Buddha flame, wood, mounted on contemporary metal stand. Residue of old paint clinging to the antique wood. Well worn patina shows the passage of time. Sri Lanka, 19th century. flame: 8" x 4"; with stand: 9 1/2" high
Buddha flame, wood, mounted on contemporary metal stand. Residue of yellow paint enhances the integrity of this piece. Sri Lanka, 19th century. flame: 9" x 5"; with stand: 10 1/2" high
Buddha flame, wood, mounted on contemporary metal stand. The painting of yellow and red around the edges was probably done as recent as mid-20th century to preserve the wood and aesthetic of the piece. Sri Lanka, 19th century. flame: 9 1/2" x 6"; with stand: 11" high
Wood fish shaped platter. Intricate carving to depict scales, beautiful patina emerged after cleaning and waxing. Found in the exotic city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, 19th century. 10" D x19" W
A life like carving of a lobster in wood, the details are phenomenal and definitely a piece of art. Acquired in the beautiful city of Kandy in Sri Lanka. Rich patina, cleaned and waxed. Sri Lanka, 19th century. 7" H x 15" L x 8" W
Standing Ganesha with a mouse eating laddoos. Bone on ebony base. Probably the most popular god in the Hindu pantheon is Ganesha, the god with an elephant’s head, who is worshipped by Hindus, Buddhists and Jainists alike. Ganesha is a typical popular god, and in this capacity he is seen as the god of wisdom, the bringer of luck, and the clearer of obstacles. Before any journey, any ritual or any major venture, Ganesha is first called upon and worshipped. His enormous belly symbolizes the univers ...click for details
Sitting Ganesha holding a lotus flower in his trunk. The lotus signifies that one must sever worldly attachments and conquer the emotions to obtain wisdom. Bone on ebony base. Probably the most popular god in the Hindu pantheon is Ganesha, the god with an elephant’s head, who is worshipped by Hindus, Buddhists and Jainists alike. Ganesha is a typical popular god, and in this capacity he is seen as the god of wisdom, the bringer of luck, and the clearer of obstacles. Before any journey, any ritua ...click for details
Naga head hunter medallion necklace with green and blue trade beads. Attributed to the Konyak and contiguous tribal groups. These type of brass heads are fashioned from box tops originating in Assam or Bengal and coming into the Naga realm via Manjour so sometimes they are referred to as “Manjour Medallions”. These necklaces were the privilege of those who participated in successful head hunting raids. Naga, early 20th c. 16” long
Two brass medallions and an old chankflange with trade and glass beads. Attributed to the Konyak and contiguous tribabl groups. These types of brass heads are fashioned from box tops originating in Assam or Bengal and coming into the Naga realm via Manjour and so are sometimes referred to as "Manjour Medallions". These necklaces were the privilege of those who participated in successful head hunting raids. Naga, Early 20th century. 14" long.
