This large sized ghurra is also nice carving on both size, a Horseman and an elephant on the other side.
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Presented on an iron stand, H 37 cm
Original modern design for an old ghurra, as shown important signs of great use. H 26 cm
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Presented on iron stand
A rare and fine theater mask from Bhutan figuring a theater
Obvious signs of age from the very early 20 th or earlier
More information on request H 44 cm , Wide 22 cm
Important shamanic phurbu , the top displays 4 ancestor faces and is protected by a a copper ring, note the iron tip.
H 31 cm
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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
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Important size , unusual design, local repairs , obvious signs of long use, hard wood, H 33, wide 25 cm,
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A mask showing a very realistic human face rounded with pieces of fur. Black and light brown patina, obvious signs of use from first part of 20th. Hard wood, H 27 cm
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H 26 cm , Length 25 cm , very good condition
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Wonderful hand-carving from teak wood depicting Ganesha, the Hindu god of beginnings. He is easily identifiable by his elephant's head and four arms, two of which are shown holding his own broken tusks, and one of which is grasping his nose. He sits under an archway upon a hippopotamus with its head turned straight upward. Early 20th century (1900-1925)
Size: 9.75" tall, 5.75" wide
Beautiful bronze offering chalice from India with one large peacock surrounded by four smaller peacocks, bowing their heads in worship to the central bird. The chalice has a hinge on its front and back, which could secured shut with a pin or rope. The bronze has some red patina on the feathers of each bird and has bronze patina. The peacock is the national bird of India and is also considered a vehicle to the Hindu lord Murugan...
Small Indian deity cast in bronze with dark patina depicting the dancing god Krishna holding in one hand a butter ball. From a Swiss lady's private collection. Condition: patina, little traces of usage. Dimension: 11.8 cm high.
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
Important sized ghurra showing a wide disk with great signs of use
H 36 cm
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Traditional pipe from Tibet made of white yak horn (rarer than black) and silver.
Beautiful typical Sino-Tibetan craftsmanship including long life symbol.
It was usually slipped inside the boot. Good condition with expected wear and tear; light knocks on the stem (see pix 4-5). Tibet, 21 cms
Traditional Tibetan bowl for tsampa (barley flour dough, the usual Tibetan meal) made of burl and silver. Beautiful outside silver decoration with geometrical and floral designs.
This bowl probably belonged to a wealthy person.
Good condition except for a small accident of use on the rim and some wood missing under (see pix). D: 11 cms. Tibet
Great to use as a tidy, giving it a second life.
Beautiful Hindu marble altar figure of Rama , losses as seen in the picture as is usual with 18- 19th c temple-shrine figures. Some mortar from mounting to altar top . Rare quality piece.
H 11" W 6" weight 8 lb
Beautiful Hindu marble altar figure of Ganesha -losses as seen in the picture as is usual with 17- 18th c temple -shrine figures.Rare quality piece of Hindu temple art used and worshiped H 6.5" W 10"
An interesting antique Indian tribal statue with a pair of two deities standing side by side, as if holding hands together set with an arch halo like form.The tribe is Gond, Bopal area of central India. Age: 20th century. Purchased from Katmandu in the 1960's. Size: length 4" width 1.25" height 5"