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Place of Origin: Philippine
Contemporary Kifu Paris Zebra Box with Brass, Shagreen, & Shell Inlay
By Kifu Augousti
Located in Toronto, ON
In stock now - A gorgeous Kifu Paris decorative box in creme shagreen over a base of walnut, with brass, creme shagreen, black penshell, and white mother of pearl inlay lid. Expertly...
Category
2010s Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Blue/White Incised Horn Box
Located in New York, NY
Modernist graphic patterned blue and white bone box with hand incised horn tiles. Wood interior.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Horn, Wood
Tessellated Marble Blue Bow Trinket Box
Located in Charlotte, NC
A trinket box in tessellated marble, possibly by Maitland Smith, though unmarked. Cream colored marble tiles with blue marble tiles forming a decorative bow in the center, ample blac...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
A Large 1960s Carved Rosewood Mouse: Gumps, San Francisco
By Gumps
Located in San Francisco, CA
the large upright mouse with direct gaze fitted with leather ears and incised whiskers; above a bulbous elongated body with curled tail; with foil label 'Gumps'
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Green Mosaic Penshell Box with Brass Accent by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Decorative box all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen-shell over a wood frame. The box features mosaic shell inlays in beautiful hues of turquoise,...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1980s Medium Lacquered Burlwood Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful lacquered burlwood box with rounded edges and hinged top, perfect for storing jewelry, cigars, etc. Medium-dark brown with red tones and beautif...
Category
1980s Vintage Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Burl
Set of Mosaic Green Penshell Boxes with Brass Accents by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of decorative boxes all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen-shell over a wood frame. The boxes feature ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Bronze and Silver Inlaid Betel Nut Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Southern Philippine (Mindanao) brass with silver inlay betel box. The top lifts to reveal 4 hinged compartments that held the betel leaf, areca nut, slacked lime and chewing condimen...
Category
1880s Tribal Antique Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Decorative Box in Green Mosaic Penshell with Brass Star Accent by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Decorative box all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen-shell over a wood frame. The box features mosaic shell inlays in beautiful hues of turquoise,...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass and Copper Betel Nut Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Philippine Brass and Copper Betel Nut Box. The top lifts to reveal 2 hinged compartments that held the betel leaf and areca nut. Inlaid in c...
Category
Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Maitland Smith Vintage Tessellated Stone Travertine Box 1970s
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Tessellated square shape decorative lidded marble box by Maitland Smith.
Measures: Square 4" x 4" x 2" H.
Maitland Smith 1970s tessellated travertine table...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Marble, Brass
Maitland Smith Tessellated Pink Marble Apple Box with Brass and Malachite Stem
By Maitland Smith
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Exquisite Maitland Smith Tessellated Lidded Pink Marble Apple Box with Brass and Malachite Stem and beautiful wood interior.
Measures 7" diameter and 8" height. Label on bottom of b...
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Marble, Brass
Postmodern Black Tessellated Stone and Metal Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Unveil the creativity of postmodern design with the Black Tessellated Stone and Metal Sculpture, a blend of intricate patterns and contrasting materials.
Composed of meticulously ar...
Category
1990s Post-Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Metal
Pair deco style tessellated coral candlesticks after Maitland smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of art deco inspired, tessellated coral candlesticks. These candlesticks have a solid brass cup at the top to hold your candle stick. These candle sticks are in the ma...
Category
1980s Art Deco Vintage Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Coral
Vintage Bronze Crane and Turtle Floor Candle Holder
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho bronze floor candle holder. A chic tall crane standing on top of a turtle. A charming little lily pad in his beak serves as the candle holder. Acquired from ...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mother of Pearl Decorative Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorative box with hand inlaid mother of pearl shell rectangular tiles.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Maitland Smith Unusual Pink Tessellated Marble Box, ca 1990s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Maitland Smith Unusual Pink Tessellated Marble Box, ca 1990s.
This rectangular box is clad in a beautiful tessellated pink marble and accented with a brass inlay along all the face ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Maitland-Smith Steer Horn Lidded Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage lidded box crafted in steer horn elements with metal spacers and having a carved penshell handle and feet.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Horn
1980s Maitland Smith Resin Box with Brass Details
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Maitland Smith box with resin-encased stem-end finish, mahogany inlay, and brass accents, handcrafted in the Philippines, circa 1980s. Intriguing, organic construction out ...
Category
1980s Vintage Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Hand Woven Rustic Karagumoy Filipino Two Toned Grain Basket
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand woven karagumoy Filipino basket from the 19th century, with checkered two-toned structure, side opening and rustic character. Created in the Phi...
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Natural Fiber
Maitland Smith Tessellated Rosso Levanto Marble Box, ca 1990s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Exquisite Maitland Smith Tessellated Rosso Levanto Marble Box, ca 1990s.
This octagonal slope sided box is clad in a beautiful tessellated rosso levanto marble and accented with a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Tessellated Penshell Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated horn and pen shell jewelry box attributed to Maitland Smith
Category
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Abstract Carved Wooden Owl Sculpture with Brass Beak
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An eye catching abstract carved wood sculpture of a stylized owl with brass beak.
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
'Arcissimo' Sculptural Ceramic Vase Grey, Medium
By Dusty Deco
Located in Stockholm, SE
Arcissimo vase is a continuation of our tribute to our love for arched shapes and here more is more. It comes in three colors and three sizes which make...
Category
2010s Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vase by Ravi Sing for Light Works Resources, 1990s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Beautiful cachepot in fiberglass covered in stipped copper with patina. Dimensions cm: height 30, external diameter 75, central diameter 53.
Light Works Resources, design - Ravi Sing
Category
1990s Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
'Arcissimo' Sculptural Ceramic Vase Brown, Large
By Dusty Deco
Located in Stockholm, SE
Arcissimo vase is a continuation of our tribute to our love for arched shapes and here more is more. It comes in three colors and three sizes which make...
Category
2010s Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Decorative/Jewelry Box, 1980s
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a lovely sculptural split reed decorative box designed by Betty Cobonpue for her "Scultura" line produced in the 1980s. This could also function as a jewelry box.
Cobon...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed, Mahogany
Square Lubid Abaca Basket, Natural Abaca 24x20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Strikingly textural, our Square Lubid Natural Abaca Basket beautifully combines a simple square form with sturdy durability. Handwoven in the Philippines out of abaca, a tree fiber t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Maitland Smith Faux Malachite Lidded Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
An impressive example of a Maitland Smith faux malachite lidded box with gold lined accents.
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Laminate
20th Century Tessellated Bone Trinket Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
An elegant modern style tessellated bone trinket box with black felt-lined interior. Mostly cream in color, but does have hints of light pink througho...
Category
20th Century Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Felt
Black, Beige, Brass Striped Box
Located in New York, NY
Modernist keepsake, document box clad in Black, White resin stripes accented with brass inlay stripes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Natural Bamboo Mid-Century Style Starburst Clock Hand Made
Located in Oxford, GB
This is a high-quality natural rattan and bamboo mid-century style Starburst Clock Hand crafted by the local artisans in the Philippines
The clock mea...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Southeast Asian Filipino Maranao Silver Inlaid Brass Betel Nut Box
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce fine quality antique silver-inlaid solid brass betel nut box (Lutuan), dating to the second half of the 19th / early 20th century, hand-crafted in Mindanao, Philippines.
Boxes such as this were used to store the areca nut (also known as the betel nut) which would be wrapped in a betel leaf with lime paste and other ingredients, often tobacco, for chewing. Similar to the European tea caddy, these boxes often served as a way to impress while showing off ones wealth.
Betel chewing was prevalent in the southern Philippines as in much of the rest of Southeast Asia. Wealthier Maranao families on Mindanao were able to afford elaborate silver-inlaid brass betel boxes such as this example. Such boxes were used to show off to guests and from which they were offered betel and the other component such as leaves and lime to make up the betel quid.
Rare large size, most extant examples of such boxes tend to measure around 5 inches in length. At slightly more than 7.75 inches the example here is larger than most.
The distinctive decorative box features a very heavy strong-box like rectangular shaped chest form with canted corners, copper handles, and a conforming hinged lid, lifting open to reveal an interior divided into three compartments covered by four hinged lids. Each of these doors is inlaid with silver in stylized orchid flower patterns.
Exceptionally executed throughout, the arabesque silver inlaid exterior is decorated to the top with a large orchid motif within scrolling obid-obid (stylized rope) borders. The front, back and sides are inlaid with sets of stylized tail feathers of the sari-manok bird beneath which are unusual, highly stylized whimsical zoomorphic faces that appear like cat or tiger faces. (Such stylisation is accounted for by Southeast Asian Islamic preferences to avoid the overt and this potentially idolatrous representation of animal and human forms. Designs such as these are drawn from a local design repertoire that has its origins in wood carving.
Although the spread of Islam in the Philippines began in the 14th century, mostly through the influence of Muslim merchants from the western Malay Archipelago, decorative arts in this design remain exceptionally rare. This lutuan represents a fine example of Islamic metalwork from the most eastern outreach of Islamic art and civilisation: Mindanao island being significantly further east than even China – artwork from Islamic Southeast Asia remains chronically under-represented in the world’s major collections of Islamic art.
PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION
Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, established 1983, Austin, Texas.
References
Brownrigg, H., Betel Cutters...
Category
19th Century Islamic Antique Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Brass, Bronze, Copper
'Arcissimo' Sculptural Ceramic Vase Brown, Small
By Dusty Deco
Located in Stockholm, SE
Arcissimo vase is a continuation of our tribute to our love for arched shapes and here more is more. It comes in three colors and three sizes which make...
Category
2010s Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Lubid Abaca Basket, Natural Abaca 24"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Strikingly textural, our Lubid Natural Abaca Basket beautifully combines form with sturdy durability. Handwoven in the Philippines out of abaca, a tree fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Nautilus Shell in a Tree with Lizard Sculpture by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing vintage object of art with an eccentric composition having an organic nautilus shell in a cast metal tree on a penshell base featuring a silver plate lizard with a tortois...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand Made
Located in Oxford, GB
This is a High-quality Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand crafted by the local artisans in the Philip...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set Bamboo Vase and Bowl R & Y Augusti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Interesting and elegant bamboo set for a modern house: the tall vase is suitable for lamp -
nr. O/3539 and 3527.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Betty Cobonpue Sculptural Split Reed Storage Chest, 1980s
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a lovely sculptural split reed storage chest/trunk designed by Betty Cobonpue for her "Scultura" line produced in the 1980s.
Cobonpues' design philosophy was simple: no...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed, Mahogany
Lubid Abaca Basket, Natural Abaca 20"
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Strikingly textural, our Lubid Natural Abaca Basket beautifully combines form with sturdy durability. Handwoven in the Philippines out of abaca, a tree fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
1980s Maitland Smith Humidor with Cedar and Humidity Control
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Absolutely gorgeous limited-production Maitland Smith humidor with Spanish cedar lining, humidifier, and hygrometer, hand-crafted in the Philippines. Warm honey-toned combed finish w...
Category
1980s Vintage Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Modern Abstract Tessellated Stone Tabletop Sculpture of a Dove
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Eye catching elegant tessellated stone sculpture of a dove having sensual lines and abstract form. The beige stone is accented on the body ...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Brass
Organic Bamboo Mid Century Style Starburst Clock Hand Made
Located in Oxford, GB
This is a High-quality natural rattan and bamboo mid century style starburst clock hand crafted by the local artisans in the Philippines
The clock me...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Maitland Smith Tooled Leather Hand Painted Poker Themed Box with Brass Accents
By Maitland Smith
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Whimsical, handmade, hand-painted fooled leather box. Brass accents including brass ball feet and solid brass dice pull on top.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Maitland Smith tessellated stone large decorative box.
Category
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Vintage 1980s U.S. Air Force Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Stealth Airplane Jet Model
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A vintage 1980s large desktop 1/72 scale model of the fastest plane in the world, at that time, the SR-71 Blackbird. This model is 18 inches long on wooden base.
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
3 Large Nesting Pillar Candle Holders Handmade Mother of Pearl Turned Wood 1970
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
These 3 graduated pillar candle holders are perfect for decorating your fireplace, bedroom, dresser, dining table, kitchen, living room, and more. Besides daily home decoration, this tall candle holder...
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
'Arcissimo' Sculptural Ceramic Vase Brown, Medium
By Dusty Deco
Located in Stockholm, SE
Arcissimo vase is a continuation of our tribute to our love for arched shapes and here more is more. It comes in three colors and three sizes which make...
Category
2010s Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Brown Wood & Paper Composite Geometric Vessel by Studio Laurence
Located in New York, NY
A large, broad geometric square vessel featuring a wide mouth, imprinted with a small repeating tactile texture.
For indoor or outdoor use, in covered environments.
Dimensions (in)...
Category
2010s Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Paper
Monumental Teak Centerpiece Bowl by David Auld c1960s
By David Auld
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning teak centerpiece bowl by artist, David Auld c1960s. Amazing grain and epic size. Signed on bottom.
Category
1960s Organic Modern Vintage Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Large Blue/Black Authentic Shagreen Covered Picture Frame
Located in Toronto, ON
A large picture frame entirely covered in authentic blue/black shagreen on a walnut base, backed in suede. A picture frame as precious as the memory you may put inside.
Category
2010s Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Shagreen, Suede, Walnut
Bird for Lasso Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Bird for lasso lounge chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Aluminum.
Dimensions: 17.5 cm x 74 cm x H 68cm
Drift away on a flight of dreams in Lasso, a visual expression of the...
Category
2010s Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Blackened Copper Wire Sculpture on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blackened copper wire spiral sculpture on metal stand.
Measures: Height : 25 in
Width : 20 in
Base width : 16 in
Base depth : 5 in
Bas...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Copper
Medium Brown Paper Composite Geometric Vessel by Studio Laurence
Located in New York, NY
A medium-sized, multi-faceted and angular geometric vessel that is as lightweight and durable as it is visually dynamic.
For indoor or outdoor use, ...
Category
2010s Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Vases - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage coastal set of two vases. Chic coiled pencil reed in a warm tortoise shell finish. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Reed
Natural Rattan Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand Made
Located in Oxford, GB
This is a High-quality Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand crafted by the local artisans in the Philip...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand Made
Located in Oxford, GB
This is a High-quality Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand crafted by the local artisans in the Philip...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Decorative Bamboo Sunburst Clock XL mid-century modern style
Located in Oxford, GB
We have created a fabulous Sunburst
mid-century modern-style sunburst clock. Its A
golden bamboo version with amazing textural
presence. This piece can ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Composition
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