Tapestry Folk Art

Vintage Gobelin set of clutch handbag and coin purse, black base with floral embroidery on both sides, enameled brass frame and chain strap. The interior is lined in black silk with ...

Originally collected in the Solomon Islands in 1938, this one of a kind treasure from the south pacific comes from a private oceanic collection. This is a Solomon Islands Santa Cruz hand carved figure called a Duka, circa 1930s. It was carved in an extremely hard native wood and features a finely carved, unusual extended conical head, a handwoven loin cloth and turmeric encrustation. For your convenience, many of our photographs were taken in natural day light which accurately illuminate surface areas depicting original dark patina that you would expect from an important early carving such as this one. We will include a complimentary custom wood display base that you see photographed. Dimensions: 21.25 inches high Provenance: collected in l938 and originally acquired by a visiting French collecting tourist in the Solomon Islands then to dealer and Texas collector and to our private collection in year 2000 so could have been a specially crafted fine 1930s tourist sculpture piece for the visiting French tourist. History: Duka sculpture from Nendo Island, politically part of the Solomon Islands, is distinctive, and only a limited number of works have been documented. The conical extension at the back of the head represents a man's hairstyle. Called abe, its construction and shape was a symbol of wealth and high social status, and for older men, it also served the practical purpose of covering bald spots. All Nendo figure refer to deities or supernatural beings (Ellis: 2009, pp. 78-85) Auction sale: Bonhams Auctions April 28, 2015 sale. Exceptional Lime Container...

Vintage Gobelin set of clutch handbag and coin purse, black base with floral embroidery on both sides, enameled brass frame and chain strap. The interior is lined in black silk with ...

George IV English embroidered needlework tapestry sampler picture by Elizabeth Castle dated 1829 in walnut frame. Dimensions: Height 20 inches. ...

Complete and magnificent Chimu Pre-Columbian Tapestry with 21 multicolor Royal attendants and fringe. No restoration, professionally cleaned. Overal...

Stunning work of art in the form of an antique Flemish still life Good size at four feet tall - 121 CM Such a vivid piece with the colourful flowers overflowing from the campana urn ...

Unusual painting on fabric depicting a cauldron with skulls, birds, eyeballs, and tigers. Adhered to a wood panel. Great presence. Condition shown in...

This pair of Art Nouveau Style hand-carved wood ornaments feature a highly detailed and flowing floral design and tapestry inset panel. Large intricate florals are featured prominent...

You are viewing a gorgeous American primitive oil painting of two girls This quirky portrait is a wonderful piece of folk art Circa 1840 Wonderful effect of craquelure from the age o...

Gorgeous Italian oil painting showing a classic Tuscan landscape Great work of Grand Tour art with the ruined temple to the left of the painting The rest of the work shows a idylic p...