Tribal Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

A striking and highly collectible Pre-Hispanic–style necklace designed and manufactured in Mexico in the 1950s by the renowned workshop Metales Casados. Crafted in a sophisticated blend of copper, brass, and silver accents, the pendant features a dynamic figural motif inspired by ancient Mesoamerican iconography, enriched with shimmering crushed emerald inlay. The handcrafted chain showcases bold geometric links characteristic of mid-century Mexican design, while the large pendant combines layered metals and stone inlay with remarkable precision. The piece embodies the signature style of Metales Casados, known for their fusion of contrasting metals (“metals married together”) and their deep appreciation for Indigenous aesthetics. The necklace retains its full hallmark: “Metales Casados, Hecho en México.” A superb addition for collectors of Mexican modernist jewelry...

Set of four woven placemats in purple. A fabulous addition to any brunch, dinner, or dinner party. Woven from natural fiber, each piece features a wove...

With its intriguing cone-shaped design, absorbing rustic colors of yellow, orange and black, and an elaborately ornate pattern, this visually potent handcrafted vintage vase is the i...

This early 20th century African Zulu beer pot, traditionally known as an ukamba, is a striking example of indigenous South African ceramic craftsmanship. Hand-built using traditional...

Purchased in Rome in a private home of a tireless traveller, we offer for sale an item from Inodnesia, made of hand carved and turned solid wood, known as "Dulangs" were used to carr...

Magnificent sterling silver cuff bracelet designed and handcrafted by Antonio Castillo for Los Castillo, circa 1950s, in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico. This exquisite piece exemplifies the renowned Mosaico Azteca line, a signature design language of Los Castillo that revived pre-Columbian mosaic artistry through modern silversmithing. The bracelet features an elegant undulating scroll motif inlaid with a mosaic of azurite and lapis lazuli, capturing deep blues and verdant greens reminiscent of Mexico’s natural landscape and ancient artistic heritage. Stamped “Los Castillo, Taxco, Sterling, Made in Mexico, Mosaico Azteca, 147”, this work exemplifies the studio’s commitment to technical mastery and cultural preservation. Antonio Castillo (1911–2000), a former apprentice of William Spratling, went on to become one of the foremost figures in Mexican modernist metalwork. After co-founding Los Castillo in 1939 with his brothers, he developed a distinctive style that blended indigenous materials—such as turquoise, onyx...

Probably Anglo-Indian or Southeast Asian, Early 20th Century A charming and intricately carved set of ten tropical-themed place card holders, each composed of iridescent mother-of-p...

Two ancient tribal urns / amphora / pottery / vases / pitchers / ceramics from the ancient khmer region (present day cambodia).

Fabulous large reticulated hand-hammered tray. Tin over copper with a stunning amount of hand hammered work. Scene with eight figures in a spiritual ceremony playing instruments and praying. Reticulated band surrounds the scene. Metalwork sits on a mid century base...

Antique Mexican pottery oval covered serving dish, hand painted with natural blue pigment fish all around, and floral design handled lid.

Stunning patina on the beautiful hand carved antique ladle. This ladle was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can b...

Vintage Croatian shepherd hand carved olive wood sculpture creamer and sugar bowl set. Solid olive wood, with gracefully curved handles and tradition...

Late 19th-Early 20th century tribal terracotta bottle, Djenne Area, Mali A handsome terracotta bottle from the Djenne area of Mali with incised geometric patterns on the globular ...

This pair of coconut wood ladles is a beautiful example of twentieth-century craftsmanship, blending functional design with natural beauty. Hand-carved from the wood of the coconut p...

A unique wooden ladle with a half coconut shell attached, originally used for serving soup. We added the shell inlay to the long wooden handles. Perfect p...

A set of 4 large vintage tribal Moroccan hand painted ceramic bowls. In a white and burgundy tone, each bowl features beautiful floral motif...

Original Tamegroute eathernware pitcher with vivid iconic deep green glaze specific to this small town on the edge of the Sahara. This version showing the qualities of earlier pieces...

A set of 2 large vintage tribal Moroccan hand painted Pottery bowls. One bowl is finely painted in a red on white floral design and the second bowl features intricate floral and geom...