A wooden carved Tibetan mask. The art of Tibetan masks can be classified into religious type and folk type. Exorcising masks were initially held to drive away ghosts and evil spirits. Later were used in local operas. Size: 27cm X 13cm.

Old primitive mask with glossy back patina from East Nepal , Rai , Limbu , Kiranti people ? very hard wood , obvious signs of age , early 20th, H 29 cm.

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

India antique Katar punch dagger with sheath . Unique short and concealable katar with short blade and short hand grip. Somewhat sharp in good aged condition 8.5" by 3.5"

India ca. 19th century solid bronze statue depicting a Hindu figure standing with outspread arms upon a tiered pedestal. The figure probably represents Chakravartin, well cast with extensive carved detail. Size h 4.25" by 2" wide . Family collection 1970s

Very nice Garuda bronze figure large and very well cast and extensive tooled details. The sculpture has a mounting hole behind the nagas and a hole in the back base for mounting to an altar top. Lord Vishnu's Mount, Garuda, Kneeling with Hands in Gesture of Adoration (Anjali Mudra) very good used condition . Size H 8" w 5" weight 5.9 pounds.

Important size , unusual design, local repairs , obvious signs of long use, hard wood, H 33, wide 25 cm, More information on local origin.

Antique India or Near Eastern Bronze Animal Creature figure "Scrubber". Cool strange hedgehog like animal with a netting bronze work on the bottom similar to S Indian bronze work and the top with heavy grove lines , this reminds me of the bronze scrubbers the Indians use . Size 3" by 2.25" and weighs 14.3 oz

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 More precise information on request

Very original phurba showing two shamans or ancestors ( H 10 cm each) in the standing position on a monkey, the hands are joined in the Namasté gesture, very audacious and fine carving , the triangular blade is more rough and simple, superb black glossy patina, H 22 cm , presented on a metal stand. More information on local origin on request

18th c Hindu Bronze Temple Horse Pull Toy, wonderful small folk art bronze , good condition with wear . The wheels are lost. Size 3" by 3"

Very old himalayan shamanic protector.. Very good condition and exceptional carving work. heavy and hard wood More pictures and information on request. estimated age at least from mid 20th, Height 65cm, Weight over 10 kg...

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

Important monkey mask from West India, H 30cm , wide 1! cm , depth 16cm, more information on request

Antique Indian Tinned Bronze tall lassi cup with onion Dome. Antique Indian Tinned Bronze tall lassi cup with chased designs of vine and palace or dome roofed building patterns , nice tribal village piece . Size 6.5" by 3.5". Great as vase or pencil cup on a desk

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

Circa 1930s

Dimensions: 45"L 24"H

Indian Hindu 18-19thc Bronze Nandi Incense or Joss stick holder . Rare piece well sculpted with a nice verdigris . H 4.25" d 3"

Antique Nepalese Rice Beer vessel with extensively engraved surface. The vase shapes vessel is elaborately cast bronze with nice detail at the neck with the entire body engraved including the interior rim that also includes a temple inscription. Very rare piece and in great condition. Nearly 5 pounds and 13.5" high and 7" diameter.