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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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...
A woven wool sash from Tibet, circa mid to late 20th century. Measuring 15.3 x 300 cm including the fringes, it is in overall good condition, but with some fraying. These sashes are used by Tibetans to tie their traditional attire (chuba for women, lokpa for men) and also to secure knives, bundles etc. Enlargement #6 shows the use of these sashes in traditional Tibetan nomadic culture (© 1995 East of Lo Manthang by Peter Matthiessen and Thomas Laird).
Measuring 8 x 116 inches (20.3 x 294.6 cm) including the braided fringes, this woven wool sash from Tibet is in excellent condition. The sash is a dark bergundy with indigo stripes and orange thread sewn along the edges to prevent fraying. Estimated age: mid to late 20th century...
This Tibetan woven wool sash from the mid to late 20th century measures 5½ x 104 inches (14 x 264.2 cm) including the braided fringes and is in excellent condition. These sashes are used by Tibetans to tie their traditional apron attire (chuba for women, lokpa for men) and also to secure knives, bundles etc. The luster of these wool belts is derived from the high lanolin content to be found in the hairs of high-altitude goats living in the Himalayan range from which these belts are woven...
This Tibetan pipe was made and used for smoking hand rolled tobacco cigarettes only. The body of the pipe is antelope horn and according to the Tibetans, they stopped killing the antelope many years ago. Pipe is 8 inches long.
Small yab yum sculpture of Vajrabhairava and consort, the term yab yum translates as "father, mother" and refers to a male deity in sexual embrace with female consort, circa early 20th century.
Size: 5 1/4" high
Tibetan Himalayan Hard Silver hand made Bangle Bracelet, 3/8" high, 2 1/2" x 2" wide, 1/2" wide for opening, relief design, and in good condition.
Natural oxidized wood H 60cm
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Long stick model , H 35 cm
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Flat model , H 29.5 cm
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Unusual design, H 31 cm
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encrusted patina , H 21 cm
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Boudhhist phurba with Mahakala protectors on top and a very precisely carved Mahakara, presented on metal stand H 18 cm
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A pair of hand-carved window frames from Bhaktapur, an ancient Newar city in the Kathmandu Valley. They measure 44 x 45.5 cm and are dated to the late 20th century. Woodwork has been part of Nepal’s traditional architecture and wood carvings have graced temples, monasteries, residential homes and palaces since the twelfth century, although the earliest surviving temple decorated with wood carvings, bears the date 1396...
A king-sized cotton duvet cover from Nepal, measuring 111 x 74½" inches (43.7 x 29.3 cm) in purple, red and green. The viúvavajra ("crossed vajra") and chevron motifs are depicted in wool thread in chain stitch. Condition: Excellent. The vajra (meaning diamond or thunderbolt) is believed to represent firmness of spirit and spiritual power and is displayed in the national emblem of Bhutan.
Worn for festival, this shapely Tibetan belt is covered with black and coral colored beads, cowrie shells and has a central medallion of silver with turquoise beads. The belt is secured around the waist with cord ties which extend from each side, I have used it as a wall decoration. At the widest section, the belt is 4 inches...The entire beaded length is 26 inches, but with the cord ties it will accommodate a large waist size
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.
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
Important sized ghurra showing a wide disk with great signs of use
H 36 cm
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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
H 26 cm , Length 25 cm , very good condition
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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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Important size , unusual design, local repairs , obvious signs of long use, hard wood, H 33, wide 25 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 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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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
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
Small sized drum with a very fine handle, obvious signs of great age, such quality of drum is now not easy to find
H 50 cm , diameter 26 cm
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Phurba with an iron tip ( H 31 cm) ,
The Phurba is presented on a metal stand
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Joker mask, thin but very hard red wood, H 29 cm , wide 27 cm
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H 23 cm
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H 22 cm
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great encrusted patina and signs of use, H 27 cm
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India 18th c Goa region Christian church Santos figure in wood of St Anthony in multi layered paint with insect damage at base see pictures for condition . Size H 22" W 7"
Very long stick ghurra, fine and deep encrusted craving indicating great age, note an interesting local repair to compensate an important sign of use. H 30 cm
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Important sized Ghurra, long stick model with rope carving design. Great encrusted thick patina . Local repair with a 3 metal banding around the rotating hole.
H 34 cm , Thickness 4.5 cm
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18-19th c Himalayan temple used lost wax cast Ganesha oil or butter lamps a matching set , well used and in good condition. Size H 10"W 5"
H 22 cm ,
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with an iron stand
Red hard wood, super fine carving , obvious sign of great age
H 32 , Wide 19 cm
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Impressive figure , obvious signs of a great age
, Hard and heavy wood
H 85 cm ,max wide 20 cm , max deep 14 cm
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A rare mask showing a natural patina of oxidized wood . Very hard wood showing obvious signs of great age suggesting an elderly face, from early 20th century . H 38cm X 18 cm
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Richly carved with geometrical carvings, the upper part figures a houses supported by milk pots, H H26 cm, Thickness 3 cm , weight 250 gr
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Robust ghurra surprising by its gigantic dimensions, while little use index can be observed despite an estimate good age ( 40 to 50 years). The ghurras may well ask riddles unanswered for now. Important geometric and symmetrical prints with beautiful black patina areas due to aging wood and also likely handling...
H 34 cm, thickness 4.5 cm , max wide 13 cm weight 800 gr
Presented on a metal stand
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