Chinese Ceramic Decorative Lidded Vases, China, ca. 1940. Stunning, bright floral motif and globular in shape. 13 1/2" high and in excellent condition.
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.
Yoruba, Benin Nigeria, Bronze Horse & Rider, Africa, Mid 20th Century. In the lat 19th Century the Vice Consul for the British protectorate of the Coast of Niger & his entourage were murdered while traveling on a train. This incident caused a punitive expedition by the British which ended with the subjugation of the Benin Kingdom's capital, and the subsequent confiscation of all the bronze & ivory artifacts found at the palace, which were then shipped off to London. This Mid 20th ...click for details
Senufo / Cote d'Ivoire Wooden Kpelie Mask, Africa, Mid 20th Century. Two figures flanking a horse and rider atop the mask. Some relate this mask to an ancestor specially related to PORO, others regard it as the representation of a dead person of the materialization of a supernatural spirit. Mask is 15" high, in excellent condition and with a collection stamp on reverse.
Pair of Blanc de Chine Buddhistic Lions, China, ca. 1920s. Finely detailed with female's paw on one cub and another on her haunches. Majestic male with paw on brocade ball. Both with artist signature. 14 1/2" high. Intact and in excellent condition.
Large African Wooden Songye Kifwebe Mask, circa mid-20th Century, Democratic Republic of Congo. Striated mask, or Kifwebe, are generally used by figures of authority to exercise political or social control. The female mask is predominantly white while the male is generally striated in three colors. 19" high and in excellent condition.
Large African Kuba Wooden Owl Mask, circa mid-20th Century, Democratic Republic of Congo. Hand carved with pricked ears, sharp pointed beak, and large rounded eyes. Pigments of cream, brown, and black. 22" high and in excellent condition.
Sevres Brass / Porcelain Lamp with Inkwell, France circa 1880 - 1920. Floral motif with porcelain rosettes and creeping ivy. In very good working condition. The vast and diverse production of the Sèvres factory in the nineteenth century resists easy characterization, and its history during this period reflects many of the changes affecting French society in the years between 1800 and 1900. Among the remarkable accomplishments of the factory was the ability to stay continuously in the forefront o ...click for details
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.
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.
