A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
Ngaady aMwaash Mask. African Antique Folk Art Kuba Mask, originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Softwood
Congolese Kuba Bwoon Helmet Mask
Located in Pasadena, TX
This piece is called a Kuba mask. It was made in Congo. Its a helmet and a mask.
Wood, Beads
$2,794Sale Price|20% Off
Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Located in Milano, IT
The African Kuba Bwoom tribal mask is the oldest known mask, the Kuba bwoom mask.
Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood
Ancient Cubist Danced Kuba Mask Black Patina Cone Eyes Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ancient Cubist Kuba Dance Mask Black Patina, Cone Shaped Eyes, from the Congo, Africa.
Wood
Mid 20th-Century African Helmet Mask
Located in San Francisco, CA
In Kuba royal masquerade, three principal masks enact a foundational myth.
Fur, Shell, Raffia, Mirror, Wood, Feathers
African mask “Kuba Babuka” in wood and pigments. 20th century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
African mask “Kuba Babuka” in wood and pigments held by a rope.
Wood
$2,817Sale Price|20% Off
Verre Soufflé - Masque Kuba-Congo - Bois, perles, cauris - Circa 1975
By Vanessa Mitrani
Located in PANTIN, FR
Hand-blown directly over an authentic Kuba–Congo mask from circa 1975—crafted in wood and embellished with beads and cowrie shells—the piece creates an unexpected and powerful encoun...
Shell, Blown Glass, Wood, Beads
Kuba Bwoom Mask
Located in Austin, TX
It is one of three royal masks used by the Kuba, representing the constituents of the Kuba kingdom.
Copper
Kuba Mweel Mask
Located in Austin, TX
Natural materials, in this case cowrie shells, hold a long history of use in African art often associated with beauty and spirituality. The Kuba Mweel Mask was used in ceremonial and...
Shell, Burlap, Wood
Unavailable
H 22.05 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Ndop Kuba Statue From The Kuba Ndengese Shoowa Tribe Dr Congo Kasaï African Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Exceptional royal Ndop statue From the Kuba / Ndengese / Shoowa tribe - DR Congo Kasaï region - Circa 1940-1950 Length = 56 cm Perfect condition Note : Image of individual kings Alt...
Hardwood
Kuba Woman's Prestige Hat (Mpaan)
Located in London, GB
The shape of the mpaan echoes the structure of several Kuba masks, including the Mukyeeng. Embellished with cowrie shells and small blue, red and white beads, this headdress is a ric...
Shell, Beads
A Contemporary Beaded Kuba Mask or Helmet
Located in Astoria, NY
A 21st Century Kuba mask or helmet from the Kuba kingdom in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Beads, Fabric, Shell, Wood
Old Kuba Mukenga Helmet Mask
Located in Rochester, NY
Kuba Mukenga or elephant mask of helmet form with expressive facial features.
Beads
Sold
H 22.45 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Mid 20th Century African Kuba Helmet Tribal Mask Shells, Animal Fibres, Raffia
Located in Nottingham, GB
Mid 20thC Kuba Helmet Tribal Mask Shells, Animal Fibres, Raffia A Kuba helmet refers to a type of ceremonial headgear created by the Kuba people of Central Africa, particularly in t...
Shell, Raffia
Sold
H 12 in W 12 in D 24 in
Vintage African Bwoom Helmet Mask from the Kuba People of the Republic of Congo
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
One of the three royal masks, the Bwoom is one of the oldest mask types used by the Kuba people who live in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Bronze
African Kuba Helmet Mask on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Helmet Mask known as Bwoon from the Kuba Tribe in the Kasai region of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa circa mid-20th century.
Copper
Sold
H 11.25 in W 15.75 in D 9.25 in
African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in Forney, TX
The bwoom is one of three types of royal Kuba masks, all of which are treated as embodiments of nature spirits (mingesh).
Leather, Shell, Wood, Beads
A Congo Tribal Decorative Helmet Mask Possibly By the Kuba
Located in Astoria, NY
Possibly made by the Kuba people. The Kuba have used more than 20 different types of masks for various functions such as; initiation ceremonies and funerals.
Canvas, Shell
Sold
H 9.75 in W 6.5 in D 2.5 in
Fine Kuba Kete Face Mask Striking Square Eyes, Mouth Congo, Africa Custom Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine and well carved wood Kuba Kete face mask with striking open square eyes and mouth, incised scarification mark on forehead, interesting backwards facing ears.
Wood
Fine Kuba Wood Figural Tribal African Pipe, early 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Kuba Wood Figural Tribal African Pipe, early 20th century Kuba pipe with squatting figure on front, expressive face, geometric raised connected part with classic Kuba style de...
Wood
Kuba "Pwoom" Mask
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kuba " pwoom" mask . Central Congo. Provenance : Dentist Bergt Bengtsson was born 1925 .
Terracotta, Textile, Wood
Mask-helmet. Zaire, Kuba, Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Wood, leather, brass, money cowry, colored glassware beads, fiber, vegetation and fabric. Zaire, Kuba, Early 20th Century Height: 29 cm (11-1/4 in.) - Width: 18 cm (7 in.) - Depth:...
Brass
African Art- Beaded Helmet Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
Beaded ceremonial helmet mask from Kuba tribe of Congo Keywords: African, Tribal, Ceremonial, Cameroon, headdress, cloth, beads, blue, red, brown, shells
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$288,785Sale Price|20% Off
H 113 in W 92 in
C19th Portrait Princesse de Joinville of Brazil - Spectacular fit for a palace
By Henri d'Ainecy Montpezat
Located in London, GB
Portrait of Princess de Joinville riding a Bay Horse Henri d’Aincy, Le Comte Monpezat (French 1817-1859) Painted circa 1837-9 oil on canvas 113 x 92 inches (including frame) 92 x 70 ...
Oil
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
$37,606
H 3.15 in W 1.97 in D 16.54 in
Extremly Rare Mexican Silver Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Flintlock
Located in Madrid, ES
Extremly Rare South American Silver-Mounted Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Late 18th century, Mexican With a roped silver band around the turned and belled muzzle, the forw...
Sterling Silver
Mende Women's Helmet Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This helmet mask created by the Mende people of Sierra Leone was made for the women of their tribe to wear while dancing. Commissioned by women for their initiation ceremonies, the m...
Wood
$61,298
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
$34,054
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$3,250
H 28 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly fantastic, engaging, and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian Figure/ Sculpture made by the Kota (Bakota) peoples who inhabit the northeastern region...
Brass, Copper
$8,995 / set
H 37.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Sculptural Pair of Midcentury African Wood Spoon Back Black Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculptural pair of Midcentury African wood spoon back black chairs with carved reeded bases. This sculptural pair of Midcentury African wood chairs embodies the essence of artistic...
Wood
$850
H 10.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...
Wool
$2,600
H 26 in W 9 in D 10.25 in
Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
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 b...
Raffia, Wood
20th Century Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art
Located in Bochum, NRW
A hand carved wood wall mask, vintage from the 20th Century. African Folk Art. Handmade and carved from a single piece of exotic wood, in a manner specific to traditional African ar...
Wood
$197,927
H 57.68 in W 85.44 in
Flemish 17th, Orpheus and Animals, Large Decorative Wall Old Master Painting
Located in Greven, DE
Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting ...
Canvas, Oil
$2,450
H 23.5 in W 21 in D 12.25 in
Fon Carved Wood Ceremonial Seat or throne with Multiple Figures, Benin, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fon carved heavy hard wood ceremonial seat with multiple figures, from Benin, Africa. Dark stained wood with worn areas from use, "U" shaped seat supported by four caryatid figures, ...
Wood
$37,850
H 17.1 in W 12.55 in D 9.44 in
China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse in Earthenware
Located in Miami, FL
Extremely rare Chinese pottery caparisoned horse from the Northern Qi region. A beautiful large sculptural piece, created in China during the Northern Qi dynasty period, between t...
Earthenware, Clay, Paint
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Female Pair African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Good of female Yoruba Ibeji Figures Finely carved in dense wood with linear decoration to the body Nigeria Period Early 20th century Size: 27 and 25 cm Condition: Good Fine...
Hardwood
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chairs in wood year: 1940 The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood used they make them unique. It is an icon of distinction. Hehe Carving elegant legged stool, are considered e...
Wood
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.
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