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

Grandma Moses