a Brilliant Antique Uzbek Lakai Silk Embroidery from late 19th Century. This shield shaped textile, known as Uut Kap Ilgitsh, is masterly ... read more
Masai / Maasai necklace? This piece has me lost... Traditionally maasai necklaces are made with multi-colored beads. This one is made entirely ... read more
Large African textile w/ good age. Indigo-dyed cotton, woven in narrow strips which are then sewn together to form complete textile. Measures ... read more
very old rare tibet thangka painting: Tibetan Wheel of Life (Bhavacakra).
Tibetan oil painting on canvas of the Wheel of Life commonly seen ... read more
Old Akan Ashanti bronze siamese crocodiles "Futunfunefu" amulet. Adinkra symbol of democracy and unity. Lost wax technic. Fine patina. From Ghana, ... read more
Large and beautiful Grey Schist Gandhara Bodhisattva. 2nd to 3rd Century, Afghanistan/Pakistan border area. 34"tall(86cm) x 13"wd (33cm). With documents. Please ... read more
'Newari' tribe, Nepal.-- Carved quartz crystal Buddha image of the 'Maitreya', or, the 'Buddha yet to appear on Earth'.--Est. age is late ... read more
'Seua Pha Yan' Lanna Kingdom, Northern Siam (Thailand).--Yantric undershirt with Yantric majical and numerological inscriptions,--Vegetable pigment on handspun cotton.--Worn next to the ... read more
'Bontoc' (Igarot) tribe, The Phillipines.--Mans 'status' object worn at the waist attached by a cord to the loin cloth.--Incised and decorated clam ... read more
'Yao' nationality,Hunan province, China.--Taoist/animist ceremonial wood mask.-- Used by shaman in 'Nu' religous opera type ceremonies, when invoking gods to come down ... read more
Pre-Columbian textile fragment depicting a wild variety of mythical animals. Slit tapestry weave with rich, vibrant colors. Possibly Pachacamac-Rimac culture. Possibly Huari ... read more
'Mien Yao' tribe, Laos, Womens silver cloisonne bracelets.--This kind of enamel work is popular with Yao people, but is difficult to achieve, ... read more
'Yi' Minority.-- Sichuan province.--Conch shell and silver finger ring.--This group of people live up towards the Tibetan border and have a prolific ... read more
Hmong tribe,Laos.--silver 'Spirit' or 'Soul Locks'.-- Worn singly, or multiply attached to a neck torque.-- They are believed to 'lock' the soul ... read more
Miao tribe, Guizhou Province, South China.--Ceremonial 'shield' depicting auspicious and symbolic mythical amimals etc.--'Shields' like this would have been,(and still are, in ... read more
'Lantien' Yao tribe, Laos .--Shamans Silver Dragon bracelet.--Originally this piece would have been partially enamelled (cloisonne), with possibly two or three ... read more
An Excellent Antique Uzbek Lakai Silk Embroidery from late 19th Century. This enveloped shaped Ilgitsh or Oyna Khalta (Mirror Bag) has black ... read more
Tibetan medicine/ambrosia dispensing spoon --considered to be 'thogchag'(talismanic),because of the mixed metal content.Est.12th to 15th
century or earlier.
Length=11.5cm
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Tibetan thogchag('sky metal')talisman/amulet, in the shape of the Endless knot which represents the eternal nature of the dharma and of the universe.For ... read more
Tibetan thogchag (sky metal) talisman.--This design is of a macaque monkey in the centre( a highly auspicious creature for Tibetan people), of ... read more
Tibetan/Mongolian thogchag ('sky metal')--ancient talisman.Double water Dragon and double Pheonix.This piece ,although considered 'thogchag' by Tibetans, its origin and design is probably ... read more
Tibetan thogchag (sky-metal) Ancient talisman.Three concentric circle Mandala.This is an un-earthed piece, and more than likely contains, amongst others, meteoric metal. ... read more
Tibetan thogchag(sky metal)- Ancient talisman -- Three conjoining circles --actual meaning unknown-- probably of some Bon religious significance --Thogchags combine a variety ... read more
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