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Glass Painted Inside Snuff Bottle, China, 19th C.

"Black Crow" Plate, Thailand, Ca. 16th C.

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Female Figure 2, Burkina Faso, Bobo Fing Peoples Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1950 item# 288408 (stock# 1-0123)
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Standing female figure, finely carved head with scarifications, broad shoulders, arms half raised, conical breasts, protruding abdomen, slightly bent legs resting on rather large feet. Wood, with thickly encrusted patina coming from sacrificial material. Africa, Burkina Faso, Bobo Fing Peoples. Height: 17 1/2" (44 cm). Both forearms have been locally restored a long time ago, with two holes drilled through the arms to affix a rope or raffia strap (one of the straps gone on the right arm). Ob ...click for details

Rare Phallic Sceptre, Bamana Peoples Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1950 item# 294180 (stock# 1-0131)
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Rare chief sceptre in the shape of a phallus, surmounted by a geometric design, and four heads surrounding a hole at the very top. Wood, with thick dark encrusted patina. Africa, Mali, Bamana Peoples. Height: 9 7/8" (25 cm). The sceptre is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand. A rare piece in very good condition.

Band Agate Snuff Bottle, China; 19th C. Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1900 item# 305638 (stock# 1-0159)
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Snuff bottle of rounded shape, "tao tie" mask carved in relief on each shoulder. Banded agate, white stone bands on a translucent caramel ground. Well hollowed out (very light). Lapis and brass stopper, agate spoon. China, 19th century. Height: 2 1/4" (5,7 cm). Erosion and tiny chip around rim, otherwise very good condition.

Statue of Buddha, China, Ca. 15th C. Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1700 item# 319259 (stock# 1-0176)
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Small statue of Buddha Sakyamuni, in monk's robes, sitting cross-legged, his hands in praying posture ("namaskara mudra"). Wood, with dark-brown encrusted patina, traces of plaster and lacquering in the recesses. China, early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D.). Height: 3 1/16" (7,8 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand. Good condition despite its great age.

Jade Pendant 1, China, 18th C. Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1800 item# 321108 (stock# 1-0186)
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Pendant carved in the shape of two stylized birds facing each other. Light green jade, with reddish inclusions. China, 18th century, probably earlier. Length: around 2 1/4" (5,7 cm). Tiny chips in a few areas, erosion due to use and age, otherwise good condition.

Grotesque Face Mask, Himalaya, Monpa-Sherdukpen Peoples Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1900 item# 321666 (stock# 1-0192)
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Face mask representing a grotesque character. Wood, with black glossy patina. Eastern Himalayan Region, Monpa-Sherdukpen Peoples, 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 10" (25 cm). The mask is mounted on a custom metal stand. Old insect infestation (no danger), old accident beneath chin (burn, see photo), otherwise very good condition.

Nuo Theater Mask, China, Early 19th C. Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1837 VR item# 336122 (stock# 1-0203)
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Face mask carved in the shape of a smiling face wearing an official cap. Wood, with numerous superimposed layers of polychrome pigments. Remnants of a Chinese character on top of the cap. A series of tiny holes under the cheeks and on the chin suggest the former existence of a moustache and a beard, probably some animal hair. China, early 19th century, maybe older. Height: 9" (23 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Obvious signs of use and great age, small crack on top ...click for details

Festival Mask 2, China, Early 19th C. Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1837 VR item# 337990 (stock# 1-0205)
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Face mask carved in the shape of a smiling face wearing an official cap. Wood, with numerous superimposed layers of polychrome pigments. Chinese character on top of cap ("happiness"). A series of tiny holes under the cheeks and on the chin suggest the former existence of a moustache and a beard, probably some animal hair. China, early 19th century, maybe older. Height: 9 15/16" (22,8 cm). Obvious signs of use and great age, small crack on left side of cap, otherwise very good cond ...click for details

Exceptional Torso of Goddess Uma, Cambodia, 13th C. Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1492 item# 339682 (stock# 1-0210)
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A statue of goddess Uma, standing and wearing a sarong with adorned central sash, her belt decorated with rows of jewels. She also wears earrings, and eroded remnants of a necklace can also be seen above her breasts. Her slightly smiling face reflects a profound inner serenity. Grey sandstone. Cambodia, Khmer Period, Bayon Style, 13th century. Height: 18 1/2" (46,25 cm). The statue is mounted on a custom wood stand. Obvious signs of great age, erosion and chips in some areas, some stains, h ...click for details

Head Hunter's Box, Dayak Peoples Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1940 item# 349575 (stock# 1-0213)
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Cylindrical box, made of bamboo, decorated with nice incised geometric design on the upper part of the lid, the rim and the lower part. Dark-brown patina, encrusted in some areas. Indonesia, Borneo Island, Dayak Peoples. Height: 8 1/2" (21,5 cm). Obvious signs of use and age, otherwise good condition.

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