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Period: 20th Century
Place of Origin: Asian
Collection of Tibetan Money
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional collection of Tibetan Money, exchange currency in shell
all of them with little holes to adjust them to a belt or object to hold them togeth...
Category
1920s Vintage Asian Folk Art
Materials
Shell
Japanese Antique Wooden Scooping / Folk art objet / Primitive
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a wooden shovel that was used in old farmers in Japan.
It is made of chestnut wood and hand-carved.
It seems that the user at that time made a hole in order to drain the wa...
Category
Early 20th Century Showa Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
Nepalese Sandalwood Buddha Tree, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The sculpture, expertly carved from fragrant Nepalese sandalwood, stands as a testament to the rich tradition of wood carving in Nepal. The medium itself adds a sensory dimension to ...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Asian Folk Art
Materials
Sandalwood
Antique Konya Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian antique Kilim from the Konya - Hotamis region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
It belongs to the scallop from the Konya region of Central Anato...
Category
Early 20th Century Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Antique Blue Chinese Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Chinese pictorial throw-size rug
Measures: 2'8' x 5'.
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Silver Repoussé Bracelet, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century silver repoussé bracelet, China
A beautifully made silver repoussé bracelet from China, with the Shòu symbol for long life...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Asian Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Early to Mid-20th Century Bamboo Rooster Effigy, Terai, Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century bamboo rooster effigy, Terai, Nepal.
A charming rooster made from the root of a bamboo from the Rai people of Terai, Nepal. He stands 8" high and his form ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Asian Folk Art
Materials
Bamboo
Beautiful Rare Original Large Frame 3D Collage Raphael Abecassis Exodus of Egypt
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is an Outstanding Original Large Original 3D Work by World Renowned International Artist, Raphael Abecassis. Framed in a Custom Gold Wooden Frame a...
Category
20th Century Asian Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Vintage Asian Indian Tibetan Silver coral Necklace Ladakh Tribal Jewelry
Located in London, GB
Nice Vintage Asian Indian ethnic Tibetan Silver coral Necklace Ladakh
Typical Ladakh ethnic Himalayan Tibetan Traditional necklace
850 grade silver with coral beads
Conditi...
Category
1980s Vintage Asian Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Japanese Old Vintage Pair Mahogany Rabbits
Located in South Burlington, VT
Good mahogany patinated garden candidates with old Japan labels
This Japanese pair (2) of larger scale solid hand cast rabbits usagi with a mahogany pat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Showa Asian Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Mechanical Toy from Kobe, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century mechanical toy from Kobe, Japan.
This small mechanical toy was made in Kobe, Japan. This is the classic doll of a man chopping an...
Category
Early 20th Century Meiji Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Zabihi Collection Northwest Persian Apple Green Sky Blue Accent Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Northwest Persian Rug in vivid blues and greens
Details
rug no. j3049
size 4' 9" x 7' (145 x 213 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Malayer Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Kozak Saddlebags
Located in New York, NY
An old tribal bag, originally meant to be carried over the shoulder or the back of a donkey. A very nice example with lots of details.
Can be used in a variety of ways - wall hangin...
Category
1960s Vintage Asian Folk Art
Materials
Brocade, Goat Hair, Wool
Vintage Andean Peruvian Fine Large Manta Cloth South American Textiles Decor
Located in London, GB
Vintage Andean Peruvian Manta Cloth South American Vintage Textiles.
A very fine Vintage Manta in ochre colours from the High Andes region of Peru Woven in came-lid fibre (Llama wool...
Category
1960s Vintage Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Japan Huge Antique Pair Quail Sculptures Hand-Carved Red Lacquered
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fine Pair (2) Quails In A Monumental Size
Japan, a fine huge pair 2) of antique quail sculpture hand-carved and red lacquered, Taisho period.
Fine old carvings with traces of aged...
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hand Made Tribal Turkish Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Style: Persian
Category
1960s Other Vintage Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
19th Century Brass Pendant on Yellow Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace, Naga, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century brass pendant on yellow multi-strand beaded necklace, Naga, India
A graceful necklace of small yellow glass trade beads bead...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Asian Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Tabriz Pictorial Scene Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Tabriz rug with a pictorial scenery design
rug no. j3838
size 10' x 12' 10" (305 x 391 cm)
Pictorial rugs are some of the most over-the-top examples of the artistry, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tabriz Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Rare 32 Carat Carved Lapidary Opal Native American Indian Chief
Located in New York, NY
A vintage opal Indian head carving, weighing 32.10 carats, featuring an intricate piece of lapidary artistry. Crafted from opal, a gemstone known for its iridescent play of colors, t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Folk Art
Materials
Opal
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet El Camino C1956
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic friction motor and tin liho body in excellent vintage condition. C 1956 Chevrolet El Camino in red & black with a drop down tailgate. Japanese from the mid fifties. Believe...
Category
1950s Industrial Vintage Asian Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Toy Car Ford Falcon Friction C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Ford Falcon Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car C1960. In excellent vintage condition with minimal, if any wear. Came from a large lot of toys th...
Category
1960s Industrial Vintage Asian Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet Station Wagon C1956
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Japanese tin litho toy car from the mid to late fifties. A Chevrolet Station Wagon in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, practi...
Category
1950s Folk Art Vintage Asian Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Mid Century C1960 Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet Corvair
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic tin litho friction Chevy Corvair c1960 in very good condition, near mint. Ralph Nadar of course made the Corvair infamous in his book, "Unsafe At Any Speed" which led to th...
Category
1960s Industrial Vintage Asian Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Old Toraja Group of three Basketry Wrapped Coconut Containers, Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Group of three pieces. Two old used finely wrapped basketry enclosed coconut containers and one cup from the island of Toraja, Indonesia. The tall one has a flat wood stopper with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Asian Folk Art
Materials
Organic Material
Pair of Large Japanese Ceramic Shi-Shi Dog Roof Tiles, Bizen Kiln, 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of Large Japanese Ceramic Shi-Shi Dogs roof tiles, Bizen kiln, 20th c.
Bizen kiln is one of the oldest and well known kilns in Japan. This is a very unusual pose of Shi-Shi Do...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Asian Folk Art
Materials
Clay
Old Toraja Tall Bamboo Rice Container with Wood Top, Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old well used tall rice container carved from bamboo, with wood top from the island of Toraja, Indonesia. Early to mid 20th century or earlier, with deep dark patina from traditiona...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Asian Folk Art
Materials
Organic Material
Rattan Basket Dayak Tribe Hand-Woven from Kalimantan, Borneo, Mid 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mid-20th century hand-woven basket originates from the Dayak tribe of Borneo crafted with rattan fibres. These baskets were used to carry leaves, fruit, grain and wood and featu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Asian Folk Art
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Zabihi Collection Reindeer Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Turkish Pictorial Rug depicting 4 deers predominantly in brown
5' x 7'9''
Category
Mid-20th Century Agra Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large South Indian India Asian Original Pichwai Painting of Elephant Procession
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly gorgeous, quite large and decorative, engaging South Indian Asian (India) Pichwai and/or gouache painting in a heavy two-sided acrylic frame featuring an evening Maharaja roy...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Asian Folk Art
Materials
Textile, Silk, Paint
Vintage Andean Peruvian Fine Large Manta Cloth South American Textiles Decor
Located in London, GB
Vintage Andean Peruvian Manta Cloth South American Vintage Textiles.
A very fine Vintage Manta cloth from the High Andes region of Peru Woven in came-lid fibre (Llama wool )beautiful...
Category
1960s Vintage Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, 517grams
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An exceptionally large Akha Tribe woven silver bracelet with spiral design. This Tribal bracelet encompasses tradition Hill tribe silversmithing techniques ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Asian Folk Art
Materials
Silver
1927 Cat Japanese folk Ema Shrine votive wooden tablet
Located in Chiba, JP
EMA OF CAT – Anonymous Japanese Shinto folk art piece of votive wooden tablet offered for the shrine so-called ‘Ema’ (lit. ‘Horse picture’) with such a lovely cat drawn by its worshi...
Category
1920s Vintage Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Persian Micro Mosaic Chess Game Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Persian Micro Mosaic Chess Game Box.
Intricately inlaid handcrafted Persian styled chess game board box.
Handcrafted beautiful Middle Eastern Moorish style Khatam chess board...
Category
Mid-20th Century Islamic Asian Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
Woman's Headdress in Shape of a Butterfly, Yao People, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yao Woman's Hat in the shape of a butterfly.
China, mid 20th century
Linen stretched over a basketry frame, wood, silk tassels and fringe, glass beads.
22" x 20 1/2" x 5" (56 x 52 x...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Asian Folk Art
Materials
Linen, Silk, Natural Fiber, Beads
Vintage Asian Indian Silver Bracelet Oriental Jewelry Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Vintage Asian Indian Silver Bracelet
Beautiful cuff bracelet with pierced and pearl shaped edge design
High grade silver
Width 4 cm weight ...
Category
1980s Vintage Asian Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old mask from the Javanese masks theatre ‘wayang topeng’: carved from hard wood, and painted on the front side. The mask shows clear traces of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Other Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Antique Yao Shaman's Mask
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yao Shaman's Mask
Guizhou Province, China
Early 20th Century
Wood,horse hair, printed paper, nails
Size: 13 1/2" x 8" (34 x 20 cm)
On a custom made metal stand.
Covered inside and o...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Asian Folk Art
Materials
Organic Material, Wood, Paper
Vintage Ethnic Himalayan Tibetan Turquoise Coral Necklace
Located in London, GB
Vintage Ethnic Himalayan Turquoise Coral Necklace
A beautiful necklace of large Tibetan Turquoise beads
interspersed with natural red coral beads with silver clasp
Period 2nd half ...
Category
20th Century Asian Folk Art
Materials
Coral, Silver
Fine rare Antique Indian Hindu Mughal style Jade bracelet Asian Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Fine rare Antique Indian Hindu Mughal style Jade bracelet
Period early 20th century
Fine quality celadon type jade decorated with silver and semi precious stones
Condition: Fine...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Folk Art
Materials
Jade, Silver
Breast Ornament from Papua New Guinea
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Tribal object from Papua New Guinea,
handcut from around 1960,
made out of Shell and decorated with Shell and Coconut and woven Textiles,
this object is special because i...
Category
1960s Vintage Asian Folk Art
Materials
Shell
Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier Kalimantan Borneo
Located in Chonburi, TH
This Dayak Tribal Baby Carrier from Kalimantan, Borneo, is a stunning example of traditional indigenous craftsmanship. Made from a combination of beads, rattan, and wood, this carrie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Asian Folk Art
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Beads
Zabihi Collection Northwest Persian Accent Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Northwest Persian Accent size rug
Details
rug no. j3778
size 4'6'' x 6'9''
Category
Early 20th Century Malayer Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian pictorial rug
Measures: 4'19'' x 6'3''.
Category
Early 20th Century Islamic Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early 20th century oriental bamboo 2 seat child carriage
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual possibly chinese bamboo 2 seater children's carriage circa 1900.
Made from shaped bamboo, bound in the traditional way with additional iron work supports.
Backs of seats fli...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Asian Folk Art
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Antique Malatya Kilim Mat Rug Wool Vintage Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Eastern Anatolian Antique Small Entrance Mat Size Kilim from the Malatya region with a rare, beautiful color composition.
This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful...
Category
Early 20th Century Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Modern Creative Kokeshi Doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rare Modern creative Kokeshi doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan
This rare whimsical sosaku kokeshi was created and signed by the award winning master, Hid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Old Vintage Esme Kilim Western Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian vintage Kilim from the Esme ( Eshme ) region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This type of large Esme Kilims often features hexagonal medalli...
Category
Late 20th Century Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Antique Asian Ethnographic Tribal silver gilt coral necklace Vintage Jewelry
Located in London, GB
Nice Vintage central Asian silver gilt coral and gemstone beaded necklace
A necklace of silver beads with high quality antique red coral amethyst and gemstones
Period: early /...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Folk Art
Materials
Silver
Zabihi Collection Persian Malayer Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Malayer Throw size rug
Details
rug no. r5837
size 2' 6" x 4' 8" (76 x 142 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Malayer Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Old Sivas Kilim Central Anatolian Mihrab Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Old Kilim from the Sivas region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Sivas In the third century, Sivas was a Roman city known as Sebastea, the ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Vintage Afyon Kilim Western Anatolian Rug Old Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Western Anatolian Vintage Kilim from the Afyon region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This highly collectible antique kilim has a wonderful special color and t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Vintage Malatya Kilim Cuval Rug Wool Goat Hair Chuval Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Eastern Anatolian Vintage Chuval Kilim from the Malatya region with wool & Goat hair threads and a rare, beautiful color composition.
This highly collectible antique kilim h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wool
Western Anatolian Turkish Carpet, Balkan Style Unique
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a vintage Unique Sarkoy (Sharkoy or Sarköy) Kilim rug from Western Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Sarkoy kilims are very finely woven in slitweave in a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Konya Obruk Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Vintage Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Konya - Obruk region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This highly collectible antique kilim has a wonderful special col...
Category
Early 20th Century Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Vintage Konya Obruk Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Vintage Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Vintage Kilim from the Konya - Obruk region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This highly collectible antique kilim has a wonderful special col...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kilim Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Zabihi Collection Early 20th century Kashan Pictorial Landscape Scenery Rug
Located in New York, NY
Finely Woven Botanical early 20th century Kashan Pictorial Rug. A brown Deer, 2 rabbits in a pretty surrounding.
Details
rug no. j1868
size 2' 1" x 2' 10" (64 x 86 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Oriental Handmade Wool Carpet Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Dimensions: 1”H x 74”W x 60”D
Style: Persian Style
Category
1950s Other Vintage Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Tabriz Willow Tree Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Tabriz Rug with a weeping willow tree design on a slightly worn dark field
Details
rug no. j3181
size 10' 1" x 14' 6" (307 x 442 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Bakshaish Asian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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