Tribal & Folk Art

  • 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 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, India (5014)

    Antique Cast Iron Pot, India (5014)

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

    Simple attractive antique welded Indian iron pot with warm rust color patina. Clear lines indicate where pieces were joined in its construction. Egg shape with a rounded bottom for easy pouring, it has a warmth to add charm to any room, especially a kitchen or filled with dried flowers.

  • 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, Japan (1799)

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

    Original price was: $295.00.Current price is: $245.00.
    Ht: 9.25″  W:  8″  D:  7.25″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST

    Meiji hand crafted cast iron Tetsubin, simple yet elegant textured surface, unique shape top temple ornamental knob.  Manufacturer’s seals on side. Perfect tea lovers gift, it is recommended for display only to enhance any kitchen.

  • Antique Ceramic Hill Tribe Pipe, Burma/Myanmar (3474A-WKE) $85

    Antique Ceramic Hill Tribe Pipe, Burma/Myanmar (3474A-WKE) $85

    $85.00
    H: 2”  W: 1.75”  D: 4” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    Antique and vintage ceramic tobacco pipes are part of a long cultural tradition of Burmese/Myanmar and Thai hill tribes. Mould made and adorned with intricate designs, a bamboo or metal stem was often inserted at the end through which smoke was drawn. This highly collectible antique item reflects hill-tribe skills creating decorative functional objects and would be a unique gift for any pipe smoker, but, like all antique items, we recommended it be used as a decorative item.

  • Sale! Antique Ceramic Wall Pocket Double Chopsticks Holder, China, Shiwan #19325A

    Antique Ceramic Wall Pocket Double Chopsticks Holder, China, Shiwan #19325A

    Original price was: $185.00.Current price is: $145.00.
    H: 7.125″ W: 8.375″ D: 3.75″  |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    This Shiwan green chopsticks holder is divided into two parts with holes on top for hanging and small holes on the bottom for drainage. Chopsticks were often wedding gifts from mothers to daughters with many auspicious wishes: phrases for sons as soon as possible, upside down bats with coins and ribbon meaning “blessings in front of your eyes,”  and border clouds and thunder symbolizing life-giving rain and abundance.

  • Antique Child's Sukhothai Bronze Bangle with Raised Knobs, Thailand (3369B-ZHE) $395

    Antique Child’s Sukhothai Bronze Bangle with Raised Knobs, Thailand (3369B-ZHE) $395

    $395.00

    Prehistoric Thai Bronze Age jewelry, adzes and tools have been found all over Thailand. Excavations from various soil levels show many sites had been inhabited for millennia. They confirm the existence of an early, well-developed metallurgical tradition of bronze digging and cutting tools, adzes (ancient axe like tools to cut wood),  adult and child’s bronze…

  • Sale! Antique Chinese Immortal Lu Dongbin, China, #(16009BKEM

    Antique Chinese Immortal Lu Dongbin, China, #(16009BKEM

    Original price was: $4,500.00.Current price is: $2,900.00.
    H: 32″  W: 9″  D: 8″ |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Lu Donghin, most celebrated of 8 Taoist Chinese Immortals rides on clouds with a 2-edged sword to cut through greed, lust,  sorrow. Venerated in temples, grottoes, sacred mountains. Associated with medicine, elixir of life with power over evil spirits.

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  • Antique Clay Hill Tribe Ceramic Pipe, Burma/Myanmar (3474C-WKE) $105

    Antique Clay Hill Tribe Ceramic Pipe, Burma/Myanmar (3474C-WKE) $105

    $105.00
    H: 1.875”  W: 1.75”  D: 4” | FREE SHIPPING!

    Antique and vintage ceramic tobacco pipes are part of a long cultural tradition of Burmese/Myanmar and Thai hill tribes. Mould made and adorned with intricate designs, a bamboo or metal stem was often inserted at the end through which smoke was drawn. This highly collectible antique item reflects hill-tribe skills creating decorative functional objects and would be a unique gift for any pipe smoker, but, like all antique items, we recommended it be used as a decorative item.

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