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Chinese Yao Ethnic Minority necklace Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Jewelry: Pre 1950 item# 1199437 (stock# M165)
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The groups of Yao minority live in in both China and Thailand. This necklace is of low grade silver which was typical of the Chinese jewelry around the late 1800's and early 1900's. The necklace is light weight and comfortable to wear.

large carved Yak horn for farm animal medicine Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Horn: Pre 1920 item# 1174856 (stock# T181)
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Animal horns carved and shaped this way were used by herders and farmers to give a sick animal liquid medicine. This yak horn was bought in China but was probably made used the Tibetans. Judging from its size, this horn is from a mature (older) Yak...The tip is carved into a delicate animal head ...there are a few surface growth stress cracks on the under side which would be common for a large older animal. horn from tip to end is 11 inches and has good translucence

cassowary bone dagger Papua New Guinea Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Oceanic: Weapons: Pre 1940 item# 1156072 (stock# OC115)
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This dagger was made from the leg bone of a cassowary bird. It was carved and used as a weapon by one of the indigenous tribal groups of Papua New Guinea, aka PNG. Approx 8 inches long with great patina and makes a wonderful example of an ethnographic artifact.

Somali headrest Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Pre 1960 item# 1155037
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This African head rest is carved on the side supports with endless knot configuration. Additional carved detail is on the underside of the curved neckrest area. From Somali, the headrest has wonderful sculpture quality and is a good ethnographic tribal piece for display. Small crack in base goes less than 1/4 inch into wood...

Large woven bamboo serving tray from Philippines Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Baskets: Pre 1920 item# 1151958 (stock# SEA140)
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Wonderful patina on this old tray from the Philippines. Woven from bamboo strips, this tray is approx 30 inches in diameter.

Antique Meiji Japanese Hagoita AKA Badminton Paddle Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1910 item# 1141665 (stock# J173)
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This Hagoita depicts the princess in the Kabuke play Musume Dojo-Ji. This paddle is a wonderful example of the folk art of Japanese folded fabric into deeply sculptured relief. Though rarely used now, the paddles today are valued as an ornament that is believed to bring good luck. Unfortunately, though in otherwise excellant condition this Meiji period princess has lost some of the foil pedals from her headdress.

Antique Chinese small wooden lacquered carving 3 Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Lacquer: Pre 1900 item# 1125600 (stock# TC326)
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This is the 3rd of 4 small individual antique Chinese carvings which I am listing separately. This one looks like Shou Lao the Chinese god of longevity, who was often represented along with the immortals. Each has a peg on the bottom which fits into the own homemade stand

Antique Japanese carpenters wooden tool Sumi-tsubo Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1920 item# 1125596 (stock# J170)
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Early Japanese version of today's carpenters tool called a "chalk box". Carved from a block of wood, the well would hold cotton saturated with charcoal ash...this one has original wheel and string and shows that it has been well used....

Antique Chinese pair small hand carved wooden shoes Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Folk Art: Pre 1900 item# 1120358 (stock# TC379)
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According to traditional Chinese culture, shoes were considered to be a symbol of good luck, and shoes and a gift of token shoes would have been given as a sign of well wishing. This tiny pair of wooden shoes are meticulously carved, with pierced work on both sides and the soles of each shoe...scarcely 2 inches long...excellant condition

small antique edo Japanese hina drummer doll muscian Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls: Pre 1900 item# 1107345 (stock# J166)
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I call him sweet face...a bit dirty with age... Japanese hina aka girls day doll from late Edo period. lost his drum..6inches high including hat

antique Mongolian flint strike pouch aka strike-a-light Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Folk Art: Pre 1900 item# 1105493 (stock# T172)
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This small Mongolian hunters flint strike pouch still has flint stone inside. Also know as strike-a-light in American Indian cultures, this hunters folk art implement has bronze tooled fittings. Well aged and in excellent condition...measures 4 inches across the widest part of the striker plate

Antique southeast Asian Hilltribe tattoo needle tool Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Folk Art: Pre 1920 item# 1101055 (stock# SEA)
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Several of the Southeast Asian hilltribes from the "Golden Triangle" region would practice tattooing as body art and religious ritual. This Burmese tattoo tool with the figure head was used to scratch the skin surface and apply the dye.

Antique Chinese Lacquered Leather pillow Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Lacquer: Pre 1900 item# 1097822 (stock# TC372)
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This lacquered leather pillow would have been owned by a wealthy family during the Qing dynasty. Each end has a hand painted floral design with Chinese "well wishing" saying.

Antique Lost Wax Cast figure from Orissa India Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India: Pre 1900 item# 1097659 (stock# Misc160)
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This antique Dhokra depicts a large fish being ridden by 2 women and is probably representing some tribal legend or myth. Dhokras were made by the Kondh tribe of the state of Orissa India. The Dhokra, or small sculptures, were made as toys, ritual objects as well as gifts and talismans. They were much a part of tribal craftsmanship and culture during the 1700's and 1800's. Dhokras were made from a clay base with a net-like pattern and then cast in bronze using the lost wax techni ...click for details

Antique Chinese lacquered bamboo tea caddy container Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Lacquer: Pre 1800 item# 1096324 (stock# TC371)
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This traditional Chinese antique tea container was made from bamboo. The outside has a carved rib design and was lacquered black. This tea caddy would have been used regularly by family and friends during the Qing dynasty. The inside lid is stamped with the manufacturers information. The tea caddy is 10 inches tall and shows patinated wear marks and chips in the lacquer surface which would be expected on a piece of ...click for details

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