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The Lulua tribes – aka as Bena Lulua – migrated from western Africa in the 17th Century and found their home in the southern part of Zaire (aka Democratic Republic of Congo). They formed small chiefdoms and their social structure was based on a caste system. …
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- Item Number: M-9699
- Provenance/Origin: Zaire. Circa 1940 - 1950s
- Composition: Wood, paint
- Dimensions: 16" tall x 9" wide x 8" deep
- Weight: 3.5 pounds
- Price: $ 385.00 USD
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Guan Yu (162 – 219 AD) was one of the best known historical and warrior figures in China’s ancient history. He was a military general serving under Liu Bei (a warlord) during the Eastern Han dynasty. Playing a significant role, Guan Yu helped to bring an…
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- Item Number: S-5052
- Provenance/Origin: Village near the Qianang River. City of Hangzhou. Age unknown.
- Composition: Boxwood
- Dimensions: 11.5" x 5.5" x 4.5" in box
- Weight: 2.5 pounds with box
- Price: $ 240.00 USD
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Detail: This is a statue carved in the form of a royal court attendant. The style is from the Tang Dynasty. The caramel color is just gorgeous. The statue is in perfect condition. Circa mid-1900’s… or perhaps earlier. Stand not included.
- Item Number: S-5095
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa mid-1900's or earlier
- Composition: Soft jade
- Dimensions: 11.5" tall x 4" at widest
- Weight: 5.25 pounds
- Price: $ 210.00 USD
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Detail: Gorgeous hard elm wood with a lacquered finish on top. Elegant carved patterns and floral graphics with many accents in gold. One shelf inside: 24″ x 12″. Cabinet hardware in brass. From the Fujian Province. Circa late-1900’s. Displayed in EsotericStuff…
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- Item Number: F-9511
- Provenance/Origin: Fujian Province China. Circa late-1900's
- Composition: Elm wood
- Dimensions: 39.5" tall x 27.5" wide x 16" deep
- Price: $ 825.00 USD
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Detail: This is a stunning Buddha carved from mahogany with the body and head of a dragon forming a shroud of protection over the entire Buddha. Tremendous detail. Circa mid-1900’s. In perfect condition. For the Serious Collector.
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- Item Number: S-3417
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa mid-1900's
- Composition: Mahogany wood
- Dimensions: 12.5" tall x 4.75" at widest
- Weight: 3.5 pounds
- Price: $ 675.00 USD
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Detail: This was found in an estate sale in a village outside Shanghai. My Agent was told it was carved in the late 1800’s or early 1900’s from amber. Decorated with dragons, flowers and a delicate background motif. There are no chips or gouges.…
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- Item Number: C-3330
- Provenance/Origin: China. Late-1800's to early-1900's
- Composition: Amber
- Dimensions: 5.25" tall x 3.5" in diameter
- Weight: 1 pound
- Price: $ 145.00 USD
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Detail: A recent statue of a Laotian Buddha with hand raised in the abhaya mudra position. A nice and stately display piece on a wooden stand. Circa late-1900’s.
This stunning piece has been sold. Thanks P. C. !!
- Item Number: S-8602
- Provenance/Origin: Laos or SE Asia. Circa late-1900's
- Composition: Wood
- Dimensions: 30.25" tall x 10.5" at statue widest. Base is 5" tall x 12" wide
- Weight: 7 pounds
- Price: $ 120.00 USD
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Detail: This spear / arrow was used to hunt human enemies . . . enemies who might have stolen livestock or crops from another. Used infrequently but ONLY for the purpose of killing a person. The head of the arrow is about 14” long and an inch…
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- Item Number: W-2340
- Provenance/Origin: Nimo Tribe, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea. Circa mid-1900's
- Composition: Bamboo, sap and vine
- Dimensions: ~ 60" long
- Weight: 5 ounces
- Price: $ 350.00 USD
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Detail: This spear / arrow was used to hunt human enemies. It’s head is made of bone. The original owner is a member of the Nimo Tribe located on the Aria River, a tributary of the May River. Specifically used to hunt HUMANS, but not that…
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- Item Number: W-5189
- Provenance/Origin: Papua New Guinea. Circa mid-1900's
- Composition: Bone and Bamboo
- Dimensions: 62" long
- Weight: 6 ounces
- Price: $ 185.00 USD
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Detail: Guan Yu or Guan Gong played a significant role in the civil war that lead to the collapse of the Han Dynasty and the establishment of the Shu Han. Many countries regard him as the God of Wealth or God of Protection but he is mostly known…
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- Item Number: S-2210
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa mid-1900's
- Composition: Rosewood
- Dimensions: 19.75" tall x 7" width at base
- Weight: 7.5 pounds
- Price: $ 450.00 USD
