Early 20th century Nepal – Middle Hills Private collection – South of France Carved wooden mask, carved from a dense and ancient piece, from the popular traditions of the middle hills of Nepal. It rep[...]
Indonesia, Java Island, late 19th century - early 20th century, very pretty and old mask from the Ramayana theater in polychrome wood depicting the character of the demon Rakjsasa. A leather tab, more[...]
Vietnam or Laos, peoples of the Golden Triangle, Hmong ethnic group, 930s/1950s, rare large chain in ornate silver, silver pendant in the shape of a padlock. This type of chain/necklace was used by th[...]
Basketwork mask, Indonesian work from the 20th century The stylized elements are affixed to the basketwork. A chip is visible on the nose. The basketwork border has some accidents which are visible in[...]
Large funerary statue in hardwood, related to teak, certainly representing an important member of a clan among the Jarai, North Vietnam. She is seen wearing a dress and a bottle in one hand. This elem[...]
The Jorai (also known as Jarai and Gia Rai) and Banar are a minority group based in the central highlands of Vietnam. Their culture is matrilineal: the lineage is traced by the mother rather than by t[...]
Interesting Indonesian, Malaysian divinity, In polychrome wood, In good used condition, wear of the polychromy, See photos, Indonesian work from the beginning of the 20th century. Weight: 887 gr. Dime[...]
Part of a wooden ceremonial staff from the Tetum culture of East Timor, early to first half of the 20th century, with an anthropomorphic figure at the top.
Very interesting wear and patina. In orig[...]
India, early 20th century, Dokhra tribal art, very pretty brass bowl, with very judiciously arranged geometric decoration, serving as a rice measure. Such an everyday accessory becomes a work of art w[...]
Jacket made of crocheted bamboo wood as a sculptural wall object, Myanmar, early 20th century
The object is artfully crafted from tiny pieces of bamboo wood linked by thread to form a textile obj[...]
Figure hindouiste balinaise évoquant Singha, le lion ailé, protecteur du foyer et dans ce cas, très clairement du couple…
Bois sculpté, première moitié du 20ème siècle.
Provenance: Succession d[...]
Indonesia, Dayak ethnic group, mid-20th century, very pretty quiver of bamboo blowgun arrows with its lid very nicely decorated with incised dragon motifs and geometric designs. The hook itself is dec[...]
Dōji MASK from the Nō theatre
Japan
Shōwa period (1868-1945)
1937
Wood, pigments, lacquer
H. 20, L 14 cm
Oval-shaped wooden facial mask.
Slightly open eyes, half-open mouth revealing blacken[...]
Ceremonial necklace
Miao culture, China
First half 20th century
Silver
Diameter: 22 cm
A silver necklace featuring two fish joining at the bottom.
Three spiral medallions linked by a hinge.
[...]
Indonesia, island of Sumatra, Batak-Toba people, rare command staff of a tribal chief decorated in relief with a protective ancestor on the front and surmounting an inverted head and at the back with [...]
Cyclops Eye Mask In Polychrome Wood Very beautiful piece, South East Asia Ideal object in a cabinet of curiosities or an Asian art collection Openwork in the center, can be used as a lamp Free and ins[...]
Large oval dish used for weddings to share lobsters and other shellfish from the sea, Papua New Guinea Pentecost Island period 1960/1970 length 93 cm wide 35 cm height 7 cm solid wood, beautiful patin[...]
Large oval dish used for weddings to share lobsters and other shellfish, Papua New Guinea Pentecost Island period 1960/1970 dimension 103 cm wide 36 cm height 9 cm solid wood, beautiful patina of use,[...]
Rare Konyak Nagaland ethnic hunter's trophy from the early or mid-20th century. deer skull with goat hair dyed red decorating the hunter's hut outdoors. very beautiful patina of use. height 36 cm widt[...]
Two-sided shamanic drum from Eastern Nepal. The dhyāngro is a drum played by the jhakris (shamans) of Nepal. Frame drum with two skins laced in a cross (plant fibers), with wooden handle carved with h[...]
Large statue Hampatong Borneo Indonesia. These statues which stood in the villages often had a protective purpose, here it is obviously for the purpose of celebrating fertility and male power. She has[...]
Kris handle representing a Dvarapala
Indonesia, Bali, 20th century
Wood, metal, glass
L.T.: 14.5cm
Wooden sculpture covered with a gold-colored alloy, in the form of a benevolent Dvarapala holdi[...]
Nepal, Monpa ethnic group, first half of the 20th century, very pretty anthropomorphic mask in hardwood in dark tones representing a male face. The clean and minimalist features are characteristic of [...]
Dayak Hampatong ancestral figure, in ironwood, Indonesia, Borneo, early 20th century. These guards were erected inside the village, in order to protect the community, here probably Ngadju or Ot Danum.[...]
Pretty set of six Tibetan boxes, This is a brass production with filigree decoration with inlays of turquoise and coral colored stones and cabochons, two of which feature a deity.
Period: first p[...]
Oceanian tribal art Polychrome basketwork Slight side gaps around the edge. Height 62 cm Do not hesitate to visit our site and its multiple offers: https://www.lecentrevilleantiquites.com/, to contact[...]
Tsatsa, Buddhist devotional object, molded in terracotta.
In the center, Siddhartha Gautama in the bhumisparsha mudra position (symbol of the Buddha's victory over Māra, who tried to prevent him fr[...]
Wooden mask, with angry features, its blue color, as well as the five skulls (The 5 afflictions, causes of suffering) which decorate its diadem represent Mahakala, one of the greatest protective gods [...]
Wooden mask, with angry features, its red color, as well as the five skulls (The 5 afflictions, causes of suffering) which decorate its diadem represent Mahakala, one of the greatest protective gods o[...]
Carved and painted wooden mask, its colors, as well as the skulls which decorate its diadem represent a wrathful deity, protector of practitioners and teachings (Dharmapala) within esoteric Buddhism ([...]
Carved and painted wooden mask, its colors, as well as the skulls which decorate its diadem represent a wrathful deity, protector of practitioners and teachings (Dharmapala) within esoteric Buddhism ([...]
Large wooden mask, with angry features, its blue color, as well as the five skulls (The 5 afflictions, causes of suffering) which decorate its diadem represent Mahakala, one of the greatest gods prote[...]
Wooden mask, with angry features, its blue color, as well as the five skulls (The 5 afflictions, causes of suffering) which decorate its diadem represent Mahakala, one of the greatest protective gods [...]
Wooden mask, with angry features, its red color, as well as the five skulls (The 5 afflictions, causes of suffering) which decorate its diadem represent Mahakala, one of the greatest protective gods o[...]
Wooden mask, with angry features, its red color, as well as the five skulls (The 5 afflictions, causes of suffering) which decorate its diadem represent Mahakala, one of the greatest protective gods o[...]
Citipati Mask – Himalayas / Nepal
Mask with a grimacing expression evoking Citipati skulls.
Symbolizing in the Buddhist Culture of the Himalayas the impermanence of life and the eternal cycle of lif[...]
Mask – Nepal
Dance mask with a round and expressive face, highlighting the mastery of the sculptor.
It is characterized by the presence of two snakes forming the eyebrows, the latter running along t[...]
Moken tribe necklace Mergui Islands Andaman Sea early 20th century. bullet-shaped carnelian beads and sea urchin peaks The Moken are a nomadic people, fishermen who move to several islands in the Anda[...]
Moken tribe necklace Mergui Islands Andaman Sea early 20th century. excavation beads and conch beads, engraved silver washers, squid bones. The Moken are a nomadic people, fishermen who move across se[...]
Nagaland bracelet
India 20th century
Brass
H. 14cm
Formed of eighteen spirals, the first four of which are chased.
Beautiful patina.
Good condition.
Reference : 3902
Text and photos [...]
Long woman's necklace in red and yellow glass paste which wraps around the neck, Kayah tribe, Kayah province, Burma, early 20th century.
total length 4 meters, diameter of glass paste 0.7 mm.
Collec[...]
Woman's necklace in glass paste of the Kayah ethnic group in the Kayah province, eastern Burma, late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Rare Orange glass paste, red glass paste, central bead in red glass[...]
Long tribal necklace composed of plates and a central heart-shaped medallion connected by chains, state of Kerala, India.
On the plates, we find arabesques and floral motifs as well as on the heart, [...]
Rare Lashi tribe ethnic necklace for women, northern Burma, along the Chinese border, late 19th century early 20th century, Burma.
rare tiny white and blue glass paste, conical and round cut carnelia[...]
Women's necklace in pink glass paste from the Kayah ethnic group in the Kayah province, eastern Burma, early 20th century.
Rare Pink glass paste.
length 70 cm, pearl diameter 0.5 cm.
Collected by m[...]
Woman's necklace in glass paste from the Kayah ethnic group in the Kayah province, eastern Burma, early 20th century.
Rare orange glass paste, red glass paste with white heart, engraved silver ball a[...]
Pair of necklaces in red translucent glass paste, Kachin province, Kayah ethnic group, Burma, mid-20th century.
length 66 cm thickness 0.8 mm.
Collected by me in 1988.
Period - 20th century
Condition - It has condition issues - cracks and loss of lacquer hence the very low price
Measurement - Height 14.5 cm
SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
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SPOON
Mekong, Vietnam
Coconut, horn and brass
H. 13.5 ; L 5.5 cm
(slight accident)
A spoon with a spoon shank cut from a section of shell, the handle made of brown horn carved with three ring[...]
CEREMONIAL RICE SPOON
Toraja culture, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia
Jackfruit wood
H. 17; L. 4.5 cm
N°145 from the exhibition "Cuillères du Monde: la collection d'une vie".
Light wood spoon with openwork handle.
Asia.
Wood; H.: 23.9; L.: 4 cm
Provenance: Former Edith and Jean Metzger collection.
N°95 in the exhibition "Cuillères du Monde: la collection d'une vie".[...]
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