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Antique thick, rounded and smooth Fulani manilla etched with intricate geometric designs at the ends and apex.
Fine Fulani round manilla bracelet with parallel ridges over most of surface resembling a twisted metal pieces, topped with extended flat boss/knob in center.
Antique thick metal manilla, smooth rounded outer surface with deeply etched and stamped traditional designs of triangles, horizontal bands, circles, facets and groves, flat ends. Excellent condition with fine patina.
Found in Nigeria, this large C-shaped beautiful antique manilla has rounded smooth surface with fine etched linear design, circles, swirls, stipples, and V-shapes. Fine aged patina, comes with wood and metal stand.
Antique finely-crafted, heavy and massive antique horseshoe-shaped currency bracelet, elaborately designed with intertwined twisted strands, 11 faceted ends incised with circle and diamond designs.
Glass painting of a peacock, one of a pair of panels in an antique Indian cabinet with Krishna Playing his Flute (3982). This vibrant wall hanging is beautifully painted with reflective silver accents. We recommend they be kept as a pair.
This vibrant glass painting of Krishna along with the Peacock (3983MCE) were inset in an antique Indian wood cabinet or chest. One of the most popular Hindu deities, he is beautifully depicted serenading his adoring gopis with his engaging flute.
Taoist God of Wealth (Caishen) portrayed as benevolent authoritative figure associated with wealth: holds tael, robe with coin decorations, painted with red and gold.
In the Pure Land Buddhist tradition this vibrant provincial Guanyin wears a high crown centered with Amitabha Buddha. Far from imperial influences, this charming carving is a unique eclectic folk art blend of Buddhism, Taoism and Popular Religion. traditions.
Elegant antique heddle-pulley carved from a single piece of Burmese teak topped by a hamsa, a goose-like bird and sacred Buddhist symbol of wisdom. Auspicious symbolic animal images are believed protect the weaver, assure quality weaving, and pleases the gods and spirits. Finely weathered from time and use.
This very attractive antique green glazed teapot is typical of the stoneware pottery made in the Shiwan kilns in Guangdong during the 18-19th century. Finely designed, this hexagonal pot has a yoked rounded handle with spiral decorations that adds a delightful touch. The pieces are well known for their brilliant flambé—or flame-like quality – glazes such as apple green glaze of this pot.
This Hindu prayer bell was likely placed on a home or temple altar and used in daily puja rituals. It has a smooth and undecorated body with only incised parallel rings circling plain surfaces and is topped by a Garuda pair sheltered by Naga hoods. Garuda, Vishnu’s mythical winged bird mount, and Naga, a seven-headed hooded serpent, are natural enemies but when they are represented together, they symbolizes peace, a very appropriate adornment for the tranquility and serenity elicited by the pleasing sounds of a prayer bell.
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