Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$95.00
$95.00
This traditional Miao Chinese Minority hair pin would have been worn by young woman for festival. The butterfly motif is in reference to the Miao creation myth.
The hair pin is 5 inches long.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1940
item #731115
(stock #M121)
This Shui childs hat is very heavily and intricately embroidered using wrapped cotton thread. The base background blue and black fabric has a subtle pattern which takes extra care and attention while weaving on the loom. a series of silver ornamental "bubbles" further decorates the front lower border of the hat.
Over 60 years old and in very good condition it will make a wonderful addition to any collection
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Jewelry : Pre 1920
item #831680
(stock #ZM128)
The Chinese ethnic minority Miao are very fond of silver and would use any festival to display their ornate silver jewelry. This dragon necklace was used by a young girl child from one of the many Miao villages around the hills of Kali. The pendent is 6.5 inches wide, childs' size, but the decorative chain is long enough for an adult to wear. Because the pendent is hollow, it is comfortable to wear. As one moves, the necklace makes a soft tinkling sound.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1930
item #1409743
(stock #ZEMT171)
Made by a women of the Miao minority often referred to as the "tiny Miao" ...not because of their stature but because they were recongnize for their "tiny" embroidery stitches...
This jacket was worn for festivals ...and shows some use...wonderful display piece and also could be worn by a small person....
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Jewelry : Pre 1900
item #1480424
(stock #EMT)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
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This large Yi Minority Hair Comb would have been worn for most probably a wedding or other important festival.
the comb was hand carved wood and covered with silver decoration...so only the wood tines are visible.
8 inches wide, 2.5 inches deep and 6+ inches high not including the chain and end pins...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1970
item #652976
(stock #EMT119)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$275.00
$275.00
This hat is extensively decorated with the wrapped thread embroidery technique which is distinctive to the Dong Ethnic Minority group. Additionally detailed with tassels and plastic beads, the hat was clearly made by a loving grandmother approximately 30-35 years ago. The hat is in excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1920
item #1287667
(stock #M172)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$175.00
$175.00
The Chinese people smoked both opium (thanks to the British) and tobacco. This antique pipe was made and used by the ethnic minority of the mountain region of SW China.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1920
item #1258766
(stock #EMT164)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$310.00
$310.00
This Chinese ethnic child's hat has wrapped thread embroidery technique which was used by the Miao the Miao minority. The set of silver ornaments across the from are Buddha images. the The ornament in the back is a stylized butterfly of Miao Legend...the dangle of bells at the back is to scare off evil spirits who would attack the child from the rear..This hat is old and in surprisingly good condition
Sourced from southern China, this ethnic minority tobacco container has a hinged lid and "belt clip". I suspect that it is Yi minority.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1920
item #1053665
(stock #EMT134)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$310.00
$310.00
This pair of antique Miao boots were made by a young woman from Song Tao to be worn for festivals. The thick sole has iron hob nails to make walking easier on the hills and terraces. The vamp is made from cotton fabric and is heavily embroidered with cottton thread using satin and chain stitch techniques. The upper part of the boot is also made of cotton fabric.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Lacquer : Pre 1910
item #1205764
(stock #SEA142)
This lacquer serving tray from Burma now called Myanmar) depicts an elaborate palace garden scene populated with nobles in court costumes.
The tray is 14.5 inches across. The top surface is somewhat dulled from age end exposure. There is one small area of lost which is irregular in shape, approximately 1/4inch and is locate on toward the rim of the platter and a second area of loss approx 1/8 inch at the widest and follows the curve border rim design for about 1 inch(see pics 2 and 3.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Baskets : Pre 1910
item #1006081
(stock #SEA137)
Woven from wide bamboo strips, this lidded container was used for storing tobacco. Basket weaving was a traditional folk art throughout southeast Asia and most rural families relied on their own basketry skills to provide themselves with life's necessities.
This slightly miss-shaped container stands 8 inches tall and has the charm and patina which comes only with repeated use and age.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Lacquer : Pre 1920
item #1213245
(stock #SEA143)
This lacquer serving tray from Burma (now called Myanmar) depicts has a central medallion with a mythical Burmese creature, a chinthei, surrounded with 12 individual vignettes depicting children and other creatures. The tray is 19 x 11 inches with a rim 3/4 inches high. The top surface is somewhat dulled from age and exposure.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1920
item #848170
(stock #EMT132)
This baby carrier is from the Miao ethnic minority of Qui Yang. Characteristic of the antique Miao baby carriers from this area, the surface decoration is composed of very tiny cross stitches which form geometric embroidery pattern which, to Western eyes, resemble snowflakes. Because of the time required to produce and the attractive appearance of this style baby carrier, they were used mostly for festivals and are now highly prized by both Westerners and Chinese.
This baby carriers is in ...
This ancient "Boat Money", also called Lat money, is similar to Tiger Tongues and from the same area: Lan Chang Kingdom of Southeast Asia (Thailand & Laos today, back then Siam). Instead of the bumps seen on Tiger Tongues, boat money has a depression in the top and looks more like a boat, hence the name. Boat money was first issued in the 16th century. In 1707, Lan Chang divided into the two kingdoms of Luang Prabang and Vientiane. Both adopted the lat currency and continued to issue such in...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Jewelry : Pre 1920
item #1352035
(stock #M171)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$110.00
$110.00
the woman of many Chinese Ethnic Minority groups did not cut their hair. It was often worn on the top of the head in a bun,and sometimes intertwined with lengths of an ancestors hair for added protection from evil spirits.
The hair was often (especially for festivals) decorated with added silver ornaments and/or hairpins.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1920
item #627880
(stock #EMT118)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$575.00
$575.00
This blanket shaped Miao ethnic minority baby carrier is from Jian He and is a good example of the whorl pattern which was so significant to the Chinese Minority. Made from hand-loomed plant fibers (maybe cotton, maybe bast fibers) the surface is heavily decorated with appliques edged with chain stitching. This carrier is in good condition showing a minimum of wear and dirt and it 80+ years old
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1910
item #599665
(stock #M115)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$175.00
$175.00
Delicately carved with a floral motif, is horn was used to give domestic animals medicine. It is Chinese ethnic minority probably from Inner Mongolia. Horn is about 6" long and has small chip at the end of the bowl. It is a wonderful ethnographic piece for the tribal arts collector