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folkart folk'-art' adj.
Traditional handicrafts, especially pottery, wood-carvings, textiles and basketware,
produced by local craftsmen with no formal training, usually employing techniques, patterns and designs that have been handed down from
generation to generation.
Paintings are usually incorporated as decorative features on clock faces, chests, chairs,
and interior and exterior walls.
baskets
Sculptural objects in wood, stone,
and metal include toys, spoons, candlesticks, and religious items.
Other examples:
woodcuts, scrimshaw, pottery, textiles, and traditional clothing.
crocks
Scrimshaw
Scrimshaw is the original art form of the American Whaleman.
While hunting whales, whalemen carved jewelry and objects out of whale bones.
Or etched on top of it.
Wood Cuts
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