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Place of Origin: South Asian
Carved Wood Sculpture of the Hindu Deity Nandi With Pedestal, Circa 1920
Located in Point Richmond, CA
South Indian carved wood sculpture depicting the Hindu Deity of Nandi, a recumbent black bull figure, known within the Hindu faith as the vehicle for Siva, often depicted in sculptur...
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20th Century Folk Art South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Nepal Ritual Mask Himalayan Asian art Antiques Tribal masks Interior design
Located in London, GB
Nepal Ritual Mask Himalayan Asian art antiques
A fine old Nepalese ritual mask of Shiva with moustache
Hard dense wood with aged patina and traces of pigments
Height 23 cm
Perio...
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Early 20th Century South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Extraordinary Carved Hindu Figural Sculpture with Krishna and Arjuna in The Triu
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large scale carved wood sculpture with extraordinary detail. The entire piece represents Krishna on his peace mission and preparation for war with the hostile Duryodhana.
Later in triumph, here Krishna is the charioteer for the famed Archer Arjuna who rides in the Palaquin at back, in prayer and with his Bow and Arrow lying in front. The god Hanuman, with his monkey face and hiding a prayer scepter sits under an arch, flanked by carved peacocks.
The chariot is drawn by four horses and the Palaquin has an elaborate top. Every inch has carved decorative details. The entire piece is mounted on a carved base with leafy details and scalloped base edge. Protected in a custom Plexiglass Display Case...
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20th Century Agra South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Small Bronze Vishnu Statue
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century small bronze statue of Vishnu, chiseled with great detail on a fine casting, lost wax process. 2 1/2" x 1 3/8" x 4...
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Late 19th Century Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Carved Wood Early 20th Century Monkey Figure
Located in London, GB
Carved early 20th century monkey figure
We are proud to offer a quirky unique hand carved figure of a seated monkey. Originates from India in the early ...
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1940s Vintage South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Intricately Hand Carved, Vintage Asian Midcentury Heavy Wooden Square Printing
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Splendid intricately hand carved large heavyweight wooden square printing block from Asia
Traditionally used for hand held block printing ink or dye to textiles and paper
Fully fun...
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Mid-20th Century Other South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal
A large mask from West Nepal with a small grin and bared teeth surrounded with pink powder, faint traces of which can also be se...
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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal
A mask from West Nepal with a rather heart shaped facial plane. There are three large iron staples, two of which may have secure...
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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Indian India South East Asian Erotic Heavy Bronze Kama Sutra Figures Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, highly erotic, rather fascinating, and somewhat unique large pair of Indian (India) Kama Sutra bronze sculptural figures (The Kama Sutra is an ancient Indian Sanskrit text on sexuality, eroticism, and emotional fulfillment in life.) Nicely detailed with a gorgeous patina that is only acquired over time.
From an estate of a world traveler art and artifacts collector.
The sculpture is relatively heavy. Would be a great addition to any Indian/ South East Asian art...
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20th Century South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal
A mask from West Nepal with a sharp straight nose, squinting eyes and a square mouth showing upper and lower teeth. There are re...
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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Indian Sandstone Nandi Sculptures, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Indian stone carvings depicting reclining a cow / bull / ox, Nandi, or Vrishabha, the bull vahana or vehicle of the god Shiva, outfitted with saddles, bridles, and headpieces upon th...
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15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
19th-Early 20th Century Tantric Hook and Snare, Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th to early 20th century Iron hook and snare, Nepal
A rare, esoteric device used by Buddhist Tantric practitioners in Tibet and Nepal as a method of controlling events. These powe...
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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
19th Century encased paper model of an Indian grocery store
Located in London, GB
19th Century encased paper model of an Indian grocery store
Quite simple this is an amazing decorative object, encased in a 19th century glass and pine display, a handmade paper model of an Indian grocery shop, with wooden hand painted elephant and working man at the steps. Spencer and Co...
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1890s Folk Art Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal
A mask from West Nepal with slanted almond shaped eyes, very small ears and an oval mouth showing carved upper and lower teeth o...
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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Mythical Lion & Hunter, Hand Carved & Painted, India, 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Tamil Nadu massive ferocious mythical lion (Yali) and hunter sculpture - hand carved from a single piece of wood (likely teak or walnut) - multi color painted finish with fin...
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Late 19th Century Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Indian Midcentury Folk Art Shiva Trimurti Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian hardwood Shiva Trimurti sculpture is intricately hand carved with three sides of the face of Lord Shiva, one of the 3 major Gods of the Hindu...
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20th Century Tribal South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Old Himalayan Folk art WEST NEPAL TRIBAL Antiques Interior desig
Located in London, GB
WEST NEPAL TRIBAL Mask
A OLD MASK WITH ENIGMATIC PIERCING GAZE,
SUPERB AGED PATINA,
PERIOD early 20th CENTURY,
HEIGHT 32 CM
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Early 20th Century South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Two Antique Indian Papier-Mâché Hand Painted Face Masks Depicting Brides
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two antique Indian papier-mâché hand painted face masks from the early 20th century, depicting Indian brides. They are priced and sold individually. Featuring a polychrome finish made of ocher, red and black tones, each of these face masks depicts an Indian bride. Touching us with the simplicity of their execution, they showcase traditional red jewels adorning the brides' foreheads and curly strings of hair on the cheeks. The eyebrows, mouths and noses are represented in an archaic manner that gives great presence to the ensemble. With their fascinating décor and small proportions, these Indian papier-mâché face...
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Early 20th Century South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
Wooden, Hand-Carved & Painted Nandi Cow, India C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old hand-carved Nandi Cow from India. This wood sculpture features a wonderful age related patina and has been hand-painted with a mix of white and...
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Early 20th Century Other South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old weathered tribal squatting spring figure with hands raised in namaste position, traces of clay and incrustation, expressive carved open mouth and eyes. These were protective figu...
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Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Guardian Figure, Northwest Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century tribal guardian figure, Northwest Nepal
The mere essence of a protector figure remains in this weathered fragmen...
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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Patina
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old carved wood handle from Nepal, North India or other Himalayan culture. A butter churn handle called a ghurra. Created in the early 20th century. The handle with finely carved...
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Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Old Tribal Stone Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Tribal stone squatting spring figure with hands raised in namaste position, traces of clay and incrustation, expressive carved face. These were protective figures used in Nepal. ...
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Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Nepal Himalayan Butter Churn Handle, Early 20th Century with Heart Shape
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old carved wood Nepal, North India or other Himalayan culture butter churn handle called a ghurra. Created in the early 20th century. The handle with braided columns rising to a h...
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Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Primitive Shrine or Roof Guardian
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large Primitive Carved Wood Shrine or Roof Guardian, well weathered surface & beautifully sculptural. Western Nepal Circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
A pair of late 19th Century polychrome painted wooden Indian figures
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 19th Century polychrome painted wooden Indian figures.
It’s likely that these figures were brought back to Britain from India as ...
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Early 1900s Folk Art Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Natural 29.70 Gram Lovely Purple Appetite Bunch Specimen From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural lovely purple appetite bunch specimen from Pakistan
WEIGHT: 29.70 grams
DIMENSIONS: 2.4 x 1.7 x 1.4 Cm
ORIGIN : Pakistan
TREATMENT None
The Fluorite meaning comes from the L...
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15th Century and Earlier Adam Style Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
White Sapphire Buddha Head – 1.275 Carats
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite White Sapphire Buddha head sculpture from India embodies serenity and elegance. Carved with exceptional precision, the crystal-clear bri...
Category
2010s South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Crystal
Collection of 3 South Asian Antique Architectural Fragments on Stands
Located in Leesburg, VA
Collection of 3 South Asian Antique Architectural Fragments on Stands
Anonymous
Southern Asia, probably India; first-half of the 20th c...
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Early 20th Century Archaistic South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Paper Mache Rhino Sculpture Figure
Located in Asheville, NC
Adorable vintage paper mache rhino from India. See images for details
Category
Late 20th Century South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique carved and decorated ship's figurehead, circa 1890, depicting a regal bird with a beak. The sculpture is in original paint. Although there has been much paint loss and age cr...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Painted Indian Dog Gates Wall Hanging
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming pair of antique Indian teak "dog gates" with iron bars from the early 20th century that were skillfully repainted at some point with elephant and l...
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1920s Folk Art Vintage South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Nice old Asian ritual festival mask Sri Lanka Ceylon Tribal Interior design
Located in London, GB
Nice old Asian ritual festival mask Sri Lanka Ceylonese
A pretty cool mask with smiling grimacing man painted with ochre
Period early 20th century, from a UK collection.
Condit...
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Early 20th Century South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Carved & Painted Figure of a Gentleman in Elaborate Costume
Located in Nantucket, MA
Painted, carved wood figure of a gentleman in jeweled robe and turban standing on a platform and with hands extended possibly an offering gesture. Possibly a ceremonial or procession...
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Late 19th Century Anglo Raj Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Hindu Nandi Temple Guardian, Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental Hindu Nandi temple gate-guardian architectural ornament, born in India, dating to the 19th century, hand carved and painted, richly detailed, polychrome decorated, the wooden sculpture depicting Nandi, a sacred bull, gatekeeper, and vahana religious deity figure.
Provenance:
Acquired from The Neiman Marcus Corporate Art Collection. Details below.
Dimensions: (approx)
49.5" x 43" x 12"
An important religious folk art work, the Nandi is of carved wood and gessoed cloth, then hand-painted. In Hindu religion, Nandi is the mythical mount of Shiva. The four legs represent truth, righteousness, peace and love.
More than a means of conveyance, Nandi is considered Shiva's constant companion on all his travels, so much so that in any temple dedicated to Shiva, there is a sculpture of Nandi. This symbol is a deity in its own right, and in India there are temples dedicated exclusively to Nandi.
In Hindu symbolism, the bull represents both strength and ignorance. The white or light color of the bull symbolizes purity and justice. Symbolically, the seated Nandi towards sanctum in Shiva temples, represents an individual jiva (soul) and the message that the jiva should always be focused on the Parameshwara. From the yogic perspective, Nandi is the mind dedicated to Shiva, the absolute. In other words, to understand and absorb light, the experience, and the wisdom is Nandi, which is the guru within. The fact that Shiva uses it as a mount symbolizes how this divine figure removes ignorance while instilling strength and wisdom.
A superb example, the life size work is in great overall shape, and presents wonderfully, having beautifully aged patina over the whole, highly desirable original, worn, rustic, naturally distressed, chippy paint, craquelure finish, that's delicate, and enhances the artistic antique character and rich historic depth.
Detailed Condition Report:
Fragile / delicate by design. Loss to one ear, age related checking and separation to carvings, fabric to hind quarters is released and tattered with minor loss, rubbing to paint throughout with wear indicative of age and use; later grey painted mounting blocks are attached to back and hooves.
White glove in-home shipping/delivery available.
Pickup available near Dallas, Texas
Additional Provenance:
Property from the Neiman Marcus Collection. Acquired from Heritage Auction, Design District Gallery, Dallas, Texas.
From The Dallas Morning Newspaper; April 12th, 2021
Neiman Marcus is selling some of its history and valuables that have been displayed and stored for decades as part of the luxury retailer’s corporate art collection.
The Neiman Marcus corporate art collection dates back to 1951, when Stanley Marcus (1905-2002), a life long avid art collector, purchased Mariposa, a large mobile by Alexander Calder and started a long tradition of buying original artwork for new stores as they opened. The Mariposa sold at a Sotheby’s auction last month fetching $18.2 million. The items are being offered through Sotheby's auction house, NYC, New York and Heritage Auction, Dallas, Texas.
Many of the pieces were personally collected by Stanley Marcus from the 1960s through the 1980s.
Some of the pieces are from corporate spaces, stores and the company’s archives, among the items are important antique textiles, tribal robes...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Wooden Mask, Himachal Pradesh, North India, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Wooden Mask, Karnataka, India, Mid-20th Century
Carved wood with fur and pigment decoration.
Category
Mid-20th Century South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Indian Hand Painted Brass Figural Gauri Head Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of antique Indian hand-painted figural brass head religious sculptures.
Hand-crafted in the Maharashtra or Karnataka region of India in the late 19th / early 20th century, d...
Category
Late 19th Century Anglo Raj Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Old Tribal Cubist Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste Asia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old weathered cubist squatting tribal carved wood Spring Figure with hands raised in namaste position. Wonderful open form figure with hands in front of chest and great profile. Thes...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Hand-blown Glass Blue Ganesh Sculpture
By Rural Modern Glass Studio
Located in Mumbai, India, Maharashtra
Ganesh, 2024
Grant Garmezy in collaboration with Evan Schauss for Rural Modern Glass Studio using the technique of Hot Glass Sculpting
As the first art-glass studio and one-of-a-kin...
Category
2010s Post-Modern South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Intricate Hand Carved, Vintage Asian Mid-Century Wooden Scalloped Printing Block
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Splendidly intricately hand carved large wooden heavyweight printing block from Asia
Traditionally used for hand held block printing ink or dye to textiles and paper
Fully function...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Small Serene Bronze Hindu God Statue
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Small bronze serene standing figure, a Hindu God, lost wax casting. 19th Century. 1 1/2" x 1" x 3 3/4" H.
Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has b...
Category
19th Century Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Indian Brass Plaque of Shiva as 4-Armed Virabhadra, 18th-19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This striking brass plaque depicts Virabhadra, a personification of the god Shiva, created by him to fight in his quarrel with Daksha. Here with 4 arms and hands, Virabhadra holds a ...
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19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Wood Paduka Sandals, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century tribal wood paduka sandals, India
A sculptural pair of Indian paduka (khadau chappals) sandals with a simple scale pattern and nice encrusted patin...
Category
Late 19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Dark Patina
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old carved wood Nepal, North India or other Himalayan culture butter churn handle called a ghurra. Created in the early 20th century. The handle with finely carved knots rising to...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
South East Asian lacquered wood Buddha, 19th century
Located in Milano, IT
In the midst of the 18th century, in the enchanting land of Burma during the Shan period, a magnificent masterpiece of spiritual artistry was born—an extraordinary Seated Burmese wo...
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Early 1800s Anglo-Indian Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18th Century Hindu Deity Statue
Located in Pasadena, TX
18th century poly-chrome statue depicting Hindu Deity. This 18th century statue is made of painted clay, plaster and wood.
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Hand-blown Glass Black Coiled Serpent with 24K Gold Gilding
By Rural Modern Glass Studio
Located in Mumbai, India, Maharashtra
Coiled Serpent, 2024
Grant Garmezy for Rural Modern Glass Studio using the technique of Hot Glass Sculpting and 24K Gold Gilding by Prachi Kawadia
As the first art-glass studio and ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Hand-blown Glass Queen Cobra with 24K Gold Gilding and Flameworked Flowers
By Rural Modern Glass Studio
Located in Mumbai, India, Maharashtra
Queen Cobra, 2024
Grant Garmezy in collaboration with Erin Garmezy for Rural Modern Glass Studio using the technique of Hot Glass Sculpting, Flameworking and 24K Gold Gilding by Prac...
Category
2010s Post-Modern South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Hand-blown Glass Regal Elephant with 24K Gold Gilding and Flameworked Flowers
By Rural Modern Glass Studio
Located in Mumbai, India, Maharashtra
Regal Elephant, 2024
Grant Garmezy in collaboration with Erin Garmezy for Rural Modern Glass Studio using the technique of Hot Glass Sculpting, Flameworking and 24K Gold Gilding by P...
Category
2010s Post-Modern South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Hand-blown Glass White Tiger Head with 24K Gold Gilding
By Rural Modern Glass Studio
Located in Mumbai, India, Maharashtra
White Tiger Head, 2024
Grant Garmezy for Rural Modern Glass Studio using the technique of Hot Glass Sculpting, 24K Gold Gilding by Prachi Kawadia
As the first art-glass studio and o...
Category
2010s Post-Modern South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Hand-blown Clear Glass Skull & Black Snake with Silver Gilding
By Rural Modern Glass Studio
Located in Mumbai, India, Maharashtra
Skull & Snake, 2024
Grant Garmezy in collaboration with Evan Schauss for Rural Modern Glass Studio using the technique of Hot Glass Sculpting, Silver Gilding on Snake by Prachi Kawad...
Category
2010s Post-Modern South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Hand-blown Glass Indian Diablo - White & Black Skull & Snake
By Rural Modern Glass Studio
Located in Mumbai, India, Maharashtra
Indian Diablo, 2024
Grant Garmezy in collaboration with Evan Schauss for Rural Modern Glass Studio using the technique of Hot Glass Sculpting
As the first art-glass studio and one-o...
Category
2010s Post-Modern South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Fine Indo-Portuguese Ebony Corpus
Located in Dover, Kent
A fine 18th century Indo-Portuguese corpus, carved out of solid ebony. In very good condition with a good patina.
Category
Early 18th Century Baroque Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ebony
Glamorous 162.08 Gram Fluorite Specimen with Dog Tooth from Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Glamorous Fluorite specimen with dog tooth from Pakistan
WEIGHT: 162.08 grams
DIMENSIONS: 5.9 x 5.6 x 3.4 Cm
ORIGIN : Pakistan
TREATMENT None
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Category
15th Century and Earlier Adam Style Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
Wooden Indian Sculpture.. or Personal Guard!
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Impressive antique Indian warrior, from Gujarat. ( N. 811.)
Gujarat o Gujrat, antique town in Indian (now Pakistan) region of Punjab. It was an importan...
Category
Mid-18th Century Other Antique South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Household Indian "Panchamukhi Hanuman" God
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Household Indian "Panchamukhi Hanuman" God
Category
1930s Vintage South Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
