MAP OF RIVER

Edo period's hand drawing map capturing the certain area of Kitakami river in Iwate, Japan, approx. 42 x 31.5cm (16.53 x 12.40in). Washi Japanese paper, in creased and stained condition as is. The last two photos were shotten up through the natural light...

A vibrant bowl in the shape of an aubergine decorated with soaring cranes and clouds by Heian Isso enclosed in the original artist signed wooden box, the inside of which is decorated with a wispy poem by friend and compatriot Otagaki Rengetsu. The bowl is large at 26 x 29.5 x 7 cm (10 x 11-1/2 x 3 inches) and is in excellent condition. This is a very interesting piece, clearly made by Isso, but the box decorated by Rengetsu, showing the depth of their friendship and artist relationship...

An elephant with pagoda on its back forms this three-piece koro incense burner from the Kairakuen Feudal kiln of the Tokugawa family stamped on the belly with the Kairakuen seal. It is magnificently sculpted, standing 31 cm (12 inches) tall and in excellent condition. It comes in a wooden collector’s box. Inside the lid is a long verse detailing the origins of Kairakuen pottery written and attested to by important Meiji to Taisho period pottery legend Miyagawa (Makuzu) Kozan I...

Hardwood, rattan and pigments, the handle with a finely carved crocodile head. Iatmul, Middle Sepik, first half 20th century. L. 56 cm. Comes with a wonderful wengé stand. Provenance: Mark Eglington, New York, Zemanek-Münster, Wurzburg, Private collection Amsterdam.

H.22,5 cm. First half 20th century. Excellent age wear and patina. Ex coll. van der Zee, Leerdam, ex coll. Berry de Bruijn, Breda. From € 850 for € 350

H. 30 cm. Mid 20th century. Condition: lovely honey-brown patina with some age cracks. Ex. Patrick Durand, Toulon, France. Female representations are important in the Ashanti culture as the female ancestor or Queen-Mother is the center of familial and community life and the center of political life. Figures like this will receive offerings and gifts while on her shrine.

Wood with remains of painted geometric decorations. 16th century. H. 18 cm. Poor condition with cracks, repairs and heavy wear.

Hardwood, adorned with glass bead and coconut disc jewellery. Kishi village, Oyo State. H. 27 cm. First half 20th century. Great age wear, glossy patina and remains of blue pigments. Ex Ursula Voorhuis (1932-2021), The Netherlands. Currently I have over 60 Ibejis in my collection, please contact me if you're interested.

Hardwood mask from the Awori region. Early 20th century. Dimensions 28 x 19 x 18 cm. Ex Ursula Voorhuis (1932-2021), The Netherlands. Guy van Rijn archive: ao-0110550-001. Gelede society members worship the ‘Great Mother’, goddess of fertility.

Early figure with a weathered look. H. 51 cm. Ca. early 20th century. Ex Lode van Rijn (1910-1977), Galerie Khepri. Ex De Zwaan, Amsterdam, 2017. Ex Srdjan Sremac, The Hague.

Wood, rattan, bamboo and pigments. One end with a human face. L. 62,5 cm, H. 14,5 cm. Mid 20th century. Provenance: Dutch private collection. Zemanek-Münster, 2018. Srdjan Sremac, The Hague.

Green glazed pottery stye, containing 5 moulded goats, a typical burial gift from the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD).  Diameter 22 cm. H. 7 cm. Condition: iridescent glaze with normal age wear. Ex private collection The Hague, collected in the 90’s.

LARGE Chambri / Aibom Pottery Jar - Papua New Guinea (Ex. 1970's Collection)

This rare pottery jar was part of a large collection of artefacts collected from the region of the Sepik River, Papau New Guinea in the early 1970's. Most of the collection comprised wooden artefacts, but there were also some much rarer pottery items that we were able to acquire...

Tall Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Hu Jar

This attractive pottery jar (or hu) was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). Its form is probably the most well-known of Han Dynasty pottery and every museum collection of Chinese ancient pottery will have an example. It is "heavily-potted" and made from a reddish pottery. The body and neck are decorated with bands of grooves that encircle the body. On opposing sides at the waist are moulded taotie mask ring handles...

Brass divination tapper adorned with two stylized faces. Early 20th century. L. 18 cm. Ex coll. Ursula Voorhuis (1932-2021), The Netherlands. The Yoruba typically turn to a babalawo (diviner) when seeking advice or faced with an illness. An iroke Ifa (also called irofa, iro Ifa, iro ike, orunfa, orun Ifa, orunke or orun ike; meaning ‘tapper of Ifa’) is an object that forms part of the divination ensemble...

Early 20th century. H. 29,5 cm. Condition: insect damage, both hands restuck. Ex Christophe Rolley, Paris. ex Srdjan Sremac, The Hague. ex Zemanek-Münster, Würzburg, November 2021.

Attractive small mask. H. 19,5 cm. First half of the 20th century. Provenance: Emil Storrer , Zürich (1917-1988). Albert Bosiger, Zürich. Berry de Bruijn, Breda.

Blackened hardwood.  First half 20th century. H. 25,5 cm.