DESCRIPTION: A hand carved and painted pair of Native American Hopi Kachina (or Katsina) dolls, one in a long green and blue robe with red neck kerchief, the other in an elaborate headdress. Each is signed, one signed “Mongwa, D. Scott, Old Oraibi” and the other “D. Harvey, Koyemsi, Hopi Tewa, ‘96”. DIMENSIONS: Tallest 10.75” high.
CULTURAL BACKGROUND: The Hopi people live primarily on three mesas in northeastern Arizona, about 70 miles from Flagstaff...
Chinese Hardwood round brown color Display Stand, 2 1/2" diameter-inside top rim-your object must be smaller than 2 1/2" diameter, 4" wide-widest area, 1 5/8" high, made in "Hong Kong" . The condition is good. I have one more same size stand, will make as a pair, please inquire.
Chinese large Hardwood carved Display Stand, 2" high, 10" wide-inside rim with cut corners outside square base, and 15" wide corner to corner-maximum width, stand is carved out of one piece of wood including curved four(4) feet, the condition is good, no damage. One(1) extra stand same size is available. I also have 9" diameter-inside rim is available.
Made in "Hong Kong" Hardwood Lamp Top, Lamp Cover, 4 3/4" diameter-outside measure, 4 1/2" diameter-inside the rim, 1/2" high-center area, the condition is good.
We have other sizes for the top of the Lamp, please inquire.
To heat or spoon out. L : 23c
Pair Chinese Hardwood Display Stand, small Scroll shape, 2" wide, 1 1/4" deep, 1/2" high, with bold beautiful natural grains, in good condition.
"Made In Hong Kong" Labeled Hardwood Dragon Hanger, shorter than #1451058, 5 3/4" high and 2 1/4" wide, 2 1/4" deep for the base, hanging for the precious objects like Toggle, Charms, Watch and other precious objects, the condition is good.
Interesting painted bark piece from the Pacific islands, probably Tonga, Fiji Samoa, or other island in Oceania, 18 3/4" by 26 1/2" (21 1/2" by 32" framed). The bark appears to have been laid on a thin board. This 20th century work was likely brought back to the US in the 1960's by a tourist, as decorative ethnographic art. Note the old San Francisco pre-zip code framer's label. This item would make for a fine addition to your tropical or "Hawaiiana" style interior.
A very rare Thai 100% SILK IKAT (Matmee) interwoven with Gold-Brocade Thread. Hand woven and an extremely tedious and lengthly procedure. Excellent condition. Size:L. 68" x W. 40" (172 cm. x 102 cm.)
Antique Chinese Silver trinket stash Herb Box with repousse work #2. Beautiful silver work lid with raised floral bird and Bee the sides with different plant or floral scenes the corners with geometric patterns. he silver is unmarked but the box is signed . Possibly a Chinese artist living in Vietnam. Weight 1.5oz size 1.75" by 1.75"
India Hindu metal musician figure with a drum and trimmed with tassels, h 8.5"
Katazome (stencil-dyed) Maekake (apron), Shop Apron for Konnyaku Store.
Indigo-dyed heavy cotton shop apron. Stencil-dyed on both sides with shop name and address: “Yamachuu,” Nihonmatsu City (Fukushima Prefecture;) braided cotton waist tie...
Chinese Hardwood large heavy simple design Display Stand, 7 7/8" diameter-inside top rim, 9 5/8" wide-widest part, 2" high, hole in the middle make good stand for lamp base, One(1) more stand is available, please inquire. The condition is good.
Two(2) Chinese Hardwood display Stand, made in "Hong Kong" paper stickers are still intact on the bottom, 4 7/8"-inner top rim, 1 3/8" high, 6 3/8" wide-maximum outside measurement, the condition is good.
Hand carved Mayan style black stone carved Plaque , nice carving , back says "RICH MAYAN CHIEF" good condition size 5.75" by 4"
This crown is finely beaded with a bold black face and on the reverse side with vertical lines possibly depicting tribal scars and prominent lips on a white beaded ground, a large bird perched on the top, and birds along the sides, is over cotton cloth backing.
Yoruba crowns were usually worn by the king Oba, on state occasions and during public ceremonies...
Museum Reproduction Cast Roman Fragment of a Goddess panel, cast from the original 12" by 7.5"
Old pair of Tibetan rosary made of metal, copper, leather ; dorje and bell L : 13 cms
Wear and tear due to usage and age. Tibet, China
Chinese Hardwood carved dark brown Display Stand, made in "Hong Kong", nicely polished, 3 1/2" diameter-inside top rim, 1 1/2" high, 4 3/8" wide-maximum width. The condition is good.
A serigraph print titled "LOON MOTHER & BROOD", numbered 321/500, pencil signed in the handwriting of arguably Canada's most important indigenous people's artist, Norval Morrisseau (1931-2007). The unframed print, 11" by 15", is currently housed in a clear plastic protective sleeve (as found). It is lightly affixed at three corners to the backing---I chose not to try to remove it...
Chinese Hardwood Display Stand, or Lamp base, square bottom round top, 3 7/8" diameter-inside top rim, 5"-across minimum width, 6 1/2" maximum width point to point, 1 1/4" high, I have three(3) more stands, please inquire. The condition is good.
Hand carved cedar wood panel, in traditional style with black and red paint, 14 1/2" by 5 1/2" by 1 1/2" deep, signed at lower right corner by contemporary British Columbia Wet'suwet'en carver JAMES MADAM and dated 2008. The work is meant to hang on the wall as is (reverse hook). Madam is a talented carver schooled in the long tradition of Northwest Coast carving. He was born in Moricetown, in inland British Columbia...
Pair Chinese Rosewood Lacquered Display Stand, shaped cut corner square bottom and round top, 3 1/8" diameter-top inner measurement, 4 1/4" square-maximum width, 1 1/4" high, the condition is good.
One-of-a-kind hand painted 100% SILK BATIK WALL HANGING. Beautiful and delicate pastel tones are used depicting LOTUS flowers and plants.
Important: as this is a hand made batik, NOT a print, both sides of the silk fabric show the same painting. Size: length 82" x width 36" inches (209 cm x 91.5 cm). Both ends have folded and sewn loops for easy hanging with poles or rods.
We only have 1 yellow/brown wall hanging, but 2 of the turquoise version. Price shown is for 1, shipping extra...
Tang Dynasty Style hand tooled metal vase with Ducks and florals. Well done with nice hand work. Unsigned unknown metal probably brass. Similar to the Tang dynasty gilt silver royal cups and bowls. Size H 9.25" by 4" nice weight useable.
Chinese Hardwood round solid tiny Display Stand, 7/8" diameter-inside top rim, 3/4" high, 1 7/8" wide-middle wider area, no damages, several extra stands are available, please inquire.
An unused old stock Chinese red clay teapot by Cheng Zhen Ping , safe for drinking Chinese tea use
Chinese Hardwood round brown Display Stand, 3 7/8" diameter-inside top rim- your object must be smaller than 3 7/8" diameter, 5 3/4" wide-widest middle area, 1 3/4" high, nicely carved stand, the condition is good.
Chinese Hardwood round lacquered brown heavy ornate stand, 6 5/8" diameter-top inner rim, 8 5/8" wide-outside widest area, 2" high, some tiny scratches on top, tiny 1/2" wide tip on the bottom glued together.
VOTIVE HAND
Worshipper's wooden tablet dedicated to the shrine called 'Ema' (lit. 'Horse picture'). Heisei period, 20th century, Japan. approx...
CODFISH
Large vintage watercolor painting on hard paper, 108 x 76.5 cm (42.51 x 30.11in), titled 'Codfish' by a Japanese painter, Komata Yoshio (Arakawa-ku, Tokyo), February, 1984...
A fine, high quality pair of vintage Iroquois child's beaded moccasins c1900-20. Measuring 4-1/2" x 2-3/4" across the deerskin soles, they are constructed with deerhide, velour and cotton; the beading is metallic clear, turquoise, red, white and deep blue...
Japanese Bamboo Flower Arrangement Vase, lacquered red inside and bottom, 9" high, 2 1/4" diameter-top.
A yixing red clay teapot of plum blossom by a craftman of yixing , made in the 90s , new unused from old stock , safe for brewing tea use
Antique Chinese Tang style pewter and Gilt Flask with incised bird on a branch and the other side is a Sage riding a deer . Nice work but the lid is stuck closed.
Size just under 6" high by 2.75 wide
Two(2) Chinese carved Hardwood Display Stands, black stained, 4 5/8" diameter inside top rim, 1 3/8" high, the condition is good.
Two(2) "Hong Kong" made Hardwood Display Stand for Bowl or Dish upright position to see inside the decoration of Bowl or Dish, 4 3/4" high-maximum outside height, 3" wide and 3" height for inside the for deep dish or bowl, the condition is good.
Nepalese house protective figure, beautifuly eroded by the elements and time.
Probably Jajarkot region. H : 39 cms. Cf pic.6 (JP Girolami) : Jumla region, chetri house
A rare incense container inscribed by Zen monk Murakami Jikai 村上慈海(1902 – 1987), potted by Mashimizu Zōroku IV 四代真清水蔵六(b.1933). Made in 1987 as a commemorative piece of a Grand Chakin – a tea gathering that took place at Kinkaku-ji in 1980, with heads of 5 major tea schools present. The box is signed by potter and head of Sōkoku-ji sect Kajitani Sōnin 梶谷宗忍(1914 – 1995), because Murakaki Rōshi passed away before final firing was done...
Japanese Flag Fan, Paper and Bamboo, 11 1/2" long, in good condition.
Antique 19th century Native North American Plains Indians beaded and quilled buckskin tobacco pouch.
A tanned hide bag fringed at the bottom and beaded at the front with sinew-sewn seed blue, yellow and red glass beads with geometrical triangular pattern, against a white ground. The interior of the pouch is lined with fabric...
Chinese Hardwood Cup and Saucer Stand for regular size of cup and saucer, 5" deep, 3 1/2" wide, the condition is good.
POWER STONES FOR THE FIVE ELEMENTS
35 pieces set of 'Godai Rikiishi' translated to 'Power stones for the Five elements (in Japanese philosophy: earth、water、fire、wind, and void)'
that are the small talisman stones enshrined numerously at Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine (https://www.sumiyoshitaisha.net/en/) in Osaka, Japan, and regarded as having divine favor if can pick up the scarce one written some words...
Chess Piece from Mongolia made of bronze representing an elephant.
Nice features, beautiful patina, perfect condition L : 3,5 H : 3 cms
4 Korean made Brass heavy weight Hardware for Corners, 1960's, 3 1/2" high, 3 3/4" x 1 1/8" wide for 2 right side and 2 left side corners.
A very fine design of 100% handwoven IKAT SILK from Thailand. 2-ply, size: length 2 yards x width 39"
Chinese highly polished very tiny carved Rosewood Display Stand, 7/8" diameter-inside top rim, 1 7/8" wide for square flared out corners, 1/2" high, the condition is good. Several more same stands are available, please inquire.
Tibetan Himalayan Brass Buddha, 4 1/4" high, 3 1/4" wide, 2" deep, some marks on the bottom, condition is good.
MAN AND HORSE
Scarce vintage tiny antimony ornament of a pack-horse man decorating (or assisting) the landscape of Bonsai, called ‘Tenpai’, Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Man: Height 1.5cm (0.59in), Horse: Length 2.7cm (1.06in)
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Chinese Bronze and Gilt frog brush washer in leaf form with fruit and a frog. l 5.75"
Pair Chinese Hardwood shaped Display Stands, 3 3/4" x 1 3/4" wide,3/4" high, supported by 4 small feet, the condition is good.
Enamelled copper snuff bottle. Decor of flying cranes in a reserve on a yellow background. The stopper is in cast bronze and chiselled with care. The prestigious mark of the emperor kien long is affixed under the base but, unfortunately, it is apocryphal. The rod and the teaspoon are made of metal. I think it's a Chinese production of the 20th century. Probably from the end. Height about 7cm. A chip on the foot (see photo) which does not harm the aesthetics of the object.
This very well carved two-tone hard stone snuff bottle is a 1980's product. It depicts an old sage chatting with a young man under a pine tree. It is 3" high, 2" wide and 1 3/8" thick with a red carnelian and silver rim cap. It is in great condition.
Tibetan Himalayan Buddhist Prayer Wheel with Copper and Brass, 10 1/2" high, 2" wide, Tibetan Characters on Copper drum shape wheel, with Bamboo handle supported by Shell Disc, Script Paper is inside the drum, the condition is good. Purchased in Lhasa 1990 by private collector in US.
Tibetan Himalayan Copper and Brass with Bamboo Handle Prayer Wheel supported by round Shell disc, 15" high, 3" wide, script paper inside the drum. Purchased in Lhasa 1990, kept in the private collection in US since that time. The condition is good.
Wedding Dress From Siwa-Oasis Egypt Textile Framed Measuring 13x21 inches. The garment is hand sewed with Applied find needlework in silk.
….. The Siwa Oasis (Arabic: واحة سيوة, Wāḥat Sīwah, IPA: [ˈwæːħet ˈsiːwæ]; Berber languages: Isiwan, ⵉⵙⵉⵡⴰⵏ) is an urban oasis in Egypt between the Qattara Depression and the Great Sand Sea in the Western Desert, 50 km (30 mi) east of the Libyan border, and 560 km (348 mi) from Cairo.[1][2][3] About 80 km (50 mi) in length an...
Chinese Hardwood round dark Brown Display Stand, made in "Hong Kong", 6 5/8" diameter-top inner rim, 8 1/2" wide-outside wider part, 1 3/4" high, nicely carved design, the condition is good.
GOOD MARRIED COUPLE
Wooden Japanese Hina dolls (Dolls displayed at the Girl's Festival), Showa period, 20th century, H 8.7 x W 16 x D 11.8 cm (3.42 x 6.29 x 4.64in).
Good facial expressions by the good distance between them as not too close and not too far. Aged deterioration as is as seen.
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Tibetan Himalayan Brass Ghee Butter Lamp, 3 3/4" high, 3 3/8" diameter-top, 2 1/4" diameter-bottom, purchased in Lhasa 1985, it is in good condition
Two(2) Chinese Hardwood dark brown display Stands, made in "Hong Kong' paper stickers are still in place on the bottom, 5 3/8" diameter-inside top rim, 1 5/8" high, 6 3/4" wide-outside maximum width, very nicely carved stands. The condition is good.