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    Kuchi Tribal Turkmen Necklace, Vintage Pendant on Beaded Chain, Afghanistan (3032A-WBL)

    Original price was: $115.00.Current price is: $97.75.
    Chain 19″    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    Vintage Kuchi tribal coin silver pendants like this were worn as dress adornments by the nomadic Turkmen people of Afghanistan. The vintage center rectangular pendant contains inset red and blue glass in an ornate frame with dangles. They are suspended on a hand strung chain of elaborate vibrant bead work. It shows the fascination with stimulating the senses with vibrant infusions of color and clanging objects the remarkable workmanship of the Kuchi artistic traditions passed on for 3,000 years.

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    Kuchi Tribal Turkmen Vintage Pendant on Beaded Chain, Afghanistan (3019B-WBL)

    Original price was: $115.00.Current price is: $97.75.
    Length: 18″  |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    Vintage Kuchi tribal coin silver pendants like this were worn as dress adornments by the nomadic Turkmen people of Afghanistan. The pendant contains a lapis insert within an intricate metal frame and is suspended on a hand strung chain of elaborate vibrant bead work. It shows the remarkable workmanship of the Kuchi artistic traditions passed on for 3,000 years.

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    Paleolithic Stone Spearpoint, near Austin, Texas (3171QKM) $495

    Original price was: $495.00.Current price is: $420.75.
    H: 7.25” W: 2.25” D: 0.25” FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This triangular spearpoint blade, worked on both sides, was found in Texas, along with with others and is revising theories about ancient American history. They are the oldest weapons found in North America and may date from 15,000-10,000 BCE. Most stone projectiles measure 3-4 inches, but this one is much larger at 7.5″, has impressive stone chip patterns and is likely a hunting tool for mammoths and other large game.

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    Rare Ancient Bronze Mountain Goat Amulet, Iran, Luristan (1941BCE) $450

    Original price was: $450.00.Current price is: $382.50.
    H: 3″ W: 3.125″ D: 1.25″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Luristan nomads made sophisticated and imaginative bronzes prized in the ancient world  for their inventive designs and fine craftsmanship. This Iron Age finely cast figurine depicting a long horned goat, a major source of food for survival has a detailed head with long antlers, tall thin legs, large eyes and a slightly curved body and is mounted on a Lucite base.

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    SOLD Antique Yoruba Manilla Currency/Slave Bracelet, West Africa

    Original price was: $110.00.Current price is: $93.50.
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    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.

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

    Original price was: $395.00.Current price is: $335.75.
    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.

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    Vintage Brass Buddha with Aureole, Nepal (30611LEM) $790

    Original price was: $790.00.Current price is: $671.50.
    H: 25.5”  W: 11”  D: 6.5” | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030

    This fine vintage brass Buddha Shakyamuni sculpture reflects characteristics of unique Nepalese style. With both hands in teaching mudra, wearing in the “wet style” monks robe, he stands with similar to a contrapposto posture, weight supported on a single leg suggesting movement.  His elaborate regal pedestal has a removable aureole with  wheel of the dharma above two Buddhist protective lions. This piece is elegant in its simplicity and expresses the Buddha’s refined and restrained meditative spirituality.

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    Vintage Hmong Soul Lock Silver Pendant Necklace, Thailand ( T215DHL) $325

    Original price was: $325.00.Current price is: $276.25.

    Originally used by the Hmong in Southern China these “spirit soul locks” are worn as necklaces by the Hmong, Akha and Miao Hill-Tribes in China Thailand, Burma, Laos and Vietnam…

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