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Paul Haig and collaborator Marla Shelton have written "Threads of Gold: Antique Chinese Textiles from Ming to Ch'ing." This book is a comprehensive guide to collectible Chinese textiles. Published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., Threads of Gold includes an extensive number of textile examples along with an easy to follow grading system to assist in determining value. Threads of Gold is beautifully illustrated with over 500 detailed photos of ceremonial court robes, badges and decorative textiles dating from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) to the Ch'ing Dynasty (1644-1911). It is designed for historians, Asian studies scholars and textiles collectors, from beginning to advanced, as a real-world representation of available pieces and an in-depth study. It is a must for appraisers and connoisseurs alike.

Purchase copies from antiquechinesetextiles.com. $50 +s/h.

For more on the book visit www.antiquechinesetextiles.com

Please note that our email address has changed to gallery@haigsofrochester.com.

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Vintage wood, shell Mai mask: New Guinea

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Oceanic: Pre 1950   item# 109348 (stock#HG 10293)

Vintage wood, shell Mai mask: New Guinea
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Haig's of Rochester Fine Jewelry
Tel.248-652-3660



$1,100 

A vintage mask of the Mai tribe from Middle Sepik River area in New Guinea. Nicely carved face with flaring nostrils. Conch shells are used for eyes and for the beard area while feathers and other organic materials are tied to create hair. Beautiful curvilinear designs are painted in white to decorate the face (they may perhaps be tattoos or tribal facial decorations).

This piece was collected in the 1960s in Australia ...click for details

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