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Kuba tribal Tukula Box – Early 1900s, D.R. Congo
Kuba tribal Tukula Box – Early 1900s, D.R. Congo

Kuba tribal Tukula Box – Early 1900s, D.R. Congo

By Kuba

Located in Bilzen, BE

consistent with early 1900s Kuba artifacts. Its rare half-moon form makes it an exceptional addition for

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique German Lifebuoy with Strong Patina – Early 20th Century
Antique German Lifebuoy with Strong Patina – Early 20th Century

Antique German Lifebuoy with Strong Patina – Early 20th Century

Located in Hamburg, DE

This authentic 20th-century German lifebuoy is a rare maritime artifact with exceptional decorative

Category

Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Antiquities

Materials

Canvas, Foam

Old Chinese Wood Carving Dragon Beast Burner
Old Chinese Wood Carving Dragon Beast Burner

Old Chinese Wood Carving Dragon Beast Burner

Located in 景德镇市, CN

collectors of oriental antiques, practitioners of feng shui, or lovers of mythological symbolism, this rare

Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Tribal Shaman’s Bilum Bag From Papua New Guinea Circa 1900
Antique Tribal Shaman’s Bilum Bag From Papua New Guinea Circa 1900

Antique Tribal Shaman’s Bilum Bag From Papua New Guinea Circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

items, this rare piece is a testament to the region’s rich cultural heritage and spiritual practices

Category

Antique Early 1900s Papua New Guinean Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Rope

18th Century Ngelima Bronze Currency Piece on Custom Steel Mount
18th Century Ngelima Bronze Currency Piece on Custom Steel Mount

18th Century Ngelima Bronze Currency Piece on Custom Steel Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

This rare 18th-century Ngelima bronze currency manilla is a stunning artifact, weighing an

Category

Antique 18th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Industrial Roman Numeral Clock Face, 20th Century
Antique French Industrial Roman Numeral Clock Face, 20th Century

Antique French Industrial Roman Numeral Clock Face, 20th Century

Located in Palm Desert, CA

. A rare and authentic decorative artifact with timeless character. Would handle a piece of mirror and

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Sheet Metal

Industrial Double-Sided Pine Chest of Drawers
Industrial Double-Sided Pine Chest of Drawers

Industrial Double-Sided Pine Chest of Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

From the heart of a Parisian workshop, this double-sided chest of drawers is a rare industrial

Category

Vintage 1920s French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

19th century Antique copper Tibetan horn - Dungchen from Tibet
19th century Antique copper Tibetan horn - Dungchen from Tibet

19th century Antique copper Tibetan horn - Dungchen from Tibet

Located in DEVENTER, NL

rare and valuable artifact for collectors of Buddhist and Himalayan art. Antique copper Tibetan horn

Category

Antique 19th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Striking Prehistoric Polished Fossilized Petrified Wood Vide Poche / Ashtray
Striking Prehistoric Polished Fossilized Petrified Wood Vide Poche / Ashtray

Striking Prehistoric Polished Fossilized Petrified Wood Vide Poche / Ashtray

Located in Red Lion, PA

or ashtray carved from authentic fossilized wood. Dating back millions of years, this piece is a rare

Category

20th Century Prehistoric Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Petrified Wood

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book  - Parabaik book from Burma
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book  - Parabaik book from Burma

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book - Parabaik book from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique palm leaf manuscript book from 19th-century Burma (Myanmar) is a rare and exceptional

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Original Egyptian Cartonnage Mask – Ptolemaic Period
Original Egyptian Cartonnage Mask – Ptolemaic Period

Original Egyptian Cartonnage Mask – Ptolemaic Period

Located in Madrid, ES

authenticity and historical value. Dimensions: 38 x 30 x 12 cm (mask only) A rare and authentic artifact

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Art

Materials

Gesso

17th Century Italian Tabernacle Altar
17th Century Italian Tabernacle Altar

17th Century Italian Tabernacle Altar

Located in TOURCOING, FR

, ornately carved base. This rare ecclesiastical artifact, with its authentic patina and original condition

Category

Antique 1680s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Circa 1970 Emprunt SNCF poster - French Railway
Circa 1970 Emprunt SNCF poster - French Railway

Circa 1970 Emprunt SNCF poster - French Railway

Located in PARIS, FR

promotion. Its period-specific aesthetic makes it a rare and authentic artifact of mid-century civic design

Category

1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Vesta Postmodern Glass Sconce Pair for VeArt  by Ernesto Gismondi C 1990
Vesta Postmodern Glass Sconce Pair for VeArt  by Ernesto Gismondi C 1990

Vesta Postmodern Glass Sconce Pair for VeArt by Ernesto Gismondi C 1990

By VeArt, Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

these sconces a rare and historically significant artifact of Italian design.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Hans Günther Reinstein Round Table
Hans Günther Reinstein Round Table

Hans Günther Reinstein Round Table

By Hans Gunther Reinstein

Located in Budapest, HU

, Vienna This table is a rare and refined artifact of early European modernism—suited for collectors

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Tables

Materials

Beech

Pre-Columbian Nariño Footed Polychrome Bowl
Pre-Columbian Nariño Footed Polychrome Bowl

Pre-Columbian Nariño Footed Polychrome Bowl

Located in Topanga, CA

surface wear and mineral deposits, this piece is a rare and museum-worthy artifact—ideal for collectors of

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Ecuadorean Pre-Columbian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Terracotta

Museum-Quality 18th Century Tibetan Lineage Thangka Painting Buddha Shakyamuni
Museum-Quality 18th Century Tibetan Lineage Thangka Painting Buddha Shakyamuni

Museum-Quality 18th Century Tibetan Lineage Thangka Painting Buddha Shakyamuni

Located in TORQUAY, AU

transmission of enlightenment from its source. It is a rare and authentic artifact, deeply rooted in the

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Hardwood

Viennese Neues Wohnen Sideboard with Marquetry Landscape, c. 1926
Viennese Neues Wohnen Sideboard with Marquetry Landscape, c. 1926

Viennese Neues Wohnen Sideboard with Marquetry Landscape, c. 1926

By Rudolf Lorenz Gmbh Vienna

Located in Petershagen, DE

cultural sophistication and domestic experimentation during the 1920s. A rare, sculptural artifact, it

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Maple, Walnut

18th Century 9kt Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds & Emeralds
18th Century 9kt Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds & Emeralds

18th Century 9kt Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds & Emeralds

Located in Marcianise, IT

jewel — it’s a rare historical artifact that tells a story of faith, craftsmanship, and enduring beauty

Category

Antique Early 1700s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India
18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India

18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique wooden Indian temple panel is a rare and exquisite 18th-century artifact originating

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th-Century Ormolu & Paste Gem ‘Corona’ – Ecclesiastical Statue Crown
19th-Century Ormolu & Paste Gem ‘Corona’ – Ecclesiastical Statue Crown

19th-Century Ormolu & Paste Gem ‘Corona’ – Ecclesiastical Statue Crown

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

settings make it both a rare devotional artifact and a dramatic decorative object. Condition: Excellent

Category

Antique 19th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ormolu

Antique American Gold Amulet, Dated May 5, 1914
Antique American Gold Amulet, Dated May 5, 1914

Antique American Gold Amulet, Dated May 5, 1914

Located in New York, NY

, making it a rare and meaningful artifact. Weight: 4 Grams

Category

Early 20th Century American Religious Items

Materials

Gold

18th century Antique marble Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
18th century Antique marble Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

18th century Antique marble Burmese Buddha statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Experience the serenity of this antique marble Burmese Buddha statue, a rare 17th-18th century

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Hand-Carved Wood Panel Set from Toraja, Indonesia, C. 1900
Hand-Carved Wood Panel Set from Toraja, Indonesia, C. 1900

Hand-Carved Wood Panel Set from Toraja, Indonesia, C. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

noble family's home, serving both decorative and symbolic functions. Today, it stands as a rare and

Category

Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Tribal Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Ritual Bronze Collar - Konyak Tribe, Nagaland
Ritual Bronze Collar - Konyak Tribe, Nagaland

Ritual Bronze Collar - Konyak Tribe, Nagaland

Located in Milano, IT

rare and impactful artifact, perfect for collectors of tribal art, ethnographic museums, or galleries

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Bronze

The Garden of Paradise: A Signed Turkish Silk Hereke Tree of Life Masterpiece
The Garden of Paradise: A Signed Turkish Silk Hereke Tree of Life Masterpiece

The Garden of Paradise: A Signed Turkish Silk Hereke Tree of Life Masterpiece

Located in Dallas, TX

to that rare class of artifacts where artistry, spirituality, and history are inseparably entwined

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs

Materials

Metallic Thread

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Mongolian Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Mongolian Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Mongolian Rug

Located in New York, NY

meditative elegance. A rare and thoughtful artifact, it is a reflection of the quiet sophistication of early

Category

Early 20th Century Mongolian Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

17th Century Sterling Silver Reliquary
17th Century Sterling Silver Reliquary

17th Century Sterling Silver Reliquary

Located in Madrid, ES

suspension A rare devotional artifact with exceptional artistic and historical merit, ideal for collectors

Category

Antique 17th Century Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Silver

1910s Sterling Silver Blankinton Match Safe • Automobile Chauffeur Driver
1910s Sterling Silver Blankinton Match Safe • Automobile Chauffeur Driver

1910s Sterling Silver Blankinton Match Safe • Automobile Chauffeur Driver

By Blankinton & Co.

Located in Lancaster, PA

exceptional pocket collectible or desk display piece. A rare crossover artifact of early American motoring and

Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

Victorian Brass Oversized Pocket Watch-Form Box, England, Circa 1880
Victorian Brass Oversized Pocket Watch-Form Box, England, Circa 1880

Victorian Brass Oversized Pocket Watch-Form Box, England, Circa 1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

suggest it was likely produced as a novelty or display object rather than for daily utility. A rare and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Sir Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington's Silk Handkerchief, Framed
Sir Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington's Silk Handkerchief, Framed

Sir Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington's Silk Handkerchief, Framed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

of Wellington's Silk Handkerchief A rare and historically significant artifact: an original silk

Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silk, Glass, Paper

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma
19th century Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

collection. Originating from Burma, this rare and valuable artifact embodies centuries of artistry and

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Stone Carving Penis 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Stone Carving Penis 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Stone Carving Penis 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi Mingei

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

period (1800s–1860s). It is a rare and valuable artifact that reflects the deep-rooted tradition of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Art Deco Machine Age Industrial Pendants in Polished Aluminum, Bronze & Brass
Art Deco Machine Age Industrial Pendants in Polished Aluminum, Bronze & Brass

Art Deco Machine Age Industrial Pendants in Polished Aluminum, Bronze & Brass

Located in New York, NY

is remarkable. As rare and significant artifacts from the Art Deco period, these pendants bring a

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

Industrial Salvage Cranberry Bog Wooden Harvesting Board
Industrial Salvage Cranberry Bog Wooden Harvesting Board

Industrial Salvage Cranberry Bog Wooden Harvesting Board

Located in Doylestown, PA

originally be supported by a base or legs. A rare industrial artifact with lots of visual interest and

Category

Early 20th Century North American Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Antique Islamic Arabic Powder Flask, Handcrafted Brass, Morocco, 1920s
Antique Islamic Arabic Powder Flask, Handcrafted Brass, Morocco, 1920s

Antique Islamic Arabic Powder Flask, Handcrafted Brass, Morocco, 1920s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

addition to any collection, this Moroccan tribal powder flask is a collectible artifact and a captivating

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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