A typical original Tamang thanka from Rameschap district with Lord Buddha in the sitting position on lotus flowers, in the central part surrounded by four other deities at the bottom, eight ordinary people wearing traditional nepali dresses can be seen with Yamatanka in the middle Mineral painting on cotton cloth Maximal size of the painting only are 56 X 48 cm, whereas total size including the local cloth frame 80 X 60 cm , with a cloth protector to cover the thanka when not honored No...

A simple but very typical figure from the remote Karnali district for more complete information and to see similar quality of figures, one can consult the only catalog devoted to this field : La Statuaire Archaique de l'Ouest du Népal, R. Vanuxem Paris 2006 ( text in english). This kind of figures are associated with animist cult of protection of house or village. This figure is covered with a white mineral mixture (often called Kaolin) and obviously was kept inside...

This item is coming from people from Terai community, It represent a drum player which be activated through a complicated rope network, at least two or three explanation can be forwarded regarding the role of this piece. Height 23 cm wide 23 cm, the piece is based on a metal stand Two similar pieces are available More information on request

A simple designed Ghurra with a wonderful patina and elegant shape Very good signs of use and age, first mid of 20 th Large size height 40 cm More information of ethnic and local origins

A impressive ghurra showing a big volume deeply carved with a very old encrusted patina Very good signs of age from early 20 th Very good condition Height 33 cm More information on ethnic and local origins on request

A simple design ghurra showing a janus heart, very impressive symetrical style Height 37 cm, very good condition, good signs of use and age mid 20th

Tibetan, colorful with peony and clouds design Saddle Blanket, wear consistent with age.

Circa 1930s

Dimensions: 45"L 24"H

An impressive protector cut from a more longer pole, but note than part which has been cut was already sunken into the ground. White mineral color more information on ethnic and local origins on request. Obvious signs of very good age from early 20 Th. Height 90 cm wide 18 cm

A very original cubist 3-face himalayan figure covered with white mineral pigment, age is from early 20th more information on ethnic and local origins on request Height 100 cm wide 20 x 13 cm, more information on request

A nice and old Naga plate with handle made in a single piece of wood, very good condition Nagaland for Inf look " The Naga" Ed Olizane Height 32 cm, diameter 30 cm

An unusual protector coated with reddish mineral pigment (rato mato). The wild design takes advantage of the natural shape of a piece of trees, two broken branches figure the arms, the face is very simple and minimal Very strong wood and good condition, fossilized aspect in some areas , obvious signs of age possibly from early 20Th Height 90 cm , face 27 cm , the figures is based on a metal stand (not shown on the pictures)

A long stick design Ghurra, obvious signs of use and good age, height 37 cm, Thick 5.5 cm Tamang people, Est central Nepal

A ghurra showing a house on the top, very dark shinny patina, great signs of use and great age, Height 27 cm , thickness 5 cm very good condition

A small terra cota figuring a very old elephant, from tharu people, south Nepal , border of India, More information on request Hight 11.5 cm , length 16 cm From early XXth

a large traditional milk spoon, milky patina can be seen on the spoon, whereas the handle shows a shinny black patina as a witness of a long use.Note the anthropomorphic carving on the disk opposite to the spoon. It is carved in a single piece of wood. More information on request wide 45 cm

An important long stock designed Ghurra with a hand carved on top, very fine condition , H 34 cm , more information on request

In Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon (Dzongkha), the time spent in embroidering textiles is considerable and can involve as much as a year for certain ceremonial textiles such as this one with a black background, called a "napsham". Surprisingly, the intricacy of the woven design elements that closely resemble embroidery is created on looms, mostly backstrap looms. This textile measures 97 x 243 cm including the fringes and is embroidered in cotton yarn on a raw silk ground...

This Tibetan wool sash measures 12.7 cm x 340.4 cm in length including the silky fringes. The tigma (cross) motif is an ancient good luck charm among Tibetans and here it is depicted in a discontinuous weft pattern design. These sashes are traditionally worn to secure the traditional Tibetan attire called a chuba. The high lustre of the wool is attributed to the high lanolin content of the goat wool in the high altitude regions of the Tibetan plateau...