Tribal & Folk Art

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  • Vintage Mask of a Demon Clown (Topeng Begul), Java (1201ZLE) $165

    $165.00
    H: 12.7”  W: 3.375”  D: 3”| FREE SHIPPING!

    This mask (Topeng Begul) reflects two themes in Javanese mask theater: it is comical, foolish and ludicrous with a silly bulbous clown nose and also a demon with animal teeth, fangs, bulging eyes and a stark black and white design.  “Jatiguwi” is written on the inside of the mask identified by the Javanese merchant who sold it in the 1970s as the clown’s name that we were not able to confirm.

  • Vintage Mask of a King (Topeng Dalem), Bali (1301-2FBE) $105

    $105.00
    H: 8.5 ”    W: 3″    D:  2.5″    | FREE SHIPPING!

    Topeng Dalem is a mask of an idealized, refined and upright model of a historical Hindu King and is usually a white mask, the color of purity. The dance presents actions and gestures validating the traits of a good king: grace, poise, dignity and refinement. This piece is well carved, balanced, in fine proportion and the crown, the triangular third eye and the animal hide and hair eyebrows and mustache are well integrated as is the mask’s pleasant smile. It is in very good condition with a wash applied as a patina to make the mask look older. It was personally collected in Bali in the 1970s.

  • Vintage Mask of a King (Topeng Dalem), Bali (1301-32JBE) $110

    $110.00
    H: 7.375″   W:  5.625″   D: 3 ” | FREE SHIPPING!

    A traditional Balinese mask, this is a refined and idealized model of a Hindu king (dalem) and is usually white, the color of purity. The mask and dance portrays the actions, traits and gestures of a good king having grace, poise, dignity and refinement. Well carved and balanced, it has fine proportions and the crown, animal hide/hair, eyebrows and mustache are well integrated to present a confident king. Personally collected in Bali in the 1970s, it is in very good condition with a wash applied as a patina to make it look older.

  • Vintage Mask of a King, Bali (1301-12EBE) $105

    $105.00
    H: 8.125 ”  W: 6″  D: 3.5 ” | FREE SHIPPING!

    Dalem is an idealized and refined mask (topeng, tapel) of a model Hindu King from Bali and is usually white symbolizing purity. The mask and dance present actions, postures and gestures validating the traits of a good king: grace, poise, dignity and refinement. This piece is well carved, balanced and in fine proportion, and the crown and the animal hide and hair eyebrows and mustache are well integrated in portraying the king’s confidence. It is in very good condition with a wash applied as a the mask to make it look older. It was personally collected in Bali in the 1970s.

    Click here for the blog Indonesian Dance Masks (Topeng): Spiritually Connecting the Community

  • Vintage Mask of a Strong King’s Minister, Bali (1301-17NBE) $125

    $125.00
    H: 7.75”  W: 5.5”  D: 3” | FREE SHIPPING!

    This mask is patih keras, a strong king’s prime minister in orange symbolizing a tough, intense and powerful person reinforced by his large bulging eyes, powerful stare, red lips and full black moustache. Personally collected in Bali in the 1970s, this beautifully carved mask is in excellent condition with a wash applied on the back to make it look older.

  • Vintage Mask of a Strong Minister (Topeng Keras), Bali (1301-4FBE) $125

    $125.00
    H: 7.125”  W: 5.875”  D: 3” | FREE SHIPPING!

    This fine, deeply carved and painted Balinese mask is the king’s strong prime minister (patih keras), a position of prestige usually filled by warriors of the second Hindu (ksatrya) caste. The large bulging eyes increase the power of his stare and the outsized thick bright red lips symbolize his intensity. This mask was personally collected in Bali in the 1970s and is in excellent condition with minor hair loss on the eyebrows.

  • Vintage Mask of Minister Kebo Taruna, Bali (1301-11QBE) $125

    $125.00
    H: 7.5”  W: 6”  D: 3.75” | FREE SHIPPING!

    This fine vintage historical ethnic Balinese mask is Kebo Taruna. the powerful Balinese minister (patih) feared by Gaja Mada the brilliant Javanese “Elephant General” who brought the Indonesian Hindu Majapahit Empire to its peak and conquered Bali in 1343. His peculiar half-smile, forceful eyes and angular nose are carved to complement his intense expression, make it look more forceful and add energy to the mask. These features describe the minister’s power and confidence. Finely carved and embellished with animal hide and hair for his mustache and eyebrows, this mask is in excellent condition.

    Click here for the blog Indonesian Dance Masks (Topeng): Spiritually Connecting the Community

  • Vintage Panel of a Court Dancer, Burma/Myanmar (T052A-BLE) $335

    $335.00
    H: 18.25”  W: 9.125”  D: 2.75” | FREE SHIPPING

    This fine vintage teak carving depicts a Burmese dancer holding a sword with his right hand  behind his head. His attire includes elements of formal court dress: a court cap, a top with long sleeves ending at the wrists and collar with half-round segments, and a skirt-like sectioned pants with dramatic wing-like projections. Also, males and females could not touch during the performance.  As a set, the three panels the Female Farmer with a Hoe (T052C-BLE), Female Farmer with a Basket (T052B-BLE) and the Court Dancer T052A-BLE) would make a unique and charming wall arrangement.

  • Vintage Panel of a Female Farmer with a Basket, Myanmar/Burma (T052B-BLE) $335

    $335.00
    H: 16.75”  W: 9.375”  D: 3” | FREE SHIPPING

    This delightful polychrome wood folk panel of a barefoot female farmer carrying a basket is one of special, finely executed modern folk “antiques” created in Burma in the past few decades. This charming creation exhibit the skills and creative imagination of a Burmese folk art artisan producing an attractive earthy and decorative quality that compliments and adds warmth to any interior. By adding a back hook it can be made into a unique wall decoration.  As a set, the three panels of the Female Farmer with a Hoe (T052C-BLE), Female Farmer with a Basket (T052B-BLE), and Court Dancer (T052A-BLE) would make a unique and charming wall arrangement.

  • Vintage Panel of a Female Farmer,Burma/Myanmar (T052C-BLE) $335

    $335.00
    H: 17.25”  W: 6.1325”  D: 3” | FREE SHIPPING

    This delightful polychrome wood folk panel of a barefoot female farmer is one of some special, finely executed folk-art “antiques” created in Burma in past decades. It exhibitss the skills and creative imagination of a Burmese carver-artist who producied a fine earthy, attractive, fine decorative piece to compliment and add warmth to any interior. By adding a picture hook, it can become a unique wall decoration. As a set of 3, the panels  Female Farmer with a Hoe (T052C-BLE), Female Farmer with a Basket (T052B-BLE) and Court Dancer (T052A-BLE) would make a stunning and charming wall arrangement.

  • Vintage Rice Spoon with Bird Handle, Indonesia (1229MAE) $115

    $115.00
    H: 14”  W: 4.625  D: 1.625” | FREE SHIPPING

    This vintage rice paddle or spoon from the Indonesian Island of Lombok was likely carved by a Sasak craftsman. The end of the handle is bird head, probably a parrot, with a finely carved beak and angular cuts indicating its delicate neck feathers. Parrots are revered throughout Indonesia, home to 85 species.

  • Vintage Shell Ear Cover, Human Figure, India (1639A-GKE) $225

    $225.00
    H: 4.625″  W: 2.5″  D: 2.125″ | FREE SHIPPING in continental u.S.

    This rare conch shell Naga ear cover  worn by men only were attached to their pierced ears. It is decorated with a stippled (black dots) abstract design of a male with arms, hands and fingers up and a round head extending from a very long neck. This is a pair with 1639B-GKE and, in contrast to the other major design used for ear covers, the shell’s edge has a stippled outline near the edge framing the entire image. It is mounted on a modern frosted Acrylic base that blend well with any interior scheme.

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