Large Ethiopian Coptic Processional Cross, Silver-Plated Bronze, c.1900
Located in Glasgow, GB
A large Ethiopian Coptic processional cross in silver-plated bronze, handcrafted in Ethiopia during the early 20th century using the traditional lost-wax casting technique. Exception...
Silver Plate, Bronze
Ethiopian Bronze Hanging Coptic Censer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural bronze object is a 19th-century liturgical censer, or thurible, used for guided prayer and ritual ceremony within the Coptic O...
Bronze
19th Century North African Calligraphy Manuscript Leaves, Set of Six
Located in Stamford, CT
Group of 6 colorful pages of a 19th century North African prayer book with expressive calligraphic script in black ink with red, green and yellow highlights. These are truly miniatur...
Paper
Antique African Moroccan Tuareg Carved Wood Medicinal Flask 19th C.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique North African Moroccan Tuareg wood medicinal flask. Rare late 19th century medicinal flask box from The Tuareg in South Morocco with a drum-shaped body hand carved wood with ...
Leather, Wood
Ethiopian Processional Cross
Located in Camarate, PT
A cast bronze ethiopian procesional cross with an intricate pirecd rectangle and a holow shaft for a carrying pole. The piereced patern would create a special effect when daylight or...
Bronze
A Brass Morrocan Amulet, Antique Judaica From Morroco
Located in New York, NY
This antique brass amulet from Morocco stands out as a unique and intriguing piece of Judaica, notable for its departure from the conventional forms of sacred text or Kabbalistic sym...
Brass
Post World War II South African Hebrew Inscribed Metal School Supply Box
Located in New York, NY
Metal school supply box sent by the South Africa Jewish Wars Appeal to the Wels displaced persons (DP) camp in Austria, 1947. Painted blue and white with th...
Metal
Early 20th Century Moroccan Tin and Glass Synagogue Hanging Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Impressive lamp, in unique folk craftsmanship, metal sheet, bent and sawn; small glass plaques in various textures and colors. General shape is of a star with eight points, with spa...
Metal
Early 20th Century North-African "Fleur-de-lis" Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Cast brass Hanukkah Lamp, Algeria, late 19th century or early 20th century. Unique design. Backplate is decorated with vegetal motifs and with a number of medallions, a small shield...
Brass
Early 20th Century Algerian Palace-Shaped Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Hanukkah lamp shaped like a palace, surmounted by Islamic crescent. Made in Laghouat, Algeria. The Hanukkah lamp is made of two parts: a pierced and engraved brass in the shape of ...
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Hanging brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah, Morocco, circa 1900. Decorated with openwork, engravings, and with figures of birds on both sides. Made of heavy cast brass, the backplate is pi...
Brass
Late 19th Century North-African Silver Torah Pointer
Located in New York, NY
Handmade gilt silver Torah pointer (Yad), probably Morocco, circa 1880. Engraved in Hebrew: "For the soul of the virgin Tova daughter of Erza Asher. Every item in Menorah Galleries...
Silver
African Rosewood Hand Carved Sculpture of Holy Mary Holding Baby Jesus
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Midcentury African rosewood sculpture wonderfully hand carved depiction of the Virgin Mary with Jesus Child, with great detailing and beautiful face. ...
Rosewood
Hand-Carved Brass Khamsa by Berber Tribes of Morocco, 1920s
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Jewish Judaica brass khamsa. (Hand of Fatima) This beautiful piece of folk brass art originates from Morocco, North Africa. The Judaica khamsa...
Brass
Bakongo Christian religious Artifact made of wood, DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
This artifact carved in wood is from the Kongo people of the Congo. One side represents a crucified Christ ,whilst the other shows a representation of the Virgin Mary. It’s clearly an object of authority and prestige and a combination of locally grounded and foreign insignia.Very nice use patina. The Kingdom of Kongo, founded in the 14th century, has some of the earliest Christian influence in sub-Saharan Africa. The conversion to Christianity in 1512 of King Alfoso I of the Kongo saw the subsequent creation by Kongolese sculptors of Christian crucifixes...
Wood
$800Sale Price|20% Off
Ceremonial African Sword
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceremonial African sword hand hammered.
Bronze
Moroccan Copper Hanukkah Menorah by Berber Tribes, Openwork Design
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan copper Hanukkah metal lamp menorah. Judaica Menorah or Hanukkah Lamp in Brass with Openwork Pattern. Judaica Menorah or Hanukkah lamp in coppe...
Metal, Copper
A Moroccan Brass Hamsa Amulet
Located in New York, NY
This striking Hamsa amulet, crafted in Morocco in the early 20th century, captures the rich artistic heritage of North Africa. Fashioned from warm, aged brass, the piece features a b...
Brass
A Moroccan Charity Container, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
This Moroccan charity container from around 1920 is a unique artifact that represents the containers that were often used for collecting donations or contributions for various charit...
Tin
Late 19th Century Algerian Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique Hanukkah lamp, cast brass, rivets, Algeria, circa 1880. Crescent-shaped back plate, with eight gates, a vase with flowers, apertures in veget...
Brass
Late 19th Century Algerian Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century brass casted Hanukkah lamp made in Algeria. The lamp is made of three central parts: its body, a tray for placing the oil candles, and a holder for the servant li...
Brass
Early 20th Century North African Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
The hanging back-walled Hanukkah Lamp is made of brass and consists of a row of oil containers, a back and sides wall, and a hanger. A row of eight rectangular spouted oil containers is attached to the back and side walls. The pointed arch openwork back wall is flanked by two hand shaped (Hamsa) finials and is divided into two parts. The rectangular lower part is composed of a row of eight architectural arches in Islamic gate (Michreb) design. The triangular upper part bears a floral decoration. The side walls are composed of an Islamic arch...
Brass
$496
H 9.06 in Dm 3.55 in
French Censer / incense burner / Church clock / perfume burner - Bronze - 17th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful baluster censer decorated with gadroons from the Louis XIV period. This censer / incense burner / perfume burner in openwork gilded bronz...
Bronze
$400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2 in Dm 0.375 in
Tibet Antique Amulet Pendant, Hand-Crafted Agate Dzi Beads, Qing Style
Located in South Burlington, VT
A unique and valuable and powerful Protection Amulet Dzi from Tibet An old Tibetan or Central Asian eye agates Dzi Beads dating to the early 20th century. ...
Agate
$4,950
H 12.25 in W 12.25 in D 1 in
Antique 19th Century Qajar Cobalt Blue Islamic Calligraphy Ceramic Tile
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
An impressive 19th-century Qajar-period ceramic architectural tile, richly decorated in cobalt blue and white with monumental Arabic calligraphy, foliate ornament and subtle green an...
Ceramic, Pottery
$4,832
H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 2.17 in
Early 20th Century Antique Brass Judaica Menorah by the Bezalel Academy
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century antique brass Judaica Menorah by the Bezalel Academy, Jerusalem Israel, c.1930 Measures: 28cm high x 20cm wide x 5.5cm deep Ma...
Brass
Pair of Turkish 19th Century Antique Ottoman Embroideries
Located in London, GB
A pair of Turkish 19th century antique Ottoman embroideries Turkey, 19th century Small: height 31cm, width 37cm, depth 0.5cm Large: heigh...
Fabric
$614Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 3.15 in D 1.19 in
19th Century French Copper and Brass Military Powder Flask
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very original 19th century French copper and brass military powder flask patented by Boche in Paris (signature on the plug and also on the base). The top of the plug is made with h...
Brass, Copper
Large and Very Rare Silver-Inlaid Antique Judaica Tray
Located in London, GB
A large and very rare silver-inlaid antique Judaica tray Jerusalem, c.1900 Height 2.5cm, diameter 62cm This large and remarkable work is a copper and silver-inlaid antique Jewish tray, featuring meticulous and exceptional metalwork, and was made in Jerusalem around the turn of the twentieth century. It features a twelve-fold repeating pictorial decoration, which is set between two circles, that of the central ring in which a large menorah...
Silver, Brass, Copper
Spanish, 1850s Fair Carousel Wooden Dog
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish, vintage hand painted wooden dog with stuck out tongue, from an old fair ground Carousel.
Wood
19th Century Carved Wood Santos with Gilt Decoration
Located in Buchanan, MI
19th century carved wood Santos with gilt decoration.
Gold Leaf
$1,495
H 84 in W 12.5 in D 6 in
Antique Processional Cross - Bronze Brass Large Altar Crucifix Tall Church Shaft
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable authentic antique Christian church processional cross, dating to the early 20th century, 7-foot tall, two-piece, the large impressive crucifix designed to also be used as the principle altar cross. Featuring a brilliant high-quality gilt bronze cross, finely cast and richly decorated, mounted with haloed crucified Christ figure, adorned with palmette tips, projecting winged angel, relief and floral ornamentation as well as an integral handle, accompanied with a fitted long patinated brass ringed staff with tapering rounded tip. circa 1900 Dimensions: (approx) Overall: 84" Tall, 12.5" Wide, 6" Deep Cross: 28.5" Tall, 12.5" Wide, 6" Deep Pole: 57" Tall, 1.5" Diameter, 1" Shaft Condition: A wonderful well preserved example, great shape overall, in desirable original unrestored antique condition, with original beautifully aged warm patina Strong, sturdy, stable, attractive appearance, wear commensurate with authentic age, use and handling, including scattered rubbing, tonal variations, minor abrasions, accretions, nothing that detracts from the display or functionality, but only adds to the authenticity, sophisticated antique character, charm, elegant warmth, and rich historical interest that can only be acquired over very long periods of time --- We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love decorating and collecting religious objects! From important Catholic relics...
Brass, Bronze
Marine ivory “Memento Mori” Vanitas, 1850s
Located in Roma, IT
Marine ivory “Memento Mori” Vanitas depicting a skull, made in Japan with great artistic skill during the Meiji period (1868-1912). The skull, small in size, is probably designed ...
Ivory
$2,599
H 40.56 in W 12.6 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Wooden Barometer Signed Burlinson Ripon Antique Instrument Weather
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden barometer signed Burlinson Ripon made in the mid 19th century. Silver-plated brass dial engraved with weather indications and the name of the m...
Wood
Sold
H 1.5 in W 4.25 in D 2.8 in
Grand Tour Egyptian Scarab With Hieroglyphics, Carved Steatite, Circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Egyptian Grand Tour carved steatite scarab with carved hieroglyphics covering the carapace, including images of Horus and Isis on the wings and wad...
Stone
Sold
H 6.7 in W 5.52 in D 0.6 in
Bronze primitive Christian crucifix "Nkangi Kiditu" made by Bakongo people DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
This crucifix, cast in solid bronze, is known as a Nkangi Kiditu, qui signifie « Christ protecteur », and is from the Kongo people of the Congo. Christ is portrayed with his head inclined to the left, his eyes closed and his mouth shut. The right ankle over the left, with a small loin cloth cast, the nipples marked and with radiating geometric patterns to denote his ribs and hair. The Christ figure is stylized, the face severely abstracted and hands and feet treated as fanlike forms.The Portuguese presence in the coastal regions of west Africa in the 15th and 16th centuries saw the local tribal people absorb European influence. The Kingdom of Kongo, founded in the 14th century, has some of the earliest Christian influence in sub-Saharan Africa. The conversion to Christianity in 1512 of King Alfoso I of the Kongo saw the subsequent creation by Kongolese bronze casters of Christian crucifixes...
Brass, Bronze
Set of 3 Silver Ethiopian Processional Crosses
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional set of 3 hand crafted Abyssinian Processional Crosses, dating to the late 19th/early 20th century, heavy pieces, finished in silver plate. Three types of crosses w...
Silver Plate
Ethiopian Bronze Coptic Cross, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricate Ethiopian bronze cross exemplifies a style unique to the region's Coptic subset of the Christian faith. The exquisitely detailed perforated form is connected by a long...
Bronze
Large brass Coptic cross, Ethiopia, late 18th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Large processional cross in gilt brass, with openwork and engraved decoration featuring the Virgin Mary, the Infant Jesus, saints and angels. ...
Brass
Ethiopian Coptic Processional Cross, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricate Ethiopian processional cross exemplifies a style unique to the region's Coptic subset of the Christian faith. The exquisite...
Bronze
Ethiopian Coptic Processional Cross, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricate Ethiopian processional cross exemplifies a style unique to the region's Coptic subset of the Christian faith. The exquisite...
Bronze
Ethiopian Coptic Processional Cross, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricate Ethiopian processional cross exemplifies a style unique to the region's Coptic subset of the Christian faith. The exquisite...
Bronze
Ethiopian Bronze Hanging Coptic Censer, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural bronze object is a 19th-century liturgical censer, or thurible, used for guided prayer and ritual ceremony within the Coptic O...
Bronze
Vintage Hanging North African Hanukkah Menorah
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage hannukah menorah. This piece is cast brass that has aged beautifully with an ornate design that is beautiful and inspiring. The pati...
Brass
Coptic Hand Cross, Ethiopia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Coptic hand cross, Ethiopia Carried by hand during services Ethiopia Copper alloy Mid 20th century Measures: 9 x 4.25 x 0.5 in. / 23 x 11 x 1 cm Hei...
Bronze
Coptic Hand Cross, Ethiopia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Coptic hand cross, Ethiopia. Carried by hand during services Ethiopia Silver-plated copper alloy Mid 20th century Measures: 15.5 x 5.75 x 0.5 in. / 3...
Silver Plate, Bronze