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Item Ships From: Continental US
Late Qing, Pre-1891 Chinese Carved Soapstone Figure
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late Qing, pre-1891 carved soapstone figure, Chinese. Elegantly carved of a wise man holding a baby & a peach on a carved rocky outcropping soapstone attached stand. Unmarked.
7 5/8"...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Bishamonten, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous Japanese red lacquer traveling shrine (zushi) protects a miniature statue of Bishamonten, the Buddhist God of Warfare here depicted as an armor-clad warrior. A fearsome protector, he is thought to defend sacred places, punish evil-doers, expel demons and bestow wealth. In this example, Bishamonten stands atop a crouching demon, dressed in finely painted armor...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
16thC Northern Thai Bronze Buddha, Very Finely Cast and Sculpted, 7920
Located in Ukiah, CA
With the very best sculpting and casting of its kind- I present this 16thC Northern Thai Bronze Buddha. Deeply serene face. Nice size at 10 1/8 inches tall, 12 1/8 inches on a custom...
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16th Century Thai Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Brilliant Art Deco designed 1930s-1940s "Lucky Horse Shoe " Lantern
Japanese handsome hand wrought Art Deco period "Lucky Horse Shoe" motif lantern - the complete ensemble could ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Pair of Life-Size Italian Black and White Great Dane Dog Ceramic Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A majestic pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian life-size black and white ceramic Great Dane dogs depicted in two different seated stances on black ba...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Gilt Bronze Tibetan Green Tara Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful gilt bronze statue of Tibetan Green Tara. The Goddess is seated in lalitasana on an elaborately incised double-lotus base with the pendant foot ...
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20th Century Tibetan Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Carved Wood Panel
Located in New York, NY
19th Century carved wood panel with lotus bud motive. An Architectural Element from a Buddhist Monastery in Northen Thailand. A Lotus Bud representi...
Category
Early 1800s Thai Other Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Natural Lapis Lazuli Dragon Chasing Pearl Statue, Fine Grade Hand Carved
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful large statue of an upright dragon chasing pearl, hand carved out of natural Fine grade lapis lazuli weighing 4.5 lb. Masterful depiction of the dragon with its deep scale...
Category
2010s Afghan Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Pair of Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A Floor Lamps
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Isamu Noguchi Akari 10A floor lamp.
The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Highly collectible, Akari light sculptures b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Japanese Antique Hand Carved Temple Garden Stone Display Sign EarIy Inscription
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare and Hard To Find Temple Pedestal, 19th Century
From Japan , a hard to find solid inscribed and well carved round top temple pedestal - perfect for displaying your indoor or out...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
China Pair Monumental Antique Stone Spirit Pathway Tigers, Qing period 1750-1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
China Monumental Pair (2) Antique Stone “Spirit Pathway” Tigers, middle Qing period 1750-1850.
Dimensions: 115cm, 46” high and 60cm, 24” in width.
Likely utilized as spirit pathway tomb markers, these powerful, benign carved sitting effigies perched on haunches and front paws with round heads and faces exposing defined eye sockets, ears and two fangs a top bases that feature curled tails on side each whole atop a block shaped base and hand-carved from limestone whose surfaces show considerable weatherization from exposure and good age.
Reference: 35 Years Collecting 35 Treasures, Schneible Fine Arts catalog Number 30, p. 66.
Provenance: originally found in Fujian Province. Fujian has the distinction of being home to China’s last remaining wild tigers and famous “tiger” mountain. No wonder then that these early stone works...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
11C Ambika Buff Sandstone Western India
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 11th century, namely, a 11C Ambika Buff Sandstone Western India carving.
From Western India.
...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved, Painted and Giltwood Amitayus Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and serene Chinese Ming dynasty carved wood figure of the Buddha Amitayus, the Buddha of long life, and a form of Amitabha Buddha. He is seated in dhyanassana, dressed in...
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Rose Quartz Ganesh Statue 5 lb
Located in Somis, CA
Crafted from the finest grade natural rose quartz sourced from Madagascar, this fine 5.15-lb statue of Ganesh is meticulously hand carved by an Indian artisan, with every detail exud...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rose Quartz
Gilt Bronze Smiling Manjushree Tibetan Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, brightly gilded bronze statue of Tibetan Bodhisattva Manjushree. Seated in vajrasana on double lotus base, his right hand holding the sword of wisdom and his left hand i...
Category
20th Century Tibetan Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Patinated Polychromed Buddhist Lion Incense Burner! Tongshi Sculpture Art
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT!
BRONZE LION
INCENSE BURNER!
EXTREMELY RARE!
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 7" Tall x 7" Wide
Well cast, standing on all four legs (very rare pose!) while twisting its sin...
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Mechanical Toy from Kobe, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century mechanical toy from Kobe, Japan.
This small mechanical toy was made in Kobe, Japan. This is the classic doll of a man chopping an...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Gilt Bronze Tibetan White Tara on High Pedestal 10 lb
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful 10 lb, gilt bronze statue of Tibetan White Tara. Seated in dhyanasana on a 4-tier lotus pedestal rising above holy beast on padmasana (single petal row lotus throne), both hands in Karana mudra to expel evils. Her small exquisite face with serene expression, with downcast eyes under high arched brows, wearing a high crown and long beaded necklaces ands rosette earrings. The beast with vivid expressions, bells and a saddle draped...
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer
Located in Austin, TX
A large and powerfully cast Chinese bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions, Qing dynasty, late 19th century. The censer is well cast with a strong sense of movement, featuring a pair of fierce Buddhistic lions playfully antagonizing each other. Locked in a mock battle, the smaller lion...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Isamu Noguchi Model 14A Akari Light Sculpture
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Isamu Noguchi Model 14A Akari Light Sculpture. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Anglo-Japanese Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Chinese Shaka Triad Sculpture Foo Dogs Elephant Dragon Statue 59"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental carved marble Buddhist Shakyamuni Triad sculpture. The Shaka Triad was one of the earliest significant examples of a Buddhist sculpture in Japan. It was crafted from bron...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Big Antique Stone Garden Kanon Guan Yin in Royal Ease 19thc 24 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisitions
An early and hard to find Japanese larger scale hand carved stone Kanon in a mudra of contemplation. Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu is beautifully depi...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Carved Wood Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture of Seated Japanese Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful and supremely serene Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha. A magnificent work.
Meticulously hand carved in such fine and amazing detail (see hands and flowing robes). Gilded throughout. Seated with narrowed eyes in deep meditation and hands in Buddhist Abhaya Mudra position offering a blessing of protection, reassurance, peace, and benevolence. This hand position, also known as the "fear not" gesture, was achieved by Buddha immediately following his enlightenment.
This work is from the late Edo period, (1603-1868)/ early Meiji period (1868-1912).
From a California collection.
Would be a fantastic addition to any Japanese or Asian artifacts/buddha collection or eye-catching stand-alone accent work in about any setting. One of the best Japanese Buddha sculptures...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
A Large and Exceptional Japanese Meiji Period Tokyo School Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Presenting an extraordinary Large and Exceptional Japanese Meiji Period Tokyo School Bronze Sculpture depicting a delightful ensemble of six energe...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Fossil Stone Snuff Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynasty society, the practice provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff bottles.
This petite snuff bottle is carved from a conglomerate stone embedded with small fossils...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Vintage Pair Santa Christmas Sleigh Sculptures With Bird Head Finials, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
Nostalgic opportunity.
A pair (2) of hard to find America's Santa sleighs with bird head finials.
Rare early hand cast iron sculptures remarkably stil...
Category
Early 20th Century American Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
White Ceremonial Granite Bi Disc
Located in Somis, CA
The Bi was a traditional ceremonial scepter used by the Chinese Emperors to connect with the Heavenly Gods. A symbol of unity and holistic harmony, it was used in ancient celestial c...
Category
20th Century Chinese Prehistoric Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite, Steel
Bronze Tibetan Yab-Yum Statue
Located in Ferndale, MI
Yab-yum statue symbolizing a union of wisdom and compassion, masculine and feminine, active and passive, compassion and insight necessary for enlightenment. Has significant weight to...
Category
20th Century Tibetan Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair Art Deco Carved Wood Fragments Magnolia Motif
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of wood fragments carved in high relief with overlapping leaves of magnolia and mimosa, fronting blossoms of magnolia and reeded fractions of columns. Hand carved, solid wood,...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Chinese Carved White Stone Temple Stele Sculpture of a Guan Yin
Located in Bradenton, FL
Carved white stone temple sculpture of a Bodhisattva featuring exquisite craftmanship and attention to detail. Bodhisattvas were enlightened beings who chose to remain in the cycles ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Large Chinese Stone/Jade Pomegranate Tree in Cloisonné Planter
Located in New York, NY
wooden base seen in photos is included with this item; overall with wooden base (approximate measurements): 26in(H); approximate measurements without wooden base: 23in(H) x 11in(W) x...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Agate, Jade, Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Bronze Sitting Buddha
Located in San Diego, CA
Decorative mid-century bronze sitting buddha, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures: 7.5"W x 7" D x 11" H. Great ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Hatakeyama Seido
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully hand-woven Japanese flower basket (ikebana) by bamboo artist Hatakeyama Seido (b. 1930). Entitled "Ajiro Spiral Pattern Flower Basket", the piece was made in 2007 and purchased from Tai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Organic Modern Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Hand Carved Meerschaum Chinese Sitting Buddha on Wood Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A true gem of a work. Wonderfully carved and detailed. We haven't come across another work quite like it.
We are unsure of age so are simply listing it as 20th century but could be older.
Would be a nice addition to any South-East Asian/ Chinese artifacts...
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20th Century Asian Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Hand Carved Jade on Wooden Stand, Ric070
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese hand carved Jade on wooden stand. The Jade disc measures approximately 12 inches in diameter. Height including a wooden stand is appro...
Category
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Hand Carved Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Ancient hand carved architectural panel from Toraja. The carving symbolizes both the protection of the home and courage. Originally used as...
Category
Early 1900s Primitive Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Tang Dynasty Horse and Detachable Rider
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tang Equestrian with detachable rider 12h
Early Tang unglazed pottery is characterized by its realism and elegant shape of the horse. This equestrian has a detachable female rider. ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Pair Japanese Carved and Lacquered Inari Foxes, Showa Era, Dated 1951, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful and mischievous pair of Japanese carved and lacquered wood Inari foxes, kitsune, dated Showa year twenty six, corresponding to 1951, Japan.
The...
Category
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Elm
Vintage Figure Set of Miniature Terracotta Chinese Xian Warriors
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of Terracotta sculptures representing Xian Warriors. This set of figures is incredibly detailed and presents 4 warriors and a horse. Intrica...
Category
1960s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
Bronze Recumbent Horse Han Style with Gilded Saddle
Located in Somis, CA
A twentieth century Han dynasty style bronze recumbent horse with three legs tucked under the body and head slightly turned. The well incised mane gath...
Category
20th Century Chinese Han Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Antique Large Qing Hand Carved Round Top Stone Display Pedestal, 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare and Hard To Find 19th Century
From China's Qing dynasty (1644-1912) a hard to find solid limestone finely carved round top pedestal - perfect for displaying your indoor or outd...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Gilt Bronze Tibetan Water Moon Guan Yin Avalokiteshvara Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A magnificent gilt bronze statue of Tibetan Avalokiteshvara, the compassionate Bodhisattva Water Moon Guan Yin. Seated on a lotus base in rajalilasana, the "posture of royal ease...
Category
20th Century Chinese Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese scholar rock carved from a natural lapis stone and displayed on a brocade wrapped stand circa late 19th century Qing Dynasty. The brightly blue lapis was considered as am exotic gemstone in China and mostly imported from Persia through the silk road. While not a conventional rock types of materials for scholar stones, it is occasionally carved and polished into smaller Gongshi to be displayed and meditated upon in the scholar's study. Similar approaches were also done with jade, malachite and turquoise, even petrified wood, Chenxiang Agarwood, roots in spirited form, porcelain and even bronze in rock forms.
The lapis was carved into a mountain form with stacked rocks...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese 18th Century Qing Dynasty Gaunyin Bodhisattva Carved Wood Statue
Located in Portland, OR
A large antique 18th Century Chinese Qing dynasty carved wooden figure statue of the Bohisattva Guanyin.
This wonderful carved statue depicts Quanyin "The one who perceives the sound...
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Phoenix Bird and Dragon Box
Located in New York, NY
A black and off-white Chinese phoenix bird and dragon decorative plastic box with lid, circa 20th century, China.
Box measures: 4.25" D x 8.25" ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plastic
Chinese Rare Vintage Pair Symbolic Longevity Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Pair -first we have seen
Unusual find.
One pair (2) "Longevity" calligraphy lanterns in the form of human effigies
A fine and rare matching pair (2) of large 12 inch tall Chinese export hand cast lanterns with attractive longevity and mystical "human effigy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Bronze Pair of Foo Dogs or Tibetan Snow Lions in Full Armor
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressive pair of large patinated bronze Foo Dogs or Tibetan snow lions in full armor. Tibetan snow lions are known for protective qualities, they are celestial animal emblem of Tib...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Large Hand Carved Wooden Bear Family With Salmon 33 Inches, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese fine old handmade and hand carved wood bear parent and child "Higuma" carrying their catch of the day a "salmon" fish.
Artist signed Seiho.
Handcrafted from cryptomeria (c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Antique Japanese Buddhist Sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Buddhist assembled wood sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara), the God of Compassion, standing male figure with abundant cloak draper...
Category
16th Century Japanese Other Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Maitreya Future Buddha Gilt Bronze Tibetan Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A special statue of the Tibetan Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Future Buddha. Depicted sitting on a high lotus throne, wearing a large decorated crown before a flame-shaped mandola and pair of flower posts, long earrings that touch the shoulders and ornate necklace...
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20th Century Tibetan Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Precious "Shikoku" Blue Stone Water Basin Tsukubai Finest Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
Precious Natural Shikoku - Mesmerizing Blue Stone Basin Tsukubai
Japan, a large, handsome and unique antique natural organic shaped stone water basin planter -tsukubai- created from...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Indian Early 20th Century Hand Painted Wooden Cow with Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian hand painted and carved wooden cow from the early 20th century, with nicely weathered patina. Created in India during the early years of the 20th century, this wooden cow sculpture charms us with its archaic features and aged appearance. Resting on its four legs and showcasing large cracks, this Indian cow...
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Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Tranquil Chinese Stone Bodhisattva Head
Located in Chicago, IL
Exuding an energy of calm and tranquility, this larger-than-life stone bust depicts a Buddhist bodhisattva in serene meditation. A disciple of the Buddha, a bodhisattva is a compassi...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully sculpted Thai/ Siam Southeast Asian bronze Buddha head on a custom wood stand. The Buddha's eyes are closed in serene meditation. The piece has a wonderful feel and heft to it. Very well well crafted with a gorgeous natural organic patina acquired over age. This bust/fragment likely belonged to a larger Buddha statue...
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18th Century Thai Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Carved Teak Architectural Panel with Floral and Foliage Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique carved teak architectural panel from the 19th century, with floral and foliage décor. This antique carved teak architectural panel from the 19th century captivates with it...
Category
19th Century Indonesian Antique Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Solomon Islands Santa Cruz Hand Carved Conical Head "Duka" Figure, 1930s
Located in South Burlington, VT
Originally collected in the Solomon Islands in 1938, this one of a kind treasure from the south pacific comes from a private oceanic collection.
This is a Solomon Islands Santa Cruz hand carved figure called a Duka, circa 1930s.
It was carved in an extremely hard native wood and features a finely carved, unusual extended conical head, a handwoven loin cloth and turmeric encrustation. For your convenience, many of our photographs were taken in natural day light which accurately illuminate surface areas depicting original dark patina that you would expect from an important early carving such as this one. We will include a complimentary custom wood display base that you see photographed.
Dimensions: 21.25 inches high
Provenance: collected in l938 and originally acquired by a visiting French collecting tourist in the Solomon Islands then to dealer and Texas collector and to our private collection in year 2000 so could have been a specially crafted fine 1930s tourist sculpture piece for the visiting French tourist.
History:
Duka sculpture from Nendo Island, politically part of the Solomon Islands, is distinctive, and only a limited number of works have been documented. The conical extension at the back of the head represents a man's hairstyle. Called abe, its construction and shape was a symbol of wealth and high social status, and for older men, it also served the practical purpose of covering bald spots. All Nendo figure refer to deities or supernatural beings (Ellis: 2009, pp. 78-85)
Auction sale: Bonhams Auctions April 28, 2015 sale. Exceptional Lime Container...
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Early 20th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Japanese Rare Mid Century "Wave" Pattern Garden Bench
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary mid century design
This is a handsome Japanese mid century heavy hardwood bench hand chiseled on plank in a dramatic "wave" pattern using traditional Japanese tools "Oire Nomi". The butterfly joint at the end reminds us of George Nakashima's popular technique he used on his famous mid century tables.
Solid and Heavy. Genuinely old waxed chocolate patina from care. We have applied a further protective coat of bees wax to ensure continued weather resistant use.
Dimensions: Seat height: 18 inches x width: 71 inches x depth: 11.5 inches, 65 pounds
Pair available.
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Continental US - Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
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