Brass Tribal Male Figure


Size: figure: 10¼ inches H x 4 inches W x 1½ D

Unusual Large Tribal Figure

This piece is extraordinary! Made of metal (not iron) and calcified with age.

Size: 17½ H x 10¾ W x 2 D

Weight: 18 lbs.

Condition: Very good

The face is leaf or heart shaped. If you look closely the arms can resemble stylized birds. The body is incised with geometric lines. The back is smooth but also calcified. I have seen this only once before. It was advertised from China. They claimed it was a tomb figure for an official. I have no clue as to who made it, the age, or area. This piece was found in Canada. The person I acquired it from had no knowledge of its origin or purpose.
Manufacturer: Unknown  

Old Mythological Female Figure
Possibly Asian Indian

This very unusual and interesting wooden figure is articulated. There are pegs to hold her arms and legs. The top of the head is shaped as a gourd? cap and stem and the back has a metal piece of hardware for hanging.

Size: 38 Inches L x 12 Inches W x 8 Inches D

Condition: Solid with wear from age and possibly the elements. Evidence of old insect depredation, now stabilized. There are several minor age cracks & there are blemishes. Also there is a hole through the side of her body under her arms through to the other side the size of 1 Inch across. Possibly for a rod to hang her on? The figure needs to be handled with care as she is in solid condition - but fragile.

Weight: 4 lbs.

Found in Florida at an Estate Sale.

Shipping and insurance for this item is included in the price. This will include professional packing by UPS as she is delicate and needs extra special handling.

This item was very difficult to photo and is as sharp & clear as I could get it.
Manufacturer: Unknown  

Wooden Carved Figure

The origin of this figure is unknown as well as the age. There is nice patina and the figure displays well.

Size: 8¼ H x 1½ W x 1½ D

Condition: Good - there is a chip in the headdress area and abrasions on the body. The stain is partially worn off? or deliberately stained that way? There is a hole on the bottom middle piece which can be used to display with a stand.

Wood: this is a soft wood

Weight: 2½ Oz.

I acquired this figure on the East Coast. It has the feeling of Native American or Tribal Art. Very nice presence.



Manufacturer: Unknown  

Exquisite Asian Lady In Ceremonial Costume

Custom framed and under glass.

Size: w/Frame: 17 H x 12 W
Size of figure: 11 H x 5½ W

Condition: very good

Weight: 2½ lbs.

Bamboo slivers intricately produced and carefully executed for this lovely artwork. Back by silk like material, custom framed under glass.
Manufacturer: Unknown  

Asian Indian Elephant Metal/Wood Decorative Pipe

Size: 12-1/2 Inches H x 3-1/2 Inches W

Markings: None

Weight: Total 2 Oz's.

Condition: Pipe bowl: Very Good, Stem: Also Very Good - I do not think the stem was made for the bowl. It fits if pushed in - but not well. I am including this as I acquired it with the bowl. The bowl is a very nicely made elephant, which I believe is made of tin. There are small what I believe are earrings dangling from his ears & another one
from the end of his raised trunk. The opening is on his head with a metal
hook that hooks to a knob on the back of the head.In my opinion, this is made for decoration. I do not think it would make a good pipe for smoking.

A very unusual and attractive piece for display. Nice patina
Manufacturer: Unknown  

Egyptian Wooden Doll

Size: 7½ H x 1½ W

Age: Late 20th Century

Weight: 3 Oz's.

Found in Cairo, Egypt

Condition: Good - slight paint
chip on top

Material: wood, paint and metal earrings

Manufacturer: Unknown  

Afghanistan Nomad Thumb Ring

Size: Approx. size: 11 - Band: 1 Inch Front of Ring Measures 2 Inches H x 2 Inches W not including the dangles. Each Dangle with ring attachment is 1+ Inches.

Age: Early to mid 20th Century.

Metal is probably a pot metal alloy called gillett. There are four main stones colored red, green & blue. and three smaller stones on either side of the band colored red, green & blue.

Condition: Good. The stones show some wear consistent with age.
Manufacturer: Unknown  

Borneo Warrior Ship - Sap Sculpture

Hand formed by the Dayak people from the sap of the Nyatu tree in Borneo

Size: 10 H x 9 W x 2½ D

Condition: very good - this is a fragile piece so needs to be handled with care

Weight: 6 Oz's.

Markings: None

Collected in the 1990's or earlier

Borneo is an island of the western Pacific Ocean in the Malay Archipelago between the Sulu and Java seas southwest of the Philippines. It is the third-largest island in the world. The sultanate of Brunei is on the northwest coast; the rest of the island is divided between Indonesia and Malaysia


Manufacturer: Unknown  

Wood Statue from the Dyak Culture - Borneo

Size: 14¼ x 4 x 2

Weight: 1 lb.

Condition: Good

Markings: None

Wonderful Dyak carving from either a post or a staff. There is a lot of intricate openwork carving between the arms and legs and within the object being held. Excellent patina. The only pigmentation seems to be on the headdress and the headdress of the head being sat on. The human facial features are carefully carved.

The figure has an exaggerated pierced nose with deep symmetrical scarification on the sides and shoulders. Elongated arms hold an object that appears to grow out of the protruding headdress and ends on the feet.

Borneo is the third largest island in the world and is located at the center of Maritime Southeast Asia. administratively, this island is divided between Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei.

Manufacturer: Unknown  

Serpent with Rider Yao Figure - From The Hill Tribes of China

I am not an expert in Yao figures but this one was purchased some time ago from a specialized dealer in London. It does appear to have some age. Both the figure and rider are in good condition with no repairs or restoration and original untouched patina and paintwork. The rider is carved separately from the serpent and is nailed on. The male figure has a mustache and hair made from what appears to be animal hair.

Size: 5 H (without the hair) x 11 L x 1½ D

Weight: 7 Oz's.

Condition: Good

Markings: None

Materials: Hard wood, hair and paint

Age: 20th Century
Manufacturer: Unknown  

Jamaican Male Wooden Mask w/Elaborate Headdress and Detailed Carving

Handsome Caribbean man with very fine and detailed wood carving sporting an
elaborate headdress.

Size: 13½ H x 6¾ W x 2 D

Weight: 1 lb. 10 Oz's.

Condition: very good

Markings: on back Jamaica 1987

Hole on back for hanging
Manufacturer: Unknown  

Vintage Moroccan Necklace w/Cabochon Settings

Size: 15 inches from clasp to end of bangles

Condition: very good - good patina - but could be polished if so desired
Clasp: I believe this is called a snap clasp?

Material: Dull Silver-Toned metal/non metallic, three reddish colored cabochons and one larger white semi-faceted cabochon. Three brightly silver-toned dangles - nicely designed

Markings: None

Weight: 4 Oz's.
Manufacturer: Unknown  

Nepal Temple Dragon/Lion Candle-holder

Size: 8 H x 6½ W x 5 D

Condition: Good. Please note that although I feel this is mostly if not all brass the back has a silver color metal. This candle holder has been well used. It is stained by years of candle smoke. It was brought back from Napel by a dealer in Asian Arts. If you are interested in a pair, I also have a companion piece available.

Weight: 1 lb. 8 Oz's.
Manufacturer: Unknown