Old ceremonial flute stopper depicting an anthropomorphic, half-man, half-bird ancestor, typical of the Murik Lakes region of Papua New Guinea. Some losses and patina from use. Figure mounted on a bas[...]
Major General's Sword. First Empire. Gilt bronze hilt with burnished agate-finished raised details, decorated guard branch. Pommel decorated with serpents. Quillon decorated with a military trophy and[...]
Two theaters gilt metal telescopes with mother-of-pearl, blue stones, and black rubber inlay. One is signed Jacker in Paris. Condition: needs restoration, damaged, missing stones (9 pieces). Dimension[...]
Small Leather and Enamel Game Box by Maison Alphonse Giroux, c. 1850
This elegant leather game box contains two antique decks of 32 playing cards, paper markers, tokens, and a gilded metal pencil. [...]
General Béteille's silver sword. Consulate period. Silver hilt, single-branch guard with decorated facets. Pommel in the form of an urn decorated with foliage and Nemean lion heads. Finely checkered e[...]
A remarkable hand-carved bamboo root vase for ikebana and the tea ceremony (chanoyu). The naturally curved root has been shaped to form an elegant boat-like form, known as a Take-no-zutsu Hanaire — a [...]
An interesting porcelain menu holder, covering two-thirds of its surface, with exquisitely crafted miniatures on paper protected by glass. The frame is made with chrome trim and the back is gilded met[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET with a HOOKBILL HEADSenufo culture, Ivory CoastFirst half of the 20th centuryWoodH: 16.5; W: 9.5 cm(restored)Wooden pulley carved with a stylized bird's head with a long be[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET ANIMATED WITH AN ANTHROPOMORPHIC FIGUREGouro culture, Ivory CoastLate 19th–early 20th centuryWood and pigmentsH: 25; W: 9.5 cmPulley featuring a large bust with a particula[...]
Dark patinated hardwood, traces of ritual use. This elongated sculpture, finely engraved with geometric patterns and stylized scarifications, represents an anthropomorphic figure with an elongated fac[...]
This pipe bowl demonstrates the sculptors' mastery. The figure of the body conforms to the shape of the bowl. The face, scarified with motifs, extends a hairstyle typical of the Mangbetu, highlighting[...]
STEPHANUS (John and Daniel) - De regno Daniae et Norwegiae insulisg, adjacen tinus juxta ac de Holsatia ducatu Sleswicensi et finitimis provinciis. Amsterdam, Chez Elzevir, 1629; in-32, 10 ppnch. + 45[...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay. **************Small pewter dish with a molded, round rim. Control mark: crowned C / 1691 / (LI)BOVRNE. Henry ARNOLLET's mark, receiv[...]
Bridle, model of the Chasseurs à Cheval of the Imperial Guard. First Empire. Entirely black leather, brass buckles and fittings. The bridle consists of a mouthpiece, throatlatch, and browband. The bra[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET decorated with a Kpeliyé'e facial maskSenufo culture, Ivory CoastFirst quarter of the 20th centuryWoodH: 19; W: 9 cmTranslated as “beautiful face” or “perfect face,” the Kp[...]
The T-shaped handle, carved from a section of walrus ivory with a honey-colored patina, has a steel blade with a rounded edge, secured with three rivets. Ulus are everyday utilitarian objects used by [...]
Adoration of the Shepherds. Carved and polychrome wood. Colonial school (probably Viceroyalty of Peru), 18th century. Fragment of a carved, polychrome, and gilded wooden altarpiece depicting a figurat[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET ANIMATED BY THE DO MASKDjimini culture, Ivory CoastFirst half of the 20th centuryWoodH: 16.5; W: 5.5 cmRichly decorated with geometric patterns and stars, this pulley is un[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET with ANTHROPOMORPHIC FACEBaoulé culture, Ivory CoastFirst half of the 20th centuryWoodH: 20; W: 6.5 cmPulley animated with a face topped with a shell-shaped headdress, punc[...]
WEAVING LOOM BRACKET animated with a DO MASKDjimini culture, Ivory CoastFirst half of the 20th centuryWoodH: 17; W: 6 cmRichly decorated with incised geometric patterns, the stirrup is topped with an [...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET featuring a FEMALE FIGUREMossi culture, Burkina FasoLate 19th–early 20th centuryWoodH: 16; W: 9 cmThe upper part of the stirrup features a conical chest—a stylistic charact[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET with ANTHROPOMORPHIC FACEGouro culture, Zuénoula, Ivory CoastFirst half of the 20th centuryWoodH: 16.5; W: 5 cmOval face with stylized features, forehead decorated with a s[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET with a HOOKBILL HEADSenufo culture, Ivory CoastFirst quarter of the 20th centuryWood with red and walnut patinaH: 15.5; W: 7.5 cm(old damage)Pulley decorated with a stylize[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET with a HOOKED HEADSenufo culture, Ivory CoastFirst half of the 20th centuryWoodH: 16; W: 8.5 cmPulley decorated with a stylized bird's head with fine, angular features. The[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET with a BIFRONS FACEGouro culture, Ivory CoastLate 19th–early 20th centuryWood with crusty patinaH: 18; W: 5 cmThis pulley has a bifrons face, both anthropomorphic and zoomo[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET with a HOOKBILL HEADSenufo culture, Ivory CoastLate 19th–early 20th centuryWoodH: 17; W: 8 cmSingle-piece wooden pulley, carved with a stylized bird's head reminiscent of a[...]
Konantré PULLEY BRACKET with BIRD HEADBaoulé culture, Ivory CoastFirst half of the 20th centuryWoodH: 16; W: 8.5 cmStylized bird head with a pointed beak, punctuated with incised decoration. The bird [...]
PULLEY BRACKET with ANTHROPOMORPHIC FACETiemá culture, Nayala province, Burkina FasoFirst half of the 20th centuryWoodH: 18.5; W: 6 cmPulley animated with a face with half-closed eyes, a hairstyle inc[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET with HOOKED HEADSenufo culture, Ivory CoastFirst quarter of the 20th centuryWoodH: 17; W: 8 cmSingle-piece wooden pulley, carved with a stylized bird's head with a curved c[...]
Maru Gata shaped tsuba in iron with openwork and inlaid Hira Zogan decoration from Shibuichi. The decoration depicts a Hotei holding his bag of riches with copper and silver inlays of a scroll. Diamet[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET featuring a FEMALE FIGURE Gouro culture, Ivory CoastLate 19th–early 20th centuryWood with crusty patinaH: 22.5; W: 7 cmSculpted with an oval face and pointed chin, this fig[...]
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay ************** Pewter cider jug with a two-part conical shape, sloping neck, and curved thumb rest. Worn engraved ownership mark on t[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET ANIMATED WITH AN ANTHROPOMORPHIC FIGUREBaoulé culture, Ivory CoastFirst half of the 20th centuryWood with honey patinaH: 22; W: 8 cmPulley animated with an oval face taperi[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET with ANTHROPOZOOMORPHIC FACEGouro culture, Ivory CoastLate 19th–early 20th centuryWood with shiny patinaH: 6.5 in; W: 2.4 inAlso known as kono, this pulley is animated by a[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET with DO MASKDjimini culture, Ivory CoastFirst half of the 20th centuryWood with crusty patinaH: 14.5; W: 6.5 cmSingle-piece wooden pulley, carved with a Do mask, characteri[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET with ANTHROPOMORPHIC FACEMossi culture, Burkina FasoLate 19th–early 20th centuryWood and ironH: 18.5; W: 6 cmBracket featuring a stylized anthropomorphic face with a long n[...]
A brown glazed earthenware jug with a globular body resting on a small foot, a short neck, and a ribboned handle, decorated with attractive stylized floral motifs and dotted lines in yellow slip. Val [...]
Oval religious miniature depicting a Capuchin monk in prayer, late 18th – early 19th century – France. Medallion painting on cardboard with a gold rim and mounted in a black shagreen case decorated wi[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET animated with a BUFFALO MASKBamana/Bambara culture, MaliFirst half of the 20th centuryWoodH: 11; W: 5.5 cmWood with a light, slightly crusty patina, decorated with a styliz[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET with ANTHROPOMORPHIC FACEBaoulé/Djimini culture, Ivory CoastFirst half of the 20th centuryWood and cordH: 15; W: 4.5 cmNarrow pulley, carved with an anthropomorphic face wh[...]
German Two Handed Longsword 16th Century.This beautiful example of late medieval period long sword is a transitional sword bridging the gap between the evolution / form of the crucifix style swords of[...]
Tsuba in the shape of a Naga Maru Gata iron bowl. Chiseled background in Hira Bori. The decoration represents rock with copper and silver inlays of motifs evoking the sacred ropes of a Shinto temple s[...]
A large and rare relic of St. Primitius the Martyr.The figure of St. Primitius, a Christian martyr, is shrouded in mystery. Information about him is scant and fragmentary, drawn primarily from the Rom[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET with HOOKED HEADSenufo culture, Ivory CoastLate 19th–early 20th centuryWoodH: 18; W: 9 cmSingle-piece wooden pulley, carved with a stylized bird's head reminiscent of a hor[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET featuring a HOOKBILLSenufo culture, Ivory CoastFirst half of the 20th centuryCopper alloyH: 17; W: 7 cmThis copper alloy stirrup, cast using the lost wax technique, is anim[...]
Flintlock musket of a Horse Grenadier of the Imperial Guard. First Empire. This musket model was created in Thermidor Year XII, during the reorganization of the Imperial Guard; around 1808. Barrel, Ye[...]
WEAVING LOOM BRACKET WITH ANTHROPOZOOMORPHIC FIGUREDjimini culture, Ivory CoastFirst half of the 20th centuryWoodH: 14; W: 9 cm(old damage)Carved with an anthropozoomorphic figure, this stirrup is top[...]
WEAVING LOOM PULLEY BRACKET with ANTHROPOMORPHIC FACEGouro culture, Ivory CoastLate 19th–early 20th centuryWoodH: 16.5; W: 6 cm(slight damage from age)The stylized face that adorns the upper part of t[...]
Loom Pulley Bracket with a Female FigureGouro Culture, Ivory CoastFirst half of the 20th centuryWood with a crusty patinaH: 15 cm; W: 5.5 cmThis single-piece wooden pulley is decorated with an oval fa[...]
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