Vintage Hand-Painted Nautical Fisherman Scene Folk Art Dart Board

This vintage nautical folk art dart board / point game board is a rare and character-rich example of mid-century coastal Americana. Hand-painted in a charming, naive folk style, the scene depicts a fisherman mid-tumble among boats, seabirds, and scattered point values - designed for casual dart play in bars, yacht clubs, or coastal game rooms.
 
Adding to its standout appeal, the fisherman’s pants are made of applied fabric, creating a playful mixed-media element rarely seen on these boards. The remaining imagery and point values are hand-painted directly onto the board surface. Visible dart holes throughout speak to decades of authentic use and give the piece the perfectly worn, storied patina collectors love.
 
Rectangular folk art dart boards like this were popular from the 1940s through the 1960s, often hung in taverns or seaside rec rooms as informal games of chance rather than regulation darts. Today, they’re prized as decorative wall art with personality, humor, and undeniable coastal charm.
Whether styled in a bar area, game room, beach house, or eclectic gallery wall, this piece brings instant conversation and vintage soul to any space.
 
Measures 17 1/2 inches long by 23 1/2 inches wide by 1/2 inch deep