Southeast Asian Folk Art

Place of Origin: Southeast Asian

Toba Batak Singa House Ornament, Sumatra, Indonesia 20th Century, Ex-Sotheby's

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Large carved hardwood ornamental structure used as a support and a decorative frontispiece. It bears a stylized face embedded within an ornately carved and painted geometric pattern....

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20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

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Hardwood

Toba Batak Singa House Ornament, Sumatra, Indonesia 20th Century, Ex-Sotheby's

Tall Carved Wood and Gilt Standing Serene Temple Shrine Thai Asian Buddha

Located in Studio City, CA

Tall hand carved wooden standing Buddha on display stand. Likely Thai. Beautifully carved and detailed. Great addition to any collection or ...

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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art

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Wood

Tall Carved Wood and Gilt Standing Serene Temple Shrine Thai Asian Buddha

Fine Jelutong Wood Borneo Dayak Kliau or Shield, First Half of the 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A fine Jelutong wood Dayak Kliau or shield Indonesia, Borneo, Kalimantan, first half of the 19th century Measures: H. 126 x W. 36 cm The kliau or klebit is the most popular ...

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19th Century Tribal Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

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Wood

Fine Jelutong Wood Borneo Dayak Kliau or Shield, First Half of the 19th Century

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Large framed Antique Indonesia Ceremonial Ikat Hinggi from Sumba

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large and striking woven Ikat from Sumba, Indonesia, circa early 20th century or earlier. This ceremonial cotton Hinggi with fringes is made from two panels joined together, which ...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Large framed Antique Indonesia Ceremonial Ikat Hinggi from Sumba

Mid-20th Century Tribal Woman's Tunic, Karen People, Burma

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mid-20th century tribal woman's tunic, Karen People, Burma A nice, graphic example of a woman's blouse from the Karen ethnic group in Burma/Myanmar. Th...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

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Cotton

Mid-20th Century Tribal Woman's Tunic, Karen People, Burma

Early Papua Korwar Ancestor Figure, Early 19th Century, Deep Black-Brown Patina

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An extremely rare Papua wood sculpture of a Korwar Papua New Guinea, Cendrawasih Bay, Wandammen, early 19th century Measures: Height 24 x Diameter 18 cm Finely carved in th...

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Early 19th Century Tribal Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

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Wood

Early Papua Korwar Ancestor Figure, Early 19th Century, Deep Black-Brown Patina

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19th Century Large Buffalo Statue from Burma

Located in Point Richmond, CA

19th century exceptionally large buffalo mold from Burma Materials: wood, metal Measures: H 23 in x L 18.5 in, 58.4 cm x 47 cm. Wooden buffalo mold for making papier mâché toy...

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19th Century Tribal Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

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Metal

19th Century Large Buffalo Statue from Burma

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tortoise Bamboo and Wicker 6 Bottle Wine Rack

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A handmade Mid-Century Modern wine rack created from bentwood bamboo and wicker. Two layers of bamboo are carefully woven together creating a space for 6 bottle so wine (or other bev...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Southeast Asian Folk Art

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tortoise Bamboo and Wicker 6 Bottle Wine Rack

Hand-Carved Teak Stool, Low Table or Stand with Curved Arms

Located in New York, NY

An Indonesian low stool or seat, hand-carved from a single piece of teak wood, circa 1960. With four carved legs and curved arms. Can also be used as a low side table or stand.

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1960s Tribal Vintage Southeast Asian Folk Art

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Teak

Hand-Carved Teak Stool, Low Table or Stand with Curved Arms

Primitive Healing Figure

Located in New York, NY

Hill tribe healing figure carved of solid wood. 19th-early 20th century Golden Triangle area, Southeast Asia Indochina. This is a healing figure used to aid in healing. Arms folded ...

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Early 1800s Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

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Wood

Primitive Healing Figure

Modern Oil on Canvas Cubist “Boy with Rooster” Painting

Located in Pasadena, CA

A modern cubist style painting in the manner of Vicente Manansala (1910-1981) of the Philippines. Heavy texture, paint on canvas. 36" x 36" fr...

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20th Century Modern Southeast Asian Folk Art

Modern Oil on Canvas Cubist “Boy with Rooster” Painting

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.

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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Ethno Design Standing Human Skeleton Sculptured in Wood, South East Asia

Early 20th Century Carved Wood Tribal Panel from Timor Island, Indonesia

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early 20th century carved wood door panel from Timor Island in the Indonesian archipelago. This antique wall panel from Timor Island (an isl...

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20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Carved Wood Tribal Panel from Timor Island, Indonesia

Ornamental Bird Fragment from the 19th Century on Custom Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

An ornamental bird fragment from the 19th century presented on stand. This antique decorative metal piece from Indonesia features a bird with crown an...

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19th Century Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Ornamental Bird Fragment from the 19th Century on Custom Stand

Hampadong - Kalimantan Tribal Art Carved Figure - Maile with Child

Located in Hawthorne, CA

A carved wooden figure of Maile with child. A Hampadong Kalimantan carved standing sculpture by the Iban Dayak [Ot Danum Dayak] people from the interior rain forests of BORNEO. An ex...

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1920s Folk Art Vintage Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Hampadong - Kalimantan Tribal Art Carved Figure - Maile with Child

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...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

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Shell, Bamboo, Wood, Paint

Oblong Tribal Sea Shell Box with Removable Top and Geometric Design

Early 20th Century Sanggori Brass/Copper Head Ornament, Toraja People, Sulawesi

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by Zena Kruzick Early 20th century tribal sanggori brass or copper alloy head ornament, Toraja people, Sulawesi, Indonesia. These sinuous brass and copper alloy head piec...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

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Brass, Copper

Early 20th Century Sanggori Brass/Copper Head Ornament, Toraja People, Sulawesi

Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People in Sumatra

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large antique hand carved tribal carving from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa with traces of green and yellow polychromy and nicely weathered appearance. A...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People in Sumatra

Antique Thai Freestanding Ceremonial Drum with Natural Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A tall antique Thai freestanding ceremonial drum from the early 20th century, with natural finish, reeded accents and circular flaring base. Born in Th...

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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Thai Freestanding Ceremonial Drum with Natural Patina

19th Century Southeast Asian Patinated Bronze Mythical Garuda Bird

Located in Kensington, MD

Garuda is a mythological human-like bird on which the Lord Vishnu rode in both Hindu and Buddhist culture. It is a simple of ferocity and intelligence. Reference is made to a similar Garuda sculpture...

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19th Century Tribal Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

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Bronze

19th Century Southeast Asian Patinated Bronze Mythical Garuda Bird

Early 20th Century Belu "Female" Door from Timor Island

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early 20th century carved wood door panel from Timor Island in the Indonesian archipelago. This antique wall panel from Timor Island (an isl...

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20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Belu "Female" Door from Timor Island

Yao Silver Chain Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains above Thailand, Laos and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Yao people are skilled silversmiths who ...

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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Yao Silver Chain Necklace

Antique Thai Freestanding Red Ceremonial Drum with Reeded Accents and Round Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

A tall antique Thai freestanding ceremonial drum from the early 20th century, with red finish, reeded accents and circular base. This early 20th-century tall antique Thai ceremonial ...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Thai Freestanding Red Ceremonial Drum with Reeded Accents and Round Base

Burmese Tribal Markers Wooden Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Two Burmese chin state tribal markers. Tribal Territory markers collected within the chin state Burma (Myanmar). Each piece is primitively carved with a face and a collection of item...

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Late 19th Century Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Burmese Tribal Markers Wooden Sculpture

Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century

Located in Mexico City, MX

Coming from the area of influence of the Naga people, this stunning monolitic piece is an extraordinary example of their cultural views. The Nagas are a conglomeration of different t...

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19th Century Tribal Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century

Yao Silver Chain Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains above Thailand, Laos and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Yao people are skilled silversmiths who ...

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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Yao Silver Chain Necklace

Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century

Located in Mexico City, MX

Coming from the area of influence of the Naga people, this monolithic piece is a marvelous example of their cultural views. A conglomeration of tribes native to the northeastern part...

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19th Century Tribal Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century

Framed Akha Tribe Hand Embroidered Shoulder Bag

Located in Chicago, IL

This hand embroidered shoulder is from the Akha tribe and has been framed for display on a wall. The Akha are an indigenous hill tribe who live in small villages at higher elevations...

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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Hemp, Cotton, Silk, Glass, Wood

Framed Akha Tribe Hand Embroidered Shoulder Bag

Pottery Vase, Northern Thailand, 14th-16th Century

Located in New York, NY

Natural feldspathic, wood-ash glazed ceramic vessel with four small handles and a flared mouth. OUR REFERENCE N7597

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16th Century Folk Art Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

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Ceramic

Pottery Vase, Northern Thailand, 14th-16th Century

Lao Tribal Pha Hom Blanket

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite Antique Laos Tribal Pha Hom Blanket. Very Specific and with this age quite rare. Pha Hom blanket used for healing and comforting. This Pha Hom Blanket is true to its...

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Early 1900s Tribal Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

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Cotton

Lao Tribal Pha Hom Blanket

Lake Sentani Carved Feasting Platter

Located in Austin, TX

A well carved festival feasting platter. One end featuring a long billed water bird head. The exterior carved with a traditional complex interlocking motif. The interior plain and di...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Lake Sentani Carved Feasting Platter

Set of Five Blue Glass Earrings, Bang Chiang, South East Asia, 200AD-4000BC

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Set of five blue glass earrings from Ban Chiang culture, South East Asia Measures: Different heights in stands 14/12/12/11/9 cm.

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Glass

Set of Five Blue Glass Earrings, Bang Chiang, South East Asia, 200AD-4000BC

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.

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Indonesian Tribal Anteater Form Headrest, Irian Jaya, Mid-20th Century

Pair of Asian Temple goddess.

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of Asian Temple goddess. Items dimensions: 47.13", 6.38", 6.25" 41.13", 7.13", 7.13"

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Southeast Asian Folk Art

Pair of Asian Temple goddess.

A Giant Wedding Cake Has Us Looking at Portuguese Tiles in a New Light

At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.

Why Jules Chéret Was the King of the Modern Poster

The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.

Why the American Flag Has Had So Many Different Star Patterns

Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.

Peggy Guggenheim Loved Modernism, but She Also Collected Tribal Art

The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.