Metalwork

  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Cross Pattée H: 3.125" (E329)

    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Cross Pattée H: 3.125″ (E329)

    Original price was: $175.00.Current price is: $130.00.
    Ht: 3.125″  W: 1.75″   |   FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Large heavy pendant cross combining Egyptian round ankh surmounted on Cross Pattée softened by smooth surface and simple elegance.

  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Silver Pendant Ganesh with Parvati, India (22059)

    Antique/Vintage Silver Pendant Ganesh with Parvati, India (22059)

    Original price was: $295.00.Current price is: $225.00.
    Ht: 2.75”. W: 2.5” D: 0.25”   1.3oz.     |     FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Rare silver pendant of joyful dancing Ganesh with Parvati framed within a betel shape with scalloped edges. Probably crafted and sold at a temple, it was worn for protection rather than good luck.

  • Han Dynasty Bronze Dragon Belt Hook, China (1095BLE)

    Han Dynasty Bronze Dragon Belt Hook, China (1095BLE)

    $485.00
    H: 4.1″    W: 1 ”    D:.625 ”    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    In the Han, belt hooks became a symbol of wealth, high status and power hung vertically from belt holes used in life and buried with the deceased for his journey to the afterlife . Ornamented with incised decoration this beautiful piece is dragon shaped with beautiful verdigris deposits.

  • Kuchi Necklace  3 Vintage Pendants on Beaded Chain, Afghanistan (3029)

    Kuchi Necklace 3 Vintage Pendants on Beaded Chain, Afghanistan (3029)

    $125.00

     

    Chain Length:  17″   |    FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    One -of-a-kind necklace made with vintage Kuchi tribal pendant with elaborate large pendant inset with lapis and 2 additional pendants with red glass, all with dangles to create jingles for dancers. Suspended on hand strung beaded ornamental chain as a unique and colorful  fashion statement.

     

  • Sale! Rare Ancient Bronze Mountain Goat Amulet, Iran, Luristan, H: 3"

    Rare Ancient Bronze Mountain Goat Amulet, Iran, Luristan, H: 3″

    Original price was: $450.00.Current price is: $350.00.
    H: 3″ W: 3.125″ D: 1.25″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Luristan nomads made sophisticated bronzes prized in the ancient world for their designs and fine craftsmanship. This Iron Age finely cast curved long horned goat is set on a lucite base.

  • SOLD Antique Yoruba Manilla Currency Bracelet, West Africa(3158)

    SOLD Antique Yoruba Manilla Currency Bracelet, West Africa(3158)

    $110.00
    SOLD

    Manillas were commonly used by the Yoruba in the Coastal regions of Nigeria and along the Niger River. This thin simple round C-shaped manilla is decorated with incised linear designs on the outer round surface: it is centered on the top with parallel zig zag lines between a set of four parallel indentations which frame it. Each end also has zig zag indented striations.  Simple, yet elegant, the bracelet is in very good condition, with normal wear, and pitting that verify its age and use. It comes with a wood metal stand.

  • SOLD Antique/Vintage Hammered Iron Gong on Stand, Democratic Republic of the Congo (3893BKR) $395

    SOLD Antique/Vintage Hammered Iron Gong on Stand, Democratic Republic of the Congo (3893BKR) $395

    $395.00
    H: 21″  W: 8″ D: 4.75″ | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030

    This traditional African hammered iron gong is elegantly shaped like a flaring bell. Heat riveted, a forging process joining two metal pieces together, it was made by Congolese tribal people. Made with 5 parallel lines of 5 decorative round bulges on both sides, it was often held using a raffia handle and beaten using sticks covered with rubber at its end. Originally a ritual instrument, they were also beaten to call members of special restricted societies to meetings and were a symbol of wealth, prestige, and influence.

  • Sale! Vintage Brass Buddha with Aureole, Nepal (30611)

    Vintage Brass Buddha with Aureole, Nepal (30611)

    Original price was: $795.00.Current price is: $625.00.
    H: 22.5″ W: 11″  D: 6.5″   |    CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Vintage Nepali brass Buddha in teaching mudra standing on pedestal with 2 Buddhist lions, wearing “wet style” close fitting monk’s robes covering idealized body under drapery. Removable full  body aureole with foliate designs. 

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  • Sale! Vintage Bronze Guanyin in Meditation, Thailand (11250)

    Vintage Bronze Guanyin in Meditation, Thailand (11250)

    Original price was: $595.00.Current price is: $525.00.
    H: 19.5”  W: 9.375”  D: 9” | CALL 213-568-3030 or email [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Vintage Thai cast bronze White Clad Guanyin in meditation on multi-tiered throne holding vial of precious dew with image of Buddha Amitabha under hood. Vision of compassionate serenity, half closed eyes and benevolent smile.

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  • Sale! Vintage Hmong Soul Lock Silver Pendant Necklace, Thailand #T215DHL

    Vintage Hmong Soul Lock Silver Pendant Necklace, Thailand #T215DHL

    Original price was: $325.00.Current price is: $295.00.
    Chain: 28″  Pendant H: 1.75 ”    W: 2.6″    D: .125″    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This hand made Hmong “spirit lock” pendant amulet necklace was made with high-grade silver, worn as a protective talisman to “lock in” protective spirits. This trapezoid-shaped pendant is engraved with traditional Hmong motifs – dots, triangles, curved and lines within geometric sections, centered with two 4-leaf flowers and topped by spirals that may represent elephant trunks or coiled snakes. Talismans like this are worn as protective amulets soon after birth.

     

  • Vintage Kuchi  Round Dangle Pendant, Beaded Chain, Afghanistan (3019)

    Vintage Kuchi Round Dangle Pendant, Beaded Chain, Afghanistan (3019)

    $110.00
    Lenght: 20.5″   |    FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    One-of-a-kind necklace with vintage coin silver alloy Kuchi tribal pendant with a red glass center and dangles worn create a loud festive jingle from dancers wearing it suspended on hand strung beaded ornamental chain.

  • Vintage Kuchi Domed Pendant, Beaded Chain, Afghanistan (3020)

    Vintage Kuchi Domed Pendant, Beaded Chain, Afghanistan (3020)

    $125.00
    Chain Length: 22″     |      FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Vintage Kuchi pendant, dome center, incised dangles and 2 vintage coins used to create festive jingle on dancers wearing it.  Suspended on hand strung beaded ornamental chain to create a one-of-a-kind fashion statement.

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