Vintage Asian Female Statue

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.  

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  

South Indian Temple Style Wood Carving

1920's wood carving of a South Indian Woman She is seemingly clad only in jewelry and her ornaments include heavy anklets, many bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Around her abdomen is a bejeweled waistband.

Size: 12½ T x 5 W x 3 D

Condition: Very good for its age. There is an age split in the base & a small one down the middle of her torso. The sculpture is very stable.

Age: 1920's

Weight: 1 lb. 12 Oz's.

Markings: None

She has a very nice age patina. Detailed with red & black pigment.  

Wooden Asian Indian Female Folk Art Figure Vintage and Handmade

Size: 9¾ inches H x 2¼ inches W x ¾ inch D

Weight: 4 Oz's.

Markings: None

Condition: Good to very good .Flat figure and not really free standing

Hardware could be added to hang on wall  

Hand-Made, Hand-Painted Doll
From Kondapalli In The Southern State of Andhra Pradesh In India

These type of dolls are hand-crafted from terra cotta and baked in a clay oven. Then they are painted in bright colors. This particular type of doll is a favorite throughout India - made of 4 separate parts, each part moves when you tap it. She dances for you! A very simple mechanism accomplishes this - each part is hollow inside, and rests on the next part via a bent wire post. The doll's movement - which simulates traditional Indian classical dance.

Size: 10 H x 4 W x 4¾ D

Condition: Very good

Weight: Approx. 8 Oz.

There are four pieces. The fourth piece is a metal ring - I have no idea where it goes. The doll dances with the head,body and torso placed on the bent wire in each piece.

 

Vintage Pair of Asian Indian Ladies

Size: left 8 inches H x 2½ inches W x 2 inches D right: 7 inches H x 2¾ inches W x 2½ inches D

Condition: Fair - The exterior has paint loss & wear - The figures are solid

Weight: Approx. 7 Oz's each. Total 14 Oz's.

Markings: None

The outer portion I believe is made of Papier mache.

Age: mid 20th Century or earlier

 

Asian Indian Female Figure

Intricately Designed.

Size: 9 H x 1¾ W x 1¾ D

Age: Late 20th Century

Condition: very good

Material: Sold to me as bone. I feel

Vintage India Figural Brass Letter Opener

Size: 8¾ H x 1 W

Condition: very good - nice patina

Weight: 2 Oz's.

Markings: INDIA incised on the back of the blade. Interesting Indian male bust forms the handle. The back of the blade is smooth. The back of the handle indented with the form of the outline of the bust.

From the private collection of a person who traveled extensively in India.
 

Asian Indian Wooden Elephant - Bedecked and Adorned

Size: 3½ H x 3½ W x 1¾ D

Materials: Wood, bone inlays and metal adornments.

Condition: Good - Some of the adornments are missing as are

Solid Brass Repousse Bowl - Pewter Colored With Brass Colored Accents

Size: 3-1/4 Inches H x 31 Inches in Circumference.

Condition: Good to Very Good. There is one dimple to the right of the tassels and discoloration to the rim color underneath. This is not visible with the bowel on display on a table or shelf.

Origin: India

Weight: A shade over 2 lbs.

There is patina on the golden rope edging.

Age: 20th Century  

Sculpture of Young Girl Reading - India

Size: 3 Inches Tall x 2-1/4 Inches Wide.

Condition: Good

Age: Later 20th Century

Weight: 5 Oz's.

This sculpture was made as part of an Indian Girl's Literacy Campaign in the Indian state of West Bengal.

It has a very poignant feeling. Also very appealing.  

Asian Indian Couple Dancing - Brass Figural Plaque

Size: 7-3/8 Inches H x 4-6/8 Inches W x 1 Inch D.

Condition: Very Good

Beautifully detailed in every way. Costume, features, & movement.

Age: Probably mid-20th Century

The back has a number 110 pinted on it.

Weight: 1 lb.