Tribal & Folk Art

  • 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.

  • Sale! Ming/Qing Buddha as an Infant on a Lion, China. H:9"

    Ming/Qing Buddha as an Infant on a Lion, China. H:9″

    Original price was: $850.00.Current price is: $495.00.
    H: 9″  W: 3.625″  D: 3.5″ | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This rare Ming provincially carved infant Buddha holds a monk’s begging bowl as he points to the heavens and stands on a lion’s head, symbolizing the Shakya clan and the lion’s roar of Buddhism. Given its small size, it was probably on a home altar.

  • Pair of Antique/Vintage Carved Opera Figures (16161LME), China SPECIAL PRICE

    Pair of Antique/Vintage Carved Opera Figures (16161LME), China SPECIAL PRICE

    $875.00

    We cannot precisely identify this pair but the seller said the costume details were of opera figures which were extremely popular during the Qing dynasty until it ended. Beautifully carved from a very dense hardwood, the figure and wife sit on a 3 level pedestals with long back supports. Clearly an official with a deeply…

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  • 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: $300.00.
    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.

  • Sale! Rare Antique Carving of Guanyin on a Deified Ox, China #16287LMK

    Rare Antique Carving of Guanyin on a Deified Ox, China #16287LMK

    Original price was: $885.00.Current price is: $650.00.
    H: 10.25″ W: 7.5″ D: 3.75″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This extraordinary rare and delicately rendered rural carving is a female bodhisattva possibly Guanyin seated on a lotus throne atop an ox. Beautifully highlighted in vibrant gold and adorned with intricate designs on the lotus petals and ox’s saddle coverings, this statue shows how the concept of a bodhisattva was adapted to the deification of  “draft animals” (beasts of burden) who were integral to rural daily and agricultural activities in Chinese Popular Religion, Buddhism and Taoism beliefs.

  • Rare Antique Hand Carved “Wooden Fish” Cadence Drum, China (16801BSK)

    Rare Antique Hand Carved “Wooden Fish” Cadence Drum, China (16801BSK)

    $875.00

    This rare and beautiful cadence drum was used in a Chinese temple to help monks and chanters  think about the meaning of the texts they recite. Carved fish scales and two fish heads embrace a pearl carved on the handle to symbolize unanimity and accord. The fish pair is similar to the popular pair of…

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  • Rare Vintage Balinese Sweet Jauk Mask, Lombok (1320ZAR) SPECIAL PRICE

    Rare Vintage Balinese Sweet Jauk Mask, Lombok (1320ZAR) SPECIAL PRICE

    $395.00

    Balinese carvings and masks are ethnic folk art and a blend of Hinduism and its initial animism. Most masks made in Bali are from pulai wood that rarely cracks and is easier to carve. As it is not native to Lombok, carvers there use a variety of woods some of which were dense with others light….

  • Sale! SOLD  Antique Guanyin on  a Mythical Hǒu, China,

    SOLD Antique Guanyin on a Mythical Hǒu, China,

    Original price was: $895.00.Current price is: $625.00.
    H: 9.5”  W: 2.25”  D: 6.5” | FREE SHIPPING within Continental U.S.!

    This remarkable figurine is Guanyin on her mythical  mount, the Hǒu, guardian master of the universe and model for righteousness and morality who symbolizes bringing forth peace and prosperity.The round orb in its mouth representing a pearl can be rubbed for good luck.  It is one of our most unique and favorite Buddhist statues, mounted on a frosted Acrylic stand.

  • SOLD  Song Dynasty Tile of Vase with Flowers, China (3347BLE) $995 with Acrylic Stand

    SOLD Song Dynasty Tile of Vase with Flowers, China (3347BLE) $995 with Acrylic Stand

    $995.00
    H: 11”  W: 9.5”  D: 1.65” | FREE SHIPPING

    This earthenware brick tile bordered with a deep scalloped frame depicts a vase with a bouquet of propitious flowers: a chrysanthemum and a peony wrapped with an elegant ribbon. Tiles like this were made to decorate the large numbers of buildings created during the prosperous Song dynasty and to adorn tombs. This elegant brick is in good condition for its age with expected chips and cracks, some restoration of background and a re-glued frame break on each side. It has earth adherents from its burial in a tomb.

  • SOLD Ancient Inca Axe Head, South America, Peru

    SOLD Ancient Inca Axe Head, South America, Peru

    $525.00

    Although raw metals were found in nature and hammered into desired metalwork objects, no evidence of melting, smelting and casting has been found in North America prior to the 15th-century arrival of Europeans. Yet, two Andean South America sites in or close to Peru were active about 800-500BCE. The Incas were highly skilled with metalwork…

  • 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) $1150

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

    $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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