Folk Art

As defined by the International Museum of Folk Art, folk art encompasses a broad range of forms – dance, song, poetry, and foods as well as art. It is handmade; traditional, reflecting shared cultural aesthetics and social issues which may change over time; and is of, by and for the people inclusive of class, status, culture, ethnicity, gender, and religion. It may be for community use or for sale as income or empowerment; learned formally, informally, or self-taught. It can be decorative or utilitarian used for daily, ritual or ceremonial purposes.

  • Sale! Antique Rare Carving of a Huntsman with Rifle, China 16743WHK

    Antique Rare Carving of a Huntsman with Rifle, China 16743WHK

    Original price was: $315.00.Current price is: $275.00.
    H: 9 ”    W:  3.625″    D: 3.5 ”    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This ancestor figure of a huntsman in the round is unique, standing on a  domed pedestal, facing half right holding a flint lock, wearing a hunting coat, a two-level hat,  traditional under- and outer-garment, and thick boots. As the noted scholar on Chinese wood carvings stated, a similar figure like this “unusual and extraordinary ancestral image of a huntsman with a flintlock gun, was the only ancestral image in his vast collection which “depicts the calling of the deceased.”

  • Sale! Antique Teak Hamsa Heddle Pulley, Stand, Burma/Myanmar (11298B)

    Antique Teak Hamsa Heddle Pulley, Stand, Burma/Myanmar (11298B)

    Original price was: $265.00.Current price is: $185.00.
    Ht: 10.625″ W: 3.375″  D: 2.5″|FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S. !

    This elegant antique heddle-pulley carved from a single piece of Burmese teak is topped by a hamsa, a goose-like bird  and a sacred Buddhist symbol of wisdom. Auspicious symbolic animal images are believed protect the weaver, assure quality weaving, and pleases the gods and spirits. It is wonderfully weathered from time and use with minor losses with a fine patina. Mounted on a black wood base, this heddle pulley pairs well with item number 11298A.

  • Sale! Antique Tuareg Currency Manilla, North/ West Africa (3149)

    Antique Tuareg Currency Manilla, North/ West Africa (3149)

    Original price was: $295.00.Current price is: $225.00.
    H: 3.375”  W: 3.25”  Thick: 1.25” Circum: 5.75” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL u.s.

    Large C-shaped Tuareg manilla made from sand moulds, has massive finials with 12 facets with detailed hand-etched and hammered designs including raised circles.

  • Antique Wood Zhenwu, The Taoist "Perfected Warrior" China (19066B)                                     ME) $575

    Antique Wood Zhenwu, The Taoist “Perfected Warrior” China (19066B) ME) $575

    $575.00

    Zhenwu (aka Xuanwu, Wuandi and Zhenwudadi) is one of the most revered Chinese Taoist figures, venerated for his ability to heal as well as to protect his country and the emperor. There are various depictions of his attire, but here he wears a plain black robe with an official’s belt which he holds in his…

  • Sale! Antique Zhenwu, The Taoist "Perfected Warrior," China #16097BME

    Antique Zhenwu, The Taoist “Perfected Warrior,” China #16097BME

    Original price was: $595.00.Current price is: $395.00.
    H: 12″    W:5.6 ” D:4″    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    Zhenwu, the True Warrior, Perfected Warrior or Northern Emperor was one of the most popular TaoistDeities in the Ming and Qing dynasties known as protector of the state and the imperial family. His feet here rest on a pedestal over a turtle with a lifted head and a snake curled around his shell. Among the many interpretations this  represent beings over whom he presided including both celestial officers under his command, [and] former demons that were conquered by him. This is a fascinating carving symbolizes trusted strength. and power.

  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Bejeweled Dancer, Burma/Myanmar #T038PACK

    Antique/Vintage Bejeweled Dancer, Burma/Myanmar #T038PACK

    Original price was: $1,350.00.Current price is: $950.00.
    H: 19.75″  W: 7.75″  D: 5″ | FOR SHIPPING QUOTATION CALL US AT 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected]

    This exquisite teak carving of a Mandalay Burmese male dancer wearing a sarong is in a fluid twisted pose emphasizing his strength, balance and grace with his raised hand is in a position similar to a Buddhist mudra. His humble status is reflected his head scarf and a bejeweled sarong with insert glass that reflect light and add movement and depth. His joyful beautiful face stares with open eyes and slightly parted lips It is simply a gorgeous work mounted on a contemporary frosted stand to complement any setting.

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  • Antique/Vintage Jetayu Mask, Museum Quality Stand, Bali  H: 13.75" (1208BEK)

    Antique/Vintage Jetayu Mask, Museum Quality Stand, Bali H: 13.75″ (1208BEK)

    $650.00
    H:  13.75″ W: 3″. D: 3.75″ |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    Rare vintage Balinese mask of Jatayu used in performances of the Ramayana.  Jatayu is the Hindu mythical vahana (vehicle) of Vishnu, one of the triad of principal Hindu gods. On a museum quality stand.

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  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Kitchen God and Wife, China(16850)

    Antique/Vintage Kitchen God and Wife, China(16850)

    Original price was: $625.00.Current price is: $425.00.
    H: 8.25″  W: 3.125″  D: 2.25″ | FREE SHIPPING!

    This Kitchen God and his Wife is posed as streamlined virtual mirror-images and fashioned with a general quality relying on paint rather than deep carving for details. They sit on backless chairs on a plinth, with simplified gold officials’ robes with long color sashes, and well-carved black and gilt head gear. The wife’s face is smooth, generalized and the male face has a more deeply carved surface and painted highlights.

  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Rangda Mask on Museum Stand, Indonesia, Bali (1310)

    Antique/Vintage Rangda Mask on Museum Stand, Indonesia, Bali (1310)

    Original price was: $975.00.Current price is: $775.00.
    H: 8.26″  W: 7.25″ D: 6″   |     CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Dance mask of Rangda, sacred Balinese demon-queen with 2 upper and lower fangs, scary teeth, jagged facial elements,  menacing eyes,  deep red. Featured in Spiderman 2002 movie on museum quality metal stand.

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  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Sweetmeats Confection-Mold, China #19434

    Antique/Vintage Sweetmeats Confection-Mold, China #19434

    Original price was: $425.00.Current price is: $215.00.
    H: 16.5″ W: 10.5″ D: 2.25″ CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING QUOTE

    This finely detailed hardwood mold was used to make sweetmeats confections, perhaps mooncakes for the Chinese Autumn Moon Festival. It is covered with deeply carved propitious symbols for marital harmony, sons and successful endeavors:  a four clawed dragon for fertility, two ducks symbolizing marital bliss and harmony, one atop a carp for conjugal bliss and achieving noble rank and a boat with a sail for making all this easy sailing. This would be a great accessory or gift (especially for weddings) to spice up any kitchen.

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  • SOLD Antique Animal Shaped Wood Coconut Cutter, Thailand #3450ZSE SOLD

    SOLD Antique Animal Shaped Wood Coconut Cutter, Thailand #3450ZSE SOLD

    $395.00
    SOLD

    This antique coconut grater is a very practical multi-use creation designed to cut, grate, shave, husk, and shred coconuts and large fruits and vegetables. Some were carved as crouching rabbits and others like this were realistic renderings of small mammals. Its decorative appeal includes lovely 6-petal flowers above its four legs and elegantly curved and metal piece extending ”  W:from its mouth. With its warm and rustic feel, it would be a unique decorative addition to any kitchen and an interesting conversational piece.

  • SOLD Antique Moon Cake Confection Mold, China (1150LEM)

    SOLD Antique Moon Cake Confection Mold, China (1150LEM)

    $850.00

    The Mid Autumn Moon Festival, also called the Mooncake Festival, is the 2nd most important holiday after the Chinese New Year, celebrated when the full moon is at its brightest point on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. It is a time for multi-generational gatherings when families dine together in harmony,…

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