India

India occupies most of South Asia and is the most populous country with 1/6th of the world’s population comprised of hundreds of ethnic groups and languages. It is primarily Hindu with smaller Buddhist, Jain and Christian populations. Indian cultural, spiritual and folk-art traditions are reflected in all aspects of life: art, carvings, pottery, ritual items, metalware, furniture, accessories, toys and dolls as well as jewelry and textiles.The Indian government has actively tried to preserve its folk-art traditions by supporting artisans, materials and techniques passed on through generations.

  • Sale! Antique Dhokra Brass Bowl, India (9500B)

    Antique Dhokra Brass Bowl, India (9500B)

    Original price was: $165.00.Current price is: $125.00.
    H: 4.25” Dia: 4” | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Dhorka brass lost wax grain and rice measuring bowl. One-of-a-kind intricately decorated with horizontal and triangular striations. Bowls were symbol of Hindu goddess Lakshmi  placed on home altars for puja.

  • Sale! Antique Dhokra Brass Measuring Bowl, India (9500E)

    Antique Dhokra Brass Measuring Bowl, India (9500E)

    Original price was: $155.00.Current price is: $125.00.
    H: 3.875” Dia: 4.125” | FREE SHIPPING IN CNTINENTAL U.S.

    Dhorka brass lost wax grain and rice measuring bowl. One-of-a-kind intricately decorated with horizontal and triangular striations. Bowls were symbol of Hindu goddess Lakshmi  placed on home altars for puja.

     

  • Sale! Rare Antique Saint Joseph Statue with Christ Child, India #9518BMEL

    Rare Antique Saint Joseph Statue with Christ Child, India #9518BMEL

    Original price was: $4,800.00.Current price is: $3,300.00.
    H: 29.5″    W:7.75″     D:5.25″    |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    This rare magnificent carving of Joseph with the Christ child from Kerala reflects a blend of Portuguese and European traditions with the indigenous traditions of South India. Joseph stands in an altered European contrapposto pose, light-skinned, blue-eyed,  with western features. As the earthly father and  patron saint of workers, he wears a modest burnt-umber shawl.  Exquisitely carved, he is the embodiment of simple spirituality.

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  • Sale! Vintage Naga Shell Ear Cover, Male Figure, India (1639B)

    Vintage Naga Shell Ear Cover, Male Figure, India (1639B)

    Original price was: $295.00.Current price is: $260.00.
    H: 4.6″    W:2.5 ”    D: 2.12 ”    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Made by the Naga, tribal ethnic groups in India, shell ear covers like this with stippled abstract image of standing male with raised arms were worn by warriors as status symbols.

  • Sale! Vintage Shell Ear Covers Buffalo Design, India (1640EKE)

    Vintage Shell Ear Covers Buffalo Design, India (1640EKE)

    Original price was: $325.00.Current price is: $285.00.
    H: 5.25″    W:3.75 ”    D: 2 ”    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Made by the Naga, a collection of tribal groups in India with a past headhunting tradition, conch shell ear covers are worn by warriors. This has a stippled image of a buffalo’s neck and head inside V-shaped horns, a symbol of wealth, prosperity. On Lucite base, they are  unique cultural art.

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