Tsakali (miniature painting for meditation) ; 8,5 x 8 cms
Old Himalayan mask used during Phagli festival in some remote valley of Himachal Pradesh (North India). Superb patina and obvious signs of important use and superb patina , at least circa fist mid of the 20th, possible early 20th
Hard wood , H 32 cm
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Large mask, large triangular nose in a lighter shade with some whitish traces, beautiful and old black patina on the entire mask. the mouth shows large sculpted teeth which reveal the tongue. Probably Eastern Nepal. Very hard wood H 41.5 cm
Very nice ghurra with super patina, two protectors (H 3 cm) are carved in the middle of the milk pots. H 32 cm
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Large Ghurra showing a powerful scene involving the founding couple of the family. it is an excellent overview of the primordial symbolism of the churning milk saga. Age is difficult to predict, because this kind of luxurious ghurra might not be used every day, based on its signs of use, it may be from the end of the 20th, but from the point of view of design he is much older.rom late 20 th , from the design point of view it is be much more older...
Nepalese Middle Hills Janus Mask, 13.5 inches, 34 cm.
Old flat face mask showing a superb black soot patina, the vision of this face gives an impression of softness Small mouth with a discreet opening some old traces of glittering paper which has been glued around the yeyx and the mouth. obvious sign of long use possibly from 19th. H25 cm x 16 cm/
Pair Himalayan Tibetan Stupa shape Brass Chops, Seals, Stupa Altar pieces, 2 1/4" high, 1" to 1 1/8" wide on the bottom, carved double fish and other Buddhist symbols inside hexagonal shape bottom, the condition is good.
A simple designed Ghurra with a wonderful patina and elegant shape
Very good signs of use and age, first mid of 20 th
Large size height 40 cm
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A very precisely carved phurba with three ancestor faces surmounted by a monkey. At least circa 1950 or earlier
Very good condition, presented on a custom metal stand, H 20 cm
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This pair of masks show a couple (man and woman).
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Sizes: for the male H 30.5x 27 cm, female 30 x 23 cm,
An impressive protector cut from a more longer pole, but note than part which has been cut was already sunken into the ground. White mineral color
more information on ethnic and local origins on request. Obvious signs of very good age from early 20 Th. Height 90 cm wide 18 cm
Primitive mask showing a glossy black face with white mineral pigment face teeth, superb dark brown patin shown inside indicating important signs of use and age , likely from 19th to very eraly 20th, H 26 cm , wide 14.5 cm
Flat model , H 29.5 cm
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Important monkey mask from West India, H 30cm , wide 1! cm , depth 16cm, more information on request
Very nice Ghurra with the mythic scenary of a protector riding a cow and surmounted by another cow. Very hard wood showing a Glossy brown patina. H 27cm.
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Antique Tsakli miniature Tangka on fabric a Monk beautifully painted with a nice aura behind the figure with gold highlights . Size just over 2" wide and 2.5" high rare piece of Buddhist art. just over 1.75" by 1.5"
A very peculiar phurba with a important size , H 39 cm , obviously it is not a Dyangro handle recarved, the tip which usually is a triangular blade has 4 irregular sides with various animist and auspicious symbol, the middle part consists of both a dorge and a cubic part with animist symbol, the top has 4 naive ancestor faces surmounted by a rider (H8 cm) . obvious sign of good age from early 20th More pictures and information of local origin on request, presented on an iron stand , H 39 cm