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Place of Origin: Thai
Antique 18th Century Late Ayutthaya Period Siamese Buddha
Antique 18th Century Late Ayutthaya Period Siamese Buddha

Antique 18th Century Late Ayutthaya Period Siamese Buddha

Located in Peabody, MA

A fine 18th century, late Ayutthaya period Siamese (Thailand) life size standing Buddha temple figure in carved and gilded teak. The base of the figure is a tapered plug fashioned to...

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18th Century Folk Art Antique Thai Folk Art

Materials

Teak, Paint

Antique Lawa Woman’s Ikat Skirt Cloth, Thailand
Antique Lawa Woman’s Ikat Skirt Cloth, Thailand

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...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Thai Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Tall Wood & Gilt Standing Temple Shrine Thai Burmese Buddha, Early 20th Century
Tall Wood & Gilt Standing Temple Shrine Thai Burmese Buddha, Early 20th Century

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...

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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Thai Asian Large Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Kneeling Praying Temple Shrine Figure
Thai Asian Large Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Kneeling Praying Temple Shrine Figure

Thai Asian Large Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Kneeling Praying Temple Shrine Figure

Located in Studio City, CA

A large wood carved Thai Thepphanom guardian or mythological angel figure. These figures are Buddhist deities who act as temple protectors and guardians. They usually feature intric...

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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Thai Hill Tribe Cuff Bracelet with Engraved Tribal Patterns
Antique Thai Hill Tribe Cuff Bracelet with Engraved Tribal Patterns

Antique Thai Hill Tribe Cuff Bracelet with Engraved Tribal Patterns

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This Thai hill tribe silver bracelet is beautifully engraved with tribal motifs. The Thai Silver Jewellery created by the Hill Tribes are objects o...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Thai Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Thai Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century
Thai Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century

Thai Gilt-Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This buddha is a hand-carved from wood and once occupied a temple shrine in Northern Thailand. It has been lacquered in black and red and then gilded (covered with gold leaf). There ...

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Early 20th Century Other Thai Folk Art

Materials

Giltwood

A Large Patinated and Parcel-Gilt-Bronze Thai Thepphanom Kneeling Angel Buddha
A Large Patinated and Parcel-Gilt-Bronze Thai Thepphanom Kneeling Angel Buddha

A Large Patinated and Parcel-Gilt-Bronze Thai Thepphanom Kneeling Angel Buddha

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Large Patinated Bronze and Parcel-Gilt-Bronze Decorative Figure of a Thai Thepphanom Kneeling Angel Buddha. The impressive sculpture of a kneeling angel Buddha, kneeling on both kn...

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Late 20th Century Other Thai Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Ulo Tribal Akha Woman's Headdress with Framework of Bamboo and Beads
Ulo Tribal Akha Woman's Headdress with Framework of Bamboo and Beads

Ulo Tribal Akha Woman's Headdress with Framework of Bamboo and Beads

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Ulo Akha woman's Tribal headdress adorned with framework of bamboo, beads, pompons, seeds and other unique items. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Northern Thailan...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Thai Folk Art

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Beads

Large Carved Wood and Gilt Seated Temple Shrine Thai or Burma Burmese Buddha
Large Carved Wood and Gilt Seated Temple Shrine Thai or Burma Burmese Buddha

Large Carved Wood and Gilt Seated Temple Shrine Thai or Burma Burmese Buddha

Located in Studio City, CA

Amazing piece. Heavy and solid. Carved from a single block of wood and wonderfully colored and decorated. Buddha has a serene facial expression with hands in the "Calling The Earth to Witness" Mudra position. Likely Burmese or Northern Thai. We are listing as 20th century but could be older. From a large collection of Asian artifacts...

Category

20th Century Thai Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, 517grams
Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, 517grams

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 ...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Thai Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Thai Polychromed Dancer Figure
Thai Polychromed Dancer Figure

Thai Polychromed Dancer Figure

Located in Chicago, IL

With knees bent and weight shifted to one side, this early 20th century Thai sculpture of a court performer is imbued with movement, as though about to spring into a traditional danc...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Thai Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, Golden Triangle
Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, Golden Triangle

Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, Golden Triangle

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A large Akha Tribe woven silver bracelet with spiral design. This Tribal bracelet encompasses tradition Hill tribe silversmithing techniques with each silve...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Thai Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, Golden Triangle
Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, Golden Triangle

Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, Golden Triangle

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

An Akha Tribe Woven Silver Bracelet with spiral design. This Tribal bracelet encompasses tradition Hill tribe silversmithing techniques with each silver str...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Thai Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Antique Akha Tribe Silver Bracelet Pair, Golden Triangle
Antique Akha Tribe Silver Bracelet Pair, Golden Triangle

Antique Akha Tribe Silver Bracelet Pair, Golden Triangle

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This pair of Akha tribe bracelets are smaller and thinner than the majority of Akha woven silver bracelets encompassing this spiral design, the Akha tribe lives on the hills borderin...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Thai Folk Art

Materials

Silver

Antique Thai Tribal Carved Wooden Mask Depicting a Swine with Pierced Eyes
Antique Thai Tribal Carved Wooden Mask Depicting a Swine with Pierced Eyes

Antique Thai Tribal Carved Wooden Mask Depicting a Swine with Pierced Eyes

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Thai carved wooden tribal mask from the 19th century depicting a swine with pierced eyes, nostrils, textured ground and weathered appearance. Created in Thailand during th...

Category

19th Century Tribal Antique Thai Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Thai Ceremonial Wooden Drum with Natural Patina
Antique Thai Ceremonial Wooden Drum with Natural Patina

Antique Thai Ceremonial Wooden Drum with Natural Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A tall antique Thai freestanding ceremonial wooden drum from the early 20th century, with natural finish, carved accents and circular flaring base. Create...

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Early 20th Century Thai Folk Art

Materials

Wood

70" Wood Thai Dancer Statue
70" Wood Thai Dancer Statue

70" Wood Thai Dancer Statue

$1,400Sale Price|30% Off

70" Wood Thai Dancer Statue

Located in Pasadena, TX

6ft wood Thai dancer statue Thai deity with mirrored accents throughout. Deity is holding a staff, with arm outstretched. Statue is hand carved.

Category

Early 20th Century Modern Thai Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Thai Shells Necklace Found In Germany
Antique Thai Shells Necklace Found In Germany

Antique Thai Shells Necklace Found In Germany

Located in Wainscott, NY

The arrangement of these antique shells, meticulously strung together, creates a harmonious symphony of textures and tones. Their timeless elegance and natural radiance make this nec...

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Early 20th Century Thai Folk Art

Materials

Shell

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

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 Thai Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of  Asian Temple goddess.
Pair of  Asian Temple goddess.

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 Thai Folk Art

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Old Gathering Basket, Thailand, Mid-20th Century

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