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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Baule / Cote d'Ivoire Kpwan Dance Mask, Africa, Mid 20th Century. 17" high, wood, kaoline. Stunning facial features with two figures playing a game atop mask. Used for performances and not considered dangerous or sacred. In excellent condition.
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.
