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Place of Origin: South Asian
778 India Carved Wood of Shakti Goddess
Located in New York, NY
Medieval – Ca. 8th to 12th Century 21.50” high x 7 1/7” wide Weight: 4 lb an extremely rare Medieval India carved wood of Shakti Goddess of power and energy, wearing her classical crown and jewelry. Shakti refers to the manifestations of this energy, Shakt embodies the creative and auspicious powers, such as nature, the elements, music, art, dance, and prosperity. Shakti may be personified as the gentle and benevolent Uma, consort of Shiva, or Kali, the terrifying force destroying evil, or Durga, the warrior who conquers forces that threaten the stability of the universe. Goddess worshippers often view their deity as the all-powerful Supreme Being...
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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wooden, Hand-Carved & Painted Nandi Cow, India C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old hand-carved Nandi Cow from India. This wood sculpture features a wonderful age related patina and has been hand-painted with a mix of white and...
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Early 20th Century Other South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Indian Multicolor Temple Carving Depicting Ganesha with Consort
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian temple multicolor carving from the 19th century depicting Ganesha with consort Riddhi or Siddhi on his knee. Created in India d...
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19th Century Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Sculpture by Raka Studio in Ash Wood, Form 001
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The sculpture is part of a limited series of sculptural works by Raka Studio which encapsulates the Studio’s working styles created using Ash wood. The sculptures can...
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2010s South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Ash, Bentwood

Sculpture by Raka Studio in Ash Wood, Form 002
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The sculpture is part of a limited series of sculptural works by Raka Studio which encapsulates the Studio’s working styles created using Ash wood. The sculptures can...
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2010s South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Ash, Wood, Bentwood

Sculpture by Raka Studio in Ash Wood, Form 004
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The sculpture is part of a limited series of sculptural works by Raka Studio which encapsulates the Studio’s working styles created using Ash wood. The sculptures can...
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2010s South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Ash, Wood, Bentwood

Two Antique Indian Papier-Mâché Hand Painted Face Masks Depicting Brides
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two antique Indian papier-mâché hand painted face masks from the early 20th century, depicting Indian brides. They are priced and sold individually. Featuring a polychrome finish mad...
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Early 20th Century South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Other

Bronze Dancing Shiva Nataraja
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a GORGEOUS bronze dancing Shiva Nataraja. We are of the opinion that this is an early to mid 20th century piece. It has a zinc bronze finish...
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20th Century Anglo-Indian South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Sculpture by Raka Studio in Ash Wood, Form 003
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The sculpture is part of a limited series of sculptural works by Raka Studio which encapsulates the Studio’s working styles created using Ash wood. The sculptures can...
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2010s South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Ash, Wood, Bentwood

Nepalese Durga Relief Stone Sculpture, circa 1900
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An arch shaped piece with high relief carving of a multi-armed deity standing on a winged feline and wielding several weapons. A small figure appears below right. The fierce female demon buffalo slayer carved in openwork with her principal two hands holding...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Ancient Rare India Wood Hand Carved Polychrome Wall Panel with Iron Lock
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Ancient rare India wood hand carved polychrome wall panel with iron lock. Exciting and dramatic wood carving of a wall panel from India. It is probably from the 17th-18th century. Very heavy exotic wood is used to hand carve the frame with the double sliding door. It is secured with an iron lock. A carved guardian figure is placed on each side. The frame and doors are polychrome decorated. It is a piece of ancient India...
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18th Century Other Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

2nd Century Indian Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning little piece of Southeast Asian Indian Antiquity, namely, a Double-sided 2nd Century Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman. From India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura. This piece has impeccable Provenance ! It was purchased by a Private Dallas Collector at Christie’s New York Auction on 31st March 2005. Sale Number 1492, Lot No. 43. Christie’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September. The sculpture was described as “Property of a European Estate. A Double-sided Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman. India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, Circa 2nd Century.” “Both sides similarly depicting the lower body with a flared sash at left and remains of chained belt: marked with an accession number 1931 on reverse. 8 in (29.2 cm.) high” Provenance: Collection of Prince and Princess Aschwin zur Lippe-Biesterfeld, acquired on 1958?. It carried an Auction estimate of USD 3,000 to USD 5,000 and Sold for USD 2,880 (not including Buyers Premium). Allowing for inflation alone this would be over $6,300 in today’s value. It has substantially increased in value over the years as a RARE piece from a prestigious Collection and a RARE piece of antique Asian antiquity...
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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Indian Sandstone Carving of Shiva
Located in New York, NY
Antique Indian stone carving depicting Shiva, was likely once part of a large ancient altar idol sculpture with multiple deities, now mounted upon a hard...
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Mid-20th Century International Style South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Tibetan Indian Nepalese Bronze Amulet Temple Shrine Figures Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
An interesting work. We are not sure of the significance of the standing couple and snake hanging over their heads. Likely Tibetan or Indian/ Nepalese. Has a beautiful patina acquire...
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20th Century South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large Vintage Nepalese Gilt Bronze Vajrasattva Buddha, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive vintage gilt bronze figure of the tantric Buddha Vajrasattva, the Diamond Thunderbolt, mid 20th century, Nepal. Crafted of cast and richly gilt bronze, Vajrasattva sits in vajrasana, or full lotus position, his torso slightly bent at the waist. He holds an upright vajra scepter in one hand, raised at heart level. His other hand, resting on his hip, would originally have held a a ghanta, or bell, which is now missing. He is festooned in jewelry, including a five pointed crown, earrings, necklaces and armlets, all studded with coral and turquoise beads. His long hair falling in elegant tresses around his shoulders, the rest tied up in a high chignon topped by a vajra. Vajrasattva wears a dhoti covering his lower half. The dhoti intricately cast and carved with a scrolling vegetal design, and featuring images from the Ashtamangala, or Eight Auspicious Emblems, including the conch, endless knot, and double fish. Scarves billow out around his arms. The tantric Buddha sits upon a tall double lotus throne, the back with more intricately cast decorations of dragons and lotus blossoms against dense vegetal scrolls. The base sealed with a dented copper plate inscribed with a visvajra, or double vajra...
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Mid-20th Century Tibetan South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Coral, Bronze

Asian Silver Sculpture of an Old Indian farmer Wearing Traditional Clothes
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Silver plated sculpture of an Asian Indian farmer peasant man walking holding a long cane. Sculpture of an old Indian farmer wearing tradition...
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Mid-20th Century Anglo Raj South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Silver Plate, Brass

18thc Large Antique Solid Cast South Indian Female Deity, Uma 9668
Located in Ukiah, CA
Large antique solid cast South Indian female deity covered with well incised elaborate design. Stands 8.5 inches tall, bottom diameter is 4.5 inches. Heavy. Big beautiful smile. Good...
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18th Century Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Wooden Mask, Himachal Pradesh, North India, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Wooden Mask, Karnataka, India, Mid-20th Century Carved wood with fur and pigment decoration.  
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Mid-20th Century South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Rare Indian Islamic Carved Calligraphic Marble Tile, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
A rare Indian Islamic carved calligraphic marble tile, circa 1860 Hand carved with a cusped cartouche containing lines of dense thuluth calligraphy. Sitti...
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19th Century Islamic Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

17/18thC or Earlier Sri Lankan Stupa Turned Bell, 7918
Located in Ukiah, CA
17/18thC or earlier Sri Lankan Stupa turned bell is 9.75 inches tall, 11.5 inches on custom Stand. Clapper (may have been added later) is a bit too long for bell to sit flat, so Stan...
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Early 17th Century Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Rare Large South Indian Antique Carved Stone Mortar Circa 12th Century AD
Located in London, GB
Large South Indian stone mortar Circa 12th C AD A very rare Museum quality large schist stone mortar the underside hollowed carved with a row cross shaped holes to the interior, the curved front with a lion supporting the shaped upper lip section, the upper back section heavily worn on the grinding face. Used in the preparation of Ayurveda medicines and pigments for Hindu religious...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Indian Terracotta Sculpted Head Gupta Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fragment of Terracotta statue displayed on wood block stand from ancient Indian continent dated to the Gupta period (4th-6th century). The head of the...
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15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta, Wood

Indian Style Marble Torso Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
Carrera marble Indian style carved statuary sculptural figure of marble female torso. Carrera marble. Mounted on a stone base. Nicely carved and ...
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20th Century Anglo Raj South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Antique Nepalese Tara, Probably 17/18th C, 8010
Located in Ukiah, CA
Large antique Nepalese Tara or other female goddess. Probably 17/18thC or earlier. Beautiful face, graceful stance, fabulous patina-overall a great exam...
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18th Century Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Indian Dhokra Horse and Rider Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely antique Indian Dhokra horse and rider sculpture. Probably from the late 19th or early 20th century as is evidenced by its natural patina and clear evidence of age. It depicts an Indian Warrior with a sword in his right hand mounted on his horse/steed. The warrior is in classical and ancient Southeast Asian Indian attire and he holds the horse’s reins in his left hand. The body of the horse is a series of lines (in the Classic Dhokra Style) and it has a tribal headdress...
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Late 19th Century Anglo Raj Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Pair of Hand-Carved Wooden Gujarati Chariot Angels from 18th/19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of hand-carved wooden Chariot Angels from Gujarat, Rajasthan, 18th/19th century. Original polychrome colors. Topped with a tall headdress, the winged angels are depicted w...
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Late 18th Century Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Collection of Three Indian Sandstone Carved Heads of Deities
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of three carved sandstone heads on wood display stands from Northern India Rajasthan or Madhya Pradesh, circa 11-12th century. Fragmented from large whole-body statue, these red sandstone heads exhibit very fine carving, typical of Northern Indian Art during the medieval time. Two males and one female, they represent heavenly deities Yakshas and Yakshini. Their facial features were detailed with large almond-shape eyes under thin arched eyebrows. The males have characteristic facial hairs including curvy moustaches and tightly combed beard, both finely carved, and the female wears large spoke loop earrings. They all don fantastical hairstyles with serpent-like spiral locks and some with elaborate knots on top and above the sideburns. These deities are likely celestial musicians. A pair of full-body statues (lot 70) were offered for sale in Christie's Indian and Southeast Asian Art...
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15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Indian Bronze Buddha in a Classic Form, 7605
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very beautiful Indian bronze Buddha in a classic form that goes back a thousand years, this one is t least 18/19th, and likely earlier. 6.25 inches tall, height on custom stand is 8....
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Late 18th Century Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Two Stones Ganesh Hindu Diety Statues
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage stone Hindu Ganesh collectible Hindu diety statue from India. Hindu stone amulet for protection, Ganesh is widely revered as the remover of obstac...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Vintage Buddhist Bronze Protector Deity Statue Door Handle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Buddhist protector deity statue bronze heavy, ornate, symbolic, fertility symbol door handle from old temple Heavy bronze door handle in the ...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

18thC Multi-Metal Hanuman, India-Superb-Old English Collection, 8020
Located in Ukiah, CA
Best Hanuman I have found in twenty-five years. 18thC, and from the estate of a "British titled gentleman". Stands 8 1/2 inches tall, 10 1/2 inches on custom stand. Bi-metal techniqu...
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18th Century Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

19th Century Hindu Nandi Temple Guardian, Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental Hindu Nandi temple gate-guardian architectural ornament, born in India, dating to the 19th century, hand carved and painted, richly detailed, polychrome decorated, the w...
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19th Century Folk Art Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Gesso, Wood, Paint

Antique Indian Oversized Garden Candle Lantern / Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-834 Antique Indian oversized hand crafted unique sculpture / candle lantern.  
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1930s Vintage South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Four Foot Tall Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Horse with Bird Saddle from India
Located in Asheville, NC
Hand painted wooden horse, most likely mango wood, purchased in Jaipur, India in 2019.
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Early 20th Century Anglo Raj South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Brass Baby Rattle Whistle Bell Dangles, India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique brass baby rattle whistle bell dangles, India. Handcrafted baby rattle in openwork designs with whistle handle and three decorative bell dangles. ...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Gandharan Terracotta Figure of the Bodhisattva Maitreya, 4th-6th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A very rare and decidedly charming half-scale terracotta sculpture of the bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, ancient region of Gandha...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

15-17thC Baby Krishna, 6261
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very good 15-17thC Baby Krishna. Sits 3.25 inches tall - 6261.
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15th Century and Earlier Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Four Foot Tall Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Horse with Bird Saddle from India
Located in Asheville, NC
Hand painted wooden horse, most likely mango wood, purchased in Jaipur, India in 2019.
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Early 20th Century Anglo Raj South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Fruitwood

19th c. Antique Bronze Betel Nut Cutters from India Radha and Krishna
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century antique handmade brass Radha Krishna betel nut cutter from India. Upper side is Krishna (vishnu) and lower side is Radha, you can also calle...
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Himalayan Buddha, 7724
Located in Ukiah, CA
Unusual Himalayan Buddha. Early style with good Age- hard to date or place, but 19thC at least and from the Himalayan region. Sits 2 3/8 inches tall, 3.5 inches on custom stand. Beau...
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19th Century Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Indian Rhyton Shaped Brass Sculpture or Statue with Winged Ram
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning early 20th century sculpture of rython form terminating in a winged ram. The sculpture features intricate design of flowers on the rython and fine sculpting on the ram win...
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Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal, Brass

Antique Indian Multicolor Hand-Carved Wooden Mogul Horse on Rectangular Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian hand-carved multicolor wooden Mogul horse from the 20th century, with unusual color patina. Carved in India during the 20th century, this Mogul wooden horse charms ...
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20th Century South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Indian Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Printing Block
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Indian wooden printing block mounted as Art. Wood block print used to hand print textile. Hand chiseled by specialized ...
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Mid-20th Century Anglo Raj South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Solid Silver 18thC Lankan Buddha, 9604
Located in Ukiah, CA
Solid silver 18thC Lankan Buddha on a silver-colored metal base. From the great early 20thC U.S. Mid-West Aseldorf collection (as per previous owner- purc...
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18th Century Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Silver

Indian 19th Century Ceremonial Wooden Mask
Located in Yonkers, NY
Our 19th century antique ceremonial wooden mask is from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan in India. The bust form mask features the woman from chest up with large earrings and necklace while her ears protrude from the sides of the antique wooden mask...
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19th Century Rustic Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Carved Stone Temple Guard Statues, 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A large & important pair of rare antique 19th century Indian Polychromed & hand carved stone Dvarpala (temple door guard) statues, circa 1850. Each statue is hand carved as a male Hindu four armed temple guard, the guards holding a mace (Gada) and one hand on a dagger (Katar), another hand holding a lotus flower to represent spiritual enlightenment. Each guard stands crossed legged on a plinth decorated with an elephant, both statues retaining old and yet brightly colored polychromed decoration, the statues are approximately 3/4 lifesize. They are a true pair facing each other and would have flanked either side of the temple door entrance, they are large and very heavy, each figure weighs about 300lbs. A rare & important pair of carved 19th century stone temple guards...
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Mid-19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Large Hindu Two-Toned Stone Shiva Lingam from the Narmada River
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large two-toned stone Shiva Linga from the Narmada River. The stand is not included. We have 5 or more available, each slightly unique. A perfect additio...
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21st Century and Contemporary South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Indian Vintage Carved Wooden Bull Sculpture Depicting Guardian Deity Nandi
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian vintage Nandi bull sculpture from the mid 20th century, with carved motifs and dark patina. Created in India during the mid 20th century, this car...
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Mid-20th Century South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

16thC Nepalese Copper Yantra with Solid-Cast Turtle Feet - 8213
Located in Ukiah, CA
16thC Nepalese copper yantra with solid-cast turtle feet. Two feet slightly loose but overall in exceptional condition. Large at 6 1/2 inches wide at the feet and 8 inches at the tal...
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16th Century Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Copper

Architectural Hand Carved Wood Horse
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing horse sculpture made of hand carved solid wood, hand painted with beautiful rustic patina. Professionally mounted on steel base. Exceptional object of art for display.
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20th Century South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Indian Archaic Style Cast Iron Horse Sculpture with Rusty Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian archaic style vintage cast iron horse sculpture from the mid 20th century. Created in India during the midcentury period, this unus...
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Mid-20th Century South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Wood Paduka Sandals, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century tribal wood paduka sandals, India A sculptural pair of Indian paduka (khadau chappals) sandals with a simple scale pattern and nice encrusted patin...
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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Two Vintage Carved Stone Sculptures of Soldiers from the British Indian Army
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two vintage Anglo-Indian grey stone carved sculptures from the early 20th century, depicting soldiers and perfect to be used as exterior garden ornaments. They are priced and sold $1900 each. Created in India during the first half of the 20th century, each of these sculptures depicts a soldier from the British Indian army standing proudly on a square pedestal. One of the feet forward and a hand on the hip, the soldier is leaning on his rifle and carries a knife on his waist. Their skillful depiction and petite proportions will make these two Anglo-Indian stone sculptures...
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Antique India Hindu Lord Krishna Brass Standing Statue Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique antique India Hindu Lord Krishna standing statue sculpture. Made of brass and has a wonderful patina. This is a very old piece. In very nice o...
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19th Century Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Anglo-Indian Carved Wood Petit Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing antique Anglo-Indian stand masterfully carved from indigenous hardwood depicting three water buffaloes supporting a carved round molding.
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20th Century Anglo-Indian South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Vintage Stone Pipe with Hand Carved Elephant Head from Kathmandu, Nepal
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage stone pipe from Kathmandu, Nepal featuring a hand carved elephant's head. Beautiful hand carved wooden pipe from Sumatra, circa 1950. Would look great set on a minimalis...
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20th Century South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Large Cast Bronze Buddha Hand Sculpture on Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Oversized cast bronze Buddhist hand mounted on a black wooden stand and is covered with a great patina. A vintage oversized Thai bronze sculpture...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

17th Century Lost Wax Cast Bronze Radha, Lover of Krishna, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
17th century lost wax cast bronze Radha, lover of Krishna, India Radha was a one of the gopis (milkmaids or cowherds) who Krishna played and danc...
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Mid-17th Century Other Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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