Antique Ainu wooden Mortal with Pole

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #580653
1865

From 19th century, very rare Folk craft of wooden motal with pole used by the Ainu, Hokkaido Aborigine, having Ainu representive patten. Very Fine aged patina. Size:36cm(14.2") high by 28.5cm(11.2") wide, Pole size: 50cm(19.7") long.

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Anitque Ainu (Japanese) Attusi Elm Bark Robe (Kimono)

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #577268
1081

Antique Ainu Attusi robe woven from elm bark (ohyo) and with cotton applique from late 19th - early 20th century. Highly Collectible and Museum Quality. The best Ainu textiles typically display strong, graphic designs created with applique and embroidery. The patterns represented the wearer's inner spirit and guardian spirit. Some of the materials used were made by the Ainu, and some such as cottons, silk and velvets were acquired by trade with the Japanese or from the continent. Many of the be... Click for details

Antique Japanese Mingei Folk art Large Wooden Bowl

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #576754
1778

Antique Japanese Folk art Mingei large wooden bowl traditionally used for kneading food, flour, needle, and so on. We purchased from one old family in Nigata prefecture, nothern part of Japan. Very Good in condition, with aged worn. Size: 14cm (5.5") high by 42cm (16.5") wide. 1400g.

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Antique Japanese Mingei Folk art Large Wooden Bowl

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #576724
1779

Antique Japanese Folk art Mingei large wooden bowl traditionally used for kneading food, flour, needle, and so on. We purchased from one old family in Nigata prefecture, nothern part of Japan. Very Good in condition, with aged worn. Size: 13cm (5.1") high by 56cm (22") wide. 4000g

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A Japanese Folk Mingei Folk Art Comb/Brush

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1910: item #576462

An interesting comb or brush folk art piece which we would date to the late 19th century. A design has been burned into the handle with a heated tool. On one side the design is that of flowers and leaves - on the other is a design of a small boy carrying a goose while an elder looks on. Although the characters in the design have a Chinese appearance based on the hair styles, we believe the piece is of Japanese origin. The Kanji signature on the one side translates to "Kogen Made". We date it to ... Click for details

Antique Ainu (Japanese) Attusi Elm Bark Apron

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #576026
1640

Antique Ainu Attusi Apron woven from elm bark (ohyo) and with cotton applique from 19th century. Very Rare and Museum quality

The best Ainu textiles typically display strong, graphic designs created with applique and embroidery. The patterns represented the wearer's inner spirit and guardian spirit. Some of the materials used were made b... Click for details

Sake Barrel (Sakedaru) with Horns or Handles

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #543859
196-5N-691

Sake Barrel with cone-shaped peg for plug. It has painted kanji characters which would be the name of the shop and of the owner. The barrel staves are held in place with the woven bamboo rings. These were very meticulously crafted to hold the sake and used on special occasions.

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Shishi Gashira Mask from Meiji period (1867-1912)

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #541134
110-HB-349

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This carved wooden Shishi mask has movable jaw, tongue, and ears. This shishi mask is used during the shishi-mai or lion dance and is often seen at shrine festivals and at New Year's, when performers visit each home in the neighborhood to cast charms against evil spirits and diseases while receiving offerings. Dimensions: Height: 10-1/2" Width: 15" Length: 13" + 15" cloth... Click for details

Japanese Mask, or Omen, displayed in Rustic Scoop

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #539978
64-5N-413

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Two interesting pieces combine for a unique and intriguing display. The mustached figure with prominent canine teeth is Shishiguchi, which means lion's mouth, and is from the Shakkyo play. The mask is of clay. The basket is wooden. It's formed of single ply across bamboo hoops, and was laced into shape. Meiji period (1868-1911)... Click for details

Antique Japanese Shunga Clay Clam Shell Form Shunga

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #527047

Painted clay clam shell form erotic figure. One side appears to be an oyster or clam shell. When flipped over it reveals an amorous couple. ca. late 19th/early 20th century. Condition is very good with a few tiny flakes to paint. Measures 2.75" across.