used by the nomadic tribesman of North Africa.
Wood
Tuareg tent poles with stands.
Located in East Point, GA
Old carved Tuareg tent poles. Hand carved from wood with tribal markings.
Wood
Modern Sculpture with Old Berber Tuareg Tent Poles
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Old Berber Tuareg tent poles, on iron bases: to make of this raw object a true object of art, with a story, as always.
Wood
20th Century Tribal Tuareg Tent Poles
Located in New York, NY
Among the Tuareg, tent poles are used to build the tent, hold up the tent wall mats and to hang leather bags and clothing.
Two Ceremonial Weapon from Highlands of Papua New Guinea Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two Oceanic ceremonial weapons from PNG highlands circa 20th century. It consists of two pieces. The first is an ax with a wood shaft and a flat elongated head wrapped in finely wove...
Rattan, Wood
African Currency, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This set of 3 pieces of African currency is very interesting. Looking like some sort of ancient maraca, these 19th century pieces jingle and noise-make with each step. The dimensions...
Metal
An Unusually Large 19th Century Topoke Tribe Currency Sword
Located in Hudson, NY
This currency sword, like most African trade currency items, was used as a way to transfer wealth for the purpose of buying land or animals but is most often associated with the sign...
Iron
Gbaya Sword from Congo
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very rare early 20th century sword from the Gbaya people of Congo. An impressive example of metalwork in the form of a Cockerel demostrating the owners status and masculini...
Steel
Toposa Shield, Southern Sudan
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 20th century animal hide, wood and leather tops shield from Southern Sudan.
Hide, Leather, Wood
Rare Gabonese African Harp
Located in New York, NY
A rare figurative harp from made by the Vuvi or Tsogo people of Gabon. It is an instrument traditionally played by young men and boys. These rare instruments are well known for their...
Wood
Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle. Known as a Ghurra, individually carved from a single piece of wood having different forms, a circle, a stem and a five pronged block. The stem ...
Wood
$500
H 4.89 in W 13.59 in D 1.74 in
20th Century-African, Iron Object Made by the Lobi Tribe of Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An iron figurine made in Africa around the 20th century. In many countries in Africa, iron objects are used for objects, coins, tools, and rituals. Dogon, Kishi, etc. And this is ...
Iron
$3,365
H 90.75 in W 22.25 in D 18 in
A Dogon Tribe Toguna Post from Mali (Mid 20th C.) on Custom Iron Stand
Located in East Point, GA
An early to mid-20th century Toguna support post from the Dogon Tribe of Mali, on custom metal stand. This West African hand carved wooden bean was originally used for supporting the...
Iron
Traditional Throwing Knife (Ngalio) Chad Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Throwing Knife (Ngalio) Sara People, Chad, Africa Mid-20th century Material: Iron Height on custom display stand: 28 in. / 71 cm Known as "ngalio", this type of throwing knife was o...
Iron
African Decorative Object, Gourd
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
African decorative object, gourd, early 20th century. Measures: H 11 cm, L 57 cm, W 13 cm. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.
Leather
$1,450
H 14 in W 3.5 in D 4.5 in
Old Used Carved Wood Luba Divination or Ceremonial Smoothing Tool Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old well used carved wood Luba divination or ceremonial smoothing tool from the Luba people of the Congo. Very polished and worn base. Heavy patina from age, use and wear, see imag...
Wood
African art - Three sticks and a comb
Located in Porto, PT
African art - Three sticks and a comb. Africa; 20th century; carved from exotic wood. Defect in the comb. Length: (longest) 101 cm.
Wood
African Spear Currency on Stands
Located in East Point, GA
This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon custom metal stands. These African currencies ...
Metal, Iron
$750
H 17.75 in W 5.75 in D 2 in
Kuba African Iron Sword, on Stand With Brass Wrapped Hilt Decorated Blade DRC
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kuba African Iron Sword, on stand with brass or copper allay wrapped hilt. Decorated blade, Democratic Republic of Congo. A forged iron sword with elegant, hammered flaring blade, o...
Wrought Iron
Fulani Currency
Located in Dallas, TX
Nigerian currency crafted by the Fulani tribe. Outlawed in the 19th century by Colonel Phelps. The unusual forms and sizes of ethnographic currencies are both fascinating and surpris...
Metal
Ceramic Tissue Box
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Ceramic, Clay
$3,350
H 13.98 in W 12.41 in D 0.79 in
Fine Antique Large Russian Icon of the Pokrov, Moscow School, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A fine antique Russian icon of The Protection of the Mother of God, Pokrov Moscow School 19th century The Protection Icon depicts the Mother of God appearing above congregants a...
Wood
Vanity Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare table Mirror with rose colored glass by Max Ingrand. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Milan, Italy circa 1950s.
Brass
$12,750
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 35.44 in
Tubular Steel Loungechair Zebra Hide by Fa. Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Wien, AT
The design of this chair goes back to the model of R.C. Coquery from the year 1929. It was produced under the number B 251 from Thonet-France. This chair by Hynek Gottwald is a czec...
Steel
$6,739 / item
H 37.41 in W 74.81 in D 18.9 in
Bespoke Modernist Four Door Sideboard in Walnut Veneer and Chrome Plated Metal
By Rudolf Vichr, GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized four-door sideboard, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern timele...
Metal, Chrome
Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Desk, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Art Deco Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with 4 posts, inverted u-shaped bases and brass support bar/foot rest connecting the two....
Brass, Iron
Tubular Zebra Hide Steel Stool by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Wien, AT
Tubular Zebra Hide Steel Stool by Hynek Gottwald, 1930s This stool or ottoman goes very well with our zebra chair. Together they are a perfect couple, that attracts everyone's atten...
Steel
$4,800
H 14.18 in W 21.86 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Solid Oak "Suspendu" Nighstands by Guillerme & Chambron - France 1970's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of two tiered wall hanged "suspendus" nighstands by Guillerme and Chambron. 1970's era production. In good vintage condition. Space between tiers is 9.4cm. These nightst...
Oak
19th Century Wood Carved Angel Sculpture, Spain, 1800
Located in Madrid, ES
Spanish carving sculpture of an angel in flight. The piece is totally handcrafted in carved and polychromed wood with gold leaf details.
Wood
Vienna secession wall cabinet
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Vienna secession wall cabinet in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Copper
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron Mid-Century French Table Lamps
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-20th oak table lamps. By esteemed designers Guillerme et Chambron. France, c1960s. Oak and metal. Price is for the pair. Since re-wired and PAT test...
Wood
$2,400
H 21.25 in W 9 in D 8.25 in
Vintage Rope Floor Catchall in the Style of Audoux-Minet, 1960s, France
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1960 vintage French floor ashtray/catchall in the style of French-Swiss husband-and-wife duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Known for their playful and unique modernist des...
Metal
Stanhope Bed by Michael Graves for Memphis Milano, 1982
By Michael Graves (b.1934), Memphis Milano
Located in Ravenna, IT
This double bed designed by architect and designer Michael Graves for Memphis Milan in 1982 is an important piece of postmodern design. It also illustrates how Graves himself transfe...
Glass, Wood
Daybed H-215 by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
This rarely seen daybed by maybe ones of the most famous designers of Czech functionalism, Jindrich Halabala, has been completely restored and painted. The pillows are made of solid...
Zebra Hide, Wood, Coconut
Vintage Steel and Wood Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
This table features a restored, oak veneered wooden top and a chromed tubular steel construction with patina. We offer shop to door delivery worldwide in special transport boxes.
Chrome
$3,865 / set
H 10 in W 5 in D 2 in
Veca Italy product bathroom set in the years '70 in the manner of Fontana Arte
By VECA
Located in Biella, IT
Extremely elegant set of nine(9) piece by Veca Italy production in the years '70 in the manner of Fontana Arte the entire set is in very good vintage condition and is composed from...
Art Glass
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.
At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.
The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.
Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.
The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
Perfect for July 4th weekend, a new show at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution displays an array of antique red, white and blue flags.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.