Asia Collectible Jewelry

Early to mid-20th century silver repoussé bracelet, China A beautifully made silver repoussé bracelet from China, with the Shòu symbol for long life...

Vintage Moroccan Berber tribal bracelet from the High Atlas of Morocco. Handcrafted by Berber women using Moroccan silver nickel. The...

19th century brass pendant on yellow multi-strand beaded necklace, Naga, India A graceful necklace of small yellow glass trade beads bead...

Hon-kozane ni-mai do tosei gusoku Samurai armor in revival style Edo Period, 17th to 18th century Signature on kabuto: Jōshū jū Saotome Ietada Kabuto [helmet]: A russet iron (tetsu sabiji) sixty-two plate kabuto, each mounted with twenty-five small tapered standing rivets (ko-boshi) of decreasing size; the front plate, larger than the others, is fitted with two lines of rivets, while the rear one is left empty, for a total of 1.550 rivets. The typical "Saotome-byo", an extra rivet which is almost an additional signature of the Saotome armorers, is visible inside. Maedate [helmet crest]: Kuwagata (stylized horns) with shakudo kuwagata-dai (support) fitted with three hanabishi (flower-shaped family crest) and a large gilt-wood peony Menpō [mask]: A russet iron (tetsu sabiji) ressei-men (mask with fierce expression) Dō [cuirass]: Ni-mai dō (made in two parts) with hon-kozane (true scale) construction. Stencilled leather plates with engraved shakudo borders, fine pierced kanamono (application) bearing a hanabishi. Sode [shoulder guards]: Large type (ō-sode), with fine kanamono and decorations. Kote [sleeves]: In russet iron, with a hanabishi on the back of the hand (tekko). Haidate [thigh guard]: Of hakama type (full trousers), made of tied rectangular iron plates. Suneate [shin guards]: Finished in black urushi lacquer. Accessories: A saihai (commander’s baton); high-level kara-bitsu (storage box) With its large sode (shoulder guards) and old-fashioned construction, the style of the armor is reminiscent of the medieval suits...

Annette Bird bone, bead, shell and silver tribal necklace This whimsical necklace was made by Annette R. Bird (1925-2016), a well-known Southern Ca...

20th century Navajo silversmith Sadie Calvin Jasper and Silver bracelet Four gorgeous red jasper cabochons are set in this nicely stamped silver bracelet...

While shield and spear were central to African combat, this example by the Kuba People of Central Africa was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-coloniza...

Early to mid-20th century pendant silver necklace, Yemen This pendant necklace has an interesting center medallion of transparent red glass over a faceted sheet of silver, which g...

Mid-20th century Zuni triple strand Fetish native American necklace A dramatic triple-strand fetish necklace is festooned with birds, fish, b...

Characterized by its open shape capped with geometric ends, this bracelet is but one form of the many types of body adornments favored the Fulani people of West Africa. The thick des...

African Moroccan Tuareg tribal Khoumya arm dagger in dark brown leather sheath. Handcrafted by Artisans in south Morocco, very fine quality craftsmanship with a stamped leather engraved with Moroccan Tuareg geometric tribal designs. The arm dagger was a weapon widely used by people across Africa in the Sahara and Sudanic Africa, from the central Sahara to North Cameroon, from Nigeria to Somalia. It was worn in a sheath attached to the inner side of the left forearm by a loop, Metal steel blade shows some rust, leather in very good condition. Size: 13 inches length x widest part 1.5 inches. Blade is 1inch. Africa, Morocco circa 1940s. Great Islamic antique Nomadic Tuareg knife dagger...

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Pocket sundial, made out of wood, ...