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.
Monumental Chinese Decorative Blue and White Ceramic Foo Dogs, China, ca. 1940. Very heavy in weight for outdoor or indoor use. Male holds brocade ball under foot while Female has foot on Cub. In excellent condition. 31" high x 12" wide x 16" long. Ex: Angela Lamm collection, New York.
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.
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.
Black / White Photograph of Yitzhak Rabin, Lower Row Center, ca. 1966. Yitzhak Rabin (1922 - 1995) was an Israeli statesman and general. He was the fifth Prime Minister of Israel, serving two terms in office, 1974–77 and 1992 until his assassination in 1995. Framed Size 21 x 28 1/2" and in excellent condition.
Shoowa / Democratic Republic of Congo Hand woven Raffia Textile Cloth, Africa Mid 20th Century. 47: x 23 1/2". Rib is pulled from palm frond and rubbed soft. Fiber is scraped with a shell and combed. It is then woven on loom and pounded with ivory tusk until soft. In excellent condition. Ex: Christa and Antony Ellison collection, FL.
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.
Two Tibetan Copper / Brass Gao Prayer Boxes with Tsa Tsa, memorial Buddha statues dedicated to ill or deceasedm circa 1890. Both have embroidered covers with delicate swtitching from early 20th Century. Round is 3 3/4" long and other is 4 1/4" long.
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.
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.