Measuring 31 inches high by 14 inches deep by 14 inches wide made of exotic pinewood Sculpture depicting the God of plenty one of the immortal of Japan
From our African Collection: A Male Rhythm Pounder of the Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast Africa, circa 1960.
The Senufo people, also known as Siena, Senefo, Sene, Senoufo, and Syénambélé, are a West African ethnolinguistic group...
Surfaced flat rounded top with natural deviations and form. Edges cascade down vertical. Base sites flat on the floor with three main touch points. White was exterior feel to the wood mixed with natural butter graining. Pulling a mix of light and dark tones.
Mat to satin finish
Dimensions: 17 1/2” high x 14 1/2” diameter
A masterwork in sculptured exotic wood from Bali, with the illustration of the Monkey King or Ramayana. Complete with 25 figures amid a landscape measuring 27 in by 65 in. Done circa 1950
Chinese Ming Dynasty before 1700 Attendant Early Polychrome Sculpture in Wood measuring 32”x 12.5”
With traces of enamel and gold leaf (Consignment)
A beautiful Siamese Giltwood carved standing figure, measuring 34” sitting on a rounded base. Dressed in traditional Royal Robes. Circa 1900
African (possibly, west African) wood carving of a face with decorative motifs, two eye holes, extreme dimensions 23 1/2" by 4" by 3", hand painted and carved out of one block of wood. It has some age. An interesting work for a long narrow space that needs some decoration.
A very fine carved modernist sculpture of a Madonna given to Alma Powell … The National Political Congress of Black Women
Honors
MRS. ALMA POWELL
In recognition of your gracious committed spirit in rising up to address the moral challenge of young girls. The success and achievements of Best Friends has set the standard by which all other programs will be measured.
Large toad in Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica, in Japanese sugi). Black and gold painted glass eyes.
In the Japanese bestiary, the toad has a special place, carrying positive values. The toad as well as the frog, both called Kaeru (蛙) return every year and regardless of the distance to the pond where there were born. The word kaeru is a synonym for "coming home". It is the protective animal for travelers and the symbol of hospitality...
Richard Hoptner modernist abstract sculpture in wood
15 1/2" tall
Base - 8" x 5 1/2"
Signed and dated 1965
Excellent condition
Hoptner - 1921 - 2002, Philadelphia, PA
Education - University of Pennsylvania, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Michigan
Exhibitions - Philadelphia Museum of Art, Detroit Institute of Art, Woodmere Art Gallery, Sui Generis Gallery, NYC, St. Joseph's University, Phila.
Chinese Polychrome Wood Masterpiece depicting Guanyin done before 1700 measuring 33”x13”, the figure sitting on a traditional lotus leaf and hands cupped holding a book of enlightenment.
Buddha Sculpture Info & Price Pending, Chinese
AN EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY AMERICAN CARVED EAGLE SIGN MEASURING 22” x 42”. WONDERFUL PATINA
From our African Collection: Democratic Republic of the Congo Figure, circa 1960s
Papua New Guinea Large Life Size Important Sculpture measuring 82x15” Beautiful polychrome piece of a warrior circa 1960
Antique silver Greek Orthodox double-sided, carved wood blessing cross, Greece, Holy Mount Athos, 18th century (1700-1800 A.D.).
The front is finely carved with an image of Christ crucified on the cross. Above the crucifixion scene, there is a divine eye that adds a touch of emotional and spiritual depth to the artwork.
The reverse is finely carved with a standing, robed figure of the Mother of God.
The cross is enclosed in a silver casing that adds elegance and durability...
Important Mandalay Buddha Carved Gilt wood Sculpture 64” beautifully jeweled
wood mask 20”x4” 2662 Sepik Valley circa 1950s Berlin Estate