Framed Vintage Decorative Silk Robe Applique of five toed blue Imperial Dragon on yellow background. China, 20th Century Applique size is 12" x 12" and in excellent condition.
Chinese Ceramic Blue White Tea Caddies, ca. 1940. Rectangular in shape with lids. Motif of avian and floral. In excellent condition. 13" h x 8 1/2" w x 4 1/2" d.
Pair of Chinese Ceramic Lidded Tea Caddies, China, ca. 1940. Thin and rectangular in shape with floral motif of Peonies. Left caddy is obverse motif while right caddy is reverse motif. Butterfly on top of lid. 10 1/2" high and in excellent condition.
Palais Royal Opaline French Blue Glass Beehive Box with Gilt Bronze Setting and Marble Base, ca. 1840, Napoleon III era. 6 3/4" H x 2 1/2" Diameter. In excellent condition. Property from the collection of Dodie Rosekrans, San Francisco, International hostess, generous supporter of the arts, and fashion trendsetter.
Carved Walnut head of a Lion, from England circa 1850 C.E. Ready to pounce with fierce gaze elongated fangs and snarling mouth. Deep set eyes and wrinkled nose surrounded by curly mane. Flat on reverse and on custom stand. Head is 10" high. In excellent condition.
Mende / Sierra Leone Sande Society Wooden figure of a Female, Africa Mid 20th Century. 36" high. The female association Sande is the counterpart of the male association of the Poro. Sande is directed by experienced older women and divided in subgroups. Right foot missing but in very good condition.
Chinese Decorative Multi Colored Altar Table, China, ca. 1940. Avian motif with florals of peonies and three drawers for storage. 31 1/2" high x 52" long x 17 1/4" deep. In excellent condition.
Mexican Wooden "Day of the Dead" Mask, Guerrero Mexico, Early 20th Century, 15 1/2" high. Human form of male with curly hair and beard. Large eyes, sharp nose, white teeth and mouth pursed in expression of fright. Some loss due to age and wear but in great condition.
Benin / Nigeria Bronze Bird of Prophesy, Mid 20th Century. 12 1/2" high. During the Igala war, the bird of prophecy flew over the Benin warriors making loud shrieking noises, an indication of doom. Oba Esigie was advised by his mother, Iyoba Idia, to shoot the bird of prophecy out of the sky and cast it forever in bronze. Oba Esigie went on to win the war against the Igala. During the annual Ugie Oro ceremony, chiefs strike the bronze beak of the bird of prophecy in honor of Oba Esigie’s vi ...click for details
