Kina Shell Pectoral,
Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea.
Pearl shell, natural fibers, cowrie shells, natural pigment.
9” high by 8.5” wide, strap is 19.5" long.
Early ... read more
Copper currency anklet,
Mbole, Southeastern d.r. Congo.
Late 19th to early 20th century.Sold separately.
#9703 24" (61 cm) in circumference by 4" (10 cm) ... read more
Horsehair Hat, Korea.
22" (56 cm) in circumference, 5" (12.7 cm) high
Late 19th to early 20th century
Ex Fifi White collection, California
These hats ... read more
Set of 6 stove tiles, Transylvania, Kalotaszeg region, 1800-1840, 29x21,5cm each, wonderful tree of life drawing full with symbols of fertility and ... read more
Large, early, tinned copper vessel, inscribed. Probably Central Asia, 16th/17th c. 11"d x 6"h. For a comparable example, see: Uzbekistan, ... read more
Handle of a Mirror
Baluchistan
Kulli Period, 3000-2300 BC
Copper with nice patina
12cm
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Carrying box,
Japan.
Leather, wood, metal.
Late 19th century,
8" (20.2 cm) wide by 4.5" (11.4 cm) high by 2.5" (6.3 cm) deep.
This mysterious little box ... read more
Antique Burmese or Cambodian carved wood large animal bell
Beautifully carved from extremely dense hard wood with detailed repeated niche motifs around the ... read more
Anglo-Indian portable writing desk, c. 1825. In exceptional condition, with exquisite workmanship. 18"l x 12"d x 8"h. Rosewood inlaid with ... read more
Offering bowl,
Maharashtra Province, India,
Brass,
circa 16th/17th century.
4" (10 cm) high.
This rare Shaivite sacred bowl is adorned with five representations of the dreadlocked Hindu ... read more
Antique Wooden Painted Bracket a real historical architectural salvage and a real treasure.
Outrageous carved teak wood corbel from Gujarat, West India, Circa ... read more
Wooden Poly-chrome Puppet.
Handmade ,Hand Painted Colors and Gold Foil on it.
Gompeyyata Puppet from Karnataka, South India.
Playing for Regional Festival ... read more
Southeast Asia: Fine and rare large conch shell pendant from Central Thailand Bronze Age, Ban Chiang or Lopburi cultures circa 300-500 ce. ... read more
Shrine pedestal,
Japan.
Japanese cypress, gilding,
Edo Period.
3.5" high x 7.75" wide x 4" deep
(9 x 20 x 10cm).
This richly gilded shrine pedestal consists of ... read more
Stargazer shaman lime container,
Huari, Peru.
Wood,
1.75" (4.5 cm) high.
A.D. 700-1000.
This lime container depicts a 'stargazer' shaman holding the tools of his trade. Lime ... read more
Yua currency shell ring,
Maprik area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea.
Tridacna shell.
6.5" (16.5 cm) diameter.
Late 19th to early 20th century.
From the giant ... read more
Bailer shell pectoral,
Mendi people, Papua New Guinea.
Melo amphora shell, sennit.
8.5" (21.6 cm) high.
Late 19th/early 20th century
Ex Douglas Dawson Gallery
Conch shell neck ornaments,
Nagaland, Northeastern India.
19th to early 20th century.
#2732: 5.5" (14 cm) long sold
#2733: 4.75" (12 cm) long
Sold separately
Early pair of Tibetan or Mongolian Buddhist tsakli.
Tsakli are small thangka paintings used for personal Buddhist practice and are sometimes painted ... read more
1700's (or earlier?) stove tile from Transylvania, Kalotaszeg region.
In one hand a beautiful and ultra rare example of the Ottoman period's artistic ... read more
Ikebana basket,
Japan,
Bamboo, split arrows,
22" (56 cm) high,
Taisho Period,
Chikunsai iii, b.1940, was known for using split arrows in his baskets, as can be ... read more
Burl okimono,
Japan.
Burl wood, paint.
9" (23 cm) wide.
Meiji Period.
This fascinating burl figure is full of whimsical animals: monkeys, alligator, frog and maybe a ... read more
Match safe,
Unknown manufacturer, probably European.
Sterling silver, porcelain.
1 7/8" (4.7 cm) high.
c. 1895.
This unique match safe has several hallmarks: two on the outside ... read more
Tobacco pouch,
Japan.
Leather, silk, metal.
5.5" (14 cm) wide by 3.5" (9 cm).
Meiji Period 1868-1912.
This tobacco pouch is covered in French-knotted silk, depicting a ... read more
