Ethnographic Fish Scale Hat Handmade Molucca, Indonesia.

Old Chinese carved bowl with Lid, made of Coconut Shell and decorated with Auspicious Symbols. French Private Collection.

The bamboo water pipe has a cylindrical shape. The upper part is half sawn open. The water reservoir is located at the bottom of the cylinder.The Ends of the Rootlets are finished wi...

Old Chinese Opium Box in Cloisonné Enamel, decorated with Vases and Flowers. French Private Collection

Nineteenth century Chinese water pipe in Paktong (= an Alloy of Zinc, Copper and Nickel). The Base - elaborated in Enamel Cloisonné - is decorated with a Phoenix on an Ultramarine Bl...

This extraordinary piece of art from Southeast Asia exudes an ancient charm that transcends time, telling stories of distant traditions and cultures. Dating back to the late 19th century, this work is a testament to the skill and dedication of the artisans of that era, who infused life and soul into every detail. The gong, the undisputed protagonist of this composition, is made of copper and features a dark patina that accentuates its antique and mystical character. This aged surface, which softens its original shine, adds depth and mystery, almost whispering the stories and rituals for which it was used. Supporting the gong is a solid wooden structure, painted in a lacquered red that, despite the marks of time, retains a timeless beauty. The traces of wear reveal layers of underlying color, giving the piece a lived-in and authentic charm, as if it had witnessed countless ceremonies and sacred moments. Alongside the main gong, two small gongs...

Early 20th. Century Drum from the island of Sumba in Eastern Indonesia, this large double -headed ceremonial drum called LAMBA is unique to the people of Sumba, the drum is beautifu...

Charming 19th Century Culinary Marble Scale from the late 1880's. 2 toned marble with original dishes. Likely of French origin. Dishes 9" across. Marble h...

Chinese Carved Mineral Fish Group Depicting two fish laid upon an asymmetrical waterlily, the mottled white fish atop a pale green leaf, on a carved wood stand. Height 9 in., Width ...