Carved Wooden Bamana Tribe Style Post

Still one of the world’s most isolated societies, the The Naga of mountainous northeastern India are talented artisans that create everything they need from the natural resources of ...

This giant architectural element once graced the pediment of a Northern Thai temple. It is from Chiang, Mai, Thailand and entirely made from Teakwood, which is naturally resistant ...

This monumental Indian column once supported part of the entrance or courtyard cloister in a grand mansion. Originally part of a series, this individual column is all that remains. The piece comes in multiple stacked segments, distributing the weight of the original structure from its floral motif capital through its stone plinth. Only one is available. Origin: Rajasthan, India, 19th century. During the colonial period, Indian traders amassed huge fortunes and some of that wealth found its way into mansions and palaces. A hundred or more years later, many (if not most) of these structures are obsolete or the fortunes of their owners have dwindled. Many are in urban areas in which land is very valuable now and aggressively sought for multi-storey buildings. Old single-storey mansions are often disassembled piece-by piece and the parts sold on the international market. India is one of very few countries that have the labor supply to decommission old structures in this meticulous way. The column could be used in an architectural, load-bearing way or as a free-standing decoration...

This monumental carved Indian entrance door is made from Chechum wood and features an impressive and intricate door frame. The frame members immediately adjacent to the doors are eac...

This impressive (and heavy) polished stone resembles a scholar's mountain as depicted in Chinese traditional paintings. Though it has gr...

This exceptionally life-like antique sculpture is carved from linden wood and once decorated a French church or cathedral. The figure stands authoritatively, with right arm raised and index finger extended toward heaven. It probably stood on a base in a side chapel. According to Christian iconography of the period, this gesture signifies that salvation comes only through baptism. The figure wears a girdle of animal fir, probably from a bear, making symbolic reference to St. John the Baptist's life in the wilderness of Judea, between Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. The elegantly carved robe is a baroque element that adds a sense of motion and energy to the artwork. Originally, the sculpture was polychromed, but the original pigments have weathered away and been replaced with whitewash. Repairs, losses, and insect damage are minor and expected due to great age. many vintage and antique religious sculptures...

One of a kind, sculptural stair newel post. Because of its large size, its top quality workmanship, its subject matter and its excellent condition we...

A fine pair of architectural solid wooden carved winged putti with paint and gesso surface, one in a praying position and one with outstretched arms and legs. Probably Venetian, dati...

A pair of Thai wooden temple bells on custom stands from the early 20th century (possibly older). This pair of hand-carved temple bells are minimally adorn, having a more rustic appe...

Bamana Mask on a custom ebony wood stand.

Unique and interesting set of 4 decorative plaster greek columns. These fun pieces have a variety of uses that add to their striking style and beauty. Model...

Very decorative wooden architectural elements made in India around the year 1900. These carriers, each 28 centimeters high, were part of ...