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Place of Origin: Southeast Asian
Ikat Textile from Sumba Island, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Sumba, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. ...
Category

Late 20th Century Other Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Yarn

Ethno Design Standing Human Skeleton Sculptured in Wood, South East Asia
Located in Leuven , BE
The sculpture dates from the beginning of the 20th century and has a wonderful patina.
Category

Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Sumba, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array...
Category

1950s Other Vintage Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Yarn

19th Century Tribal Handwoven Rattan Backpack with Inner Pockets
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique hand-woven rattan backpack with three inner pockets and rustic character. Experience a slice of Thailand's rich cultural history with this u...
Category

19th Century Tribal Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Rattan

Antique Panel from Young Girl’s Skirt, Myanmar (Burma)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Panel from Young Girl’s Luntaya-Acheiq Hta-mein (skirt), Myanmar (Burma) Skirt panel of interlocking-tapestry woven silk in three shades of jade green, purple, reddish pink,...
Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Silk

Tall Wood & Gilt Standing Temple Shrine Thai Burmese Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
Tall hand-carved wooden standing Buddha. Beautifully carved and finely detailed. Likely Thai or Burmese. Decorated with lacquer and gilt (please see the gilt offering patches. Very u...
Category

Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Antique Rare Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth (Kain Nyulam), South Sumatra
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Rare Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth (Kain Nyulam), South Sumatra This fully embellished and intricately embroidered shoulder cloth (kain nyulam) is a rare and unique example of t...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Sequins

Signed Wayang Kulit Painting from Indonesia on Rich Palette
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a "remarkable" Indonesian Wayang Kulit painting. The color pallette is fantastic on a deep blue background with touches of beige, green and deep b...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Silk, Bamboo

Antique Beaded Ceremonial Dance Sarong (Lawo Butu) East Flores, Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Beaded Ceremonial Dance Sarong (Lawo Butu) East Flores, Indonesia A rare beaded tube sarong from the Lio people in south eastern Flores, Indonesia, reportedly worn by young ...
Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Cotton, Beads

Large Southeast Asian Burmese Thai Jeweled Giltwood Figure On Horse Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large and most impressive Southeast Asian carved giltwood figure of a horse and mounted rider. Early 20th Century, likely from Burma (present day Myanmar) or Thailand, possibly Hi...
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Metal

19th Century Balinese Temple Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang'
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; "Dulangs" served two main purpose, one purpose was to carry offerings atop woman’s heads during ceremonies. The present dulang was used exclusively in temples to display offerings. This dulang has faded polychrome and chipped wood...
Category

Mid-19th Century Other Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Ikat Textile from Timor with Naturally Coloured Dye & Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Timor, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. The blue foreground brings t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Other Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Yarn

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rods. It was used in Wayang...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Original Painting “Life in Penestanan” by Kt. Teker
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful original vintage painting signed by Kt. Teker depicting life in Penestanan. This beautiful depiction of Penestanan in Bali, brings...
Category

1970s Folk Art Vintage Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Panel from Young Girl’s Skirt, Myanmar (Burma)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Panel from Young Girl’s Luntaya-Acheiq Hta-mein (skirt), Myanmar (Burma) Skirt panel of interlocking-tapestry woven silk in shades of pink, mauve, cream, light blue and indi...
Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Silk

Collection of Kriss Handles, Java, Indonesia, Late 18th / Early 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
A set of thirteen kriss handles originating from Java, Indonesia, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century. Beautiful aged patina in dark or amber tones. Exquisite carving wo...
Category

1790s Tribal Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Tribal Woman’s Skirt Cloth, Central Highlands, Vietnam
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Tribal Woman’s Skirt Cloth, Central Highlands, Vietnam This unusual wrap-around skirt cloth was made by either the Ede people or the Jarai people from the Central Highlands ...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Antique Lawa Woman’s Ikat Skirt Cloth, Thailand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Lawa Woman’s Ikat Skirt Cloth, Thailand The Lawa people are a relatively small animist/Buddhist ethnic group (est. pop 17,000) living in the mountainous region of northern T...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Indonesian Tribal Anteater Form Headrest, Irian Jaya, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A whimsical and intriguing headrest carved from a single piece of hardwood in the form of an anteater. The curved back of the animal would have supported the neck and displays a wonderfully warm patina from tribal use. The anteater's over sized head has been carved in a charming manner. Found in Sumatra, but most likely traded from Irian Jaya.
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an articulated head and arms connected to rods, the dress...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Batak Ritual Mortar Sumatra Indonesia Oceanic Asian Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Batak ritual Mortar Sumatra Indonesia A Fine Batak Tribal ritual mortar carved in dense hard wood with Sinhga head A impressive and rare object of colle...
Category

Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug Beige by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Magic with LUA Contemporary irregular shape hand-tufted wool rug with earthy brown by RAG Home Original Designed by Rannisa Soraya RAG Home Jakarta Hand-tufted with mixed carving ...
Category

2010s Arts and Crafts Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Burmese Oil Painting of A Monk Walking Up a Stair
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese oil painting of a monk walking up a stair with nice color. Age: Burma, Contemporary, Early 21th Century Size: Height 91.5 C.M. / width 61 C.M. Condition: Nice condition over...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Canvas

Beaded Betel Bag, Sumatra, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sumatran beaded betel bag made of glass trade beads from early to mid-20th century.
Category

Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Beads

Batak Spiral Silver Earring 'Padung'
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These large spiral brass earrings, crafted from a single thick brass wire are called 'Padung', a type of earring worn by the Batak Karo Tribe from northern Sumatra, Indonesia. This l...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Silver

Lombok Tribal Tray / Bowl 'Dulang' / Small Table
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This is a large 'Dulang' from Lombok. Dulangs amid Indonesia serve a number of purposes depending on the region they originate from. In Lombok 'Dulang' Tray were used as small tables...
Category

Mid-19th Century Other Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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 and an iron wood frame. These baskets were used to carry leaves, fruit, g...
Category

Mid-20th Century Other Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Antique Tribal Dayak Plaited Rattan Longhouse Mat (Tikar), Kalimantan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Tribal Dayak Plaited Rattan Longhouse Mat (Tikar), Kalimantan The tightly woven longhouse sleeping mats of Kalimantan are almost exclusively constructed by women, who begin ...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Rattan

Antique Tribal Dayak Plaited Rattan Longhouse Mat (Tikar), Kalimantan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Tribal Dayak Plaited Rattan Longhouse Mat (Tikar), Kalimantan The tightly woven longhouse sleeping mats of Kalimantan are almost exclusively constructed by women, who begin ...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Rattan

Antique Tribal Dayak Plaited Rattan Longhouse Mat (Tikar), Kalimantan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Tribal Dayak Plaited Rattan Longhouse Mat (Tikar), Kalimantan The tightly woven longhouse sleeping mats of Kalimantan are almost exclusively constructed by women, who begin ...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Rattan

Antique Tribal Dayak Plaited Rattan Longhouse Mat (Tikar), Kalimantan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Tribal Dayak Plaited Rattan Longhouse Mat (Tikar), Kalimantan The tightly woven longhouse sleeping mats of Kalimantan are almost exclusively constructed by women, who begin ...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Rattan

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island with Stunning Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Sumba, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array...
Category

Late 20th Century Other Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Yarn

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Original Bali Masks Hand Painted Carved Pande Made Taban
Located in Pasadena, TX
Original Bali Masks Hand Painted Carved Pande Made Taban, made from a leadership position within the village from the official royal palace in Ubud, Bali, I...
Category

20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Rattan Basket Dayak Tribe Hand-Woven from Kalimantan, Borneo
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This vintage hand-woven basket originates from the Dayak tribe of Borneo crafted with rattan fibres and an ironwood frame and rim. These baskets are used to carry leaves, fruit, grai...
Category

Late 20th Century Other Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Rattan, Wood

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 Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Lombok Tribal Tray / Bowl 'Dulang' / Small Table
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This is an exceptionally large 'Dulang' from Lombok. Dulangs amid Indonesia serve a number of purposes depending on the region they originate from. In Lombok 'Dulang' Tray were used ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Other Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Batik Fabric Painting Tribal Folk Wall Art
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage Asian Batik hand painted fabric art. The beautiful batik is a collection of various scenes of human figures and animals set on a red fabric with designs in blue and black. The batik is a wonderful example of a hand painted wall art. Batik is one of many methodologies of fabric art in a long and rich folk textile tradition around the world. It is a wax-resist type of dyeing operation where certain sections of a textile are pigmented while others are tied-off and shielded from coloring. Batik designs are created in various geometric motifs that have certain symbolism and convey status within society, but now too they use batik methods to achieve what in essence are paintings on fabric. Dimensions: 26” x 32” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Indonesia Material: Textile Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot, SKU: 2262 Vintage Batik Painting...
Category

Late 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Textile

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 and an ironwood frame and rim. The hard top is also made from ironwood. T...
Category

Mid-20th Century Other Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Sumba, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array...
Category

1950s Other Vintage Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Yarn

'Mis-Shapes' Custom Rug with Combination of Orange, Burgundy, Pink, Tosca Blue
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
CUSTOM RUG SIZE 7 x 8 with combination of Orange, Burgundy, Pink, Tosca and Blue 'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug A combinatio...
Category

2010s Modern Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Art Irregular Shape Tufted Wool Rug with White Grey 'Magic Trick' by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Magic Trick Art irregular shape tufted wool rug with white grey by RAG Home Original Designed by Rannisa Soraya RAG Home Jakarta Hand-tufted with mix...
Category

2010s Arts and Crafts Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Burmese Shan Style Gilt Wood Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century Shan style Burmese Buddha is made from wood and black lacquer covered in gilt. The Buddha maintains a Buddha Touching Earth posture. Much of the gilt has worn...
Category

Early 20th Century Other Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Nias Tribe 'Nifatali-tali' Hand-Woven Wire Necklace, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This 'Nifatali-tali' necklace is a type of necklace worn by the people of Northern Nias Island, North Sumatra. This necklace is equally worn by men and w...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Tribal Art, Fertility Symbol, Borneo
Located in Kastrup, DK
Tribal art from Borneo (Indonesia) approx. 1920 Fertility symbol of carved wood, untouched original beach. Artistic and naïve in its expression. On stand of black painted iron.  
Category

Early 20th Century Other Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Oblong Tribal Sea Shell Box with Removable Top and Geometric Design
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Oblong wooden box with inlaid shells. Created from bamboo or other similar material, this decorative box features white seashells in a tribal black and white design. At the top, blac...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Shell, Bamboo, Wood, Paint

Teak Burl Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia, Late 19th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A teak burl wood bowl crafted on the island of Java, Indonesia. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of burl wood and maintains an organic shape and natural texture. It has aged ...
Category

Late 19th Century Other Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Teak

Javanese 'Wayang Topeng", Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mask from Java depicts a mythical creature which would have been used in ‘Wayang Topeng’ dance performances. It features handles which are used to open and close the creatures m...
Category

Early 20th Century Other Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang'
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; these trays known as "Dulangs" were used to carry offerings atop Balinese women’s heads during ceremonial processions. This 19th ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Other Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang' with Bali Hindu Motifs
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; these trays known as "Dulangs" were used to carry offerings atop Balinese women’s heads during ceremonial processions. This 19th century "Dulang" features a m...
Category

Mid-19th Century Other Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Gilded lacquered wood sculpture depicting Buddha Burma
Located in Milano, IT
In the heart of a tranquil sanctuary, there resides a sublime masterpiece, a statue of Buddha Shakyamuni, a figure that radiates serenity and enlightenment. As you approach this divi...
Category

19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang' with Floral Motif
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; these trays known as "Dulangs" were used to carry offerings atop Balinese women’s heads during ceremonial processions. This 19th century "Dulang" features a f...
Category

Mid-19th Century Other Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Indonesian Carved Wooden Seated Gentleman
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a glorious early 20th century Indonesian carved wooden seated gentleman. This is Beautiful bit of ‘treen’ carved most likel...
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Toraja Wood Ceremonial Bowl, Sulawesi, Indonesia Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wood ceremonial bowl was crafted by the Toraja tribes people of the mountain highlands of Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is hand-crafted using 3 separate...
Category

Early 20th Century Other Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Balinese Offering Bowl 'Dulang' with Floral Motif
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; these trays known as "Dulangs" were used to carry offerings atop Balinese women’s heads during ceremonial processions. This 19th century "Dulang" features a f...
Category

1920s Other Vintage Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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 classic Toraja designs, Early to mid 20th century or earlier, with deep dark patina from traditional use. Evidence of wear and use, smaller container with carved wood top attached by string. Last view...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Organic Material

Mentawai Tribe Hand-Carved Wooden Bowl with Handle, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Crafted from ironwood this Mentawai tribe bowl features a handle and subtle wood detailing. A wonderful decorative bowl or table centrepiece certain to invoke conversation. The Menta...
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Early 20th Century Other Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Tray / Bowl Mentawai Tribe of Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved tray comes from the Mentawai tribe found on the Mentawai Islands off the west coast, Sumatra, Indonesia. They are hand-carved from a single block of wood. Sought aft...
Category

Mid-20th Century Other Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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 and an ironwood frame and rim. These baskets were used to carry leaves, f...
Category

Mid-20th Century Other Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Nias 'Kalabubu' Coconut & Brass Headhunter Necklace
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This 'Kalabubu' necklace, also known as the 'head-hunter' necklace made out of coconut and brass is the most important ornament for the men of Southern Nias Island, North Sumatra...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Brass

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