India 18th c Goa region Christian church Santos figure in wood of St Anthony in multi layered paint with insect damage at base see pictures for condition . Size H 22" W 7"
great encrusted patina and signs of use, H 27 cm
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H 22 cm
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H 23 cm
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Joker mask, thin but very hard red wood, H 29 cm , wide 27 cm
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Phurba with an iron tip ( H 31 cm) ,
The Phurba is presented on a metal stand
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Small sized drum with a very fine handle, obvious signs of great age, such quality of drum is now not easy to find
H 50 cm , diameter 26 cm
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This large sized ghurra is also nice carving on both size, a Horseman and an elephant on the other side.
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Presented on an iron stand, H 37 cm
Original modern design for an old ghurra, as shown important signs of great use. H 26 cm
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Presented on iron stand
A rare and fine theater mask from Bhutan figuring a theater
Obvious signs of age from the very early 20 th or earlier
More information on request H 44 cm , Wide 22 cm
Important shamanic phurbu , the top displays 4 ancestor faces and is protected by a a copper ring, note the iron tip.
H 31 cm
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A great carving made with extremely hard wood i.e. it a master carving work. Very peculiar black patina indicating its local origin. H 55 cm
At least from early 20th
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Important size , unusual design, local repairs , obvious signs of long use, hard wood, H 33, wide 25 cm,
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A mask showing a very realistic human face rounded with pieces of fur. Black and light brown patina, obvious signs of use from first part of 20th. Hard wood, H 27 cm
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H 26 cm , Length 25 cm , very good condition
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This belt would have been worn for festival gatherings. Decorated with beads, cowrie shells and central turquoise medallion the belt strap is narrow approx 1.25 inched wide. Hanging from the belt are beaded strands in graduated lengths with each strand ending with a cowrie shell. There is a cord tie attached so that the belt can be tied at the back of the wearer. It is a lovely piece
Important sized ghurra showing a wide disk with great signs of use
H 36 cm
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Traditional pipe from Tibet made of white yak horn (rarer than black) and silver.
Beautiful typical Sino-Tibetan craftsmanship including long life symbol.
It was usually slipped inside the boot. Good condition with expected wear and tear; light knocks on the stem (see pix 4-5). Tibet, 21 cms