Folk Art

Though they can be dated back to ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian times, face jugs are also a large part of folk art history. One reason behind the creation was to ward off evil spirits, some even state that face jugs are supposed to be ugly enough to scare the devil away from your grave so that you can go to heaven. This face jug by artist Sam Williams is 13 inches tall and depicts his interpretation of a devil face.

Internationally renowned folk artist from Selma, Alabama, Charlie "Tin Man" Lucas, creates his one of a kind paintings and sculptures from mostly found materials. This piece has been crafted from a refurbished bike seat into a unique folk art sculpture.

11in x 12in painting by folk artist Jessie LaVon.

Internationally renowned folk artist from Selma, Alabama, Charlie "Tin Man" Lucas, creates his one of a kind paintings and sculptures from mostly found materials.This painting on panel is 26 inches wide and 27 and a half inches tall.

Each potholder is handcrafted by sisters Minnie & Tinnie Pettway from Gee's Bend, Wilcox County, Alabama, using a combination of hand sewing and machine sewing techniques. These sisters have been quilting for most of their lives, and learned their craft from their mother in authentic Gee's Bend tradition.No two potholders are ever alike, but if you are interested in more than one or a specific color scheme, please be sure to call us to see what we currently have in stock.Sizes vary - but these...

12in x 16in painting of a rooster with a frame made of buttons by folk artist Jessie LaVon.

8in x 10in painting by folk artist Jessie LaVon.

Internationally renowned folk artist from Selma, Alabama, Charlie "Tin Man" Lucas, creates his one of a kind paintings and sculptures from mostly found materials.

Internationally renowned folk artist from Selma, Alabama, Charlie "Tin Man" Lucas, creates his one of a kind paintings and sculptures from mostly found materials.This painting on canvas is 12 inches wide and 12 inches tall.

This wood angel is crafted from reclaimed wood from old barns and houses. The wood is cut and sculpted using a layered technique to sculpt the shape. Each angel is unique and may vary some from the picture shown.