The top shows 3 ancestors faces who are protectors of the family, they are surmounted by a conical crown with carved geometrical lines. The middle part is a “Dorgi”, the symbol of cosmic power. The down part is triangular blade used as a knife to nail the bad spirits while the shaman is fighting with devils and demons. TThe red cloth strips wrapped around the middle part are to protect the shaman hands against the high energy during his fight. Obvious signs of ancient use, circa early 20th...

Tibetan shamanic horn whose local name is Nag Ru or sometimes also Thun-rva. This horn can contain either incense or essentially vegetable matter with medicinal properties. Presence of sculptures of some auspicious symbols, chorten, turtle, dorgi, mandala. The tapered part represents a Makara mouth which has an orifice to project the contents during rituals. Very good condition, good age at least mid-20th. H 16 cm, max diameter 4.5 cm

Old Himalayan mask used during Phagli festival in some remote valley of Himachal Pradesh (North India). Superb patina and obvious signs of important use and superb patina , at least circa fist mid of the 20th, possible early 20th Hard wood , H 32 cm More information on request

Fostoria Glass Company made Chintz. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 2 are available

encrusted patina , H 21 cm For more information please request.

子供用靴下 / TRADITIONAL CHILDREN'S SOCKS

Embroidered with thin quilt and attached with pom-pom at toes, as the traditional Korean children's costume for Happy 1st birthday celebration, early-mid 20th century, approx. W 10-10.5 x L 17cm (3.93-4.13 x 6.69in) each. Stained due to aging as is. Acrylic frame is not attached...

Duncan and Miller Sylvan Pink Opalescent Swan, 12" was produced between 1935-45. This is the largest made and is in excellent condition.

Old mask carved in a very hard wood depicting a benevolent expression face covered with a beautiful and thick black patina. Not remains of animal hairs or horsehair that represented the hairiness of the eyebrows, moustache and chin. Three nails on the forehead were supposed to retain a fragment of leather. The symmetry of the sculpture gives it a smoothing presence. Probably from Western Nepal and the Magar ethnic group. Age is important at least early 20th century H 25 cm n Width 14 cm,

A Pashtun nomad's purse from Katawaz, Ghazni province, circa mid 20th century. There are blue beads along all the edges, used to ward off the evil eye. The purse has metallic trim along all the edges and fine Bokhara couching which covers the entire surface area, front and back. The beaded cord winds around the purse to keep it closed. There are two pockets inside, lined with red cotton fabric. The purse measures 6 x 11 inches when opened and elongated, 5 x 6 1/2 inches when closed...

From our African Collection: a Hand Carved container from the Easter Democratic Republic of the Congo, hand wrought. 8" x 15", 9" h. Congo’s many ethnic groups and regions have developed a mosaic of traditional arts, including painting, sculpture, music, and dance. There has been a tendency to classify sculpture and carving according to the styles of the areas from which they originate

Hand made from quality leather and decorated with delicate thread embroidery at the toe tips and last border, the traditional pair of womans leather shoes would have been worn by a woman of some means...judging by their overall condition, these shoes have been worn a few times.

Handle of the drum of a Thamang shaman figuring the 3 faces of the shaman.
Beautiful and deep encrusted patina. L : 32c, 37c with tenon. Nepal

Chinese scroll calligraphy by the poet and calligrapher, Shen Yin-mo (1883-1971). Ink on paper. Hanging scroll. Signed “Yin-mo”, with one seal of the artist. Contemporary mounting by the previous owner. Excellent condition.

Hocking Glass Company made Waterford from 1938-44. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking. 3 are available

This drum handle is still provided with the wooden wedge which is used to fix it on the drum. The top shows 3 faces with open and threatening mouths, each face is separated by the Shaivite trisul. The center part is a very fine dorgi framed by spherical basketwork patterns the whole giving a shape that fits well in the hand. The triangular point shows a very beautiful sculptural work. ON each angle is a Makara mouth with wide open eyes and whose hands grip very realistically sculpted snakes...

20th c Japanese Kutani footed bowl signed and in good condition.Size Diameter 7" h 1 3/4"

An impressive protector cut from a more longer pole, but note than part which has been cut was already sunken into the ground. White mineral color more information on ethnic and local origins on request. Obvious signs of very good age from early 20 Th. Height 90 cm wide 18 cm

String instrument ("saranghi") made of wood, decorated on its top with a human figure. Fine dark brown glossy patina. Himalayan region, early 20th century. Height: 42 cm. The sarangi is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition. NOTE: collected in Nepal in 1974.

Measuring 6 inches x 8 inches (20.5 cm x 14.5 cm) including the beaded fringes, this dazzling purse is from Bamiyan and is probably dated to 1940 or slightly later. The purse features couched metallic threads, gold couching, mirrors, and beaded fringes. An intricate array of curvilinear and geometric designs almost completely covers the dark navy silk background. The purse is lined with silk fabric...

Heisey Glass Co. made this pair of candlesticks from 1935-44. This 10" pair is in great shape. Thanks for looking.

This is a really pretty elegant glass green Spiral Optic Whipped Cream Pail, with original chrome handle, made by Fostoria Glass. This Whipping Cream Pail measures 4 1/2 inches in diameter X 2 1/2 inches high. The green glass Cream Pail is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. The chrome handle is very good and works freely. We guarantee items to be as described. Be sure to search our other Fostoria elegant glass items available. THANK YOU.

Vintage Tibetan brass and glass pin representing standing Boddhisattva Amitabha. Nice work, glass wonderfully imitating turquoise, in excellent condition. Height 1.6 inches.

This pair of masks show a couple (man and woman). More information and pictures on request Sizes: for the male H 30.5x 27 cm, female 30 x 23 cm,

Westmoreland made Fruits on Beaded Edge in the late 1940's and 1950's. Four with the Grape illustration are available, in excellent condition. Measures 7" across. Other pieces are available.

張大千/醉仙遊方圖 設色水墨纸本立軸 1950年作 款識：幾人行路嘆迷湯，護落生涯一酒狂。肘後楞伽書百卷，眼前蓮萼即西方。庚寅二月蜀人張爰大千父。鈐印：张爰、大千父。Hanging Scroll of A Wandering Scholar with Loads of Scripture and Gourd full of Wine / Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) 44 3/4 x 25 3/4 inches 113.7 x 65.4 cm Dated 1950 Color & Ink on Paper Inscribed & signed with two artist seals. Condition Report: Hand-Painted, Good Con...

Silver Hamsa (five), Moroccan protective amulet in the shape of the hand of Fatima, ornated with a bird; 9 x 5cms. Morocco, Essaouira. CE 24 (see Bibliography)

Measuring just 4.25 inches long when assembled, this small souvenir item commemorates the Ausable Chasm in the Adirondack Mountains in New York State. A tiny leather case embossed with the chasm name and its location houses a small clothing brush constructed of natural bristles with silver-plated grip. Unmarked--in very fine condition! A unique piece of American Folk Art!

Macbeth-Evans Petalware 9" Dinner Plate (milkglass). Produced from 1930-1942. Six are available, all in excellent condition.

An interesting ghurra showing a man or a woman pulling a buffalo with a rope on one side whereas 3 milk pots are carved on the back side. H 27 cm, H 9.5 cm , Thickness 4 cm More information on request. A metal stand can be offered. Please double click on the pictures to get the highest enlargement

Beautiful and robust ghurra with a beautiful patina of use, the top figure a house, the center part shows 4 pillars connected by ropes that surmount rows of milk jugs, the rotation hole shows important signs of use. H 24 cm, maximum thickness 6 cm Several other photos will be added

A collection of 40 different wooden printing blocks from Tibet, Mongolia and Nepal. Many double sided. Largest 41x18cm. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide. These are NOT Indian textile printing blocks.

Wonderful folk art box of a pyramid that opens to reveal sections to hold cigarettes and matches. The entire surface is inlaid with square or rectangular pieces of wood in varying shades of brown and beige. It measures 5 1/2" high and is 9 3/8" square, sitting on 4 geometric feet. Surface appears to have a light varnish coating. The form is a copy of the pyramid at Chichen Itza in the Yucatan Peninsula...

American needlework sampler I would date to about 1935-1950, hand embroidered in traditional style, silk thread on cotton, the imagery of a house and tree, the sweet message being "Here let us live Life at its Best/ Here my we find/ Comfort and Rest". No glass, good vintage condition, some faint old very light brownish staining to background.

Offered is a hard to find, hand-carved and hand-painted, ice fishing decoy from the 1940-1950 era.

This wonderful folk art decoy was recently acquired from the collection of an 81 year old Kansas collector who stated that the decoy originated in Montana.

This sweet folk art beauty has been skillfully crafted and painted to closely reflect the real thing! In fact, this charmer has signs of having been a working decoy (but not that frequently) as evidenced by the light areas of superficial ...

Offered is a hard to find, hand-carved and hand-painted, ice fishing decoy from the 1940-1950 era.

This wonderful folk art decoy was recently acquired from the collection of an 81 year old Kansas collector who stated that the decoy originated in Montana.

This sweet folk art beauty has been skillfully crafted and painted to closely reflect the real thing! In fact, this charmer has signs of having been a working decoy (but not that frequently) as evidenced by the light areas of superfi...

Description 張大千 仿莫高窟307洞唐人普賢菩薩像 設色紙本立軸 款識：戊子四月初十日敦煌莫高窟三百零七洞唐人画普賢菩薩 張大千敬艁。 鈐印：張爰之印、大千。 藏印一方。鑑古齋鑑藏印一方， Buddha Riding a White Elephant, after a Tang Dynasty Mural in Cave 397 of Mogao Grottos, Dunhuang/ Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) Color on Paper Inscribed and signed with an two artist seals...

A Large Original Sign for "Mudjekeewis A Camp for Girls" in Lovell, Maine that operated from 1919-1969. Measures about 37 1/4" by 31 1/4" by 1 3/4" and weighs about thirty pounds. Two sided, both shown. There is a vintage photo of this sign in place on the website of the Lovell Maine Historical Society. Great memorabilia and folk art.

Classic vase form in mezza filigrana using lattimo and transparent copper blue threads. The form is augmented with side applications of basilica rope in crystal with gold aventurine and a crimped crystal lip decoration with gold aventurine. Measuring 6"dia.x 9"h., the vase is in excellent condition and bears portions of its round silver foil Made in Italy label described in Leslie Pina's ITALIAN GLASS, page 15.

This pretty, vintage, crystal Iris and Herringbone depression glass 6 Inch high Footed Water Tumbler was made by Jeannette Glass from 1928 to 1932 and 1950. This Tumbler is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Iris available. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Offered is a very difficult to find, hand-carved and hand-painted, ice fishing FISH DECOY from the 1940s era.

This wonderful folk art decoy was recently acquired from the collection of an 81 year old Kansas collector who stated that the decoy originated in Montana.

Expertly carved and painted to simulate an actual Perch fish, this beauty quite closely reflects the real thing!

In fact, this charmer has some subtle signs of having once been an actual working decoy as evidenced by the lig...

A wooden shamanic phurba showing a shaman riding possibly a Tiger. Note the small Kukuri knife attached to the phurba. Excellent signs of good age.H 24 cm , presented on a metal stand More information request

Chinese carved Bone pipe, very smooth throughout and finely incised featuring three old man Fu, Lu, Shou, each representing happiness, good fortune, long life. Size; Length of pipe carving is 16 inches long, in excellent condition.

Fenton made this Mini Peach Crest Fan Vase, 4" tall, in the 1940's. It is in mint condition.

Offered is a hard to find, vintage, hand-carved and hand-painted, ice fishing, fish decoy from the 1940-1950 era.

This wonderful folk art decoy was recently acquired from the collection of an 81 year old Kansas collector who stated that the decoy originated in Montana.

A delightful and colorful folk art beauty, this decoy has been skillfully crafted and painted to closely reflect an actual fish.

In addition, this charmer has evidence of having been a working decoy as noted by the mild ...

So looking for that charming another little pair of chairs that will fill a nitch in the library, corners of the bedroom or perhaps a sitting room?... this is your pair of light caramel pair French Club chairs. This quintessential style fills it's own nitch in the club chair market, stylish but slim. They have elegant arms and a gently sloped back. This pair was built circa 1940's

There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

Fenton Glass Company made Diamond Optic. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

It is brown speckled with green and brown bands in the "Skyline" shape. There are no chips, no cracks, and no repairs to this item. This item is in excellent condition.

Federal made the pattern Columbia from 1928-42. This 8" Salad Bowl is in mint condition.

Fostoria Manor Etched 8" Plates on the Fairfax blank. All in excellent condition. 12 plates are available. Produced between 1931-1944.

This really pretty, vintage, crystal Criss Cross, aka Crisscross, Round Refrigerator or Left Over Dish with Lid was made by Hazel Atlas Glass. This refrigerator dish measures 5 1/4 inches in diameter X 3 inches high. Both the bottom and lid are both in really good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. This can be a hard item to find. Be sure to search our other Criss Cross items available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Worn for festival, this shapely Tibetan belt is covered with black and coral colored beads, cowrie shells and has a central medallion of silver with turquoise beads. The belt is secured around the waist with cord ties which extend from each side, I have used it as a wall decoration. At the widest section, the belt is 4 inches...The entire beaded length is 26 inches, but with the cord ties it will accommodate a large waist size

A fine and old ghurra, the top figures a house , whereas the middle is figures an interlace of rope, the rotating hole shows important signs of use; H 22 cm More photographs will be added

Fenton made Rose Overlay from 1943-48. This vase was made for Weil Ceramics in 1944. In mint condition, 11" tall with double crimp.

There are no chips or cracks in the vase. Thanks for looking.

A trio of Chinese low tables more info coming soon

This wonderful ivy or rose compote vase has all the bells and whistles of lovely Depression glassware. The cranberry flash bowl shows cut diamond lines with flowers at each intersection complimented by circle cuts to make a lovely art deco look around the bowl. The stem is a clear ball attached to the broad foot and pink bowl. The rim is clear and flares to a nice ruffle. This vintage piece stands 8" tall and is in excellent condition...

A magnificent Persian runner carpet in deep red colors with floral border designs. Measuring 112” x 42”

This is or in the style of a Japanese mid century banko ware round hanging wall pocket vase still showing old wooden beads, frayed threads attached, and illegible mark. This banko hanging vase is in a hunter green background with 2 irises in the front and 3 irises on the other side. The interior shows a dusty hard grayish porcelain and even the potter's finger imprints can be seen! It is 6" or 15cm across. An illegible mark present- please see image...

These 3 porcelain figurines were produced in Germany by Hutschenreuther in the late 1940s. They are about 4 inches tall. They are made of hard paste porcelain that has a slight cream tinge. The cherubs are standing on gilded balls. They are well modeled with fine detail with a strong art deco influence. Each one is playing a musical instrument. They are a jolly little trio. Condition: Excellent