Tribal Metalwork

Large Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao). Bronze with bordered silver inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral tendril vine pattern referred to as “the okir ...

Deluxe Betel Nut Box Set, Maranao Culture, Southern Philippines (Mindanao). Two bronze rectangular boxes decorated with symmetrical silver inlay in the tendril vine pattern referred ...

This antique, Indian bidri spitoon (Peekdaan or Thookadaan) is cast as an opposing double bell-shape, with the exterior decorated with oval reserves of stylized, poppies, a common mo...

A beautiful Southeast Asian Rain Drum with patinated verdigris and dark bronze finish. The drum is decorated with frogs This sculptural piece would work well as a side table or accent table in any interior. Very Boho Chic and would look great in any Mid-Century Modern, Asian Modern, Traditional or Contemporary home. "Although forged and found in Thailand, “rain” drums have been found in most other countries in Southeast Asia and as far away as Indonesia. These bronze drums are also called “frog” and “kha” drums, and the purpose behind their creation appears to be related to the idea of fertility. The drums are always decorated with frogs, symbols of water and rain, on the perimeter of the top (tympanum). Other decorations are included in concentric rings on the tympanum where a star pattern is found at the center. The designs range from zoomorphic to geometric motifs, but all are interpretable as fertility symbols, and the booming of the drum, whether set on the ground or suspended by its handles is likened to the roar of distant thunder...

Patinated Southeast Asian bronze rain drum or frog drum that would make a wonderful drinks table. The tall, narrow bronze drum has a tapered, waisted form and is typically from East ...

Large and rare Shan style Southeast Asian bronze rain drum or frog drum that could also serve as a side or drinks table. The bronze dr...

This quality 20th century cast bronze rain drum has traditional abstract designs on the top and body of the drum and is crowned by four sets of piggy-backed frogs, signifying the beg...

Rare Southeast Asian bronze rain drum or frog drum that could serve as a drink table. The bronze drum has a tapered, waisted form and ...

This a small Southeast Asia ceremonial rain drum. It is estimated that the bronze drum dates to the early 20th century. The drum is the perfect height for a small drinks table. The t...

This is a very good example of a Southeast Asian Ceremonial Rain Drum. The drum is beautifully cast in solid bronze and is detailed with cast elephants, carp, bees, foliage, frogs an...

18th Century Iron Buckler Parrying Shield, Santal Region, Northern India A small yet stately iron parrying shield from the Santal region of Northern...

Vintage bronze oil lamp with Shaman figure from West Nepal. Mid-20th Century. 11 inches tall. This lamp comes from far west Nepal, an off the beaten path area known for its sculpture...