Dongson Culture (1000 BC-200 AD)
Offering Post- Aitos, INDONESIAN , Tetum People, Timor Island
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An Indonesian offer post from the Tetum people of Timor Island. The work is stone and is unsigned.
Stone
Procession Ornament
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A Chinese Procession Ornament dating from the Liao Dynasty, from 907 to 1125 AD. The Liao Dynasty, also known as the Khitan Empire, was an empire in northern China that ruled over the regions of Manchuria, Mongolia, and parts of northern China proper. It was founded by the Yelu family of the Khitan people in the final years of the Tang Dynasty, even though its first ruler, Yelu Abaoji, did not declare an era name until 916. The Liao Empire was destroyed by the Jurchen of the Jin Dynasty in 1125. However, remnants of its people led by Yelu Dashi established the Xi (or Western) Liao Dynasty 1125 - 1220, also known as Kara - Khitan Khanate, which survived until the arrival of Genghis Khan...
Bronze
Untitled
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Untitled" is a cast metal sculpture made by Italian/American architect and urban planner, Paolo Soleri. The total size is 9 1/2 x 6 x 3 inches. The work is stamped by the artist. S...
Metal
Lignum Spire
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A sculpture by Seth Kaufman. "Lignum Spire" is a contemporary sculpture, bronze with green patina by American Conceptual artist Seth Kaufman. Seth Kaufman lives and works in Southern California. He teaches sculpture and design at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. Kaufman has had solo exhibitions at, Long Beach University Art Museum, Long Beach, CA; Finesilver Gallery, San Antonio, TX and Post Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. His works have been included in numerous two-person and group exhibitions such as, “Installations Inside/Out 20th Anniversary Exhibition,” Armory Center for the Arts, Pasadena, CA; “Natural Artifice,“ Torrance Art Museum, Torrance, CA; “Extreme Materials,” Memorial Art Museum, Rochester, NY; “Seth Kaufman – John Morris,” Anthony Meier...
Bronze
Mandara
By Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A glass sculpture by Lino Tagliapietra. "Mandara" is executed in blues, green and black by contemporary artist Lino Tagliapietra. Signed and dated underneath, carved into the glass, ...
Glass
The Matador
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A sculpture by David Morris. "The Matador" is an abstract sculpture, cast steel by American artist David Morris. The artwork is signed on the base, "David...
Steel
Large Dong Son Culture Ritual Bronze Bell
Located in Austin, TX
A large and finely cast ritual bronze bell from the Dong Son Culture (circa 1000 BC-200 AD). Of unusually large size, the thinness of the bronze speaks to the advanced techniques ...
Bronze
ASANTE GOLD WEIGHT CONTAINER
Located in Three Oaks, MI
Elephant lidded kuduo container from the Ashanti peoples of Ghana. Kuduo were created to store valuable possessions such as gold dust and served the sym...
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Antique Indonesian ceremonial bell
Located in Chonburi, TH
This Antique Indonesian brass bell holds a significant place in ceremonial practices conducted by priests. Crafted with meticulous detail, this bell ...
Brass
Tall Decorative Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Decorative pottery, mimicking barnacles. Surface has a nice texture and color.
Clay
Ancient
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Victor Prodanchuk "Ancient" 2007
Bronze
Bronze Dan Bell, Cote d'Ivoire, 1960s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Bronze Dan (also called Yakuba) bell, Cote d'Ivoire, circa 1960s. This Dan bell is made from the lost-wax process. It has a looped handle and stylized designs on the bell and around ...
Bronze
