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Old drum handle , with 3 ancestor faces on top, and a Makara at the tip, very old encrusted black patine , important age at least for first part of the 29 th H 42 cm , presented on an iron stand More information on request

An important figure made in a strong and heavy wood very impressive by it large size and weight 12 Kg Important signs of great age considering the quality of the wood More information on ethnic and local origins Height 91 cm wide 20cm ...

The shaman is in sitting position with the arms wide open, he was holding a stick which is partly broken? Very nice old patina, clear sound Weight 600 gr H 20 cm , diameter of the bell at the base 9 cm

The shaman is sitting surrounded by several implements , note a Snake on his right shoulder H 17 cm , wide 7 to 14 cm, weight 500 grams

A nice minimal design mask , encrusted patina, semi-hard wood, great age H 25 cm wide 15 cm , more information on request , double click on image for supra enlargement.

An archetype of black patina primitive mask with a twisted face, the inside has been recently re-carved . Very hard wood and obvious signs of important age, H 27.5 cm , wide 17 cm

A great Himalayan primitive figure in the sitting position with the hands joined in the namaste gesture, a master piece of carving work . Very important age at least from early 20th.hard wood , very old encrusted patina, H 39 cm More information on request

Ancient mask depicting a wolf or a dog in a fierce attitude. Beautiful and harmonious polychromia showing obvious sign of great from early 20th. Hard wood H 25 cm , wide 17 , depth 18 cm

Old monkey mask for Eastern Himalaya, Hard wood, H 20 cm wide 17 cm , obvious sign of important age, at least from early 20th, more information on request

Important monkey mask from West India, H 30cm , wide 1! cm , depth 16cm, more information on request

Very old shaman phurbu, the upper part shows three faces of protective ancestors surmounted by a monkey (7 cm high), the triangular blade is decorated on each side with snake interlaces topped by a Makara beak roughly carved, the sun is carved on the back side, the central part is a dorge (Tibetan ritual object symbolizing lightning and the power of the cosmos), important age at least early 20 th, hard wood, very old and beautiful black encrusted patina H 26.5 cm, presented on a iron stand

Old Shaman drum stick, beautiful patina, a shaman playing the drum can be seen on the top, such stick is used with unifacial drums by Magar or or Chepang people. Good age mid 20th seniority, H 35 cm, presented on metal base H 35 cm presented on a metal stand More information on request

Old primitive statue figuring a protector the hands are joined, very hard wood with obvious sign of important age likely for the first part of 20th , important water erosion, H 80 cm More information on request

Very old himalayan shamanic protector.. Very good condition and exceptional carving work. heavy and hard wood More pictures and information on request. estimated age at least from mid 20th, Height 65cm, Weight over 10 kg...

A very typical figure from the remote Karnali area showing a so called "Protector" coated with white mineral pigment (Seto mato) mostly on the front side. The figure is in the standing position and was obviously kept inside. This kind of figures are associated with animist cult of protection of house or village. Few chips and a large crack which can be seen on the pictures but good overall condition. For more complete information and to see similar quality of figures, one can consult the catalo...

This antique book cover is in our collection since 1988 and has been identified by independent dealers from 14 to 16 th century, on the back side gold painted buddhas can be seen , likely the back side need to be cleaned. Size Length 74 cm , wide 28.5 cm , thickness 4.5 cm, weight is over 5 kg

The mythic primordial couple in Nuo culture , minorities of South China, the man name is Shenggong and his wife is Shengmu. Age is at least from 19th , Shenggong is 30 cm H and has stone eyes, it is a little damage in the back. Shengmu is 34 cm h , the bird beak on her front is damaged , note that the face has been cleaned , that occured oftenly in Chinese nuo statuary. More information and pictures on request

antique bhutan mask, light wood, several local repairs , good overall condition, H 27 cm , Wide 28 cm