Old monkey mask for Eastern Himalaya, Hard wood, H 20 cm wide 17 cm , obvious sign of important age, at least from early 20th, more information on request
Indian Hindu 18-19thc Bronze Nandi Incense or Joss stick holder . Rare piece well sculpted with a nice verdigris . H 4.25" d 3"
great encrusted patina and signs of use, H 27 cm
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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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Phurba with an iron tip ( H 31 cm) ,
The Phurba is presented on a metal stand
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This mask or may be an effigie as the back is flat likely represnts a raktsatsa ( which means devil or bad spirit). Indeed this might not be a mask weared by people but rather an effigie posted on an entrance either a door or a window as the back is flat. This piece is very old with a local repair, carved in semi hard wood, at least around 100 y , large size H 38 cm , wide 25 cm. From East central central, district of Rameschap,likely from Tamang of Brahman people.
Colonial Teak and Brass Campagne Letter box, with fitted interior compartments . The center section lifts out . Large and heavy at 18 pounds . Hard to find these with such a nice interior. the one loss is the front brass corner but a back corner could be moved to the front so its not noticable. Size 18" by 10" by 12" and 18 pounds.
Magnificent Serpentine hand carved GANESH and Singha Lion Figure. Very good condition, no damage or repair whatsoever. Size: H. 20 cm. x W. 12 cm. x D. 4 cm. Very fine workmanship indeed.
From our Indian Subcontinent Collection, a large and fine vintage thangka, either Tibetan or Nepalese, executed in a subdued yet very elegant palette emphasizing substantial gold use, along with blue, coral, gray, brown, taupe, white, and light green, all painted in an unusually meticulous and finely detailed fashion that is almost more like satsuma workmanship than typical thangka painting...
Square white marble plate with a high rim , perfect for floral arrangements or use out doors, water tight .There a few available as well as round . Size 10" by 10" by 3" stand not included
A woman's shift ("kurta") from Swat in vivid pink silk embroidery with green and purple accents on a black cotton background. This kurta has exceptionally fine cross-stitch embroidery at the sleeves, suggesting a link with Indus Kohistan. Indeed, it is not uncommon for embroidered panels for dresses from Indus Kohistan to be found in the markets of Swat (see Nasreen Askari, Colours of the Indus, © 1997)...
Skull mask also call 'Kiempa" mask , likely from Mompa people
circa mid 20th
H 23 cm
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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
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Indian horoscope scroll. Hand painted on cotton. 183 x 24 cm. Numerous images followed by text on both sides.
Undated, estimated to be early to mid 29th cent. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
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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a fine old himalayan mask with exaggerated large ears, back encrusted black patina. Hard wood , good condition considering its age. early to mid 20th century
Height 26cm, wide 21 cm
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.
Ghurra with finely carved zoomorphic patterns, the top is à ram surmounting a couple of cows. Obvious signs of important use with a very encrusted patina
; presented on a metal stand, H 18 cm