ANTIQUE RUSTIC WOODEN SEATED FOLK BUDDHA - LAOS

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #496326
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Primitive carved wooden Laotian folk Buddha. Carved, long ago, by a villager from a single piece of wood, covered in lacquer and Glit. Much of old lacquer and pigments are still in tact. Size: 8 1/4 inch tall, 3 1/2 inch wide, 2 1/2 inch deep.

PRIMITIVE ANTIQUE WOODEN LAOS FOLK SITTING BUDDHA

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #496317
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Rustic carved wood Laotian folk Buddha. Hand carved, long ago, by a villager from a single piece of wood, as a donation to the village temple, to make merit or for home worship. Wood is in good condition but little pigment remain. Size: 11 1/4 inch tall, 3 1/4 inch wide, 1 3/4 inch deep.

ANTIQUE RUSTIC SEATED WOODEN FOLK BUDDHA - LAOS

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #496028
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Antique provencial sitting Buddha from Laos. This Type of Buddha was carved and painted by hand by a villager in Laos for either giving to the temple to make merit or for home worship. Wood is in good condition with mild insect damage. Small traces of paint are still visible on this primitive Buddha image. Size: 12.5" Tall, 4" wide, 2.5" deep.

Antique Bagobo beaded panel

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #472587
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This is an early 20th century exquisite beadwork from the Bagobo people of south central Mindanao, Philippines. The beadwork is of multicolored beads, measures 2.75 x 28.5 inches and is in very good condition, with minimal bead losses, an inch slit at one end and a lost corner (can be seen on the pictures). The main patterns are chevrons, diamonds,rectangles and triangles, the beads having been set in fine metal wires. Some of the beads have dirt encrustations, apparently accumulated through the... Click for details

An extremely rare Terracotta Drum,Dong Son200BC-100AD

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Folk Art Pre AD 1000: item #369550
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This is an extremely rare and very nice Terracotta Dong Son Drum. The motif on this drum is all the typical Dong Son Motif, such as Flying Bird, Cow and especially the Dong Son Boat with people!

The terracotta is quite thick with red stone (Dirt ) pigment which is the typical pigment on old terracotta. This kind of terracotta is very similar to the terracotta on Dong Son Terracotta Jar. ... Click for details

Yao Mask

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #360972
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Shaman's mask from the Red Yao subgroup of the Yao(Mien)from Vietnam. Circa 50 to 80 years of age. 27cm/10.6in length and 17cm/6.7in width.

Burmese Folk Art Carving of Hin-tha

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #335268
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The hin-tha, or sacred goose, an icon found in both the folk and Buddhist art of Southeast Asia, is the subject of this 19th century teak wood carving from Burma. The bird's head points skyward and it holds a small fish in its beak. A kneeling man rides in the curve of its long neck. Also called a hamsa, the hin-tha is among the many creatures that play roles in The Jataka, stories about the lives of The Buddha. It is found on sacred objects as well as everyday utilitarian items. This carving wa... Click for details

Teak Folk Art Bird, Burma

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #325362
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A beautifully simple carving that once graced a bullock cart in Burma, this 19th century teak wood bird is a fine example of Burmese folk art. The elongated head and neck of the bird stretch out to a long serpentine body and upturned tail. The artisan may have envisioned a composite bird/sea serpent since such creatures sometimes are found in Burmese art. The shape of this piece echoes the Burmese pyin-sa yu-pa, a composite of six animals, birds and fish (see our catalogue listing 09-16). There ... Click for details

Silver Lime Box, Laos, 19th C.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #300204
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Lime box of semi-cylindrical shape, with embossed decor showing a stylized lotus on top of lid and geometric ring decor at four different levels. Silver, with fine darkish patina. Laos, 19th century. Height: 5 5/8" (14,5 cm). Remnants of lime inside. Obvious signs of use and age, several tiny dents in various areas, otherwise good condition. Note: lime was used for betel nut chewing, and implements related to this social ritual in ancient Asia were generally very fine, as they were the reflect o... Click for details

Kinnara Wood Carving on Stand, Burma

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #279868
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A wood kinnara, half man, half bird, is surrounded by curving foliage on this large carving that once adorned a two-wheeled bullock cart in 19th century Burma. With human face and torso, bird's legs, wings and upswept tail, the kinnara was a favorite icon in the Burmese pantheon of fantastic mythical creatures. It is found on early sandstone relief carvings dating back as far as AD 500, and often is portrayed in conjunction with other Hindu-Buddhist mythical beings such as garuda and naga. Carve... Click for details