A small terra cota figuring a very old elephant, from tharu people, south Nepal , border of India, More information on request Hight 11.5 cm , length 16 cm From early XXth

A ghurra showing a house on the top, very dark shinny patina, great signs of use and great age, Height 27 cm , thickness 5 cm very good condition

A long stick design Ghurra, obvious signs of use and good age, height 37 cm, Thick 5.5 cm Tamang people, Est central Nepal

An unusual protector coated with reddish mineral pigment (rato mato). The wild design takes advantage of the natural shape of a piece of trees, two broken branches figure the arms, the face is very simple and minimal Very strong wood and good condition, fossilized aspect in some areas , obvious signs of age possibly from early 20Th Height 90 cm , face 27 cm , the figures is based on a metal stand (not shown on the pictures)

A nice and old Naga plate with handle made in a single piece of wood, very good condition Nagaland for Inf look " The Naga" Ed Olizane Height 32 cm, diameter 30 cm

A very original cubist 3-face himalayan figure covered with white mineral pigment, age is from early 20th more information on ethnic and local origins on request Height 100 cm wide 20 x 13 cm, more information on request

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

Tibetan, colorful with peony and clouds design Saddle Blanket, wear consistent with age.

Circa 1930s

Dimensions: 45"L 24"H

A simple design ghurra showing a janus heart, very impressive symetrical style Height 37 cm, very good condition, good signs of use and age mid 20th

A impressive ghurra showing a big volume deeply carved with a very old encrusted patina Very good signs of age from early 20 th Very good condition Height 33 cm More information on ethnic and local origins on request

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 More information of ethnic and local origins

This item is coming from people from Terai community, It represent a drum player which be activated through a complicated rope network, at least two or three explanation can be forwarded regarding the role of this piece. Height 23 cm wide 23 cm, the piece is based on a metal stand Two similar pieces are available More information on request

A simple but very typical figure from the remote Karnali district for more complete information and to see similar quality of figures, one can consult the only catalog devoted to this field : La Statuaire Archaique de l'Ouest du Népal, R. Vanuxem Paris 2006 ( text in english). This kind of figures are associated with animist cult of protection of house or village. This figure is covered with a white mineral mixture (often called Kaolin) and obviously was kept inside...

A typical original Tamang thanka from Rameschap district with Lord Buddha in the sitting position on lotus flowers, in the central part surrounded by four other deities at the bottom, eight ordinary people wearing traditional nepali dresses can be seen with Yamatanka in the middle Mineral painting on cotton cloth Maximal size of the painting only are 56 X 48 cm, whereas total size including the local cloth frame 80 X 60 cm , with a cloth protector to cover the thanka when not honored No...

Old mask with a thick shiny black soot patina, the originality of the sculpture is based on an arrangement of rectangular shapes which fit into each other. We note 3 horizontal carved lines and a Shivaite trident crossing the forehead to represent the tika, Old traces of vermilion pigment on the forehead and old traces of glue which retain some hairs around the mouth, the ears are small and in relief on each sides of the mask. Probably gtom West Nepal...

Clearly this a very early ghurra showing greatly achieved carving art combined with thick crusted patina and significant signs of wear. The sculpture motifs represent on both side of the ghurra a scene of churning, supported by an interlacing which could represent snakes which it is however difficult to formally identify as the deposit is important and hides the details. The front and back sides of the ghurra are symmetrical H 31 cm, , width 9.5 cm , Thickness 3 cm

Important and rare mask carved in wood fungus, of the tinder fungus type (fomes fomentarius), of rounded triangular form, with perforated oval eyes, incised mouth and nose in relief, probably added. Length: 30 cm. Height: 18.7 cm. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition. NOTE: the tinder fungus is a parasite which grows particularly on the birch tree...

Mask used for household protection against evil spirits, with an unusual elongated form. Wood, age patina. Nepal, Gurung ethnic group, first half of 20th century. Height: 32.8 cm. Mounted on a custom stand. Some abrasion, otherwise very good condition.

Important mask from Himachal Praddesh area , mainly used during the Phagli festival in mid Fébruary. Strong and hard wood, reddish dominant color. perfect condition, presented on an iron custom stand . H 33 cm

Among the Naga, the libation is a religious ritual to offer a drink (milk, alcohol, ...) to a deity. The Naga tribes are located in East India, district of Aranuchal Praddesh, these areas have remained in a great isolation until at the end of the 20 th century These horns come from large wild bovids "Bos frontalis" locally called "gayal or even "mithan"...

This mask expresses the harshness of the uncomfortable life in isolated districts. Wood is extremely hard probably from teak tree showing an amber to reddish color. The eyes, however, have been the subject of special work, the toothless mouth is opened to show a the tip of the tongue. This mask comes of the district of Humla H24 cm x 17 cm

A simple design paired with a harmonious and powerful symmetry with the rectangular shapes of the eyes and mouth, this mask exemplifies the design of many Himalayan masks. Very hard wood blackened by smoke with irregular deposits of soot. This mask comes from Eastern Nepal. Obvious signs of good aging circa mid 20th H24.5 cm, 15 cm

The top shows 3 ancestors flat faces who are protectors of the family, they are surmounted by a conical crown with carved geometrical lines. The middle part is a “Dorgi”, the symbol of cosmic power. The down part is triangular blade with an intelace of snakes, used as a knife to nail the bad spirits while the shaman is fighting with devils and demons. The white cloth strips wrapped around the middle part are to protect the shaman hands against the high energy during his fight...

Black soot patina, hard wood, H 23 cm A typical minimal design mask from East Nepal Please ask for more information and additional pictures

Very old mask presumably from the district of Humla, the mouth The ears are barely evoked, there is a small crest possibly fractured, on the top of the mask. Traces of red and white pigments on the top and around the mouth.Black patina ofsoot with hairs fixed around the noos and the eyes/ Semi-hardwood with long fibers, in very good condition considering the age of the mask, at least early 20th. H 27 cm, W 17 cm

Rare statue of a sitting female protector, her hands in praying posture. Eroded wood, fine patina. Nepal, mid 20th C. Height: 34 cm. Very good condition. NOTE: collected in 1974 by its former owner.

Statue of a standing protector, his arms alongside his torso. Eroded wood, fine patina. Nepal, early 20th C. Height: 44 cm. The statue is mounted on a custom stand. Left leg partly missing, otherwise good condition. NOTE: collected in 1974 by its former owner.

Very beautiful dark wood phurbu richly carved, the top shows 3 beautiful faces of protective ancestors of exceptional sculptural quality, each face measures 5 to 6 cm high. The top shows a miniature animal head (1.5 cm high), probably that of the mythical horse Hayagriva. The central part is a beautiful dorgi very finely carved. The triangular point shows a trunk wrapped in the mouth of Makara, each hand of which holds the head of a snake which rise from the point of the Phurbu; H 28.5 cm

A stunning pair of Himachal Pradesh bracelets with double Makara heads. Made of high grade silver (acid tested) with details in green and blue enamel. Finely engraved details. Inner size: 5,5 x 4 cm. Outer size 7,3 x 5,5 cm. Weight 361 gr. Very good condition. Provenance: Collection Baobab, Amsterdam, collected in situ in the 1980’s. Private collection Amsterdam.

This mask figure a demon and is made with a kind of wild pumpkin, vegetal fibers has been further fixed with glue , holes for moth and eyes have pieces through, circa mid 20th, very good condition. Inside diameter from 24 to 26 cm cm more information on request

Nice flat and thin primitive mask with a white painted trisul on the front. Hard black patina, the eyes and mouth are under-ligned with an old white paint. Hairs are fixed with glue. Note a laocal repair with iron wire mostly visible from the back side. Hard wood H 23 cm wide 16.5 cm Good age at least from first mid of the 20th A custom iron stand can be offered More information on request Please double click on pictures to get the highest enlargements

Mask figuring an animal protecting Buddhist deities against bad spirits, Hard wood , obvious sign of age from early to mid 20th, orange polychrome. H 28 cpm, wide 18 cm More information on request A custom iron stand can be offered Please double click on pictures to get the highest enlargements

A very fine large sized solid ghurra, with superb patina and precisely carved basketry patterns on the rotating plate. Age is at least from mid 20th, H 36 cm, diameter 12 cm More information on request Double click on pictures to get highest enlargements

Mask with a curved shape showing highly stylized features. Wood, with fine glossy brown patina. Nepal, early 20th century. Height: 28.7 cm. Small and old accidents, otherwise very good condition. A rare type of Himalayan mask.

A great carving mainly found on very old ghurras, H 27 cm , wide 7 x 5 cm Presented on an iron stand More information on request

Skull mask also call 'Kiempa" mask , likely from Mompa people circa mid 20th H 23 cm More information on request

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

This large size phur-bu shows twin horsemen, height riders 20 cm, nice encrusted patina , indicating a good age at least mdi 20Th,, overall size 40 cm. More information on local origin, Presented on metal stand

mask from the Mompa Ache Lamo theater from Mompa people H 23cm W 20 cm. More information on request

Statue showing a female ^rotector with the hands joined in the namaste gesture, very peculair psoition of the legs, several damages due to long term exposure to water erosion . H51 cm More information on request

Bi faced "ghurra" (churning rod holder) finely carved to represent a back to back, squatting, human couple, man opposite woman. Wood, with nice dark brown glossy patina. The ghurra was carved in Nepal, and is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Its height (without the stand) is 22.7 cm. Very good condition. NOTE: The ghurra is a tool which has been used for centuries by Nepali people for churning milk into butter...

Mushroom masks use the natural form of tree parasitic fungi with minimal modification. Only the openings of the mouth and eyes as well as the nose are the work of the sculptor. They are rarely worn by dancers but more generally hanged inside the house where they will acquire a beautiful black patina of soot. Often the softer part of the interior formed by the spores of the mushroom falls and thus reveals a different color without patina. This one shows a double mouth which can be interpreted...

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

Tibetan snuff bottle of flat shape made of silver with a lavish embossed decor representing Tibetan Tantric Budhism deities, fistly Acala, one of the eight Dharmapalas holding a sword in his right hand on one side, and secondly one of the Dakinis on the other side. Each deity is gilt and backed by a flaming aureola surrounded by a floral design. Other parts of the bottle are partly gilt. The bottle also shows coral and turquoise inserts...

Very old shaman phurbu, the upper part shows three faces of protective ancestors surmounted by a monkey (7 cm high), the triangular blade is decorated on each side with snake interlaces topped by a Makara beak roughly carved, the sun is carved on the back side, the central part is a dorge (Tibetan ritual object symbolizing lightning and the power of the cosmos), important age at least early 20 th, hard wood, very old and beautiful black encrusted patina H 26.5 cm, presented on a iron stand

Old monkey mask for Eastern Himalaya, Hard wood, H 20 cm wide 17 cm , obvious sign of important age, at least from early 20th, more information on request

Ancient mask depicting a wolf or a dog in a fierce attitude. Beautiful and harmonious polychromia showing obvious sign of great from early 20th. Hard wood H 25 cm , wide 17 , depth 18 cm

A great Himalayan primitive figure in the sitting position with the hands joined in the namaste gesture, a master piece of carving work . Very important age at least from early 20th.hard wood , very old encrusted patina, H 39 cm More information on request

Nepalese Tanka painting, seated Buddha surrounded by 9 figures, colours and gold on cotton, 62x39 cm, unmounted. Undated, estimated to be first half of 20th century. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Old drum handle , with 3 ancestor faces on top, and a Makara at the tip, very old encrusted black patine , important age at least for first part of the 29 th H 42 cm , presented on an iron stand More information on request

An old small ghurra with nice patina and obvious signs of use , note the very realistic carving of the milk pot (4.5 cm high), total height H 14 cm More information on request

A mask with a minimal design made with aluminum with a cloth protection , close to the so called Siberian style, H 24 cm , W 22 cm More information on request

a fine old himalayan mask with exaggerated large ears, back encrusted black patina. Hard wood , good condition considering its age. early to mid 20th century Height 26cm, wide 21 cm

Statue of an ancestor or deity designed for the protection of a household, standing in a praying posture, with a very expressive face. Wood, age patina. Nepal, early 20th century. Height: 4é cm. The piece is mounted on a custom metal stand. Age cracks, some erosion, otherwise very good condition.

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 Further information on request.

A minimal mask carved in very hard wood, note that eyes , noose and mouth are concentrated in the middle of the mask, leaving empty the rest of the mask, carved trisul and colors power offering. From early 20th H 29cm Few more information on local origin on request

Very nice ghurra with super patina, two protectors (H 3 cm) are carved in the middle of the milk pots. H 32 cm More information and pictures on request

an old mask with a minimal design, hard wood , note local repairs H27cm, L13cm, more information on request

Phur-bu showing Three ancestors faces with long noose , the triangular blade shows animist designs such as Sun and moon H 18 cm, presented on metal stand More information on request

Monkey mask , yellowish painting, H 29 cm , wide 22 cm, depth 16 cm ,