A woven African basket - completely covered with cowrie shells - probably made in Ethiopia circa, 1900 - 1940. Condition - the finial and three of the shells on the cover have been re-fixed using an old filler - otherwise excellent. 15cm (6 inches) high; 23cm (9 inches) across

A decorative Sub-Saharan African knife - possibly from the Sudan - with crocodile styled red leather sheath incorporating real crocodile head. This item was made during the early to mid 20th Century circa 1920-1950. Condition - very good - no damages. 85cm (33.5cm)in length; blade 43cm (16.8 inches) long

An exquisite carved Ivory image of Guanyin with the Buddha atop all hand carved from a very large tusk Measuring 5.5 in diameter 15 inches tall and 18 inches tall with stand. Signed with carved symbol on bottom. A fine example would make a nice addition to any collection.

A vintage and superb Art Nouveau period 9/16" diameter 12K yellow gold stickpin (unmarked but tested) c1890-1900. This 2-1/2" stickpin features two Art Nouveau maidens with flowing decoration and bright beams of light flashing from a star in their hair. It has a typical period matte or Roman finish of deep yellow old (the gold was acid treated to bring a pure gold bloom or colour to the piece, apopular finish at the time)...

A pair of Cree stitchwork leather gauntlet gloves from the 1930s-40s. This lovely pair of vintage Cree gauntlets or long mittens has fine hand stitch-work floral decoration; they are hand stitched deer hide with cut fringes, and they have a yellow felt interior. This pair is in excellent original condition with no losses, damage or repairs other than some folding of the fringe from storage...

Exceptional, rare, sterling and rutilated quartz necklace designed by Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube, c. 1960 ,for Georg Jensen Denmark. The pendant of sterling and 8 dangling drops of rutilated quartz measures 3 3/4" long and 3" wide. It is detachable from the torque which opens in the front and measures approximately 17" around in the inside. The necklace is all original and in excellent condition. The torque and the pendant are both signed and numbered as shown in the photos...

A very unusual sterling and 12 dangling jelly opal drops ring by Mexican silversmith Carmen Beckmann. The ring is a size 5 1/2 and in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Really fun to wear !

Whimsical and rare handmade sterling silver Question Mark pill box designed (c.1960's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Measures 2 1/4" X 1 1/2". Made of heavy gauge sterling silver the box weighs 28 grams or 1 ounce. A small silver bead snaps the lid into place. Hinge works perfectly. No dents or dings. Signed on the inside lid WS 925 WILLIAM SPRATLING TAXCO MEXICO and the eagle 63.

Description: A beautiful Huanhuali brush pot was carved from one fine wood trunk. By a fine carving skill imitating the tree trunk, the Bitong was prevailing in the atmosphere of a scholar taste. In an adequate size, the scholar item can be put in practical use to hold your modern pen in a unique look. Date: Qing Dynasty(19th century), Height: 10.8cm, Width: 10.1cm.

Fine handmade 940 sterling silver bracelet designed and signed (c.1940's) by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-86). Often referred to as the "6 Spheres" this finely detailed bracelet has a wearable length of 7 1/2 inches and is 1 1/2 inches wide weighing 87 grms. or 3.1 oz. Hallmarked HA TAXCO 940. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Slide-in clasp works perfectly. Aguilar designs are part of permanent museum collections around the world...

Handsome handmade solid 980 sterling silver belt buckle designed and signed (c.1930's) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The buckle measures 2 1/4" long X 1 1/2" and weighs 37 grms. or 1.3 oz. Will take up to 3/4" strap. Signed WS TAXCO 980. Beautiful condition with normal surface wear. No dents or dings. Pictured on the informative website www.spratlingsilver.com. Spratling designs are part of permanent museum collections around the world...

Made by hand this solid sterling silver sword form letter opener was designed and signed (c.1940's)by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar. Measures 6 1/2 inches X 2 1/4" and weighs 36 grms, 1.3 oz. Beautiful condition with some wear at the tip. No dents or dings. Signed HA TAXCO 940. This piece is pictured on p. 41 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill.

Finely crafted sterling silver and beveled pink quartz pill, or keepsake box designed and signed (c.1930's)by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Box measures 2 inches X 1 1/2 inch, 1 inch high. Excellent condition with no dents or dings to silver. The 8 sided beveled stone is in beautiful condition as well. Spratling designs are part of permanent museum collections around the world.

Seldom found on today's collectible market, this all-original, Mayo’s Cut Plug Tobacco Roly Poly Mammy Tin dates to circa 1912.

In 1912, in a stroke of advertising genius, Mayo's Tobacco Company packaged their cut plug tobacco in round tins with a lithographed character. Each held 1 pound of tobacco. The tins were opened by removing the head!

These "Roly-Polys" were a unique shape that distinguished them from the rectangular and lunch box-shaped tins that surrounded them on store shelves...

A unique piece of zitan wood used as a sample for the scholar's woodworker. This piece is unusual as it shows a very light color of the zitan wood which is probably close to the bark area. There are two holes drilled in the piece for attaching a string for hanging. This piece weighs 550 grams. This is a great item for the zitan collector. Size: L.17.3cm. W.10.3cm. H.2.4cm. Condition: No repairs.

A Qing dynasty Yongzheng - Qianlong blue and white Yongle style large dish, rounded side with deep center and unglazed base, dish decorated with under glaze blue of Ming Yongle style continuous joining flower scroll motif of lotus, peony, camellia, rose, and chrysanthemum motif, repeated motif at center and the exterior.
Dish in good condition with damage at the rim re-attach / restored, no missing part, still very beautiful for display.
Size: 37.5 cm diameter.

This slender expressive statue represents the right hand of the Buddhist female deity worshiped as Quanyin in China, White Lotus in the US, Tara in Tibet, and Kuan Eim in Thailand, etc. The hand retains much of the original paint remains and is mounted on its own display stand. The hand alone is 14 inches high and including the stand is approx 18 inches high.

Beautiful sterling cuff with traditional designs and fine line chisel work by Navajo silversmith Gibson Nez. Deceased on December 1,2007, he was a self taught silversmith who won the prestigious Smithsonian Medal of Honor, more than 700 blue ribbons, was featured in magazines and books and was a featured guest artist in many museums and galleries across the United States. This cuff measures 5 3/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/2" opening and is 3/4" wide...