- Folk Art Owl CarvingSKU: Z551Eastern folk art carved owl. 22"H. Used to protect the berry patch. 19th century. PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: East, United StatesSIZE: 22"H$1,500
- Folk Art Match HolderSKU: Z62619th century match holder with Indian motif. 5" x 9". PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: East, United StatesSIZE: 5" x 9"$650
- Two Shorebird DecoysSKU: Z112Pair of 19th century root head shorebird security decoys. 15" long on bases. We acquired on the east coast. Original paint. Great look. Selling as a pair. PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: East, United StatesSIZE: 15" long$1,800
- Portrait of Chief Red OwlSKU: B0648Hand carved and painted portrait of Chief Red Owl. Unique highly decorative portrait of Chief "red Owl" on board, measuring 15.75" x 23.25" (by sight), handsome modern gold gilt wooden framed to an overall size of 20" x 20.5". Artist signed, "A.C. Scarles, 08" at lower right. Chief Red Owl ...$6,500
- Painted Board with Geese by V. HenrichSKU: X839Four carved flying ducks on painted backboard; signed. 12" x 36"; circa 1920s. Great folk art. PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: East, United StatesSIZE: 12" x 36"$2,500
- Hand Carved Owl by Atlier Noel GuaySKU: Z345Hand carved owl by Atlier Noel Guay. Stamped on the bottom and signed on bottom of the tail. 10". PERIOD: First Half 20th Century ORIGIN: Unknown, CanadaSIZE: 10"$450
- Folksy Eagle PlaqueSKU: Z781American carved spread wing eagle plaque with glass eyes and gold paint. 24" wide; 17"H. PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Ohio, United StatesSIZE: 24" wide; 17"H$2,200
- "Ducks in Design" Carving by Bob SwarkeSKU: L300"Ducks in Design" by Bob Swarke. Solid walnut; "one of a kind - original". Hung on 'AJ's' fireplace in Iowa. PERIOD: 20th CenturyORIGIN: Iowa, United StatesSIZE: 32"H x 40"L$4,500
- Wooden Model ShipSKU: AJ2022_DPWooden Model Ship. Purchased in 2016 for an executive retirement gift in Portland, Oregon. Exceptionally detailed and well done. 60” x 45” x 12”W. This is a large or fragile item, so shipping will not calculate on our website. Please contact the Gallery at (208) 769-7575; info@ciscosgallery.com ...$4,500
- Ship FigureheadSKU: AJ1743Ship figurehead. Reproduction. Portraying a female torso with arms around back of head. Painted composite polymer. Labeled "Brittania" on the base area, with an open sea shell at bottom. 16" x 38" PERIOD: 20th CenturyORIGIN: Missouri, United StatesSIZE: 16" x 38"65% off$700$2,000
- Swiss Carved Game Bird InkwellSKU: K3559Swiss carved pen and ink well set with game birds and original glass. PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Switzerland, EuropeSIZE: 16"H x 11"W x 10"L$5,500
- Crowing Rooster CarvingSKU: A0471Nicely carved crowing rooster on stand. PERIOD: Mid 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, UnknownSIZE: 11" H x 5" x 5"$350
- Carved SquirrelSKU: H1710Mid 19th century carved squirrel, with old blood paint. From Connecticut. PERIOD: Mid 19th CenturyORIGIN: Connecticut, United StatesSIZE: 9" x 3"H$350
- Mom and Baby Bear CarvingSKU: O2085Exceptionally well carved island carved sow and cub. PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Philippines, AsiaSIZE: 7"L x 5"H$750
- Scandinavian Carved Ivory Sun DialSKU: AJ1725Scandinavian carved ivory sun dial. Oval ivory dial carved with masted ship and decorative border. Mounted in metal and wood case, marked on underside. Circa 1750. 2 3/4"H x 5 3/4"W x 2 7/8"D PERIOD: 18th CenturyORIGIN: Scandinavian, EuropeSIZE: 2 3/4"H x 5 3/4"W x 2 7/8"D$3,500
- Carved SwanSKU: AJ1432_PJCarved swan with glass eyes. Wood burned on bottom "Carved for Dwight - Karen by David Wallace Jan. 16, 1991." Carved of fir with natural finish. 20" x 9" x 11"H PERIOD: Late 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 20" x 9" x 11"H$400
- Sonoran Desert Ironwood MooseSKU: AJ1430_PJSonoran Desert Ironwood moose on carved base. This carving is a unique form of art from the Sonoran Desert of Southern Arizona and Northern Mexico. The art form was originated by the Seri, a small tribe that have dwelled in the great Sonoran Desert for thousands of years. After the wood has been ...$300
- Wood Carving of a LoggerSKU: A0958Wood carving of a logger with a double blade axe and saw on red cedar plank. Was in the Gold Belt Hotel in Juno, Alaska, which is owned by a Tlingit corporation. Most probably Tlingit carved. Came out during a remodel in the early 90’s. 36" x 51" This is a large or fragile item, so shipping ...$5,500
- Pair Geese WhirligigsSKU: AJ0613Large pair of flying geese whirligigs. Patinated sheet metal silhouettes revolving on standards set into metal base. 38 1/2"H x 51 1/2"W x 55"D each This is a large or fragile item, so shipping will not calculate on our website. Please contact the Gallery at (208) 769-7575; ...29% off$2,500$3,500
- "Tribute to America" Tramp Art Chest of DrawersSKU: M767Tribute to America & Washington DC. Chest of drawers with center star flanked by American flag, topped with Lincoln Monument, Jefferson Monument, White House, Washington Monument, State Capitol, Mt Rushmore. Price available upon request. This is a large or fragile item, so shipping will ...$125,000
- Whirligig with Butter Churner FigureSKU: AH1320Antique wood and iron whiligig ornament, the wind powered pinwheel mechanism moved the church dasher and woman's arms. This is a stereotypical "Mammy" figure with a headscarf and performing a domestic task - this imagery was popular during the Jim Crow and Great Depression era, which was also ...$2,000
- Primitive American Dough BowlSKU: AH095318th Century primitive large hand carved elm burl dough rising bowl. Possibly back to Colonial times. Much patina from use with wax finish. A great table center or conversation piece. PERIOD: 18th CenturyORIGIN: East, United StatesSIZE: 15 1/2"D x 5 1/2"H$700
- Rancher Carved BoxSKU: AH0594Folk art rancher carved yellow pine box with lady on top and mad bull on side. Came from a ranch in Texas. PERIOD: Late 20th CenturyORIGIN: Texas, United StatesSIZE: 25" x 9" x 8"H$1,500
- Polychrome Carved RoosterSKU: AH0126American polychrome carved figure of a rooster. PERIOD: Mid 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 16" x 9" x 4"$900
- Scrimshawed Sperm Whale ToothSKU: AG2310Scrimshawed sperm whale tooth with naval battle scenes and verso depicting naval officers identified as Captain Porter. Under the battle scene is written "Essex & Alert" on verso a portrait of Capt. Porter with an eagle below. PERIOD: Mid 20th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 4 1/4"$3,500
- Cottonwood CarvingSKU: AF0471_BTCottonwood carving of a Native American wearing a bear mask. 18”L x 5” x 5”. Attributed to Ron Adamson of Montana. PERIOD: ContemporaryORIGIN: Montana, United StatesSIZE: 18"L x 5" x 5"58% off$125$300
- Carved Folky OwlSKU: Y129Well carved folky owl signed A.C. Faulkar, '96. PERIOD: Late 20th Century ORIGIN: Idaho, United StatesSIZE: 18"H$900
- Fish Sculpture by Robert A. FrancisSKU: AG1417Fish sculpture by Robert A. Francis with carved and painted catfish, Northern pike and blue gill and metal lilypads. 30"H x 17"D base. PERIOD: UnknownORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 30"H x 17"D base$2,200
- WPA DioramasSKU: J415Collection of 6 WPA dioramas made during the Depression for rotating museum displays. Came from a Michigan historical society and are titled: " Jerking Meat - Menomonee", "Hunting Game - Huron", "Indian Burial - Kwakiutl", "Hunting Buffalo - Indian Warrior of the Arapaho", "Indian Home Life - ...$15,000
- Cast Iron Frog for the Jackson WagonSKU: AG1386Cast iron frog for the 'Jackson Wagon'. Old piece of adverstising for horse driven Hearst Mfg. made in Jackson Michigan. Original paint. 5" x 4" x 2 1/2" PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: Michigan, United StatesSIZE: 5" x 4" x 2 1/2"$350
Vintage Folk Art & Carvings
Folk art is often seen as a representation of the values, beliefs, and traditions of the community from which it comes. Some people are drawn to the vibrant colors and unique styles of folk art, while others are attracted to the culture and history of the people who created it. Folk art is often handmade and one-of-a-kind, making each piece a unique and valuable addition to a collection.