A large size Phagli mask , figuring the typical deity of Himachal Praddesh, likely a demon with sharp ears and frightful open mouth, one interesting point are the lines marked with red mineral pigment. Dark black oily patina, semi hard wood , obvious signs of great age at least early XXth, Height 34 cm, Wide 21 cm More information and pictures on request

Important monkey mask from West India, H 30cm , wide 1! cm , depth 16cm, more information on request

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

mask from the Mompa Ache Lamo theater from Mompa people H 23cm W 20 cm. More information on request

Hindu Teak Tika Box with Carved Detail, the interior stained with red pigment and a sliding top .

This is a very old dhyandro drum handle showing a very thick encrusted soot aptina. The design of the sculpture clearly indicates a Buddhist influence, in fact the shape of the Makala trunk turned upward is a characteristic of Buddhist phurbus, the central part is a dorgi wrapped with heavily fouled cloth strips. This dhynadri handle was collected in the Kirong Valley (inside Tibet)...

Some of the finest embroidery of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (formerly known as North West Frontier Province, or NWFP) comes from Swat Valley, known for its lush green mountains and turquoise colored rivers. The typical 'ram's horn' pattern seen in many parts of central Asian embroideries and carpets is reflected in this cushion cover from Swat...

Original design phurba, very fine and precise carving with 3 protectors on top and 3 double Naga interlaces on each face of the triangular blade. Light brown patina H 23 cm More information on request

Antique Indian Tinned Bronze tall lassi cup with onion Dome. Antique Indian Tinned Bronze tall lassi cup with chased designs of vine and palace or dome roofed building patterns , nice tribal village piece . Size 6.5" by 3.5". Great as vase or pencil cup on a desk

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 lady's shawl from the Hazara region in Pakistan measures 105 x 224 cm including the fringes. The geometric patterns are hand-embroidered in straight stitching in vivid pink floss-silk with touches of light pink, outlined in yellow double running stitch on a black wool ground. The shawl is dated to the late 20th century and is in perfect condition.

This ritual plaque is from Himachal Praddesh ( North West India). The local name is 'Mohra'. These plaque are usually bronze casted, but copper “repoussz” can also be found. They are depicting Lord Shiva in his Ardhanaresvara form, i.e half woman and half man. Shiva is the main deity workshipped during the Phagli festival in mid February. age circa at least early to mid 20th, H 8 cm

This pair of masks show a couple (man and woman). More information and pictures on request Sizes: for the male H 30.5x 27 cm, female 30 x 23 cm,

Painted Tibetan Pig Mask. 13d x 11.5h inches, 33 x 29 cm.

Mask figuring a monkey deity with a crown. Hard red wood which has been washed as often observed with these masks used for winter festivals in Himachal Praddesh remote villages, circa first half of the 20th. H32 cm More information on request

Small Indian Jain bronze depicting the seated figure of Vishnu with Lakshmi seated on his left knee. Lakshmi, the inseparable energy of Vishnu, sits with her right arm around Vishnu's waist. Below him on the rectangular platform is the tiny figure of his vehicle Garuda, identifiable by his tiny but unmistakable wings. Two other smaller figures hold up each of Vishnu's knees.

19th century

Dimensions: 3 1/2" high x 2" wide x 1 1/2" deep

Pietra dura grand tour white marble inlaid plate , the inlay has agate lapis malachite mother of pearl and more fine inlay work and no losses. Size 6.25"

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