Early 20th Century Canadian Inuit Soapstone Figure with Bone Tusk and Fish
Located in Nantucket, MA
Hand-carved Canadian Inuit sculpture of a seated, hooded figure in dark green-black soapstone, mottled with pale gold veining and finished to a soft polish. One arm is raised, the fi...
Soapstone
Inuit Wilson Oozeva Carving of Polar Bear
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful and whimsical polar bear carving by the noted Alaskan intuit carver Wilson Oozeva (1953-2013). The fossilized bone carving lileky dates to the late 1970’s perhaps early 1...
Bone
Vintage Eskimo Inuit Shaman Head Carving
Located in London, GB
A fine and striking vintage Eskimo shaman head carving Carved by Alaskan artist Embert Ozeva (signed), Alaska, circa 1970, Fossilized whalebone. Size H 16 cm W 14 cm D 9 cm Presen...
Bone
Inuit Fossilized Bone Carving
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely Fossilized Bone Inuit Carving. It has been mounted on a substantial Oak base.
Bone
Inuit Arctic Region Folk Art Bone Hand Carved Doll Puppet Child's Toy
By Inuit
Located in Studio City, CA
A curious, little hand carved from bone (likely caribou and/or antler) Inuit toy doll with movable hands and legs. These were often kept as tokens for good luck. Very similar exa...
Bone
Sold
H 4 in W 3.75 in D 0.5 in
Inuit Tupilak Alaska Native American Eskimo Bone Carved Totem with Walrus
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful carving of a Totem figure with a walrus overhead by the indigenous Inuit People (or Tupilak) who inhabit parts of the Arctic regions of Greenland, Canada, and Alaska. Wel...
Bone
Inuit Carving Signed W. Kuzuguk
By Wilbur Kuzuguk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A whimsical Inuit carving signed W. Kuzuguk. Fossilized whalebone. Good age appropriate condition, with minor flaws.
Bone
John Louis Clarke (1881–1970) Hand-Carved Grizzly Bear Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
An exceptional hand-carved wooden grizzly bear sculpture by celebrated Blackfeet artist John Louis Clarke (1881–1970), one of the most important Native American wildlife sculptors of...
Pine
$26,857
H 17.72 in W 34.65 in D 11.03 in
Monumental Bronze "Polar Bear" after Francois Pompon. Private Commission 1980s
By François Pompon
Located in Köln, NW
A Magnificent Monumental Art Déco Bronze "Polar Bear" after Francois Pompon. "Ours Blanc". Private commission ca. 1980 Hand-stamped monogram "C A " on the lower flank/ rear leg. ...
Bronze
Art Deco Polar Bear Sculpture by Pierre Chenet, Patinated Bronze
By Pierre Chenet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Art Deco Style French polar bear sculpture made of hand crafted patinated bronze, designed and produced by Pierre Chenet in good condition. The detailed décor piece is very...
Metal, Bronze
$1,400
H 6.5 in W 12 in D 4 in
Large Inuit Soapstone Sculpture of a Walrus with Tusks by Ragee Kupapik E7837
By Ragee Kuppapik
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Large Inuit soapstone sculpture of a walrus with tusks, the soapstone is in a large-scale size and quite heavy, the tusks are made from a walrus. The figure measures 12" inches wide ...
Soapstone
$895
H 6 in W 15 in D 6.5 in
Inuit Native American Eskimo Signed Large Stone Carved Tusked Walrus Sculpture
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful soapstone large, heavy carving of a tusked walrus by the indigenous inuit people who inhabit parts of the Arctic regions of Greenland, Canada, and Alaska. Signed on th...
Soapstone
$3,600Sale Price|47% Off
H 5.5 in W 2.5 in D 3.5 in
Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Pipe Idol Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Native America and a collection dating to 1951, comes this unique old hand carved stone human effigy pipe figure idol , likely Hopewell culture with its bun head and ear spool f...
Stone
Bear Sculpture Limited Edition 60/100 by J.B Vandame 2015
By J.B. Vandame
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture bear in plaster. Limited and numerated edition 60/100. Made in France By J.B Vandame in 2015. Unique piece.
Plaster
Carved Swiss Early 20th Century Bear
Located in Charleston, SC
Carved Swiss early 20th century bear.
Signed Soapstone Carving of an Inuit by Quanaq Mikkigak
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An Inuit carving of a man signed on the base. Great Color. It appears to be a soapstone carving. Great color and striations.The man is approx 4.5 inches tall and approx 1x2.5 inches...
Stone
Large Inuit Hand Carved Stone Bear Sculpture by Jonasie Faber
Located in San Diego, CA
A large Inuit hand-carved stone bear sculpture by Jonasie Faber circa 1986. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 12"W x 5.5"D x 5.75"H; it has w...
Stone
Japanese Old Hand-Carved Wood Bear 1950s-1970s / Mingei Sculpture
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a vintage Japanese hand-carved wooden bear, a traditional folk craft that has long been associated with Hokkaido and remains one of the region’s most recognizable forms of fo...
Wood
$200
H 3.15 in W 4.73 in D 1.58 in
Greenlandica, Figure of a Walrus Made of Soapstone, Approximately 1960/1970s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Greenlandica, figure of a walrus made of soapstone. Approximately 1960/1970s. In good condition, signs of use. Dimensions: L 12.5 x D 4.0 x H 8.0 cm.
Soapstone
$6,149
H 14.57 in W 21.66 in D 7.49 in
Cathryn Jenkins Carved Serpentine Marble Bear Sculpture, Canada
Located in Nottingham, GB
A substantial hand-carved sculpture of a prowling bear, fashioned from a single solid block of native British Columbia serpentine stone. The composition captures the animal in a deli...
Marble, Serpentine
$689
H 3 in W 9 in D 3 in
Inuit Indigenous Native American Eskimo Signed Stone Carved Walrus Sculpture
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful soapstone carving of a walrus by the indigenous Inuit People who inhabit parts of the arctic regions of Greenland, Canada, and Alaska. Signed ("E.Y.") and numbered/dat...
Soapstone
Inuit Hunter with Seal – Canadian Arctic Soapstone Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A compelling Inuit soapstone sculpture depicting a bundled hunter holding a seal, a subject deeply rooted in Arctic life and subsistence traditions. Carved in richly toned grey serpe...
Soapstone
$760
H 7.5 in W 11.25 in D 5.25 in
Huge Mid-Century Modern Ainu Japanese Style Bear Statue with Salmon Fish
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 20th century Ainu Japanese style bear statue, wood carved. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved wood. Signed with a label, but can not re...
Wood
Zabihi Collection Worn Antique Khotan Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th century antique Khotan rug 4'1'' x 6'10''
Wool
Large Hand Carved Inuit Stylized Figurative Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This handcrafted sculpture was made in Northern Canada by an Inuit artisan in circa 1970. This sculpture is a series of two stylized human figures intermixed with two representations...
Antler
Hollywood Regency Ceramic Cabbage or Lettuce Serving Bowl in Green and Cream
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large green and cream ceramic cabbageware or lettuceware serving bowl. This bowl is large and round and perfect for serving salads or dinner rolls. Glazed in a deep green color, it...
Ceramic, Paint
Antique American Victorian Ship and Lighthouse in Bottle, Circa 1890
Located in Queens, NY
American/English (19/20th Cent) sailing ship with 4 masts and a light house in a bulbous shaped glass bottle on a green wood base.
Glass
Unavailable|$995 / set
H 16.25 in W 4.5 in D 12 in
Pair of Vintage Indigenous American Inuit Mukluks or Boots
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of vintage Inuit mukluks are presumed to have been made in Canada in circa 1950 in the Indigenous American Folk Art style. The upper portions are made with fur and the bott...
Fur, Leather, Wool
Mid 20th Century Hand Carved African Fertility Mask, Akan People
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very decorative fertility mask by the Baule tribe, associated with the Akan people who live both in Ghana and in the Ivory Coast. The sides with three small holes on either side pr...
Wood
Antique Korean Porcelain Peony Jar Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean white porcelain jar with underglaze blue painting of large peonies with leaves circa second half of 19th century, Joseon Dynasty. Considered associated with Punwon-ri kilns ...
Porcelain
1990s Modern Sculpture
Located in Milano, IT
1990s modern sculpture, realized with different metals such as iron copper and brass.
Brass, Copper, Iron
$3,428
H 22.75 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Marine Diorama with Fishes, Glass and Wood, Italy, Circa 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A natural Wunderkammer specimen: a marine diorama with two decoy fishes (Pterois volitans), a brunch, fan shaped, of Horny coral, starfish, and reef. The Specimens are mounted inside...
Glass, Wood
$900
H 25 in W 6 in D 6 in
Large Italian A.Santini Faux Ivory Tusk Carving God of Longevity Chinoiserie 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A huge Italian A.Santini faux ivory resin sculpture in a curved tusk form, standing 25" tall, of a detailed Chinese god of Longevity standing with a child, mounted upon a stand with ...
Resin
$542
H 35.25 in W 35.25 in D 35.25 in
Antique Victorian Vintage Bovine Whale Bone Malacca Wooden Walking Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine & Rare Example of a Mariner’s Whale Bone Walking Cane of exceptional quality. First half of the Nineteenth Century, possibly of English origin. The plain ball grip ...
Horn
$6,282
H 25.2 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in
Italian Neoclassical Sculptural Group in Alabaster "The Rape of the Sabine Women" 18th
Located in Pistoia, IT
"The Rape of the Sabine Women," veined alabaster, large sculptural group with classical subject, Volterra manufacture, 18th century. The so-called Rape of the Sabine Women is a scu...
Alabaster
$8,300
H 65 in W 55 in D 0.25 in
French Wrought Iron Room Divider by Jean Touret for Atelier de Marolles, 1950s
By Atelier Marolles
Located in Chicago, IL
A sculptural three-panel room divider by French artist Jean Touret for Atelier de Marolles, France, circa 1950s. Hand-wrought in iron and inset with a menagerie of stylized animal si...
Wrought Iron
$220Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.5 in W 13 in D 12 in
Vintage Wizard Husky Oscillating Fan, Metal & Aluminum, 1960s USA
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Vintage "Wizard Husky" Oscillating Fan – Industrial Charm with a Rusty Edge! Looking for a statement piece that exudes vintage industrial style? This cool, rusty "Wizard H...
Metal, Aluminum
Antique South Indian Chola-Style Bronze Goddess Sculpture, on Lotus Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique South Indian Chola-Style Bronze Goddess Sculpture on Lotus Base Exquisite bronze sculpture depicting a South Indian goddess in the elegant Chola style, featuring intricate ...
Bronze
Pair of Yoke Back Elm Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of yoke back elm armchairs, circa 1880-1900, China.
Elm
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.
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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.
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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.