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Art: Ethnographic


What's New in the Collector's Showcase of Art: Ethnographic?
The Most Recent Additions to This Category are First!
<b>Golden Chariot Drawn by Horses - India</b> Size: Golden Metal Chariot : 6½ H x 6½ W x 2½ D - Horses: 3½ H x 4½ W x 5½ D Total: Sculpture - Chariot, Horse and Reins: 11 long Black enamel painted stand : 13 ½ long x 5¾ wide x ¾ high the bottom of the stand has 4 plastic rests attached to protect<div>furniture of shelf. Condition: very good. The figure on the hood of the chariot appears to be missing an implement that he was holding in his hand? Materials: Metal: gold-toned non-magnetic metal. Reins are golden thread like material Platform is wooden Weight: Nice weight to this: 3 lbs. 6 Oz's. Markings: none Handsome display piece made in a primitive like style. Found at an Estate sale in Billings, MT.  This is a vintage rubbing from a temple in Thailand featuring elephants and their riders in black on fine rice paper. The rubbing is framed with protective non glare glass and was brought home unframed in the 1960s and framed at home in the San Francisco bay area shortly after that. The overall framed size is overall 18.5 inches high by 22.5 inches wide and featured a black wooden frame with an gold greek key design and metal picture wire hanger from eye screws. The picture is from the estate of a San Francisco Bay Area woman who traveled extensively and spent most of 1968 in the orient, south seas, Australia and New Zealand. The temple rubbing is in excellent condition with the few inpurities in the rice paper usually visible. A wonderful souvenir as well as a wonderful decorative accent.  <b>Tuntun Pig-Trap Stick - Wood - Borneo, Iban People</b> 20th Century The name tuntun means - at the right height . The primary function of the objects were used as<div>measuring rods to determine the proper height for the trip wire<div>in the animal traps. Intended primarily for wild pigs. The top<div>of the tuntun shaft indicated the correct trip height for a pig<div>and the top of the figure marked the height for a somewhat larger animal;<div>notches lower down on the shaft marked the settings for smaller species. Size: 20½ H (including the figure) x ½ in diameter for the main shaft<div> Figure is 3½ H x ¾ W x 1½D Weight: 1/4 of lb. Condition: Looks to have been used. In good used condition. Figure on top is in fine condition. Markings: None Acquired from a traveler who purchased this in an antique<div>shop in Kuching, Borneo for her own collection. I have had this in my own collection for over 20 years.  Vintage African ostrich egg - handpainted with a retro style design of African tribesman drummers. It has a carved wood ring stand. Whole stands about 18 cm high (7 inches) and is about 12 cm diameter (4.3/4 inches). Excellent condition. Probably circa 1950s.

India - Golden Chariot Drawn by Horses $175.00

  

Thailand Temple Rubbing Elephants Vintag $180.00

  

Tuntun Pig-Trap Stick - Borneo - Iban $285.00

  

African Ostrich Egg on Stand, Handpainte $70.00
<b>Egyptian Clip - Vintage</b> Size: 4 H x 1½ W Condition: very good Weight: 3 Oz's. Markings: None Found at an Estate Sale in Billings, Montana A handsome and unusual addition to a collection, the desk or for any use one has for a clip  Wood and papier mache string puppet ( marionette) with two separate beings. One one side if a dark papier mache mask and the other side is a white face mask. Each side has a set of wooden arms although they share one set of carved wooded legs. They are adorned with nuts, seeds metal and fabric. On the bottom on one foot it is stamped " Hand made in Thailand".  Very well made 1960s Island craft bag - woven in a faint blue colour with lemon trim. Fitted lid with bobble and loop clasp. Measures 17.5 cm high no including handles, 28 cm wide and 18 cm deep (7 inches by 11 inches by 7 inches). Very good condition., just a discolouration to one handle. Possibly synthetic raffia? From either Cook Islands/Raratonga, Tonga or Samoa.  Circa 1960s Pacific Islands craft - a tote bag woven with applied floral design to sides. Plaited handle. Lined with plain tapa cloth (beaten bark). Measures 33 cm high with handles, 33 cm wide and 13.5 cm deep (13 inches by 13 inches by 5.3/8 inches). Excellent condition. From either Cook Islands/Raratonga, Tonga or Samoa.

Egyptian Clip - Vintage $18.00

  

Marionet Puppet, with Dual Masked Faces, $98.99

  

Vintage Pacific Islands Craft Woven Bag. $29.00

  

Vintage Pacific Islands Craft Woven Bask $50.00
Beautiful work in this 1960’s Pacific Island bag - hand made, woven with contrasting pattern, flower motif. Well-fitted lid with bobble clasp. Bent cane handles. Lined with another skin of woven cane. Measures 36.5 cm high, 29 cm wide and 11 cm deep (14.3.8 inches by 11.1/2 inches by 4.3/8 inches). Excellent condition, a high quality piece of work not seen often today. Not sure if from Samoa, Cook Islands/Raratonga, or Tonga, but from one of these.  Circa 1960s Island craft, a round coconut handbag with raffia woven pattern of hearts and stars on it, and raffia plaited for handles. Measures 14.2 cm diameter. Excellent condition. Not sure if from Samoa, Cook Islands/Raratonga, or Tonga, but from one of these.  <b>Wooden Naga Female Figure from Nagaland,India</b> The Naga are remote tribes who inhabit the North Eastern part of India on and near the border of Burma. Size: 8 H x 2¼ W x 1½ D Good aged condition Weight: 5 Oz's. 20th Century  <b>Mystery Warrior Bust - 20th Century</b> Thought to be Asian Size: Bust: 4 H x 3½ W (at horns) x1½ D Stand: 3-1/4 H x 2-1/4 in diameter - screw height:: 1 inch = total of 8-1/4 inches. Condition: Good aged condition Markings: None Weight: Bust: 9 Oz's. Stand: 3 Oz's. = 12 Oz's. Decorative outer metal is over an inner core of metal. There is a shallow hole in the center in which the rusted screw is inserted. The bust is made up of a non-magnetic metal - both outer and inner metals. The base is made of a carved hard wood. Found at the famous NYC Pier Show in the 1980's

Vintage Pacific islands Craft Woven Hand $58.00

  

Vintage Pacific Islands Craft, Coconut H $43.50

  

Wood Naga Female Figure from Nagaland, I $194.00

  

Mystery Warrior Bust - 20th Century $345.00
<b>Timor Horned Figure Wooden Box - 20th Century</b> Size: 7 H x 13½ L x 4 D Condition: very good Markings: none Designs: on body of box sea creatures Weight: 2½ lbs. Found at the famous NYC Pier Antique Show in the 1980's  <b>Hardwood Mystery Warrior with Helmet, Spear, and Rifle</b> Size: 13-1/4 H x 4 W Circa: Mid 1900s Condition: very good. Issue: Spear end is missing the handle end - broken off. Markings: None Weight: 10 Oz's. Found at Auction in Arizona.  <b>Asian Slatted Art</b> Size: 8¼ in diameter Condition: very good 32 slates total Weight: 6 Oz's. Same Art on either side. Ready to hang  <b>19th Century Balinese Wooden Mask</b> Size: 11½ H x 9 W x 9 D Condition: very good for its age. There is a deep age split down the right side of the mask. It does not effect on the stability of the mask. There are two holes in the top of the mask which holds a wire loop for hanging. Weight: 2 lbs. 4 Oz's. Markings: None

Timor Horned Figure Wood Box - 20th Cent $475.00

  

Mystery Warrior w / Helmet, Spear and Rifl $175.00

  

Asian Slatted Art $24.00

  

19th Century Balinese Wood Mask $595.00
<b>Wooden Toy Horse - Japanese - Hand Carved and Hand Painted</b> The horse has played a major role in Japanese history and is still honored today. Size: 8 H x 6 W x 1½ D Materials: wood, silken like cords, brush like material for the tail, a synthetic like fur for the mane, bells and paint Weight: 12 Oz's Condition: very good Markings: None  <b>Brass Betelnut-Cutter from East Asia</b> This is an ornate brass betel nut cutter with an iron cutting blade. The piece is decorated in the shape of a man. Size: 3 H x 9 L x ¾ D (at the head) Condition: There is some rusting of the metal cutting blade but is in a very good state overall. Weight: 11 Oz's. Markings: None Age: 20th Century The stimulant known as betel, prepared from leaves and parings of the betel-nut, is enormously popular throughout much of Asia and the Pacific. Betel cutters, the hinged implements used in the preparation of the substance, were and are items of social prestige, reflecting the wealth and taste of their owner. The designs of the cutter can be whimsical, erotic or grotesque. Chewing the mixture of areca nut and betel leaf is a tradition, custom or ritual which dates back thousands of years from South Asia to the Pacific.  Beautiful old puppet, cut card from Indonesia. Painted with intricate design in golds and reds etc. over very intricate lace cut-work. Very detailed face is also cut-work. Elegant hands. The holding stick and supports appear to be horn and wood. Puppet measures 50 cm high, with the centre stick being another 20 cm longer (19.3/4 inches and 8 inches). Excellent condition for its age.  Beautifully detailed large Indonesian puppet, made out of card, supported by turned horn sticks and rods. You can animate the hands and arms etc., using the sticks. The hands are very graceful and expressive, the body is gold-painted and has cutwork decoration and beautiful intricate painting. The hair is curly, and this effect is achieved by delicate cut work. Puppet is one dimensional, and measures 45.5 cm high, not including the hand poles, so about 65 cm all up (25.1/2 inches). There is one hand animator pole missing, and a break in the central support rod behind the body. To use as a puppet, these would need repair, but to use as decoration, it’s superb.

Wooden Toy Horse - Japanese $22.00

  

Brass Betelnut-Cutter from East Asia $295.00

  

Old Indonesian Card Puppet, Very Intrica $45.00

  

Large Vintage Indonesian Card Puppet. $45.00
Victorian Wood / Glass Chocolate Box made into Jewelry box. These treasured ornate boxed were given as gifts filled with chocolate or candies. The box lids were so beautiful the recipient would save it as a keepsake. Frequently converting into a jewelry box. This one here has a lovely raised and painted floral design. I assume that the raised motif is made of some type of applied composition material. The lid is is framed the reverso of the frame is ornately carved and holds mirror. The mirror was probably applied later. The floor of the box is glass lined. The box has beveled contours. The measurements are 14" x 11" x 4". It is surprisingly heavy for the size it weighs 5 lbs. The condition is very good for age. There is some age cracking in the wood veneer of the lid Then there two missing chunks of veneer with in the lower corner trim on both corners.  <b>Graceful Shallow Brass Bowl From India</b> Size: 2¾ H x 7 W x 4½ D Condition: very good Weight: 9 Oz's. Markings: P35867 India Graceful and elegant the design is etched foliage  <b>Indian Wooden Goddess - Worshiped at Roadside Shrines</b> Size: 10 H x 3¼ W x 3 W Markings: None Condition: very good - hole in bottom for insertion of rod -Please note that the rod is not included Weight: 1 lb 4 Oz's. Material: primitively carved hard wood Found in Austria - from a private collector of India Art  Part of an old walking stick, carved with Maori motifs of standing figures, but also a lizard with stone eyes (one stone missing). The word "Nakah" or it may be Makah are carved on one side, and "Hewaka" on the other. Light wood, possibly pine or kauri, bt now dark stained. Stain is coming off, and there are a few small white paint spatters. Stick is broken off 3/4 way down, so it measures 64.5 cm long (about 25.1/2 inches). Diameter on stem is about 3 cm (1.1/4 inches). Interesting old piece, possibly folk-art early 20th century.

Victorian Wood / Glass Bon Bon Box made $199.99

  

Graceful Shallow Brass Bowl From India $22.00

  

Indian Wooden Goddess $97.00

  

Maori Carved Part Walking Stick. $156.00
<b>Indonesian Scarecrow</b> Sizes: 19 H (not including hanging apparatus) that is 5 H x 6 W x 6 D Comprised of two gourds plus wood beads, 2 small round bones as ends to the earrings., cord and woven vines. Wood arms. Weight: 10 Oz's. Paint black, flesh colored, green and red. Age: 20th Century  <b>Thailand Display Doll w/ Khon Ceremonial Mask in Ceremonial Dress</b> Size: Doll: 8 H x 6 W x 4 D Base: 3/8 H x 6¼ W x 4 D Condition: very good Markings: plaque on front of base: MADE IN THAILAND Weight: 7½ Oz's. Age: Undetermined There is great detail and vibrant colors of gold, green, red, blue, pink, and orange.. Bejeweled with cut glass diamonds, sequins and beads. The mask can be removed. Materials: Cotton, wire (? for support), Metallic thread, sequins, beads, gold colored metal like material, thread etc. Phi Ta Khon is also known as the Ghost Festival of Thailand. The Ghost Festival is held every year. The festival is a three day merit making festival, during which people dress up like ghosts wearing masks and elaborate costumes.  <b>Jamaican Male Wooden Mask w/Elaborate Headdress and Detailed Carving</b> 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  <b>Bell Metal Sculpture of Bastar, Indian Couple</b> Size: Male 10 H x 4 ½ W x 3½ D Female: 5 H x 4 W x 4 D Weight: Male: 1 lb. 5 Oz's. Female: 1 lb. 8 Oz's Condition: very good Age: 20th Century Fine examples of Dhokra or Bell Metal sculpture work from Eastern/Central India produced by the Bastar Tribes. Fine detailing. Using the lost wax method she was made by sculpting very fine wax coils around a clay base and then cast in bell metal. Bell metal is a mixture of up to 5 metal alloys including brass, gold and bronze.

Indonesian Scarecrow $180.00

  

Thailand Display Doll w / Khon Ceremonial $30.00

  

Jamaican Male Wooden Mask w / Headdress $195.00

  

Sculpture of Bastar, India Couple $378.00
<b>Old Figure Belu District, West Timor, Indonesia</b> Size: 9½ H x 2¼ W x 1½ D Condition: very good. Condition issues: the right eye is missing the left one is carved but from the look of the socket there seems to have been an eye in there at one time made of another material. Weight: 4 Oz's. Markings: none Age: 1920 - 1940 Eucalyptus wood. It is dried out so well it seems light for this timber. This figure would have been kept on a table (alter) in the back right hand side of the house and was an effigy of an ancestor to whom the Timorese prayed so that their ancestor would intercede on their part in times of drought, war etc. Age cracks, blemishes, wear and tear and signs of repairs are the integral part of Tribal Art, which was meant to be used. These imperfections are considered normal and do not detract from the artistic and monetary value of the piece.  <b>Sumatra, Indonesian Padang Sabit Menangkabau Agricultural Tool/Weapon</b> Although the Padang Sabit was made as an agricultural tool it serves as an effective weapon Many martial artists of Indonesia favor this little tool. This tool has a hand forged blade and a finely carved wooden sheath. The handle is a carved head of Arjuna a Hindu prince from Indonesian mythology. Size: Overall: 8 inches long x 7½ inches H x 1¼ inches D Blade: 6¼ Long x 1½ H Sheath: 7½ Long Handle: 5½ H x 2¼ W x 1¼ D Condition: very good - nice patina Age: 20th Century Weight: 9 Oz's.  Vintage wooden napkin ring, carved with Maori motifs (New Zealand), including a tiki face with paua shell eyes. Mid 20th century folk art. Measures 4 cm high and 5.2 cm diameter (1.1/2 inches by 2.1/16 inches). Excellent condition.  <b>Carved Wooden Ancestor Figure w/ Pregnant Daughter - Asmat, Irian Jaya</b> Size: 19 H x 6½ W x 2½ D Condition: very good Weight: Approx. 2 ¾ lbs. Age: Collected in the late 1970's Wood: Kwila Father and Daughter. The father holds a canoe paddle, the daughter holds a stone axe. In the father's belt is a cassowary dagger. These figures are kept inside the house and are effigies of dead ancestors whose spirits protect the house and people. I acquired this sculpture from a Tribal Art Dealer in Australia in the 1990's. The Asmat people are located in southwestern New Guinea. The Asmat live along the vast system of rivers that flow into the Arafura Sea. Wood carving is a flourishing tradition among the Asmat, and wood carvers are held in high esteem.

Old Ancestor Figure - West Timor, Indone $445.00

  

Sumatra Agricultural Tool / Weapon $350.00

  

Carved Napkin Ring, Maori Motif. $25.00

  

Carved Asmat Ancestor Figure w / Daughter $429.00
<b>Ritual Incense Figural Lamp From Napel - Hand Smithed Iron - Authentic and Used</b> Age: Second half of the 20th Century Size: 6 H x 1¾ W x 3¼ D Weight: 4 Oz's. Condition: fine aged condition, deep dark patina, good signs of age and use. From Central Nepal. These ritual items have been used by the Rural Village People of Central or West Nepal during their religious ceremonies and rites inside the village temples or private house shrines. This fine older Incense Lamp consists of hand smithed iron and shows a figural stand with a male sculpture, the face with beard and elongated arms and feet. On top a small bowl with incised floral pattern, used to put and fire ritual incense powder. Superb dark aged patina due to ritual use. A really fine Tribal Item.  <b>Older Wooden Primitive Figure - Moluccas Islands, Indonesia</b> Size: Approx. 10¾ H x 3 D x 3 D Condition: Good - There is an age split along the back of the head and body and several hairline splits on the forefront. The figure is in very stable condition. Weight: 1 lb. 2 Oz's. Markings: None Age: 20th Century This is a wonderful primitive carving of a seated figure. Conveys a great sense of content. Collected in Indonesia by a Dealer from Florida who specializes in Island East Asian Arts.  <b>Bastar Asian Indian Metal Sculpture of Head</b> A fine example of Dhokra or Bell Metal sculpture work from Eastern/Central India produced by the Bastar Tribes Using the lost wax method she was made by sculpting very fine wax coils around a clay base and then cast in bell metal. Bell metal is a mixture of up to 5 metal alloys including brass, gold and bronze. Size: 4¾ H x 4 W x 3½ D Condition: very good Markings: None Weight: l lb 8 Oz's Metal: Bell metal w/brass finish This form is disappearing and being replaced by modern techniques. Found in London, England  <b>Older Folk Art Knife - Sumba, Indonesia</b> Size: with sheath: 10½ H Knife: 9¾ H Materials: Wood (sheath & handle) Steel blade Weight: 4 Oz's Condition: Wood very good - blade is solid but has a coating of rust due to age. There is an age crack down the handle. Handle is in solid condition. The knife and sheath are in the form of a rider on his horse. The rider is the knife handle and the horse is the top part of the scabbard. Found in Auckland, New Zealand Sumba is an island in Indonesia, and is one of the Lesser Sunda Islands

Ritual Incense Figural Lamp - Napel $150.00

  

Older Primitive Figure - Moluccas Island $130.00

  

Bastar Asian Indian Metal Sculpture of H $122.00

  

Older Folk Art Knife - Sumba, Indonesia $150.00
<b>Wood Statue from the Dyak Culture - Borneo</b> 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.  <b>Colonial India Metal Architectural Piece</b> Size: 6 H x 4 W x 5 D Condition: Good worn condition Metal: Probably Spelter w/bronze or brass finish on face The eyes are a faceted green glass? Weight: 2 lbs. 1 oz. Markings: None This is a wonderful and expressive piece. The top of the head has a hinged lid. The head is a hollow cavity. There is a small hole on the bottom which appears to have been part of an architectural rod? Please note that the piece is not free standing. It would need a stand to display. We do not have a stand for this. Found at the famous NYC Pier Show in the 1980's from a dealer in European and Asian Arts.  <b>Asian Indian Male Brass Finished Head<div> w/Interesting Smaller Head w/Snake</b> Size: 7¾ H x 4 W x 3½ D Weight: Approx. 2 lbs. Markings: None Age: Vintage - Mid 20th Century or earlier Condition: good - great patina I believe the ear pieces are also in the form of snakes. Found in Vancouver, Canada at auction  <b>Demon Head Chopper - Central Java, Indonesia</b> Java is an island in Indonesia south of Borneo. It is one of the world's most densely populated regions. Origin Central Java - near the old city of Clwidey. Size: 13 L x 5¼ W Blade is 5 L x 2¼ W Weight: 1 lb. 1 Oz. Material: The hilt is Ebony and the sheath is made of Pule wood. The blade is metal and has been honed. The blade is signed - KOMAK or it could be KOMAR? The eyes are thought to be bone. Condition: Good - There are two wood semi-cracks in the sheath. The sheath is in good stable condition. The semi-cracks can be seen in the photo. The Demon head is a protective one. The piece was brought back in the late 20th Century from Java by a private collector.

Wood Statue - Dyak Culture - Borneo $395.00

  

Colonial India Metal Architectural Piece $570.00

  

Asian Indian Male Brass Finished Head $145.00

  

Demon Head Chopper - Java, Indonesia $145.00
<b>Batik Tattoo Bean Bag Doll - Bali, Indonesia</b> Size: 13 inches high Weight: approx. 1½ lbs. Condition: good - condition issues: toes on left foot sheared off and little toe on right foot sheared off. Small indent on right cheek - All thought to production flaws. Markings: Tag on Back: 100% cotton Hand Made in Indonesia Hand Wash in Cold Water Age: Late 20th Century Crafted of fabric, hand-dyed filled with beans. Hands, feet & head carved of wood. The beautifully hand painted tattooed face is colored with a design depicted on one side of the face and the top and back of head. The doll is dressed in a handsome multi-colored hand loomed batik Ikat cloth. You can position the doll in numerous ways and it holds many resting positions.  <b>Batik Tattoo Bean Bag Doll - Bali, Indonesia</b> Size: 13 inches high Weight: approx. 1½ lbs. Condition: very good Markings: Tag on Back: 100% cotton Hand Made in Indonesia Hand Wash in Cold Water Age: Late 20th Century Crafted of fabric, hand-dyed filled with beans. Hands, feet & head carved of wood. The beautifully hand painted tattooed face is colored with a design depicted on one side of the face and the top and back of head. The doll is dressed in a handsome multi-colored hand loomed batik Ikat cloth. You can position the doll in numerous ways and it holds many resting positions.  <b>Borneo Warrior Ship - Sap Sculpture</b> 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  <b>Female Figure - Silver/Nickel Plated Bronze - Timor</b> An interesting tribal figure. Size: 13¼ H x 3½ W x 3D Weight: 2¼ lbs. Condition: very good Age: Late 20th Century This figure was collected in Timor in the 1990's. Timor is an island of the western Pacific Ocean in the Malay<div>Archipelago east of Java, divided between Indonesia and East Timor.

Indonesian Batik Tattoo Doll $88.00

  

Batik Tattoo Bean Bag Doll - Indonesia $98.00

  

Borneo Warrior Ship - Sap Sculpture $195.00

  

Female Metal Figure - Timor $115.00
<b>Older Ancestral Figure - Kodi - Sumba - Indonesia</b> A superb and old carved wood ancestral figure from Kodi, the western most part of the island of Sumba. Sumba is one of the large islands in the Nusa Tenggara group of Indonesia. Age is most likely about 50 years old. It is an ancestral figure of a man in a sitting position. Beautifully carved and the patina is excellent. Condition is very good original condition. Not made for the tourist market. Size: 6½ H x 3 W x 3 D Condition: very good - some minor splits consistent with age Weight: 1¼ lbs. Very powerful presence  <b>Sumatran Medicine Man Box</b> Size: 10¾ H x 3½ W x 3 D Condition: very good. Articulated arms - The base is kind of concave<div>so does not sit well. It really should have some support. Material : Wood, reeds, shells, appears to be a metal nail or tack<div>in the bottom base for some reason? pigment. Markings: None Weight: 10 Oz's. Origin: Sumatra a Mountainous Island in Western Indonesia Age: Mid to later 20th Century. I acquired this piece from Sumatra in 1980 The top of the man (Bust) lifts off the reed portion to show the inside<div>of the medicine box  <b>Swirl figure from Lombok Island - Indonesia</b> Size: 7¾ H (w/out topknot)Topknot is 1¼ H Weight: 3½ Oz's. Condition: Good Age: Late 20th Century The Figure is carved buffalo horn and wood Lombok Island is an island in West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. It is part of the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands, with the Lombok Strait separating it from Bali to the west and the Alas Strait between it and Sumbawa to the east.  <b>Vintage Moroccan Necklace w/Cabochon Settings</b> 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.

Sumba, Indonesia Carved Ancestor Figure $325.00

  

Sumatra Medicine Man Box $95.00

  

Swirl Figure From Lombok Island $95.00

  

Vintage Moroccan Necklace w / Cabochons $48.00
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<div>some of the bone inlays on the feet. There is<div>no howdah attached. Weight: 7 Oz's. Age: Mid 20th Century Markings: None  <b>Wooden Timor Ancestor Figure</b> An older ancestor figure collected in Timor in 1990 from a private New Zealand Collection. Size: 16 H 3½ W x 3½ D Markings: None Weight: 2 lbs. Condition: Good - Age crack and filling on back. Please note that the color of this figure is a dark gray. The light used to photograph it has lightened the color. Age: Thought to be mid 20th Century Very good presence.  <b>Serpent with Rider Yao Figure - From The Hill Tribes of China</b> 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  <b>Asian Indian Female Figure</b> 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<div> this is probably a cast composition figure.<div> The bottom is lined with felt Weight: 8½ Oz.

Asian Indian Elephant - Bedecked $75.00

  

Wooden Timor Ancestor Figure $125.00

  

China Yao Figure - Serpent With Rider $225.00

  

Asian Indian Female Figure $62.00
This old carved ivory box with lid measures 2 1/4 inches tall by 4 inches across. There are three small crack in the lid each about 1/2 inch long, this is usual as ivory dries out. The carving is very intricate and the side of the box is carved with dragons and vines and flowers. The top has a deeply carved imperial dragon surrounded by flowers on a deeply carved background.  <b>Wrought Iron Candlestick Figure - Asian Indian</b><div>This slim sculpture holds two bowls w/spike<div>for candle-holders.<div>Size: 10¼ H x 6 W x 6 D<div>Condition: very good<div>Weight: 1¼ lbs<div>The design of this candlestick was inspired by the Toran,<div>wrought iron animal and human figures used as offerings<div>in ancient India during worship in temples.  <b>Vintage Pair of Asian Indian Ladies</b> 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  <b>Timor Metal Seated Male Figure</b> Size: 8 H x 2 W x 2¼ D Metal: silver/nickle plated bronze Condition: very good - great turquoise colored patina Age: Late 20th century Brought to me straight from Timor in the late 1990's Weight: approx. 1¼ lbs. Powerful presence

Ivory Box carved, Dragon with lid $450.00

  

Metal Candlestick Figure - Asian Indian $66.00

  

Pair of Asian Indian Ladies $54.00

  

Timor Metal Seated Male Figure $75.00
<b>Silver-Plated Figure of Asian, Indian Vendor</b> Size: 4½ H x 3½ W x 2 D Condition: Good to very good - Finish is rough inside of vendor's cart Weight: 8 oz. Unusual silver-plated figure of probably a tea? vendor. Accent of a gold colored decoration on the sides of the cart.  <b>Vintage Balinese Puppet Head - Indonesia</b><div>This fine Balinese Puppet Head is masterfully carved<div>with much attention to fine detail.<div>It is mounted on a custom made metal base.<div>Size: Head: 7½ H x 3 W x 6 D<div>Numbered: 10 on the neck<div>Nice patina from age<div>Weight: Head: 8 Oz's. Stand: 14 Oz's.<div>Age: 20th Century  <b>Silver/Nickel Plated Bronze Timor Figure</b> Size: 8½ H x 2¼ W x 2¼ D Weight: approx. 10 Oz. Condition: very good Age: late 20th Century Squatting figure w/fish figure on head. Geometric symbols on base  <b>Lombok Island - Indonesia Bone Figure</b> Size: Approx. 3 H x 1¼ W x 5/8 D Condition: very good Weight: 1 Oz. Age: Acquired in 1980's from a Mid-Western Private Collection. Great presence and character.

Asian, Indian Vendor Silver-Plated Figur $58.00

  

Balinese Puppet Head $75.00

  

Silver / Nickel Plated Bronze Figure - Tim $75.00

  

Lombok Island - Indonesia Bone Figure $145.00


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