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
Chief's hat,
Pende tribe, d.r. Congo.
Fiber, mud, coins, beads, string.
6.5" (16.5 cm) diameter.
Early 20th century.
These 'seeds' are made of small bundles of fiber ... read more
New England Rug Society meeting
Friday, 11 September 2015
The Durant-Kendrick House, 286 Waverley Avenue, Newton Centre, MA
Heather Ecker:
Problematics in Spanish Carpet Studies
For directions, ... read more
Katazome strip,
Japan.
Hand loomed cotton, indigo.
64.5" long (163 cm) by 12.75" (32.3 cm) wide.
Late 19th to early 20th century.
Ex Fifi White, Berkeley, California.
Katazome ... read more
Katazome strip,
Japan.
Hand loomed cotton, indigo and madder.
66" long (167 cm) by 13.5" (34.2 cm) wide.
Late 19th to early 20th century.
Ex Fifi White, ... read more
Katazome strip,
Japan.
Hand loomed cotton, indigo.
70" long (175 cm) by 13" (33 cm) wide.
Late 19th to early 20th century.
Ex Fifi White, Berkeley, California.
Katazome ... read more
Katazome strip, Japan.
Hand loomed cotton, indigo.
78" long (197.7 cm) by 13" (33 cm) wide.
Late 19th to early 20th century.
Ex Fifi White, Berkeley, ... read more
