Art By Design
toy102   $8

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Guatemalan handicrafts are among the most appealing and decorative in the world. Here is a vintage hand made piggy bank crafted from a dried gourd. It purchased at a Central American handicrafts bazaar in Lower Manhattan in the early 1960s, when such creations were rapidly becoming available and popular. It stands about 4.5 inches high and is 6 inches long. The foliage pattern was created by painting the gourd black, then scraping the surface to reveal the pale skin of the gourd. Some vegetable... Click for details

Richards Antiques
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Classic book on subject, HARDCOVER, quarto volume, America's Quilts and Coverlets by Carleton L. Safford and Robert Bishop, published by Weathervane Books, New York, 1974. Profusely illustrated. Very good condition with some fraying and minor tears to dust jacket. Price includes free Media Mail shipping within the USA.

King's Collectibles
257   $150.00

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This amazing pouch was made by Native Americans, most likely the Iroquois. The front of the pouch is made of a tan, heavy cotton material, with brown and green beads applied in a floral design. All of the beadwork is hand stitched and original. The back of the pouch is a pink satin type material. Hand stitching connects the front to the back. The pouch still contains the original papoose. "1909" is beaded on the bottom of the pouch, leading me to believe it may have originally been sold as ... Click for details

Collectingbetty
CA355   $175.00 Plus Shipping

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Wooden duck decoys with one Swan decoy.
They all have flat bottoms.
The smallest duck is 8" and the largest duck is 17".
The Swan is 13".
The smaller ducks have fine paint details.... Click for details

Richards Antiques
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Catalog from Northeast Auctions (Ronald Bourgeault) for sale of the "Horton Foote Collection of American Folk Art" held August 6, 2005. Among other credits, Foote wrote the screenplay for "To Kill a Mockingbird" and also won a Pulitzer Price for his own plays. There were more than 138 lots, illustrated in color. Includes the prices realized list from the sale. Mint condition, unmarked. Price includes free Priority Mail shipping within the USA.

Sherrys Antiques* Collectibles* & Frivolous Necessities
safn-685   $8.00

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Great vintage paper mache bird is hand painted, and hand signed, measures 4 1/4" tall ads is in great condition. Hand signed Ser Mel Hecho en Tonala jal Mexico.

Topaz Antiques, Jewelry and Gifts
34-PI131   $17.00 plus shipping and handling

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The art of feathercraft in Mexico is an ancient tradition descending from the Aztec culture. This exotic bird is mounted in a 5.25"x8.5" hand-carved cedar frame. More pictures available upon request.

Topaz Antiques, Jewelry and Gifts
34-PI173   $17.00 plus shipping and handling

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The art of feathercraft in Mexico is an ancient tradition descending from the Aztec culture. This exotic bird is mounted in a 6"x9" hand-carved cedar frame. More pictures available upon request.

Alley Creek Emporium
HND-1001   $18

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1960's era hand carved wood peace sign hand. Measures 8 1/4 inch tall.

Al's Past Treasures
FA1830   $74.00 Free Shipping

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Great example of old folk art. Walnut head doll with solid wood body and bendable arms. This wonderfully creative hand-made doll is 6" tall. His head is a walnut with painted on eyes and mouth and glued on cotton beard. He has a fabric formed outfit and is carrying his sack of flour and walking stick. In his jeans back pocket is a red handkerchief. His pants are tied up with a rope suspenders. Probably originated from the Mountain areas of the eastern states. Circa about the 1940's or 50's. Free... Click for details

Al's Past Treasures
FA1829   $74.00 Free Shipping

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Great example of old folk art. Walnut head doll with solid wood body and bendable arms. This wonderfully creative hand-made doll is 6" tall. His head is a walnut with painted on eyes and mouth and glued on whiskers. He has a fabric formed outfit and is carrying his moonshine jug. In his jeans back pocket is a red, white and black handkerchief. His pants are tied up with a rope suspenders. Probably originated from the Mountain areas of the eastern states. Circa about the 1940's or 50's. Free shi... Click for details

Sherrys Antiques* Collectibles* & Frivolous Necessities
safn-572   $8.00

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This clay whistle is called an ocarina. The Ocarina is an ancient flute like wind instrument whose origin dates back thousands of years. The Ocarina, like other vessel flutes, has the unusual quality of not relying on the pipe length to produce a particular tone. Instead the tone is dependent on ratio of the total surface are of opened holes to the total cubic volume enclosed by the instrument. It is hand painted and has 4 holes in the top and the underside has two holes. Measures 2 1/2" and is ... Click for details

Topaz Antiques, Jewelry and Gifts
20-PR41   $67.50 plus shipping & handling

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The decoupage on this wonderful oblong wooden handbag depicts a European village at work and play in scenes from a winter wonderland. It is felt lined with a mirror in lid and has a Lucite handle in a cane design. More pictures available upon request.

Topaz Antiques, Jewelry and Gifts
34-JRH38   $54.50 plus shipping & handling

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The decoupage on this delightful octagonal wooden handbag depicts buildings and churches from a turn of the century village. c. 1950. More pictures available upon request.

Magpie's Nest
61   $35.

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Figure of a woman, wearing collar, necklace, earrings, bracelets, anklets, and a dress. Carved from dark, grained wood. 9 1/2" tall, approx. 2 3/4" wide. Old mend at feet; old breaks at feet and hand; tab at top; small hole drilled in bottom. Stands independently. Probably an architectural element; from a Philippine estate. No signs of paint. Good condition.

Patricia A. Till
RP009   $20.00

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This hard to find lacquered box comes complete with bottom label stating: "ITEMS Made in The U.S.S.R." This term for Russia was used years ago. This nice dresser box and lid has no chips, cracks, nips, repairs or other damage. FYI Teeny, tiny black lacquer spot on edge of top and some under lid where lid fits on box. Less than normal wear considering age. 6" long, 3 1/2" wide, 2" high. All measurements include lid. color are bright and clear with no visible damage. Additional photos on request. ... Click for details

Magpie's Nest
57   $7.50 for all 18 hats

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Eighteen small straw hats (7 yellow, 5 purple, 6 green), each with a coarse-weave (burlap?) three-petal flower decoration. They measure about 2 3/4" high and a few are sun-faded. These are from the Philippines and were in the same lot as the tiny feather hats (no. 55).

Magpie's Nest
56   $5 for the group of five

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Five medallion-size hats made of paper, fabric, netting, and feathers, with loops for hanging, glued on stiff paper rondels, each marked "Philippines". Measurement approx. 2 1/2" diameter and an inch or so high. One of the longer feathers has snapped in the middle but is not detached.

Royal Antiques Ltd
RAL- 14   "$28."

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Primitive pitcher, small with blue crackle and brown trim. A fabulous little piece, very beautiful condition. Initials and a signature (indeciferable), on the base, along with the following 3/.)'. Provenance may be middle eastern. A great deal of work went into making this piece of pottery. It is gorgeous. The dimensions: 5 1/4" across the top the ht. is 3 1/2".

Royal Antiques Ltd
RAL-5664   "$125."

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Collage of Japanese boy holding umbrella while balancing on a bench. Delicate, lovely work. Brand new linen matte and beautiful frame. One of a pair, may be purchased separately. Dimensions: 14 1/2" w., 17 1/2" ht. Signed lower right side, exquisite condition.