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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

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

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 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.

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

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

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 ...

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 old small ghurra with nice patina and obvious signs of use , note the very realistic carving of the milk pot (4.5 cm high), total height H 14 cm More information on request

A very old archaic figure showing important water erosion, very hard and heavy wood, a very rare piece, about 10Kg, H 85 cm More information on request

A mask with a minimal design made with aluminum with a cloth protection , close to the so called Siberian style, H 24 cm , W 22 cm More information on request

A great Ramayana mask very finely carved in superb hard wood, very good age. H 30cm , W 24 cm More information on request

A fine and old Ramayana mask carved in superb wood, H 27 cm W 18 cm At least from the very early 20th More information on request

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

The archetype of archaic statuary from western Nepal, The hands are joined in the namaste gesture and are separated from the body. Hard wood with some wounds due to great age ( 60 To 100 years) otherwise good condition, from early 20th ; 41 cm Presented on a metal base More information on request

A great primitive mask carved in very hard red wood , note a natural hole on the right cheek of the mask, Great age likely XIX century . H 30 cm wide 21 cm More information on request

a fine old himalayan mask with exaggerated large ears, back encrusted black patina. Hard wood , good condition considering its age. early to mid 20th century Height 26cm, wide 21 cm

This sculpture likely figures the Godness of Medicine Shen Hsui-Chih. However in the mythology of Chinese medicine deities, several were devoted to the different parts of the human body and their names can change depending on its geographical origin. Great condition , mineral pigments, from at least 18th century . height 47 cm , wide 23 cm , depth 15 cm