Standing Carved Wooden Figural Spoon, Yoruba People, 1960s
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Large carved wooden spoon in the shape of a standing female figure, with a round bowl over her head, Yoruba People, circa 1960s. The numbers are the inventory numbers from Penn Stat...
Wood
Pair of Tuareg Hand-Carved and Engraved Wooden Spoons – African Art
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Pair of Tuareg Hand-Carved and Engraved Wooden Spoons – African Art Set of two beautifully hand-carved wooden spoons from Mali, dating to the 1970s. They can be used in the kitchen...
Wood, Fruitwood
Large Early Papua New Guinea Carved Coconut Scoop or Spoon with Figure
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Early Papua New Guinea Carved Coconut Scoop or Spoon with Figure Scoop is 3 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4", on custom wood and metal base total height 7 1/2 inches. Large carved expressive f...
Organic Material
Dan Prestige Wood Spoon with Legs, Ivory Coast, West Africa on custom base
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Dan finely carved wood prestige spoon or ladle, from the Dan people of Ivory Coast, West Africa. Spoons like this were used by the most prominent woman in the village as a sign of...
Wood
Vintage Tribal Spoon Bib Necklace, Metal and Leather, 1980s Design
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Vintage Tribal Ethnic Spoon Bib Necklace. Dimensions: 20.25 fully extended, de dent decor 4 w x 3.5 h Please visit take a look at our listings, we have an ...
Metal
Tribal Wooden Spoon – Philippines, Early 20th Century, Whale Tail Motif
Located in Bilzen, BE
A superb hand-carved tribal spoon from the northern Philippines (Cordillera region), dating from the early 20th century.
Wood
Pair of African Carved Fork and Spoon Plaques
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of African style (20th Century) carved wood fork & spoon wall plaques with head on top (PRICED AS PAIR).
African Gabon Mid 20th Century Hand Carved Tsogo Ceremonial Spoon
Located in Queens, NY
Gabonese mid 20th century ceremonial spoon of the Tsogo people depicting a carved male figure in ceremonial dress, pigmented and adorned with fabrics and raffia
Bone
Pair of Ritual Spoons from Timor Island, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
The horns of large creatures were often used to carve intricate spoons which were most likely used for large ceremonial feasts and offerings to ancestors (Ref: Indonesian Tribal Art ...
Horn
African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Very simple modern look carved ethnic sculpture in a form of a fork and spoon salad set. Beautiful African tribal folk art.
Wood
DAN Spoon, Ivory Coast, Early 20th.C. Ex Collection Paolo Morigi of Lugano.
Located in Encino, CA
Tribal Art - African Art Dan Spoon, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Wood, early 20th century H.17" x W.4" x D.2" without the stand H.20" x 3"1/4 x D.4"1/8 with the stand Provenance: Ac...
Wood
Indonesian Horn Spoons and Tribal Headwear
Located in Richmond, CA
An exquisite grouping of tribal items from Timor, Indonesia. The two spoons are handcarved from horn.
Metal
African Dan Spoon, circa 1960
By Tomieme
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully carved wood ceremonial Dan ladle from the Dassanetch tribe, Ivory coast attributed to Tompieme mounted on a simple metal stand.
Wood
Matched Pair of Mumuye Forged Iron Currencies / Spoons
Located in Southhampton, NY
This is a matched pair of forged iron currencies from the Mumuye Tribe of Nigeria. The currency is in the rare form of figural spoons. Pre-1900. Displayed on custom metal stands. ...
Iron
African Dan Wood Spoon
Located in New York, NY
Long rectangular concave spoon supported by anthropomorphic legs well modeled with rounded but slightly flattened buttocks, rounded thighs and calves above rounded oval feet. The lon...
Wood
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H 10.25 in W 2.5 in D 3 in
Refined Dinka Wood Spoon, South Sudan, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Understated and elegant, ancient Egyptian in feeling, this is a refined Dinka carved wood spoon, South Sudan, Africa, created in the early 20th century, Simple abstract stem-like han...
Wood
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H 18.5 in W 3.25 in D 2 in
Stylized Human Dan Ritual Wood Serving Spoon, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Large, stylized human wood serving spoon from the Dan People, Ivory Coast, Africa. Standing human figure with spoon bowl representing the upper body and head, with two legs, note tha...
Wood
African Art-Anthropomorphic Ceremonial Spoon/bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
Keywords: tribal, functional, carved, wood, spoon, anthropomorphic, object
Wood
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 4.34 in D 4.73 in
Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic art Ramu
Located in Leuven, BE
Antique and exceptional laddle / spoon of the Murik Lakes or Schouten Island , Mouth Of The Lower Sepik / Ramu Papua New Guinea A lovely patina and traces of use. Length: 73 cm Very ...
Wood
Finely Carved Markham Valley Spoon, Papua New Guinea
Located in Vienna, AT
A turn of the century "Ompi" featuring a totemic ancestor's face, Markham Valley, Morobe Province. Signs of wear and old lime deposits, soft worn patina. Ex UK collection 10 cm.
Wood
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H 18.12 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in
Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Maprik Oceanic Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Antique and exceptional spoon of the Murik Lakes or Schouten Island , Mouth Of The Lower Sepik / Ramu Papua New Guinea Available @ art Gallery Decoster Belgium A lovely patina and t...
Wood
Unavailable
H 14.97 in W 2.96 in D 0.79 in
Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Maprik Oceanic Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Antique and exceptional spoon of the Murik Lakes or Schouten Island , Mouth Of The Lower Sepik / Ramu Papua New Guinea Available @ art Gallery Decoster Belgium A lovely patina and t...
Wood
Unavailable
H 11.82 in W 1.66 in D 0.99 in
Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Maprik Oceanic Art
Located in Leuven, BE
Antique and exceptional spoon of the Murik Lakes or Schouten Island , Mouth Of The Lower Sepik / Ramu Papua New Guinea Available @ art Gallery Decoster Belgium A lovely patina and t...
Wood
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Antique spoon Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Murik Lakes Ramu Oceanic art Ramu
Located in Leuven, BE
Antique and exceptional laddle / spoon of the Murik Lakes or Schouten Island , Mouth Of The Lower Sepik / Ramu Papua New Guinea A lovely patina and traces of use. Length: 70 cm Very ...
Wood
Beautiful Antique Tribal Art Spoon
Located in Naples, FL
Usual objects in Africa are sometimes used for ceremonies. The wooden carved spoon is from Cote d'Ivoire and has been repaired with a kind of tin material. The iron stand turns the s...
Wood
Large curved black and yellow textured spoon sculpture in stock
Located in Edinboro, PA
Introducing Spoon Sculpture No. 7: a captivating fusion of creativity and craftsmanship, meticulously designed to bring a touch of sophistication to your living space. Crafted with p...
Poplar, Paint
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H 21 in W 6.25 in D 2 in
Dan Tribal Ritual Rice Serving Spoon, Stylized Antelope Handle, Incised Design
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Dan tribal ritual rice serving spoon, stylized antelope handle, incised design, ivory coast, Africa An early carved wood serving spoon from the Dan people with wonderful patina fr...
Wood
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H 12.5 in W 4 in D 7 in
Set of Two Horn Spoons from the Sidamo of Ethiopia, Mounted, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Set of two horn spoons from the Sidamo of Ethiopia. Mounted, mid-20th century. Used in Sidamo households as spice spoons. Graceful in form, and with a lovely patina. One piece, on t...
Horn
Tribal Copper and Brass Spoon Accessory
Located in Dallas, TX
This particular tribal accessory item is rare, can be used as tribal decor accessory piece that carries on history.
Brass, Copper
Decorative Tribal Spoon in the Style of African Dan Spoon
Located in New York, NY
A decorative spoon with mask at the end of handle in the style of that from the Dan tribe of the Ivory coast and Liberia. This very provocative utensil becomes a wonderful piece of d...
Wood
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H 17 in W 2.75 in D 1.25 in
Set of Three Rare Fang Wood Spoons, Gabon, Africa old collection provenance
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Set of three rare Fang carved wood spoons, from Gabon, Africa. Each with unique shape, wear and encrustations from traditional tribal use.
Wood
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H 8.75 in W 1.75 in D 1.5 in
Old worn Philippine Spoon with Monkey Maternity Mother Figure with Baby on Back
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Worn and polished Philippine "pakko" or spoon with standing monkey faced female figure with baby on back, mid-20th century. Made of sagat hardwood on custom metal stand. Ex old South...
Wood
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H 7.25 in W 1.5 in D 2.25 in
Antique Northwest Coast Native American Carved Horn Spoon, Haida, 19th Century
Located in Denver, CO
An American Indian/Northwest coast spoon or ladle exquisitely carved with animal effigies. Custom display stand is included. Overall dimensions with the stand are 7.25 x 1.5 x 2.25 i...
Horn
African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculptures Fork and Spoon Dark Ebony Wood
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Very simple modern look carved ethnic sculptures in a form of a fork and spoon salad set. Beautiful African tribal folk art.
Wood
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mongo Spoon, D.R. Congo
Located in New York, NY
Prestige spoons are an artistic convention across Africa, and not least in the Congo, where this magnificent Mongo example was carved. With long, gently swelling flanks, a slightly w...
Brass
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Ifugao Spoon
By Ifugao People
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ifugao, of Luzon island in the Phillipines, are an ancient and talented highland people. They inhabit mountains whose slopes were long ago laboriously carved into rice terraces b...
Wood
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H 18.25 in W 5 in D 2 in
Old Dan Tribal Ritual Serving Spoon with Circular Handle, Ivory Coast, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A carved wood Dan ritual serving spoon with circular handle, Ivory Coast, Africa. Used by the important woman in the village to distribute the grain and crops and symbolizing abundan...
Wood
Philippine Wood Spoon with Standing Figure, Early 20th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Elegant, worn and very polished Philippine wood spoon with standing figure, probably created by an artist of the Igorot people, Luzon, in the early 20th century. The figure with hand...
Wood
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H 9.25 in W 3.125 in D 1.5 in
Elegant Dinka Spoon with Geometric Handle, South Sudan Africa Early 20th Century
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Quiet, simple, elegant. A finely carved Dinka spoon with geometric handle, South Sudan, Africa, early 20th century, traces of red and black pigments on handle. On custom metal and wo...
Wood
Kota Reliquary Figure Gabon, Christies Provenance
Located in Sharon, CT
Kota Reliquary of classic form. Brass and iron over wood. On an old base, with an old number label. Ex Estate of Willliam Kohler, Christies NY 'Important Tribal Art' Nov 20 1997.
Brass, Copper, Iron
$725
H 9.65 in W 6.7 in D 0.02 in
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Wood Tribal Mask from Atoni Tribe Timor
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This very flat mask originates from the Atoni people of Timor, featuring two very small eye holes. For the Timorese people masks portray both male and female ancestors, worn by warri...
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.
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