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The solidarity of the Bakongo people has a long history based on the splendor of the ancient Kongo kingdom and the cultural unity of the Kikongo language. Founded in the fifteenth century AD, the kingdom was discovered by Portuguese explorer Diego Cao when he landed at the mouth…
Continue reading → - Item Number: M-2906
- Provenance/Origin: Yombe, Kongo Kingdom. Bokongo. Circa 1930s - 1940s
- Composition: Wood
- Dimensions: 9" tall x 5" wide x 4" deep
- Weight: 1 pound
- Price: $ 240.00 USD
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Khon masks comprise part of the costume of performers of the classical dance – drama of Thailand. The Khon performance involves singing, dancing, acting and acrobatics, and – of course – music. Stories for the drama are based exclusively on the Ramakien, the Thailand version of…
Continue reading → - Item Number: M-0759
- Provenance/Origin: Bangkok Thailand. Circa early- to mid- 1900s. Protected in the 1950s with a glass / metal case.
- Composition: Wood / paper mache / plaster, paint, glass and metal.
- Dimensions: Mask: 5" tall. Display: 9" tall x 4.5" wide x 4" deep
- Weight: 1.75 pounds
- Price: $ 57.00 USD
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From the Late Period ( 664-332 B.C. ) this wood mask was acquired from an antiquity dealer in Southern California. It has been authenticated by Dr. Serop Simonian (from Hamburg Germany) . . . a well known Egyptologist. Burials in the Late Period made…
Continue reading → - Item Number: M-6632
- Provenance/Origin: Egypt. Late Period 664-332 BC
- Composition: Wood with acrylic stand
- Dimensions: 13" tall on stand. 10.5" tall x 6" widest point x 3" deep
- Weight: 3 pounds
- Price: $ 985.00 USD
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The Chokwe are an ethnic group of Central Africa whose ancestry can perhaps be traced to Mbundu and Mbuti Pygmies. This “helmet” mask with braids and facial scarifications is somewhat rare. The braids and scarification are somewhat typical but the helmet structure and woven neck…
Continue reading → - Item Number: M-5509
- Provenance/Origin: Angola. Circa 1950s
- Composition: Wood, braided material and woven material
- Dimensions: 9" tall x 11" at widest point (without braids) x 12" deep (without braids)
- Weight: 5.5 pounds
- Price: $ 475.00 USD
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In Hinduism, Garuda is a Hindu divinity. Many times you see Lord Vishnu riding on Garuda’s back. Garuda is depicted as having the golden body of a strong man, red wings, an eagle’s beak and with a crown on his head. This ancient deity was said…
Continue reading → - Item Number: M-8153
- Provenance/Origin: Kathmandu. Circa mid-1940s
- Composition: Copper and gold plating
- Dimensions: 12.5" tall x 12" at widest point x 5" at deepest
- Weight: 1.8 pounds
- Price: $ 495.00 USD
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A rare Chokwe Initiation Bird Mask with deep wood patina. Generally, animal masks have been used in initiation ceremonies to assist in the telling of tribal stories and proverbs. But, they were also used extensively in ceremonies to promote a “successful hunt”. The masks are unique…
Continue reading → - Item Number: M-0913
- Provenance/Origin: Chokwe. Angola.
- Composition: Wood. Raffia.
- Dimensions: 22" long x 10" wide x 7" deep
- Weight: 5 pounds
- Price: $ 835.00 USD
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During this span of time, Egypt was invaded and occupied by several peoples. The Persians, in 525 BC, occupied Egypt and made it one of its many provinces. By 30 B.C., Egypt was incorporated into the Roman Empire. Ancient Egypt’s last independent ruler was Queen…
Continue reading → - Item Number: M-4455
- Provenance/Origin: Egypt. Circa 664-30 BC
- Composition: Wood
- Dimensions: 11" tall x 8" at widest point x 3.5" deep
- Weight: 1.5 pounds
- Price: $ 2,100.00 USD
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The Kuba Kingdom was a conglomerate of several smaller Bushongo-speaking principalities as well as the Kete, Coofa, Mbeengi and the Twa Pygmies. The original Kuba migrated during the 16th century from the north. Nineteen different ethnic groups are included in the kingdom, which still exists…
Continue reading → - Item Number: M-0003
- Provenance/Origin: Kuba. D.R. Congo. Circa 1930 - 1950s
- Composition: Carved wood with some polychrome pigment.
- Dimensions: 9" tall x 9" at widest point x 6" deep
- Weight: 1 pound
- Price: $ 345.00 USD
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Handcrafted mask of a tortured face. Raku process which involves hand-shaping of rather porous material. It is low fired with lead glazes . . . and removed from the kiln and allowed to cool in the open air. Such Japanese pottery is traditionally used to…
Continue reading → - Item Number: M-6404
- Provenance/Origin: Hand crafted Raku mask. Japan. Age unknown.
- Composition: Ceramic
- Dimensions: 9.5" tall x 6.5" at widest point x 4.5" deep
- Weight: 4 pounds
- Price: $ 145.00 USD
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“Kālacakra” – very complex teachings and practices of Tibetan Buddhism – was brought to Tibet in the 5th Century B.C. from India. Two Nepalese scholars (Padmasri and Jnanavajra) developed these teachings and practices to Tibet as an interpretation of Mafijuirzha’
masan‘zgzti (or Masan).…
Continue reading → - Item Number: M-2052
- Provenance/Origin: Tibet / Nepal. Early 1900s
- Composition: Wood
- Dimensions: 11" tall x 8" at widest point x 5" deep
- Weight: 1.75 pounds
- Price: $ 155.00 USD
