Danish maker MIK Pair of Carved figure all lamps 16 inches tall

A beautiful Central American Folk Art Mahogany Wood Polychrome Sculpture from possibly Honduras measuring H;29” x W;33” x D;8” Mid-Century age

From our African Collection: African Akan Seated Figure from Ghana The Akans consider themselves one nation. Akan means first, foremost, indicating the enlightened and civilized. While traditionally matrilineal, they are also united philosophically through 12 patrilineal spirit groups called the Ntoro or egya-bosom. The Akan are a meta-ethnicity living in the countries of present-day Ghana and Ivory Coast...

A beautifully carved Southern Asian Sculpture Deity sculpture, possibly Java or Bali, in wood, Intricately carved. measuring 39 inches with a base measuring 18” in diameter

A very finely carved German eighteenth century wooden sculpture of Saint Nicholas, originally done for a private chapel in Southern Germany about 1720. The figure with a bishops cap and fine robes and finery in polychrome. Measuring….

An Indonesian Wall Sculpture depicting a group of warrior monkeys. Measures 27” x 65” teakwood

Attractive praying wooden angel, hand carved teak, 19th Century, Burma, mounted. Condition: good, size: H. 47cm x W. 18cm x D. 10cm

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.

John Whitehead sculpture: "The Numen of Wood". African mahogany, walnut, and black powder coated stainless steel. 66.5" x 13" x 13"

Artist's description: Four rotatable octahedrons are crafted from stepped layers of alternating high-grade mahogany and walnut wood. The octahedrons are meticulously honed, balanced, and attached to five black powder coated metal cubes. The two faces of each cube contain a cylindrical hole housing a stylized mahogany and walnut stepped insert...

From our African Collection: A Nigerian Eket Figure, circa 1950. 5 x 18". "The Eket are a people who live in this region. They are a sub-group of the Ibibio people. Eket is also the name of the main sub-language that they speak, a Benue–Congo language. Both languages are similar, but sufficiently distinct to give away the precise district the speaker originates from...

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Wood. Late 20th century, Korea. approx. H 14 x 39 x 8 cm (5.51 x 15.35 x 3.14in).


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From our African Collection: A Nkondi nail figure from Congo, circa 1950. 12" x 24" h. Nkondi (plural varies minkondi, zinkondi, or ninkondi)are mystical statuettes made by the Kongo people of the Congo region. Nkondi are a subclass of minkisi that are considered aggressive. The name nkondi derives from the verb -konda, meaning "to hunt" and thus nkondi means "hunter" because they can hunt down and attack wrong-doers, witches, or enemies...

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...

Antique 18th-century large wood sculpture of the Sorrowful Virgin Mary, Blessed Virgin Mary. The sculpture is beautifully polychrome on gesso. On top of an integral octagonal pedestal base stands Holy Mary. Her finely carved black hair flows and her face is in a state of spiritual ecstasy, her hands clasped in a prayer posture...

African Baule Figure, 3" x 12"h, circa 1900. The Baule create art in several media, including wooden sculpture, gold and brass casting similar to their Asante ancestors, and mask and figure carving, which have been greatly influenced by their Senufo and Guro neighbors. The Baule belong to the Akan peoples who inhabit Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. Three hundred years ago the Baule people migrated westward from Ghana when the Asante rose to power...

This is an excellently and intricately carved boxwood very charming netsuke,made by the native of Ukraine Alexander Derkachenko. It depicts a seated Okame who is laughing as she holds a large Cucumber. Signed in seal form. Netsuke is stained in tan and brown colors. It measures 1.21 inches (3.1cm) wide, and 1.52 inches (3.8cm) tall. It is in outstanding condition, as may be seen in the posted photos. Alexander Derkachenko is a contemporary artist born in Sambor, Ukraine, in 1964...

PAPUA NEW GUINEA STANDING ANCESTRAL WOOD SCULPTURE 19” Possibly from the East Sepik people. The figure painted with its original features and patina

From our African Collection: Democratic Republic of the Congo Figure, circa 1960s

From our African Collection: A Luba Mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo, circa 1950. 12 x 16" h, 6.5" deep. The Luba people or Baluba are an ethno-linguistic group indigenous to the south-central region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The majority of them live in this country, residing mainly in its Katanga, Kasai, and Maniema provinces. The Baluba consist of many sub-groups who speak various dialects of Luba (e.g...

Bashilele Headrest from the Democratic Republic of Congo with a detailed face. The Lele (or Leele), also known as Bashilele or Usilele, are a Bantu ethnic group closely related to the Kuba people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.They traditionally live in the Kasai River region, but since the 1950s many have migrated to Kinshasa.There are currently about 30,000 Lele, of which 26,000 speak the Lele language

Nigerian Cone Figure with three horns, black and white detailing. circa 1950. 4 x 13" h.

Very fine Burmese wooden praying monk-disciple in adoration with high quality gilding. 18th Century, very good condition, beautiful serene expression. Size: H. 32cm x W.15cm x D. 16cm

Antique Carved Oak Statue of a Monk holding a book and seated on a curved bench. Probably American, circa 1880.

9" x 9" x 14" tall

Finely carved, one of kind statue of Steeplechase legend, "Cottesmore". Winner of the Grand National in 1940 and 1942. Hand Carved of rosewood with the highest level of detail. Created in the 1940's in the USA by a German immigrant residing in the Ohio area. Excellent condition. Stands approximately 12" tall on original wooden base with felt backing. This is a true American treasure created with the highest level of German craftsmanship. Stunning piece.

From our African Collection: A Luba (Lubua) figure from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 7 x 27"h. "The Lulua tribes people, also known as Bena Lulua, migrated from western Africa during the 18th century and settled in the southern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire). They number 300,000 and live in small regional chiefdoms and in times of crisis elect a single common leader. The role of the village chief is to ensure juridical, political and social cohesion. In c...

Sepik River Spear Effigy, Early 20th C. Wood and paint. 24" H.

AN EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY AMERICAN CARVED EAGLE SIGN MEASURING 22” x 42”. WONDERFUL PATINA

Carved Japanese wood sculpture deity approximately 15” in height

Important Mandalay Buddha Carved Gilt wood Sculpture 64” beautifully jeweled

Natural low table with leveled round flat stop surface. Table surface is round in form and scalloped equally on all sides, flaring at the base. Flowing ribbon edge finishes out on four steady and sturdy base touch points. Circular grain mixing tones of dark and light.
Natural mat finish

Dimensions 21 1/2" high X 26 1/2" Wide

From our African Collection: an African Ewe Figure from Eastern Ghana from the mid 20th century. The Ewe are one of Ghana's five main ethnic groups (United States Jan. 2002) and reside mainly in the southeast region of the country (Ethnologue July 2002) but also inhabit the southern half of Togo (Ewe Culture 2002). According to an article by professor D.E.K. Amenumey, the Ewe people originally came from Ketu, a Yoruba area in modern day Benin, but were eventually forced to migrate eastward as...

A beautiful Siamese Giltwood carved standing figure, measuring 34” sitting on a rounded base. Dressed in traditional Royal Robes. Circa 1900

Qing Dynasty China Guinyin carved wood figure. Measuring 24” tall

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

The royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom, or the royal arms for short, is the official coat of arms of the British monarch,[1][2] currently Queen Elizabeth II. These arms are used by the Queen in her official capacity as monarch of the United Kingdom.

Late 1800s

12.5 "tall 24" wide 2.5" deep, mounted on an ebonized wood base

From our African Collection: A Kenyan Woman Figure from East Africa, circa 1980

An incredible intriguing wood sculpture of Temple Guardian measuring 35 inches tall on a wood base measuring 11x10 inches. Circa 1940s

Mat to satin finish with dramatic graining, pulling both the light and dark tones with it. Round, flat top. Very solid and heavy in weight! Makes for an incredible side table for home. Cylindrical body with use of negative space, pushing and pulling naturalistically within. Base sits flat on floor.
Mat to satin finish with natural tones.

Dimensions: 24” High x 19 1/2” wide

From our African Collection: An African Mitsogo Doll from Gabon, circa 1950. The Mitsogo or Tsogo are an ethno-cultural group from the highlands of Gabon. They reside mainly in Ngounié Province to the north and east of Mouila. Numbering around 13,000, they speak the Tsogo language. In the late 19th and early 20th century they were known for their fierce resistance to the French.There are about 13,000 Mitsogo people who speak the Tsogo language. They reside mainly in Ngounié Province in sou...

From our African Collection: African Teke Figure from the Republic of Congo. 18" h. “The Teke people settled in a territory lying across the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire) and Gabon. During the 15th century, they were integrated into the Tio kingdom, but attained independence in the 17th century. Today, they live in villages led by a clan elder known as the Mfumu, who answers to a hereditary land-chief called Mfumu na tzee. Their economy is mainly based...

Chinese horseshoe back lady's folding chair made of elm wood with brass mounts. Back splat and other details are carved with an archaic chimera motif. Reinforced seat is very comfortable and strong. Classical and elegant design.

Age: 20th Century

Dimensions: 35 1/2" high x 26" wide x 25" deep. Size of seat: 19" wide x 15 1/2" deep.

Antique, 18th century, baroque, continental, finely carved wooden figure of Saint John of Nepomuk. The figure, dressed in a surplice and almuce, is polychromed and parcel-gilt with gold leaf, mounted on an elaborated plinth.

John Nepomuk (c. 1345 – 20 March 1393) was the saint of Bohemia (Czech Republic) who was drowned in the Vltava river at the behest of Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia. Later accounts state that he was the confessor of the queen of Bohemia and refused to divulge the secrets o...

Magnificent 19th Century standing Mandalay Buddha, wood with lacquer patina and gilding, standing on a lotus flower socle. The slender body wears an elaborate monk's garment. Fine workmanship including a beautiful turquoise headband (rarely found) and silver colored glass inlays on the borders of the flowing robe and the lotus pedestal. The Buddhas's left hand clasps his robe, the right one holds a myrobalan fruit. Very good condition considering the age. Unusually small size for this type of Bu...

The finely carved sculpture in exotic wool from the Muromachi period ( 1392-1573) with beautiful patina measuring 13” high and on a stand total height is 16”. This piece was collected at the opening of trade in 1853 by Thomas Green, a pilot on Commodore Perry's ship.

Exquisite PAIR of rare hand carved gilt wooden Cupid Angels from Mandalay, Burma. Finely gilt and decorated with colored mirror inlays, 19th Century. Good condition, size: H. 26.5" x W. 15" x D. 5.5" including base.

From our African Collection: An Ibibio Movable Jaw Mask from southeastern Nigeria. Ibibio, people of southeastern Nigeria, mainly in the Cross River state. They speak dialects of Efik-Ibibio, a language now grouped within the Benue-Congo branch of the Niger-Congo language family. The Ibibio comprise the following major divisions: Efik, Northern (Enyong), Southern (Eket), Delta (Andoni-Ibeno), Western (Anang), and Eastern (the Ibibio proper). Mainly rainforest cultivators of yams, taro, and ca...

Low side table with flat surfaced top and simple squared off form. The four sides cascade vertically downward to a simple square base. Buttery whimsical graining pattern with warm and lights tones swirling in natural form.
Natural mat finish was honey tones

Dimensions: 18” high X 15 3/4” Square

German Expressionist Mahogany sculpture of Nude erotic Lesbians possibly a Russian artist Signed Serge Kasskoff .This wonderful sculpture dated to the early 1910s to the 1920s masterfully carved from a single block of fine mahogany, the wood well cured before sculpting there are no cracks other than in the center. There is a French Gallery or Show label on the base but can't make out the name. Sculpture 24-1/4" wide x 14-1/2" deep x 16" high. Heavy

From our African Collection: This "Ikenga" Southeast Nigerian Shrine Figure is from the Early to mid 20th century. A characteristic of all Ikenga Shrine Figures are their exaggerated bull horns. The basic form of an ikenga is a human figure with horns symbolizing power, sometimes reduced to only a head with horns on a base.

Pair of early Edo period carved Baku mythological elephants. These would have been built into the design of a temple, displayed high up by the beam construction. Hand carved with great care from a single piece of Keyaki hardwood (zelkova wood).

Baku are Japanese supernatural beings that dispel evil spirits and devour nightmares when the mouth is open and retain good spirits when the mouth is closed. They have a long history in Japanese folklore and art, and more recently have appe...

Large standing Lanna Thai wooden disciple with alms bowl, 19th Century, gilded, good condition, size H. 85 cm x W. 23cm

African Mask 10" long X 6 1/2" wide.

Indonesian, probably 19th century, the carved driftwood monkey deity figure depicted with crossed legs and wearing a crown, 29 in., black-painted pyramid-form tripod base, 35 in. overall, extensive losses to backdrop frame, right arm and various elements at legs, base with paint losses

A finely carved wooded sculpture of a warrior with remnants of polychromed pigments from the Chinese period of the Qing Dynasty. More information coming soon

Papua New Guinea Large Life Size Important Sculpture measuring 82x15” Beautiful polychrome piece of a warrior circa 1960

A beautiful pair of Borneo wood sculptures pair of mask 16” each in length Berlin Estate

Papua New Guinea Sculpture Sacred Totem measuring 30x15” in carved and polychrome wood circa 1970, Chief's Shield for bow of ship

A SPANISH SEVENTEENTH CENTURY POLYCHROMED SCULPTURE OF SAINT JOSEPH, CARVED WOOD MEASURING…..49” in height and 16” in width CATALONIA

From our African Collection: African Baule Colon Statue Pair, circa 1960. olon statues, a term derived from the French statues colon ("colon" is the French noun for a colonist), are a genre of wooden figurative sculpture within African art which originated during the colonial period. The statues commonly depict European colonial officials such as civil servants, doctors, soldiers or technicians or Europeanised middle-class Africans. They are often characterised by recurrent decorative moti...

Wood Sculpture signed Colby dated 1966 with painted features measuring 34”x10”x8” more information coming soon…Berlin Estate