Ceremonial rhombus (Burumamaramu) in wood, engraved on one of the points with abstract symbolic motifs. The musical instrument, associated with the voice of the ancestors, intervened during the initia[...]
This long necklace, meticulously made of shell beads, dog's and warthog's teeths, is characteristic of the artistic production of the Abelam tribe. (Maprik area, Papua New Guinea). Requiring long hour[...]
A Liberian tribal mask, African Great Dan "Bagle", similar to another in our catalog. A form of entertainment mask, which makes fun of others by imitating their actions. This piece with open round eye[...]
A Great Dan African Liberian Tribal Mask "Bagle", another form of entertainment mask, which mocks others by imitating their actions. This piece with open tubular eyes, wooden face, also has a headdres[...]
Carved coconut from the 19th century It bears a label: Veracruz, convict labor It is shaped like a fish and has a slot to put coins in It measures: 18 cm long.
BERNARD (Jaques / Jacques). News from the Republic of Letters - May 1702 - July 1702 - September 1706 - December 1706 - January 1707 - March 1707 - January 1708 - March 1708 - September 1708 - Novembe[...]
Plaster Baby Doll Bust Early 20th Very beautiful decorative object probably advertising. Polychrome plaster, we note some accidents see photo Base in natural wood Free delivery in metropolitan France
Three late 18th century hunting cups. Half silver rimmed coconuts. Heart-shaped fasteners. The large one with a character: Long 14 cm wide 9 cm high 5 cm. The small ones with geometric decoration: Lon[...]
Charming little case in red morocco, lined with 2 painted silks representing Napoleon, in which are stored 26 watercolor engravings representing scenes of Napoleonic battles.
Marengo, Busaco, Arcol[...]
War club from Vanuatu. With its original vegetable fiber cord slightly stretched on the handle. Some wear but very good general condition and nice patina. 120 cm / 125 cm with the base.
Rare embrasure for canopy bed, traditional Naga dragon motif, in original polychrome wood, Dutch colonial. traces of gilding,
good general condition.
Bali Indonesia late 19th century.
high 31cm wid[...]
Pair of GAUCHO STRIPS
South American work (Chile or Argentina)
Late 19th century - early 20th century
Wood, brass and iron
H. 29 ; L. 25 ; Thickness 17 cm
Pair of carved solid wood stirrups o[...]
Ceremonial Spear, Sumatra Island, Late 19th Century, Indonesia.
Meteorite iron, straight blade fitted to its carved wooden sheath with patterns, traces of original polychromy.
total length 155 cm sp[...]
La Chastelaine de Verny; prestige edition. Verse adaptation by Daniel Pardo and illustrations by Jean Gradassi. This original edition, both in text and in illustrations, combines the literary interest[...]
JIMENEZ (Juan Ramon) - Platero and me. Paris, Les Francs-Bibliophiles, 1970; folio, 123 pp., paperback under folded cover and slipcase. One of 175 numbered copies on Auvergne Richard-De-Bas (N°63). Pr[...]
Requests by SMS or Whatsapp will not be taken into account, no response will be made. ____________________________________________ NO SHIPPING TO RUSSIA SIMON & HALBIG PORCELAIN DOLL DEP MOLD 1079 SIZ[...]
Many masks are used in ceremonies, used in different competitions; the masks are the spirits of the bush and not their representatives. Numerous in their diversity, Dan masks are called Guégo, "head m[...]
The Dan lives from the cultivation of cocoa, rice and cassava. Before the establishment of the unifying secret societies at the turn of the century, each Dan village was an autonomous socio-political [...]
Dan mask with headdress. There are regional variations between the masks of the Dan people living in western Ivory Coast and eastern Liberia but are generally characterized by a concave face, pointed [...]
Masks are the most important art form of the Dan people of the Ivory Coast and Liberia. The Dan people call these masks Gle or Ge, terms that refer to both the physical mask and the individual spirits[...]
The Ekoi, also known as Ejagham, are an ethnic group from the far south-east of Nigeria also present in northern Cameroon. The Ekoi culture is known for mastering the art of carving. There are two mai[...]
Masks are Dan's most important art form. Many other forms of sculpture derive from the mask and what the mask symbolizes. More masks are digitally created than any other form of sculpture. Spiritually[...]
Headdress, including hats, hairpins, and headdresses, was one of the main insignia awarded to holders of male Kuba titles to distinguish their rank. Artists used hats and hairstyles to express a work'[...]
Spiritually, masks are seen as the embodiment of the most powerful of spiritual forces. Socially, masks are the way to bring control and order into village life. Masks provide the strongest impression[...]
The Songye are a Bantu people of central Africa who settled in the south-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Famous for their artistic productions, and in particular for the famous striped "[...]
Masks are Dan's most important art form. Many other forms of sculpture derive from the mask and what the mask symbolizes. More masks are digitally created than any other form of sculpture.
This mas[...]
The Dan people, also known as the Yacuba, live in the western part of the Ivory Coast and Liberia, where the land is wooded to the south and bordered by savannah to the north. The 350,000 Dan live on [...]
Beautiful cast bronze mortar in two parts, small round foot, curved body decorated with a frieze of 6 cherubs in relief, playing with goats. Strong upper border, cornice, marked with filets.
As you w[...]
JARRY (Alfred) - Revenge of the night. Paris, Mercure de France, 1949; in-4, 94 pp., paperback. Numbered copy. Alfred Jarry is the creator of Pataphysics. He is also the author of Ubu. Poems found. Go[...]
JANIN (Jules) - The Book. Paris, Henri Plon, 1870; in-4, XXXI-404 pp., modern bottle green half-morocco binding with corners, ribbed spine, gilt head, preserved cover. Copy number 126 on Dutch laid pa[...]
Extraordinary object of miniature mastery in turned ivory, shelf with three trays garnished with pieces of silverware, such as chocolate pot, coffee maker, cups, torches equipped with candles, cups an[...]
Central element of a High Aragonese Trillo made of Fir in which sharp pieces of Flint are set.... "In the state".....Height 175 cm....Width 20 cm.... ...Pulled by a donkey on a flat area, often round [...]
Set of 8 pins in natural wood and reinforcement nails......2 Throwing balls....."In the state".....Exit from the attic......Height 93 cm, diameter in the center of about 17 cm....... Balls, diameter a[...]
Pharmacy bottles from the Napoleon III period, In blue tinted glass and sheet metal caps, the labels are painted, in the shape of a cartridge with a highlight of a golden net, various sizes, some bott[...]
Hunter's necklace, glass paste, bronze and fossil mammoth tooth.
length 71 cm, length of the teeth 4 cm on average
20th century, Kachin state, Wa tribe.
JAMMES (Francis) - The rustic poet. Paris, Mercury of France, 1920; in-8, 293 pp., navy blue half-shagreen binding, decorated smooth spine, gilt head. With a beautiful dedication from the author to Al[...]
Handle carved in wood decorated with a superposition of frightening characters seeming to overlap, the character at the top hides the eyes of the wearer.
Beautiful patina of use, white trace of kaoli[...]
Rare divinatory calendar in engraved bamboo and wood lid carved with arabesque, atypical Toba Batak alphabet patterns and cosmic scale (dragon-shaped) along the cylinder.
Very nice patina of use, sli[...]
A very beautiful box - ivory and silver snuff box from the 18th century this item measures 4.5 x 4.2 cm, height 4 cm and in good condition as shown in the images Beautiful aged patina
JAMMES (Francis) - The mourning of the primroses. Paris, Cres et Cie, 1920; in-8, II-188 pp., paperback, folded cover. Numbered copy on Rives vellum paper. Edition illustrated with a frontispiece and [...]
Old & rare child's cane, was used for walking but also to do "Like Dad" on the photograph, in a costume with a slap hat and a standing cane (photo documentation N°5). This model from the end of the 19[...]
Very beautiful and rare antique Russian wooden jug, ewer with relief decoration of a loving couple with a church on the back and faces of people. The jug is carved and has 3D relief figures. Measureme[...]
Smoker's table in walnut from "the black forest" or "Switzerland" Sculptor's work with many cutouts and highlighting of the decoration. Three boxes on hinges, decorations of alpine flowers, branches, [...]
JACOB (François) - The Logic of the living. A history of heredity. Paris, Gallimard, 1970; in-8, 354 pp., paperback, cover with flaps. From the "Library of Sciences" collection. With a consignment fro[...]
HUYSMANS (Joris-Karl) - The Oblate. Paris, P.-A. Bouroux, 1930; in-4, 382 pp., binding signed Alix, full navy blue morocco, smooth spine, preserved cover, gilt edges, lined slipcase with fabric interi[...]
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