A lime box with a lid carved with a man's head wearing a hat. The body of the box is decorated with four stylized animals. Lime is an ingredient in betel quid.
Set of 12 bowls and cups JapanGendai periodWood, lacquerD.: 11.2 and 10.5 cm(Slight chip and restoration)Set of six bowls and six cups in brown lacquered wood decorated with pine trees, called matsu, [...]
Bi DISCChinaGreen marbled stone, probably jadeDiameter: 4.5 cmThickness: 1.5 cm(on bronze base)Large flat disc made of polished green stone, with a circular hole in the centre.The earliest jade bi dis[...]
Antique ritual glove puppet. Carved wood with traces of red ochre polychromy. Very significant brown patina from use. Tharu culture, Middle Hills, Nepal - 19th century. Sold with a custom-made patinat[...]
Set of four chairs originating from India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, dating from the 1920s/1940s. They can be sold separately at €200 each and €300 for the polychrome set. The low table named bajot i[...]
Wooden mold depicting a female figure. It was covered with papier-mâché which, once dry, was removed from the mold by cutting it away at the back with a knife. The resulting dolls were used in religio[...]
Lightweight wooden war shield, painted with ochre-brown mineral pigments. It is reinforced horizontally with rattan strips. Iban Dayak ethnic group, West Kalimantan, Borneo – Early 20th century or ear[...]
Singa Batak is an apotropaic figure (protective magic intended to ward off evil or negative influences, such as misfortune). Singa Batak is a figure from the mythology of the Batak people of North Sum[...]
When a utilitarian object becomes a work of art. This is a Buddhist monk's fan handle from Thailand, the former Kingdom of Siam, known as a "talipot fan." It is made from the talipot palm (Corypha umb[...]
This is a mask from the Noh Ko-omote theater. It represents a young woman who is gentle and graceful. Symbol of purity, youth and calm beauty. It was used in many plays in the Noh repertoire to embody[...]
This mask is a traditional Japanese representation of Tengu (天狗) — a mythological creature from Japanese folklore. Its long, prominent nose is the Tengu's most iconic feature, symbolizing arrogance an[...]
Frosted green glass paste necklace, Lisu ethnic group, Burma, 17th Century, 18th Century. The beads were used as currency in the tribes. Collected by me in 1989. Length 60cm, diameter 1cm.
Frosted glass paste necklace, Lisu ethnic group, Burma, 17th century/18th century. The beads were used as currency in the tribes. Collected by me in 1989. Length 66cm, diameter 1cm.
Pair of silver ornaments for a woman's jacket from the Lahu tribe, late 19th and early 20th century, Burma. Diameter 9 cm and 8 cm. Collected by me in 1986 in Burma.
Opium pipe in solid silver filigree, Wa tribe, northern Burma, late 19th century, early 20th century. The Wa tribe are major producers and consumers of opium in Burma. Height 25 cm.
Early 20th century tobacco box in polished wood with buffalo horn triangle inlays. Two buttons pierced on the sides to pass a hanging cord through. Indonesian work from Sumba Island. A similar model i[...]
TRIBUTE ARTS-OCEANIAN ARTS-SCULPTURE INDONESIA NORTH JAVA KRISS HANDLE SOLID WOOD CARVED EARLY 19TH CENTURY Kriss handle (old Indonesian dagger), in solid carved wood, with anthropomorphic/zoomorphic [...]
Java or Bali, Indonesia — Late 19th CenturyHand-carved leather, natural pigments, gilding, horn and wood rodsHeight: 50 - 47 cm (without rods)DescriptionA superb set of two traditional Indonesian Waya[...]
Gold-lacquered sandstone Buddha head. Late 17th century. Serene expression, half-closed eyes topped with very fine eyebrows, finely curled hairstyle. The highly stylized ears are represented in the sh[...]
Late 18th century, white stone. This Buddha head, crowned with a tall conical tiara finely adorned with pearl friezes and decorated with lateral scrolls, is fully in line with the aesthetic specific t[...]
Dayak Ancestor Figure 1800 Dayak ancestor figures, also known as hampatongs, are wooden sculptures representing ancestor spirits, often used to protect the community and homes. These figures, made mai[...]
Striking pair of antique silver earrings from the Tekke tribe of Turkmenistan or northern Iran, featuring a heart-shaped body adorned with twisted silver wire detailing and a central marquise-shaped C[...]
India 19th century, lovely votive sculpture in the shape of a harnessed horse's head. In carved and engraved hardwood, it has a patina of use. It is a decorative element of a processional chariot used[...]
Ancestor head called "Tau-Tau" of the Toraja people of the Celebes Islands (Sulawesi) in Indonesia. Late 19th / early 20th century. The work has retained its load of brown pigments mixed with white ha[...]
Ancestor head called "Tau-Tau" of the Toraja people of the Celebes Islands (Sulawesi) in Indonesia. Early 20th century. The work has retained vestiges of white patina, which is its original color. The[...]
Origin: Nepal, Himalayan RegionPeriod: Late 19th to early 20th centuryMaterials: Carved hardwood, natural hide, vegetal fiber cord, pebblesDimensions: Max 68 cm. Max diameter 37 cmCondition: Age-consi[...]
Command mace with the head of a divinity "Ras el K'Roul" in engraved metalCirca late 19th centuryQajar (Iran)Long tubular handle engraved with plant motifs, finished with a horned demon head, entirely[...]
Hindu theater mask representing Hanuman - India, Ceylon or NepalProbably 1st half of the 20th century or earlier.Large polychrome wooden mask.Representation of the monkey god Hanuman in the Ramayana.5[...]
Hindu theater mask representing Ravana - India, Ceylon or NepalProbably 1st half of the 20th century or earlier. Large polychrome wooden mask with a predominantly blue color. The blue complexion, the [...]
Grey sandstone bust of a deity wearing a hexagonal tiara with fleurons, possibly Surya, leaning against a lotus-shaped mandorla topped with a vidyadhara. REGION: Madhya Pradesh, India MATERIAL: Sandst[...]
Rajbanshi Hindu theater mask - Himalayas, Nepal, TeraiProbably 1st half of the 20th century or earlier. The top of the mask is reinforced by a metal plate nailed to the wood.30cm X 19cmProvenance: Acq[...]
Anthropomorphic mask with a forelock - Himalayas, Western NepalProbably 1st half of the 20th century or earlier. The mask has an imposing nose, a well-defined mustache and a wide open mouth with visib[...]
Female anthropomorphic mask - Himalayas, Nepal, Middle HillsProbably 1st half of the 20th century or earlier. Slightly curved mask depicting a female face with large earrings and wearing a flower crow[...]
Hampatong post head, protective figure or guardian spirit representing a monkey, in ironwood, probably Dayak, Kalimantan, Borneo, early 20th century.Hampatong is a term used among the Dayak to refer t[...]
Anthropomorphic statuette of a protective guardian - Himalayas, Western Nepal, possibly HumlaProbably mid-20th century or earlier and possibly from the Humla region given the chignon hairstyle common [...]
Anthropomorphic statuette of a protective guardian - Himalayas, Western NepalProbably mid-20th century or earlier. This type of statue is common on the roads and paths of western Nepal and is often re[...]
Deer mask - Himalayas, Nepal, Terraï regionProbably 1st half of the 20th century or earlier. Polychrome wooden mask with articulated jaw. The internal part of the jaw was formerly damaged and attached[...]
Anthropomorphic mask - Himalayas, Nepal, Terraï regionProbably 1st half of the 20th century or earlier. Mask with an emaciated face, a rounded forehead, prominent cheekbones and two prominent teeth. P[...]
Anthropomorphic Mask - Himalayas, Nepal, Middle Hills1st half of the 20th century or earlier. The mask has a very nice old brown and shiny patina. The eyes and mouth are accentuated by a white coating[...]
Anthropomorphic mask with conical hat - Himalayas, Nepal, probably Terai Mask of certain antiquity, probably 1st half of the 20th century or earlier. Mask carved in soft and light wood. Remains of pol[...]
Anthropomorphic mask with a toothless smile - Himalayas, Nepal, Middle Hills, 1st half of the 20th century or earlier. Mask with a jovial expression and a wide, toothless smile. Similar to the so-call[...]
Antropomorphic Mask - Himalayas, Nepal, Middle Hills1st half of the 20th century or earlier. Mask with a beautiful old patina with remains of polychrony and cubic features. Height approximately 30cm
The Dayak, the indigenous people of Borneo in Indonesia and Malaysia, have a rich tradition of shamanism. Their shamans, often called "belian" or "dukun," play a crucial role in healing, protection ri[...]
Silver torque bracelet, made by the Akha people of the mountainous regions of the Golden Triangle. Early 20th centuryThis jewel is distinguished by its dense braiding and careful finish, characteristi[...]
Silver torque bracelet, made by the Akha people of the mountainous regions of the Golden Triangle. Early 20th centuryThis jewel is distinguished by its dense braiding and careful finish, characteristi[...]
Silver torque bracelet, made by the Akha people of the mountainous regions of the Golden Triangle. Early 20th centuryThis jewel is distinguished by its dense braiding and careful finish, characteristi[...]
Ritual mortar with a singa head, a very recurrent symbol in the Batak culture, an indigenous ethnic group originating from North Sumatra, Indonesia. The singa head in Batak ritual objects symbolizes p[...]
Kriss/Keris 'Bugis' saber/sword from Sulawesi - Indonesia - early 20th century. Tropical wood scabbard, with a wooden handle. Brass pamor, and wrought iron blade.
Antique Antropomorphic female mask - Himalayas, Nepal, Middle HillsProbably 1st half of the 20th century or earlier. It has the features of an elderly woman with prominent cheekbones. Probably used in[...]
Antique Antropomorphic cult mask - Himalayas, Nepal, Middle HillsProbably 1st half of the 20th century or earlier. It has a good size and a jovial expression. It can be compared to the so-called "jest[...]
Antique Nepalese ritual staff - Nepal, probably 1st half of the 20th century or earlier. Wood with a black patina and crusty in places. Staff carved at the top with four anthropomorphic representation[...]
Ancient ritual anthropomorphic mask - Nepal, Middle Hills, probably 1st half of the 20th century or earlierSlightly curved mask with an aquiline nose and an open, toothless mouth. Remains of horsehair[...]
Antique Mahakala ritual mask - Nepal or Tibet, 20th Century. Beautifully carved wooden mask with a fierce expression and red and gold polychromy. 31cm X 26cm
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