Toshi Yoshida (1911-1995)
Autumn from the Birds of the Seasons series.
"Serenity of Red Maple"
Date: ca. 1980.
Size: 21 x 13.25 inches.
Publisher: The Yoshida Family Studio. Issued by the Franklin Mint.
Signed and sealed by the artist.
Medium: Japanese woodblock print.
Condition: Top and bottom back margins have tape residue. Very slight toning.
Made using hid with shell decoration this girls pubic protector would have been worn by a young girl of the African pygmy Kalahari Bushman tribe...an interesting ethnographic artifact and can easily be framed for display
A fine larger carving in emerald of a Lion head Fetish Pendant, Native American, probably Zuni, Navaho tribe and 20th. century.
The carving is cut and polished in one emerald stone and depicts an Lion. Interestingly, this can be carried on a string as a pendant due to the loop in front. The stone is transperant light blue-green and very beautiful.
Zuni fetishes are small carvings made from primarily stone but also shell, fossils, and other materials by the Zuni people...
A broad and elaborate Navaho Indian silversmiths Bracelet set with a couple of torquise stones, vintage c. Mid-20th. cent. USA.
Attractive piece, tested as sterling silver with beautiful scroll works and nice stone colour.
Size: 77 mm. wide and inner diameter is c. 63 mm.
Weight: c. 87 grams.
Ex. Old Danish Collection of Indian jewelry.
Chinese antique porcelain oil lamp with shi shi or foo dogs in a straw glaze and white interior, well done in usable condition . No damage unmarked size 7" by 4"
Chinese Landscape Scroll on paper with ink and pigments with calligraphy set in upper left corner and lovely misty mountainous scene of hut set in forest with travelers crossing bridge. Size of picture: 39" high x 19" wide, overall: 72" high x 28" wide. Two seals and signature of artist. Republic Period.
Measuring 81.5 x 100 cm, this gorgeous textile made by Uzbek women is machine-embroidered in silk thread with crocheted silk fringe edging. The bouquet motifs are typical of Uzbek embroidery. Condition is very good, with only one small hole (1 cm x 1 cm) in the center panel. Estimated age: late 20th century.
Vintage Chinese crackle glazed vase with a cobalt blue dragon- flying in clouds chasing the flaming pearl , there is a seal mark on the base . Size 9" by 6"
A nice set of three carvings in emerald of bears and an Owl Fetish, Native American, probably Zuni, Navaho tribe and 20th. century (3).
The carvings are cut and polished in one emerald stone in transperant light blue-green colours, very attractive small animals.
Zuni fetishes are small carvings made from primarily stone but also shell, fossils, and other materials by the Zuni people...
A vintage brown glazed conical shape tea-bowl, decorated with paper-cut design of two goats, exterior with spotted effect. Unglazed base with short foot rim. Southern-Song dynasty style Jizhou ware. Condition is perfect. Diameter: 12.6cm and High: 6.4cm
Early EAGLE DRUM with BEATER by TLINGIT ODIN LONNING(b.1953, Alaska), c.1970's. Handmade drum made of wood and animal skin, etc. The diameter is 16 1/2" by 2 3/4" deep with a skin covered 16 1/2" beater. Beautiful painted EAGLE design. Signed "ODIN LONNING EAGLE TLINGIT".....$25 for insured US shipping.
JJapan Haku Maki Green Ox & Knife
This is a beautiful rare green Maki print. It was done in 1971 the cream color calligraphy is as if added after the dark green ‘”flintstone” was prepared. The calligraphy is a light green there is a wonderful white stroke at the right It is one of the many ways Maki signed off on a print. It is balanced off by a soft yellow stroke at the left poem 71 - 61
Korean Koryo style Inlaid Celadon Glazed Vase with flowers and flying cranes , size 10.5" by 5"
A nice pair of seated Frog carving Fetishes, Native American, probably Zuni, Navaho tribe and 20th. century (2).
The carvings are cut and polished in one emerald stone and depicts a pair of Frogs both seated. Finely polished in different green colours.
Zuni fetishes are small carvings made from primarily stone but also shell, fossils, and other materials by the Zuni people...
Handsome handcarved wooden ceremonial mask from Kenya. The mask is carved from a single piece of wood. Excellent condition, the back has a screw attached for hanging on the wall. Circa 1970. 12/1-2" x 5-1/4".
Painting of American Indian woman on animal skin with leather thongs, c.1970's. Measures 35" long by 23" wide and can be hung via the leather thongs. Excellent condition.....$8 for insured USA shipping.
India sterling silver perfume box in the shape of a sitar, all hand worked with great detail, there are no losses in good condition unmarked . Size L 7.5 " w 2.5 " weight 160 g.
A fine larger carving in emerald of an Owl Fetish, Native American, probably Zuni, Navaho tribe and 20th. century.
The carving is cut and polished in one emerald stone and depicts an Owl. The stone is transperant light blue-green and very beautiful.
Zuni fetishes are small carvings made from primarily stone but also shell, fossils, and other materials by the Zuni people...