Tribal & Folk Art

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  • Sale! Antique Carved Coconut Grater/Fruit Cutter, India #9225D-UKH

    Antique Carved Coconut Grater/Fruit Cutter, India #9225D-UKH

    Original price was: $250.00.Current price is: $185.00.
    H: 5.125″  W: 21.5″  D: 9″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Hand carved coconut cutters were commonly used in Asia to facilitate the difficult task of extracting all parts of a coconut which were routinely used. Carvers made unique and functional folk art tools using local artistic motifs in nature. This carving with its intricate circular patterns surrounded by florals impart a warm and rustic feeling that would be a special decorative addition to any style kitchen and an interesting conversational piece.

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  • Sale! Antique Carved Kitchen God and His Wife, China #16840BME

    Antique Carved Kitchen God and His Wife, China #16840BME

    Original price was: $850.00.Current price is: $650.00.
    H: 7.5″ W: 2.875″ D: 2″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This pair is VA’s most unique and finely crafted Kitchen God couple. Wearing beautifully carved robes, clasping Hu tablets, they have  approachable features and subtly smiling lips. The painted character on the base of each is a wish for “happiness.” These exceptional consecrated and rare pieces are in excellent condition with a fine patina. Kitchen Gods radiate warmth, especially when placed near the stove and are unique house warming or wedding gifts and add positive chi and enhance feng-shui in any home.

  • Sale! Antique Carved Lacquered Pair of Fu Lions on Pedestals, China #19074

    Antique Carved Lacquered Pair of Fu Lions on Pedestals, China #19074

    Original price was: $995.00.Current price is: $695.00.
    H: 12″ D: 7″ D: 7.75″ | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030

    This very fine pair of antique carved males fu lions represents the dual nature of these mythical animals: as protective images they are powerful and fierce, as Buddhist images they are whimsical with smiling faces, dangling tongues, hanging ears and bushy tails. They are extremely well carved with harnesses and bells around their necks, detailed manes and tails on high intricately decorated bases to signal their importance. Perfect for enhancing feng shui in a home or office, large finely decorative wood pairs like this are extremely hard to find.

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  • Antique Carved Mazu, Protector of  the Sea, China (19415PRO) $275

    Antique Carved Mazu, Protector of the Sea, China (19415PRO) $275

    $275.00

    This small antique-Chinese-wood-carving represents Mazu, which translates as “Mother Ancestor,” the tutelary deity “Protector of the Sea” who protects seafarers and is very popular among Taiwanese, Fujianese, and Cantonese sea cultures. This syncretic cult figure is the most imortant ofthe female Taoist-Deities and continues to be worshipped by Taoist, Buddhist and Popular Religion followers. In…

  • Antique Carved Oxcart Ornament, Burma/Myanmar (11168BLK) $395

    Antique Carved Oxcart Ornament, Burma/Myanmar (11168BLK) $395

    $395.00
    H: 17″      W: 14″      D: 4.5″      |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST

    As part of Burmese animistic and shamanistic beliefs hand built oxcarts were decorated with figurehead prows of mythical beings to guide the owner. Using their spiritual and magical powers they bestow good fortune and ward off malevolent spirits. The legendary figure here is probably a nat – a deified spirits of the deceased believed to have magical and protective powers seen on non religious items and in Buddhist temples, pagodas, home shrines, other spiritual structures throughout Burma.

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  • Sale! Antique Carved Teak Figure, Burma/Myanmar #11001BKE

    Antique Carved Teak Figure, Burma/Myanmar #11001BKE

    Original price was: $450.00.Current price is: $315.00.
    H: 23″  W: 10″  D: 5.5″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    This wonderful teak carving may be an indigenous Burmese Nat placed atop a large fleur-de-lis shield reflecting British influence. Wearing a local native sarong (longyi) with an attractive border drawn up between his legs, a decorative pointed collar covers his chest and shoulders, his headgear is pointed at each side, the eyes are mother of pearl, and the red-painted lips are what remains of what was likely a fully painted carving.

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  • Sale! Antique Carved Thunder God Leigong on a Hou, China #16327WCK

    Antique Carved Thunder God Leigong on a Hou, China #16327WCK

    Original price was: $345.00.Current price is: $285.00.
    H: 6″  W: 2.5″    D: 4″   |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    This small fearsome carving is the Taoist Thunder God who provides protection from injustices and punishes earthly beings and wicked spirits who harm humans. His drum and mallet produce thunder and his chisel to punish evildoers. He has a bird’s beak and claws and dragon’s wings and rides a mythical hou who protects it masters from evil and bad fortune. This carving and the Guanti God of Justice on a Hou (16325) are from a detailed bed frame with many protective deities guarding the home.

  • Sale! Antique Carving of Auspicious Fruit Offering, China #19304UAK

    Antique Carving of Auspicious Fruit Offering, China #19304UAK

    Original price was: $225.00.Current price is: $155.00.
    H: 4.75 ”     Dia: 3.675 ”    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This antique carving of a wood food offering with a lacquer coating was an auspicious ornament for a Chinese bed to bring the lucky couple prosperity, health and a happy life.  The pomegranate on top is a fertility and the four peaches below are longevity symbols.  The combination of the fruits is a wish for many sons and longevity and is perfect gift for newlyweds.

  • Sale! Antique Cast Iron Pot w/Handle and Hook, India #5014JAK

    Antique Cast Iron Pot w/Handle and Hook, India #5014JAK

    Original price was: $150.00.Current price is: $85.00.
    H: 12.75″  Dia: 7″ | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This is simple but attractive antique welded Indian iron pot is covered with a nice antique rust color patina and its clear lines indicate where each metal piece was joined in its construction. Generally formed in an egg shape with a rounded bottom for easy pouring, it has a tactile charm and character that would add charm to any room, especially a kitchen, look more

  • Sale! Antique Cast Iron Tea Kettle (Tetsubin) Galloping Horses, Japan #4153

    Antique Cast Iron Tea Kettle (Tetsubin) Galloping Horses, Japan #4153

    Original price was: $695.00.Current price is: $550.00.
    Ht: 12.5″  W: 10″  D: 9.5″  |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST

    Made in the Meiji era (1868-1912),this hand crafted antique Japanese cast iron tetsubin teapot has an unusual decorative handle and curved spout and has a beautiful relief design of galloping horses. Horses have been  revered creatures in Japanese culture that embody grace, power and nobility. The knob on the lid probably represents a lotus, the Buddhist symbol of purity and enlightenment. As with all antiques, these pieces are purely decorative for display purposes only.

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  • Sale! Antique Cast Iron Tea Kettle (Tetsubin) Lotus Knob, Japan #2007

    Antique Cast Iron Tea Kettle (Tetsubin) Lotus Knob, Japan #2007

    Original price was: $325.00.Current price is: $275.00.
    Ht: 8.625”  W: 7.5”  D: 6.5” | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST

    The hand crafted Tetsubin teapot displays simple yet elegant design:  a scalloped top,  gently curved handle,  and short rounded spout, textured surface. The body is  divided in 4 quadrants with meander border designs and the  lid is has tiny diamond shaped  indentations and is topped with a lotus shaped knob. A raised manufacturers seal on the back. Like all old Tetsubin cast iron kettles, it has  rust on the bottom which can be removed by boiling green tea inside it, and is thus for display purposes only.

  • Sale! Antique Cast Iron Tea Kettle (Tetsubin) with Temple Shrine on Lid #1799

    Antique Cast Iron Tea Kettle (Tetsubin) with Temple Shrine on Lid #1799

    Original price was: $295.00.Current price is: $225.00.
    Ht: 9.25″  W:  8″  D:  7.25″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST

    This Meiji (1868-1912) hand crafted cast iron Tetsubin is especially charming with a textured surface, unique shape and temple ornamental knob on its lid. Two manufacturer’s seals are impressed on its side. The outside is in excellent condition. Since, like all old Tetsubin cast iron kettles, it has developed rust on the bottom that can be removed by boiling green tea, it is recommended for display only to enhance any style kitchen.

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