Antique Totem

Antique wooden Burmese Chin pole Material : wood 169,5 cm high The pedestal is 25 cm wide and 25 cm deep 17th century This Chin pole is a ritual totem that symbolizes the social stat...

The central field displays a mesmerizing procession of highly stylized, repeating totemic motifs arranged in an ordered, continuous pattern.

Antique wooden Burmese Chin pole Material : wood 168 cm high The height is measured including the 25 cm high base The base is 30 cm wide and 30 cm deep 17th century This Chin pole is...

The central field features a starkly divided rectangular panel split into alternating blocks of deep madder red and medium sky blue, providing a dramatic backdrop for a majestic, tre...

Here the camel coloured background hosts a polygonal cartouche, which encloses a totem-like pole connecting a series of diamond elements.

This rare mid 19th century Antique Shahsavan Tentband highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring an elongated “Tree of Life” or “S hook” totem motif anchored ...

Both the interior of the niche as well as the spandrels enclose totemic-like motifs that are specific for this region of Anatolia.

On the Design: Hand-knotted in premium wool, this seminal palace-runner serves as a rigorous exercise in Caucasian geometric intelligence, presenting a totemic aesthetic defined by i...

Rugs of this antiquity and tribal origin are world renowned for their bold totemic energy and their use of ancient geometric symbols such as the cruciform motifs within the medallion...

The inclusion of a sophisticated primary border on a light camel ground containing a rhythmic sequence of stylized “bird” or geometric totems creates a precise visual frame that high...

The exceptional clarity of the angular outlines—including the presence of stylized zoomorphic and totemic symbols—and the presence of significant, harmonious abrash within the red an...

The heavy rounded body culminates in a striking central clasp element flanked by finely worked collars, while the shoulders are decorated with stylized animal heads—their bulging eye...

The restrained drawing allows the individual motifs some suggestive of abstracted botanical or totemic forms to emerge with clarity and balance.

The central red reserve is filled with a series of stacked, compartmentalized motifs bands of geometric ornament, stylized blossoms, and abstract devices arranged in a totemic, almos...

Unlike the bold, open spaces of the Kazak tradition to the west, the Kuba aesthetic favors a “horror vacui” approach, filling every inch of the field with a dense, scholarly vocabula...

The capitals are supported by impressive Aztec totem pole style columns, embellished with chased decorated offset cuboid segments.

The motifs themselves are rendered in angular, almost totemic forms, showcasing the weaver’s command of symmetry and repetition while allowing for subtle variations that animate the ...

This rare early 18th century West Anatolian rug highlights a spiritually resonant and rare composition featuring a luminous violet field populated by archaic geometric medallions and...

Its deliberate interplay of dark primary tones echoes the celebrated color theories of the Bauhaus movement, while the jagged motifs, serrated forms, and totemic weight evoke the raw...

The field is organized into strong vertical bands in saturated tones of red, blue, ochre, and ivory, each stripe filled with repeating stylized floral or totemic motifs rendered with...

The design represents a masterful execution of the Cappadocian aesthetic, showcasing a bold use of negative space and archaic totems that create a sense of architectural strength and...

The design represents a peak in the Central Anatolian aesthetic, showcasing a bold use of hooked “running dog” outlines and ancient tribal totems that create a sense of primitive, ar...

The piece features a series of interconnected medallions arranged vertically along the field, each exhibiting stylized motifs that resemble star blossoms and totemic forms. Set again...

These include abstracted birds and animal figures, arranged in a balanced, almost totemic sequence—an unmistakable hallmark of Konagkend and Kuba-region creativity.

The upper section is distinguished by applied slab elements and pierced openings, adding a sculptural, almost totemic presence. The glaze appears to be a natural ash or earth-based ...

Within the expansive field, highly stylized, totemic motifs repeat rhythmically, suggesting an allover design that draws the eye across the entire surface.

This structural balance between the massive, totemic central cross motif and the surrounding geometric symbols reflects the pinnacle of the Lori Pambak tradition, celebrated for its ...

Most probably produced by one of the decorator houses with painted totem legs and original waxed cotton covering.

The crane mythology is related with the divine bird worship in animal totemism Kangxi reign 1662-1722. A fine early Chinese Charger handpainted in deep underglaze cobalt and enriched...

The donkey, with its angular form and expressive features, stands as both a totemic figure and a playful caricature, reflecting Klee’s unique balance of irony and sensitivity.

The central field is segmented into three distinct panels, each featuring highly stylized, abstract interpretations of the Tree of Life motif. These powerful, totemic designs are fra...

The room-size scale provides a cinematic stage for this pattern, allowing the eye to travel across a balanced landscape of repeating tribal totems that resonate with a sense of ancie...

While many Turkmen rugs are strictly geometric, the Beshir tradition is famous for “floralizing” these totems. The field often features a rhythmic progression of oversized medallions...

The design of this bold flatweave rug features a rhythmic repetition of oversized medallions and ancient totemic symbols, such as the elibelinde (hands on hips) and the shir (running...

Scattered across the royal blue field — between and around the large geometric medallions — are stylized animal figures of great charm and tribal authenticity: white horses or deer w...

These medallions are not merely decorative; they are ancient totems representing the weaver's lineage and the rugged landscape of the Steppe.

Unlike the broader, more primitive drawings of the Kazak rug weaving region, antique Caucasian Seychour rugs are famous for their sophisticated, almost miniature detail. Every geomet...

The field is populated with a "scatter" of smaller, totemic symbols, including eight-pointed stars, "S-hook" protection charms, and stylized animals, all rendered with the bold, "raz...

A charming indigo ground antique Shirvan rug, decorated by a central totemic-like element composed of an alternation of white and light blue hooked motif, flanked by a dense array of...

This particular ring is quite unique in that it has a medallion affixed to the outside of the ring embossed: "Totem Pole A.Y.P.E. Seattle,Washington attesting to it...

These curving forms, woven in natural shades of deep madder red, indigo blue, and burnt orange, are punctuated with totemic tribal symbols, small hooked diamonds, amulets, and flower...

A pair of rare and ancient weathered sand-cast iron figural andirons with finials in the shape of almond eyed faces with tight widows'-peak headcoverings coming to a point in the mid...

These could signify spiritual guardians, protective totems, or ancestral symbols, enhancing the narrative richness of the piece.

Long regarded as a symbol of harmony with nature and elevated introspection, the heron is not mere ornament; it is an emblem of status, a totem of stillness for those who understand ...

Old print of Indian utensils and art such as bow and arrows, totem pole and tobaccopipes. This print originates from 'Meyers grosses Konversations-Lexikon'.

The central one is an inkwell that is hidden among the rocks and a warrior Arab man riding a camel next to a beautiful palm tree. The totems on the sides are two chandeliers, which, ...

The designs are often based on their iconography, with star and cross-like devices alternating with geometric totemic-like figures of an abstract nature - typical of other forms of A...

The intricate detail and totemic symbols combine with the superb vegetable dues to provide a stunning balance.

These jars were produced in various sizes, ranging from miniature versions to tall, imposing ones—standing as totems of their own legacy. Incorporating such a jar into a modern inte...

Distinguished by a sparse decoration composed by a totemic motif, which transverses the central axis of the composition with a sequence of diamond-shaped geometric devices.

The designs are often based on their iconography, with star and cross-like devices alternating with geometric totemic-like figures of an abstract nature - typical of other forms of A...

The layered arrangement of earthy tones and textured forms gives the piece a totemic, almost modern-art character, blending structure with a sense of handwoven spontaneity. 15' 2" x...

Playing a complex single air, in the small superbly engine tooled case of solid silver gilded in half tone yellow and rose gold, top and underside with full half circle fan burst, th...

As tiger, the king of all beasts, is one of the most beloved animal totems in Chinese folklore for its vitality and prowess.

Throughout, he remained preoccupied with exploring the human condition: by this trite remark, we mean that he continued to question how each individual experiences the world; he exp...

The motifs are rendered with a primitive, hand-drawn quality that feels organic and alive. These geometric totems are often interspersed with small "scatter" motifs, stylized pomegra...

In the Kazak lexicon, these large-scale motifs serve as ancient protective totems, rendered with a chunky, architectural geometry that anticipates the abstract expressionism of the 2...

These find expression in the artisanal vases and animal figures by the firm’s longtime art director Aldo Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest o...

Surrounding the central axis is an abundance of secondary motifs—including rosettes, hooked polygons, small geometric florals, and possible stylized animal or totemic elements—execut...

While the city woven Persian rugs of the era prioritized floral delicacy, this small scatter-size specimen celebrates the “heroic” scale of nomadic life, distilling ancient ancestral...