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Watermelon Folk Art

Antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina Doll with Watermelon, circa 1900–1925
Antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina Doll with Watermelon, circa 1900–1925

Antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina Doll with Watermelon, circa 1900–1925

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

This rare antique Hopi HeHeya Clown Kachina doll, carved in the first quarter of the 20th century, is an exceptional example of traditional Hopi spiritual art. Hand-carved from wood ...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Wood

14.50 Carat Faceted Strawberry Shape Watermelon Tourmaline Drilled Carving
14.50 Carat Faceted Strawberry Shape Watermelon Tourmaline Drilled Carving

14.50 Carat Faceted Strawberry Shape Watermelon Tourmaline Drilled Carving

By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1

Located in Peshawar, PK

Lovely Faceted Strawberry Shape Watermelon Tourmaline Drilled Carving From Africa WEIGHT: 14.50 Carat DIMENSIONS: 1.98 x 1.64 x 0.63 Cm ORIGIN: Madagascar, Africa Shape: Strawber...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Adam Style Sculptures and Carv...

Materials

Crystal

Folk Art Mexican Girl with Watermelon Oil Painting on Burlap
Folk Art Mexican Girl with Watermelon Oil Painting on Burlap

Folk Art Mexican Girl with Watermelon Oil Painting on Burlap

By Jose Maria de Servin

Located in Surfside, FL

The sweetness that characterizes the work of Mexican painter Jose Maria de Servin (1917-83) is a melancholy and placid one. While he worked in the most modern of styles, he adapted i...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Burlap, Oil

Mexican Modernist Painting Boy with Watermelon
Mexican Modernist Painting Boy with Watermelon

Mexican Modernist Painting Boy with Watermelon

By Jose Maria de Servin

Located in Surfside, FL

Genre: Latin American Subject: Children Medium: Mixed Media Surface: Paper Country: Mexico Dimensions include Frame: 36X26 The sweetness that characterizes the work of Mexican pai...

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20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Still Life with Watermelon and Pomegranates — (After Frida Kahlo) ca. 1950
Still Life with Watermelon and Pomegranates — (After Frida Kahlo) ca. 1950

Still Life with Watermelon and Pomegranates — (After Frida Kahlo) ca. 1950

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Oil painting on canvas created around 1950 depicting a still life composition centered on a sliced watermelon accompanied by pomegranates and other fruits arranged on a neutral surfa...

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas

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Still Life Folk Painting with Cat, Dog and Watermelon
Still Life Folk Painting with Cat, Dog and Watermelon

Still Life Folk Painting with Cat, Dog and Watermelon

Located in New Hope, PA

A charming oil on canvas Folk Art painting still life depicting a cat and dog below a table topped with sliced watermelon.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Still Life Watercolor with Watermelon and Corn
Still Life Watercolor with Watermelon and Corn

Still Life Watercolor with Watermelon and Corn

Unavailable

H 19.5 in W 24.25 in D 1 in

Still Life Watercolor with Watermelon and Corn

Located in New Hope, PA

This charming example of American Folk Art painting remains in its original grain-painted frame.

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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paper

Watermelon Still Life Painting, Late 19th C
Watermelon Still Life Painting, Late 19th C

Watermelon Still Life Painting, Late 19th C

Unavailable

H 22.5 in W 25.75 in

Watermelon Still Life Painting, Late 19th C

Located in Hadley, MA

VIBRANT STILL LIFE

Oil on canvas-board, depicting watermelon, with grape cluster, all floating on a robin's egg blue field. Great colors and bold graphics. Mounted i...

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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Wood, Canvas

Folk Art Watermelon Painting
Folk Art Watermelon Painting

Folk Art Watermelon Painting

Unavailable

H 18.25 in W 24 in D 3 in

Folk Art Watermelon Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

An absolutely delightful Folk Art painting of young boys eating watermelon.

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Vintage 1940s American Paintings

Mid-Century Watermelon Coffee Table
Mid-Century Watermelon Coffee Table

Mid-Century Watermelon Coffee Table

Unavailable

H 20 in W 49.5 in D 26 in

Mid-Century Watermelon Coffee Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Custom Mid-Century watermelon coffee table with duck feet. Made of fiberglass and signed on top. A true one of a kind!

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fiberglass

Folk Watermelon with Legs
Folk Watermelon with Legs

Folk Watermelon with Legs

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H 9.25 in W 60 in D 7.5 in

Folk Watermelon with Legs

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

I don't know what to say about this, It's a watermelon with turkey feet. Its old but other than that I have no further information other than I love it. Unsigned.

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Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Farner's Watermelon Sign
Farner's Watermelon Sign

Farner's Watermelon Sign

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H 23.25 in W 31 in L 23.25 in

Farner's Watermelon Sign

Located in Nantucket, MA

A trade sign found in Indiana painted with acrylic on plywood.  

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Plywood

Early Folky Painting of Watermelon
Early Folky Painting of Watermelon

Early Folky Painting of Watermelon

Located in Wiscasset, ME

In early frame

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Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Oil on Panel "Man with Prize Winning Watermelon"
Oil on Panel "Man with Prize Winning Watermelon"

Oil on Panel "Man with Prize Winning Watermelon"

Located in Charleston, SC

Oil on panel "Man with Prize Winning Watermelon."

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20th Century North American Paintings

Mystical Highly Attractive Navy, Green, Watermelon Antique Rug
Mystical Highly Attractive Navy, Green, Watermelon Antique Rug

Mystical Highly Attractive Navy, Green, Watermelon Antique Rug

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Mystical Highly Attractive Navy, Green, Watermelon Antique rug About: One of the most mystical rugs we've ever had in our collection. whoever ends up with this piece will truly ha...

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20th Century Rugs

Swooning Watermelon & Denim Blue Antique Rug, c.1930's
Swooning Watermelon & Denim Blue Antique Rug, c.1930's

Swooning Watermelon & Denim Blue Antique Rug, c.1930's

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Swooning Watermelon & Denim Blue Antique About: A truly jaw-dropping piece. Size: 7.9 x 10.8 Age: Antique C. 1930's Pile: Low/Medium and in incredible condition This rug...

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20th Century Rugs

Materials

Wool

Carved and Painted Watermelon Box by Frank Finney
Carved and Painted Watermelon Box by Frank Finney

Carved and Painted Watermelon Box by Frank Finney

By Frank Finney

Located in Nantucket, MA

Carved and painted watermelon bowl by master carver Frank Finney. Lift top lid, with scraping style interior. Signed on bottom "Finney" with his initals.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Mexican Girl with Watermelon Oil Painting on Burlap
Folk Art Mexican Girl with Watermelon Oil Painting on Burlap

Folk Art Mexican Girl with Watermelon Oil Painting on Burlap

By Jose Maria de Servin

Located in Surfside, FL

The sweetness that characterizes the work of Mexican painter Jose Maria de Servin (1917-83) is a melancholy and placid one. While he worked in the most modern of styles, he adapted i...

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Burlap, Oil

Folk Art Mexican Girl with Watermelon Oil Painting on Burlap
Folk Art Mexican Girl with Watermelon Oil Painting on Burlap

Folk Art Mexican Girl with Watermelon Oil Painting on Burlap

By Jose Maria de Servin

Located in Surfside, FL

The sweetness that characterizes the work of Mexican painter Jose Maria de Servin (1917-83) is a melancholy and placid one. While he worked in the most modern of styles, he adapted i...

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Burlap, Oil

Mexican Modernist Painting Boy with Watermelon
Mexican Modernist Painting Boy with Watermelon

Mexican Modernist Painting Boy with Watermelon

By Jose Maria de Servin

Located in Surfside, FL

Genre: Latin American Subject: Children Medium: Mixed Media Surface: Paper Country: Mexico Dimensions include Frame: 36X26 The sweetness that characterizes the work of Mexican pai...

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20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Mexican Modernist Painting Girl with Watermelon
Mexican Modernist Painting Girl with Watermelon

Mexican Modernist Painting Girl with Watermelon

By Jose Maria de Servin

Located in Surfside, FL

Genre: Latin American Subject: Children Medium: Mixed Media Surface: Paper Country: Mexico Dimensions include Frame: 36X26 The sweetness that characterizes the work of Mexican pai...

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20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Mexican Modernist Painting Boy with Watermelon
Mexican Modernist Painting Boy with Watermelon

Mexican Modernist Painting Boy with Watermelon

By Jose Maria de Servin

Located in Surfside, FL

Genre: Latin American Subject: Children Medium: Mixed Media Surface: Paper Country: Mexico Dimensions include Frame: 36X26 The sweetness that characterizes the work of Mexican pai...

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20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Antique Folk Art Oil Painting Fruit Still Life of Watermelon, 19th Century
Antique Folk Art Oil Painting Fruit Still Life of Watermelon, 19th Century

Antique Folk Art Oil Painting Fruit Still Life of Watermelon, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Folk Art painting offers oil on canvas fruit still life of watermelon, seated in parcel gilt frame, 19th century Measures - 22.5"h x 29.5"w x 2.5"d overall; 25" x 18.5"...

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Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Colorful Hand Painted Watermelon Folding Screen
Colorful Hand Painted Watermelon Folding Screen

Colorful Hand Painted Watermelon Folding Screen

Located in Atlanta, GA

Colorful hand painted Folk Art watermelon folding screen, Yucatan, Mexico, circa 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Felipe Benito Archuleta Style Wooden Watermelon Folk Art
Vintage Felipe Benito Archuleta Style Wooden Watermelon Folk Art

Vintage Felipe Benito Archuleta Style Wooden Watermelon Folk Art

By Felipe Archuleta

Located in Charleston, SC

A vintage folk art watermelon which has been carved from wood and hand painted.

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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mexican Modernist Painting Girl with Watermelon
Mexican Modernist Painting Girl with Watermelon

Mexican Modernist Painting Girl with Watermelon

By Jose Maria de Servin

Located in Surfside, FL

Genre: Latin American Subject: Children Medium: Mixed Media Surface: Paper Country: Mexico Dimensions include Frame: 36X26 The sweetness that characterizes the work of Mexican pai...

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20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Primitive "Watermelon" Oil on Board
Primitive "Watermelon" Oil on Board

Primitive "Watermelon" Oil on Board

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H 15 in W 21.75 in D 1.25 in

Primitive "Watermelon" Oil on Board

Located in Hudson, NY

Primitive oil on board of "Watermelon" by itinerant unknown American artists.(17.75" x 11" sight) in gilded frame

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20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Board

"Watermelons" Still Life by Kevin Paulsen and David Wiggins, circa 1990s
"Watermelons" Still Life by Kevin Paulsen and David Wiggins, circa 1990s

"Watermelons" Still Life by Kevin Paulsen and David Wiggins, circa 1990s

Located in New York, NY

Large framed mural fragment by Kevin Paulsen and David Wiggins, circa 1990s. Oil on plaster layered over polystyrene, black wood shadow box frame. Original work of art in the style o...

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Late 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Wood

Peter Hunt Cape Cod Folk Art Painted Watermelon Tray, Signed
Peter Hunt Cape Cod Folk Art Painted Watermelon Tray, Signed

Peter Hunt Cape Cod Folk Art Painted Watermelon Tray, Signed

By Peter Hunt

Located in Ferndale, MI

Large hand-painted watermelon metal tray by Massachusetts folk artist, Peter Hunt. Hand-signed on front anno domini 1960 par pierre le chasseur d'orleans. Hand signed on verso Welc...

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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Still Life with Watermelon by Fernando Botero
Still Life with Watermelon by Fernando Botero

Still Life with Watermelon by Fernando Botero

Located in New York, NY

Poster in a custom metal frame and acid free matt

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Vintage 1970s American Posters

Materials

Metal

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Museum Quality Maria Martinez Blackware Jar San Ildefonso Feather Motif
Museum Quality Maria Martinez Blackware Jar San Ildefonso Feather Motif

Museum Quality Maria Martinez Blackware Jar San Ildefonso Feather Motif

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

Exceptional museum-quality black-on-black ceramic jar by Maria Martinez (1887–1980), San Ildefonso Pueblo, one of the most influential Native American potters of the 20th century. T...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Sioux Bow, Arrows and Beaded Quiver Case
19th Century Sioux Bow, Arrows and Beaded Quiver Case

19th Century Sioux Bow, Arrows and Beaded Quiver Case

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Sioux bow and quiver with beaded bands on top and bottom on both bow and quiver case. Bow 46" of bodack with original sinew string and three 24" matching arrows, two having 2 1/2" or...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Other

Rare 32 Carat Carved Lapidary Opal Native American Indian Chief
Rare 32 Carat Carved Lapidary Opal Native American Indian Chief

Rare 32 Carat Carved Lapidary Opal Native American Indian Chief

Located in Long Island City, NY

A vintage opal Indian head carving, weighing 32.10 carats, featuring an intricate piece of lapidary artistry. Crafted from opal, a gemstone known for its iridescent play of colors, t...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Native American Objects

Materials

Opal

Rare Circa 1870 Sioux Buckskin Moccasins with Quillwork & Glass Bead Decoration
Rare Circa 1870 Sioux Buckskin Moccasins with Quillwork & Glass Bead Decoration

Rare Circa 1870 Sioux Buckskin Moccasins with Quillwork & Glass Bead Decoration

$3,800Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 4.5 in W 4.25 in D 11.75 in

Rare Circa 1870 Sioux Buckskin Moccasins with Quillwork & Glass Bead Decoration

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

This rare and authentic pair of antique Sioux moccasins dates to the 1870s, during the late Classic Period of Native American artistry (circa 1650–1875). Handcrafted by a skilled Pla...

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Animal Skin, Hide, Glass, Beads

Historic Laguna Pueblo Large Native American Olla, 1880's
Historic Laguna Pueblo Large Native American Olla, 1880's

Historic Laguna Pueblo Large Native American Olla, 1880's

By Native American Art

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Large Laguna Pueblo Indian Polychrome Olla, circa 1880's. Measures 12 5/8"h x 13"w. Featuring Geometric Designs on the Shoulder and Floral Designs with Fine Line Cross Hatching on...

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Antique Late 19th Century Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Clay

Large Signed Native American Hopi Original Mudhead Kachina Katsina Doll on Stand
Large Signed Native American Hopi Original Mudhead Kachina Katsina Doll on Stand

Large Signed Native American Hopi Original Mudhead Kachina Katsina Doll on Stand

By Native American Art

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully handcrafted/detailed and decorated Native American Hopi Mudhead Kachina doll. Quite an unusually large work. A striking piece overall. Hand painted with leather and pos...

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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Native American Indian Hopi Southwest Wood Kachina Katsina Doll Totem Sculpture
Native American Indian Hopi Southwest Wood Kachina Katsina Doll Totem Sculpture

Native American Indian Hopi Southwest Wood Kachina Katsina Doll Totem Sculpture

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully hand-painted and decorated Native American Hopi Kachina Katsina doll. It is hand carved from light wood (likely cottonwood). Kachina figures are believed to act as me...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Painted Wood Hopi Katsina Kachina Figure (#2)
Painted Wood Hopi Katsina Kachina Figure (#2)

Painted Wood Hopi Katsina Kachina Figure (#2)

$1,650

H 14 in W 4.25 in D 2.25 in

Painted Wood Hopi Katsina Kachina Figure (#2)

Located in Bradenton, FL

Hopi katsina figures (Hopi language: tithu or katsintithu), also known as kachina dolls, are figures carved, typically from cottonwood root, by Hopi people to instruct young girls an...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Native American Southwest Pow Wow Drum
Native American Southwest Pow Wow Drum

Native American Southwest Pow Wow Drum

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Native American Southwest Pow Wow drum out of cottonwood log. Hide has a brand. Perfect for a coffee table with or without glass. Aged patina. Period: Mid 20th century Origin: Sout...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Native American Pueblo Painted Drum
Native American Pueblo Painted Drum

Native American Pueblo Painted Drum

$3,450

H 17 in Dm 13.5 in

Native American Pueblo Painted Drum

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Native American Pueblo painted drum. Classic and colorful cottonwood drum with rawhide skin sides painted red, white and blue. Period: Mid 20th century Origin: Southwest, Cochiti ...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Navajo Transitional blanket, circa 1890
Navajo Transitional blanket, circa 1890

Navajo Transitional blanket, circa 1890

$12,000

H 80 in W 48 in D 0.5 in

Navajo Transitional blanket, circa 1890

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Classical Navajo transition blanket tied on fringe both ends, stacked white diamonds with blue dark brown centers and bands. 4' x 6'8" Period: circa 1890s Origin: Navajo, Southwest ...

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Antique 1890s American Native American Native American Objects

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Other

Museum Quality Native American Sioux Beaded Hide Dress Antique Plains 1880
Museum Quality Native American Sioux Beaded Hide Dress Antique Plains 1880

Museum Quality Native American Sioux Beaded Hide Dress Antique Plains 1880

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

Exceptional museum-quality circa 1880 Native American Sioux beaded hide dress, representing one of the most significant and visually compelling forms of Plains Indian material cultur...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

Monumental Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor 108"H
Monumental Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor 108"H

Monumental Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor 108"H

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor (1851-1934). Neah Bay, Washington. This monumental pole is a significant piece of Northwest Coast art and Seattle history that was previously owned by Jos...

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Antique Early 1900s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Native American Tomahawk by Maker, Early 20th Century, USA
Native American Tomahawk by Maker, Early 20th Century, USA

Native American Tomahawk by Maker, Early 20th Century, USA

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Classic Native American Eastern Plains Indian tomahawk. With tulip shaped bowl and maple wire wrapped shaft. One tin cone drop with horse hair. Beautiful layered steel blade with dar...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Metal

1950s Ditidaht TOTEM
1950s Ditidaht TOTEM

1950s Ditidaht TOTEM

$6,050

H 24 in Dm 4 in

1950s Ditidaht TOTEM

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Ditidaht First Nation TOTEM by Rick Williams the brother of John T. Williams partnered with other Native carvers to create at tribute to John in the form of a 34' tall red cedar TOTE...

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Vintage 1950s Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Blackfeet Split Horn Headdress
19th Century Blackfeet Split Horn Headdress

19th Century Blackfeet Split Horn Headdress

$30,000

H 54 in W 12 in D 12 in

19th Century Blackfeet Split Horn Headdress

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Blackfeet or crow split horn headdress collected by Ron Hall at Browning, Montana from grandson of Edward Axe (Blackfeet) who acquired from Jack Black Horse (Blackfeet) and Mary Yell...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads, Feathers

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Watermelon Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of watermelon folk art you’re looking for. An item from our selection of watermelon folk art — often made from wood, canvas and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of watermelon folk art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of watermelon folk art, those designed in Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of watermelon folk art has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jose Maria de Servin, Mose Tolliver and Elias Telles are consistently popular.

How Much is a Watermelon Folk Art?

Prices for a piece of watermelon folk art start at $835 and top out at $54,000 with the average selling for $2,100.