Tribal & Folk Art

  • Sale! Antique Tuareg Manilla Currency Bracelet, North/West Africa (3152)

    Antique Tuareg Manilla Currency Bracelet, North/West Africa (3152)

    Original price was: $285.00.Current price is: $225.00.
    Bracelet H: 3.875”  W: 3.5”  Thick: 1.125”   | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Tuareg horseshoe shape manilla with bulbous rounded faceted ends,  hand hammered fine details.

  • Sale! Antique Tuareg Manilla Currency Bracelet, North/West Africa (3156)

    Antique Tuareg Manilla Currency Bracelet, North/West Africa (3156)

    Original price was: $195.00.Current price is: $125.00.
    H: 3.5”  W: 3.625”  Thick: 0.50” Circum. 10.125”  | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Finely fashioned  Tuareg slim circular-shaped manilla bracelet/anklet, hand incised striated decorations, and faceted rounded beads at the open hoof-shaped terminals ends.

  • Antique Wood Figurine of a Foreigner, China (16857WCK)

    Antique Wood Figurine of a Foreigner, China (16857WCK)

    $195.00
    H: 5.25″ W: 4.5″ D: 2.875″ |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This 19th-century miniature wood figure is a finely and whimsically carved portly seated merchant. He is depicted as a Laowai or “old foreigner” with a westernized face and hat and oversized hands placed on his knees. Seated on a platform base, he wears garments reflective of the Chinese culture at this time but wears a hat that is clearly not of Chinese origin. Other indications this charming figure is a foreigner include the roundness of his face, western facial features and oversized hands.

  • Sale! Antique Wood Zhenwu the Taoist “Perfected Warrior,” China (19416)

    Antique Wood Zhenwu the Taoist “Perfected Warrior,” China (19416)

    Original price was: $1,250.00.Current price is: $975.00.
    H: 15.25″  W: 6.75″  D: 6.75″ |CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Zhenwu (Perfected Warrior) one of most important and powerful Taoist deities, is revered for magical powers to suppress demonic forces.  Forceful wood provincial image for personal devotion reflecting his iconography: on throne, bare feet resting on snake and tortoise, celestial scarf and maille armor.

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  • Antique Wood Zhenwu, The Taoist "Perfected Warrior" China (19066B)                                     ME) $575

    Antique Wood Zhenwu, The Taoist “Perfected Warrior” China (19066B) ME) $575

    $575.00

    Zhenwu (aka Xuanwu, Wuandi and Zhenwudadi) is one of the most revered Chinese Taoist figures, venerated for his ability to heal as well as to protect his country and the emperor. There are various depictions of his attire, but here he wears a plain black robe with an official’s belt which he holds in his…

  • Sale! Antique Zhenwu, The Taoist "Perfected Warrior," China #16097BME

    Antique Zhenwu, The Taoist “Perfected Warrior,” China #16097BME

    Original price was: $595.00.Current price is: $395.00.
    H: 12″    W:5.6 ” D:4″    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    Zhenwu, the True Warrior, Perfected Warrior or Northern Emperor was one of the most popular TaoistDeities in the Ming and Qing dynasties known as protector of the state and the imperial family. His feet here rest on a pedestal over a turtle with a lifted head and a snake curled around his shell. Among the many interpretations this  represent beings over whom he presided including both celestial officers under his command, [and] former demons that were conquered by him. This is a fascinating carving symbolizes trusted strength. and power.

  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Bejeweled Dancer, Burma/Myanmar #T038PACK

    Antique/Vintage Bejeweled Dancer, Burma/Myanmar #T038PACK

    Original price was: $1,350.00.Current price is: $950.00.
    H: 19.75″  W: 7.75″  D: 5″ | FOR SHIPPING QUOTATION CALL US AT 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected]

    This exquisite teak carving of a Mandalay Burmese male dancer wearing a sarong is in a fluid twisted pose emphasizing his strength, balance and grace with his raised hand is in a position similar to a Buddhist mudra. His humble status is reflected his head scarf and a bejeweled sarong with insert glass that reflect light and add movement and depth. His joyful beautiful face stares with open eyes and slightly parted lips It is simply a gorgeous work mounted on a contemporary frosted stand to complement any setting.

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  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Carved Hindu Devi Child's Doll, India (3120)

    Antique/Vintage Carved Hindu Devi Child’s Doll, India (3120)

    Original price was: $85.00.Current price is: $55.00.
    Ht: 9..5 ”    W:  2″    D:1.5  ”    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Antique carving of a Devi (Sanskrit: divine) probably a child’s toy and and protective item. Tikka on forehead, ample breasts – a wish for fertility with a shiny patina from use.

  • Antique/Vintage Earth God Tudi Gong with Wife, China (16342LOE) $785

    Antique/Vintage Earth God Tudi Gong with Wife, China (16342LOE) $785

    $785.00

    These carvings of the Taoist-Deities Tudi Gong and his wife Tudi Po are from rural Southern China where they were frequently depicted together as house-gods on a home altar or local temple for farmers to pray to for abundant harvests and success in selling their products. Although Tudi Gong is a low ranking deity, he…

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  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Cross Pattée (E329)

    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Cross Pattée (E329)

    Original price was: $175.00.Current price is: $150.00.
    Ht: 3.125″  W: 1.75″   |   FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Large heavy pendant Cross Pattée is topped with a modification of the Egyptian round ankh. Simple elegance. surmounted on  softened by smooth surface and

  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Latin Cross (E331)

    Antique/Vintage Ethiopian Latin Cross (E331)

    Original price was: $175.00.Current price is: $150.00.
    Ht: 2.125″  W: 1.5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Elegant Ethiopian Latin Cross with a raised rounded cross in center. Soft edges and matted surface from wear impart feeling of grace and warmth.  Made using lost-wax, it is one-of-a-kind. Chain not included.

  • Sale! Antique/Vintage Female Burmese Dancer Gold Sarong (T054)

    Antique/Vintage Female Burmese Dancer Gold Sarong (T054)

    Original price was: $1,175.00.Current price is: $975.00.
    H: 22″ W: 8.5″  D: 6.5″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING.

    Decorative and charming wood provincial Burmese female dancer with bare top and gilded Burmese sarong with inset glass and sequins.  Set high on a transparent Lucite base, she appears to float in motion.

     

     

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