Asian ethnic minority artifacts textiles, tribal arts, primitive Asian Ethnic Artifacts
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Metalwork : Pre 1930 item #1153972 (stock #ZSEA141)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
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This ornate Siamese statue depicts a nobleman kneeling wearing court formal attire. A few areas of wear on the gilding as would be expected from handling a piece of this age. Siam changed its name to Thailand 1949...This statue predates the name change He is 16 inches tall and weighs approx 7 lbs. No chips, no cracks, very good condition...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1950 item #619489 (stock #EMT114)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$475.00
This apron would be worn for festival by young woman, recently married and hoping to become pregnant or in the early stage of pregnancy. After the baby is born, the straps will be relocated so that the apron is converted to a baby carrier. The coin bottom border is show hope for good fortune for the baby. The 3 tassles on the end of the apron straps are show hope for eventually having 3 children. The butterfly is considered the mother of the Miao people.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1930 item #1230849 (stock #T186)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$250.00
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
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1940 item #1488065 (stock #TC)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$285.00
Traditional Qing style side closing, black satin weave cotton fabric with elaborate trim... really striking and wearable garment
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1930 item #1286883 (stock #J219)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
This fan was made for export during the 1930's. Silk fabric with hand painted "city life" scene and support struts of black lacquer with ornate painted decoration.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Oceanic : Weapons : Pre 1930 item #1376501 (stock #Oc116)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$195.00
Made and used by the tribal indigenous Aborigine people of Australia, this old Mulga wood boomerang was smoothed using a stone adz...no sandpaper in the outback when this was made... the traditional decorative surface markings were made by pressing a hot poker and wire onto the wood surface forming the running kangaroo and border lines...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Americas : Latin American : Textiles : Pre 1950 item #1359448 (stock #Misc)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$375.00
This traditional Mexican Serape textile from the 1920's measures 64 x 84 inches. Fibers are cotton and fine wool with "eye of god". Excellent quality and condition. really beautiful
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1930 item #1266886 (stock #ZM170)
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This hand carved wooden comb belonged to a Miao Chinese minority women with limited means. Comb would have been worn horizontally between the top of the woman's head and under the twisted bun of her hair. Comb is decorated with symbols which a burned into the wood. comb is 5 x 4 inches
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Ivory : Pre 1950 item #1357870 (stock #TC561)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$80.00
These 8 old Ivory napkin rings may have originally been made for tourist souvenirs. They have hand painted/dyed images of landscapes boats ets...Each has a different Chinese calligraphy saying of well wishing... priceing $80 purchasers choice of any 2
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1940 item #731115 (stock #M121)
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This Shui childs hat is very heavily and intricately embroidered using wrapped cotton thread. The base background blue and black fabric has a subtle pattern which takes extra care and attention while weaving on the loom. a series of silver ornamental "bubbles" further decorates the front lower border of the hat. Over 60 years old and in very good condition it will make a wonderful addition to any collection
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1960 item #745097 (stock #TC203)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$195.00
Fleece-lined and hand-made using the old fashioned traditional Chinese methods, only the mid 20th century fabric of the lining and ears identify these shoes as a later made at a later time period. They were probably made by a dotting grandmother and were well worn by a young child.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Oceanic : Sculpture : Pre 1970 item #1086407 (stock #Oc113)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
Wonderfully carved narrow mask from papau New Guinea, aka, PNG. 16.5 inches long x 1.5 inches wide
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Textiles : Pre 1950 item #993296 (stock #ZSEA135)
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The Hmong women of Thailand would decorate their jackets with small rectangles of ornately embroidered collars. This collection of 6 such collars represents the tiny intricate stitches and range of techniques which use to be used. Collars such as these are rarely available on the market mow.

Collars range from 5.5 to 6 inches across and 3inches to 3.5 inches long.

All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Oceanic : Sculpture : Pre 1960 item #955513 (stock #Oc108)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
This pair of bookends was carved by the Igorots on the northern part of the Island of Luzon in the Philippines sometime in the 1950's. Each bookend depicts a tribesman cautiously peering over his shield at the tribesman on the other side. From the position and shape of the right arm and hands, it is likely that each native was originally holding a spear. A very dense black wood was used to create these sculptures
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Handiwork : Pre 1950 item #565582 (stock #Misc101)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
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This vintage female Seminole Indian doll is made of palm fronds. She wears traditional costume with patchwork skirt, and a yellow bead necklace. Except for her top which is a bit dirty, she is in excellant condition. She is 9 inches tall. Thls doll is one of several Seminole Indian dolls which were brought back from Florida by a loving uncle and given to me as a very young child in the early 1940's
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1960 item #620681 (stock #EMT115)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
This is a charming baby carrier from Guang Xi which is similiar in shape to those carriers from Rao Jia region. It is made of hand-loomed cotton fabric which is hand stitched and hand embroidered with butterflies and flowers using both cotton and silk thread. The sculptural shape makes a very pleasing wall hanging. The condition of this carrier is very good.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1930 item #538578 (stock #EMT101)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$375.00
This old panel is thickly Dazi embroidered in a banded pattern to reflect the terraced mountains sides of the Miao homeland. The panel uses lovely soft pinks and grays which are not adequately represented in the pictures. A beautiful piece in beautiful condition. 80 years old from Ge Yi. approx 21" x 23"
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1930 item #1311514 (stock #TC553)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$175.00
Charming Chinese small traditional child garment from the 1930's ...Expensive (from a wealthy family) deep blue silk damask fabric, with hand embroidered decorative central medallion on the front. The top is trimmed out with wonderful detailed pink, white, and tan trim, I think this trim was actually manufactured in France and imported to China during the 30's...