This fan was made for export during the 1930's. Silk fabric with hand painted "city life" scene and support struts of black lacquer with ornate painted decoration.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : African : Artifacts : Pre 1930
item #1286453
(stock #Af136)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$650.00
$650.00
Such figures (twins beaded) were reserved for high status "royal" tribal leaders for protection. Heavily decorated with beads, bone and cowrie shells, this pair is 80 years old and have some kind of marking on the bottom. sourced out of Fumbane (foumban), approximately 12 inches high
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1920
item #1286187
(stock #TC538)
Made from burl wood, this elegant Chinese brush pot stands almost a foot (12 inches) tall and 6 inches in diameter. The walls are thick with a repeated rib design and the interior lip has a deep bevel...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1930
item #1266886
(stock #ZM170)
This hand carved wooden comb belonged to a Miao Chinese minority women with limited means.
Comb would have been worn horizontally between the top of the woman's head and under the twisted bun of her hair. Comb is decorated with symbols which a burned into the wood. comb is 5 x 4 inches
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Lacquer : Pre 1960
item #1265416
(stock #J196)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$135.00
$135.00
Japanese Black box with bamboo gold leaf Makie decoration...
Box measures 7.5 x 6.75 x 2.5 inches.
Bottom of box has discoloration to lacquer and a slight separation of the boards....photo has been photoshopped to make condition defects clearly visible...I may have overdone it...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1960
item #1262302
(stock #J198)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$135.00
$135.00
This traditional saki (sake)container was probably brought over by a veteran from WWll. The sisal wrap covering protects the stoneware "keg". There is a filling port with cork plug on the top and a 2nd port for pouring low on one side. The sisal covering has painted kenji and graphics on one side...which is somewhat discolored from years of sitting on a shelf...approximately 8x8x8 inches...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Dolls : Pre 1930
item #1255878
(stock #J194)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$95.00
$95.00
This tea set was brought back by American missionary who was in China 1920-1948...She was repatriated to the US immediately after WW2 and returned by way of Japan. Considering condition of Japan when she was there, set was probably made sometime before WW2. The 4 piece set was probably used to accompany hina doll display
The Habachi has separate lid, food bowl, cup/saucer, netsume has removable top, each piece hand turned wood...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Central Asian : Textiles : Pre 1950
item #1254919
(stock #Misc184)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$125.00
$125.00
Hand made from quality leather and decorated with delicate thread embroidery at the toe tips and last border, the traditional pair of womans leather shoes would have been worn by a woman of some means...judging by their overall condition, these shoes have been worn a few times.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : African : Artifacts : Pre 1980
item #1244745
(stock #Af135)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$145.00
$145.00
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
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Horn : Pre 1940
item #1230855
(stock #TC516)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$125.00
$125.00
This Chinese hair comb was hand carved from a beautifully "grained" translucent animal horn.
Obtained from an ethnic minority person, the pair of ducks carved into the handle were commonly used by mainstream Han Chinese as a symbol of a long and happy marriage. Items with this symbol would often be gifted for an anniversary.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1930
item #1230849
(stock #T186)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$250.00
$250.00
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
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1950
item #1216265
(stock #T185)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$375.00
$375.00
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
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1950
item #1168825
(stock #EMT158)
This hand woven traditional childs top was worn by the children of China's Yi ethnic minority group living in Ma Li Po. It is in excellent condition with wonderfully detail batik work
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1980
item #1157248
(stock #EMT154)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
Price on Request
Price on Request
This Chinese Jacket from Yunnan Province, was part of the traditional Yao Ethnic Minory costume. Approx 50 years old this
textile is handwoven from indigenous plant fiber. The fibers are supposed to "last forever" so jacket will "never show used"...The thread used for hand embroidery (mostly using cross stitch technique) appears to be cotton. Jacket would be worn open, the silver buttons are intended for decoration only...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1960
item #1156915
(stock #Misc174 )
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
Price on Request
Price on Request
Probably used once and then packed away for another generation, this vintage silk traditional sari from Varanasi is a vibrant as the day it was loomed. A small leaf pattern of gold metallic thread dots the entire length of the deep green silk field. There is a 2 inch brocaded border on each side which also runs the length of the sari. The end panel is ornately patterned brocaded silk and makes extensive use of gold metallic threads...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1970
item #1156610
(stock #EMT153)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
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Inquire for Price
Chinese Miao Ethnic Minority blanket panal from Huang Ping.
Approx 35 years old and excellent condition. Home spun cotton fabric pieced and appliqued. panel size approx 35 inches x 48 inches...the original border/bed overhang fabric (plain black) has been cut down and sewn to form a frame for the panel.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Americas : Latin American : Textiles : Pre 1970
item #1156289
(stock #Misc173)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$375.00
$375.00
This traditional Mexican Serape textile from the 1920's measures 64 x 84 inches. Fibers are cotton and fine wool with "eye of god". Excellent quality and condition.
This dagger was made from the leg bone of a cassowary bird. It was carved and used as a weapon by one of the indigenous tribal groups of Papua New Guinea, aka PNG. Approx 8 inches long with great patina and makes a wonderful example of an ethnographic artifact.