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This ancestor figure portrayed as a Chinese civilian official honors the family with his sign of high status. He grasps his official’s belt, his red robes symbolize fu for auspicious blessings. Unlike many serious officials he is approachable, with a smiling face.
Mold made with intricate designs, clay earthen ware tobacco/opium pipes were woven into Burmese and Thai Hill Tribe social and cultural traditions. This is a unique gift a pipe smoker, although for decorative purposes only.
Dhorka brass lost wax grain and rice measuring bowl. One-of-a-kind intricately decorated with horizontal and triangular striations. Bowls were symbol of Hindu goddess Lakshmi placed on home altars for puja.
Dhorka brass lost wax grain and rice measuring bowl. One-of-a-kind intricately decorated with horizontal and triangular striations. Bowls were symbol of Hindu goddess Lakshmi placed on home altars for puja.
The auspicious symbols on this charming document holder which are puns for “harmony and unity in marriage” indicate it was it was probably a wedding gift. And would serve that purpose admirably today as a decorative practical accessory and something you won’t find on a wedding registry.
Tudi Gong in horseshoe chair with typical kindly face, flowing beard, officials-attire: high hat, double waist belt, red color, holding a tael gold bar as wish for wealth. Most popular rural deity who protects small towns, residents and agriculture.
Mold made with intricate designs, clay earthen ware tobacco/opium pipes were woven into Burmese and Thai Hill Tribe social and cultural traditions. This is a unique gift a pipe smoker, although for decorative purposes only.
Exquisite carved Queen Mother of the West, elaborate phoenix in crown. Most significant Taoist female deity, patron of women, divine teacher, determines length of people’s lives, associated with virtue and peaches of immortality.
Antique Chinese puppets were often made in several parts with removable heads. This antique carved head of a beauty has delicately painted features and an animal hair braided down the back. Since there is an area without hair towards the back, she likely originally wore a hat or headdress. A hole on top probably accommodated strings.
Pair of red and gold antique carved lions were likely part of a woman’s bed frame to bless and protect its occupants. Each holds a spherical 5-leaf plums as wish for 5 Blessings of Happiness and for passing civilian official exams. Acrylic base.
Antique Fulani manilla from Mali or Niger, thin C-shaped, rounded smooth surfaces inside divided into 6 sections with incised crosshatch and linear designs. Fine patina, excellent condition signs of use consistent with its age.
Antique thick, rounded and smooth Fulani manilla etched with intricate geometric designs at the ends and apex.
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