Highly unusual mask, which has kept the original shape of the tree trunk from which it was carved. The mask itself is carved in a kind of "reverse relief", its features hollowed out, except for its nose. One round hole at ear level on each side. Wood, with brown semi-glossy patina. Himalayan Region, early 20th century. Height: 12" (30 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand which enhances its strange beauty...

Unusual mask with flat top, small forehead, relief pierced through eyes, protruding nose, open mouth showing pierced through teeth, short rounded chin. Wood, dark patina. Remnants of thin superimposed layers of polychrome pigments. Himalayan Region, early 19th century, probably earlier. Height: 10 1/4" (26 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand which enhances its strange beauty. Old accident at base of chin, some erosion and flaking, otherwise very good condition...

This is a Tibetan Ritual Celestial Crown also know as a Diadem or Ringga. It is worn by a necromancer or oracle during rituals. The "crown" consists of 5 separate paintings on paper and each painting is backed with thin cardboard for stiffness. The sections are connected with string. When worn, the crown is tied around the head with string. The sections are painted with the five Dhayani, celestial Buddhas, each painted with his traditional color and gesture...

Superbly cast bird perch, of curved shape, with two dragon heads and two bird heads in the round. Bronze, with fine greenish patina. Himalayan Region, 18th century. Dimensions: length: 3 3/4" (9,5 cm), height: 2 7/8" (7,3 cm). Excellent condition. A rare and fine piece. Collected In Nepal in 1974 by its former owner.

Superbly cast bird perch, of curved shape, with four dragon heads in the round. Bronze, with fine greenish patina. Himalayan Region, 18th century. Dimensions: length: 3 5/8" (9 cm), height: 3 1/8" (8 cm). Excellent condition. A rare and fine piece. Collected in Nepal in 1974 by its former owner.

Lime box of round shape, its lid with embossed decor of the Buddhist Wheel of the Law on top, foliage design under it, surmounting a series of dragons in clouds below, the whole on an elaborate tiny lotus decor. The sides of the lid are decorated with a geometric incised design of a cross and a kind of Greek key. The sides of the body of the box are also decorated with this cross and Greek key design. Beneath the box, an incised decor of Buddhist svastika and flowers...

This small elaborate Buddhist monk's medicine bottle is sewn into a larger pouch of burgundy homespun wool fabric with yellow/gold silk lining. When worn, the stopper would be securely held in the bottle by a system of handmade cords and bands. The medicine bottle would be worn outside the robes and suspended on the Monk's belt. These were used for both travel and ceremonies.

An interesting small collection of 9 bone carvings in the form of skulls, carved in the openwork, with lids at top and bottom, Tibetan c. 19th. century.

The group finely patinated and intact but some with loose lids. A set for ritual purposes.

Size: up to c. 3,3 cm. tall or less, but more of less of the same sizes.

Provenance: Collection of Gunna Munkvad, Denmark, aquired from the 1950s-1980s.

Interesting and huge ceremonial crown, made in copper finely gilt laquered and chiselled, probably late 19th. century.

Consisting of muliple seperate parts and pieces that can be easily assembled to form this high helmet or crown for a Buddhist Lama. With many fine details and inserted glass pieces.

Size: c. 56 cm. tall and it does not come with a stand - stand in the pictures is not included.

Condition: Choice Very fine...

An interesting and decorative Tibetan mixed metals dish, probably for a temple decoration, 19th/20th. cent.

The dish elaborately decorated with multible gemstones incl. corals, torquise, glass stones and filigree. Mounted with 4 small buddha figures. Hanger at the back and old note from the collector: ''This Plate En kript(?) was purchased by a Tibetan refugee in India in 1960.''

Diameter: 26 cm.

Condition: Choice Very fine...

A large, genuinely old, silver mounted Prayer Wheel / Mill (‘Khor'), Tibet, 19th. century.

Finely patinated copper with large silver mounts and a lotus finial. Hardwood handle with finely decorated brass fittings. Guaranteed authentic old.

Lenght: 42 cm. and quite solidly built - heavy.

Ex. Private collection of Ulf Gudmundsen from the 1950s and onwards. An important collection of Tribal African and Asian antiques.

A fine and genuinely old silver mounted Prayer Wheel / Mill (‘Khor'), Tibet, 19th...

Finely crafted silver necklace with Gao box hanger in solid silver mounted with polished corals and toquise stones and centrally firegilt, Tibetan, 19th to early 20th. century.

Very pure silver and wearable today. Mounted in a long twisted silver necklace. Beautiful piece!

Size: 34-35 cm. in a double row, the Gao hanger is 6 x 5 cm. and rather thick. Weight: 48,5 grams, purity: sterling silver.

Ex. Private collection of Ulf Gudmundsen from the 1950s and onwards....

Large Tibetan/Mongolian antique Fire Lighter in Leather case mounted with silver and gilt silver, brass and iron, with red coral stones inserted, 19th. century.

Nice piece in excellent condition with lots of fine patina, intact.

Size: 14,8 x 8,2 cm.

Ex. Private collection of Ulf Gudmundsen from the 1950s to 2007. An important collection of Tribal African and Asian antiques.

Fine early Tibetan/Mongolian Steel Fire Lighter in Leather case mounted with brass and iron and still with a piece of flint in the pocket inside, 18th.-19th. century.

Fine early piece in excellent uncleaned condition with lots of fine patina, intact.

Size: 11,7 x 10,3 cm.

Ex. Private collection of Ulf Gudmundsen from the 1950s to 2007. An important collection of Tribal African and Asian antiques.

Fine Kartika ceremonial knife, Himalayan c. 19th. Century.

The knife with a vajra handle and skull below - in brass and an iron blade. Attractive with much wear from use, but probably not older than 19th. century.

Size: 14,5 cm. tall and 15 cm. wide.

Condition: Choice Very fine, nice warm patina.

Ex. Private collection of Ulf Gudmundsen from the 1950s and onwards. An important collection of Tribal African and Asian antiques.

A very rare early bronze Vajra or Dorje, a Tibetan Buddhist ritual implement, c. 14th. century or even earlier.

Even smooth wear from centuries of use, but with fine details of Lotus petals visible.

Size: 12,8 cm. long.

Ex. Private collection of Ulf Gudmundsen from the 1950s and onwards. An important collection of Tribal African and Asian antiques.

Brush case, nicely embossed with an openwork decoration representing three stylised Buddhist vajras on either side, surrounded with a foliage and geometric design. Silver alloy, with a fine age patina. The center of each vajra must have contained a coral or turquoise to enhance the beauty of the case. The case was made in Tibet in the 19th century, maybe earlier. Length: 33.5 cm. Very good condition .